The Anything Thread

[blackfoot]

Well I don't know about fighting off, Massasaugas aren't known for being aggressive. They're pretty docile as rattlesnakes go. :lol:

So are Copperheads, in my experience, but it makes for a fun story.

I have finally started my own Facebook page. It irritated me a little. It never asked for a user name. So, it goes on my real name. :thumbdown

[RichGem]

So are Copperheads, in my experience, but it makes for a fun story.

I have finally started my own Facebook page. It irritated me a little. It never asked for a user name. So, it goes on my real name. :thumbdown


DO NOT TELL US!


:tongue::tongue::tongue:

[Gruder]

Not that I'm aware of. The only nearby courses that have seen any action on the PGA tour are Warwick Hills and Oakland Hills. The Indianwood Golf and Country Club has also hosted a few LPGA events in recent history too, but other than that nothing else comes to mind.


What wimps! The game would be much more fun to watch if they had to swing their clubs with one hand while fighting off rattlesnakes with the other. :thumbup:

There's a joke in there somewhere about being chased by a Tiger...

[blackfoot]

There's a joke in there somewhere about being chased by a Tiger...

:lol::lol::lol:

[skklog]

I played once and found it horribly boring and not nearly challenging enough.

Ah, but did you have a golf cart?

thats the fun part http://www.deviantart.com/download/104749227/golf_cart_by_MenInASuitcase.gif


you know, driving around looking for your balls.

[blackfoot]

Ah, but did you have a golf cart?

thats the fun part http://www.deviantart.com/download/104749227/golf_cart_by_MenInASuitcase.gif


you know, driving around looking for your balls.

Oh, so you lost you wife's purse while golfing?

[DunEdinRanger]

. This time, no squeak, no bogging down. It went BOOM! and shut down. I have no idea what I did to it.

It sounds like a Chrysler I once owned...


I played golf today for the first time!

everyone else play?


How are the worms doing?


So are Copperheads, in my experience, but it makes for a fun story.

I have finally started my own Facebook page. It irritated me a little. It never asked for a user name. So, it goes on my real name. :thumbdown

You need to joing the Badger & Blade group on Facebook.

[blackfoot]

You need to joing the Badger & Blade group on Facebook.

I didn't know there was one. :w00t:

[skklog]

I can't find your facebook

[DunEdinRanger]

I didn't know there was one. :w00t:

This should work! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=6555202921&ref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/group.php?gid=6555202921&ref=ts)

[blackfoot]

I can't find your facebook

Try this (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001050291852).


This should work! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=6555202921&ref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/group.php?gid=6555202921&ref=ts)

I have joined already. :thumbup:

[Intrigued]

Ah, but did you have a golf cart?

thats the fun part http://www.deviantart.com/download/104749227/golf_cart_by_MenInASuitcase.gif


you know, driving around looking for your balls.

So now you probable want your own golf cart instead of a low ride bike. :001_rolle

:lol::lol::lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Try this (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/profile.php?id=100001050291852).



I have joined already. :thumbup:

Only four friends I see. That's four more than I would have expected. :lol:

[blackfoot]

Only four friends I see. That's four more than I would have expected. :lol:

:001_tt2:

[RichGem]

So now you probable want your own golf cart instead of a low ride bike. :001_rolle

:lol::lol::lol:


The clutch cables break waaaaaaaay less easily on the golf carts.:laugh:

[blackfoot]

The clutch cables break waaaaaaaay less easily on the golf carts.:laugh:

I happen to know where to get new ones!

[RichGem]

Oh, so you lost you wife's purse while golfing?

In skklog's defense, she was careless enough to let him borrow it. :001_rolle

[Intrigued]

In skklog's defense, she was careless enough to let him borrow it. :001_rolle

:lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

In skklog's defense, she was careless enough to let him borrow it. :001_rolle

Now why would skklog need to borrow a purse for? Wait, on second thought, don't answer that. :eek:

[RichGem]

Now why would skklog need to borrow a purse for? Wait, on second thought, don't answer that. :eek:

Well, duh! It matched his outfit, silly!

[DunEdinRanger]

Now why would skklog need to borrow a purse for? Wait, on second thought, don't answer that. :eek:


Well, duh! It matched his outfit, silly!

Wow, and all this time I thought it was because it held his balls. :lol:

[RichGem]

Wow, and all this time I thought it was because it held his balls. :lol:

Nah, he lost those for good after he got married. :eek: :lol:

[skklog]

Nah, he lost those for good after he got married. :eek: :lol:

I poor wife sat in the cart while it was raining watching me and my friend play

I don't deserve her :001_wub:

[soapbuddy]

I poor wife sat in the cart while it was raining watching me and my friend play

I don't deserve her :001_wub:

That's real love my friend. Take good care of her.

[SRock]

Nothing like a sausage McGriddle to start the day... Of course, I can think of a few better ways, but this will have to do.

Or kickstart a heart attack! That's one of the worst things on the menu:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 5 oz (141.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 198
Total Fat 22.0g 34%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1030mg 43%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 15.0g
Protein 11.0g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8% • Iron 10%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

But it tastes oh so good!!! :thumbup1:


I went to play golf once. I was extremely disappointed and did not even play. I left when I could not find any full-sized windmills, dinosaurs, or even a mountain. :mad3: :lol:

Well played, good Sir!


Looks like I screwed up. I actually thought I was capable of doing something without someone there to hold my hand but, I was wrong. After three days, it appears I am going to be getting my old phone number back. I suppose I should have let my wife take care of things in the first place.

Ah, so the truth comes out. We see who wears the pants in that family!


I have finally started my own Facebook page. It irritated me a little. It never asked for a user name. So, it goes on my real name. :thumbdown

Friend request headed your way.


There's a joke in there somewhere about being chased by a Tiger...

or a Gopher.

http://fartingbag.com/images/2007/caddyshack.gif


Ah, but did you have a golf cart?

thats the fun part http://www.deviantart.com/download/104749227/golf_cart_by_MenInASuitcase.gif


you know, driving around looking for your balls.

This was semi-funny...


Oh, so you lost you wife's purse while golfing?

...but this was absolutely hysterical! Who knows you better than your brother!?!? :lol::lol::lol::lol:


Only four friends I see. That's four more than I would have expected. :lol:

Count me as 5!


That's real love my friend. Take good care of her.

:yesnod:

[Swampfox]

I didn't know there was one. :w00t:

Yes, indeed there is. I don't know if I'll be able to find someone named Blackfoot though....

[RichGem]

Yes, indeed there is. I don't know if I'll be able to find someone named Blackfoot though....

He's listed under either "Foot, Black" or "Cable, Clutch" :laugh:

[OldSaw]

Well I don't know about fighting off, Massasaugas aren't known for being aggressive. They're pretty docile as rattlesnakes go. :lol:

I suppose they could sprinkle the course with a few cobras and a black mamba or two. After the PGA tour Tiger Woods could be charged with collecting them.

[moonshine44]

Ah, so the truth comes out. We see who wears the pants in that family!
:yesnod:

Well, duh! Blake doesn't wear pants, remember? :lol::lol::lol:


I suppose the could sprinkle the course with a few cobras and a black mamba or two. After the PGA tour Tiger Woods could be charged with collecting them.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

[blackfoot]

Well, duh! Blake doesn't wear pants, remember? :lol::lol::lol:

Well played. :thumbup:


Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

Congratulations! It is a honor, treat it as such. :biggrin:

[moonshine44]

Congratulations! It is a honor, treat it as such. :biggrin:

I'd like to thank the Academy, and all my loyal fans out there. This is for you!
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!

May the Fourth be with you! :biggrin1:

http://i.imgur.com/dpUBn.jpg

[OldSaw]

Well, duh! Blake doesn't wear pants, remember? :lol::lol::lol:



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

Congratulations.

[moonshine44]

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!

May the Fourth be with you! :biggrin1:

http://i.imgur.com/dpUBn.jpg

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Congratulations.

Thank you, thank you very much... :biggrin:

[Gruder]

After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

How do you know it's a custom title? :shifty:

[RichGem]

'grats Moonshine. I've rather forgotten (ahem) what a custom title is like, so wear it with pride, or shame, whatever. Don't forget to thank all the sharks that swam in the cow pasture. :biggrin:

[Gruder]

'grats Moonshine. I've rather forgotten (ahem) what a custom title is like, so wear it with pride, or shame, whatever. Don't forget to thank all the sharks that swam in the cow pasture. :biggrin:

Damn. Clock starts again. :tongue_sm

Just sat through a morning of planning for next fall's freshman orientation. Brought back some interesting memories of thise first days of college for me. :001_smile

[moonshine44]

How do you know it's a custom title? :shifty:

Perhaps because it appeared almost immediately following my reference to golf as "cow pasture pool"? :biggrin1: :w00t:


Damn. Clock starts again. :tongue_sm

Just sat through a morning of planning for next fall's freshman orientation. Brought back some interesting memories of thise first days of college for me. :001_smile

Ooh, lucky you...

[RichGem]

Damn. Clock starts again. :tongue_sm

Just sat through a morning of planning for next fall's freshman orientation. Brought back some interesting memories of thise first days of college for me. :001_smile

If only I could believe that. <sigh>

But, props for dangling the carrot anyhow. :tongue:

[OldSaw]

Time to go recharge the iPod. I'll be here (Portage, WI) all day.

[Intrigued]

Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

Congratulations! :a5:

Love the new title! :001_wub:

:thumbup1:

[gollum83]

Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

Um, congrats? :laugh:


I'd like to thank the Academy, and all my loyal fans out there. This is for you!
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

You have fans now? :laugh:


How do you know it's a custom title? :shifty:

Are you saying there's another Cow Pasture Pool Shark? :ohmy:

Sorry, I'm just full of questions today. :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!

May the Fourth be with you! :biggrin1:

http://i.imgur.com/dpUBn.jpg

:w00t:


'grats Moonshine. I've rather forgotten (ahem) what a custom title is like, so wear it with pride, or shame, whatever. Don't forget to thank all the sharks that swam in the cow pasture. :biggrin:

You know this only dooms you. Why, Rich?

I finished my pack the other day. So, here are a couple of crappy pics. I took these on my phone when I got home from work this morning.

[OldSaw]

Um, congrats? :laugh:



You have fans now? :laugh:



Are you saying there's another Cow Pasture Pool Shark? :ohmy:

Sorry, I'm just full of questions today. :biggrin:

You should ask Skklog. :biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

Here (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/the_cutting_edg.php?promo1) is something for Klog.

[RichGem]

Here (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/the_cutting_edg.php?promo1) is something for Klog.

That's as ghey as the recumbent bike idea. :sneaky2:

[sol92258]

welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

[RichGem]

That's as ghey as the recumbent bike idea. :sneaky2:


welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

See, even the squirrel agrees!

[gollum83]

I finished my pack the other day. So, here are a couple of crappy pics. I took these on my phone when I got home from work this morning.

Now, if you could only make clutch cables... :whistling:


You should ask Skklog. :biggrin1:

Perhaps, but I never seem to get a straight answer from him. :001_rolle


Here (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/the_cutting_edg.php?promo1) is something for Klog.

Cool! :w00t:


That's as ghey as the recumbent bike idea. :sneaky2:

It is not! :mad3:

[OldSaw]

Perhaps, but I never seem to get a straight answer from him. :001_rolle

That's because you ask the wrong questions.

[Intrigued]

my arm is healing nicely though....

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=49&pictureid=902

was mowing and doing general yard work Saturday evening, had to cut down some branches that broke during the snow and ice a few weeks ago, drug them across the yard, and commenced to cutting them smaller and removing smaller branches and throwing them onto a pile to dry and burn later.
One particular piece didn't have a lot of smaller branches to cut off, was pretty good sized, but I only had to throw it a few feet....

one acute, excruciating sharp pain later and yard work was done for the day week

I figured either torn or badly pulled muscles
that happened Saturday, I took that picture yesterday - 3 days later

yeah, "ouch"


well, about to go to doctor about this elbow....


welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

Is this from the yard work? What did you do to yourself? Ouch! :confused1

[Swampfox]

See, even the squirrel agrees!

dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig acorn

[Duckster]

dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig acorn

badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom

[Swampfox]

badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom

quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack gurgle

[Gruder]

welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

Really sorry to hear that, Jim. And just in time for summer, too. :frown:


badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom

Snake!

[DunEdinRanger]

Major Tom Pomegranate Wheat.:001_smile

[Gruder]

Ground Control Rutabaga Barley. :smile:

[RichGem]

quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack quack gurgle

duck duck duck duck duck goosed (jim).

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-kitten-is-cute.jpg

[DunEdinRanger]

There is no cute. False Advertising

[Duckster]

I'm trying out a new avatar... do you guys like it?

101985

[Duckster]

welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

I hope the surgery goes well :thumbup1:

[OldSaw]

I'm trying out a new avatar... do you guys like it?

101985

Strange tattoo for a penguin.

[Swampfox]

I'm trying out a new avatar... do you guys like it?

101985

Why is there a Window in Tux's belly?

[RichGem]

I'm trying out a new avatar... do you guys like it?

101985

heathen.

[Swampfox]

heathen.

:lol:

[OldSaw]

I think I am stumping Skklog, either that or he is bored with his column thread.

[RichGem]

I think I am stumping Skklog, either that or he is bored with his column thread.

I know he's short, but was that really necessary?

:001_rolle:laugh:

[blackfoot]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-kitten-is-cute.jpg

:lol::lol:


I think I am stumping Skklog, either that or he is bored with his column thread.

He has been working a lot of OT and barely has time to get on here. :thumbdown

[OldSaw]

I know he's short, but was that really necessary?

:001_rolle:laugh:

That's a good Kwesschun for Skklog.

[Duckster]

heathen.

Okay then... how about this one?

101987

[Swampfox]

He has been working a lot of OT and barely has time to get on here. :thumbdown

Skklog works? :blink:


Okay then... how about this one?

101987

:001_huh::001_rolle

[OldSaw]

:lol::lol:



He has been working a lot of OT and barely has time to get on here. :thumbdown

That's too bad. Hopefully he will enjoy my Kwesschuns when he has time.

[OldSaw]

Skklog works? :blink:

Hey! Panhandlin ain't easy. He has to do something to support the column I guess.

[Swampfox]

Hey! Panhandlin ain't easy. He has to do something to support the column I guess.

I see a lot of those now that I live in the city. I think the city even charges a pan-handler's license.

[RichGem]

Okay then... how about this one?

101987

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/RavisPohan/Smileys/TommyLee_implied_facepalm.jpg

[RichGem]

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/wpa0107l.jpg

[soapbox]

Wow, and all this time I thought it was because it held his balls. :lol:


Nah, he lost those for good after he got married. :eek: :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:


I suppose they could sprinkle the course with a few cobras and a black mamba or two. After the PGA tour Tiger Woods could be charged with collecting them.

Black Mamba?

101992


Happy Star Wars Day everyone!

May the Fourth be with you! :biggrin1:

http://i.imgur.com/dpUBn.jpg

:w00t::w00t:


'grats Moonshine. I've rather forgotten (ahem) what a custom title is like, so wear it with pride, or shame, whatever. Don't forget to thank all the sharks that swam in the cow pasture. :biggrin:

Hey, Rich, I think you dropped a few, er, hints there?


Um, congrats? :laugh:

Exactly.


badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom

*golf clap*


heathen.

Indeed!

[Intrigued]

Okay then... how about this one?

101987

I LIKE IT! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

John's new avi:

http://www.snapshots.net/cartoons/00660-funny-cartoons-tar-and-feather.gif

[RichGem]

I LIKE IT! :thumbup1:

You Sir, are on my list! Harumph. :glare:

[Intrigued]

You Sir, are on my list! Harumph. :glare:

Maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your Custom Title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Good Night!

[Intrigued]

Maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your Custom Title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

Maybe shaving with a DE! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Intrigued]

Good Night!

Good Night!

[sol92258]

Is this from the yard work? What did you do to yourself? Ouch! :confused1
yeup.
official prognosis: ruptured bicep tendon

1 hour surgery to pull the tendon from the inside of the elbow, through the two lower-arm bones, to the the outer side to reattach.
cast for about a month.

Micah said he hopes this was the conversation:


Please, please tell me this conversation took place:

Doctor: Jim, we're going to have to operate. The surgery should take about 1 hour. You'll be wearing a cast for about 4 weeks then we'll take another look at it. You might have to wear another cast for up to 3 more weeks after that. Any questions?

Jim: Yes. Doc, will I be able to play the violin when this is all over?

Doctor: I don't see why not.

Jim: Oh good! I always wanted to know how to play the violin!

[RichGem]

yeup.
official prognosis: ruptured bicep tendon

1 hour surgery to pull the tendon from the inside of the elbow, through the two lower-arm bones, to the the outer side to reattach.
cast for about a month.

Micah said he hopes this was the conversation:

Oh good lloyd that sounds painful. I hope everything goes well, Jim.

Oh, and good luck with the violin lessons. :biggrin:

[RichGem]

Maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your Custom Title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:


Hey Blake, the Palace's "guest room" is all ready to go, right?

[Intrigued]

yeup.
official prognosis: ruptured bicep tendon

1 hour surgery to pull the tendon from the inside of the elbow, through the two lower-arm bones, to the the outer side to reattach.
cast for about a month.

:

Double OUCH! I hope everything goes well with the surgery & the healing part too. :001_smile

[RichGem]

Good Night!

g'nite Lou.

[Intrigued]

Hey Blake, the Palace's "guest room" is all ready to go, right?

:blink: Do I have to share with Skklog? :a51:

[RichGem]

:blink: Do I have to share with Skklog? :a51:

yes. but "don't worry," (bwahaha) he spends most of the day hanging from the ceiling by his claws, er, feet.

[gollum83]

That's because you ask the wrong questions.

Oh, well then tough. :001_rolle


There is no cute. False Advertising

Dear skklog DunEdinRanger,

Are you sure there is no such thing as cute?

http://to55er.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/cute-cat.jpg


Why is there a Window in Tux's belly?

It's an evil plot by Microsoft to undermine Linux! :eek:


Skklog works? :blink:

Shocking isn't it? :lol:


yeup.
official prognosis: ruptured bicep tendon

1 hour surgery to pull the tendon from the inside of the elbow, through the two lower-arm bones, to the the outer side to reattach.
cast for about a month.

Ouchy! Sorry to hear that. Well, I guess on the bright side, they at least know what's wrong with you and how to fix it.


:blink: Do I have to share with Skklog? :a51:

Share? Is that word even in skklog's vocabulary? :blink:

[Duckster]

Maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your Custom Title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

:spockflam



Share? Is that word even in skklog's vocabulary? :blink:

No, he only knows this Cher:


102028

[RichGem]

:spockflam




No, he only knows this Cher:


102028

On the upside, since he lost his wife's handbag while playing golf, he can now hit the high notes of "Believe" without using Auto-tune.

[Intrigued]

maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your custom title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

102032 How 'bout this one? :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

Maybe you should try out a new avatar. Maybe something with a dolly & a lama to go with your Custom Title! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

Oh, burn!


yes. but "don't worry," (bwahaha) he spends most of the day hanging from the ceiling by his claws, er, feet.

:lol::lol::lol:


Skklog works? :blink:

The real scary part is he is a supervisor! :eek:

[Swampfox]

Sorry to hear about the surgery and injury, Jim.


The real scary part is he is a supervisor! :eek:

:blink:

[SRock]

Well, duh! Blake doesn't wear pants, remember? :lol::lol::lol:

Touche!


Edit: Drum roll, please! After I made this post, my very own first custom title appeared! Yeah, baby!

I couldn't let a gem like that simply disappear into obscurity.


How do you know it's a custom title? :shifty:

:lol::lol::lol:


Damn. Clock starts again. :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol:


Perhaps because it appeared almost immediately following my reference to golf as "cow pasture pool"? :biggrin1: :w00t:

Enjoy it! That was one of my finer finds as of late.


Um, congrats? :laugh:



You have fans now? :laugh:



Are you saying there's another Cow Pasture Pool Shark? :ohmy:

Sorry, I'm just full of questions today. :biggrin:

:lol::lol: Why are you so full of questions? :lol::lol:


I finished my pack the other day. So, here are a couple of crappy pics. I took these on my phone when I got home from work this morning.

Nice work, Blake!


welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

Sorry to hear it Jim!


Really sorry to hear that, Jim. And just in time for summer, too. :frown:

Indeed, that just plain sucks.


Major Tom Pomegranate Wheat.:001_smile

:drool:


I'm trying out a new avatar... do you guys like it?

101985

Very nice! :lol:


heathen.

:lol::lol:


Good Night!

G'night Lou!


Micah said he hopes this was the conversation:

Fa dum bum!


102028

Is that a man?

[blackfoot]

If it smells, it's chemistry
If it moves, it's biology
If it doesn't work, it's physics

[soapbox]

if it smells, it's chemistry
if it moves, it's biology
if it doesn't work, it's physics, computer science, social science, economics, and engineering.

ftfy.

[blackfoot]

ftfy.

:lol: :thumbup:

[OldSaw]

yeup.
official prognosis: ruptured bicep tendon

1 hour surgery to pull the tendon from the inside of the elbow, through the two lower-arm bones, to the the outer side to reattach.
cast for about a month.

Micah said he hopes this was the conversation:

I wish you well with that. I suppose it beats the alternative of being permanently injured.

[moonshine44]

You have fans now? :laugh:

Don't you?



Sorry, I'm just full of questions today. :biggrin:

Yeah, that's the word I was looking for, questions...


welp, surgery it is...with cast and all...this is gonna SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKK!!!!

Dude, is that your shaving arm? Are you ambidextrous?



I finished my pack the other day. So, here are a couple of crappy pics. I took these on my phone when I got home from work this morning.

Looks good to me!


http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/wpa0107l.jpg

I thought it was funny :laugh:



No, he only knows this Cher:


102028

Is that Cher, or the "New, Incredibly Life-like Super-Inflatable" Cher?


Touche!

Thank you!




I couldn't let a gem like that simply disappear into obscurity.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Oh good lloyd that sounds painful. I hope everything goes well, Jim.

Oh, and good luck with the violin lessons. :biggrin:

+1 yeah, if you're ever in NYC and want to know how to get to Carnegie Hall - Practice! Practice! Practice! :001_smile

[gollum83]

The real scary part is he is a supervisor! :eek:

Oh like watching others work is that hard. :001_rolle


:lol::lol: Why are you so full of questions? :lol::lol:

Um... Because I'm a scientist? :tongue:


If it smells, it's chemistry
If it moves, it's biology
If it doesn't work, it's physics

Yeah, sure, blame physics for your clutch cable problems. :001_rolle


Don't you?

No. :crying:

[Duckster]

Um... Because I'm a scientist? :tongue:

a mad scientist?


102200

[gollum83]

A mad scientist?

Only on bad hare days...

[skklog]

OK, I just skipped 4 pages of stuff ( Not enough time anymore :mad3: )

Do you know how weird you guys sound, when you just jump in to this :lol::lol:

I'm getting my new windows installed next Saturday! :thumbup:

They could have done it this Friday, but my wife and I have to work :thumbdown

O' yeah! my wife got a job at the same place I work. :blink: it's the first full time job she's ever had. She files paper work all day, sound very boring.

[DunEdinRanger]

a mad scientist?

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=102200&d=1273110867


But what is the Monster's name?


Only on bad hare days...

That's why you things like hare tonic.



O' yeah! my wife got a job at the same place I work. :blink: it's the first full time job she's ever had. She files paper work all day, sound very boring.

And denies knowing you? :tongue_sm

[gollum83]

OK, I just skipped 4 pages of stuff ( Not enough time anymore :mad3: )

Slacker! :mad3:


O' yeah! my wife got a job at the same place I work. :blink: it's the first full time job she's ever had. She files paper work all day, sound very boring.

Oh... Well, my condolences to the both of you.

[RichGem]

And denies knowing you? :tongue_sm

And changed her name.


Slacker! :mad3:


quite !




Oh... Well, my condolences to the both of you.


indeed.

[sol92258]

But what is the Monster's name?



Gossamer, duh!
(however, if I recall, he was originally referred to as Rudolph)((yep, just confirmed it))

[DunEdinRanger]

Gossamer, duh!
(however, if I recall, he was originally referred to as Rudolph)((yep, just confirmed it))

There's a man who knows his monsters! :thumbup:

[sol92258]

There's a man who knows his monsters! :thumbup:
"You monsters are such interesting creatures! I was just saying to my girlfriend, just the other day, 'Monsters are such interesting people! Why I'll bet they lead such interesting lives!' The things you must see and the things you must do! My stars!"

[RichGem]

"You monsters are such interesting creatures! I was just saying to my girlfriend, just the other day, 'Monsters are such interesting people! Why I'll bet they lead such interesting lives!' The things you must see and the things you must do! My stars!"


Playing manicurist again, I see.

[sol92258]

Playing manicurist again, I see.
well, gotta have something to do when Elmer's not in getting a shave and a haircut in my barber shop :001_cool:

[RichGem]

well, gotta have something to do when Elmer's not in getting a shave and a haircut in my barber shop :001_cool:


Good point. It's important to keep busy.

[sol92258]

Good point. It's important to keep busy.
yeup...and now, I shall be busy - sleeping. G'night folks! I'll be in my bed in about 45 seconds, unless I take that wrong turn in Albuquerque yet again...:biggrin1:

[RichGem]

yeup...and now, I shall be busy - sleeping. G'night folks! I'll be in my bed in about 45 seconds, unless I take that wrong turn in Albuquerque yet again...:biggrin1:


Turn LEFT!

And g'nite. I'm headed to bed too.

[gollum83]

well, gotta have something to do when Elmer's not in getting a shave and a haircut in my barber shop :001_cool:

That has to be the world's shortest haircut.

[blackfoot]

O' yeah! my wife got a job at the same place I work. :blink: it's the first full time job she's ever had. She files paper work all day, sound very boring.

Ah, yes. A husband and wife working together at the same place. What could go wrong? :sneaky:

[SRock]

If it smells, it's chemistry
If it moves, it's biology
If it doesn't work, it's physics

:lol::lol:


ftfy.

Nice work!


Um... Because I'm a scientist? :tongue:

Fair enough!


a mad scientist?


102200

Quite possibly!


Only on bad hare days...

Yuck, yuck, yuck....


But what is the Monster's name?

Gossamer! :thumbup1:


Gossamer, duh!
(however, if I recall, he was originally referred to as Rudolph)((yep, just confirmed it))

Bonus points for Rudolph!


Ah, yes. A husband and wife working together at the same place. What could go wrong? :sneaky:

My wife and I work in the same organization though she is a civilian. We don't work in the same building either.

[Swampfox]

I'm getting my new windows installed next Saturday! :thumbup:


Traitor! Burn him! Shun the unbeliever! Wait...oh, those windows......:blushing:

[RichGem]

Traitor! Burn him! Shun the unbeliever! Wait...oh, those windows......:blushing:

Wrong thread too, but points for trying. :laugh:

[davecmu]

Soapbox junior (note: not his real name :laugh:) is officially due the 10th, and the doc changed her mind about inducing early, so we're waiting. Mrs. Soapbox is eating pineapple, hot food, and all the other old wives' tales about starting labor. She's been "measuring" 40 weeks for two weeks now.

You know, one in particular worked for my wife and me. It's not gentlemanly to say which one, but that alone should give you the idea. Not 24 hours later, and one week ahead of schedule, our son came into the world just in time to keep me from beginning the summer conference season in housing. What a blessing! His birthday is May 11, by the way.

Congrats again on your boy, and here's to hoping he is every bit as (begin Muhammed Ali voice) joyful, witty, smart, and pretty (/muhammed ali) as his daddy.

[davecmu]

#20 has arrived.


Well, what do you think it smells like? :001_tongu

Got mine, too. It smells like pine and earth. I would suggest it's a bit close to Blenheim Bouquet.

Lathers at least as well as my Tabac (don't tell the Tabacheads) and shaves really smoothly. My face feels great this morning (I've used it two mornings in a row), and I paired it with some BB EdT, so I smell lovely, too.

This is my new favorite.

[luvmysuper]

Got mine, too. It smells like pine and earth. I would suggest it's a bit close to Blenheim Bouquet.

Lathers at least as well as my Tabac (don't tell the Tabacheads) and shaves really smoothly. My face feels great this morning (I've used it two mornings in a row), and I paired it with some BB EdT, so I smell lovely, too.

This is my new favorite.

Your shaving soap smells like a dirty 2x4?

Sheesh, and you guys whine about the Veg smelling strange??

:lol:

[moonshine44]

Your shaving soap smells like a dirty 2x4?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That there's funny!

[a_bit_crafty]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That there's funny!

Geez, that's what other shaving soaps smell like? No wonder hubby stole that TOBS avocado he bought for me.

"Now, there's enough in here to last you for years," he said as he took it. I don't believe him. It's just an excuse because mine works better. :glare:

[moonshine44]

Geez, that's what other shaving soaps smell like? No wonder hubby stole that TOBS avocado he bought for me.

"Now, there's enough in here to last you for years," he said as he took it. I don't believe him. It's just an excuse because mine works better. :glare:

Sounds like maybe he's the crafty one...

Just sayin'... :biggrin:

[a_bit_crafty]

Sounds like maybe he's the crafty one...

Just sayin'... :biggrin:

:lol: Two can play at that. "You know the scuttle we talked about getting that we were going to share? I was thinking maybe we should get two. You know, in case I break one. Maybe monogrammed in case I lose it. And how about another Lady Gillette? That way you can take one travelling with you instead of your straight..." :thumbup:

[Intrigued]

:lol: Two can play at that. "You know the scuttle we talked about getting that we were going to share? I was thinking maybe we should get two. You know, in case I break one. Maybe monogrammed in case I lose it. And how about another Lady Gillette? That way you can take one travelling with you instead of your straight..." :thumbup:

I like the way you think! :thumbup:

:lol::lol::lol:

[moonshine44]

:lol: Two can play at that. "You know the scuttle we talked about getting that we were going to share? I was thinking maybe we should get two. You know, in case I break one. Maybe monogrammed in case I lose it. And how about another Lady Gillette? That way you can take one travelling with you instead of your straight..." :thumbup:


I like the way you think! :thumbup:

:lol::lol::lol:

Me too!

[soapbox]

You know, one in particular worked for my wife and me. It's not gentlemanly to say which one, but that alone should give you the idea. Not 24 hours later, and one week ahead of schedule, our son came into the world just in time to keep me from beginning the summer conference season in housing. What a blessing! His birthday is May 11, by the way.

:lol::lol: (we're trying that, too)


Congrats again on your boy, and here's to hoping he is every bit as (begin Muhammed Ali voice) joyful, witty, smart, and pretty (/muhammed ali) as his daddy.

Thanks Dave. I look forward to you seeing him in person sometime--perhaps at a homecoming game...


Got mine, too. It smells like pine and earth. I would suggest it's a bit close to Blenheim Bouquet.

Lathers at least as well as my Tabac (don't tell the Tabacheads) and shaves really smoothly. My face feels great this morning (I've used it two mornings in a row), and I paired it with some BB EdT, so I smell lovely, too.

This is my new favorite.

WAHOO! Ahem, er, I mean, "thanks for the unbiased review, Dave!"


Your shaving soap smells like a dirty 2x4?

Sheesh, and you guys whine about the Veg smelling strange??

Quiet, you! "Dirty 2x4" is up with "WD-40", "roofing tar" and "carburetor cleaner" in the pantheon of the manliest scents. The Veg should be so lucky as to be included in the same list with "Dirty 2x4".

Sheesh, Phil. :laugh:

In other news, we will have a bouncing baby boy by Monday the 10th, if not before. Mrs. Soapbox is progressing some, and while we wouldn't be surprised if she goes into labor before Monday...we scheduled the induction for Monday anyway.

[RichGem]

In other news, we will have a bouncing baby boy by Monday the 10th, if not before. Mrs. Soapbox is progressing some, and while we wouldn't be surprised if she goes into labor before Monday...we scheduled the induction for Monday anyway.


And thus begins the countdown! :thumbup:

[a_bit_crafty]

I like the way you think! :thumbup:

:lol::lol::lol:


Me too!

Yes, I am awesome. Thanks for noticing. :biggrin1:


:lol::lol: (we're trying that, too)



Thanks Dave. I look forward to you seeing him in person sometime--perhaps at a homecoming game...



WAHOO! Ahem, er, I mean, "thanks for the unbiased review, Dave!"



Quiet, you! "Dirty 2x4" is up with "WD-40", "roofing tar" and "carburetor cleaner" in the pantheon of the manliest scents. The Veg should be so lucky as to be included in the same list with "Dirty 2x4".

Sheesh, Phil. :laugh:

In other news, we will have a bouncing baby boy by Monday the 10th, if not before. Mrs. Soapbox is progressing some, and while we wouldn't be surprised if she goes into labor before Monday...we scheduled the induction for Monday anyway.

Congrats on your little one! I hope she goes on her own. As a mom that has had both induction and natural fairly recently, I have to say induction is not fun. Either way, how exciting! Is it your first?

[soapbox]

And thus begins the countdown! :thumbup:

Countdown, yes. We're just not sure of the starting point: all we know is it ends sometime before Tuesday morning... :blink:

[RichGem]

Countdown, yes. We're just not sure of the starting point: all we know is it ends sometime before Tuesday morning... :blink:

So are you implying that there should be some sort of betting pool? :ohmy: :001_cool:

[davecmu]

So are you implying that there should be some sort of betting pool? :ohmy: :001_cool:

OMG, that's a great idea! I have some goods I can donate to the winner's award pool just sitting here on my desk. Nothing too fancy, just some lightly used soaps (Honeybee Spa "Cherry Pipe Tobacco" and AOS Unscented). Anyone else want to contribute and organize a pool?

[moonshine44]

Yes, I am awesome. Thanks for noticing. :biggrin1:

And not afraid to admit it either, eh? :lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

And not afraid to admit it either, eh? :lol:

Not even a little. :lol:

[soapbox]

Congrats on your little one! I hope she goes on her own. As a mom that has had both induction and natural fairly recently, I have to say induction is not fun. Either way, how exciting! Is it your first?

Second child, first boy. His big sister is still not quite two years old...

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So are you implying that there should be some sort of betting pool? :ohmy: :001_cool:

If so, give everyone two guesses, or one guess if they're guessing some time on Monday, since there's a much stronger chance of delivery on Monday than before.

Oh, and I suppose I should put together a "Welcome my new son" PIF together. I'll work on that tonight.

[luvmysuper]

Countdown, yes. We're just not sure of the starting point: all we know is it ends sometime before Tuesday morning... :blink:

Well, early congrats my friend. I'm very happy for you.
I'm going out of touch for a while and probably won't be here when the big event occurs, so I'll say it now.

[RichGem]

Well, early congrats my friend. I'm very happy for you.
I'm going out of touch for a while and probably won't be here when the big event occurs, so I'll say it now.

Hold on a minute! I don't remember seeing a request for time away cross my desk! I mean, really, you think we give out permission for that all willy nilly and such? :blink::biggrin1:

[luvmysuper]

Hold on a minute! I don't remember seeing a request for time away cross my desk! I mean, really, you think we give out permission for that all willy nilly and such? :blink::biggrin1:

Oh wait! Here it is, it must have slipped off and fell between the filing cabinet and the wall. :blushing:

And the sun was in my eyes, and, and my foot slipped and ..

Darn it.

[RichGem]

Oh wait! Here it is, it must have slipped off and fell between the filing cabinet and the wall. :blushing:

And the sun was in my eyes, and, and my foot slipped and ..

Darn it.

:glare:

Oh fine. Don't forget the "processing fee" this time.

[gollum83]

Ah, yes. A husband and wife working together at the same place. What could go wrong? :sneaky2:

A lot. :laugh:


Your shaving soap smells like a dirty 2x4?

Sheesh, and you guys whine about the Veg smelling strange??

:lol:

It's all a matter of perspective with you isn't it?


Quiet, you! "Dirty 2x4" is up with "WD-40", "roofing tar" and "carburetor cleaner" in the pantheon of the manliest scents. The Veg should be so lucky as to be included in the same list with "Dirty 2x4".

Hey, hey, hey... Just because the Veg didn't choose you... :nono:

[DunEdinRanger]

All caught up. For now. You guys were busy while I was jogging, mowing the lawn, and taking in some liquid carbos.

[RichGem]

All caught up. For now. You guys were busy while I was jogging, mowing the lawn, and taking in some liquid carbos.

I'm feeling tired just reading that. :tongue_sm

[gollum83]

I'm feeling tired just reading that. :tongue_sm

Oh, did someone miss his nap time?

[DunEdinRanger]

Oh, did someone miss his nap time?

The duties of state are quite taxing.

[RichGem]

Oh, did someone miss his nap time?

Yes.


The duties of state are quite taxing.


Indeed.

[soapbox]

Heading to bed early tonight. (trying to get ready for feedings every two hours) :blush:

[RichGem]

Heading to bed early tonight. (trying to get ready for feedings every two hours) :blush:

Hungry Li'l guy aren't ya? :biggrin1:

[DunEdinRanger]

Heading to bed early tonight. (trying to get ready for feedings every two hours) :blush:

Surely, you can post during the feedings?

[RichGem]

Surely, you can post during the feedings?

I guess he's gonna be too busy shoveling the food into himself to type. :sad:


:tongue_sm

[OldSaw]

OK, I just skipped 4 pages of stuff ( Not enough time anymore :mad3: )

Do you know how weird you guys sound, when you just jump in to this :lol::lol:

I'm getting my new windows installed next Saturday! :thumbup:

They could have done it this Friday, but my wife and I have to work :thumbdown

O' yeah! my wife got a job at the same place I work. :blink: it's the first full time job she's ever had. She files paper work all day, sound very boring.

Congratulations on the wife's job (I think) and the windows. You have questions piling up in your column, you know.

[OldSaw]

:lol::lol: (we're trying that, too)



Thanks Dave. I look forward to you seeing him in person sometime--perhaps at a homecoming game...



WAHOO! Ahem, er, I mean, "thanks for the unbiased review, Dave!"



Quiet, you! "Dirty 2x4" is up with "WD-40", "roofing tar" and "carburetor cleaner" in the pantheon of the manliest scents. The Veg should be so lucky as to be included in the same list with "Dirty 2x4".

Sheesh, Phil. :laugh:

In other news, we will have a bouncing baby boy by Monday the 10th, if not before. Mrs. Soapbox is progressing some, and while we wouldn't be surprised if she goes into labor before Monday...we scheduled the induction for Monday anyway.

Congratulations. :a50:

[OldSaw]

Well, early congrats my friend. I'm very happy for you.
I'm going out of touch for a while and probably won't be here when the big event occurs, so I'll say it now.


:glare:

Oh fine. Don't forget the "processing fee" this time.

...and don't forget to write. A post card would be nice.

[OldSaw]

Wow! Everyone sure puked out early tonight. I suppose I should get to bed as well. Good night Mary Ellen...

[sol92258]

So long, screwy, see you in St. Louis!

[blackfoot]

Yes, I am awesome. Thanks for noticing. :biggrin1:



Congrats on your little one! I hope she goes on her own. As a mom that has had both induction and natural fairly recently, I have to say induction is not fun. Either way, how exciting! Is it your first?

+1 I am not a fan of inducing or any other screwing with God's natural methods.


So are you implying that there should be some sort of betting pool? :ohmy: :001_cool:

Brilliant!


Second child, first boy. His big sister is still not quite two years old...

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If so, give everyone two guesses, or one guess if they're guessing some time on Monday, since there's a much stronger chance of delivery on Monday than before.

Oh, and I suppose I should put together a "Welcome my new son" PIF together. I'll work on that tonight.

Your generosity knows no bounds Jesse! That has me thinking...


Hold on a minute! I don't remember seeing a request for time away cross my desk! I mean, really, you think we give out permission for that all willy nilly and such? :blink::biggrin1:

You of course know, not all operations vacations go through you first. Plausible deniability and compartmentilization, you know. :wink:


Wow! Everyone sure puked out early tonight. I suppose I should get to bed as well. Good night Mary Ellen...

Sorry, I was at the best blues bar out of Indiana. Half price booze to boot!

[soapbuddy]

If her labor start early Monday morning, she could have the little one by Monday night.

[Swampfox]

Got mine, too. It smells like pine and earth. I would suggest it's a bit close to Blenheim Bouquet.

I don't know about pine, but it is fir or some other kind of evergreen, at least to me. And I have used it 2 days in a row now, and it is working great.


Your generosity knows no bounds Jesse! That has me thinking...

Your gonna have a son just so you can have a PIF? :blink:

[RichGem]

Your generosity knows no bounds Jesse! That has me thinking...



:eek: Fire!


:wink: (sorry, I thought we were doing that "free association" thing.)



You of course know, not all operations vacations go through you first. Plausible deniability and compartmentilization, you know. :wink:

Ah! But then, is it such a good idea for him to announce his absence?



Sorry, I was at the best blues bar out of Indiana. Half price booze to boot!Is that the bluez or the booz that's talkin'? :biggrin:

[RichGem]

I don't know about pine, but it is fir or some other kind of evergreen, at least to me. And I have used it 2 days in a row now, and it is working great.



Your gonna have a son just so you can have a PIF? :blink:

A generous man indeed!

[OldSaw]

Good morning.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

[a_bit_crafty]

+1 I am not a fan of inducing or any other screwing with God's natural methods.



Agreed, for the most part. Inductions and c-sections and what have you certainly have a place, but unfortunately they are often abused. (That's a general statement and not in the direction of the expectant parents here. :001_smile)

Good morning, everyone! Rainy here today. At least I don't have to get my lazy self outside and water the garden.

[RichGem]

Good morning.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Indeed! But, I will be able to rejoice much more once I get a decent cup o' joe.

[OldSaw]

Indeed! But, I will be able to rejoice much more once I get a decent cup o' joe.

Mine was delivered to me in bed. :thumbup:

[a_bit_crafty]

Indeed! But, I will be able to rejoice much more once I get a decent cup o' joe.

Agreed! I :001_wub: my teapot. And my french press when the mood strikes me.

[RichGem]

Mine was delivered to me in bed. :thumbup:

:letterk2:

[moonshine44]

Mine was delivered to me in bed. :thumbup:


:letterk2:

They do that in truck stops? :lol::lol::lol:

Or are you home today?

Or do I have you confused with someone else?

[OldSaw]

They do that in truck stops? :lol::lol::lol:

Or are you home today?

Or do I have you confused with someone else?

Home today.

[moonshine44]

Home today.

Ah, that explains it. And here I thought maybe some enterprising truck stop owner had come up with a new type of customer service...

[OldSaw]

Ah, that explains it. And here I thought maybe some enterprising truck stop owner had come up with a new type of customer service...

Some drivers have both a coffee maker AND a wife in their truck. Later this month I will have my wife with me, but probably not a coffee machine.

[RichGem]

Home today.


Ah, that explains it. And here I thought maybe some enterprising truck stop owner had come up with a new type of customer service...

Yep, that explains it. Except... why is he still sleeping in the truck? :ohmy:

:lol:

[soapbox]

Heading to bed early tonight. (trying to get ready for feedings every two hours) :blush:


Hungry Li'l guy aren't ya? :biggrin1:

Yes, though I won't be adding twice my body mass in the next 12 months like the little guy will be.


Surely, you can post during the feedings?

I did that a few times when Little Soapbox was tiny and napping; yay for the iPhone! But generally, feedings require two hands; I'm not that talented.


I guess he's gonna be too busy shoveling the food into himself to type. :sad:

fppmfpmmmfmp mpmmffmpm ffmppffmf fmmmmmffm?


Congratulations. :a50:

Thanks!


Wow! Everyone sure puked out early tonight. I suppose I should get to bed as well. Good night Mary Ellen...

Man, I needed that sleep.


+1 I am not a fan of inducing or any other screwing with God's natural methods.

I agree -- I'm not a fan of the induction, and she had some false labor last night for a while; of course I'd prefer things to progress on their own, but if the little guy gets much bigger, that could cause problems too.


Your generosity knows no bounds Jesse!

You're very kind, as always, buddy.


I don't know about pine, but it is fir or some other kind of evergreen, at least to me. And I have used it 2 days in a row now, and it is working great.

Glad to hear it. Some folks have said they use the puck as a shave stick and get better results. I did that this morning and I agree. The next batch will be softer and hopefully easier to lather.


Your gonna have a son just so you can have a PIF? :blink:

*flex* I contribute to B&B in more ways than one, man. Hardcore.


Agreed, for the most part. Inductions and c-sections and what have you certainly have a place, but unfortunately they are often abused. (That's a general statement and not in the direction of the expectant parents here. :001_smile)

(no derision taken or implied!) :biggrin1:

In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

Whew. Yep, I needed that sleep last night. :blush:

[RichGem]

In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

Whew. Yep, I needed that sleep last night. :blush:

Prayers for her and the family.

[a_bit_crafty]

Yes, though I won't be adding twice my body mass in the next 12 months like the little guy will be.



I did that a few times when Little Soapbox was tiny and napping; yay for the iPhone! But generally, feedings require two hands; I'm not that talented.



fppmfpmmmfmp mpmmffmpm ffmppffmf fmmmmmffm?



Thanks!



Man, I needed that sleep.



I agree -- I'm not a fan of the induction, and she had some false labor last night for a while; of course I'd prefer things to progress on their own, but if the little guy gets much bigger, that could cause problems too.




(no derision taken or implied!) :biggrin1:

In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

Whew. Yep, I needed that sleep last night. :blush:

Appreciated. I was trying to step as lightly as I could.

And false labor can be a good thing! Think of it like practice. And what do you mean you can't type while feeding the little one? Haven't you ever heard of NAK? :lol:

I'm very sorry about your grandmother. Your family is in my prayers.

[RichGem]

Looks like Batman has a problem.
(NOTE: last 5 sec. or so are slightly NSFW)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0xollWZ9Bo&feature=popular

[sol92258]

Good morning.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Amen


Some drivers have both a coffee maker AND a wife in their truck. Later this month I will have my wife with me, but probably not a coffee machine.
Aeropress then




In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

Whew. Yep, I needed that sleep last night. :blush:
Wow, prayers for you and your family. Seems you have come to a peace about it, but it's still so very difficult. The bittersweet feeling of joy and elation with the newborn, combined with grief and mourning just doesn't seem fair, but then there are so many things that happen that we're not supposed to understand, at least right away.

[RichGem]

By czarific decree, "Dalai Lama of the DE" is now a custom title. It is further decreed that "czarific" is now a word. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

OMG, who would have guessed?! Ringo's a Czarist! :w00t:

(see 0:33 and fwd and 1:12 and fwd.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9A8lwuruzU&feature=related

[Spivey]

OMG, who would have guessed?! Ringo's a Czarist! :w00t:

(see 0:33 and fwd and 1:12 and fwd.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9A8lwuruzU&feature=related

Ringo Tsar? :tongue_sm

[RichGem]

Ringo Tsarist? :tongue_sm

:yesnod:

[sol92258]

Scarlett Johansson .... "does a passable superheroine martial-arts crouch in a skintight bodysuit."

I'm sold...where's the theater????
(though I probably ought to watch the first movie beforehand, though)

[soapbox]

Aeropress then

+1, I like my Aeropress (thanks Mysterion!)


Wow, prayers for you and your family. Seems you have come to a peace about it, but it's still so very difficult. The bittersweet feeling of joy and elation with the newborn, combined with grief and mourning just doesn't seem fair, but then there are so many things that happen that we're not supposed to understand, at least right away.

On the one hand, there's not much left of the person that is/was my grandmother; I've been missing her for several years in that regard, so I've said a slow goodbye for a while. On the other, we all get to be upset and sad when someone we love dies. But she's well over 90, and it's her time to go. I suppose it's been her time to go for a couple of years, and I'm okay with that. I'm glad she got to meet my daughter.

I'm also hopeful a great-grandson will buoy up my grandfather--he's going to be lonely after nearly 69 years of marriage.

Meanwhile, I'll be covered in a cocktail of spit-up and (occasionally) pee for a while, without much time to mourn, and trying to keep my nearly-two-year-old from watching too much Dora the Explorer or coloring on the walls (or driving daddy's pitons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piton) into the kitchen cabinets so she can climb to the cookies). That, too, is sort of the circle of life.

Perhaps my boy will like the piano; his great-grandmother studied organ at Juilliard.

[soapbox]

I'm sold...where's the theater????
(though I probably ought to watch the first movie beforehand, though)

+1, but I think the next couple of "date nights" with Mrs. Soapbox might NOT involve superhero movies... :thumbdown

[sol92258]

On the one hand, there's not much left of the person that is/was my grandmother; I've been missing her for several years in that regard, so I've said a slow goodbye for a while. On the other, we all get to be upset and sad when someone we love dies. But she's well over 90, and it's her time to go. I suppose it's been her time to go for a couple of years, and I'm okay with that. I'm glad she got to meet my daughter.

I'm also hopeful a great-grandson will buoy up my grandfather--he's going to be lonely after nearly 69 years of marriage.

Meanwhile, I'll be covered in a cocktail of spit-up and (occasionally) pee for a while, without much time to mourn....
I kinda figured all that, but didn't want to assume :001_smile


Perhaps my boy will like the piano; his great-grandmother studied organ at Juilliard.
that may very well be possible. Our daughter was the first grandchild of either of our parents, and she grew up loving elephants for some reason (and NO, I didn't force her to be a Crimson Tide fan), and after my mother-in-law passed, my wife mentioned that my girl may have gotten her love of elephants from my MIL, so you never know.

(And yes, when she was old enough, I did make sure she saw Big Al...little Crimson Tide fan for life now, baby! :lol:)

[strat1117]

On the one hand, there's not much left of the person that is/was my grandmother; I've been missing her for several years in that regard, so I've said a slow goodbye for a while. On the other, we all get to be upset and sad when someone we love dies. But she's well over 90, and it's her time to go. I suppose it's been her time to go for a couple of years, and I'm okay with that. I'm glad she got to meet my daughter.


My sincere condolences. We went through a similar experience with my grandfather, who passed away in January after a very lengthy affliction with alzheimer's. It was very sad, yes, but it was mostly a relief. We had all said our good-byes in one way or another over the course of the past several years.

[moonshine44]

In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

My Grandma had a massive stroke shortly before my youngest son was born, and passed away shortly afterward. We have pictures of her holding him when he was about a month old, with the rest of the family gathered around her bed, just a few weeks before her death. She didn't know too much of what was going on around her at the time, but I do believe wholeheartedly that she knew she was holding her grandson...

[blackfoot]

Your gonna have a son just so you can have a PIF? :blink:

Perhaps, however, I am waiting on the Mod's decision on whether they will allow me to LOG a baby.


Is that the bluez or the booz that's talkin'? :biggrin:

You can never tell until morning. :blush:


:letterk2:

+1


Ah, that explains it. And here I thought maybe some enterprising truck stop owner had come up with a new type of customer service...

Those are called "lot lizards". :lol:


Prayers for her and the family.

+1


Ringo Tsar? :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol:

[moonshine44]

Those are called "lot lizards". :lol:

I almost brought that up. Those aren't the coffee servers... :lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Jesse.

[soapbuddy]

prayers for her and the family.

+1.

[blackfoot]

I almost brought that up. Those aren't the coffee servers... :lol::lol::lol:

Glad to see someone had enough class to not bring it up. :lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Good morning.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Amen. You might like this site - http://www.universalis.com/

Personally, I like the Liturgy Of The Hours without the need for flipping pages back and forth.

[gollum83]

Sorry, I was at the best blues bar out of Indiana. Half price booze to boot!

They have bars in Indiana? Who would have guessed? :001_rolle


Your gonna have a son just so you can have a PIF? :blink:

Yeah, that Jesse is one heck of a guy. :lol1:


Mine was delivered to me in bed. :thumbup:

Nice! :thumbup1:


They do that in truck stops? :lol::lol::lol:

By hairy truckers? :eek:


Yes, though I won't be adding twice my body mass in the next 12 months like the little guy will be.

Well, you could if you really wanted to. :laugh:


In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Jesse, but it honestly sounds like it's for the best.


By czarific decree, "Dalai Lama of the DE" is now a custom title. It is further decreed that "czarific" is now a word. :thumbup1:

It is? :w00t:


+1, but I think the next couple of "date nights" with Mrs. Soapbox might NOT involve superhero movies... :thumbdown

Boo :thumbdown

[blackfoot]

They have bars in Indiana? Who would have guessed?

What else is there to do in Indiana?

[danparker77]

What else is there to do in Indiana?

Drive to Illinois to go to the bars!

[blackfoot]

Drive to Illinois to go to the bars!

:thumbup:

[OldSaw]

Goin to the movies.

[blackfoot]

Goin to the movies.

We do that too. :biggrin:

[gollum83]

What else is there to do in Indiana?

Exactly my point! Indiana is boring. :001_tt2:

[blackfoot]

Exactly my point! Indiana is boring. :001_tt2:

I hear people say the same thing about Michigan. Personally, I love Michigan. Then again, Indiana has It's assets too.

[DunEdinRanger]

Exactly my point! Indiana is boring. :001_tt2:

I've driven through Indiana. As quickly as possible. :lol:


I hear people say the same thing about Michigan. Personally, I love Michigan. Then again, Indiana has It's assets too.

Michigan was interesting, especially the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum.

You gents need to visit the Great State of New Jersey.

[blackfoot]

You gents need to visit the Great State of New Jersey.

How about we don't and say we didn't. In all seriousness, I did spend an afternoon there once.

[SRock]

OK, gents get out your waders and find something sturdy to hold on to. I didn't log in for over 24 hours and you gave me more than enough for a right proper SlagleRock 'n Roll...



Your shaving soap smells like a dirty 2x4?

Sheesh, and you guys whine about the Veg smelling strange??

:lol:

I'd much rather smell like dirt and pine, a.k.a. a dirty 2x4 than crap, piss and haven't taken a bath in months, a.k.a. the pissy pants of a bum, a.k.a. the Veg.


Quiet, you! "Dirty 2x4" is up with "WD-40", "roofing tar" and "carburetor cleaner" in the pantheon of the manliest scents. The Veg should be so lucky as to be included in the same list with "Dirty 2x4".

Sheesh, Phil. :laugh:

In other news, we will have a bouncing baby boy by Monday the 10th, if not before. Mrs. Soapbox is progressing some, and while we wouldn't be surprised if she goes into labor before Monday...we scheduled the induction for Monday anyway.

I agree and, congrats! I know you are so looking foward to finally meeting the little guy! Best wishes, to you, the Mrs. and his big sis! :thumbup:


So are you implying that there should be some sort of betting pool? :ohmy: :001_cool:

:nonod: Just had to shut down a gambling bit in another thread a few minutes ago. At least no monetary gambling that is.


Second child, first boy. His big sister is still not quite two years old...

102309



If so, give everyone two guesses, or one guess if they're guessing some time on Monday, since there's a much stronger chance of delivery on Monday than before.

Oh, and I suppose I should put together a "Welcome my new son" PIF together. I'll work on that tonight.

She's a cutie and I suppose a PIF is a safe way to reward the pool winner. :001_cool:


All caught up. For now. You guys were busy while I was jogging, mowing the lawn, and taking in some liquid carbos.

I didn't log in for a little over 24 hours. I have so much catching up to do elsewhere but I thought I'd start with you gents! :thumbup1:


Hungry Li'l guy aren't ya? :biggrin1:

:lol::lol::lol:


:eek: Fire!


:wink: (sorry, I thought we were doing that "free association" thing.)

Ah! But then, is it such a good idea for him to announce his absence?

Is that the bluez or the booz that's talkin'? :biggrin:

Well played, Rich. That was funny.


Good morning.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Amen, brother, Amen.


Indeed! But, I will be able to rejoice much more once I get a decent cup o' joe.

I know that feeling. If ever I walk onto the range first thing in the morning and I've forgotten my coffee one of the first things my troops say is, "Awe, *expletive* the boss forgot his coffee!" :lol:


Mine was delivered to me in bed. :thumbup:

Excellent!


*flex* I contribute to B&B in more ways than one, man. Hardcore.

Indeed you do brother, indeed you do! :thumbup1:


In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

It is indeed amazing how life can be tragic and fantastic all at the same time. I lost my Grandmother in February. She was without doubt the cornerstone of our family. A matriarch in every sense of the word. Congrats on the soon to be arrival of another little soapbox and you have my best wishes and prayers for your Grandmother and the rest of the family as you all deal with this rough time.


Prayers for her and the family.

Exactly!


By czarific decree, "Dalai Lama of the DE" is now a custom title. It is further decreed that "czarific" is now a word. :thumbup1:

:nonod:


Ringo Tsar? :tongue_sm

:lol::lol:


My sincere condolences. We went through a similar experience with my grandfather, who passed away in January after a very lengthy affliction with alzheimer's. It was very sad, yes, but it was mostly a relief. We had all said our good-byes in one way or another over the course of the past several years.

+1


What else is there to do in Indiana?

Make babies!!


Drive to Illinois to go to the bars!

Why? No real difference between Indy, IL or OH. :confused:


Exactly my point! Indiana is boring. :001_tt2:

At least Indy doesn't have dank, funky Detroit in it!


You gents need to visit the Great State of New Jersey.

Ah, yes.. The Garbage State. :lol::lol: I've been through training in Jersey on several occasions. Each subsequent trip just confirms my feeling that Jersey is really just New Yorks armpit.

Well gents, I'm off to tackle other issues. Thanks for the fuel.:thumbup:

[Swampfox]

I hear people say the same thing about Michigan. Personally, I love Michigan. Then again, Indiana has It's assets too.

I started to mess with this one, but I am going to leave it alone.

[Duckster]

I started to mess with this one, but I am going to leave it alone.

Were you going to take the 't' out of assets? :w00t:

[a_bit_crafty]

Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

[Swampfox]

Were you going to take the 't' out of assets? :w00t:

Now how did you know that? :lol::lol::lol:


Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

We try. :thumbup:

[skklog]

What else is there to do in Indiana?

Hit golf balls in the water!

[OldSaw]

Exactly my point! Indiana is boring. :001_tt2:


I hear people say the same thing about Michigan. Personally, I love Michigan. Then again, Indiana has It's assets too.

Clearly neither one of you has been to Iowa.

[Swampfox]

Clearly neither one of you has been to Iowa.

Or Oklahoma.

[OldSaw]

I've driven through Indiana. As quickly as possible. :lol:



Michigan was interesting, especially the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum.

You gents need to visit the Great State of New Jersey.

I go to NJ quite regularly. It's alright. NJ has the Jug Handle (http://awesomenj.com/?p=933) and MI has the Michigan Left (http://www.michiganhighways.org/indepth/michigan_left.html). Both a pain with an 18 wheeler.

[OldSaw]

Ah, yes.. The Garbage State. :lol::lol: I've been through training in Jersey on several occasions. Each subsequent trip just confirms my feeling that Jersey is really just New Yorks armpit.

Have you ever been to Georgia?

[OldSaw]

Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

Watch your language there. Hate to see you get banned after just 32 posts. :lol:

[RichGem]

I almost brought that up. Those aren't the coffee servers... :lol::lol::lol:

And yet, if I read your meaning correctly, they still expect tips. :blink: :ohmy:

[a_bit_crafty]

Watch your language there. Hate to see you get banned after just 32 posts. :lol:

No promises. :biggrin1:

[moonshine44]

Glad to see someone had enough class to not bring it up. :lol:

You know me. Class all the way... :lol::lol::lol:


Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

We aim to please, dontcha know...


And yet, if I read your meaning correctly, they still expect tips. :blink: :ohmy:

In a manner of speaking...

[Swampfox]

Lucid!:w00t:

[SRock]

Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

That's the goal!


Have you ever been to Georgia?

:yesnod:

[DunEdinRanger]

Clearly neither one of you has been to Iowa.

What bout Nebraska? Miles and Miles of exciting, scintillating corn fields?


I go to NJ quite regularly. It's alright. NJ has the Jug Handle (http://awesomenj.com/?p=933) and MI has the Michigan Left (http://www.michiganhighways.org/indepth/michigan_left.html). Both a pain with an 18 wheeler.

Jug Handles really amaze out of staters.

"What are you doing?"

"Making a left turn, of course."

"BUT YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT LANE!!"

"Yeah, I know." :001_smile

[Swampfox]

:yesnod:

Slagle went down to Georgia,
He was lookin' for some razors to steal,
He'd been wastin' time,
So he was way behind,
And hadn't found a single deal.
When he came across this dealer
Who had a bunch of NOS stock
Slagle jump up on a chair,
And said, 'Sir, I'll buy the your stock!'

[gollum83]

I hear people say the same thing about Michigan. Personally, I love Michigan. Then again, Indiana has It's assets too.

Hey, hey, hey... no reason to get personal there buddy. :lol:


You gents need to visit the Great State of New Jersey.

Yeah, I haven't been to New Jersey yet.


How about we don't and say we didn't. In all seriousness, I did spend an afternoon there once.

And he would have been there longer except for the smell. :tongue:


At least Indy doesn't have dank, funky Detroit in it!

I'll have you know I grew up around Detroit. I'm quite fond of it, even despite it's problems.


Clearly neither one of you has been to Iowa.

No, but I've heard stories from family members who have.


I go to NJ quite regularly. It's alright. NJ has the Jug Handle (http://awesomenj.com/?p=933) and MI has the Michigan Left (http://www.michiganhighways.org/indepth/michigan_left.html). Both a pain with an 18 wheeler.

Honestly, I've never have been able to figure out why Michigan Lefts are much maligned by out-of-staters. They really do seem to help the flow of traffic. Besides, they're hardly the worst thing Michigan roads have to offer. Go drive US-41 up in Houghton some time. We have something so special up there that it has it's own name: The Yooper Loop. It is very uinque to say the least. :biggrin:


What bout Nebraska? Miles and Miles of exciting, scintillating corn fields?

Where is this Nebraska you speak of? Let's face it, the Plains states are just flat and boring and tend to blend together after a few hours worth of driving. :lol:

[Swampfox]

I have given up on getting the wife out of bed. So much for going out for breakfast.

[SRock]

Slagle went down to Georgia,
He was lookin' for some razors to steal,
He'd been wastin' time,
So he was way behind,
And hadn't found a single deal.
When he came across this dealer
Who had a bunch of NOS stock
Slagle jump up on a chair,
And said, 'Sir, I'll buy the your stock!'

I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a badger too.
"And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.
"Now you have a few nice razors, boy, but give the devil his due:
"I bet a toggle of gold against your soul, 'cos I know I'm better than you."
The boy said: "My name's Slagle and it might be a sin,
"But I'll take your bet, your gonna regret, 'cos I'm the best that's ever been."

[Swampfox]

I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a badger too.
"And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.
"Now you have a few nice razors, boy, but give the devil his due:
"I bet a toggle of gold against your soul, 'cos I know I'm better than you."
The boy said: "My name's Slagle and it might be a sin,
"But I'll take your bet, your gonna regret, 'cos I'm the best that's ever been."

:lol::lol::lol::thumbup1:

[RichGem]

It's heartening to see that SlagleRob loves us enough again to give us a proper Roll (:wink:).... and I think I've set a record with that one being most quoted by him. Surely that earns me a custom title! (:tongue:)

[SRock]

It's heartening to see that SlagleRob loves us enough again to give us a proper Roll (:wink:).... and I think I've set a record with that one being most quoted by him. Surely that earns me a custom title! (:tongue:)

Wait, didn't you already decree that Dalai Lama of the DE IS a custom title now?

[RichGem]

Wait, didn't you already decree that Dalai Lama of the DE IS a custom title now?

Yes I did and yes it is. But, one can never have enough. Bwahahhahaha.

[gollum83]

Wait, didn't you already decree that Dalai Lama of the DE IS a custom title now?

He did read everything! :laugh:


Yes I did and yes it is. But, one can never have enough. Bwahahhahaha.

Yeah, like that'll work... :lol:

[OldSaw]

Honestly, I've never have been able to figure out why Michigan Lefts are much maligned by out-of-staters. They really do seem to help the flow of traffic. Besides, they're hardly the worst thing Michigan roads have to offer. Go drive US-41 up in Houghton some time. We have something so special up there that it has it's own name: The Yooper Loop. It is very uinque to say the least. :biggrin:

Why??? Because NO ONE expects it. While they do serve their purpose, especially during the heavy tourist season, who would even think to go past an intersection to make a U-turn in a designated location and then turn right, or turn right to make a U-turn and go straight. By the time they get to where they want to make a left, they have already passed the sign and after going through the intersection they are looking for a parking lot to turn around in, because in MOST states it is illegal to make a U-turn at a traffic light.

[gollum83]

Why??? Because NO ONE expects it. While they do serve their purpose, especially during the heavy tourist season, who would even think to go past an intersection to make a U-turn in a designated location and then turn right, or turn right to make a U-turn and go straight. By the time they get to where they want to make a left, they have already passed the sign and after going through the intersection they are looking for a parking lot to turn around in, because in MOST states it is illegal to make a U-turn at a traffic light.

No one? I expect them, but then again I live here. Anyway, I am truly sorry if I upset you.

[soapbox]

I agree and, congrats! I know you are so looking foward to finally meeting the little guy! Best wishes, to you, the Mrs. and his big sis! :thumbup:


Thanks! No active labor yet, just a few false starts in the last few days. We might make it to Monday yet, but she might start on her own any moment now.


She's a cutie and I suppose a PIF is a safe way to reward the pool winner. :001_cool:

Pfft -- reward these guys with a PIF? Nobody has even guessed yet! I'll PIF to a new member. After all, Soapbox Junior is a new member of my family...


Indeed you do brother, indeed you do! :thumbup1:

Aw, shucks. Thanks Rob.



It is indeed amazing how life can be tragic and fantastic all at the same time. I lost my Grandmother in February. She was without doubt the cornerstone of our family. A matriarch in every sense of the word. Congrats on the soon to be arrival of another little soapbox and you have my best wishes and prayers for your Grandmother and the rest of the family as you all deal with this rough time.

Thanks to all for the good wishes in this awkwardly wonderful and sad time.


Good golly, this place is fun. Makes a nice break in the day.

Just wait till you start shaving with a proper razor. You'll get a lot more of the jokes. (Er, just probably not in this thread).


Lucid!:w00t:

Agreed! The only thing 10.04 hasn't done yet is detect or configure my Keyspan IR remote. Somewhere around here I have a better remote that goes with an ancient video capture card, and then I could use lirc. But I'm not sure why lirc isn't getting the Keyspan UIA-11. But of course, this comment belongs in another thread... :smile:

[OldSaw]

No one? I expect them, but then again I live here. Anyway, I am truly sorry if I upset you.

Oh no, you didn't upset me. I was just telling you why some people have a problem with the Michigan Left. When I said NO ONE, I, of course, meant no one who has ever seen such a thing before.

In Traverse City, if you take a tall ship cruise, in order to simply cross the street from where you pay to where you board, the van will leave the parking lot turning to the right, then turn left into another parking lot, turn right back on the road and finally turn right into the parking lot across the street. Sort of a modified Michigan Left.

[davecmu]

In other news, it looks like we're going to have a "circle of life" moment in the next few days. My grandmother, who is a three time cancer survivor and who has been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's for five years or so, can no longer keep food down and is probably going to die very soon from colon/bowel cancer and, of course, the brain disease. So my baby boy enters the world, and my mostly-absent grandmother leaves it: a life well-lived, and all the potential of a new life to follow it. Poetic, sad, joyful...

My grandfather (the last living grandparent my wife and I had, and the greatest man who ever lived) passed away while I was sitting in line one dark, chilly January morning to sign Miles up for a daycare center. Four months later, when he was born, we were still torn on what his middle name would be, so we used Thomas, which was my grandfather's middle name.

I'm very sorry about your grandmother, and while we're all old enough by now to understand and rationalize the sense of loss associated with the death of a loved one, it is still okay to be sad and hurt and grieve. Our thoughts will be with your family.

Looking forward to having you guys back in town soon, and bring the family this time. Your daughter and Miles are just about the same age, and we have a big fenced-in backyard, a smoker, a huge deck, and lots of cold beer.

[a_bit_crafty]

Just wait till you start shaving with a proper razor. You'll get a lot more of the jokes. (Er, just probably not in this thread).

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A proper razor? Dang it, I've already ditched the disposables, what else do you want from me? Is a DE not a proper razor?

[Swampfox]

Agreed! The only thing 10.04 hasn't done yet is detect or configure my Keyspan IR remote. Somewhere around here I have a better remote that goes with an ancient video capture card, and then I could use lirc. But I'm not sure why lirc isn't getting the Keyspan UIA-11. But of course, this comment belongs in another thread... :smile:

I was amazed that all the drivers were made for my ancient graphics and sound cards.


A proper razor? Dang it, I've already ditched the disposables, what else do you want from me? Is a DE not a proper razor?

To some, yu are never shaving unless you use clamshell tweezers. :lol:

[soapbox]

A proper razor? Dang it, I've already ditched the disposables, what else do you want from me? Is a DE not a proper razor?

Oh, you already switched? Cool! :001_smile

Er, I mean, "well, try an injector and a single-edged razor too, just to experience the pain and suffering I did before going exclusively to DE and straight razors!"


I was amazed that all the drivers were made for my ancient graphics and sound cards.

Yeah, except for a very few oddball doodads and some notably high-profile exceptions (nVidia graphics cards and a few wireless chipsets), open-source drivers are available for dang near everything now. And the nVidia drivers rock, they're just not open-source.

[soapbox]

My grandfather (the last living grandparent my wife and I had, and the greatest man who ever lived) passed away while I was sitting in line one dark, chilly January morning to sign Miles up for a daycare center. Four months later, when he was born, we were still torn on what his middle name would be, so we used Thomas, which was my grandfather's middle name.

I'm very sorry about your grandmother, and while we're all old enough by now to understand and rationalize the sense of loss associated with the death of a loved one, it is still okay to be sad and hurt and grieve. Our thoughts will be with your family.

Thanks, Dave. I appreciate the story, and the kind words.


Looking forward to having you guys back in town soon, and bring the family this time. Your daughter and Miles are just about the same age, and we have a big fenced-in backyard, a smoker, a huge deck, and lots of cold beer.

Man, that sounds so great. Once the little man gets old enough to travel, I think this will have to happen. I want my both my grandfathers to meet their great-grandson anyway, so we'll need to return to Alabama before long.

[Swampfox]

Yeah, except for a very few oddball doodads and some notably high-profile exceptions (nVidia graphics cards and a few wireless chipsets), open-source drivers are available for dang near everything now. And the nVidia drivers rock, they're just not open-source.

nVidia is what I have on this machine. I didn't know it wasn't open-source.

[DunEdinRanger]

Oh, you already switched? Cool! :001_smile

Er, I mean, "well, try an injector and a single-edged razor too, just to experience the pain and suffering I did before going exclusively to DE and straight razors!"


I haven't tried an injector yet, but those GEMS, especially the Damaskeene and the Open Comb Micromatic are outstanding shavers. :thumbup:

Hey wait, this is the Clown House. We can't be talking about shaving here!:biggrin1:

[Swampfox]

I have used my injector all week, and I must say, I like it. I'm not sure that I will keep given the cost of the blades, but I definitely glad Rich convinced me to try it. I have used the GEM once, and I like it as well.

[a_bit_crafty]

Oh, you already switched? Cool! :001_smile

Er, I mean, "well, try an injector and a single-edged razor too, just to experience the pain and suffering I did before going exclusively to DE and straight razors!"



No, and you can't make me! But seriously, very happy with the Lady Gillette dh bought for me. Quit sposies cold turkey and haven't looked back.

[RichGem]

I have used my injector all week, and I must say, I like it. I'm not sure that I will keep given the cost of the blades, but I definitely glad Rich convinced me to try it. I have used the GEM once, and I like it as well.


:thumbup1:

[moonshine44]

I have a New that I tried shaving with about eight months ago and nearly hacked myself to pieces. I broke it out again this morning, with a Red Pack blade, and Wow! Great shave, zero irritation and zero Old Spice sting, and a DFS!

Oh sorry, I forgot, this is the Clown House. Gotta find something else to post...

Er, how 'bout them Seahawks?