Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 168

montsnmags · 01-10-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Seabound

Aw, sorry about Monty, Marc. How old was he when he died, and do you still have Maggie? They're both very pretty.

Monts was 8.5 when he died. We still have Mags, and, what's more, we also now have Oscar (who was 8 when we got him not long after Monty died - it's a long story - which gave a nice kind of continuity):

http://www.parknmeter.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=95

Oscar is 10 tomorrow. He still thinks he's 3 though. He's the coolest dog ever.

Cheers,
Marc

Seabound · 01-10-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

Monts was 8.5 when he died. We still have Mags, and, what's more, we also now have Oscar (who was 8 when we got him not long after Monty died - it's a long story - which gave a nice kind of continuity):

http://www.parknmeter.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=95

Oscar is 10 tomorrow. He still thinks he's 3 though. He's the coolest dog ever.

Cheers,
Marc

Oh, yes, Oscar! I noticed the third name in your album after I wrote my post. He looks absolutely adorable! Wishing him a fun doggie birthday!

SundarKoyal · 01-10-2009, 02:15 PM

I just resistered today on this board. So, today for at least a few hours I will be combing through the threads to see what there is to see. lol. Also have to get down to business soon and study for my test on Monday.

nekokami · 01-10-2009, 03:16 PM

What I'm doing right now... waiting for the torte the Muffin Man is making to finish baking and cooling. Then we will enjoy it with a fresh pot of Keemun burgundy (the color, not the wine) tea.

I wish I could share with all of you!

Earlier today I was given DVDs for several Doctor Who episodes (including "The Beginning" with the first Hartwell episodes!) and a gift certificate to Amazon (which will probably be used to buy textbooks....) And I also now have a "multi-function computer" for my bicycle, which means (at this time of year) a way to tell how much I'm using the bike on its trainer in my office to get exercise.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-10-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

What I'm doing right now... waiting for the torte the Muffin Man is making to finish baking and cooling. Then we will enjoy it with a fresh pot of Keemun burgundy (the color, not the wine) tea.

I wish I could share with all of you!

oh wow, i wish you could share with us too !

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Earlier today I was given DVDs for several Doctor Who episodes (including "The Beginning" with the first Hartwell episodes!) and a gift certificate to Amazon (which will probably be used to buy textbooks....) And I also now have a "multi-function computer" for my bicycle, which means (at this time of year) a way to tell how much I'm using the bike on its trainer in my office to get exercise.

you should hook that bike up to a generator for the next time an ice storm knocks the power out !!

lilac_jive · 01-10-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

Monts was 8.5 when he died. We still have Mags, and, what's more, we also now have Oscar (who was 8 when we got him not long after Monty died - it's a long story - which gave a nice kind of continuity):

http://www.parknmeter.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=95

Oscar is 10 tomorrow. He still thinks he's 3 though. He's the coolest dog ever.

Cheers,
Marc

Marc- what kind of dogs are they?

nekokami · 01-10-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

oh wow, i wish you could share with us too !

you should hook that bike up to a generator for the next time an ice storm knocks the power out !!

Actually, I found the bike trainer I'm using by looking for bike generator plans. This trainer is one that could be converted to a generator with the addition of an engine alternator, an inverter, and some capacitors. I haven't completely given up on that idea. Though bike-powered generators don't generate a lot of electricity-- I'd particularly be interested in knowing if I could generate enough to operate the water pump. (Barring that, I've found a hand pump that would do the trick for US$700, but it would have to be outdoors where the well is, and that's somewhat unappealing....)

If anyone is interested in the bike generator plans, I can post a link....

Ah-- just checked, and the hand-pump people also have a motor that can be attached, and that would run off a bicycle-powered generator pretty easily.

http://www.simplepump.com/motorized_pumps.html
http://www.econvergence.net/electro.htm

The generator produces about 120-200 watts, and the Simplepump needs 120 watts. If I could afford to add a solar panel or two to supplement, that would be especially good. (Naturally, we're more or less broke right now. Need to find some project to raise some money.)

Sweetpea · 01-10-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Marc- what kind of dogs are they?

Hmm, they look like schnauzers. Don't look like the toy version...

And I'm sitting behind my pc, wondering why I don't go to bed right now... Must be because I've a great desire to post here...

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-10-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Marc- what kind of dogs are they?

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Hmm, they look like schnauzers. Don't look like the toy version...

I think they're Airedales.

If you get a chance, do a picture search for Airedale puppies - they look more like badly made toy (as in stuffed, not miniature) dogs than cute puppies!

RickyMaveety · 01-10-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

Listening to my Silly Bird sing an aria to welcome me home.

Hey, my dragon eggs have cracks!

Oooo .... my eggs have cracks too!! Wonder what happens now??

Here's a question for everyone, and I ask this most sincerely.

I was just reading this whole Price Harry flap about his use of the word "Paki" to describe someone Pakistani .... I guess it's a bad word.

Now, I now I've heard people all over describe people from Afghanistan as "Afghani" rather than saying Afganistani. Is that a bad word as well??

I simply can not keep up with all the things you are not supposed to call other people. I'm thinking about just calling everyone "James" and leaving it at that. Or maybe Harold.

Oh, and I don't know how many of you are Eddie Izzard fans, but I just saw a show of his and I nearly peed my pants it was so funny. Especially the bit about Daisy the cow, who decides to purchase anthrax by mail to commit suicide. She was going to shoot herself, but since she has no opposable thumbs .....

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-10-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I was just reading this whole Price Harry flap about his use of the word "Paki" to describe someone Pakistani .... I guess it's a bad word.

Yup, it is. It may well be a primarily English thing. I don't know at what point it started being used derogatorily, or even if it ever has been OK, but I've only ever known it to be an insult. However, it obviously can be no older than the Indian partition, as before then Pakistani didn't exist.

It's usually applied by racist types to anyone from the Indian sub-continent irregardless of whether they are from Pakistan or India, frequently with "filthy", "dirty" or worse appended in front of it. As England has a large amount of Indian and Pakistani corner shop owners, it frequently got applied to them.

I can't comment on Prince Harry's use of it as a) I don't know the chap and b) this is the first I've heard of it.

LazyScot · 01-10-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I was just reading this whole Price Harry flap about his use of the word "Paki" to describe someone Pakistani .... I guess it's a bad word.

It's used very much as a derogative and pejorative term, very much in a racial case. That said, how offensive it is does vary with the age of the speaker (it tends to be younger people that use it as offensive) and a little bit on context.

Part of the problem is the use of the term by the likes of the BNP and the expectation that someone in his position would be above that sort of slur.

That and the UK media loves to have a story.

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Now, I now I've heard people all over describe people from Afghanistan as "Afghani" rather than saying Afganistani. Is that a bad word as well??

I though an Afghani was a long-haired Saluki?

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I simply can not keep up with all the things you are not supposed to call other people. I'm thinking about just calling everyone "James" and leaving it at that. Or maybe Harold.

How about Slartibartfast?

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Oh, and I don't know how many of you are Eddie Izzard fans, but I just saw a show of his and I nearly peed my pants it was so funny. Especially the bit about Daisy the cow, who decides to purchase anthrax by mail to commit suicide. She was going to shoot herself, but since she has no opposable thumbs .....

Yup; not seen his most recent stuff, but really enjoy his humour. Mrs BadCrumble and the mice with flipcarts and the jam..... I think he's also toured France where he performed in french.

nekokami · 01-10-2009, 09:37 PM

"Paki" has been rude slang in the UK for at least 30 years (I read it in a book published that long ago). Not sure about Afghani, but since I think the derogatory connotation has to do with the context the term has been used in previously, rather than the abbreviation itself, I would guess there's no particular connotation attached to it.

And I suspect that part of the reason Prince Harry is getting no slack on this is because it's not his first display of cultural insensitivity. (Isn't he the one who wore an SS uniform to a costume party?)

montsnmags · 01-10-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Marc- what kind of dogs are they?

See below.

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Hmm, they look like schnauzers. Don't look like the toy version...

Perish the thought. As nice as the three breeds of Schnauzer are, mine're sweet, lovable, cuddly, independent, Foolish, crazy-as-a-shithouse-rat Airedale Terriers.

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I think they're Airedales.

You think correct.

Did you know Dawn French owns an Airedale (even mentioned it on Parky once)? No? Well, now you do, and you can amaze people with your knowledge at your next dinner party!

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If you get a chance, do a picture search for Airedale puppies - they look more like badly made toy (as in stuffed, not miniature) dogs than cute puppies!

Brought to you by "Puppies-By-Igor".

Cheers,
Marc

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-10-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

You think correct.

Did you know Dawn French owns an Airedale (even mentioned it on Parky once)? No? Well, now you do, and you can amaze people with your knowledge at your next dinner party!

I didn't know that! I've always rather liked Dawn French (well, what I've seen of her on TV etc, I don't know her, obviously, cos if I did, I'd know about the Airedale...)

It would have to be a dinner party that I'm invited to though, as our dining table currently houses two bookshelves...

01-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#2508
SundarKoyal Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	I just resistered today on this board. So, today for at least a few hours I will be combing through the threads to see what there is to see. lol. Also have to get down to business soon and study for my test on Monday.

01-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#2509
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	What I'm doing right now... waiting for the torte the Muffin Man is making to finish baking and cooling. Then we will enjoy it with a fresh pot of Keemun burgundy (the color, not the wine) tea. I wish I could share with all of you! Earlier today I was given DVDs for several Doctor Who episodes (including "The Beginning" with the first Hartwell episodes!) and a gift certificate to Amazon (which will probably be used to buy textbooks....) And I also now have a "multi-function computer" for my bicycle, which means (at this time of year) a way to tell how much I'm using the bike on its trainer in my office to get exercise.

01-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#2518
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	"Paki" has been rude slang in the UK for at least 30 years (I read it in a book published that long ago). Not sure about Afghani, but since I think the derogatory connotation has to do with the context the term has been used in previously, rather than the abbreviation itself, I would guess there's no particular connotation attached to it. And I suspect that part of the reason Prince Harry is getting no slack on this is because it's not his first display of cultural insensitivity. (Isn't he the one who wore an SS uniform to a costume party?)