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Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Baraka_Guru, Aug 2, 2011.

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  1. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    My initial google search found images of donuts with this idea using icing but I knew that using a screencap from the actual film would look much better. Espcially with a non-edible digital image.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Aug 8, 2014
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  2. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    I'd cast that into my chasm.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Aug 8, 2014
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  3. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Very Tilted

    Location:
    Yucatan, Mexico
    Taking my mother in for a check up to make sure she's recovering correctly. If today goes as planned I'll be on a flight home Monday morning.
     
    Tully Mars, Aug 8, 2014
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  4. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    A sad day at Black Rock...
     
    Fremen, Aug 8, 2014
    #34244
  5. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    Relevant
     
    Plan9, Aug 8, 2014
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  6. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Feeling better...didn't feel so hot last night after driving home after the meetup.

    Good times, but my bod was fuckin' with me...for no good reason. (not during, but after)

    At least I got to test out my new dog walker before my new gig starts...that was good.

    Now, to get on with things...life continues.
     
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2014
    rogue49, Aug 10, 2014
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  7. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Starting a new gig tomorrow...I'll find out if I can even let you know where.

    But first, let's also see if it's any good...you never know with these govt. merc jobs.
    I've had a few that I've left after 2 weeks.
    And I've had a couple that have disappeared before I even walked in the door.

    1 week
    1 month
    3 months
    6 months
    1 year
    2 years...you've been there "forever"

    At least it's in a good area...so that's a decent indicator...but you never know.
     
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2014
    rogue49, Aug 10, 2014
    #34247
  8. DamnitAll

    DamnitAll Wait... what?

    Location:
    Central MD
    I can now officially confirm that I am not allergic to bee stings.

    *relief*
     
    DamnitAll, Aug 11, 2014
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  9. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect

    Location:
    At work..
    SLEEPY, VERY SLEEPY
     
    ralphie250, Aug 11, 2014
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  10. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Looks like ralphie is, through internet osmosis...
     
    Fremen, Aug 11, 2014
    #34250
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  11. cis689

    cis689 Slightly Tilted

    I'm ready for a nap, this day can't take any longer to get on with it. Sheesh.
     
    cis689, Aug 11, 2014
    #34251
  12. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Got the go-ahead...Department of Treasury, DC...Office of Financial Research.

    Spent the whole day friggin' going thru security shit and getting access...chasing down everyone who says they want me to work...then are nowhere to be found to allow it. SSDD.

    And now I don't even know if I'm the right fit....my new company misrepresented what the role was. (not intentionally...but neglectfully or thru miscommunication)
    The original spec...no prob...I can slam dunk that.
    But the environ is partially on a platform I haven't worked with for a few years...so I'm quickly going to have to reorient. (hope noone calls me on it quick...they are paying for a "SME")
    And then they're currently asking for a code version I really haven't worked with extensively...no mention of it in their spec...none whatsoever.
    So, I'm going to have to quickly train myself...hopefully they have some pre-existing design I can use as a template...and tweak it and wing it from there.

    Nice place, nice people...it just not making me feel the warm & fuzzies.
    I'm going to have to figure out what they want me to do first...which they haven't decided yet.
    So, I'm going to have to encourage them to give me the slam dunk stuff first...do a tap-dance and give me some breathing room to get into the not-so-hot shit...get oriented on it.
    Fortunately, the big guy noted an emphasis on the slam dunk stuff...so that may go my way.

    Have to warn my company, the next guy should have this in his tool-kit...otherwise they're screwed. (I can wing it...they may not)

    Why can't it ever be fuckin' easy?? :rolleyes:
    This isn't complaining and bitchin'...it just is.
     
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2014
    rogue49, Aug 11, 2014
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  13. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    I shall hopefully be picking up a manual typewriter "locally" (60-70 miles) in the next day or two. Looked around here in actual close driving distance to no avail but the $35 for a 1970ish West German model in good condition according to the ebay pictures and description was a winner. Not paying shipping or more importantly hoping it does not get destroyed in that process is a bonus as well.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Aug 12, 2014
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  14. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    This sounds more worthy of the thread dedicated to the show but this works well enough. I saw a headline about this breaking bad spinoff having a teaser trailer out. Not interested in watching the trailer but the series does sound interesting.
    If I care to make an attempt with free streaming websites I could actually watch this show in almost "real time" when it does air. Should I just watch this prequel/spinoff first in my mostly clueless state about the main show? I only have seen the pilot a few years ago but do know it involves the type of chaos/killing you would expect from drug dealing and various criminal types. More importantly Bryan Cranston has an awesome haircut/beard combo at some point which is enough for me to watch the show in its right.
    Could be interesting seeing Breaking Bad from the start knowing some of the back story of the greasy lawyer type. How does a high school teacher balance making/seling meth, dealing with rivals who would just as soon as put a bullet in your head, and having a home life with the spouse? Sounds like you would have bad thugs showing at the school at some point or at least waiting for you in the parking lot.
     
    Last edited: Aug 12, 2014
    Speed_Gibson, Aug 12, 2014
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  15. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Woke up sideways across the bed, tangled up in the sheets, from a dream about searching my parents' neighborhood for carambolas to make ice cream, by a cat knocking everything onto the floor in my bedroom. At 4:18 am. Talk about feeling out-of-sorts.
     
    Japchae, Aug 12, 2014
    #34255
  16. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I like Tuesdays.
     
    snowy, Aug 12, 2014
    #34256
  17. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    It's a gray, low kind of day, so I'm going to kick back and relax.
     
    snowy, Aug 12, 2014
    #34257
  18. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

    Location:
    Coming soon to a galaxy near you
    Interesting week at work. Lots of horndog activity at high levels, resulting in at least 3 dismissals
     
    hamsterball, Aug 12, 2014
    #34258
  19. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    They made you a staff member here at TFP? ;)
     
    Speed_Gibson, Aug 12, 2014
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  20. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    I am starting to get psyched about my trip. Less than 32 hours before I throw a leg over the Harley.
     
    Borla, Aug 12, 2014
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