[Tsundoku]

Ok, this took my mind off the shit in the world for a few minutes.

Watch the video at the end.

https://www.goodnews...were-his-flock/

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Hopefully a trend and not a blip:

https://www.goodnews...ops-dominating/

This post has been edited by Tsundoku: 24 March 2024 - 02:42 AM

[Mentalist]

I seem to have survived my financial limbo with a positive outcome.

Time to start planning that budget PC build I've been thinking about again.

[Cause]

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

[worry]

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

I mean, take your pick: https://www.onlyinyo...attractions-in/

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

worry, on 02 April 2024 - 08:52 PM, said:

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

I mean, take your pick: https://www.onlyinyo...attractions-in/

lol

There are some archeological sites. "Angel Mounds" so aptly named after all those Christian mound builders who thrived before Columbus came... oh wait.

And the Eiteljorg Museum of Native and Western Art. Named after the great Native American businessman... no of course it was just some rich white guy.

They've hosted some interesting contemporary Native American art (not sure if this is currently on display):





Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship




And this temporary exhibit:

Quote

Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces honors the generations of Native Americans who have served in the armed forces of the United States – often in extraordinary numbers – since the American Revolution. For some, the Native American commitment to the U.S. military doesn’t make sense. Why would Native Americans serve a country that overran their homelands, suppressed their cultures and confined them to reservations?

Native peoples have served for the same reasons as anyone else: to demonstrate patriotism or pursue employment, education or adventure. Many were drafted. Yet tribal warrior traditions, treaty commitments with the United States and responsibility for defending Native homelands have also inspired the enduring legacy of Native American military service.

Why We Serve - Eiteljorg

[Tsundoku]

worry, on 02 April 2024 - 08:52 PM, said:

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

I mean, take your pick: https://www.onlyinyo...attractions-in/

So ... "no" then?

[Slow Ben]

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

If it’s Southwest Indiana, yes, then we can grab a beer.

Indiana dunes national park is pretty awesome.

Indy can be cool.


Northern Indiana, just keep going to Chicago.

Southern Indiana, keep going to Louisville.

[Cause]

Slow Ben, on 03 April 2024 - 06:06 PM, said:

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

If it’s Southwest Indiana, yes, then we can grab a beer.

Indiana dunes national park is pretty awesome.

Indy can be cool.


Northern Indiana, just keep going to Chicago.

Southern Indiana, keep going to Louisville.

What if its smack dab in the middle central indiana as in indianapolis

Grabbing a drink would be awesome if at all possible. Im in the area 12-18

This post has been edited by Cause: 05 April 2024 - 03:21 PM

[Tsundoku]

So in sum: "Slow Ben - the only reason to pass through Indiana".

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

Tsundoku, on 06 April 2024 - 03:53 AM, said:

So in sum: "Slow Ben - the only reason to pass through Indiana".

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Indiana Gov[ernor Who-Gives-AF?] issued a state of emergency declaration on March 26, effective until 11:59 p.m. on April 9, to prepare for an increase in visitors that could complicate emergency responses.

Indiana ... Under State Of Emergency Ahead Of The Eclipse—Here’s Why (forbes.com)

Guess aside from the Indy 500 (no need for emergency services there, I'm sure racecar fans are very responsible about speed limits and intoxication) they're not accustomed to having visitors....

[Slow Ben]

Cause, on 05 April 2024 - 03:21 PM, said:

Slow Ben, on 03 April 2024 - 06:06 PM, said:

Cause, on 02 April 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Is there any reason to spend a weekend in Indiana?

If it’s Southwest Indiana, yes, then we can grab a beer.

Indiana dunes national park is pretty awesome.

Indy can be cool.


Northern Indiana, just keep going to Chicago.

Southern Indiana, keep going to Louisville.

What if its smack dab in the middle central indiana as in indianapolis

Grabbing a drink would be awesome if at all possible. Im in the area 12-18

Maaaaybe. About a 4 hour drive and work is insane right now. But I’ll see.



The eclipse was pretty frigging awesome.

[Lady Bliss]

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The eclipse was pretty frigging awesome.

Agreed! Perfect view of totality right outside my front door!

This post has been edited by Lady Bliss: 08 April 2024 - 08:55 PM

[Mentalist]

Got all the parts now, including smaller bits like sata cables and extra ethernet
Checked the case, and seems it's got all the necessary bits.

Should be good to build it when I go back on Sat.

Also, got a new bike, got dental work done, and finally getting a haircut tomorrow, so I'm gonna lose the "grey old man" look.

The only things left to do this week are to upgrade my grandpa's PC (got the RAM and new storage drive already), and try to nail down a time to get some drinks with friends.

[champ]

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

[amphibian]

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

That's so much. I'm glad it's not continuing to roll in like a wave of bad news.

Here's to a wave of good!

[Lady Bliss]

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

Wow, that is an overwhelming amount of stuff to go through. So glad you are feeling better!

[Tiste Simeon]

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

Dude that is brutal. Glad you're coming out the other side!

For me I had a check up and my hard work with eating and exercise etc means my diabetes levels have dropped quite significantly and I don't need to go on any meds. Makes it all worth it!

[champ]

amphibian, on 10 April 2024 - 12:11 PM, said:

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

That's so much. I'm glad it's not continuing to roll in like a wave of bad news.

Here's to a wave of good!

Lady Bliss, on 10 April 2024 - 01:50 PM, said:

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

Wow, that is an overwhelming amount of stuff to go through. So glad you are feeling better!

Thank you all. Honestly it got to the point where every call or message I got I felt sick, I was just expecting something else to have happened... you cannot live like that.

But ultimately it's made me a better person, there was a lot of life lessons in such a short space of time.

Tiste Simeon, on 10 April 2024 - 04:33 PM, said:

champ, on 10 April 2024 - 10:44 AM, said:

Life got nuts for a while there, probably the last 6 month so I took time away from everything to get myself back on track.

Probably worst bipolar depression I had for 6 years leading up to Christmas which lasted 3 month, I was coming out of that then I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle.

Then my ex step-mother died, then my best mates dad died, after that another close mates mam died all within the space of 2 weeks.

My friend from work was diagnosed with terminal cancer and my dad is in and out of hospital with an unknown illness where he just keeps collapsing...

So aye, it was all a bit too much but now I feel like I am coming out the otherside of it now and life again feels on the up.

Dude that is brutal. Glad you're coming out the other side!

For me I had a check up and my hard work with eating and exercise etc means my diabetes levels have dropped quite significantly and I don't need to go on any meds. Makes it all worth it!

Cheers Tiste and mate, that's awesome news, it's not easy to do so massive congrats!! Makes the hard work worth it for sure!

[Nicodimas]

My garden is strong this year with all this weird Arizona weather. Just hit 90.for the first time a couple days ago. Amazingly cool weather to this point. Got all these veggies growing well.

Cleaned my garage did a purge of junk I don't need.

And I established a small rare succulent garden during covid and it's thriving.. very fun! Gardening as a obsession has really grown these last five years.

[Nicodimas]

Landed a new Killian eng my favorite artist (maybe Esao Andrews tough call).

Always though his art would represent Malazan well

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