Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T11:08:27-05:00
Wrapped around a stick? You mean like cotton candy?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T11:10:11-05:00
@GM: I was trying to think of the sticky unsweetened stuff that is clear and in a bottle and I finally figured it out. It's Karo Syrup. You Mounties can have that on your pancakes!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T11:14:15-05:00
@Geist, more like taffy. Trust me, its probably the best maple flavoured treat you can have. You will need to go to Quebec to get it though... so there's that. ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T11:20:37-05:00
Well you won't have that anymore once I take all of the maple trees. *goes back to drafting up tree stealing plans*
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T11:30:41-05:00
It could also be molasses
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T11:32:49-05:00
BaKhan, I know a maple farmer in Vermont, so I could just go there.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T11:34:21-05:00
@Zem, yep they grow maple trees there too... although the product is no where even close to the quality up here, but hey, you know... ;) Its all about the soil bro!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T11:45:31-05:00
Canada has richer soil? Who woulda thunk it. Must be the reason why the pot is nicer there? ;-)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T11:48:03-05:00
@Geist, wrong side of the country... ;) Also wrong media, does anyone grow pot in soil anymore?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T11:48:34-05:00
Woo, physics. Where the exams have 4 multi-part questions and you don't get partial credit, so if you mess up an earlier step, you're done for. There goes up to 25% of your grade. Can't wait. Well, that's good because I only have 40 minutes to wait.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T11:49:52-05:00
@BaKhan: I have no clue. I don't know how pot is grown. I thought the laws about pot were looser there.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T11:51:49-05:00
BaKhan, that farmer I mentioned is also a landlady, and she once had tenants who, among an hours' worth of conversation to get just a taste of how really bad they were and why they should have been shot including things you could never even think of, after they moved out suddenly and without warning after a year or two, she found in a closet several marijuana plants in soil. On wooden floors. The floor was just about to give out because of water damage. And not to mention the UV lighting equipment for the plants that was worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. And the smell. So yeah, some people grow it not just in soil, but in soil in closets as well!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T11:59:12-05:00
@Geist, sort of. As far as the laws go, you will most likely not go to jail on your first or second offence, but the lawyer fees go up each time. Also good luck ever getting into the states if you've got a drug conviction. I know quite a few people (good people) that were busted and now are forever banned from the US, which for a Canadian is a big deal. Most of the "best" product is grow hydroponically, it is faster, less chance of deseases, and in a sterile environment, almost no chance of critters getting at them either.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T12:01:39-05:00
@Zem, that is just crazy! I don't know if its the same down there, but a house that used to contain a grow op is condemeded immediately. There are typically a lot of issues, with mold, electrical, etc. As far as the lighting went, if it was just a closet, would have been a couple hundred max.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T12:05:30-05:00
Well the only good thing that came of them being her tenants (laws in the US are incredibly weighted to tenants and they can get away with nearly anything if they're clever) was being able to sell those. That was probably one of the nicer things to clean up after them.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T12:07:01-05:00
@BaKhan: Wait, what? So those Americans can't ever come back home? That doesn't sound right. If they served their time in jail or whatever, they should be allowed to come back to the home of their birth.
I wonder if this applies to Americans that are in other countries.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T12:15:53-05:00
@Geist, oh I'm sure the Americans that get busted up here serve their time and then are swiftly escorted back to the states, thats how we do up here anyways. I was more refering to Canadians.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T12:46:56-05:00
Ohhhhhhh.
That would explain Canada's plan to send Randy Quaid back to the US. You can keep him but please send us your new PM. The women down here are swooning over him. (He isn't my cup of tea but my taste run different then most)
@Geist: You can have him all you want. Personally, the money being used to bring over the refugees could be used to help those in need already here. I'm not against helping the refugees, but brining more people in that will be putting even more strain on the already stretched aid groups. Hell, with the amount of jobs being lost, and people looking for work, that's going to make it just that much harder to find jobs for people.
@GM, you're damn straight! And if his father was still alive, they could have him too! I can see no way that we should be letting in 25000 refugees when we can't even fill our food banks already! There are a lot of people in a hard way, no job, can't get help, etc., already we hardly need to see what happens if we add 25000 people to that list! Not only that, but are they even going to have any kind of security screening? The thing that scares me the most is how many terrorists will be sneaking in with those that are actually in need. If even one gets in and makes his way down to the states, look out! We just don't need this sh*t! I recognize a need to help these poor people, but how about we do it, in their country? Canada is well known for humanitarian aid, lets go that route... We don't need a 9/11 or Paris style attack here. We are not as prepared as either of those countries!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T13:05:11-05:00
That should be bringing...not brining
I was wondering if you were turning into a cannibal for a quick second. ;-)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T13:12:06-05:00
@BaKhan: Better than what the US is doing. We haven't bought any of the refugees over at all. I know that the President mentioned helping out but only after they set up a rigorous vetting process. Good luck on that. Sounds like setting up that kind of program would take years.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T13:13:03-05:00
Hmmmm brined refugees! Aaaaahhhhhgggghhggghggg!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T13:14:51-05:00
Btw, if Trump becomes president of the US, I'm moving to Canada. I'm only half joking.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T13:14:57-05:00
The problem with any vetting process is that we can't do it telepathically, which is what it would take. An interview wouldn't work so well because lying is a thing that exists.
The PM also stated that he is bringing over those 25,000 before the end of the year. So, they need to do clearance checks on ~550 a DAY(as of yesterday). But even then, never know what someone is truly thinking/planning.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T13:22:23-05:00
@LZ: You are correct. I don't see how we could tell who wants to harm us and who doesn't. Unless we put them in an encampment. (I'm NOT saying that we SHOULD do that, I'm saying that I don't see what other way the US would be able to keep track of so many people)
David Guidry "Doc" 2015-11-16T13:26:00-05:00
@LZ yah they give the best shave ....
It's much easier than you would think as long as you have a good sharp blade
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T13:30:20-05:00
@Doc, they scare me. I use a double edge safety razor. I find it gives a better shave than modern cartridges, and costs a whole lot less. We're talking about 10 cents per blade.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T14:28:34-05:00
I've got a wicked steady hand, and I still don't trust myself to use a straight razor... they just look scary! ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T14:50:28-05:00
25000?! Jeez, no country needs that. I know they needed to leave home, but if they're crossing the entire continent or an entire ocean to safety, then it's a strategic move to get to a specific country and its economy, not just for safety. That's what I don't understand about them.
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Geist, funnily enough, Trump might not be the worst president in history, though he's not the "hero" gotham needs right now. I personally hope neither he nor clinton, the top two candidates, makes it to the final round. Though if it were Clinton vs. Bush, that'd be hilarious! Carson vs Sanders would be a good one to vote on though. Honestly, the only effect Trump would have on the votes is scaring more people to the democratic side of the election, making the democratic candidate much more likely to win.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T14:53:17-05:00
@Zem, exactly if I heard correctly the states was looking at taking in 10 000, and you have 10x the population we do! Imagine California saying, we'll take 25000! It would be ludicrous right? Same deal here. Unless they want to populate the NWT (north west territories), forget about it!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T14:54:48-05:00
As for shaving, I just use Shaver, which is what I call whatever I use to shave. I don't care much. I could see myself straight-razoring, though it'd take some getting used to, that whole "you could cut your neck at any minute" feeling. Though I got used to sleeping in a bunk bed as tall as I am with no sides this year, which is worse. The thing I don't understand, though, is people's disgust for dry shaving. Can someone explain that? It's great if you have no time and just need to look presentable.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T14:56:16-05:00
BaKhan, if they need the help, they'll take the NWT. Otherwise they're being beggars and choosers, which not all of them are, but quite a few are trying. I'll move up there too because I love cold and need some sense frozen into me.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T15:11:14-05:00
@Zem, for real, people freeze to death up there every winter. It gets for real cold! Like leave your vehicle running or it will freeze solid cold.
It reminds me of places like Good Will, and other thrift store type places. They refuse to take any tube TV, because everyone wants flat screens now. Seriously? You want a CHEAP, almost free TV, and you are turning down a tube TV because it's not flat screen...get over yourself and accept what people are donating rather than blowing up because there is nothing better to do with it.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T15:26:59-05:00
BaKhan, I think I'd like to experience it for just one winter someday. Or month. More likely a month. Even I'm not that crazy!
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GM, I know, right?! If I want a nearly free TV, I'll get the best I can for the small price I can pay, and if that's an old tube tv, I'd be good. Well, I may be biased. Until I was about 6 or 7 we had my dad's tv from college (those kind lasted forever!), so I'm still used to and okay with it.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:29:56-05:00
@GM: In response to the thing about Goodwill: they can only take stuff that other people will be willing to buy. Other than crafters like myself who can take an old tv and re-purpose it, who wants to buy a tube tv? It would sit gathering dust and taking up space.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:30:52-05:00
Personally, I'm looking for the old tube TVs. The kind I use to watch back when I was a kid. A 60's or early 70's model. I have the instructions on how to turn it into a bar.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:32:05-05:00
@Geist, my father in law has one he refuses to part with, but if you were to steal it my mother in law would be quite thankful!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:36:47-05:00
LOL@BaKhan!
I'd be happy to take it while he isn't looking. I'll need an accomplice though. *gives GM the side eye*
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T15:39:45-05:00
@Zem re: dry shaving
Two words, bro: razor burn!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:41:05-05:00
Re: Shaving
How about waxing your stubble off?
*crickets*
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T15:44:47-05:00
O.o
That makes my face hurt just thinking about it.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T15:47:11-05:00
@LZ: The reason why I'm never getting a Brazilian.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T16:01:34-05:00
Yeah I'd rather have to dry shave with a straight razor than wax my face.
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LZ, if you're careful, there's no burn or cutting at all. I guess I just know how to do it right. Here's a tip; don't not shave for several days and then try to go directly against the grain. You'll be sorry. I learned my lesson.
@Zem: With the grain first, then against. So much easier, and less irritation. Unless people are pounding on the door because you haven't shaved in almost a week...
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T16:21:51-05:00
Why not just wash your whiskers first? Hair absorbs water and once they are pliant, you can shave without using a cream and what not.
It's how I shave my pits and I don't have razor burn to deal with.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T16:26:20-05:00
I like shaving cream, I like having a nice smooth, moisturized face. Dry shaving = razor burn. All faces and facial hair are not created the same. Dry shaving for me is pain for days!
I normally just get out of the shower, dripping wet, and shave right away. Don't even towel off. VERY rarely do I need to dip my face in water again until after I'm done.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T16:37:25-05:00
What about laser removal? Then the hair never grows back.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T16:43:08-05:00
Geist and GM, I shave while showering. So much easier. And you can start against the grain. But if you're dry shaving, definitely go with before, across sideways if it's that long. It's quicker, that's the only reason I ever do it anymore. I save alot of money and time and effort on shaving cream for practically as good and smooth a shave, for all intents and purposes, whatever that means for shaving.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-16T16:43:18-05:00
@Geist, is that even a thing? ;) Even though I will never grow a beard, etc., I have no desire to permanently disable my face from growing it. Its almost like getting a vasectomy! We don't have many things as men, and that is definitely one of them!
@BaKhan: Did you hear? The Saskatchewan Premier is asking Trudeau to slow down, and delay the bringing over of refugees until proper checks are done.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T16:50:01-05:00
@BaKhan: I think you can do that. I know that it works on the smaller hairs on your face but men's facial hairs are much thicker so I'm not sure how well it would work.
I know Kim Kardashain had her baby hairs lasered off.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-16T16:51:18-05:00
@GM: Looks like some law makers are saying the same thing.
I have sensitive face skin, so my preferred way is to shower, then immediately use what I call an ultra lather on my face. A super lather is when you use shaving soap in conjunction with shaving cream (not the junk you get in a can). I do that plus a little bit of shea butter. It feels great. I first go with the grain, then across the grain or against it, depending on where I'm shaving. It sounds like a lot of product that I use, but I think each shave ends up costing me 10 or 15 cents.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T16:59:41-05:00
That slowing down thing sounds like a great idea, though it'll really only exclude anyone with a criminal background.
David Guidry "Doc" 2015-11-16T16:59:53-05:00
Ok so dry shaving with a straight is just asking to cut your face up.....
Oh, and I didn't bother with an expensive shaving bowl. I found a ceramic bowl at Wal-Mart for $0.89 that was perfect, so that's what I use.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-16T19:03:08-05:00
Boom!
Howdy all, it's been a while. Glad to see the 'Corps are still at it.
And to throw my 2 cents into it.......full beard. No shaving required.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T20:11:58-05:00
Trinkets!!!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T20:29:48-05:00
Hola, Trinkets! How've you been? And I'd have a full beard if I could. Maybe if I have several months of no human contact in a couple years I will. Both of my older brothers do. And motorcycles.
David Guidry "Doc" 2015-11-16T22:07:15-05:00
The bowl was a gift from my.mom...it's got little dots in it to help get air into the lather quicker...works great Vander hagen is actually a decent soap....I use maggard orange menthol atm love the smell and is a fantastic lather
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T22:40:33-05:00
Yeah, but that whole process every morning or two? Seems like alot of time. I'm already forced by genetics to take incredibly meticulous care of my teeth and eyes (my darn mom and her incredibly crooked teeth and practically legally blind eyes), and just that alone can take up to 15 minutes a day, morning and night inclusive.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-16T22:58:55-05:00
I do it in the evening. There's more time then.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-16T23:01:34-05:00
Doing good Zem. How's everyone else doing?
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-16T23:05:12-05:00
Buddy of mine just got a PS4. Borrowing his PS3. played the crap out Diablo 3. Then played even more Skyrim. Now I just started Fallout 3.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-16T23:21:43-05:00
3? Get with the times! I already have a day and a half on Fallout 4 and my roommate beat it and is going back through on a charisma/luck run. I take my time and probably won't finish it until about 150 hours.
David Guidry "Doc" 2015-11-16T23:38:11-05:00
I know it sounds like a long process and if shaving took that long with other razors I would not like it... but for some reason it's a calming time for me....
I guess a blade sharp enough to cut a single hair dropped on it sitting on my throat just relaxes me XD
( the hair teat is how I check to.see if my blade is sharp .....take a single hair hold it just above the blade and let it fall through the cutting edge of the razor.... if it cuts without having to do anything then it's sharp enough to shave with lol)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-16T23:59:34-05:00
Good night gang
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-17T01:12:17-05:00
Good night everyone.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-17T09:00:45-05:00
I agree Geist. Wish I had some Bailey's to add to this...but unfortunately, I would probably lose my job. T.T
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-17T11:00:20-05:00
@GM: That is what a bathroom break and a flask are for.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-17T12:19:08-05:00
I give up. The work cooties are even worse today. You win Canada.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-17T12:29:25-05:00
@Geist, Sorry you are having rough times, not sure why you need to blame Canada though... ;)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-17T12:35:27-05:00
Howdy, GM!!
Geist, I was told I had to trim the beard last week, so it's not Santa claus-eque anymore. But when I go full grey and let it grow long again, yes very Santa Claus.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-17T12:37:46-05:00
@BaKhan: The work cooties that I got from GM. He wouldn't take them back and the voodoo doll didn't work so now I'm being run ragged with a bunch of fires that I've got to fix.
I might go for a drink after work.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-17T12:50:45-05:00
I always thought of Trinkets and a smooth faced young lumberjack. (jk)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-17T12:53:36-05:00
@Geist, thats actually what GM looked like on halloween!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-17T13:01:30-05:00
@BaKhan: Did he sing the Monty Python Lumberjack song? He should have.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-17T13:01:44-05:00
Speaking of halloween... *ahem* ;)
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LZ, if you're around today, any estimates on shipping prices? Because if it's not that much more, I may pay extra for the next fastest option above the default to ensure the Operation Fire In Your Hole care package arrives before thanksgiving if that goal is iffy. I'd like to have my whole family's opinions, and we're mostly all avid spicy-food lovers, so it's a good opportunity.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-17T13:21:59-05:00
Zem, I'll see if I can get that today. Then it should be there by Thanksgiving
Wrapped around a stick? You mean like cotton candy?
@GM: I was trying to think of the sticky unsweetened stuff that is clear and in a bottle and I finally figured it out. It's Karo Syrup. You Mounties can have that on your pancakes!
@Geist, more like taffy. Trust me, its probably the best maple flavoured treat you can have. You will need to go to Quebec to get it though... so there's that. ;)
Well you won't have that anymore once I take all of the maple trees. *goes back to drafting up tree stealing plans*
It could also be molasses
BaKhan, I know a maple farmer in Vermont, so I could just go there.
@Zem, yep they grow maple trees there too... although the product is no where even close to the quality up here, but hey, you know... ;) Its all about the soil bro!
Canada has richer soil? Who woulda thunk it. Must be the reason why the pot is nicer there? ;-)
@Geist, wrong side of the country... ;) Also wrong media, does anyone grow pot in soil anymore?
Woo, physics. Where the exams have 4 multi-part questions and you don't get partial credit, so if you mess up an earlier step, you're done for. There goes up to 25% of your grade. Can't wait. Well, that's good because I only have 40 minutes to wait.
@BaKhan: I have no clue. I don't know how pot is grown. I thought the laws about pot were looser there.
BaKhan, that farmer I mentioned is also a landlady, and she once had tenants who, among an hours' worth of conversation to get just a taste of how really bad they were and why they should have been shot including things you could never even think of, after they moved out suddenly and without warning after a year or two, she found in a closet several marijuana plants in soil. On wooden floors. The floor was just about to give out because of water damage. And not to mention the UV lighting equipment for the plants that was worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. And the smell. So yeah, some people grow it not just in soil, but in soil in closets as well!
@Geist, sort of. As far as the laws go, you will most likely not go to jail on your first or second offence, but the lawyer fees go up each time. Also good luck ever getting into the states if you've got a drug conviction. I know quite a few people (good people) that were busted and now are forever banned from the US, which for a Canadian is a big deal. Most of the "best" product is grow hydroponically, it is faster, less chance of deseases, and in a sterile environment, almost no chance of critters getting at them either.
@Zem, that is just crazy! I don't know if its the same down there, but a house that used to contain a grow op is condemeded immediately. There are typically a lot of issues, with mold, electrical, etc. As far as the lighting went, if it was just a closet, would have been a couple hundred max.
Well the only good thing that came of them being her tenants (laws in the US are incredibly weighted to tenants and they can get away with nearly anything if they're clever) was being able to sell those. That was probably one of the nicer things to clean up after them.
@BaKhan: Wait, what? So those Americans can't ever come back home? That doesn't sound right. If they served their time in jail or whatever, they should be allowed to come back to the home of their birth.
I wonder if this applies to Americans that are in other countries.
@Geist, oh I'm sure the Americans that get busted up here serve their time and then are swiftly escorted back to the states, thats how we do up here anyways. I was more refering to Canadians.
Ohhhhhhh.
That would explain Canada's plan to send Randy Quaid back to the US. You can keep him but please send us your new PM. The women down here are swooning over him. (He isn't my cup of tea but my taste run different then most)
@Geist: You can have him all you want. Personally, the money being used to bring over the refugees could be used to help those in need already here. I'm not against helping the refugees, but brining more people in that will be putting even more strain on the already stretched aid groups. Hell, with the amount of jobs being lost, and people looking for work, that's going to make it just that much harder to find jobs for people.
That should be bringing...not brining.
@GM, you're damn straight! And if his father was still alive, they could have him too! I can see no way that we should be letting in 25000 refugees when we can't even fill our food banks already! There are a lot of people in a hard way, no job, can't get help, etc., already we hardly need to see what happens if we add 25000 people to that list! Not only that, but are they even going to have any kind of security screening? The thing that scares me the most is how many terrorists will be sneaking in with those that are actually in need. If even one gets in and makes his way down to the states, look out! We just don't need this sh*t! I recognize a need to help these poor people, but how about we do it, in their country? Canada is well known for humanitarian aid, lets go that route... We don't need a 9/11 or Paris style attack here. We are not as prepared as either of those countries!
That should be bringing...not brining
I was wondering if you were turning into a cannibal for a quick second. ;-)
@BaKhan: Better than what the US is doing. We haven't bought any of the refugees over at all. I know that the President mentioned helping out but only after they set up a rigorous vetting process. Good luck on that. Sounds like setting up that kind of program would take years.
Hmmmm brined refugees! Aaaaahhhhhgggghhggghggg!
Btw, if Trump becomes president of the US, I'm moving to Canada. I'm only half joking.
The problem with any vetting process is that we can't do it telepathically, which is what it would take. An interview wouldn't work so well because lying is a thing that exists.
The PM also stated that he is bringing over those 25,000 before the end of the year. So, they need to do clearance checks on ~550 a DAY(as of yesterday). But even then, never know what someone is truly thinking/planning.
@LZ: You are correct. I don't see how we could tell who wants to harm us and who doesn't. Unless we put them in an encampment. (I'm NOT saying that we SHOULD do that, I'm saying that I don't see what other way the US would be able to keep track of so many people)
@LZ yah they give the best shave ....
It's much easier than you would think as long as you have a good sharp blade
@Doc, they scare me. I use a double edge safety razor. I find it gives a better shave than modern cartridges, and costs a whole lot less. We're talking about 10 cents per blade.
I've got a wicked steady hand, and I still don't trust myself to use a straight razor... they just look scary! ;)
25000?! Jeez, no country needs that. I know they needed to leave home, but if they're crossing the entire continent or an entire ocean to safety, then it's a strategic move to get to a specific country and its economy, not just for safety. That's what I don't understand about them.
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Geist, funnily enough, Trump might not be the worst president in history, though he's not the "hero" gotham needs right now. I personally hope neither he nor clinton, the top two candidates, makes it to the final round. Though if it were Clinton vs. Bush, that'd be hilarious! Carson vs Sanders would be a good one to vote on though. Honestly, the only effect Trump would have on the votes is scaring more people to the democratic side of the election, making the democratic candidate much more likely to win.
@Zem, exactly if I heard correctly the states was looking at taking in 10 000, and you have 10x the population we do! Imagine California saying, we'll take 25000! It would be ludicrous right? Same deal here. Unless they want to populate the NWT (north west territories), forget about it!
As for shaving, I just use Shaver, which is what I call whatever I use to shave. I don't care much. I could see myself straight-razoring, though it'd take some getting used to, that whole "you could cut your neck at any minute" feeling. Though I got used to sleeping in a bunk bed as tall as I am with no sides this year, which is worse. The thing I don't understand, though, is people's disgust for dry shaving. Can someone explain that? It's great if you have no time and just need to look presentable.
BaKhan, if they need the help, they'll take the NWT. Otherwise they're being beggars and choosers, which not all of them are, but quite a few are trying. I'll move up there too because I love cold and need some sense frozen into me.
@Zem, for real, people freeze to death up there every winter. It gets for real cold! Like leave your vehicle running or it will freeze solid cold.
It reminds me of places like Good Will, and other thrift store type places. They refuse to take any tube TV, because everyone wants flat screens now. Seriously? You want a CHEAP, almost free TV, and you are turning down a tube TV because it's not flat screen...get over yourself and accept what people are donating rather than blowing up because there is nothing better to do with it.
BaKhan, I think I'd like to experience it for just one winter someday. Or month. More likely a month. Even I'm not that crazy!
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GM, I know, right?! If I want a nearly free TV, I'll get the best I can for the small price I can pay, and if that's an old tube tv, I'd be good. Well, I may be biased. Until I was about 6 or 7 we had my dad's tv from college (those kind lasted forever!), so I'm still used to and okay with it.
@GM: In response to the thing about Goodwill: they can only take stuff that other people will be willing to buy. Other than crafters like myself who can take an old tv and re-purpose it, who wants to buy a tube tv? It would sit gathering dust and taking up space.
Personally, I'm looking for the old tube TVs. The kind I use to watch back when I was a kid. A 60's or early 70's model. I have the instructions on how to turn it into a bar.
Like this one.
http://homebars.barinacraft.com/post/32666606235/old-tv-conversions-to-home-bars
@Geist, my father in law has one he refuses to part with, but if you were to steal it my mother in law would be quite thankful!
LOL@BaKhan!
I'd be happy to take it while he isn't looking. I'll need an accomplice though. *gives GM the side eye*
@Zem re: dry shaving
Two words, bro: razor burn!
Re: Shaving
How about waxing your stubble off?
*crickets*
O.o
That makes my face hurt just thinking about it.
@LZ: The reason why I'm never getting a Brazilian.
Yeah I'd rather have to dry shave with a straight razor than wax my face.
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LZ, if you're careful, there's no burn or cutting at all. I guess I just know how to do it right. Here's a tip; don't not shave for several days and then try to go directly against the grain. You'll be sorry. I learned my lesson.
@Zem: With the grain first, then against. So much easier, and less irritation. Unless people are pounding on the door because you haven't shaved in almost a week...
Why not just wash your whiskers first? Hair absorbs water and once they are pliant, you can shave without using a cream and what not.
It's how I shave my pits and I don't have razor burn to deal with.
I like shaving cream, I like having a nice smooth, moisturized face. Dry shaving = razor burn. All faces and facial hair are not created the same. Dry shaving for me is pain for days!
I normally just get out of the shower, dripping wet, and shave right away. Don't even towel off. VERY rarely do I need to dip my face in water again until after I'm done.
What about laser removal? Then the hair never grows back.
Geist and GM, I shave while showering. So much easier. And you can start against the grain. But if you're dry shaving, definitely go with before, across sideways if it's that long. It's quicker, that's the only reason I ever do it anymore. I save alot of money and time and effort on shaving cream for practically as good and smooth a shave, for all intents and purposes, whatever that means for shaving.
@Geist, is that even a thing? ;) Even though I will never grow a beard, etc., I have no desire to permanently disable my face from growing it. Its almost like getting a vasectomy! We don't have many things as men, and that is definitely one of them!
@BaKhan: Did you hear? The Saskatchewan Premier is asking Trudeau to slow down, and delay the bringing over of refugees until proper checks are done.
@BaKhan: I think you can do that. I know that it works on the smaller hairs on your face but men's facial hairs are much thicker so I'm not sure how well it would work.
I know Kim Kardashain had her baby hairs lasered off.
@GM: Looks like some law makers are saying the same thing.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/16/world/paris-attacks-syrian-refugees-backlash/index.html
I have sensitive face skin, so my preferred way is to shower, then immediately use what I call an ultra lather on my face. A super lather is when you use shaving soap in conjunction with shaving cream (not the junk you get in a can). I do that plus a little bit of shea butter. It feels great. I first go with the grain, then across the grain or against it, depending on where I'm shaving. It sounds like a lot of product that I use, but I think each shave ends up costing me 10 or 15 cents.
That slowing down thing sounds like a great idea, though it'll really only exclude anyone with a criminal background.
Ok so dry shaving with a straight is just asking to cut your face up.....
This is my current set up http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo10/dr0obie/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/20151005_202231.jpg
I have a few other razors but this is my current favorite
And yes that is a custom made brush and bowl.....
Night night kittens. Time for my long shelp home. See ya in the morning!
Ok so since we are sharing ....
Shower first......
Soak badger hair brush in hot water
While soaking strop blade on leather strop about 40 passes
Squease water out of brush...about 80% of it
Out a few drops of hot water in bowl
Swirl brush in soap ( it's a soft soap so loads into brush easy)
Whip a lather in bowl
Apply lather to face ....apply thick
3 pass shave. With/acros/against the grain
Reapplying lather as needed
Use after shave
Strop blade agin about 40 passes
Oil blade put away....XD
I couldn't see the pic, Doc. :-(
I'll have a look when I get home.
Badger hair is the way to go. I currently use van der Hagen soap and Proraso Sandalwood creme, with the shea butter, of course
This is my favorite razor, because the Expendables. http://s295.photobucket.com/user/horizonod/media/expend-ceasar2.jpg.html
I dunno, that just sounds like alot of work compared to just "1) shower b) shave while showering".
Zem, it feels so good, though!
Oh, and I didn't bother with an expensive shaving bowl. I found a ceramic bowl at Wal-Mart for $0.89 that was perfect, so that's what I use.
Boom!
Howdy all, it's been a while. Glad to see the 'Corps are still at it.
And to throw my 2 cents into it.......full beard. No shaving required.
Trinkets!!!
Hola, Trinkets! How've you been? And I'd have a full beard if I could. Maybe if I have several months of no human contact in a couple years I will. Both of my older brothers do. And motorcycles.
The bowl was a gift from my.mom...it's got little dots in it to help get air into the lather quicker...works great Vander hagen is actually a decent soap....I use maggard orange menthol atm love the smell and is a fantastic lather
Yeah, but that whole process every morning or two? Seems like alot of time. I'm already forced by genetics to take incredibly meticulous care of my teeth and eyes (my darn mom and her incredibly crooked teeth and practically legally blind eyes), and just that alone can take up to 15 minutes a day, morning and night inclusive.
I do it in the evening. There's more time then.
Doing good Zem. How's everyone else doing?
Buddy of mine just got a PS4. Borrowing his PS3. played the crap out Diablo 3. Then played even more Skyrim. Now I just started Fallout 3.
3? Get with the times! I already have a day and a half on Fallout 4 and my roommate beat it and is going back through on a charisma/luck run. I take my time and probably won't finish it until about 150 hours.
I know it sounds like a long process and if shaving took that long with other razors I would not like it... but for some reason it's a calming time for me....
I guess a blade sharp enough to cut a single hair dropped on it sitting on my throat just relaxes me XD
( the hair teat is how I check to.see if my blade is sharp .....take a single hair hold it just above the blade and let it fall through the cutting edge of the razor.... if it cuts without having to do anything then it's sharp enough to shave with lol)
Good night gang
Good night everyone.
Good morning everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch…
Awww. I missed Trinkets.
Good Morning Kittens!
Trinkets!!!
BaKhan!!!!!
Good morning.
Geist!!!!!!
Good morning.
And good morning Zem.
Morning kittens.
Who is this stranger in our midst? :P
You know it's going to be one of those days when your coffee tastes watered down.
Trinkets! How the heck have you been dude?
Wait, you have a full beard? Like Santa Claus?
Coffee without booze is a waste.
I agree Geist. Wish I had some Bailey's to add to this...but unfortunately, I would probably lose my job. T.T
@GM: That is what a bathroom break and a flask are for.
I give up. The work cooties are even worse today. You win Canada.
@Geist, Sorry you are having rough times, not sure why you need to blame Canada though... ;)
Howdy, GM!!
Geist, I was told I had to trim the beard last week, so it's not Santa claus-eque anymore. But when I go full grey and let it grow long again, yes very Santa Claus.
@BaKhan: The work cooties that I got from GM. He wouldn't take them back and the voodoo doll didn't work so now I'm being run ragged with a bunch of fires that I've got to fix.
I might go for a drink after work.
I always thought of Trinkets and a smooth faced young lumberjack. (jk)
@Geist, thats actually what GM looked like on halloween!
@BaKhan: Did he sing the Monty Python Lumberjack song? He should have.
Speaking of halloween... *ahem* ;)
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LZ, if you're around today, any estimates on shipping prices? Because if it's not that much more, I may pay extra for the next fastest option above the default to ensure the Operation Fire In Your Hole care package arrives before thanksgiving if that goal is iffy. I'd like to have my whole family's opinions, and we're mostly all avid spicy-food lovers, so it's a good opportunity.
Zem, I'll see if I can get that today. Then it should be there by Thanksgiving