Looks like Nov 25th, its a Friday, @ Dickens pub? Crazy, I thought they could have gone with the Coral, or something bigger anyways... I haven't been to Dickens since I played there 7 years ago... ;)
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-23T12:05:05-04:00
Yes, and I'm super excited for the new Metallica album! I'm very pleased with 'Hardwired...to Self Destruct.' I think it sounds like Kill 'em All and Death Magnetic had a baby.
I definitely need listen to that...too bad YouTube is blocked at work. =/
@BaKhan: Yup, you're right. My brain is 1/4 awake right now...good thing I'm not handling any payments today.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T12:22:38-04:00
@LZ, I totally agree, its definitely nice to see them making some kick ass stuff again! Death Magnetic was a breath of fresh air for them after so long in the shite... And this new promisses to be even better!
I liked everything pre-Saint Anger, then Death Magnetic hit and I was happy again.
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-23T12:43:31-04:00
@GM, same here, but I do think Black Album and everything before it is better than the good stuff between it and St. Anger. St. Anger was trash. I don't even acknowledge the existence of LuLu
It was a concept album by Lou Reed. He got Metallica to play the instruments
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T12:52:25-04:00
Whoo! Just brokered a deal with my calc professor! I get a 0 on the second exam for obvious reasons, I won't be in-country to take it, but provided I achieve a 60% or above on the final exam, the percentage score of the final will become the score for my missed exam!
Guess who's finally for certain going to KittenCon?!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T12:53:51-04:00
But really, damn, I'm going to have to study hard for my final. That's now worth almost 30% of my grade, and to get below a 60% is really to get below a 30%. Eek. But really, it shouldn't be terrible to not only not fail, but to not fail by that low of a margin.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T12:55:13-04:00
Oh wow, and not a minute too soon; that's in just over a month now! Good thing it's finally, concretely sorted!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T12:58:25-04:00
@LZ, I with you on the Metallica, black album and before, awesome, stuff in between that and st. anger kinda ok, kinda meh, and then everything after st. anger, awesome!
Pretty sure I left my office to get lunch with Bleeding Me(from the S&M album) playing...and it's still playing
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T14:21:28-04:00
@Zem, aaaah snap! That is great news! Its on like the kitten con!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T14:32:34-04:00
And now for a relaxing weekend.
... of at least 3 assignments in half my classes, 2, one very long, in another, and no sunday to have to work on them because I'm going to my grandparents'. I get the feeling today will be all work and no play (making me a very dull boy) today, going out to my parents' tomorrow, and then grandparents' sunday. No weekend for me.
I keep seeing news articles saying "majority of (insert country here) in favor: poll", citing the results of the polls...I really don't know WHERE they are getting the information, and who they are polling...but I have never seen, or heard, of the poll for whatever being done.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T15:28:03-04:00
@GM, just remember the 37.19% of all statistics are just randomly made up! ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T15:28:29-04:00
Yeah, why can I never be part of those polls? I've seen some polls like that with a disclaimer saying they didn't count countries with 3 or fewer participants, which can't be a good sign as to the rest of the countries.
One of the ones I recently read was that 3% of Americans don't like Canada...in the article itself, they said 75% liked Canada, but 3% disliked it....where is the other 22%?
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-23T15:36:01-04:00
@GM, either indifference or ignorance
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T16:13:34-04:00
@GM, apprently polsters don't like math... ;)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T16:14:24-04:00
I honestly couldn't understand if someone said they don't like Canada. Whats not to like, eh? ;)
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-23T17:12:50-04:00
The shield lands
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-23T17:18:33-04:00
Is cold and rainy today. It's a perfect day for Crio Bru when I get home.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-23T17:54:15-04:00
Alrighty all you crazy cats! Have a great weekend!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-23T17:57:30-04:00
@BaKhan: Ditto. I am out of here like yesterday's fashion line.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T18:11:31-04:00
I'd say those 22% or whatever were indifferent or no opinion, but not all polls have that option, so who knows. Maybe it was legitimate (for the small group they polled) or not. The funny thing is, no matter what the poll company is, they'll nearly always have some kind of slant because the people they poll are people who want to be polled by them.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T19:05:57-04:00
Whoo! Still super psyched about finally having made a deal to be able to go. Finally something concrete!
Walter Gaskins 2016-09-23T23:04:25-04:00
Did anybody get their reward when they backed exploding kittens? I never got mine.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-23T23:28:19-04:00
That's something you should have emailed support@explodingkittens.com about well over a year ago, Walter. I'm pretty sure that's still the correct support email, so if you email it, they'd still love to help you out to get your kittens!
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-24T15:05:46-04:00
Zem, I finally tracked down a bag of those ghost pepper chips. They're not as hot as I had hoped, bur still good. They're actually about as hot as I expected.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-25T11:28:52-04:00
Yeah, as Rowan Atkinson once said, "No, they're not f****** hot...", but they are pretty dang hot as is. Now have most of a bag when you're not in the mood for spicy and you'll see what I meant.
But they are pretty good. I never said spiciest thing I ever had, but they are worth it.
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-25T12:21:08-04:00
Some shit stain stole my car last night!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-25T12:33:38-04:00
Hey guy---whoaWHAT?! What the hell? Are you serious?!
Wow, that puts a damper on my new halloween costume idea. Really, though?! That's horrible!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-25T12:35:34-04:00
By the way, just getting this out there, it was Satan, complete with mushroom testicles and a zucchini dong. Though I need you guys to slap me and tell me "What the f*** were you thinking, mate? That's the worst idea I've ever heard!" or else one of us is for sure going as that.
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-25T13:19:39-04:00
Zem, that would be hilarious.
Yeah, they stole it right from my driveway.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-25T13:38:00-04:00
That's... wow. I guess you don't have a camera or anything. What are you planning to get it back, just report it to the police?
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Also, yeah, it's perfect. I don't know if I could go as that, but someone has to!
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-25T13:46:33-04:00
Reporting it to the police is all I can do
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-25T16:21:13-04:00
@LZ: Damn. Sorry that happened to you. Will your insurance company loan you a rental until you can get a new car?
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-25T16:25:43-04:00
I don't know. They're closed on Sundays. I kinda doubt it, though. I only have liability coverage on it.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-25T22:43:07-04:00
Alnerd Parmel now too?
Sorry, Arnold Parmel... Palme-... Arnold Palmer. I literally typed that out as I tried to say it. I literally cannot say that man's name.
But yeah, he died too! Not a major movie star, but a loss nonetheless. At least he left his legacy in a drink that I can still butcher every time.
How can I say Alnerd Parmel every time, but Arnold Palmer is impossible?!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T05:02:15-04:00
Morning kittens.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T08:50:26-04:00
Morning. By the way, everyone, yesterday's comments were all worth the read for those of you who weren't here. Pretty eventful.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T09:18:05-04:00
Morning kittens.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T09:19:05-04:00
@LZ, no!!! Ahhh! So how does this impact your being able to come up, I suppose thats been torpedoed now? Soul crushing!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T10:04:29-04:00
Ok, assuming said sh*t stain hasn't ruined our chances of a kitten con... I've been thinking we need to start preparing some meal plans. Does anyone have any dietary concerns or alergies I need to be aware of (I know GM is allergic to shellfish). Even just things you don't like, as there's no point in making stuff people won't want to eat! ;) I was thinking of having lots of bacon and eggs, hashbrowns, toast, cereal, etc. And making things like pot roast, chili, pizza, burgers, basically stuff we could easily communal dine on. So if there's stuff you don't like, or can't eat, shout it out!
@BaKhan: Not just shellfish, pretty much anything that comes out of the water and is considered a protein. And I can help out if need be. Just let me know what I can do, or when to come over and assist, and I will do so. I'm also thinking of taking this Thur and Fri off since I have a few vacation days left, and not much time that works for taking off.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T10:22:49-04:00
@GM, ok, got it, so any kind of fish or shelfish is out. As far as helping out, I'll have a better idea of what help I'll need when I start firming up what we're going to be doing. I'm assuming that the Thursday (oct. 27th) will be catch as catch can with people showing up at various times / needing to be picked up at the airport. For Friday (the day before the party) I'll probably need some help preparing lunch and dinner as I'll be neck deep in finishing off things for the party. This might be a good day for people to go and check out book stores, etc. if they don't feel like helping (or are getting stir crazy). Saturday, I'll be going ape, getting all the fresh stuff prepared, last minute icing, and general chaos, so I'll probably need help with the meals that day. Sunday, will be a day of attonement / recovery... ;) So it will be a free for all pretty much. Unless, people actually feel like doing stuff, in which case we could go to drum that day. I was thinking that monday, for the day, we could go to Banff, and be back in time for the halloweeners (very important), but I still think that would give us plenty of Banff time. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T10:23:30-04:00
@GM, also, how are you taking the two days before month end off? Isn't that the craziest time for you?
@BaKhan: I can come assist all day on the day of the party, I will just bring everything I need for costume(still W.I.P), and anything I can to help(butter tarts will be ready by this day).
@BaKhan: Normally, yes. But as it is, most of the stuff wont get to us until Monday, and I will be told by people to drop what I'm doing(payroll) and do that for them. I will just look them dead in the eyes, and tell them payroll takes priority.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T10:40:44-04:00
@GM, help on the Saturday would be greatly appreciated! It should be a full house as I'll have my wife's cousin and his girlfriend (my A team) helping as well, I was thinking hamburgers for early supper that day (around 2-3pm) as there will be snacks galore for the party!
@BaKhan: Sounds like an awesome plan. I'll see what Phil is doing, and if he is actually going to come along this year, and we can work on getting everything ready.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T10:50:58-04:00
@GM, that would be great, I sure hope Phil can come, you guys were a hit last year!
@BaKhan: I know he needs to work a LOT to be able to pay for his month long trip next year, but he also needs to take time off so he doesn't burn out(I know, I've been there far too often). I will just have to pester him until he agrees to come along. That, and until he gives me the chocolates he brought back from the Hershey's store in Vegas earlier this month...
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T11:16:25-04:00
@GM, its all true, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! ;)
Which is part of the reason I'm planning on taking the Thur and Fri off this week. Get some mind relaxation in before next weeks' "fun" payroll.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T12:40:07-04:00
@BaKhan: I'm like GM. I don't really eat much seafood as it can cause an allergic reaction from me. (The last time that happened, it was ugly)
I don't drink coffee. If there is something else to drink, I'll choose that every time so some juice would be nice. Or beer. (What is wrong with beer for breakfast?) Unless you have a bottle of bailey's around, then I'll take a cup of coffee. ;-)
I'm pretty easy to please. As long as the dish isn't slimy and has lots of flavor, I'll eat it. (Please be gentle on the heat. I know LZ can tolerate really spicy foods but I'd just only consume one bite and if I do eat the whole serving, I'll end up making your toilet pay)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T12:41:13-04:00
As for when I will arrive, it will be on Thursday and I plan on arriving as early as I possible can. Maybe around 10 am, no later than noon. I'll let you know real soon what the flight times are.
...I think I may have come across the stupidest project on KS...it lets you keep using your phone(smartphone) while feeding your baby....
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-26T13:55:43-04:00
We're still coming. We were able to find a 2013 Honda CR-Z with almost 13k miles on it for $8k. I'm getting the loan processed now. Only trouble is now the Mrs wants to bring that along
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T14:02:04-04:00
Hot damn! Kitten Con is back on!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T14:34:57-04:00
@Geist, ok! Seafood is off the menu! ;) Don't worry about the spice, LZ and I can add it on after! My wife doens't care for burning either... ;) I'll make sure that there's lots of juice (I also have a kick ass juicer), and Bailey's! ;) But if that's it, it should be easy, as long as gluten and dairy aren't an issue, those are much more challanging. Also, I won't have peanut butter (as I'm allegic), but I will have Pea-butter which I've been told is close!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T14:41:38-04:00
If you couldn't find something, we could just use my car or whichever I bring there. It's not the car I'm worried about, it's that 12 hours is the upper limit for my driving as it is. Hell, I could likely drive up to canada on my own, taking short naps, but it's less effective.
Plus, my brother may now be taking that week off to visit a friend in Seattle, which means we could drive together to Utah and he could take care of the car the rest of the week.
Plans still in progress, but tying things together better than that rug from the Big Lebowski.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T14:42:24-04:00
As for food, I'm really not picky, but for mushrooms. Those are the only thing I can't make myself eat, though I really can if necessary. But the rest of things I don't like I deal with.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T15:22:32-04:00
Pee-butter? Isn't that something a Kardashian would eat?
Nothing like the "Hurry up and get this guy paid" followed very shortly by the "We need to adjust that payment you're about to do", and right on the heels of that is "WAIT! We need to rethink this, we'll get back to you"
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T17:17:11-04:00
@Geist, thems fighting words! Nah, its just a peanut butter substitute thats safe for me, I've been told it tastes close enough to the real thing.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T17:18:39-04:00
@LZ, I'm so glad to hear that you're still coming, I've really been looking forward to having you all come up! Like, really really! ;)
Lord Zombitten 2016-09-26T17:27:34-04:00
I'm also really glad we can still make it. I'm super stoked that I was able to find such a new car for so little
Yay...I don't need to be pestered regarding the "rush" payment...my manager took care of it for me. Now I just have ~25-30min before I can leave for the day.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T18:36:26-04:00
Ah, those days with nothing to do. 2 exams this week, but plenty of time planned to study, only one assignment today... wait, that's not nothing, I actually have quite a bit yet today. Dang. At least I can do my work whenever I want to throughout the day, I don't have to go somewhere for a specific time period.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T19:11:21-04:00
This will be my first trip outside the U.S. and I'm so looking forward to it. The flight isn't that long and if it's a straight shot.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T19:13:27-04:00
Really, Geist? That's awesome! It's just like the US, only slightly colder! Like seriously, if you've been to the midwest, just turn down the thermostat, and that's a good chunk of Canada, except the people all over are alot like midwesterners too, but that they're more used to cold...
My people!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T20:00:46-04:00
@LZ, that is great! I couldn't believe the price either! Good find! I would definitely have a mechanic check it out first though, just to be sure.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T20:08:04-04:00
@Geist, wow really! What an honour! ;) Just remember it isn't going to be like going to a completely different place. Less guns, less stuff, colder, etc, but basically the same. ;)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-26T20:12:17-04:00
@Zem, I haven't really traveled through the Midwest much. Does Minnesota count, people there were pretty cool. People are people though, I've found cool people from all over.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T20:25:14-04:00
I've heard, seen, and found that midwesterners and most canadians are one and the same. We've already been invaded by Canada. And I'm one of them!
Eric 'Trinkets' Baumgarten 2016-09-26T20:28:32-04:00
Howdy gang. Everyone having a good day?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T20:39:35-04:00
@BaKhan: You have tasty maple syrup. You have herbal refreshments. (So looking forward to trying those out)
Plus you have bookstores. (Gotta visit those) And that Grizzly restaurant.
You have plenty to entertain us kittens. Not to mention we will be playing 40 rounds of EK.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-26T20:40:15-04:00
Howdy Trinkets. Been making the devil giggle lately?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-26T21:00:31-04:00
Oh yeah, d'y'all see my idea for someone to go as for Halloween? Satan!
Complete with mushroom testicles and a zucchini dong! So long as it's that kind of party... ;)
Eric 'Trinkets' Baumgarten 2016-09-27T08:32:23-04:00
Good morning all.
Lol, Zem, all parties should be that kind of party!!
@Geist, yeah, but the herbal refreshments are legal where you live... ;) We do have the maple though... good point. Theres a restaurant here that has maple bourbon syrup, so good!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-09-27T11:23:43-04:00
@BaKhan: It's not legal everywhere in the U.S. I wish.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-27T11:25:36-04:00
@Gesit, Oh I know! ;) We're working on it federally here, they say less than two years to legalization. I don't know if that will solve the problems, but it should get the more useless cases out of the legal system anyways.
@BaKhan: The biggest thing holding it back right now, is a bunch of the accords and crap that Canada is part of on the world stage. I'm all for legalizing it, since they can earn tax revenue off the sales of it, as long as people respect others and don't smoke it near others when asked not to(like bus shelters, train stations, those type of areas...keep it to their backyards)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-27T11:33:41-04:00
@GM, I would treat it just like alcohol. No public usage at all, not on the street, not in your car, etc. The biggest hold up I see, is a way to test if people are under the influence, like a breathalizer. A road side sobriety test probably wouldn't work as well. The biggest thing I want to see, is a way to make it legal, and keep it safe. I don't want people thinking its okay to smoke/eat/vape and drive, etc. Thats the biggie for me.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-27T11:56:22-04:00
Haha, BaKhan, when I read "...make it legal, and keep it safe.", I read it like Gandalf!
"Keep it legal. Keep it safe." "IS IT LEGAL? IS IT SAFE?"
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I say just nobody abuse any drugs and we'll be fine. Everyone, just exercise a little self-control and restraint and we'll give you more liberties. No more smoking yourself to cancer or drinking yourself abusive and reckless and we can give you those things.
Until then, humanity could do with a few checks. Not to say everything should be illegal, but yeah, I can agree with some good limitations and regulations on stuff.
Sounded alot harsher than it did in my mind. You guys get my point though, but that just made me sound a bit butthurt or something.
Eric 'Trinkets' Baumgarten 2016-09-27T11:59:44-04:00
Just make it only legally consumable in designated public areas, like a bar for marijuana, or on personal property and zero tolerance on operating vehicles.
@Trinkets: Unfortunately, there are too many bleeding hearts in the justice system, that if something tragic did happen, the person responsible(if under the influence or not) would get practically a slap on the wrist. Anything to do with bodily harm under the influence needs MUCH harsher punishments, regardless of race/sex/religion. Far too often people are let off with a light sentence(like a lady who killed her common-law husband while driving drunk last year, she was just sentenced to 42 months in prison).
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-27T12:28:42-04:00
Yeah, if you're caught for DUI, you should lose your license for at least a year automatically, and if you do hit someone or cause damage, no mercy. You're losing that shit if you're going to be that reckless. Maybe if it's minor and you're a good boy, you can have a chance later on, but vehicular homicide under the influence should definitely be a much stricter law.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-27T14:43:13-04:00
@Trinkets, while I do agree with what you're saying, there is still the smoking aspect. In bars in most places now (all in Canada) it is illegal to smoke (anything) indoors or on a bar patio, etc. So my thoughts are keep it out of public areas altogether, and just have it for personal use, at home, camping, etc. Definitely zero tollerance on driving, but how do you test for it? I was thinking a mouth swab and some sort of agent that you swirl the swab in to test for the presence of thc. If you test positive, you're guilty, no matter when you smoked it. Not sure if it would work, or be too "invasive" but something along those lines I could see working.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-09-27T14:44:33-04:00
@Zem, as far as I'm concerned, if you're driving under the influence (of anything) and you kill someone, it should be second degree murder, automatically. No mercy.
Remember kids, if you ever work in a multi country company, take into account the other countries holidays when planning mass meetings/training sessions. As is, two of the most important people to be in there(it's regarding new hire paperwork) have a holiday when it is scheduled...and damn it all, I want my Thanksgiving to NOT be a work day!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-09-27T15:18:21-04:00
That's not too bad an idea for testing, BaKhan. I'm sure there're some pretty good, non-invasive, quick tests already, but they'd definitely have to be implementable, agreed-upon, and always effective.
Oh shit...not next year, according to the google search, it's this November
Nov 26 to be exact.
Looks like Nov 25th, its a Friday, @ Dickens pub? Crazy, I thought they could have gone with the Coral, or something bigger anyways... I haven't been to Dickens since I played there 7 years ago... ;)
Yes, and I'm super excited for the new Metallica album! I'm very pleased with 'Hardwired...to Self Destruct.' I think it sounds like Kill 'em All and Death Magnetic had a baby.
I definitely need listen to that...too bad YouTube is blocked at work. =/
@BaKhan: Yup, you're right. My brain is 1/4 awake right now...good thing I'm not handling any payments today.
@LZ, I totally agree, its definitely nice to see them making some kick ass stuff again! Death Magnetic was a breath of fresh air for them after so long in the shite... And this new promisses to be even better!
I liked everything pre-Saint Anger, then Death Magnetic hit and I was happy again.
@GM, same here, but I do think Black Album and everything before it is better than the good stuff between it and St. Anger. St. Anger was trash. I don't even acknowledge the existence of LuLu
LuLu? I don't even think I ever heard of it.
It was a concept album by Lou Reed. He got Metallica to play the instruments
Whoo! Just brokered a deal with my calc professor! I get a 0 on the second exam for obvious reasons, I won't be in-country to take it, but provided I achieve a 60% or above on the final exam, the percentage score of the final will become the score for my missed exam!
Guess who's finally for certain going to KittenCon?!
But really, damn, I'm going to have to study hard for my final. That's now worth almost 30% of my grade, and to get below a 60% is really to get below a 30%. Eek. But really, it shouldn't be terrible to not only not fail, but to not fail by that low of a margin.
Oh wow, and not a minute too soon; that's in just over a month now! Good thing it's finally, concretely sorted!
@LZ, I with you on the Metallica, black album and before, awesome, stuff in between that and st. anger kinda ok, kinda meh, and then everything after st. anger, awesome!
Pretty sure I left my office to get lunch with Bleeding Me(from the S&M album) playing...and it's still playing
@Zem, aaaah snap! That is great news! Its on like the kitten con!
And now for a relaxing weekend.
... of at least 3 assignments in half my classes, 2, one very long, in another, and no sunday to have to work on them because I'm going to my grandparents'. I get the feeling today will be all work and no play (making me a very dull boy) today, going out to my parents' tomorrow, and then grandparents' sunday. No weekend for me.
I keep seeing news articles saying "majority of (insert country here) in favor: poll", citing the results of the polls...I really don't know WHERE they are getting the information, and who they are polling...but I have never seen, or heard, of the poll for whatever being done.
@GM, just remember the 37.19% of all statistics are just randomly made up! ;)
Yeah, why can I never be part of those polls? I've seen some polls like that with a disclaimer saying they didn't count countries with 3 or fewer participants, which can't be a good sign as to the rest of the countries.
One of the ones I recently read was that 3% of Americans don't like Canada...in the article itself, they said 75% liked Canada, but 3% disliked it....where is the other 22%?
@GM, either indifference or ignorance
@GM, apprently polsters don't like math... ;)
I honestly couldn't understand if someone said they don't like Canada. Whats not to like, eh? ;)
The shield lands
Is cold and rainy today. It's a perfect day for Crio Bru when I get home.
Alrighty all you crazy cats! Have a great weekend!
@BaKhan: Ditto. I am out of here like yesterday's fashion line.
I'd say those 22% or whatever were indifferent or no opinion, but not all polls have that option, so who knows. Maybe it was legitimate (for the small group they polled) or not. The funny thing is, no matter what the poll company is, they'll nearly always have some kind of slant because the people they poll are people who want to be polled by them.
Whoo! Still super psyched about finally having made a deal to be able to go. Finally something concrete!
Did anybody get their reward when they backed exploding kittens? I never got mine.
That's something you should have emailed support@explodingkittens.com about well over a year ago, Walter. I'm pretty sure that's still the correct support email, so if you email it, they'd still love to help you out to get your kittens!
Zem, I finally tracked down a bag of those ghost pepper chips. They're not as hot as I had hoped, bur still good. They're actually about as hot as I expected.
Yeah, as Rowan Atkinson once said, "No, they're not f****** hot...", but they are pretty dang hot as is. Now have most of a bag when you're not in the mood for spicy and you'll see what I meant.
But they are pretty good. I never said spiciest thing I ever had, but they are worth it.
Some shit stain stole my car last night!
Hey guy---whoaWHAT?! What the hell? Are you serious?!
Wow, that puts a damper on my new halloween costume idea. Really, though?! That's horrible!
By the way, just getting this out there, it was Satan, complete with mushroom testicles and a zucchini dong. Though I need you guys to slap me and tell me "What the f*** were you thinking, mate? That's the worst idea I've ever heard!" or else one of us is for sure going as that.
Zem, that would be hilarious.
Yeah, they stole it right from my driveway.
That's... wow. I guess you don't have a camera or anything. What are you planning to get it back, just report it to the police?
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Also, yeah, it's perfect. I don't know if I could go as that, but someone has to!
Reporting it to the police is all I can do
@LZ: Damn. Sorry that happened to you. Will your insurance company loan you a rental until you can get a new car?
I don't know. They're closed on Sundays. I kinda doubt it, though. I only have liability coverage on it.
Alnerd Parmel now too?
Sorry, Arnold Parmel... Palme-... Arnold Palmer. I literally typed that out as I tried to say it. I literally cannot say that man's name.
But yeah, he died too! Not a major movie star, but a loss nonetheless. At least he left his legacy in a drink that I can still butcher every time.
How can I say Alnerd Parmel every time, but Arnold Palmer is impossible?!
Morning kittens.
Morning. By the way, everyone, yesterday's comments were all worth the read for those of you who weren't here. Pretty eventful.
Morning kittens.
@LZ, no!!! Ahhh! So how does this impact your being able to come up, I suppose thats been torpedoed now? Soul crushing!
Ok, assuming said sh*t stain hasn't ruined our chances of a kitten con... I've been thinking we need to start preparing some meal plans. Does anyone have any dietary concerns or alergies I need to be aware of (I know GM is allergic to shellfish). Even just things you don't like, as there's no point in making stuff people won't want to eat! ;) I was thinking of having lots of bacon and eggs, hashbrowns, toast, cereal, etc. And making things like pot roast, chili, pizza, burgers, basically stuff we could easily communal dine on. So if there's stuff you don't like, or can't eat, shout it out!
Morning kittens.
@LZ: Hope that idiot gets his thumbs broken.
@BaKhan: Not just shellfish, pretty much anything that comes out of the water and is considered a protein. And I can help out if need be. Just let me know what I can do, or when to come over and assist, and I will do so. I'm also thinking of taking this Thur and Fri off since I have a few vacation days left, and not much time that works for taking off.
@GM, ok, got it, so any kind of fish or shelfish is out. As far as helping out, I'll have a better idea of what help I'll need when I start firming up what we're going to be doing. I'm assuming that the Thursday (oct. 27th) will be catch as catch can with people showing up at various times / needing to be picked up at the airport. For Friday (the day before the party) I'll probably need some help preparing lunch and dinner as I'll be neck deep in finishing off things for the party. This might be a good day for people to go and check out book stores, etc. if they don't feel like helping (or are getting stir crazy). Saturday, I'll be going ape, getting all the fresh stuff prepared, last minute icing, and general chaos, so I'll probably need help with the meals that day. Sunday, will be a day of attonement / recovery... ;) So it will be a free for all pretty much. Unless, people actually feel like doing stuff, in which case we could go to drum that day. I was thinking that monday, for the day, we could go to Banff, and be back in time for the halloweeners (very important), but I still think that would give us plenty of Banff time. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome!
@GM, also, how are you taking the two days before month end off? Isn't that the craziest time for you?
@BaKhan: I can come assist all day on the day of the party, I will just bring everything I need for costume(still W.I.P), and anything I can to help(butter tarts will be ready by this day).
@BaKhan: Normally, yes. But as it is, most of the stuff wont get to us until Monday, and I will be told by people to drop what I'm doing(payroll) and do that for them. I will just look them dead in the eyes, and tell them payroll takes priority.
@GM, help on the Saturday would be greatly appreciated! It should be a full house as I'll have my wife's cousin and his girlfriend (my A team) helping as well, I was thinking hamburgers for early supper that day (around 2-3pm) as there will be snacks galore for the party!
@BaKhan: Sounds like an awesome plan. I'll see what Phil is doing, and if he is actually going to come along this year, and we can work on getting everything ready.
@GM, that would be great, I sure hope Phil can come, you guys were a hit last year!
@BaKhan: I know he needs to work a LOT to be able to pay for his month long trip next year, but he also needs to take time off so he doesn't burn out(I know, I've been there far too often). I will just have to pester him until he agrees to come along. That, and until he gives me the chocolates he brought back from the Hershey's store in Vegas earlier this month...
@GM, its all true, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! ;)
Which is part of the reason I'm planning on taking the Thur and Fri off this week. Get some mind relaxation in before next weeks' "fun" payroll.
@BaKhan: I'm like GM. I don't really eat much seafood as it can cause an allergic reaction from me. (The last time that happened, it was ugly)
I don't drink coffee. If there is something else to drink, I'll choose that every time so some juice would be nice. Or beer. (What is wrong with beer for breakfast?) Unless you have a bottle of bailey's around, then I'll take a cup of coffee. ;-)
I'm pretty easy to please. As long as the dish isn't slimy and has lots of flavor, I'll eat it. (Please be gentle on the heat. I know LZ can tolerate really spicy foods but I'd just only consume one bite and if I do eat the whole serving, I'll end up making your toilet pay)
As for when I will arrive, it will be on Thursday and I plan on arriving as early as I possible can. Maybe around 10 am, no later than noon. I'll let you know real soon what the flight times are.
...I think I may have come across the stupidest project on KS...it lets you keep using your phone(smartphone) while feeding your baby....
We're still coming. We were able to find a 2013 Honda CR-Z with almost 13k miles on it for $8k. I'm getting the loan processed now. Only trouble is now the Mrs wants to bring that along
Hot damn! Kitten Con is back on!
@Geist, ok! Seafood is off the menu! ;) Don't worry about the spice, LZ and I can add it on after! My wife doens't care for burning either... ;) I'll make sure that there's lots of juice (I also have a kick ass juicer), and Bailey's! ;) But if that's it, it should be easy, as long as gluten and dairy aren't an issue, those are much more challanging. Also, I won't have peanut butter (as I'm allegic), but I will have Pea-butter which I've been told is close!
If you couldn't find something, we could just use my car or whichever I bring there. It's not the car I'm worried about, it's that 12 hours is the upper limit for my driving as it is. Hell, I could likely drive up to canada on my own, taking short naps, but it's less effective.
Plus, my brother may now be taking that week off to visit a friend in Seattle, which means we could drive together to Utah and he could take care of the car the rest of the week.
Plans still in progress, but tying things together better than that rug from the Big Lebowski.
As for food, I'm really not picky, but for mushrooms. Those are the only thing I can't make myself eat, though I really can if necessary. But the rest of things I don't like I deal with.
Pee-butter? Isn't that something a Kardashian would eat?
Nothing like the "Hurry up and get this guy paid" followed very shortly by the "We need to adjust that payment you're about to do", and right on the heels of that is "WAIT! We need to rethink this, we'll get back to you"
@Geist, thems fighting words! Nah, its just a peanut butter substitute thats safe for me, I've been told it tastes close enough to the real thing.
@LZ, I'm so glad to hear that you're still coming, I've really been looking forward to having you all come up! Like, really really! ;)
I'm also really glad we can still make it. I'm super stoked that I was able to find such a new car for so little
Yay...I don't need to be pestered regarding the "rush" payment...my manager took care of it for me. Now I just have ~25-30min before I can leave for the day.
Ah, those days with nothing to do. 2 exams this week, but plenty of time planned to study, only one assignment today... wait, that's not nothing, I actually have quite a bit yet today. Dang. At least I can do my work whenever I want to throughout the day, I don't have to go somewhere for a specific time period.
This will be my first trip outside the U.S. and I'm so looking forward to it. The flight isn't that long and if it's a straight shot.
Really, Geist? That's awesome! It's just like the US, only slightly colder! Like seriously, if you've been to the midwest, just turn down the thermostat, and that's a good chunk of Canada, except the people all over are alot like midwesterners too, but that they're more used to cold...
My people!
@LZ, that is great! I couldn't believe the price either! Good find! I would definitely have a mechanic check it out first though, just to be sure.
@Geist, wow really! What an honour! ;) Just remember it isn't going to be like going to a completely different place. Less guns, less stuff, colder, etc, but basically the same. ;)
@Zem, I haven't really traveled through the Midwest much. Does Minnesota count, people there were pretty cool. People are people though, I've found cool people from all over.
I've heard, seen, and found that midwesterners and most canadians are one and the same. We've already been invaded by Canada. And I'm one of them!
Howdy gang. Everyone having a good day?
@BaKhan: You have tasty maple syrup. You have herbal refreshments. (So looking forward to trying those out)
Plus you have bookstores. (Gotta visit those) And that Grizzly restaurant.
You have plenty to entertain us kittens. Not to mention we will be playing 40 rounds of EK.
Howdy Trinkets. Been making the devil giggle lately?
Oh yeah, d'y'all see my idea for someone to go as for Halloween? Satan!
Complete with mushroom testicles and a zucchini dong! So long as it's that kind of party... ;)
Good morning all.
Lol, Zem, all parties should be that kind of party!!
Yes, Geist, as much as possible ;-)
Morning kittens.
Good morning kittens!
@Geist, yeah, but the herbal refreshments are legal where you live... ;) We do have the maple though... good point. Theres a restaurant here that has maple bourbon syrup, so good!
@BaKhan: It's not legal everywhere in the U.S. I wish.
@Gesit, Oh I know! ;) We're working on it federally here, they say less than two years to legalization. I don't know if that will solve the problems, but it should get the more useless cases out of the legal system anyways.
@BaKhan: The biggest thing holding it back right now, is a bunch of the accords and crap that Canada is part of on the world stage. I'm all for legalizing it, since they can earn tax revenue off the sales of it, as long as people respect others and don't smoke it near others when asked not to(like bus shelters, train stations, those type of areas...keep it to their backyards)
@GM, I would treat it just like alcohol. No public usage at all, not on the street, not in your car, etc. The biggest hold up I see, is a way to test if people are under the influence, like a breathalizer. A road side sobriety test probably wouldn't work as well. The biggest thing I want to see, is a way to make it legal, and keep it safe. I don't want people thinking its okay to smoke/eat/vape and drive, etc. Thats the biggie for me.
Haha, BaKhan, when I read "...make it legal, and keep it safe.", I read it like Gandalf!
"Keep it legal. Keep it safe." "IS IT LEGAL? IS IT SAFE?"
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I say just nobody abuse any drugs and we'll be fine. Everyone, just exercise a little self-control and restraint and we'll give you more liberties. No more smoking yourself to cancer or drinking yourself abusive and reckless and we can give you those things.
Until then, humanity could do with a few checks. Not to say everything should be illegal, but yeah, I can agree with some good limitations and regulations on stuff.
Sounded alot harsher than it did in my mind. You guys get my point though, but that just made me sound a bit butthurt or something.
Just make it only legally consumable in designated public areas, like a bar for marijuana, or on personal property and zero tolerance on operating vehicles.
@Trinkets: Unfortunately, there are too many bleeding hearts in the justice system, that if something tragic did happen, the person responsible(if under the influence or not) would get practically a slap on the wrist. Anything to do with bodily harm under the influence needs MUCH harsher punishments, regardless of race/sex/religion. Far too often people are let off with a light sentence(like a lady who killed her common-law husband while driving drunk last year, she was just sentenced to 42 months in prison).
Yeah, if you're caught for DUI, you should lose your license for at least a year automatically, and if you do hit someone or cause damage, no mercy. You're losing that shit if you're going to be that reckless. Maybe if it's minor and you're a good boy, you can have a chance later on, but vehicular homicide under the influence should definitely be a much stricter law.
@Trinkets, while I do agree with what you're saying, there is still the smoking aspect. In bars in most places now (all in Canada) it is illegal to smoke (anything) indoors or on a bar patio, etc. So my thoughts are keep it out of public areas altogether, and just have it for personal use, at home, camping, etc. Definitely zero tollerance on driving, but how do you test for it? I was thinking a mouth swab and some sort of agent that you swirl the swab in to test for the presence of thc. If you test positive, you're guilty, no matter when you smoked it. Not sure if it would work, or be too "invasive" but something along those lines I could see working.
@Zem, as far as I'm concerned, if you're driving under the influence (of anything) and you kill someone, it should be second degree murder, automatically. No mercy.
Remember kids, if you ever work in a multi country company, take into account the other countries holidays when planning mass meetings/training sessions. As is, two of the most important people to be in there(it's regarding new hire paperwork) have a holiday when it is scheduled...and damn it all, I want my Thanksgiving to NOT be a work day!
That's not too bad an idea for testing, BaKhan. I'm sure there're some pretty good, non-invasive, quick tests already, but they'd definitely have to be implementable, agreed-upon, and always effective.