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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109
    NVIATWAS said:

    Wheeeeeeeeeeeee, beer!!! He came, he saw, we traded.  He got a 4TB USB3 drive and I got two 12-packs of good Mexican beer!

    I shuld steam up some tortillas and soak 'em in butter. OMG so good...

    ..ahh, the ol' barter system is still alive.  Love it.

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,361

    So unimpressed.

    Dana

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109
    LeatherGryphon said:

    Obviously I made it back from my uptown chores.  Although I thought I was going to slide my leg under the car and break it (the leg, not the car) a couple of times while trying to get my laundry from my porch into the car, and my groceries & laundry from the car back onto the porch.  Thank god for my cane and finding tiny little patches of dirt & stones free of ice on which to place the tip to give me an extra point of support.

    Had a mini-adventure and ate lunch at Sakura Buffet in the local mall.  Mmmm, yum, and I got to practice my chopstick skills. yes  Temps in the 40sF when I started but by time my laundry was done it was snowing. no  My right front tire is low on air again. frown  It's time for an oil change again. frown  But I did finally stop at the framing store and picked up a painting that I put in for framing before Christmas.  I had hesitated to pick it up because I was afraid of what it might cost.  Pleasantly surprised that he only charged me $16.20.  (No new frame, he just repositioned and stabilized a loose canvas fragment onto a solid backing in the original frame.  Nothing special, just a cartoonish portrait of me and my other half and our cat in a balloon basket.  Sentimental value only. heart crying  On the way back, the radio was playing the Saint-Saens Symphony #3 ("Organ Symphony") so I stayed on the road for an extra 20 minutes to make sure I got to hear the end.  

    Saint-saens 3rd Symphony ("Organ Symphony") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tLio187nf8  The organ appears in several places in the 1st movement , but is front and center in the Finale.  Listening to the entire piece gives the best view of the music, but for people only interested in hearing for themselves why it is called the great "Organ Symphony" you can skip ahead to a minute or so before the point in the Finale where the organ bursts forth and becomes the leader of the pack instead of just a follower.  Skip to 26:20 and listen to the music die into silence preceeding the grand entrance of the organ at 28:15  Turn up the volume and crank up the bass to enjoy it best. devil

    And if you've been to the French pavilion at EPCOT in Disney World Orlando you might recognize parts of this finale from the 180 degree movie at that pavilion.

    ...Oregon Symphony will be performing it on April 21st - 23rd here.  A week from this Saturday they will be Sibelius' 5th Symphony.  Gotta go down Monday to reserve my 5$ seat.

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    unable to give myself full control of start menu?  wtf?

    my new computer held hostage by win10

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109
    Chohole said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    LeatherGryphon said:

    Missed my Tuesday errands day.  Too much snow, then too much ice on the driveway as it got packed down.  Now it's Thursday and after 48 hours of above 40F (and into the 50s yesterda) most of the snow is gone but the ice on driveway still a problem.  Although there are enough weak spots and bare spots that I think I can get to my car and then get it down the driveway to do my uptown chores, then back up the driveway and park before the temperatures go back below freezing in the afternoon.

    Pretend your driveway is a giant slug and salt it!  Pouring gas on it and lighting it might help as well.

    If nothing else, open the garage door and take a high-speed run up the drive way, slam on your brakes, and Tokyo Drift your car into a parked position!

    *NOTE: I will not be responsible for damages if you attempt any of my damn-fool ideas. :-/

    ...Tokyo got nothing on the Saudis who do it in BMWs.

    In the UK we always say that people who drive Beemers seemto have had a lobotomy to remove part of their brain.

    ..judging for the way I see people who own them drive in the neigbourhood I'm in, I agree.

    Along with those who drive a Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and any type of big fancy SUV (those "luxury" ones you'd never take off road for fear of risking 10s of thousands in damage).

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    birthdays drinks devil  sssippss

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,418

    I am ticked off.   I saw a good movie but now I am ticked off.   It was a good movie, but that is not why I am ticked off.  I got into a conversation which I will say loosely because it was basically I was being told that the movie I saw was based off a true story.  I tried to explain it is fiction, but she would not listen (like usual)  It was a good movie, but not a historical fiction at any claim.  There were not introductions saying it was a historical fiction.  I do not know why I am so ticked off.   It is too complex to explain I guess and I might break something.

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,418
    Mistara said:

    birthdays drinks devil  sssippss

    birthday????

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109

    ..simple dinner tonight, grilled cheesy sanny and fries (skillet not deep fried).  Time for a beer.

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776

    Happy New Year of the Dog :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    Mistara said:

    birthdays drinks devil  sssippss

    Happy Birthday :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    Mistara said:

    unable to give myself full control of start menu?  wtf?

    my new computer held hostage by win10

    Elevate privileges from your (hopefully). user not admin  login :0

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    11:18pm and the aspirin has worn off.  Everything from my ankles to my shoulders aches, so I'm popping more Bayer and going to bed.  The alarm goes off at 7AM so I can clean up before the guy comes over for the beer barter...  oh boy beeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrr!! :-)

    ...

    Amen, brother!  One of the grestest inventions of all time.  Heck, even the ancient Egyptians had beer!

    Beer + refrigeration = civilisation bliss ;)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    Chohole said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    LeatherGryphon said:

    Missed my Tuesday errands day.  Too much snow, then too much ice on the driveway as it got packed down.  Now it's Thursday and after 48 hours of above 40F (and into the 50s yesterda) most of the snow is gone but the ice on driveway still a problem.  Although there are enough weak spots and bare spots that I think I can get to my car and then get it down the driveway to do my uptown chores, then back up the driveway and park before the temperatures go back below freezing in the afternoon.

    Pretend your driveway is a giant slug and salt it!  Pouring gas on it and lighting it might help as well.

    If nothing else, open the garage door and take a high-speed run up the drive way, slam on your brakes, and Tokyo Drift your car into a parked position!

    *NOTE: I will not be responsible for damages if you attempt any of my damn-fool ideas. :-/

    ...Tokyo got nothing on the Saudis who do it in BMWs.

    In the UK we always say that people who drive Beemers seemto have had a lobotomy to remove part of their brain.

    Volvo’s here :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    Miss Bad Wolf said:
    Mistara said:

    birthdays drinks devil  sssippss

    birthday????

    Can never have too many birthdays :)

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    ps1borg said:

    Happy New Year of the Dog :)

    BUPPIES heart

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    Miss Bad Wolf said:
    Mistara said:

    birthdays drinks devil  sssippss

    birthday????

     

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    birthday prezzie amazing how i knew just what to get for myself lol

     

    render buckets long row tee hee

    doin 1st render with high settings.  howie secret lake  buckets stuck on the trees awhile.  carrara estimates 1:13 minutes

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  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,361

    Oh, Happy Birthday, Misty!

    Dana

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    thank yoo smiley

    playing all weekend 

    girrls wanna have fu uunn oh ohh 

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109
    edited February 2018

    ...happy happy.....awww...B'Day pic on the old notebook with the burnt out display so can't post it.

    Ah well, looks like you got your preezzie on time. Happy B'Day and happy rendering.

     

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,109
    edited February 2018
    Mistara said:

    thank yoo smiley

    playing all weekend 

    girrls wanna have fu uunn oh ohh 

    ..why yes, yes  they do

     

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  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    LeatherGryphon said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Complaint: I can get two two-topping pizzas from pizza hut for $16 plus delivery, but 18 chicken wings are $22!!!  I can get premium raw wings for $3.49 a pound, wing sauce for $2 a bottle, and oil spray for air frying for $2.50!!! Is feeding precooked wings into a deep fryer really that laor intensive?!?!?!

    I might be able to make pizza for less, but they'd be small due to the small interior size of the air fryer.  Likely make pizzas on flour tortillas.  Cook one when hungry.

    Three months ago the same wings were $17.99, just about a buck a wing.. still bad.  Air fryer time!!! :-O

    If accessible, Dominio's Pizza still has their Large 3-topping Pizza for $7.99 Monday thru Thursday.  Can't beat it with a stick. yes Well, you could but it makes it messy. surprise

    Two-toppings just doesn't cut it for me.  IMHO a pizza must have carbs, veggies, protein and salt.  Mushroom, Sausage, & Black Olive  plus the base dough, & sauce plus whatever little cheese gets passed over it.

    I'll check Domino's, but the last time I looked all the deaals required you go pich it up.  I'll check again....

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    LeatherGryphon said:

    Missed my Tuesday errands day.  Too much snow, then too much ice on the driveway as it got packed down.  Now it's Thursday and after 48 hours of above 40F (and into the 50s yesterda) most of the snow is gone but the ice on driveway still a problem.  Although there are enough weak spots and bare spots that I think I can get to my car and then get it down the driveway to do my uptown chores, then back up the driveway and park before the temperatures go back below freezing in the afternoon.

    Pretend your driveway is a giant slug and salt it!  Pouring gas on it and lighting it might help as well.

    If nothing else, open the garage door and take a high-speed run up the drive way, slam on your brakes, and Tokyo Drift your car into a parked position!

    *NOTE: I will not be responsible for damages if you attempt any of my damn-fool ideas. :-/

    ...Tokyo got nothing on the Saudis who do it in BMWs.

    ..and Mercedes

    ...and even Rolls Royces

    I smell money burning... :-|

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:
    Mistara said:

    thank yoo smiley

    playing all weekend 

    girrls wanna have fu uunn oh ohh 

    ..why yes, yes  they do

     

    Oh grrls just want to ha gu-uns...

    Yeah grrls just wanna have guns :-O

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242

    Happy birthday Misty!!!!! :-)

    I used to think 'render buckets' was a verb, not a noun... :-/

     

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,220
    edited February 2018
    Mistara said:

    birthday prezzie amazing how i knew just what to get for myself lol

     

    render buckets long row tee hee

    doin 1st render with high settings.  howie secret lake  buckets stuck on the trees awhile.  carrara estimates 1:13 minutes

    Happy Birthday.  Ooh, nice cup!  But your crate looks like it has a massive electrical short. surprise

     

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  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,361
    kyoto kid said:

    ...happy happy.....awww...B'Day pic on the old notebook with the burnt out display so can't post it.

    Ah well, looks like you got your preezzie on time. Happy B'Day and happy rendering.

     

    Why don't you pick up a cheap monitor and a cable to send the video to the external monitor?

    Dana

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,361
    NVIATWAS said:
    LeatherGryphon said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Complaint: I can get two two-topping pizzas from pizza hut for $16 plus delivery, but 18 chicken wings are $22!!!  I can get premium raw wings for $3.49 a pound, wing sauce for $2 a bottle, and oil spray for air frying for $2.50!!! Is feeding precooked wings into a deep fryer really that laor intensive?!?!?!

    I might be able to make pizza for less, but they'd be small due to the small interior size of the air fryer.  Likely make pizzas on flour tortillas.  Cook one when hungry.

    Three months ago the same wings were $17.99, just about a buck a wing.. still bad.  Air fryer time!!! :-O

    If accessible, Dominio's Pizza still has their Large 3-topping Pizza for $7.99 Monday thru Thursday.  Can't beat it with a stick. yes Well, you could but it makes it messy. surprise

    Two-toppings just doesn't cut it for me.  IMHO a pizza must have carbs, veggies, protein and salt.  Mushroom, Sausage, & Black Olive  plus the base dough, & sauce plus whatever little cheese gets passed over it.

    I'll check Domino's, but the last time I looked all the deaals required you go pich it up.  I'll check again....

    I've never heard that term before, pich it up.  What does it mean?

    Dana

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,361
    NVIATWAS said:

    Happy birthday Misty!!!!! :-)

    I used to think 'render buckets' was a verb, not a noun... :-/

     

    If the new machine is fast enough, it may be both for Misty!   laugh

    Dana

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