The Anything Thread

[blackfoot]

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:lol::lol::lol:


Urrr...oh, right, Facebook flashbacks. I gotta start cross-posting my snark too...

I know, I get forget which one I posted some things on. :lol:


Oh, and talk to Blake about HOA tips; he'll have you covered. :eek:

I got ya! Thinking of writing a book actually. Will have chapter titles such as, "Assassination of Neighbours Pets", "Water Softener Salt In The Lawn", "How To Dress To Get The Mail", "They Can't Legally Keep You From Putting That In Your Front Yard", "Strategic Placement Of Rodents", "Blinds? We Need No Stinking Blinds!", etc.


My wife and I are alive and well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. More info here. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2919967#post2919967)

I saw your post on FB. Glad You're alright brother!

In other news, I moved Thursday. It was sooner than I had planned but circumstances just fell right.

Okay, first off, I am assigning code names to my friends so I don't have to post the real names online. I don't know why but seems a prudent idea. You'll note I always referred to my wife as Mrs. Blackfoot, for a reason. If they're not a member here, I will be using false names. So, my best friend is Maya. This name has long been established for her anyhow. It is what we use when telling stories involving her when we are at work. Don't want to incriminate my boss in anything. :lol: Next. my room-mate is Vesper until I can think of something I like better.

Anyhow, Thursday I moved. One of my old room-mates, we'll call him Squirrel (long story) let me use his SUV. I was able to get everything in two trips plus some last things loaded in my car when I returned Squirrel's truck. By this time, Maya was already coming over. Maya and Vesper knew each other since we all work at the hospital. However, they had never hardly even spoken since their jobs didn't cross paths very often. So, this was the first they ever got to really get to know each other. They seemed to get along really well. I was very glad because my primary room-mate before (Matthew) did not like Maya at all. Therefore, she came over a few times but it was always awkward. Of course, Vesper and Matthew don't get along either. This was one of the primary reasons I originally decided to move. My two best friends never wanted to come over. So, I am really excited they got along so well.

We had a great night. I made dinner. It was what everyone seems to consider my signature meal/dish. I have to admit, I do enjoy my lasagne. We had a couple of drinks and talked all evening. After Maya left, Vesper and I assembled a bookshelf and then watched a movie, Casino Royale. By this time, I had been up for about 38 hours and had only gotten about three hours sleep prior to that.

Yesterday, I put my desk together and unpacked. I am in desperate need of a dresser. Otherwise, I am really comfortable here. I think I'm really going to like it. I am closer to work and close to most anything I need. The only downside is I went from fifteen minutes from Maya's house to a good half hour away. But, rent is considerably cheaper, less gas for most things, better arrangements, I hope, etc. I definitely have a bigger room!

Dennis called me today, going through town. But, I must have slept through and didn't get to meet up with him. Hopefully I can see him next time.

[a_bit_crafty]

Scranton was (a) coal town.

Yeah, yeah. Don't mind me. Very, very, tired. I should be going to bed. Should.

[DFrancis]

Scranton was (a) coal town.

and a penguin town apparently.

[RichGem]

Yeah, yeah. Don't mind me. Very, very, tired. I should be going to bed. Should.

Wouldn't you rather stay up and make treats for the Czardom?


and a penguin town apparently.

One of the school colors was, in fact, royal purple. The teams were all known as "the Royals." So, QED and such.

[a_bit_crafty]

and a penguin town apparently.

Nice.

On a happy note, while on our all day outing, I saw a tea tent. First of all, can we get a woohoo? Second, they had in there the exact teapot I was about to order, for less. :thumbup: So it wasn't a complete loss. :biggrin1:

[a_bit_crafty]

Wouldn't you rather stay up and make treats for the Czardom?



One of the school colors was, in fact, royal purple. The teams were all known as "the Royals." So, QED and such.

How are you set for applesauce coffee cake? Tomorrow might be bagels.

[RichGem]

Nice.

On a happy note, while on our all day outing, I saw a tea tent. First of all, can we get a woohoo? Second, they had in there the exact teapot I was about to order, for less. :thumbup: So it wasn't a complete loss. :biggrin1:

Huh. How long do you have to steep a tent? :blink:

[jakespoppy]

I'm not *that* old.:blink:
My apologies! You just look so mature in the tux. :blushing:

It is my understanding that I'm confusing Scranton with Steelton. Again. But Penn State Harrisburg.
That's quite a mix-up!


...In other news, I moved Thursday. It was sooner than I had planned but circumstances just fell right....
Glad to hear the move went well and you're liking the new location, Blake. Sounds like we should plan on your lasagna for the next TAT get-together. Not that I'll ever know about it until after it's already happened, of course. :glare:

Yeah, yeah. Don't mind me. Very, very, tired. I should be going to bed. Should.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda......just don't fall asleep while goodies are in the oven. :nono:

[a_bit_crafty]

Huh. How long to you have to steep a tent? :blink:

Depends on the color. A white tent, I'd say no more than 2 minutes, but it's a bit fibrous for my taste.

[jakespoppy]

Wouldn't you rather stay up and make treats for the Czardom?
:yesnod:

...On a happy note, while on our all day outing, I saw a tea tent. First of all, can we get a woohoo? Second, they had in there the exact teapot I was about to order, for less. :thumbup: So it wasn't a complete loss. :biggrin1:
Okay, woohoo!

It's exciting when you come across something you've been waiting for and it's less than you were planning. :thumbup1:

How are you set for applesauce coffee cake? Tomorrow might be bagels.
Either one sounds good to me. :thumbup1:

Huh. How long to you have to steep a tent? :blink:
:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

Glad to hear the move went well and you're liking the new location, Blake. Sounds like we should plan on your lasagna for the next TAT get-together. Not that I'll ever know about it until after it's already happened, of course. :glare:

:lol::lol::lol:

Well, I will at least need some advanced warning!

[RichGem]

How are you set for applesauce coffee cake? Tomorrow might be bagels.

:drool: *points at open beak* :drool:

[Intrigued]

Glad to hear the move went well and you're liking the new location, Blake. Sounds like we should plan on your lasagna for the next TAT get-together. Not that I'll ever know about it until after it's already happened, of course. :glare:


:glare: You were invited to the last TAT get together, but you snuck away like a thief in the night to London and Paris, without inviting any of your TAT friends so..... :prrr:

[RichGem]

I got ya! Thinking of writing a book actually. Will have chapter titles such as, "Assassination of Neighbours Pets", "Water Softener Salt In The Lawn", "How To Dress To Get The Mail", "They Can't Legally Keep You From Putting That In Your Front Yard", "Strategic Placement Of Rodents", "Blinds? We Need No Stinking Blinds!", etc.

.

I literally lol-ed. Tho, I think the "mail getting" and "blinds" chapters could be combined into one: "Chaps: A Man's Best Friend."

Glad to hear things are settling down and working out for ya Blake.

[a_bit_crafty]

:lol::lol::lol:

Well, I will at least need some advanced warning!

You moved? I missed that part.

[jakespoppy]

:lol::lol::lol:

Well, I will at least need some advanced warning!
Nah, we'll just sneak in and wake you up when we get there.......um, on second thought. :001_unsur

:drool: *points at open beak* :drool:*takes aim with raw herring* :001_cool:


:glare: You were invited to the last TAT get together, but you snuck away like a thief in the night to London and Paris, without inviting any of your TAT friends so..... :prrr:
Oh yeah......well, I would have loved to take all of you with me, but there are those immigration laws and stuff...:biggrin1:

[jakespoppy]

You moved? I missed that part.

You really are sleepy, huh? :001_rolle

[RichGem]

You really are sleepy, huh? :001_rolle

Maybe she was busy baking for us. :bored:

[jakespoppy]

Maybe she was busy baking for us. :bored:

We can only hope....and dream! :tongue_sm

[Intrigued]

Nah, we'll just sneak in and wake you up when we get there.......um, on second thought. :001_unsur
*takes aim with raw herring* :001_cool:


Oh yeah......well, I would have loved to take all of you with me, but there are those immigration laws and stuff...:biggrin1:

Yeah, I guess is hard to get a penguin, a fox, a duck, and a man with no pants on a flight these days. :sad:

[jakespoppy]

Yeah, I guess is hard to get a penguin, a fox, a duck, and a man with no pants on a flight these days. :sad:

Yeah, security gets excited when too many skeletons show up on the new full-body scan x-ray machines.

[RichGem]

Oh yeah......well, I would have loved to take all of you with me, but there are those immigration laws and stuff...:biggrin1:


OK, let's go... I'm all set...

http://www.ezthemes.com/previews/p/pengbeef.jpg


Oh, wait, you just got back. :sad:

[blackfoot]

I literally lol-ed. Tho, I think the "mail getting" and "blinds" chapters could be combined into one: "Chaps: A Man's Best Friend."

Glad to hear things are settling down and working out for ya Blake.

:lol::lol::lol:

I wasn't sure where to fit that in. :001_cool:

[blackfoot]

You moved? I missed that part.

Yep, I posted near the end of the last page.

[RichGem]

Yeah, I guess is hard to get a penguin, a fox, a duck, and a man with no pants on a flight these days. :sad:

It's surprisingly easy when your a foreign Head of State. The security entourage does take some time, tho.

[blackfoot]

It's surprisingly easy when your a foreign Head of State. The security entourage does take some time, tho.

:whistling:

[a_bit_crafty]

You really are sleepy, huh? :001_rolle
Yes. Yes, I am. I'm really just waiting for the dryer to get done.

Maybe she was busy baking for us. :bored:
Stand outside. I'll have my 3-year-old throw stuff to you. He's good at that. You should see him with a baseball.

Yep, I posted near the end of the last page.

I'm seriously stupified that I missed it. It's right there. :ohmy:

[GDCarrington]

It's surprisingly easy when your a foreign Head of State. The security entourage does take some time, tho.

Have some Japanese coffee and work on the issues of state!

http://www.fanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/penguin-coffee-02.jpg

[blackfoot]

I'm seriously stupified that I missed it. It's right there. :ohmy:

You guys were in the middle of a conversation. It fell between your posts.

[jakespoppy]

It's surprisingly easy when your a foreign Head of State. The security entourage does take some time, tho.

But I'm not a foreign Head of State, so I just don't think we could swing it. I can hear the security guard's question now, "Sir, is that a penguin in your pants, or are you just happy to be flying with us today?" :001_cool:

[blackfoot]

But I'm not a foreign Head of State, so I just don't think we could swing it. I can hear the security guard's question now, "Sir, is that a penguin in your pants, or are you just happy to be flying with us today?" :001_cool:

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

[a_bit_crafty]

You guys were in the middle of a conversation. It fell between your posts.

It's always nice when someone confirms that I'm not a moron. :biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

It's always nice when someone confirms that I'm not a moron. :biggrin1:

:lol:

[RichGem]

Have some Japanese coffee and work on the issues of state!

http://www.fanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/penguin-coffee-02.jpg

The royal cousins are such sell-outs. <sigh>

[jakespoppy]

Yes. Yes, I am. I'm really just waiting for the dryer to get done....
Uh oh. It's the oven, Crafty, not the dryer! You're baking, remember? :ohmy:

Have some Japanese coffee and work on the issues of state!:lol::lol::lol:

You guys were in the middle of a conversation. It fell between your posts.
What? I looked around, and I didn't see anything that had fallen? :huh:

[RichGem]

But I'm not a foreign Head of State, so I just don't think we could swing it. I can hear the security guard's question now, "Sir, is that a penguin in your pants, or are you just happy to be flying with us today?" :001_cool:

Oh Puh-lease! I'll buy my own ticket! Really! :eek:

(note that I'm avoiding the obvious "you'll be popular with the ladies" joke.)

[jakespoppy]

It's always nice when someone confirms that I'm not a moron. :biggrin1:

Do they even have morons on planet you'r.....oh, nevermind. :001_cool:

[a_bit_crafty]

Uh oh. It's the oven, Crafty, not the dryer! You're baking, remember? :ohmy:
:lol::lol::lol:


Oh. I thought it smelled funny.

[jakespoppy]

Oh. I thought it smelled funny.

I hope you didn't put a fabric softener sheet in there? :huh:

[GDCarrington]

Rich it seems you have cousins everywhere selling out.
Here's one modeling outdoor gear from 2008.

http://mook3.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/new-catalog.jpg

[RichGem]

I hope you didn't put a fabric softener sheet in there? :huh:

Mr. Crafty: Hey Honey?! Why do the brownies taste like Snuggle?


:lol:

[jakespoppy]

Oh Puh-lease! I'll buy my own ticket! Really! :eek:

(note that I'm avoiding the obvious "you'll be popular with the ladies" joke.)

Well, that would be a joke. They even "forget" to tell me about the TAT get-togethers.

[GDCarrington]

Mr. Crafty: Hey Honey?! Why do the brownies taste like Snuggle?


:lol:

At least his taste buds will be wrinkle free! :biggrin1:

[RichGem]

Rich it seems you have cousins everywhere selling out.
Here's one modeling outdoor gear from 2008.

http://mook3.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/new-catalog.jpg


It gets worse.... :crying:

http://gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/784/784518/big/gp784518-00vliv01.jpg

http://thetraintocrazy.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55379bee888330120a8aecc5a970b-500wi

[jakespoppy]

Rich it seems you have cousins everywhere selling out.
Here's one modeling outdoor gear from 2008.

http://mook3.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/new-catalog.jpg

There's something a little fishy about that tie! :huh:

[blackfoot]

Night TATers! I'm off to work.

[RichGem]

Night TATers! I'm off to work.

(all together) G'nite Blake! It'll be a quiet night. :ohmy: :lol:

[Intrigued]

But I'm not a foreign Head of State, so I just don't think we could swing it. I can hear the security guard's question now, "Sir, is that a penguin in your pants, or are you just happy to be flying with us today?" :001_cool:

And:

"Sir, is that a pink nebula floating over your head?" :blink:

"Why did your fox skin hat just blink?" :blink:

"I don't think that wardrobe on wheels qualifies as carry-on." :glare:

[GDCarrington]

It gets worse.... :crying:

http://gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/784/784518/big/gp784518-00vliv01.jpg

http://thetraintocrazy.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55379bee888330120a8aecc5a970b-500wi

I don't know what concerns me more, Blake's chaps, or the underwear?

[RichGem]

I don't know what concerns me more, Blake's chaps, or the underwear?

:lol:

With that, I'm off to bed too...

http://www.loveybums.com/images/embroidery/penguin_in_pajamas.jpg

'Nite all.

[jakespoppy]

(all together) G'nite Blake! It'll be a quiet night. :ohmy: :lol:
G'nite Blake! *a little late*

And:

"Sir, is that a pink nebula floating over your head?" :blink:

"Why did your fox skin hat just blink?" :blink:

"I don't think that wardrobe on wheels qualifies as carry-on." :glare:
:lol::lol::lol:

Exactly! I just knew it wouldn't work! And at the first sign of earmites jumping on the counter, I'd have been denied entrance to England!


I don't know what concerns me more, Blake's chaps, or the underwear?
That is a world-class conundrum! :huh:

[a_bit_crafty]

Night TATers! I'm off to work.
Good Night!


At least his taste buds will be wrinkle free! :biggrin1:


Mr. Crafty: Hey Honey?! Why do the brownies taste like Snuggle?


:lol:


I hope you didn't put a fabric softener sheet in there? :huh:
Hey, hey. I haven't screwed up THAT bad. Although, in my pre-baking/cooking/sewing/crafty days, I did once set a paper towel on fire in the kitchen. I don't quite remember the circumstances, but I do remember it was an accident. The only horrible thing I've done recently is hit my ironing board with a laundry basket and rip the cover. Now I need a new one. :angry:

[jakespoppy]

:lol:

With that, I'm off to bed too...

http://www.loveybums.com/images/embroidery/penguin_in_pajamas.jpg

'Nite all.

'Nite Rich!

[GDCarrington]

Night all!

[a_bit_crafty]

I think I'm finally going to hit the sack. I think when I look like I've been crying for 3 hours (I haven't. I was in the sun all day), it's time to call it a day.

[jakespoppy]

Good Night!

Hey, hey. I haven't screwed up THAT bad. Although, in my pre-baking/cooking/sewing/crafty days, I did once set a paper towel on fire in the kitchen. I don't quite remember the circumstances, but I do remember it was an accident. The only horrible thing I've done recently is hit my ironing board with a laundry basket and rip the cover. Now I need a new one. :angry:
Hitting the ironing board with a laundry basket sounds like something that could happen to anyone. Starting a fire and not remembering how is a little disconcerting, though. :huh:

Night all!
Night Garry. :thumbup1:

[jakespoppy]

I think I'm finally going to hit the sack. I think when I look like I've been crying for 3 hours (I haven't. I was in the sun all day), it's time to call it a day.

Goodnight Kristina! Get some rest, sounds like you've got lots to do tomorrow, as always. And don't forget about the time change. :thumbup1:

[gollum83]

Next. my room-mate is Vesper until I can think of something I like better.

Vesper? Oh and let me guess your Bond, James Bond? :rolleyes:


and a penguin town apparently.

Don't get me started on penguins in Pennsylvania. I'm not real fond of those ones residing in Pittsburg, no offense your Czarship. :sneaky2:


Oh yeah......well, I would have loved to take all of you with me, but there are those immigration laws and stuff...:biggrin1:

Excuses, excuses. You left us behind. :sad:


Yeah, I guess is hard to get a penguin, a fox, a duck, and a man with no pants on a flight these days. :sad:

At you wouldn't have to worry about an underwear bomb... just saying... :eek:


Oh Puh-lease! I'll buy my own ticket! Really! :eek:

(note that I'm avoiding the obvious "you'll be popular with the ladies" joke.)

So you're unpopular with the ladies? At this rate we'll never see an heir to the Cheddar Throne.

[Swampfox]

mmmmmm.....Key Lime Cheesecake with white chocolate.....:drool::001_wub:

[blackfoot]

(all together) G'nite Blake! It'll be a quiet night. :ohmy: :lol:

I wish it were. :sad: It wasn't too bad. However, we start our lunch breaks at 0130, circumstances permitting. Tonight, at 0100 hours we responded to a patient in ER. Long story short, patient ended up in restraints. At 0130 hours, we were just finishing up. Then a call up on the floor for another combative patient. It is now 0200 hours. I sent my first officer to lunch. About a half hour later, I have sudden realization. It isn't 0230, it's 0330. Crud! Forgot about the time change and now we are behind. So, I finally got my lunch at 0600. By the time I was done, day shift officers were arriving.

Well, it went fast at least. Only felt like seven hours. :lol:


Hitting the ironing board with a laundry basket sounds like something that could happen to anyone. Starting a fire and not remembering how is a little disconcerting, though. :huh:

Night Garry. :thumbup1:

I know I am opening a can of worms here but in her defence, I think I have more than one fire I've started that I don't remember some of the particulars that led up to it. :blushing:


Vesper? Oh and let me guess your Bond, James Bond? :rolleyes:

Well, we watched Casino Royale together. She was saying how pretty she thought Eva Green is. So, I picked Vesper.


mmmmmm.....Key Lime Cheesecake with white chocolate.....:drool::001_wub:

Now that sounds like a good breakfast!

[SRock]

:thumbup: Glad to see you were able to have time to stop by!


:thumbup: Good to hear you are ok.


Good to hear from you, Rob. As I said, we will be praying for your power to stay on, for you to get potable water soon, and for safety from the nuclear power plant. Take care, brother!


Good to hear from you Rob, hope and prayers sent for those that need it.


and +1.... good to hear you're OK, SlagleRock. Keep it that way.


Good to hear from you Rob.


I'm glad you are OK!


I saw your post on FB. Glad You're alright brother!

More news... Quake was upgraded to a 9.0 based on other/additional readings. Power is still on. Water is safe/potable in my area. Aid workers have started to arrive.

[blackfoot]

More news... Quake was upgraded to a 9.0 based on other/additional readings. Power is still on. Water is safe/potable in my area. Aid workers have started to arrive.

Good afternoon and glad to hear the update.

[SRock]

Good afternoon and glad to hear the update.

Thanks but its actually midnight. :lol:

[blackfoot]

Thanks but its actually midnight. :lol:

Didn't realize how late it had gotten. :blush:

[a_bit_crafty]

Goodnight Kristina! Get some rest, sounds like you've got lots to do tomorrow, as always. And don't forget about the time change. :thumbup1:
I always have lots to do. Even when I don't do it (I say while eyeing the growing stack of papers that need filing and the counters that need a good scrub).


More news... Quake was upgraded to a 9.0 based on other/additional readings. Power is still on. Water is safe/potable in my area. Aid workers have started to arrive.
Wow, a 9? I'm glad you at least have water and power.


I wish it were. :sad: It wasn't too bad. However, we start our lunch breaks at 0130, circumstances permitting. Tonight, at 0100 hours we responded to a patient in ER. Long story short, patient ended up in restraints. At 0130 hours, we were just finishing up. Then a call up on the floor for another combative patient. It is now 0200 hours. I sent my first officer to lunch. About a half hour later, I have sudden realization. It isn't 0230, it's 0330. Crud! Forgot about the time change and now we are behind. So, I finally got my lunch at 0600. By the time I was done, day shift officers were arriving.

Well, it went fast at least. Only felt like seven hours. :lol:



I know I am opening a can of worms here but in her defence, I think I have more than one fire I've started that I don't remember some of the particulars that led up to it. :blushing:



Well, we watched Casino Royale together. She was saying how pretty she thought Eva Green is. So, I picked Vesper.



Now that sounds like a good breakfast!
Why do you always have a story about work? :lol: And if memory serves me, and it doesn't always, but I believe it was a paper towel that caught on fire. I *think* what probably happened was that I was cooking something and setting whatever it was there, but had it too close to the stove. We have a gas stove, so that's I think what happened.


In other news, I picked up a new ironing board cover. No one should be this excited about that.

[DFrancis]

Off to a steampunk wedding later today, should be fun.

[blackfoot]

Why do you always have a story about work? :lol: And if memory serves me, and it doesn't always, but I believe it was a paper towel that caught on fire. I *think* what probably happened was that I was cooking something and setting whatever it was there, but had it too close to the stove. We have a gas stove, so that's I think what happened.

Honestly, not too much has happened interesting for a while. The patient last night was a pain, but not overly interesting. I think the most interesting one lately was the guy that attempted to commit suicide by hitting himself in the skull with a machete. For those of you interested, this is not the most foolproof of plans. Granted, he was messed up a bit. Basically, he just gave himself a stay in the hospital and a terrible headache though. Apparently he felt this was a good end to an argument of some sort.

[blackfoot]

Off to a steampunk wedding later today, should be fun.

Cool

[SRock]

Wow, a 9? I'm glad you at least have water and power.

Many people don't realize just how significant that really is. a 9 is 40% more powerful than an 8.9. Scary stuff.

They say a quake with a magnitude of 9 only happens every 300 years or so. The quake in Japan was the largest in their recorded history and 5th largest in the recorded history of the world.

[blackfoot]

Many people don't realize just how significant that really is. a 9 is 40% more powerful than an 8.9. Scary stuff.

They say a quake with a magnitude of 9 only happens every 300 years or so. The quake in Japan was the largest in their recorded history and 5th largest in the recorded history of the world.

It really is hard to begin to understand this.

[SRock]

Another spooky fact:

A 9.0 quake is the equivalent of 474 megatons. That is 36,498x more powerful than the "little boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

77 x Hiroshima = 1 Megaton.

[blackfoot]

Another spooky fact:

A 9.0 quake is the equivalent of 474 megatons. That is 36,498x more powerful than the "little boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

77 x Hiroshima = 1 Megaton.

Yikes! :eek:

[RichGem]

Off to a steampunk wedding later today, should be fun.

That sounds interesting... I think. Post pics.

[Barber-Eile]

Steampuck Wedding!
Oooo TAKE PICTURES! I loooooooove steampunk!!!

Fun story: My little 2 year old nephew was out at a carnival the other day dressed up as a tiger. He fell and hurt himself and started to cry but he walked over to a mirror so he could see how he looked when he cried!

Me thinks the boy's gonna grow up to either be an actor or a psychologist!

[Barber-Eile]

Goodnight Kristina! Get some rest, sounds like you've got lots to do tomorrow, as always. And don't forget about the time change. :thumbup1:

Time change? You guys are so strange. The clocks don't go forward until the 27th :biggrin1:


In other news, I picked up a new ironing board cover. No one should be this excited about that.
Oh really? When these covers heat up.. well.. it's like those pens you turn upside down! Oh lah lah!
http://www.funkygadgets.info/images/203_fun_ironing_board_covers_-_jordan_1270038516.jpg


I think the most interesting one lately was the guy that attempted to commit suicide by hitting himself in the skull with a machete.
:blink::blink::blink:

[DFrancis]

Many people don't realize just how significant that really is. a 9 is 40% more powerful than an 8.9. Scary stuff.

They say a quake with a magnitude of 9 only happens every 300 years or so. The quake in Japan was the largest in their recorded history and 5th largest in the recorded history of the world.

Yikes, seeing this unfold is just heart-wrenching. The scary part is that without all the preparedness training and building it could have been ever worse.

[blackfoot]

Steampuck Wedding!
Oooo TAKE PICTURES! I loooooooove steampunk!!!

Fun story: My little 2 year old nephew was out at a carnival the other day dressed up as a tiger. He fell and hurt himself and started to cry but he walked over to a mirror so he could see how he looked when he cried!

Me thinks the boy's gonna grow up to either be an actor or a psychologist!

:lol::lol::lol:


Oh really? When these covers heat up.. well.. it's like those pens you turn upside down! Oh lah lah!
http://www.funkygadgets.info/images/203_fun_ironing_board_covers_-_jordan_1270038516.jpg


Wow! :huh:

[DFrancis]

That sounds interesting... I think. Post pics.


Steampuck Wedding!
Oooo TAKE PICTURES! I loooooooove steampunk!!!


It's going to be pretty awesome, we have some friends going all out.

[Barber-Eile]

Hee Hee I said 'puck' by mistake.

[DFrancis]

Just heard on the news a volcano is erupting in southern Japan.

[RichGem]

Just heard on the news a volcano is erupting in southern Japan.

:eek:

Maybe it's just Rob with indigestion? :blink: :001_unsur

[blackfoot]

Just heard on the news a volcano is erupting in southern Japan.

Holy crap!

[Barber-Eile]

Just heard on the news a volcano is erupting in southern Japan.

Oh my. Man this is all so crazy. My boyfriend was explaining to me the Mayan calender's theory about the word changing completely and dramatically by 2012 and the whole "2012" theory around it and it just seems like such a far fetched theory in one respect but also you have to wonder what is going on with the planet? It's all so, so crazy.

[gollum83]

More news... Quake was upgraded to a 9.0 based on other/additional readings. Power is still on. Water is safe/potable in my area. Aid workers have started to arrive.

They upgraded it to a 9.0? Wow. Either way that is a darn big quake.


Why do you always have a story about work? :lol: And if memory serves me, and it doesn't always, but I believe it was a paper towel that caught on fire. I *think* what probably happened was that I was cooking something and setting whatever it was there, but had it too close to the stove. We have a gas stove, so that's I think what happened.

Kristina, you aren't supposed to cook paper towels. :001_tt2:


Off to a steampunk wedding later today, should be fun.

Steampunk wedding? Sounds nerdy.


Many people don't realize just how significant that really is. a 9 is 40% more powerful than an 8.9. Scary stuff.

They say a quake with a magnitude of 9 only happens every 300 years or so. The quake in Japan was the largest in their recorded history and 5th largest in the recorded history of the world.

What I think is even scarier is how devastating the quake and tsunami were even knowing that Japan is probably the best prepared nation to cope with either disaster. Makes you feel powerless.


It really is hard to begin to understand this.

What the quake? Or the Richter Scale? The Richter Scale is logarithmic. So increases are exponential rather than linear.


Hee Hee I said 'puck' by mistake.

Must be thinking about hockey? :huh:

[gollum83]

Just heard on the news a volcano is erupting in southern Japan.

Are you talking about Shinmoedake? It's been erupting off and on for the past two months or so. Does make you wonder if its related though.

Oh and Blake might find it interesting that it was used as a filming location for You Only Live Twice.

[RichGem]

Must be thinking about hockey? :huh:

Since when is she Canadian? :huh: Besides, I thought she was a hurler.

[gollum83]

Since when is she Canadian? :huh: Besides, I thought she was a hurler.

What's your point? I'm American and I love hockey. :skep:

[a_bit_crafty]

Off to a steampunk wedding later today, should be fun.
That does sound like fun!


Honestly, not too much has happened interesting for a while. The patient last night was a pain, but not overly interesting. I think the most interesting one lately was the guy that attempted to commit suicide by hitting himself in the skull with a machete. For those of you interested, this is not the most foolproof of plans. Granted, he was messed up a bit. Basically, he just gave himself a stay in the hospital and a terrible headache though. Apparently he felt this was a good end to an argument of some sort.
I... uh... I don't know where to go from there. Machete???

Steampuck Wedding!
Oooo TAKE PICTURES! I loooooooove steampunk!!!

Fun story: My little 2 year old nephew was out at a carnival the other day dressed up as a tiger. He fell and hurt himself and started to cry but he walked over to a mirror so he could see how he looked when he cried!

Me thinks the boy's gonna grow up to either be an actor or a psychologist!
:lol:

Time change? You guys are so strange. The clocks don't go forward until the 27th :biggrin1:


Oh really? When these covers heat up.. well.. it's like those pens you turn upside down! Oh lah lah!
http://www.funkygadgets.info/images/203_fun_ironing_board_covers_-_jordan_1270038516.jpg
Some of this::blink: And some of this: :lol: HOWEVER, went to use my new ironing board that was labelled as "Scorch resistant." I ironed a cotton shirt on, what else, the cotton setting. Guess what? GREAT BIG SCORCH MARKS! :incazzato However, in light of what Rob is dealing with, I think I'll just shut up.




Oh my. Man this is all so crazy. My boyfriend was explaining to me the Mayan calender's theory about the word changing completely and dramatically by 2012 and the whole "2012" theory around it and it just seems like such a far fetched theory in one respect but also you have to wonder what is going on with the planet? It's all so, so crazy.

Yeah, I wouldn't be concerned in that sense. Things are always happening. I think that we, with the speed of travel and electronics, are just much more aware of it than previous generations.





Kristina, you aren't supposed to cook paper towels. :001_tt2:




Hey, Matt? Shut it.:glare:

[gollum83]

Hey, Matt? Shut it. :glare:

At this rate I'll never see even fresh baked goodies. :sad:

[blackfoot]

What the quake? Or the Richter Scale? The Richter Scale is logarithmic. So increases are exponential rather than linear.


I mean to understand how powerful it is. Sort of like trying to comprehend just how far away solar systems and such are in space. It is just alittle beyond full comprehension.


Are you talking about Shinmoedake? It's been erupting off and on for the past two months or so. Does make you wonder if its related though.

Oh and Blake might find it interesting that it was used as a filming location for You Only Live Twice.

Oh, awesome! Believe it or not, I've seen that movie a time or two. :lol:


I... uh... I don't know where to go from there. Machete???

I think hatchet would be the next step. :lol:

[jakespoppy]

Time change? You guys are so strange. The clocks don't go forward until the 27th :biggrin1:


Oh really? When these covers heat up.. well.. it's like those pens you turn upside down! Oh lah lah!
http://www.funkygadgets.info/images/203_fun_ironing_board_covers_-_jordan_1270038516.jpg
Yep, our clocks rolled forward this morning.

Now you'll have to excuse me, as I have to go do some ironing! :blushing:


Hee Hee I said 'puck' by mistake.
I think that was a subconciously self-edited freudian slip! :laugh:

Since when is she Canadian? :huh: Besides, I thought she was a hurler.
I thought she was a twirler? :huh:


What's your point? I'm American and I love hockey. :skep:I'm American and I love twirling.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics%20for%20websites%20-%20general/Twirling.jpg


T...I... uh... I don't know where to go from there. Machete???
Don't do it! It's not worth it! Besides, you'll just end up with a head-ache! :ohmy:


At this rate I'll never see even fresh baked goodies. :sad:
I don't think any of us will ever see them. Except in pics. :sad:


...I think hatchet would be the next step. :lol:
Don't encourage her, Blake. She starts fires and doesn't remember how or why! :scared:

[GDCarrington]

Dentist starting fires in Bill's mouth!

XBqY6cJD3CE

[jakespoppy]

Dentist starting fires in Bill's mouth!

XBqY6cJD3CE

One of the best comedians ever! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

I'm American and I love twirling.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics&#37;20for%20websites%20-%20general/Twirling.jpg



And you've slimmed up quite a bit because of it. :001_tt2:

[jakespoppy]

And you've slimmed up quite a bit because of it. :001_tt2:

How nice of you to notice! :thumbup1:

[GDCarrington]

Good night y'all!

[blackfoot]

Good night

Tonight is my night off! Going to watch movies I think.

[DFrancis]

So wedding was great, they food was outstanding. it was casual and they had platters out. Buckets of bacon, bacon wrapped prawns, goat cheese tarts, crab cakes,meat and cheese platters, a wheel of brie baked in filo and braise pork ribs that were an inch thick. om nom nom time to pass out in foody booze coma.

[SRock]

It really is hard to begin to understand this.

I did some math. The quake was roughly the equivalent of 37,000 Hiroshima's.

[blackfoot]

So wedding was great, they food was outstanding. it was casual and they had platters out. Buckets of bacon, bacon wrapped prawns, goat cheese tarts, crab cakes,meat and cheese platters, a wheel of brie baked in filo and braise pork ribs that were an inch thick. om nom nom time to pass out in foody booze coma.

:drool:


I did some math. The quake was roughly the equivalent of 37,000 Hiroshima's.

:frown: Terrible!

[blackfoot]

BTW, what did I tell everyone about Rob's status as a non Mod? See? Welcome back Rob!

[SRock]

BTW, what did I tell everyone about Rob's status as a non Mod? See? Welcome back Rob!

I couldn't do it and came back just before the quake. Now I don't have the time to moderate as needed :frown:. I am going to remain on the team and I'll be back when life permits.

[blackfoot]

I couldn't do it and came back just before the quake. Now I don't have the time to moderate as needed :frown:. I am going to remain on the team and I'll be back when life permits.

Well, I suppose a nation in chaos does trump a shaving forum. :lol:

[DFrancis]

I couldn't do it and came back just before the quake. Now I don't have the time to moderate as needed :frown:. I am going to remain on the team and I'll be back when life permits.

Very understandable, how hectic is everything where you are Rob?

[SRock]

Well, I suppose a nation in chaos does trump a shaving forum. :lol:

:thumbup1:


Very understandable, how hectic is everything where you are Rob?

Extremely comes to mind, but that is too mild a word.

[Swampfox]

More news... Quake was upgraded to a 9.0 based on other/additional readings. Power is still on. Water is safe/potable in my area. Aid workers have started to arrive.

:eek2:


Cool

+1


Yeah, I wouldn't be concerned in that sense. Things are always happening. I think that we, with the speed of travel and electronics, are just much more aware of it than previous generations.

+1

My cousin's son (he's 2) told his mom while attempting to button his pants, that he had lost his powers. :blink:

[RichGem]

I couldn't do it and came back just before the quake. Now I don't have the time to moderate as needed :frown:. I am going to remain on the team and I'll be back when life permits.


Don't worry, Rob, I'll keep an eye on 'em for ya. :sosp:

[RichGem]

:eek2:



+1



+1

My cousin's son (he's 2) told his mom while attempting to button his pants, that he had lost his powers. :blink:

<big radio voice>: This will not end well. Stay tuned.

psst. Ray... is the little tyke somehow related to Blake? :blink:

[jakespoppy]

So wedding was great, they food was outstanding. it was casual and they had platters out. Buckets of bacon, bacon wrapped prawns, goat cheese tarts, crab cakes,meat and cheese platters, a wheel of brie baked in filo and braise pork ribs that were an inch thick. om nom nom time to pass out in foody booze coma.
Sounds awesome! I'd love to see pics. I didn't know what "steampunk" is, so googled it, and it's fascinating!

I did some math. The quake was roughly the equivalent of 37,000 Hiroshima's.
That's incredible. The pics in the news here are horrendous. The news on the nukes isn't good, either. Hope you're staying safe.

[OldSaw]

Howdy ho, neighbors. My report of recent craftiness to the czardom include one of my best batches of bread yet, a few coffee cakes, working on a quilt with actual scraps, and one of these: http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/02/tent-week-day-four-twin-sheet-teepee.html That's not mine, but I made one for the little craftiness.





I'm glad you are OK!


Whadya bring me?




Here's a llama
There's a llama
and another little llama
funny llama
fuzzy llama
llama llama duck:whistling:


Sorry you all are so sick. I hope you get better soon. If your little one gets a kind of barky cough, stick a cool mist humidifier in his room. It helps keep croup at bay.


Little known fact: you can also talk to Mrs. Crafty.


Another little known fact: one of the reasons we bought this his is the lack of HOA for antenna-ness

If I make the bananas in Scranton, PA joke here, is that too obscure?

Absolutely not too obscure, except the missus beat you to it, and it was 40,000 pounds of Country Time lemonade drink mix. No bananas. Sorry.

Edit: I remembered to put it into a low gear though before entering downtown Scranton. :lol:

[OldSaw]

Bad news, I lost my phone on Saturday. I was about an hour from Blake and we thought we might meet up and before I could call him back my phone went missing. I retraced my steps a hundred times, called my wife on a pay phone (yes, they still have a few in some truck stops) and had her contact Verizon and turn it off. I even offered a $50 reward, but no one coughed it up.

So consequently, without my phone I also have no internet access. I am at the oasis in DeKalb, IL right now making a few quick updates and looking for a refurbished phone on Da Bay.

[OldSaw]

:lol::lol::lol:



I know, I get forget which one I posted some things on. :lol:



I got ya! Thinking of writing a book actually. Will have chapter titles such as, "Assassination of Neighbours Pets", "Water Softener Salt In The Lawn", "How To Dress To Get The Mail", "They Can't Legally Keep You From Putting That In Your Front Yard", "Strategic Placement Of Rodents", "Blinds? We Need No Stinking Blinds!", etc.



I saw your post on FB. Glad You're alright brother!

In other news, I moved Thursday. It was sooner than I had planned but circumstances just fell right.

Okay, first off, I am assigning code names to my friends so I don't have to post the real names online. I don't know why but seems a prudent idea. You'll note I always referred to my wife as Mrs. Blackfoot, for a reason. If they're not a member here, I will be using false names. So, my best friend is Maya. This name has long been established for her anyhow. It is what we use when telling stories involving her when we are at work. Don't want to incriminate my boss in anything. :lol: Next. my room-mate is Vesper until I can think of something I like better.

Anyhow, Thursday I moved. One of my old room-mates, we'll call him Squirrel (long story) let me use his SUV. I was able to get everything in two trips plus some last things loaded in my car when I returned Squirrel's truck. By this time, Maya was already coming over. Maya and Vesper knew each other since we all work at the hospital. However, they had never hardly even spoken since their jobs didn't cross paths very often. So, this was the first they ever got to really get to know each other. They seemed to get along really well. I was very glad because my primary room-mate before (Matthew) did not like Maya at all. Therefore, she came over a few times but it was always awkward. Of course, Vesper and Matthew don't get along either. This was one of the primary reasons I originally decided to move. My two best friends never wanted to come over. So, I am really excited they got along so well.

We had a great night. I made dinner. It was what everyone seems to consider my signature meal/dish. I have to admit, I do enjoy my lasagne. We had a couple of drinks and talked all evening. After Maya left, Vesper and I assembled a bookshelf and then watched a movie, Casino Royale. By this time, I had been up for about 38 hours and had only gotten about three hours sleep prior to that.

Yesterday, I put my desk together and unpacked. I am in desperate need of a dresser. Otherwise, I am really comfortable here. I think I'm really going to like it. I am closer to work and close to most anything I need. The only downside is I went from fifteen minutes from Maya's house to a good half hour away. But, rent is considerably cheaper, less gas for most things, better arrangements, I hope, etc. I definitely have a bigger room!

Dennis called me today, going through town. But, I must have slept through and didn't get to meet up with him. Hopefully I can see him next time.

And here all this time I thought you might be mad with me, since I didn't get back to you. I sent you a PM about my missing phone. Sorry bout that.

[DFrancis]

Sounds awesome! I'd love to see pics. I didn't know what "steampunk" is, so googled it, and it's fascinating!



They are sharing out the pics from the photographer, I'll be ableto post some probably later in the week.

[a_bit_crafty]

Don't worry, Rob, I'll keep an eye on 'em for ya. :sosp:
Well, you can try.


Absolutely not too obscure, except the missus beat you to it, and it was 40,000 pounds of Country Time lemonade drink mix. No bananas. Sorry.

Edit: I remembered to put it into a low gear though before entering downtown Scranton. :lol:
I hate when people beat me to great quotes. There's always money in the banana stand!


They are sharing out the pics from the photographer, I'll be ableto post some probably later in the week.

:thumbup:

In other news, tiny crafty is sick for the second time in two weeks. :huh: There's some nastiness going around. Mommy needs unstressed sleep. :bored:

[blackfoot]

Bad news, I lost my phone on Saturday. I was about an hour from Blake and we thought we might meet up and before I could call him back my phone went missing. I retraced my steps a hundred times, called my wife on a pay phone (yes, they still have a few in some truck stops) and had her contact Verizon and turn it off. I even offered a $50 reward, but no one coughed it up.

So consequently, without my phone I also have no internet access. I am at the oasis in DeKalb, IL right now making a few quick updates and looking for a refurbished phone on Da Bay.


And here all this time I thought you might be mad with me, since I didn't get back to you. I sent you a PM about my missing phone. Sorry bout that.

Wow! That sucks! I am sorry about that. Hope you're back on the grid soon and back through here soon. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Wow! That sucks! I am sorry about that. Hope you're back on the grid soon and back through here soon. :thumbup1:

Yeah. Blake even put pants on in preparation. Now look what you've made him do!

:blink:

[blackfoot]

Hey! I just found something I had forgotten about. This (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvNEj-Rj3zFgdE1ETnBxWVJJRzBac3JEd2U4cWxkWEE&hl=en#gid=0) is a list we made of TATers that are looking for certain razors so the rest of us can be on the lookout. I saw I needed to update mine. Anyone else may want to update theirs too, if they haven't been doing so. Also, If anyone else wants to add to it, feel free. Coincidently, I am considering thinning my collection out a little because of my current circumstances. So, I will check the list before I do.

[blackfoot]

Yeah. Blake even put pants on in preparation. Now look what you've made him do!

:blink:

I know! Only pair of pants and now they need washed. :angry:

[a_bit_crafty]

Bad news, I lost my phone on Saturday. I was about an hour from Blake and we thought we might meet up and before I could call him back my phone went missing. I retraced my steps a hundred times, called my wife on a pay phone (yes, they still have a few in some truck stops) and had her contact Verizon and turn it off. I even offered a $50 reward, but no one coughed it up.

So consequently, without my phone I also have no internet access. I am at the oasis in DeKalb, IL right now making a few quick updates and looking for a refurbished phone on Da Bay.

Aww, that sucks.

But here's something awesome: one of the best parts of living near the coast is a fresh seafood market. Tonight we had clam chowder. From scratch. And oysters. Lots of oysters.

[gollum83]

I mean to understand how powerful it is. Sort of like trying to comprehend just how far away solar systems and such are in space. It is just a little beyond full comprehension.

Well, we are living on a giant molten ball of rock covered in a nice thin crust drifting through the gaping void of space. Anything is possible. :biggrin:


I'm American and I love twirling.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics&#37;20for%20websites%20-%20general/Twirling.jpg

Did Blake sew that for you? :001_tt2:


And you've slimmed up quite a bit because of it. :001_tt2:

:lol::lol::lol:


I did some math. The quake was roughly the equivalent of 37,000 Hiroshima's.

I'd believe it. It takes a tremendous amount energy to shake buildings hundreds of miles miles away and send a destructive wave halfway around the world. Granted, Hawaii and the West Coast didn't get hit bad but to think the damage reached that far its a testament to the shear power the Earth can generate.


I couldn't do it and came back just before the quake. Now I don't have the time to moderate as needed :frown:. I am going to remain on the team and I'll be back when life permits.

Such is life, Rob, but welcome back to the mod squad.


Well, I suppose a nation in chaos does trump a shaving forum. :lol:

No, really? :001_rolle


That's incredible. The pics in the news here are horrendous. The news on the nukes isn't good, either. Hope you're staying safe.

Yeah, we have what three reactors potentially nearing meltdown now? :frown2:


Bad news, I lost my phone on Saturday. I was about an hour from Blake and we thought we might meet up and before I could call him back my phone went missing. I retraced my steps a hundred times, called my wife on a pay phone (yes, they still have a few in some truck stops) and had her contact Verizon and turn it off. I even offered a $50 reward, but no one coughed it up.

So consequently, without my phone I also have no internet access. I am at the oasis in DeKalb, IL right now making a few quick updates and looking for a refurbished phone on Da Bay.

Sorry to hear about your phone. I have to say I'm a bit surprised you managed to find a pay phone though. They're becoming increasingly rarer by the day.


They are sharing out the pics from the photographer, I'll be able to post some probably later in the week.

Excellent. I'm curious to see if it's a nerdy as I'm imagining. :lol:


Hey! I just found something I had forgotten about. This (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvNEj-Rj3zFgdE1ETnBxWVJJRzBac3JEd2U4cWxkWEE&hl=en#gid=0) is a list we made of TATers that are looking for certain razors so the rest of us can be on the lookout. I saw I needed to update mine. Anyone else may want to update theirs too, if they haven't been doing so. Also, If anyone else wants to add to it, feel free. Coincidently, I am considering thinning my collection out a little because of my current circumstances. So, I will check the list before I do.

You're thinning the herd? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :scared:


I know! Only pair of pants and now they need washed. :angry:

Why? How long did you wear them for exactly? :blink:

[blackfoot]

You're thinning the herd? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :scared:

Maybe, I don't know yet. I could stand to sell some stuff for a little money but I can't imagine I have the stamina to sell off anything of any value. I am too weak. So, I have some stuff I will likely PIF and I don't know what else. I do not even remember what all I have to be quite honest. :lol:


Why? How long did you wear them for exactly? :blink:

Long enough. :001_rolle

In other news, I see now I need to invest in a cheap humidor of some sort. Just finished a cigar. Didn't really care for it as much as some others I've had but I also know I let it dry out too much. :thumbdown

[RichGem]

Maybe, I don't know yet. I could stand to sell some stuff for a little money but I can't imagine I have the stamina to sell off anything of any value. I am too weak. So, I have some stuff I will likely PIF and I don't know what else. I do not even remember what all I have to be quite honest. :lol:



Long enough. :001_rolle

In other news, I see now I need to invest in a cheap humidor of some sort. Just finished a cigar. Didn't really care for it as much as some others I've had but I also know I let it dry out too much. :thumbdown


Tupperware-type pasta containers (or any other appropriate size) work very well and are cheap but will probably need a humi element to go with. Also google for "cigar jar." A bit more but comes with humi.

I've been using cigar jars for a few years now (checking them fairly regularly for humi dryness) and have had good results. I gave up on the standard/wooden humi a long time ago as it never seemed to keep my cigars nice.

[blackfoot]

Tupperware-type pasta containers (or any other appropriate size) work very well and are cheap but will probably need a humi element to go with. Also google for "cigar jar." A bit more but comes with humi.

Interesting! Is it cheaper, by any chance, to get something like that at say Walmart and add a humi?

[blackfoot]

Interesting! Is it cheaper, by any chance, to get something like that at say Walmart and add a humi?

That's actually cheap anyhow. Just curious about I guess.

[RichGem]

Interesting! Is it cheaper, by any chance, to get something like that at say Walmart and add a humi?


That's actually cheap anyhow. Just curious about I guess.

If you get a sponge-type humi element, it probably works out about the same (a crystal element will probably cost more, but imho are better). Lately, I prefer the "crystals" type element, they seem to do a better job and not dry out as frequently. Also, refillable with plain water. The stick types are perfect for cigar jars and take up no more room than a single cigar.. Jar type crystal holders take up more room, but also work well. Either way, you don't want to pack the jar too tightly so that the humidification can get between cigars if possible.

[blackfoot]

If you get a sponge-type humi element, it probably works out about the same (a crystal element will probably cost more, but imho are better). Lately, I prefer the "crystals" type element, they seem to do a better job and not dry out as frequently. Also, refillable with plain water. The stick types are perfect for cigar jars and take up no more room than a single cigar.. Jar type crystal holders take up more room, but also work well. Either way, you don't want to pack the jar too tightly so that the humidification can get between cigars if possible.

Cool, I'll keep that in mind. It would also take up less room, which is a concern since I have little furniture for storage. Then again, I'm a sucker for gadgets and a wooden humidor is a pretty gadget. :blush:

[RichGem]

Cool, I'll keep that in mind. It would also take up less room, which is a concern since I have little furniture for storage. Then again, I'm a sucker for gadgets and a wooden humidor is a pretty gadget. :blush:

Yep, they are pretty. I still have mine. But, it just sits there getting dusted. I could never get it properly "seasoned" and it killed more than a few cigars on me.

[DunEdinRanger]

Sire, I am pleased to report that our secret negotiations on your behalf may soon bear much fruit.

The Czardom may soon be embracing coffee shops and have a strong presence in a certain Mediterranean country - but we will have to make sure the trains run on time.

[blackfoot]

Yep, they are pretty. I still have mine. But, it just sits there getting dusted. I could never get it properly "seasoned" and it killed more than a few cigars on me.

Oh really? Hadn't realized this is a problem.

[RichGem]

Sire, I am pleased to report that our secret negotiations on your behalf may soon bear much fruit.

The Czardom may soon be embracing coffee shops and have a strong presence in a certain Mediterranean country - but we will have to make sure the trains run on time.


Excellent.

We have our ways.

[RichGem]

Oh really? Hadn't realized this is a problem.

Only for me, it seems.

[blackfoot]

Only for me, it seems.

:lol::lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

Sire, I am pleased to report that our secret negotiations on your behalf may soon bear much fruit.

The Czardom may soon be embracing coffee shops and have a strong presence in a certain Mediterranean country - but we will have to make sure the trains run on time.

Caffeine? Who has caffeine? :drool:

[gollum83]

Long enough. :001_rolle

What? Ten minutes in pants? You poor thing! :lol:


Caffeine? Who has caffeine? :drool:

Not I. :yawn:

[RichGem]

What? Ten minutes in pants? You poor thing! :lol:



Not I. :yawn:

Oh, give the guy a break. His poor bum probably chaffed horribly.

Here Blake, the pharmacy sent this over for ya...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xnXRMSLVSCY/SpVgE-LrPjI/AAAAAAAAGlE/0N_5xK3Mc2A/s320/desitin.jpg

[blackfoot]

What? Ten minutes in pants? You poor thing! :lol:



Not I. :yawn:

:lol:


Oh, give the guy a break. His poor bum probably chaffed horribly.

Here Blake, the pharmacy sent this over for ya...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xnXRMSLVSCY/SpVgE-LrPjI/AAAAAAAAGlE/0N_5xK3Mc2A/s320/desitin.jpg

I have A&D left over from the tattoo. :lol:

[GDCarrington]

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/03/14/pi.tau.math/index.html?hpt=Sbin

[a_bit_crafty]

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/03/14/pi.tau.math/index.html?hpt=Sbin

There will be apple. Tomorrow. I'm tired.

[jakespoppy]

Bad news, I lost my phone on Saturday......
Sorry to hear that, Dennis. Losing things like that is such a pain! :sad:

They are sharing out the pics from the photographer, I'll be ableto post some probably later in the week.
:thumbup1:

...In other news, tiny crafty is sick for the second time in two weeks. :huh: There's some nastiness going around. Mommy needs unstressed sleep. :bored:
First Soapbox Jr., now tiny crafty. This has been a rough time for little TATers! :sad:

Yeah. Blake even put pants on in preparation...
Preparation what? Preparation H? :blink:

Aww, that sucks.

But here's something awesome: one of the best parts of living near the coast is a fresh seafood market. Tonight we had clam chowder. From scratch. And oysters. Lots of oysters.
Sounds delish! We had calimari with Greek salad and blackened fish tacos for lunch today at The Aquarium in Houston. :thumbup1:


Well, we are living on a giant molten ball of rock covered in a nice thin crust drifting through the gaping void of space. Anything is possible. :biggrin:.....
Sheesh! You need to move to Texas! :001_cool:

....In other news, I see now I need to invest in a cheap humidor of some sort. Just finished a cigar. Didn't really care for it as much as some others I've had but I also know I let it dry out too much. :thumbdown


Tupperware-type pasta containers (or any other appropriate size) work very well and are cheap but will probably need a humi element to go with. Also google for "cigar jar." A bit more but comes with humi.

I've been using cigar jars for a few years now (checking them fairly regularly for humi dryness) and have had good results. I gave up on the standard/wooden humi a long time ago as it never seemed to keep my cigars nice.
I haven't had the best success with mine, either. :sad:

If you get a sponge-type humi element, it probably works out about the same (a crystal element will probably cost more, but imho are better). Lately, I prefer the "crystals" type element, they seem to do a better job and not dry out as frequently. Also, refillable with plain water. The stick types are perfect for cigar jars and take up no more room than a single cigar.. Jar type crystal holders take up more room, but also work well. Either way, you don't want to pack the jar too tightly so that the humidification can get between cigars if possible.


Only for me, it seems.
...and me. I have a pretty nice humidor, but it still seems to not work as good as it should, even though the temp and humidity readings are 70/70 when I check them. I did start using the crystals, and it's working better now, probably because I can more easily see what the liquid level is when I check on it.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/03/14/pi.tau.math/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Dang, I missed that one! I had cake for desert today. :glare:

[jakespoppy]

There will be apple. Tomorrow. I'm tired.

Oh man, my favorite! Guess I better stay away tomorrow so I don't ruin another keyboard with drool! :001_cool:

[RichGem]

Preparation what? Preparation H? :blink:

No, that was after the pants. After all of 10 minutes he started chafing and broke out into a rash.




Sounds delish! We had calimari with Greek salad and blackened fish tacos for lunch today at The Aquarium in Houston. :thumbup1:Wow, that's a whole new meaning of fresh right there, I tell ya what. (but, I am savoring the irony)

[a_bit_crafty]

No, that was after the pants. After all of 10 minutes he started chafing and broke out into a rash.




Wow, that's a whole new meaning of fresh right there, I tell ya what.
:scared: :lol: :lol:

[jakespoppy]

No, that was after the pants. After all of 10 minutes he started chafing and broke out into a rash.
Well, I guess when you haven't had cloth touch your skin for so long.....:001_rolle


Wow, that's a whole new meaning of fresh right there, I tell ya what. (but, I am savoring the irony)
Yeah, it can be a little upsetting for the kids, especially after they've watched "Finding Nemo", but it's worth it! :thumbup1:

[DunEdinRanger]

Caffeine? Who has caffeine? :drool:

Scotty Pipes has caffeine. This morning it was Jamaican Me Crazy.

[RichGem]

Well, I guess when you haven't had cloth touch your skin for so long.....:001_rolle


Yeah, it can be a little upsetting for the kids, especially after they've watched "Finding Nemo", but it's worth it! :thumbup1:

Did you at least get to pick your own out of the tank, or were you limited to the floaters? :ohmy:

[jakespoppy]

Did you at least get to pick your own out of the tank, or were you limited to the floaters? :ohmy:

It's a 500,000 gallon tank. We'd still be there if we tried to pick out our own. :001_cool:

[RichGem]

It's a 150,000 gallon tank. We'd still be there if we tried to pick out our own. :001_cool:

Expediency is everything when you're hungry.

[jakespoppy]

Expediency is everything when you're hungry.

I double-checked the size and edited, it's a 500,000 gallon tank. But I guess when you're used to the water and picking out fish, it wouldn't seem like that big a chore. :001_rolle

[RichGem]

I double-checked the size and edited, it's a 500,000 gallon tank. But I guess when you're used to the water and picking out fish, it wouldn't seem like that big a chore. :001_rolle

Unless there's an orca around. Then, all bets are off.

[jakespoppy]

Unless there's an orca around. Then, all bets are off.
No orcas. We only had to worry about sharks, eels and stingrays. :001_cool:

[GDCarrington]

Did someone say...

http://kegeratornation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fast_food_long_john_silvers_super_sampler_platter. jpg

[RichGem]

Did someone say...

http://kegeratornation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fast_food_long_john_silvers_super_sampler_platter. jpg

No, I'm pretty sure Randy said:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fishtacos.jpg

[jakespoppy]

Did someone say...

http://kegeratornation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fast_food_long_john_silvers_super_sampler_platter. jpg

Ummmm, it was more like this, Garry.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics&#37;20for%20websites%20-%20general/fish-tacos.jpg

And with that, I'm outta here. Good night, TATers! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

'Nite Randy.

[Intrigued]

Sounds delish! We had calimari with Greek salad and blackened fish tacos for lunch today at The Aquarium in Houston. :thumbup1:



Did you at least get to pick your own out of the tank, or were you limited to the floaters? :ohmy:

I almost spewed beer on my keyboard! :lol::lol::lol:

[GDCarrington]

Ummmm, it was more like this, Garry.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics%20for%20websites%20-%20general/fish-tacos.jpg

And with that, I'm outta here. Good night, TATers! :thumbup1:

G'Nite Randy!

G'Nite all!

[RichGem]

I almost spewed beer on my keyboard! :lol::lol::lol:

:biggrin: Well, *flex*, my work is done here. G'nite all.

[OldSaw]

Sire, I am pleased to report that our secret negotiations on your behalf may soon bear much fruit.

The Czardom may soon be embracing coffee shops and have a strong presence in a certain Mediterranean country - but we will have to make sure the trains run on time.

Then raise the gas tax, like they do in Europe, to keep the cost of automobile usage artificially high so government funds can then be diverted to maintaining the railroads.

[OldSaw]

Picked up a Boost Mobile phone with web browsing. What a total piece of crap. It only works on the interstate. Get a few miles off and it goes dead. As far as web browsing, it allowed me to log in to B&B, but as soon as I left the log in page to try and post anything it lost the sync and had me logged out again. Over an hour of mega frustration before I finally gave up on it.

At least now I know I don't want to abandon my Verizon plan.

[RichGem]

Then raise the gas tax, like they do in Europe, to keep the cost of automobile usage artificially high so government funds can then be diverted to maintaining the railroads.

Um, actually, it's the Reindeer Tax, but otherwise.... :whistling:


Picked up a Boost Mobile phone with web browsing. What a total piece of crap. It only works on the interstate. Get a few miles off and it goes dead. As far as web browsing, it allowed me to log in to B&B, but as soon as I left the log in page to try and post anything it lost the sync and had me logged out again. Over an hour of mega frustration before I finally gave up on it.

At least now I know I don't want to abandon my Verizon plan.

:incazzato

[a_bit_crafty]

Scotty Pipes has caffeine. This morning it was Jamaican Me Crazy.
Who is Scotty Pipes and why isn't he here with my freaking drink? :mad3:


Picked up a Boost Mobile phone with web browsing. What a total piece of crap. It only works on the interstate. Get a few miles off and it goes dead. As far as web browsing, it allowed me to log in to B&B, but as soon as I left the log in page to try and post anything it lost the sync and had me logged out again. Over an hour of mega frustration before I finally gave up on it.

At least now I know I don't want to abandon my Verizon plan.

Wow. You're not having any luck, huh?

[GFlanagan3]

Special day today. Ended our week long Disney World vacation and taught my son to shave. He's 11 but definite peach fuzz is present.I feel OLD. :a36:

[jakespoppy]

Special day today. Ended our week long Disney World vacation and taught my son to shave. He's 11 but definite peach fuzz is present.I feel OLD. :a36:

That's pretty cool! What setup did you let him use?

[DunEdinRanger]

Who is Scotty Pipes and why isn't he here with my freaking drink? :mad3:



Wow. You're not having any luck, huh?

He is one of our newest members who works in a coffee shop. A fine addition to the Czardom, if my efforts prove fruitful. But then again, this is coming from the Phantom Pie Baker.:tongue_sm

And now, the photo our Czar has been wanting to show everyone!


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189318_10150095846122242_502202241_6784768_6174704 _n.jpg

[RichGem]

Picked up a Boost Mobile phone with web browsing. What a total piece of crap. It only works on the interstate. Get a few miles off and it goes dead. As far as web browsing, it allowed me to log in to B&B, but as soon as I left the log in page to try and post anything it lost the sync and had me logged out again. Over an hour of mega frustration before I finally gave up on it.

At least now I know I don't want to abandon my Verizon plan.


Who is Scotty Pipes and why isn't he here with my freaking drink? :mad3:



Wow. You're not having any luck, huh?

I'm thinking that Boost Mobile might be a bit sketchy... they've had a retail sight one town over for about a year, 18 mo. now. Their website still lists my area as "service not yet available but coming soon." :blink: Thanks, but I'll just stick with T-mobile.

[RichGem]

He is one of our newest members who works in a coffee shop. A fine addition to the Czardom, if my efforts prove fruitful. But then again, this is coming from the Phantom Pie Baker.:tongue_sm

And now, the photo our Czar has been wanting to show everyone!


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189318_10150095846122242_502202241_6784768_6174704 _n.jpg




And you'd all better freakin appreciate how hard it was to pluck my feathers into that pattern! And evenly too! :letterk2:

[blackfoot]

Afternoon everyone.

[jakespoppy]

Howdy, Blake!

And Richard, I see you got plucked! Nice job! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Howdy, Blake!

And Richard, I see you got plucked! Nice job! :thumbup1:

Howdy Blake & Randy.

@ Randy.... :blush: it was the first time the girl ever waxed a penguin. :blush:

:lol:

[blackfoot]

Howdy Blake & Randy.

@ Randy.... :blush: it was the first time the girl ever waxed a penguin. :blush:

:lol:

Imagine that. :lol:

[jakespoppy]

Howdy Blake & Randy.

@ Randy.... :blush: it was the first time the girl ever waxed a penguin. :blush:

:lol:

How many times have you heard THAT line before? :thumbup1:

[DunEdinRanger]

Howdy, Blake!

And Richard, I see you got plucked! Nice job! :thumbup1:

Actually, he plucked himself. :lol:

[jakespoppy]

Actually, he plucked himself. :lol:

Before he plucked himself, way back when he was just a little penguin waddling around the rookery, he learned by plucking his mother. Yes, he was a mother plucker! :thumbup1:

[Barber-Eile]

In other news, tiny crafty is sick for the second time in two weeks. :huh: There's some nastiness going around. Mommy needs unstressed sleep. :bored:
:sad:Time for more icey mint tea perhaps?


First Soapbox Jr., now tiny crafty. This has been a rough time for little TATers!

Okay sorry if this joke has been made before but...
Do you call then TATer Tots? :lol:

(and question: what are tater tots? Are they just potato croquettes? If so I like our name better.)


Special day today. Ended our week long Disney World vacation and taught my son to shave. He's 11 but definite peach fuzz is present.I feel OLD. :a36:

:wheelchair: heee hee
So what did he get to use? Did he ask you to show him?


And you'd all better freakin appreciate how hard it was to pluck my feathers into that pattern! And evenly too! :letterk2:

I think you look simply lovely


Actually, he plucked himself. :lol:

*bites her tongue*
*cough* indeed he did *cough*

[DunEdinRanger]

:...
Okay sorry if this joke has been made before but...
Do you call then TATer Tots? :lol:

(and question: what are tater tots? Are they just potato croquettes? If so I like our name better.)




Yesterday PUNic wars raged at work when someone mentioned Gouda Cheese. It started a whole series of bad jokes, and left a coworker a quivering, crying mess.

You bet that's a Gouda Cheese.

I got a really Gouda deal on it.

I bet it was too Gouda to be true!

And so on.:lol:

[jakespoppy]

...Okay sorry if this joke has been made before but...Do you call then TATer Tots? :lol:

(and question: what are tater tots? Are they just potato croquettes? If so I like our name better.)
:lol::lol: Nicely done! :thumbup1:

I've had salmon croquettes, but I'm not sure what potato croquettes are, but I suspect tater tots are a little different. They are made from potatos that are chopped into tiny pieces, about the size of BB's, the packed together into little barrel shapes a little bigger than a thimble, then fried. They look like this:

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jakespoppy/Pics%20for%20websites%20-%20general/tatertots.jpg

[Barber-Eile]

Hmmm..
Potato Croquettes are mashed potato in a breadcrumb coating that are fried (I think). Though my mum used to cook them in an oven.
They are about the size of a female thumb I guess? And look like this:
http://s3.images.com/huge.39.197745.JPG

[jakespoppy]

Hmmm..
Potato Croquettes are mashed potato in a breadcrumb coating that are fried (I think). Though my mum used to cook them in an oven.
They are about the size of a female thumb I guess? And look like this:
http://s3.images.com/huge.39.197745.JPG

Those look yummy, too! :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

Speaking of yummy, I made squirrel stew for the first time this evening. Pretty good. Not as flavorful as I'd prefer. Hope you all are having a fantastic day!

[jakespoppy]

Speaking of yummy, I made squirrel stew for the first time this evening. Pretty good. Not as flavorful as I'd prefer. Hope you all are having a fantastic day!

Thanks Doug. Sounds like you're having a good day, making squirrel stew. I know some who love this. I've never had it, but I have had rabbit stew made by someone else. It cooked all day, so I couldn't really tell that it was rabbit instead of chicken or some other meat. But it tasted good. :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

I just realized it has been a VERY long time since I've been here. Have I missed anything major? Seriously...

[blackfoot]

I just realized it has been a VERY long time since I've been here. Have I missed anything major? Seriously...

Yes

[DFrancis]

I just realized it has been a VERY long time since I've been here. Have I missed anything major? Seriously...

Probably just Blake's antics. Word of warning, if you are a few scantaly clad women, don't enter his room while he sleeps.

[blackfoot]

Probably just Blake's antics. Word of warning, if you are a few scantaly clad women, don't enter his room while he sleeps.

Let's not be hasty. I just need them to knock before entering so as to not startle me. :lol:

[jakespoppy]

I just realized it has been a VERY long time since I've been here. Have I missed anything major? Seriously...

Welcome back, Doug! We've started taking turns recapping what has happened here since the last recap, and it's your turn. :biggrin1:

[jakespoppy]

Let's not be hasty. I just need them to knock before entering so as to not startle me. :lol:

You should put a warning sign on your door "Knock, or I'll Shoot!". :laugh:

[jakespoppy]

Speaking of yummy, I made squirrel stew for the first time this evening. Pretty good. Not as flavorful as I'd prefer. Hope you all are having a fantastic day!

By the way, and I'm not asking for graphic details here, but where'd you get the squirrel, Doug? (I think there's one missing in my backyard! )

[profsaffel]

I knew better than to ask if anything serious happened in the anything thread, but oh well, it's done.

[profsaffel]

Ahh, if I told you, then I'd have to do the same thing to you I did to the squirrels, including the stew part.


Seriously, the tree rats had an unfortunate run in with my 12 guage in the ol' huntin' woods. This was the last batch of frozen I had from the fall.

[blackfoot]

You should put a warning sign on your door "Knock, or I'll Shoot!". :laugh:

Hm, not a bad idea, I suppose. :001_rolle


I knew better than to ask if anything serious happened in the anything thread, but oh well, it's done.

:lol::lol:

[GDCarrington]

Speaking of yummy, I made squirrel stew for the first time this evening. Pretty good. Not as flavorful as I'd prefer. Hope you all are having a fantastic day!

Mmm! Squirrel! Stewed, baked, or fried! Mmm! :thumbup1:
Been awhile since I have had some.

[jakespoppy]

Ahh, if I told you, then I'd have to do the same thing to you I did to the squirrels, including the stew part.


Seriously, the tree rats had an unfortunate run in with my 12 guage in the ol' huntin' woods. This was the last batch of frozen I had from the fall.

:lol::lol:

That's what I guessed, but I was curious if there was another way to get squirrel these days. :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

:lol::lol:

That's what I guessed, but I was curious if there was another way to get squirrel these days. :thumbup1:

Well, I do believe those city-folk have some weird-fangled trapping gadgets as the firing of weapons is frowned upon in the more 'civilized' parts of the country, but around here, unloading a few rounds of whatever concealed, partially concealed, or fully exposed fire arm you have handy is relatively commonplace. So, no traps are necessary or desired.

[DFrancis]

Why am I envisioning tiny little strips of squirrel bacon? Oh right, because I'm Darren.

[profsaffel]

Mmm! Squirrel! Stewed, baked, or fried! Mmm! :thumbup1:
Been awhile since I have had some.

Fried is my favorite. I do love some dumplings though, but I've not had those in years. I hope to have some in the fall if I can learn from my mom how she cooked them.

[GDCarrington]

Fried is my favorite. I do love some dumplings though, but I've not had those in years. I hope to have some in the fall if I can learn from my mom how she cooked them.

The last time I had fried squirrel was when my grandmother was still alive. :angel:
She could fry them up and it was much better than chicken, which she was excellent at cooking as well! Southern boy with southern farm food! Mmm! Mmm! That was many many years ago!

[jakespoppy]

Well, I do believe those city-folk have some weird-fangled trapping gadgets as the firing of weapons is frowned upon in the more 'civilized' parts of the country, but around here, unloading a few rounds of whatever concealed, partially concealed, or fully exposed fire arm you have handy is relatively commonplace. So, no traps are necessary or desired.

Amen, brother! No traps for me, either! :thumbup1:

Although I did have to give up shooting at squirrels from the back porch when I realized the children on the school playground across the street had made a game out of dodging the shotgun pellets. :001_rolle

[jakespoppy]

Why am I envisioning tiny little strips of squirrel bacon? Oh right, because I'm Darren.

Hey Darren, I posted a bacon picture in your absence today, but I credited you. Did you see it?

[RichGem]

You should put a warning sign on your door "Knock, or I'll Shoot!". :laugh:

Or: "Knock so I can put on pants."


I knew better than to ask if anything serious happened in the anything thread, but oh well, it's done.

Hi Doug!

Squirrel.... um..... :001_unsur


By the way, and I'm not asking for graphic details here, but where'd you get the squirrel, Doug? (I think there's one missing in my backyard! )

So's the kitteh. Doug got a bit confused.

[RichGem]

Somebody let me know when we've moved passed the squirrel subject, OK? I mean, each to his own, but I'm about to hurl. And I don't mean the Irish sport.

[jakespoppy]

...So's the kitteh. Doug got a bit confused.

....and just like with the rabbit stew I had, when you cook it all day, you can't tell if it's rabbit, or squirrel, or......:blink:

[DFrancis]

Hey Darren, I posted a bacon picture in your absence today, but I credited you. Did you see it?

I missed that Randy,i shall have to go back and see. It's been a a hectic bit of time and things are quieting down now.

[jakespoppy]

Somebody let me know when we've moved passed the squirrel subject, OK? I mean, each to his own, but I'm about to hurl. And I don't mean the Irish sport.

You can deal with raw herring, but a little squirrel makes you queezy? :001_huh:

[DFrancis]

Somebody let me know when we've moved passed the squirrel subject, OK? I mean, each to his own, but I'm about to hurl. And I don't mean the Irish sport.

Squirrel vs Penguin
http://sp6.fotolog.com/photo/54/16/50/gomy16/1213652519624_f.jpg

[jakespoppy]

I missed that Randy,i shall have to go back and see. It's been a a hectic bit of time and things are quieting down now.

I'll help you Darren. It's in this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=196224).

[GDCarrington]

Weak, weak, weak! Tree rat is nutritious and delicious!

[DFrancis]

I'll help you Darren. It's in this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=196224).

Thanks Randy, I saw that thread in the early stages and before it gained clown house status.

[jakespoppy]

Squirrel vs Penguin
http://sp6.fotolog.com/photo/54/16/50/gomy16/1213652519624_f.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

[DFrancis]

proof that squirrels like bacon
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3193608609_fe9e57c8bf.jpg
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_7b27213fccaf3cd0a09eb8f5886e372c.jpg

[RichGem]

Why, Doug?! Why?!

0nKG_O0Ei_o

[RichGem]

Squirrel vs Penguin
http://sp6.fotolog.com/photo/54/16/50/gomy16/1213652519624_f.jpg

Well, no wonder, I'm not left-...uh...-handed. :lol:

[GDCarrington]

Or should I say, it once had me!

1eHSQxuRJPQ

[RichGem]

Or should I say, it once had me!

1eHSQxuRJPQ

Mama Bear has a music video! :w00t:

[profsaffel]

Why, Doug?! Why?!

0nKG_O0Ei_o

Oh! My son and I love this song! and the show in general.


As far as squirrel making you hurl, well, I always follow that up with "do you know what is in your chicken? Or what they go through before they get to your table? Or your chicken nugget for that matter? Eh, but I'll eat almost anything. My wife agrees with you Rich, though. She won't touch any of my wild game. TEHO

Squirrel hunting is tons of fun, and I'd hate to shoot them and then throw the bodies away. I'm not wasteful. Besides, batter and deep fry it and practically anything is deli-isouso.

[RichGem]

Oh! My son and I love this song! and the show in general.


As far as squirrel making you hurl, well, I always follow that up with "do you know what is in your chicken? Or what they go through before they get to your table? Or your chicken nugget for that matter? Eh, but I'll eat almost anything. My wife agrees with you Rich, though. She won't touch any of my wild game. TEHO

Squirrel hunting is tons of fun, and I'd hate to shoot them and then throw the bodies away. I'm not wasteful. Besides, batter and deep fry it and practically anything is deli-isouso.

Thanks, but I;ll stick with my raw fish and hormone-laden beef. Chicken nuggets are not in my vocabulary. Yes, "parts is parts," but that doesn't mean I gotta eat them.

[profsaffel]

I'm thinking of decorating my office. Trying to choose a theme and I'm considering the 'outdoorsman' motiff. Watch ya'll think 'bout this (http://www.basspro.com/American-Sportsman-Sign-Buck-Wear-Tin-Sign-Potatoes-&-Gravy/product/10204028/-1548385)?

[RichGem]

I'm thinking of decorating my office. Trying to choose a theme and I'm considering the 'outdoorsman' motiff. Watch ya'll think 'bout this (http://www.basspro.com/American-Sportsman-Sign-Buck-Wear-Tin-Sign-Potatoes-&-Gravy/product/10204028/-1548385)?

Well, ya gotta do something with all those left over squirrel tails. Not like you can floss with them or anything. I say, hang them up.

[jakespoppy]

I'm thinking of decorating my office. Trying to choose a theme and I'm considering the 'outdoorsman' motiff. Watch ya'll think 'bout this (http://www.basspro.com/American-Sportsman-Sign-Buck-Wear-Tin-Sign-Potatoes-&-Gravy/product/10204028/-1548385)?

As long as you have some mounted squirrels, I say go for it! :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

As long as you have some mounted squirrels, I say go for it! :thumbup1:

You don't know just how tempting this really is! :001_rolle

[Intrigued]

Well, ya gotta do something with all those left over squirrel tails. Not like you can floss with them or anything. I say, hang them up.

I've heard totally unsubstantiated rumors those squirrel tails are being used for the knot on the upcoming B&B artisan brush. :tongue_sm

[RichGem]

I've heard totally unsubstantiated rumors those squirrel tails are being used for the knot on the upcoming B&B artisan brush. :tongue_sm

Well, Doug should be able to help out... I mean... IF that were true and all.

[GDCarrington]

I've heard totally unsubstantiated rumors those squirrel tails are being used for the knot on the upcoming B&B artisan brush. :tongue_sm

Excellent let's keep on spreading that one! :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

Well, Doug should be able to help out... I mean... IF that were true and all.

I have saved a few tails for the day when I get the idea to make a brush out of them... and don't put it passed me. Hey, if we'll apply imported soaps with badger hair, I don't think the idea of squirrel hair is all that unusual, really.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm thinking of decorating my office. Trying to choose a theme and I'm considering the 'outdoorsman' motiff. Watch ya'll think 'bout this (http://www.basspro.com/American-Sportsman-Sign-Buck-Wear-Tin-Sign-Potatoes-&-Gravy/product/10204028/-1548385)?

Great Sign. Just curious as to what tastes better, Squirrel or Possum?

[RichGem]

Great Sign. Just curious as to what tastes better, Squirrel or Possum?

It's all in the marinade.

[GDCarrington]

Great Sign. Just curious as to what tastes better, Squirrel or Possum?


It's all in the marinade. Not hardly!

Squirrel! Possum is very greasy fatty meat! I prefer Squirrel which is a lean meat and very tasty! :thumbup1:

[DFrancis]

It's all in the marinade.

What type of marinade do you use for them?

[GDCarrington]

What type of marinade do you use for them?

Marinade squirrels in Lemon Juice with Hickory Smoke Flavored liquid if you wish to broil or bake. BBQ Sauce goes well with squirrel. BBQ Squirrel MMM, MMM! :drool::drool:

[RichGem]

What type of marinade do you use for them?

Syrup of Ipecac.

[Intrigued]

I have saved a few tails for the day when I get the idea to make a brush out of them... and don't put it passed me. Hey, if we'll apply imported soaps with badger hair, I don't think the idea of squirrel hair is all that unusual, really.

It probably wouldn't work. They can't even use British badger hair, as we find out in this lovely story of Gary's. :lol:


Back in the 80s we had a guy turn up at the mill in his car and asked if we would buy a badger off him that he had just run over in his car and killed - he had loaded it into the boot(trunk) of his car and headed down to see us. We had to explain to him that we didn't use british badger hair as 1. it was protected and 2. it was too coarse to use for brushes.
We gave him a guided tour of the mill and then headed for the main door to walk him back to his car. As we all approached his car you could see the whole chassis rocking from side to side and coming from the boot was the sound of a pretty pi**ed off badger which had obviously come round from being knocked out from being hit by a car! Not much advice we could give the guy apart from trying to devise some method fo opening the boot from the safety of the roof of his car! To this day we still don't know what the outcome was...!:lol:

[GDCarrington]

Syrup of Ipecac.

Rich, you are missing the only thing that equals or exceeds bacon! A delicacy for any true southerner! Tsk! Tsk!

[RichGem]

Rich, you are missing the only thing that equals or exceeds bacon! A delicacy for any true southerner! Tsk! Tsk!

Where I'm from, anything continental is a damn Yankee. :biggrin:

[GDCarrington]

Now boys and girls, I go to sleep dreaming of having some fried squirrel.
See the Way Back Machine for 20 years Sherman!

Good night y'all!

[profsaffel]

Where I'm from, anything continental is a damn Yankee. :biggrin:

Well, since you brought it up, I'd like to see squirrel gravy at my continental breakfast. That would be truly continental, from c to shining c.

Eggs, BACON, and biscuits with squirrel gravy. Throw in some sushi, and now The Anything Thread crew is happy, happy, happy. That's happy to the third power, which, of course, brings us closer to pie.

I love fuzzy math, don't you?

[DFrancis]

Syrup of Ipecac.

ahhh so Bud Light?

[DunEdinRanger]

ahhh so Bud Light?

Carling Black Label

[GFlanagan3]

That's pretty cool! What setup did you let him use?

cheeapo treet razor and treet black beauty with williams soap

[jakespoppy]

I've heard totally unsubstantiated rumors those squirrel tails are being used for the knot on the upcoming B&B artisan brush. :tongue_sm

Then B & B will have to be changed to BS & B. :thumbup1:

[DunEdinRanger]

cheeapo treet razor and treet black beauty with williams soap

Badenov finally caught Rocky!

[profsaffel]

cheeapo treet razor and treet black beauty with williams soap

a cheap treet... and on a gentleman's website, too. :huh:

Good morn all. And good day. I'm away running errands. Pretty easy usually, but then occasionally I have to bring the whip out and say "mush" to make any headway. Slow beggars, they are.

[jakespoppy]

a cheap treet... and on a gentleman's website, too. :huh:

Good morn all. And good day. I'm away running errands. Pretty easy usually, but then occasionally I have to bring the whip out and say "mush" to make any headway. Slow beggars, they are.

Good mornin' Doug. If you'd use sled dogs instead of squirrels, you'd make much better time. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Then B & B will have to be changed to BS & B. :thumbup1:

I thought BS wasn't allowed outside of TnAT? :biggrin:

[Intrigued]

Then B & B will have to be changed to BS & B. :thumbup1:


I thought BS wasn't allowed outside of TnAT? :biggrin:

But we certainly have it inside of TAT. Maybe that's why I feel so at home here. :w00t:

[DFrancis]

Badenov finally caught Rocky!

Is that where Brian is? Oh, are we going to start talking about how nomy moose is?

[jakespoppy]

I thought BS wasn't allowed outside of TnAT? :biggrin:
That's BS! :laugh:

But we certainly have it inside of TAT. Maybe that's why I feel so at home here. :w00t:
...and it's why you're such an exemplary TATer! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Is that where Brian is? Oh, are we going to start talking about how nomy moose is?

Well... with a full-bodied cabernet......

[soapbox]

Hi Y'all, sorry to be lost for a few days. SBJr recovered, then Little Soapbox came down with two nasty ear infections too (love how they share), with accompanying fever of 104F (controllable with Motrin). Both are now better (though still on antibiotics) and flying off to Spring Break in Atlanta with Mrs. Soapbox and friends...

...Leaving behind a house that's a wreck, and a strange hot water problem in the master bathroom. I'm guessing hard-water buildup and/or debris in the fixtures, but that's only a guess at present.

I'm still going to try to learn to hone straight razors this weekend with Richmondesi, and maybe I'll finally get around to bolting down the safe.

Rich -- stop stalking the mailman. Mom and Dad are iterating several processes and won't send out the shave soap until they decide which one they like best. Apologies.

I'll get around to catching up on the thread maybe this afternoon. I'm having lunch with DE_Dude (Neil), since he's a Denton local, and continuing the practice of meeting up with B&Bers wherever I can, even if it's in my current home town.

[jakespoppy]

Another tiny TATer (or as Barber-Eile says, TATer Tot) down sick. Glad they're both doing better.

Tell Paul I said "hi" when you hook up with him for honing this weekend, and that he needs to bring you with him the next time he comes down to Houston for sushi! :thumbup1:

[profsaffel]

Hi Y'all, sorry to be lost for a few days. SBJr recovered, then Little Soapbox came down with two nasty ear infections too (love how they share), with accompanying fever of 104F (controllable with Motrin). Both are now better (though still on antibiotics) and flying off to Spring Break in Atlanta with Mrs. Soapbox and friends...



I understand. My little one had a nasty ear infection this week as well. It took him down hard and fast. But, as most children do, he bounced back just as hard and fast.

[blackfoot]

Ugh! Yesterday, I was coughing but did not feel sick. Towards the end of the day I had a heavy feeling in my chest. By the end of work, this was worse. Now I wake up with sore throat! It would figure I get sick right before my weekend off. And it is supposed to be beautiful out too. :angry: