L. Marcus Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread ... Norwegians and Swedes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread ... Norwegians and Swedes. As an American I would like to say that most of us will eat anything not nailed down -- but I can't find anyone who'll eat lutefisk, ok, maybe on a dare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread It Is A Cultural ThingTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread It Is A Cultural ThingTM. Ah. Like the maggot cheese in Italy. I actually want to try that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread ... And we're the crazy ones?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread ... And we're the crazy ones?! Also Ortolan Bunting and the Century Egg. I am an American -- if it ain't nailed down, we'll eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread The restaurants must go through furniture faster than the Hulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Speak for yourself, American. I won't eat just anything that's not nailed down. No! It must be wrapped in bacon first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread No surströmming for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Speak for yourself' date=' American. I won't eat just anything that's not nailed down. No! It must be wrapped in bacon first.[/quote'] Bacon is the great equalizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Bacon is the great equalizer. Evidently, bacon and a claw hammer together are, at least ... Edit: Back on topic ... for the love of Celestia, never cough, sneeze, and hiccup at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Holy painful muscle spasms, Batman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread How does one manage to cough, sneeze and hiccup at the same time ? That doesn't sound easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread How does one manage to cough' date=' sneeze and hiccup at the same time ? That doesn't sound easy.[/quote'] I've done it, and I'm still alive. I had a cracked rib at the time and the sharp, literally breathtaking pain gave me the superhuman ability to instantly stifle an incipent sneeze or cough, and apparently surpressed my hiccup reflex until my rib wasn't so very sensitive to sudden muscular contractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread How does one manage to cough' date=' sneeze and hiccup at the same time ? That doesn't sound easy.[/quote'] I have no idea, but I managed to do it. I think both my lungs migrated to the same side of my chest after I did ... which is not an experience I recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Soooo....Some people make it very hard to be compassionate. My girlfriend (squee) works for a non profit family homeless shelter; she used to be a big deal project manager in New York but after her divorce she threw that away to work on something that helped her soul...she worked in an orphanage in New Deli for 3 months immediately following her split. So now she's on the left coast working in the Portland area and she's the night person. The only one. She works from 2-10 and most of the time things are good, or at worst annoying. Yesterday some woman verbally abused her because they had arrived late and had to eat their free meal outside (kitchen was closed for the night) and when the angry homeless mother (the non-profit only accepts those with children) came back with her husband...he punched Sabrina in the stomach when her back was turned. So, she calls the cops and files a report and family gets the heave ho. I'm so pissed off I can't see straight because she works alone with no security. She's getting some mace (apparently it was verboten to carry it in New York so she never had any). Luckily someone is leaving soon and she will probably move to the day shift in September. Gonna be a long 4 months. Venting done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Yeah, there needs to be some security there especially if she's working the late shift. Pepper spray isn't going to cut it. Around here it's common practice to get off-duty/overtime cops to do security for temporary gigs; you or your gf might want to look into that. It costs money but it might be a good stopgap until the nonprofit can make better arrangements. I'd make a comment about the kind of man who would sucker punch a woman when she isn't looking... but then I just did, didn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread yeah. The couple had some Domestic violence reports in the past (each of them) but they hadn't had one in 5 years so they were allowed. The place screens people pretty well before they are allowed to stay...but yeah I'm not thrilled with the security for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narf the Mouse Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread The problem, I think, comes from a sense of entitlement. Charity is not something one is entitled to. That's why it's called "Charity". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread It certainly can happen... if you have an oxy-acetylene torch handy. Otherwise' date=' no.[/quote'] well, a friend had his windshield shatter when his parents did him a favor and washed his car. On the hottest day of the year to date. Black car, hot day, cold water hit glass, Co-efficient of expansion/contraction kicked in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread The problem' date=' I think, comes from a sense of entitlement. Charity is not something one is entitled to. That's why it's called "Charity".[/quote'] Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Literal. I guess it's probably always technically edible' date=' but my first experience with alligator was fried--badly--and extremely oily. Since then I've had it grilled and fried better, both of which were quite good.[/quote'] I had some Saltwater croc in Australia... fishy and not too good. Water buffalo and camel also were worthless too. (pretty darned sure they were NOT prime cuts) Kangaroo, however, was wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I had some Saltwater croc in Australia... fishy and not too good. Water buffalo and camel also were worthless too. (pretty darned sure they were NOT prime cuts) Kangaroo, however, was wonderful!!! There is an Aussie joint in Huntsville, Alabama (of all places) that serves excellent Kangaroo. Of course, Huntsville used to host Congress, then NATO, then the Soviets, so Governor's Drive has about 50 restaurants that would qualify as 5-star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I'm sick of stomachaches. I'm sick of Pepto Bismol. I'm sick of my depression. I'm sick of my allergies. I guess I should be thankful I don't have anything really serious, except maybe the depression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I had some Saltwater croc in Australia... fishy and not too good. Water buffalo and camel also were worthless too. (pretty darned sure they were NOT prime cuts) Kangaroo, however, was wonderful!!! Ostrich was pretty good. A bit like beef, oddly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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