The Anything Thread

[blackfoot]

Whooooooooohooooooooooooo!

(Three guesses why...)

1) You have proven Einstein's Theory of relativity wrong. 2) You discovered you father is Elvis and he's still alive. 3) It's 11:00.

[GDCarrington]

1) You have proven Einstein's Theory of relativity wrong. 2) You discovered you father is Elvis and he's still alive. 3) It's 11:00.

Son of Elvis! Now there's a new custom title!

[RichGem]

Shampoo Bars (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) has exceeded 2000 views! :w00t:

[GDCarrington]

Shampoo Bars (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) has exceeded 2000 views! :w00t:

Shampoo bars are not very useful to those of us who occupy the Mr. Clean section of B&B! :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

Shampoo Bars (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) has exceeded 2000 views! :w00t:

:thumbup:

[RichGem]

Shampoo bars are not very useful to those of us who occupy the Mr. Clean section of B&B! :001_rolle

Hmm... I don't think there's a scrubbing bubbles page... yet. :tongue:

[blackfoot]

I made another purchase for my trip today. I bought a waterproof notebook. I want to keep record of things. The one forum has a section for trip reports and I would like to do one. Plus, I would just like to write up a report for myself anyhow. Also, I got a set of dog tags. I will not be carrying a wallet out there so I want them to be able to ID my carcass and have a contact to call when they find me.It's little things but it makes me excited to go! Add this to my water filter/pump and alcohol stove. :thumbup:

[GDCarrington]

Hmm... I don't think there's a scrubbing bubbles page... yet. :tongue:

Scrubbing Bubbles...pffff...more like

http://www.holtsauto.com/images/products/valeting/waxes/simoniz-original-wax-hi.jpg

[RichGem]

I made another purchase for my trip today. I bought a waterproof notebook. I want to keep record of things. The one forum has a section for trip reports and I would like to do one. Plus, I would just like to write up a report for myself anyhow. Also, I got a set of dog tags. I will not be carrying a wallet out there so I want them to be able to ID my carcass and have a contact to call when they find me.It's little things but it makes me excited to go! Add this to my water filter/pump and alcohol stove. :thumbup:


Don't forget to get a GPS chip implanted in your arse. Then you'll always know where you are. :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

Don't forget to get a GPS chip implanted in your arse. Then you'll always know where you are. :thumbup1:

They actually have something called SPOT (http://international.findmespot.com/) for this sort of thing. I can get one on the Bay for about $70 plus $90 for a year service. But that is more than I have at this time. Meh, I'll be fine. As my room-mate said, if not, then I doing something with my life instead of sitting on my arse wishing I had.

[RichGem]

They actually have something called SPOT (http://international.findmespot.com/) for this sort of thing. I can get one on the Bay for about $70 plus $90 for a year service. But that is more than I have at this time. Meh, I'll be fine. As my room-mate said, if not, then I doing something with my life instead of sitting on my arse wishing I had.


Well... depending where you put the chip... :001_unsur

[blackfoot]

Well... depending where you put the chip... :001_unsur

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

Good point!

[RichGem]

They actually have something called SPOT (http://international.findmespot.com/) for this sort of thing. I can get one on the Bay for about $70 plus $90 for a year service. But that is more than I have at this time. Meh, I'll be fine. As my room-mate said, if not, then I doing something with my life instead of sitting on my arse wishing I had.


Oooh... get this! Then we can follow "The Adventures of Blakeshido" in real time! :w00t:

[GDCarrington]

Oooh... get this! Then we can follow "The Adventures of Blakeshido" in real time! :w00t:

I am concerned about the output video, based on the implant area...:scared::crying::eek6:

[blackfoot]

Oooh... get this! Then we can follow "The Adventures of Blakeshido" in real time! :w00t:

Actually, that would be awesome! I would love to see this. I would probably start a new thread dedicated to it. Like I said, I don't think I can afford it this time. But maybe next year.

[RichGem]

Oooh... get this! Then we can follow "The Adventures of Blakeshido" in real time! :w00t:


pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!

[blackfoot]

pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!

:lol::lol::lol:

Funding, Rich. Funding. Hmmm, tempting!

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol:

Funding, Rich. Funding. Hmmm, tempting!


I am concerned about the output video, based on the implant area...:scared::crying::eek6:

Both good points.

[skklog]

Don't forget to get a GPS chip implanted in your arse. Then you'll always know where you are. :thumbup1:


Or at least the last place you did your business. :laugh:

[blackfoot]

Or at least the last place you did your business. :laugh:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: CS-5!!!

I scared the animals laughing so hard!

[GDCarrington]

Oooh... get this! Then we can follow "The Adventures of Blakeshido" in real time! :w00t:

From where it would be implanted it would be the opposite of this songs theme! :laugh:

bMAGwMAXTpU

[RichGem]

From where it would be implanted it would be the opposite of this songs theme! :laugh:

bMAGwMAXTpU

Also a good song to play for paranoids. :ihih:

[Duckster]

Whooooooooohooooooooooooo!

(Three guesses why...)

Congrats to the Wildcats!




but...




... next Saturday:


154106

Dog devours Cat!.... :w00t:





154104


:biggrin1: :tongue_sm

[GDCarrington]

Also a good song to play for paranoids. :ihih:

Afterwards, they are sent to a paradox for their exam! :whistling:

[gollum83]

Sami Lepisto
http://community.post-gazette.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments/00.00.22.66.33/dianapenguins1007f.jpg_2D00_500x400.jpg


and David Steckel, for shame!

http://cbspittsburgh.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/green_hit_on_crosby.jpg?w=420


:letterk2:

Hmm, can't say I have much love for Rich's Pittsburgh relations either. :001_rolle


I made another purchase for my trip today. I bought a waterproof notebook. I want to keep record of things. The one forum has a section for trip reports and I would like to do one. Plus, I would just like to write up a report for myself anyhow. Also, I got a set of dog tags. I will not be carrying a wallet out there so I want them to be able to ID my carcass and have a contact to call when they find me.It's little things but it makes me excited to go! Add this to my water filter/pump and alcohol stove. :thumbup:

Now, now Blake, we've talked about this. Your supposed to come back well and alive, remember? :lol:

[OldSaw]

Shampoo Bars (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) has exceeded 2000 views! :w00t:

...and I'm less than 100 posts away from 10,000!

[OldSaw]

I made another purchase for my trip today. I bought a waterproof notebook. I want to keep record of things. The one forum has a section for trip reports and I would like to do one. Plus, I would just like to write up a report for myself anyhow. Also, I got a set of dog tags. I will not be carrying a wallet out there so I want them to be able to ID my carcass and have a contact to call when they find me.It's little things but it makes me excited to go! Add this to my water filter/pump and alcohol stove. :thumbup:

Where exactly is this adventure taking place again, the Chicago river?

[OldSaw]

My son made a Dear Jane phone call today, (He's in AZ for Army training). He was going to wait until he got back home in July and break up with his girlfriend. I didn't say anything about stringing her along like that, but hoped maybe she would find someone else while he was away, especially since he had been dropping hints that he may move and/or get deployed, etc. after this current phase of training.

So today he called me and told me he was going to break up. I didn't say too much, but let him talk and get it all off his chest. Turns out he has been talking with my wife about this and she encouraged him to do the right thing and get it over with now.

I remember when I was in the Navy and guys would get Dear John letters. They were often crushed, bitter and angry, so the most logical thing to do of course was to go out and get rip roarin drunk. Sometimes this lead to other problems.

So, I'm glad he took the upper hand and ended it without all the emotional agony that can get a fellow in more trouble than he can afford.

[blackfoot]

Now, now Blake, we've talked about this. Your supposed to come back well and alive, remember? :lol:

Oh, in that case I have to budget fuel for the drive home too. :huh:


Where exactly is this adventure taking place again, the Chicago river?

No, no! The Boundary Waters BWCA


My son made a Dear Jane phone call today, (He's in AZ for Army training). He was going to wait until he got back home in July and break up with his girlfriend. I didn't say anything about stringing her along like that, but hoped maybe she would find someone else while he was away, especially since he had been dropping hints that he may move and/or get deployed, etc. after this current phase of training.

So today he called me and told me he was going to break up. I didn't say too much, but let him talk and get it all off his chest. Turns out he has been talking with my wife about this and she encouraged him to do the right thing and get it over with now.

I remember when I was in the Navy and guys would get Dear John letters. They were often crushed, bitter and angry, so the most logical thing to do of course was to go out and get rip roarin drunk. Sometimes this lead to other problems.

So, I'm glad he took the upper hand and ended it without all the emotional agony that can get a fellow in more trouble than he can afford.

I hope it works out well for him.

[a_bit_crafty]

After all that, are you going to argue with her?
Good advice.


Shampoo bars are not very useful to those of us who occupy the Mr. Clean section of B&B! :001_rolle
Not a fan of shampoo bars, but that's neither here nor there.


I made another purchase for my trip today. I bought a waterproof notebook. I want to keep record of things. The one forum has a section for trip reports and I would like to do one. Plus, I would just like to write up a report for myself anyhow. Also, I got a set of dog tags. I will not be carrying a wallet out there so I want them to be able to ID my carcass and have a contact to call when they find me.It's little things but it makes me excited to go! Add this to my water filter/pump and alcohol stove. :thumbup:
:thumbup:


Congrats to the Wildcats!




but...




... next Saturday:


154106

Dog devours Cat!.... :w00t:





154104


:biggrin1: :tongue_sm
[Despicable Me]IT'S SO FLUFFY!!![/Despicable Me]

[OldSaw]

Oh, in that case I have to budget fuel for the drive home too. :huh:



No, no! The Boundary Waters BWCA



I hope it works out well for him.

OK, so no passport required then and pepper spray is for the bears, not the Bears fans, got it. :biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

[Despicable Me]IT'S SO FLUFFY!!![/Despicable Me]

That may be the best line from that whole movie, and I loved that movie!


OK, so no passport required then and pepper spray is for the bears, not the Bears fans, got it. :biggrin1:

I need to get my passport. My wife washed mine and apparently I have to replace it now. But, next year, I plan on going to the Canadian side. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

That may be the best line from that whole movie, and I loved that movie!



I need to get my passport. My wife washed mine and apparently I have to replace it now. But, next year, I plan on going to the Canadian side. :thumbup1:

Defecting to Canada? :blink: Pssst.. Blake, Vietnam is over.

[blackfoot]

Defecting to Canada? :blink: Pssst.. Blake, Vietnam is over.

Not if I can help it. Wait, what? :huh:

[OldSaw]

Defecting to Canada? :blink: Pssst.. Blake, Vietnam is over.

Thoughts of the famous Lynchmeister border crossing going through my mind. I can only imagine Blake doing Lynchmeister X 10.

[RichGem]

Thoughts of the famous Lynchmeister border crossing going through my mind. I can only imagine Blake doing Lynchmeister X 10.

Good times. Well... not according to Lynchmeister... but I digress.

[OldSaw]

Good times. Well... not according to Lynchmeister... but I digress.

Poor little fella.

[RichGem]

Poor little fella.

He still can't see maple leaves or eat syrup without having a flashback. :sad:

[OldSaw]

He still can't see maple leaves or eat syrup without having a flashback. :sad:

But he has plenty of green Aqua Velva to give him daily reminders.

[blackfoot]

He still can't see maple leaves or eat syrup without having a flashback. :sad:

:lol::lol::lol: Poor Corey.

[RichGem]

But he has plenty of green Aqua Velva to give him daily reminders.

True. I guess some risks have their rewards. If you like green Velva, that is.

[blackfoot]

True. I guess some risks have their rewards. If you like green Velva, that is.

I've never tried it.

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol: Poor Corey.

Dude... you think your "reaction" with the "twins" was extreme? Just don't end a sentance with "eh?" around Cory. That's all I'm sayin.

[RichGem]

I've never tried it.

I had some in high school, when it was still available around here. Typical old man / av smell. I think it may have had a touch of lime to it.

[Duckster]

...I plan on going to the Canadian side. :thumbup1:

:eek:


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[RichGem]

:eek:


John, where do you find this @#$%@ ? :lol:

[RichGem]

154171


Hmmm... do you really think Blake can pull off extra low rise? :tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

Dude... you think your "reaction" with the "twins" was extreme? Just don't end a sentance with "eh?" around Cory. That's all I'm sayin.

:lol::lol::lol:


John, where do you find this @#$%@ ? :lol:

I know!

[OldSaw]

I've never tried it.

Sounds like you need to take a Canada trip.

[blackfoot]

Sounds like you need to take a Canada trip.

I will just let the Imperial Importer, AKA Corey, get me some. :biggrin1:

[OldSaw]

I will just let the Imperial Importer, AKA Corey, get me some. :biggrin1:

I can just see Corey and Blake on a border crossing canoe trip.

Corey: "Here comes the Mounties. Quick, hide some of this "stuff" before they spot us."
Blake: "I can't, I'm only wearing chaps and no pants."
Corey: "Do I have to think of everything. Just do like this..."
Blake: "Oh, that looks easy."
Corey: "you didn't bring an Ethernet cable, did you?"

Poor fellas. :lol::lol::lol:

[OldSaw]

I just stopped in St. Charles, MO to get my trailer brakes fixed. Looks like it is finished. Gotta roll. Later.

[RichGem]

I can just see Corey and Blake on a border crossing canoe trip.

Corey: "Here comes the Mounties. Quick, hide some of this "stuff" before they spot us."
Blake: "I can't, I'm only wearing chaps and no pants."
Corey: "Do I have to think of everything. Just do like this..."
Blake: "Oh, that looks easy."
Corey: "you didn't bring an Ethernet cable, did you?"

Poor fellas. :lol::lol::lol:

scarred for life.


:lol::blink::lol:

[blackfoot]

I can just see Corey and Blake on a border crossing canoe trip.

Corey: "Here comes the Mounties. Quick, hide some of this "stuff" before they spot us."
Blake: "I can't, I'm only wearing chaps and no pants."
Corey: "Do I have to think of everything. Just do like this..."
Blake: "Oh, that looks easy."
Corey: "you didn't bring an Ethernet cable, did you?"

Poor fellas. :lol::lol::lol:

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

:001_rolle

[OldSaw]

I just stopped in St. Charles, MO to get my trailer brakes fixed. Looks like it is finished. Gotta roll. Later.

False alarm. Apparently they just wanted to let me know that they are "nearly" finished. Looks like I'll be here a little longer.

[RichGem]

False alarm. Apparently they just wanted to let me know that they are "nearly" finished. Looks like I'll be here a little longer.

Is that like "nearly avoided the Mounties"?

[OldSaw]

NOW it's ready. Later.

[gollum83]

Oh, in that case I have to budget fuel for the drive home too. :huh:

Well I'm certainly not wasting money to buy gas to go look for your carcass. :001_rolle


OK, so no passport required then and pepper spray is for the bears, not the Bears fans, got it. :biggrin1:

There's roving bands of pirate bears paddling canoes in the Boundary Waters? :blink:

That's awesome! :w00t:


Good times. Well... not according to Lynchmeister... but I digress.

Well it was enjoyable to those watching the events unfold and really that's all that matters. :lol1:


He still can't see maple leaves or eat syrup without having a flashback. :sad:

Poor Cory. :lol::lol::lol:


True. I guess some risks have their rewards. If you like green Velva, that is.

Mental scarring and Green AV? Sounds worth it to me. :lol:


I've never tried it.

Thunder Bay is only 30 miles to the north... :ihih:


Dude... you think your "reaction" with the "twins" was extreme? Just don't end a sentance with "eh?" around Cory. That's all I'm sayin.

Best to avoid most of the Upper Midwest then too. :001_rolle


I had some in high school, when it was still available around here. Typical old man / av smell. I think it may have had a touch of lime to it.

You? Shun lime? I thought that was impossible.


I can just see Corey and Blake on a border crossing canoe trip.

Corey: "Here comes the Mounties. Quick, hide some of this "stuff" before they spot us."
Blake: "I can't, I'm only wearing chaps and no pants."
Corey: "Do I have to think of everything. Just do like this..."
Blake: "Oh, that looks easy."
Corey: "you didn't bring an Ethernet cable, did you?"

Poor fellas. :lol::lol::lol:

Where are they going to plug in an Ethernet cable? :eek2:

[a_bit_crafty]

For those of you not reading the thread that the giant penguin is desparately trying to derail, we bought our bed today. To the tune of $2300 (which included a whole bunch of stuff). More than I think we've ever spent on one thing. But super excited.

[GDCarrington]

I need to get my passport. My wife washed mine and apparently I have to replace it now. But, next year, I plan on going to the Canadian side. :thumbup1:

Yes, the USG strongly disapproves of money and / or passport laundering, so come clean and get a new one! :lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

Well I'm certainly not wasting money to buy gas to go look for your carcass. :001_rolle

No, the US Forest Service would be doing the Search & Recovery.


There's roving bands of pirate bears paddling canoes in the Boundary Waters? :blink:

That's awesome! :w00t:

I know! :thumbup:


Well it was enjoyable to those watching the events unfold and really that's all that matters. :lol1:

And for those of us that get to keep bringing it back up. :lol:


Thunder Bay is only 30 miles to the north... :ihih:

I'll pass. :001_rolle


Best to avoid most of the Upper Midwest then too. :001_rolle

I know! On our canoe trip in Wisconsin, I thought maybe we had crossed into Canada.


For those of you not reading the thread that the giant penguin is desparately trying to derail, we bought our bed today. To the tune of $2300 (which included a whole bunch of stuff). More than I think we've ever spent on one thing. But super excited.

That is awesome! Hope you enjoy it. :thumbup1:


Yes, the USG strongly disapproves of money and / or passport laundering, so come clean and get a new one! :lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

You? Shun lime? I thought that was impossible.

I would have agreed with you, but IIRC this stuff had 2 strikes against it. 1. it was an AV product, which even then (and now) smells vile and old mannish to me and 2. the lime smelled very synthetic, overly-sweet, and old-mannish.

[RichGem]

For those of you not reading the thread that the giant penguin is desparately trying to derail, we bought our bed today. To the tune of $2300 (which included a whole bunch of stuff). More than I think we've ever spent on one thing. But super excited.

So... when can we expect an answer to the "hotness" question? :huh:

Oh, and congrats.



Yes, the USG strongly disapproves of money and / or passport laundering, so come clean and get a new one! :lol::lol::lol:

:thumbup:

[DFrancis]

I would have agreed with you, but IIRC this stuff had 2 strikes against it. 1. it was an AV product, which even then (and now) smells vile and old mannish to me and 2. the lime smelled very synthetic, overly-sweet, and old-mannish.

So you have something against sweet, synthetic old men? Well you just made happy robot grampa cry.

[RichGem]

No, the US Forest Service would be doing the Search & Recovery.




Oh, so instead of spending Matt's gas money, you're going to be spending his taxes. Way to go, Blake. :tongue:

[blackfoot]

So you have something against sweet, synthetic old men? Well you just made happy robot grampa cry.

:lol::lol::lol:


Oh, so instead of spending Matt's gas money, you're going to be spending his taxes. Way to go, Blake. :tongue:

:thumbup::thumbup:

[RichGem]

So you have something against sweet, synthetic old men? Well you just made happy robot grampa cry.

I can live with that.

[GDCarrington]

So you have something against sweet, synthetic old men? Well you just made happy robot grampa cry.

Be careful! I have heard tell that there are some sweet, synthetic old men on this forum! They seek out older A/S, Colognes and Talcs to subject others around them to the sweet, synthetic smellerama! Shhh, there are some over on that forum to the left. It is so wonderful to see them congregate in the wild like that. Exchanging pleasantries and memories. Keep behind the brush, don't scare them away! No flash photography please! :lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

No, the US Forest Service would be doing the Search & Recovery.

Right... and how much is this costing me in taxes? :glare:


I know! On our canoe trip in Wisconsin, I thought maybe we had crossed into Canada.

Whatcha saying, eh? :skep:


Oh, so instead of spending Matt's gas money, you're going to be spending his taxes. Way to go, Blake. :tongue:

I know! The nerve of this guy... :001_rolle

[DFrancis]

Be careful! I have heard tell that there are some sweet, synthetic old men on this forum! They seek out older A/S, Colognes and Talcs to subject others around them to the sweet, synthetic smellerama! Shhh, there are some over on that forum to the left. It is so wonderful to see them congregate in the wild like that. Exchanging pleasantries and memories. Keep behind the brush, don't scare them away! No flash photography please! :lol::lol::lol:

How many mods did you just describe? oh hi guys :biggrin1:

[OldSaw]

For those of you not reading the thread that the giant penguin is desparately trying to derail, we bought our bed today. To the tune of $2300 (which included a whole bunch of stuff). More than I think we've ever spent on one thing. But super excited.

Did you read about them on Epinions? You should write a review about it.

[OldSaw]

Good evening from Muskogee, OK, where the internet works like Lynchmeister's old smoke signal system.

[DFrancis]

Good evening from Muskogee, OK, where the internet works like Lynchmeister's old smoke signal system.

night... I'm off too, was up super early today and am crashing.

[blackfoot]

Right... and how much is this costing me in taxes? :glare:

Bah! They would be spending it one way or the other. At least this way the guys get to play with their helicopters and other cool toys.


Good evening from Muskogee, OK, where the internet works like Lynchmeister's old smoke signal system.

:lol::lol::lol:

[OldSaw]

Bah! They would be spending it one way or the other. At least this way the guys get to play with their helicopters and other cool toys.



:lol::lol::lol:

Apparently you think I'm kidding. I better log off. At this speed, two or three more posts and I will be late for my delivery tomorrow.

[blackfoot]

Apparently you think I'm kidding. I better log off. At this speed, two or three more posts and I will be late for my delivery tomorrow.

That is one thing that sucks about relying on public networks. :001_rolle

[SRock]

I finally got to get out and help with some local clean up! Two friends and I started out on a Motorcycle ride today. We ended up a few towns South. We stopped to take some pictures of massive fishing boats that were washed up on shore. While we were there we saw a clean up crew struggling to shovel about 3 feet of mud out of the first floor of a business so we all grabbed shovels and helped them clean it out.

Pictures really don't tell the whole story. Its crazy when you actually see the devastation face to face.

I'll post pics when I can.

[blackfoot]

I finally got to get out and help with some local clean up! Two friends and I started out on a Motorcycle ride today. We ended up a few towns South. We stopped to take some pictures of massive fishing boats that were washed up on shore. While we were there we saw a clean up crew struggling to shovel about 3 feet of mud out of the first floor of a business so we all grabbed shovels and helped them clean it out.

Pictures really don't tell the whole story. Its crazy when you actually see the devastation face to face.

I'll post pics when I can.

I saw the pics of the boats. Crazy stuff!

[SRock]

I saw the pics of the boats. Crazy stuff!

I'm going to post some pics here for everyone. Today we saw two boats about 100 yards inland on their side. The only reason they didn't get washed into nearby buildings is their anchors got stuck on the concrete pier and held them in place.

[blackfoot]

I'm going to post some pics here for everyone. Today we saw two boats about 100 yards inland on their side. The only reason they didn't get washed into near by buildings is their anchors got stuck on the concrete pier and held them in place.

Wow!

[SRock]

Ok, first round of pics:


The First Pic:

This boat is about 200 yards from the ocean. The only thing that kept it from going another 50 yards (across the street) and crashing through businesses was its anchor. Can you believe that? The anchor got caught up in the concrete pier and prevented it from going any further.

The second pic:

Front side of the same boat

The third pic:

Another shot of that same boat from across the street. The passing van gives you a good idea just how big the fishing boat is. FWIW only about 2/3 of the boat is in the actual frame.

The fourth pic:

The business directly across the street from the boat. The lower level was filled with about 3-4 feet of mud

The fifth pic:

Another boat that was washed ashore. Far less damaged. That's my Ducati in the foreground! :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

Whooooooooohooooooooooooo!

(Three guesses why...)

You're alive?! :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t:


Shampoo bars are not very useful to those of us who occupy the Mr. Clean section of B&B! :001_rolle

No they are not.


Or at least the last place you did your business. :laugh:

Skklog!!!!!!! :w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t:


Ok, first round of pics:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154315&stc=1&d=1301389718

This boat is about 200 yards from the ocean. The only thing that kept it from going another 50 yards (across the street) and crashing through businesses was its anchor. Can you believe that? The anchor got caught up in the concrete pier and prevented it from going any further.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154316&stc=1&d=1301389749

Front side of the same boat

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154317&stc=1&d=1301389773

Another shot of that same boat from across the street. The passing van gives you a good idea just how big the fishing boat is. FWIW only about 2/3 of the boat is in the actual frame.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154318&stc=1&d=1301389858

The business directly across the street from the boat. The lower level was filled with about 3-4 feet of mud

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154319&stc=1&d=1301389884

Another boat that was washed ashore. Far less damaged. That's my Ducati in the foreground! :thumbup1:

They are not coming up for me.

[SRock]

They are not coming up for me.

They work for me. :confused: I wonder if it is because I linked to them from the Mod Forum...

Can you see them now in my original post?

[kg4ghn]

They work for me. :confused: I wonder if it is because I linked to them from the Mod Forum...

Can you see them now in my original post?

Showing up for me fine.

[RichGem]

Maybe Ray forgot his special secret decoder ring?

[SRock]

Showing up for me fine.

Cool, the fix worked. Scary stuff.

[RichGem]

Cool, the fix worked. Scary stuff.

So... you mean I paid you all this herring for a worthless decoder ring?! :angry:

[SRock]

So... you mean I paid you all this herring for a worthless decoder ring?! :angry:

If it makes you happy is it REALLY worthless?

[RichGem]

If it makes you happy is it REALLY worthless?

Well.... when you put it that way.... :001_unsur

[a_bit_crafty]

Yes, the USG strongly disapproves of money and / or passport laundering, so come clean and get a new one! :lol::lol::lol:
I don't know whether to laugh or cry.


So... when can we expect an answer to the "hotness" question? :huh:

Oh, and congrats.




:thumbup:
Which hotness question? You'll have to be more specific. :lol:

Did you read about them on Epinions? You should write a review about it.
I did and I should.


Ok, first round of pics:


The First Pic:

This boat is about 200 yards from the ocean. The only thing that kept it from going another 50 yards (across the street) and crashing through businesses was its anchor. Can you believe that? The anchor got caught up in the concrete pier and prevented it from going any further.

The second pic:

Front side of the same boat

The third pic:

Another shot of that same boat from across the street. The passing van gives you a good idea just how big the fishing boat is. FWIW only about 2/3 of the boat is in the actual frame.

The fourth pic:

The business directly across the street from the boat. The lower level was filled with about 3-4 feet of mud

The fifth pic:

Another boat that was washed ashore. Far less damaged. That's my Ducati in the foreground! :thumbup1:
That is some crazy stuff.

[blackfoot]

Ok, first round of pics:


The First Pic:

This boat is about 200 yards from the ocean. The only thing that kept it from going another 50 yards (across the street) and crashing through businesses was its anchor. Can you believe that? The anchor got caught up in the concrete pier and prevented it from going any further.

The second pic:

Front side of the same boat

The third pic:

Another shot of that same boat from across the street. The passing van gives you a good idea just how big the fishing boat is. FWIW only about 2/3 of the boat is in the actual frame.

The fourth pic:

The business directly across the street from the boat. The lower level was filled with about 3-4 feet of mud

The fifth pic:

Another boat that was washed ashore. Far less damaged. That's my Ducati in the foreground! :thumbup1:

Very cool! Not in a good way. Just in a very fascinating way.


Maybe Ray forgot his special secret decoder ring?

Don't forget to drink your Ovaltine.


If it makes you happy is it REALLY worthless?

:thumbup:


Well.... when you put it that way.... :001_unsur

:yesnod:


Okay, last night sucked! I had to start out in ECC (ER). I had six Patient Watches! We only have five psych rooms and we only were using three of them for psych patients. The other two were being used for regular patients. Those two are regular rooms but have cameras in them. So, I had three rooms and three patients sitting in the hall around my desk. With all of the reports, flow sheets, etc, that is too many. One person can not reliably keep an eye on that many patients at once. It may not seem like a lot but you would know if you've had to do this. Fortunately, all of them were pretty good. The only one that was a problem was pretty tame. Of course, the way the night played out, I was stuck back there for over half of my shift. But, when I was finally relieved, I only had one watch left. The rest of the night went pretty well for me.

Now, here is the killer. Over the weekend, I was short staffed. We have a new guy that only works weekends. He has not been trained to do squat yet. Saturday, I had him and one other officer besides myself. The next night, I had the same guy and two other officers. I am supposed to have five officers total, counting myself. Naturally, it was a very busy weekend. I posted about the crackhead already. So, I had to tell people I couldn't do stuff or that it would be a while. Some were pretty upset with me. What was I supposed to do? Therefore, I was fully expecting to get complaints from the weekend.

Guess what I got in trouble for? I did not have the new guy do a report on a smoking violation. Really? Are you kidding me? What a bunch of horse crap! You see, smoking is prohibited on hospital property by city ordinance. Yet, it is our job to enforce. We got a call from a nurse that some people were in the parking garage smoking with a kid there. They said it was not tobacco they were smoking. Had she not mentioned that, I probably would have ignored the call completely. But, the only guy I had free was the new guy. But, I had him leave his post and walk out there to investigate. It was indeed a regular cigarette they were smoking and they put it out when asked. Now, we are supposed to do reports for these incidents. Stupid, but it gives some VP on mahogany row the warm fuzzies to make us do this. But, he doesn't know how to use the report program yet. I could not get away to teach him, so I didn't worry about it. At the moment, I was more concerned with the domestic battery that was going on and had city police all over my hospital. As it turns out, this family that was smoking is under investigation with Child Protective Services already and there was a long back story I was not informed of. So, the nurse called back after we had left wanting to know what happened. Being we did not write report, no one knew and she was mad. So, the manager pulled the tapes and recorded radio log and was able to piece it together. I get a nasty email complaining that I should have had a report done and that I cost them all of this time trying to figure it out. Hey, I have a brilliant flipping idea! Why didn't you just call me and I could have told you? Oh, that would have been too bloody easy, now wouldn't it?

So, the fact I got us through the weekend even though severely handicapped when it would have been busy with a full staff means nothing. The fact that we had to deal with all of this other crap and kept everyone safe, not important. No, we failed utterly because we did not type up a da**ed report when we asked someone to put out their bloody cigarette. WTH!

God, I love my job!

Okay, rant over.

[Intrigued]

Ok, first round of pics:


The First Pic:

This boat is about 200 yards from the ocean. The only thing that kept it from going another 50 yards (across the street) and crashing through businesses was its anchor. Can you believe that? The anchor got caught up in the concrete pier and prevented it from going any further.

The second pic:

Front side of the same boat

The third pic:

Another shot of that same boat from across the street. The passing van gives you a good idea just how big the fishing boat is. FWIW only about 2/3 of the boat is in the actual frame.

The fourth pic:

The business directly across the street from the boat. The lower level was filled with about 3-4 feet of mud

The fifth pic:

Another boat that was washed ashore. Far less damaged. That's my Ducati in the foreground! :thumbup1:

Wow! :blink::blink::blink: Even with the pictures it hard to imagine.







........So, the fact I got us through the weekend even though severely handicapped when it would have been busy with a full staff means nothing. The fact that we had to deal with all of this other crap and kept everyone safe, not important. No, we failed utterly because we did not type up a da**ed report when we asked someone to put out their bloody cigarette. WTH!

God, I love my job!

Okay, rant over.

Believe me when I say that I feel your pain. I found my blood pressure rising when I read this. It brought back memories of my old job as they cut our manpower more and more. :thumbdown

Turns out one of the best things they ever did for me was downsize me out. :biggrin1:

[blackfoot]

Believe me when I say that I feel your pain. I found my blood pressure rising when I read this. It brought back memories of my old job as they cut our manpower more and more. :thumbdown

Turns out one of the best things they ever did for me was downsize me out. :biggrin1:

I understand that. :blush:

[jakespoppy]

Wow, it's only been a few days, but ya'll have covered a lot of ground since I was here last. Between spending a little time with our sister-in-law who came down for a follow-up check-up at MD Anderson, the cancer treatment hospital, (which I highly recommend if you ever need this type facility, and I pray you won't), and finishing our latest B&B fund-raising event, and didn't make it in here. There's way too much for a roll, but let me try to do a bit of a recap, and I did have a few questions as I caught up, but they'll just be rhetorical, as I know you've long since moved on:

- Darren, why do you need a Nakiri knife by Masakge Shizuku just to make onion soup?

- So, we're all going to visit Danielle in Ireland (and I'm really going to be chapped, as in mad, not as in wearing Blake's favorite attire) if I don't get told about this TAT event!

- Rich says he used to be "young and foolish" - um, so, what does that make him now?

- Dennis is in a place where it's -2,578 celsius - hope you've got a engine block heater!

- Skklog made a rare appearance - and a not so rare disappearance.

- Crafty is still skillfully evading questions about Mr. Crafty's whereabouts (she really is crafty!)

- Darren and Dennis concluded Mr. Crafty is really a giant stuffed Sesame Street character - yeah, as in stuffed in a wardrobe in New Jersey!

- Blake's delivering pizzas now, sans chaps (is that like Sans-A-Belt?)

- ....and Blake finally admits it's fun wearing chaps without pants!

- Danielle says Crafty's CT should be "Officially awesome since 2011". Okay, but what was she before 2011?

- In the midst of one of the worst national disasters ever, Rob is complaining about British TV?

- ...and Blake defends British TV (didn't realize it could be picked up in Indiana, actually)

- Matt is the mediator in Rob and Blake's bustin' each others chaps!

- Crafty is looking for mod love, but may be "looking for love in all the wrong places" after calling Rob a "Troll" - although Rob doesn't seem to mind.

- Rich assures Crafty that mod love isn't what it's cracked up to be (not sure how Rich knows this?)

- No one else seems to question Rich's knowledge on mod love - I guess "don't ask don't tell" applies on TAT?

- Blake is super-excited about finding a water-proof notebook for his trip (nobody points out that he will also need a water-proof pen - kindly letting him enjoy the moment.)

- Blake is also getting a GPS the size of a cell phone implanted in his arse - okay, someone really should point out how this will ruin his pantless chaps look!

- Duckster posted a picture of the long-lost Canadian member of the Village People.

- Crafty spent more on a bed than she/they have ever spent on any other single thing (okay, am I the only one who's a little curious about their house and car?)

- Rich asked Crafty, inappropriately I think, how hot her new bed is?

- Crafty didn't seem to mind the question (she really is crafty, isn't she?)

- Darren, Rich and Garry made fun of sweet, synthetic old men (you guys really did miss me, didn't you?

- And Con....er, Intrigued's happiest day was getting downsized. I'm actually working on downsizing myself, too. I can get into some pants that I haven't worn in a while. I think people who wear chaps probably don't have that problem. Like Diukster's Village People person, he just has to get bigger maple leafs!

Okay, TATers, that's it for this recap. :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

- Blake's delivering pizzas now, sans chaps (is that like Sans-A-Belt?)

Wait, what? :001_huh:


- ....and Blake finally admits it's fun wearing chaps without pants!

I did? :huh:


- In the midst of one of the worst national disasters ever, Rob is complaining about British TV?

:lol::lol::lol:


- No one else seems to question Rich's knowledge on mod love - I guess "don't ask don't tell" applies on TAT?

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


- Blake is super-excited about finding a water-proof notebook for his trip (nobody points out that he will also need a water-proof pen - kindly letting him enjoy the moment.)

This has actually been discussed but it must have been on FB TAT.


- Crafty spent more on a bed than she/they have ever spent on any other single thing (okay, am I the only one who's a little curious about their house and car?)

I thought about asking the same thing! :lol:

[Swampfox]

They work for me. :confused: I wonder if it is because I linked to them from the Mod Forum...

Can you see them now in my original post?

i see them now. I tried several times this morning, even signing out, clearing cookies, etc...never would work.


Maybe Ray forgot his special secret decoder ring?

:blink: I never got one of those.....I was cheated!

[a_bit_crafty]

OK, I *meant* the most we've ever spent in at a single instance in time. Better?

[blackfoot]

OK, I *meant* the most we've ever spent in at a single instance in time. Better?

We will accept that. :001_cool:

[jakespoppy]

Wait, what? :001_huh:......I did? :huh:
...well.....this
You're right. Leave the tazer and pepper spray at home Blake. And for the love of all that is decent, wear some pants under those chaps!....followed by this

Fine, if you don't want to have any fun, be that way.
....I thought it was pretty clear? :huh:


This has actually been discussed but it must have been on FB TAT.
Oh yeah, the "other" TAT. That's probably the group that will take the group trip to visit Danielle in Ireland. :glare:


I thought about asking the same thing! :lol:
Well, one of us had to bring up "the elephant in the room"!


OK, I *meant* the most we've ever spent in at a single instance in time. Better?
You don't need to make it "better", Crafty. You are already the best! You are awesome! You are awesomesauce personified! :thumbup1:

We will accept that. :001_cool:
...or this. :001_cool:

And my great-grandfather was one of the team that invented the automatic shutoff on said gas pump. :001_cool:
Hey, I missed this! That's really cool! :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

...well.....this....followed by this

....I thought it was pretty clear? :huh:

:glare:

[jakespoppy]

:glare:

:001_smile

[RichGem]

As to the waterproof pencil issue (and ignoring all others), Blake, I am reminded of the Russians vs. NASA back when the Apollo program got started. Both needed a writing instrument that would work reliably in zero grav. NASA spent millions inventing and manufacturing the "Fisher Space Pen" as it is now known. The Russians, on the other hand, packed pencils.

[RichGem]

:001_smile

Young and foolish then vs. now, huh Randy? Well, I guess that still makes me younger than you. :tongue:

:lol:

[GDCarrington]

Young and foolish then vs. now, huh Randy? Well, I guess that still makes me younger than you. :tongue:

:lol:

An album for this theme!

http://i40.tinypic.com/n3k8zt.jpg

[jakespoppy]

As to the waterproof pencil issue (and ignoring all others), Blake, I am reminded of the Russians vs. NASA back when the Apollo program got started. Both needed a writing instrument that would work reliably in zero grav. NASA spent millions inventing and manufacturing the "Fisher Space Pen" as it is now known. The Russians, on the other hand, packed pencils.
Yeah, they probably discussed that on the "other" TAT site. :001_rolle

Young and foolish then vs. now, huh Randy? Well, I guess that still makes me younger than you. :glare:

:lol:
Are you serious? Dirt is younger than me! :001_rolle

An album for this theme!

http://i40.tinypic.com/n3k8zt.jpg
...But then again, I don't have my own themed album! :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

As to the waterproof pencil issue (and ignoring all others), Blake, I am reminded of the Russians vs. NASA back when the Apollo program got started. Both needed a writing instrument that would work reliably in zero grav. NASA spent millions inventing and manufacturing the "Fisher Space Pen" as it is now known. The Russians, on the other hand, packed pencils.

My only concern is how will I keep from breaking the pencils?


Yeah, they probably discussed that on the "other" TAT site. :001_rolle

I can't help it if all the cool kids are there. :lol:

Seriously, it is neat to have the mixture of past and current TATers with a few additions. :thumbup1:

[GDCarrington]

http://www.plan59.com/images/JPGs/max51fish.jpg

[GDCarrington]

Blake, now you got others involved in the General Shaving Forum!
Tsk, Tsk Tsk! :lol::lol::lol:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=199700


I need to get a pair of velvet pants, then, and wear them when I shave - call them my shaving pants.


Chancho, sometimes when you are a man, you wear stretchy-pants in your room. It is for fun.

[DFrancis]

Welcome back Randy, I don't need a Nakiri for making onion soup, but it sure helps. It's like how I don't need a DE and nice soap/cream adn brush for shaving... it just makes the process batter. Also a few months ago I got to meet Hiroshi Kato san, the man who made the knife I now have in my kitchen.

[skklog]

My wife got a new car

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149561_128732793850302_100001407468147_179247_3432 11_n.jpg

This pic is not it, but it looks just like it

Scion Xb RS 8.0

My wife loves it!, I liked the Lincoln. But it does get 30 mpg, opposed to 11

[DFrancis]

My wife got a new car

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149561_128732793850302_100001407468147_179247_3432 11_n.jpg

This pic is not it, but it looks just like it

Scion Xb RS 8.0

My wife loves it!, I liked the Lincoln. But it does get 30 mpg, opposed to 11

Nice little cars, my wife is also looking at one.

[gollum83]

Hey, I have a brilliant flipping idea! Why didn't you just call me and I could have told you? Oh, that would have been too bloody easy, now wouldn't it?

Now that just makes too much sense to work at work, Blake. :001_rolle


Believe me when I say that I feel your pain. I found my blood pressure rising when I read this. It brought back memories of my old job as they cut our manpower more and more.

Yep, anything to scrounge up a few bucks here and there. :glare:


Matt is the mediator in Rob and Blake's bustin' each others chaps!

Randy, just so we're clear, I will never ever insert myself in between Rob and Blake to mediate anything if all they are wearing is chaps. :eek:


As to the waterproof pencil issue (and ignoring all others), Blake, I am reminded of the Russians vs. NASA back when the Apollo program got started. Both needed a writing instrument that would work reliably in zero grav. NASA spent millions inventing and manufacturing the "Fisher Space Pen" as it is now known. The Russians, on the other hand, packed pencils.

That's a myth. Fisher developed those pens independent of any government funds


My only concern is how will I keep from breaking the pencils?

Don't snap them in half? :huh:

[gollum83]

Nice little cars, my wife is also looking at one.

On offense, but they look kind of ugly to me. :lol1:

[SRock]

That is some crazy stuff.

Absolutely, I'll post some more...


Very cool! Not in a good way. Just in a very fascinating way.

I know exactly what you mean.


Wow! :blink::blink::blink: Even with the pictures it hard to imagine.

Sometimes its even hard for me to wrap my head around and I see these sorts of things daily.


i see them now. I tried several times this morning, even signing out, clearing cookies, etc...never would work.

Sorry about that. I'm pretty sure it is because I linked to pics I posted in the Mod forum, since you can't see the mod forum you couldn't see the pics. I fixed it for ya!


As to the waterproof pencil issue (and ignoring all others), Blake, I am reminded of the Russians vs. NASA back when the Apollo program got started. Both needed a writing instrument that would work reliably in zero grav. NASA spent millions inventing and manufacturing the "Fisher Space Pen" as it is now known. The Russians, on the other hand, packed pencils.

Proof once again, that we are infinitely smarter than the Russians. I mean, so what if it cost tax payer dollars, we came up with a new improved solution They just settled. :lol::lol:


My wife got a new car

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149561_128732793850302_100001407468147_179247_3432 11_n.jpg

This pic is not it, but it looks just like it

Scion Xb RS 8.0

My wife loves it!, I liked the Lincoln. But it does get 30 mpg, opposed to 11

Ugh, what an ugly little car. My ex-wife owned a Xb and I had a Bb (the original Toyota) for a short while the last time I lived in Japan. The styling cues on the XB/Bb are non-existent. Its an ugly little car. That said, for its size it is very roomy and will get great gas mileage. I'd have gone with the Lincoln. :lol::lol:

A couple more pics...

The pics below are of a house in Momoishi town. The house is located about 100 yds from the ocean. The water is about 30 feet below the level of the house behind that retaining wall. That wall is probably the only reason the entire house isn't gone. When I was snapping pictures I realized that the family was still living on the second floor while trying to recover/rebuild the first.

[blackfoot]

Blake, now you got others involved in the General Shaving Forum!
Tsk, Tsk Tsk! :lol::lol::lol:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=199700

:001_rolle


Don't snap them in half? :huh:

Huh, hadn't thought of that. :001_rolle

[DFrancis]

On offense, but they look kind of ugly to me. :lol1:

Seeing as the car has no feelings, uh none taken. :laugh:

[gollum83]

The pics below are of a house in Momoishi town. The house is located about 100 yds from the ocean. The water is about 30 feet below the level of the house behind that retaining wall. That wall is probably the only reason the entire house isn't gone. When I was snapping pictures I realized that the family was still living on the second floor while trying to recover/rebuild the first.

Seriously? They're still living in it? On the second floor? Are they nuts? It doesn't even look structurally sound anymore. :blink:


Huh, hadn't thought of that. :001_rolle

Well someone has to point these things out to you. :tongue:


Seeing as the car has no feelings, uh none taken. :laugh:

:lol::lol::lol:

[jakespoppy]

My only concern is how will I keep from breaking the pencils?...
I'm sure someone as resourceful as you are will be able to find a place to stick your pencil where it will stay safe and dry. :001_rolle


Don't snap them in half? :huh:
...or just do this. And keep it dry, too. :thumbup1:


http://www.plan59.com/images/JPGs/max51fish.jpg
:lol::lol:

I thought that was Blake, then I remembered he'll be flying solo. :thumbup1:

Blake, now you got others involved in the General Shaving Forum!
Tsk, Tsk Tsk! :lol::lol::lol:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=199700
:lol::lol::lol:

Welcome back Randy, I don't need a Nakiri for making onion soup, but it sure helps. It's like how I don't need a DE and nice soap/cream adn brush for shaving... it just makes the process batter. Also a few months ago I got to meet Hiroshi Kato san, the man who made the knife I now have in my kitchen.
Thanks Darren. Gadgets are always more fun when you have a connection with the creator like that. :thumbup1:

My wife got a new car

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149561_128732793850302_100001407468147_179247_3432 11_n.jpg

This pic is not it, but it looks just like it

Scion Xb RS 8.0

My wife loves it!, I liked the Lincoln. But it does get 30 mpg, opposed to 11
That's a pretty cool looking car, and will look even better as gas prices continue to rise. :thumbup1:

Now that just makes too much sense to work at work, Blake. :001_rolle
...and that seems to be pretty rare at Blake's place of work. :laugh:

Randy, just so we're clear, I will never ever insert myself in between Rob and Blake to mediate anything if all they are wearing is chaps. :eek:Well, I hope you don't insert yourself between Rob and Blake for anything. No matter what they're wearing! :blink:

That's a myth. Fisher developed those pens independent of any government funds
Is that the same Fisher that makes toys?

On offense, but they look kind of ugly to me. :lol1:
Now hold on there, that's not.....oh, you mean the car. Nevermind. :blush:

[SRock]

Seriously? They're still living in it? On the second floor? Are they nuts? It doesn't even look structurally sound anymore. :blink:

Yup, unfortunately like most others they don't have anywhere else to go and I'm sure they feel like they can lessen the burden by staying in their house. With the lower level ripped out that means, no heat, water, cooking etc.

I saw families living in barns that survived (because of location) when their houses were washed away. There are families living in the homes which were washed into their rice fields basically intact. I've seen families living in just one room or in their garage if those areas are intact. Its definitely a sad state of affairs.

[SRock]

The Fisher Space pen thing is partially true. NASA really did spend millions trying to develop an anti-gravity ink pen. That said, Fisher developed theirs independently and the Russians really did stick to pencils for a great deal longer than the US.

There is only slight truth in the urban legend.

[jakespoppy]

Yup, unfortunately like most others they don't have anywhere else to go and I'm sure they feel like they can lessen the burden by staying in their house. With the lower level ripped out that means, no heat, water, cooking etc.

I saw families living in barns that survived (because of location) when their houses were washed away. There are families living in the homes which were washed into their rice fields basically intact. I've seen families living in just one room or in their garage if those areas are intact. Its definitely a sad state of affairs.

Thats very sad. Even with all the relief efforts going on here to raise money and send help, and even with all you and others are doing there, Rob, there's no way these people can recover quickly.

[gollum83]

...and that seems to be pretty rare at Blake's place of work. :laugh:

True, but I find you can say that about a lot of places people work. :lol:


Well, I hope you don't insert yourself between Rob and Blake for anything. No matter what they're wearing! :blink:

http://www.liquidmatrix.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/facepalm.jpg

Randy you can just stop talking now, please. :glare:


Is that the same Fisher that makes toys?

Nope. They just make pens (http://www.spacepen.com/).


Yup, unfortunately like most others they don't have anywhere else to go and I'm sure they feel like they can lessen the burden by staying in their house. With the lower level ripped out that means, no heat, water, cooking etc.

I saw families living in barns that survived (because of location) when their houses were washed away. There are families living in the homes which were washed into their rice fields basically intact. I've seen families living in just one room or in their garage if those areas are intact. Its definitely a sad state of affairs.

You know, now that you mention that, it doesn't seem so crazy. It just seems sad.

[gollum83]

The Fisher Space pen thing is partially true. NASA really did spend millions trying to develop an anti-gravity ink pen. That said, Fisher developed theirs independently and the Russians really did stick to pencils for a great deal longer than the US.

There is only slight truth in the urban legend.

Actually they spent thousands on mechanical pencils, not pens. Remember their budget was only something like $500 million in the early 60's and eventually reaching about $2 billion by the middle of the decade, with most of that going towards developing Gemini and Apollo, not pens.

Anyway, if anyone is interested on the history of the space pen: http://history.nasa.gov/spacepen.html

[SRock]

Actually they spent thousands on mechanical pencils, not pens. Remember their budget was only something like $500 million in the early 60's and eventually reaching about $2 billion by the middle of the decadde, with most of that going towards developing Gemini and Apollo, not pens.

Anyway, if anyone is interested on the history of the space pen: http://history.nasa.gov/spacepen.html

Indeed, thousands. Semantics.

[gollum83]

Indeed, thousands. Semantics.

Not to nitpick here, but how is that semantics? There is a real difference between millions and thousands, pens and pencils, and buying as opposed to developing. Yes, government can be wasteful but come on a space agency developing pens over rocket launchers and space capsules? :huh:

[SRock]

Not to nitpick here, but how is that semantics? There is a real difference between millions and thousands, pens and pencils, and buying as opposed to developing. Yes, government can be wasteful but come on a space agency developing pens over rocket launchers and space capsules? :huh:

Well, when you account for inflation. :lol::lol:

[Intrigued]

I'll help you out here Blake. Don't take a pencil or a pen on your trip, even if NASA made it. Take a felt marker or a crayon, so that Rob and Matt will rest easy. :biggrin:

[jakespoppy]

True, but I find you can say that about a lot of places people work. :lol:
True dat!

You know, now that you mention that, it doesn't seem so crazy. It just seems sad.
:yesnod:

Actually they spent thousands on mechanical pencils, not pens. Remember their budget was only something like $500 million in the early 60's and eventually reaching about $2 billion by the middle of the decade, with most of that going towards developing Gemini and Apollo, not pens.

Anyway, if anyone is interested on the history of the space pen: http://history.nasa.gov/spacepen.html
I love pens, and I think the early years of the space program is interesting, so yes, I'll check this out. Thanks! :thumbup1:


...Randy you can just stop talking now, please. :glare:
Okay, that's probably a good idea. Goodnight TATers. :thumbup1:

[gollum83]

Well, when you account for inflation. :lol::lol:

Oh that... excellent point... :lol::lol::lol:


Okay, that's probably a good idea. Goodnight TATers. :thumbup1:

Yes, it is and not just for you. 'Night all. :laugh:

[SRock]

I went through and found some videos of places I've been or places near where I live.

This first video is during the quake. It shows buildings in the city swaying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieWDQp9Krac&feature=related

Truly a testament to Japanese engineering.

This next video is at the epicenter in Sendai (about 230 miles South of me). The scary stuff is at 4 minutes when you see the nuclear plant engulfed in flames:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GBNanmdnc

The next video is the closest major city from Misawa. Hachinohe is about 20 minutes South. The damage in Hachinohe was severe along the coast, but not nearly as bad inland as it was all the way down at Sendai:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fchEWTxXqOs

This next video is from our AFN (American Forces Network) station on Misawa, during the actual quake (They didn't start recording until the quake was winding down, doesn't really do it justice):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIgqAbZJJc&feature=relmfu

As you can imagine the base was on point with disaster recovery. We have missions going out daily to help the people of Japan recover:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb3BRUEBqH8

This video is a story about American teachers who evacuated from Sendai down South to Misawa Air Base. They "commandeered" a bus and drove the 4 hours North to the base. By the time they got to us that night we already has cots/bed down in place for hundreds. The initial wave was only 57 students and teachers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soP6p4DMgJ8&feature=related

This last video is of our Navy brethren kicking butt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1YDE_zaITk&feature=related

It was really emotional putting this together. I've been to all of the places and I know so many of the military people seen in these videos. This truly is a trying time.

Attached is a picture of me helping dig out a small shop in Hachinohe, yesterday. When we got there they had about 3 feet of mud in the first floor.

[RichGem]

My only concern is how will I keep from breaking the pencils?



I can't help it if all the cool kids are there. :lol:

Seriously, it is neat to have the mixture of past and current TATers with a few additions. :thumbup1:

Think mechanical pencils. :thumbsup:

[RichGem]

Attached is a picture of me helping dig out a small shop in Hachinohe, yesterday. When we got there they had about 3 feet of mud in the first floor.


Huh. You seem shorter on line. :tongue:

[SRock]

Huh. You seem shorter on line. :tongue:

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

[blackfoot]

I'm sure someone as resourceful as you are will be able to find a place to stick your pencil where it will stay safe and dry. :001_rolle

Maybe with a couple of cigars. :thumbup1:

[jakespoppy]

Maybe with a couple of cigars. :thumbup1:

Good idea! You definitely want to protect those cigars! :thumbup1:

[DFrancis]

Good idea! You definitely want to protect those cigars! :thumbup1:

Do they sell camping humidors?

EDIT: yep http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Count-Traveling-Humidor-Caddy/dp/tech-data/B003V0L4T2

[Duckster]

Do they sell camping humidors?

EDIT: yep http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Count-Traveling-Humidor-Caddy/dp/tech-data/B003V0L4T2

How is he supposed to keep that thing dry?

[DFrancis]

How is he supposed to keep that thing dry?

Ummmm, oh giant ziplock bags.

[Duckster]

Ummmm, oh giant ziplock bags.

Brilliant!

With a big enough ziplock bag, Blake could actually camp inside it. :thumbup:

[jakespoppy]

Brilliant!

With a big enough ziplock bag, Blake could actually camp inside it. :thumbup:

We better remind him - if he can see out, we can see in! :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

Do they sell camping humidors?

EDIT: yep http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Count-Traveling-Humidor-Caddy/dp/tech-data/B003V0L4T2

Awesome!!! :thumbup1:


Brilliant!

With a big enough ziplock bag, Blake could actually camp inside it. :thumbup:

Um, I'll stick to my hammock and tarp, thank you.

[DFrancis]

Awesome!!! :thumbup1:



Um, I'll stick to my hammock and tarp, thank you.

Yah I figured a travel humidor would be a camping essential. :biggrin1:

[RichGem]

Yah I figured a travel humidor would be a camping essential. :biggrin1:

Let's just hope he doesn't try to light the stogies using the flare gun. Blake... BRING MATCHES.

[blackfoot]

Yah I figured a travel humidor would be a camping essential. :biggrin1:

Definitely! I will have to try to budget that in.


Let's just hope he doesn't try to light the stogies using the flare gun. Blake... BRING MATCHES.

A flare gun may not be a bad purchase either. :blush:

[DFrancis]

A flare gun may not be a bad purchase either. :blush:

You know, if you "accidently" shoot a deer with one it will kill and cook it in one go.

[blackfoot]

You know, if you "accidently" shoot a deer with one it will kill and cook it in one go.

Brilliant! :w00t:

[DFrancis]

Brilliant! :w00t:

Now if they have any boars where you're camping.

[RichGem]

You know, if you "accidently" shoot a deer with one it will kill and cook it in one go.

Better than an warehouse-sized microwave. :thumbup:

[blackfoot]

Now if they have any boars where you're camping.

Not that far north.

[RichGem]

Now if they have any boars where you're camping.

Boars can kayak? :blink:

:eek:

[DFrancis]

Boars can kayak? :blink:

:eek:

only if they work together, teamwork is the key.

[RichGem]

only if they work together, teamwork is the key.


Hmm... well, maybe Blake won't starve to death after all. Ribs anyone?

[DFrancis]

Hmm... well, maybe Blake won't starve to death after all. Ribs anyone?

If he packs a portable smoker too he can do up some bacon.

[RichGem]

If he packs a portable smoker too he can do up some bacon.


oooh... bacon. :drool:

Boar jerky might be pretty good too.

[DFrancis]

oooh... bacon. :drool:

Boar jerky might be pretty good too.

Boars have gotten loose up here and are deemed a nuisance animal. In 2009 the government was paying out a bounty on them. I'd love to get paid for going out to get noms

[RichGem]

Boars have gotten loose up here and are deemed a nuisance animal. In 2009 the government was paying out a bounty on them. I'd love to get paid for going out to get noms

I hear that it's much easier to hunt them wearing chaps. They take one look and die of fright. Much better for the environment and no brass to police.

[DFrancis]

I hear that it's much easier to hunt them wearing chaps. They take one look and die of fright. Much better for the environment and no brass to police.

Oh wow, looks like Blake is all set. Should we get our bacon orders in now?

[RichGem]

Oh wow, looks like Blake is all set. Should we get our bacon orders in now?


may as well. I like mine with maple syrup and thick cut.

[blackfoot]

Hmm... well, maybe Blake won't starve to death after all. Ribs anyone?

:drool:


If he packs a portable smoker too he can do up some bacon.

:w00t:


Boars have gotten loose up here and are deemed a nuisance animal. In 2009 the government was paying out a bounty on them. I'd love to get paid for going out to get noms

I didn't even know they lived that far north. :001_huh:

[RichGem]

:drool:



:w00t:



I didn't even know they lived that far north. :001_huh:

American boars don't. :tongue_sm

[gollum83]

Attached is a picture of me helping dig out a small shop in Hachinohe, yesterday. When we got there they had about 3 feet of mud in the first floor.

Is it just me or does that Japanese woman look taller than you? :lol:


Huh. You seem shorter on line. :tongue:

Very. :lol::lol::lol:


Brilliant!

With a big enough ziplock bag, Blake could actually camp inside it. :thumbup:


Um, I'll stick to my hammock and tarp, thank you.

Hey, don't shoot down John's idea. I like it myself. I mean heck if you're planning on getting lost and dying in the middle of woods, the least you can do is gift-wrap yourself in a makeshift body bag. :tongue:


Let's just hope he doesn't try to light the stogies using the flare gun. Blake... BRING MATCHES.

Oh! You're no fun! :sneaky2:


You know, if you "accidently" shoot a deer with one it will kill and cook it in one go.

:lol::lol::lol:


Now if they have any boars where you're camping.


Not that far north.

Actually there are feral hogs that far north. Not like down south, but believe me they are there. They had problems with them a few years back up in Baraga County in the western Upper Peninsula, not far from the southern shore of Lake Superior. Tore up the area around Point Abbaye something awful.


Boars have gotten loose up here and are deemed a nuisance animal. In 2009 the government was paying out a bounty on them. I'd love to get paid for going out to get noms

You don't want the bounty, just fresh bacon. The bounty is just a bonus. Not that I'm judging, mind you. :lol:

[RichGem]

Is it just me or does that Japanese woman look taller than you? :lol:



I guess the t-shirt lied; he isn't *huge* in Japan after all. :nonod:

[blackfoot]

American boars don't. :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol:


Hey, don't shoot down John's idea. I like it myself. I mean heck if you're planning on getting lost and dying in the middle of woods, the least you can do is gift-wrap yourself in a makeshift body bag. :tongue:

You make an excellent point.


Actually there are feral hogs that far north. Not like down south, but believe me they are there. They had problems with them a few years back up in Baraga County in the western Upper Peninsula, not far from the southern shore of Lake Superior. Tore up the area around Point Abbaye something awful.

Interesting.

[gollum83]

Interesting.

Don't worry, I've never encountered boars up there myself. Now bears, wolves and cougars, different story.

[blackfoot]

Don't worry, I've never encountered boars up there myself. Now bears, wolves and cougars, different story.

I am hoping to see some of those things! I so want to get some awesome pictures of a bear, a wolf, and a moose. I think my odds are best of seeing moose though.

[DFrancis]

I didn't even know they lived that far north. :001_huh:

yah, I think it's a bunch from years ago that got loose from a ranch. I heard on the news that they are having problems in BC too. I don't know what the big deal is, just eat the buggers, problem solved and delicious.

[Intrigued]

I am hoping to see some of those things! I so want to get some awesome pictures of a bear, a wolf, and a moose. I think my odds are best of seeing moose though.

You're more likely to see a bear, oh my! :w00t:

[blackfoot]

You're more likely to see a bear, oh my! :w00t:

I sure hope I do! And wolves! They are kind of my signature animal for some reason. Grey Wolf is my adopted Indian name and are my favourite animals. But, they are much more cautious. I will hear them, but I doubt I see one. :sad:

[Intrigued]

I sure hope I do! And wolves! They are kind of my signature animal for some reason. Grey Wolf is my adopted Indian name and are my favourite animals. But, they are much more cautious. I will hear them, but I doubt I see one. :sad:

And they will see you! :tongue_sm


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MTwOfdR5eyU/RYwEMSfsLoI/AAAAAAAAAD4/8CHBI3ajnmE/s400/bear+cartoon.jpg

[RichGem]

I sure hope I do! And wolves! They are kind of my signature animal for some reason. Grey Wolf is my adopted Indian name and are my favourite animals. But, they are much more cautious. I will hear them, but I doubt I see one. :sad:

Whatever you do, don't soil your armour!

(oh, wait, that only happens with killer bunnies. my bad.)

[brianw]

How many mods did you just describe? oh hi guys :biggrin1:

Hey Hey.....you should only hope to get to my age, but the way you are going...you do don't have a snowballs chance in hell making it....and STAY OFF MY LAWN !!!!!!

[gollum83]

I am hoping to see some of those things! I so want to get some awesome pictures of a bear, a wolf, and a moose. I think my odds are best of seeing moose though.

Can't say I've seen a moose. I've been in prime moose territory in Michigan plenty of time, but seem to attract bears more for some reason. Not that I'm looking to an up close encounter with a bull moose or anything like that. :lol1:


I sure hope I do! And wolves! They are kind of my signature animal for some reason. Grey Wolf is my adopted Indian name and are my favourite animals. But, they are much more cautious. I will hear them, but I doubt I see one. :sad:

Yeah, the only time I've seen one in the wilds was years ago. I must have been about or six at the time and my family was camping up at Muskellunge Lake north of Newberry. Anyway, we were coming back from Tahquamenon Falls right around dusk and we saw one on a small rise near the road. Very cool, considering they just reintroduced them to the state in the 80's.

Oh and a word to the wise, if you do encounter a black bear up close don't play dead. It might work on a grizzly, but black bear aren't real picky about what they eat.

[gollum83]

Whatever you do, don't soil your armour!

(oh, wait, that only happens with killer bunnies. my bad.)

Now since this is Blake we're talking about, how do you exactly expect him to soil himself? :blink:


Hey Hey.....you should only hope to get to my age, but the way you are going...you do don't have a snowballs chance in hell making it....and STAY OFF MY LAWN !!!!!!

Boomer weenie? Um Brian, do we even want to know? :001_huh:

[DFrancis]

Hey Hey.....you should only hope to get to my age, but the way you are going...you do don't have a snowballs chance in hell making it....and STAY OFF MY LAWN !!!!!!

So you're not still shoveling around a magical wardrobe in your driveway that leads to Jersey?

[blackfoot]

And they will see you! :tongue_sm


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MTwOfdR5eyU/RYwEMSfsLoI/AAAAAAAAAD4/8CHBI3ajnmE/s400/bear+cartoon.jpg

Hey! How did they find the bottle opener? :angry:


Hey Hey.....you should only hope to get to my age, but the way you are going...you do don't have a snowballs chance in hell making it....and STAY OFF MY LAWN !!!!!!

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


Can't say I've seen a moose. I've been in prime moose territory in Michigan plenty of time, but seem to attract bears more for some reason. Not that I'm looking to an up close encounter with a bull moose or anything like that. :lol1:



Yeah, the only time I've seen one in the wilds was years ago. I must have been about or six at the time and my family was camping up at Muskellunge Lake north of Newberry. Anyway, we were coming back from Tahquamenon Falls right around dusk and we saw one on a small rise near the road. Very cool, considering they just reintroduced them to the state in the 80's.

Oh and a word to the wise, if you do encounter a black bear up close don't play dead. It might work on a grizzly, but black bear aren't real picky about what they eat.

I figure moose is my biggest threat as far as animals go. There is supposed to be quite a population of Timber Wolves in the area. So, I hold out a little hope of seeing them. But, is sounds like I am guaranteed to hear them and close.

And yes, black bears don't mind if you're dead.


Now since this is Blake we're talking about, how do you exactly expect him to soil himself? :blink:

:lol::lol:

[GDCarrington]

So you're not still shoveling around a magical wardrobe in your driveway that leads to Jersey?

Somewhere there is a magical wardrobe. Where, oh where can it be?

[RichGem]

Somewhere there is a magical wardrobe. Where, oh where can it be?

What the heck is Blake's GPS blip doing in Paramus? :blink:

[blackfoot]

What the heck is Blake's GPS blip doing in Paramus? :blink:

I don't remember taking a pit stop there?

[RichGem]

I don't remember taking a pit stop there?

Maybe you were looking for Ouch? :huh: I mean, why else would anyone stop anywhere in New Jersey? Either that or you had to "go" really really really badly.

[blackfoot]

Maybe you were looking for Ouch? :huh: I mean, why else would anyone stop anywhere in New Jersey? Either that or you had to "go" really really really badly.

I can't think of anything else worth doing in New Jersey. :001_rolle

[gollum83]

I can't think of anything else worth doing in New Jersey. :001_rolle

Everybody loves to dump on New Jersey. :lol1:

[DFrancis]

Everybody loves to dump on New Jersey. :lol1:

We do it to Saskatchewan up here... "Saskatchewan, Canada's flat rectangle"

[RichGem]

According to the urban dictionary (of all things):




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buy saskatchewan mugs, tshirts and magnets (http://www.urbandictionary.com/products.php?term=Saskatchewan&defid=2076376)
The big, flat, rectangle in the middle of Canada with a name that anyone who's not from Saskatchewan pronounces wrong. For future reference--"Sas-KATCH-ew-un" OR "Sas-KATCH-ew-in" OR "Sas-KATCH-ew-en" is acceptable. . .but not not not Sas-katch-ew-WAAAAAN. If you say it that way, it just screams you're from Ontario. Or Texas.

Suffer from paralyzing claustrophobia? Well, you've come to the right place Land of Living Skies (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Land%20of%20Living%20Skies), as our license plates say, is pretty accurate--that's pretty much all that's living. Our trees are generally stick thin and only look alive for four out of twelve months. Well, okay, so we're alive for a third of the year. That ain't half bad, eh?

NDP government that was elected by mostly farmers. I don't understand it, either.

The biggest city in Saskatchewan is Saskatoon (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Saskatoon), which, nope, is not the capital, even though it is home to a relatively adequate school, the University of Saskatchewan (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=University%20of%20Saskatchewan). Surprising, really.

The capital city of Saskatchewan is the city that rhymes with fun--Regina (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Regina). A city that is composed of three quarters flatness, and one quarter man-made lake full of goose crap. It's a pretty exciting place to be.

Saskatchewan is full of names like Moose Jaw (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Moose%20Jaw) and Swift Current (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Swift%20Current) and Prince Albert (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Prince%20Albert) and North Battleford (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=North%20Battleford). Apparently Saskatchewan has a thing for two-worded names. Except the original Cree is probably one long word that is slowly being forgotten along with the majority of their culture. Unfortunately.

Speaking of unfortunately, there is an unfortunate amount of racism in Saskatchewan. But hey, teach the world to sing in perfect harmony, and I'm sure the province can continue to turn a blind eye to the racism and social problems that exist, and people will continue to never know where the hell Saskatchewan is.

But they're missing out!


Tourist: Hey, can you show me around Edmonton?
Saskatchewanian: Sorry, I'm not from Alberta.

Tourist: Hey, can you show me around Calgary?
Saskatchewanian: Sorry, I'm not from Alberta.




Also, important: C-bonics....



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Canadian slang words.
An example of someone speaking in c-bonics "Last night, I cashed my pogey and went to buy a mickey of C.C. at the beer parlour, but my skidoo got stuck in the muskeg on my way back to the duplex. I was trying to deke out a deer, you see. Damn chinook, melted everything. And then a Mountie snuck up behind me in a ghost car and gave me an impaired. I was S.O.L., sitting there dressed only in my Stanfields and a toque at the time. And the Mountie, he's all chippy and everything, calling me a "sh$t disturber" and what not. What could I say, except, "Sorry, EH!"

[GDCarrington]

Well down here in Texas we really pronunce it it Sas-katch-ew-WAAAAAN!

It is actually not pronounced that way? Oh, well, eh! :lol::lol::lol:

[brianw]

Isn't Connecticut just a pit stop on the way to the Cape? and Indiana an annoyance on the way to Chicago ??

[RichGem]

Well down here in Texas we really pronunce it it Sas-katch-ew-WAAAAAN!

It is actually not pronounced that way? Oh, well, eh! :lol::lol::lol:

So do we.

[gollum83]

We do it to Saskatchewan up here... "Saskatchewan, Canada's flat rectangle"

I was always particularly fond of Quebec's slogan, "So just secede already..."


According to the urban dictionary (of all things):

The capital city of Saskatchewan is the city that rhymes with fun--Regina. A city that is composed of three quarters flatness, and one quarter man-made lake full of goose crap. It's a pretty exciting place to be.

Oh, and let's not forget they call the natives Reginans. :lol::lol::lol:


Isn't Connecticut just a pit stop on the way to the Cape? and Indiana an annoyance on the way to Chicago ??

Passing through Gary just wants to make me puke. It's just simply that gray and ugly.

[GDCarrington]

I was always particularly fond of Quebec's slogan, "So just secede already..."

Shouldn't all the other provinces slogans be, "So Quebec, your still here?"

G'night y'all!

[jakespoppy]

I thought it was SAS-ka-CHEW-un. And con-NECK-ti-cut.

[DFrancis]

I was always particularly fond of Quebec's slogan, "So just secede already..."





Alternatly, "Come for the poutine, stay for the distain of all things unfrench"


I thought it was SAS-ka-CHEW-un. And con-NECK-ti-cut.

We say Sask-at-chew-on

[jakespoppy]

Alternatly, "Come for the poutine, stay for the distain of all things unfrench".
Oui!


We say Sask-at-chew-on
Sounds close to Sassy-cat-chew-one. Sounds like some cats we see on here from time to time. :thumbup1:

[SRock]

Is it just me or does that Japanese woman look taller than you? :lol:

Nope, it's just you. There were no women working at that site. It isn't uncommon for longer Japanese men to look an awful lot like women. Given their build all you have to do is add long hair and many are confused. In fact if you are curious read up on Bishonen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishōnen). It is very common to see a young Japanese couple and have difficulty distinguishing which is male and which is female. No disrespect intended but young men being effeminate isn't considered a bad thing.


I guess the t-shirt lied; he isn't *huge* in Japan after all. :nonod:

No, it didn't and yes I am!

[jakespoppy]

Nope, it's just you. There were no women working at that site. It isn't uncommon for longer Japanese men to look an awful lot like women. Given their build all you have to do is add long hair and many are confused. In fact if you are curious read up on Bishonen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishōnen). It is very common to see a young Japanese couple and have difficulty distinguishing which is male and which is female. No disrespect intended but young men being effeminate isn't considered a bad thing...

Hmmm, so many questions.....that I just better not ask. *backs away to come back and play another day* :001_rolle

Have a great day, TATers! :thumbup1:

[OldSaw]

........So, the fact I got us through the weekend even though severely handicapped when it would have been busy with a full staff means nothing. The fact that we had to deal with all of this other crap and kept everyone safe, not important. No, we failed utterly because we did not type up a da**ed report when we asked someone to put out their bloody cigarette. WTH!

God, I love my job!

Okay, rant over.


Believe me when I say that I feel your pain. I found my blood pressure rising when I read this. It brought back memories of my old job as they cut our manpower more and more. :thumbdown

Turns out one of the best things they ever did for me was downsize me out. :biggrin1:

Hear, hear. I have been locked to this dock since last night. After two arduous days and skipping breaks yesterday to get this "hot" load here early, per dispatch request, they didn't even start unloading until I went in there this morning and asked why they were hi-jacking my truck. :cursing::mad2::mad2::mad2:

[OldSaw]

Isn't Connecticut just a pit stop on the way to the Cape? and Indiana an annoyance on the way to Chicago ??

No, that's Ohio.

[OldSaw]

...bigger maple leafs!

Okay, TATers, that's it for this recap. :thumbup1:

Nice recap. :thumbup1:

[OldSaw]

OK, I *meant* the most we've ever spent in at a single instance in time. Better?

Wow! You must have qualified for one of those ZERO down, EZ financing, no closing cost mortgages.

I'm with you on the cars, though. I got my van from my brother for only $500 and we only paid $2500 for my wife's Buick Regal, we really like that car. I'm thinking of visiting my son in AZ and buying an older rust free car there.

[OldSaw]

My wife got a new car

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149561_128732793850302_100001407468147_179247_3432 11_n.jpg

This pic is not it, but it looks just like it

Scion Xb RS 8.0

My wife loves it!, I liked the Lincoln. But it does get 30 mpg, opposed to 11

My Buick Park Avenue got 30 MPG and it was the same size as your Lincoln. My wife's Buick Regal also gets 30 MPG.

[jakespoppy]

Hear, hear. I have been locked to this dock since last night. After two arduous days and skipping breaks yesterday to get this "hot" load here early, per dispatch request, they didn't even start unloading until I went in there this morning and asked why they were hi-jacking my truck. :cursing::mad2::mad2::mad2:
That must be really frustrating to be held up like this. Time is money for you guys!

No, that's Ohio.
:lol::lol::lol:

Nice recap. :thumbup1:
TY :thumbup1:

My Buick Park Avenue got 30 MPG and it was the same size as your Lincoln. My wife's Buick Regal also gets 30 MPG.
I had a Park Avenue, but I think I only got 20 to 25 MPG. Might have been due to more city driving.

[DFrancis]

Sounds close to Sassy-cat-chew-one. Sounds like some cats we see on here from time to time. :thumbup1:

That's acceptable too.

[Barber-Eile]

I haven't been on here in a little while but man you guys have been talking. I'll try to catch up the best I can (though I'll be away again this weekend and no doubt will be lost once again upon my return).


I thought it was SAS-ka-CHEW-un. And con-NECK-ti-cut.

I would say "suh-ska-chew'un". And "coh-net-ih-cut"
And I've been to Regina and Saskatoon and Osler I have to say that YES it's flat but my god do they have some stunning sunsets in the Autumn. Absolutely picture perfect.

[RichGem]

I haven't been on here in a little while but man you guys have been talking. I'll try to catch up the best I can (though I'll be away again this weekend and no doubt will be lost once again upon my return).



I would say "suh-ska-chew'un". And "coh-net-ih-cut"
And I've been to Regina and Saskatoon and Osler I have to say that YES it's flat but my god do they have some stunning sunsets in the Autumn. Absolutely picture perfect.

Especially when viewed across the man-made goose-crap-filled lake. :lol:
(BTW, I think "autumn" is officially known as "early Winter" there.)

[Barber-Eile]

I also saw my only glimpse of the Northern Lights when I was there. The tiniest white glimmer in the sky but still beautiful.
And I met the most amazing people. I was staying there with a dancer (there's a tradition of hosting out-of-towners in the swing dance community) and she lived with this cool couple. The Dancer was going to her home for Thanksgiving and I had planned to move on before that but when the couple found out I was going to be spending thanksgiving by myself in Regina they really insisted I go out to their families farm in Osler and spend it with them.

Seriously one of the most touching displays of kindness even bestowed on me.

To be welcomed so completely into a stranger's home and to share their food at a festival time was just fantastic and they made me feel completely at home. It was the only thanksgiving I'd ever celebrated as we don't do it over here and it was so nice just chatting to the older folk and playing video games with the kids and going out to the dairy farm and feeding a one day old calf.

[DFrancis]

Especially when viewed across the man-made goose-crap-filled lake. :lol:
(BTW, I think "autumn" is officially known as "early Winter" there.)

Over here autumn is more like late summer, this past one was actually nice.

[OldSaw]

That must be really frustrating to be held up like this. Time is money for you guys!

:lol::lol::lol:

TY :thumbup1:

I had a Park Avenue, but I think I only got 20 to 25 MPG. Might have been due to more city driving.

That's still pretty good considering the size of that car. I regularly got 31-32 on the highway, which was my regular route to work.

[OldSaw]

I haven't been on here in a little while but man you guys have been talking. I'll try to catch up the best I can (though I'll be away again this weekend and no doubt will be lost once again upon my return).



I would say "suh-ska-chew'un". And "coh-net-ih-cut"
And I've been to Regina and Saskatoon and Osler I have to say that YES it's flat but my god do they have some stunning sunsets in the Autumn. Absolutely picture perfect.

Just scan for the rolls and recaps, then skip to the last page and start there. That oughta do it.

[jakespoppy]

Especially when viewed across the man-made goose-crap-filled lake. :lol:
(BTW, I think "autumn" is officially known as "early Winter" there.)
Is that the lake Blake is going out on in the canoe? He's gonna have to wash that paddle, or.....well, he just better keep it washed! :laugh:

I also saw my only glimpse of the Northern Lights when I was there. The tiniest white glimmer in the sky but still beautiful.
And I met the most amazing people. I was staying there with a dancer (there's a tradition of hosting out-of-towners in the swing dance community) and she lived with this cool couple. The Dancer was going to her home for Thanksgiving and I had planned to move on before that but when the couple found out I was going to be spending thanksgiving by myself in Regina they really insisted I go out to their families farm in Osler and spend it with them.

Seriously one of the most touching displays of kindness even bestowed on me.

To be welcomed so completely into a stranger's home and to share their food at a festival time was just fantastic and they made me feel completely at home. It was the only thanksgiving I'd ever celebrated as we don't do it over here and it was so nice just chatting to the older folk and playing video games with the kids and going out to the dairy farm and feeding a one day old calf.
I love stories like this. :thumbup1:

Over here autumn is more like late summer, this past one was actually nice.
I wish we had more of the nice autumn and spring weather in Houston that most of you enjoy. I don't miss the extreme cold in winter that many of you have, and I don't mind the summer heat. But I do envy you the other two seasons.

That's still pretty good considering the size of that car. I regularly got 31-32 on the highway, which was my regular route to work.I was pretty happy with it, and I really liked driving that car.

[blackfoot]

Isn't Connecticut just a pit stop on the way to the Cape? and Indiana an annoyance on the way to Chicago ??

Indiana is just an annoyance, IMO. :lol:


No, that's Ohio.

:lol::lol::lol:


I also saw my only glimpse of the Northern Lights when I was there. The tiniest white glimmer in the sky but still beautiful.
And I met the most amazing people. I was staying there with a dancer (there's a tradition of hosting out-of-towners in the swing dance community) and she lived with this cool couple. The Dancer was going to her home for Thanksgiving and I had planned to move on before that but when the couple found out I was going to be spending thanksgiving by myself in Regina they really insisted I go out to their families farm in Osler and spend it with them.

Seriously one of the most touching displays of kindness even bestowed on me.

To be welcomed so completely into a stranger's home and to share their food at a festival time was just fantastic and they made me feel completely at home. It was the only thanksgiving I'd ever celebrated as we don't do it over here and it was so nice just chatting to the older folk and playing video games with the kids and going out to the dairy farm and feeding a one day old calf.

:thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

[gollum83]

Alternately, "Come for the poutine, stay for the distain of all things unfrench"

:lol::lol::lol:


Nope, it's just you. There were no women working at that site. It isn't uncommon for longer Japanese men to look an awful lot like women. Given their build all you have to do is add long hair and many are confused. In fact if you are curious read up on Bishonen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishōnen). It is very common to see a young Japanese couple and have difficulty distinguishing which is male and which is female. No disrespect intended but young men being effeminate isn't considered a bad thing.

Wait, that was a dude? :eek:




By the way, he still looks taller than you. :tongue:


No, that's Ohio.

You've discovered a way to bypass Indiana then? :blink:


That's still pretty good considering the size of that car. I regularly got 31-32 on the highway, which was my regular route to work.

Car? Isn't more it more like a boat on wheels? :blink:


Is that the lake Blake is going out on in the canoe? He's gonna have to wash that paddle, or.....well, he just better keep it washed! :laugh

It also means his water purifier is going to be useless. :lol:

[gollum83]

Indiana is just an annoyance, IMO. :lol:

So what you're saying is that you live in a constant state of annoyance? :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

So what you're saying is that you live in a constant state of annoyance? :biggrin:

:001_rolle Maybe

[GDCarrington]

So what you're saying is that you live in a constant state of annoyance? :biggrin:

Here is the sign that you see upon entrance! :laugh:

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4c4f0ede7f8b9a1d144a0000-400-300/6-know-the-difference-between-persistence-and-annoyance.jpg

[blackfoot]

Here is the sign that you see upon entrance! :laugh:

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4c4f0ede7f8b9a1d144a0000-400-300/6-know-the-difference-between-persistence-and-annoyance.jpg

Wow :001_rolle

[Duckster]

Here is the sign that you see upon entrance! :laugh:
...

This sign is on Blake's street:

154808

[blackfoot]

This sign is on Blake's street:

154808

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

[RichGem]

This sign is on Blake's street:

154808


You mean... the WHOLE STREET is pantsless?! Yet another reason not to visit Indiana.

[GDCarrington]

Here is something with potential for just the right person.

PANTLESS PRODUCTIONS is a production company, free from the restraints of a large and bulky creative process.

http://pantlessproductions.com/

[gollum83]

You mean... the WHOLE STREET is pantsless?! Yet another reason not to visit Indiana.

Well let me ask you this, is there really any reason to visit Indiana to begin with?

[GDCarrington]

Well let me ask you this, is there really any reason to visit Indiana to begin with?

Well, I guess one person may have a reason...

http://photos.indystar.com/photos/2008/5/25/90662/immersive.jpg

[OldSaw]

Well let me ask you this, is there really any reason to visit Indiana to begin with?

Well, there is the race.

[OldSaw]

Speaking of Indiana, I drove through today. Waved in Blake's general direction as I passed Fort Wayne, no time to stop. Barely made it to Bolingbrook, IL before my hours ran out.

Good night.

[blackfoot]

Well let me ask you this, is there really any reason to visit Indiana to begin with?

There are some nice state parks here.


Well, there is the race.

And that.


Speaking of Indiana, I drove through today. Waved in Blake's general direction as I passed Fort Wayne, no time to stop. Barely made it to Bolingbrook, IL before my hours ran out.

Good night.

Howdy!

[jakespoppy]

I used to travel to Indy about every other month, and always enjoyed it. :thumbup1:

[Intrigued]

Happy April 1st! Our very own special day here in TAT! :w00t:

[blackfoot]

I used to travel to Indy about every other month, and always enjoyed it. :thumbup1:

Indy is a nice town, really.


Happy April 1st! Our very own special day here in TAT! :w00t:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[RichGem]

Well let me ask you this, is there really any reason to visit Indiana to begin with?

Good point.



1. (http://indiana.urbanup.com/172057) Indiana

buy indiana mugs, tshirts and magnets (http://www.urbandictionary.com/products.php?term=Indiana&defid=172057)
The Cross-Roads of America. The state that lies between Ohio ,Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan. The state is quaint and known for the Indianapolis 500 and the residents' fervant love of basketball. Considered by many to be a nowhere hole in the wall for rednecks etc., but oh well.

[blackfoot]

Good point.

Not a fan of basketball myself.

[RichGem]

Not a fan of basketball myself.

It was the "nowhere hole-in-the-wall for rednecks" that really made me want to read the travel brochure and book tickets. :lol:

[blackfoot]

It was the "nowhere hole-in-the-wall for rednecks" that really made me want to read the travel brochure and book tickets. :lol:

LMAO! :lol:

[DFrancis]

A real story and a happy one out of Japan.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/01/us-quake-dog-odd-idUSTRE7303DG20110401

[RichGem]

The Top Five Viral Moving Pictures (of 1911)

CNm8ZCJ7Fx8

[Duckster]

I've been Ruth Roll'd :letterk2:

[OldSaw]

It was the "nowhere hole-in-the-wall for rednecks" that really made me want to read the travel brochure and book tickets. :lol:

So what's stopping you? I mean, I know it's not the Land of Cheddar, but if you drive between there and your remote empire you gotta go through it. Unless you cheat and go through Canada.

[RichGem]

So what's stopping you? I mean, I know it's not the Land of Cheddar, but if you drive between there and your remote empire you gotta go through it. Unless you cheat and go through Canada.

I generally stop in Canada to check on the polar bear population and my northern emissaries as well as the former Vice Czar aka Limecat.

Edit: OTOH, being a "hole-in-the-wall for rednecks," chances are they've never even seen a penguin before. Hmm.... they'd probably greet me as the "Great Penguin Overlord" come to save them. Blake... look into this for me and prepare a possible itinerary.

[OldSaw]

The Top Five Viral Moving Pictures (of 1911)

CNm8ZCJ7Fx8


I've been Ruth Roll'd :letterk2:

I hate it when that happens.

[OldSaw]

I generally stop in Canada to check on the polar bear population and my northern emissaries as well as the former Vice Czar aka Limecat.

Edit: OTOH, being a "hole-in-the-wall for rednecks," chances are they've never even seen a penguin before. Hmm.... they'd probably greet me as the "Great Penguin Overlord" come to save them. Blake... look into this for me and prepare a possible itinerary.

I hear the polar bear population is on the increase, despite what the global warming folks say. I suppose that's why you prefer the south pole, which is also increasing in ice capacity, so I'm told. Stands to reason I guess, north pole melts, south pole freezes.

[RichGem]

http://files.myopera.com/Matta/albums/55289/Bat%20TUX%20v1.jpg

[RichGem]

I hate it when that happens.

And then she started to shimmy and then she rolled some more and then she just kept on rolling. Goodness help the poor slob that got in her way!

[OldSaw]

http://files.myopera.com/Matta/albums/55289/Bat%20TUX%20v1.jpg

Bored today?

[RichGem]

Bored today?

No... exciting news over in the Czardom SG.

[Duckster]

No... exciting news over in the Czardom SG.

Nice!

Do you know if it will be heavily mentholated?

[RichGem]

Nice!

Do you know if it will be heavily mentholated?

MB used the term "ice," in the title; that's all I know. I trust she'll come up with something good for you menthol heads.

[gollum83]

Well, there is the race.

2000 left turns, how thrilling. :rolleyes:

Honestly, I've tried to get into it, but I just can't do it.


There are some nice state parks here.

I'm joking of course. I'm sure there are some very nice state parks as well as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, but with 98 state parks, six state forests, three national forests and a handful of national parks and lakeshores, it's kind of hard to find a reason to leave Michigan. :lol1:


Good point.

:biggrin:


A real story and a happy one out of Japan.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/01/us-quake-dog-odd-idUSTRE7303DG20110401

Three weeks at sea? Poor guy. :sad:


So what's stopping you? I mean, I know it's not the Land of Cheddar, but if you drive between there and your remote empire you gotta go through it. Unless you cheat and go through Canada.

Well it is faster to cut through Canada.


http://files.myopera.com/Matta/albums/55289/Bat%20TUX%20v1.jpg

:w00t:


No... exciting news over in the Czardom SG.

I'd say! :w00t:

[Duckster]

MB used the term "ice," in the title; that's all I know. I trust she'll come up with something good for you menthol heads.

Excellent!

Here is my down payment:

154924

[gollum83]

Excellent!

Here is my down payment:

154924

I don't know if Sue accepts herring. :lol:

[RichGem]

Excellent!

Here is my down payment:

154924

:lol: :thumbup:


I don't know if Sue accepts herring. :lol:

But, I do. I think bears prefer salmon.

[DFrancis]

Excellent!

Here is my down payment:

154924

Oh my, is Sue making up an Iced Herring Shave Soap? (that would actually be a cool name come to think of it)

[RichGem]

Oh my, is Sue making up an Iced Herring Shave Soap? (that would actually be a cool name come to think of it)

"Good for your beard AND for your heart!"

[gollum83]

Oh my, is Sue making up an Iced Herring Shave Soap? (that would actually be a cool name come to think of it)

Nothing is sexier than smelling like a cold, dead fish? :001_unsur

[GDCarrington]

Oh my, is Sue making up an Iced Herring Shave Soap? (that would actually be a cool name come to think of it)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1VpL6peX4oU/SfNNdl93xcI/AAAAAAAABHU/O59KMD1Ftdc/s320/Herring+3.jpg