Tell us what's happened to you recently (that's interesting)

tiohn · 2010-01-13T16:20:57.000Z

Not only did I obtain a mechanical watch, but I obtained a mechanical watch with a slide rule on the bezel. My wrist is anachronistic (tee hee!) as can be.

krise_madsen · 2010-01-13T16:49:43.000Z

Anyone remember White Dog? I saw such a dog today, sort of. It belongs by an old lady I meet sometimes and it’s just the kind of dog you’d expect an old lady to have: Indeterminable breed of small terrier size, old, grossly overweight and spoilt rotten; and always begging you to scratch it behind the ears.

But when someone dark-skinned shows up, it becomes genuinely vicious, barking, growling and showing teeth (it’s always on a leash though). Probably a case of the old lady being wary of dark-skinned people (and young people, and people on motorcycles, and people in leather jackets etc.) and the dog sensing that. Still, it was bizarre seeing a dog reacting to someone’s skin colour like that.

Enidigm · 2010-01-13T17:07:50.000Z

tiohn:

Not only did I obtain a mechanical watch, but I obtained a mechanical watch with a slide rule on the bezel. My wrist is anachronistic (tee hee!) as can be.

I.hate.your.cool.watch. (and you!)

Aarrrgh. I’ve been looking around for something similar. What does it look like?

Athryn · 2010-01-13T17:29:13.000Z

Leah C:

I went to a movie premiere for this little flick called The Book of Eli. We sat in Malcolm Mcdowell’s row. He brought his BABY. Luckily he makes quiet children so we didn’t have to have him kicked out of the theater.

Is that Gary Oldman’s head being cut off at the very left?

You look very pretty!

Leah_C · 2010-01-13T18:51:58.000Z

Athryn:

Is that Gary Oldman’s head being cut off at the very left?

You look very pretty!

No, but it looks like they have similar glasses!

Thanks :) It was nice to get out of jeans and tshirts and baby puke for the night! Gary looked pretty damn sharp as well.

Lunch_of_Kong · 2010-01-13T18:56:42.000Z

russellmz00:

do i need to call these guys again? they already took out the $130,000 but trying to explain to a judge why i kept the $180 probably isn’t going to be pretty.

You can claim ignorance, but if asked about it you’d have to give it back. I think it would legally be considered a taking (interference with the possession, enjoyment, or value of private property).

tiohn · 2010-01-13T19:22:21.000Z

Enidigm:

I.hate.your.cool.watch. (and you!)

Aarrrgh. I’ve been looking around for something similar. What does it look like?

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Except that mine has a yellow face because the yellow was cheaper. I know the skeleton isn’t as classy, but dammit, I love seeing the movement.
The back is also a sapphire crystal, so you can observe the rotor.

Demon_G_Sides · 2010-01-13T20:04:31.000Z

Leah C:

I went to a movie premiere for this little flick called The Book of Eli. We sat in Malcolm Mcdowell’s row. He brought his BABY. Luckily he makes quiet children so we didn’t have to have him kicked out of the theater.

I love the stark contrast of your nice dress/whatever it is and the bag of popcorn. Same with the suit and popcorn. Just made me chuckle.

Also you’re amazingly lucky. I can’t wait for this movie!

Enidigm · 2010-01-13T20:38:25.000Z

That empty/full meter looks intriguing. Can it… be set for fuel burn?

I just got a sapphire crystal watch that is just so sad and boring by comparison i don’t even know why i bother to tell time anymore.

Leah_C · 2010-01-13T21:06:52.000Z

Demon G Sides:

I love the stark contrast of your nice dress/whatever it is and the bag of popcorn. Same with the suit and popcorn. Just made me chuckle.

I was saying the same thing to Tom (guy next to me). It’s funny to see a movie theater full of so many fancypants people digging into popcorn.

Also you’re amazingly lucky. I can’t wait for this movie!

Brief moment of sap and sincerity: I feel incredibly lucky to have been so close to such an amazing project from start to finish. The feeling of going from a fun back-and-forth story idea in the car to a movie on a big screen is indescribable.

Adam_Eayrs · 2010-01-13T21:12:43.000Z

pogozorro:

Was recently diagnosed as having ADHD-Combined Type by my doctor. After beginning medication, everyone (work and personal life) has been practically fawning over my new found calm and pleasant demeanor.

I still have my sarcastic tone, but it isn’t nearly as caustic. It’s…strange but liberating at the same time.

Yay, modern medicine!

Good luck to you. I had to stop taking Adderall because it gave me chest pains. It also made me uncharacteristically and uncontrollably angry :( However, it also gave me a mental foundation for developing effective study skills. I don’t know what you’re taking, but it’s my understanding that the first-line treatments all carry a risk of hypertension. Pay attention to your body and take care of yourself!

Leah_C · 2010-01-13T21:15:19.000Z

Adam Eayrs:

Good luck to you. I had to stop taking Adderall because it gave me chest pains. It also made me uncharacteristically and uncontrollably angry :( However, it also gave me a mental foundation for developing effective study skills. I don’t know what you’re taking, but it’s my understanding that the first-line treatments all carry a risk of hypertension. Pay attention to your body and take care of yourself!

Have you tried Ritalin? Adderall did the same to me, plus made me feel like a speed freak. Ritalin was effective without the heart crap. I’m not sure if that’s common though or if it’s just how it played out with me.

Adam_Eayrs · 2010-01-13T21:31:38.000Z

No, I haven’t tried anything else yet. My psychiatrist has made noises about Strattera in the past. I’ve been hesitant about going back on meds because Adderall took quite a toll. It makes me hopeful that you had success with Ritalin after a negative Adderall experience similar to mine, though.

Demon_G_Sides · 2010-01-13T21:53:03.000Z

Leah C:

I was saying the same thing to Tom (guy next to me). It’s funny to see a movie theater full of so many fancypants people digging into popcorn.

Brief moment of sap and sincerity: I feel incredibly lucky to have been so close to such an amazing project from start to finish. The feeling of going from a fun back-and-forth story idea in the car to a movie on a big screen is indescribable.

You’re very lucky :) Sounds like it was a fun time, and like I said, can’t wait to see the final product.

Acid · 2010-01-13T23:25:11.000Z

Leah, that is pure win. The car-conversation-to-major-film thing is unfathomable. I simply cannot imagine.

2-12-10 I become a perma-cyborg. The neurostim trial went so well, I can’t WAIT for the permanent implant. Especially because my sciatica is keeping me up tonight. :(

nlanza · 2010-01-14T09:57:49.000Z

tiohn:

Except that mine has a yellow face because the yellow was cheaper. I know the skeleton isn’t as classy, but dammit, I love seeing the movement.
The back is also a sapphire crystal, so you can observe the rotor.

I am deeply jealous of your awesome watch.

shift6 · 2010-01-14T10:05:46.000Z

That shot of Leah is in the dictionary next to “cute as a button”. Double-plus-dimples!

TimJames · 2010-01-14T11:51:49.000Z

Acid:

2-12-10 I become a perma-cyborg. The neurostim trial went so well, I can’t WAIT for the permanent implant. Especially because my sciatica is keeping me up tonight. :(

What kind of build are you going for this time through?

WarrenM · 2010-01-15T07:22:41.000Z

Someone showed me this and I thought of our resident croc dude:

TheTrunkDr · 2010-01-15T08:37:48.000Z

WarrenM:

Someone showed me this and I thought of our resident croc dude:

http://i.imgur.com/rbibk.gif

Dear god, how stupid can people get?