Bazza Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings This is most likely my last for a long while. As some may know, I'm going away on a holiday for two weeks to celebrate Christmas and New Years wit my family. I leave in 20 minutes. I'll attempt to log into the NGD from tim to time, but will most likely stick to just a few "core" threads. If you would like to contact me in the meantime, PM me. Have a memorable & perky holiday season, and a happy new cheer. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings We've already gotten around 14 inches of snow today. And they are calling for another 6-8 inches tonight. And I've got to try to get to work again in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Otaku Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings I can't believe I let myself get drafted into dressing up as Santa for the Christmas party at work Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings I'm half-watching Horton Hears a Who (it's on the DVD with the Chuck Jones Grinch version), I had forgotten just what a sad tale of intolerance it is, though of course at least (IIRC - I'll find out soon!) it has a happy ending. But as an adult it's way sadder, because you look at it and just say, "Oh God, we are just riddled in this world with close-minded, petty, mean people, I recognize all these from the short." Particularly the Wickersham (sp) Brothers, the monkey-like things intent on "correcting" Horton's behavior, though clearly simply out of their own little-minded, bullying, misanthropic ways. And of course the intolerance (this part I had totally forgotten) isn't just among the animals of the jungle/forest/Seussian lands, but among the Whos who belittle the scientist merely trying to understand the universe better. Such a simple but important lesson. "After all, a person's a person, no matter how small." And most of the time, we, present company (myself) included, seem so intent on our petty behavior, our condescending ways, our close-minded naysaying, and our disdain for those who are different. FLY YOUR FREAK FLAG AND BE PROUD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightybec Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Opera people should not EVER sing holiday songs. Go home Gretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings "He's going to be roped, he's going to be caged, Horton the elephant's going to be caged!" "Boil that dust speck, boil that dust speck!" God, what meanness! I think some of it's sleep deprivation, but this really gets to me. It makes me wonder about my own occasional mean spirit. Of course the redemption at the end, and the hope that sometimes when we are confronted with a revelation we do learn, is great. But so often this world just perpetuates and, as the animals threatening Horton, CELEBRATES inflicting misery. As an aside, I do often find animation gets to me in a way live-action does not. I think the reason is that with animation we are presented with beings we can relate to more strongly as true innocents or truly sympathetic, whereas with human beings (and I show my own degree of misanthropy here) "no one is innocent" and it's easier to turn a blind eye. That in itself is something to think about, for me (I don't know that others relate to this particular point, I don't know how people relate to animation on this level). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Shaun of the Dead is my favorite zombie movie. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings I so much wanna tear into that pizza downstairs... but it's for mom and dad. I'm hungry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightybec Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Penguinkillers' biography note about her brother is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings How many reminders of where to post replies to this thread have there been? And note one can always delete their post after moving it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reneshat Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings How does one become a writer of comic books? Do you get a degree in Literature? I don't think they would get novel writers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Well, as of 220 this afternoon. The Missus and I became Homeowners. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. I might be off boards for a while as moving requires me to box up this computer I am typing on. See you all next year! L. Marcus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightybec Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Am I the only one who rearranges thier inlaw's nativity scenes into comic delight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings God-freaking-darn it, I was awaiting an e-mail confirmation for a site I registered at, got an email that stated that purpose and clicked on it, only to realize it was spam arriving at the coincidental time. Great, wonder what I'll be getting now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Well... the Army is moving towards some new pistols: U.S. Army Awards Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Contract for 5,000 Pistols December 23, 2004 Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), the nation’s largest firearms manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract for 5,000 9mm pistols by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Rock Island Arsenal, IL. The pistols to be supplied are Ruger KP95D models. The pistols incorporate a stainless steel slide and a custom polymer composite frame. “We are honored to be part of the nation’s defense by furnishing the Army with Ruger P95 pistols,†said Sturm, Ruger President Stephen L. Sanetti. “As there are no longer any U.S. Government small arms factories, our country must rely on the private firearms manufacturing sector to provide arms for the common defense. Sturm, Ruger’s P95 pistols have developed a legendary reputation for strength, reliability, and value during the last ten years, and we are proud to have won the U.S. Army’s competitive bid with these fine firearms.†“Our late founder, Bill Ruger, who began his firearms industry career 65 years ago designing small arms for the U.S. Government, would have been pleased,†Sanetti concluded. The Ruger pistols to be supplied under this contract will be manufactured in the company’s Prescott, Arizona manufacturing facility. http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/News-12-23-2004.html (news report) http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=3075&return=Y (gun specs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Worldmaker Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Why can I never breathe right on Christmas Eve, even with allergy pills and an inhaler? Every December 24th, like clockwork. Though... this year I earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings I got out of bed at 5 PM today, after waking up for good at 4 PM. I was laying down, and most of the time sleeping, from about midnight last night, aside from getting up to feed the cats once in the AM or go to the bathroom. It's the most rest I've gotten in a long time, and welcome as it's also the first time in many days I've gotten 8 hours or more of rest (let alone roughly 12 hours of sleep from 15.5 hours of laying down). PS - I'd add I think in the last 2 weeks I haven't had more than 6 or 7 hours of rest on any given day, and that's only for 2 days of that period, I think, otherwise it's been 3-5 hours of rest a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Is there something wrong with wondering why no one ever did a cover of "Rico Suave"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings In the interest of the holiday season, I just can't revive a thread that touches on BOTH politics and religion, particularly as nothing I have to say would have a calming influence whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st barbara Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings To "Skaramine" Did they have competitive testing before they selected those Ruger pistols ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Ham gives Shadowpup's life meaning? Wow! I love this line. I laughed each time I've seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Merry Christmas, everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings Albert Einstein resurrects Captain Nemo and our purple pop tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: A Thread for Random Musings I loved Christmas dinner, including the red cabbage... but I am SOOO sorry about its after effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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