The Thirtieth Random Discussion for (TPB)M (and may they R.I.P.)

Permie, the vid that you linked to earlier was really intriguing! Thanks for sharing it!

short5 wrote in post #8782357
Play with fire you get burnt. Repost of my accident with fireworks.The screaming ring in my ears right now is one constant reminder of that incident.

I used to work with real explosives (back in my engineering days). To this day, I consider it a miracle that I survived that business more or less intact. The poor fellow who inherited my job after I left was killed in the line of duty.

That's a nasty business.

JWright wrote in post #8782414
I don't know if any of you have Pick Up Stix restaurants where you live, but they have the coolest dragon in their commercials...

http://www.pickupstix.​com/

We had one in Palm Desert, but it closed just a few months after it opened. Too bad.

Belmondo wrote in post #8782526
I used to work with real explosives (back in my engineering days). To this day, I consider it a miracle that I survived that business more or less intact. The poor fellow who inherited my job after I left was killed in the line of duty.

That's a nasty business.

I had some training in demolition as part of my diving in the Navy. I developed a healthy respect for explosives after seeing what just a blasting cap did to a steel combat helmet...

Belmondo wrote in post #8782529
We had one in Palm Desert, but it closed just a few months after it opened. Too bad.

The food is unremarkable, especially after you've eaten in a true Asian restaurant, of which we have a number of good ones in San Diego. I get a kick out of their TV commercials, however. I think they're better than the GEICO gecko commercials. The dragon doesn't talk...

Goes for three with a good night...

Must. Stop. John.


Goodnight Johnboy.

Sleep well John! See you in a couple of days!

FAFA and anyone else who lurves their 5D.... http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/mas​terclass/eos_5d.do Section 10ish was particularly interesting...I didn't realize how to set up the Custom function on the mode dial. Wicked cool, going to use that for my studio stuff!

Permagrin wrote in post #8781778
Dan, Cat, Becky...and anyone else who's interested. This is my favorite photographer at the moment. I love his stuff. It's so unlike mine but I love it. This is a 4 part video. Talks about what he does, what gear he uses, his favorite photos & why...and the business end. It takes about 13min. to watch all four of them but it's SO worth it.

http://cpn.canon-europe.com …lass/shooting_w​eddings.do

Saved to look at in a bit.

poppie guy wrote in post #8782000
Cat... I'm watching 50 First Dates. Is that where your fish abuse habit started?

No. Monty Python. But I love 50 First Dates.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #8782053
Some avi's for tonight:

Those are GREAT! I love Terris!

Harm wrote in post #8782076
I am curious...why is becky a sock?

She is a sock puppet. And she filled in for another character who couldn't make it for a scene. She's an actress you know.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8782323
BTW H.A.R.T. is now #358 on the overall list. Still hanging at #4 on the Utah list....

YAY!

Permagrin wrote in post #8782358
I voted for them on every piece of votable equipment I have. Dangit. I thought sure they'd hit #3 today.

I thought we'd move up today too. That's ok though. Our overall ratings have moved WAY up.

Just found out that one of the dogs we rescued last week is going to cost us quite a bit more than we were expecting to get her healthy. She needed some dental work, and what started as about $150 is now at $400 and climbing. Oi.
We need this grant money badly so that we don't have to worry about stuff like this.

Permagrin wrote in post #8782392
just cuz I think it's pretty

I think that shot is gorgeous.

Hi Kit

I'm thinking about going to bed. I can't find CSI Las Vegas on Hulu

HI Z and Cat!!

Hi Pea.

Cool tiny little V8. Really tiny.

Hi Glow Boy.
Hi Pea.

Cool new Avi's Cap'n! Thanks