The Anything Thread

[RichGem]

Oh, yes. Everything is fine, thank you.

I'm turning 50 tomorrow and I'm feeling sorry for myself, so I'm even sulkier than usual (and that's saying something). Nothing more and nothing less than that.

:mellow:

Well then, an early congratulations on the big 5-0! While it is a good opportunity to look back and reflect, no need to be overly sentimental or depressed about it though. I'm reminded of the famous words of Monty Python (Holy Grail): "I'm not dead yet!" :biggrin:

Seriously, it's just a number. As long as you've got your friends/family and health.. what more can one want?

[gollum83]

Rest assured. I am immortal. You will not be rid of me for a very, very long time. :devil:

And I thought Skklog had delusions of grandeur... :rolleyes:

[strat1117]

Well then, an early congratulations on the big 5-0! While it is a good opportunity to look back and reflect, no need to be overly sentimental or depressed about it though. I'm reminded of the famous words of Monty Python (Holy Grail): "I'm not dead yet!" :biggrin:

Seriously, it's just a number. As long as you've got your friends/family and health.. what more can one want?

You are absoutely correct, and intellectually I agree with you 100%. Nevertheless, and without putting too fine a point on it, it feels very "real" and, therefore, a little scary. (FWIW, I did not feel this way at 30 or 40.)

BTW, I have an "I'm not dead yet!" Spamalot t-shirt at home. Maybe tonight will be a good night to wear it. :laugh:

Thanks for the kind wishes, gentlemen.

[profsaffel]

all I can say it, how can you complain about a game that starts off with Faith Hill, and ends in such a dramatic comeback?!

Great game!

And the Tide keep on Rollin'!

+1billion. I mean, that outfit she wears should be illegal cause she's breaking all kind of laws with it. :drool:

[gollum83]

You had to bring that up, didn't you?

:a35:

Sorry. :redface:


What? The Speedo obsession? :scared:

No, the bet. Well, it was John's idea really. Blake just agreed to it, and, long story short, the Colts won and Duckster's now the one sporting a new embarrassing avatar instead of Blackfoot.


*runs away*

Run, Czar, run! :001_tt2:


In the grand scheme of this thread, no, you didn't miss anything at all. Just more the same. Different names, different images, but pretty much the same ole same ole.

Speedos are the same old, same old? :scared:

[sol92258]

Oh, yes. Everything is fine, thank you.

I'm turning 50 tomorrow and I'm feeling sorry for myself, so I've been even sulkier than usual for the last few days (and that's saying something -- I'm usually pretty sulky :wink:). Anyway, it's nothing more (and nothing less) than that.

:mellow:

psssh, that's nothing, I'll be the big 3-3 Friday...

well, ummm, errrr....nevemind

:001_tongu
happy early birthday!

[strat1117]

psssh, that's nothing, I'll be the big 3-3 Friday...

well, ummm, errrr....nevemind

:001_tongu
happy early birthday!

Thank you, fellow Scorpion. :smile:

Happy Birthday to you, too!

[Swampfox]

psssh, that's nothing, I'll be the big 3-3 Friday...

well, ummm, errrr....nevemind

:001_tongu
happy early birthday!

Cograts to you as well!

[Swampfox]

Speedos are the same old, same old? :scared:

No, they qualify as different images.

[strat1117]

Rest assured. I am immortal. You will not be rid of me for a very, very long time.

Blake (not wearing a Speedo):

http://chud.com/articles/content_images/5/highlander_connor.jpg

[soapbox]

Colonel Soapbox turns 65 today, and (a) I still wouldn't pick a fight with him, and (b) he started an entirely new career in 1995 (that is, making soap as a job, instead of a hobby).

Neil, whatever's bugging you, it shouldn't be your age. And happy birthday tomorrow!

[strat1117]

Colonel Soapbox turns 65 today, and (a) I still wouldn't pick a fight with him, and (b) he started an entirely new career in 1995 (that is, making soap as a job, instead of a hobby).

Neil, whatever's bugging you, it shouldn't be your age. And happy birthday tomorrow!

Happy Birthday to the Colonel!

It's not the birthday, per se, that's bugging me. Just all the stuff that decade birthdays make me think about.

Thanks for the good wishes! :smile:

[jadam318]

Happy birthday, fellas.

And Neil, don't worry, we won't hold your age against you, not today, anyway. :001_tongu

[blackfoot]

I was wondering how long it would take the M:smartass:E to notice.

When did that happen anyhow?


Congrats, Neil. Everybody gets hit at some age. A quote from an awesome movie that isn't Python:

We have an expression in prize fighting: "Everyone has a plan until they've been hit." Well my friend, you've just been hit. The getting up is up to you. - Charles Remington

[blackfoot]

Thank you, Honorable Blake (for Blackfoot is an honorable man). I am glad it touched you in the soft spot of your head. :wink2:

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


And I thought Skklog had delusions of grandeur... :rolleyes:

It must run in the family. :biggrin:


Blake (not wearing a Speedo):

http://chud.com/articles/content_images/5/highlander_connor.jpg

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

You had me worried with the "not wearing a speedo" part. :ohmy:

[gollum83]

Oh, yes. Everything is fine, thank you.

I'm turning 50 tomorrow and I'm feeling sorry for myself, so I've been even sulkier than usual for the last few days (and that's saying something -- I'm usually pretty sulky :wink:). Anyway, it's nothing more (and nothing less) than that.

:mellow:

Well Happy Birthday a day early. And Neil, remember 50 is just a number. You're only as old as you feel. :001_smile


Happy Birthday to the Colonel!

+1


It's not the birthday, per se, that's bugging me. Just all the stuff that decade birthdays make me think about.

Such as what exactly?

[jadam318]

You had me worried with the "not wearing a speedo" part. :ohmy:

+1 - I'm at work and almost decided to not scroll down.

[blackfoot]

These blakefloods are rough. I gotta get a lead-lined office. :smile:

:biggrin:


It was a great game until the Patriot's meltdown at the end :thumbdown... oh well.

I'll try not to gloat too much. :001_tongu


He should be allowed to at least foto-chop a duck onto it. Just sayin'.

I ask you, would any such quarter be offered me were the positions reversed?


:letterk2:








It could be worse :)


:sneaky2:


Short version? It's (apparently) all Blake's fault. :lol:

Story of my life. :rolleyes:

[gollum83]

+1 - I'm at work and almost decided to not scroll down.

In that case, I think Neil's work here is done. Nice job, Neil! :biggrin:

[Swampfox]

Story of my life. :rolleyes:

It was a long story, but a short story. One fraught with adversarial good times. No one knew where it was going, but we all knew the way. One day, everything suddenly stayed the same.

This is the Life of Blake.

[blackfoot]

It was a long story, but a short story. One fraught with adversarial good times. No one knew where it was going, but we all knew the way. One day, everything suddenly stayed the same.

This is the Life of Blake.

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

[jadam318]

I suppose I should've expected so many Blakefloods, but the fact is I didn't.

Blake, no more taking that much time off.

[DunEdinRanger]

Of course. After all, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Now look! We've figured it seventeen different ways, and each time we figured it, it was no good, because no matter how we figured it, somebody don't like the way we figured it! So now, there's only one way to figure it. And that is, every man, including the old bag, for himself!



:lol:

That was a great movie! It's one of my favorites and Ethel Merman was fantastic. Sylvester the playboy Mama's Boy crying in his car as he going to rescue Mama.

[strat1117]

]Such as what exactly?
Middle-aged "have I accomplished everything I thought I would by age 50" kind of stuff.

And no, I don't mean posting on a shaving forum -- there was no way to predict that!! :wink:

Anyway, I'll get over it.

Thanks for the good wishes all.

[Swampfox]

That was a great movie! It's one of my favorites and Ethel Merman was fantastic. Sylvester the playboy Mama's Boy crying in his car as he going to rescue Mama.

I think I'm going to have to break it out again!

[Swampfox]

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

Scary part it, I came up with that nonsense off the top of my head. I find weird things up there sometimes.

[gollum83]

I suppose I should've expected so many Blakefloods, but the fact is I didn't.

Blake, no more taking that much time off.

It's not that you didn't expect them. It's that you were so fearful of so many Blakefloods, as we all were, that you were in denial about the inevitable.

[gollum83]

Middle-aged "have I accomplished everything I thought I would by age 50" kind of stuff.

And no, I don't mean posting on a shaving forum -- there was no way to predict that!! :wink:

Anyway, I'll get over it.

Thanks for the good wishes all.

Ah, that. Yeah, my dad has been there. Don't worry it passes.

[jadam318]

Middle-aged "have I accomplished everything I thought I would by age 50" kind of stuff.

And no, I don't mean posting on a shaving forum -- there was no way to predict that!! :wink:

Anyway, I'll get over it.

Thanks for the good wishes all.

Can't that be fixed with the acquisition of a shiny, red sports car? That's how I plan to handle it when get there!

[jadam318]

It's not that you didn't expect them. It's that you were so fearful of so many Blakefloods, as we all were, that you were in denial about the inevitable.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Matt, for the clearer understanding of my psyche.

[Swampfox]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Matt, for the clearer understanding of my psyche.

No one understands that!

[jadam318]

No one understands that!

What, my psyche? I don't know, Matt offered some pretty insightful...insight...
Anyway, I think he might know something. Either that or I have been brainwashed more than I thought by the cheddar.

[skklog]

You guys said nothing about my wife's pic :sad:

(I was fishing for compliments)

[jadam318]

You guys said nothing about my wife's pic :sad:

(I was fishing for compliments)

skklog, people with wives annoy me (mostly because I don't have one). I just didn't want to talk about it. We'll go ahead and label me a little bitter about the topic. Your wife is pretty, though. Does she have an available sister?

[moonshine44]

Can you prove that was really her? If so, what's she doing with you? Why isn't she in the movies? :biggrin:

[gollum83]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Matt, for the clearer understanding of my psyche.

See, I knew that minor in psychology would be good for something. :biggrin:


No one understands me!

ftfy :whistling:


What, my psyche? I don't know, Matt offered some pretty insightful...insight...
Anyway, I think he might know something. Either that or I have been brainwashed more than I thought by the cheddar.

Insightful insight? :lol:

[moonshine44]

A cabinet Full of guns. :001_tongu

I have:
Taurus PT-92 Para 9mm Is the exact same as a Berretta P-92 with rails on it
Mossberg 500 12 gauge - highly customised,
2 - Ruger 10-22, one of which has been customised
Mosinn Nagant 7.62 X 54R
Thompson Center 50 Cal. Muzzleloader
A Kentucky Long Rifle from the early 1800's that has been passed down through the family


That's it? That measly collection of firepower? I take more guns than that to a one day Cowboy Action Shoot! :biggrin:

[moonshine44]

Happy Birthday a day early, Neil. My brother has a crisis like that on every birthday that ends in zero...

[blackfoot]

That's it? That measly collection of firepower? I take more guns than that to a one day Cowboy Action Shoot! :biggrin:

I know, it's sad really. It just seems funny because it is a lot more than most people I know. It other various weapons helps out though.

[moonshine44]

I know, it's sad really. It just seems funny because it is a lot more than most people I know. It other various weapons helps out though.

Don't feel bad. I've probably been collecting/buying/selling/trading for a lot longer than you have. You definitely have me beat in the cutlery department, though...

[blackfoot]

I suppose I should've expected so many Blakefloods, but the fact is I didn't.

Blake, no more taking that much time off.

I'll see what I can do. :rolleyes:


Scary part it, I came up with that nonsense off the top of my head. I find weird things up there sometimes.

I have to be chaperoned when venturing up there. Court order. :cool:


It's not that you didn't expect them. It's that you were so fearful of so many Blakefloods, as we all were, that you were in denial about the inevitable.

Just think if it had been a busy weekend. :scared:

[sol92258]

Colonel Soapbox turns 65 today, and (a) I still wouldn't pick a fight with him, and (b) he started an entirely new career in 1995 (that is, making soap as a job, instead of a hobby).

Neil, whatever's bugging you, it shouldn't be your age. And happy birthday tomorrow!

yeah, ole Zig Ziglar has quite a bit to say about that

[blackfoot]

Fishing complete?

[blackfoot]

Don't feel bad. I've probably been collecting/buying/selling/trading for a lot longer than you have. You definitely have me beat in the cutlery department, though...

Shaving AD's probably cut into my potential collection considerably too.

[gollum83]

You guys said nothing about my wife's pic :sad:

(I was fishing for compliments)

Oh fine. How about this: Wow, Skklog! She's beautiful! But there's something I just can't understand. Why you? :devil:

Feel better?:001_tt2:


skklog, people with wives annoy me (mostly because I don't have one). I just didn't want to talk about it. We'll go ahead and label me a little bitter about the topic. Your wife is pretty, though. Does she have an available sister?

It's probably because you don't have a wife to annoy you. It's a defense mechanism of sorts. Psychologist call it displacement. :biggrin:


Can you prove that was really her? If so, what's she doing with you? Why isn't she in the movies? :biggrin:

Man has a point.

[jadam318]

Insightful insight? :lol:

Yeah, well, what are you going to do? It happens. It's redundant, but not inaccurate.

Wait, am I taking grammar suggestions from Matt?!? Why didn't someone stop this already?

[jadam318]

Just think if it had been a busy weekend. :scared:

I can't. That's incomprehensible.

[gollum83]

Just think if it had been a busy weekend. :scared:

Thank goodness for small miracles. :scared:

[jadam318]

Hey, Blake, what was that business you mentioned earlier about Indiana not allowing people to hunt with rifles? What do y'all deer hunt with? Only primitive weapons? Are deer that scarce out there?

[gollum83]

Yeah, well, what are you going to do? It happens. It's redundant, but not inaccurate.

Wait, am I taking grammar suggestions from Matt?!? Why didn't someone stop this already?

Oh that's normal. It's all part of the indoctrination process, my young apprentice. Muahahahahahahahahaha! :devil:

[blackfoot]

Hey, Blake, what was that business you mentioned earlier about Indiana not allowing people to hunt with rifles? What do y'all deer hunt with? Only primitive weapons? Are deer that scarce out there?

No, shotguns, muzzle-loader, and bow only. They have a problem with taking crack shots at dear with rifles that can fire accurately to a mile + since Indiana is a fairly densely populated place for being so rural. Silly legislature. :rolleyes:

[jadam318]

It's probably because you don't have a wife to annoy you. It's a defense mechanism of sorts. Psychologist call it displacement. :biggrin:



Huh. Interesting. Glad to know the Czardom staffs a psychologist for just such occasions.

[jadam318]

Oh that's normal. It's all part of the brainwashing process, my young apprentice. Muahahahahahahahahaha! :devil:

ftfy

[gollum83]

ftfy

Meh, same difference.

[jadam318]

Meh, same difference.

Either way, the process is uncomfortable.

[jadam318]

No, shotguns, muzzle-loader, and bow only. They have a problem with taking crack shots at dear with rifles that can fire accurately to a mile + since Indiana is a fairly densely populated place for being so rural. Silly legislature. :rolleyes:

I never really thought of Indiana as densely populated, I guess. I relate IN population density to roughly that of Georgia. GA has no such laws. You are right "Silly legislature".

[profsaffel]

Hi Gents. What shakes this eve?

[gollum83]

Either way, the process is uncomfortable.

Um, si, correcto.

[jadam318]

Hi Gents. What shakes this eve?

Oh, you know, the usual. Good news, Blake's back. Look carefully and you'll find one of his Blakefloods. :rolleyes:

[gollum83]

Oh, you know, the usual. Good news, Blake's back. Look carefully and you'll find one of his Blakefloods. :rolleyes:

How is a Blakeflood good news? :confused1

[jadam318]

How is a Blakeflood good news? :confused1

No, no. You misread. It is good news that Blake's back. I simply noted the presence of Blakefloods.

[blackfoot]

How is a Blakeflood good news? :confused1

I always think they are good news. Especially when they are done. Do have any idea how long those three took me? I still have a ton of other threads to catch up on yet. Expect one or two more. :sneaky2:

[blackfoot]

I never really thought of Indiana as densely populated, I guess. I relate IN population density to roughly that of Georgia. GA has no such laws. You are right "Silly legislature".

Indiana is about like Southern Michigan. Flat, too.

[Duckster]

He should be allowed to at least foto-chop a duck onto it. Just sayin'.

hmmmmmm....


Too bad Manning didn't throw a few more of these:



75121

[blackfoot]

hmmmmmm....


Too bad Manning didn't throw a few more of these:



75121

:lol::lol::lol:

[Gruder]

Hi Gents. What shakes this eve?

KY losing by 3at the half after being down 18. :cursing: Dribble drive my azimuth.

I'm hoping for a less coronary-inspiring second half.

[skklog]

Fishing complete?

Thanks! :biggrin:

[soapbox]

Indiana is about like Southern Michigan. Flat, too.

Scraped remarkably flat several times by glaciers between 650,000 and 16,000 years ago.

[blackfoot]

Scraped remarkably flat several times by glaciers between 650,000 and 16,000 years ago.

We have some areas, but nothing like Southern Indiana.

[RichGem]

Huh. Interesting. Glad to know the Czardom staffs a psychologist for just such occasions.

Yep, I hired Gruder a long time ago.

[blackfoot]

Yep, I hired Gruder a long time ago.

Never dreamed he would go all "Mod" on you, did you?

[jadam318]

Yep, I hired Gruder a long time ago.

Gruder? I was talking about Matt. How many psychos are on your staff??

[blackfoot]

Gruder? I was talking about Matt. How many psychos are on your staff??

Me?

[gollum83]

Me?

And me? :crazy:

[Gruder]

Gruder? I was talking about Matt. How many psychos are on your staff??

:001_tt2: I resemble that remark. :smile:

[skklog]

how could you forget me! :mad5:

[gollum83]

I always think they are good news. Especially when they are done. Do have any idea how long those three took me? I still have a ton of other threads to catch up on yet. Expect one or two more. :sneaky2:

NOOOOOO!!!!!!! Please anything but that!!!!! We can't survive that!!!!!!! :scared:


hmmmmmm....


Too bad Manning didn't throw a few more of these:



75121

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

NOOOOOO!!!!!!! Please anything but that!!!!! We can't survive that!!!!!!! :scared:



:lol::lol::lol:

I don't know. The Ask Skklog and Linux Mint threads look like they have been busy. :devil:

[jadam318]

Me?


And me? :crazy:


:001_tt2: I resemble that remark. :smile:


how could you forget me! :mad5:



Comforting to know I'm in familiar company, I suppose.

[RichGem]

Never dreamed he would go all "Mod" on you, did you?


Nope, never woulda thunk it. Thankfully, he hasn't asked for a raise. :eek:

[RichGem]

Comforting to know I'm in familiar company, I suppose.

Just keep telling yourself that.:001_tt2:

[DunEdinRanger]

JAdam when people ask why I'm not married I respond with, "Why would I want to be completely miserable?" :001_tongu

[moonshine44]

Gruder? I was talking about Matt. How many psychos are on your staff??

All of them?

[Duckster]

..

[RichGem]

..




Nice! The Penguinator prototypes! They're a bit dated now, but were really something in their day.

[SRock]

Blake! He's alive! :w00t:

Welcome back Blake!


+1 - I'm at work and almost decided to not scroll down.

Eh, its B&B you know you're safe.


You guys said nothing about my wife's pic :sad:

(I was fishing for compliments)

She's a nice looking girl. How old was she in that pic? How old is that pic? She looks very young.


:001_tt2: I resemble that remark. :smile:

:lol::lol:


JAdam when people ask why I'm not married I respond with, "Why would I want to be completely miserable?" :001_tongu

I feel your pain. Prior to finally finding the right one I suffered through 7 years of disaster. Fortunately for me, the old saying "good things come to those who wait" proved to be true for me.



..

Love that avatar! You should keep it forever!

[profsaffel]

Gooooooood morning NoTitle'ers:


Mighty Ducks 111 :glare:
Bloody Badgers 153 :001_tt1:
Defenders 130 :001_smile
Fightin' Gruderians 123 :001_rolle
Professors 109 :thumbdown


I didn't have a BAD week, but the rest of you had an incredible week... wow, what scoring!!!

[SRock]

Well in case you didn't notice the Colts were losing up until the very end. Made for a great game though.

I know, I watched with great vengeance and furious anger (Pulp Fiction moment) until Bill Belichick took a huge bite of a retard sandwich. At that moment he was the Colts MVP for that game!


Oh well. Duckster, here is your new avatar.

Not only am I taking it easy on you, I am giving you a choice.

This one (http://www.nflheadline.com/pictures/colts_wallpaper.jpg) or this one (http://www.sportspool.com/football/super_bowl/Superbowl_XLI_ring.jpg).

What a nice guy you are.


These blakefloods are rough. I gotta get a lead-lined office. :smile:

:lol:


It was a great game until the Patriot's meltdown at the end :thumbdown... oh well.

Meltdown is an understatement. It just shows how arrogant Belichick is and how stupid Brady is. Belichick for making the assumption that they were going to pull it off and Brady for buying into it.


Hello, boys and girls. I see I haven't missed anything. :smile:

Nope! :lol:


How is a Blakeflood good news? :confused1

:lol::lol::lol:


hmmmmmm....


Too bad Manning didn't throw a few more of these:



75121

Not gonna happen! Enjoy that avatar!

[SRock]

Within some parameters, isn't this the reason for creating the Clown House? Because, to a point, all these threads are a fairly constant set of guys clowning around and boosting their post count? I wouldn't object to merging "Whtvr" with "no title". It's clearly the same thread.

BUT: despite its presence in the Clown House, I think "Linux Mint" is a different animal. It's silly, but occasionally esoteric and hugely helpful.

This much is true. :001_tt2:

[Swampfox]

What, my psyche? I don't know, Matt offered some pretty insightful...insight...
Anyway, I think he might know something. Either that or I have been brainwashed more than I thought by the cheddar.

:ohmy:


ftfy :whistling:

:angry:


I have to be chaperoned when venturing up there. Court order. :cool:

Well, you can't win 'em all.

[Gruder]

Gooooooood morning NoTitle'ers:


Mighty Ducks 111 :glare:
Bloody Badgers 153 :001_tt1:
Defenders 130 :001_smile
Fightin' Gruderians 123 :001_rolle
Professors 109 :thumbdown


I didn't have a BAD week, but the rest of you had an incredible week... wow, what scoring!!!

So I says to myself this week, "self, why not try for a sequential score?". I would've preferred 234 points, but 123 ain't bad. Actually, nobody's score is bad this week -- I've been impressed by the fact that we're all very much in this thing (and relieved that I'm part of "all" :biggrin:).

And whadya' know -- Kentucky actually pulled it out last night. Let's just not discuss the implications of a 72-70 win against Miami of Ohio for the remainder of the season... It was fun to see them play, nonetheless. I love college basketball season!

[SRock]

Gooooooood morning NoTitle'ers:


Mighty Ducks 111 :glare:
Bloody Badgers 153 :001_tt1:
Defenders 130 :001_smile
Fightin' Gruderians 123 :001_rolle
Professors 109 :thumbdown


I didn't have a BAD week, but the rest of you had an incredible week... wow, what scoring!!!

All in triple digits, a good week overall. :cool:

[Swampfox]

You guys said nothing about my wife's pic :sad:

(I was fishing for compliments)

I try not to make compliments on other men's wives. It annoys the wife, that baseball bat she carries hurts.

[Swampfox]

I got invited last night to shoot some skeets when I go home for Thanksgiving. I have never shot a skeet before, I hear they are wonderful creatures!

[blackfoot]

I got invited last night to shoot some skeets when I go home for Thanksgiving. I have never shot a skeet before, I hear they are wonderful creatures!

I suggest roasting them with garlic.

[blackfoot]

..

Awesome!


Nice! The Penguinator prototypes! They're a bit dated now, but were really something in their day.

Amazing how far we have come. Yet, they are all still my children.


I try not to make compliments on other men's wives. It annoys the wife, that baseball bat she carries hurts.

True enough. :001_tongu

[Swampfox]

I suggest roasting them with garlic.

Sounds great!

Seriously, though a buddy of mine called me up to see if I would be heading down to see my parents for Thanksgiving. Since we are, he invited me to shoot. I really don't know what he is thinking. Everyone knows that I am dangerous with a gun (and not in a good way). I really need some serious shooting lessons.:scared:

[Swampfox]

Amazing how far we have come. Yet, they are all still my children.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/86/AMCOpen5.png/225px-AMCOpen5.png

[blackfoot]

Sounds great!

Seriously, though a buddy of mine called me up to see if I would be heading down to see my parents for Thanksgiving. Since we are, he invited me to shoot. I really don't know what he is thinking. Everyone knows that I am dangerous with a gun (and not in a good way). I really need some serious shooting lessons.:scared:

I have never been skeet shooting either. It doesn't look easy.

[Swampfox]

I have never been skeet shooting either. It doesn't look easy.

I'm certain they will let me fire one shot. After that, it'll be, "Ray, stand over there and watch us."

[soapbox]

Nice! The Penguinator prototypes! They're a bit dated now, but were really something in their day.

I hear the new models with Vulcan cannons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M61_Vulcan) are impressive.

[Swampfox]

I hear the new models with Vulcan cannons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M61_Vulcan) are impressive.

Personally, I prefer Klingon cannons.

[profsaffel]

Personally, I prefer Klingon cannons.

Disruptors man, Disruptors. Type VIII. Similar to Romulan.

[soapbox]

Personally, I prefer Klingon cannons.


Disruptors man, Disruptors. Type VIII. Similar to Romulan.

Picard disagrees.

DsxsVJV8OIA

[profsaffel]

Sorry, you are correct. Tommy gun trumps Klingon disruptor cannons.

[soapbox]

Sorry, you are correct. Tommy gun trumps Klingon disruptor cannons.

At least on the Holodeck, with the simulation safeties removed.

[jadam318]

I have never been skeet shooting either. It doesn't look easy.


I'm certain they will let me fire one shot. After that, it'll be, "Ray, stand over there and watch us."

Skeet shooting is so much fun you'll piss yourself! It does take a little time to get the hang of it, though. If the guys you are going with do it a lot, just listen to their instruction. They won't lead you astray. Be sure to always keep the gun pointed down-field...always. Don't shoot the ground in front of you, and be mindful of where the barrel is at all times. Don't mess that up, and you'll be allowed to shoot until your heart's content.

Basically, you'll just follow the moving skeet with the barrel of the gun. Shotguns have only a front sight, and you'll look 'through' (so to speak) that sight to the skeet. Lead it a little (aim slightly ahead of the target) and squeeze the trigger. Don't stop following the skeet until after you've shot.

Let us know how it goes. I've taught my little sister, who is 7 years younger than me, to shoot skeet successfully. I'm sure you can do it.

[gollum83]

Skeet shooting is so much fun you'll piss yourself!

Well the certainly doesn't sound fun. I mean who really want to wet their pants? :001_tt2:

[jadam318]

Well the certainly doesn't sound fun. I mean who really want to wet their pants? :001_tt2:

I've done it for fun before. Hasn't everyone? :confused1

[Duckster]

Nice! The Penguinator prototypes! They're a bit dated now, but were really something in their day.

Is this the new version?:


75235


Love that avatar! You should keep it forever!

I'm only stuck this monstrosity for a week. Then I'm thinking of switching it to a Superman avatar :biggrin:

[Swampfox]

Disruptors man, Disruptors. Type VIII. Similar to Romulan.

:wink2:


Picard disagrees.

DsxsVJV8OIA

LOL, thank you!


Sorry, you are correct. Tommy gun trumps Klingon disruptor cannons.

Tommy guns are also the only weapon that can take down multiple Borg.


At least on the Holodeck, with the simulation safeties removed.

:scared:

[Swampfox]

Let us know how it goes. I've taught my little sister, who is 7 years younger than me, to shoot skeet successfully. I'm sure you can do it.

Thanks for the info & heads up. Whether I get to or not, will depend upon when my family decides to eat.

I am a little uncomfortable, though, being compared to your sister. I appreciate the hugs and all, but the new dress you bought for my birthday is a bit much.


Well the certainly doesn't sound fun. I mean who really want to wet their pants? :001_tt2:

Tell me about it!


I've done it for fun before. Hasn't everyone? :confused1

You peed on yourself just for the fun of it?! :ohmy:

[Duckster]

Well the certainly doesn't sound fun. I mean who really want to wet their pants? :001_tt2:

Maybe pants are optional? :ohmy: :18:

[Swampfox]

Maybe pants are optional? :ohmy: :18:

Here we go again.......


Only when Blake is involved.

[gollum83]

Here we go again.......


Only when Blake is involved.

Blake = Pants Optional

[jadam318]

You peed on yourself just for the fun of it?! :ohmy:

Yes. Seriously. I was a river rafting guide for a couple of summers at a youth camp. Somehow, it became this little game for the guides to plague our boats by peeing in them. Sometimes the competition would be to see if we could do it without getting noticed. No worries, urine is sterile.

"Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste."



Maybe pants are optional? :ohmy: :18:

Although 'pants are always optional', they were actually required by law when I peed in them, every time. It was a public place. Bummer, huh?

[gollum83]

Yes. Seriously. I was a river rafting guide for a couple of summers at a youth camp. Somehow, it became this little game for the guides to plague our boats by peeing in them. Sometimes the competition would be to see if we could do it without getting noticed. No worries, urine is sterile.

"Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste."




Although 'pants are always optional', they were actually required by law when I peed in them, every time. It was a public place. Bummer, huh?

Peeing game? What? :blink:

[RichGem]

Yes. Seriously. I was a river rafting guide for a couple of summers at a youth camp. Somehow, it became this little game for the guides to plague our boats by peeing in them. Sometimes the competition would be to see if we could do it without getting noticed. No worries, urine is sterile.

"Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste."




OH CHAD! This nut's for you. Let's put that psych title to work for the good of the Czardom. Thanks! This guys is just a tad :out:.

[jadam318]

Peeing game? What? :blink:

Yeah! You should try it!


OH CHAD! This nut's for you. Let's put that psych title to work for the good of the Czardom. Thanks! This guys is just a tad :out:.

Don't act like you've never peed your pants just to see what it's like.... We've all done it. Apparently, I'm just the only one secure enough to admit it. :wink2:

[Duckster]

..



75245

[Swampfox]

Yes. Seriously. I was a river rafting guide for a couple of summers at a youth camp. Somehow, it became this little game for the guides to plague our boats by peeing in them. Sometimes the competition would be to see if we could do it without getting noticed. No worries, urine is sterile.


Um............


Peeing game? What? :blink:

He's your apprentice! What are you teaching in those long Jester Class sessions you have?


OH CHAD! This nut's for you. Let's put that psych title to work for the good of the Czardom. Thanks! This guys is just a tad :out:.

You said it, your Czarness.


Yeah! You should try it!

Don't act like you've never peed your pants just to see what it's like.... We've all done it. Apparently, I'm just the only one secure enough to admit it. :wink2:

This...um...I really don't know where to go from here.....

[jadam318]

..



75245


Um............



He's your apprentice! What are you teaching in those long Jester Class sessions you have?



You said it, your Czarness.



This...um...I really don't know where to go from here.....

Oh, come on. None of you here are above it!

[skklog]

all sports talk :nonod:

[Swampfox]

Oh, come on. None of you here are above it!

Peeing on myself for the fun of it?! Pass gas maybe, but not pee on myself!

[skklog]

She's a nice looking girl. How old was she in that pic? How old is that pic? She looks very young.


the pic was taken about one year ago.

how old is she?.....well, 'I'm smart enough not to say.

[gollum83]

He's your apprentice! What are you teaching in those long Jester Class sessions you have?

You're blaming me? :shocked:


Oh, come on. None of you here are above it!

:blink:

John! Wait for me, bud! This is getting too weird even for me! :scared:

[gollum83]

:angry:

What? :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

What? :biggrin:

Who?

[blackfoot]

I'm certain they will let me fire one shot. After that, it'll be, "Ray, stand over there and watch us."

Not if you shoot them. :sneaky2:


Skeet shooting is so much fun you'll piss yourself!

That is not normally my base-line of a good time. :shocked:


I've done it for fun before. Hasn't everyone? :confused1

:a23:


Maybe pants are optional? :ohmy: :18:


Here we go again.......


Only when Blake is involved.


Blake = Pants Optional

Just for the record, when hot brass is flying, pants may not be a bad idea. :wink2:


Yes. Seriously. I was a river rafting guide for a couple of summers at a youth camp. Somehow, it became this little game for the guides to plague our boats by peeing in them. Sometimes the competition would be to see if we could do it without getting noticed. No worries, urine is sterile.

"Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste."




Although 'pants are always optional', they were actually required by law when I peed in them, every time. It was a public place. Bummer, huh?

Okay, you are disturbing my calm. :lol::lol::lol:


Yeah! You should try it!



Don't act like you've never peed your pants just to see what it's like.... We've all done it. Apparently, I'm just the only one secure enough to admit it. :wink2:

This is a trick to get us to admit to something, right? :001_tongu


Oh, come on. None of you here are above it!

Above it? No. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

Who?

Where?

[blackfoot]

Where?

Why?

[soapbuddy]

Where?

When?

[RichGem]

Um............



He's your apprentice! What are you teaching in those long Jester Class sessions you have?

....

Apparently Matt needs to go back to square one with this one: potty training. <face palm>


Peeing on myself for the fun of it?! Pass gas maybe, but not pee on myself!


+1

[blackfoot]

I hear the new models with Vulcan cannons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M61_Vulcan) are impressive.

True, but the EMP shielding is really what puts the new model over the top.


Is this the new version?:


75235



I'm only stuck this monstrosity for a week. Then I'm thinking of switching it to a Superman avatar :biggrin:

No, that was a very early prototype. That was fro testing AI and transportation functions, primarily. No armament on board.


the pic was taken about one year ago.

how old is she?.....well, 'I'm smart enough not to say.

Very smart man. :wink2:

[skklog]

When?

How?

( I win )

[skklog]

Very smart man. :wink2:

YES :001_tt2:

[blackfoot]

How?

( I win )

:lol::lol:

[gollum83]

How?

( I win )

So what did you win? :confused1

[RichGem]

True, but the EMP shielding is really what puts the new model over the top.



No, that was a very early prototype. That was fro testing AI and transportation functions, primarily. No armament on board.



Very smart man. :wink2:

Fro testing? New hairdo, I take it?

[gollum83]

Fro testing? New hairdo, I take it?

He cracks a joke when Blake makes a mistake, but I just get berated. :glare:

[skklog]

So what did you win? :confused1

I won a peace of Oreo cream pie! :drool:

It was good!

[RichGem]

He cracks a joke when Blake makes a mistake, but I just get berated. :glare:


Poor Matt. Look up "pecking order" and get back to me. :biggrin:

[gollum83]

Poor Matt. Look up "pecking order" and get back to me. :biggrin:

I know what a pecking order is. :incazzato

[skklog]

This is all funny to me!

(I never misspell things)

[gollum83]

This is all funny to me!

(I never misspell things)

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

[gollum83]

I won a Nobel peace pie! :drool:

It was good!

ftfy. :001_tt2:

[skklog]

ftfy. :001_tt2:

Me, Nobel?

http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/Thinking/thinking-023.GIF

[skklog]

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


:crying:

[gollum83]

:crying:

:a22:

[skklog]

Well, I'm off to bed

I will see you all tomorrow







(And I do mean see, Bwahahahahah!!)

[blackfoot]

Fro testing? New hairdo, I take it?

Oops! :blushing:


He cracks a joke when Blake makes a mistake, but I just get berated. :glare:


Poor Matt. Look up "pecking order" and get back to me. :biggrin:

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


This is all funny to me!

(I never misspell things)

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

[jadam318]

There's not a single one of you here who hasn't peed in the ocean, a lake, a river, or even a pool. Unless you were skinny dipping (and Blake is the only one here who can use that excuse), you peed your pants! ...and you probably had a good time doing it!

There. You're all busted. Maybe you haven't made a competition out of it, but you've done it.

[soapbuddy]

I won a peace of Oreo cream pie! :drool:

It was good!

And you're not sharing?:ohmy:

[blackfoot]

There's not a single one of you here who hasn't peed in the ocean, a lake, a river, or even a pool. Unless you were skinny dipping (and Blake is the only one here who can use that excuse), you peed your pants! ...and you probably had a good time doing it!

There. You're all busted. Maybe you haven't made a competition out of it, but you've done it.

You have a point there. However, that is different than a competition by a long shot. I've forgotten to wear deodorant and was embarrasses. I didn't make a competition of it. :001_tongu

[blackfoot]

And you're not sharing?:ohmy:

He never does. :angry:

[jadam318]

You have a point there. However, that is different than a competition by a long shot. I've forgotten to wear deodorant and was embarrasses. I didn't make a competition of it. :001_tongu

Who said anything about deodorant? Not wearing deodorant is just disgusting.



And, how is it different than making it competitive?

[blackfoot]

Who said anything about deodorant? Not wearing deodorant is just disgusting.



And, how is it different than making it competitive?

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

[RichGem]

You have a point there. However, that is different than a competition by a long shot. I've forgotten to wear deodorant and was embarrasses. I didn't make a competition of it. :001_tongu


Hmmm... judging by that phrase, it seems that only one pit was in fact, embarrassed.

(see, I can tease equally! :001_tt2:)

[richmondesi]

whatever :rolleyes:

[soapbox]

This is all funny to me!

(I never misspell "things")

OK, but you occasionally misspell all the other words. :001_tt2:

[gollum83]

He never does. :angry:

Just smack him around a bit. You know like a typical big brother? :rolleyes:

[soapbox]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

Clearly you've never been in graduate school. Find Ramen noodles; add soup.

[blackfoot]

Just smack him around a bit. You know like a typical big brother? :rolleyes:

I was very deprived as a kid. Like I said, he was a momma's boy and I wasn't allowed to touch him. Why do think he's such a brat now?

[RichGem]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!\

That's like 5 days of food at Taco Hell. :lol:

[blackfoot]

Clearly you've never been in graduate school. Find Ramen noodles; add soup.

I know we did have some around here. :drool:

[Gruder]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

No camping food hanging around with your camping gear?

Any HOA regs on squirrel hunting?

Is there a subway nearby? You could order a 2.4 inch long.

[blackfoot]

Hmmm... judging by that phrase, it seems that only one pit was in fact, embarrassed.

(see, I can tease equally! :001_tt2:)

Not my night, I guess. :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

OK, but you occasionally misspell all the other words. :001_tt2:

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

Very funny!

[RichGem]

Not my night, I guess. :001_rolle

Pfft. EVERY night is "your night" when you're the Czar's Minister of Security.

[luvmysuper]

Harumph!

[soapbox]

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

Very funny!

*bows* Thank you. Thankyouverramuch.

[RichGem]

Harumph!

"Watch your (backside)!"

[skklog]

You could order a 2.4 inch long.

that's just mean, I love it!

[luvmysuper]

"Watch your (backside)!"

Or as we like to say - "Check six"

I was just shouting out for Paul, since he chose a different mono-response tonite.

A slow hotel internet connection conspired to place it after your post rather than his.

[Duckster]

Harumph!

Hrmph

[jadam318]

I know what a pecking order is. :incazzato

Hey boss, what's a 'pecking order'?

[RichGem]

Hey boss, what's a 'pecking order'?





Pecking order or just peck order is a hierarchical system of social organization in animals. It was first described from the behaviour of poultry by Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe in 1921 under the German terms Hackordnung or Hackliste and introduced into English in 1925. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=zlbA6gSe8lE9Hdr_4QWBdQ&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAgQpAMoAg&usg=AFQjCNGzuZualKiUTgVURpvR0XeX8Env4w)
A hierarchy is an arrangement of items (objects, names, values, categories, etc.), in which the items are represented as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hCORyJuGvvaHm-_a3BWwhw&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAkQpAMoAw&usg=AFQjCNFGwc6EgWVB8m5pGj7FcMbnCcbgcA)
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hzxp62YTmPBBVFEIFc6ywQ&q=http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAoQpAMoBA&usg=AFQjCNEMd1MKDbMrzvwVEEnSOpGL1w2v5g)

[skklog]

Pecking order or just peck order is a hierarchical system of social organization in animals. It was first described from the behaviour of poultry by Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe in 1921 under the German terms Hackordnung or Hackliste and introduced into English in 1925. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=zlbA6gSe8lE9Hdr_4QWBdQ&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAgQpAMoAg&usg=AFQjCNGzuZualKiUTgVURpvR0XeX8Env4w)
A hierarchy is an arrangement of items (objects, names, values, categories, etc.), in which the items are represented as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hCORyJuGvvaHm-_a3BWwhw&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAkQpAMoAw&usg=AFQjCNFGwc6EgWVB8m5pGj7FcMbnCcbgcA)
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hzxp62YTmPBBVFEIFc6ywQ&q=http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAoQpAMoBA&usg=AFQjCNEMd1MKDbMrzvwVEEnSOpGL1w2v5g)


:001_tongu

[kopio]

*cough*
Congratulations! Is this your first pastorate? BTW, I wouldn't have guessed you were old enough to have grandkids.

Yes it is....I technically am finally old enough to have grandkids (I'm 37) but the oldest is 14...so I'm nowhere near enough to have grandkids THAT old. My wife is 15 years older than me.


awesome! Congratulations!
it can get pretty cool over that way during the winter months....at night :wink2:

Last night it got downright chilly. I'm glad to know all of my nice winter clothes will still get some use! I just bought an awesome full length Chap's wool overcoat for when I have the suit and tie on....I was bummed because I thought I might not be able to wear it anymore. Thanks for the congrats too....I'm pretty stoked.


all sports talk :nonod:

I hear you....I'm just not that in to football. I have to change that I guess if I'm gonna live in Texas.....either that or *shudder* NASCAR!


I won a peace of Oreo cream pie! :drool:


My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

Hmmmmm....I'm surprised no one made the Oreo cream pie and the Boston Cream pie connection here.....


Clearly you've never been in graduate school. Find Ramen noodles; add soup.

Srsly??? C'mon man, if you're in grad school you should at least have a decent job to pay the bills! Or are you one of those graduated HS at 12, College at 17 and now hoping to graduate from Grad school at 20?

And now for something completely different.......

So, I accepted the job and now it's time to pack up. Made it back into Washington today, meeting with the real estate agent tomorrow. Got a PO box and opened a checking account in Texas...so we can start the massive pain of transfering everything over.

There is a lot of bonus stuff that is going to come with this job. For one, there are TWO pecan trees on the parsonage property.....oh man.....I can taste the pecan pie now....:drool::drool::drool:

[blackfoot]

No camping food hanging around with your camping gear?

Any HOA regs on squirrel hunting?

Is there a subway nearby? You could order a 2.4 inch long.

She already used most of that up.

I don't know, my neighbour can hunt ground hog and kayaks. :001_tongu

Small town, but we do have a Subway. It is the only chain store in town. I have been going through a drive-through on my way to work. I am lazy, I know. But on my way home, I was so sleepy I had trouble getting home this morning. And going out in the evening by myself sucks. I guess I'll have to though.

[jadam318]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

Welcome to my world...no wife, no food, no money...this is living, huh? Now all you need is to live in a house that should have been condemned years ago. Then you could call yourself a 'volunteer', like me!

I'm with Jesse, though, $1 will buy you at least 5 packs of Ramen noodles, 6 if you buy the Wal-Mart brand.

[skklog]

I hear you....I'm just not that in to football. I have to change that I guess if I'm gonna live in Texas.....either that or *shudder* NASCAR!


I'll say it a 100 time Rally Racing

[blackfoot]

Pfft. EVERY night is "your night" when you're the Czar's Minister of Security.

Very true! What was I thinking?


Or as we like to say - "Check six"

I was just shouting out for Paul, since he chose a different mono-response tonite.

A slow hotel internet connection conspired to place it after your post rather than his.


I thought I'd never hear the screams of pain or see the look of terror in a young man's eyes. Thank heaven for children.

[jadam318]

Pecking order or just peck order is a hierarchical system of social organization in animals. It was first described from the behaviour of poultry by Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe in 1921 under the German terms Hackordnung or Hackliste and introduced into English in 1925. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=zlbA6gSe8lE9Hdr_4QWBdQ&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAgQpAMoAg&usg=AFQjCNGzuZualKiUTgVURpvR0XeX8Env4w)
A hierarchy is an arrangement of items (objects, names, values, categories, etc.), in which the items are represented as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hCORyJuGvvaHm-_a3BWwhw&q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking-order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAkQpAMoAw&usg=AFQjCNFGwc6EgWVB8m5pGj7FcMbnCcbgcA)
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order (http://www.google.com/url?ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sig2=hzxp62YTmPBBVFEIFc6ywQ&q=http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pecking_order&ei=EV4DS_GzH87hlAeHp6nZAQ&sa=X&oi=define&ct=&cd=1&ved=0CAoQpAMoBA&usg=AFQjCNEMd1MKDbMrzvwVEEnSOpGL1w2v5g)


Well....I was really hoping to just ease Matt's frustration about being where he is in the pecking order by subtly reminding him that he may not be at the VERY bottom.....but thanks, Czar. My question was definitely answered. :001_tongu

[kopio]

I'll say it a 100 time Rally Racing

Well, it's better than just turning left for hours! :thumbdown

[RichGem]

I'll say it a 100 time Rally Racing


Ya mean, a bunch of red necks driving too fast while turning left? Oh, now I know what you mean.

:lol:

[jadam318]

I kind of like NASCAR.

[jadam318]

Speaking of cars, I have to go work on one for a bit. I'll catch y'all later.

[skklog]

Well, it's better than just turning left for hours! :thumbdown


Ya mean, a bunch of red necks driving too fast while turning left? Oh, now I know what you mean.

:lol:

I think he can do better! :001_tongu

http://www.groundobserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rally.jpg

Is he moving, I can't tell :glare:

http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules/ew_filemanager/08content/nascar/toyota/lasvegas/busch-nascar-cup-pole.jpg

I'm just saying :glare:

[skklog]

Speaking of cars, I have to go work on one for a bit. I'll catch y'all later.

what kind!

[blackfoot]

Welcome to my world...no wife, no food, no money...this is living, huh? Now all you need is to live in a house that should have been condemned years ago. Then you could call yourself a 'volunteer', like me!

I'm with Jesse, though, $1 will buy you at least 5 packs of Ramen noodles, 6 if you buy the Wal-Mart brand.

Power to ya, Brother!


I kind of like NASCAR.

I do too. However, it kind of died with the Intimidator for me.

[Gruder]

I don't know, my neighbour can hunt ground hog and kayaks. :001_tongu

:lol: I'd forgotten about the great kayak hunter!


http://www.groundobserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rally.jpg

Nice Subie!

[sol92258]

I do too. However, it kind of died with the Intimidator for me.
biggest +1 B&B has ever seen

I prefer the phrase "I'm a stock car racing fan", as opposed to a NASCAR fan...they've made too many decisions, especially since Dale's death, that I just can't stand and hardly watch any races anymore, and won't watch this week's event, no need, it's as boring as the past several years have been.
They neuter all the excitement
They've let Toyota in the sport
COT anyone?
just too much crap and not enough racin'

oh well

[gollum83]

I was very deprived as a kid. Like I said, he was a momma's boy and I wasn't allowed to touch him. Why do think he's such a brat now?

Well mom's not here, now is she?

[DunEdinRanger]

True, but the EMP shielding is really what puts the new model over the top.



No, that was a very early prototype. That was fro testing AI and transportation functions, primarily. No armament on board.



Very smart man. :wink2:

But can it fetch and open a cold beer bottle? Can it slice cheddar and serve it?

[gollum83]

Well....I was really hoping to just ease Matt's frustration about being where he is in the pecking order by subtly reminding him that he may not be at the VERY bottom.....but thanks, Czar. My question was definitely answered. :001_tongu

Stand still a minute... :a19:

There, frustration relieved! Thanks! :biggrin:

[Duckster]

My wife left for Boston Sunday. She should be back Friday night. I have one dollar and the fridge is empty. This sucks!

You people took all of my cheese. What did you do with it all?

[skklog]

You people took all of my cheese. What did you do with it all?

I have it

http://www.american.com/graphics/2007/november/cheese_cellar.jpg

[skklog]

Stand still a minute... :a19:

There, frustration relieved! Thanks! :biggrin:

A fish, how dare you!

don't hit him with food

[jadam318]

what kind!

Just put batteries in a Dodge 1500 pickup and a Dodge 3500 Ram van.... Nothing glorious, I assure you.




I do too. However, it kind of died with the Intimidator for me.

You know, same for me. I really liked watching him race. He was so aggressive.


biggest +1 B&B has ever seen

I prefer the phrase "I'm a stock car racing fan", as opposed to a NASCAR fan...they've made too many decisions, especially since Dale's death, that I just can't stand and hardly watch any races anymore, and won't watch this week's event, no need, it's as boring as the past several years have been.
They neuter all the excitement
They've let Toyota in the sport
COT anyone?
just too much crap and not enough racin'

oh well

I agree with nearly everything you've said there. I'm okay with Toyota being there, and not just because I drive one. Their presence in NASCAR is a slap in the face to American car companies, and they needed that...still do. Toyota makes good, reliable vehicles at reasonable prices that people want to buy. They have outsold the big three by leaps and bounds in the past few years, and our government (i.e. tax payers) hasn't had to bail them out of anything. I'm rootin' for a bow tie to cross the finish line first every time, but I have to commend Toyota for knowing their market and conducting business sustainable, at least compared to American car companies.

That being said, the Intimidator era was certainly the last ballsy era of the sport.

And, rant complete. :001_tongu

[jadam318]

Stand still a minute... :a19:

There, frustration relieved! Thanks! :biggrin:


A fish, how dare you!

don't hit him with food


I can't believe that fish made me bleed!

[gollum83]

I can't believe that fish made me bleed!

Well it was frozen.

[moonshine44]

Well....I was really hoping to just ease Matt's frustration about being where he is in the pecking order by subtly reminding him that he may not be at the VERY bottom.....but thanks, Czar. My question was definitely answered. :001_tongu

Are you familiar with the term "Lower than whale S#!t"? :biggrin:

[blackfoot]

But can it fetch and open a cold beer bottle? Can it slice cheddar and serve it?

What do you think started this whole endeavor? :001_tongu


Well it was frozen.

Of course!


Are you familiar with the term "Lower than whale S#!t"? :biggrin:

I can't say I have ever heard that one before. :confused1

[moonshine44]

I can't say I have ever heard that one before. :confused1

You're kidding, right? :confused1

[blackfoot]

You're kidding, right? :confused1

Afraid Not. :mellow:

[moonshine44]

Amazing! I thought that was a pretty common phrase to describe the lowest of the low...

[blackfoot]

Amazing! I thought that was a pretty common phrase to describe the lowest of the low...

Just because I don't remember it doesn't mean it isn't common.

[blackfoot]

biggest +1 B&B has ever seen

I prefer the phrase "I'm a stock car racing fan", as opposed to a NASCAR fan...they've made too many decisions, especially since Dale's death, that I just can't stand and hardly watch any races anymore, and won't watch this week's event, no need, it's as boring as the past several years have been.
They neuter all the excitement
They've let Toyota in the sport
COT anyone?
just too much crap and not enough racin'

oh well

The final straw for me was when they strated trying to keep things even, which completely defeated the original purpose.


Well mom's not here, now is she?

True. Hey, Jape, mind if I come over to...give you something. :whistling:


I have it

http://www.american.com/graphics/2007/november/cheese_cellar.jpg

Sweet!


You know, same for me. I really liked watching him race. He was so aggressive.



I agree with nearly everything you've said there. I'm okay with Toyota being there, and not just because I drive one. Their presence in NASCAR is a slap in the face to American car companies, and they needed that...still do. Toyota makes good, reliable vehicles at reasonable prices that people want to buy. They have outsold the big three by leaps and bounds in the past few years, and our government (i.e. tax payers) hasn't had to bail them out of anything. I'm rootin' for a bow tie to cross the finish line first every time, but I have to commend Toyota for knowing their market and conducting business sustainable, at least compared to American car companies.

That being said, the Intimidator era was certainly the last ballsy era of the sport.

And, rant complete. :001_tongu

Shows how much attention I've been paying. I didn't even realise Toyota was in. :sad: I agree with you though, Adam.

[SRock]

I hear the new models with Vulcan cannons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M61_Vulcan) are impressive.

Just...


Personally, I prefer Klingon cannons.

...when....


Disruptors man, Disruptors. Type VIII. Similar to Romulan.

...you...


Sorry, you are correct. Tommy gun trumps Klingon disruptor cannons.

...think....


At least on the Holodeck, with the simulation safeties removed.

...a shave forum can't get any geekier! :lol:


I'm only stuck this monstrosity for a week. Then I'm thinking of switching it to a Superman avatar :biggrin:

Stuck, stuck!?!? You should consider that horseshoe logo a total blessing. Oh and you can't use my avatar, as soon as the Carnival is over I'll be switching back. :001_tt2:


the pic was taken about one year ago.

how old is she?.....well, 'I'm smart enough not to say.

So, what are you trying to say? She's ancient but looks good for her age or she's too young for you to legally be with? :lol::lol:


Very smart man. :wink2:

What's wrong with telling her age? If she's older than one would expect she looks good for her age, if she looks younger than she really is that is a compliment as well.


I can't say I have ever heard that one before. :confused1

Common comment in military circles.

[SRock]

I got invited last night to shoot some skeets when I go home for Thanksgiving. I have never shot a skeet before, I hear they are wonderful creatures!

Just don't look 'em in the eye. They are sweet little creatures if you gaze upon them too long you'll just end up adopting/raising them and that will likely PO your friends.


I'm certain they will let me fire one shot. After that, it'll be, "Ray, stand over there and watch us."

:lol::lol:


Be sure to always keep the gun pointed down-field...always. Don't shoot the ground in front of you, and be mindful of where the barrel is at all times.

Excellent advice!


I am a little uncomfortable, though, being compared to your sister. I appreciate the hugs and all, but the new dress you bought for my birthday is a bit much.

:lol::lol:


OH CHAD! This nut's for you. Let's put that psych title to work for the good of the Czardom. Thanks! This guys is just a tad :out:.

Just a "tad"? :lol:

[SRock]

all sports talk :nonod:

:yesnod: This is a predominantly male forum wouldn't you expect sports talk?


ftfy. :001_tt2:

:lol:


Me, Nobel?

http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/Thinking/thinking-023.GIF

I think you meant Noble. One may win the prize named after Sir Alfred Nobel but you can't be him. You definitely meant noble.


\

That's like 5 days of food at Taco Hell. :lol:

:lol:


Is there a subway nearby? You could order a 2.4 inch long.

LMAO! You could scrape up a little change and order a kid size (3").

[Swampfox]

You're blaming me? :shocked:

Um...yes, I am. Yes, I am.


Not if you shoot them. :sneaky2:[QUOTE]

:lol:

[QUOTE=RichGem;1627025]Apparently Matt needs to go back to square one with this one: potty training. <face palm>

:thumbup1:


whatever :rolleyes:

:lol::lol::lol:


Just don't look 'em in the eye. They are sweet little creatures if you gaze upon them too long you'll just end up adopting/raising them and that will likely PO your friends.

:lol::lol:

Glad to see the weirdness toned down. :biggrin1:

[Swampfox]

Just...
...when....
...you...
...think....
...a shave forum can't get any geekier!

:lol::lol::lol:

[profsaffel]

I think you meant Noble. One may win the prize named after Sir Alfred Nobel but you can't be him. You definitely meant noble.



Besides, Nobel's are reserved for presidents who might someday, potentially, just maybe could do something someday that could amount to something worthy of one of the freakin' most prestigious awards of our time. :001_rolle Just sayin...

[soapbox]

Just...when...you...think...a shave forum can't get any geekier! :lol:

*bows*

[Swampfox]

What? :biggrin:

Adam peed himself again.


Clearly you've never been in graduate school. Find Ramen noodles; add soup.

I lived on that through college. Still keep some around most of the time.


And going out in the evening by myself sucks. I guess I'll have to though.

I know what you mean. It drives my wife nuts, but I don't like going places without her.


Yes it is....I technically am finally old enough to have grandkids (I'm 37) but the oldest is 14...so I'm nowhere near enough to have grandkids THAT old. My wife is 15 years older than me.

Gotcha!


There is a lot of bonus stuff that is going to come with this job. For one, there are TWO pecan trees on the parsonage property.....oh man.....I can taste the pecan pie now....:drool::drool::drool:

:thumbup1: Not a fan of pecan pie, but I love pecans. Weird, I know.


I'm with Jesse, though, $1 will buy you at least 5 packs of Ramen noodles, 6 if you buy the Wal-Mart brand.

DG sells name brand 6pk for $1.


I do too. However, it kind of died with the Intimidator for me.

I lost my love for the sport when Davey Allison died. I tried to stay in it, but the sport was slowly changing through the '90s.


just too much crap and not enough racin'

oh well

Go to a local NASCAR track. There are at least two around here. I have never been, but if you really like stock car racing the old way, then that is the only place you will find it.


The final straw for me was when they strated trying to keep things even, which completely defeated the original purpose.


It really got started about 20 or so years ago with the introduction of restrictor plates. It's been downhill since.

[Swampfox]

Fish heads, fish heads, rolly polly fish heads! Fish heads, fish heads, eat 'em up, yum!

[SRock]

Besides, Nobel's are reserved for presidents who might someday, potentially, just maybe could do something someday that could amount to something worthy of one of the freakin' most prestigious awards of our time. :001_rolle Just sayin...

I'll just leave this one alone. :lol:

[moonshine44]

Glad to see the weirdness toned down. :biggrin1:

You have a problem with weirdness? And you're hanging out here?

[Macion grey]

A hard earned thirst needs a big cold beer, and the best cold beer is Vic...

[jadam318]

You have a problem with weirdness? And you're hanging out here?

+1 - Besides, what's weird about good advice? You really shouldn't look skeet in the eye.

[jadam318]

Adam peed himself again.

No I.....ugh!!! Not again!!! How did you even know?!?


DG sells name brand 6pk for $1.


Good info there, my friend.



Go to a local NASCAR track. There are at least two around here. I have never been, but if you really like stock car racing the old way, then that is the only place you will find it.


Are you talking about dirt tracks? Those things are scattered all over north GA, western NC and SC, and TN. So, Swampfox, I guess you are in prime racing territory. Then again, NC is kind of home to NASCAR anyway. I LOVE some dirt track racing, though! 'Rubbin's Racin'. Those guys beat up on each other the entire time they're on the track. And there is usually a fight in the pits at some point. I spent whole summers going to watch those things.

[soapbox]

A hard earned thirst needs a big cold beer, and the best cold beer is Vic...

I spent a week in Melbourne for a neat conference in 2000 and enjoyed a few VBs while I was there. It's hard to come by in the US.

[bluepunk18]

Harumph!

Give the Governor Harumph! - *made me think of Mel Brooks, as that was one of the first bits mentioned way back in the beginning of this crazy train thread...
also, my hovercraft if full of eels, would that make it harder to catch the skeet?

[sol92258]

Go to a local NASCAR track. There are at least two around here. I have never been, but if you really like stock car racing the old way, then that is the only place you will find it.

oh, I still love stock car racing, don't mistake my disdain for what the big-giant-heads of NA$CAR have done to the top-tiers as a lack of love for the racing, it should be a slap in the face to them that the top level is less exciting and more sissified than the local dirt track

and as for my Toyota comment, I've nothing against Toy's, and I fully understand why nascar has them in it, I just don't think it's Nascar - create a new division, or change the name from "NATIONAL" Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing...

anyhoo....

[gollum83]

Just...
...when....
...you...
...think....
...a shave forum can't get any geekier! :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:


So, what are you trying to say? She's ancient but looks good for her age or she's too young for you to legally be with? :lol::lol:

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


*bows*

And proud of it apparently. :biggrin:

[gollum83]

You have a problem with weirdness? And you're hanging out here?

Yeah! You're have to be at least this weird to ride The Clown House. :tongue_sm

[gollum83]

Adam peed himself again.


No I.....ugh!!! Not again!!! How did you even know?!?

<Sigh>

That's it. You're going to be wearing Depends until we can devote some time toward toilet training you mister. :frown2:

[jadam318]

Give the Governor Harumph! - *made me think of Mel Brooks, as that was one of the first bits mentioned way back in the beginning of this crazy train thread...
also, my hovercraft if full of eels, would that make it harder to catch the skeet?

Yes. By all means remove the eels. Skeet can smell them from miles away, and it makes them very irritated....much more likely to turn aggressive.

[jadam318]

<Sigh>

That's it. You're going to be wearing Depends until we can devote some time toward toilet training you mister. :frown2:

No, but....I ......I just don't think......(sigh)

[luvmysuper]

Yes. By all means remove the eels. Skeet can smell them from miles away, and it makes them very irritated....much more likely to turn aggressive.

What's the limit on Skeet, and do you have a recipe for preparing them?

[jadam318]

What's the limit on Skeet, and do you have a recipe for preparing them?

I prepare them much the way one would prepare Snipe. They pan sear very well. Although they fly, I would avoid preparing them as fowl. They don't respond to well to baking; they come out tough.

You'll find that most professional Skeet chefs often season them with a combination of oak bark and hemlock. Although, I'd be remiss if I didn't suggest just wrapping them in bacon, marinading them in Dale's, and grilling them.

Oh, and there's no limit on skeet. Although you don't often see them (they fly so fast), they are very densely populated in North America.

[luvmysuper]

I prepare them much the way one would prepare Snipe. They pan sear very well. Although they fly, I would avoid preparing them as fowl. They don't respond to well to baking; they come out tough.

You'll find that most professional Skeet chefs often season them with a combination of oak bark and hemlock. Although, I'd be remiss if I didn't suggest just wrapping them in bacon, marinading them in Dale's, and grilling them.

Oh, and there's no limit on skeet. Although you don't often see them (they fly so fast), they are very densely populated in North America.

Never thought of grilling them, thanks for the tip.
Usually I just bake them in a clay pot.

[jadam318]

Never thought of grilling them, thanks for the tip.
Usually I just bake them in a clay pot.

Anytime. :wink:

The clay pot method works very well, too. Hard to go wrong that way.

[strat1117]

Just...
...when....
...you...
...think....
...a shave forum can't get any geekier!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I11327kYChU

[soapbox]

I've been sporting a "Picard" fully shaved head for almost ten years. I was mostly bald before that, so, yeah, I had few choices. Patrick Stewart wasn't the reason. It was pure practicality -- I didn't want to keep paying $15-$25 a haircut when it never looked good anyway.

And while I do a fair "Picard" impersonation, my Dr. Evil is better. :laugh:

[Swampfox]

What grows on the sides and back is kept very short, I normally take the clippers to it every 2 weeks on the lowest setting. The top, 3 hairs grow there, and I shave them, cuz it would look stupid if I let them grow! I started shaving my head completely during the summer. Decided to grow a little insulation for the colder months.

[RichGem]

Give the Governor Harumph! - *made me think of Mel Brooks, as that was one of the first bits mentioned way back in the beginning of this crazy train thread...
also, my hovercraft if full of eels, would that make it harder to catch the skeet?


Unless Adam had your hovercraft first. Then, apparently, it would be full of, uh, something else.

:blink:

[Swampfox]

No I.....ugh!!! Not again!!! How did you even know?!?

I have powers that you know not of! :devil::a45:


Good info there, my friend.

They always have the chicken and beef flavors. Soemtimes you can find some of the others, too. Family Dollar also carries some, also for $1.


Are you talking about dirt tracks? Those things are scattered all over north GA, western NC and SC, and TN. So, Swampfox, I guess you are in prime racing territory. Then again, NC is kind of home to NASCAR anyway.

Yeah, most of them are dirt tracks, a few have been paved. It is still the best way to see real stock car racing. Most of those guys do it for the fun of it. That's where a lot of the old time guys got their start in racing - Earnhardt, Martin, Rusty Wallace, and a host of others. Yeah, I am not too far from the home of the Pettys (about an hours south of here). I grew up in an area of SC that is real big on that style of stock car racing, that's where some of the paved tracks are. I knew several people growing up whose families were real big in that style of racing, some owned and/or raced cars.


oh, I still love stock car racing, don't mistake my disdain for what the big-giant-heads of NA$CAR have done to the top-tiers as a lack of love for the racing, it should be a slap in the face to them that the top level is less exciting and more sissified than the local dirt track

and as for my Toyota comment, I've nothing against Toy's, and I fully understand why nascar has them in it, I just don't think it's Nascar - create a new division, or change the name from "NATIONAL" Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing...

anyhoo....

I agree with you. I remember when NASCAR cut North Wilkesboro from the track roster. My dad said then that NASCAR was getting too big, and would eventually cut out the smaller venues. Look at what we have now: Rockingham has been nixed, Darlington (I grew up in that tracks shadow) is down to one race, and is always threatened with losing that race. I think NASCAR is cutting its throat by doing so. The sport wouldn't exist with out the good ole boy, smalltown tracks, and it may desperately need those tracks again if it wants to survive as a sport.


<Sigh>

That's it. You're going to be wearing Depends until we can devote some time toward toilet training you mister. :frown2:

:lol::lol:


No, but....I ......I just don't think......(sigh)

You don't think? Maybe that's part of your bladder control problem!

[jadam318]

Unless Adam had your hovercraft first. Then, apparently, it would be full of, uh, something else.

:blink:

No, no. We always dumped the boats out before storing them, the ones that weren't self-bailing, anyway. Self bailing boats allow water in from underneath, so any...um....not-quite-pure water would filter out.

[jadam318]

Yeah, most of them are dirt tracks, a few have been paved. It is still the best way to see real stock car racing. Most of those guys do it for the fun of it. That's where a lot of the old time guys got their start in racing - Earnhardt, Martin, Rusty Wallace, and a host of others. Yeah, I am not too far from the home of the Pettys (about an hours south of here). I grew up in an area of SC that is real big on that style of stock car racing, that's where some of the paved tracks are. I knew several people growing up whose families were real big in that style of racing, some owned and/or raced cars.


Where in SC are you from? I am from northeast GA, a little town called Toccoa. There is a pretty busy, little dirt track there, and it is less than 10 miles from the SC state line. My step-dad used to own a late model, but that was before he became my step-dad. I've been to tracks all over that area, including one or two in SC; the one in Seneca comes to mind right off hand.

[Swampfox]

You have a problem with weirdness? And you're hanging out here?

No, no problem with weirdness per se, just urine laden talk.


+1 - Besides, what's weird about good advice? You really shouldn't look skeet in the eye.

Nothing weird about good advice, unless your idea of good advice are tips on self-urination.


Unless Adam had your hovercraft first. Then, apparently, it would be full of, uh, something else.

:blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Where in SC are you from? I am from northeast GA, a little town called Toccoa. There is a pretty busy, little dirt track there, and it is less than 10 miles from the SC state line. My step-dad used to own a late model, but that was before he became my step-dad. I've been to tracks all over that area, including one or two in SC; the one in Seneca comes to mind right off hand.

Opposite side of the state, northeast side, Pee Dee Region. County DARLINGTON, lol. Funny thing, we would always pass the track "Too Tough to Tame" when heading to Florence (nice sized city), and when I was little, I that that was where they filmed Star Track (track = trek to a little kid with my wild imagination!) movies. All of my time growing up was spent in Hartsville, Darlington and Florence mostly.

[gollum83]

No, no. We always dumped the boats out before storing them, the ones that weren't self-bailing, anyway. Self bailing boats allow water in from underneath, so any...um....not-quite-pure water would filter out.

Oh... Well thank goodness for that. :001_rolle

You know, maybe this seems a bit to obvious here, but you could have eliminated the need to dump your boats out afterwards by, oh I don't know, NOT URINATING in them in the first place!

[jadam318]

You know, maybe this seems a bit to obvious here, but you could have eliminated the need to dump your boats out afterwards by, oh I don't know, NOT URINATING in them in the first place!

Well where's the fun in that?

[Swampfox]

Well where's the fun in that?

:huh:

[strat1117]

Oh... Well thank goodness for that. :001_rolle

You know, maybe this seems a bit to obvious here, but you could have eliminated the need to dump your boats out afterwards by, oh I don't know, NOT URINATING in them in the first place!


Well where's the fun in that?

You could stop washing your hands, too, if you would just learn to stop p*ssing on them.

[profsaffel]

[QUOTE=soapbox;1629097 I didn't want to keep paying $15-$25 a haircut when it never looked good anyway.

[/QUOTE]

Me neither... so now my wife cuts my hair. :thumbup: