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Jarlaxle · 20th March 2012, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I might be.

Jarlaxle · 20th March 2012, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Roadtoad

See? That's why you should drive KENWORTHS!

Welcome. Do tell the Colonel, Jarlaxle, how you want your meat, and smile as you accept the goat's milk. (And do pat the goat as you pass. There are ....problems.... if you don't.)

No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.)

Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk.

Roadtoad · 20th March 2012, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jarlaxle

No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.)

Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk.

Can't blame you about the Freightshaker. As to other box trucks, that Ford might be the best of the lot. (Though I do like the look of the KW T300.)

Would you prefer a beer to the goat's milk?

COLONEL · 20th March 2012, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jarlaxle

No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.)

Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk.

By The way Jaraxle have a fresh glass of Goats milk and tune in on Fridays when I post the weekend BBQ menu One of the last trucks I ever drove was an 08 freight shaker with a piece of crap Mercede engine. it could smell a hill miles away. And it had an auto tranny which I hated too. it would not shift when I wanted it too and would shift when I did not want it to . We do have a tandem Freight shaker Tanker in the fire Dept. but she has a huge Kitty under her hood

Jarlaxle · 21st March 2012, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by Roadtoad

Can't blame you about the Freightshaker. As to other box trucks, that Ford might be the best of the lot. (Though I do like the look of the KW T300.)

Would you prefer a beer to the goat's milk?

I love Internationals, especially the DT466 engine...but the F650 isnt bad, & the V10 avoids all the emission junk on the new diesels.

COLONEL · 21st March 2012, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jarlaxle

I love Internationals, especially the DT466 engine...but the F650 isnt bad, & the V10 avoids all the emission junk on the new diesels.

No you need a big ole Cummins or a big Kitty under the hood that DT 466 is ok for little trucks, but not for the big rigs

Jarlaxle · 21st March 2012, 09:36 AM

Just saw a tractor with a DT466 in it...it seems to haul 65,000lbs of beer just fine!

My FL has a Cat, I am mightily unimpressed.

Saule · 21st March 2012, 06:29 PM

hello hello around

amb · 22nd March 2012, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by Saule

hello hello around

Why Saule, welcome. The goat is around here somewhere, if you see it just acknowledge it with a pat. All newbs get a glass of goat milk, and a snack of kangaroo steak BBQ 'medium rare and a Millers Draft.

arthwollipot · 22nd March 2012, 05:47 AM

Unless they are vegetarian, of course, in which case they get carrots and brussels sprouts and peas from my housemate's garden. In season, naturally.

The Fifer · 22nd March 2012, 02:53 PM

Hello everyone, I'm catching up on the political thread at the moment. Implications of Scottish Independence page 47 and still reading. So how is every one tonight.

COLONEL · 23rd March 2012, 04:11 AM

Welcome NEW B's I have a lot to do today so I thought I would get the weekend BBQ Menu out of the way. We will have for your taste buds the following.
Fresh Goats milk Miller Draft, SmithWicks,and Belgian beer
Roo steaks ,Bison burgers,Lobster,and steamed clams
Roasted Corn on the cob, Potato,macaronie salads
Icecream, oatmealcookies, MINTIES, and Applepie with a slice of Cheddar cheese on the side.

amb · 23rd March 2012, 04:14 AM

And for vegetarians see Arthwolipot's housemate.

COLONEL · 23rd March 2012, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by amb

And for vegetarians see Arthwolipot's housemate.

I figured for the vegitarians I would just save the grass clippings from mowing the lawn. I think there might even be some Dandilions mixed in with them

arthwollipot · 24th March 2012, 05:25 AM

Dandelions are edible.

COLONEL · 24th March 2012, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Dandelions are edible.

I love them I think they are best if you get them just as the buds start to grow.I like to throw in a couple of ham hocks when I cook them.

Saule · 24th March 2012, 11:33 AM

well, there is dandelion wine, too.

And I remember my mother made dandelion 'honey', boiling their flowers togtether with sugar. Was sort of intended to be a honey substitute. But was rather more like dandellon syrup, I'd say.

COLONEL · 25th March 2012, 09:54 AM

Good Sunday afternoon, any body want some rain? I will gladly send it your way.

and Welcome to any NewB's I may have over looked.

amb · 25th March 2012, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by COLONEL

Good Sunday afternoon, any body want some rain? I will gladly send it your way.

and Welcome to any NewB's I may have over looked.

We here in Western Australia could do with some rain. Haven't seen a drop in over 2 months.

RickyVernio · 26th March 2012, 08:31 AM

Hello everyone.

This is a great forum. I mean it. I'm happy to be a member (seriously).

I'm Ricky. Last night I finished editing my new videostory, The Big Bang, Evolution, and other Myths, and uploaded it to where anyone who wants to see it can do so. I'm not allowed to post any links yet, but it's on YouTube, so those who want to see it would have to perform a YouTube search.

I have a passion for verismo opera and hockey: the biggest reason I still read the New York Post; they cover both rather well. A few years ago, I did some quick calculations and was surprised by the results. Turns out that in order to publish an ad-free daily newspaper and break even, one must charge about $7 per copy. I guess the list of items that the phrase "you get what you pay for" describes includes the truth, or at least the journalist version of it; which makes it quite a bargain to get decent opera and hockey coverage for only 75 cents.

Ketyk · 26th March 2012, 02:58 PM

Hi Ricky.

I think this is it. I'll watch it later. (Sounds like a bit a swearing in there)

Good luck, have fun, and return here if you have any questions.

COLONEL · 26th March 2012, 08:19 PM

Welcome Ricky have some Goats milk and an oatmeal cookie. and take a MINTIE out of the bowl.

chatnoir1896 · 27th March 2012, 12:35 AM

Greetings Everyone!

I am a long time forum reader, and first time poster. I figure it's time to start actually replying to threads, instead of telling my cat what I think about it. However as a result she is quite knowledgable when it comes to skepticism....
I would also like to know people other than myself at TAM this year

Chatnoir

amb · 27th March 2012, 01:50 AM

Welcome chatnoir. If you see the goat [forum mascot] give it a pat. The canteen is straight down the corridor and to your left you'll find Colonel's kitchen and brewery.

RickyVernio · 27th March 2012, 08:09 AM

Hi, Ketyk.

Foul language is part of life. I'm not particularly fond of it, and only use it where the logic of the narrative requires it, always. Specifically, I resort to it three or four times in this particular story as a ... hmm ... architectonics device. I use a lot more "cuss" words in my narratives about verismo opera.

What I find truly baffling is the fact that many folks (present company excluded, of course) seem to react negatively to obscenities (they can't hear it, they start crying, etc) while COMPLETELY ignoring the fact that the phrase "Oh my God" that pretty much EVERYONE I know uses uses habitually, is a direct violation of the Third Commandment. I hear it dozens of times every day - from people in the street, from my friends, from children (!); it has been astoundingly popular among cinematographers and TV writers since before I was born; and no one seems to object, not even church officials whose responsibilities should include (one would think) noticing such things and pointing them out to their flock.

Enjoy the video!

Ketyk · 27th March 2012, 10:26 AM

I mentioned the swearing only in that it may have been NSFW.

Regarding "Oh My God", calling it a commandment sounds so official.

"Thou shalt not kill" I take as a general rule of thumb. And unless "Coveting thy neighbors wife" isn't acted upon, then I'm fine with that.

Anyway, here are the important rules.

arthwollipot · 27th March 2012, 04:55 PM

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COLONEL · 27th March 2012, 06:13 PM

Like **** ******** auto censor

Axxman300 · 27th March 2012, 10:22 PM

Howdy everyone!

I'm a REFORMED conspiracy loon (JFK, UFOs, Bigfoot, etc). I'm putting myself through college working toward a degree in Marine Geology.

As a former conspiracy dumbass I hope to be of help once in a while.

I play guitar, like photography, folklore, and history.

amb · 27th March 2012, 11:08 PM

Welcome Axxman. You will fit right in here.

amb · 27th March 2012, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Ketyk

I mentioned the swearing only in that it may have been NSFW.

Regarding "Oh My God", calling it a commandment sounds so official.

"Thou shalt not kill" I take as a general rule of thumb. And unless "Coveting thy neighbors wife" isn't acted upon, then I'm fine with that.

Anyway, here are the important rules.

Not the right thread to do it in, but happy birthday.

Ketyk · 28th March 2012, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by amb

Not the right thread to do it in, but happy birthday.

Yeah, I suppose the right thread would have been my birthday thread.

Oh but no one started one for me.

COLONEL · 28th March 2012, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Ketyk

Yeah, I suppose the right thread would have been my birthday thread.

Oh but no one started one for me.

Well Sorry I missed it, Have a glass of goats milk and relax, while we fill the tub for your bath in goats milk, I understand it is great for a persons skin.

Nasty Neil · 28th March 2012, 07:11 PM

I AM BACK!

AND, I PLAN TO BOTH LEARN AND EDUCATE UNTIL I GET KICKED OUT AGAIN. (If it was like last time, it will be for NO RATIONAL or VALID reason.).

Anyone who does not know who I am and who may want to know why I believe I am very well qualifed to comment on many subjects, should go to Page 20, and read #761

Nasty Neil · 28th March 2012, 07:27 PM

Hi all newer ones!

Axxman, Marine Geology is a GREAT field to get into as our abilites to do it and to mine from the ocean floor has very greatly grown over the last years.

And while I am sure you know more than I on the subject, I do have a little experience in Geology and in the ocean. My Ocean experience is due to sailing on it in many types of ships / boats ect as well having been a Life Guard, Scuba and Deep Sea Diver.

My experience in geology comes from being around my father who was a Harvard Summa Cum Laude Graduate with degrees in both Geology & Mining Engineering.
And he taught at the Colorado School of Mines which is considered to be one of the best in that field in the world. (He did not stay as he would rather be in the field.)

This resulted in my living in mining towns and also listening to my Dad talk about Geology. Plus, one summer, staking Uranium Claims around Moab, Utah.

SO GOOD ON YOU and I WISH YOU THE BEST!

Daughter · 28th March 2012, 11:15 PM

Hi everybody. I'm new, seeking information and perhaps some sympathy. LOL.

I'll post more details in the appropriate topic, but in short, my elderly mother has been taken in by a......quack.

He's a chiropractor, but does very little actual chiropractic. He does things like head tapping (to reset your brain), diagnosis of things like liver flukes, encephalitis, West Nile, and my favorite thing: removal of entities including space aliens.

He's a great man. He cures cancer. He saves lives.

And he performs the best wallet biopsies in town.

Ketyk · 28th March 2012, 11:31 PM

Hi Daughter (weird even writing that)

Of course you have my sympathy. I have an elderly mother, and I do my best.

Here are some threads that deal with Chiropractics: http://www.internationalskeptics.com...g=chiropractic

Let me (us) know if you need anything else.

amb · 28th March 2012, 11:32 PM

For the love of Zoroaster. Get a copy of Carl Sagans book: "Demon Haunted World. " And smack that charlatan over his scone with it. Oh yes, Welcome Daughter.

COLONEL · 29th March 2012, 06:19 AM

Welcome Daughter have a fresh glass of Goats milk and think of the legal ways to get even with this guy that is cleaning out you moms pocket book, Then if they don't work I'm sure we can go to the dark side and make him wish he had never started his quackery. Welcome back Neil and remember to play well with others

COLONEL · 30th March 2012, 06:24 AM

Welcome NewB's this weekends BBQ will not really be a BBQ. I am making CornBeef and Cabbage with all the trimmings ,Irish Whiskey and Irish beer and My special Irish Goats milk. Have a great time

20th March 2012, 07:25 PM	#801
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459	Yeah, I might be.
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459

20th March 2012, 07:27 PM	#802
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459	Originally Posted by Roadtoad See? That's why you should drive KENWORTHS! Welcome. Do tell the Colonel, Jarlaxle, how you want your meat, and smile as you accept the goat's milk. (And do pat the goat as you pass. There are ....problems.... if you don't.) No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.) Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk.
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459

20th March 2012, 07:40 PM	#804
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Originally Posted by Jarlaxle No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.) Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk. By The way Jaraxle have a fresh glass of Goats milk and tune in on Fridays when I post the weekend BBQ menu One of the last trucks I ever drove was an 08 freight shaker with a piece of crap Mercede engine. it could smell a hill miles away. And it had an auto tranny which I hated too. it would not shift when I wanted it too and would shift when I did not want it to . We do have a tandem Freight shaker Tanker in the fire Dept. but she has a huge Kitty under her hood
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

21st March 2012, 05:25 AM	#805
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459	Originally Posted by Roadtoad Can't blame you about the Freightshaker. As to other box trucks, that Ford might be the best of the lot. (Though I do like the look of the KW T300.) Would you prefer a beer to the goat's milk? I love Internationals, especially the DT466 engine...but the F650 isnt bad, & the V10 avoids all the emission junk on the new diesels.
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459

21st March 2012, 07:53 AM	#806
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Originally Posted by Jarlaxle I love Internationals, especially the DT466 engine...but the F650 isnt bad, & the V10 avoids all the emission junk on the new diesels. No you need a big ole Cummins or a big Kitty under the hood that DT 466 is ok for little trucks, but not for the big rigs
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

20th March 2012, 07:31 PM	#803
Roadtoad Bufo Caminus Inedibilis Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 15,468	Originally Posted by Jarlaxle No, I don't want a KW...I want an International (with a DT466) or a Ford F-650 (with a gas V10). Actually, I mostly want to get out of the awful Freightliner M2 I drive. (I drive a box truck, not a semi.) Meat medium-well...pass on the goat's milk. Can't blame you about the Freightshaker. As to other box trucks, that Ford might be the best of the lot. (Though I do like the look of the KW T300.) Would you prefer a beer to the goat's milk?

21st March 2012, 09:36 AM	#807
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459	Just saw a tractor with a DT466 in it...it seems to haul 65,000lbs of beer just fine! My FL has a Cat, I am mightily unimpressed.
Jarlaxle Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 459

21st March 2012, 06:29 PM	#808
Saule Scholar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 106	hello hello around
Saule Scholar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 106

22nd March 2012, 02:05 AM	#809
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	Originally Posted by Saule hello hello around Why Saule, welcome. The goat is around here somewhere, if you see it just acknowledge it with a pat. All newbs get a glass of goat milk, and a snack of kangaroo steak BBQ 'medium rare and a Millers Draft.
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777

22nd March 2012, 05:47 AM	#810
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 85,449	Unless they are vegetarian, of course, in which case they get carrots and brussels sprouts and peas from my housemate's garden. In season, naturally.
	__________________ A million people can call the mountains a fiction Yet it need not trouble you as you stand atop them https://xkcd.com/154/

22nd March 2012, 02:53 PM	#811
The Fifer Scholar Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland. Posts: 86	Hello everyone, I'm catching up on the political thread at the moment. Implications of Scottish Independence page 47 and still reading. So how is every one tonight.

23rd March 2012, 04:11 AM	#812
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Welcome NEW B's I have a lot to do today so I thought I would get the weekend BBQ Menu out of the way. We will have for your taste buds the following. Fresh Goats milk Miller Draft, SmithWicks,and Belgian beer Roo steaks ,Bison burgers,Lobster,and steamed clams Roasted Corn on the cob, Potato,macaronie salads Icecream, oatmealcookies, MINTIES, and Applepie with a slice of Cheddar cheese on the side.
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

23rd March 2012, 04:14 AM	#813
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	And for vegetarians see Arthwolipot's housemate.
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777

23rd March 2012, 05:25 AM	#814
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Originally Posted by amb And for vegetarians see Arthwolipot's housemate. I figured for the vegitarians I would just save the grass clippings from mowing the lawn. I think there might even be some Dandilions mixed in with them
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

24th March 2012, 05:25 AM	#815
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 85,449	Dandelions are edible.
	__________________ A million people can call the mountains a fiction Yet it need not trouble you as you stand atop them https://xkcd.com/154/

24th March 2012, 08:50 AM	#816
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Dandelions are edible. I love them I think they are best if you get them just as the buds start to grow.I like to throw in a couple of ham hocks when I cook them.
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

24th March 2012, 11:33 AM	#817
Saule Scholar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 106	well, there is dandelion wine, too. And I remember my mother made dandelion 'honey', boiling their flowers togtether with sugar. Was sort of intended to be a honey substitute. But was rather more like dandellon syrup, I'd say.
Saule Scholar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 106

25th March 2012, 09:54 AM	#818
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Good Sunday afternoon, any body want some rain? I will gladly send it your way. and Welcome to any NewB's I may have over looked.
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

25th March 2012, 11:44 PM	#819
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	Originally Posted by COLONEL Good Sunday afternoon, any body want some rain? I will gladly send it your way. and Welcome to any NewB's I may have over looked. We here in Western Australia could do with some rain. Haven't seen a drop in over 2 months.
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777

26th March 2012, 08:31 AM	#820
RickyVernio New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Hello everyone. This is a great forum. I mean it. I'm happy to be a member (seriously). I'm Ricky. Last night I finished editing my new videostory, The Big Bang, Evolution, and other Myths, and uploaded it to where anyone who wants to see it can do so. I'm not allowed to post any links yet, but it's on YouTube, so those who want to see it would have to perform a YouTube search. I have a passion for verismo opera and hockey: the biggest reason I still read the New York Post; they cover both rather well. A few years ago, I did some quick calculations and was surprised by the results. Turns out that in order to publish an ad-free daily newspaper and break even, one must charge about $7 per copy. I guess the list of items that the phrase "you get what you pay for" describes includes the truth, or at least the journalist version of it; which makes it quite a bargain to get decent opera and hockey coverage for only 75 cents.
RickyVernio New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2

26th March 2012, 02:58 PM	#821
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	Hi Ricky. I think this is it. I'll watch it later. (Sounds like a bit a swearing in there) Good luck, have fun, and return here if you have any questions.
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	__________________ "Where is evil? In the rat, whose nature it is to steal grain. Or in the cat? Whose nature it is to kill the rat."

26th March 2012, 08:19 PM	#822
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Welcome Ricky have some Goats milk and an oatmeal cookie. and take a MINTIE out of the bowl.
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

27th March 2012, 12:35 AM	#823
chatnoir1896 New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	Greetings Everyone! I am a long time forum reader, and first time poster. I figure it's time to start actually replying to threads, instead of telling my cat what I think about it. However as a result she is quite knowledgable when it comes to skepticism.... I would also like to know people other than myself at TAM this year Chatnoir
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27th March 2012, 01:50 AM	#824
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	Welcome chatnoir. If you see the goat [forum mascot] give it a pat. The canteen is straight down the corridor and to your left you'll find Colonel's kitchen and brewery.
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27th March 2012, 08:09 AM	#825
RickyVernio New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Hi, Ketyk. Foul language is part of life. I'm not particularly fond of it, and only use it where the logic of the narrative requires it, always. Specifically, I resort to it three or four times in this particular story as a ... hmm ... architectonics device. I use a lot more "cuss" words in my narratives about verismo opera. What I find truly baffling is the fact that many folks (present company excluded, of course) seem to react negatively to obscenities (they can't hear it, they start crying, etc) while COMPLETELY ignoring the fact that the phrase "Oh my God" that pretty much EVERYONE I know uses uses habitually, is a direct violation of the Third Commandment. I hear it dozens of times every day - from people in the street, from my friends, from children (!); it has been astoundingly popular among cinematographers and TV writers since before I was born; and no one seems to object, not even church officials whose responsibilities should include (one would think) noticing such things and pointing them out to their flock. Enjoy the video!
RickyVernio New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2

27th March 2012, 10:26 AM	#826
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	I mentioned the swearing only in that it may have been NSFW. Regarding "Oh My God", calling it a commandment sounds so official. "Thou shalt not kill" I take as a general rule of thumb. And unless "Coveting thy neighbors wife" isn't acted upon, then I'm fine with that. Anyway, here are the important rules.
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	__________________ "Where is evil? In the rat, whose nature it is to steal grain. Or in the cat? Whose nature it is to kill the rat."

27th March 2012, 04:55 PM	#827
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 85,449	For the newbies, this forum has an autocensor. Any word that is not permitted is automatically bleeped out. If it isn't bleeped out, then it's permitted. "****" is bleeped out. "Crap" is not. Just write the way you normally would, and the forum software will take care of the bad words. Trying to circumvent or trick the autocensor by substituting letters is a breach of the rules and you may be infracted for it.
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27th March 2012, 06:13 PM	#828
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Like ** ****** auto censor
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

27th March 2012, 10:22 PM	#829
Axxman300 Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central California Coast Posts: 6,812	Howdy everyone! I'm a REFORMED conspiracy loon (JFK, UFOs, Bigfoot, etc). I'm putting myself through college working toward a degree in Marine Geology. As a former conspiracy dumbass I hope to be of help once in a while. I play guitar, like photography, folklore, and history.

27th March 2012, 11:08 PM	#830
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	Welcome Axxman. You will fit right in here.
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27th March 2012, 11:10 PM	#831
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777	Originally Posted by Ketyk I mentioned the swearing only in that it may have been NSFW. Regarding "Oh My God", calling it a commandment sounds so official. "Thou shalt not kill" I take as a general rule of thumb. And unless "Coveting thy neighbors wife" isn't acted upon, then I'm fine with that. Anyway, here are the important rules. Not the right thread to do it in, but happy birthday.
amb Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,777

28th March 2012, 07:35 AM	#832
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	Originally Posted by amb Not the right thread to do it in, but happy birthday. Yeah, I suppose the right thread would have been my birthday thread. Oh but no one started one for me.
Ketyk Earthbound Misfit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,750	__________________ "Where is evil? In the rat, whose nature it is to steal grain. Or in the cat? Whose nature it is to kill the rat."

28th March 2012, 07:56 AM	#833
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The many voids of the Universe Posts: 29,838	Originally Posted by Ketyk Yeah, I suppose the right thread would have been my birthday thread. Oh but no one started one for me. Well Sorry I missed it, Have a glass of goats milk and relax, while we fill the tub for your bath in goats milk, I understand it is great for a persons skin.
	__________________ Major Ashley-Pitt: In our experience, Americans are uncouth misfits who should be run out of their own barbaric country. Matthew Quigley: Well, Lieutenant... Major Ashley-Pitt: Major. Matthew Quigley: Major. We already run the misfits outta our country. We sent 'em back to England.

28th March 2012, 07:11 PM	#834
Nasty Neil Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 104	I AM BACK! AND, I PLAN TO BOTH LEARN AND EDUCATE UNTIL I GET KICKED OUT AGAIN. (If it was like last time, it will be for NO RATIONAL or VALID reason.). Anyone who does not know who I am and who may want to know why I believe I am very well qualifed to comment on many subjects, should go to Page 20, and read #761
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28th March 2012, 07:27 PM	#835
Nasty Neil Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 104	Hi all newer ones! Axxman, Marine Geology is a GREAT field to get into as our abilites to do it and to mine from the ocean floor has very greatly grown over the last years. And while I am sure you know more than I on the subject, I do have a little experience in Geology and in the ocean. My Ocean experience is due to sailing on it in many types of ships / boats ect as well having been a Life Guard, Scuba and Deep Sea Diver. My experience in geology comes from being around my father who was a Harvard Summa Cum Laude Graduate with degrees in both Geology & Mining Engineering. And he taught at the Colorado School of Mines which is considered to be one of the best in that field in the world. (He did not stay as he would rather be in the field.) This resulted in my living in mining towns and also listening to my Dad talk about Geology. Plus, one summer, staking Uranium Claims around Moab, Utah. SO GOOD ON YOU and I WISH YOU THE BEST!
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