The Anything Thread

[sol92258]

sounds like you need a mustache ride. they are free. but not from me good sir.

:eek::eek::eek:
don't
even
want
to
know
...

[burnwood]

Er... moustache ride? What?


:eek::eek::eek:
don't
even
want
to
know
...

look at his avatar. then go see that awesome as ice cream movie.

[sol92258]

look at his avatar. then go see that awesome as ice cream movie.

what is that? super troopers, that title sounds familiar...

[Unit 91]

Super Troopers indeed. One of the funniest movies of all time. Possibly top 10 opening sequences ever.

[burnwood]

Super Troopers indeed. One of the funniest movies of all time. Possibly top 10 opening sequences ever.

quite possibly my favorite comedy ever and hells yes to the opening. now go get that mustache ride.


and to those who have not seen it, go, run, fly or go to your computer and watch it NOW.

[Eagle]

I cringed a little bit too, but upon further review I chuckled. For Ray:

29935

[burnwood]

I cringed a little bit too, but upon further review I chuckled. For Ray:

29935

Yays, she can be my hells yeah lady anytime.

[Lynchmeister]

Super Troopers indeed. One of the funniest movies of all time. Possibly top 10 opening sequences ever.

Come on meow. :lol:


Does anyone know anything about classes for first time home buyers that can potentially get you better interest rates and a zero down option? Some friends of mine took such a class last year when they bought their first home, but with today's current situation I'm beginning to wonder if "zero down" even exists anymore... I'm going to email my mortgage guy, but I thought I'd ask here too.

[Unit 91]

Ain't so funny meow is it?

[Eagle]

Come on meow. :lol:


Does anyone know anything about classes for first time home buyers that can potentially get you better interest rates and a zero down option? Some friends of mine took such a class last year when they bought their first home, but with today's current situation I'm beginning to wonder if "zero down" even exists anymore... I'm going to email my mortgage guy, but I thought I'd ask here too.

Don't know anything about classes. If you are a veteran you can buy zero down w/ the VA certificate. Plus I believe FHA offers 3% to 5% down for first time buyers which is much better than the 20% some banks want. Let us know what you find out about the classes.

[Lynchmeister]

Don't know anything about classes. If you are a veteran you can buy zero down w/ the VA certificate. Plus I believe FHA offers 3% to 5% down for first time buyers which is much better than the 20% some banks want. Let us know what you find out about the classes.

Will do. I just fired off an email to the "Bank Dude," so we'll see what he comes back with.

[sol92258]

Woo-Hoo!!!! :w00t::a50:
1900!!!! :a50::a5::cowboy::clap:



....again...:confused::confused1

[micah1_8]

why oh why have I c o m m i t t e d my self to this to or tu ro us endeavor ? b e c a u s e . . .

qǝɔɐnsǝ ıʇ,s ɯoɹǝ ɟnu ʇɥɐu ɐɔʇnɐ11ʎ ʍoɹʞıub¡

[Eagle]

Woo-Hoo!!!! :w00t::a50:
1900!!!! :a50::a5::cowboy::clap:



....again...:confused::confused1

Only 99 left to go and you get a booty shake. As it is you can have a dancing cowboy:

29997

[burningdarkness]

Only 99 left to go and you get a booty shake. As it is you can have a dancing cowboy:

29997

I love me the dancing cowboys. Congrats, Sol.

Also, I want a booty shake!

If I may complain... you know those days when you just feel like crap and have no idea why? I've got a headache, a backache, a neckache, etc., etc. and I haven't even gotten a moustache ride (I do don a moustache :devil:)

How's everyone else doing today?

[sol92258]

Only 99 left to go and you get a booty shake....
29997

*runs off to employ 99 98 94 93 65 typing monkeys....*
Update: time to fire 23 said monkeys

I like my booty shakes with strawberries :w00t::drool:

[sol92258]

If I may complain... you know those days when you just feel like crap and have no idea why? I've got a headache, a backache, a neckache, etc., etc. and I haven't even gotten a moustache ride (I do don a moustache :devil:)

How's everyone else doing today?

I'm alright enough...and yes I know those days, they were in my neck of the woods Monday and Tuesday

[Eagle]

Good day Dom, Jim and anyone else who wanders by. The little one wants to play w/ papa so I can't stick around today. I remember when days off were just that. Not anymore. Now they're filled with Sponge Bob, Little Mermaid, puzzles, the swimming pool and lots of little girl screams. I love every minute of it.

Take care. I'll step in later to see what we're up to.

And no booty shakes until it reads three 0's. Speaking of celebrations we're coming up on 20 pages so that will require something special too. Suggestions?

[burningdarkness]

Good day Dom, Jim and anyone else who wanders by. The little one wants to play w/ papa so I can't stick around today. I remember when days off were just that. Not anymore. Now they're filled with Sponge Bob, Little Mermaid, puzzles, the swimming pool and lots of little girl screams. I love every minute of it.

Take care. I'll step in later to see what we're up to.

I don't have kids, but I'm ten years older than my sister. When I was younger I basically helped my parents raise her. I used to love when she just came into my room to play. Now, when I visit, she's a lot older, so she doesn't do that anymore. There's Sponge Bob, swimming pool, etc. It's really a great thing. Enjoy your day off, Shep.

[Lynchmeister]

Shep, if you need suggestions on adding "flair" to the thread, look no further than the Linux Mint thread. :lol:

[sol92258]

Shep, if you need suggestions on adding "flair" to the thread, look no further than the Linux Mint thread. :lol:

awwww, whassa matter, Cory, afraind the "Anything" thread is gonna catch up?:biggrin:
Waldo's trying to get there, he just gets bouts of ADD :blush:

[wchnu]

No sleep last night and work all day today... the Bunny is gonna be grouchy.:incazzato

Just incase anyone cares.....

[Unit 91]

I care. I do.

This is really weird. There is no one here but me. The phone has been ringing since before I got here. I just now realized it isn't an outside line - it's an intercom line ringing. It keeps changing from phone to phone also. The other day one of the service writers thought she heard people walking/talking upstairs. I keep waiting for the phone at my desk to start ringing next. Odd.

[Lynchmeister]

awwww, whassa matter, Cory, afraind the "Anything" thread is gonna catch up?:biggrin:
Waldo's trying to get there, he just gets bouts of ADD :blush:

:eek: I've been outted!

[sol92258]

:eek: I've been outted!

:lol::lol::lol:

I think that this thread and Waldo would have to "cross the streams" to catch up....but you just better hope they don't combine the recent political threads....there's a chance they'd pass Ouch in post count :biggrin:

[wchnu]

I care. I do.

This is really weird. There is no one here but me. The phone has been ringing since before I got here. I just now realized it isn't an outside line - it's an intercom line ringing. It keeps changing from phone to phone also. The other day one of the service writers thought she heard people walking/talking upstairs. I keep waiting for the phone at my desk to start ringing next. Odd.

I have worked in buildings like that.. very Intresting:tongue_sm

[sol92258]

would there be any interest old Old Spice glass bottles?
I've been talking the owner of a local antique store who has been preparing for three estate sales, and since I frequent the shop, any razor pron paraphernalia she finds, she sets to the side for me - more on that in a few days - any way we were talking and I happened to mention that some folks even look for aftershave bottles, especially the glass ones, and she got this really befuddled look on her face, said she's been throwing those away, has done that to at least 10, but she thinks there may be some more around.
so, there may be some glass OS bottles available, if anyone is interested

[wchnu]

would there be any interest old Old Spice glass bottles?
I've been talking the owner of a local antique store who has been preparing for three estate sales, and since I frequent the shop, any razor pron paraphernalia she finds, she sets to the side for me - more on that in a few days - any way we were talking and I happened to mention that some folks even look for aftershave bottles, especially the glass ones, and she got this really befuddled look on her face, said she's been throwing those away, has done that to at least 10, but she thinks there may be some more around.
so, there may be some glass OS bottles available, if anyone is interested

ummmmmmm YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Eagle]

Good afternoon all. Man some of you guys are getting up way to early according to the time stamps on your posts. Not much of an early riser myself. Been pretty busy the past couple days takin' care of bidness at home so thanks to all for keeping the anything thread alive. She ain't much, but she's got a special place in my heart. :wink:

If the price is right I may take a glass bottle just for nostalgia sake. To be honest it doesn't bother me a bit that some AS's come in plastic. It makes sense to me actually. Easier to produce and ship I would think, and certainly safer if dropped.

I'm being told now to prepare for possible depolyment somewhere in TX for Ike. Guess we'll know more as the weekend progresses what damage he will do. Anyone in it's path, good luck to you.

The other day I posted this (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58275) as a little help guide to new guys. It is now included w/in the new guy tutorial in the Newbie forum. If you guys have any suggestions for an effective and cheap (under $20) cream or soap go post it there w/ pics and info. Future newbies will appreciate it. Thanks.

We have had an uncharacteristically "cool" summer in metro phx this year. By now we've generally had weeks in the 115 to 120 range. It's only gotten that hot a couple times this year. Usually it's down around 100 to 105 most days, and we've had many days it doesn't even reach 100. Once you live in the Valley awhile that's a veritable cool streak. Not complaining mind you; it's just odd.

[Unit 91]

I'll be in Pheonix (yes, I know how The Oxford English Dictionary says phoenix should be spelled, but I doth protest) this weekend. Hope it isn't too hot. Too hot being anything over 102.

[sol92258]

We have had an uncharacteristically "cool" summer in metro phx this year. By now we've generally had weeks in the 115 to 120 range. It's only gotten that hot a couple times this year. Usually it's down around 100 to 105 most days, and we've had many days it doesn't even reach 100. Once you live in the Valley awhile that's a veritable cool streak. Not complaining mind you; it's just odd.

isn't there a VW Bug somewhere in your area with skeleton in it whe the words "but it's a DRY heat" painted on the side?
I remember seeing a picture of it at my in-laws house when they went to visit some family out there, can't remember if it's painted on the car or a caption on the picture

[burningdarkness]

...And no booty shakes until it reads three 0's...

I'm holding you to that, Shep. :biggrin:

[burningdarkness]

The other day I posted this (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58275) as a little help guide to new guys. It is now included w/in the new guy tutorial in the Newbie forum. If you guys have any suggestions for an effective and cheap (under $20) cream or soap go post it there w/ pics and info. Future newbies will appreciate it. Thanks.


Just saw that post. Awesome job, Shep. When I get home from work, I'll be sure to toss a couple things in there.


I'll be in Pheonix (yes, I know how The Oxford English Dictionary says phoenix should be spelled, but I doth protest) this weekend. Hope it isn't too hot. Too hot being anything over 102.

I'm sorry. Are you defying the OED? There may be an altercation if you are.

[Eagle]

Thanks Dom.

Holy *bleep*, just checked the satellite image of Ike. I think I might be going to Texas. That is one massive storm!

[burningdarkness]

Thanks Dom.

Holy *bleep*, just checked the satellite image of Ike. I think I might be going to Texas. That is one massive storm!

Heading out of work now. Just wanted to tell you to take care of yourself and stay safe if you end up going.

[sol92258]

Thanks Dom.

Holy *bleep*, just checked the satellite image of Ike. I think I might be going to Texas. That is one massive storm!

*opens cockpit door*
"I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you."
*closes cockpit door*

actually, if it keeps current projections, I'll be getting hurricane force winds Saturday afternoon...near Texarkana

[Unit 91]

I'm sorry. Are you defying the OED? There may be an altercation if you are.

I was. Anarchy feels so good sometimes.

[wchnu]

He knows what the book said.. he understands what the book said.. He does not CARE what the book said.... that will show them...

[wchnu]

look at the size of this storm... Ike that is

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/GIFS/GULFIR.JPG

[sol92258]

look at the size of this storm... Ike that is

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/GIFS/GULFIR.JPG

I think that's what Tina said....

[Unit 91]

I think that's what Tina said....
Badump!

[wchnu]

I think that's what Tina said....

Humm got busted on that one I think...:jump:

I just noted I have a 24.23 post adverage.. IS that wild or what?

[sol92258]

Humm got busted on that one I think...:jump:

I just noted I have a 24.23 post adverage.. IS that wild or what?

:ohmy::yikes::a47:

[wchnu]

:ohmy::yikes::a47:

Yea... and I am at work.. well at my place of employment anyway.. this place is quite habit forming.

[Unit 91]

Habit forming is one way of putting it.

What do you do for work? If you don't mind divulging that information, of course.

[wchnu]

The Bunny is a surveillance agent at a tribal casino..... with a side job in contract/private security for extra money at times.

[sol92258]

Habit forming is one way of putting it.

What do you do for work? If you don't mind divulging that information, of course.

read his screen name aloud, and imagine being in a casino in Lafayette....


edit: ...and then imagine what you can get away with while he's posting in B&B!!! :biggrin1:

[wchnu]

read his screen name aloud, and imagine being in a casino in Lafayette....

you sir maybe the first person to put that together.. BRAVO:a50:


and The bunny has eyes in the back of his head.. you can get away with NOTHING... Nothing I say...

[sol92258]

you sir maybe the first person to put that together.. BRAVO:a50:


and The bunny has eyes in the back of his head.. you can get away with NOTHING... Nothing I say...


http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/69.gif http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/113.gif

now see if you can figure out mine....

[wchnu]

http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/69.gif http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/113.gif

now see if you can figure out mine....

The Fuzzy one has put Holmes on the case... will get back to you on that...

[Unit 91]

Ah. It makes sense. Mine makes none. At least not in relation to my profession.

[micah1_8]

Just a little Friday bump!

[wchnu]

I promise to never ever ever post another comment in any political type thread here....

[sol92258]

I promise to never ever ever post another comment in any political type thread here....

????

[wchnu]

Jim they just get my blood pressure up and I rant to my Co Workers... so from now one I stick to shaving or shooting threads :biggrin:

[Unit 91]

I find it interesting that the log-in page for Isuzu's internal site is partly in French yet internal content is 100% english.

[Eagle]

Afternoon gents. Glad to see the board is all present. Although I've been missing Shane lately. You didn't try to bait him into a political discussion did you? Speaking of them, they keep popping up at the rate of two or three per day. Not even subtle either. The thread titles are obviously meant to bait. I don't even open them anymore. Foolishness.

Watched the 9/11 tribute on History HD last night. Anyone else see it? Very powerful and moving of course. 1.5 hrs. of raw video footage shot by various amateurs that day. Gave a real 'man on the street' eyewitness to history vibe.

Anyone been to the speakeasy and read the cigarretts thread? All about guys who roll their own. I'm not a smoker but it was a facinating discussion. It's a whole subculture just like shaving.

A huge hobby shop opened up down the road from me. Haven't been in yet, but it's got to be filled w/ great stuff. It's as big as Home Depot. I used to do leather work, wood work, models, beads, ceramics and all sorts of cool stuff when I was a kid. Then you grow up and there's no time for anything. Been thinking I'll check out that store and see if there's something that interests me. It'll prob. cost a bunch of cash is the problem. Still, think I'll go poke around. Anyone here have an interesting hobby--besides shaving?

[Lynchmeister]

Afternoon gents. Glad to see the board is all present. Although I've been missing Shane lately. You didn't try to bait him into a political discussion did you? Speaking of them, they keep popping up at the rate of two or three per day. Not even subtle either. The thread titles are obviously meant to bait. I don't even open them anymore. Foolishness.

Watched the 9/11 tribute on History HD last night. Anyone else see it? Very powerful and moving of course. 1.5 hrs. of raw video footage shot by various amateurs that day. Gave a real 'man on the street' eyewitness to history vibe.

Anyone been to the speakeasy and read the cigarretts thread? All about guys who roll their own. I'm not a smoker but it was a facinating discussion. It's a whole subculture just like shaving.

A huge hobby shop opened up down the road from me. Haven't been in yet, but it's got to be filled w/ great stuff. It's as big as Home Depot. I used to do leather work, wood work, models, beads, ceramics and all sorts of cool stuff when I was a kid. Then you grow up and there's no time for anything. Been thinking I'll check out that store and see if there's something that interests me. It'll prob. cost a bunch of cash is the problem. Still, think I'll go poke around. Anyone here have an interesting hobby--besides shaving?

Hey Shep -

To hit on a few points with some brevity, occasionally I read through the politico threads for a quick chuckle or to wince at how caddy (catty?) people can get reduced to. I made the mistake of getting into a W bashing debate on a motorcycle forum a few years ago and won't make that mistake twice. I refuse to lower my sodium intake to offset the high blood pressure. :lol:

I also keep an eye on the cigarette thread and live vicariously so to speak as an ex-cigarette smoker who knows the pleasure that can be derived from a timely smoke.

That hobby store sounds cool. My friends and I used to frequent the R/C section of a local shop when we were younger. Lots of time/money blown on those little trucks!

[Eagle]

Right. Cory and his remote control trucks. I forgot.

I was wondering what the reaction was to Favres opening day as a Jet? That has to be a bitter pill to swallow for the fans and press up your way. Where does most of the blame lie do you think. W/ the Pack or Favre. Don't know if you're an f-ball fan or not, but figure it's gotta be THE story up there so you can't miss it.

[wchnu]

I told someone the other day that if i smoked cigs I would have to roll my own. As it is I just stick to cigars and pipes. I swore off the political threads earlier. Oh and how did the youngens ball game go Shep? I think I remember he had one ?

[Lynchmeister]

I'm not a football fan, but you're right. It's inescapable. It seems to be split down the middle. You've got one side condemning Favre for retiring, then deciding, "Nah...I wanna play again," and the other side damning the Suits in GB for not taking him back. Either way, I think they're all pretty PO'ed. :w00t:

I've always gotten a rise out of watching sports fans get so passionate about what I find to be so not worth the effort, but...then again, they'd say the same about me and my interests. :whistling:

[Unit 91]

Where is the hobby shop? I'll be in town this weekend. Might be worth checking out.

[burnwood]

I'm not a football fan, but you're right. It's inescapable. It seems to be split down the middle. You've got one side condemning Favre for retiring, then deciding, "Nah...I wanna play again," and the other side damning the Suits in GB for not taking him back. Either way, I think they're all pretty PO'ed. :w00t:

I've always gotten a rise out of watching sports fans get so passionate about what I find to be so not worth the effort, but...then again, they'd say the same about me and my interests. :whistling:

:001_huh:
:001_huh:
:001_huh:
I guess you do not like America either. Pfft, to you sir. Pfft.

[Unit 91]

I am also not a huge football fan. I do quite like America, though. Good place to be.

[Lynchmeister]

:001_huh:
:001_huh:
:001_huh:
I guess you do not like America either. Pfft, to you sir. Pfft.


:biggrin:

[Unit 91]

Cory - promise I didn't forget.

[Lynchmeister]

Cory - promise I didn't forget.

Awesome! Looking forward to it.

[Eagle]

I told someone the other day that if i smoked cigs I would have to roll my own. As it is I just stick to cigars and pipes. I swore off the political threads earlier. Oh and how did the youngens ball game go Shep? I think I remember he had one ?

I have enjoyed the odd cigar every now and then but don't know what I'm doing really so have gotten a few duds. btw the only youngen we have is a 3 yr. old girl. All she does is scream, laugh and run around naked all day. No ball for her yet.


but...then again, they'd say the same about me and my interests. :whistling:

Yeah...TOY TRUCKS!!! :lol:


Where is the hobby shop? I'll be in town this weekend. Might be worth checking out.

If you're familiar w/ the area and if you're in the east Valley here you go:

Hwy. 60E to Greenfield exit
South on Greenfield
The Hobby Shop will be on your left (east) side about 1/4 mile down.
If you reach Baseline Rd. you've gone too far; turn around.


:001_huh:
:001_huh:
:001_huh:
I guess you do not like America either. Pfft, to you sir. Pfft.

Damn Communists huh.

[Unit 91]

Know the name of it? I'll mapquest it.

[Eagle]

Know the name of it? I'll mapquest it.

I think it's called The Hobby Shop. Pretty sure anyway. What part of the Valley are you going to be in? I'll tell you if it's worth your time.

[Unit 91]

I honestly don't know. Wherever we get driven to by whoever picks us up from the airport.

That sounds either really bad or really BA. Like secret agent stuff.

[Eagle]

I honestly don't know. Wherever we get driven to by whoever picks us up from the airport.

That sounds either really bad or really BA. Like secret agent stuff.

Not in the mob are you?

'Cause if you are, you know what "take a little drive" means right? :quickdraw

We will now pause for a quick salute to the Anything thread for reaching 20 pages. Woot! Woot!

Shake it ladies!

3011230113

[Unit 91]

It's only 10 pages here.

No, not in the mob. I am Italian.

[Lynchmeister]

Yeah...TOY TRUCKS!!! :lol:


Damn Communists huh.

Comrades...


:lol:

[Unit 91]

Off to the airport. Ciao.

[burningdarkness]

Jumping in a little bit late. My biggest hobby (even bigger than shaving - blasphemy, I know) is music. I love listening to classical music and playing the piano (also dabble in harpsichord).

[wchnu]

Oops sorry there Shep.. must be Guido that had the game to go to.. I am still new here ya know... but you gotta love the screaming kids huh.

[sol92258]

The Fuzzy one has put Holmes on the case... will get back to you on that...

(Morgan Freeman voice-mode)
Well, well, looks like Jim has stumped ole' Fuzzlock Holmes....

[patrisVII]

break out the Raid


http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/coconut_crab1.jpg

[sol92258]

break out the Raid


http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/coconut_crab1.jpg

whoa....
(biting tongue for jokes)

[tclevela]

Since it's the Anything Tread.

Who do you feel should be officially credited with the creation of the "Detective Story"

Wilkie Collins
Edgar Allen Poe.

If you don't understand the question or answer don't worry. I'm aiming this question at Amateur/Professional Historians who also enjoy a good crime read.

[Eagle]

break out the Raid


http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/coconut_crab1.jpg

What in God's name is that!?! At first I thought it some kind of rubber novelty, but maybe it's real. If I walked out my door and saw that on my trash can I'd blow 12 holes in it before I ran screaming into the house.


Since it's the Anything Tread.

Who do you feel should be officially credited with the creation of the "Detective Story"

Wilkie Collins
Edgar Allen Poe.

If you don't understand the question or answer don't worry. I'm aiming this question at Amateur/Professional Historians who also enjoy a good crime read.

It is indeed the Anything thread where any topic (besides politics) is fair game. Unfortunately I have no good knowledge base to answer your question. I like a good yarn as much as the next, but am not up on the authors of said genre. Poe was more poetic mystery/horror than anything though am I correct?



Good morning all. Another long Saturday for me. Out the door at 7a and prob. won't get home until 8 or 9p. Plus which I'm waiting for a call to see if I head out to TX for the aftermath of the big blow. Hard to say, but I'm half expecting a call. Appears damage and devestation was extensive. Too bad for those that live there. Hope everyone here made out all right. I think our friend Unit91 is in Phx this weekend to enjoy a little of our 100 deg. heat. Enjoy your trip. I'll check in periodically through the day to see how everyone is doing. Happy Saturday.

[ratcheer]

I am wondering myself what exactly that is. If it is real, it must be some kind of crab. But, Lord, have mercy!

Tim

[wchnu]

(Morgan Freeman voice-mode)
Well, well, looks like Jim has stumped ole' Fuzzlock Holmes....

ALL I know so far is that 92258 is a area code for cali but I do not think that is imporrtant here

But I have not given up...
Fuzzy

[micah1_8]

break out the Raid


http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/coconut_crab1.jpg

Being from Texas, I can only say this:

Boy, those things sure are cute when they're babies aren't they.

:biggrin:

[micah1_8]

Not in the mob are you?

'Cause if you are, you know what "take a little drive" means right? :quickdraw

We will now pause for a quick salute to the Anything thread for reaching 20 pages. Woot! Woot!

Shake it ladies!

3011230113

Oh sure, Waldo (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=57075) hits 35 pages and he doesn't get a booty shake? I call "Shennanigans!"

[Eagle]

For Waldo:

30242

[Eagle]

Oh sure, Waldo (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=57075) hits 35 pages and he doesn't get a booty shake? I call "Shennanigans!"

Problem solved!



On to the amusing story (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26631462/) of the day.

I love the descriptor about 1/2 way down the page: "unfortunate-looking men". Yeah. That softens the blow of being a fat slob!

[patrisVII]

What in God's name is that!?! At first I thought it some kind of rubber novelty, but maybe it's real. If I walked out my door and saw that on my trash can I'd blow 12 holes in it before I ran screaming into the house.
.


It's an exceptionally large Coconut Crab - a purely terrestrial species of Hermit Crab (it will drown in water). It's officially the largest land arthropod on earth. They can weigh up to 10 pounds, have a leg span of up to a meter, a carapace diameter of up to a foot and live for over 30 years. It's found in a wide swath of south Pacific Islands from Easter Island to Indonesia. It's a popular exotic pet in Japan

http://www.calvintang.com/albums/Malaysia/lg/coconut%20crab%20scampering4s.jpg

[Eagle]

It might be a fun pet steamed and dipped in butter but beyond that I'll pass.

[burningdarkness]

It might be a fun pet steamed and dipped in butter but beyond that I'll pass.

I used to eat crab a lot when I was younger. I've even killed, prepared, and cooked live crab in my day. From what I remember, the meat is tastier and sweeter from a smaller crab. Larger crabs tend to have less tasty, more tough meat.

I just got back from a walk with two friends. My knees are killing me beacause it's about 95% humidity here in Boston right now. I was just listening to Maurizio Pollini's recording of Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata and it has made me long to get on my piano and play. Goodnight all!

[burnwood]

I used to eat crab a lot when I was younger. I've even killed, prepared, and cooked live crab in my day. From what I remember, the meat is tastier and sweeter from a smaller crab. Larger crabs tend to have less tasty, more tough meat.

I just got back from a walk with two friends. My knees are killing me beacause it's about 95% humidity here in Boston right now. I was just listening to Maurizio Pollini's recording of Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata and it has made me long to get on my piano and play. Goodnight all!

Murderer!!!!! I am part crab. Or at least crabby as my wife says.

[patrisVII]

I used to eat crab a lot when I was younger. I've even killed, prepared, and cooked live crab in my day. From what I remember, the meat is tastier and sweeter from a smaller crab. Larger crabs tend to have less tasty, more tough meat.

I just got back from a walk with two friends. My knees are killing me beacause it's about 95% humidity here in Boston right now. I was just listening to Maurizio Pollini's recording of Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata and it has made me long to get on my piano and play. Goodnight all!

I'd just gotten back from a hike up Mt. Major when I answered about the coconut crab. Really gorgeous view of Lake Winnipesaukee from the summit, but man it was some work gettin' up there....the last quarter is hand over foot cliff climbing (with my one year old on my back). We went down the opposite trail (the red one) which is longer but without the cliffs to negotiate (still has a few rocks to climb down). A really great hike but bring a walking stick and some properly fitted, well broken-in shoes!

[sol92258]

For Waldo:

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WOOOOOO!!!!! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

I'm gonna party like I'm at....

[burningdarkness]

I'd just gotten back from a hike up Mt. Major when I answered about the coconut crab. Really gorgeous view of Lake Winnipesaukee from the summit, but man it was some work gettin' up there....the last quarter is hand over foot cliff climbing (with my one year old on my back). We went down the opposite trail (the red one) which is longer but without the cliffs to negotiate (still has a few rocks to climb down). A really great hike but bring a walking stick and some properly fitted, well broken-in shoes!

I'm pretty sure your walk trumps mine! :biggrin:

[wchnu]

That there is one big AZZ Crab...... But like someone mentioned I bet it is like Catfish.. the bigger ones do not taste very well.


Just as an aside to the topic.... I have gotten the roomie here to start trying to use my Tech. Maybe a convert int he making. One of the razors I got off E-bay the other day is going to be his. If they clean up ok. Gotta love newbies.

Fuzzy

[Eagle]

That there is one big AZZ Crab...... But like someone mentioned I bet it is like Catfish.. the bigger ones do not taste very well.


Just as an aside to the topic.... I have gotten the roomie here to start trying to use my Tech. Maybe a convert int he making. One of the razors I got off E-bay the other day is going to be his. If they clean up ok. Gotta love newbies.

Fuzzy

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There's the Hells Yeah you been cryin' about Fuzzy.

Now shape up!

30284

[wchnu]

Now now now.. I was not crying.. well ok not much....


LOL but thank you I feel special.....:biggrin:

Oh and I got the razors in from the bay.... two of them were very nice SS one 54 model and 57 model, and a 64 fatboy... woohoo.. the newbie gets the 54.. looks almost like new. WOOHOO!!!

[burningdarkness]

Just got a call from my girlfriend. Her graphing calculator just stopped working for no reason. Earlier this weekend, her cellular phone broke. She was also on a plane a couple weeks ago and lost her music player on the trip. I'm trying to help her out with a couple of things because she doesn't handle stress too well.

If any of you know where to pick up phones that will work on the Verizon network (old Verizon phones, Verizon compatible CDMA phones, etc.), I'd really appreciate the knowledge.

On a happier note, I had a great relaxing day today. I may have lived the definition of lazy Sunday. I also had a delicious breakfast this morning that consisted of eggs, three slices of bacon, two turkey breakfast sausages, a hash brown, an Eggo waffle (hey... I can't make EVERYTHING from scratch, can I?) with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and some white tea. I only ate one other meal today as a result. A light dinner of fresh made biscuits and sweet Italian sausage in a cream sauce.

[burnwood]

T mobile told me to go to ebay and buy a cheaper phone there and put my sim card in it. just make sure it works with your carrier.

and come over for breakfast anytime. just bring the food and prepare it.

[burningdarkness]

T mobile told me to go to ebay and buy a cheaper phone there and put my sim card in it. just make sure it works with your carrier.

and come over for breakfast anytime. just bring the food and prepare it.

I've got extra phones lying around that take SIM cards. Unfortunately, Verizon doesn't use SIM cards, so I'm stuck looking for a phone that was made specifically for/by Verizon or an unlocked CDMA phone that Verizon would accept onto their network.

Should I bring some crab over for breakfast?

[wchnu]

I've got extra phones lying around that take SIM cards. Unfortunately, Verizon doesn't use SIM cards, so I'm stuck looking for a phone that was made specifically for/by Verizon or an unlocked CDMA phone that Verizon would accept onto their network.

Should I bring some crab over for breakfast?

can you get one of there pay as you go phones and have them use it with her account.. I know that with ATT you can buy the $20 go phone and just put the regular card in. Even with0ut the card can they use those phones?

[burningdarkness]

can you get one of there pay as you go phones and have them use it with her account.. I know that with ATT you can buy the $20 go phone and just put the regular card in. Even with0ut the card can they use those phones?

No idea. I've got AT&T as well (used to have Cingular, but AT&T now owns Cingular :frown:). Thanks for the suggestion - I'll definitely check that out.

[Eagle]

Wish I could help; we use Sprint in our house. I have no idea where one goes for used cell phones unless pawn shops have them, but that doesn't seem likely. That's a bummer she lost all her electronics in the span of a week. Maybe the Gods of technology are trying to tell her something.

Well, it does not look like I'll be deploying to TX which kind of surprises me after seeing all the damage. I believe there are other officers there from my agency, and I guess they have enough. Now I have no excuse to miss the dental appointment later in the week. Shep has to get a tooth pulled :o10:. #$%@! dentists charge you all that money and then torture you to boot.

Hey, did you all see the law got laid down on the political talk? I consider myself an involved citizen, and I never miss an election so I'm not anti-political. However reading two or more fellows try to outwit each other hurling insults goes beyond ridiculous. I extended an invitation for them to come play with us but Fuzzy has to agree to do more tricks. :lol:

[wchnu]

Wish I could help; we use Sprint in our house. I have no idea where one goes for used cell phones unless pawn shops have them, but that doesn't seem likely. That's a bummer she lost all her electronics in the span of a week. Maybe the Gods of technology are trying to tell her something.

Well, it does not look like I'll be deploying to TX which kind of surprises me after seeing all the damage. I believe there are other officers there from my agency, and I guess they have enough. Now I have no excuse to miss the dental appointment later in the week. Shep has to get a tooth pulled :o10:. #$%@! dentists charge you all that money and then torture you to boot.

Hey, did you all see the law got laid down on the political talk? I consider myself an involved citizen, and I never miss an election so I'm not anti-political. However reading two or more fellows try to outwit each other hurling insults goes beyond ridiculous. I extended an invitation for them to come play with us but Fuzzy has to agree to do more tricks. :lol:

I talked to the dentist.. he has the dull needle and watered down stuff to use on you..


I have done all the free tricks you get.... now you gotta pay for the show.:biggrin:

[wchnu]

No idea. I've got AT&T as well (used to have Cingular, but AT&T now owns Cingular :frown:). Thanks for the suggestion - I'll definitely check that out.

Well I hope it works out.. I use ATT and LOVE IT.. almost as much as my Micromatic.

[burningdarkness]

Thanks for the help and the concern, guys. I appreciate it a lot. It's been raining bricks on the lady for the past week. Anyone have any idea how to stop things from breaking/going wrong? :tongue_sm

Fuzzy... would you please jump through some hoops on fire? Please?

[wchnu]

Thanks for the help and the concern, guys. I appreciate it a lot. It's been raining bricks on the lady for the past week. Anyone have any idea how to stop things from breaking/going wrong? :tongue_sm

Fuzzy... would you please jump through some hoops on fire? Please?

First thing.. she must sacrafice a live chicken to the electronics goddess... then invite the Bunny over for fried chicken dinner.....


And the last time I jumped through the ring of fire I set my tail on fire.... How about a high dive into a glass of water>???:tongue_sm

[burningdarkness]

First thing.. she must sacrafice a live chicken to the electronics goddess... then invite the Bunny over for fried chicken dinner.....


And the last time I jumped through the ring of fire I set my tail on fire.... How about a high dive into a glass of water>???:tongue_sm

Can the top of the water be on fire?

[wchnu]

Can the top of the water be on fire?

Geesh ... ok but on for a big bucket of carrots...

[sol92258]

Why not (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=760806#post760806)!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

[Wily Whiskers]

Jim, you scared me with that Y2K title because I used up all my stored up rice and beans in 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers! :eek:

[sol92258]

Jim, you scared me with that Y2K title because I used up all my stored up rice and beans in 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers! :eek:

Ka-Chow!

[sol92258]

KA-Chow! made it!

http://www.graphicsdb.com/data/media/486/Lightning_McQueen.jpg

[Eagle]

As promised a bit a the ole booty shake in honor of Jim's 2000th.

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WOOT!!! WOOT!!!

[sol92258]

As promised a bit a the ole booty shake in honor of Jim's 2000th.

3032630327


WOOT!!! WOOT!!!


WOOT!!! WOOT!!! indeed!!!

Seems I need to hit 2000 waaaay more often :w00t:

[burningdarkness]

WOOT!!! WOOT!!! indeed!!!

Seems I need to hit 2000 waaaay more often :w00t:



He did it again, Shep! I saw it! I swear.

I'm curious as to where the second animation came from. Is it a movie?

[Eagle]

The gifs and animations come from random sites found as Shep surfs the web in search of knowledge and enlightenment.

If any of you have access to check your 401k's or other plans I highly recommend having a look. I moved all my money awhile ago and am so glad I did. Many of the funds I have the option of using have tanked over the 12 month cycle. Todays news about the Lehman Bros. is not going to help matters a bit.

On a more pos. note my Broncos pulled out a squeaker (w/ a little help from the ref) yesterday to go to 2 - 0. Speaking of WOOT! And speaking of that ref, it was Ed Hochuli who just happens to be a Phoenix attorney. Pretty facinating guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Hochuli) if you've never heard of him.

Well, we're now T-minus 4 days to the big tooth pull :mad3:. No real reason why I keep bringing it up; I know none of you cares. But this is the Anything thread and as anything goes, it's something.

[Unit 91]

My 401ks all suck. I need to pull money from a few places and move it to other places. I'm so lazy/busy/etc.

[sol92258]

I care...I have a tooth that either needs to get pulled or have major work done, but my dental insurance won't go into effect until Oct 1. Just tried eating a peanut butter sandwich at lunch, doing my best to keep food away from that side of my mouth, when minuscule morsel ignored the detour and keep out signs and jumped between bad tooth and tooth directly above it...entire bite immediately dropped onto plate as I bit finger to take my mind off the pain - on a positive spin, I'm going to be doing shakes and smoothies for meals the next two weeks, so I should shed some more weight!
hopefully I can make it 2 weeks, I might just be grabbing my linesman pliers, of going "castaway" style on my tooth :eek:

[burningdarkness]

I care...I have a tooth that either needs to get pulled or have major work done, but my dental insurance won't go into effect until Oct 1. Just tried eating a peanut butter sandwich at lunch, doing my best to keep food away from that side of my mouth, when minuscule morsel ignored the detour and keep out signs and jumped between bad tooth and tooth directly above it...entire bite immediately dropped onto plate as I bit finger to take my mind off the pain - on a positive spin, I'm going to be doing shakes and smoothies for meals the next two weeks, so I should shed some more weight!
hopefully I can make it 2 weeks, I might just be grabbing my linesman pliers, of going "castaway" style on my tooth :eek:

A root canal, maybe? I had one of those about 8 years ago. They're extremely painful.

[Eagle]

I sure do like those Floid AS's after they settle into the skin, but man they smell like animal urine when first applied. Anybody else notice this or am I just looney? A bit on the pricey side too so I don't know if or how many I'll keep in rotation. I'm working my way through the sampler decants from superlather.com right now. Also got a decant of Proraso AS; also a very nice product and also very expensive for we in the colonies. Also.

[Lynchmeister]

401k...I've been contributing to mine ever since I landed my current job. Getting in at 24 and working for a great company that is generous with the contribution matching is great, but for a while I really worried about the little ups and downs quite a bit. Now I realize that market fluctuations are the name of the game and I'm riding them out. If I were to pull up stakes and move on, I'd take a hit. By continuing to throw money at it I look at it as "buying low" with the hopes of someday (long term) "selling high." Of course, being this early in the game these are risks I'm willing and comfortable making. 10 years from now I'll be taking a more proactive and conservative approach. Just so you guys don't think I'm nuts, though, it's not like my retirement fund is tanking and I'm "waiting for the market to turn." :lol:

[wchnu]

For you guys with the bad toothes.. I got one word....OUCH.




But really I had one like that awhile back hurt like all get out untill I got it pulled. Did not even get sore afterward... I was soo happy.. So good luck.

Fuzzy

[Eagle]

Somebody please go here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=761272#post761272) and tell me what you see. I posted some SNL pics from the home computer this am and they worked fine. Now I'm on a different computer and all I see are two red x's and two ad boxes from Fortunecity.com. I also noticed in another thread one of my pics went to red x even though it worked before.

Don't know if this is because of the browser/computer I'm on, if it's a problem linking pics using that 'sun & mountain' icon or what. So what do you see? Has anybody else experienced this?

[burningdarkness]

Shep - I see one picture with what looks like Belushi in it.

The other two are the Fortune City images you described.

[Eagle]

That's just crazy. There's supposed to be 4 pics there; they all worked fine this am. Now I see nothing, you see one, I'm betting as others chime in there will be a mix of answers. It has to be something with linking pics using that 'sun & mountain' icon. It's a handy little tool because it's a real pain getting pics pared down to the tiny file size B&B allows. However if it doesn't work right what good is it? Grrrrrr.

EDIT: After thinking on it a minute, maybe there are copywrite issues w/ online pics huh? I'm not savy enough to know.

[burningdarkness]

That's just crazy. There's supposed to be 4 pics there; they all worked fine this am. Now I see nothing, you see one, I'm betting as others chime in there will be a mix of answers. It has to be something with linking pics using that 'sun & mountain' icon. It's a handy little tool because it's a real pain getting pics pared down to the tiny file size B&B allows. However if it doesn't work right what good is it? Grrrrrr.

EDIT: After thinking on it a minute, maybe there are copywrite issues w/ online pics huh? I'm not savy enough to know.

Sometimes, servers that host images will realize that they're being linked to by a website other than the one that the image is supposed to be on. When we use the sun and mountain icon, we're actually linking to another website and using their bandwidth to display images on B&B. Every time someone takes a look at a thread with a linked image in it, the host of the image (the original place it was found) is the one whose bandwidth is used. Some servers realize this is happening and as such, don't allow access to the image from external sites.

This isn't the best worded answer, but I hope you get the gist of what I'm trying to say.

[Eagle]

Thanks Dom. It pretty much sums up what I had in mind. I figured it had something to do w/ the host servers. Makes for kind of limited usage of that feature doesn't it?

[burningdarkness]

Thanks Dom. It pretty much sums up what I had in mind. I figured it had something to do w/ the host servers. Makes for kind of limited usage of that feature doesn't it?

No problem, Shep. Most servers don't really care when you link to them. A lot of the smaller ones do, however, as they have limited bandwidth. Most of the time you'll be lucky enough to link to a server that doesn't care. When you actually need it, though, it won't work (Murphy's Law).

[Shane]

You know Shep, I think this thread might have legs...

[Eagle]

Hey, hey. A big welcome back to our buddy Shane. We thought you'd moved on to greener pastures.

Yeah, we're chugging along in here. A few mindless tidbits per day and the pages start to add up. Hows things in VA?

[burningdarkness]

Can I take a whack at this thread's knees with a stick?

Also, welcome back, Shane.

[Eagle]

Gents, I have now posted about this in two other threads of mine so I won't go into great detail here. If you are having trouble with slickness in any of your soaps or creams I have just one word for you: glycerin. What a difference it can make. If you want to read more I have a glycerin thread over in the General forum or click the link in my sig. line for a post there as well.

Me likey! A big thanks to Shawn (1969Fatboy) for turning me on to this method.

[wchnu]

Thanks Shep will check that out... on another note .. anyone wanna come work for me today??

Fuzzy

[Unit 91]

Only if you do my stuff today.

[Lynchmeister]

Hey guys. Tomorrow my wife and I are going to scout out several 2 acre lots for sale to build on and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts/advice to throw out there in regards to building vs. buying a first home.

In the Western Wisconsin market, it's pretty much wide open and 2 acre lots are starting at around $30,000. I've heard that builders will pretty much bend over backwards these days to stay working, so negotiation leverage is plentiful. On the flip side, there are also brand new homes that have been built, but are just sitting there. We found one on a beautiful 2 acre lot that we absolutely love. Split level, 3 car garage, 1000 sq. ft. finished upstairs, 1000 unfinished basement. Stainless steel appliances, central air...reduced to $179,000.

At any rate, it's great to have options. We aren't looking to buy until next Spring, but we're slowly getting into the process, looking at houses and lots, and just enjoying the experience.

[Gruder]

Hey guys. Tomorrow my wife and I are going to scout out several 2 acre lots for sale to build on and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts/advice to throw out there in regards to building vs. buying a first home.

Since you've got the time, Cory, I say build. There's an extra measure of pride involved in owning a home that you took part in the design of, particularly if you're drawn to such things as home shows and magazines as sources of ideas. Whatever you decide, good luck!

On a related note, damn your fancy "options" and your affordable housing market... :wink:

On an unrelated note, I do believe that, were I the owner of the Eagles, I would have dismissed DeSean Jackson from the team at halftime last night. I'm getting really tired of NFL showboating, and wonder if it's not beginning to damage the league. :mad:

[Eagle]

Since you've got the time, Cory, I say build. There's an extra measure of pride involved in owning a home that you took part in the design of, particularly if you're drawn to such things as home shows and magazines as sources of ideas. Whatever you decide, good luck!

On a related note, damn your fancy "options" and your affordable housing market... :wink:

On an unrelated note, I do believe that, were I the owner of the Eagles, I would have dismissed DeSean Jackson from the team at halftime last night. I'm getting really tired of NFL showboating, and wonder if it's not beginning to damage the league. :mad:

Unfortunately I missed last nights game save the last 3 mins. What happened?

[Unit 91]

I was just in AZ and am so tempted to move there simply based on home prices.

[Eagle]

Cory, are you talking about having a custom home built? Or are you thinking of picking a floor plan from a list? Around here mostly your choices are the latter. You can get a custom home built in the PHX metro area but it'll cost you plenty. Anyway we're talking WI here so I don't know the market there. Given the choice at the right price I would def. go custom home. Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=758162#post758162) is a post I made in another thread w/ a couple suggestions for home features I wish I had.

[Eagle]

I was just in AZ and am so tempted to move there simply based on home prices.

Yeah now. Home values have plummeted the past 15 months. :mad:

So how was the trip? What part of town did you end up in?

[sol92258]

I was just in AZ and am so tempted to move there simply based on home prices.

I have several family members in AZ, wife's side, one does landscaping and such, says it's a great area for it. His name is Brent, tell him I recommended him to you....:biggrin:

[Gruder]

Unfortunately I missed last nights game save the last 3 mins. What happened?

Beautiful long pass completion and run to the end zone. While high-stepping into the endzone in preparation for the dance portion of the competition, Mr. Jackson decided to flip the ball behind him -- before reaching the endzone. The play was originally ruled a TD, then challenged. No one from Dallas had picked up the ball (the officials had signaled the TD, after all), thus giving Philly the ball on the Dallas one yard line by rule. Philly scored the TD on the next play.

[sol92258]

Hey guys. Tomorrow my wife and I are going to scout out several 2 acre lots for sale to build on and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts/advice to throw out there in regards to building vs. buying a first home.

In the Western Wisconsin market, it's pretty much wide open and 2 acre lots are starting at around $30,000. I've heard that builders will pretty much bend over backwards these days to stay working, so negotiation leverage is plentiful. On the flip side, there are also brand new homes that have been built, but are just sitting there. We found one on a beautiful 2 acre lot that we absolutely love. Split level, 3 car garage, 1000 sq. ft. finished upstairs, 1000 unfinished basement. Stainless steel appliances, central air...reduced to $179,000.

At any rate, it's great to have options. We aren't looking to buy until next Spring, but we're slowly getting into the process, looking at houses and lots, and just enjoying the experience.

That's the right way to do it, take your time and make the right choice. Nothing's wrong with either way, if you find a house you already love, and is still brand new (be careful taking the cellophane wrapper off those NOS homes), then go for it. On the other hand, if you'd rather build, you have a base-custom blueprint already!!! Just get your custom Linux Cat-5 cabling included, and you're good to go :lol:

seriously, taking the time to do it right and be sure of having a house meet all your needs to be a home is a must.
OTOH, once you go to other areas of the world and see how happy and contempt people are to have wood walls as opposed to cardboard, it really makes you take new stock in what you "need" versus what you "want", at least for me it does

[sol92258]

Beautiful long pass completion and run to the end zone. While high-stepping into the endzone in preparation for the dance portion of the competition, Mr. Jackson decided to flip the ball behind him -- before reaching the endzone. The play was originally ruled a TD, then challenged. No one from Dallas had picked up the ball (the officials had signaled the TD, after all), thus giving Philly the ball on the Dallas one yard line by rule. Philly scored the TD on the next play.

darn, I see Cowboys won....I know, I know, it's unheard of for a Texas Baptist to not be a Cowboy fan, after all that's why we get out at 12:00, right?
Actually, I'm lucky to get home by 1:00 most days, pastor usually wraps up between 12:15 and 12:30, but that's okay, I get home in time for the race...ooops, did I just give a hint? :biggrin:

[wchnu]

Only if you do my stuff today.

I just want to sit at home and pull a check,,,


I was just in AZ and am so tempted to move there simply based on home prices.

I lived in Tucson for almost 5 years.. moved home due to family health issues. If it were not for that I would still be there.. and would gladly move back.

Fuzzy

[Eagle]

Beautiful long pass completion and run to the end zone. While high-stepping into the endzone in preparation for the dance portion of the competition, Mr. Jackson decided to flip the ball behind him -- before reaching the endzone. The play was originally ruled a TD, then challenged. No one from Dallas had picked up the ball (the officials had signaled the TD, after all), thus giving Philly the ball on the Dallas one yard line by rule. Philly scored the TD on the next play.

In my mind it all started w/ Neon Deion...
30390
...which is why I cannot stand to watch the NFL channels recap show. All the high-steppin', shuckin' and jivin' doesn't do it for me. I like watching full backs make TD's; they're just so happy to finally get in the end zone all they can usually muster is a crooked spike. Generally speaking the same can be said of running backs and QB's. They are the work horses who rip off yards and get it done. Receivers are just a necessary evil that make the game more exciting and oh boy do they know it. Blahhhhhh!

I like a great catch as much as the next guy and the west coast style of offense did add to the games' excitement but when will it all stop? We've already had the Sharpie and the pom poms. Now I'm waiting for the day when there's an assistant whose job it will be to wait on the sidelines with a box full of props and costumes. Then they can really put on a magic show for us.

Whew. Rant over.

[sol92258]

In my mind it all started w/ Neon Deion...
30390
...which is why I cannot stand to watch the NFL channels recap show. All the high-steppin', shuckin' and jivin' doesn't do it for me. I like watching full backs make TD's; they're just so happy to finally get in the end zone all they can usually muster is a crooked spike. Generally speaking the same can be said of running backs and QB's. They are the work horses who rip off yards and get it done. Receivers are just a necessary evil that make the game more exciting and oh boy do they know it. Blahhhhhh!

I like a great catch as much as the next guy and the west coast style of offense did add to the games' excitement but when will it all stop? We've already had the Sharpie and the pom poms. Now I'm waiting for the day when there's an assistant whose job it will be to wait on the sidelines with a box full of props and costumes. Then they can really put on a magic show for us.

Whew. Rant over.

reminds me of the (strangely prophetic) opening sequence to Baseketball...

[Unit 91]

So how was the trip? What part of town did you end up in?

The part I remember was great. I'm under the impression that the part I don't was also great. I still am not 100% clear on what part of town I was in. Vistancia? Peoria then. At least that is where my aunt lives. My wife loves it out there and keeps asking when we're moving. I'm not totally sold and would much prefer Washington.

On the one hand we could afford a house. On the other I just started a new job in June. One that I'm actually enjoying and doing well at. What I do is easy enough to find a job in if you're good, but the exact position is harder to nail. I could probably use my uncle to find me a job. My dad is building a hot rod shop in the near future and might need someone to run it. It's all up in the air and very open for discussion.

I think if my dad gave me things to do the right way (aka my way) I'd go in a heartbeat.

[Eagle]

I take it you overindulged in some adult beverages while in the Valley of the Sun? Good on ya. Peoria is way west of me; I've never been. I worked the Superbowl last year so I've been out to Glendale, but aside from driving to LA or something I never go west.


Man it's quiet in here today. The same five posts have been loitering at the top of the queue for awhile. Anybody out there......

[sol92258]

*chiirp*
*chirp*
*chiiirp*

[Unit 91]

I take it you overindulged in some adult beverages while in the Valley of the Sun? Good on ya.

My cousins that claim I corrupted them with the punk rocks many years ago were there. That meant a lot of drinking. Let me put it to you this way... I haven't puked from drinking in at least 7yrs. Seven. My wife had actually never seen me puke for any reason. The lesson is unless you regularly polish off a 30 pack (apparently the cousins do) then you probably won't be able to without wanting to die.

Good times.

Peoria seems like a nice place. Glendale has the Coyotes (really maybe the only reason to go there). I hear the new football stadium is really nice. Phoenix is a lot bigger than I really thought.

[Shane]

So tomorrow I start a position at yet another high school (this makes three for me) as a percussion teacher. It's not bad but good God it's a drive. Any Northern Virginia folks that happen upon this thread, I have to take 95 to 495 to Leesburg Pike (ugghhh). It's gonna be something.

I guess keeping busy will help this semester of graduate school fly on by.

[sol92258]

My cousins that claim I corrupted them with the punk rocks many years ago were there. That meant a lot of drinking. Let me put it to you this way... I haven't puked from drinking in at least 7yrs. Seven. My wife had actually never seen me puke for any reason. The lesson is unless you regularly polish off a 30 pack (apparently the cousins do) then you probably won't be able to without wanting to die.

Good times.

Peoria seems like a nice place. Glendale has the Coyotes (really maybe the only reason to go there). I hear the new football stadium is really nice. Phoenix is a lot bigger than I really thought.

there's also a unique NASCAR track in the area...ooops, was that another clue?

[Eagle]

Puking. A new topic for the Anything thread. But hey, anything goes as the title indicates. I haven't had a good alcohol sick in many a year and I would just as soon keep it that way.

Shane, good luck on the new job and sorry to hear about the commute. That sucks.

Jim we have two: PIR (Phoenix Intnl. Raceway) where NASCAR events are held. It is waaaaaay west from me. The second is Firebird raceway which is east and not far from me. I think they do more local funny car, stock car type races there.

[Unit 91]

I've driven the road course at PIR. Uh, the one by you... not the other PIR (Portland).

[wchnu]

I just noticed that I have like a 26 a day post count adv.... I wonder if I am a little too hooked on here. Does anyone else wonder if someone had posted something good to a thread while you are away from the puter through out the day?

Fuzzy

[Eagle]

I just noticed that I have like a 26 a day post count adv.... I wonder if I am a little too hooked on here. Does anyone else wonder if someone had posted something good to a thread while you are away from the puter through out the day?

Fuzzy

I think the count is so high because coworkers raided your work station and posted while you were in the can. They put this up during your last break:




30425



You should never store personal pics on your work computer.



Something you want to tell us. :lol::lol::lol:

[Eagle]

Just finished watching 88 minutes on DVD.

:prrr: :prrr: :prrr: :prrr: :prrr: :prrr:

It's a damn shame when one of the great ones tanks like this. I read all the poor reviews before hand so I was prepared for a dud, but I thought "hey, it's Pacino, how bad could it be?". How bad it is would take too long to explain for our purposes. Let's just say from beginning to end it's full of implausible circumstances, impossible time frames, ham-handed acting, childish script and screenplay and third rate dialogue. Just to name a few. Pacino aside there are a couple other fairly notable actors in this POS making it all the more distressing.

This guy gave us Dog Day Afternoon, And Justice for All, Serpico and Heat. What in God's name was he thinking signing on to do this tripe? Like I said, it's a damn shame. Save your money. Trust me.

[wchnu]

I think the count is so high because coworkers raided your work station and posted while you were in the can. They put this up during your last break:




30425



You should never store personal pics on your work computer.



Something you want to tell us. :lol::lol::lol:

You got my pic messed up with Jim.. I never wear that much eye shadow. :biggrin:

I am gonna run the tape back in the surveillance and see who has been posting while I was talking to the goddess... well fix that.

Fuzzy

[sol92258]

You got my pic messed up with Jim.. I never wear that much eye shadow. :biggrin:


Things to do today:
* call Dell tech support for problem with tape drive
* install update to Elementary campus software
* run update for AutoCAD software
** change security settings on external harddrive holding personal files and pictures to keep Eagle out (highest priority)




:biggrin:

[wchnu]

Things to do today:
* call Dell tech support for problem with tape drive
* install update to Elementary campus software
* run update for AutoCAD software
** change security settings on external harddrive holding personal files and pictures to keep Eagle out (highest priority)




:biggrin:

I wonder how good I would sleep on a pillow stuffed with Eagle feathers?:a39:

[Lynchmeister]

Wow! We're on puking now? This has since been left in the dust, but yes, we're looking at pre-planned floor plans and not a custom built house.

[wchnu]

Wow! We're on puking now?

This thread does seem to move in very broad circles....

[Unit 91]

I didn't mean to start a broad discussion of the activity. I was simply answering another question about my weekend.

Mr Lynch... UPS will be picking up the package tomorrow. Presents!

[micah1_8]

For Waldo:

30242

That's just what this thread needed. Thanks!

That and more posts! Come on gang, get out of the "anything" thread, and post in a proper meandering thread.

[sol92258]

instead of the "anything" thread, this is the "everywhere" thread... with a touch of ADD to boo...hey look, squirrels!

[Gruder]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/regarr/Blog/Canned_meat.gif

[wchnu]

instead of the "anything" thread, this is the "everywhere" thread... with a touch of ADD to boo...hey look, squirrels!

I laughed so hard I had carrots coming out my nose..

[sol92258]

I laughed so hard I had carrots coming out my nose..

you're welcome, the nasal passages need fiber too, you know
(and now I know why Calvin never posts in the "Lunch" thread...)

[Lynchmeister]

This thread does seem to move in very broad circles....

:lol:


I didn't mean to start a broad discussion of the activity. I was simply answering another question about my weekend.

Mr Lynch... UPS will be picking up the package tomorrow. Presents!

Excellent! With any luck it won't get here until Monday, which will be timed perfectly for slipping the package in and out before the wife notices. :biggrin:

[sol92258]

Excellent! With any luck it won't get here until Monday, which will be timed perfectly for slipping the package in and out before the wife notices


OH.MY.GOD.
MUST.CATCH.BREATH.
AND.WIPE.TEARS.FROM.EYES!!!!
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Am I the only one seeing the humor in the quoted statement?

[Eagle]

The Eagle's been pickin' on Fuzzy lately, all in good fun of course. Truce.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00401/carott_280_401176a.jpg


So my two pucks of Pirates Cove shave soap hit the post box much to my glee. Then the missus starts in on me about spending so much on shave crap. To which I respond, #1 it ain't crap! and #2 they only cost me like 8 bucks shipped! You can't get that price at some brick and mortars I tell her.

Her response? Drag me by the ear into the bathroom and throw open my cabinet wherein lie roughly four containers of soap pucks, three tubs and tubes of cream and god knows how many samples. How much more do you need! she screams at poor Shep who is by now staring at his feet.

Role reversal really pisses me off when she becomes the logical one. I feel your pain Cory.

[Unit 91]

My wife is worse than I am. Every day there is a new package for her. She does a lot of shopping for shoes/clothes online. Yet I'm still the one that gets griped at for bringing home the odd car or half dozen cigars.

[wchnu]

ohhhhh cawwant..... I like that.. I will take back the thought about a pillow stuffed with eagle feathers...:biggrin:

[Unit 91]

http://www.betterplace.com/

[Eagle]

The epitomy of a dysfunctional family. (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20226642,00.html?cnn=yes) Sad and pathetic to have so much and care so little.

[Unit 91]

What a waste.

[Prince]

What a waste.

Depends on your point of view.

[wchnu]

I generally say what a waste of air for people like that. But that is just the bunnys thoughts.

Fuzzy

[wchnu]

I sorta posted this thought in another thread but wanted to put it here also.

Has anyone else noted how much of this stuff is personal preference. The basics are there but we apply them in our own way.. But eventhough we do things so different at times we are all drawn together here..


Just the museing of the bunny.. had a long day at the casino today.

Fuzzy

[Eagle]

I especially love the "squeeze the brush", "don't squeeze the brush" argument. That's usually good for two or three pages at least.

btw the right way is to NOT squeeze the brush. :wink:

[wchnu]

I especially love the "squeeze the brush", "don't squeeze the brush" argument. That's usually good for two or three pages at least.

btw the right way is to NOT squeeze the brush. :wink:

I agree with you there.. next best is the BBS.. Myth or not.. and it is.even with my favorite gem..:biggrin:

[burningdarkness]

I sorta posted this thought in another thread but wanted to put it here also.

Has anyone else noted how much of this stuff is personal preference. The basics are there but we apply them in our own way.. But eventhough we do things so different at times we are all drawn together here..


Just the museing of the bunny.. had a long day at the casino today.

Fuzzy

What? I do everything exactly the same as everyone else. Really.

I'm going to extend your point to life in general, Fuzzy. That's what you get from bringing up things with a guy that studied social psychology. :tongue_sm

The internet is honestly a great thing (sure it's a bad thing a lot of the time, but used correctly, it's good). How many of us would have actually met and discussed things in real life without these message boards?

The nice thing about forums like this is that it puts almost everyone on a relatively equal level. Some of us are double the age of others. Some of us are musicians, some of us ride motorbikes, etc., etc. The internet removes our identities and gives us new ones in a virtual world that everyone starts off in equally. Sure, there are mods and prestigious old members, but for the most part, we all start off the same way. For example, no one gives me any lip about my accent on a forum. That's a plus. :biggrin:

[burningdarkness]

I especially love the "squeeze the brush", "don't squeeze the brush" argument. That's usually good for two or three pages at least.

btw the right way is to NOT squeeze the brush. :wink:

Shep - everyone knows you HAVE to squeeze the brush if you want to get a BBS.

Had to do it. Couldn't resist.

[wchnu]

Very true. I usually equate the Internet to the old CB's my mom use to have friends all over the world that she talked to from Mississippi. You could be anything or anyone you wanted.. and the jargon was cool too... :biggrin:

[wchnu]

Shep - everyone knows you HAVE to squeeze the brush if you want to get a BBS.

Had to do it. Couldn't resist.

I almost thought of that... almost:w00t:

I have been told I have an accent.., lies I tell you allll Lies.

Fuzzy

[Gruder]

I especially love the "squeeze the brush", "don't squeeze the brush" argument. That's usually good for two or three pages at least.

btw the right way is to NOT squeeze the brush. :wink:

Reminded me of this, for some reason... :tongue:

http://www.poprock80s.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/charmin.JPG

[burningdarkness]

I almost thought of that... almost:w00t:

I have been told I have an accent.., lies I tell you allll Lies.

Fuzzy

I've got a pretty strange one. I grew up in a couple of different places and have also adopted a slight Boston accent from all my time in Boston. Sometimes people think I'm from Boston, sometimes that I'm from England, sometimes that I'm South African, etc., etc.

I've actually got a really funny story. A few years back, I was playing percussion in an ensemble. We had someone come in to listen once and she heard me talking. She says 'what kind of accent is that?' I quickly responded, saying with a completely straight face that it was a German accent. She then says 'I thought so.' My mates and I almost died from holding in the laughter. It was definitely a great, great moment in history and should go down in the history books forever.

[wchnu]

Gotta love people like that

[Eagle]

Here I was all set to bestow you with the honored title: gentleman philosopher:



The internet is honestly a great thing (sure it's a bad thing a lot of the time, but used correctly, it's good). How many of us would have actually met and discussed things in real life without these message boards?

The nice thing about forums like this is that it puts almost everyone on a relatively equal level. Some of us are double the age of others. Some of us are musicians, some of us ride motorbikes, etc., etc. The internet removes our identities and gives us new ones in a virtual world that everyone starts off in equally. Sure, there are mods and prestigious old members, but for the most part, we all start off the same way. For example, no one gives me any lip about my accent on a forum. That's a plus. :biggrin:


And then you went here :prrr::



Shep - everyone knows you HAVE to squeeze the brush if you want to get a BBS.

Had to do it. Couldn't resist.


btw I've really taken to that little smiley dude who blows his tongue at you. Sometimes he says it better than any eloquent speech ever could.

On to other business. I've taken to the night shave here lately and it's working out ok. It works for me 'cause my beard really doesn't grow that fast, but I did worry at first as I don't shower at night. No problem. The biggest prep for me is to slather a bit of premix on the face while lathering. That gets those whiskers nice and ready to be shaved. At night I have plenty of time, I'm not sleepy, if I do get any cuts they have the night to heal up and hitting the sack w/ a fresh face does the trick. Not sayin' it'll be an every night affair, but it's definitely going to be a recurring event. If you haven't done it, give it a try.

I forever equate Mr. Whipple to a Playboy cartoon I saw once many years ago. You can imagine what he was squeezing :biggrin:.

[wchnu]

I rarely night shave.. I much prefer to start off the morning on a high note.but then again I have a mans face that would be shaggy by noon if I shaved at night.:001_rolle

[burningdarkness]

Here I was all set to bestow you with the honored title: gentleman philosopher:


It's okay, Shep. I'm not really a gentleman. It's a new identity I bestow on myself using the powers of the internet. :biggrin:


I rarely night shave.. I much prefer to start off the morning on a high note.but then again I have a mans face that would be shaggy by noon if I shaved at night.:001_rolle

Sometimes I shave at night. Usually, when I want to shave with a straight, I'll do it at night because I won't be in a rush to get out of the door. You don't really want to be rushed while shaving with a straight. Bad things may happen.

[wchnu]

Sometimes I shave at night. Usually, when I want to shave with a straight, I'll do it at night because I won't be in a rush to get out of the door. You don't really want to be rushed while shaving with a straight. Bad things may happen.[/QUOTE]


I do love my straights too.. so I understand what you mean.

Fuzzy

[micah1_8]

Very true. I usually equate the Internet to the old CB's my mom use to have friends all over the world that she talked to from Mississippi. You could be anything or anyone you wanted.. and the jargon was cool too... :biggrin:

That's a big 10-4 good buddy!

This is the Urban Spaceman signin' out.

[burningdarkness]

That's a big 10-4 good buddy!

This is the Urban Spaceman signin' out.

I like to pretend I'm a Spaceman when I'm on the internet, too!

(There goes my gentleman-like conduct and philosopher title - right out the window)

[Eagle]

Long shot I figure but if anybody can hook me up (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=59017) I'd be forever grateful. Thanks.

[Duckster]

That's a big 10-4 good buddy bunny!

Fixed it for you.

[sol92258]

Fixed it for you.

glad you did, 'cause you know what a "good buddy" is, right? at least was what I heard on one of my trips through R-kansas

[Gruder]

Wow. 500 posts. (Actually, 503). We sure know something about anything!

[sol92258]

trying to make 700...the "anything" thread is trying to catch up to the "shortest" thread.....

[micah1_8]

Happy 700 701 everybody!!!!!!! At the risk of giving the mods any ideas, I'm amazed that Waldo has been around as long as he has since his return from the olympics. Come on gang, let's pull it together and get the conversation going.

You know those Mrs. Bairds pies that are filled with Chocolate pudding, or cherries, or apples? At one time, they made those with Vanilla pudding inside. Are they completely discontinued, or are they just not available around here.

[sol92258]

Happy 700 701 everybody!!!!!!! At the risk of giving the mods any ideas, I'm amazed that Waldo has been around as long as he has since his return from the olympics. Come on gang, let's pull it together and get the conversation going.

You know those Mrs. Bairds pies that are filled with Chocolate pudding, or cherries, or apples? At one time, they made those with Vanilla pudding inside. Are they completely discontinued, or are they just not available around here.

yeah, because the vanilla pies weren't exactly 3.14159....

[micah1_8]

glad you did, 'cause you know what a "good buddy" is, right? at least was what I heard on one of my trips through R-kansas

A buddy is a guy you can call and talk to.

A good buddy is a guy you can after 10:00.

A really good buddy is a guy you can call at 2:30 AM, say "Meet me in the woods--bring a shovel." And they won't ask questions.

[Prince]

Happy 700 701 everybody!!!!!!! At the risk of giving the mods any ideas, I'm amazed that Waldo has been around as long as he has since his return from the olympics. Come on gang, let's pull it together and get the conversation going.

You know those Mrs. Bairds pies that are filled with Chocolate pudding, or cherries, or apples? At one time, they made those with Vanilla pudding inside. Are they completely discontinued, or are they just not available around here.

Alas, the pudding ones are no more. They were my favorite one's. Hey, the 800 calories in them sure tasted good.

[micah1_8]

yeah, because the vanilla pies weren't exactly 3.14159....

what's sad is I was watching "Fringe" Tuesday, and the crazy old man started opening a combo lock reading the numbers aloud:

3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 9

I thought "That's pi to 6 digits!"

Immediately following this thought, the guy's son says, "Pi to 6 digits!"

What's even sadder is, I immediately thought of Waldo.

[Unit 91]

Gonna be a long day. Morning thread.

[sol92258]

A buddy is a guy you can call and talk to.

A good buddy is a guy you can after 10:00.

A really good buddy is a guy you can call at 2:30 AM, say "Meet me in the woods--bring a shovel." And they won't ask questions.

the alternate definition, as I heard it coming from a Central Arkansan:
a good buddy is one who will go to town and get two - ummmmm, no way to put it delicately, so use your imagination - so he can come back and give you one

[sol92258]

what's sad is I was watching "Fringe" Tuesday, and the crazy old man started opening a combo lock reading the numbers aloud:

3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 9

I thought "That's pi to 6 digits!"

Immediately following this thought, the guy's son says, "Pi to 6 digits!"

What's even sadder is, I immediately thought of Waldo.

...and immediately after, the guy told his son, "that's right, Waldo" :biggrin:

[Eagle]

Afternoon gents. Yes, we've tipped 500 in the ole Anything thread. Who woulda thunk it? As Shane says, we've got legs.

Had some warranty work done on the Malibu today and tomorrow I get the tooth yanked. So I'm on a couple days off from work. Just kind of hangin out today. The wife threw her back out at work and is high on pain killers right now so it's just me and the little one watching Monsters Inc. and Spongebob. I never get tired of that little yellow dude; "Ahhh, tarter sauce!"

So that' my scintillating day. Anything else going on today?

[Unit 91]

I've been in meetings all day with factory reps. Not feeling all that well either. Not really the best combination.

[burnwood]

dang little knee biters are back at school. here comes the germs. My oldest gave the youngest and me a cold. Mine is in my throat right now, killing me when I drink water. It is moving up to my nose by this weekend. It seems,

when the kid gets the sniffles, I get a cold.
when the kid gets a cold, I get the flu.
when the kid gets the flu, I better move out or get pneumonia.

[Gruder]

Typing. Always typing. Day in, day out, typing. My suggestion to anyone who would do so -- think seriously before committing to a PhD.

On the plus side, I ordered some more homebrew beer ingredients this morning. Got to have something to dream about while typing. Always typing.

[Lynchmeister]

Since misery loves company, I'll mention that I'm also feeling like crap. Made for an interesting day at work, which despite being busy and stressfull, seemed to make the 12 1/2 hours tick by just a little faster.

[Unit 91]

My day can't go any slower. I think I'm going to try to sneak out at 4ish.

[Eagle]

If anyone is interested (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=765814#post765814). Free stuff always makes you feel better.

[sol92258]

ummmmm, nothing to add to anything, which is something, as there's a bit of everything

[wchnu]

glad you did, 'cause you know what a "good buddy" is, right? at least was what I heard on one of my trips through R-kansas

Thank the lawd for R-kansas.. Sorry been out all day.. payed bills this morning then out to my moms to help move some stuff and throw some stuff out. Yes the Bunny is a mammas boy.

The bunny is also too old to dig holes with a shovel.... But if you have a back-hoe he is your man. No questions asked

Fuzzy

[Gruder]

Sorry been out all day.. payed bills this morning then out to my moms to help move some stuff and throw some stuff out. Yes the Bunny is a mammas boy.

The bunny is also too old to dig holes with a shovel.... But if you have a back-hoe he is your man. No questions asked

:a47: No questions indeed. Um, you probably shouldn't reveal your family's mob ties on a public forum... :a38:

:biggrin:

[wchnu]

:a47: No questions indeed. Um, you probably shouldn't reveal your family's mob ties on a public forum... :a38:

:biggrin:

:c6: You can prove nothing.,. it is LIES I tell you ALLLLLL LIES....

[wchnu]

trying to make 700...the "anything" thread is trying to catch up to the "shortest" thread.....

The Bunny like the anything thread... has lots a random thoughts to share.

Happy 700


You know those Mrs. Bairds pies that are filled with Chocolate pudding, or cherries, or apples? At one time, they made those with Vanilla pudding inside. Are they completely discontinued, or are they just not available around here.


The lemon was the best.. but the Bunny is Diabetical now.. grrrrrrrrrr:mad3:


Fuzzy

[Eagle]

Thanks to Shawn for recommending the Pirates Cove shave pucks. Used the lime today :thumbsup:. Dirt cheap and shave great. I'll be adding them to the cheap soap thread later on.

www.piratescovesoapworks.com/index3.htm

[burningdarkness]

I was going to make a post earlier saying that I'd like to instill a little optimism in here by saying that my day didn't totally suck. However, I learned that my girlfriend's mother got sent to the hospital earlier today and now I've got a headache and feel groggy (no, I haven't been drinking).

It may just be one of those days for all of us. I'm going to go hop in the shower and see if that helps me feel better. I think I'll take a nice shave with some mint cream or lime soap and a straight too. That might perk me up. I'll be back after I take a shower, shave, and practice piano to lurk on B&B and write a couple articles.

I found this thread earlier today (took me a while, I know) and volunteered to cover a few topics. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=54445 If any of you fine gentlemen would like to assist on this, please do. Send Tim a PM.

Hope things are looking up for the rest of you.

[burningdarkness]

Ahhh... I feel much better. Finished an article on table manners. Now I shall go play Bach's second prelude from the first book of the Well-Tempered Clavier, Satie's Gymnopedie No.3, and Chopin's Prelude No.4. I love the feeling you get after a nice refreshing shower.

[Eagle]

Ahhh... I feel much better. Finished an article on table manners. Now I shall go play Bach's second prelude from the first book of the Well-Tempered Clavier, Satie's Gymnopedie No.3, and Chopin's Prelude No.4. I love the feeling you get after a nice refreshing shower.

You don't have to put on airs for us. It's ok if you're going to pick your teeth and stare at the walls.

I just noticed barberofdeville is MIA. Got curious and checked his last post. He's taken down his avatar and hasn't posted since the big tongue lashing from Joel. Guess there will be no more member-free shaves in Louisville. Well it was a nice gesture BoD; good luck to you.

[burningdarkness]

You don't have to put on airs for us. It's ok if you're going to pick your teeth and stare at the walls.


I actually just rolled around in some mud a little. :biggrin:

[Lynchmeister]

Since misery loves company, I'll mention that I'm also feeling like crap. Made for an interesting day at work, which despite being busy and stressfull, seemed to make the 12 1/2 hours tick by just a little faster.

In bed at 8:00pm last night and woke up at 4:00am this morning to get ready for work. Posting this from home today.

[Unit 91]

I, too went to bed early last night (2030). I slept straight through until 0530. I feel much improved today.

Lynch, staying out of the office today I see... get better.

[Lynchmeister]

I, too went to bed early last night (2030). I slept straight through until 0530. I feel much improved today.

Lynch, staying out of the office today I see... get better.

Thanks! While I do feel better by getting a few more hours in the sack, I can tell that I'm still not 100%. I do have to go back for another day tomorrow, but not having to deal with the pressures of work today should hopefully ensure that I'll be there tomorrow when I'll be literally half of my department's staff.

[Unit 91]

Even when I'm not at work I'm stressing about it. I'm not 100% confident in my staff. Not close. Not good.

[Lynchmeister]

Even when I'm not at work I'm stressing about it. I'm not 100% confident in my staff. Not close. Not good.

I hear ya. I was recently promoted to a senior position (same job, new title, and now I'm "running my team," i.e., I'm accountable for the bottom line of the team's performance.

Some background. I graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in German. I'm now a Senior Computer Operator in the IT segment of a large specialty insurance company. I knew nothing about computers, networks, mainframes, etc., and would constantly stress about my ability and knowledge. I would fall into the trap of asking my more experienced co-workers about anything before I would stop, analyze a situation, locate the documentation, and figure it out for myself. Well, before long, I wound up on another team to balance out what was an extremely under experienced group. I took it as my opportunity to shine and take on a leadership role, which is what I did. My hard work paid off, I learned a lot, and I was recognized with my promotion a few months ago. Now, however, I see my co-workers falling into the same traps as I did. I'm quickly realizing how much of an annoyance I must have been when I would interrupt someone's work to ask a question that I should have had the answer to (or at least known where to find the answer).

While I can teach them what they need to know and where to find it, I can't teach them self-reliance. I'm afraid that has to come from within themselves and this has become a source of stress for me. If every cloud has a silver lining, though, again I have to reiterate that being put into this position has taught me in a trial by fire sort of way a lot of skills that will go far to advance myself in my career in the future.

[wchnu]

I understand the stress at work stuff. I spent over 3 years operating a 50 guard security company. Went through a divorce, and found out I was diabetic. But now I just work in a Casino. Much better. Altough I do prefer a supervisor position. That is kinda funny. But ohwell.. just more mineless drivil from the bunny.

Fuzzy

[Unit 91]

I hear ya. I was recently promoted to a senior position (same job, new title, and now I'm "running my team," i.e., I'm accountable for the bottom line of the team's performance.

Some background. I graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in German. I'm now a Senior Computer Operator in the IT segment of a large specialty insurance company. I knew nothing about computers, networks, mainframes, etc., and would constantly stress about my ability and knowledge. I would fall into the trap of asking my more experienced co-workers about anything before I would stop, analyze a situation, locate the documentation, and figure it out for myself. Well, before long, I wound up on another team to balance out what was an extremely under experienced group. I took it as my opportunity to shine and take on a leadership role, which is what I did. My hard work paid off, I learned a lot, and I was recognized with my promotion a few months ago. Now, however, I see my co-workers falling into the same traps as I did. I'm quickly realizing how much of an annoyance I must have been when I would interrupt someone's work to ask a question that I should have had the answer to (or at least known where to find the answer).

While I can teach them what they need to know and where to find it, I can't teach them self-reliance. I'm afraid that has to come from within themselves and this has become a source of stress for me. If every cloud has a silver lining, though, again I have to reiterate that being put into this position has taught me in a trial by fire sort of way a lot of skills that will go far to advance myself in my career in the future.
I never finished college. That was a function of finding my passion and a very good in early in life. I'm in a good position and only have further to go. That makes me very lucky. I was the guy that went and found out (still do, actually) everything I could on any given subject. I need to know more than the next person. Partly personality and partly a drive to stay ahead in my career.

At a very young age (I wasn't even able to legally drink) I was already running a company I helped start from the ground up. Been recognized by manufacturers, magazines, etc. I sacrificed a lot to get there and left that company when my life started to fall apart. All that is great, but I think it's really ruined other people for me. I've been told over and over that I need to realize other people aren't like me. They aren't going to work as hard or be as resourceful and I find that frustrating.

What really kills me is people with XX years in the industry that still have ZERO clue about how to do their job. They don't know where to find things, how to do simple tasks, constantly make THE SAME mistakes, etc. Anything that needs to be said more than once is becoming wasteful in my opinion. Is that the best approach? No, probably not. I'm working on that, though.

Make all the mistakes you want, but always learn and never repeat the same mistake. I don't think that is too much to ask.

The above might not make a lot of sense. It's just scattered thoughts on the subject. Ramblings of an insane man, really. Insane - just ask my wife.

Oh yeah, the package actually leaves today. I forgot tobacco at home yesterday and couldn't, in good conscience mail your gift without.

[Lynchmeister]

I never finished college. That was a function of finding my passion and a very good in early in life. I'm in a good position and only have further to go. That makes me very lucky. I was the guy that went and found out (still do, actually) everything I could on any given subject. I need to know more than the next person. Partly personality and partly a drive to stay ahead in my career.

At a very young age (I wasn't even able to legally drink) I was already running a company I helped start from the ground up. Been recognized by manufacturers, magazines, etc. I sacrificed a lot to get there and left that company when my life started to fall apart. All that is great, but I think it's really ruined other people for me. I've been told over and over that I need to realize other people aren't like me. They aren't going to work as hard or be as resourceful and I find that frustrating.

What really kills me is people with XX years in the industry that still have ZERO clue about how to do their job. They don't know where to find things, how to do simple tasks, constantly make THE SAME mistakes, etc. Anything that needs to be said more than once is becoming wasteful in my opinion. Is that the best approach? No, probably not. I'm working on that, though.

Make all the mistakes you want, but always learn and never repeat the same mistake. I don't think that is too much to ask.

The above might not make a lot of sense. It's just scattered thoughts on the subject. Ramblings of an insane man, really. Insane - just ask my wife.

Oh yeah, the package actually leaves today. I forgot tobacco at home yesterday and couldn't, in good conscience mail your gift without.

Wow. I feel like my mind has been read.

In regards to devouring any and every subject, I really respect your drive and wish I had more of it.

Looking forward to the goods arriving!

[Unit 91]

My wife says I obsess. I'll find something I like, learn as much as I can and then move on to the next thing. Something else is learning how to do things. I see someone else do something, figure I can as well, learn how and then rarely come back to it. Welding is something I love to do and learned because a friend could do it. Juggling, too. Haha. I can crochete and sew, too - just don't tell the guys.

[Lynchmeister]

My wife says I obsess. I'll find something I like, learn as much as I can and then move on to the next thing. Something else is learning how to do things. I see someone else do something, figure I can as well, learn how and then rarely come back to it. Welding is something I love to do and learned because a friend could do it. Juggling, too. Haha. I can crochete and sew, too - just don't tell the guys.

Toh-may-toh, toh-mah-toh. She calls it obsession, I call it being a guy. :lol:

[Eagle]

Good morning gents. Nice to see a couple of you feeling better anyway. Ray (burnwood) must be suffering in bed w/ his cold.

Commendable attitudes towards life and work you guys have. Exhibiting a bit of type A personality it appears. I've got a bit of it myself, and I know exactly where it comes from: my dad. He was/is a driven man, constantly on the go and in search of knowledge regardless the topic. I'm the same way although not quite as driven as him. I too strived to learn and glean as much as I could in my chosen field and pushed myself to excel. Unfortunately it doesn't always pay off in govt. service. #1, mediocrity is allowed to push it's way through the ranks and subpar people continue to operate. #2, promoting often times comes down to how political you are rather than how good you are. I recognize these factors also exist in the private sector, but I don't think to the degree they do here.

I was mentored by a group of very sharp old-timers when I was coming up. They put me on the path of hard work and knowledge. They also didn't mind their tongues and spoke up when stupidity reared its head. Not always a smart move and unfortunately a trait I picked up from them. I have risen in the ranks, but seem to have hit a ceiling at least for now. The trade off is good pay and benefits that are fairly secure regardless of the economy so I can't complain too hard.

Anyway good on you two for excelling in your fields. I would posit most at B&B fit this mold and is what attracts us to wetshaving. The preparation, the precision, the dedication and the time spent are hallmark characteristics of driven individuals.

[Lynchmeister]

I would posit most at B&B fit this mold and is what attracts us to wetshaving. The preparation, the precision, the dedication and the time spent are hallmark characteristics of driven individuals.

While I agree with this sentiment 100%, let's not leave out the real reason why we wet shave in the traditional manner...

...cool toys!

:lol:

[sol92258]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/macskin/buttons/firstnew.gif (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=58107) Speick - a superlative classic. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58107) (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/macskin/misc/multipage.gif 1 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58107) 2 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58107&page=2) 3 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58107&page=3) ... Last Page (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58107&page=4))

I'm probably the only one who read the title of that thread as "a superlaxative classic", aren't I?

[burningdarkness]

Good day, all. If any of you is interested in bashing my writing skills or my manners, please read the following post:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=59128

Thank you.

Feel free to publicly humiliate me. That is all.

(I'd appreciate suggestions if you have any)

[Eagle]

Good day, all. If any of you is interested in bashing my writing skills or my manners, please read the following post:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=59128

Thank you.

Feel free to publicly humiliate me. That is all.

(I'd appreciate suggestions if you have any)

Can't look at it now Dom, but I'll check it later.

For those that have been following (and I know you have), Shep is off to get his tooth pulled here in about 10 mins. :cursing: :mad1: :incazzato :a52:

Say a quick prayer.

[Unit 91]

Better your tooth than mine, friend.

[Rorschuck]

Are you my mommy?

[Eagle]

Owww. Juth got back from the dentitht. My fathe is numb becauthe itht's full of cotton balths, and I'm thpitting blood. Thpeakin' of mommies, I could uthe mine right now. Thith thuks.

[Gruder]

Owww. Juth got back from the dentitht. My fathe is numb becauthe itht's full of cotton balths, and I'm thpitting blood. Thpeakin' of mommies, I could uthe mine right now. Thith thuks.

On the plus side, you get the award for quickest post-surgical return to B&B. Seriously, feel better.

Happy to report that I'm done typing for the day. The glass of Wild Turkey Rare Breed in my hand seems to be getting emptier and emptier the longer I sit here. :smile: Shep, it occurs to me that a similar concoction might be just the ticket. For purely medical reasons, of course...

[wchnu]

[I'm probably the only one who read the title of that thread as "a superlaxative classic", aren't I?



I was thinking it was a bit over doing the multitasking.



And Shep hope the mouth gets better fast.,., I bet you are cranky as all get out tonight.

Fuzzy

[sol92258]

Shep, hope the eagle is soaring soon (and stops soreing sooner :biggrin1:)
can't wait for my dental appt. - it's gonna hurt like crazy, but it'll feel better than it does right now

[wchnu]

I got a question if anyone cares to answer.. I too did not finish college. Went for several years had over all ok grades, just changed my major several times and did not get a peice of paper. How does the world see people like me? I think I have good manners. Get along well with people, but there is nothing fancy about me at all. How big a drawback is the no college degree thing?

Fuzzy

[sol92258]

terrible, terrible, terrible...no one not finishing college can possibly amount to much.....
and everyone who finishes college is absolutely the class of the planet.......
of course, you can't sense my sarcasm through the cat5, so, I was being sarcastic
how many college dropouts (high school DO's, even) are world class leaders and businessmen/women?
how many college grads are bums?

the piece of paper has some credibility, depending on field - want to be a surgeon? gotta have it. own your own business? it helps, but not necessary.
it's what you make of yourself, how you carry yourself, how you perform, etc.