Isolated Blurt Thread

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thats it! didnt wear a helmet though. seemed silly to do so but i should have im sure.
Thank you sweetie!

 

[damppanties]

thats it! didnt wear a helmet though. seemed silly to do so but i should have im sure.
Thank you sweetie!

 

[carsonshepherd]

Damn. I'd get so much more done if I didn't have to go to work.

Stupid day job

 

[rgraham666]

That answers that question.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

The blonde female host on DVD on TV on the FX netowrk is so amazingly yummy, and she is barefoot alot of the time too

 

[Aurora Black]

i got to ride a segway at work last friday. for those of you who might not know what a segway is, its a motorized, two wheeled gizmo that you steer with handles that come up off a solitary stick.hrm... i think a piccie would be better but i lack energy.

anyway, at first, it was so odd trying to find my center but as soon as i did, i was racing on campus. what a hoot! i never thought i would enjoy it half as much as i did.

tres coolio. and...no emmisions at all.

I once met Dean Kamen, the inventor. No bullshit. It was back in '98, my senior year of high school, and my robotics team placed 3rd in the national robot tournament at Disney World. I wasn't that thrilled because he seemed snotty.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

The blonde female host on DVD on TV on the FX netowrk is so amazingly yummy, and she is barefoot alot of the time too

You're into barefeet blondes then?

 

[ABSTRUSE]

You're into barefeet blondes then?

I am.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

You're into barefeet blondes then?

oh yes, though blondes are not my normal favorites. I can count only about 12 blondes I find amazingly sexy, but the barefoot adds a special touch of natural sexiness.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

Nice AV you got there Rora

 

[Aurora Black]

Nice AV you got there Rora

Which one? The beach bunny or me as The Hitchhiker?

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

Which one? The beach bunny or me as The Hitchhiker?

Both

 

[Aurora Black]

Both

Why thank you, kind sir!

 

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[Aurora Black]

I'm alone. I need chocolate. Alone, chocolate. Chocolate, alone. Does that mean I should buy chocolate?

 

[TxRad]

My dad has a tool collection that rivals Sears. He's got a basement and garage that are scary. He also never remembers screwdrivers when he comes to my house because he brings the cordless drill. Then when he's done, he packs up everything I've lent him with his stuff.



Mom wouldn't let me talk to Dad yesterday, as she thought I was being a tad undiplomatic. She told me she would ask if he could possibly have gone home with one or more of my Phillips' heads. This morning, she gave me two brand-new screwdrivers, and said Dad is sure he doesn't have any of mine, but these are a gift. I know I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, but I can't help but notice these are exactly like Dad's, so if (when?) he swipes these, I'll never be able to prove ownership.

At least I can get my garden arch assembled now!

Buy a can of bright pink spray paint and coat all your tools with it... That should throw dad off or at least let you find your tools at his house easily....

 

[TxRad]

I'm alone. I need chocolate. Alone, chocolate. Chocolate, alone. Does that mean I should buy chocolate?

Why would anyone need a reason to buy chocolate.... Chocolate is a reason unto itself....

 

[Aurora Black]

Why would anyone need a reason to buy chocolate.... Chocolate is a reason unto itself....

And how!

 

[oggbashan]

Skiing Sparrows

In my back garden I have a composting bin with a domed cover.

This afternoon, after heavy rain this morning, the lawn was covered with birds hunting insects. Some were sitting on the fences and other vantage points waiting to swoop down on their prey.

A young sparrow decided that the composting bin's cover would make a good perch. He landed but the plastic surface was too slippery. He slid to the edge and fell off, flapping his wings to fly before he hit the ground.

An older sparrow seemed to decide that he'd show the youngster how to perch properly. He too slid off in a flurry of frantic wingbeats.

For a few minutes a succession of sparrows tried perching on the domed cover. Each one fell off, or were they enjoying the slide?

Back to the normal purpose of this thread.

Og

 

[Aurora Black]

In my back garden I have a composting bin with a domed cover.

This afternoon, after heavy rain this morning, the lawn was covered with birds hunting insects. Some were sitting on the fences and other vantage points waiting to swoop down on their prey.

A young sparrow decided that the composting bin's cover would make a good perch. He landed but the plastic surface was too slippery. He slid to the edge and fell off, flapping his wings to fly before he hit the ground.

An older sparrow seemed to decide that he'd show the youngster how to perch properly. He too slid off in a flurry of frantic wingbeats.

For a few minutes a succession of sparrows tried perching on the domed cover. Each one fell off, or were they enjoying the slide?

Back to the normal purpose of this thread.

Og

A fierce groundhog, skiing sparrows... Og, it sounds as if you're living in a BBC nature programme.

 

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[Aurora Black]

I've seen all kinds of took kits aimed at women. They usually have two things in common: pastel print or solid handles and crappy quality. I may have to buy a set just to have something to hand my father and keep my good tools for myself!

I can imagine the macho grimace now... "What am I going to do with these frou frou pink tools?"

 

[Guest]

I've seen all kinds of took kits aimed at women. They usually have two things in common: pastel print or solid handles and crappy quality. I may have to buy a set just to have something to hand my father and keep my good tools for myself!

The girly kits vary in quality.

However, duct tape now comes in many bright colors A few strips of your favorite combo around the handles will not only be easy to identify, but easy to grip. Or use a few drops of glitter glue -- just girly enough to personalize, and it comes in different colors, too (and it's CHEAP! Cheaper than new screwdrivers).

::grin:: Or get your own drill and bit set and paint/tape them up. I have my own and I defend it FIERCELY from encroaching husbands who have THREE DRILLS IN THE GARAGE but like MINE Because I keep it CHARGED, CLEAN, in the CASE, and I know WHERE IT IS! grrrr....grrrrr....growl....

 

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[oggbashan]

Fairy Rings etc.

A fierce groundhog, skiing sparrows... Og, it sounds as if you're living in a BBC nature programme.

Sometimes I think I am.

Apart from the hedgehog we have a resident toad and a slowworm. All three eat slugs but the slugs continue to arrive.

We have a ladybird colony just inside the front gate. They eat greenfly.

Who needs pesticides?

Next topic.

I have a large (sixteen-foot diameter) fairy ring in the back garden lawn and a small (eight-foot) one in the front garden.

I have been consulting gardening books.

Front garden one is probably a Type 1 fairy ring - no action required except feeding the lawn.

Back garden one might be a Type 2 - difficult to eradicate. Feed lawn frequently and ensure that all grass cuttings are removed.

It might be the dreaded Type 3. Dig out lawn to a depth of one foot and at least one foot either side of the ring, dispose of turf and soil, replace with fresh topsoil and re-lay lawn.

I like my fairy rings. My wife doesn't. There is a possibility of conflict here. Removal of Type 3 will require contractors and machinery.

Og