The Anything Thread

[gatto]

I had nine brothers and sisters. Only my youngest sister is still alive.

You sound like you grew up around the time when my grandparents did. My grandpa had 8 brothers and sisters and when he was a baby they kept him in a dresser drawer at night (open of course) because there was nowhere else to put him.

[Rollsshaver]

You sound like you grew up around the time when my grandparents did. My grandpa had 8 brothers and sisters and when he was a baby they kept him in a dresser drawer at night (open of course) because there was nowhere else to put him.


I was born during the summer of 1934. So, yeah, I could be one of your grandparents........:rolleyes:

[gatto]

I was born during the summer of 1934. So, yeah, I could be one of your grandparents........:rolleyes:

haha sorry I didn't mean it to offend you :tongue:

[lamontqsanford]

You know I heard stories from my grandparents and my father and I have it easy compared to them. Sometimes I wonder why I ever bitch about meaningless things. I am glad that my father instilled in me his working habits.

[Rollsshaver]

Jen, you are just too sweet for me to be offended by you. It is refreshing to have a young woman as intelligent as yourself on the forums.

Now where did I put that bottle of Viagra............. :ihih:

[Unit 91]

And the thread takes a turn for the creepy.

[Rollsshaver]

And the thread takes a turn for the creepy.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:....................... :wheelchair: .......................:a30:

[gatto]

Jen, you are just too sweet for me to be offended by you. It is refreshing to have a young woman as intelligent as yourself on the forums.

Now where did I put that bottle of Viagra............. :ihih:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: hey what's that over there! *runs away*

[lamontqsanford]

In college there would have been times when I would have stared at your avatar Rolls and laughed for hours.

[Eagle]

My coworker is talking about having to put one of his dogs down. That sucks. I had to put down one of ours a few years ago. That's the first time as an adult man that I had to do something like that. Let me tell you it's not fun. I was choking and blubbering like a little baby. Those darn pets worm their way into your heart. Not to mention the memories of your kids associated w/ the pet. When you put the pet down it's like putting down a part of your past. What a complete and utter downer.

[soapbox]

You know I heard stories from my grandparents and my father and I have it easy compared to them. Sometimes I wonder why I ever bitch about meaningless things. I am glad that my father instilled in me his working habits.

I hear that. My grandfathers were born in 1913 and 1917 (both still alive and kicking) and I can see why they would say I/we/the USA have gone soft. They are lions. I have it easy. I shouldn't bitch about meaningless things, either.

Perhaps the best we can hope to do is to build upon their successes, learn from their mistakes, and work as hard as they did.

[Unit 91]

We had to put down the family dog a few years ago. One of the only times in recent memory I cried.

I also don't have my dogs with me as the ex took them. That's really hard. A lot harder than I thought it would be.

[gatto]

My coworker is talking about having to put one of his dogs down. That sucks. I had to put down one of ours a few years ago. That's the first time as an adult man that I had to do something like that. Let me tell you it's not fun. I was choking and blubbering like a little baby. Those darn pets worm their way into your heart. Not to mention the memories of your kids associated w/ the pet. When you put the pet down it's like putting down a part of your past. What a complete and utter downer.

:frown: That is so sad. I could never do that, I'd be completely useless in that situation. Maybel is my first dog and I can't think of life without her. I cried when my fish died last year, his name was pants and he was a very good boy.

[Rollsshaver]

My coworker is talking about having to put one of his dogs down. That sucks. I had to put down one of ours a few years ago. That's the first time as an adult man that I had to do something like that. Let me tell you it's not fun. I was choking and blubbering like a little baby. Those darn pets worm their way into your heart. Not to mention the memories of your kids associated w/ the pet. When you put the pet down it's like putting down a part of your past. What a complete and utter downer.


Man, that is always tough putting down a family dog. I feel for your buddy.

[lamontqsanford]

My coworker is talking about having to put one of his dogs down. That sucks. I had to put down one of ours a few years ago. That's the first time as an adult man that I had to do something like that. Let me tell you it's not fun. I was choking and blubbering like a little baby. Those darn pets worm their way into your heart. Not to mention the memories of your kids associated w/ the pet. When you put the pet down it's like putting down a part of your past. What a complete and utter downer.


I haven't had to do that yet. My wife and I have a black lab that we have had for 10 years. This year will the first year I can't take him hunting. Last year I shouldn't, he would stay sore and achey for a couple of days. Not being able to hunt him has and will continue to break my heart. When we have to do the inevitable I will be histerical and my wife will be worse.

[Rollsshaver]

I hear that. My grandfathers were born in 1913 and 1917 (both still alive and kicking) and I can see why they would say I/we/the USA have gone soft. They are lions. I have it easy. I shouldn't bitch about meaningless things, either.

Perhaps the best we can hope to do is to build upon their successes, learn from their mistakes, and work as hard as they did.


There are very few youth around who have the iron in thier blood that we had back then. Change is not always good.........................

[Rollsshaver]

:frown: That is so sad. I could never do that, I'd be completely useless in that situation. Maybel is my first dog and I can't think of life without her. I cried when my fish died last year, his name was pants and he was a very good boy.


Jen, if you were not such a nice person, I would LOL right now.

[gatto]

Jen, if you were not such a nice person, I would LOL right now.

Hey he was! It makes me laugh too that I cared about him so much but he was the first living thing I ever took care of.

[lamontqsanford]

What is the inspiration in naming a fish pants?

[Rollsshaver]

What is the inspiration in naming a fish pants?


That was my next question.................

[gatto]

Well I was having a bad day and fighting with my mom so my boyfriend and I decided to walk to the diner, which is in a shopping center with a petco, well we walked in to look at the cats and I ended up getting pants. He was a blue betta fish. I didn't really have a name for him and my boyfriend jokingly suggested naming him underwear, I don't know why he said that but anyway he ended up being named pants, I later bought him a friend name socks. I guess I thought he might not live too long so I took the idea of naming him pretty lightly. He lived for 2 and a half years, he actually got sick and almost died a few times but after about $50 in fish meds I got him back both times.

[Rollsshaver]

Now you just need a dog named Thong........................:biggrin:

[gatto]

Now you just need a dog named Thong........................:biggrin:

:lol::lol: My dogs are going to be Master Chief, Optimus prime and megatron. I'm also getting a hairless cat and naming her Dr. Breen (cookies for anybody who knows who Dr. Breen is)

[Rollsshaver]

:lol::lol: My dogs are going to be Master Chief, Optimus prime and megatron. I'm also getting a hairless cat and naming her Dr. Breen



You have left me speechless with that one.........

[gatto]

You have left me speechless with that one.........

I wanted to name the kids after spartan IIs but Sean said no :frown:

[lamontqsanford]

Until Sean starts DE shaving he gets no say.

[gatto]

I thought it wouldn't be too weird because the spartans all have normal names. They were normal kids who got abducted by the government because they had near perfect genes. I guess that could kind of mess a kid up if they found out they were named after a fictional genetically and structurally altered soldier from the future who fights aliens and is incapable of reproduction.


Until Sean starts DE shaving he gets no say.

Haha, I'm lucky he shaves at all. I told him straight razors are sexy but it didn't work :frown:

[soapbox]

There are very few youth around who have the iron in thier blood that we had back then. Change is not always good...

Hell, I bench 225 and I would lose a fight with my dad, and not the 1970 version of my dad either!

[Rollsshaver]

Hell, I bench 225 and I would lose a fight with my dad, and not the 1970 version of my dad either!


I am 74 years old and still bench 225. Us old guys are made of very nasty things which I cannot divulge on a public forum.

[gatto]

My grandpa is pretty tough but I could definitely take him but only because he wouldn't hit me

edit: I can't believe I need to be at work for another two hours. I would be alright with it if I could turn the air down a bit. Today is lasting way too long, hopefully my professor will keep it short and sweet tonight.

[Rollsshaver]

I think everyone is trying to figure out where the guy lives on the PIF in BST. Too bad they are a day late and a dollar short. Of course, the fellow may have moved since September.............

[gatto]

I think everyone is trying to figure out where the guy lives on the PIF in BST. Too bad they are a day late and a dollar short. Of course, the fellow may have moved since September.............

stupid question, what exactly does PIF stand for?

[Rollsshaver]

I guess this is the proper place to do this. For all who read this in the future, this was my official 1000th post!!

It has been a genuine pleasure being a part of this forum.

[gatto]

:badger::badger::badger::badger:

[Rollsshaver]

stupid question, what exactly does PIF stand for?


Pay It Forward


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

[gatto]

Can't see youtube, I'm at work. :frown:

Holy crap, I feel like somebody just hit me in the head with a hammer. The next hour and a half is going to take forever.

[Rollsshaver]

The clip is from the movie Pay It Forward. Awesome movie and a principal to live by.

[gatto]

The clip is from the movie Pay It Forward. Awesome movie and a principal to live by.

ah ok, I've heard of the movie but I don't think I've seen it. I definitely try to follow the philosophy, things would be a lot nicer if more people did.

[Rollsshaver]

Jen, you have to go get the movie. It is THAT good!! Have some tissues handy too.

[gatto]

Jen, you have to go get the movie. It is THAT good!! Have some tissues handy too.

Tissues are essential for every movie in my case. I'll definitely rent it, I'll grab it on Saturday when I rent Wall Street for economics. I just had a movie that I thought of that is an absolutely must see, when I remember I'll post it.

[lamontqsanford]

Congrats on the 1k and congrats on winning the PIF.

[gatto]

rolls what is going on with your laptop now? are you going to wipe it?

[Rollsshaver]

Congrats on the 1k and congrats on winning the PIF.



Thank you very much....

As soon as I saw the thread, I immediatly thought to look at his early posting history. Most people will say something about where they are from early on. And that paid off.

[Rollsshaver]

rolls what is going on with your laptop now? are you going to wipe it?


Nope. I am going to mix up a coffee can of ammonium nitrate, diesel fuel, and sulfuric acid. And then I am going to blow this F$@^#% thing into a billion pieces!!!

[lamontqsanford]

I was in the process of doing the same thing. I have dual screens at work so I was also checking the thread to see if someone was correct. I found that you won and then found the post. I was late as usual.

[lamontqsanford]

Nope. I am going to mix up a coffee can of ammonium nitrate, diesel fuel, and sulfuric acid. And then I am going to blow this F$@^#% thing into a billion pieces!!!


I hope you camera works while doing this so we can watch:lol:

[gatto]

Nope. I am going to mix up a coffee can of ammonium nitrate, diesel fuel, and sulfuric acid. And then I am going to blow this F$@^#% thing into a billion pieces!!!

Don't do that! send it to me! (for real, if you wanted to I could probably save it)

What important things do you have on your PC right now? and do you use your second hard drive. open your start menu, go to my computer. You should see two hard drives, one is using the letter C and the other is probably D it might be called local disk. Double click on the D (or whatever) drive and tell me if there is anything in there.

[Eagle]

Congrats on 1k Rolls.

No yearly bonus for Shep this year. Guess telling your superiors they're shmucks isn't always a good career move huh? I can only abide so much stupidity and then I must speak my mind. It's been my downfall for many years. I've accepted it. Love me for who I am. :biggrin:

[gatto]

Congrats on 1k Rolls.

No yearly bonus for Shep this year. Guess telling your superiors they're shmucks isn't always a good career move huh? I can only abide so much stupidity and then I must speak my mind. It's been my downfall for many years. I've accepted it. Love me for who I am. :biggrin:

I always get in trouble for the same stuff! at least at my old jobs. For once my boss rocks. Sucking up to idiots is never worth the money.

[Rollsshaver]

Don't do that! send it to me! (for real, if you wanted to I could probably save it)

What important things do you have on your PC right now? and do you use your second hard drive. open your start menu, go to my computer. You should see two hard drives, one is using the letter C and the other is probably D it might be called local disk. Double click on the D (or whatever) drive and tell me if there is anything in there.

It is just the recovery program.

[gatto]

It is just the recovery program.

What letter is it labeled? and how big is it?

[Rollsshaver]

What letter is it labeled? and how big is it?

D./ and it is 192 kb

[Rollsshaver]

how big is it?



:001_rolle

[gatto]

D./ and it is 192 kb

Is that the total size or how much is being used right now? on my HP there was a little tiny partition special for the backup software. You should have 2 HDDs that are 160 gigs and maybe a little partition for that software. Right click on the drive and go to properties. Under used and free space there should be a little thing that says capacity. I want that number.

[lamontqsanford]

:001_rolle

Viva, VIVA, VIAGra

[Rollsshaver]

Used space is: 6.53 gb
Free space is: 1.79 gb

[gatto]

Used space is: 6.53 gb
Free space is: 1.79 gb

That is the wrong one then, you're looking at the little virtual partition. Is there a 3rd hard drive icon with a letter?

[Rollsshaver]

Hey, I just got a call. I will be away for a couple days. You kids take care. Ole' Rolls has to go on a trip......................

[gatto]

Hey, I just got a call. I will be away for a couple days. You kids take care. Ole' Rolls has to go on a trip......................

aw.. but.. I love fixing machines that I don't actually touch. Have a good trip, if you still need help when you get back let me know.

[Unit 91]

If I show up at your door chances are you did something to bring me there...

[gatto]

Damn this place is dead now, I'm going to class. If my professor doesn't say anything important I am probably not going to stick around.

[Gruder]

Any of ya'll wear contacts?


I guess this is the proper place to do this. For all who read this in the future, this was my official 1000th post!!

It has been a genuine pleasure being a part of this forum.

I wear contacts -- it took me a week or two to get used to them, but they seem like no big deal now. I do occasionally have trouble with allergies/eye irritation, but that seems to subside if I go back to glasses for a couple of days.

Congrats on 1k!

And speaking of PIFs, I received a quite generous package today that contained more than the Autumn soap sample I won for guessing Rolls' age. Rolls, when you get back, I'd love to know more about these homemade soaps. Sincerely, thanks. This'll be fun to work my way through.


No yearly bonus for Shep this year. Guess telling your superiors they're shmucks isn't always a good career move huh? I can only abide so much stupidity and then I must speak my mind. It's been my downfall for many years. I've accepted it. Love me for who I am. :biggrin:

That sucks, Shep -- sorry to hear it. I'm guessing a lot of companies are reducing bonuses this year, whether or not they have employees with the guts to speak their minds! I have a similar intolerance for general stupidity (which is part of the reason I prefer to stay in academia, I think.)

I love my wife, but why must her approach to house cleaning involve so much stress?!

[Eagle]

That sucks, Shep -- sorry to hear it. I'm guessing a lot of companies are reducing bonuses this year, whether or not they have employees with the guts to speak their minds! I have a similar intolerance for general stupidity (which is part of the reason I prefer to stay in academia, I think.)

Thanks for the thoughts. The economy doesn't have anything to do with it. The yearly bonus only started about 5 years ago, and I've collected the max or near the max every year. Last year there was a big management shake up and some promotions. Non of which were for the good. I'm one of the top producers in the category that counts the most: getting law breakers off the streets. Everything else is just bullshit. I sleep well at night and frankly they can take their bonus and sit on it. There's no way I'm gonna play the kissy, kissy, suck up game for a few extra bucks a year. I played my cards and now I'll live with the consequences. Just needed a quick venting here, and now I'm at peace with it. :thumbup1:

[Unit 91]

I did some venting today and it felt good. I don't anticipate anything over my monthly bonus anyhow. I win?

[lamontqsanford]

Shep, if you don't mind me asking--what line of work are you in?

[OldSaw]

Damn this place is dead now, I'm going to class. If my professor doesn't say anything important I am probably not going to stick around.

But how will you know if you don't listen to the whole lecture?

[Eagle]

LEO. Customs & Border officer.

[lamontqsanford]

LEO. Customs & Border officer.

Cool. I got a degree in Criminal Justice and then decided used parts was much more lucrative. Customs and Border officer was an area of interest when I first started down that path.

[Eagle]

Cool. I got a degree in Criminal Justice and then decided used parts was much more lucrative. Customs and Border officer was an area of interest when I first started down that path.

Pretty good pay and benefits. Rewarding work. Lots of govt. bureaucracy to deal with. A-holes and unqualified's being promoted. You take the good with the bad.

[lamontqsanford]

I dealt with some of the same issues when I worked in a State Pen. The A kissers and good ole boys got promoted and the hard workers didn't. It gets old but I guess I just learned to deal with it. I was like you and didn't let Admin and others push me around. I think it was harder work dealing with them then the inmates.

Gotta go, time for dinner and some wrestling with my 3 year old son.

[Lynchmeister]

Just bought a bread machine yesterday. Oh mamma jamma, I don't know why we've waited so long!

So today, while making a pretty ridiculous sandwich (anyone remember my post in the "what's for lunch?" thread), I was staring at some cole slaw and thought, "what the hell," and threw a bunch on the sandwich.

In a word, awesome.

[profsaffel]

Ugh. I just came back from the specialist and he did some nasty surgery to the inside of my mouth. The inside of my lip looks like something out of a horror movie. This Thanksgiving dinner is going to suck. I'll probably be sipping chicken soup while everyone else is dining on fried turkey. :frown:

Going to bed. See you guys and gals when I get up in the morning.

[Doc4]

Pretty good pay and benefits. Rewarding work. Lots of govt. bureaucracy to deal with. A-holes and unqualified's being promoted. You take the good with the bad.

Oh, and congratulations on your recent promotion ...

:lol:

[gatto]

But how will you know if you don't listen to the whole lecture?

It was a 3 hour lecture, if I have less then 2 sentences of useful notes that I could have gotten reading the book in the first half then I very seriously doubt the other hour and a half would be better. I managed to sit through the first half but my head just felt too foggy and I couldn't focus at all (not that he was saying much).

[Lynchmeister]

Any of ya'll wear contacts?

Yes.


I honestly believe there is no way I could ever wear contacts, I can't even put eye drops in my own eyes without using about 10 drops just to get one in...it even takes my wife about 5-6 tries
hopefully I never need glasses, either, I can't stand to keep sunglasses on for more than 10 minutes at a time without a break

I was the same way. I promise you that you'd be able to overcome the...fear might not be the right word...hesitation?


And the thread takes a turn for the creepy.

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



Nope. I am going to mix up a coffee can of ammonium nitrate, diesel fuel, and sulfuric acid. And then I am going to blow this F$@^#% thing into a billion pieces!!!

Nice! I'm reminded of one summer day when two of my buddies and I were playing around with a can of bug spray and a bonfire on a small, wooded island in a lake behind one of the guys' house. The island and my eyebrows didn't fare too well, but that story is pretty long and will have to wait for another day. Ask and ye shall receive, though. If anyone wants, it'd be my pleasure to regale you all with the whole sordid ordeal. :rolleyes::biggrin:


:001_rolle


Viva, VIVA, VIAGra

:biggrin: Poor Jen. :lol:

[gatto]

haha don't make me question why I stick around this thread :lol::lol::lol:

[OldSaw]

It was a 3 hour lecture, if I have less then 2 sentences of useful notes that I could have gotten reading the book in the first half then I very seriously doubt the other hour and a half would be better. I managed to sit through the first half but my head just felt too foggy and I couldn't focus at all (not that he was saying much).

I have been very fortunate to have some excellent professors. I hate missing class. Everyday I am amazed at how much new information I can pack into this old(er) brain of mine.

[OldSaw]

Pretty good pay and benefits. Rewarding work. Lots of govt. bureaucracy to deal with. A-holes and unqualified's being promoted. You take the good with the bad.

Sounds like your typical government job. I sometimes fear that with going into teaching.

[gatto]

I have been very fortunate to have some excellent professors. I hate missing class. Everyday I am amazed at how much new information I can pack into this old(er) brain of mine.

I normally would never miss a lecture, but this has been a long day and my professors this semester are not the best.

[OldSaw]

I normally would never miss a lecture, but this has been a long day and my professors this semester are not the best.

I wish my campus had a professor review system. I have checked Rate My Professor (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/), but only a few professors from my university show up.

[gatto]

I wish my campus had a professor review system. I have checked Rate My Professor (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/), but only a few professors from my university show up.

Really? I've always seen at least a few ratings on my professors

[lamontqsanford]

I wish my campus had a professor review system. I have checked Rate My Professor (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/), but only a few professors from my university show up.

The college I attended required the prof's to have reviews. As students we were asked to fill out a survey, not required but asked, on each prof sometime during the school year.

[Etoyoc_Rebmos]

I thought that (course/prof end of course student survey) was standard for most schools. I can't recall the last time I did a workshop or took a course where that wasn't done.

And it is so fun when you are the presenter and you get the feedback from those and wonder WTF... were these people even in the same room with my class/workshop? Some of the things that get on those surveys make them worthless... at least at any of the "professional" workshops I have been part of...

[Eagle]

My wife got a bread maker at a yard sale a few weeks back...I posted about this. Anyway I've been a bread makin' fool. Even the box mix stuff at the supermarket bake up pretty good. Frys grocery has a sourdough that rocks. I think that's what we'll have instead of dinner rolls on Thursday. Hot bread right out of the maker is the best. One word of warning though. You need to eat the bread within a day or two or it gets hard and stale. It doesn't last like mass market bread.

[Eagle]

Oh, and congratulations on your recent promotion ...

:lol:

:prrr:

[gatto]

My wife got a bread maker at a yard sale a few weeks back...I posted about this. Anyway I've been a bread makin' fool. Even the box mix stuff at the supermarket bake up pretty good. Frys grocery has a sourdough that rocks. I think that's what we'll have instead of dinner rolls on Thursday. Hot bread right out of the maker is the best. One word of warning though. You need to eat the bread within a day or two or it gets hard and stale. It doesn't last like mass market bread.

That is because it isn't full of garbage :wink: we use to have a bread maker, that was the best. If you like banana bread try making some, it comes out way better then anything you can get at a store.

[OldSaw]

Really? I've always seen at least a few ratings on my professors


The college I attended required the prof's to have reviews. As students we were asked to fill out a survey, not required but asked, on each prof sometime during the school year.

There is a feedback system, but it's an internal system not made public to the students.

[mhdagley]

My wife got a bread maker at a yard sale a few weeks back...I posted about this. Anyway I've been a bread makin' fool. Even the box mix stuff at the supermarket bake up pretty good. Frys grocery has a sourdough that rocks. I think that's what we'll have instead of dinner rolls on Thursday. Hot bread right out of the maker is the best. One word of warning though. You need to eat the bread within a day or two or it gets hard and stale. It doesn't last like mass market bread.

Use it to make bread crumbs then.
Also the reason it does not last as long is it has no preservatives.

[gatto]

I'll be back later, I'm going to play with boot camp some more

[lamontqsanford]

There is a feedback system, but it's an internal system not made public to the students.

Now that you mention it I don't our results were made public to the students either.

[Unit 91]

I'm gonna go get food and probably beer. I feel like I could use a drink.

[lamontqsanford]

Any of you guys or gal have a Rooney brush. I bought one recently on the B/S/T and that think drinks more water than anything else I have owned. I haven't used it much because I am so used to my 24mm brush. What do you guys like about the Rooneys.

[Eagle]

Any of you guys or gal have a Rooney brush. I bought one recently on the B/S/T and that think drinks more water than anything else I have owned. I haven't used it much because I am so used to my 24mm brush. What do you guys like about the Rooneys.

As you mention it soaks up water nicely allowing me to decide how much or little to leave in it. It is soft to the touch yet just mildly scratchy enough at the tips to exfoliate. It's firm enough to hold it's form while whipping and lathering, but not so stiff you can't mash it out when need be. It blooms out nicely to achieve a face full of lather. The price is right. I love the Rooney and have no desire for any other.

[lamontqsanford]

Do you find that it works well for both creams and soaps?

[sol92258]

man, I go to Texarkana for a few minutes, and ya'll chat it up!
ran into Micah up there, walked around an indoor flea market, couple of ooooold old spice mugs, brushes, and a pretty decent fat handled tech...may have to go back


There are very few youth around who have the iron in thier blood that we had back then. Change is not always good.........................
+1
change can be very, very bad, too.
we're living in a society and culture that values laziness, selfishness, convenience waaaaay too much, and when push comes to shove, there aren't enough non-military true patriots who will stand up for this nation, I'm afraid


Nope. I am going to mix up a coffee can of ammonium nitrate, diesel fuel, and sulfuric acid. And then I am going to blow this F$@^#% thing into a billion pieces!!!
noooo...it can be fixed, it's just rather difficult on a forum, I don't like to make assumptions...we may need to setup a remote connection


Hey, I just got a call. I will be away for a couple days. You kids take care. Ole' Rolls has to go on a trip......................
hope all is well...
and congrats on 1,000 posts, 4 of them shaving related :lol::lol::lol::lol:


...

I was the same way. I promise you that you'd be able to overcome the...fear might not be the right word...hesitation?
...
Hmmm, I'll just continue to hope for continued excellent vision


haha don't make me question why I stick around this thread :lol::lol::lol:
yes, please, we want her to stick around
(besides, I know why you're here...did I mention UPS showed up today?)


Just bought a bread machine yesterday. Oh mamma jamma, I don't know why we've waited so long!

So today, while making a pretty ridiculous sandwich (anyone remember my post in the "what's for lunch?" thread), I was staring at some cole slaw and thought, "what the hell," and threw a bunch on the sandwich.

In a word, awesome.
yes I do, Scooby....:biggrin:

[mhdagley]

So i am fixing my cousins computer. I will be on here to vent and ask for help where needed.

[Eagle]

Do you find that it works well for both creams and soaps?

Works just fine on both. I have the 3/1 in Super btw.

[gatto]

yes, please, we want her to stick around
(besides, I know why you're here...did I mention UPS showed up today?)



See now I'm not sure if you're talking about the handle or the blades I sent you.

[lamontqsanford]

Works just fine on both. I have the 3/1 in Super btw.

How big is the know on that. I am not familiar with the Rooney sizes. Mine is a 1/1. Does 3/1 mean it has a bigger handle or a bigger knot?

[gatto]

Woo! I got my anti-virus set up (silly windows) and I just spent some quality time with a cup of tea and some half life one zombies. (and a digital shot gun)

[mhdagley]

sounds like fun. I already have avast on a flash drive and a xp admin password cracker downloading.

[mhdagley]

so ophcrack did not work here comes pc login now.

[gatto]

What exactly are you trying to do?

[mhdagley]

What exactly are you trying to do?

currently I am trying to get to windows, stupid login password. Then fix what ever is broken.

[gatto]

currently I am trying to get to windows, stupid login password. Then fix what ever is broken.

you're locked out? I forget but I know there is a way around the password. Who put an admin password on the machine?

[mhdagley]

you're locked out? I forget but I know there is a way around the password. Who put an admin password on the machine?

Not my computer its my cousins and they wont answer the phone. So she did.

[gatto]

Not my computer its my cousins and they wont answer the phone. So she did.

oh that is a pain in the ass. Any idea what is wrong with it before you dive in (if you can get in)

[mhdagley]

oh that is a pain in the ass. Any idea what is wrong with it before you dive in (if you can get in)

They said they think its got viruses on it. If I had the disc from work id be done by now.

[sol92258]

See now I'm not sure if you're talking about the handle or the blades I sent you.
handle material...I'll try to take pics of the raw material tomorrow


currently I am trying to get to windows, stupid login password. Then fix what ever is broken.
is it someone's personal pc?
is it in a workgroup or domain?

[mhdagley]

handle material...I'll try to take pics of the raw material tomorrow


is it someone's personal pc?
is it in a workgroup or domain?

personal pc. neither just a home computer.

[gatto]

handle material...I'll try to take pics of the raw material tomorrow




awesome! is the color good?

[mhdagley]

progress!I made it to a c prompt as admin. Woohoo DOS so how to change the password?

[gatto]

progress!I made it to a c prompt as admin. Woohoo DOS so how to change the password?

it's XP? just go to user accounts and change it

[mhdagley]

it's XP? just go to user accounts and change it

how
I am in the recovery console.

[gatto]

how
I am in the recovery console.
edit figured it out just need to write down the user name

oh ok

[sol92258]

awesome! is the color good?
yeah, I think it's gonna turn out good, if I can keep a steady hand! :biggrin:

[gatto]

yeah, I think it's gonna turn out good, if I can keep a steady hand! :biggrin:

Don't break it! .. well I guess you COULD break it but that would be expensive practice.

[sol92258]

how
I am in the recovery console.
edit figured it out just need to write down the user name
question: when windows first starts, are you getting the welcome screen where you click on a user picture, or is it set to type in the username?

[sol92258]

Don't break it! .. well I guess you COULD break it but that would be expensive practice.
that seems to be the only kind I learn from at times :blush:
I think it'll all be good, though
did you ever get measurements from your current brush? length, anyway? is it too short, long, ???
about how long are you thinking you'd like it?
(boy, this conversation could really be misinterpreted....)

[burningdarkness]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/funny-pictures-bird-wonders-if-he-made-candy-corn1.jpg

Great picture. I used to keep a number of Lovebirds years ago. I've even had about 5 trained birds that were acclimatized to people, would sit on your shoulder, and do tricks, etc.


Morning all. I can't stand it when I get up and it is dark and I go to home from work and it is dark.


I hate that it's dark by 4 PM. It's still daytime, but it feels like you should be inside getting ready for bed at 6. I can't wait until the winter solstice.


I agree about the catalogs, I got at least 7 in the mail yesterday. I've been drinking tea all morning, maybe I'll grab a snack in a little while. Luckily this is a slow day at work, mostly reading documents. The only downside is there in construction going on in the IT room so it's loud in here. I think I will give health services a call and see if there is anything going around. My class yesterday only had about half of the usual people in it. Although it was nice out last night, that could have make everybody skip too.


I think I've only received one or two catalogs in the past week. I'll consider myself lucky.


Funny nicknames are fun...I'm watching Scrubs right now while I straighten my office/computer room/catch all room at home, love all the names Dr. Cox gives JD and Elliot

I've got a friend who loves Scrubs. He calls me Brown Bear sometimes for some strange reason. Note that I do not have dark skin. I once questioned him regarding his reasoning. He looked at me and said "Well I can't be Brown Bear. Your skin is darker than mine". His skin is Irish White, my skin is closer to Mediterranean Olive. Oh silly nicknames and friends that love Scrubs way too much.


I thought loose tea leaves sank to the bottom of the cup :frown:

The leaves usually float. If you've got some dust from the tea, that usually sinks.


Dr. Cox is my favorite, he's kinda like the Captain Quint of Sacred Heart :biggrin:
I stopped watching Scrubs during Season 3, lost some of it's spirit, I guess...tends to happen to all shows, but I digress
Never was much into "doctor" shows, my wife likes ER, but I other than Sarah Chalke Scrubs, the really don't interest me (could be because it's all above my head)

See... Sarah Chalke really interested me in the first season or two. But something happened that made her less appealing to me. I'm not quite certain what it was.


Another thing. My daughter in law talked me into coming up to her work last night for an eye exam. It turned out that I was seeing 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in the other. The doc told me that for my age that is remerkable. But he still recommended glasses. I hate glasses!! So my D-I-L got me a few pairs of contacts instead and showed me how to put them in. Well, the one in my right eye is for astigmatism, and it has a little "weight" on it. Talk about annoying!! Damn, these things will take some getting used to. Honestly though, my vision is a little sharper now. I just hope I can get over the feeling of having something in my eye (which of course there is!!). Any of ya'll wear contacts?

I'd never wear contacts. I wear reading glasses on occasion.


Jen, us kids were happy if we ate every day. By the time I was old enough to attend the eighth grade, I was in a coal mine. Back then you had a choice. Get an education, or eat. I chose to eat.

There is a quote attributed to John Adams I really enjoy that I feel is relevant to Rolls' statement:
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.


I haven't had to do that yet. My wife and I have a black lab that we have had for 10 years. This year will the first year I can't take him hunting. Last year I shouldn't, he would stay sore and achey for a couple of days. Not being able to hunt him has and will continue to break my heart. When we have to do the inevitable I will be histerical and my wife will be worse.

I ran into a beautiful black lab and his owner while riding my bike last night. I stopped and had a conversation with the owner. The lab was off of the leash and impeccably behaved. Quite a remarkable dog.


I think everyone is trying to figure out where the guy lives on the PIF in BST. Too bad they are a day late and a dollar short. Of course, the fellow may have moved since September.............

Hmmm... I have no idea what you're talking about, Rolls.

[mhdagley]

question: when windows first starts, are you getting the welcome screen where you click on a user picture, or is it set to type in the username?

When I hit the welcome screen I see her user name and the type in your password box.

[gatto]

that seems to be the only kind I learn from at times :blush:
I think it'll all be good, though
did you ever get measurements from your current brush? length, anyway? is it too short, long, ???
about how long are you thinking you'd like it?
(boy, this conversation could really be misinterpreted....)

oops totally forgot about that! just ran and checked, my current handle is 1.5 inches, any longer then 2 and I think I'd have a problem holding it. (especially since the bottom is going to be thin)

[mhdagley]

Ugh the keyboard and mouse dont work now. Why me?

[sol92258]

Ugh the keyboard and mouse dont work now. Why me?
because it's me




































































































:001_huh:

[gatto]

Ugh the keyboard and mouse dont work now. Why me?

did you just plug them into different ports then they were in before? or did you delete the drivers?

[Lynchmeister]

My wife got a bread maker at a yard sale a few weeks back...I posted about this. Anyway I've been a bread makin' fool. Even the box mix stuff at the supermarket bake up pretty good. Frys grocery has a sourdough that rocks. I think that's what we'll have instead of dinner rolls on Thursday. Hot bread right out of the maker is the best. One word of warning though. You need to eat the bread within a day or two or it gets hard and stale. It doesn't last like mass market bread.

Thanks for the heads up. :thumbsup:

[sol92258]

oops totally forgot about that! just ran and checked, my current handle is 1.5 inches, any longer then 2 and I think I'd have a problem holding it. (especially since the bottom is going to be thin)
wow...2 inches, I think that first one a few pages back (prototype #2) was about 2.5".....
hang on...

Oops, did not mean to post that reply yet...
yes, P #2 was 2.5 inches, a typical Burma Shave is ever so slightly more than 2 inches...this is definitely doable!

[mhdagley]

did you just plug them into different ports then they were in before? or did you delete the drivers?

Drivers have yet to be touched. And the keyboard lights come on but no keys work. On the mouse no lights. I think its the virus or something, because when I go to the command prompt or a live cd they both work. This might suck.

[gatto]

wow...2 inches, I think that first one a few pages back (prototype #2) was about 2.5".....
hang on...

Oops, did not mean to post that reply yet...
yes, P #2 was 2.5 inches, a typical Burma Shave is ever so slightly more than 2 inches...this is definitely doable!

If you need to make it a little longer do what you can, but keep in mind my hands are super tiny. Like my custom lightsaber's diameter was based on a custom lightsaber the company made for an 11 year old boy.

edit: if it will help I can take a pic tomorrow of how the 1.5 inch handle fits in my hand

[sol92258]

Ugh the keyboard and mouse dont work now. Why me?
one of the screwiest things I've ever encountered, spent 1/2 day troubleshooting....
had some computers keep freezing up, completely locked up, would power up, and once windows loaded, you had about 1.5 minutes before it would lock...long story short, Dell computers are a PITA, I've never had a good experience with them (when I started anew at my current school district, all their computers, save laptops, are Dells....:eek: - oh well, I've adjusted, job security and all :lol:)
anyway, Dell computers expect USB mouse and keyboard to be in the exact same port every time!
most computers I've ever used don't care, windows just reassigns ports, but Dells refuse to do so, I have no idea why...it's USB for goodness sake!

[gatto]

anyway, Dell computers expect USB mouse and keyboard to be in the exact same port every time!


we use a lot of different brands of PCs at my office and we usually need to wait a few seconds up to a minute depending on the machine for it to realize what port we plug the mouse and keyboard into since we have IT room keyboards and mice. It's pretty normal but annoying.

[mhdagley]

one of the screwiest things I've ever encountered, spent 1/2 day troubleshooting....
had some computers keep freezing up, completely locked up, would power up, and once windows loaded, you had about 1.5 minutes before it would lock...long story short, Dell computers are a PITA, I've never had a good experience with them (when I started anew at my current school district, all their computers, save laptops, are Dells....:eek: - oh well, I've adjusted, job security and all :lol:)
anyway, Dell computers expect USB mouse and keyboard to be in the exact same port every time!
most computers I've ever used don't care, windows just reassigns ports, but Dells refuse to do so, I have no idea why...it's USB for goodness sake!
interesting point. Its a compaq so I do not know if its the same. I might to try to find a ps2 set to try.

[Lynchmeister]

I just finished watching one of the all time greatest movies - Boondock Saints - and happened to look over at the hounds. They are both sleeping on the same pillow for the first time! How adorable!

Earlier today, my wife and I took them out to one of the university athletic fields with their new "Chuck it" toy. This thing is awesome! Imagine one of those plastic clay pigeon hand launchers made for tennis balls. Need to tire out two hunting dogs in 25 minutes? No problem. :biggrin:

Ahh...tired dogs are happy dogs. :smile:

[sol92258]

If you need to make it a little longer do what you can, but keep in mind my hands are super tiny. Like my custom lightsaber's diameter was based on a custom lightsaber the company made for an 11 year old boy.

edit: if it will help I can take a pic tomorrow of how the 1.5 inch handle fits in my hand
yes, that will help, if you could use something common in the pic too, to help give me something to scale to

speaking of lightsabers, talked with Micah earlier today about an idea I had...not sure if it will come to fruition or not, but just in case it does, I don't want to spoil the surprise
but I'm definitely going to try a light saber brush handle!
he also reminded me the previous talk of LS handle centered on a custom Gillette Tech handle, not a brush, but alas, me and my non-stick memory...:blushing:

[gatto]

yes, that will help, if you could use something common in the pic too, to help give me something to scale to

speaking of lightsabers, talked with Micah earlier today about an idea I had...not sure if it will come to fruition or not, but just in case it does, I don't want to spoil the surprise
but I'm definitely going to try a light saber brush handle!
he also reminded me the previous talk of LS handle centered on a custom Gillette Tech handle, not a brush, but alas, me and my non-stick memory...:blushing:

If you make lightsaber handles I am going to need at least one. I'll get the pics tomorrow, I don't want to keep waking up my parents, my brush is in their bathroom.

[texcattlerancher]

Need to tire out two hunting dogs in 25 minutes? No problem. :biggrin:

Ahh...tired dogs are happy dogs. :smile:


Are you a hunter? What kind of dogs do you have? I may have missed a Lynchmeister dog thread somewhere.

[sol92258]

we use a lot of different brands of PCs at my office and we usually need to wait a few seconds up to a minute depending on the machine for it to realize what port we plug the mouse and keyboard into since we have IT room keyboards and mice. It's pretty normal but annoying.
see, that's what I'm used to, and what I expect when I start to troubleshoot...something even more weird, last week I had a machine I was going to ghost, but started having the same issue...ended up having to get the machine's mouse and keyboard - after trying several different ones in my office, all Dell - before it would boot
:letterk2:

interesting point. Its a compaq so I do not know if its the same. I might to try to find a ps2 set to try.
hmmm, it's a pretty safe habit to fallback to old tech in situations like that, unfortunately the one I just mentioned didn't have PS/2 ports to use

[sol92258]

Are you a hunter? What kind of dogs do you have? I may have missed a Lynchmeister dog thread somewhere.
hey James, got the coffee today!
gonna give it a go in the morning
thanks again

did you get my post in the shave stick thread? *resolves to do footwork before typing next time...*
If you like, we can put all that in a shared spreadsheet like I have the Tabac count in my sig

[texcattlerancher]

hey James, got the coffee today!
gonna give it a go in the morning
thanks again

did you get my post in the shave stick thread? If you like, we can put all that in a shared spreadsheet like I have the Tabac count in my sig

I'm glad those beans found a home. Doctor's orders, I can't drink caffeinated coffee.

Hmmm on the second question? (Running over to 'How Many Shaves...' to see what you posted.)

[Lynchmeister]

Are you a hunter? What kind of dogs do you have? I may have missed a Lynchmeister dog thread somewhere.

I have a Hungarian Vizsla and a blue Weimaraner (pictured wearing sable hats in my hard to see avatar). Both are 4 1/2 years old and more active than most dogs 1/2 their age. I do not hunt them, but try my best to give them an hour of off leash time a day to run and chase little critters and birds.

I'm sure you'll stumble across a thread or two (million) with my talking about the dogs. We just got the Weim 2 weeks ago and the two of them have made my wife and I very happy. We love having two dogs! The cat though...not so much. :lol:

[gatto]

I am horrible at going to bed early, Gnight everybody

[texcattlerancher]

did you get my post in the shave stick thread? *resolves to do footwork before typing next time...*
If you like, we can put all that in a shared spreadsheet like I have the Tabac count in my sig

Are you talking about putting all of the picks in a spreadsheet? If so, I would rather not. Right now, only I can edit my posts on the picks -- which prevents any shenanigans with regard to people potentially trying to change their picks in a shared spreadsheet. :biggrin:

[sol92258]

Are you talking about putting all of the picks in a spreadsheet? If so, I would rather not. Right now, only I can edit my posts on the picks -- which prevents any shenanigans with regard to people potentially trying to change their picks in a shared spreadsheet. :biggrin:
right, that's why you set permissions as to who can edit it...if you have a googledocs or email account already, you have what you need to do it

[Lynchmeister]

Decided to follow Boondock Saints up with another classic - Cocktail.

Coglan's Law: Anything else is always better.

:biggrin:

[sol92258]

I am horrible at going to bed early, Gnight everybody
you shall surely be missed
sleep well, pleasant dreams, don't let bed bugs bite, and all that jazz :biggrin:

[texcattlerancher]

I have a Hungarian Vizsla and a blue Weimaraner (pictured wearing sable hats in my hard to see avatar). Both are 4 1/2 years old and more active than most dogs 1/2 their age. I do not hunt them, but try my best to give them an hour of off leash time a day to run and chase little critters and birds.


Now I see them. Very nice. I have a yellow lab myself. Love dogs, at least well behaved ones.

[texcattlerancher]

you shall surely be missed
sleep well, pleasant dreams, don't let bed bugs bite, and all that jazz :biggrin:

Are you going to sing a bedtime song?

[sol92258]

Are you going to sing a bedtime song?
BfHirDjJ6Ic

[gatto]

holy crap, is it just me or is there nothing worse then hitting that first stage of sleep and having a weird dream that makes no sense and screws with your sense of balance, causing you to wake up because your brain thinks that you are falling.

edit: that is a good episode of scrubs. They are almost all good, I have the first 6 seasons on DVD, I need to pick up 7 it just came out. Did you guys know thats Ted's real band?

[mhdagley]

holy crap, is it just me or is there nothing worse then hitting that first stage of sleep and having a weird dream that makes no sense and screws with your sense of balance, causing you to wake up because your brain thinks that you are falling.

ugh I hate that. Your asleep you jump up in bed fully awake. It sucks.

[gatto]

ugh I hate that. Your asleep you jump up in bed fully awake. It sucks.

oh good, I'm not alone. I just told this story to my friend and he said that never happens to him.

[sol92258]

holy crap, is it just me or is there nothing worse then hitting that first stage of sleep and having a weird dream that makes no sense and screws with your sense of balance, causing you to wake up because your brain thinks that you are falling.

edit: that is a good episode of scrubs. They are almost all good, I have the first 6 seasons on DVD, I need to pick up 7 it just came out. Did you guys know thats Ted's real band?
this time, no it's not just you
confirmed, there's not much worse than that
yeah, that was one of my favorites
yep, that's his band
I only have season one, I might pickup season 2...it was hit and miss on the rest of the seasons the ones I really liked and some I didn't...that's the problem with TV shows, once they start going in the direction of relationships, it kinda limits how much longer they can go on, that's what killed Ed for me, I really liked that show, but the whole subplot of the one girl falling for the jackass in the final season really killed the whole series for me

[gatto]

this time, no it's not just you
confirmed, there's not much worse than that
yeah, that was one of my favorites
yep, that's his band
I only have season one, I might pickup season 2...it was hit and miss on the rest of the seasons the ones I really liked and some I didn't...that's the problem with TV shows, once they start going in the direction of relationships, it kinda limits how much longer they can go on, that's what killed Ed for me, I really liked that show, but the whole subplot of the one girl falling for the jackass in the final season really killed the whole series for me

Yeah, it started getting weird, but the character development was impressive.

[texcattlerancher]

BfHirDjJ6Ic

Very good. (Yawn, streeeetttccchhh, adjust pillow some, close eyes, zzzzzzzz)

[gatto]

alright I need to try to sleep again. I might be back if not, Gnight everybody. Thanks for the bed time song :tongue:

[sol92258]

I can't believe Rosie O'whatitsface has her(?) own tv show now...
I see it lasting all of about 1 pilot episode...

[sol92258]

Yep, goodnight all...sleep well
Jen, think about soft, cuddly, friendly badgers...:biggrin:
Tex, think about Tabac
Cory, cheese & linux
MH, good luck with that computer
everyone else....YMMV :rolleyes:

[sol92258]

okay, one more to make nice round 4150 :wink:

[burningdarkness]

I guess this is the proper place to do this. For all who read this in the future, this was my official 1000th post!!

It has been a genuine pleasure being a part of this forum.

Congrats, Rolls. It's been a pleasure having you here.


Can't see youtube, I'm at work. :frown:

Holy crap, I feel like somebody just hit me in the head with a hammer. The next hour and a half is going to take forever.

Hope you feel better soon.


No yearly bonus for Shep this year. Guess telling your superiors they're shmucks isn't always a good career move huh? I can only abide so much stupidity and then I must speak my mind. It's been my downfall for many years. I've accepted it. Love me for who I am. :biggrin:

Sometimes, it's better to stand your ground. Sometimes, your superiors are shmucks. I guess the lack of bonus will just mean you need to ease up on shaving supplies. Take the monkey out back and shoot it.


Hey, I just got a call. I will be away for a couple days. You kids take care. Ole' Rolls has to go on a trip......................

Take care, Rolls. Safe returns. I hope everything is alright.


Thanks for the thoughts. The economy doesn't have anything to do with it. The yearly bonus only started about 5 years ago, and I've collected the max or near the max every year. Last year there was a big management shake up and some promotions. Non of which were for the good. I'm one of the top producers in the category that counts the most: getting law breakers off the streets. Everything else is just bullshit. I sleep well at night and frankly they can take their bonus and sit on it. There's no way I'm gonna play the kissy, kissy, suck up game for a few extra bucks a year. I played my cards and now I'll live with the consequences. Just needed a quick venting here, and now I'm at peace with it. :thumbup1:

I'm not a fan of sucking up either. Good on you, Shep.


Ugh. I just came back from the specialist and he did some nasty surgery to the inside of my mouth. The inside of my lip looks like something out of a horror movie. This Thanksgiving dinner is going to suck. I'll probably be sipping chicken soup while everyone else is dining on fried turkey. :frown:

Going to bed. See you guys and gals when I get up in the morning.

Whatever you do, don't try to blend things together in order to enjoy them as a paste. I had some nasty dental surgery a couple times and really wanted spaghetti that evening. It didn't end well.

Hope you heal quickly. And that you've got enough pain meds.


Oh, and congratulations on your recent promotion ...

:lol:

Ooof. Low blow.


There is a feedback system, but it's an internal system not made public to the students.

That's what we had when I was in college as well. The rating system seemed to be bureaucratic nonsense. Horrible professors got to stay, while great part-time faculty and professors were fired or denied full-time status and/or tenure.

The undergrad student government had a website that allowed students to post their thoughts on professors. This is the kind of thing that I think every school needs.


Any of you guys or gal have a Rooney brush. I bought one recently on the B/S/T and that think drinks more water than anything else I have owned. I haven't used it much because I am so used to my 24mm brush. What do you guys like about the Rooneys.

I've got a Rooney. Why do I like it? Soft tips, but lots of backbone. Works well with creams and soaps. The size is great, too. It's the perfect size. I've got a large face, but prefer brushes with smaller knots and shorter bristles. They're just less messy.


How big is the know on that. I am not familiar with the Rooney sizes. Mine is a 1/1. Does 3/1 mean it has a bigger handle or a bigger knot?

I've got the 1,1 in super. It's a great little brush that works with creams and soaps, and for bowl lathering and face lathering. Quite versatile if you ask me.


I just finished watching one of the all time greatest movies - Boondock Saints - and happened to look over at the hounds. They are both sleeping on the same pillow for the first time! How adorable!

Earlier today, my wife and I took them out to one of the university athletic fields with their new "Chuck it" toy. This thing is awesome! Imagine one of those plastic clay pigeon hand launchers made for tennis balls. Need to tire out two hunting dogs in 25 minutes? No problem. :biggrin:

Ahh...tired dogs are happy dogs. :smile:

Boondock Saints... good movie. I was forced by someone to watch that when I was in college.

That "Chuck It" toy sounds awesome.


yes, that will help, if you could use something common in the pic too, to help give me something to scale to

speaking of lightsabers, talked with Micah earlier today about an idea I had...not sure if it will come to fruition or not, but just in case it does, I don't want to spoil the surprise
but I'm definitely going to try a light saber brush handle!
he also reminded me the previous talk of LS handle centered on a custom Gillette Tech handle, not a brush, but alas, me and my non-stick memory...:blushing:

Okay... so if you end up making Lightsaber ANYTHING, I'm going to demand that I get one too. :biggrin:


see, that's what I'm used to, and what I expect when I start to troubleshoot...something even more weird, last week I had a machine I was going to ghost, but started having the same issue...ended up having to get the machine's mouse and keyboard - after trying several different ones in my office, all Dell - before it would boot
:letterk2:

hmmm, it's a pretty safe habit to fallback to old tech in situations like that, unfortunately the one I just mentioned didn't have PS/2 ports to use

The people that design technology can be so stupid sometimes. I've run across a laptop that came default with no CD drive and a BIOS that only allowed booting from the internal hard drive. If this isn't stupid, I don't know what is.

Oh... the good old days of PS/2 and serial ports. How I miss them.


I am horrible at going to bed early, Gnight everybody

Same here.


Yep, goodnight all...sleep well
Jen, think about soft, cuddly, friendly badgers...:biggrin:
Tex, think about Tabac
Cory, cheese & linux
MH, good luck with that computer
everyone else....YMMV :rolleyes:

What about me? :frown:


okay, one more to make nice round 4150 :wink:

:a42:

[Unit 91]

I found out tonight that my wife is pregnant. With the dude's baby. Freakin' great. She's managed to competely destroy her life in less than 3 months. Awesome.

Can anything else go wrong?

[Lynchmeister]

I found out tonight that my wife is pregnant. With the dude's baby. Freakin' great. She's managed to competely destroy her life in less than 3 months. Awesome.

Can anything else go wrong?

Ryan -

Tough situation. I feel for you and wish you all the best. I hope this is perceived the way I mean it, which is to say sort of, "Look on the bright side of a shitty situation." Be relieved that it is not a child belonging to you. I can only imagine that children make divorces exponentially more volatile/sticky/difficult. Again, we're pulling for you!

[Unit 91]

I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

She maintains I was a bad husband, but really I wasn't. I'm not just saying that. It's true. She had anything she wanted in front of her and she tossed it all out for what she's got now - nothing and a dim future full of single motherhood to a kid put in a terrible situation. Brilliant.

It really breaks my heart to see what she is doing to herself however there is nothing I can do and nothing I would do to fix it. She made the bed so she can sleep in it.

With that I'm out. Night folks.

[texcattlerancher]

I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

She maintains I was a bad husband, but really I wasn't. I'm not just saying that. It's true. She had anything she wanted in front of her and she tossed it all out for what she's got now - nothing and a dim future full of single motherhood to a kid put in a terrible situation. Brilliant.

It really breaks my heart to see what she is doing to herself however there is nothing I can do and nothing I would do to fix it. She made the bed so she can sleep in it.

With that I'm out. Night folks.

That's bad news, and my thoughts are with you. You may wish to consult with an attorney. The State may consider you the presumed father of this child until a paternity test proves otherwise.

[profsaffel]

Bad morning. I feel just as bad as I did last night, even after 10 hours of sleep. I think I'll sit here and play some oldie but goodie computer game and hope the meds work. :frown:

Have a good day, TATers.

[soapbox]

anyway, Dell computers expect USB mouse and keyboard to be in the exact same port every time!
most computers I've ever used don't care, windows just reassigns ports, but Dells refuse to do so, I have no idea why...it's USB for goodness sake!

Yeah, USB is supposed to be reeeeally port-agnostic. That's screwy, but I'll have to keep it in mind when troubleshooting all the Dells here at the U.

Thanks for the note -- sorry it bit you in the butt.

[sol92258]

Okay... so if you end up making Lightsaber ANYTHING, I'm going to demand that I get one too. :biggrin::thumbup:


Yep, goodnight all...sleep well
Jen, think about soft, cuddly, friendly badgers...:biggrin:
Tex, think about Tabac
Cory, cheese & linux
MH, good luck with that computer
everyone else....YMMV :rolleyes:

What about me? :frown:
sorry, you weren't on with us yet....Dom, stop dreaming about dirty words that make you have to eat soap....

:a42::a11:


I found out tonight that my wife is pregnant. With the dude's baby. Freakin' great. She's managed to competely destroy her life in less than 3 months. Awesome.

Can anything else go wrong?


I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

She maintains I was a bad husband, but really I wasn't. I'm not just saying that. It's true. She had anything she wanted in front of her and she tossed it all out for what she's got now - nothing and a dim future full of single motherhood to a kid put in a terrible situation. Brilliant.

It really breaks my heart to see what she is doing to herself however there is nothing I can do and nothing I would do to fix it. She made the bed so she can sleep in it.

With that I'm out. Night folks.
man, that's crappy...


Yeah, USB is supposed to be reeeeally port-agnostic. That's screwy, but I'll have to keep it in mind when troubleshooting all the Dells here at the U.

Thanks for the note -- sorry it bit you in the butt.
glad to be of service

[burningdarkness]

I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

She maintains I was a bad husband, but really I wasn't. I'm not just saying that. It's true. She had anything she wanted in front of her and she tossed it all out for what she's got now - nothing and a dim future full of single motherhood to a kid put in a terrible situation. Brilliant.

It really breaks my heart to see what she is doing to herself however there is nothing I can do and nothing I would do to fix it. She made the bed so she can sleep in it.

With that I'm out. Night folks.

As long as you know you were a good husband, don't take what she says to heart. Your last statement there about making the bed - I think that's about right. You only need to watch out for yourself now.


Bad morning. I feel just as bad as I did last night, even after 10 hours of sleep. I think I'll sit here and play some oldie but goodie computer game and hope the meds work. :frown:

Have a good day, TATers.

Same to you, Doug.

What games are you playing? And what meds do they have you on?



sorry, you weren't on with us yet....Dom, stop dreaming about dirty words that make you have to eat soap....


But... but... meesa like-a to eat soap.


:a11:


Let's take this outside. You go out first.

[gatto]

Morning everybody, doing better today aside from a headache. Seems like it was just some weird 24 hour thing. My tea leaves are floating again, I got them to sink yesterday after a lot of poking and whining.


I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

She maintains I was a bad husband, but really I wasn't. I'm not just saying that. It's true. She had anything she wanted in front of her and she tossed it all out for what she's got now - nothing and a dim future full of single motherhood to a kid put in a terrible situation. Brilliant.

It really breaks my heart to see what she is doing to herself however there is nothing I can do and nothing I would do to fix it. She made the bed so she can sleep in it.

With that I'm out. Night folks.

You can't feel guilty, she hurt herself, don't let her hurt you too. My slut bitch aunt and uncle are going through a divorce right now because she is a lying cheating disgusting person even though my uncle was nothing but faithful, it is completely destroying him. He refuses to let himself believe that it wasn't his fault because she keeps telling him he was horrible to her. Don't do that too, it's way too sad to see. :frown:

[Rollsshaver]

aw.. but.. I love fixing machines that I don't actually touch. Have a good trip, if you still need help when you get back let me know.

I will be back hoem in a few days, then we will get that damn 'puter fixed!!



And speaking of PIFs, I received a quite generous package today that contained more than the Autumn soap sample I won for guessing Rolls' age. Rolls, when you get back, I'd love to know more about these homemade soaps. Sincerely, thanks. This'll be fun to work my way through.


Let me know how you like my sons soap and ASB. What else did I put in your package?


LEO. Customs & Border officer.


Yikes, you guys used to give me a hard row to hoe back in the early seventies.


haha don't make me question why I stick around this thread :lol::lol::lol:

Don't go Jen, we love you!!



If you make lightsaber handles I am going to need at least one. I'll get the pics tomorrow, I don't want to keep waking up my parents, my brush is in their bathroom.

Dude, if you make light saber shaving brush handle, I got $100 on one right now!!



holy crap, is it just me or is there nothing worse then hitting that first stage of sleep and having a weird dream that makes no sense and screws with your sense of balance, causing you to wake up because your brain thinks that you are falling.

edit: that is a good episode of scrubs. They are almost all good, I have the first 6 seasons on DVD, I need to pick up 7 it just came out. Did you guys know thats Ted's real band?

Yup...............................



I can't believe Rosie O'whatitsface has her(?) own tv show now...
I see it lasting all of about 1 pilot episode...

I would like to see someone drag her down a long gravel road.



I found out tonight that my wife is pregnant. With the dude's baby. Freakin' great. She's managed to competely destroy her life in less than 3 months. Awesome.

Can anything else go wrong?


Woah............that is the shits!! Good luck on that one.



Morning everybody, doing better today aside from a headache. Seems like it was just some weird 24 hour thing. My tea leaves are floating again, I got them to sink yesterday after a lot of poking and whining.



You can't feel guilty, she hurt herself, don't let her hurt you too. My slut bitch aunt and uncle are going through a divorce right now because she is a lying cheating disgusting person even though my uncle was nothing but faithful, it is completely destroying him. He refuses to let himself believe that it wasn't his fault because she keeps telling him he was horrible to her. Don't do that too, it's way too sad to see. :frown:


Woahhhhhh................ Jen, I have some "special" tea that would calm you right down. You need to channel your anger toward a positive source.....:blush:


Well, I am gone again for the day. We should be back to MD sometime Friday.

Rolls

[lamontqsanford]

Morning all.

Ryan, don't let her get your spirits down. I know that it is easy for me to sit here and tell you that but I do hope things get better.

[burningdarkness]

Morning all.

Ryan, don't let her get your spirits down. I know that it is easy for me to sit here and tell you that but I do hope things get better.

Tracy - I was looking for an old post I made on SCS lathering procedure. I couldn't find it. I'll lather up with some SCS Coconut Oil this weekend and get back to you in more detail.

I haven't used SCS creams in a while, so I'm going to say what I remember from memory. I usually start off with a drier brush when using SCS creams. I also use a nice almond-sized scoop of cream. I remember it being easier for me to whip up SCS cream in a bowl rather than face-lathering. Sue's creams require more whipping than most and take a lot of water as well. I make sure to whip the cream a lot before adding any more water. I also add water very, very slowly, as I find that it's very easy to miss the sweet spot with the SCS creams. I remember getting an explosion of lather when I finally reach that sweet spot.

I'll update as needed this weekend.

[gatto]

uh oh, this forum is bad for my wallet, I just put ebay bids in on 5 razors

edit: make that 6

[Unit 91]

Nothing is going to bring me down. I've been through a lot and nothing has broken me so far. I don't blame myself for what happened. I harbor no guilt in the situation and I've not once asked what I could have done to change things. That isn't my nature. I have sat back and looked at everything from a logical point of view and see that I did the right thing always. I know I'm a good person. Not great and obviously not perfect, but a good person. I'd never dream of doing the things she's done. My head is high and while it will take a while to get my mind straight I'll always forge ahead towards my destination.

Thanks for all the support. It means a lot to know people care. In person or on the internet.

[burningdarkness]

uh oh, this forum is bad for my wallet, I just put ebay bids in on 5 razors

edit: make that 6

Stop it! Just stop! :biggrin:

[gatto]

Stop it! Just stop! :biggrin:

but... but... they're shiny and twice my age

[burningdarkness]

but... but... they're shiny and twice my age

Oh boy. That would sound extremely strange out of context.

[Unit 91]

Even in context the wording is... curious sounding.

[gatto]

It's true though, that is something that is so cool about wet shaving.

[Unit 91]

It's a bit wet here, rained a touch last night. This building has some drips. The scary thing is I can hear most of them but there isn't water anywhere. Wonder if it's dripping in the walls. That would be dandy.

I broke the door to the shop last week. I was screwing around with one of the guys and pushed it too hard so now it won't close on it's own. The hydraulic arm still pulls it closed, but it sticks on the jam so the actual door has to be pushed shut. I tried bending the hinges a bit and then took a mallet to the door which only dented it. Oops. That's what I get for trying to be funny.

T-Minus ten seconds and counting.

[Gruder]

The college I attended required the prof's to have reviews. As students we were asked to fill out a survey, not required but asked, on each prof sometime during the school year.

The place where I teach requires evaluations (moreso of junior faculty and adjuncts than tenured folks). The results (numbers, not written comments) are made available to all students. I think it's an excellent system, though it does tend to result in more full courses for me to teach. Ratemyprofessor is better than nothing, but be sure to scan the comments for outliers and toss them. Just like product feedback online, you tend to get the best and worst comments, with a whole middle range of experiences left out.


I don't think she expected what came of out of my mouth.

I basically said I felt sorry for her, didn't really suprise me that she's pregnant, thought she was a complete moron for letting this happen, find the whole thing disgusting and really was saddened that she completely destroyed her life in less than 3 months.

FWIW Ryan, I think your response is an amazing sign of your maturity about the whole thing. I don't know if I could have been so poised.


Let me know how you like my sons soap and ASB. What else did I put in your package?

Let's see, I've got the autumn TGQ soap sample, plus samples of TGQ lavandar and two of the homemade soaps (one looks as though it was sliced off of a shave stick, the other is round and cream-colored). That, and a sample vial of Blenheim Bouquet -- love that stuff! Before I use the homemade stuff, could you let me know what fragrance/essential oils he's used -- I just want to avoid any, um, facial unpleasantness! I can't wait to try these, and will definitely provide feedback.

Lots of posts to catch up on today.

TAT: Providing B&B-based Customized Online Technical Support Solutions since 2008.

[lamontqsanford]

So what is everyone's plans for Turkey Day. Are you staying home, going to family functions, etc.

We bake on turkey so we can make gravy, and then fry 2 turkeys. All the fixins and we go to my in-laws for a big family meal.
We give out turkeys or hams for thanksgiving at work so that is why we cook so many turkeys.

[burningdarkness]

So what is everyone's plans for Turkey Day. Are you staying home, going to family functions, etc.

We bake on turkey so we can make gravy, and then fry 2 turkeys. All the fixins and we go to my in-laws for a big family meal.
We give out turkeys or hams for thanksgiving at work so that is why we cook so many turkeys.

The girlfriend and are I going to fix up two pumpkin pies tonight. Thanksgiving will be with her family at her parents' house.

[gatto]

So what is everyone's plans for Turkey Day. Are you staying home, going to family functions, etc.

We bake on turkey so we can make gravy, and then fry 2 turkeys. All the fixins and we go to my in-laws for a big family meal.
We give out turkeys or hams for thanksgiving at work so that is why we cook so many turkeys.

My grandparents and a few aunts and uncles will be coming over to our house this year. This is one of my few meat eating holidays, we're roasting a 23 lb fresh turkey, and all the usual awesome sides, all home made, stuffing, mashed potatoes, stuffed artichokes, I think we're making a ham too but I've never been a big fan of ham. My mom also makes home made chocolate chip cookies, tri-color cookies and apple pie, there will also be birthday cake.

[Etoyoc_Rebmos]

I work today. My wife works Friday. We will drive tonight to her parents (3 hour drive), spend most of the day tomorrow and drive back and then have Thanksgiving dinner here.

[Doc4]

but... but... they're shiny and twice my age
Sad to say, but you just made about a dozen middle-age men momentarily consider wrapping themselves in tinfoil ... :001_rolle

So what is everyone's plans for Turkey Day. Are you staying home, going to family functions, etc.

.

Well, we Canadians have our Thanksgiving in mid-October, so nothing special happening here ...


... but on a slightly different note, which day do you consider to be "The Day" for Thanksgiving? It seems that most people I know have their big meal and gathering on the Sunday ... but isn't 'Thanksgiving Monday' the holiday? Just wondering ...

[Unit 91]

I'm driving home for the holiday. Well, today through Friday. Have to be back at work for the close of the month Saturday.

[lamontqsanford]

Sad to say, but you just made about a dozen middle-age men momentarily consider wrapping themselves in tinfoil ... :001_rolle


Well, we Canadians have our Thanksgiving in mid-October, so nothing special happening here ...


... but on a slightly different note, which day do you consider to be "The Day" for Thanksgiving? It seems that most people I know have their big meal and gathering on the Sunday ... but isn't 'Thanksgiving Monday' the holiday? Just wondering ...

The actual Thanksgiving day is this Thursday.

[Unit 91]

FWIW Ryan, I think your response is an amazing sign of your maturity about the whole thing. I don't know if I could have been so poised.


Thanks. I didn't raise my voice or say anything too awful. I did tell her that I didn't think her having a baby was a good idea at all. I might have mentioned abortion. It's all sort of a blur. I feel horrible for this kid. I did tell her that at least she fits in with most of the rest of her family now.

What an awful example for her younger sister.

I'm higher now than when I broke down.

[gatto]

Sad to say, but you just made about a dozen middle-age men momentarily consider wrapping themselves in tinfoil ... :001_rolle



:lol::lol::lol:

[Unit 91]

Time to drive. I'm out. Ciao everybody.

[burningdarkness]

Can't Touch This.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9nptjUs9FM

[lamontqsanford]

Can't Touch This.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9nptjUs9FM


Its hammer, go hammer, mc hammer, yo hammer and the rest can go and play. Can't touch this.

[gatto]

I'm definitely going to miss this job a lot.

[Eagle]

This thread is becoming hard to keep up with. Also there is entirely too much computer talk around here lately. Stop it or I'll send you to your rooms!



How big is the know on that. I am not familiar with the Rooney sizes. Mine is a 1/1. Does 3/1 mean it has a bigger handle or a bigger knot?

Here (http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=152) is a very good explanation page about the various Rooneys. Sizes, styles and grade are all explained very well. Also I've seen in past threads where VintageBlades grades their Rooneys a bit different from other vendors so this may not be standard info. But it fits my brush as I purchased there. I have the 3/1 in super silvertip. As stated, I love it.


I just finished watching one of the all time greatest movies - Boondock Saints

I like this movie too. I once saw a documentary about the guy who wrote and directed this movie. A pretty sad story. He was a Boston bartender or bouncer or something. Just an average dude who came up with this idea. He shopped it around on the advice of buddies and Hollywood took notice. A real Cinderella story. He packs up his entourage and heads west. There was a lot of wrangling involved and the rights to the movie ended up in the hands of the Weinstein brothers. They actually let this bartender/writer be the director. He ends up w/ some decent actors signing on. It goes downhill from there. Basically he was a very arrogant and brusque kind of guy. Didn't play well with other. You can imagine this didn't sit well w/ the big time studio boys. It's a long, convoluted tale but basically in the end the film was never really distributed in theaters, never made much money, he spent all his signing bonus cash and ended up with nothing. The movie ended up with a cult following once it hit DVD, but he hadn't worked a deal in his contract for residuals so he gets nothing from those rentals/sales. He ends up trying to get a band together so he can make it big as a rocker, but that doesn't pan out either. Basically he's fallen off the face of the earth now. Sad story but he brought it all on himself. If you google the movie you can find out who he is and then find your way to this documentary. I think Netflix carries it. Pretty interesting story.


Decided to follow Boondock Saints up with another classic - Cocktail.

Not that Cocktail is cinematic genius anyway, but I can't watch anything with Tom Cruise and take it seriously anymore. He is a grade A flake.


I can't believe Rosie O'whatitsface has her(?) own tv show now...
I see it lasting all of about 1 pilot episode...

She is a grade B flake.


So what is everyone's plans for Turkey Day. Are you staying home, going to family functions, etc.

We bake on turkey so we can make gravy, and then fry 2 turkeys. All the fixins and we go to my in-laws for a big family meal.
We give out turkeys or hams for thanksgiving at work so that is why we cook so many turkeys.

We're cooking up a 22 lb'er with all the sides and eating at home. We try not to go anywhere on T-giving and make our own meal. That way we are the beneficiaries of 5 days worth of leftovers. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Turkey leftovers. :tongue:


Raining in PHX today. Nice change of pace for us. It's always nice to see something other than sunny and hot.

[lamontqsanford]

Mmmm, hot turkey sandwiches with gravy. We should have plenty of leftovers also. There will be 7 of us and we are cooking a total of 3 turkeys.

[gatto]

Mmmm, hot turkey sandwiches with gravy. We should have plenty of leftovers also. There will be 7 of us and we are cooking a total of 3 turkeys.

but why?

[lamontqsanford]

but why?


We give out turkeys to all of the employees here. My brother in law, my father in law, and are all owners of the business. We always cook all 3 turkeys so we can have plenty of leftovers.

[Doc4]

but why?

Not everyone has gotten past the idea of having poultry that is rare, medium and well-done.

[gatto]

We give out turkeys to all of the employees here. My brother in law, my father in law, and are all owners of the business. We always cook all 3 turkeys so we can have plenty of leftovers.

ah ok, that makes sense. We never keep that many left overs at my house. We always try to give them away to whoever came over. Except the stuffed artichokes, id kick some ass if somebody took all of those, my grandma makes them better then anybody I know.

[lamontqsanford]

Not everyone has gotten past the idea of having poultry that is rare, medium and well-done.

:lol::lol:We don't even cook em. We tough folk here in Wyoming


ah ok, that makes sense. We never keep that many left overs at my house. We always try to give them away to whoever came over. Except the stuffed artichokes, id kick some ass if somebody took all of those, my grandma makes them better then anybody I know.

So what gets stuffed in the artichokes?

[gatto]

So what gets stuffed in the artichokes?

I'm not sure, bread crumbs and some other yummy stuff. I should ask... :tongue:

basically it tastes like regular holiday stuffing stuffed into an artichoke

[gatto]

is it possible to clean junk like this out of a razor?

http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/1e/b6/e4e4_12.JPG

[Rollsshaver]

Let's see, I've got the autumn TGQ soap sample, plus samples of TGQ lavandar and two of the homemade soaps (one looks as though it was sliced off of a shave stick, the other is round and cream-colored). That, and a sample vial of Blenheim Bouquet -- love that stuff! Before I use the homemade stuff, could you let me know what fragrance/essential oils he's used -- I just want to avoid any, um, facial unpleasantness! I can't wait to try these, and will definitely provide feedback.

Lots of posts to catch up on today.

TAT: Providing B&B-based Customized Online Technical Support Solutions since 2008.


Okay, I have no idea what exactly he uses in any of his products. However, he has extremely sensitive skin, and would not use any irritants in his soaps or ASB. I know that the ASB does have a touch of menthol though. The soap, takes over a month to make for some reason, and he only makes a few at a time. The shave stick sliver is a Tallow/Glycerine blend. Other than that, I can only suggest that you try them out and report back to TAT with your findings.

Well, stage one is complete. But, I am still stuck out here for another day. We do this every year, but I am always too drunk to be uncomfortable. Not this though!!

[lamontqsanford]

is it possible to clean junk like this out of a razor?

http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/1e/b6/e4e4_12.JPG

As long as it isn't a gold razor you can soak it in hot tap water and oxiclean. It should loosen it up and then you can scrub it with a tootbrush.

[gatto]

Thanks! I'm asking because it is on ebay super cheap and that is the only problem with it.

[lamontqsanford]

That might not be gunk, it may be some plating loss. If plating loss it won't affect the shave any.

[Gruder]

Okay, I have no idea what exactly he uses in any of his products. However, he has extremely sensitive skin, and would not use any irritants in his soaps or ASB. I know that the ASB does have a touch of menthol though. The soap, takes over a month to make for some reason, and he only makes a few at a time. The shave stick sliver is a Tallow/Glycerine blend. Other than that, I can only suggest that you try them out and report back to TAT with your findings.

You had me at "he has sensitive skin". I'll get to work on these and report back. Again, thanks.


is it possible to clean junk like this out of a razor?

I haven't tried oxyclean, but have had great luck with a combination of 1) scrubbing bubbles, followed by 2) CLR, the 3) Barbicide. As far as I'm concerned, that's the holy trinity of non-gold razor cleaning.

Traffic's already nuts around here -- took me 45 minutes to get to the next town over to pick up some fireplace mortar!

My Thanksgiving -- here at home with my lovely wife and a friend of here from the curling club (another displaced Kentuckian). We just couldn't stomach the thought of the traffic for another year.

[gatto]

I haven't tried oxyclean, but have had great luck with a combination of 1) scrubbing bubbles, followed by 2) CLR, the 3) Barbicide. As far as I'm concerned, that's the holy trinity of non-gold razor cleaning.



Where can I get barbicide? and what is a good container to store it in? I was considering getting one of these

http://www.marlobeauty.com/marvy-manicurist-sanitizing-jar-6.html

[lamontqsanford]

Where can I get barbicide? and what is a good container to store it in? I was considering getting one of these

http://www.marlobeauty.com/marvy-manicurist-sanitizing-jar-6.html


That is the exact container I have for my barbicide.

You can't get barbicide at most beauty supply stores---Sally's etc. Don't buy it online you will spend 3x the price of the product for shipping.

[gatto]

That is the exact container I have for my barbicide.

You can't get barbicide at most beauty supply stores---Sally's etc. Don't buy it online you will spend 3x the price of the product for shipping.

how often do you need to swap out barbicide? and any idea how many razors I could fit in that container? one last question, is it safe to leave them in that all the time when I'm not using them?

[lamontqsanford]

I was able to get about 4-5 razors in that container.
I believe the bottle says to only use once but its your body so what are you really going to catch after the 1st cleaning.
DO NOT leave them in there for much longer than 30-45 minutes. I left one in there for about 3 days and it did some funky stuff to the metal.

[gatto]

I was able to get about 4-5 razors in that container.
I believe the bottle says to only use once but its your body so what are you really going to catch after the 1st cleaning.
DO NOT leave them in there for much longer than 30-45 minutes. I left one in there for about 3 days and it did some funky stuff to the metal.

ah ok good to know. if I win this razor I'll give it a try. If it only needs to sit in the solution for a few minutes I'll probably just fill up a little plastic container with the stuff.

[Eagle]

They're talking about vegetarian turkeys over there on your T-giving thread Tracy. I have just one thing to say to that:



B L E C K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rollsshaver]

I was able to get about 4-5 razors in that container.
I believe the bottle says to only use once but its your body so what are you really going to catch after the 1st cleaning.
DO NOT leave them in there for much longer than 30-45 minutes. I left one in there for about 3 days and it did some funky stuff to the metal.


Very true. I swish mine around in a bottle of barbicide every morning while my lather is sitting on my face.

[mhdagley]

Oh man my compiler just stopped responding I hope it comes back. I dont want to have to type all of that again.

[lamontqsanford]

They're talking about vegetarian turkeys over there on your T-giving thread Tracy. I have just one thing to say to that:



B L E C K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The only vegetarian turkey for me is going to be the one I stuff with all those veggie related items that make up stuffing.

[Doc4]

The only vegetarian turkey for me is going to be the one I stuff with all those veggie related items that make up stuffing.

Vegetarian turkeys can be really tasty, depending on which vegetables the turkeys have been fed. :001_rolle

[lamontqsanford]

Vegetarian turkeys can be really tasty, depending on which vegetables the turkeys have been fed. :001_rolle

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

Well stated. I wonder if they make a veal version of turkey. Mmmmm Veal

[Rollsshaver]

F$@% (F$@%)# the turkey!! Emu is better, and bigger!!

[Gruder]

how often do you need to swap out barbicide? and any idea how many razors I could fit in that container? one last question, is it safe to leave them in that all the time when I'm not using them?

YMMV, but I dilute the barbicide according to the directions on the bottle, then soak the razors for 10-15 minutes. Chemically, anything more is overkill. The jar looks cool, but this stuff has a fairly short life once diluted (maybe a week or so, maybe less -- I don't recall exactly). I just use one of the cheap ziploc plastic containers, then dump the stuff. I do not habitually sanitize my own razors -- just the one time after I receive and clean them. And yep, most any beauty supply place will have barbicide. Happy cleaning!

[Rollsshaver]

Vegetarian turkeys can be really tasty, depending on which vegetables the turkeys have been fed. :001_rolle


Hey Ian, I appreciate you posting that thread congradulating me on 1k posts. That was cool.

[lamontqsanford]

F$@%# the turkey!! Emu is better, and bigger!!

Will it fit into fryer?

[Rollsshaver]

Will it fit into fryer?

You better have a big frickin' fryer!!

[lamontqsanford]

You better have a big frickin' fryer!!

What does Emu taste like, and don't say chicken:biggrin:

[gatto]

Thanks for the help everybody! all the razors I'm bidding on say they were cleaned and sanitized but I definitely want to do my own cleaning. I heard I can also boil them, is this true?

Vegetarian fake meat is absolutely depressing. The only acceptable meat analog I've ever tasted is morning star farm veggie sausages. They taste like the real thing with a mostly believable texture. I feed them to my brother when I make breakfast and he has no idea :lol::lol:


F$@% (F$@%)# the turkey!! Emu is better, and bigger!!

Have you ever been to Disney World and eaten one of those huge turkey legs they sell around the parks? My friends and I who worked on main street are convinced that those turkey legs are actually emu legs because they are HUGE! We don't know what emu tastes like though.

[lamontqsanford]

I have boiled razors but you need to be careful. Gold doesn't boil well, I learned that the hard way. You don't want to boil anything with plastic either.

[Rollsshaver]

What does Emu taste like, and don't say chicken:biggrin:


Emu is actually considered to be a red meat, and the flavor and texture resemble a super lean beef. Overall, it is very healthy and tasty too!!

BTW, Emus' can get to be almost 100 pounds, so like I said, you had better have a big roaster!!

[gatto]

I have boiled razors but you need to be careful. Gold doesn't boil well, I learned that the hard way. You don't want to boil anything with plastic either.

I don't like the look of gold razors or yellow gold in general. The ones I'm bidding on are a lady gillette, a 1949 super speed, some ugly 1974 super speed that I doubt I'll win (only bidding a few dollars on that one) a 1963 adjustable gillette, and I have no idea what this one is

http://i1.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/1f/42/152e_1.JPG

[Rollsshaver]

I don't like the look of gold razors or yellow gold in general. The ones I'm bidding on are a lady gillette, a 1949 super speed, some ugly 1974 super speed that I doubt I'll win (only bidding a few dollars on that one) a 1963 adjustable gillette, and I have no idea what this one is

http://i1.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/1f/42/152e_1.JPG

That is a Ball end GIllette Tech

[gatto]

That is a Ball end GIllette Tech

is it any good? I just thought it looked interesting

[lamontqsanford]

I don't like the look of gold razors or yellow gold in general. The ones I'm bidding on are a lady gillette, a 1949 super speed, some ugly 1974 super speed that I doubt I'll win (only bidding a few dollars on that one) a 1963 adjustable gillette, and I have no idea what this one is

http://i1.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/1f/42/152e_1.JPG

How bad do you want an adjustable? I have a slim adjustable that I will sell you for good price. I think it is an H-1 which is a '62. PM if your interested. I tried to sell it here but there are way too many slims on the B/S/T right now.

[sol92258]

it aint much yet, but it is a start...

[gatto]

it aint much yet, but it is a start...

Wow the color looks great! I'm guessing that one is going to be your wife's? I'll get you those pics of my brush later if you still want them!

[Rollsshaver]

is it any good? I just thought it looked interesting


Techs of any kind are good razors. Very mild and forgiving.

[lamontqsanford]

I have got to go inventory a couple of smashed up vehicles. I will be back lickety split.

[sol92258]

is it any good? I just thought it looked interesting
ball end tech, '57, was my first DE about a year ago, very mild, good razor

[gatto]

I'm starting to feel like I'm at the beginning of a painfully expensive journey...

[Eagle]

What an incredibly boring day. I'm ready to fall out my chair into a drool filled puddle of mush.

[gatto]

What an incredibly boring day. I'm ready to fall out my chair into a drool filled puddle of mush.

That definitely sounds like more fun then whatever you did for the rest of your day :lol:

[Eagle]

That's just it. I've done next to nothing today. Wed. are our slow day and this one is the day before a major holiday. Nothing is happening. Nothing...

[gatto]

That's just it. I've done next to nothing today. Wed. are our slow day and this one is the day before a major holiday. Nothing is happening. Nothing...

I know how you feel, today was really slow here. Right now I'm formatting a computer which involves nothing on my part.

[lamontqsanford]

Shep I have taken quite a liking the the AV Blue Ice. Not as cooling as Osage but I find it perfect even now with the cold weather.

[gatto]

gross, just got my lady gillette and it is not in the condition the ebayer said it was. What should I do? send him a message?

[Eagle]

Shep I have taken quite a liking the the AV Blue Ice. Not as cooling as Osage but I find it perfect even now with the cold weather.

It's good stuff Tracy. Not my ultimate favo favorite, but it does the job. Cools, soothes, moisturizes, smells decent enough and cheap. Next up you need to try the Musk and Sport versions. Musk is average and the Sport smells real nice.

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[Eagle]

gross, just got my lady gillette and it is not in the condition the ebayer said it was. What should I do? send him a message?

Quit Ebay. Too many scams.

[gatto]

Quit Ebay. Too many scams.

I've had mostly good luck with ebay, I think this guy was just an idiot though. I sent him a message.

[lamontqsanford]

I will check in tonight. If I don't catch any of you

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!

[sol92258]

man, dis stuff sho' is purdee!

[sol92258]

reaching back a bit...
Emu is quite tasty. I haven't had it in about 10 years, an emu burger, but I remember it being pretty good.
and, on that note...
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/uc/20081126/lcrbc081126.gif

[gatto]

man, dis stuff sho' is purdee!
WOW that looks absolutely beautiful!