[Slow Ben]

The weather the last 3 days has been fucking gorgeous.

Spent the 3 day weekend hanging out with my kids, playing outside, and being lazy. It was awesome.

[QuickTidal]

Briar King, on 30 May 2017 - 10:17 PM, said:

2nd bullet appears to be dodged! I'm happy yet wondering when the 3rd shot will be heard. Hopefully never.

Glad to hear this BK. solid news! Here's hoping that's a wrap on those scares for your pops.

[Andorion]

Briar King, on 30 May 2017 - 10:17 PM, said:

2nd bullet appears to be dodged! I'm happy yet wondering when the 3rd shot will be heard. Hopefully never.

Awesome news BK!

[Loki]

I've accidentally stumbled into a Torres Strait/Pacific Islander community gathering and it's the best thing ever. The food alone is worth getting excited for. Pig on a spit at 10am? Yes, please! They even have a hangi cooking away.

I've yet to see another white person but everyone is so friendly that I don't feel out of place. White Australia could learn a thing or two.

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

The Moon is now only 1 degree north of Jupiter.

As seen from New York metropolitan area. Results may vary by location. The Moon is relatively close so it has a large parallax.

This post has been edited by Kruppe of Darujhistan: 04 June 2017 - 01:40 AM

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

Briar King, on 04 June 2017 - 01:49 AM, said:

I see that. Just came out to look. I knew it would be damn close. Was hoping for an eclipse of Jupiter.

They were close last month and closer still this month. Maybe we'll get an occultation in the next month or two.

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

Briar King, on 04 June 2017 - 08:43 PM, said:

Kids are dyeing their hair blue and now they and the Ex are hounding me to do atleast a stripe of mine. Peer pressure.

And that is somehow making you happy?

[QuickTidal]

Met Paul McGann today. He was a really down to earth and engaging guy! Love meeting my heroes and having them be so great in person!

[Tiste Simeon]

Last night was the "One Love Manchester" confer out on in aid of the victims of the terror attacks a couple of weeks ago. I don't particularly like pop music nor a majority of the acts paying but man that was a superb show. Really made me proud of this city.

[worry]

I'm sure there's ugliness in certain enclaves but I've seen so much good stuff said and done after these past couple attacks in the UK. It's very heartening.

[LadyMTL]

Tiste Simeon, on 05 June 2017 - 08:04 AM, said:

Last night was the "One Love Manchester" confer out on in aid of the victims of the terror attacks a couple of weeks ago. I don't particularly like pop music nor a majority of the acts paying but man that was a superb show. Really made me proud of this city.

worry, on 05 June 2017 - 08:26 AM, said:

I'm sure there's ugliness in certain enclaves but I've seen so much good stuff said and done after these past couple attacks in the UK. It's very heartening.

My thoughts exactly. I watched a bit of the concert yesterday and it actually moved my cynical old self. It was nice to see people coming together and trying to be positive, helpful, and kind in the midst of all of this crap.

[Slow Ben]

Sitting on the back porch having a beer in the dark and a raccoon walked up not knowing I was there. I let it get to about a foot away from me before o scared the shit out of it.

I'm easily entertained.

[Morgoth]

I saw Radiohead live last night

[Macros]

And you aren't manically depressed after listening to their music for two hours??

Well played sir

[Tsundoku]

Morgoth, on 08 June 2017 - 08:20 AM, said:

I saw Radiohead live last night

Did you lose a bet?

[QuickTidal]

Replacing a mattress (well, whole bed really) that is over 20 years old today from our bedroom. That bastard was destroying my wife and my backs, so we ponied up the dough to grab a new one. I'm looking forward to a decent nights sleep for once.

[Illuyankas]

Think I passed my exam, which is literally the minimum I needed to progress my open university degree, so that's 2/5 years done and dusted, fuck yeah

also I voted so can complain about the country destroying its future right after I saved mine with impunity

[QuickTidal]

Briar King, on 08 June 2017 - 03:41 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 08 June 2017 - 12:34 PM, said:

Replacing a mattress (well, whole bed really) that is over 20 years old today from our bedroom. That bastard was destroying my wife and my backs, so we ponied up the dough to grab a new one. I'm looking forward to a decent nights sleep for once.

I've got a 50+ year old frame that ummm squeaks really loud, but it looks pretty with a 12-14 year old mat that does murder to my back after a few hours. Been needing to atleast replace mattress for over year. Think I ll do this soon.

Yeah, we put it off because we had only recently replaced the guest room bed...but in the end we scored because we know a guy who works for the Bed store, and he not only got us a friends and family deal, but also paid for 3/4 of it as a belated wedding gift (he and his wife told us at our wedding a few years back that they would get us something at some point).

But our backs were heavily suffering (wife especially when she was pregnant) as a result of the old thing...and I can't imagine the dead skin and dust mites in that one....so it was time.

This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 08 June 2017 - 03:55 PM

[Macros]

Shouldn't a mattress that's in a constant use room be replaced like every 7/8 years??

[QuickTidal]

Macros, on 08 June 2017 - 04:16 PM, said:

Shouldn't a mattress that's in a constant use room be replaced like every 7/8 years??

Yup. I didn't know how old it was when I moved in with my wife (then girlfriend)...and found out later.

We will try to stick to the 8 years deal now if we can afford it. Mattresses are pricey!