The Anything Thread

[RichGem]

W00t! I'm so glad it arrived for all of y'all. We sent 11 pucks total this round.

Tomorrow will be a big day: three test batches are scheduled. None of them will be scented at this point, but we've gathered a selection of essential oils to work on the sage/lemongrass and possibly some others. It's possible we'll do a bayberry batch, but (a) it's not an essential oil, but rather a fragrance oil, and (b) we don't know the particulars of how the scents affect the lather, so we want to test the recipes first, prior to adding scents.

BTW, during discussions with Mom and Dad tonight, I was reminded of just how dangerously smart my folks are. I mean, yikes. I have to bring my "A" game just to keep up.

Whoa. Time out. You're not getting off that subject that easily. (:biggrin:) You can't not tell the story now.

[blackfoot]

Whoa. Time out. You're not getting off that subject that easily. (:biggrin:) You can't not tell the story now.

Agreed!

[RichGem]

Ant stings (e.g.) hurt because they are formic acid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formic_acid) -- so neutralizing the acid stops the hurt. Yeah, some of the acid gets below the skin, and you shouldn't inject baking soda (or lye!), but the base does help the burn. Better to use ammonia, but we didn't have any of that either!


I guess we also know now where you're not storing the eye bleach. Com'mon man, you're supposed to have some with you at all times.

[blackfoot]

Did you ever make a decision on Gollum or are you trying to get your end taken care of?

[soapbox]

Whoa. Time out. You're not getting off that subject that easily. (:biggrin:) You can't not tell the story now.


Agreed!

Dad was doing some chemistry in his head (for the three batches of soap tomorrow) and pointed out something I hadn't thought of regarding the shaving soap; Mom was strategizing about business processes, about selling soap, and about increasing their business with a major customer. They're a great team, and we must have talked about soap for two hours (before, during, and after supper).

It's humbling. At least I can configure their computers, install their new printers, and fix their networking issues. :blush:

[RichGem]

Dad was doing some chemistry in his head (for the three batches of soap tomorrow) and pointed out something I hadn't thought of regarding the shaving soap; Mom was strategizing about business processes, about selling soap, and about increasing their business with a major customer. They're a great team, and we must have talked about soap for two hours (before, during, and after supper).

It's humbling. At least I can configure their computers, install their new printers, and fix their networking issues. :blush:

Wow. I thought that EVERYone outside B&B just automatically got that glazed "get me out of here now or sooner" look on their faces when one starts talking soap, razors, shaving, etc.

:lol:

[RichGem]

Did you ever make a decision on Gollum or are you trying to get your end taken care of?

I haven't been on line the same time as he lately, but yes, a decision is forthcoming providing certain concessions from the offending party.

[gollum83]

You don't keep large quantities of lye on hand at all times? And to think, you used to be an assassin. :cool:

How can I, seeing as I'm jailed by the Czar and all? :skep:


I haven't been on line the same time as he lately, but yes, a decision is forthcoming providing certain concessions from the offending party.

Well you still need to name your terms. What else do I need to do other the swear loyalty? :001_smile

[RichGem]

Please, sir, may I have some more? :devil:

No, no more. However, I think Blake would enjoy stepping it up to "wet willies."

[RichGem]

So after due consideration and consultation in Our Benevolence and desire to maintain peace in the Realm, the following concordat is proposed:

On the side of Gollum/Matt:


He will truthfully renounce all anti-Czarist thoughts, beliefs, plans, ideas, and speech.
He will embrace, whole-heartedly and loyally, the Czar and the Czardom.
He will agree to one month of ankle bracelet monitoring.
He further agrees to the codicil proposed by the MCP (and hereby ratified by the Czar) as posted below.

On the side of the Czar, upon acceptance of the above terms:


He will grant Gollum release from the Royal Dungeon (with the exception of the ankle bracelet).
He will intercede with the Mods for a new custom title for Gollum
He will appoint Gollum to the post of Court Jester

Any deception or violation of these terms on the part of Gollum will result in immediate re-imprisonment with the possibility of capital punishment or eternal exile attached.

To accept these terms, Gollum shall quote this post in its unmodified entirety and truthfully and sincerely post "I agree and accept all of the above."


(signed)
Aptenodytes, Czar of Cheddar

[OldSaw]

So after due consideration and consultation in Our Benevolence and desire to maintain peace in the Realm, the following concordat is proposed:

On the side of Gollum/Matt:


He will truthfully renounce all anti-Czarist thoughts, beliefs, plans, ideas, and speech.
He will embrace, whole-heartedly and loyally, the Czar and the Czardom.
He will agree to one month of ankle bracelet monitoring.

On the side of the Czar, upon acceptance of the above terms:


He will grant Gollum release from the Royal Dungeon (with the exception of the ankle bracelet).
He will intercede with the Mods for a new custom title for Gollum
He will appoint Gollum to the post of Court Jester

Any deception or violation of these terms on the part of Gollum will result in immediate re-imprisonment with the possibility of capital punishment or eternal exile attached.

To accept these terms, Gollum shall quote this post in its unmodified entirety and truthfully and sincerely post "I agree and accept all of the above."


(signed)
Aptenodytes, Czar of Cheddar

...and what about Blake. I thought you were going to get him a custom title.

[RichGem]

...and what about Blake. I thought you were going to get him a custom title.


No, I never mentioned that. And, he's doing a good enough job on his own in that regard. Sometimes, it just takes the mods a while to sort through all the good fodder and pick the best one. It's been known to happen that something from 6 mo. earlier, about which you have forgotten, suddenly comes back to haunt.

[sol92258]

Dad was doing some chemistry in his head (for the three batches of soap tomorrow) and pointed out something I hadn't thought of regarding the shaving soap....

my dad is like that playing dominoes....after the first round, he puts the rest of his dominoes in the order in which he'll play them and get the most points, block the other teams moves, and almost always go out first. The only time he has to change up his plan is when someone (usually me) makes an unorthodox move :blush:

[richmondesi]

There should be something in there requiring him to recognize court jester is the lowest office in the czardom and that he is significantly lower than all other officials, especially governors and quick witted lyrical masters.

Additionally, he should promise not to learn how to spell or use grammar properly because that would take away all of his good material. I mean, let's face it, nothing he says is funny otherwise.

That's my $.02 on the matter. Additionally, I'd like to welcome him back to the fold. He's got to be good for something.:thumbup1: There's #3, buddy! Oh wait there's 4! :w00t:

[RichGem]

There should be something in there requiring him to recognize court jester is the lowest office in the czardom and that he is significantly lower than all other officials, especially governors and quick witted lyrical masters.

Additionally, he should promise not to learn how to spell or use grammar properly because that would take away all of his good material. I mean, let's face it, nothing he says is funny otherwise.

That's my $.02 on the matter. Additionally, I'd like to welcome him back to the fold. He's got to be good for something.:thumbup1: There's #3, buddy! Oh wait there's 4! :w00t:

I figured that all went without saying, but you're right. Consider it an official codicil. So let it be written; so let it be done.

[soapbuddy]

Dad was doing some chemistry in his head (for the three batches of soap tomorrow) and pointed out something I hadn't thought of regarding the shaving soap; Mom was strategizing about business processes, about selling soap, and about increasing their business with a major customer. They're a great team, and we must have talked about soap for two hours (before, during, and after supper).

It's humbling. At least I can configure their computers, install their new printers, and fix their networking issues. :blush:

I would have loved to be a fly on the wall. :001_smile
There are no other soapmakers in this area.

[gollum83]

So after due consideration and consultation in Our Benevolence and desire to maintain peace in the Realm, the following concordat is proposed:

On the side of Gollum/Matt:


He will truthfully renounce all anti-Czarist thoughts, beliefs, plans, ideas, and speech.
He will embrace, whole-heartedly and loyally, the Czar and the Czardom.
He will agree to one month of ankle bracelet monitoring.
He further agrees to the codicil proposed by the MCP (and hereby ratified by the Czar) as posted below.

On the side of the Czar, upon acceptance of the above terms:


He will grant Gollum release from the Royal Dungeon (with the exception of the ankle bracelet).
He will intercede with the Mods for a new custom title for Gollum
He will appoint Gollum to the post of Court Jester

Any deception or violation of these terms on the part of Gollum will result in immediate re-imprisonment with the possibility of capital punishment or eternal exile attached.

To accept these terms, Gollum shall quote this post in its unmodified entirety and truthfully and sincerely post "I agree and accept all of the above."


(signed)
Aptenodytes, Czar of Cheddar

Before I sign anything, I have a few questions regarding the terms. First, seeing as you have edited the contract once already at the suggestion of the MCP, is this contract going to be altered further after I have signed or are both parties bound to the contract as it stands? Second, though this would make me the lowest person on the Czarist totem pole, can I still tease other members of the court, with the exception of the Czar himself as he's the boss and is therefore untouchable? And third what happens you can not get my title changed?

[strat1117]

Additionally, he should promise not to learn how to spell or use grammar properly because that would take away all of his good material.

Besides, that's my job. :001_smile

More importantly, the Ministry of Editing officially endorses the proposal, in its entirety, as previously amended.

M:smartass:E
{Official Seal}

[RichGem]

Before I sign anything, I have a few questions regarding the terms. First, seeing as you have edited the contract once already at the suggestion of the MCP, is this contract going to be altered further after I have signed or are both parties bound to the contract as it stands? Second, though this would make me the lowest person on the Czarist totem pole, can I still tease other members of the court, with the exception of the Czar himself as he's the boss and is therefore untouchable? And third what happens you can not get my title changed?

a) once signed, the concordat is unalterable without bilateral agreement

b) you can tease other members of the Czardom with the exception of the Czar himself, but do so at your own risk.

c) there is no iron-clad promise of a title change. I can only intercede on your behalf. If the mods are unwilling, I have tried my best, but you are bound by their decision in that matter.

[richmondesi]

While recognizing your right to tease all in the czardom (save the Czar himself), I would recommend asking for a truce with the MCP, if I were you. :wink:

[gollum83]

a) once signed, the concordat is unalterable without bilateral agreement

b) you can tease other members of the Czardom with the exception of the Czar himself, but do so at your own risk.

c) there is no iron-clad promise of a title change. I can only intercede on your behalf. If the mods are unwilling, I have tried my best, but you are bound by their decision in that matter.

Understood. The Czar is off limits. All I have to say before I sign this thing is I hope you are a master negotiator because I'm sick of this title. :001_smile


So after due consideration and consultation in Our Benevolence and desire to maintain peace in the Realm, the following concordat is proposed:

On the side of Gollum/Matt:


He will truthfully renounce all anti-Czarist thoughts, beliefs, plans, ideas, and speech.
He will embrace, whole-heartedly and loyally, the Czar and the Czardom.
He will agree to one month of ankle bracelet monitoring.
He further agrees to the codicil proposed by the MCP (and hereby ratified by the Czar) as posted below.

On the side of the Czar, upon acceptance of the above terms:


He will grant Gollum release from the Royal Dungeon (with the exception of the ankle bracelet).
He will intercede with the Mods for a new custom title for Gollum
He will appoint Gollum to the post of Court Jester

Any deception or violation of these terms on the part of Gollum will result in immediate re-imprisonment with the possibility of capital punishment or eternal exile attached.

To accept these terms, Gollum shall quote this post in its unmodified entirety and truthfully and sincerely post "I agree and accept all of the above."


(signed)
Aptenodytes, Czar of Cheddar

I agree and accept all of the above.

(signed)
Gollum

You may now fit me with my anklet bracelet and jester hat. And I hope the bracelet is something stylish-looking. :biggrin:

[gollum83]

While recognizing your right to tease all in the czardom (save the Czar himself), I would recommend asking for a truce with the MCP, if I were you. :wink:

Okay, truce! :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

You may now fit me with my anklet bracelet and jester hat. And I hope the bracelet is something stylish-looking. :biggrin:[/QUOTE]

It might even have a flashing light. :w00t: Welcome back to society!

[Gruder]

I agree and accept all of the above.

(signed)
Gollum

May you have a smooth transition back into society. Allow me to suggest an appropriate celebratory "beverage" for the occasion:

http://www.gourmetgirlmagazine.com/09/05/images/Whiskey_cheddar.jpg

[blackfoot]

Dad was doing some chemistry in his head (for the three batches of soap tomorrow) and pointed out something I hadn't thought of regarding the shaving soap; Mom was strategizing about business processes, about selling soap, and about increasing their business with a major customer. They're a great team, and we must have talked about soap for two hours (before, during, and after supper).

It's humbling. At least I can configure their computers, install their new printers, and fix their networking issues. :blush:

It reminds you that they got where they are for a reason. Darn Our parents when they are smarter than us. :biggrin:


I haven't been on line the same time as he lately, but yes, a decision is forthcoming providing certain concessions from the offending party.

:thumbup1:


How can I, seeing as I'm jailed by the Czar and all? :skep:

Good point. That will soon be rectified.


I would have loved to be a fly on the wall. :001_smile
There are no other soapmakers in this area.

I do not know of any here either, but that doesn't mean there aren't any.

[blackfoot]

May you have a smooth transition back into society. Allow me to suggest an appropriate celebratory "beverage" for the occasion:

http://www.gourmetgirlmagazine.com/09/05/images/Whiskey_cheddar.jpg

:clap: :thumbup1:

[gollum83]

May you have a smooth transition back into society. Allow me to suggest an appropriate celebratory "beverage" for the occasion:

http://www.gourmetgirlmagazine.com/09/05/images/Whiskey_cheddar.jpg

Awesome! Whiskey... hey, this is cheddar! Well, it's almost just as good, right? :001_smile

[blackfoot]

Awesome! Whiskey... hey, this is cheddar! Well, it's almost just as good, right? :001_smile

Better, my friend, better.

[gollum83]

Better, my friend, better.

Well just as long as it burns on the way down... :wink:

[blackfoot]

Well just as long as it burns on the way down... :wink:

:a22:

[soapbox]

I would have loved to be a fly on the wall. :001_smile
There are no other soapmakers in this area.

It's really enlightening when they start talking about both the chemistry and the strategy -- it is even then only a small glimpse of their accrued knowledge and wisdom, but boy is it neat.


It reminds you that they got where they are for a reason. Darn Our parents when they are smarter than us. :biggrin:


Yeah, I hear you. It's no accident that they're doing okay despite the recession.

In other news, we just made (as in, I got to help! :thumbup1:) batch #10. So neat to see how the stuff is made.

[blackfoot]

It's really enlightening when they start talking about both the chemistry and the strategy -- it is even then only a small glimpse of their accrued knowledge and wisdom, but boy is it neat.



Yeah, I hear you. It's no accident that they're doing okay despite the recession.

In other news, we just made (as in, I got to help! :thumbup1:) batch #10. So neat to see how the stuff is made.

Your dad is probably enjoying your interest as much as you. :thumbup1:

[soapbox]

*group hug!* :lol:

(er, followed by the usual obeisances) :biggrin:

[gollum83]

n other news, we just made (as in, I got to help! :thumbup1:) batch #10. So neat to see how the stuff is made.

Sounds like someone enjoyed themselves. And what's batch #10? More lime?

[RichGem]

And with that, Gollum is restored to our good favors and all the rest as agreed upon.

His appointment as Court Jester and ankle bracelet monitoring begin immediately. PM to be sent to certain benevolent Mods within the hour.

[RichGem]

Sounds like someone enjoyed themselves. And what's batch #10? More lime?

I'm curious as well: what's gonna make batches 10-12 different? (you mentioned 3 batches being planned.)

[blackfoot]

And with that, Gollum is restored to our good favors and all the rest as agreed upon.

His appointment as Court Jester and ankle bracelet monitoring begins immediately. PM to be sent to certain benevolent Mods within the hour.

May all of the power and generosity of the Cheddar Curtain be with you as you beseech them.

[blackfoot]

I'm curious as well: what's gonna make batches 10-12 different? (you mentioned 3 batches being planned.)

Inquiring minds want to know.

[gollum83]

May all of the power and generosity of the Cheddar Curtain be with you as you beseech them.

A big amen to that. Godspeed, most benevolent one! :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

A big amen to that. Godspeed, most benevolent one! :biggrin:

You are readjusting quickly. :cool:

[gollum83]

You are readjusting nicely. :cool:

Fixed that for you. :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Fixed that for you. :biggrin:

Same difference.

[Gruder]

PM to be sent to certain benevolent Mods within the hour.

I'm assuming that the text of the PM reads something like:

"Dear Mods,

Please never, never, ever change Gollum's custom title. I do love it so.

Signed, RichGem."

After all, you'll recall that it's all about mod psychology. :smile:

[blackfoot]

I'm assuming that the text of the PM reads something like:

"Dear Mods,

Please never, never, ever change Gollum's custom title. I do love it so.

Signed, RichGem."

After all, you'll recall that it's all about mod psychology. :smile:

:lol::lol::lol:

We mustn't forget that. :001_rolle

[RichGem]

I'm assuming that the text of the PM reads something like:

"Dear Mods,

Please never, never, ever change Gollum's custom title. I do love it so.

Signed, RichGem."

After all, you'll recall that it's all about mod psychology. :smile:

That? That right there? Is why you work for me. :biggrin:

[richmondesi]

Okay, truce! :biggrin:

Truce :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

Truce :thumbup1:

Group hug and obligatory "Awh."

[RichGem]

Group hug and obligatory "Awh."

Two group hugs in one night?! Oh, alright. Yeesh. But never again.

:tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

Two group hugs in one night?! Oh, alright. Yeesh. But never again.

:tongue_sm

Sorry, that is overdoing it a bit. I guess that means no group hug for my upcoming 7,000.

[richmondesi]

Sorry, that is overdoing it a bit. I guess that means no group hug for my upcoming 7,000.

Nope, we were thinking about this instead

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,5887218,00.jpg

[blackfoot]

Nope, we were thinking about this instead

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,5887218,00.jpg

Noooooooo!

[sol92258]

oh how awesome, my just checked my mail and it smelled of limey goodness!!!
:w00t::w00t::w00t:
thank you limesoap bunny!!!

[RichGem]

oh how awesome, my just checked my mail and it smelled of limey goodness!!!
:w00t::w00t::w00t:
thank you limesoap bunny!!!


limesoap bunny?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[blackfoot]

oh how awesome, my just checked my mail and it smelled of limey goodness!!!
:w00t::w00t::w00t:
thank you limesoap bunny!!!

It does roll better than Jesse Limesoapseed.

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

It does roll better than Jesse Limesoapseed.

:lol::lol::lol:

True, but if you've ever seen Jesse's pic, "bunny" is the last thing you think of ... in a good way, of course.

[strat1117]

limesoap bunny?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you look closely, and stay very quiet, you might be able to see him --

[RichGem]

If you look closely, and stay very quiet, you might be able to see him --

Good thing it's duck season.

[blackfoot]

True, but if you've ever seen Jesse's pic, "bunny" is the last thing you think of ... in a good way, of course.

True.

Funny story. My wife asked me where that yummy lime soap was at. I told her to get out of my shave den, no hint of wavering. I left the war room to go defend my lime soap. She tried to use her womanly wiles to break me and tried to kiss me. Now, I must point out I had just finished shaving a few moments ago. She spent quite some time trying to get the taste of Pinaud Clubman off of her tongue. Sweet justice is mine! :cool:

[strat1117]

Good thing it's duck season.

Wabbit!

[RichGem]

True.

Funny story. My wife asked me where that yummy lime soap was at. I told her to get out of my shave den, no hint of wavering. I left the war room to go defend my lime soap. She tried to use her womanly wiles to break me and tried to kiss me. Now, I must point out I had just finished shaving a few moments ago. She spent quite some time trying to get the taste of Pinaud Clubman off of her tongue. Sweet justice is mine! :cool:

rotfl

[strat1117]

Noooooooo!

Is this better?

[blackfoot]

Is this better?

Give me a minute to think. :lol:

[Dubbya]

Good thing it's duck season.

Rabbit Season!

[soapbox]

Sounds like someone enjoyed themselves. And what's batch #10? More lime?


I'm curious as well: what's gonna make batches 10-12 different? (you mentioned 3 batches being planned.)


Inquiring minds want to know.

#10 and #11 are unscented; and #12 may not have scent either. It's nice to experiment with scents, but the company is still focusing on improving the lather. Clearly everyone wants a scented soap, but while we're testing, it's less important to get the scent right. The lime was a great test (and pretty close to the mark, if most of you are correct), but we're still going to mess around with the recipes some. More glycerin here, less stearic acid there, maybe a wildcard for #12...it's still in flux.

Please keep the comments coming. The emails have been so helpful in helping us figure out what works and what doesn't!

[gollum83]

I'm assuming that the text of the PM reads something like:

"Dear Mods,

Please never, never, ever change Gollum's custom title. I do love it so.

Signed, RichGem."

After all, you'll recall that it's all about mod psychology. :smile:

That works? :skep:


That? That right there? Is why you work for me. :biggrin:

Okay, I'll trust in your greater wisdom, although I'm remaining hopefully pessimistic on the matter.


Two group hugs in one night?! Oh, alright. Yeesh. But never again.

:tongue_sm

I know what you mean, your Czarship. I'm actually starting to wonder if it wouldn't have been better just to sit in that damp little hole of bleakness I've called home for the last month or so. Things are getting way too touchy-feely for my tastes. :scared:


Give me a minute to think. :lol:

I know I'm the most lowly of lackeys here, but why not both? :devil:

[soapbox]

Wabbit!


Rabbit Season!

Duck Season! Fire!

[blackfoot]

#10 and #11 are unscented; and #12 may not have scent either. It's nice to experiment with scents, but the company is still focusing on improving the lather. Clearly everyone wants a scented soap, but while we're testing, it's less important to get the scent right. The lime was a great test (and pretty close to the mark, if most of you are correct), but we're still going to mess around with the recipes some. More glycerin here, less stearic acid there, maybe a wildcard for #12...it's still in flux.

Please keep the comments coming. The emails have been so helpful in helping us figure out what works and what doesn't!

I am sure the scents are a lot more expense for experimentation.

[soapbox]

thank you limesoap bunny!!!


limesoap bunny?! :lol: :lol: :lol:


It does roll better than Jesse Limesoapseed.


True, but if you've ever seen Jesse's pic, "bunny" is the last thing you think of ... in a good way, of course.


If you look closely, and stay very quiet, you might be able to see him --

I think I liked it better when you thought I was Paul Bunyan! :prrr:

[gollum83]

#10 and #11 are unscented; and #12 may not have scent either. It's nice to experiment with scents, but the company is still focusing on improving the lather. Clearly everyone wants a scented soap, but while we're testing, it's less important to get the scent right. The lime was a great test (and pretty close to the mark, if most of you are correct), but we're still going to mess around with the recipes some. More glycerin here, less stearic acid there, maybe a wildcard for #12...it's still in flux.

Please keep the comments coming. The emails have been so helpful in helping us figure out what works and what doesn't!

If most of us are correct? The Czardom is never wrong! :tongue:

[Gruder]

#10 and #11 are unscented; and #12 may not have scent either. It's nice to experiment with scents, but the company is still focusing on improving the lather. Clearly everyone wants a scented soap, but while we're testing, it's less important to get the scent right. The lime was a great test (and pretty close to the mark, if most of you are correct), but we're still going to mess around with the recipes some. More glycerin here, less stearic acid there, maybe a wildcard for #12...it's still in flux.

Please keep the comments coming. The emails have been so helpful in helping us figure out what works and what doesn't!

I'm still working through the soaps you've sent, Jesse -- I'll get you a report soon. I did shave with the lime today -- nothing at all wrong with the shave, but there's tweaking that can be done, I think. I'll keep you posted. :smile:

My wife downloaded "World of Goo" on the Wii this evening. There went the evening. :biggrin:

[soapbox]

I am sure the scents are a lot more expense for experimentation.

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile

[soapbox]

If most of us are correct? The Czardom is never wrong! :tongue:


there's tweaking that can be done, I think. I'll keep you posted. :smile:

You were saying, Matt?

[blackfoot]

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile

:surrender:

[sol92258]

Jesse, been using sample #5, been getting good lather and shaves, but it seems a little shy on slickness.
Was going to try the #7 tonight, but that Lime is calling me.....:thumbup1:

[soapbox]

:surrender:

:lol: :lol:

I figure I can talk Mom and Dad into trying the Sage-Lemongrass pretty soon...and Dad said he really likes Menthol/Peppermint scents. A little late for "shock and Awe-gust" but hey, we got the lime soap out in time for it! :smile:

[soapbox]

Jesse, been using sample #5, been getting good lather and shaves, but it seems a little shy on slickness.
Was going to try the #7 tonight, but that Lime is calling me.....:thumbup1:

I'd be interested in your comparison between #5 and #9...


(how's that for being an enabler?) :biggrin:

[sol92258]

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile
now now, no need to resort to...hey look, squirrels! :tongue:
but seriously, there was an M&M (I think) commercial when I was younger (some of you may remember it), where all the kids kept saying "Thank you Easter Bunny", and the cadence of the way they said it has always stuck in my head everything I say thank you...

[gollum83]

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile

Lutefisk? Angry skunk? NOOOOOOOO!!!!! :eek:


You were saying, Matt?

Um, it could use a tad more glycerin? :biggrin:

[sol92258]

I'd be interested in your comparison between #5 and #9...


(how's that for being an enabler?) :biggrin:
Is the Lime #9 then?
instead of Johnny Number Five, we have Limey Number Nine? :biggrin:

[RichGem]

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile


Sounds like a great kids (boys) lineup.

[soapbox]

Um, it could use a tad more glycerin? :biggrin:

Yeah, #10 quite a bit more glycerin than #9 -- I agree with you, but we'll see what difference it really makes on the brush and the face!


Is the Lime #9 then?
instead of Johnny Number Five, we have Limey Number Nine? :biggrin:

Yeah, the Lime is #9. We made one small change from #8, plus the scent.

[Gruder]

I'd be interested in your comparison between #5 and #9...

Crap! Back to 5... :biggrin: Are we ignoring 7 now? What about 3.14?

I've always wondered how, if at all, the addition of EO/FO alters the shave itself. I suppose the answer would affect the testing process in the end, as well. I can tell you that 9 struck me as a much softer soap -- particularly after it was soaked -- than 5. Closer to tabac or MWF after a soak than, say, C&E or Pens in that regard. No conclusion on whether that's better or worse yet -- just different. (I figure it'd be best to withhold the bulk of my developing thoughts, lest they sway other testers at this point.)

Not that you're seeking scent suggestions, but I've always thought that an Alt Innsbruck-scented soap would be a great seller. Nothing like it exists at present -- which surprises me, as it's a single note -- Nicotinum tabacum EO.

[soapbox]

Crap! Back to 5... :biggrin: Are we ignoring 7 now? What about 3.14?

Ignore nothing! I was merely playing to a fellow B&Ber's love of lime.


I've always wondered how, if at all, the addition of EO/FO alters the shave itself. I suppose the answer would affect the testing process in the end, as well.

Indeed! That's why we're going to be careful about adding scents, since they are oils and therefore get saponified, at least partially. I think it was a good move to let folks know that we know that unscented shave soap isn't an ideal product for most of us, but I think it's prudent to be cautious about the scents at present.


I can tell you that 9 struck me as a much softer soap -- particularly after it was soaked -- than 5. Closer to tabac or MWF after a soak than, say, C&E or Pens in that regard. No conclusion on whether that's better or worse yet -- just different. (I figure it'd be best to withhold the bulk of my developing thoughts, lest they sway other testers at this point.)


Thanks for not putting thoughts in the heads of the other testers -- naturally I wouldn't expect you to, Stout Fellow Social Scientist...

[gollum83]

Thanks for not putting thoughts in the heads of the other testers -- naturally I wouldn't expect you to, Stout Fellow Social Scientist...

What? Did he say something? Anything? Not to worry! My mind is a complete blank! :wink:

[RichGem]

Ignore nothing! I was merely playing to a fellow B&Ber's love of lime.

:blush:







Thanks for not putting thoughts in the heads of the other testers -- naturally I wouldn't expect you to, Stout Fellow Social Scientist...

yes, but if you actually observe the soap, doesn't that change the soap Ms. Goodall? And what about Shroedinger and Heissenberg? Ah the mind just boggles. Maybe the Col. can explain it.

[soapbox]

yes, but if you actually observe the soap, doesn't that change the soap Ms. Goodall?

Since we're not making sub-atomic soap, no!


And what about Shroedinger and Heissenberg? Ah the mind just boggles. Maybe the Col. can explain it.

Oh he keeps the Heisenberg compensators (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,981892,00.html) running smoothly these days. And as for Schroedinger's cat...ask Chip.

[RichGem]

Since we're not making sub-atomic soap, no!

Yeah, but those sub-atomic monkeys are just sooo darn SMALL.




Oh he keeps the Heisenberg compensators (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,981892,00.html) running smoothly these days. And as for Schroedinger's cat...ask Chip.

I knew it!

[soapbox]

Yeah, but those sub-atomic monkeys are just sooo darn SMALL.

Actually, since Dad's field is thermodynamics and fluid dynamics (er, when he's not making soap), his favorite sub-atomic creature is Maxwell's demon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_demon). One weekend (I swear I am not making this up) we built a passive heat-pipe to cool a 40-watt Pentium III; since it was unpowered yet moved heat around, we figured we were cheating entropy at least a little, just like Maxwell's demon.

[RichGem]

Actually, since Dad's field is thermodynamics and fluid dynamics (er, when he's not making soap), his favorite sub-atomic creature is Maxwell's demon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_demon). One weekend (I swear I am not making this up) we built a passive heat-pipe to cool a 40-watt Pentium III; since it was unpowered yet moved heat around, we figured we were cheating entropy at least a little, just like Maxwell's demon.

I can see that I'm gonna need all my wits about me to read that. Well, that's what tomorrow is for.

:biggrin:

[soapbox]

I can see that I'm gonna need all my wits about me to read that. Well, that's what tomorrow is for.

:biggrin:

Oh, sorry. I had a too-nerdy moment. :blushing:



Hey, how's that lime soap smelling? :blush:

[RichGem]

Oh, sorry. I had a too-nerdy moment. :blushing:



Hey, how's that lime soap smelling? :blush:


hehehe.

was that a serious question or just a diversion?

[RichGem]

Oooooh. wait! "Maxwell's Demon"... that's the little guy in the Lamsil ads isn't it?


:tongue:

[Gruder]

now now, no need to resort to...hey look, squirrels! :tongue:
but seriously, there was an M&M (I think) commercial when I was younger (some of you may remember it), where all the kids kept saying "Thank you Easter Bunny", and the cadence of the way they said it has always stuck in my head everything I say thank you...

Here you go. :biggrin:

_m3eJxZEai0


yes, but if you actually observe the soap, doesn't that change the soap Ms. Goodall?

Does that explain why soap #13 blinked at me the other morning? :biggrin:

[soapbox]

Does that explain why soap #13 blinked at me the other morning? :biggrin:

If you're already getting #13 I need to talk to Dad about those Heisenberg Compensators -- they might be getting a little out of alignment...

[gollum83]

Oooooh. wait! "Maxwell's Demon"... that's the little guy in the Lamsil ads isn't it?


:tongue:

Please don't bring up the Lamasil ads! Those ads give me the creeps. I mean I can literally feel my skin crawl whenever those things would come on the air. :eek:

[Gruder]

If you're already getting #13 I need to talk to Dad about those Heisenberg Compensators -- they might be getting a little out of alignment...

See -- cheaters (of entropy) never prosper! (Or wait, do they? :confused:)

[RichGem]

If you're already getting #13 I need to talk to Dad about those Heisenberg Compensators -- they might be getting a little out of alignment...

Or maybe Chad's parallel universe / alternate time line is starting to bleed into ours. That just can NOT be good.

[RichGem]

See -- cheaters (of entropy) never prosper! (Or wait, do they? :confused:)

It all falls apart by the end.

[Gruder]

It all falls apart by the end.

Boo! (That is all.) :smile:

[gollum83]

Or maybe Chad's parallel universe / alternate time line is starting to bleed into ours. That just can NOT be good.

Wait are you saying our Chad is from a parallel universe? Wouldn't we have already been in trouble in that case. I mean he already bled through. Other things bleeding through from his reality is really just more of the same, isn't it?

[RichGem]

Boo! (That is all.) :smile:


:001_tt2::001_tt2::001_tt2:

[RichGem]

Wait are you saying our Chad is from a parallel universe? Wouldn't we have already been in trouble in that case. I mean he already bled through. Other things bleeding through from his reality is really just more of the same, isn't it?

The real problems don't start until alternate Chad meets our Chad and/or any of our Chad's direct-line ancestors.

[soapbox]

The real problems don't start until alternate Chad meets our Chad and/or any of our Chad's direct-line ancestors.

All Chad has to do in that case is to meet up with a band and play Johnny B. Goode to make his direct-line ancestors fall in love again.

[gollum83]

The real problems don't start until alternate Chad meets our Chad and/or any of our Chad's direct-line ancestors.

What you mean like alternate Chad shacking up with one of his great-grandmothers? Or even worse, all of them? Eww...
http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/2202.gif

[RichGem]

All Chad has to do in that case is to meet up with a band and play Johnny B. Goode to make his direct-line ancestors fall in love again.

But, only if he does it at such a time that Rock hasn't been invented yet.


Actually, the Family Guy take off on that scene was pretty funny.

[RichGem]

What you mean like alternate Chad shacking up with one of his great-grandmothers? Or even worse, all of them? Eww...
http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/2202.gif


uhhh... nice smiley. yeah, that is all.

[soapbuddy]

And if I'm going to be called the "limesoap bunny", there's going to be a lot of "lutefisk essence," "angry skunk", and "Oscar the Grouch" soap scents coming out... :001_smile

Well, it depends, did you make the lutefisk with your lye?:lol:

[Gruder]

All Chad has to do in that case is to meet up with a band and play Johnny B. Goode to make his direct-line ancestors fall in love again.

Cool! I've always wanted to drive a Delorean!

[soapbox]

What you mean like alternate Chad shacking up with one of his great-grandmothers? Or even worse, all of them? Eww...


That's right, Chad might be a threat to do the nasty in the past-y (http://tviv.org/Futurama/Roswell_That_Ends_Well#Referbacks).

[soapbox]

Well, it depends, did you make the lutefisk with your lye?:lol:

:lol: :lol:

Zing! You got me on that one (and very nice trivia knowledge)! :thumbup1:

[gollum83]

Cool! I've always wanted to drive a Delorean!

Who said anything about a Delorean? Do you think the Czar is made of money? The darn flux capacitor was expensive enough, so all we could afford was this:

http://www.sullivanpavilion.com/hello/663549/640/FriedHell-2005.03.29-19.33.42.jpg

Good luck getting it up to speed! :thumbup:

[RichGem]

Who said anything about a Delorean? Do you think the Czar is made of money? The darn flux capacitor was expensive enough, so all we could afford was this:

http://www.sullivanpavilion.com/hello/663549/640/FriedHell-2005.03.29-19.33.42.jpg

Good luck getting it up to speed! :thumbup:

Hey Cory! Cancel the stolen vehicle report. Matt found it for ya.

:lol:

[soapbox]

Good luck getting it up to speed! :thumbup:

Dude! That's a 1948-1950 Ford F-1 pickup truck! I have a long-standing wish to rebuild one of those with a slightly better front end (at least coil-over shocks) and a nice small-block V8. Too bad they chopped it.

[OldSaw]

I'm making this post so someone will remind me later on to post a thread about my new custom made lathering mug. It only took me a few years of asking my potter friend for help and then he left me hanging for a year by throwing it and letting it sit on a shelf before recently firing it.

Later.


Hey Dennis! Post a thread about your new lather mug! :biggrin:

(Actually, it sounds quite cool -- I'm looking forward to seeing it.)


Actually, I'm curious how much later is later here, Dennis?


The bowl in your avatar is getting jealous.


Less time than it takes Lynchmeister to post pics of the new palace. I just have to take one more pic and upload it.


Actually, it is made by the same man and is the same color scheme. It is also similar in size with one key difference.


well, gosh. that gives you what? 3, 4 months yet or so?


I am hoping that it will be much sooner. I might even post it tonight, but I am currently fastened to the couch watching required videos for something else I have going on.

OK, here it is (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1372643#post1372643). I wonder if anyone would have reminded me if I forgot.

[Gruder]

Dude! That's a 1948-1950 Ford F-1 pickup truck! I have a long-standing wish to rebuild one of those with a slightly better front end (at least coil-over shocks) and a nice small-block V8. Too bad they chopped it.

You read my mind. Looks like a fun project! (As if I need another time sink these days... )

[OldSaw]

So, did anyone post a congratulatory thread for Blake on posting 7000?

[RichGem]

So, did anyone post a congratulatory thread for Blake on posting 7000?

No. We're holding off for 7100... we've already had two goup hugs tonight (see "new czar" thread) and wisely decided that enough was enough.

[gollum83]

Hey Cory! Cancel the stole vehicle report. Matt found it for ya.

:lol:

Oh, now that's why it looks familiar! :lol:


Dude! That's a 1948-1950 Ford F-1 pickup truck! I have a long-standing wish to rebuild one of those with a slightly better front end (at least coil-over shocks) and a nice small-block V8. Too bad they chopped it.

Yeah it would be pretty cool to rebuild one.


OK, here it is (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1372643#post1372643). I wonder if anyone would have reminded me if I forgot.

Remind you of what? All I remember was something or other about a bowl. Might of even been a lather bowl even. :biggrin:

[soapbox]

So, did anyone post a congratulatory thread for Blake on posting 7000?

Answer 1: Oooops...

Answer 2: "hey guys, please note that I'll hit 7,000 posts pretty soon..." :biggrin:

[gollum83]

No. We're holding off for 7100... we've already had two goup hugs tonight (see "new czar" thread) and wisely decided that enough was enough.

:lol::lol::lol:

Hooray! No more group hugs for tonight! Two was one too many! :biggrin:

[OldSaw]

No. We're holding off for 7100... we've already had two goup hugs tonight (see "new czar" thread) and wisely decided that enough was enough.


:lol::lol::lol:

Hooray! No more group hugs for tonight! Two was one too many! :biggrin:

Glad I missed that.

[CookieMan]

Just in case chip doesn't make it through with your penguin suit....

[blackfoot]

So, did anyone post a congratulatory thread for Blake on posting 7000?

:nonod:


No. We're holding off for 7100... we've already had two goup hugs tonight (see "new czar" thread) and wisely decided that enough was enough.

:lol::lol:


What? Did he say something? Anything? Not to worry! My mind is a complete blank! :wink:

Now, guys, I am ashamed of you. How did you let this go by and not mention it? This is so wide open for punch lines that I can't choose which one to use. :lol:

[soapbox]

Now, guys, I am ashamed of you. How did you let this go by and not mention it? This is so wide open for punch lines that I can't choose which one to use. :lol:

It's like the mule with four equally wonderful bales of hay -- he can't decide and starves to death... :001_rolle

[sol92258]

Here you go. :biggrin:

_m3eJxZEai0


that's it!!!
nice work

All Chad has to do in that case is to meet up with a band and play Johnny B. Goode to make his direct-line ancestors fall in love again.
:lol::lol::lol:

[profsaffel]

Any one else hate the fact that every day of my life is now dictated by a calendar? I mean, I'm not the President for gripes sakes'... I'm not even a mayor. But dang, I can't breathe without checking to see if I have time for it on my Palm. Ridiculous. I keep telling myself I'm not going to live like this anymore, but I can't figure out how to stop.

Ok, gripe out of the way.

How's your day?

[soapbox]

Any one else hate the fact that every day of my life is now dictated by a calendar? I mean, I'm not the President for gripes sakes'... I'm not even a mayor. But dang, I can't breathe without checking to see if I have time for it on my Palm. Ridiculous. I keep telling myself I'm not going to live like this anymore, but I can't figure out how to stop.

Ok, gripe out of the way.

How's your day?

Hoo boy, I hear you. During this huge transition everything is timed to the hour or tighter. My wife enjoys the scheduling and locked-down-timing more than I do, so it's a source of some stress at times.

Time to go to Oxford, MS and hang out with fellow B&Ber Donner, then off to Texas tomorrow. I'll check in later, folks. :smile:

[Gruder]

Any one else hate the fact that every day of my life is now dictated by a calendar? I mean, I'm not the President for gripes sakes'... I'm not even a mayor. But dang, I can't breathe without checking to see if I have time for it on my Palm. Ridiculous. I keep telling myself I'm not going to live like this anymore, but I can't figure out how to stop.

Ok, gripe out of the way.

How's your day?

Overscheduled before the school year begins -- that doesn't sound good, Doug -- hang in there!

Installing a closet organizer today. It's something I bought about a year ago with good intentions, but, well...

At least the closet floor is clean again. I love the roomba. :smile:


Hoo boy, I hear you. During this huge transition everything is timed to the hour or tighter. My wife enjoys the scheduling and locked-down-timing more than I do, so it's a source of some stress at times.

Time to go to Oxford, MS and hang out with fellow B&Ber Donner, then off to Texas tomorrow. I'll check in later, folks. :smile:

Happy travels. Feel free to shout some sort of Kentucky-praising chant as you drive near Ole Miss...

[sol92258]

Any one else hate the fact that every day of my life is now dictated by a calendar? I mean, I'm not the President for gripes sakes'... I'm not even a mayor. But dang, I can't breathe without checking to see if I have time for it on my Palm. Ridiculous. I keep telling myself I'm not going to live like this anymore, but I can't figure out how to stop.

Ok, gripe out of the way.

How's your day?
yeup.....



Time to go to Oxford, MS and hang out with fellow B&Ber Donner, then off to Texas tomorrow. I'll check in later, folks. :smile:
Can't wait.....



Happy travels. Feel free to shout some sort of Kentucky-praising chant as you drive near Ole Miss...
you mean, something like





























ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!

[sol92258]

okay, I tried to do the text above in red, but when I click the color dropdown menu, I get nothing but a small white box at the bottom left corner...anyone else having similar issue? I'm guessing it's just this machine, I'll try a laptop later, but wanted to see if it was just me

[gollum83]

Now, guys, I am ashamed of you. How did you let this go by and not mention it? This is so wide open for punch lines that I can't choose which one to use. :lol:

Honestly what is up with that? Here I am lobbing softballs at you guys and nobody is hitting them. :frown2:


okay, I tried to do the text above in red, but when I click the color dropdown menu, I get nothing but a small white box at the bottom left corner...anyone else having similar issue? I'm guessing it's just this machine, I'll try a laptop later, but wanted to see if it was just me

It's not just you. I tried changing the color on some text maybe two or three days ago on here, and just got that white box you're talking about. So your guess is as good as mine as to what is going on with that.

[Gruder]

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!

Well, that's not quite what I meant, but I must admit that it's been way too long since I've seen that here. :smile:


okay, I tried to do the text above in red, but when I click the color dropdown menu, I get nothing but a small white box at the bottom left corner...anyone else having similar issue?

Same problem here. The font size and color dropdowns have been wonky for a couple of weeks now. Thanks for confirming that it's not just my machine (I run chrome, so I often think that a site problem may be due to that, as opposed to more widespread.)

Maybe site admins are working on a B&B version of Pleasantville.

http://www.dharmaflix.com/w/images/c/c9/Pleasantville.jpg

[RichGem]

All your color are belongs to us.

:biggrin:

[OldSaw]

Any one else hate the fact that every day of my life is now dictated by a calendar? I mean, I'm not the President for gripes sakes'... I'm not even a mayor. But dang, I can't breathe without checking to see if I have time for it on my Palm. Ridiculous. I keep telling myself I'm not going to live like this anymore, but I can't figure out how to stop.

Ok, gripe out of the way.

How's your day?

And they say that's supposed de-stress your life. My goal is to be calendar free some day.

[OldSaw]

:nonod:



:lol::lol:



Now, guys, I am ashamed of you. How did you let this go by and not mention it? This is so wide open for punch lines that I can't choose which one to use. :lol:

Now that you broke 7000 and there was no title change, I have very little motivation to post anymore. :frown: At what point did Skinner's pigeons give up? It has to be close to 2000 posts on this title. If this is the top of the heap it's not very exciting. I would think the moderators would have made up a few more standard titles by now.

[gollum83]

All your color are belongs to us.

:biggrin:

So did you actually use the pull-down list or did you cheat were you resourceful and type out the commands by hand? :confused:


Now that you broke 7000 and there was no title change, I have very little motivation to post anymore. :frown: At what point did Skinner's pigeons give up? It has to be close to 2000 posts on this title. If this is the top of the heap it's not very exciting. I would think the moderators would have made up a few more standard titles by now.

Skinner's pigeons? I'm not sure, but I think its safe to say they completely gave up when they died. :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Honestly what is up with that? Here I am lobbing softballs at you guys and nobody is hitting them. :frown2:

:lol::lol::lol:


All your color are belongs to us.

:biggrin:

Brilliant :lol::lol::lol:


Now that you broke 7000 and there was no title change, I have very little motivation to post anymore. :frown: At what point did Skinner's pigeons give up? It has to be close to 2000 posts on this title. If this is the top of the heap it's not very exciting. I would think the moderators would have made up a few more standard titles by now.

Maybe no one but you and I have given them reason to before now. :eek:

[OldSaw]

So did you actually use the pull-down list or did you cheat and type out the commands by hand? :confused:



Skinner's pigeons? I'm not sure, but I think its safe to say they completely gave up when they died. :biggrin:

...or maybe when HE died and quit putting the feed pellets in the hopper.

[OldSaw]

:lol::lol::lol:



Brilliant :lol::lol::lol:



Maybe no one but you and I have given them reason to before now. :eek:

I know they have bigger fish to fry, but I have been cultivating this position for three years. Well, maybe only about a year when it was in my grasp.

[blackfoot]

I know they have bigger fish to fry, but I have been cultivating this position for three years. Well, maybe only about a year when it was in my grasp.

All That work, and I destroy it in six months. I kind of feel bad.

[gollum83]

...or maybe when HE died and quit putting the feed pellets in the hopper.

Well I guess that all depends on what timeframe we're talking about here too, considering Skinner lived until the ripe old age of 86.

[OldSaw]

Well I guess that all depends on what timeframe we're talking about here too, considering Skinner lived until the ripe old age of 86.

I don't want to wait that long.

[OldSaw]

I see my dead horse comment was inaccurate. I should have said dead penguin.

[moonshine44]

I see my dead horse comment was inaccurate. I should have said dead penguin.

On the other hand, the horse is a bigger target... :a24:

[soapbox]

Happy travels. Feel free to shout some sort of Kentucky-praising chant as you drive near Ole Miss...


ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!

I was thinking this too...


okay, I tried to do the text above in red, but when I click the color dropdown menu, I get nothing but a small white box at the bottom left corner...anyone else having similar issue? I'm guessing it's just this machine, I'll try a laptop later, but wanted to see if it was just me

It's not just you.

[sol92258]

Maybe site admins are working on a B&B version of Pleasantville.

http://www.dharmaflix.com/w/images/c/c9/Pleasantville.jpg


Mmmmmm, Reese....Yummmmmm....

http://www.sembeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/withouterspoon.jpg

[blackfoot]

Mmmmmm, Reese....Yummmmmm....

http://www.sembeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/withouterspoon.jpg

http://fc02.deviantart.com/images3/i/2004/11/3/e/Rim_Shot_emoticon.gif

[Duckster]

61302

[blackfoot]

I loved that show! :w00t:

[Dubbya]

Mmmmmm, Reese....Yummmmmm....

http://www.sembeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/withouterspoon.jpg

Too funny.:lol:

[richmondesi]

I'm not trying to be anti-Czarist here, but did you whack the Vice-Czar? I mean it's been since 7/12 (right after the "successful" meeting) since he's been logged on here. I'm starting to be concerned :skep:... Do we need to line up another Vice-Czar, and at that, who is willing to take the job?:eek:

[sol92258]

They's some weird stuff goin' on in here.....
*turns slowly and runs like mad out*
:biggrin:

[gollum83]

I'm not trying to be anti-Czarist here, but did you whack the Vice-Czar? I mean it's been since 7/12 (right after the "successful" meeting) since he's been logged on here. I'm starting to be concerned :skep:... Do we need to line up another Vice-Czar, and at that, who is willing to take the job?:eek:

Who is next in line anyway in case we do need a new Vice-Czar? :confused:

[moonshine44]

Who is next in line anyway in case we do need a new Vice-Czar? :confused:

Good question. How exactly does succession work in a dictatorship?

And does anyone want to take a chance on being the next one assassinated by unknown forces?

And isn't the head man usually the one taken out first in a coup?

Will Marilyn turn out to really be pregnant, or is it just a clever ploy to get Biff's money?

:blink: :sneaky2: :ohmy:

[profsaffel]

61302

THANK YOU! I needed this... :biggrin:

[profsaffel]

And they say that's supposed de-stress your life. My goal is to be calendar free some day.

LOL, no. If I had no calendar to remind me of where I am and what I'm doing, I'd be ready for the loony bin, the poor house, and divorce court, all in one shot. :blushing:

[SRock]

LOL, no. If I had no calendar to remind me of where I am and what I'm doing, I'd be ready for the loony bin, the poor house, and divorce court, all in one shot. :blushing:

+1 my friend!

[blackfoot]

LOL, no. If I had no calendar to remind me of where I am and what I'm doing, I'd be ready for the loony bin, the poor house, and divorce court, all in one shot. :blushing:

The real question is, which is worse? :lol:

[blackfoot]

I'm not trying to be anti-Czarist here, but did you whack the Vice-Czar? I mean it's been since 7/12 (right after the "successful" meeting) since he's been logged on here. I'm starting to be concerned :skep:... Do we need to line up another Vice-Czar, and at that, who is willing to take the job?:eek:

It does seem a little suspicious. We have to determine the motive for such a maneuver first.


Who is next in line anyway in case we do need a new Vice-Czar? :confused:

Just a guess, but I would say Soapbox.


Good question. How exactly does succession work in a dictatorship?

And does anyone want to take a chance on being the next one assassinated by unknown forces?

And isn't the head man usually the one taken out first in a coup?

These forces aren't completely unknown. That is my department after all.


Will Marilyn turn out to really be pregnant, or is it just a clever ploy to get Biff's money?

:blink: :sneaky2: :ohmy:

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

An excellent set of questions regarding our missing Vice Czar... I have had email, but I too am becoming concerned (no joke). Very odd that he'd be bascially incommunicado for 3 wks running.

Ian, in case you're reading, I think it's time for a home visit... anybody else near Winnipeg willing to take a road trip?

As for the line of succession, I suppose that remains to be seen. Let's not panic just yet. But, I suppose it would be either Jesse or Cory next in line. But, Cory's disqualified until he posts some more house pictures.

[blackfoot]

An excellent set of questions regarding our missing Vice Czar... I have had email, but I too am becoming concerned (no joke). Very odd that he'd be bascially incommunicado for 3 wks running.

Ian, in case you're reading, I think it's time for a home visit... anybody else near Winnipeg willing to take a road trip?

As for the line of succession, I suppose that remains to be seen. Let's not panic just yet. But, I suppose it would be either Jesse or Cory next in line. But, Cory's disqualified until he posts some more house pictures.

I'm worried too, for two reasons. 1) Concern for Chip. 2) Can you imagine the Chiprolls we are in for upon his return? :eek:

[RichGem]

I'm worried too, for two reasons. 1) Concern for Chip. 2) Can you imagine the Chiprolls we are in for upon his return? :eek:


His pre-purchasing a server or two prior to his return would be sine qua non.

[blackfoot]

His pre-purchasing a server or two prior to his return would be sine qua non.

Evil is afoot.

[gollum83]

I'm worried too, for two reasons. 1) Concern for Chip. 2) Can you imagine the Chiprolls we are in for upon his return? :eek:

Yes it is a bit concerning that we haven't heard from him in what seem like ages, but the potential Chiprolls are concerning too. They're likely to be of biblical proportions. :eek:


His pre-purchasing a server or two prior to his return would be sine qua non.

A whole server devoted to Chip and Chiprolls? :scared:

[blackfoot]

Yes it is a bit concerning that we haven't heard from him in what seem like ages, but the potential Chiprolls are concerning too. They're likely to be of biblical proportions. :eek:



A whole server devoted to Chip and Chiprolls? :scared:

May God have mercy on our souls.

[Gruder]

Yesterday's closet project = done. Whaddya think, gents -- shall I pack the kitchen or the office today?

[blackfoot]

Yesterday's closet project = done. Whaddya think, gents -- shall I pack the kitchen or the office today?

Gotta eat. But, gotta B&B.

[gollum83]

May God Chip have mercy on our souls.

That's better. :biggrin:

[gollum83]

Gotta eat. But, gotta B&B.

Can't we do both?

[Gruder]

Gotta eat. But, gotta B&B.

:001_smile Certain "necessities" will remain unpacked until Friday morning. :wink:

[RichGem]

Who is next in line anyway in case we do need a new Vice-Czar? :confused:


hmmm... just noticed that Mrs. Chip was on Sat. nite. :confused: Maybe she's put up with enough and finally knocked him unconscious and he's still recovering???

[moonshine44]

hmmm... just noticed that Mrs. Chip was on Sat. nite. :confused: Maybe she's put up with enough and finally knocked him unconscious and he's still recovering???

Or maybe she bumped him off in a secret bid to take over as vice-Czar! :behead: :spockflam :a41: :hang: :2guns:

[RichGem]

Or maybe she bumped him off in a secret bid to take over as vice-Czar! :behead: :spockflam :a41: :hang: :2guns:



Yes, but if you kill a cat doesn't that make you guilty of murder x 9?

[moonshine44]

Yes, but if you kill a cat doesn't that make you guilty of murder x 9?

Probably, but you can only be tried once for the crime... :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Or maybe she bumped him off in a secret bid to take over as vice-Czar! :behead: :spockflam :a41: :hang: :2guns:

That sounds like the kind of go-getter we want. The type of person who will take the bull by the horns and get stuff done. The type of person who will post pictures of their new house. :biggrin:


Probably, but you can only be tried once for the crime... :biggrin:

That is a good point.

[blackfoot]

:001_smile Certain "necessities" will remain unpacked until Friday morning. :wink:

Then den it is!

[Gruder]

Then den it is!

Too late. I chose kitchen. :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

Too late. I chose kitchen. :biggrin:

That works. :cool:

[gollum83]

Yes, but if you kill a cat doesn't that make you guilty of murder x 9?

There's more than one way to skin a cat for a reason. :lol:

[blackfoot]

There's more than one way to skin a cat for a reason. :lol:

Word of advice, don't mention skinning cats to Mrs. Chip. :biggrin:

[moonshine44]

Word of advice, don't mention skinning cats to Mrs. Chip. :biggrin:

Ooh, good point. Anyone who lives with a LimeCat might be just a skosh touchy about that sort of thing...

Unless of course she really did bump him off... :smile:

[gollum83]

Unless of course she really did bump him off... :smile:

Shouldn't the Czardom dispatch the Minister of Internal Security & Foreign Intelligence to check this out? It is an Internal Security matter after all. :001_huh:

[RichGem]

That sounds like the kind of go-getter we want. The type of person who will take the Cat by the tail and get stuff done. The type of person who will post pictures of their new house. :biggrin:


ftfy


btw, Blake, you prolly should check into this disappearance as the Canadian Mods haven't done their, uh, drive by, yet.

[strat1117]

Perhaps the rabies finally got him?

:scared:

[RichGem]

Perhaps the rabies finally got him?

It certainly wasn't scurvy.

[strat1117]

It certainly wasn't scurvy.

Could be the blight, though . . . .

[blackfoot]

Shouldn't the Czardom dispatch the Minister of Internal Security & Foreign Intelligence to check this out? It is an Internal Security matter after all. :001_huh:

We are still determining if this was a sanctioned incident.


ftfy


btw, Blake, you prolly should check into this disappearance as the Canadian Mods haven't done their, uh, drive by, yet.

Drive by, got it. :wink:

[gollum83]

Perhaps the rabies finally got him?

:scared:

Hmm, if that is the case maybe we could use Voodoo to resurrect him. ZombiePotatoChip anyone? :idea:


It certainly wasn't scurvy.

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

We are still determining if this was a sanctioned incident.



Drive by, got it. :wink:

Not *that kind* of drive by!

[strat1117]

The real question is, which is worse? :lol:

Easy. Divorce court by an order of magnitude.

[blackfoot]

It certainly wasn't scurvy.

That went over my head the first time. :lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

Not *that kind* of drive by!

Yeah what were you thinking, Minister Blake? :eek:

[blackfoot]

Not *that kind* of drive by!

Oh, okay.


*runs off to recall assassins* :eek:

[blackfoot]

Yeah what were you thinking, Minister Blake? :eek:

I do as the Czar asks, as his loyal servant.


Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.

[blackfoot]

Easy. Divorce court by an order of magnitude.

Very true.

[gollum83]

I do as the Czar asks, as his loyal servant.


Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.

You can still ask about things. I'm sure the Czar would rather have you ask for clarification than have you make a mess of things. Not that I pretend to know the Czar's mind or anything.

[blackfoot]

You can still ask about things. I'm sure the Czar would rather have you ask for clarification than have you make a mess of things. Not that I pretend to know the Czar's mind or anything.

Less advice, more funny, Jester! :w00t:

[gollum83]

Less advice, more funny, Jester! :w00t:

Why? Watching you're incompetence is more than funny enough! :lol:

Thinking you can knock off anyone? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

Fine, fine, fine... To appease the Minister of Internal Affairs:

http://www.seriouseats.com/images/20080825-loltd-omgcheese.jpg

[RichGem]

Why? Watching you're incompetence is more than funny enough! :lol:

Thinking you can knock off the mods? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol:

Uh, remember... if you want a new title, you'd do well to stay on their good side.

[gollum83]

Uh, remember... if you want a new title, you'd do well to stay on their good side.

What? How is that not? I just thought the idea of Blake doing a drive-by was absurd. :confused:

[blackfoot]

What? How is that not? I just thought the idea of Blake doing a drive-by was absurd. :confused:

We were talking of doing a drive-by on Chip, not any mods. And the picture was hilarious! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

We were talking of doing a drive-by on Chip, not any mods. And the picture was hilarious! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh... I feel like an idiot. Maybe I should just give up on this place? :frown:

[moonshine44]

We were talking of doing a drive-by on Chip, not any mods.

But if Mrs. Chip has already done the deed, a drive by of the nearest florist might be most appropriate. That is if anyone finds the body. How close to a large body of water do they live? Perhaps he'll float to the surface some day :eek:

[blackfoot]

Oh... I feel like an idiot. Maybe I should just give up on this place? :frown:

You can't give up. Who will we make fun of? :lol:


But if Mrs. Chip has already done the deed, a drive by of the nearest florist might be most appropriate. That is if anyone finds the body. How close to a large body of water do they live? Perhaps he'll float to the surface some day :eek:

Good point, I'll bring flowers.

[gollum83]

But if Mrs. Chip has already done the deed, a drive by of the nearest florist might be most appropriate. That is if anyone finds the body. How close to a large body of water do they live? Perhaps he'll float to the surface some day :eek:

In Canada? I would say pretty close. :eek:


You can't give up. Who will we make fun of? :lol:

Really? You care? :w00t:

[blackfoot]

In Canada? I would say pretty close. :eek:



Really? You care? :w00t:

:biggrin:

[gollum83]

:biggrin:

:001_wub:

[RichGem]

:biggrin:

If you two start hugging now, I swear to Tux that you're both going to jail... separate cells.

[blackfoot]

If you two start hugging now, I swear to Tux that you're both going to jail... separate cells.

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

I'm no punk.

[gollum83]

If you two start hugging now, I swear to Tux that you're both going to jail... separate cells.

Duly noted, sire. :scared:

[OldSaw]

I'm worried too, for two reasons. 1) Concern for Chip. 2) Can you imagine the Chiprolls we are in for upon his return? :eek:

Holy crac-a-moly! It could make the Unibomber's manifesto look like a comic book.

[blackfoot]

Holy crac-a-moly! It could make the Unibomber's manifesto look like a comic book.

:w00t:

[gollum83]

:w00t:

Excuse us for a minute...

:a6:

No, Blake! You should be reacting like this:

:eek:

This:

:eek2:

This:

:surrender:

This:

:a47:

This:

:yikes:

Or this:

:eek6:

[soapbox]

:001_smile Certain "necessities" will remain unpacked until Friday morning. :wink:

Heh, yeah, the cable modem and the primary wireless router stayed on and running until the moving van was half full...

...and I've got a nice travel shave den, too! :biggrin:

[RichGem]

Heh, yeah, the cable modem and the primary wireless router stayed on and running until the moving van was half full...

...and I've got a nice travel shave den, too! :biggrin:


You've arrived?! :clap:

[Gruder]

Heh, yeah, the cable modem and the primary wireless router stayed on and running until the moving van was half full...

...and I've got a nice travel shave den, too! :biggrin:

Packed the shave stuff tonight -- 7 and 9 have been chosen to round out the week (that, and the QED Sandalwood/Rose :smile:).

Thought for the day: I apparently own seven bags of sunflower seeds. Seven. I do not have a logical explanation for this, I'm afraid.

[RichGem]

Packed the shave stuff tonight -- 7 and 9 have been chosen to round out the week (that, and the QED Sandalwood/Rose :smile:).

Thought for the day: I apparently own seven bags of sunflower seeds. Seven. I do not have a logical explanation for this, I'm afraid.

Storing them for Winter maybe?

:biggrin:

[soapbox]

You've arrived?! :clap:

Yep. Got the key to the house today and everything. Stupid driveway is too steep for the moving van (*scraaaaaaape*) so the unmovers have their work cut out for them.

And me moving into the new house overshadows the other fantastic thing that happened today: lunch in Texarkana.

I was privileged to dine with three fellow B&Bers today: Richmondesi, Profsaffel, and Sol92258 (Paul, Doug, and Jim). Micah couldn't make it, which was unfortunate, but the four of us had a great time.

Doug gets the nod as "most fiendishly clever" because he walked in, looked at us (not having a clue whether we were the B&Bers or not), and then rubbed his face as though he had just finished shaving. Paul and I laughed, and thus he knew it was us.

I had been driving for over six hours at that point (with three and a half left to go), and the relaxed lunch hour was an outstanding break. Good food, "new" friends, and shaving jokes. Truly a mountaintop moment.

[soapbox]

Packed the shave stuff tonight -- 7 and 9 have been chosen to round out the week (that, and the QED Sandalwood/Rose :smile:).

Thanks! #10 and #11 will arrive before long. I need to try #10 myself!


Thought for the day: I apparently own seven bags of sunflower seeds. Seven. I do not have a logical explanation for this, I'm afraid.

A four pack a day habit...?

[richmondesi]

Yep. Got the key to the house today and everything. Stupid driveway is too steep for the moving van (*scraaaaaaape*) so the unmovers have their work cut out for them.

And me moving into the new house overshadows the other fantastic thing that happened today: lunch in Texarkana.

I was privileged to dine with three fellow B&Bers today: Richmondesi, Profsaffel, and Sol92258 (Paul, Doug, and Jim). Micah couldn't make it, which was unfortunate, but the four of us had a great time.

Doug gets the nod as "most fiendishly clever" because he walked in, looked at us (not having a clue whether we were the B&Bers or not), and then rubbed his face as though he had just finished shaving. Paul and I laughed, and thus he knew it was us.

I had been driving for over six hours at that point (with three and a half left to go), and the relaxed lunch hour was an outstanding break. Good food, "new" friends, and shaving jokes. Truly a mountaintop moment.

+1. That was too funny :lol: Glad to see you've made it and are now at home in Texas:001_smile

[RichGem]

Gosh, I hope Blake was taking care of security... Jesse & Paul being in the same place and all. :ninja:

[richmondesi]

Gosh, I hope Blake was taking care of security... Jesse & Paul being in the same place and all. :ninja:

Well, what would you expect? The Governor of Texas wouldn't dream of letting the Vice Czar in waiting come to Texas with out a proper welcome :rolleyes:

[RichGem]

Well, what would you expect? The Governor of Texas wouldn't dream of letting the Vice Czar in waiting come to Texas with out a proper welcome :rolleyes:

whew.

I'm sure Jesse was greeted with all the usual Ceremonies of the Republic/Annex.

[richmondesi]

whew.

I'm sure Jesse was greeted with all the usual Ceremonies of the Republic/Annex.

Of course. Nothing but the best. I even treated him to the best guacamole Texarkana has to offer:biggrin:

[profsaffel]

Yep. Got the key to the house today and everything. Stupid driveway is too steep for the moving van (*scraaaaaaape*) so the unmovers have their work cut out for them.

And me moving into the new house overshadows the other fantastic thing that happened today: lunch in Texarkana.

I was privileged to dine with three fellow B&Bers today: Richmondesi, Profsaffel, and Sol92258 (Paul, Doug, and Jim). Micah couldn't make it, which was unfortunate, but the four of us had a great time.

Doug gets the nod as "most fiendishly clever" because he walked in, looked at us (not having a clue whether we were the B&Bers or not), and then rubbed his face as though he had just finished shaving. Paul and I laughed, and thus he knew it was us.

I had been driving for over six hours at that point (with three and a half left to go), and the relaxed lunch hour was an outstanding break. Good food, "new" friends, and shaving jokes. Truly a mountaintop moment.

Yes, a good time was had by all. I didn't know what to expect but I was well pleased that the nice fellows that I 'knew' here on B&B were just as friendly and entertaining in person.

He Who is Most Fiendishly Clever,
Doug

[sol92258]

Packed the shave stuff tonight -- 7 and 9 have been chosen to round out the week (that, and the QED Sandalwood/Rose :smile:).

Thought for the day: I apparently own seven bags of sunflower seeds. Seven. I do not have a logical explanation for this, I'm afraid.
hey, we recently cleaned our kitchen & I found 4 bags of sunflower seeds that were hiding....3 of them I'd already opened :bored:

[sol92258]

Yep. Got the key to the house today and everything. Stupid driveway is too steep for the moving van (*scraaaaaaape*) so the unmovers have their work cut out for them.

And me moving into the new house overshadows the other fantastic thing that happened today: lunch in Texarkana.

I was privileged to dine with three fellow B&Bers today: Richmondesi, Profsaffel, and Sol92258 (Paul, Doug, and Jim). Micah couldn't make it, which was unfortunate, but the four of us had a great time.

Doug gets the nod as "most fiendishly clever" because he walked in, looked at us (not having a clue whether we were the B&Bers or not), and then rubbed his face as though he had just finished shaving. Paul and I laughed, and thus he knew it was us.

I had been driving for over six hours at that point (with three and a half left to go), and the relaxed lunch hour was an outstanding break. Good food, "new" friends, and shaving jokes. Truly a mountaintop moment.

That was a blast. My wife can't believe I took off and met with "internet friends", but hey....I'm still here - I think?

Doug, I forgot to tell you just now, you had a great idea for the stick, and I added to it....don't know how I forgot - oh yeah, that's right, you're wife's cries of glory for getting on facebook again...:biggrin:

[gollum83]

Yep. Got the key to the house today and everything. Stupid driveway is too steep for the moving van (*scraaaaaaape*) so the unmovers have their work cut out for them.

And me moving into the new house overshadows the other fantastic thing that happened today: lunch in Texarkana.

I was privileged to dine with three fellow B&Bers today: Richmondesi, Profsaffel, and Sol92258 (Paul, Doug, and Jim). Micah couldn't make it, which was unfortunate, but the four of us had a great time.

Doug gets the nod as "most fiendishly clever" because he walked in, looked at us (not having a clue whether we were the B&Bers or not), and then rubbed his face as though he had just finished shaving. Paul and I laughed, and thus he knew it was us.

I had been driving for over six hours at that point (with three and a half left to go), and the relaxed lunch hour was an outstanding break. Good food, "new" friends, and shaving jokes. Truly a mountaintop moment.

I'm glad you guys had a good time. :001_smile

And that face rubbing bit sounds brilliant. Maybe we should use it as a starting point for some sort of secret B&B handshake? :lol:

[soapbuddy]

I'm glad you guys had a good time. :001_smile

And that face rubbing bit sounds brilliant. Maybe we should use it as a starting point for some sort of secret B&B handshake? :lol:

I think that sounds good for a secret handshake. Would you recognize if a woman did it though? :001_smile

[richmondesi]

I just tested the lime formula... WOW! I got the lather to explode so nicely I wanted to post pics for the latherphiles among us. It was super slick and exactly the consistency of yogurt. It was really nice. It smelled great (nice and strong) @ first, but it mellowed out (more than I would expect for the strength of the original scent). I think I may just do a full month of Limegust after all :biggrin:

[richmondesi]

Btw, it really was great meeting Doug and Jim too. We should get together semi-regularly somewhere. I was pleasantly surprised that we were all relatively young guys. Definitely guys I would hang out with. Good times today, Gents! :thumbup1:

[sol92258]

yeah, the face rub signal is great, but would only work for the gents

btw, that was the best guacamole I've tasted, I usually don't eat it because I've never found any I liked, but I could get used to theirs

[moonshine44]

Did you stop to consider that Blake may actually enjoy Chiprolls? :cool:

[blackfoot]

Did you stop to consider that Blake may actually enjoy Chiprolls? :cool:

With a little spicy mustard, mmmm. :biggrin:

[profsaffel]

yeah, the face rub signal is great, but would only work for the gents

btw, that was the best guacamole I've tasted, I usually don't eat it because I've never found any I liked, but I could get used to theirs

Well, darn me to heck! I didn't try the guacamole 'cause I don't normally like the stuff. Now, I wish I would have. :frown: Well, darn, I guess I'll just have to go back... :tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

Gosh, I hope Blake was taking care of security... Jesse & Paul being in the same place and all. :ninja:

Six sniper nests, ten, plain-clothes, and one surveillance van.

:a41: :badger:

[gollum83]

Six sniper nests, ten, plain-clothes, and one surveillance van.

:a41: :badger:

So was there a threat?

[blackfoot]

So was there a threat?

No, hence the lack of artillery. Just standard precautions.

[gollum83]

Did you stop to consider that Blake may actually enjoy Chiprolls? :cool:

Wait. What? Who would actually like those things? :eek:


With a little spicy mustard, mmmm. :biggrin:

Well that answers that. :frown2:

[gollum83]

No, hence the lack of artillery. Just standard precautions.

You bring a whole new meaning to the word overkill, don't you? :lol:

[RichGem]

You bring a whole new meaning to the word overkill, don't you? :lol:

One can never be too safe. Good job, Blake.

[blackfoot]

You bring a whole new meaning to the word overkill, don't you? :lol:

If you have to shoot someone, you might as well do it a dozen times. :gun_bandana:

[Gruder]

Glad the gathering went well yesterday, guys. Jesse, it must feel great to be in your new home (albeit full of boxes :smile:).

Today: Packing the office. And possibly the consumption of some sunflower seeds. (And yeah, Jim, two of my packs are open, as well. :confused:).

[blackfoot]

Glad the gathering went well yesterday, guys. Jesse, it must feel great to be in your new home (albeit full of boxes :smile:).

Today: Packing the office. And possibly the consumption of some sunflower seeds. (And yeah, Jim, two of my packs are open, as well. :confused:).

I love sunflower seeds. I am afraid of what we would find if we packed up all of our things. Probably Navy Flight 19.

[gollum83]

Glad the gathering went well yesterday, guys. Jesse, it must feel great to be in your new home (albeit full of boxes :smile:).

Today: Packing the office. And possibly the consumption of some sunflower seeds. (And yeah, Jim, two of my packs are open, as well. :confused:).

So have we figured out why you are in possession of seven bags of sunflower seeds, two of which are apparently open, yet?


I love sunflower seeds. I am afraid of what we would find if we packed up all of our things. Probably Navy Flight 19.

Nah, everyone knows Flight 19 is stuck in the Bermuda Triangle and not Blake's closet. :tongue:

[moonshine44]

Obviously some people have strange tastes...

So have we heard from Chip? I kind of miss seeing the Limecat avatar...

[RichGem]

Obviously some people have strange tastes...

So have we heard from Chip? I kind of miss seeing the Limecat avatar...

No, haven't heard from Chip. :sad: :crying: :scared:

I sent him an email last night saying that I was turning purple from holding my breath, but still.... <sigh>

Anyone near Manitoba and want to knock on his door?

[strat1117]

No, haven't heard from Chip. :sad: :crying: :scared:


This is worrisome, indeed. I had considered the vice-czar (not to mention mod thirdeye) a fixture around here, and both are virtually non-existent of late (Ray is around, but not nearly to the extent he used to be). The whole feel of the forum is diffrerent without those two popping up everywhere I look!

:mellow:

On the other hand, if this goes on for another week or so, the Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler, His Royal Cheesieness, the Czar, will likely pass RPC, and achieve the highest non-mod post-count (although I noticed that Slagle is also hot on His heels.)

:online2long:

[blackfoot]

This is worrisome, indeed. I had considered the vice-czar (not to mention mod thirdeye) a fixture around here, and both are virtually non-existent of late (Ray is around, but not nearly to the extent he used to be). The whole feel of the forum is diffrerent without those two popping up everywhere I look!

:mellow:

On the other hand, if this goes on for another week or so, the Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler, His Royal Cheesieness, the Czar, will likely pass RPC, and achieve the highest non-mod post-count (although I noticed that Slagle is also hot on His heels.)

:online2long:

How do you look at who has the highest?