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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th March 2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,861
Posted By Jim_MDP
I think echidnas as well, could be mistaken.

I think echidnas as well, could be mistaken.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 2nd March 2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,861
Posted By Jim_MDP
Yeah, the only time I've seen them wild is the...

Yeah, the only time I've seen them wild is the rural NorCal property, surrounded by Redwoods. Small ~2in black ones... had to be aware around firewood piles and any stacked scrap wood.
Only spent a...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st March 2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,861
Posted By Jim_MDP
I managed to watch the entire episode... though I...

I managed to watch the entire episode... though I thought more than once we should nuke the site from orbit!
But I did look at his list of vids and AIUI he's only just completed the thing in the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st March 2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 19,716
Posted By Jim_MDP
Is no one going to mention the "35 to 50% milk...

Is no one going to mention the "35 to 50% milk fat"? [emoji54]
ISTR cow's milk is around 4%, bodybuilding indeed. Put a whole pony keg where your six-pack used to be. [emoji1]
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st March 2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,167
Posted By Jim_MDP
edit... I guess I've been busy and forgot...

edit...

I guess I've been busy and forgot when it landed...
It was supposed to have a week and change before lunar night, but AIUI... it isn't going to survive. All the packages were short lived...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st March 2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,861
Posted By Jim_MDP
Did someone say Spiders? [emoji16] I'll just...

Did someone say Spiders? [emoji16]
I'll just leave this here...

https://youtu.be/LAZVCmZrGE0?si=dH3GEKZRP9UCrSd-
Forum: USA Politics 28th February 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 13,510
Posted By Jim_MDP
Ok, that isn't personal indiscretion... 22...

Ok, that isn't personal indiscretion... 22 concurrent charges is looking to make a career move. [emoji54]
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th February 2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Posted By Jim_MDP
It certainly hurt many Americans wallets, in the...

It certainly hurt many Americans wallets, in the long run.
Thanks Nancy. [emoji35]

-

Just sayin'. No idea if she gave trickle-down her Astro blessing.
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
That's a different sub genre... in our reality...

That's a different sub genre... in our reality the monster is a blob.
And it's orange.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd February 2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
Can you work a space laser in there somewhere? ...

Can you work a space laser in there somewhere?
Could be anyones. [emoji38]
Forum: Education 6th February 2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 3,441
Posted By Jim_MDP
And here I was, scrolling down, thinking ""when...

And here I was, scrolling down, thinking ""when you think there's a chance her idiocy will become mainstream, get back to us". Which would be ridiculous.
Oops, you're already there. [emoji853]
Forum: Education 5th February 2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 3,441
Posted By Jim_MDP
Heh heh... she funny. [emoji38] Still, as a...

Heh heh... she funny. [emoji38]
Still, as a gifter, she's a piker compared to the many right wingers who used PPE loans and such to scam congress during the pandemic.
She should up her game.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 2nd February 2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 29,012
Posted By Jim_MDP
Here ya go, Scott Manley's vid on it... ...

Here ya go, Scott Manley's vid on it...

https://youtu.be/cIrX6gpUxyw?si=wqdiqYzZUpx9_J73
Forum: USA Politics 1st February 2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
I refuse to believe that woman has never seen...

I refuse to believe that woman has never seen that word in print before.
On government paperwork no less.
She joins Bobo in charging into work, preparing to rant and rave, but not having read the...
Forum: Trials and Errors 22nd January 2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By Jim_MDP
I think the term is depraved indifference. You...

I think the term is depraved indifference.
You were aware of the potential concequences, you knew better and you did it anyway.
I'd say we're getting into the pedantic weeds but... what else is a...
Forum: USA Politics 18th January 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By Jim_MDP
No, I was a would be diver for many years as a...

No, I was a would be diver for many years as a youth, or ute as Pesci would say.
I'd honestly love the fall.
Forum: USA Politics 18th January 2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By Jim_MDP
Can't see the downside likelihood in nitrogen......

Can't see the downside likelihood in nitrogen... it's gonna work, even on gingers. [emoji54]

But given a choice, thanks to this thread, I'm thinking a Baumgartner... without the soft landing....
Forum: USA Politics 30th December 2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
They swapped him in and Tiffany out. [emoji38]

They swapped him in and Tiffany out. [emoji38]
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 30th December 2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 342
Continuation Brexit XII
Views: 19,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
An ounce of what? If it's just water, that's...

An ounce of what?
If it's just water, that's about 30ml volume so about 30 grams. Which is, oh yeah... ~1oz. [emoji38]
(I diy my vape juice. [emoji1] )
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th December 2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,338
Posted By Jim_MDP
Had to drag out that old walnut, eh?

Had to drag out that old walnut, eh?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th December 2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,338
Posted By Jim_MDP
Perhaps you're just missing the mavity of the...

Perhaps you're just missing the mavity of the situation. [emoji54]
Forum: USA Politics 29th December 2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
Haley made the EXACT SAME GAFFE 10-12 years ago...

Haley made the EXACT SAME GAFFE 10-12 years ago (on video, of course).
Didn't go well then either, but must not have been nearly as bad or she would have taken the time to memorize a better...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th December 2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 903
Views: 123,472
Posted By Jim_MDP
Now, now... keep your pants on. [emoji1]

Now, now... keep your pants on. [emoji1]
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th December 2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 12,208
Posted By Jim_MDP
Maybe because I'm cat people, but... I didn't...

Maybe because I'm cat people, but... I didn't know it was a secret. [emoji1]
Forum: USA Politics 14th December 2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
Expect? Maybe not. Wish we didn't have to...

Expect? Maybe not.
Wish we didn't have to prepare for?
Priceless. [emoji35]
Forum: USA Politics 14th December 2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
Well... picture it being presented/demanded in...

Well... picture it being presented/demanded in Parliament. I'd feel exactly the same. [emoji35]
Forum: USA Politics 9th December 2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
That's... how it frequently works. So? Eta: ...

That's... how it frequently works. So?
Eta: not ragging on you, just saying bandwagons are a popular ride.
Forum: USA Politics 9th December 2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
Are you presuming there must be a "connection"? ...

Are you presuming there must be a "connection"?
That big 'R' the Donald slapped on his name (ha ha) is more than enough for tens of millions.
Modern political tribalism has been cooking for...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd December 2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
Nm

Nm
Forum: USA Politics 30th November 2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
He's got a new pet MD, as I expect Ronnie's been...

He's got a new pet MD, as I expect Ronnie's been out since he left office, and had a workup in late October IIRC.
Don't laugh now... "healthiest president/candidate ever", or some such. Big surprise.
Forum: USA Politics 27th November 2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
So... it IS the publisher's doing. [emoji1] ...

So... it IS the publisher's doing. [emoji1]

Sent from my KFONWI using Tapatalk
Forum: USA Politics 26th November 2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
Isn't it in your nation's full name as well? ...

Isn't it in your nation's full name as well?
[emoji1]
Forum: USA Politics 26th November 2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Jim_MDP
I'm tempted to cut her some slack and say that's...

I'm tempted to cut her some slack and say that's the publisher's doing.
But shouldn't she be using some uber right American only firm?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd November 2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,744
Posted By Jim_MDP
[emoji1] Sent from my 4188V using Tapatalk

[emoji1]

Sent from my 4188V using Tapatalk
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd November 2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,744
Posted By Jim_MDP
Before I can calm down I just need to know... any...

Before I can calm down I just need to know... any sightings of either Geena or Samuel L. hobbling away in the aftermath?
[emoji54]

Sent from my 4188V using Tapatalk
Forum: USA Politics 10th November 2023, 02:55 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,632
Posted By Jim_MDP
What is that... 5, 6 of these gaffes over the...

What is that... 5, 6 of these gaffes over the past two weeks?
Our boy is getting flustered. Wonder why? [emoji12]
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st October 2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,449
Posted By Jim_MDP
Strange, sounds like no use my looking for it....

Strange, sounds like no use my looking for it. Not even sure how many months back it was... more than a few, back in Spring maybe.
Wish I had better recall of his presented comments, you're...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st October 2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,449
Posted By Jim_MDP
Eta: sorry... meant to quote your post re:...

Eta: sorry... meant to quote your post re: Thunderf00t.
I'm almost certain I watched a thorough vid of his showing, with original video, his critical but not damning assessment of SpaceX's efforts...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd October 2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,736
Posted By Jim_MDP
No idea what bookings are like this year, but a...

No idea what bookings are like this year, but a major advantage used to be to deadhead crew to where they'll be needed the next day without taking up an otherwise paid seat.
A jump seat only needs a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 21st October 2023, 02:36 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 15,428
Posted By Jim_MDP
Yeah, all we do over here is smog tests. And even...

Yeah, all we do over here is smog tests. And even that varies county to county. Could be annually, could be every two years. Not even sure all the states have a requirement (I expect mainly the more...
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th October 2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By Jim_MDP
I just can't get past that it was Baldwin 'the...

I just can't get past that it was Baldwin 'the actor' who pulled the boneheaded move.
Practicing an unfamiliar crossdraw, while thumbing the hammer, which will sweep a large arc of the set......
Forum: USA Politics 20th October 2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
That's a good list... I wish it was...

That's a good list... I wish it was comprehensive. [emoji35]

Thinking of the reneging on the Iran accomodation, would we have the current Hamas/Israel tragedy if he hadn't?

____
I don't even...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th October 2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 15,428
Posted By Jim_MDP
Right. It really was a marketing campaign, over a...

Right. It really was a marketing campaign, over a couple decades, thanks to US vehicle regs and tax structures. And we're stuck with it now.
And of course it's affected the SUV sector as well....
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th October 2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 12,208
Posted By Jim_MDP
Wasn't sure I would post this aside, hurts just...

Wasn't sure I would post this aside, hurts just thinking about it.
I forget the names but, the creator of the Reaper and the new hottest (~3 times hotter?) Pepper X, as well as the owner of the...
Forum: USA Politics 16th October 2023, 02:39 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 87,195
Posted By Jim_MDP
Heh... got that out of the library what 3, 4...

Heh... got that out of the library what 3, 4 years ago. Loved it. [emoji1]
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th October 2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 15,428
Posted By Jim_MDP
About what I thought you meant. Some cage...

About what I thought you meant.
Some cage ragers don't take well to doing 25 in the 25 and having a Lycra blur blow past. [emoji12]
Never bothered me... I tend to worry they don't get clipped...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 30th September 2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 12,208
Posted By Jim_MDP
And then ate 85 more just for the lulz. ...

And then ate 85 more just for the lulz. [emoji849]
I think both Sean and Chili Klaus would be like... nah, I'm good.

Sent from my KFONWI using Tapatalk
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th September 2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 33,502
Posted By Jim_MDP
Vulcans can do that... saw it in the docu-dramas....

Vulcans can do that... saw it in the docu-dramas.
Spock used the technique to get the guard to open the room he and Kirk et al were being held in. I think it was the planet engaged in a 500 year...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th September 2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 33,502
Posted By Jim_MDP
Thank you, thank you... my exact thoughts when...

Thank you, thank you... my exact thoughts when trying to parse that heaping serving of word salad. [emoji849]

Sent from my KFONWI using Tapatalk
Forum: USA Politics 29th September 2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By Jim_MDP
According to one of the net "news" sites (TYT?,...

According to one of the net "news" sites (TYT?, RebelHQ?) that was a complete sham...

The location was not a union shop and the crowd and signholders weren't UAW. I don't know if any were even...
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