skullguise Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 Jacob, i think you need some boredom in your life. Between ER visit and stopping attempted break-ins, you're leading quite the lifestyle..... Just stay safe and "OK" in general..... 1
TMoney Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, skullguise said: Jacob, i think you need some boredom in your life. Between ER visit and stopping attempted break-ins, you're leading quite the lifestyle..... Just stay safe and "OK" in general..... ^ This! Be careful out there!
ironbut Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 Time to put up those "Beware Of Reks" signs! Good for you Jacob but I agree, be careful. 1
EdipisReks1 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks guys. Yeah, a little quiet would be nice, for a while. This might finally get my landlord to install the camera system which he bought, but never unpacked, so at least maybe I have that going for me. Which is nice. I'm just glad I stayed up so late watching a movie, last nigh, though the door to my unit would have been a lot harder to get into than the main door, since I have a deadbolt and a bar, and there is no window in it. 2
Knuckledragger Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 Enjoying some regained mobility in my last view days on MV. The weather has bene cold and rainy, but that never bothers anyone of true island stock. I'm going to be driving home on Wednesday. Just in time for this, my trusty Clickwheel iPod decided it was time to give up the ghost for good. It hasn't worked outside of the car for months (the moment I disconnect it from power, it forgets it's and iPod and becomes a paperweight) but it'd come back to life when plugged back in. Now it says "FU, I'm a paperweight" all the time. The iPod is ancient and doesn't owe me anything, but I'm left with fairly miserable options for the ride hope. My Fit has a USB port in the glove box and I can attach a thumb drive to it. My initial tests with that feature left me decidedly underwhelmed (the UI felt like an mp3 player from 15 years ago) but it's better than nothing. When I get back on dry land, I have to find a replacement for my 'Pod. Dock Connector devices have long since gone the way of the Dodo, but I suspect there's an awful lot of legacy infrastructure that still uses it. There must be an aftermarket of refurb'd iPods and the like. There's basically two components that need to be replaced: the HDD and the battery. I'm not adventuresome enough to undertake that on my own, but I'd love to find an outfit that is. #IOnlyPostHereToComplain
Dusty Chalk Posted May 15, 2017 Report Posted May 15, 2017 There is a thread on reddit about retrofitting the iPod classic with a SSD, and there was a concern that offered such services. I have not partook, myself, as I've moved on to the Walkman + SD cards, myself -- you can get a lot of lossless on one 128G card. I recommend loading up the thumb drive. I found with some judicious choices, you can get pretty decent results, you just have to be alright with a prearranged playlist. Like playing one of your showreel shows. On repeat. 5 times a day. Which I've done, quite happily (as you know).
EdipisReks1 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 I've been asked to go down to the police headquarters tomorrow. I don't think "black guy with a hoodie" is going to be all that useful, in a line up. I won't fuck somebody because of it. I couldn't say who it was if you put a gun to my head. 2
skullguise Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) It's actually to put YOU in a line-up! "Swear to God, I was just trying to unlock the door, held my cane up to free my hand to get my keys, but it scratched the lock and door; and this large white dude dressed only in boxers and a wife-beater shirt comes runnin' at me shakin' a pair of headphones and a fountain pen at me....I ran as fast as I could...." Seriously, though, honorable thing to do NOT to screw someone if you're not sure. Edited May 16, 2017 by skullguise 2
Dusty Chalk Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 "I stopped him, isn't that good enough? That's what cameras are for." 10 hours ago, skullguise said: Jacob, i think you need some boredom in your life. Between ER visit and stopping attempted break-ins, you're leading quite the lifestyle..... Just stay safe and "OK" in general..... Hey, just think of it as cardio. 1
EdipisReks1 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) On 5/15/2017 at 10:15 PM, skullguise said: It's actually to put YOU in a line-up! "Swear to God, I was just trying to unlock the door, held my cane up to free my hand to get my keys, but it scratched the lock and door; and this large white dude dressed only in boxers and a wife-beater shirt comes runnin' at me shakin' a pair of headphones and a fountain pen at me....I ran as fast as I could...." Seriously, though, honorable thing to do NOT to screw someone if you're not sure. Justin had the same thought. I know (unfortunately) everybody who lives in the building! Edited May 20, 2017 by EdipisReks1
CarlSeibert Posted May 20, 2017 Report Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Jacob, after I was ripped off -twice by the same lady- I had to look at a photo line up. I was clueless. Cops took it in stride. We are at a trash can painting event at the port with a friend and her daughters. Ran into several old friends. Either this is a smaller town than it seems or we know five million people. There. PIc inserted. It turns out "we" (Bonnie) won the first place prize for drum-painted-by(nominal)-adult. I love the smell of syrup in the morning... Edited May 20, 2017 by CarlSeibert 4
Dusty Chalk Posted May 20, 2017 Report Posted May 20, 2017 Tapatalk doesn't like anyone. Good thing you have 5 million++ friends.
EdipisReks1 Posted May 20, 2017 Report Posted May 20, 2017 3 hours ago, CarlSeibert said: Jacob, after I was ripped off -twice by the same lady- I had to look at a photo line up. I was clueless. Cops took it in stride. It was actually a photo line up for me, too (I was hoping for a real one, so that I could pretend I was in Law and Order). I didn't recognize shit, and I think it was expected.
Grahame Posted May 21, 2017 Report Posted May 21, 2017 Went to Santa Cruz, where I saw Curtis strut his stuffhttp://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20161125/santa-cruz-local-seeks-wetsuits-goggles-warm-clothes-for-standing-rock-protesters EDIT and 70 self pour tapshttp://www.pourtaproomsantacruz.com/ 2
mypasswordis Posted May 23, 2017 Report Posted May 23, 2017 Got an email and follow-up email that I was invited to Amazon's hackerx recruiting event. Wut? Did someone recommend me or something, or does everyone get these emails? 1
Dusty Chalk Posted May 23, 2017 Report Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, mypasswordis said: Got an email and follow-up email that I was invited to Amazon's hackerx recruiting event. Wut? Did someone recommend me or something, or does everyone get these emails? I certainly didn't.
swt61 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Stopped an idiot redneck from pummeling a rat snake with a tire iron today. I was walking out of the bank when I saw a rat snake moving across the parking lot. Then I noticed from the corner of my eye someone running at me. Upon looking over, I saw a man with a raised tire iron running toward the snake (and myself), I jumped in front of the snake and told the guy it was harmless. To which he replied it was a rattlesnake. I assured him it was a harmless rat snake (not even remotely similar looking to a rattlesnake, other than Grey/Brown markings). Mind you, we were within inches of the snake. When he told me I was wrong, I simply picked up the snake and put it's head near my face, pointed out the lack of a viper shaped head, large fangs, and a tail without any possible resemblance to a rattle. He looked at me as if I were an escaped inmate from an insane asylum, then pointed out that it was still a snake, and "the only good snake was a dead snake". I didn't bother with lecturing him on the benefits of the rat snake, and considered my act of saving the snake a victory. Rat snake... Rattlesnake... Edited May 27, 2017 by swt61 9
swt61 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Even funnier are all of the semi trucks in the small penis lane. 1
tkam Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 New laminate flooring installed at the entrance(s) from the front door and garage as well as the upstairs hallway. 7
Dusty Chalk Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, swt61 said: Stopped an idiot redneck from pummeling a rat snake with a tire iron today. I was walking out of the bank when I saw a rat snake moving across the parking lot. Then I noticed from the corner of my eye someone running at me. Upon looking over, I saw a man with a raised tire iron running toward the snake (and myself), I jumped in front of the snake and told the guy it was harmless. To which he replied it was a rattlesnake. I assured him it was a harmless rat snake (not even remotely similar looking to a rattlesnake, other than Grey/Brown markings). Mind you, we were within inches of the snake. When he told me I wrong, I simply picked up the snake and put it's head near my face, pointed out the lack of a viper shaped head, large fangs, and a tail without any possible resemblance to a rattle. He looked at me as if I were an escaped inmate from an insane asylum, then pointed out that it was still a snake, and "the only good snake was a dead snake". I didn't bother with lecturing him on the benefits of the rat snake, and considered my act of saving the snake a victory. Rat snake... Rattlesnake... You are a fucking hero. 1
EdipisReks1 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, swt61 said: Stopped an idiot redneck from pummeling a rat snake with a tire iron today. I was walking out of the bank when I saw a rat snake moving across the parking lot. Then I noticed from the corner of my eye someone running at me. Upon looking over, I saw a man with a raised tire iron running toward the snake (and myself), I jumped in front of the snake and told the guy it was harmless. To which he replied it was a rattlesnake. I assured him it was a harmless rat snake (not even remotely similar looking to a rattlesnake, other than Grey/Brown markings). Mind you, we were within inches of the snake. When he told me I wrong, I simply picked up the snake and put it's head near my face, pointed out the lack of a viper shaped head, large fangs, and a tail without any possible resemblance to a rattle. He looked at me as if I were an escaped inmate from an insane asylum, then pointed out that it was still a snake, and "the only good snake was a dead snake". I didn't bother with lecturing him on the benefits of the rat snake, and considered my act of saving the snake a victory. Rat snake... Rattlesnake... That's awesome, Steve. I didn't think my opinion of you could go any higher, and then you go and prove me wrong. 1
EdipisReks1 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 I had an amazing first date. I did blow the entire month's date budget; she is new to the area, and I was showing her around the trendy part of town after drinks, and she said "this place looks good" right before I said "this place is good, but maybe next time." Worth it; the meal was amazing. Also, worth it. 7
swt61 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 I just like snakes. Heck, I like all animals. I have had several pet snakes, most of them corn snakes, which are closely related to rat snakes. And I know how docile both snakes are, and the benefits they provide to farmers. Snakes are beautiful creatures IMO. Once you hold a snake and feel that incredible muscle mass, you are immediately fascinated. I doubt that corn snakes are seeking social interaction, I'm imagining it's our warmth that they like, but I know that they'll happily set loosely coiled around my neck for hours, and I love that. I have held tiny baby snakes, and I have helped hold a 22' reticulated python. I've had no fear of either. I have accidentally gotten close to rattlesnakes, luckily not too close. If you respect their space, there's no reason to fear them either. Though I wouldn't try to interact with a poisonous snake. Had I not known my love for woodworking early on, I could see myself in the zoology field. 7
ironbut Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Snakes always freak me out. I grew up with lots of copperheads in the weeds and moccasins in the water. That's really just an excuse for being chicken shit though. I have gotten super nice to all of gods creatures lately. It bums me out when I wash a spider down the drain warming up the water in the shower. Mosquitos on the other hand,.. I'm still as blood thirsty towards them as they are towards me! Meant to say,.. Carl I'd pay good money for a drum like that! 2
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