The even randomer thread

[Sabres Fan in NS]

There used to be a book reading thread here, but I can't find it.

Anyway, it's time for my once every 10 year, or so, attempt at 'A Brief History of Time'.  I have made several attempts, but never finished it.

Mr. Hawking's brain was no bigger than mine, but he did manage to cram so much more into his.  It's not that he uses real big words, but the concepts are quite beyong me and probably most people.  I am 30 pages in and feel good about this attempt.

[Stoner]

10 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

There used to be a book reading thread here, but I can't find it.

Anyway, it's time for my once every 10 year, or so, attempt at 'A Brief History of Time'.  I have made several attempts, but never finished it.

Mr. Hawking's brain was no bigger than mine, but he did manage to cram so much more into his.  It's not that he uses real big words, but the concepts are quite beyong me and probably most people.  I am 30 pages in and feel good about this attempt.

Probably because it's all a bunch of baloney.

[Doohicksie]

On 5/31/2021 at 11:22 PM, #freejame said:

I'll maintain the flow of traffic and i remember a caravan of probably 15 cars all going 90 plus with a cop following us just minding his own business. The curves are also a blast. Every time I drive through Pittsburgh it always slightly reminds me of the excitement of driving into DC.

Sounds like driving through Nashville.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

1 hour ago, PASabreFan said:

Probably because it's all a bunch of baloney.

What?

Science is not baloney.  And Mr. Hawking did not say that science does not mean no God.

In fact, she blinded me with science ... 😎

[ubkev]

15 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

What?

Science is not baloney.  And Mr. Hawking did not say that science does not mean no God.

In fact, she blinded me with science ... 😎

Science!!!!

[Stoner]

1 hour ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

What?

Science is not baloney.  And Mr. Hawking did not say that science does not mean no God.

In fact, she blinded me with science ... 😎

Science fiction is baloney.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

1 minute ago, PASabreFan said:

Science fiction is baloney.

Okay.  You got me there.

Also, glad you found that 9th grade yearbook photo you were looking for.

[SwampD]

I really need a good office chair. It’s the most important piece of gear in my studio. I’ll pay up for it. Anyone have a suggestion?

[nfreeman]

1 hour ago, SwampD said:

I really need a good office chair. It’s the most important piece of gear in my studio. I’ll pay up for it. Anyone have a suggestion?

There are a few different Herman Miller office chairs that are pricey but very solid and well made and adjustable in a bunch of different ways to appeal to one’s aching bones.  

[Eleven]

1 hour ago, SwampD said:

I really need a good office chair. It’s the most important piece of gear in my studio. I’ll pay up for it. Anyone have a suggestion?

I used one of these for about 12 years:  https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/think/  The leather model.  Yes, it's expensive.  But I used it for twelve years.  Set it right and you'll have no back problems, too.

[SwampD]

12 hours ago, nfreeman said:

There are a few different Herman Miller office chairs that are pricey but very solid and well made and adjustable in a bunch of different ways to appeal to one’s aching bones.  

Yeah. I like the build but not the fit, but to be honest, I think I’ve only ever sat in a small. Might have to go to a showroom, now that I can.

12 hours ago, Eleven said:

I used one of these for about 12 years:  https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/think/  The leather model.  Yes, it's expensive.  But I used it for twelve years.  Set it right and you'll have no back problems, too.

Ah, forgot about Steelcase.

Edited June 9, 2021 by SwampD

[inkman]

On 6/7/2021 at 2:35 PM, PASabreFan said:

Science fiction is baloney.

I’m into science friction 

[Doohicksie]

7 minutes ago, inkman said:

I’m into science friction 

So you like the baloney?

[inkman]

27 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

So you like the baloney?

I like most tubular meats 

[Weave]

Inkman wants all the sausages.

[Wyldnwoody44]

I'm down in New Mexico and the chilis down here are HOTTT, I just gorged myself with some local fare and I'm in preparation for the fallout shortly. 

[Ogre]

I played in a charity golf tournament today and realized on my approach to the first green that I left my pitching wedge and 6 iron at home.

I improvised with my sand wedge. Then I tried the 9 iron next hole and settled on the sand.

Ended up being one of my better rounds. I suspect that I buckled down a little more on the tee in anticipation. 
 
Or maybe I should use the sand wedge more? There were a lot of steep approaches to the green and it did help me elevate the ball.

Didn’t miss the 6 at all.

[FogBat]

[darksabre]

Got to take Fred Stanfield's '72 Cup Ring for a spin today 

 

[inkman]

My boss just scheduled a meeting for 4 pm today.  I came in at 6am.  He doesn’t know this.  I can’t really complain or tell him I can’t make it as I’m vying for a promotion.  I’m absolutely livid. 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

22 hours ago, darksabre said:

Got to take Fred Stanfield's '72 Cup Ring for a spin today 

 

You should do something about those nails.  Starting with not chewing them ...

😉

[darksabre]

5 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

You should do something about those nails.  Starting with not chewing them ...

😉

I cut them that morning! 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

6 minutes ago, darksabre said:

I cut them that morning! 

Woof!!

Then you cut them too short.

You need to leave some white and file them.  Trust me.

[darksabre]

45 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

Woof!!

Then you cut them too short.

You need to leave some white and file them.  Trust me.

What 

[ubkev]

6 hours ago, inkman said:

My boss just scheduled a meeting for 4 pm today.  I came in at 6am.  He doesn’t know this.  I can’t really complain or tell him I can’t make it as I’m vying for a promotion.  I’m absolutely livid. 

The other night I had to work til 6pm then come right back in at 2am. At 5:57 the phone rang, and I had to go pay out the poker room Bad Beat Jackpot. It's only 14 pieces of paperwork between 7 different people and all of their tax information. *****, I wanted to murder the poker supervisor who made that call. All they had to do was wait 3 minutes. (The manager relieving me came out and cut me loose after 45 minutes of paperwork and phone calls.)