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What a Wonderful World
Author: BobR
Date: 02/22/2008 13:25:35
It seems that life is so hectic these days, full of work and presidential campaigns and running errands. How often do we stop and take notice of all the tiny miracles that we take for granted so often that they become just part of the wallpaper on the walls that we build around ourselves? Sometimes nature stretches and tosses us something we can't ignore and forces us to look.
The night before last was the full lunar eclipse. In our little corner of this little blue marble hurtling through the cosmos it started out a little cloudy, and we were disappointed that we'd miss it. As the night slowly ate the green cheese, nibble by nibble, the clouds gradually demurred until the moon in all its orange glory remained alone.
I was struck by the beauty of the tableau before me, the leafless trees with their tangle of branches silhouetted against the dim remaining wisps of clouds, the occasional star performing in the chorus to backup the main attraction, the chilly night air flowing over my skin like an invisible mountain stream... And there in the center of it all, hung la Luna, looking close enough to touch, an orange sphere floating in the nighttime sky showing off its curves typically hidden by its normal garish luminescence, as if Mars had decided to come for a visit.
It occurred to me that every night (wherever you happen to be when night occurs) the earth beams its black shadow behind it like a giant dark spotlight, obscuring the sun for all that pass through it. Every month as the moon makes its journey, I wonder how close it comes to that anti-glow, and how it happens that on those rare magical occasions it decides to swim through the darkness, emerging on the other side unscathed?
I also considered what a magic coincidence it is that the moon and the sun are the exact same apparent size when viewed from the earth. The sheer statistical impossibility of an even more rare solar eclipse where sun, moon, and earth line up through the inconceivably vast distances of space, and yet the moon obscures the sun exactly - it makes the imagination gasp.
From our solar system which mimics our understanding of atomic structure to the fractal equations in our DNA, played out in the fractal symmetry of the leaves and trees, to our symbiotic relationship with plants that breathe in CO2 and expel O2, to the circle of water, and the circle of life, I look at it all and think: What a Wonderful World...
Happy Friday...
The night before last was the full lunar eclipse. In our little corner of this little blue marble hurtling through the cosmos it started out a little cloudy, and we were disappointed that we'd miss it. As the night slowly ate the green cheese, nibble by nibble, the clouds gradually demurred until the moon in all its orange glory remained alone.
I was struck by the beauty of the tableau before me, the leafless trees with their tangle of branches silhouetted against the dim remaining wisps of clouds, the occasional star performing in the chorus to backup the main attraction, the chilly night air flowing over my skin like an invisible mountain stream... And there in the center of it all, hung la Luna, looking close enough to touch, an orange sphere floating in the nighttime sky showing off its curves typically hidden by its normal garish luminescence, as if Mars had decided to come for a visit.
It occurred to me that every night (wherever you happen to be when night occurs) the earth beams its black shadow behind it like a giant dark spotlight, obscuring the sun for all that pass through it. Every month as the moon makes its journey, I wonder how close it comes to that anti-glow, and how it happens that on those rare magical occasions it decides to swim through the darkness, emerging on the other side unscathed?
I also considered what a magic coincidence it is that the moon and the sun are the exact same apparent size when viewed from the earth. The sheer statistical impossibility of an even more rare solar eclipse where sun, moon, and earth line up through the inconceivably vast distances of space, and yet the moon obscures the sun exactly - it makes the imagination gasp.
From our solar system which mimics our understanding of atomic structure to the fractal equations in our DNA, played out in the fractal symmetry of the leaves and trees, to our symbiotic relationship with plants that breathe in CO2 and expel O2, to the circle of water, and the circle of life, I look at it all and think: What a Wonderful World...
Happy Friday...
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Comment by 
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 13:30:30
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 13:30:30
Under 12 hours that was real good!
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:14:15
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:14:15
Good morning everyone. 
Comment by 
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 14:16:14
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 14:16:14
Mornin' everybody 
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:21:27
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:21:27
It was too cloudy by me to see the eclipse. 
Right now, we have almost 5 inches of snow on the ground. This is actually our biggest snow event to date.
Right now, we have almost 5 inches of snow on the ground. This is actually our biggest snow event to date.
Comment by 
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:21:53
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:21:53
Dennis Kucinich's seat in jeopardy?
Possibly, according to this email I just received:
Possibly, according to this email I just received:
Because of the abysmal approval ratings of Congress itself, there is a real groundswell of "throw the bums out" voting, as evidenced by the 24-point victory in the primary challenge this week by progressive Donna Edwards. But we need to very careful not to let the exceptionally good be swept out with the bad.
That is why we need everyone to see this new Dennis Kucinich ad, to protect his seat from a hostile primary challenge in his own district.
Thank You Dennis Video: http://www.usalone.com/thank_you_dennis.php
For weeks big money has been running terribly false attack ads against Dennis trying to smear him out of Congress. And Dennis needs your help to fight back by running the ad on the page above in his own district. So if you can make any kind of donation, please use the easy form on the same page above to do so.
And to thank you for your valiant support, Dennis wants you to have as his gift to you a copy of his special Kucinich commemorative edition pocket constitution, with your donation of $100 or more. And if you are one of the few who have not be blindsided by Cheney's gut-the-economy agenda, Dennis Kucinich will personally autograph your copy with your donation of $1,000 or more.
Please note that even if you had already donated the full legal limit to his brave presidential run, which had a real impact in shifting the debate, you can donate another $2,300 for his congressional seat defense.
But even if you can't make a donation right now, there is still something incredibly important you can do to help, and that is to send links to the video to anyone you can. So ask all your friends to visit the page below too.
Thank You Dennis Video: http://www.usalone.com/thank_you_dennis.php
So please do what you can to spread the word that this is a must win, must-keep situation. It is only because of the courage of Dennis Kucinich in standing strong to protect and defend the Constitution that we are where we are now, with more and more members of Congress clamoring for meaningful impeachment hearings, and the House still holding the line against that craven telecom immunity thing.
Let us not be complacent. Let us not take anything for granted just because Dennis is so amazing on every issue. We have to make sure that we empower Dennis to remind his constituents what a magnificent job he has been doing for them and for us all. And nothing would push impeachment forward more than the most clearcut victory for Dennis in his primary.
Please take action NOW, so we can win all victories that are supposed to be ours, and forward this alert as widely as possible.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:27:19
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:27:19
I wish I had money to send him. I don't want him to be bumped by some pro-Shillary DLC clone.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/22/2008 14:30:34
wickedpam on 02/22/2008 14:30:34
Morning! :hug:
No blogging or Steph for me today - icy here and working from home and I have to share the computer/internet, which is frustrating but we both need to get to our email so i understand it.
So this is just a drive by and I'll check back later! :hug:
No blogging or Steph for me today - icy here and working from home and I have to share the computer/internet, which is frustrating but we both need to get to our email so i understand it.
So this is just a drive by and I'll check back later! :hug:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:34:20
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:34:20
Cya L8ter, Mala. 
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:37:36
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:37:36
Ah, the Roddrick allegations were when she was President.
Comment by 
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:40:10
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:40:10
:coffee2: Good morning! very nice Blog BobR.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 14:41:30
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:41:30
Dennis is struggling for his seat indeed. That was why we put up the ad for him here on the sight.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:43:22
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:43:22
Good morning Raine. How's the weather in the ATL?
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 14:44:03
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:44:03
That is everybody gay drop sounds like it's from the Movie In and Out. That is Joan Cusak I think.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 14:47:52
Raine reports heavy Rain in the Atl.
Did Sonny pray again???
It is a cold sring raine. PRetty sweet actually.
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:47:52
Quote by livingonli: Good morning Raine. How's the weather in the ATL?
Raine reports heavy Rain in the Atl.
Did Sonny pray again???
It is a cold sring raine. PRetty sweet actually.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:49:40
I'm worried someone might try to pull a Max Cleland on him.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:49:40
Quote by Raine: Dennis is struggling for his seat indeed. That was why we put up the ad for him here on the sight.
I'm worried someone might try to pull a Max Cleland on him.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:50:47
If you have a blog, post the info. The more people this reaches the better the odds someone who can afford to donate will.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 14:50:47
Quote by livingonli: I wish I had money to send him. I don't want him to be bumped by some pro-Shillary DLC clone.
If you have a blog, post the info. The more people this reaches the better the odds someone who can afford to donate will.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 14:51:17
Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 14:51:17
As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:51:44
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:51:44
I just hope when the village plows my street that they don't block up my driveway again like they normally do when we get enough snow.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:52:54
Have you been reading Salvation Run?
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:52:54
Quote by will in chicago: As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Have you been reading Salvation Run?
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/22/2008 14:57:58
TriSec on 02/22/2008 14:57:58
Morning, folks!
Snowing here in the Northeast, but nothing vile or unwieldly....yet. It's supposed to pick up after lunch, just in time for a six-hour Friday evening commute.
We were fortunate enough to have crystal clear skies here on the night of the eclipse. From my vantage point at least, the eclipsed moon was just a few degrees separated from Sirius, which is the brightest star we can see from the Northern Hemisphere. Shivering out there in my sweatpants and a t-shirt, my Grinch-Feet ice cold in the snow, I was thinking that this was why I love New England. (as if the eclipse was just happening here.)
It's a long, hard winter...but every now and again, we have one of those magical nights that makes you take notice of the world around you.
Snowing here in the Northeast, but nothing vile or unwieldly....yet. It's supposed to pick up after lunch, just in time for a six-hour Friday evening commute.
We were fortunate enough to have crystal clear skies here on the night of the eclipse. From my vantage point at least, the eclipsed moon was just a few degrees separated from Sirius, which is the brightest star we can see from the Northern Hemisphere. Shivering out there in my sweatpants and a t-shirt, my Grinch-Feet ice cold in the snow, I was thinking that this was why I love New England. (as if the eclipse was just happening here.)
It's a long, hard winter...but every now and again, we have one of those magical nights that makes you take notice of the world around you.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 14:58:24
Raine on 02/22/2008 14:58:24
Quote by will in chicago: As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 14:58:52
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 14:58:52
Octopussy Balls - is that what mAnn Coulter has?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:59:09
livingonli on 02/22/2008 14:59:09
London Calling! 
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:00:58
Actaully from what I had read on the situation, the Ohio Democratic Party have decided to put up a few DLC types , so his primary is a critical one. Plus, yeah, if Ohio has open primaries, they could potentially cross over lines. I do not know if the primary is open tho.
HAve I mentioned how much I hate open primaries?
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:00:58
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine: Dennis is struggling for his seat indeed. That was why we put up the ad for him here on the sight.
I'm worried someone might try to pull a Max Cleland on him.
HAve I mentioned how much I hate open primaries?
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:04:06
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:04:06
As I stated last night while watching les debate,
when they decided to question Barack about using Deval's lines, I am left wondering WHY hillary has not give credit to Ann Richards, as she has been using the saying "All Hat no Cattle"
when they decided to question Barack about using Deval's lines, I am left wondering WHY hillary has not give credit to Ann Richards, as she has been using the saying "All Hat no Cattle"
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:05:00
Good morning Faye!
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:05:00
Quote by m-hadley: Octopussy Balls - is that what mAnn Coulter has?
Good morning Faye!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:06:09
they have not plowed yet? that doesn't seem very prudent.
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:06:09
Quote by livingonli: I just hope when the village plows my street that they don't block up my driveway again like they normally do when we get enough snow.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:08:30
What was this? a moon and run???
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:08:30
Quote by Grumpymann: Under 12 hours that was real good!
What was this? a moon and run???
Comment by 
BobR on 02/22/2008 15:10:03
It was referring to something on the board...
BobR on 02/22/2008 15:10:03
Quote by Raine:
What was this? a moon and run???
It was referring to something on the board...
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 15:10:21
BobR on 02/22/2008 15:10:21
oh, and morning folks! :coffee:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:11:47
I live on a dead end. We're usually last on the list when it comes to snow removal.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:11:47
Quote by Raine:they have not plowed yet? that doesn't seem very prudent.Quote by livingonli: I just hope when the village plows my street that they don't block up my driveway again like they normally do when we get enough snow.
I live on a dead end. We're usually last on the list when it comes to snow removal.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 15:14:57
No, but from what I found on Wikipedia, it reminds me of the Republican Party. We could cast Dick Cheney as Lex Luthor and George W. Bush as the Joker.
Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 15:14:57
Quote by livingonli:Quote by will in chicago: As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Have you been reading Salvation Run?
No, but from what I found on Wikipedia, it reminds me of the Republican Party. We could cast Dick Cheney as Lex Luthor and George W. Bush as the Joker.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:17:01
I guess you read who's posing as Blockbuster?
livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:17:01
Quote by will in chicago:Quote by livingonli:Quote by will in chicago: As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Have you been reading Salvation Run?
No, but from what I found on Wikipedia, it reminds me of the Republican Party. We could cast Dick Cheney as Lex Luthor and George W. Bush as the Joker.
I guess you read who's posing as Blockbuster?
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:18:10
Thr "Kessel Run" a. al. millinumin falcon.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:18:10
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: Under 12 hours that was real good!
What was this? a moon and run???
Thr "Kessel Run" a. al. millinumin falcon.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:18:12
livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:18:12
So will Obama now get cheers when he farts too? 
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:21:18
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:21:18
I missed her line where she got booed, (I miss 2 minutes of the entire debate, and that was it!) and I have to say I am glad I did. I would have gone ballistic.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:27:27
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:27:27
I simply found Barack better last nite.
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:28:13
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:28:13
Wow, that was just nastiness from here. Totally nasty.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:28:30
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:28:30
:clap: Shano!!! 
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:29:18
Good mornink Dahlin!
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:29:18
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: Under 12 hours that was real good!
What was this? a moon and run???
Thr "Kessel Run" a. al. millinumin falcon.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:29:41
Between Shillary and McCain there can be a lot of focus on hypcorisy.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:29:41
Quote by Raine: I simply found Barack better last nite.
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Between Shillary and McCain there can be a lot of focus on hypcorisy.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:40:41
Good to see you too!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:40:41
Quote by Raine:Good mornink Dahlin!Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: Under 12 hours that was real good!
What was this? a moon and run???
Thr "Kessel Run" a. al. millinumin falcon.
Good to see you too!
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 15:40:51
Shrillary is not only stealing from John Edwards, she is also stealing lines from her hubby - I'm just saying...
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 15:40:51
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: I simply found Barack better last nite.
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Between Shillary and McCain there can be a lot of focus on hypcorisy.
Shrillary is not only stealing from John Edwards, she is also stealing lines from her hubby - I'm just saying...
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:42:16
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:42:16
Lst night regarding the latino issues, I really did not like when she said "we have to help create Jobs for our friends in Mexico"
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:42:18
She probably does have permission to steal from her hubby. But Ann Richards on the other hand is not around to give permission.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 15:42:18
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: I simply found Barack better last nite.
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Between Shillary and McCain there can be a lot of focus on hypcorisy.
Shrillary is not only stealing from John Edwards, she is also stealing lines from her hubby - I'm just saying...
She probably does have permission to steal from her hubby.
But Ann Richards on the other hand is not around to give permission.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 15:48:29
Good Point Liv,
Was anybody else bothered by Shrillary piggy-backing on the great memory of Ann Richards last night? It seemed that she was trying to boost herself by her association with greatness - just MHO...
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 15:48:29
Quote by livingonli:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: I simply found Barack better last nite.
Whoah.... Hillary was quoting from John Edwards last night huh? Hello Pot Kettle calling.
Remember when one points the Finger, there are three pointing back at you. ;)
Between Shillary and McCain there can be a lot of focus on hypcorisy.
Shrillary is not only stealing from John Edwards, she is also stealing lines from her hubby - I'm just saying...
She probably does have permission to steal from her hubby.
Good Point Liv,
Was anybody else bothered by Shrillary piggy-backing on the great memory of Ann Richards last night? It seemed that she was trying to boost herself by her association with greatness - just MHO...
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:50:28
Another Rethug Caught!
More about this in a bit......
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:50:28
Republican Rep. Rick Renzi has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other charges related to a land deal in Arizona.
Another Rethug Caught!
More about this in a bit......
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:50:33
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:50:33
The acronym would be Mpunhn. As in "Sir, you shall not Mpunhn mah integrity!, now will someone Please make me a Gin Rickey"
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:52:55
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:52:55
:grumble: hillary, wrong wrong wrong.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:54:07
A little more on what billO thinks is so funny read it and weep......
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 15:54:07
Underlying the stated fear of black rape, moreover, was a broad fear of economic and cultural domination of white Americans by blacks and various other "outsiders," including Jews. These fears were acute in the South, where blacks became a convenient scapegoat for the mesh of poverty that lingered in the decades following the Civil War. Lynching in fact was frequently inspired not by criminality, but by any signs of economic and social advancement by blacks who, in the view of whites, had become too "uppity."
There were, of course, other components of black suppression: segregation in the schools, disenfranchisement of the black vote, and the attendant Jim Crow laws that were common throughout the South. But lynching was the linchpin in the system, so to speak, because it was in effect state-supported terrorism whose stated intent was to suppress blacks and other minorities, in no small part by eliminating non-whites as competitors for economic gain. These combined to give lynching a symbolic value as a manifestation of white supremacy. The lynch mob was not merely condoned but in fact celebrated as an expression of the white community’s will to keep African-Americans in their thrall. As a phrase voiced commonly in the South expressed it, lynching was a highly effective means of "keeping the niggers down."
... Moreover, in addition to the night-riding type of terrorist attacks, mass spectacle lynchings soon appeared. These were ritualistic mob scenes in which prisoners or even men merely suspected of crimes were often torn from the hands of authorities (if not captured beforehand) by large crowds and treated to beatings and torture before being put to death, frequently in the most horrifying fashion possible: people were flayed alive, had their eyes gouged out with corkscrews, and had their bodies mutilated before being doused in oil and burned at the stake. Black men were sometimes forced to eat their own hacked-off genitals. No atrocity was considered too horrible to visit on a black person, and no pain too unimaginable to inflict in the killing. (When whites, by contrast, were lynched, the act almost always was restricted to simple hanging.)
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 15:55:31
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 15:55:31
I have a question for the guys on the blog - or women who are astute about guy things.
My upstairs neighbor is all kinds of awesome. He's friendly and never pauses to help me anytime I need him.
Just this week he's been at the bottom of the following:
Because the cost of installing a porch light for me would be rather high, the landlord asked upstairs neighbor (hereafter referred to at UN) to leave the light in front of his door on in the evenings. It's bright enough that it illuminates my porch as well, but of course it means he's paying for the electricity to light my way. He's been doing that without a word to me ever since being asked.
He's going to use his car to help me pick up a piece of furniture about forty-five minutes away on a Saturday. (I'm filling his tank for this one.)
This morning was the capper. I woke up to the sound of snow being shoveled outside my window. We had made a deal that I'd buy the salt and provide a shovel if he'd do the actual shoveling (the landlord makes us responsible for snow removal). When I looked outside at my snow covered car, there he was cleaning the snow off my car. He never said a word before leaving. The only way I knew it was him was because I'd seen him out there. I wasn't dressed to open the door, or I would have thanked him right then.
Some young lady (or guy, I *think* he's straight, but you never know) is going to be one happy person when he decides to settle down.
Now, because of all this awesomeness, I really need to give him something to show my appreciation. So I'm asking my flist once again for help in figuring out what sort of nicety I can either do for him or buy for him as a thank you.
Here are the particulars I know about him:
He's a brand new teacher - just graduated last summer and got a job teaching math the following Autumn.
He's in his early twenties.
He's from central Pennsylvania.
He has a semi-girlfriend right now.
He likes Yueung-ling beer. (I'd get him a case, but he currently has about two of those.)
His pride and joy in his apartment is a real bar complete with bar stools and a brand-name beer mirror.
The school gave him a laptop for his work there.
His apartment has all the basic furnishings one would need (couch, easy-type chair, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV set w/ satellite - not sure if there's a DVD player which I could easily check, lamps, microwave and toaster oven, chairs for his balcony, I believe he said he even has some kind of a grill)
Ask me a question for more ideas. I'm probably missing something. Many thanks in advance for your input.
My upstairs neighbor is all kinds of awesome. He's friendly and never pauses to help me anytime I need him.
Just this week he's been at the bottom of the following:
Because the cost of installing a porch light for me would be rather high, the landlord asked upstairs neighbor (hereafter referred to at UN) to leave the light in front of his door on in the evenings. It's bright enough that it illuminates my porch as well, but of course it means he's paying for the electricity to light my way. He's been doing that without a word to me ever since being asked.
He's going to use his car to help me pick up a piece of furniture about forty-five minutes away on a Saturday. (I'm filling his tank for this one.)
This morning was the capper. I woke up to the sound of snow being shoveled outside my window. We had made a deal that I'd buy the salt and provide a shovel if he'd do the actual shoveling (the landlord makes us responsible for snow removal). When I looked outside at my snow covered car, there he was cleaning the snow off my car. He never said a word before leaving. The only way I knew it was him was because I'd seen him out there. I wasn't dressed to open the door, or I would have thanked him right then.
Some young lady (or guy, I *think* he's straight, but you never know) is going to be one happy person when he decides to settle down.
Now, because of all this awesomeness, I really need to give him something to show my appreciation. So I'm asking my flist once again for help in figuring out what sort of nicety I can either do for him or buy for him as a thank you.
Here are the particulars I know about him:
He's a brand new teacher - just graduated last summer and got a job teaching math the following Autumn.
He's in his early twenties.
He's from central Pennsylvania.
He has a semi-girlfriend right now.
He likes Yueung-ling beer. (I'd get him a case, but he currently has about two of those.)
His pride and joy in his apartment is a real bar complete with bar stools and a brand-name beer mirror.
The school gave him a laptop for his work there.
His apartment has all the basic furnishings one would need (couch, easy-type chair, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV set w/ satellite - not sure if there's a DVD player which I could easily check, lamps, microwave and toaster oven, chairs for his balcony, I believe he said he even has some kind of a grill)
Ask me a question for more ideas. I'm probably missing something. Many thanks in advance for your input.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 15:56:55
Yes, and it is amusing to think what the Martian Manhunter could expose on the Bush Administration. (We might finally learn the truth about Jeff Gannon's late night visits.)
Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 15:56:55
Quote by livingonli:Quote by will in chicago:Quote by livingonli:Quote by will in chicago: As someone who uses the Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz as an avatar, I deny any connection between Mars, Cindy McCain, and other members of the Republican party. I can neither confirm nor deny any connection between Cindy McCain and GOP members to the planet Uranus - particularly Larry Craig.
Have you been reading Salvation Run?
No, but from what I found on Wikipedia, it reminds me of the Republican Party. We could cast Dick Cheney as Lex Luthor and George W. Bush as the Joker.
I guess you read who's posing as Blockbuster?
Yes, and it is amusing to think what the Martian Manhunter could expose on the Bush Administration. (We might finally learn the truth about Jeff Gannon's late night visits.)
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 15:58:46
Raine on 02/22/2008 15:58:46
Wow, Shelagh that is a pretty incredible neighbor!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:03:19
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:03:19
Shelagh, if you know how to cook, maybe a nice dinner?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:03:25
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:03:25
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:04:23
And that's just *this* week. It would take paragraphs to relate just how generous a guy he is.
I'm seriously considering asking if he'll kitty-sit for me during out DC weekend - and bring back some non-Pennsylvania approved beer for him as a TY. He just loves my kitties and they're already getting used to having him around.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:04:23
Quote by Raine: Wow, Shelagh that is a pretty incredible neighbor!
And that's just *this* week. It would take paragraphs to relate just how generous a guy he is.
I'm seriously considering asking if he'll kitty-sit for me during out DC weekend - and bring back some non-Pennsylvania approved beer for him as a TY. He just loves my kitties and they're already getting used to having him around.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:04:58
Personalized Beer mug.
Or a coffee mug with his name on it.
Actually you can do it yourself if you like.
I wanted to thank a PodCaster for the hours of entertainment he has given for free. So I used a "Dremel" to etch one of his "Novles" on a BIG beer mug. He seemedto like it.
I can tell ou how to do it if you like.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:04:58
Quote by shelaghc: I have a question for the guys on the blog - or women who are astute about guy things.
My upstairs neighbor is all kinds of awesome. He's friendly and never pauses to help me anytime I need him.
Just this week he's been at the bottom of the following:
Because the cost of installing a porch light for me would be rather high, the landlord asked upstairs neighbor (hereafter referred to at UN) to leave the light in front of his door on in the evenings. It's bright enough that it illuminates my porch as well, but of course it means he's paying for the electricity to light my way. He's been doing that without a word to me ever since being asked.
He's going to use his car to help me pick up a piece of furniture about forty-five minutes away on a Saturday. (I'm filling his tank for this one.)
This morning was the capper. I woke up to the sound of snow being shoveled outside my window. We had made a deal that I'd buy the salt and provide a shovel if he'd do the actual shoveling (the landlord makes us responsible for snow removal). When I looked outside at my snow covered car, there he was cleaning the snow off my car. He never said a word before leaving. The only way I knew it was him was because I'd seen him out there. I wasn't dressed to open the door, or I would have thanked him right then.
Some young lady (or guy, I *think* he's straight, but you never know) is going to be one happy person when he decides to settle down.
Now, because of all this awesomeness, I really need to give him something to show my appreciation. So I'm asking my flist once again for help in figuring out what sort of nicety I can either do for him or buy for him as a thank you.
Here are the particulars I know about him:
He's a brand new teacher - just graduated last summer and got a job teaching math the following Autumn.
He's in his early twenties.
He's from central Pennsylvania.
He has a semi-girlfriend right now.
He likes Yueung-ling beer. (I'd get him a case, but he currently has about two of those.)
His pride and joy in his apartment is a real bar complete with bar stools and a brand-name beer mirror.
The school gave him a laptop for his work there.
His apartment has all the basic furnishings one would need (couch, easy-type chair, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV set w/ satellite - not sure if there's a DVD player which I could easily check, lamps, microwave and toaster oven, chairs for his balcony, I believe he said he even has some kind of a grill)
Ask me a question for more ideas. I'm probably missing something. Many thanks in advance for your input.
Or a coffee mug with his name on it.
Actually you can do it yourself if you like.
I wanted to thank a PodCaster for the hours of entertainment he has given for free. So I used a "Dremel" to etch one of his "Novles" on a BIG beer mug. He seemedto like it.
I can tell ou how to do it if you like.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 16:06:25
Will in Chicago on 02/22/2008 16:06:25
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:09:23
Here it is
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:09:23
Quote by shelaghc: I have a question for the guys on the blog - or women who are astute about guy things.
My upstairs neighbor is all kinds of awesome. He's friendly and never pauses to help me anytime I need him.
Just this week he's been at the bottom of the following:
Because the cost of installing a porch light for me would be rather high, the landlord asked upstairs neighbor (hereafter referred to at UN) to leave the light in front of his door on in the evenings. It's bright enough that it illuminates my porch as well, but of course it means he's paying for the electricity to light my way. He's been doing that without a word to me ever since being asked.
He's going to use his car to help me pick up a piece of furniture about forty-five minutes away on a Saturday. (I'm filling his tank for this one.)
This morning was the capper. I woke up to the sound of snow being shoveled outside my window. We had made a deal that I'd buy the salt and provide a shovel if he'd do the actual shoveling (the landlord makes us responsible for snow removal). When I looked outside at my snow covered car, there he was cleaning the snow off my car. He never said a word before leaving. The only way I knew it was him was because I'd seen him out there. I wasn't dressed to open the door, or I would have thanked him right then.
Some young lady (or guy, I *think* he's straight, but you never know) is going to be one happy person when he decides to settle down.
Now, because of all this awesomeness, I really need to give him something to show my appreciation. So I'm asking my flist once again for help in figuring out what sort of nicety I can either do for him or buy for him as a thank you.
Here are the particulars I know about him:
He's a brand new teacher - just graduated last summer and got a job teaching math the following Autumn.
He's in his early twenties.
He's from central Pennsylvania.
He has a semi-girlfriend right now.
He likes Yueung-ling beer. (I'd get him a case, but he currently has about two of those.)
His pride and joy in his apartment is a real bar complete with bar stools and a brand-name beer mirror.
The school gave him a laptop for his work there.
His apartment has all the basic furnishings one would need (couch, easy-type chair, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV set w/ satellite - not sure if there's a DVD player which I could easily check, lamps, microwave and toaster oven, chairs for his balcony, I believe he said he even has some kind of a grill)
Ask me a question for more ideas. I'm probably missing something. Many thanks in advance for your input.
Here it is
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:09:52
Great minds think alike......
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:09:52
Quote by will in chicago: Breaking News!!!
GOP Renzi indicted
The story includes a link to the indictment.
Great minds think alike......
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:11:31
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:11:31
Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:14:36
I actually told him I'd be inviting him for dinner as soon as my place is set up for company. (Although considering he's been in my place multiple times since I moved in.....)
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:14:36
Quote by Raine: Shelagh, if you know how to cook, maybe a nice dinner?
I actually told him I'd be inviting him for dinner as soon as my place is set up for company. (Although considering he's been in my place multiple times since I moved in.....)
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:16:47
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:16:47
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:19:45
I am assuming you are talking about the mug and not the blog!!!:P
That is awesome Grump!
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:19:45
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
That is awesome Grump!
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 16:20:03
BobR on 02/22/2008 16:20:03
shelagh - you might consider something for his bar. If he likes Yuengling, you might try their gift shop. Note that most other brewers have their own schwag, so you can check others as well (I'm partial to Guinness schwag).
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:24:08
I will make you one and bring it to DC.
Made an AAP drinking glass....
Dog made me drop that one.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:24:08
Quote by Raine:I am assuming you are talking about the mug and not the blog!!!:PQuote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
That is awesome Grump!
I will make you one and bring it to DC.
Made an AAP drinking glass....
Dog made me drop that one.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:24:42
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:24:42
Morning all! :wipes sleep from eyes: :munches Kashi Kolon Klusters:
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 16:27:48
velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 16:27:48
Morning all!
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:28:36
I live about an hour from the brewery. I'm there about once a month for work.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:28:36
Quote by BobR: shelagh - you might consider something for his bar. If he likes Yuengling, you might try their gift shop. Note that most other brewers have their own schwag, so you can check others as well (I'm partial to Guinness schwag).
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:29:14
I'd love to learn how to do something like that. Beyond making an awesome gift for an even more awesome neighbor, it would be nice to be able to make things for other people as well.
Merci!
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:29:14
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
I'd love to learn how to do something like that. Beyond making an awesome gift for an even more awesome neighbor, it would be nice to be able to make things for other people as well.
Merci!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:30:27
Why mornin' Miz Jones! :courtly bow:
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:30:27
Quote by velveeta jones: Morning all!
Why mornin' Miz Jones! :courtly bow:
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:31:41
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:31:41
Morning Mondo and VJ!
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:33:50
If it's ok I will put it up in the forum.
Step by step how to. Or I could send you directions in an Email or PM.
Do you have one of these?
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:33:50
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:
Here it is
Oh, that's really nice! You did that yourself? Are they hard to do?
Hmmm.... maybe I could make him a *set* of beer mugs for his bar!
That's a *great* idea!
yes I did.
VERY easy.
I'm drinking out of a 4F mug now!
It is more time consuming and annoying than it is heard.
I'd love to learn how to do something like that. Beyond making an awesome gift for an even more awesome neighbor, it would be nice to be able to make things for other people as well.
Merci!
Step by step how to. Or I could send you directions in an Email or PM.
Do you have one of these?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:34:29
Morning Raine-kintini! :hug:
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:34:29
Quote by Raine: Morning Mondo and VJ!
Morning Raine-kintini! :hug:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:35:32
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:35:32
Good morning Mondo and VJ.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:36:12
TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:36:12
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:38:25
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:38:25
What'sa matter, Tri?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:40:03
:(
Nothing even remotely like that.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:40:03
Quote by Grumpymann[/bIf it's ok I will put it up in the forum.
Step by step how to. Or I could send you directions in an Email or PM.
Do you have one of these?
:(
Nothing even remotely like that.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:41:12
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:41:12
Texas is a real toss-up.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:41:56
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:41:56
MArk Penn got 10 MILLION dollars? Jayjus monto christi sandwich. That is just frikkin insane.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:42:14
TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:42:14
Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
Why did it have to be.....salt?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:44:11
What kind of salt? Table, rock, sea?
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 16:44:11
Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
What kind of salt? Table, rock, sea?
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:44:16
:(
Nothing even remotely like that.
Thats ok.Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:44:16
Quote by shelaghc:If it's ok I will put it up in the forum.Quote by Grumpymann: I'd love to learn how to do something like that. Beyond making an awesome gift for an even more awesome neighbor, it would be nice to be able to make things for other people as well.
Merci!
Step by step how to. Or I could send you directions in an Email or PM.
Do you have one of these?
:(
Nothing even remotely like that.
You can use ..... A gell. I havn't used it nor do I know if you can customize it.
If you want let me know what you want it to say I could do it for you.
Or I could send you a Dremel (I have an extra one), and when your done with it you could send it back.
Just let me know.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:45:20
Did you watch Supernatural last night?
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:45:20
Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
Did you watch Supernatural last night?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:46:49
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:46:49
McCain needs to turn in his "maverick" and "straight talk" badges and replace them with "right-wing tool", "war monger", and "corporate toady" badges.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:49:07
TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:49:07
For a short week, it sure has been awfully wide.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:49:25
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:49:25
Quote by livingonli: McCain needs to turn in his "maverick" and "straight talk" badges and replace them with "right-wing tool", "war monger", and "corporate toady" badges.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:50:06
TriSec on 02/22/2008 16:50:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
What kind of salt? Table, rock, sea?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:51:51
She's dead, Jim!
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:51:51
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
What kind of salt? Table, rock, sea?
She's dead, Jim!
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:52:31
OH MY GOD IT"S MY EX!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:52:31
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
What kind of salt? Table, rock, sea?
OH MY GOD IT"S MY EX!
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:53:07
Please?
I haven't been able to watch the ep yet.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 16:53:07
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
Did you watch Supernatural last night?
Please?
I haven't been able to watch the ep yet.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:53:18
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:53:18
The numbers at these events are just frikkin' stunning. Just stunning.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:55:01
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:55:01
I am hearing that it may be closer to 50+ million coming in for Barack in February. That is stunning as well.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:55:54
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 16:55:54
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by TriSec: Salt...
Why did it have to be.....salt?
Did you watch Supernatural last night?
Please?
I haven't been able to watch the ep yet.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 16:58:06
Raine on 02/22/2008 16:58:06
OUCH!!! I had to cross my own legs!
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:59:56
livingonli on 02/22/2008 16:59:56
BTW, in Doctor Who news. Sci-Fi Channel will begin running Season 4 on April 8th and The Sarah Jane Adventures will begin on April 11th. It looks like though the Sarah Jane Adventures will be edited for time to fit the slot with commercials and even the Doctor Who christmas episode may be trimmed from 71 minutes to 66 minutes for commercials.
Makes me wish I could get the BBC.
Makes me wish I could get the BBC.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:01:55
What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:01:55
Quote by Grumpymann: Thats ok.
You can use ..... A gell. I havn't used it nor do I know if you can customize it.
If you want let me know what you want it to say I could do it for you.
Or I could send you a Dremel (I have an extra one), and when your done with it you could send it back.
Just let me know.
What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:01:55
GREAT NEWS!
Did you hear about the "farscape" stand alone s?
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:01:55
Quote by livingonli: BTW, in Doctor Who news. Sci-Fi Channel will begin running Season 4 on April 8th and The Sarah Jane Adventures will begin on April 11th. It looks like though the Sarah Jane Adventures will be edited for time to fit the slot with commercials and even the Doctor Who christmas episode may be trimmed from 71 minutes to 66 minutes for commercials.
Makes me wish I could get the BBC.
GREAT NEWS!
Did you hear about the "farscape" stand alone s?
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 17:02:11
velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 17:02:11
Hey did everyone see the Jesus "inappropriate" light switch? Where is seems Jesus, Our Lord in Savior, seems to be, ah, with the, ah, little children, um.......
well, just look at the picture:
Turned ON Jesus
well, just look at the picture:
Turned ON Jesus
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:03:29
livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:03:29
This is the first time we got more snow than was forecast.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 17:06:37
:rofl: :rofl::rofl:
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 17:06:37
Quote by velveeta jones: Hey did everyone see the Jesus "inappropriate" light switch? Where is seems Jesus, Our Lord in Savior, seems to be, ah, with the, ah, little children, um.......
well, just look at the picture:
Turned ON Jesus
:rofl: :rofl::rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:06:59
I'm sure the priests would appreciate it.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:06:59
Quote by velveeta jones: Hey did everyone see the Jesus "inappropriate" light switch? Where is seems Jesus, Our Lord in Savior, seems to be, ah, with the, ah, little children, um.......
well, just look at the picture:
Turned ON Jesus
I'm sure the priests would appreciate it.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:07:32
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:07:32
Wow.
Stephanie needs to read this and possibly consider not being an advertisement for Direct Buy anymore.
Stephanie needs to read this and possibly consider not being an advertisement for Direct Buy anymore.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:09:48
It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:09:48
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann: Thats ok.
You can use ..... A gell. I havn't used it nor do I know if you can customize it.
If you want let me know what you want it to say I could do it for you.
Or I could send you a Dremel (I have an extra one), and when your done with it you could send it back.
Just let me know.
What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:14:03
With what they charge for membership fees, it's not like you would save money unless you buy a lot of stuff and it doesn't look like there are that many bargains.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 17:14:03
Quote by shelaghc: Wow.
Stephanie needs to read this and possibly consider not being an advertisement for Direct Buy anymore.
With what they charge for membership fees, it's not like you would save money unless you buy a lot of stuff and it doesn't look like there are that many bargains.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:17:36
Do you have an Air brush?
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:17:36
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann: Thats ok.
You can use ..... A gell. I havn't used it nor do I know if you can customize it.
If you want let me know what you want it to say I could do it for you.
Or I could send you a Dremel (I have an extra one), and when your done with it you could send it back.
Just let me know.
What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:20:59
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:20:59
Quote by Grumpymann:It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.Quote by shelaghc: What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 17:26:02
velveeta jones on 02/22/2008 17:26:02
Off to the "organic" salt mines.........................
:yawn:
:yawn:
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:31:56
Yes my vice was made for me by an old mentor that taught me about being a craftsman.
It's a multi directional vice that I hold between my knees.
You can use any "Soft vice". that holds and doesn't crush.
It sounds to me like you would enjoy it a lot. And that you could take it in new directions that haven't been thought of before. If you are at all creative I would suggest you give it a try. The only thing to be afraid of is the RPM's with the dremel. Just use the rule of thumb. That you turn it all the way up first and turn it down if it feels out of control.
The first time I etched glass was for a X-Mass gift for Ms. Grumpy's boss. We were so broke and it was a Gift exchange and see needed something. So when I say it's easy it's really easy. (The two sided tape is really the key.)
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:31:56
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.Quote by shelaghc: What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
Yes my vice was made for me by an old mentor that taught me about being a craftsman.
It's a multi directional vice that I hold between my knees.
You can use any "Soft vice". that holds and doesn't crush.
It sounds to me like you would enjoy it a lot. And that you could take it in new directions that haven't been thought of before. If you are at all creative I would suggest you give it a try. The only thing to be afraid of is the RPM's with the dremel. Just use the rule of thumb. That you turn it all the way up first and turn it down if it feels out of control.
The first time I etched glass was for a X-Mass gift for Ms. Grumpy's boss. We were so broke and it was a Gift exchange and see needed something. So when I say it's easy it's really easy. (The two sided tape is really the key.)
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:34:03
And you can get attachments for an air brush to do etching if you have one.
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:34:03
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.Quote by shelaghc: What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
And you can get attachments for an air brush to do etching if you have one.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/22/2008 17:50:04
Another drive by -
Never been to Ben's, it's a landmark though. Not sure that I want to be in NW after dark though, lunch or breakie would be cool.
wickedpam on 02/22/2008 17:50:04
Quote by Mondobubba: For Meetup dining discussion
Another drive by -
Never been to Ben's, it's a landmark though. Not sure that I want to be in NW after dark though, lunch or breakie would be cool.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 17:54:51
Mala its been gentified, it is safe for suburban white folks and buppies.
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 17:54:51
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba: For Meetup dining discussion
Another drive by -
Never been to Ben's, it's a landmark though. Not sure that I want to be in NW after dark though, lunch or breakie would be cool.
Mala its been gentified, it is safe for suburban white folks and buppies.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:55:50
Since you're going to the DC event, how about I borrow the dremel from you there, bring something to practice on for a bit and you show me how to use it? Would that work for you?
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:55:50
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.Quote by shelaghc: What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
Yes my vice was made for me by an old mentor that taught me about being a craftsman.
It's a multi directional vice that I hold between my knees.
You can use any "Soft vice". that holds and doesn't crush.
It sounds to me like you would enjoy it a lot. And that you could take it in new directions that haven't been thought of before. If you are at all creative I would suggest you give it a try. The only thing to be afraid of is the RPM's with the dremel. Just use the rule of thumb. That you turn it all the way up first and turn it down if it feels out of control.
The first time I etched glass was for a X-Mass gift for Ms. Grumpy's boss. We were so broke and it was a Gift exchange and see needed something. So when I say it's easy it's really easy. (The two sided tape is really the key.)
Since you're going to the DC event, how about I borrow the dremel from you there, bring something to practice on for a bit and you show me how to use it? Would that work for you?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:57:08
*g* Nope.
I'm a sainger - we don't do none of them fancy arteestic stuffs like that there.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:57:08
Quote by Grumpymann:Do you have an Air brush?Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann: Thats ok.
You can use ..... A gell. I havn't used it nor do I know if you can customize it.
If you want let me know what you want it to say I could do it for you.
Or I could send you a Dremel (I have an extra one), and when your done with it you could send it back.
Just let me know.
What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
*g* Nope.
I'm a sainger - we don't do none of them fancy arteestic stuffs like that there.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:58:10
You got it!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 17:58:10
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Grumpymann:It's a gel that you can spread in the glass.Quote by shelaghc: What's a gell? I think I'd rather not use a tool like that on my own without someone talking me through it. And if you did it, I'd owe you a favor too. *g*
You can get it at any "Hobby store" What do you want it to say?
And as far as using a tool to do it it's EASY!
You can get glasses from the "Dollar Store". So if you screw up you can always start again. Or just go over it.
To do it you need regular (non glossy) tape.
A Printer.
"exato" knife, or razor knife.
Two sided tape.
Glass.
"Stone" or "sanding" bit (Not the Drum type).
I use a "Knee Vice" to hold the glass.
My advice.... Just try it it's not hard. and it's fun. and you can make a few bucks doing it.
"Knee vice" as in you hold it between your knees? *g*
I'm not yet sure what I'd like it to say. Possibly (if I knew his last name) I might just like it to say "(last name 's) bar" or something similar. But it would be cool to create a nifty logo to go with it.
And, because I never do things halfway, I'm now considering finding a mirror to etch to add to the mix. *g*
Yes my vice was made for me by an old mentor that taught me about being a craftsman.
It's a multi directional vice that I hold between my knees.
You can use any "Soft vice". that holds and doesn't crush.
It sounds to me like you would enjoy it a lot. And that you could take it in new directions that haven't been thought of before. If you are at all creative I would suggest you give it a try. The only thing to be afraid of is the RPM's with the dremel. Just use the rule of thumb. That you turn it all the way up first and turn it down if it feels out of control.
The first time I etched glass was for a X-Mass gift for Ms. Grumpy's boss. We were so broke and it was a Gift exchange and see needed something. So when I say it's easy it's really easy. (The two sided tape is really the key.)
Since you're going to the DC event, how about I borrow the dremel from you there, bring something to practice on for a bit and you show me how to use it? Would that work for you?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:58:31
When I saw it was a chili place, I was going to say "meh." But they do have some vegetarian options including veggie chili so I'm good with it if the rest of you like it.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 17:58:31
Quote by Mondobubba: For Meetup dining discussion
When I saw it was a chili place, I was going to say "meh." But they do have some vegetarian options including veggie chili so I'm good with it if the rest of you like it.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 18:14:31
Cool! Danke!
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 18:14:31
Quote by Grumpymann:You got it!
Cool! Danke!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 18:30:20
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 18:30:20
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 18:30:23
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TriSec on 02/22/2008 18:30:23
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 18:36:04
livingonli on 02/22/2008 18:36:04
The Village in its inifintie wisdom plowed the snow into the dead end blocking up my driveway again. I called the village and hope they come back. I am this close to just calling in sick so I don't have to drive in the crap. I am very uncomfortable driving in this weather. 
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 18:55:57
livingonli on 02/22/2008 18:55:57
OK, I am taking a sick day. I can't get out of my driveway.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 19:10:11
Raine on 02/22/2008 19:10:11
You should go out and make snow angels Liv. F*cking Village!
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:12:23
Ouch! You're lucky the place you work will let you use a sick day for something like that. I had a boss that looked at me sideways when I called in to use half a sick day so I could come late because I was up until after 2:00AM helping a friend out whose truck had been broken into.
It just sucks that you *need* to do it. If you wanted to be picky about it, you could always stick the village with a bill for the work day you had to miss because of their neglect.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:12:23
Quote by livingonli: OK, I am taking a sick day. I can't get out of my driveway.
Ouch! You're lucky the place you work will let you use a sick day for something like that. I had a boss that looked at me sideways when I called in to use half a sick day so I could come late because I was up until after 2:00AM helping a friend out whose truck had been broken into.
It just sucks that you *need* to do it. If you wanted to be picky about it, you could always stick the village with a bill for the work day you had to miss because of their neglect.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 19:17:36
TriSec on 02/22/2008 19:17:36
Well, I've managed to extricate myself from the salt pile that fell on me earlier.
A co-worker bailed out and is reporting increasing icing on the roads outside Route 128 (Boston's beltway, about 12-15 miles out from the city.)
We don't get plowed in in our complex, our issue is the utter incompetency of the snow-removal crews. They won't be out until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, and when they do come out, they'll just move some snow around and bury the dumpsters and take up a couple of parking spots. I'll end up shoveling us out.
But then again, we have an absentee landlord that only cares about how much of my money he can put into his pocket. F*ckers.
A co-worker bailed out and is reporting increasing icing on the roads outside Route 128 (Boston's beltway, about 12-15 miles out from the city.)
We don't get plowed in in our complex, our issue is the utter incompetency of the snow-removal crews. They won't be out until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, and when they do come out, they'll just move some snow around and bury the dumpsters and take up a couple of parking spots. I'll end up shoveling us out.
But then again, we have an absentee landlord that only cares about how much of my money he can put into his pocket. F*ckers.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 19:23:44
Here's a link to a woman's web site who is running for the Democratic nomination to take over Renzi's seat. Her name is Mary Kim Titla and she is from the San Carlos Apache Reservation - if elected, Mary Kim would be the first Native woman to serve in Congress, and I say it's about damn time... I've met her and she is a very impressive woman .
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 19:23:44
Quote by Grumpymann:Republican Rep. Rick Renzi has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other charges related to a land deal in Arizona.
Another Rethug Caught!
More about this in a bit......
Here's a link to a woman's web site who is running for the Democratic nomination to take over Renzi's seat. Her name is Mary Kim Titla and she is from the San Carlos Apache Reservation - if elected, Mary Kim would be the first Native woman to serve in Congress, and I say it's about damn time... I've met her and she is a very impressive woman .
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:42:08
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:42:08
Techie question.
I'm at work (temp job ) right now. How noticeable would it be for the IT people if I were to download a *very* large video file?
FYI - this is a *big* place with literally thousands upon thousands of users.
I'm at work (temp job ) right now. How noticeable would it be for the IT people if I were to download a *very* large video file?
FYI - this is a *big* place with literally thousands upon thousands of users.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 19:49:23
I don't use many sick days so they know that if I am banging out I have a good reason. At least the good thing with my company is we do get paid for the unused sick days at the end of the year which is a good incentive because that gives me some extra money at the end of the year,
livingonli on 02/22/2008 19:49:23
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: OK, I am taking a sick day. I can't get out of my driveway.
Ouch! You're lucky the place you work will let you use a sick day for something like that. I had a boss that looked at me sideways when I called in to use half a sick day so I could come late because I was up until after 2:00AM helping a friend out whose truck had been broken into.
It just sucks that you *need* to do it. If you wanted to be picky about it, you could always stick the village with a bill for the work day you had to miss because of their neglect.
I don't use many sick days so they know that if I am banging out I have a good reason. At least the good thing with my company is we do get paid for the unused sick days at the end of the year which is a good incentive because that gives me some extra money at the end of the year,
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 19:50:25
That really depends on what sort of monitoring they do, whether it's live or just after-the-fact reports (in which case they might watch your usage to see if it becomes a pattern). It also depends on whether it creates any bandwidth accessibility issues.
If you can wait, I'd say download a large file that could be construed as work-related first (like user's guide, a healthcare instructional video, etc.), then wait to see if anyone says anything. If not, then you're probably safe.
EDIT: It also depends on the geeks that monitor that stuff. Unless they're complete ass-kissers, or petty tyrants, they're not going to care so long as it doesn't make them have to do any extra work.
BobR on 02/22/2008 19:50:25
Quote by shelaghc: Techie question.
I'm at work (temp job) right now. How noticeable would it be for the IT people if I were to download a *very* large video file?
FYI - this is a *big* place with literally thousands upon thousands of users.
That really depends on what sort of monitoring they do, whether it's live or just after-the-fact reports (in which case they might watch your usage to see if it becomes a pattern). It also depends on whether it creates any bandwidth accessibility issues.
If you can wait, I'd say download a large file that could be construed as work-related first (like user's guide, a healthcare instructional video, etc.), then wait to see if anyone says anything. If not, then you're probably safe.
EDIT: It also depends on the geeks that monitor that stuff. Unless they're complete ass-kissers, or petty tyrants, they're not going to care so long as it doesn't make them have to do any extra work.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:52:56
That was me as well - rarely took a sick day. Mostly I saved them to use for family leave when my mom visited. After I was laid off, they cashed them in for me at $50 per day.
But you could still send the village a bill.
;)
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:52:56
Quote by livingonli:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: OK, I am taking a sick day. I can't get out of my driveway.
Ouch! You're lucky the place you work will let you use a sick day for something like that. I had a boss that looked at me sideways when I called in to use half a sick day so I could come late because I was up until after 2:00AM helping a friend out whose truck had been broken into.
It just sucks that you *need* to do it. If you wanted to be picky about it, you could always stick the village with a bill for the work day you had to miss because of their neglect.
I don't use many sick days so they know that if I am banging out I have a good reason. At least the good thing with my company is we do get paid for the unused sick days at the end of the year which is a good incentive because that gives me some extra money at the end of the year,
That was me as well - rarely took a sick day. Mostly I saved them to use for family leave when my mom visited. After I was laid off, they cashed them in for me at $50 per day.
But you could still send the village a bill.
;)
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 19:53:22
Depending on how thing's go with the Maine office, you might not have to worry about that anymore before too long.
BobR on 02/22/2008 19:53:22
Quote by TriSec: Well, I've managed to extricate myself from the salt pile that fell on me earlier.
A co-worker bailed out and is reporting increasing icing on the roads outside Route 128 (Boston's beltway, about 12-15 miles out from the city.)
We don't get plowed in in our complex, our issue is the utter incompetency of the snow-removal crews. They won't be out until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, and when they do come out, they'll just move some snow around and bury the dumpsters and take up a couple of parking spots. I'll end up shoveling us out.
But then again, we have an absentee landlord that only cares about how much of my money he can put into his pocket. F*ckers.
Depending on how thing's go with the Maine office, you might not have to worry about that anymore before too long.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 19:55:15
livingonli on 02/22/2008 19:55:15
Snow off car...check.
The snow was a little heavy but mostly powder. Now that's it mixing with rain, it gets heavy. I also shoveled the walkway into my apartment.
Once the weather warms up, I need to start an exercise regime. I am too out of shape.
The snow was a little heavy but mostly powder. Now that's it mixing with rain, it gets heavy. I also shoveled the walkway into my apartment.
Once the weather warms up, I need to start an exercise regime. I am too out of shape.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:58:00
I don't think there's any rationale for me to download any sort of user's guide or videos. I guess maybe I shouldn't risk it.
Different question on a related thing:
Is it considered a long dl time when a 300mb plus file takes more than an hour on a dsl?
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 19:58:00
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc: Techie question.
I'm at work (temp job ) right now. How noticeable would it be for the IT people if I were to download a *very* large video file?
FYI - this is a *big* place with literally thousands upon thousands of users.
That really depends on what sort of monitoring they do, whether it's live or just after-the-fact reports (in which case they might watch your usage to see if it becomes a pattern). It also depends on whether it creates any bandwidth accessibility issues.
If you can wait, I'd say download a large file that could be construed as work-related first (like user's guide, a healthcare instructional video, etc.), then wait to see if anyone says anything. If not, then you're probably safe.
EDIT: It also depends on the geeks that monitor that stuff. Unless they're complete ass-kissers, or petty tyrants, they're not going to care so long as it doesn't make them have to do any extra work.
I don't think there's any rationale for me to download any sort of user's guide or videos. I guess maybe I shouldn't risk it.
Different question on a related thing:
Is it considered a long dl time when a 300mb plus file takes more than an hour on a dsl?
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 20:05:44
lessee, now... carry the 1....
That works out to 5MB/min, or 83KB/sec. I thought DSL was supposed to be a lot faster than that (like 350 kb/sec), so you might ought to ask your DSL provider about that.
BobR on 02/22/2008 20:05:44
Quote by shelaghc:
I don't think there's any rationale for me to download any sort of user's guide or videos. I guess maybe I shouldn't risk it.
Different question on a related thing:
Is it considered a long dl time when a 300mb plus file takes more than an hour on a dsl?
lessee, now... carry the 1....
That works out to 5MB/min, or 83KB/sec. I thought DSL was supposed to be a lot faster than that (like 350 kb/sec), so you might ought to ask your DSL provider about that.
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BOUNCE!!
BobR on 02/22/2008 20:09:01
IT'S FRIDAY, YA BASTAHDS!!
:boobs2:
:boobs2::bounce:
:bounce::devilbanana:
:boobs:
:devilbanana:
:bounce:
:bounce::boobs2:
:boobs2:BOUNCE!!
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:09:07
TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:09:07
Well, I've just loaded about 8 CDs of big band music into my iTunes here, and wonder of wonders, shuffle seems to be liking them today!
I guess I just don't "get" modern music, if I'm still listening to 60-year-old stuff that was recorded when my mother was just a babe in arms...
I guess I just don't "get" modern music, if I'm still listening to 60-year-old stuff that was recorded when my mother was just a babe in arms...
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:09:44
TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:09:44
Oh foo! Now I totally forgot it was Friday.
:kickcan:
:kickcan:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:10:09
It's Friday Ya Bastids
It's been awhile since I had time to bounce.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:10:09
It's been awhile since I had time to bounce.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:11:18
livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:11:18
Raine, you know how to bounce.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:12:53
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:12:53
Interesting point Randi making.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/22/2008 20:19:56
I did. They told me that was average, that other people might be dling at the same time, that I had the slowest speed available for purchase and that I was expecting too much. It didn't seem to matter that some of the things I was dling were specifically uploaded for me.
shelaghc on 02/22/2008 20:19:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
I don't think there's any rationale for me to download any sort of user's guide or videos. I guess maybe I shouldn't risk it.
Different question on a related thing:
Is it considered a long dl time when a 300mb plus file takes more than an hour on a dsl?
lessee, now... carry the 1....
That works out to 5MB/min, or 83KB/sec. I thought DSL was supposed to be a lot faster than that (like 350 kb/sec), so you might ought to ask your DSL provider about that.
I did. They told me that was average, that other people might be dling at the same time, that I had the slowest speed available for purchase and that I was expecting too much. It didn't seem to matter that some of the things I was dling were specifically uploaded for me.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:25:16
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:25:16
Mark penn is probably her biggest problem with this campaign. HE kinda reminds me of a democratic version of KArl Rove.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:28:30
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:28:30
HEY! Did I not say that here on the blog? About the fingers and the pointing?!?!?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:31:32
I think someone's been ahead of the curve. You would make a better pundit than the ones on the air.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:31:32
Quote by Raine: HEY! Did I not say that here on the blog? About the fingers and the pointing?!?!?
I think someone's been ahead of the curve. You would make a better pundit than the ones on the air.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:41:20
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:41:20
I would be a cursing dirty foul mouthed pundit.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:44:48
Sounds like you need an HBO show.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 20:44:48
Quote by Raine: I would be a cursing dirty foul mouthed pundit.
Sounds like you need an HBO show.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:45:43
You would still be more accepted than me!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:45:43
Quote by Raine: I would be a cursing dirty foul mouthed pundit.
You would still be more accepted than me!
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:46:31
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:46:31
Vajayjay?
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:47:11
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:47:11
What the hell is a vajayjay?
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:47:29
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:47:29
Randi is talking like Hillary's campaign is over. I won't count anything out.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:48:10
TriSec on 02/22/2008 20:48:10
Raine's World!
Party Time!
Excellent!
Party Time!
Excellent!
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:49:19
Chimpy says what?
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:49:19
Quote by TriSec: Raine's World!
Party Time!
Excellent!
Chimpy says what?
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:51:00
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:51:00
Quote by Grumpymann: What the hell is a vajayjay?
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 20:52:26
diddloo-diddloo-diddloo-diddloo....
BobR on 02/22/2008 20:52:26
Quote by TriSec: Raine's World!
Party Time!
Excellent!
diddloo-diddloo-diddloo-diddloo....
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:53:19
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:53:19
Vajayjay seems to be the new world for that part of the regions. I hear Oprah say it, and I saw it used onthe cover of Cosmo at the supermarket the other day.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:53:41
Oh.........
Um...........
Well if you put it that way.......
Boy do I feel stupid.......................
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:53:41
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: What the hell is a vajayjay?
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Oh.........
Um...........
Well if you put it that way.......
Boy do I feel stupid.......................
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:55:47
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:55:47
I am glad Randi is talking about this superdelagate thing. I found Hillary's non answer QUITE disturbing. The question was very well put.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:55:57
Thats Ok I call it a TT Pole.......
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 20:55:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: What the hell is a vajayjay?
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Thats Ok I call it a TT Pole.......
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:57:52
:hug: it a new thing that all the cool kids are saying I am told. I was told be a cool kid, cause, evidently, I am no longer cool.
My neice called me a geek today. Our neighber called me the Hippie mom of the Aprtment building . :(
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:57:52
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: What the hell is a vajayjay?
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Oh.........
Um...........
Well if you put it that way.......
Boy do I feel stupid.......................
My neice called me a geek today. Our neighber called me the Hippie mom of the Aprtment building . :(
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 20:58:35
Raine on 02/22/2008 20:58:35
What is a TT pole? (my turn to ask... )
)
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:01:20
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:01:20
... oh, and I found my first gray hair today. Ther eit was popping up like a bad alfala hair cut.
I refuse to go grayley into the night.
I refuse to go grayley into the night.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:01:23
Remember who your blogging to!
I think BOTH those things you were called are cool.
"Girls have a VaJayJay boys have a Tee Tee Pole......"
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:01:23
Quote by Raine::hug: it a new thing that all the cool kids are saying I am told. I was told be a cool kid, cause, evidently, I am no longer cool.Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by Raine:Quote by Grumpymann: What the hell is a vajayjay?
To paraphrase from one of those little punks from Kindergarten Cop: Boy's have a penis and girls have a va-J-J
Oh.........
Um...........
Well if you put it that way.......
Boy do I feel stupid.......................
My neice called me a geek today. Our neighber called me the Hippie mom of the Aprtment building . :(
Remember who your blogging to!
I think BOTH those things you were called are cool.
"Girls have a VaJayJay boys have a Tee Tee Pole......"
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:02:59
Always remember women with gray hair are SO MUCH MORE SEXY!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:02:59
Quote by Raine: ... oh, and I found my first gray hair today. Ther eit was popping up like a bad alfala hair cut.
I refuse to go grayley into the night.
Always remember women with gray hair are SO MUCH MORE SEXY!
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:05:36
Middle-aged can be rough. I started to feel old when I realized that people younger than me never heard of vinyl LP's having only known CD's. Then again, I have a bald spot since my early 30's. So far, the only gray hair I have had is when I grow a goatee/beard during the winter.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:05:36
Quote by Raine:
My neice called me a geek today. Our neighber called me the Hippie mom of the Aprtment building . :(
Middle-aged can be rough. I started to feel old when I realized that people younger than me never heard of vinyl LP's having only known CD's. Then again, I have a bald spot since my early 30's. So far, the only gray hair I have had is when I grow a goatee/beard during the winter.
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 21:09:14
TriSec on 02/22/2008 21:09:14
Once again, uptight America invents a new euphemism!
:thud:
:thud:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:11:01
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:11:01
The Weather Channel is showing Jericho, LI right now.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:13:16
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:13:16
Comment by TriSec on 02/22/2008 21:16:00
TriSec on 02/22/2008 21:16:00
Heading out into the storm!
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:17:19
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:17:19
Have a safe trip home, Tri.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:19:52
:modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:19:52
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
My neice called me a geek today. Our neighber called me the Hippie mom of the Aprtment building . :(
Middle-aged can be rough. I started to feel old when I realized that people younger than me never heard of vinyl LP's having only known CD's. Then again, I have a bald spot since my early 30's. So far, the only gray hair I have had is when I grow a goatee/beard during the winter.
Comment by BobR on 02/22/2008 21:22:09
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
BobR on 02/22/2008 21:22:09
Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:23:47
Hey, I've been trying to deny it. I will be 41 next month. :D
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:23:47
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
Hey, I've been trying to deny it. I will be 41 next month. :D
Comment by wickedpam on 02/22/2008 21:32:30
Liar! 40 is the new 20!
wickedpam on 02/22/2008 21:32:30
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
Liar! 40 is the new 20!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:33:24
*cough* there is the couch *cough*
:rofl:
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:33:24
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
*cough* there is the couch *cough*
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:35:19
OMG. I hope there is no trouble in paradise.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:35:19
Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
*cough* there is the couch *cough*
:rofl:
OMG. I hope there is no trouble in paradise.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:41:33
Paradise? No
Just my mind!
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 21:41:33
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
*cough* there is the couch *cough*
:rofl:
OMG. I hope there is no trouble in paradise.
Paradise? No
Just my mind!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/22/2008 21:43:33
wickedpam on 02/22/2008 21:43:33
hope eveyone's day went well :hug:
now back working from home :kickcan:
now back working from home :kickcan:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:50:48
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:50:48
How was the strom in DC?
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:53:02
HA! dunna vorry. tis aawl goot.
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:53:02
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: modbat: who said ANYTHING about middle age?!?!?! :D
*cough*40-is-middle-aged*cough* :whistling:
*cough* there is the couch *cough*
:rofl:
OMG. I hope there is no trouble in paradise.
HA! dunna vorry. tis aawl goot.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:54:08
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:54:08
Grump, your mind is just perfect for this twisted place!!!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 21:55:13
Raine on 02/22/2008 21:55:13
Heya Mala! doncha like working from home? (or is it just the work, period?)
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:59:00
livingonli on 02/22/2008 21:59:00
Maybe I need a job where I can work for home sometimes.
Comment by Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 22:05:12
Grumpymann on 02/22/2008 22:05:12
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 23:02:46
livingonli on 02/22/2008 23:02:46
I just flipped on Fox Business. Boy, it's even worse than Fox News. They are doing a piece on hamburgers on their happy hour show. The guy is an idiot and the woman who co-hosts must be required to wear short skirts that show her legs to keep the guys from watching. I guess it works for Neil Cavuto.
Comment by livingonli on 02/23/2008 01:25:30
livingonli on 02/23/2008 01:25:30
Yay! Bloggie's back!
Comment by Raine on 02/23/2008 01:45:56
Raine on 02/23/2008 01:45:56
yay! It is back!
Comment by BobR on 02/23/2008 01:46:15
The ISP rebooted the server
BobR on 02/23/2008 01:46:15
Quote by livingonli: Yay! Bloggie's back!
The ISP rebooted the server
Comment by livingonli on 02/23/2008 01:54:46
livingonli on 02/23/2008 01:54:46
Jesse Jackson will be on KO to discuss Bill-O and his lynching comment.
Comment by TriSec on 02/23/2008 01:56:11
TriSec on 02/23/2008 01:56:11
Evening folks. Snow not as bad as it was forecast. Yet another strike on the long history of inaccu-weather around these parts.
As a circulating email states: You know you're from Massachusetts if you think the weatherman is pretty damn good if he gets it right 1/4 of the time...
Anyway, it's a Friday...but no school, no Scouts. So I'll be off to the flying field instead this evening. Haven't run the sim in a while.
:peace:
As a circulating email states: You know you're from Massachusetts if you think the weatherman is pretty damn good if he gets it right 1/4 of the time...
Anyway, it's a Friday...but no school, no Scouts. So I'll be off to the flying field instead this evening. Haven't run the sim in a while.
:peace:
Comment by livingonli on 02/23/2008 02:02:10
livingonli on 02/23/2008 02:02:10
Are you going to fly over the Island this time. We got more snow than what was forecast.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/23/2008 03:33:14
m-hadley on 02/23/2008 03:33:14
I JUST MADE RESERVATIONS TO GO TO COLUMBUS, OHIO NEXT WEEKEND TO MEET MOMMA AND TO THANK HER IN PERSON FOR ALL THE LAUGHS AND SMILES THAT SHE PROVIDED TO ME OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS...WHO ELSE AT 4FS LIVES NEAR COLUMBUS? I'M STAYING AT THE RAMADA INN IN COLUMBUS, RENTING A CAR, DRIVING TO THE EVENT (I'LL BE THE FUGLY RADICAL MILITANT LIBRARIAN IN THE BLACK T-SHIRT IN THE CORNER OF THE ROOM (GUZZLING RED WINE =) WITH THE RML BUTTON =)
CHEERS,
mfaye
CHEERS,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 02/23/2008 03:38:52
livingonli on 02/23/2008 03:38:52
Lord Robin on the message board is from the Cleveland area. ShelaghC might be able to trek in from Pittsburgh but it may be tricky if she's joining us at the DC meet-up.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/23/2008 15:40:57
m-hadley on 02/23/2008 15:40:57
Sorry for shouting in my most recent post - I guess I got overly excited at the thought of actually meeting Stephanie 
:)
cheers,
mfaye
:)cheers,
mfaye