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At 1/11/10 11:56 PM, stafffighter wrote:
Because when you do Frankenberry you don't half ass it.

And when you do Grimace, you tend to three-ass it.

At 1/11/10 11:26 PM, Proteas wrote: *massages bridge of nose*

Okay. I have to ask.

Why did you dye yourself purple?

It's sort of a thing with engineers at my university.

So in other words, "no reason" and "I was drunk" both apply here.

At 1/12/10 11:48 AM, Elfer wrote: "I was drunk"

Okay, I can live with that.

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My brother got me a gift card to Gander Mountain for Christmas. Not really the sporting type, but they do have firearms and knives there, so I went there today to look around... not a whole lot of stuff I wanted or needed, BUT... I did find myself walking out of there with a package of .50 caliber lead balls for a muzzle loader (perfect slingshot ammo), and a box of Magnum Deer Slugs.

Although I SWORE I'd never buy a box of magnum ANYTHINGS for shotgun again after that shoulder numbing pain of firing double-ought buckshot after thanksgiving dinner, I couldn't resist the idea of firing what are essentially almost a .70 caliber magnum round.

To give everyone a general idea, this is what I'm expecting in terms of recoil.

At 1/11/10 10:38 PM, Proteas wrote: Hm... so is there any chance in the future of their being a room in your house with a batcave styled display case of costumes?

We've been discussing what we want to do when we've gotten a little more stable and fixed this house up - I don't think we want to stay here forever, and we've been discussing the possibility of moving closer to DC. I would definitely love to have a house with a space to display costumes and props. This costume in particular would be so stunning to buy and display as a beautiful piece of classic scifi memorabilia. I would love to display my Catwoman full-time as well.

And yes, we have discussed how one would go about building a giant penny.

I would also wish to purchase one piece of authentic Japanese armor or traditional clothing so that I can have people ask me questions about it, to which I can respond "It's Japanese," and they will ask, "How do you know?" and I will say "Because I bought it in Japan."

At 1/12/10 06:43 PM, SkunkyFluffy wrote: This costume in particular would be so stunning to buy and display as a beautiful piece of classic scifi memorabilia.

O_O;

Damn, that site's expensive.

And yes, we have discussed how one would go about building a giant penny.

It wouldn't be that difficult, depending on how you want to do it. If you wanted it to be a wall-hanging, you could just take two sheets of really fine particle board and cut a giant half-circle out of each one, then edge glue them together with several 2x4's on the back running across both of them for added support (maybe drill into them through the face, then patch over them with mud). Then you would just have to paint it and draw you're lincold on it...

If you wanted to make it a two sided free standing deal, you're most difficult task would be making curved wood sides all around. In which case I say... GOOD LUCK! ;-D

I would also wish to purchase one piece of authentic Japanese armor or traditional clothing so that I can have people ask me questions about it, to which I can respond "It's Japanese," and they will ask, "How do you know?" and I will say "Because I bought it in Japan."

*looks around*

A suggestion, if I may? Qi Pao Silk Dress.

At 1/12/10 08:48 PM, Proteas wrote: O_O;

Damn, that site's expensive.

Oh yes.

Not everything, though. I paid about a hundred dollars plus shipping (which was a little pricey because this particular item was at their London warehouse, not their Los Angeles warehouse) for a screen-used costume from Wing Commander. Cheap because it's not exactly the most in-demand thing ever, but it's one of Steve's favorite movies and the costume was in his size.

At 1/12/10 08:48 PM, Proteas wrote:

At 1/12/10 06:43 PM, SkunkyFluffy wrote:

And yes, we have discussed how one would go about building a giant penny.

It wouldn't be that difficult, depending on how you want to do it. If you wanted it to be a wall-hanging, you could just take two sheets of really fine particle board and cut a giant half-circle out of each one, then edge glue them together with several 2x4's on the back running across both of them for added support (maybe drill into them through the face, then patch over them with mud). Then you would just have to paint it and draw you're lincold on it...

Dude. I have two questions. Have you applied to be the new BFX host and if not why the hell not?
Are there offical measurments for how big the penny in the batcave is supposed to be?

At 1/12/10 08:48 PM, Proteas wrote: *looks around*

A suggestion, if I may? Qi Pao Silk Dress.

That's Chinese, my good friend, not Japanese.

You'd want more along the lines of a kimono.

At 1/12/10 09:03 PM, stafffighter wrote: Dude. I have two questions. Have you applied to be the new BFX host and if not why the hell not?

It's basically a giant table top turned on end, dude, nothing really complicated about it. You could knock one out in a weekend if you absolutely wanted to.

If it was me? I'd buy the really good 4x8 sheets of MDF though, the stuff that's ultra smooth on both sides, extremely heavy, and usually around $28 a sheet. That way it's easier to paint, and it won't warp on you from temperature changes as it's standing free.

Are there offical measurments for how big the penny in the batcave is supposed to be?

I always wondered how he got it in there to begin with, to be honest with you.

At 1/12/10 09:06 PM, BrianEtrius wrote: That's Chinese, my good friend, not Japanese.

I just want to see Skunky in a Qi Pao dress, SUE ME.

At 1/12/10 09:03 PM, stafffighter wrote: Are there offical measurments for how big the penny in the batcave is supposed to be?

In the original comic where it first appears (World's Finest #30) it looks to about three times Batman's own height, so I'd say about 18 feet. I'm not sure the actual measurement has ever been mentioned.

We would undoubtedly be making a smaller model.

At 1/12/10 09:17 PM, Proteas wrote: I just want to see Skunky in a Qi Pao dress, SUE ME.

Come on, Pro, over this?

There's no comparison.

At 1/12/10 09:21 PM, BrianEtrius wrote:

At 1/12/10 09:17 PM, Proteas wrote: I just want to see Skunky in a Qi Pao dress, SUE ME.

Come on, Pro, over this?

There's no comparison.

Let's see... form fitting silk dress... or glorified greek toga that hides her figure....

Skunky? You can haul off and slap me at any moment now.

Occasionally, being on email lists that send jokes and funny videos (in most cases spam) pays off....

I got this today, and can't help but believe it's real.

Rav might like this too, if he hasn't already seen it.

At 1/12/10 09:17 PM, SkunkyFluffy wrote: In the original comic where it first appears (World's Finest #30) it looks to about three times Batman's own height, so I'd say about 18 feet. I'm not sure the actual measurement has ever been mentioned.

I bet if you bought one of those books they put out that purports to be "everything you want to know about Batman" somebody has a measurement in there if only for shits and giggles. I long ago gave up on "official" things in super hero comics because it tends to get lost between writers and editors over time. Which considering how long these things have been in serial publication and the fact that going back to the very beginnings of strips like Batman it's very clear there was never supposed to be anything resembling a true and tight continuity (that was all imposed later on).

At 1/13/10 10:15 AM, RydiaLockheart wrote:

At 1/12/10 09:39 PM, Imperator wrote: I got this today, and can't help but believe it's real.

I dunno...semen isn't isn't globby and doesn't really have the consistency to clog up a drain. It just washes away with water or you can wipe it with a towel. Now, if there is a guy in there whose semen is so thick it clogs drains, he really should see a doctor.

;;;
THis sounds like expert advice ...RydiaL, I never realised ;)

For your giant penny idea.
I know they make sheets of that MDF & you can get plywood as well in 5 ft wide sheets, 5 x 8 & I believe 5x 10.
Is a special oreder for most places , but i know its available because i've seen in it in Movie Production Carp shops.

At 1/13/10 10:15 AM, RydiaLockheart wrote: I dunno...semen isn't isn't globby and doesn't really have the consistency to clog up a drain. It just washes away with water or you can wipe it with a towel. Now, if there is a guy in there whose semen is so thick it clogs drains, he really should see a doctor.

... why is it that old geek conversation about Superman's ejaculation shooting through Lois Lane like a bullet and killing her come to mind when I read this?

There's a great scene in The Dark Knight Strikes Again where Lara is talking to Superman and asks him about sex and he replies - with a very grim expression on his face - "Never with mortals."

Looks like I'm not doing jack shit again today, either.

Tuesday after I got back from running errands, I proceeded to spend 2 hours painting and trimming out my new bedroom. Yesterday; the muscles in my lower back locked up and I wasn't able to do anything besides sitting here playing City of Heroes/Villains, and they still hurt today (although they're better since I saw my chiropractor this morning).

I didn't think painting was that strenuous an activity, but apparently I'm an old man, so I'm just going to sit here and have a repeat of yesterday. I've clipped about 2100 rings for chainmail (give or take a few), so I may work on my mother's birthday gift today. I can't decide between making her a Captive Inverted Round with aluminum rings and copper captives, or making her a Byzantine necklace.

At 1/11/10 11:10 AM, Elfer wrote: One possible method would be to dye the skin blue...

>_>

<_<

Colloidal Silver.

I´m sorry I just couldn´t resist.

Perhaps not, now that I stop to think about it. The hue would be off, probably more purple-ish than blue.

Yes, that is an apple.

It took less than two minutes for it to be just a wet spot on his dog bed.

At 1/14/10 01:31 PM, Proteas wrote: I didn't think painting was that strenuous an activity, but apparently I'm an old man, so I'm just going to sit here and have a repeat of yesterday. I've clipped about 2100 rings for chainmail (give or take a few), so I may work on my mother's birthday gift today. I can't decide between making her a Captive Inverted Round with aluminum rings and copper captives, or making her a Byzantine necklace.

for my winter class I learned how to crochet and I've actually found myself replacing my usual nightly reading with it on a few days because it keeps my hands busy without too much thought process. Then again, I'm only doing 8"X9" rectangles which will be put together with everyone else in the class rectangles to make a blanket, so it's not like I'm making sweaters or hats or anything. I did notice that a silk scarf my mom gave my wife had crochet stitches in it.

At 1/14/10 08:46 PM, SkunkyFluffy wrote: Yes, that is an apple.

It took less than two minutes for it to be just a wet spot on his dog bed.

That's adorable. Most dogs I've met would look at you like you're crazy if you gave them fruit instead of a slab of beef.

So far there hasn't been a single food he hasn't been willing to eat. He loves baby carrots. I've offered him cucumber slices, pear, plain cooked pasta, unflavored yogurt, cherry tomatoes, and even a raw egg, and he eats it all right up. The only thing he's been iffy on is celery.

At 1/14/10 09:48 PM, SkunkyFluffy wrote: The only thing he's been iffy on is celery.

I demand pictures of the funny dog eating celery.

I've got one that will mess with everybody here; our pitbull loves yogurt.

I did not figure this out, my dad did. He had some yogurt cups in the fridge, and one hot day last summer, he decided to open one up and give it to the pit as a cool treat. He has her trained now so that when he goes "Sadie want a popsicle?" she'll sit on her bag legs and beg, then she'll get down on the ground with the cup between her front paws and lick the yogurt out fo the cup.

Well... celery is one of those acquired tastes.
I wasn't so partial to it when I was a kid.

I can't believe it.

After 4 years of doing bad David Caurso impressions, I can actually make money off of it?

Holy shit.

So, I've finally digitalized all my CD collection.
It was a huge task.

I have millions of audiobooks.
And tons of CDs. (The great stuff from the 80s and 90s).

And I've finally got everything organized PERFECTLY on my iTunes.

Shoot.
I still can't believe that my tiny iPod can hold even more music. I mean... this would had blown my mind when I was in high school. And having a CD player actually meant you were part of the cool-cool kids.