LittleArmadillo0 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Gfted1 said: Is there any special occasion? Yes and no, my extended family always comes around summer time and Christmas. They are all from my father's side of the family, however my godfather is on my mothers side and I don't really interact with that side of my family all too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azdeus Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 This week is going to be harder than I thought, was almost impossible going to sleep yesterday, really hard staying asleep once I did fall asleep, but really easy "waking" up. Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. - H.L. Mencken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 6/29/2019 at 9:21 PM, Gorgon said: My comic store, which I have been frequenting for 30 years, is not closing after all. All is well in the world. I remember years ago, going to Copenhagen and browse through the comics at Fantask was awesome. Wonder if it still exists... 1 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 That's the one. They held a 'we are not going out of business after all' reception three days ago. 2 1 Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 People have been shooting off fireworks everyday for over a week. I don't know how much more my dogs can take. Considering calling the cops as fireworks are illegal here but since I also shot off illegal fireworks when I was a kid I'm hesitant. Though back then I only did it on July 4th because I had more consideration than to start shooting them off in June. 2 Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, ShadySands said: People have been shooting off fireworks everyday for over a week. I don't know how much more my dogs can take. Considering calling the cops as fireworks are illegal here but since I also shot off illegal fireworks when I was a kid I'm hesitant. Though back then I only did it on July 4th because I had more consideration than to start shooting them off in June. This is a common issue we see in SA and often hotly debated. We always use to make use of fireworks at Guy Fawkes but from about 15 years the general sentiment has changed because of the real harm and distress it causes to animals. Personally no one I know uses fireworks anymore but its still allowed on certain celebrations like Diwali which is a Hindu religious celebration but even then using fireworks is vastly reduced. I dont see any contradiction with changing your view on this as that's one of the reasons we grow as a society...we learn how to be better and adopt new views if they are constructive and positive. You should call the police and report the usage of illegal fireworks because its the law and the right thing to do Here is a good article that explains why fireworks are so harmful to dogs and other animals https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/1777150/fireworks-the-unnecessary-implications-of-celebrations/ Edited July 3, 2019 by BruceVC 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Other animals including humans, as fireworks can cause panic attacks for many people with mental illness, especially those who suffer from PTSD (from combat or otherwise). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, TrueNeutral said: Other animals including humans, as fireworks can cause panic attacks for many people with mental illness, especially those who suffer from PTSD (from combat or otherwise). You right and this is often overlooked, fireworks can distress human beings due to a myriad of reasons and on a number of levels and is another justification to limit there usage "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I never go out on July 4th. I don't want to leave my dogs alone, but then that's true of every other day. Fireworks are a non-issue where I live. The nearest town with a display is over twenty miles ( 30 KM give or take) and with just one other house within a mile of me I would barely hear gunshots let alone fireworks. I don't go out because I hate crowds and these things tend to draw a lot of people. Besides.... feels like a NetFlix kind of day anyway. Edited July 4, 2019 by Guard Dog "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Happy Birthday Murica! RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Americans sure are strange, strange people. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Strange and wonderful. Happy 4th of July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleArmadillo0 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Happy 241st America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Got a new grill yesterday and today we had a crazy unexpected hailstorm just after I started cooking. 1 Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, ShadySands said: Got a new grill yesterday and today we had a crazy unexpected hailstorm just after I started cooking. Nice, we expecting some new, cool meal recipes and in the Food Thread Can you post a photo of your grill so I can see what it looks like, in SA people dont generally use grills but use a Weber for braais\barbecues and they look like the photos below . I admire the way you have these elaborate grills in the USA https://www.amazon.com/Weber-14402001-Original-Premium-Charcoal/dp/B00N65ADP8/ref=asc_df_B00N65ADP8/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid={creative}&hvpos={adposition}&hvnetw=o&hvrand={random}&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl={devicemodel}&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932699077443&psc=1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I grew up with a grill made from a trash can so I'm not all that picky with my grills. I went big my first and last time getting a serious business grill and was disappointed. My wife is the more discerning one and she picked out a Traeger which I'd say is more of an appliance than a true grill. I mean, you have to plug it in to use it and it doesn't take wood or charcoal either. It takes these tiny little wood pellets that you load into like a side compartment and then it's all buttons and dials so it's also really hands off. 1 Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 3 hours ago, ShadySands said: I grew up with a grill made from a trash can so I'm not all that picky with my grills. I went big my first and last time getting a serious business grill and was disappointed. My wife is the more discerning one and she picked out a Traeger which I'd say is more of an appliance than a true grill. I mean, you have to plug it in to use it and it doesn't take wood or charcoal either. It takes these tiny little wood pellets that you load into like a side compartment and then it's all buttons and dials so it's also really hands off. Hide contents Nice, good times await in the culinary world of barbecuing for you "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 4 hours ago, ShadySands said: I grew up with a grill made from a trash can so I'm not all that picky with my grills. I went big my first and last time getting a serious business grill and was disappointed. My wife is the more discerning one and she picked out a Traeger which I'd say is more of an appliance than a true grill. I mean, you have to plug it in to use it and it doesn't take wood or charcoal either. It takes these tiny little wood pellets that you load into like a side compartment and then it's all buttons and dials so it's also really hands off. Reveal hidden contents How does that work compared to a real smoker? "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 The smoker setting worked really good. I smoked some ribs for several hours and they came out great. Much better than the smoker on my old grill but I've never had a separate dedicated smoker so take that with a grain of Lot's wife. Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManifestedISO Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 felt this one like crazy, even though this county is on a different plate than most of CA ... last time we rode a big P-wave was April, 2010, in the drive-thru ... cashier and I looked at each other in a most peculiar way ... tonight was just me, milk and cookies 1 All Stop. On Screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I really am feeling the benefit of getting back to gym, I started going back to gym about 3 months ago and I stopped going actively for about 2-3 years before that Anyway Im now doing 50 minutes of cardio 4-6 times a week and especially on the treadmill I can feel how much fitter I am. I have gone back to gym with an approach as it being a lifestyle choice which means I wont stop again and become lazy "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I've had a few drinks. And followed those with a few more. I passed one too many a little while ago so allow me apologize in advance for anything I might say in the next two ot three hours. 2 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azdeus Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Had the most boring pnp session I've had in a long time. The only non-snowflake character in a group of very snowflakey people doing very impressive feats. In an astral world, sort of. Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. - H.L. Mencken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azdeus Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Came to work at 7:15. The nightshift was done at 9:50, now it's 9:59 and I've basically done all the hard work for the day. Just the arrivals to sort out as they come. **** me, I'm so bored already... 1 Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. - H.L. Mencken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Azdeus said: Came to work at 7:15. The nightshift was done at 9:50, now it's 9:59 and I've basically done all the hard work for the day. Just the arrivals to sort out as they come. **** me, I'm so bored already... Watch porn ? It always provides some form of elixir to boredom 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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