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onifre
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Message 76 of 219 (539149)
12-13-2009 11:07 AM
Reply to: Message 74 by Straggler
12-13-2009 5:46 AM


Re: Get A Life
In my own mind, at the time, I was the very definition of subtle wit and ironic humour with an undercurrent of post-modern sarcastic pathos.
Reading back now I just sound like a wanker.
This happens to me any time I get on stage after a few too many. Always seems like a great idea, because I'm so funny around my friends, but when I actually have to address the audience in a coherent manner I usually forget everything - mostly everything.
-Oni

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Straggler
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Message 77 of 219 (539153)
12-13-2009 11:27 AM
Reply to: Message 76 by onifre
12-13-2009 11:07 AM


Re: Get A Life
Straggler writes:
Reading back now I just sound like a wanker.
This happens to me any time I get on stage after a few too many.
You are not supposed to agree with me! You were supposed to say: "No. Not at all. It was hilarious. I got it even if nobody else did". But that is obviously too much to expect from our resident scyther of BS.
I will never drink again. Well.... Until next time.
Oni writes:
Always seems like a great idea, because I'm so funny around my friends, but when I actually have to address the audience in a coherent manner I usually forget everything - mostly everything.
Posting drunk always seems like a really really good idea. Sometimes I read it back later and think - Phew! that sounds almost like you know what you are talking about" and sometimes I read it back and just cringe.

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onifre
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Posts: 4854
From: Dark Side of the Moon
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Message 78 of 219 (539156)
12-13-2009 11:36 AM
Reply to: Message 77 by Straggler
12-13-2009 11:27 AM


Re: Get A Life
You are not supposed to agree with me! You were supposed to say: "No. Not at all. It was hilarious. I got it even if nobody else did". But that is obviously too much to expect from our resident scyther of BS.
Haha! I gave your post a laughing icon and a 5 rating because I did think it was funny...don't be so sensitive.
I will never drink again. Well.... Until next time.
- I'll assume in a few hours from now....
Posting drunk always seems like a really really good idea. Sometimes I read it back later and think - Phew! that sounds almost like you know what you are talking about" and sometimes I read it back and just cringe.
I always cringe when I read mine back. It's like going through my text messages in the morning after a night of heavy drinking. I regret every text I sent, except the one that achieved it's goal.
- Oni

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Straggler
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Message 79 of 219 (539165)
12-13-2009 12:33 PM
Reply to: Message 78 by onifre
12-13-2009 11:36 AM


Spitting Vino
Oni writes:
I'll assume in a few hours from now....
Once again I have a keyboard laced with **random alcoholic beverage** (Argie red wine in this particular instance) as a result of reading one of your posts.

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xongsmith
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Message 80 of 219 (539262)
12-14-2009 1:24 PM
Reply to: Message 57 by RAZD
12-12-2009 1:13 AM


Re: another sort of private issue
Note to RAZD:
i'm BAAAAAACCKK!
but all is not well. my MBR fix is still waiting to happen.
i tried to get Super GRUB yesterday, but the file was corrupt.
i'll try again today.
puppy linux is great.
but the email needs info hidden in unopenable files as of yet, so it goes slow.
more later as things develop.
thanks again!

- xongsmith, 5.7d

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Message 81 of 219 (539293)
12-14-2009 6:10 PM
Reply to: Message 80 by xongsmith
12-14-2009 1:24 PM


Puppy Linux Oscar for simplicity
glad of it, xongsmith.
puppy linux is great.
Yes, OS on a stick, along with all your files, means you can take your computer anywhere you have access to a machine
Puppy Linux gets my oscar nomination for the best OS: simple and tight. loads into RAM for fast operation. Load from a read only CD and the OS is impervious to virus, trojans, etc, and just need to sweep your personal files.
The wave of the future is a portable memory and tangential hardware used as hoc as necessary.
Enjoy

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xongsmith
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Message 82 of 219 (539386)
12-15-2009 2:28 PM
Reply to: Message 79 by Straggler
12-13-2009 12:33 PM


Re: Spitting Vino
straggler writes:
Oni writes:
I'll assume in a few hours from now....
Once again I have a keyboard laced with **random alcoholic beverage** (Argie red wine in this particular instance) as a result of reading one of your posts.
i resemble that remark!

- xongsmith, 5.7d

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onifre
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
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Message 83 of 219 (539397)
12-15-2009 3:34 PM
Reply to: Message 79 by Straggler
12-13-2009 12:33 PM


Re: Spitting Vino
Once again I have a keyboard laced with **random alcoholic beverage** (Argie red wine in this particular instance) as a result of reading one of your posts.
Sorry dude. I'll put a disclaimer on my posts that have the humor angle.
Btw, did you see who England's first match in the Cup is with?
- Oni

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Straggler
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Message 84 of 219 (539398)
12-15-2009 3:40 PM
Reply to: Message 83 by onifre
12-15-2009 3:34 PM


Imbecilic Philistines and the Beautiful Game
Oni writes:
Btw, did you see who England's first match in the Cup is with?
Of course!!
Like every English football fan I watched the World Cup draw live and direct.
USA first game - No friggin problem. Bring. It. On.
seriously cannot wait. Have lots of mates going out to SA for the competition. Alas these days I am too domesticated for that to be a realistic option.......
But to bring this (very superficially) on topic - Biggest US "soccer" fan? Or are you all imbecilic philistines with no appreciation of the beautiful game?

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onifre
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
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Message 85 of 219 (539413)
12-15-2009 5:03 PM
Reply to: Message 84 by Straggler
12-15-2009 3:40 PM


Re: Imbecilic Philistines and the Beautiful Game
No friggin problem. Bring. It. On.
Are you quoting cheerleading movies?
seriously cannot wait. Have lots of mates going out to SA for the competition. Alas these days I am too domesticated for that to be a realistic option.......
Word. That sucks though, you could have made the trip down there to see them get their asses handed to them (England of course).
Biggest US "soccer" fan? Or are you all imbecilic philistines with no appreciation of the beautiful game?
My team is Spain. But like any sports fan, I support my home team...especially when they're facing England's finnest(?).
- Oni

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Buzsaw
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Message 86 of 219 (539431)
12-15-2009 6:38 PM


Son Goku - Yes!
Ahem; if this is still the Oscar thread, I wish to interrupt the yada for nomination of Son Goku, who patiently and good-spiritedly explains physics problems to dummies and to the proficient alike, for Cite Physicist Oscar.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

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Straggler
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From: London England
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Message 87 of 219 (539528)
12-16-2009 2:56 PM
Reply to: Message 85 by onifre
12-15-2009 5:03 PM


Re: Imbecilic Philistines and the Beautiful Game
Oni writes:
My team is Spain.
Typical American. Choose the best team why don't you. For real sports supporters the trials and tribulations of heartache and joy are what it is all about.
Oni writes:
Are you quoting cheerleading movies?
At the weekend I like to dress up in a min-skirt and play with pompoms. So sue me.
Oni writes:
But like any sports fan, I support my home team...especially when they're facing England's finnest(?).
I see some banter ahead............
But England are playing South Africa at cricket at the moment and I can only concentrate on one sport at a time so that will have to wait.

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Straggler
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Message 88 of 219 (539539)
12-16-2009 6:47 PM
Reply to: Message 86 by Buzsaw
12-15-2009 6:38 PM


SG and Cavey - Obviously!
Buz writes:
Son Goku - Yes! Ahem; if this is still the Oscar thread, I wish to interrupt the yada for nomination of Son Goku, who patiently and good-spiritedly explains physics problems to dummies and to the proficient alike, for Cite Physicist Oscar.
Yep. SG and Cavey are soooo obvious as nominations that I didn't even feel the need to set a category for them. But yes. Of course SG and Cavey both deserve a nomination here for their contribution to education, understanding and making this forum a cut above the rest in terms of genuine scientific input.
Some of SG's "QFT for idiots" has been truly inspiring. Cavediver is more than capable of equally inspirational moments. On an educational level it is hard to seperate the two. SG wins on patience. Cavey wins on cutting but funny remarks to obvious idiots.
Take your pick on that basis.

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Buzsaw
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Message 89 of 219 (539551)
12-17-2009 12:16 AM
Reply to: Message 88 by Straggler
12-16-2009 6:47 PM


Re: SG and Cavey - Obviously!
Hi Straggler. Yes, Cavey well deserves one as well as SG; no doubt about it. SG, perhaps is a bit more patient with dummies like me, but then Cavey is somewhat more johnnyonthespot, being somewhat more active in the threads so as to get his patience tried more frequently.
Idiologically I don't have a lot in common with either, being a staunch Biblical creationist. Nevertheless, physics is physics, applicable significantly to all.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

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Straggler
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Message 90 of 219 (539671)
12-18-2009 12:32 PM
Reply to: Message 81 by RAZD
12-14-2009 6:10 PM


Santa Santa - I Feel a Song Coming On
The award for the most persistently pissed (in the British sense of the word) poster:
Hic!
Santa Claus Santa Claus.
Exposes all of RAZ's flaws.
A triumph of rhyme and reason.
Just in time for the festive season.
Faith based agnostic. With opinions.
The never endiiiing debate continues.
What's your take on subjective ev-i-dence?
Take a stand. Don't sit on the fence!!
Santa Claus Santa Claus.
Unable to be proven non-existent.
Unicorns and Pixies too.
No matter where you look. Or how persistent.
Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny.
Incessant agnosticism is so funny.
Lots of threads.
Lots or posts.
Telepathic dogs, superstrings and ghosts.
Who is right?
Who is wrong?
Who cares? Let's sing a song!!!
Agnostic or a-the-is-tic.
Evidential validity is the yardstick.
Santa Claus. Santa Claus.
Exposes Alllllll of RAZ's flaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwws!
Edited by Straggler, : No reason given.

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