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Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:35 am
by mister d
I imagine I'm the level just below elite (professional jugglers, olympic ping-pong players, etc) in terms of recovering and not dropping a bar of soap that slips out of my hands.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:41 am
by The Sybian
mister d wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:35 am I imagine I'm the level just below elite (professional jugglers, olympic ping-pong players, etc) in terms of recovering and not dropping a bar of soap that slips out of my hands.
I'll challenge you to a not dropping soap in the shower contest. We can up the stakes by holding the contest in a prison shower. Not sure what the winner gets, but trust me, you do NOT want to lose.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:54 am
by mister d
This would double attendance at BonnaRass.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:58 am
by The Sybian
mister d wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:54 am This would double attendance at BonnaRass.
If we go it doubles from 2 to 4?

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:11 am
by sancarlos
The Swamp! Come for the repartee! Stay for the prison shower soap-holding contests!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm
by wlu_lax6
Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
by EnochRoot
wlu_lax6 wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"
In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:30 pm
by pruitt2
EnochRoot wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"
In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.
That's been my experience with Los Angeles.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:43 pm
by EnochRoot
pruitt2 wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:30 pm
EnochRoot wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"
In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.
That's been my experience with Los Angeles.
Spraaaawwwwl maaaan!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:03 pm
by Giff
Really enjoying the Swamp today, fellas.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:13 pm
by sancarlos
So, as choosy mothers know, awhile back they recalled certain lots of Jif peanut butter. Can't find Jif anymore at any grocery stores, or Target or Costco. I've now run out of my copious supply and I'm going through withdrawals. I bought some Skippy the other day and now I feel so cheap and tawdry - it's just not as good, dammit. Probably going to go to Trader Joes and buy some peanuts, honey and peanut oil, to make my own in the food processor.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
by wlu_lax6
sancarlos wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:13 pm So, as choosy mothers know, awhile back they recalled certain lots of Jif peanut butter. Can't find Jif anymore at any grocery stores, or Target or Costco. I've now run out of my copious supply and I'm going through withdrawals. I bought some Skippy the other day and now I feel so cheap and tawdry - it's just not as good, dammit. Probably going to go to Trader Joes and buy some peanuts, honey and peanut oil, to make my own in the food processor.
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:22 pm
by mister d
Yeah, peanut butter should not be effort. PB&Co. is the gold standard.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
by pruitt2
wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:53 pm
by cerranoredux
pruitt2 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Lazy ass mofos. Natural pb is worth the elbow grease. And more effective when you want to turn it into sauce for ice cream.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am
by blundercrush
pruitt2 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:18 am
by Johnnie
blundercrush wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am
pruitt2 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.
Well, shit. I was wondering why my wife did that with the jar of coconut chocolate peanut butter she bought. Lo and behold, it worked.

You'd think with a simple solution like that the manufacturer would just put the label on upside down or something.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:13 pm
by pruitt2
blundercrush wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am
pruitt2 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.
I hate the term... but that is a great lifehack

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:34 pm
by degenerasian
Imagine grabbing lunch and...



I was at that food court a couple of weeks ago.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm
by sancarlos
No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:18 pm
by pruitt2
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
The next two week long sumo basho (tournament) starts a week Sunday. It's great fun.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:44 pm
by duff
Blood & Guts tomorrow on TBS. Give it a shot!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:41 am
by The Sybian
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
More time to focus on politics!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:55 am
by DaveInSeattle
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Women's Euros start on July 9th.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:59 am
by degenerasian
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Not time to watch sports! Go to the beach!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm
by DaveInSeattle
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Le Tour starts on Friday!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:00 pm
by govmentchedda
DaveInSeattle wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Le Tour starts on Friday!
In beautiful Copenhagen!

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:08 pm
by A_B
govmentchedda wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:00 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm
sancarlos wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Le Tour starts on Friday!
In beautiful Copenhagen!
I hear there's no problem with worms or long relationships RE: Copenhagen.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:40 pm
by HaulCitgo
What's the point of a board of equalization if they keep asking the county if their valuation is ok?

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:31 pm
by degenerasian

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:52 pm
by sancarlos

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm
by The Sybian
If I put on a radio station and they played Killing in the Name on a loop with no commercials, I'd listen for a longer time without changing the station than the total amount of time I've listened to terrestrial radio in the past 7 years combined.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm
by Johnnie
I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:41 am
by The Sybian
Johnnie wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.
His royalty check must have been huge that month.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:53 am
by DaveInSeattle
The Sybian wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm If I put on a radio station and they played Killing in the Name on a loop with no commercials, I'd listen for a longer time without changing the station than the total amount of time I've listened to terrestrial radio in the past 7 years combined.
I haven't listened to commercial radio in about 25 years. I'm lucky to live in a city with the best radio station in the country (kexp) and two really good NPR stations (the one out of Tacoma plays jazz and blues).

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:02 am
by Rush2112
Johnnie wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.
When I lived in ABQ a station did this with Ween's Push The Little Daisies. When I saw SCK a few years ago there was a station in the Bay Area that was doing the same thing with Nelly's Hot In Herre (I just thought they played it a lot, and I was in the car the 4 minutes is was played or whatever.)

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am
by Nonlinear FC
I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:30 am
by The Sybian
Nonlinear FC wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.
Google Maps eliminated the need for listening to traffic reports. I use Google Maps every time I drive to my daughter's soccer practice, and she makes fun of me for not knowing how to get there after god knows how many trips. It takes me a different route constantly. She stopped making fun of me when her teammate who lives in the same direction from the field showed up 30 minutes late because her father got stuck in traffic while we were on time.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:33 am
by A_B
The Sybian wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:30 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.
Google Maps eliminated the need for listening to traffic reports. I use Google Maps every time I drive to my daughter's soccer practice, and she makes fun of me for not knowing how to get there after god knows how many trips. It takes me a different route constantly. She stopped making fun of me when her teammate who lives in the same direction from the field showed up 30 minutes late because her father got stuck in traffic while we were on time.
Extreme Dad flex.

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:56 am
by Nonlinear FC
This might sound ridiculous, but I just like to hear the news (including whatever traffic nightmare is a foot, because it tends to come up in conversation) and the news channel gives that to me in a nice 8 minute cycle on a loop. I only listen to one cycle and then move on.

I never go anywhere around here without punching it into my phone. I'm also the kind of commuting nerd I have 4 routes to/from work that I can switch to if needed.