The Anything Thread

[soapbuddy]

I want a soap plodder! Another toy to play with. :biggrin1:
Willow Way has a stamper machine.

[soapbox]

I want a soap plodder! Another toy to play with. :biggrin1:

I know, right? I'm excited for them. Fun new soap toys!


Willow Way has a stamper machine.

Back when there was absolutely no money in the business, Dad designed and built his own soap stamper -- it had a hand powered press, but had its own from-scratch refrigeration unit for the stamping dies, to make it easy to get the soap out of the stamp. :blink: wow.

[blackfoot]

I know, right? I'm excited for them. Fun new soap toys!



Back when there was absolutely no money in the business, Dad designed and built his own soap stamper -- it had a hand powered press, but had its own from-scratch refrigeration unit for the stamping dies, to make it easy to get the soap out of the stamp. :blink: wow.

For Show and Tell, did you just bring your dad in? :thumbup:

[blackfoot]

For those of you playing along at home, I just opened a bottle of wine. I figure if I have to be alone for the evening, I might as well be....medicated. :thumbup:

[soapbox]

For Show and Tell, did you just bring your dad in? :thumbup:

The funniest thing about the refrigeration unit was when my dad's father came in, looked at the first unit, and said "I think it'd be more efficient if you turned [some piece, I forget which] *this* way..." Dad considered it, and from then on, the next unit did it the way my Grandfather said to. :laugh:

Here's a picture of the (first) stamp. Note the white die and refrigerant lines -- that's all the frost.

106789

[blackfoot]

The funniest thing about the refrigeration unit was when my dad's father came in, looked at the first unit, and said "I think it'd be more efficient if you turned [some piece, I forget which] *this* way..." Dad considered it, and from then on, the next unit did it the way my Grandfather said to. :laugh:

Here's a picture of the (first) stamp. Note the white die and refrigerant lines -- that's all the frost.

106789

Ah, how dangerous I would be had I their brains. :lol:

[soapbuddy]

The funniest thing about the refrigeration unit was when my dad's father came in, looked at the first unit, and said "I think it'd be more efficient if you turned [some piece, I forget which] *this* way..." Dad considered it, and from then on, the next unit did it the way my Grandfather said to. :laugh:

Here's a picture of the (first) stamp. Note the white die and refrigerant lines -- that's all the frost.

106789
That looks cool! I know someone that modified a wine capper for this purpose.

[blackfoot]

Random fact for those of you interested:

Blackhawk has 60% off of their leather off duty holsters. It isn't often you can get a quality holster for $20 or $30.

[RichGem]

For Show and Tell, did you just bring your dad in? :thumbup:

And the Col. managed to macguyver up a set of flares from pencil shavings, rubber cement, and a TP tube. :whistling:


For those of you playing along at home, I just opened a bottle of wine. I figure if I have to be alone for the evening, I might as well be....medicated. :thumbup:

Finally, he listens! :w00t:

[RichGem]

Ah, how dangerous I would be had I their brains. :lol:

We thank God for all His blessings. :biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

And the Col. managed to macguyver up a set of flares from pencil shavings, rubber cement, and a TP tube. :whistling:

:thumbup:


Finally, he listens! :w00t:

About time you show ip. I am half way through the bottle now.

[blackfoot]

We thank God for all His blessings. :biggrin1:

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

[RichGem]

:thumbup:



About time you show ip. I am half way through the bottle now.

Things starting to get interesting in 5....4.....3....

[blackfoot]

Things starting to get interesting in 5....4.....3....

http://www.zulva.com/images/oh_my_god/images/sick.jpg

[RichGem]

http://www.zulva.com/images/oh_my_god/images/sick.jpg


I said "Interesting" NOT "creepy." :blink:

[blackfoot]

I said "Interesting" NOT "creepy." :blink:

My bad.

[blackfoot]

I can't believe it. It was brought to my attention today, that I have only four more nights to work before our trip. It isn't a long one, but it is the beach. :thumbup:

[soapbox]

That looks cool! I know someone that modified a wine capper for this purpose.

That's ingenious--what a neat re-purposing!

[blackfoot]

And the Col. managed to macguyver up a set of flares from pencil shavings, rubber cement, and a TP tube. :whistling:

I just realized what was missing from this story.


And Chuck Norris sat down to watch. :thumbup:

[RichGem]

I just realized what was missing from this story.


And Chuck Norris sat down to watch. :thumbup:

OMG You're so right.


Well Gents, I think I"ve had enough symptoms for one day... I'm off to the kitchen to scare up a hot toddy and then I'm hitting the sack.

See you all tomorrow.

[blackfoot]

OMG You're so right.


Well Gents, I think I"ve had enough symptoms for one day... I'm off to the kitchen to scare up a hot toddy and then I'm hitting the sack.

See you all tomorrow.

G'night!

[Intrigued]

For those of you playing along at home, I just opened a bottle of wine. I figure if I have to be alone for the evening, I might as well be....medicated. :thumbup:

Will start medicating now. I certainly don't want to catch that nasty cyber bug that's going around. :001_smile


:thumbup:

About time you show ip. I am half way through the bottle now. :a54:



Who or what is ip and what are we showing him? :blink:

[blackfoot]

Will start medicating now. I certainly don't want to catch that nasty cyber bug that's going around. :001_smile



Who or what is ip and what are we showing him? :blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

The Wizard of Ip, of course. :biggrin:

[SRock]

Hi everybody!

http://www.suitetake.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/drnick.png

Sorry I haven't checked in for a bit. Since the promo news they've been keeping me crazy busy at work. Looks like things are going to slow down a bit now though.

BTW, Skklog gets :thumbup1::thumbup1: for making better use of his sig line.


No, sadly. They are a little funny about the helicopters. Aside from teaching us to shut one down in an emergency, they don't let us touch the birds. :001_rolle



:lol:

Okay, story:

We have a new guy and things have been a little slow lately. So, three of us decided to check out some little known areas. This has led to us climbing down through plenum walls, and elevator shaft, scouring the sub-basement, etc. We have gotten to do this on three or four nights in the last week and a half. I decided to play a game, to give each other missions to accomplish without being caught on camera. There is a practical side to that as it helps us think like the "bad guys".

Well, in these adventures, we found a six foot plus Ronald McDonald. It wasn't long and we had plans of sneaking him around the hospital and taking a picture of him in different locations. This is a terminable offense, BTW. :001_rolle

We decided on our first target. The Safety Coordinator for the hospital started in Security. He has only been in his current position a few months. We have been threatening to do something to his office all along. So, we stole Ronald and smuggled him up the the second floor office. There, one officer took his shirt and put on him and we snapped a few photos. This was sent out in an Email to a select few as a Suspicious Person Alert. Doug played right along and responded back to it. It was great!

You have no idea how difficult it is to sneak around with a six and a half foot Ronald McDonald.

We showed this to the ER Charge Nurse who thought it was great. We explained how he was going to be a recurring character for a while. I said he may even appear in the ER. She loved this and came up with a brilliant plan. We are going to put him on a ER bed in an out-of-the-way room. We are going to put him in restraints, cover him with blankets, and put a spit hood on him so he will be almost all covered. We are then going to send one of the Behavioral Health Assessment Team members in to see him. The victim chosen will get a real kick out of it.

It didn't work out tonight because things were crazy! We had four flights with five patients, all within an hour. One helicopter had to standby while we got one of the others off the pad. In addition to that, we had a huge fight on the floor involving a man with too many girlfriends present at the same time. Police were called and our House Supervisor over-reacted and got into it with one of our officers. It was a mess!

So, plans are postponed until tonight.

Hysterical right up until.... The Police were called and our House Supervisor...


Many thanks for the update, Jim. Encouraging news, indeed!

And Blake, um, I'm lovin it! :biggrin:

+1


I get on a plane in 9 hours heading home! woo hoo!

It's the long route though - 5 hours from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai then 13 hours from Shanghai to Chicago.

I should be kicking off the shoes by 6:00 pm Thursday evening Central Time.

See you guys then!

Safe travels, friend!


Safe travels, Phil!

+1


Since plenty of threads have popped up recently, linking to The Onion's excellent 2004 spoof of Gillette, I wrote a wiki page on shaving parodies (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Parody). Editing and assistance welcomed.

:thumbup1::thumbup1:


Sorry to hear about the brush issue. Go ahead and send Nick a PM.

One ping only, please. :biggrin:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/640000/images/_642286_seanred150.jpg

:yesnod:


http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/81000427.jpg

:eek:


Most disturbing.


I just called into work sick. I hate that. I can't remember the last time I had to do that. :thumbdown

+1 and sorry to hear it. Hope you are feeling better soon.


http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/80950959.jpg

:lol::lol:


http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/218923/80959851.jpg

:lol::lol:


I think the Burger King is scarier


http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/2893/avatar14335.gif

:eek:


Boy, it was quiet last night!

Sorry ladies and gents. I haven't been around much either. I've been terribly busy as of late.


I was so sick, I didn't feel like sitting upright any longer. I'm only mildly better today. :thumbdown

At least its a start.


Feel better, Blake!

Richard, I think we left the TAT Lysol can with you. Fire at will! :tongue:

+1, :lol:


106523

:lol::lol:


I have been reading but not posting. Eating now and feel bit more energetic. Called in for 2nd nite though.

I hope you feel better soon.


Sorry, Blake, that made just too much sense. Could you try it again with some cold medicine thrown in? Please?

*Cough**Cough* He'th feeling thtuffy and thick *Cough**Cough*


Blake, I'm sending over a nurse to make you feel better


106590

*Hack, Hack, Cough, Cough* I think you may need to have this nurse stop by my place as well.


It's a monocle, like Col. Klink had. You don't like?

I like. It's creepy and cool all at the same time!


The Docker's "I Wear No Pants" commercial is on right now. Why do I keep looking for Blake amongst the actors?

:lol::lol:


I have yet to find beer palatable. Looks and smells like old pee.

Beer isn't supposed to be palatable. People don't drink it because it tastes good. :lol:


So, Jesse. I am going to Myrtle Beach next weekend. I can take a blade in the razor on the plane, right? :sneaky2: :spockflam

LMAO ~~~ :spockflam


The Krona has become my favorite DE. Between it and the SEs, I may end up getting rid of my Gillettes.

It is a nice shaver overall.


:lol::lol::lol:

As for the Cyber-germs, sorry. Today was the first day I woke up and was able to speak though. My throat still hurts like Hades, but not quite as bad as the last couple of days.

Sounds like progress.


Where is everybody? We didn't even get a Slagle Rock'n'Roll.

Sorry brother. I've been terribly busy lately.


Mom and Dad just took the wraps off of GMS shave soap #21. I'll get a sample early next week for testing, then if it passes muster, it's off to the Usual Gang of Idiots. Mom's been playing with citrus and bay-rum-type essential oils lately, so we'll see what the stuff smells like. Interestingly, she said the soap lather smells better than the soap puck: that's sort of funny.

Also, GMS ordered a new piece of equipment: a soap plodder, to probably be paired with a mill later. I remain awed and a little nervous at how seriously they're taking this whole shave soap thing. They're spending real money all because I got interested in wet shaving, and they expect to make a profit from it (uh, that's a lot of soap they need to sell, folks).

Also, now I have to learn how to use Pro/Engineer (http://www.ptc.com/products/proengineer/) to design the soap stamp. Gah! I'm being put to work! (Well, they did start college funds for Little Soapbox and SBJr, so I'll shut up now.)

Hey, we resemble that first remark! :lol: Oh and I've used other soaps that smell better when lathered.


:cursing:

I have been sitting here bored all day. Yesterday, I went to bed at around 2 because I was bored, no because I was sleepy. I thought, oh good, today is Friday. Mrs. Blackfoot should be getting home a little earlier than normal. Maybe we can watch a movie or something. I don't do that very often.

Well, she just called. Yes, she will be getting home a little early. However, she is only going to be stopping by for a few minutes. Tonight is the Bi-monthly gathering of sisters from our congregation to play games. Some times some of the 'widowed' husbands get together while their wives play. Even if they are planning to, I am sick and can't go out. This blows!

Sorry to hear it! Hang in there brother.


Random fact for those of you interested:

Blackhawk has 60% off of their leather off duty holsters. It isn't often you can get a quality holster for $20 or $30.

If I were CONUS I'd probably take advantage of this. A man can never have too much leather. :lol:


I just realized what was missing from this story.


And Chuck Norris sat down to watch. :thumbup:

:lol::lol:


G'night!

G'morning!


Will start medicating now. I certainly don't want to catch that nasty cyber bug that's going around. :001_smile



Who or what is ip and what are we showing him? :blink:

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

[blackfoot]

Hi everybody!

http://www.suitetake.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/drnick.png

Sorry I haven't checked in for a bit. Since the promo news they've been keeping me crazy busy at work. Looks like things are going to slow down a bit now though.

BTW, Skklog gets :thumbup1::thumbup1: for making better use of his sig line.



Hysterical right up until.... The Police were called and our House Supervisor...



+1



Safe travels, friend!



+1



:thumbup1::thumbup1:



:yesnod:



:eek:



+1 and sorry to hear it. Hope you are feeling better soon.



:lol::lol:



:lol::lol:



:eek:



Sorry ladies and gents. I haven't been around much either. I've been terribly busy as of late.



At least its a start.



+1, :lol:



:lol::lol:



I hope you feel better soon.



*Cough**Cough* He'th feeling thtuffy and thick *Cough**Cough*



*Hack, Hack, Cough, Cough* I think you may need to have this nurse stop by my place as well.



I like. It's creepy and cool all at the same time!



:lol::lol:



Beer isn't supposed to be palatable. People don't drink it because it tastes good. :lol:



LMAO ~~~ :spockflam



It is a nice shaver overall.



Sounds like progress.



Sorry brother. I've been terribly busy lately.



Hey, we resemble that first remark! :lol: Oh and I've used other soaps that smell better when lathered.



Sorry to hear it! Hang in there brother.



If I were CONUS I'd probably take advantage of this. A man can never have too much leather. :lol:



:lol::lol:



G'morning!



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

Rob, on of my favourite rolls yet! I literally laughed out loud a few times. Then again, mabye it is the "medicine". :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[SRock]

Rob, on of my favourite rolls yet! I literally laughed out loud a few times. Then again, mabye it is the "medicine". :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Glad I could help!

[Intrigued]

:lol::lol::lol:

The Wizard of Ip, of course. :biggrin:

I think that's the Wizard of Id, but let me swallow a little more of this medicine while I think about it................mmmmm............ya........







.........for TAT I think it is the Wizard of Ip :blush:


:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

I think that's the Wizard of Id, but let me swallow a little more of this medicine while I think about it................mmmmm............ya........







.........for TAT I think it is the Wizard of Ip :blush:


:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

You know, I miss that cartoon.

[soapbox]

:lol::lol::lol:

You know, i miss that cartoon.

zot!

[soapbox]

106818

[blackfoot]

zot!


106818

:thumbup:

[Intrigued]

:lol::lol::lol:

You know, I miss that cartoon.

You can have it sent to you daily (for free) at comics.com :001_smile

[blackfoot]

You can have it sent to you daily (for free) at comics.com :001_smile

I'll check that out.

[luvmysuper]

:lol::lol::lol:

You know, I miss that cartoon.

One word;

Dilbert

[Intrigued]

One word;

Dilbert

Yah, that one too. :001_smile

[Intrigued]

Phil are you home from the other side of the world? How was the trip? :001_smile

[luvmysuper]

Phil are you home from the other side of the world? How was the trip? :001_smile

I am home thank God!

Got in last night at 6:00 pm as predicted.

Absolutely crazy routing - I was on Malaysia Air from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and United from Shanghai to Chicago - After I checked in for my flight in KL I was informed that they couldn't check my bag through to Chicago and I had to pick it up myself :eek:

This means that I had an hour to go through Chinese Immigration, get my bag, clear customs and then go to the United counter, check in my bag and get a boarding pass, then go through Immigration and Security again to leave.

Lucky for me that the flight landed early, I'm not afraid to scream until they put me at the front of the line, and that I have a multiple entry Visa to China or there's no way I would have made it.

Man, Corporate Travel Agents need to be frequently smacked about the head, neck and shoulders.

Sorry, that was longer than I intended. :lol:

/rant

[Intrigued]

I am home thank God!

Got in last night at 6:00 pm as predicted.

Absolutely crazy routing - I was on Malaysia Air from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and United from Shanghai to Chicago - After I checked in for my flight in KL I was informed that they couldn't check my bag through to Chicago and I had to pick it up myself :eek:

This means that I had an hour to go through Chinese Immigration, get my bag, clear customs and then go to the United counter, check in my bag and get a boarding pass, then go through Immigration and Security again to leave.

Lucky for me that the flight landed early, I'm not afraid to scream until they put me at the front of the line, and that I have a multiple entry Visa to China or there's no way I would have made it.

Man, Corporate Travel Agents need to be frequently smacked about the head, neck and shoulders.

Sorry, that was longer than I intended. :lol:

/rant

Rant away! I've only flown in the U.S. and that's certainly had it's moments. I can only imagine how much more entertaining international travel could be! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Wow, one day it's dead around here, and now it is hopping!


Wow, that's a strong statement. I must look into a Krona. I'm still lining up a bunch of razors for sale, but it doesn't mean I don't like to experiment. I've just found that the Merkurs, Mühle, and a few pre-1940 open-comb Gillettes shave best for me. But Krona's aren't expensive yet.

I'll have to revisit the 195 and Slim Adjustable before I put them away for SBJr's intro to wet shaving in about 13 years. I expect he'll start with a blue tip Super Speed, though!

I still want to try a Super Adjustable, a Red Tip, and an Old Type. Last week, I tried shaving with my Fat Boy and on another day my Slim, and I hate them both now! I also have a blue Tip, my first vintage razor, but I haven't used it since I bough the Slim and Fat Boy. Now, I own more SEs than Gillettes, which I think is hilarious, because up until a month ago I had no interest in them at all! I still blame Rich.

The Krona is an excellent shaver, don't let the plastic handle fool you. They are hard to find around here, but when I find one they are always under $10. I bought mine for $7.


Makes me curious. What will everyone else be using in 13 years? Heck, will any of us still be on here then?

13 years is a long time. I'll be as old as Rich then. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Whether we're still on the B&B by then, I'll still be using straights and DEs, and maybe SEs occasionally. Why would I go back to paying insane prices for mediocre-to-bad shaves?

:thumbup1:


:lol: I don't think the kiddos would appreciate me doing that at the moment. Then who will make them lunch and keep them from killing each other? I'll have to settle for tea at the moment.

Long Island or Texas?


I still need to try some other injector blades. So far I have only used the ones from the local stores. I might have to look into that after the trip.

I bought some Schick injectors at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I bought a pack of 20 Personna injector blades thru Atlanta Barber Supply for about the same price as I paid for the Schick blades. I haven't finished off the Schick yet, so I don't know how the Personna blades are.



Blake -- a few years ago I did a group buy of Ted Pella SE and injectors. It went very well. The shipping costs were a touch high from Ted Pella, so buying in bulk and redistributing made sense, plus not everyone wanted to buy huge quantities of blades just to try 'em out. I've still got some Ted Pella SEs if you want to try a couple.

I didn't know they had SEs, too.


I am always up for trying something new.

It is amusing. A similar conversation is going on in another thread right now. They are recommending these (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=27404&catid=89896&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=89896&trxp2=27404&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT).

Those are the Schicks I was referring to.


Mom and Dad just took the wraps off of GMS shave soap #21. I'll get a sample early next week for testing, then if it passes muster, it's off to the Usual Gang of Idiots. Mom's been playing with citrus and bay-rum-type essential oils lately, so we'll see what the stuff smells like. Interestingly, she said the soap lather smells better than the soap puck: that's sort of funny.

:w00t::w00t::w00t: Can't wait!

Hey! UGI?! :blushing:


OK, while I'm feeling up to it, here are the pictures.
Slim adjustable:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=gadjustable.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=Gadjustabledial.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=gadjustablehead.jpg

What I know know is a Krona (thanks Blake):
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=krona.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=kronahead.jpg

And a super speed:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=ss.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=sshead.jpg

And because Mr. Crafty made me take pictures before I toss it for its uselessness, a plastic blade container:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/?action=view&current=schickblandes.jpg

[Sgt Schultz]I see nothing![/Sgt Schultz]


Well, Jesse, I'll say this. I am not a big spender and still have lots of stuff to try. But GMS is still my favourite. With the proper scents, you have a long-term customer here. I am sure that doesn't make you feel any better, but I tried. :001_rolle

:thumbup1: Ditto.


OK, let's try this again.

A Gillette Super Speed Flair:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/sshead.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/ss.jpg

A Schick Krona:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/kronahead.jpg http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/krona.jpg


And a old Schick plastic blade container that I was forced to photograph before throwing it out:
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/K_Mommy0407/schickblandes.jpg

And the slim adjustable is up there in Jesse's post. (And yes, Jesse, that was exactly the problem with the url. Thanks).)

:thumbup1: Nice!


I can't believe it. It was brought to my attention today, that I have only four more nights to work before our trip. It isn't a long one, but it is the beach. :thumbup:

Please wear pants! Please wear pants! Please wear pants!

[blackfoot]

Please wear pants! Please wear pants! Please wear pants!

Then how will you know it's me. :lol:

[Gruder]

Morning all! I had some catching up to do - nice work.

Mint juleps = good

Krona = good

Fun new soap equipment = good

Reds losing tonight = bad

Going to Reds game tonight = good

Summary = done :smile:

[RichGem]

I still want to try a Super Adjustable, a Red Tip, and an Old Type. Last week, I tried shaving with my Fat Boy and on another day my Slim, and I hate them both now! I also have a blue Tip, my first vintage razor, but I haven't used it since I bough the Slim and Fat Boy. Now, I own more SEs than Gillettes, which I think is hilarious, because up until a month ago I had no interest in them at all! I still blame Rich.



I can still live with that.





13 years is a long time. I'll be as old as Rich then. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Snot-nosed young whippersnapper! :001_tt2:

[blackfoot]

Medicating may be helping. I woke up today with a sore throat, but it didn't feel like ground hamburger. A little congestion, but not near as bad. Dear God, I hope I am finally kicking this. Itis about time for Mrs. Blackfoot to catch it. If she hurries, maybe she can get through it before our trip. I hope she doesn't catch it all, but I know better. :rolleyes:

[soapbuddy]

Medicating may be helping. I woke up today with a sore throat, but it didn't feel like ground hamburger. A little congestion, but not near as bad. Dear God, I hope I am finally kicking this. Itis about time for Mrs. Blackfoot to catch it. If she hurries, maybe she can get through it before our trip. I hope she doesn't catch it all, but I know better. :rolleyes:

I hope you feel better soon and I also hope that the Mrs. won't catch it at all. It's no fun being sick on a trip.

[Swampfox]

After finally having health insurance again, and after SWMBO harassing me about seeing the doc, I went to a doc today. Everything, except the weight and BP, which is a little high, checked out OK. Plus the doc was pretty cute, so it wasn't a total waste of time. :lol:


Then how will you know it's me. :lol:

Because you'll be a certified 00 with a Walther PPK.


I can still live with that.

Snot-nosed young whippersnapper! :001_tt2:

:lol::lol::lol:


Medicating may be helping. I woke up today with a sore throat, but it didn't feel like ground hamburger. A little congestion, but not near as bad. Dear God, I hope I am finally kicking this. Itis about time for Mrs. Blackfoot to catch it. If she hurries, maybe she can get through it before our trip. I hope she doesn't catch it all, but I know better. :rolleyes:

You better not spread any germs. :glare:

[RichGem]

\


You better not spread any germs. :glare:

Too late. Thanks Blake. :001_rolle

On the upside, my cold has moved out of my head and throat and into my chest which is usually a good sign. Must be that my super-secret cold kit is working.

[Swampfox]

Quick, Betty! Cover your ears so it doesn't eat your brain!

[blackfoot]

Because you'll be a certified 00 with a Walther PPK.

Well, there is that.

The code phrase:

Can I borrow a match?
I use a lighter.
It's better still.
Until they go wrong.

:lol:

[Swampfox]

Well, there is that.

The code phrase:

Can I borrow a match?
I use a lighter.
It's better still.
Until they go wrong.

:lol:

Actually, that would be pretty funny. At least I would get a kick out of it. :lol:

[blackfoot]

Actually, that would be pretty funny. At least I would get a kick out of it. :lol:

I was just telling Klog about that. :lol:

[Swampfox]

I was just telling Klog about that. :lol:

Spotting me will be pretty easy. I am highly visible due to my reflective dome.

[blackfoot]

I just hung up with Klog. The kid has been working to death. Hopefully, after next week, he will be able to come around a little more.

[RichGem]

I just hung up with Klog. The kid has been working to death. Hopefully, after next week, he will be able to come around a little more.

Being the Father of All Basement Cats is demanding work.

[blackfoot]

Being the Father of All Basement Cats is demanding work.

True. :lol:

[blackfoot]

It has been four days since I have been out of this house. I am break'n out'a here! I am going over to Klog's house. Mrs. Blackfoot is going to help him with a resume. Afterward, we are going to watch a movie. :thumbup:

Of course, stupid me feels it is a good idea to ride the motorcycle. No guts, no glory, right? :biggrin:

[luvmysuper]

It has been four days since I have been out of this house. I am break'n out'a here! I am going over to Klog's house. Mrs. Blackfoot is going to help him with a resume. Afterward, we are going to watch a movie. :thumbup:

Of course, stupid me feels it is a good idea to ride the motorcycle. No guts, no glory, right? :biggrin:

It's the right move.
Germs move very slowly and can't keep up with a motorcycle.

[Swampfox]

I just hung up with Klog. The kid has been working to death. Hopefully, after next week, he will be able to come around a little more.

Well, we, um, miss him, :001_huh:


Being the Father of All Basement Cats is demanding work.

:lol::lol::lol:


It has been four days since I have been out of this house. I am break'n out'a here! I am going over to Klog's house. Mrs. Blackfoot is going to help him with a resume. Afterward, we are going to watch a movie. :thumbup:

Of course, stupid me feels it is a good idea to ride the motorcycle. No guts, no glory, right? :biggrin:

*Sigh* I tried to tell you, but go ahead and see Sex and the City 2. :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

It's the right move.
Germs move very slowly and can't keep up with a motorcycle.

:lol::lol::lol:

That motorcycle purred like a kitten and shifted like a dream. It is obvious she was as tired of being cooped up as I am. :thumbup:

It was almost a surreal ride in. It was absolutely calm and beautiful.


Well, we, um, miss him, :001_huh:

Message has been given. :thumbup1:


*Sigh* I tried to tell you, but go ahead and see Sex and the City 2. :001_rolle

Um...no. :glare:

I am at Skklog's house now. I may have over done it a bit because I am exhausted. We went out for dinner and they are now working on the resume. I think we are too late to see a movie.

[luvmysuper]

What type of resume is he doing, chronological, functional or combination?
Need a business guy who reads resumes to review it critically for you?

[Gruder]

Reds win! Reds win!

[blackfoot]

What type of resume is he doing, chronological, functional or combination?
Need a business guy who reads resumes to review it critically for you?

He's applying for a job in-house. It would be make him a actual boss with ban hammer privileges. :lol:

He may PM you later. He appreciates your offer.

[blackfoot]

Reds win! Reds win!

:thumbup: Congratulations! :thumbup:

[OldSaw]

*ah* *ah-choo!*

Please excuse me for a minute. I have a ten year old homebrew to go drink.

Did you brew it yourself? Back in my drinking days I was pretty big into homebrewing. Nearly every Saturday in the winter I would brew a half barrel sized batch in my 22 gallon brew pot, from 20-30 pounds of malted barley.

It was fairly time consuming from milling to mashing, then brewing & cooling, racking into fermenters and finally cleaning up. But wow! It was the best beer I ever drank.

[soapbuddy]

Did you brew it yourself? Back in my drinking days I was pretty big into homebrewing. Nearly every Saturday in the winter I would brew a half barrel sized batch in my 22 gallon brew pot, from 20-30 pounds of malted barley.

It was fairly time consuming from milling to mashing, then brewing & cooling, racking into fermenters and finally cleaning up. But wow! It was the best beer I ever drank.

Does homebrewed beer have a higher alcoholic content?

[OldSaw]

Does homebrewed beer have a higher alcoholic content?

It can, depending on the recipe. However, it usually has a much higher flavor content. My Wisconsin Spring Porter was over 7% alcohol while my wheat beer was only a little over 3%.

[soapbuddy]

It can, depending on the recipe. However, it usually has a much higher flavor content. My Wisconsin Spring Porter was over 7% alcohol while my wheat beer was only a little over 3%.

That's what I miss in mass produced beer; the flavor. When I was little, I used to get a pitcher of beer for my grandfather from a local pub in Europe.

[blackfoot]

My, this has been an interesting day. We almost watched a movie anyhow. But, it would be two in the morning before we went home. Riding home, I felt a raindrop. That is when it hit me like a flash. I had checked the weather before leaving. It is supposed to be dry until one this morning. It had to be at least twelve thirty. I raced that piece of Japanese engineering home, trying to get ahead of the storm. It seemed I was losing. I watched lighting all the way home and I was heading right for it. I made it home a little ahead of my wife and was pushing my machine into the garage as she pulled in. I know it is stupid to ride my motorcycle in the rain. I do it anyway. But I can't justify doing it while I am already sick. :blush:

[luvmysuper]

My, this has been an interesting day. We almost watched a movie anyhow. But, it would be two in the morning before we went home. Riding home, I felt a raindrop. That is when it hit me like a flash. I had checked the weather before leaving. It is supposed to be dry until one this morning. It had to be at least twelve thirty. I raced that piece of Japanese engineering home, trying to get ahead of the storm. It seemed I was losing. I watched lighting all the way home and I was heading right for it. I made it home a little ahead of my wife and was pushing my machine into the garage as she pulled in. I know it is stupid to ride my motorcycle in the rain. I do it anyway. But I can't justify doing it while I am already sick. :blush:

Hundreds and Hundreds of little H2O BB's smacking you in the face is not pleasant.

[blackfoot]

Hundreds and Hundreds of little H2O BB's smacking you in the face is not pleasant.

Very true. I have a windshield which helps. Normally, I wear my full face helmet when in the rain. But, after my last ride, which was in rain too, I decided the liner needed washed. I haven't put it back together yet.

Well power has been out for about twenty minutes now. I am posting this from my phone. It seems we are under a tornado watch for a few hours too. I think this day of adventure is over. I am going to sleep.

[soapbuddy]

Very true. I have a windshield which helps. Normally, I wear my full face helmet when in the rain. But, after my last ride, which was in rain too, I decided the liner needed washed. I haven't put it back together yet.

Well power has been out for about twenty minutes now. I am posting this from my phone. It seems we are under a tornado watch for a few hours too. I think this day of adventure is over. I am going to sleep.

Stay safe. Tornadoes are nothing to sneeze at.

[SRock]

Peanut and Banana Sandwiches.....

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nrjS8KhVqYg/SWtWXbezS1I/AAAAAAAAAQs/RENJJ26LgF8/s320/Elvis+eating+a+naan.jpg

That is all.


I think that's the Wizard of Id, but let me swallow a little more of this medicine while I think about it................mmmmm............ya........







.........for TAT I think it is the Wizard of Ip :blush:


:lol::lol::lol:


:lol::lol::lol:

You know, I miss that cartoon.


zot!


106818


:thumbup:


You can have it sent to you daily (for free) at comics.com :001_smile


I'll check that out.


One word;

Dilbert


Yah, that one too. :001_smile


Phil are you home from the other side of the world? How was the trip? :001_smile


I am home thank God!

Got in last night at 6:00 pm as predicted.

Absolutely crazy routing - I was on Malaysia Air from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and United from Shanghai to Chicago - After I checked in for my flight in KL I was informed that they couldn't check my bag through to Chicago and I had to pick it up myself :eek:

This means that I had an hour to go through Chinese Immigration, get my bag, clear customs and then go to the United counter, check in my bag and get a boarding pass, then go through Immigration and Security again to leave.

Lucky for me that the flight landed early, I'm not afraid to scream until they put me at the front of the line, and that I have a multiple entry Visa to China or there's no way I would have made it.

Man, Corporate Travel Agents need to be frequently smacked about the head, neck and shoulders.

Sorry, that was longer than I intended. :lol:

/rant


Rant away! I've only flown in the U.S. and that's certainly had it's moments. I can only imagine how much more entertaining international travel could be! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:


Wow, one day it's dead around here, and now it is hopping!



I still want to try a Super Adjustable, a Red Tip, and an Old Type. Last week, I tried shaving with my Fat Boy and on another day my Slim, and I hate them both now! I also have a blue Tip, my first vintage razor, but I haven't used it since I bough the Slim and Fat Boy. Now, I own more SEs than Gillettes, which I think is hilarious, because up until a month ago I had no interest in them at all! I still blame Rich.

The Krona is an excellent shaver, don't let the plastic handle fool you. They are hard to find around here, but when I find one they are always under $10. I bought mine for $7.



13 years is a long time. I'll be as old as Rich then. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:



:thumbup1:



Long Island or Texas?



I bought some Schick injectors at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I bought a pack of 20 Personna injector blades thru Atlanta Barber Supply for about the same price as I paid for the Schick blades. I haven't finished off the Schick yet, so I don't know how the Personna blades are.



I didn't know they had SEs, too.



Those are the Schicks I was referring to.



:w00t::w00t::w00t: Can't wait!

Hey! UGI?! :blushing:



[Sgt Schultz]I see nothing![/Sgt Schultz]



:thumbup1: Ditto.



:thumbup1: Nice!



Please wear pants! Please wear pants! Please wear pants!


Then how will you know it's me. :lol:


Morning all! I had some catching up to do - nice work.

Mint juleps = good

Krona = good

Fun new soap equipment = good

Reds losing tonight = bad

Going to Reds game tonight = good

Summary = done :smile:


I can still live with that.





Snot-nosed young whippersnapper! :001_tt2:


Medicating may be helping. I woke up today with a sore throat, but it didn't feel like ground hamburger. A little congestion, but not near as bad. Dear God, I hope I am finally kicking this. Itis about time for Mrs. Blackfoot to catch it. If she hurries, maybe she can get through it before our trip. I hope she doesn't catch it all, but I know better. :rolleyes:


I hope you feel better soon and I also hope that the Mrs. won't catch it at all. It's no fun being sick on a trip.


After finally having health insurance again, and after SWMBO harassing me about seeing the doc, I went to a doc today. Everything, except the weight and BP, which is a little high, checked out OK. Plus the doc was pretty cute, so it wasn't a total waste of time. :lol:



Because you'll be a certified 00 with a Walther PPK.



:lol::lol::lol:



You better not spread any germs. :glare:


Too late. Thanks Blake. :001_rolle

On the upside, my cold has moved out of my head and throat and into my chest which is usually a good sign. Must be that my super-secret cold kit is working.


Quick, Betty! Cover your ears so it doesn't eat your brain!


Well, there is that.

The code phrase:

Can I borrow a match?
I use a lighter.
It's better still.
Until they go wrong.

:lol:


Actually, that would be pretty funny. At least I would get a kick out of it. :lol:


I was just telling Klog about that. :lol:


Spotting me will be pretty easy. I am highly visible due to my reflective dome.


I just hung up with Klog. The kid has been working to death. Hopefully, after next week, he will be able to come around a little more.


Being the Father of All Basement Cats is demanding work.


True. :lol:


It has been four days since I have been out of this house. I am break'n out'a here! I am going over to Klog's house. Mrs. Blackfoot is going to help him with a resume. Afterward, we are going to watch a movie. :thumbup:

Of course, stupid me feels it is a good idea to ride the motorcycle. No guts, no glory, right? :biggrin:


It's the right move.
Germs move very slowly and can't keep up with a motorcycle.


Well, we, um, miss him, :001_huh:



:lol::lol::lol:



*Sigh* I tried to tell you, but go ahead and see Sex and the City 2. :001_rolle


:lol::lol::lol:

That motorcycle purred like a kitten and shifted like a dream. It is obvious she was as tired of being cooped up as I am. :thumbup:

It was almost a surreal ride in. It was absolutely calm and beautiful.



Message has been given. :thumbup1:



Um...no. :glare:

I am at Skklog's house now. I may have over done it a bit because I am exhausted. We went out for dinner and they are now working on the resume. I think we are too late to see a movie.


What type of resume is he doing, chronological, functional or combination?
Need a business guy who reads resumes to review it critically for you?


Reds win! Reds win!


He's applying for a job in-house. It would be make him a actual boss with ban hammer privileges. :lol:

He may PM you later. He appreciates your offer.


:thumbup: Congratulations! :thumbup:


Did you brew it yourself? Back in my drinking days I was pretty big into homebrewing. Nearly every Saturday in the winter I would brew a half barrel sized batch in my 22 gallon brew pot, from 20-30 pounds of malted barley.

It was fairly time consuming from milling to mashing, then brewing & cooling, racking into fermenters and finally cleaning up. But wow! It was the best beer I ever drank.


Does homebrewed beer have a higher alcoholic content?


It can, depending on the recipe. However, it usually has a much higher flavor content. My Wisconsin Spring Porter was over 7% alcohol while my wheat beer was only a little over 3%.


That's what I miss in mass produced beer; the flavor. When I was little, I used to get a pitcher of beer for my grandfather from a local pub in Europe.


My, this has been an interesting day. We almost watched a movie anyhow. But, it would be two in the morning before we went home. Riding home, I felt a raindrop. That is when it hit me like a flash. I had checked the weather before leaving. It is supposed to be dry until one this morning. It had to be at least twelve thirty. I raced that piece of Japanese engineering home, trying to get ahead of the storm. It seemed I was losing. I watched lighting all the way home and I was heading right for it. I made it home a little ahead of my wife and was pushing my machine into the garage as she pulled in. I know it is stupid to ride my motorcycle in the rain. I do it anyway. But I can't justify doing it while I am already sick. :blush:


Hundreds and Hundreds of little H2O BB's smacking you in the face is not pleasant.


Very true. I have a windshield which helps. Normally, I wear my full face helmet when in the rain. But, after my last ride, which was in rain too, I decided the liner needed washed. I haven't put it back together yet.

Well power has been out for about twenty minutes now. I am posting this from my phone. It seems we are under a tornado watch for a few hours too. I think this day of adventure is over. I am going to sleep.


Stay safe. Tornadoes are nothing to sneeze at.

[Swampfox]

Message has been given. :thumbup1:

I was half kidding, but it really is strange without him around here. :thumbup1:


Um...no. :glare:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: So, you refuse my advice to not see that, and yet you are going to anyhow? :lol::lol::lol:


Very true. I have a windshield which helps. Normally, I wear my full face helmet when in the rain. But, after my last ride, which was in rain too, I decided the liner needed washed. I haven't put it back together yet.

Well power has been out for about twenty minutes now. I am posting this from my phone. It seems we are under a tornado watch for a few hours too. I think this day of adventure is over. I am going to sleep.

Sounds like a wild night. We have had more rough weather here this Spring than any I can remember for a while.


That is all.

I think that was a record for me...6 times in a SlagleRocknRoll. :blink::w00t::lol:

[RichGem]

Reds win! Reds win!

Um, Chad buddy, I'm pretty sure the Commies lost. Big time. Back in the '80s.

[RichGem]

Peanut and Banana Sandwiches.....

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nrjS8KhVqYg/SWtWXbezS1I/AAAAAAAAAQs/RENJJ26LgF8/s320/Elvis+eating+a+naan.jpg

That is all.

Is it just me or is Rob getting lazy with the SlagleRolls?

[Swampfox]

Um, Chad buddy, I'm pretty sure the Commies lost. Big time. Back in the '80s.

When Reagan nuked 'em?


Is it just me or is Rob getting lazy with the SlagleRolls?

He was eating with Elvis on a UFO over Japan! He didn't have the time!

[RichGem]

When Reagan nuked 'em?

and broke their wall.




He was eating with Elvis on a UFO over Japan! He didn't have the time!

no excuse.

[blackfoot]

I may have been a little too ambitious yesterday.

[soapbox]

Now, I own more SEs than Gillettes, which I think is hilarious, because up until a month ago I had no interest in them at all! I still blame Rich.

Hang on to your razors for a while -- you'll want to circulate back to them in a year or two, just to see if they were as bad/good as you remember.


:w00t::w00t::w00t: Can't wait!

I'm curious how it's going to be too. I know that, like tallow soaps, bay rum has a cult/boutique following. If the new equipment makes it really easy to add scent with a plodder ("extruder") and mill, it'll open up the possibilities for more and even custom scents. And Irena (thanks again!) passed along some neat information to me that might be relevant to Rich at some point... :001_cool:


Hey! UGI?! :blushing:

What, you never read Mad Magazine (http://www.dccomics.com/mad/?action=on_the_stands)? :wink:


Did you brew it yourself? Back in my drinking days I was pretty big into homebrewing. Nearly every Saturday in the winter I would brew a half barrel sized batch in my 22 gallon brew pot, from 20-30 pounds of malted barley.

It was fairly time consuming from milling to mashing, then brewing & cooling, racking into fermenters and finally cleaning up. But wow! It was the best beer I ever drank.

Yep, I've still got all my gear, but I haven't brewed for a while. It's a lot of work, but the results are...fantastic. I make/made 5 gallons at a time, which was about all I could handle at once.


Does homebrewed beer have a higher alcoholic content?


It can, depending on the recipe. However, it usually has a much higher flavor content. My Wisconsin Spring Porter was over 7% alcohol while my wheat beer was only a little over 3%.

My highest ever was almost 11% from a honey/mead beer, using a champagne yeast. That stuff was great: light, fresh, and packed a serious wallop.


Is it just me or is Rob getting lazy with the SlagleRolls?

+2


I may have been a little too ambitious yesterday.

Sorry to hear that.

[RichGem]

I'm curious how it's going to be too. I know that, like tallow soaps, bay rum has a cult/boutique following. If the new equipment makes it really easy to add scent with a plodder ("extruder") and mill, it'll open up the possibilities for more and even custom scents. And Irena (thanks again!) passed along some neat information to me that might be relevant to Rich at some point... :001_cool:



:confused: Herring scented shave sticks with added krill? Really, Jesse, that's too much to ask. :biggrin1:

[soapbox]

:confused: Herring scented shave sticks with added krill? Really, Jesse, that's too much to ask. :biggrin1:

Nah, you wouldn't believe how much krill EO goes for.

[RichGem]

Nah, you wouldn't believe how much krill EO goes for.


:lol: But the oil makes my feathers all nice an shiny!

[soapbox]

:lol: But the oil makes my feathers all nice an shiny!

Well, raw egg might make an interesting -- if sulfury -- soap for penguins.

[soapbuddy]

Well, raw egg might make an interesting -- if sulfury -- soap for penguins.

An egg yolk is actually great in soap.

[luvmysuper]

An egg yolk is actually great in soap.

I tried it once.
Boy, did I wind up with egg on my face!

[soapbuddy]

I tried it once.
Boy, did I wind up with egg on my face!

:lol:

[soapbox]

I'm currently hacking my Nintendo Wii to avoid having to swap DVDs all the time (thus preserving both the DVDs and the DVD mechanism in the Wii, and keeping both a little further from the reach of Little Soapbox). The Wii Homebrew Channel will also enable some add-on functionality like a video media player. This is really cool. As with so many devices these days, the ubiquity of home PC hardware means lots of our devices are really just home PCs in pretty casings.

(The Air Force, e.g., runs a small supercomputer that uses Sony PS3 game consoles as their "compute nodes" instead of a bunch of traditional PCs or servers).

[Swampfox]

Hang on to your razors for a while -- you'll want to circulate back to them in a year or two, just to see if they were as bad/good as you remember

I regularly used the Fatboy & Slim for about six months, then I found the Krona. Going back to the adjustables, I find that I do not like them. But, I still want to try an old type, a red tip and the super. We'll see, but I am fairly certain the FB & S will be going away. No to mention the blue tip.


I'm curious how it's going to be too. I know that, like tallow soaps, bay rum has a cult/boutique following. If the new equipment makes it really easy to add scent with a plodder ("extruder") and mill, it'll open up the possibilities for more and even custom scents. And Irena (thanks again!) passed along some neat information to me that might be relevant to Rich at some point... :001_cool:

That sounds really great. This just keeps getting better and better! I am a big Bay Rum fan, and would love to see a good BR soap from GMS.




What, you never read Mad Magazine (http://www.dccomics.com/mad/?action=on_the_stands)? :wink:

Not much, and I didn't get your reference until later.

[soapbox]

I regularly used the Fatboy & Slim for about six months, then I found the Krona. Going back to the adjustables, I find that I do not like them. But, I still want to try an old type, a red tip and the super. We'll see, but I am fairly certain the FB & S will be going away. No to mention the blue tip.

I'm happy to loan/sell you a red tip for testing. I like them a lot. For a long time that was my go-to razor to test blades. I've just found that Merkurs and a few other razors do better for me.


That sounds really great. This just keeps getting better and better! I am a big Bay Rum fan, and would love to see a good BR soap from GMS.

I am continually impressed by Mom's enthusiasm and ability with the scents. I mean, she's only been retired from NASA for 18 months! I hadn't even mentioned bay rum as a scent, or a cult item, and out of the blue she mentioned that she'd been playing with bay rum scents. Apparently this one includes some citrus, so I don't know if it's a derivative or blended scent.


Not much, and I didn't get your reference until later.

My apologies if the comment came across in any way snarky; clearly the help we're getting from B&Bers is epic and awesome.

[RichGem]

I'm currently hacking my Nintendo Wii to avoid having to swap DVDs all the time (thus preserving both the DVDs and the DVD mechanism in the Wii, and keeping both a little further from the reach of Little Soapbox). The Wii Homebrew Channel will also enable some add-on functionality like a video media player. This is really cool. As with so many devices these days, the ubiquity of home PC hardware means lots of our devices are really just home PCs in pretty casings.

(The Air Force, e.g., runs a small supercomputer that uses Sony PS3 game consoles as their "compute nodes" instead of a bunch of traditional PCs or servers).

I wonder if they play "flight simulator" on them.
:laugh:

[moonshine44]

I regularly used the Fatboy & Slim for about six months, then I found the Krona. Going back to the adjustables, I find that I do not like them. But, I still want to try an old type, a red tip and the super. We'll see, but I am fairly certain the FB & S will be going away. No to mention the blue tip.

My Slim used to be my go-to razor, until I decided to break out the NEW that bite me on the neck a year ago and see if I could tame it. Wow! What a difference a year makes. Now the NEW is numero uno, but may be supplanted, or at least co-numero unoed by the cased Old Type I bought a while back. After two days with the Old Type, it's another Wow! though not quite as heavy as the NEW...

I may go back to my Slim again, but not to stay...

[SRock]

I was half kidding, but it really is strange without him around here. :thumbup1:



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: So, you refuse my advice to not see that, and yet you are going to anyhow? :lol::lol::lol:



Sounds like a wild night. We have had more rough weather here this Spring than any I can remember for a while.



I think that was a record for me...6 times in a SlagleRocknRoll. :blink::w00t::lol:

:thumbup1:



Um, Chad buddy, I'm pretty sure the Commies lost. Big time. Back in the '80s.

"Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"


Is it just me or is Rob getting lazy with the SlagleRolls?

Sorry Rich, I was uh, er, uh....


He was eating with Elvis on a UFO over Japan! He didn't have the time!

I told you not to tell!


Nah, you wouldn't believe how much krill EO goes for.

Yuck! :lol::lol:


I tried it once.
Boy, did I wind up with egg on my face!

Fa dum bum!


I'm currently hacking my Nintendo Wii to avoid having to swap DVDs all the time (thus preserving both the DVDs and the DVD mechanism in the Wii, and keeping both a little further from the reach of Little Soapbox). The Wii Homebrew Channel will also enable some add-on functionality like a video media player. This is really cool. As with so many devices these days, the ubiquity of home PC hardware means lots of our devices are really just home PCs in pretty casings.

(The Air Force, e.g., runs a small supercomputer that uses Sony PS3 game consoles as their "compute nodes" instead of a bunch of traditional PCs or servers).

Now that deserves geek of the week honors!


I wonder if they play "flight simulator" on them.
:laugh:

Are you kidding, if you ever get the chance to see a real flight simulator you'd be floored! We are talking multi-million dollar monstrosities that are about 1/4 the size of the real jet that pitches, rolls etc in flight. They are insane!

[blackfoot]

I definitely preferred the Fat Boy over the Slim. Honestly, my Super Adjustable is my go to right now. That is what I have been using when I don't use a straight. I was not impressed with the New, but I was pretty new at this the last time I tried it. I haven't shaved since Tuesday, so a straight is going to be used to mow this down. After that, I want o try out one of my News. I am trying to go back and revisit some of the razors I got early on. My previous experience didn't give them a fair shake, I believe.

[RichGem]

I definitely preferred the Fat Boy over the Slim. Honestly, my Super Adjustable is my go to right now. That is what I have been using when I don't use a straight. I was not impressed with the New, but I was pretty new at this the last time I tried it. I haven't shaved since Tuesday, so a straight is going to be used to mow this down. After that, I want o try out one of my News. I am trying to go back and revisit some of the razors I got early on. My previous experience didn't give them a fair shake, I believe.

And you dare show that scruffy face around here?! :blink:


:biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

And you dare show that scruffy face around here?! :blink:


:biggrin1:

:lol::lol:

Reminds me of the time I met a certain moderator of a shaving forum. :biggrin:

[RichGem]

:lol::lol:

Reminds me of the time I met a certain moderator of a shaving forum. :biggrin:

Was that over in Shelbyville?

[soapbox]

Was that over in Shelbyville?

Did you have an onion on your belt?

(BTW, Rich, I can't believe you're closing on 15K)

[RichGem]

Did you have an onion on your belt?

(BTW, Rich, I can't believe you're closing on 15K)

:yesnod: :thumbup1:

Anyone wanna take a bet on my getting a custom title then?

[soapbox]

:yesnod: :thumbup1:

Anyone wanna take a bet on my getting a custom title then?

No bet here unless you buy a Silver membership.

[RichGem]

No bet here unless you buy a Silver membership.

Wow, kick a guy when he's down. :biggrin:

[OldSaw]

Just finished a cigar, sittin at the truck stop right next to Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, OK.

The weather here is beautiful and I just dodged all the tornadoes last night. They passed just behind me by 15 miles as I was listening to where they were touching down on the weather radio and local stations.

[blackfoot]

Just finished a cigar, sittin at the truck stop right next to Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, OK.

The weather here is beautiful and I just dodged all the tornadoes last night. They passed just behind me by 15 miles as I was listening to where they were touching down on the weather radio and local stations.

Awesome! I was too young to remember it, but my parents were on a vacation out west and heard on the radio about a tornado. When they gave a location, mom got out a map to see where that was. The map said t was where they were at. They started to look around and saw it behind them and to the right. You can never be too careful out there. Especially with that big rig.

[Intrigued]

And you dare show that scruffy face around here?! :blink:


:biggrin1:


:lol::lol:

Reminds me of the time I met a certain moderator of a shaving forum. :biggrin:


Was that over in Shelbyville?


Did you have an onion on your belt?

(BTW, Rich, I can't believe you're closing on 15K)

And were you wearing a Doctor Who scarf! :w00t:


:yesnod: :thumbup1:

Anyone wanna take a bet on my getting a custom title then?


No bet here unless you buy a Silver membership.

I bet you do get a custom title! :yesnod:
I'll bet it says "Dalai Lama of the DE" It will be uniquely yours and no one else will have that title. :001_smile

[RichGem]

Just finished a cigar, sittin at the truck stop right next to Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, OK.

The weather here is beautiful and I just dodged all the tornadoes last night. They passed just behind me by 15 miles as I was listening to where they were touching down on the weather radio and local stations.


Glad you're safe!

[RichGem]

I'll bet it says "Dalai Lama of the DE" It will be uniquely yours and no one else will have that title. :001_smile

I'm betting on "Dalai Lama of the DE." The '." makes it custom, but it's easy to miss.

[Intrigued]

I'm betting on "Dalai Lama of the DE." The '." makes it custom, but it's easy to miss.

No, you see everyone else that has the title "Dalai Lama of the DE" will get custom titles so you will be the only one left with that title thus making it uniquely yours. SEE? :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

No, you see everyone else that has the title "Dalai Lama of the DE" will get custom titles so you will be the only one left with that title thus making it uniquely yours. SEE? :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

:spockflam

[RichGem]

No, you see everyone else that has the title "Dalai Lama of the DE" will get custom titles so you will be the only one left with that title thus making it uniquely yours. SEE? :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

I like my version of fantasy reality better. :prrr:

[Intrigued]

I like my version of fantasy reality better. :prrr:

:nonod: No I don't think you'd really like that fantasy reality. I mean really do you want to become known as the "little period"? :blink:

[RichGem]

:nonod: No I don't think you'd really like that fantasy reality. I mean really do you want to become known as the "little period"? :blink:


Well, uh, I guess when you put it that way... :eek:

[Intrigued]

Blake, how is your Ronald McDonald (curse) cyber virus doing? Are you feeling better? :001_smile

I'm still practicing preventive measures. :a8:

[RichGem]

Blake, how is your Ronald McDonald (curse) cyber virus doing? Are you feeling better? :001_smile

I'm still practicing preventive measures. :a8:

Don't worry about me, btw, I'm improving too.:glare:

[blackfoot]

Blake, how is your Ronald McDonald (curse) cyber virus doing? Are you feeling better? :001_smile

I'm still practicing preventive measures. :a8:

I thought I was. But, I woke up today feeling worse again. My throat doesn't hurt much, buch congestion is a pain. It is causing an earache. As you can imagine from some of my stories, I have experienced a great deal of pain and have an incredible pain tolerance. Hell, I broke my arm and only went to the doctor aft the second day back to school. But earaches...ooh, do they shut me down. I used to get such terrible earaches as a kid.

[blackfoot]

Don't worry about me, btw, I'm improving too.:glare:

:lol:

[Intrigued]

Don't worry about me, btw, I'm improving too.:glare:

How are you feeling? :blushing:

Really I wasn't as worried about you because while you may be feeling under the weather at least you weren't "cursed" by a clown! :eek2:

[Gruder]

Dennis, glad you're safe. Blake, more bourbon!

[RichGem]

How are you feeling? :blushing:

Really I wasn't as worried about you because while you may be feeling under the weather at least you weren't "cursed" by a clown! :eek2:

No worse, I was cursed by the brother of the Father of All Basement Cats after he was cursed by a plastic clown.

As to how I'm feeling, definitely not 100%, but at least the congestion is starting to taper off (literally almost constant nose blowing heretofore) and my throat is feeling better, but everything aches still and the coughing has left me even more achy. But, as bad as that sounds, I've not needed a whole lot of otc meds at this point... now just sticking to my herbals to get this over with more quickly.

[blackfoot]

Speaking of, they pulled the stunt in the ER my first night off. My friend, the original target, was already gone. So, they did it too the other assessment person. He helped give ideas on how ti make it even better when the girl we planned this for is back. I will see if I can uplaod a picture from my phone.

[luvmysuper]

No worse, I was cursed by the brother of the Father of All Basement Cats after he was cursed by a plastic clown.

As to how I'm feeling, definitely not 100%, but at least the congestion is starting to taper off (literally almost constant nose blowing heretofore) and my throat is feeling better, but everything aches still and the coughing has left me even more achy. But, as bad as that sounds, I've not needed a whole lot of otc meds at this point... now just sticking to my herbals to get this over with more quickly.

Aha! I figured something like that was going on!!
:a23:

[Intrigued]

I thought I was. But, I woke up today feeling worse again. My throat doesn't hurt much, buch congestion is a pain. It is causing an earache. As you can imagine from some of my stories, I have experienced a great deal of pain and have an incredible pain tolerance. Hell, I broke my arm and only went to the doctor aft the second day back to school. But earaches...ooh, do they shut me down. I used to get such terrible earaches as a kid.


No worse, I was cursed by the brother of the Father of All Basement Cats after he was cursed by a plastic clown.

As to how I'm feeling, definitely not 100%, but at least the congestion is starting to taper off (literally almost constant nose blowing heretofore) and my throat is feeling better, but everything aches still and the coughing has left me even more achy. But, as bad as that sounds, I've not needed a whole lot of otc meds at this point... now just sticking to my herbals to get this over with more quickly.

You know we've been joking about this being a cyber virus but it is pretty weird. It sounds like you both have the same bug! :alien:

[RichGem]

Aha! I figured something like that was going on!!
:a23:


I just knew that would be misinterpreted. I just never thought it'd be by you.

*facepalm*

[RichGem]

You know we've been joking about this being a cyber virus but it is pretty weird. It sounds like you both have the same bug! :alien:

All I know is that I'm washing my hands with alcohol after B&B-ing and not letting any of my posts near Blake's from now on.

[Intrigued]

No worse, I was cursed by the brother of the Father of All Basement Cats after he was cursed by a plastic clown.
.... now just sticking to my herbals to get this over with more quickly.


Aha! I figured something like that was going on!!
:a23:


I just knew that would be misinterpreted. I just never thought it'd be by you.

*facepalm*

Herbals! He said herbals! :a39:

[blackfoot]

You know we've been joking about this being a cyber virus but it is pretty weird. It sounds like you both have the same bug! :alien:

I haven't had much coughing, but yeah, you're right.


All I know is that I'm washing my hands with alcohol after B&B-ing and not letting any of my posts near Blake's from now on.

That is probably a good practice anyhow. :biggrin:

[SRock]

I definitely preferred the Fat Boy over the Slim. Honestly, my Super Adjustable is my go to right now.

I prefer the Fatboy over the Slim as well.


:lol::lol:

Reminds me of the time I met a certain moderator of a shaving forum. :biggrin:

I heard he looked like this:

http://blogs.multnomah.edu/University/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/grizzly-adams.jpg


(BTW, Rich, I can't believe you're closing on 15K)

Impressive, isn't it! Congrats in only 10 posts!!!!


Anyone wanna take a bet on my getting a custom title then?

You never know


No bet here unless you buy a Silver membership.

:lol::lol: If he buys a Silver I'll see to it that he picks his own title (within reason and unrelated to either penguins, cheddar or czardoms).


Wow, kick a guy when he's down. :biggrin:

:lol:


Awesome! I was too young to remember it, but my parents were on a vacation out west and heard on the radio about a tornado. When they gave a location, mom got out a map to see where that was. The map said t was where they were at. They started to look around and saw it behind them and to the right. You can never be too careful out there. Especially with that big rig.

:eek::eek:


I bet you do get a custom title! :yesnod:
I'll bet it says "Dalai Lama of the DE" It will be uniquely yours and no one else will have that title. :001_smile

:lol::lol:


I'm betting on "Dalai Lama of the DE." The '." makes it custom, but it's easy to miss.

:lol::lol:


No, you see everyone else that has the title "Dalai Lama of the DE" will get custom titles so you will be the only one left with that title thus making it uniquely yours. SEE? :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:


:nonod: No I don't think you'd really like that fantasy reality. I mean really do you want to become known as the "little period"? :blink:

:lol::lol:


Well, uh, I guess when you put it that way... :eek:

:lol::lol::lol:


I thought I was. But, I woke up today feeling worse again. My throat doesn't hurt much, buch congestion is a pain. It is causing an earache. As you can imagine from some of my stories, I have experienced a great deal of pain and have an incredible pain tolerance. Hell, I broke my arm and only went to the doctor aft the second day back to school. But earaches...ooh, do they shut me down. I used to get such terrible earaches as a kid.

I used to get terrible earaches as a kid as well. I got tubes in my ears at about 5 and haven't had a problem since.


Dennis, glad you're safe. Blake, more bourbon!

+1


Speaking of, they pulled the stunt in the ER my first night off. My friend, the original target, was already gone. So, they did it too the other assessment person. He helped give ideas on how ti make it even better when the girl we planned this for is back. I will see if I can uplaod a picture from my phone.

:yesnod: Pics!


I just knew that would be misinterpreted. I just never thought it'd be by you.

*facepalm*

Really? Can anything really be a surprising in TAT?


I haven't had much coughing, but yeah, you're right.



That is probably a good practice anyhow. :biggrin:

:lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

I'm happy to loan/sell you a red tip for testing. I like them a lot.

Hmm...if I can't find one soon I may take you up on that...


I am continually impressed by Mom's enthusiasm and ability with the scents. I mean, she's only been retired from NASA for 18 months! I hadn't even mentioned bay rum as a scent, or a cult item, and out of the blue she mentioned that she'd been playing with bay rum scents. Apparently this one includes some citrus, so I don't know if it's a derivative or blended scent.

Must be those telepathic mind control waves I am sending out.....




My apologies if the comment came across in any way snarky; clearly the help we're getting from B&Bers is epic and awesome.

Not at all, and no apology necessary, I was just running with it in a different direction. lol


My Slim used to be my go-to razor, until I decided to break out the NEW that bite me on the neck a year ago and see if I could tame it. Wow! What a difference a year makes. Now the NEW is numero uno, but may be supplanted, or at least co-numero unoed by the cased Old Type I bought a while back. After two days with the Old Type, it's another Wow! though not quite as heavy as the NEW...

I may go back to my Slim again, but not to stay...

Every New or Old I come across if damaged, so I keep searching for one I am willing to pay for. Good thing I have recently discovered SEs, they're much cheaper here.


I definitely preferred the Fat Boy over the Slim. Honestly, my Super Adjustable is my go to right now. That is what I have been using when I don't use a straight. I was not impressed with the New, but I was pretty new at this the last time I tried it. I haven't shaved since Tuesday, so a straight is going to be used to mow this down. After that, I want o try out one of my News. I am trying to go back and revisit some of the razors I got early on. My previous experience didn't give them a fair shake, I believe.

Are you going to take that straight on the plane? :lol:


Just finished a cigar, sittin at the truck stop right next to Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, OK.

The weather here is beautiful and I just dodged all the tornadoes last night. They passed just behind me by 15 miles as I was listening to where they were touching down on the weather radio and local stations.

You keep bouncing back and forth! West, East & West again! Be careful.

[blackfoot]

I used to get terrible earaches as a kid as well. I got tubes in my ears at about 5 and haven't had a problem since.

This made me think of the officer (Admiral?) in Hot Shots. All through the movie he kept talking about things he had replaced. One of them was he had steel tubes put in his ears. :lol:

I almost wish I did too. It makes it a bit of a pain for scuba diving. I have trouble equalizing sometimes. I got reverse squeeze once and tore an ear drum. :eek:


Are you going to take that straight on the plane? :lol:

But, Rich said it was okay. :001_cool:

Actually, my mum and dad are driving down with my grandparents. They don't have a lot of room, but I am going to send my straight and a small bottle of Old Spice Lime aftershave with them.

[blackfoot]

I just had an epiphany. I have always wondered why there is more orange, lemon, and lime candies in a bag when they are statistically the least favourite. Does it cost that much more for the good ones like cherry strawberry, grape, etc. It just hit me that people probably don't eat all of the second tier flavours. Instead, they go out and buy a new bag and eat all the first tiers.

[RichGem]

I just had an epiphany. I have always wondered why there is more orange, lemon, and lime candies in a bag when they are statistically the least favourite. Does it cost that much more for the good ones like cherry strawberry, grape, etc. It just hit me that people probably don't eat all of the second tier flavours. Instead, they go out and buy a new bag and eat all the first tiers.

Yep.

Say, did James Bond have "special operation" lately? :confused:

[RichGem]

But, Jesse said it was okay. :001_cool:


ftfy.

[blackfoot]

Yep.

Say, did James Bond have "special operation" lately? :confused:

No, I decided I might go through a few of the Bond Girls. For a test run, I decided to start with the first and, arguably, the most memorable. Ursula Andress defined the role for all others to follow. :thmbsup:

[soapbox]

I just knew that would be misinterpreted. I just never thought it'd be by you.

+1 to this. Wow, Phil, you remain full of surprises. Kudos!


I just had an epiphany. I have always wondered why there is more orange, lemon, and lime candies in a bag when they are statistically the least favourite. Does it cost that much more for the good ones like cherry strawberry, grape, etc. It just hit me that people probably don't eat all of the second tier flavours. Instead, they go out and buy a new bag and eat all the first tiers.

Man, those herbal remedies are really working on you, Blake.


Hmm...if I can't find one soon I may take you up on that...

No problem. PM if you want to.


Are you going to take that straight on the plane? :lol:

<macewindu>I am tired of these ************* straights on this ************* PLANE!!</macewindu>


Take Two: Are you going to take that straight on the plane? :lol:

:letterk2:


But, Rich said it was okay. :001_cool:

:letterk2:


ftfy.

:letterk2: :letterk2:
:letterk2: :letterk2:
:letterk2: :letterk2:

[blackfoot]

+1 to this. Wow, Phil, you remain full of surprises. Kudos!



Man, those herbal remedies are really working on you, Blake.



No problem. PM if you want to.



<macewindu>I am tired of these ************* straights on this ************* PLANE!!</macewindu>



:letterk2:



:letterk2:



:letterk2: :letterk2:
:letterk2: :letterk2:
:letterk2: :letterk2:

:lol::lol::lol:

And good morning to you, Sir! :biggrin:

[RichGem]

No, I decided I might go through a few of the Bond Girls. For a test run, I decided to start with the first and, arguably, the most memorable. Ursula Andress defined the role for all others to follow. :thmbsup:

Maybe you should use this one instead?

http://www.mondotram.it/tram-cinema/images/ursula-andress-oggi.jpg

Looks like neither the years, nor the plastic surgeon, have been kind.

[soapbox]

So after the most recent (er, not in this thread) B&B thread about razors in carry-on luggage, I wrote a very nice email to the folks at the UK Department for Transport and Standards. After about a week, I got a very nice email in reply. Of particular (but not surprising) interest:


The steps taken by the airport manager if a passenger is found to be carrying an item which is prohibited into the airside are a matter for the airport manager. Normally the item will be confiscated and destroyed and the passenger is permitted to continue their journey. However, the airport manager does have powers to request further action is taken against the passenger if he feels this is necessary and justifiable.

The Aviation Security Act 1982 (as amended by the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990) sets out the provisions available to the enforcement bodies should a passenger attempt to take a prohibited item on board an aircraft. The Aviation Security Act 1982 can be read on the internet at:
www.opsi.gov.uk/RevisedStatutes/Acts/ukpga/1982/cukpga_19820036_en_2#pt1-l1g4


I'll merge this information into the wiki very soon. I'm impressed by the quality of the response too -- it's a long, at-least-not-entirely-boilerplate email.

[blackfoot]

Maybe you should use this one instead?

http://www.mondotram.it/tram-cinema/images/ursula-andress-oggi.jpg

Looks like neither the years, nor the plastic surgeon, have been kind.

How kind will time be to you, my friend. At least she looked great on the beach at one point in time, which is more than most of us can say. She will forever be immortalized in people's minds as the beauty on the beach in a white bikini and a dive knife at her side. What will you and I be remembered as? Czar and Minister of Internal Security and Foreign Affairs of a make believe world? :lol:


Yes, this is me sticking out my cyber tongue at you for bursting my fantasy. :001_tt2: :lol:

[blackfoot]

So after the most recent (er, not in this thread) B&B thread about razors in carry-on luggage, I wrote a very nice email to the folks at the UK Department for Transport and Standards. After about a week, I got a very nice email in reply. Of particular (but not surprising) interest:



I'll merge this information into the wiki very soon. I'm impressed by the quality of the response too -- it's a long, at-least-not-entirely-boilerplate email.

Very cool! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

How kind will time be to you, my friend. At least she looked great on the beach at one point in time, which is more than most of us can say. She will forever be immortalized in people's minds as the beauty on the beach in a white bikini and a dive knife at her side. What will you and I be remembered as? Czar and Minister of Internal Security and Foreign Affairs of a make believe world? :lol:


Yes, this is me sticking out my cyber tongue at you for bursting my fantasy. :001_tt2: :lol:

Let's not forget that, born in 1936, she could also (almost?) be your grandmother. :001_tt2::001_tt2::001_tt2:

[blackfoot]

Let's not forget that, born in 1936, she could also be your grandmother. :001_tt2::001_tt2::001_tt2:

:blink: :letterk2::letterk2::letterk2::letterk2:

[RichGem]

Yes, this is me sticking out my cyber tongue at you for bursting my fantasy. :001_tt2: :lol:


:blink: :letterk2::letterk2::letterk2::letterk2:

Well, my work's done for the day. :001_cool::lol:

[blackfoot]

Well, my work's done for the day. :001_cool::lol:

:a35:

[RichGem]

:a35:


awwww. <sniffle>

[soapbox]

awwww. <sniffle>

I'll take "crocodile tears" for $600, please, Alex.

[blackfoot]

I'll take "crocodile tears" for $600, please, Alex.

:lol::lol:

I must be feeling a little better. Mes. Blackfoot cleaned up a lot yesterday. Things were getting pretty messy around here. So, this morning, I have been slowly picking up my War Room. I felt bad she worked so hard all day yesterday while I slept most of it. If I feel like I do now, I may try to go back to work tonight. If I miss another night, it will be another occurrence and I may need a doctor's note to be able to return. :thumbdown

[RichGem]

I'll take "crocodile tears" for $600, please, Alex.

It's... the DAILY DOUBLE. :lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

Okay, I just hung up with my wife. She informed me she got me a doctor's appointment today. As she is telling me the details, she tells me I will be seeing Physician's Assistant So & So. She tells me, "She is pretty." I started laughing and she said she made special arrangements to ensure I actually go since I hate going to the doctor so much. :lol: I really didn't want to go to the doctor. Who knows, maybe I should go see what she has to say. :lol:

[RichGem]

Okay, I just hung up with my wife. She informed me she got me a doctor's appointment today. As she is telling me the details, she tells me I will be seeing Physician's Assistant So & So. She tells me, "She is pretty." I started laughing and she said she made special arrangements to ensure I actually go since I hate going to the doctor so much. :lol: I really didn't want to go to the doctor. Who knows, maybe I should go see what she has to say. :lol:

"Open your mouth and say 'aaaahhh.'"

[blackfoot]

"Open your mouth and say 'aaaahhh.'"

:lol::lol::lol:

I have to admit, the newest batch of PA's at work are...notable. The part I find disturbing is how much younger they are than me. They must have lowered the age for beginning the program because the other option is I am getting older. Yep, has to be the entry age. :biggrin:

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol:

I have to admit, the newest batch of PA's at work are...notable. The part I find disturbing is how much younger they are than me. They must have lowered the age for beginning the program because the other option is I am getting older. Yep, has to be the entry age. :biggrin:

:whistling:

[blackfoot]

:whistling:

Why do I feel bubble burst #2 coming on? :blush:

[RichGem]

Why do I feel bubble burst #2 coming on? :blush:

Nah, one a day is my quota. No sense in burning out early. :lol:

[soapbox]

Why do I feel bubble burst #2 coming on? :blush:

Bubble burst? I'll be 60 when my boy (hopefully) graduates college. My grandfather was 80 when I graduated college. Ow.

[blackfoot]

Nah, one a day is my quota. No sense in burning out early. :lol:

:lol::lol:


Bubble burst? I'll be 60 when my boy (hopefully) graduates college. My grandfather was 80 when I graduated college. Ow.

Jeez! My dad is only 51 now. :huh:

[RichGem]

Bubble burst? I'll be 60 when my boy (hopefully) graduates college. My grandfather was 80 when I graduated college. Ow.

Meh, 60 is the new 50. By the time we get there, it might even be the new 45. :thumbsup:

[RichGem]

:lol::lol:



Jeez! My dad is only 51 now. :huh:

Yep, bond girl could definitely be your grandmother. :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

Yep, bond girl could definitely be your grandmother. :001_rolle

Okay, that made me LOL. :lol:

[blackfoot]

I think my motorcycle wants to take me to the doctor. :cool:

[RichGem]

I think my motorcycle wants to take me to the doctor. :cool:

Let's attempt to wear the helmet this time, shall we?

[blackfoot]

Let's attempt to wear the helmet this time, shall we?

I am pretty faithful about wearing a helmet. :thumbup1:

[Intrigued]

I think my motorcycle wants to take me to the doctor. :cool:


Let's attempt to wear the helmet this time, shall we?

Yes, since head health is now in question what with motorcycle talking to you and all! :blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

I am pretty faithful about wearing a helmet. :thumbup1:

Good.

And like Mom always said, "Make sure you wear clean underwear."

[blackfoot]

Yes, since head health is now in question what with motorcycle talking to you and all! :blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

That was in question a long, long time ago. :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Good.

And like Mom always said, "Make sure you wear clean underwear."

Thanks. :lol:

[RichGem]

Yes, since head health is now in question what with motorcycle talking to you and all! :blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

In that case, I'm not sure there's much that the PA can do for him. :sad:

[Intrigued]

That was in question a long, long time ago. :biggrin:

I suspect that this latest illness has made it worst! :scared:

:lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

Well, I am off to check out this hot doc....I mean...see what I've got. :lol:

[RichGem]

Well, I am off to check out this hot doc....I mean...see what I've got. :lol:

Remember, turn your head THEN cough. :tongue_sm

[OldSaw]

Maybe you should use this one instead?

http://www.mondotram.it/tram-cinema/images/ursula-andress-oggi.jpg

Looks like neither the years, nor the plastic surgeon, have been kind.

But what about the money? Is she loaded? She doesn't look poor.

[Mr. Scruffy]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/celebrity-pictures-raquel-welch-years-old.jpg

[moonshine44]

Every New or Old I come across if damaged, so I keep searching for one I am willing to pay for. Good thing I have recently discovered SEs, they're much cheaper here.

The New came from the dad of a friend of mine, who said that it either belonged to his dad or his father-in-law, he couldn't remember which. It has no cracks in the handle and very little wear on the gold part. My Old Type came from eBay in a very nice case and is even shinier than the New, but has one tiny almost invisible crack in the handle...


No, I decided I might go through a few of the Bond Girls. For a test run, I decided to start with the first and, arguably, the most memorable. Ursula Andress defined the role for all others to follow. :thmbsup:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


:lol::lol::lol:

I have to admit, the newest batch of PA's at work are...notable. The part I find disturbing is how much younger they are than me. They must have lowered the age for beginning the program because the other option is I am getting older. Yep, has to be the entry age. :biggrin:

That's it. Has to be. Absolutely...


Jeez! My dad is only 51 now. :huh:

Good grief! I'm older than your dad! :blink: :lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

Good grief! I'm older than your dad! :blink: :lol::lol::lol:

But, you're not old. It's just that Blake is very very (not even shaving yet) young. :lol:

[blackfoot]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/celebrity-pictures-raquel-welch-years-old.jpg

Harry slides in with the win! :thumbup:


Good grief! I'm older than your dad! :blink: :lol::lol::lol:

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

Well, I can keep my man card. When I said I had an earache, the Doc said my ear was the worst she has seen on an adult and that it had to hurt. At the time, I didn't think it did. Apparently, I started with something else, possibly Strep Throat, and is now a sinus infection that has added ear infection to its resume. She thinks I should be fine to fly on Friday. I am supposed to check in on Thursday to make sure. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Harry slides in with the win! :thumbup:



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

Well, I can keep my man card. When I said I had an earache, the Doc said my ear was the worst she has seen on an adult and that it had to hurt. At the time, I didn't think it did. Apparently, I started with something else, possibly Strep Throat, and is now a sinus infection that has added ear infection to its resume. She thinks I should be fine to fly on Friday. I am supposed to check in on Thursday to make sure. :thumbup1:


Wowsers.

(if you gave me an ear AND sinus infection, the penguinators will be coming.:glare:)

[blackfoot]

Wowsers.

(if you gave me an ear AND sinus infection, the penguinators will be coming.:glare:)

Those shouldn't be contagious. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Those shouldn't be contagious. :thumbup1:

Good. I'd hate to have to "send you away."

[moonshine44]

But, you're not old. It's just that Blake is very very (not even shaving yet) young. :lol:

My sentiments exactly... :biggrin:

[luvmysuper]

:lol::lol:



Jeez! My dad is only 51 now. :huh:

Jeez! I'm older than your dad!! :eek:

What, did he have you when he was 8 ???

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm back. A little blood loss, and only a 1/4 of the bigtoe nail removed. I should live.

[RichGem]

I'm back. A little blood loss, and only a 1/4 of the bigtoe nail removed. I should live.


Woo Hooo!.... but, uh, what happened?

[DunEdinRanger]

Woo Hooo!.... but, uh, what happened?

A vicious nasty ingrown toenail.

On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!

[RichGem]

A vicious nasty ingrown toenail.

On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!


Ouch! and uh, Ouch!

[DunEdinRanger]

Ouch! and uh, Ouch!

Our moderator was not there.

[luvmysuper]

A vicious nasty ingrown toenail.

On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!

..

[Duckster]

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[skklog]

I just skipped 19 pages :mad3:

So here is my input for the day!

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[luvmysuper]

I just skipped 19 pages :mad3:

So here is my input for the day!

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Good. I never liked Mark Spitz anyway.

[blackfoot]

Jeez! I'm older than your dad!! :eek:

What, did he have you when he was 8 ???

No, he was 19. :blush:


On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!

:lol::lol::lol:


I just skipped 19 pages :mad3:

So here is my input for the day!

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

[SRock]

I just had an epiphany. I have always wondered why there is more orange, lemon, and lime candies in a bag when they are statistically the least favourite. Does it cost that much more for the good ones like cherry strawberry, grape, etc. It just hit me that people probably don't eat all of the second tier flavours. Instead, they go out and buy a new bag and eat all the first tiers.

Epiphany eh....

:lol::lol::lol::lol: It took you over 30 years to figure that out! :lol:


Maybe you should use this one instead?

http://www.mondotram.it/tram-cinema/images/ursula-andress-oggi.jpg

Looks like neither the years, nor the plastic surgeon, have been kind.

:eek:


How kind will time be to you, my friend. At least she looked great on the beach at one point in time, which is more than most of us can say. She will forever be immortalized in people's minds as the beauty on the beach in a white bikini and a dive knife at her side. What will you and I be remembered as? Czar and Minister of Internal Security and Foreign Affairs of a make believe world? :lol:


Yes, this is me sticking out my cyber tongue at you for bursting my fantasy. :001_tt2: :lol:

I looked great on the beach at one time and I hope I don't EVER look that abused.


Let's not forget that, born in 1936, she could also (almost?) be your grandmother. :001_tt2::001_tt2::001_tt2:

:lol: That makes her only 7 years younger than my Grandma.


Okay, I just hung up with my wife. She informed me she got me a doctor's appointment today. As she is telling me the details, she tells me I will be seeing Physician's Assistant So & So. She tells me, "She is pretty." I started laughing and she said she made special arrangements to ensure I actually go since I hate going to the doctor so much. :lol: I really didn't want to go to the doctor. Who knows, maybe I should go see what she has to say. :lol:

:lol::lol:


:lol::lol::lol:

I have to admit, the newest batch of PA's at work are...notable. The part I find disturbing is how much younger they are than me. They must have lowered the age for beginning the program because the other option is I am getting older. Yep, has to be the entry age. :biggrin:

And another :lol::lol:


:lol::lol:



Jeez! My dad is only 51 now. :huh:

Mine is 57 and Mom is 54


I think my motorcycle wants to take me to the doctor. :cool:

:cool:


Well, I am off to check out this hot doc....I mean...see what I've got. :lol:

Good luck!


http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/celebrity-pictures-raquel-welch-years-old.jpg

Um, wow it is amazing what money, plastic surgery, and air brush and some photo chop will do for a person.


Well, I can keep my man card. When I said I had an earache, the Doc said my ear was the worst she has seen on an adult and that it had to hurt. At the time, I didn't think it did. Apparently, I started with something else, possibly Strep Throat, and is now a sinus infection that has added ear infection to its resume. She thinks I should be fine to fly on Friday. I am supposed to check in on Thursday to make sure. :thumbup1:

Get better brother.


Jeez! I'm older than your dad!!

:lol::lol:


On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!

Just in time for Menthol month! :lol:


Our moderator was not there.

:lol::lol:


I just skipped 19 pages :mad3:

So here is my input for the day!

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:lol::lol:

[soapbuddy]

Cherry flavors taste like cough syrup. Blech! I'll take citrus anytime.

[RichGem]

I looked great on the beach at one time and I hope I don't EVER look that abused.



Wild guess, but I'll bet that you also never looked that good in diamonds or with a knife strapped to your leg. :whistling:

:lol::lol::lol:

[SRock]

Wild guess, but I'll bet that you also never looked that good in diamonds or with a knife strapped to your leg. :whistling:

:lol::lol::lol:

No, she definitely has (or had) me beat in those categories! :lol:

[Swampfox]

"Open your mouth and say 'aaaahhh.'"

Yeah. I'm gonna leave that one alone.



Well, I can keep my man card. When I said I had an earache, the Doc said my ear was the worst she has seen on an adult and that it had to hurt. At the time, I didn't think it did. Apparently, I started with something else, possibly Strep Throat, and is now a sinus infection that has added ear infection to its resume. She thinks I should be fine to fly on Friday. I am supposed to check in on Thursday to make sure. :thumbup1:

You better not be planning to spread infectious diseases.


I'm back. A little blood loss, and only a 1/4 of the bigtoe nail removed. I should live.

:blink: Sorry to hear about that, Ithink ingrowns rank as one of the worst things you have to endure.


I just skipped 19 pages :mad3:

So here is my input for the day!

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He's alive! He's aaaaaaaaaaalivvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve!!!!

[blackfoot]

Well, home after my first night back. It sucked! Left ear is almost useless and I got tired doing anything. On the plus side, being sick got me out of a very, very nasty assignment tonight. :thumbup1:

[a_bit_crafty]

Don't worry about me, btw, I'm improving too.:glare:
And how are you feeling today?

All I know is that I'm washing my hands with alcohol after B&B-ing and not letting any of my posts near Blake's from now on.
Seriously.


Herbals! He said herbals! :a39:
:lol:

I just had an epiphany. I have always wondered why there is more orange, lemon, and lime candies in a bag when they are statistically the least favourite. Does it cost that much more for the good ones like cherry strawberry, grape, etc. It just hit me that people probably don't eat all of the second tier flavours. Instead, they go out and buy a new bag and eat all the first tiers.
I hear you on the lemon/lime, as it tastes the way all those scented cleaners smell, but you think cherry is better? :001_huh:


Okay, I just hung up with my wife. She informed me she got me a doctor's appointment today. As she is telling me the details, she tells me I will be seeing Physician's Assistant So & So. She tells me, "She is pretty." I started laughing and she said she made special arrangements to ensure I actually go since I hate going to the doctor so much. :lol: I really didn't want to go to the doctor. Who knows, maybe I should go see what she has to say. :lol:
:lol:

A vicious nasty ingrown toenail.

On the plus side, I have to find and get whatever cold liquid he used to numb my toe. I think it would make a great summer aftershave!
Really? No one is going to make a Fawlty Towers joke here? Really?


Cherry flavors taste like cough syrup. Blech! I'll take citrus anytime.
Or Children's Tylenol. :thumbdown

On the upside, the grass seed we planted is growing. :thumbup: The early sprouters are getting high and filling in, and the late ones are just coming up. Definitely a lot more green than before. Hoorah!

But, I was sick twice, yes, twice, with two different things this week. I blame Blake. And, I got bit by a spider in my shoe. I blame the media.

[moonshine44]

Nice new title, there, Rich... :thumbup:

[RichGem]

And how are you feeling today?



About 90% better. Thanks for asking. I hope you're feeling better soon too. I also blame Blake on your behalf.


Nice new title, there, Rich... :thumbup:

<Stewie_Griffin>

Victory is mine!

</Stewie_Griffin>

[soapbox]

Got GMS #21 last night. :thumbup1:

[soapbox]

Nice new title, there, Rich... :thumbup:


<Stewie_Griffin>

Victory is mine!

</Stewie_Griffin>

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-merv/rofl.gif

[soapbox]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/big/big-smiley-003.gif

[moonshine44]

Got GMS #21 last night. :thumbup1:

So when does the shaving soap go on the website for sale?

Enquiring minds want to know...

[soapbox]

http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-cartoon-013.gif

[a_bit_crafty]

http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-cartoon-013.gif

There's something I haven't seen for a while.

(BTW, what's GMS?)

[Intrigued]

About 90% better. Thanks for asking. I hope you're feeling better soon too. I also blame Blake on your behalf.



<Stewie_Griffin>

Victory is mine!

</Stewie_Griffin>

:nonod: And to think you could of had "Dalai Lama of the DE" all to yourself. :nonod:


I tried to save you......... :sneaky2:


:lol::lol::lol:

[soapbox]

So when does the shaving soap go on the website for sale?

Enquiring minds want to know...

Well, first they need to get boxes, soap stamps, the soap mill to go with the extruder (plodder), and, uh, a new website to replace that 1999 monstrosity written by a guy we don't talk to anymore, but yeah, I'd say by ... Football Season? Maybe sooner. Col. Soapbox and I have been discussing manufacturing processes over the last couple of days, but I have to learn how to use Pro/Engineer (CAD software) so I can design the soap stamp for them. So I'm the holdup.

(All this on top of my day job and being a new parent again!)

[soapbox]

(BTW, what's GMS?)

Oh sorry, that's right, you're new! My folks run a soap manufacturing company, "Green Mountain Soap". And since I became really interested in wet shaving, Mom and Dad decided to put some R&D into shave soap. It's going pretty well, and I asked some of the B&Bers to help test the soaps. They're up to #21 now, and later this week, #22. The feedback from friends on B&B has been extraordinary.


:nonod: And to think you could of had "Dalai Lama of the DE" all to yourself. :nonod:


I tried to save you......... :sneaky2:


http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-cartoon-022.gif

[soapbox]

Just got a nice email from Chip (we chat about ham radio from time to time, and if I ever get my long-distance rig, maybe he and I can talk over the airwaves). But now, I'm pretty sure that "I'll be a turtle for peons and peons" has been superseded by "the little period". :lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

Just got a nice email from Chip (we chat about ham radio from time to time, and if I ever get my long-distance rig, maybe he and I can talk over the airwaves). But now, I'm pretty sure that "I'll be a turtle for peons and peons" has been superseded by "the little period". :lol:

Hey, we're a couple of those people. Got the license trying to participate in a hobby with Mr. Crafty. I was a novelty to the ham groups for a bit. They occasionally used me to cut through static/other stations during contests.

[soapbox]

Hey, we're a couple of those people. Got the license trying to participate in a hobby with Mr. Crafty. I was a novelty to the ham groups for a bit. They occasionally used me to cut through static/other stations during contests.

That's actually a lot crafty. :thumbup:

73!

[a_bit_crafty]

That's actually a lot crafty. :thumbup:

73!

I believe they thought so, too. :laugh: A few of them would complain because rivals would record their kids giving the call signs and just play that to get through. Somehow they thought that was cheating, and yet...

73s! :laugh:

[soapbox]

I believe they thought so, too. :laugh: A few of them would complain because rivals would record their kids giving the call signs and just play that to get through. Somehow they thought that was cheating, and yet...

73s! :laugh:

Oh man I gotta do that. My 2-year-old daughter has the sweetest voice. It might take a little work with Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net) to get it right, but yeah, that'd be neat. Might be tough to get her to say "Kilo Foxtrot Five..." but worth the effort. Actually, it'd be a neat ringtone too: "Daddy, mommy is calling!" :laugh:

[a_bit_crafty]

Oh man I gotta do that. My 2-year-old daughter has the sweetest voice. It might take a little work with Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net) to get it right, but yeah, that'd be neat. Might be tough to get her to say "Kilo Foxtrot Five..." but worth the effort. Actually, it'd be a neat ringtone too: "Daddy, mommy is calling!" :laugh:

Aaawesome. I'm a little easier at Kilo Bravo Three, but then, I can be my own recording if necessary.

[OldSaw]

I'm back. A little blood loss, and only a 1/4 of the bigtoe nail removed. I should live.

Wow! That was a close call. Surgery can be pretty dangerous. Glad to see you survived.

[OldSaw]

<Stewie_Griffin>

Victory is mine!

</Stewie_Griffin>

Even if it is just a little period. :001_rolle

[OldSaw]

Just got a nice email from Chip (we chat about ham radio from time to time, and if I ever get my long-distance rig, maybe he and I can talk over the airwaves). But now, I'm pretty sure that "I'll be a turtle for peons and peons" has been superseded by "the little period". :lol:

That's neat, I miss Chip. I hope his business is doing well.

I've been away from ham radio for so long my license lapsed. Then I sold all my equipment when we downsized. It was a lot of fun, especially on beer brewing days and even more fun as net controller on beer drinking days. Did I mention I quit drinking?

[RichGem]

Just got a nice email from Chip (we chat about ham radio from time to time, and if I ever get my long-distance rig, maybe he and I can talk over the airwaves). But now, I'm pretty sure that "I'll be a turtle for peons and peons" has been superseded by "the little period". :lol:

lol. I can't wait for his call now. eek. I'm in trouble.

[strat1117]

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

Who would do such a thing? :huh:

[soapbox]

Who would do such a thing? :huh:

Well, at least temporarily, you, me, Dennis, and others. But Matt...well, I can see a hopefully temporary sabbatical having some value for him.

BTW, welcome back!

[moonshine44]

So I'm the holdup.

(All this on top of my day job and being a new parent again!)

Obviously you're not good at time-budgeting... :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Really? No one is going to make a Fawlty Towers joke here? Really?

I loved that show! :w00t:

Sorry for getting you sick. :sad:


Nice new title, there, Rich... :thumbup:

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


Got GMS #21 last night. :thumbup1:

:w00t:


Well, first they need to get boxes, soap stamps, the soap mill to go with the extruder (plodder), and, uh, a new website to replace that 1999 monstrosity written by a guy we don't talk to anymore, but yeah, I'd say by ... Football Season? Maybe sooner. Col. Soapbox and I have been discussing manufacturing processes over the last couple of days, but I have to learn how to use Pro/Engineer (CAD software) so I can design the soap stamp for them. So I'm the holdup.

(All this on top of my day job and being a new parent again!)

More :w00t::w00t:


That's actually a lot crafty. :thumbup:

73!

+1


Who would do such a thing? :huh:

Neil! Welcome back! :badger:

[Swampfox]

There's something I haven't seen for a while.

(BTW, what's GMS?)

Believe it or not, I have a coworker, same age as I, who has no idea who Mutly is(was). :blink:


Oh sorry, that's right, you're new! My folks run a soap manufacturing company, "Green Mountain Soap". And since I became really interested in wet shaving, Mom and Dad decided to put some R&D into shave soap. It's going pretty well, and I asked some of the B&Bers to help test the soaps. They're up to #21 now, and later this week, #22. The feedback from friends on B&B has been extraordinary.


2!?:w00t:


Who would do such a thing? :huh:

Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.

Welcome back,
To that same old place that you laughed about.

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)

Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

[Swampfox]

Blake????!!!:blink::blink::blink:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/funny-pictures-cat-has-underwear.jpg

[blackfoot]

Blake????!!!:blink::blink::blink:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/funny-pictures-cat-has-underwear.jpg

:lol:

[Swampfox]

:lol:

Well, it should be pretty easy spotting you. :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

Well, it should be pretty easy spotting you. :001_rolle

I would have wore pants but A Bit Crafty didn't make me any. :001_tongu

[a_bit_crafty]

I loved that show! :w00t:

Sorry for getting you sick. :sad:


I know. It's fantastic. This is why I can't believe no one made the joke. And I forgive you now that I'm well again.


Believe it or not, I have a coworker, same age as I, who has no idea who Mutly is(was). :blink:

I find that appalling.


I would have wore pants but A Bit Crafty didn't make me any. :001_tongu
I'll trade you a pair of yellow checked seersucker golf shorts, custom made for you, for a custom title.

No, I kid. I know I haven't earned it.

Yet. *cue dastardly music*

[blackfoot]

I know. It's fantastic. This is why I can't believe no one made the joke. And I forgive you now that I'm well again.


I find that appalling.


I'll trade you a pair of yellow checked seersucker golf shorts, custom made for you, for a custom title.

No, I kid. I know I haven't earned it.

Yet. *cue dastardly music*

:lol::lol::lol:

[strat1117]

Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.

Welcome back,
To that same old place that you laughed about.

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)

Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

Nothing like a little John Sebastian to make an old guy feel right at home . . . :001_smile

[blackfoot]

Nothing like a little John Sebastian to make an old guy feel right at home . . . :001_smile

I was quite pleased to see the M:smartass:E logo today! :thumbup: Nice to have you around.

[Intrigued]

Blake????!!!:blink::blink::blink:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/funny-pictures-cat-has-underwear.jpg


I would have wore pants but A Bit Crafty didn't make me any. :001_tongu

But you are wearing pants. :001_smile

The're just a little brief. :001_rolle

[DunEdinRanger]

Wow! That was a close call. Surgery can be pretty dangerous. Glad to see you survived.

I could post a photo...

[soapbox]

Believe it or not, I have a coworker, same age as I, who has no idea who Mutly is(was). :blink:


:a47:


That's ... a crime.


2!?:w00t:

Yeah, 21 is actually really good (and after twenty test batches it damn well better be), but I had a minor idea for 22, so it'll be an unscented batch and will go out next week with 21.


Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.


Ooooo! Ooooo! Mistah Kotter!

[Swampfox]

http://c0389161.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/dyn/str_strip/323102.full.gif


Nothing like a little John Sebastian to make an old guy feel right at home . . . :001_smile

Anything I can do to help. :biggrin1:


That's ... a crime.

I agree. I am extremely surprised, everyday, at what he doesn't know.




Yeah, 21 is actually really good (and after twenty test batches it damn well better be), but I had a minor idea for 22, so it'll be an unscented batch and will go out next week with 21.


:thumbup1: Cool!

[luvmysuper]

Ooooo! Ooooo! Mistah Kotter!

What? Where? I'm so Confused!

[soapbox]

I agree. I am extremely surprised, everyday, at what he doesn't know.

Oh, well, in that case, I'm less agape. Some men...you just can't reach (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061512/quotes).


:thumbup1: Cool!

Yeah, the feedback has been invaluable! I'm really pleased with the soap, and with the community's willingness to help out.

[Intrigued]

What? Where? I'm so Confused!

Me too! It's because we are so old and easily confused. :w00t:



Being older then Blake's dad and all.

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

Me too! It's because we are so old and easily confused. :w00t:



Being older then Blake's dad and all.

:lol::lol::lol:

When TVs were in lo def, black and white and came with a crank on the side to work the flying spot scanner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_television#Flying_spot_scanners).

[Intrigued]

When TVs were in lo def, black and white and came with a crank on the side to work the flying spot scanner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_television#Flying_spot_scanners).

Nah! no flying spot scanner...... but it had tubes (no transistors yet) and a knob to tune in the channels. :laugh:

[Swampfox]

Oh, well, in that case, I'm less agape. Some men...you just can't reach (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061512/quotes).

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


Yeah, the feedback has been invaluable! I'm really pleased with the soap, and with the community's willingness to help out.

I'm glad I was able to be a part and add some info to the pile. #19 & #20 have both treated me well, and if the new ones are even better, then I can't wait!

[SRock]

Well, home after my first night back. It sucked! Left ear is almost useless and I got tired doing anything. On the plus side, being sick got me out of a very, very nasty assignment tonight. :thumbup1:

At least you got out of a crappy assignment!


Nice new title, there, Rich... :thumbup:

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

Who said Rich wouldn't ever get another custom title. We were just waiting for the right time of the month to spring it on him. :lol:



<Stewie_Griffin>

Victory is mine!

</Stewie_Griffin>

I don't know about victory... :rolleyes:


Got GMS #21 last night. :thumbup1:

Impressions?


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/big/big-smiley-003.gif

:lol::lol: No, that's a BIG period! :lol::lol:


:nonod: And to think you could of had "Dalai Lama of the DE" all to yourself. :nonod:


I tried to save you......... :sneaky2:


:lol::lol::lol:

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


Well, first they need to get boxes, soap stamps, the soap mill to go with the extruder (plodder), and, uh, a new website to replace that 1999 monstrosity written by a guy we don't talk to anymore, but yeah, I'd say by ... Football Season? Maybe sooner. Col. Soapbox and I have been discussing manufacturing processes over the last couple of days, but I have to learn how to use Pro/Engineer (CAD software) so I can design the soap stamp for them. So I'm the holdup.

(All this on top of my day job and being a new parent again!)

:cool:


Wow! That was a close call. Surgery can be pretty dangerous. Glad to see you survived.

:lol:


Even if it is just a little period. :001_rolle

:lol::lol: This might be the most fun custom title ever.


Blake????!!!:blink::blink::blink:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/funny-pictures-cat-has-underwear.jpg

:eek::lol:


No, I kid. I know I haven't earned it.

Yet. *cue dastardly music*

You gotta be careful what you ask for around here. :lol:


Nothing like a little John Sebastian to make an old guy feel right at home . . . :001_smile

Or to just make an old guy feel old! :lol:

BTW, it is awesome to have both you and Lou in the thread at the same time again!!!

[blackfoot]

..

good evening

[a_bit_crafty]

At least you got out of a crappy assignment!



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

Who said Rich wouldn't ever get another custom title. We were just waiting for the right time of the month to spring it on him. :lol:




I don't know about victory... :rolleyes:



Impressions?



:lol::lol: No, that's a BIG period! :lol::lol:



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



:cool:



:lol:



:lol::lol: This might be the most fun custom title ever.



:eek::lol:



You gotta be careful what you ask for around here. :lol:



Or to just make an old guy feel old! :lol:

BTW, it is awesome to have both you and Lou in the thread at the same time again!!!

Well, at least I'm not "Sir Shaves-a-lot" anymore.:lol:

[soapbox]

Who said Rich wouldn't ever get another custom title. We were just waiting for the right time of the month to spring it on him. :lol:


<groan>


Impressions?

I like it. Used my Rooney 3/1 Super yesterday and got lather that looks world-class, even on the third and fourth passes. Performed great, smelled great. In fact, for the first time, I could smell the "citrus/bay rum" scent all day; subtle but surprisingly durable.

Per your and Jim's findings that 19 and 20 worked best in a bowl-lather /face-lather superlather, the latest recipe is mostly a blend of the two of those. I haven't face lathered with #21 yet; I am still bowl lathering. Of course the lather from my $9 Omega boar (this morning) wasn't as good as the Rooney, but still good. I think the lather is a little slicker than 20, and it definitely lasts longer than 19. But after only two shaves, it's hard to say anything definitive, and -- well, YMMV (I haven't seen Ray in months, so it's safe to say "it" every now and then). And given that DFW has pretty hard water, I think the hard water performance is admirable. Dad even mentioned making a hard-water-specific version that included water softeners (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Water#Soap_Additives) like others do.

Getting soap off the puck--a common concern with most of the GMS soap betas--was a little easier, and 22 should be easier still, if my guess is right.

Naturally, feedback from the B&B gang keeps improving this soap, so my impressions--especially as I am a potentially biased source of information--shouldn't count for much. As such, I've been concerned about revealing my impressions of the soap for that reason. But, hey, you asked.

In other news, the extruder (plodder) for making shave sticks is on order, and the mill is apparently not far behind. And I learned how to use Pro/Engineer CAD software, so we can make a soap puck stamping die now. :thumbup:


:lol::lol: No, that's a BIG period! :lol::lol:

<double groan>


This might be the most fun custom title ever.

+.1 to that.*


You gotta be careful what you ask for around here. :lol:

Welll, I'd like a trip to Europe? Or a certain Air Force base near Osaka? :biggrin1:


BTW, it is awesome to have both you and Lou in the thread at the same time again!!!

+1 to that!


good evening

107653


*did you see the little period?

[a_bit_crafty]

<groan>







107653


*did you see the little period?

:lol1::a14: Nice. But now I'll be hearing him say "Good eeeevening" in my head all day.

[moonshine44]

"Good eevveenniinngg, and welcome to Lights OOuutt! Tonight's episode is titled 'The Chicken Heart That Ate New York City'..."

"The chicken heart was kept in a laboratory, in a vat, filled with human blooodd...

[soapbox]

"Good eevveenniinngg, and welcome to Lights OOuutt! Tonight's episode is titled 'The Chicken Heart That Ate New York City'..."

"The chicken heart was kept in a laboratory, in a vat, filled with human blooodd...

(half blood, half sodium salicylate).

[moonshine44]

(half blood, half sodium salicylate).

Ah, somebody else remembers... :biggrin:

[soapbox]

Ah, somebody else remembers... :biggrin:

All but one or two of my Cosby albums are on vinyl. That reminds me, I need to get Himself on DVD.

[sol92258]

http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/129198884038926871.jpg

[blackfoot]

107653


No one ever gets it when I make that reference ITRW. :001_rolle


"Good eevveenniinngg, and welcome to Lights OOuutt! Tonight's episode is titled 'The Chicken Heart That Ate New York City'..."

"The chicken heart was kept in a laboratory, in a vat, filled with human blooodd...

That may be my favourite bit of his ever. :lol::lol::lol:

[soapbox]

No one ever gets it when I make that reference ITRW.

I started to make a snarky, humorous response, but really, that's just sad. Hitchcock is a giant. A flawed giant, but his work is revolutionary and brilliant.

[blackfoot]

I started to make a snarky, humorous response, but really, that's just sad. Hitchcock is a giant. A flawed giant, but his work is revolutionary and brilliant.

Agreed! :thumbsup: