[Macros]

Sold some stuff on Ebay, pays for the christmas presents!

also finally sold the blue trailer. Held out for what its worth so it too a long time to sell, but happy with the profit turned

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Every time I come back to this thread this dating protocol thing has gotten more humorous and more chaotic. You guys are the best!

[Tsundoku]

Sounds like someone needs to go to "Dating Protocols Re-Education Camp".

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[Slow Ben]

At the in laws for a week. Luckily my in laws are pretty awesome.

I’ve already eaten my weight in mince pies, getting ready to dig into the white chocolate dipped pretzels.

[Mentalist]

Last day at work was today! Next time I gotta be there is the 7th.

Almost 2 weeks of relaxing, reading, tuning up my gaming PC and gaming. Life's looking up.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Mentalist, on 24 December 2019 - 02:33 AM, said:

Last day at work was today! Next time I gotta be there is the 7th.

Almost 2 weeks of relaxing, reading, tuning up my gaming PC and gaming. Life's looking up.

Same (although I go back on 6th) - so ready for it!

[Abyss]

Abyss, on 23 December 2019 - 03:52 AM, said:

Tsundoku, on 23 December 2019 - 02:13 AM, said:

Abyss, on 22 December 2019 - 03:51 AM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 20 December 2019 - 04:47 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 16 December 2019 - 03:08 PM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 16 December 2019 - 11:07 AM, said:

So.... I need the rules for a second date, Tiste!

Congrats! We, the Empire, shall convene the grand council and decide!

Too late, I went off piste without the council's approval (second date last night, was lovely).

.... the Claw are coming, aren't they?

No Claw.

Our observers didn't report anything meriting that level of intervention.
Yet.

Simmo, the Falcon is rogue. I say again, Falcon is rogue. Engage Third Date Protocol.

Yep, that your Tactical Response Group (or UK equivalent) guys. With a ruler. And HK MP-5s.

You forgot about the silly string, cheezewhiz, and confetti.

Tsundoku, on 23 December 2019 - 04:02 AM, said:

You're confusing it with Post-Coital Afterglow Protocol.

I said cheezewhiz, not fondue cheese.

Tiste Simeon, on 23 December 2019 - 07:08 AM, said:

...
You've seen a TRB 3rd date before then? Fairly sure they've not cleaned up properly after the last one yet...

Nonsense, the artificial reef is positively thriving and I'm told none of the orbital debris is likely to maintain integrity post-atmospheric re-entry.

[Mentalist]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 24 December 2019 - 08:21 AM, said:

Mentalist, on 24 December 2019 - 02:33 AM, said:

Last day at work was today! Next time I gotta be there is the 7th.

Almost 2 weeks of relaxing, reading, tuning up my gaming PC and gaming. Life's looking up.

Same (although I go back on 6th) - so ready for it!

Would've been the 6th for me as well, except that's the Orthodox Xmass Eve, so I take that off every year to help my parents get everything ready.

[Mentalist]

Installing the OS on the new PC. Everything seems to be working, so I'm pretty giddy.

[Puck]

Just talked to my brother for almost an hour, which... is unheard of. It also means he's doing better, as especially the past year he'd been very down with how stuff was (not) going and it was difficult to keep up a conversation as he'd be constantly stressed and would not look anyone in the face. He got his old job at the university offered back to him this year and he'S almost done a 180 since and I'm so glad to see him perking up and laughing again.

I'm also very proud of him helping others the way he does. He's been helping out in the local community and teaching middle schoolers computer stuff and one of the boys (5th grade) stole money from him. Instead of telling the boy he could never come back there, my brother had a long talk with him about how you treat people and about closing doors you might end up needing later. Reminds me of how much of the stuff I find important or right were taught me by my brother since our parents divorced when I was 3 and my brother 19.

I hope I can finally manage to go visit in 2020

[Gem Windcaster]

I really can't believe I found a hobby that doesn't involve computers, but is active and challenging. Feeling really happy about that.

[amphibian]

BfuckinK, on 29 December 2019 - 12:15 AM, said:

Got a mostly descent pot of rice today. No crunchy bits so I’m doing better, but a little salty.

Rice vexes me.

How are you making your rice?

[Andorion]

amphibian, on 29 December 2019 - 03:25 AM, said:

BfuckinK, on 29 December 2019 - 12:15 AM, said:

Got a mostly descent pot of rice today. No crunchy bits so I'm doing better, but a little salty.

Rice vexes me.

How are you making your rice?

yeah.... rice should not be crunchy.

[Abyss]

Counterpoint: done properly (partially) crunchy rice is awesome.

[Andorion]

BfuckinK, on 29 December 2019 - 04:05 AM, said:

Boiled

Simple guide to making plain boiled rice
Soak the rice grains in water for 20-30 minutes
Boil water in a pot, and release the rice grains in it when the water is boiling.

Let the rice boil. Do not stir it. Occasionally use a ladle to lift up some grains to check if they have softened enough.

When done, strain off the starchy water. Let rice rest for a bit before eating.

[Tsundoku]

Steamed is best.

[Abyss]

Counterpoint: sticky rice.

... or pilaf or pilau or coconut or biryani or anything else because with due respect to the billions or so who eat it as a staple of their diet, steamed rice is boiled potato boring.


Imnshowiocr.

[Tsundoku]

You know nothing, Snow Cat.

[Abyss]

We Do Not Steam

[Tsundoku]

Village cricket.

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