Possible story line?

[voluptuary_manque]

Is this a potential new lifestyle gathering strength or just another "Japanese thing"?

 

[Boxlicker101]

Is this a potential new lifestyle gathering strength or just another "Japanese thing"?

They sound like the hippies. That's not a put down, by the way, because I used to think of myself as being something of a hippie, until I decided there was no future in it.

 

[Stella_Omega]

They sound like the hippies. That's not a put down, by the way, because I used to think of myself as being something of a hippie, until I decided there was no future in it.

what-- no sex? That doesn't sound like the hippies I remember!

 

[The_Fool]

Monks with the Internet for their Monastery.

 

[Boxlicker101]

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Originally Posted by Boxlicker101
They sound like the hippies. That's not a put down, by the way, because I used to think of myself as being something of a hippie, until I decided there was no future in it.

what-- no sex? That doesn't sound like the hippies I remember!

Me either. Hippies were basically hedonists, whose goal was to drop out of society and smoke dope and drink wine. The lack of ambition is like the herbivores, but not other things.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Monks with the Internet for their Monastery.

Brothers of the Order of St. Timothy John? Hmmm . . .

And I'd have a hard time writing about anything that didn't include sex, at least a little bit.

 

[penandpaper]

They sound like late bloomers to me.

By the time these guys hit 40 - watch out! They're going to be so hungry for meat, that they may have to eat a T-bone a day.

 

[elfin_odalisque]

Is this a potential new lifestyle gathering strength or just another "Japanese thing"?

No, actually it's quite a worrying global phenomenon. Dunno if feminism caused it, or just the innate intellectual supremacy of women (joke), but there is a noticeable kick-back from single guys these days.

Nobody told guys that breaking the glass ceiling involved having a creche, breastfeeding in board meetings and not connecting on conference calls was because Mom was at a PTA.

Caucasian males are now a threatened species and under attack from every corner. Is it any wonder they throw up their hands and cry 'pace'.

A few years ago I thought this was just bringing equilibrium to the workplace, but it's not. It's positive discrimination and I miss the chromosome.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

No, actually it's quite a worrying global phenomenon. Dunno if feminism caused it, or just the innate intellectual supremacy of women (joke), but there is a noticeable kick-back from single guys these days.

Nobody told guys that breaking the glass ceiling involved having a creche, breastfeeding in board meetings and not connecting on conference calls was because Mom was at a PTA.

Caucasian males are now a threatened species and under attack from every corner. Is it any wonder they throw up their hands and cry 'pace'.

A few years ago I thought this was just bringing equilibrium to the workplace, but it's not. It's positive discrimination and I miss the chromosome.

These guys aren't Caucasian but I can't speak for 'normal' workplaces. Being an elementary teacher, I live in a female environment so haven't noticed what's happening out in the business world. But if y'all want to take over, you're welcome to it! Me, I'll go lie on the beach or something!

 

[DeeZire]

what-- no sex? That doesn't sound like the hippies I remember!

Hippies with herpes - just because it sort of rhymes.

But seriously, many people don't realize until it's too late that there's more to life than eating, sleeping, working, and chasing unattainable women. I think it's great that a more laidback approach to life can be accepted.

The lack of sex would suck, but I would think with the changing values of that society, sex partners could be found without going to all the trouble of a traditional courtship. That's what internet social sites are supposed to be for - facilitating hook ups with the less socially adept.

 

[TE999]

In some ways these 'Herbivore's' remind me of the Shaker religion...no sex, simple lifestyle...but geeky Shakers with 'puter's, Blackberrie's and iPods.

Now the hive has drones. Interesting.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

In some ways these 'Herbivore's' remind me of the Shaker religion...no sex, simple lifestyle...but geeky Shakers with 'puter's, Blackberrie's and iPods.

Now the hive has drones. Interesting.

You left out the exquisite Shaker craftsmanship. Now there was a bunch of woodworkers!

 

[TE999]

You left out the exquisite Shaker craftsmanship. Now there was a bunch of woodworkers!

Roger that! I've seen various pieces in museums and private collections. Did they not use nails; rather glued and pegged joints?

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Roger that! I've seen various pieces in museums and private collections. Did they not use nails; rather glued and pegged joints?

In furniture making, none of us use nails. The occasional screw to allow for expansion and contraction of the wood, perhaps, but no nails. Nails are for carpenters. Now real skill avoids the use of glue, as well, simply wedged tenons. That's fussier than I'm willing to be, most of the time.

 

[The_Fool]

In furniture making, none of us use nails. The occasional screw to allow for expansion and contraction of the wood, perhaps, but no nails. Nails are for carpenters. Now real skill avoids the use of glue, as well, simply wedged tenons. That's fussier than I'm willing to be, most of the time.

I've seen Norm use the occasional brad, but it is more to hold it together until the glue dries.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I've seen Norm use the occasional brad, but it is more to hold it together until the glue dries.

I have a 23 ga. pneumatic pin gun for the same purpose. The pins are so fine that they disappear into the wood and don't even leave a hole big enough to fill. Great little tool, but mostly for cabinets rather than furniture. That's mostly.
Being no one's idea of a master, I'll use every finagle I have to.