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Lunar eclipse, fuck yeah!
That was completely awesome. The moon was so round, it wasn't even funny.
That was completely awesome. The moon was so round, it wasn't even funny.
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eddie:
I think a tablespoon is like a soup spoon.
I have a hard time understanding the 100g type measurements, because although I understand metric (being a canadian) I don't have a weigh scale, and the types of dry measuring cups they sell here rarely say the 'g' or 'oz' conversions, only ever do liquid measuring cups have that, but I normally use dry measuring cups for liquids too.
For cooking though, rather than baking, if a recipe said '100g' I could probably just eyeball it, but I am not a good enough baker to eyeball.
I have a hard time understanding the 100g type measurements, because although I understand metric (being a canadian) I don't have a weigh scale, and the types of dry measuring cups they sell here rarely say the 'g' or 'oz' conversions, only ever do liquid measuring cups have that, but I normally use dry measuring cups for liquids too.
For cooking though, rather than baking, if a recipe said '100g' I could probably just eyeball it, but I am not a good enough baker to eyeball.
I'm offline for the next week.
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zarth:
Why do you only show up when I have to race off to work? Wait, don't answer that - I'll be at work and wouldn't be able to read it anyway.
I hope things are working out for you.
I hope things are working out for you.
emotedcreations:
I can't speak for Katori Shinto-Ryu, but I know that in Aikido we use swords, because almost every single bu-jutsu technique is based on sword attacks/defenses. That is, you apply the same concepts you use with swords in hand to hand combat, and actually learning with swords then switching to hands makes it a lot easier.
And if you want to, you should really considered taking up Aikido. ASU (Aikido Schools of Ueshiba) preferably if you can. It accommodates all skill levels, ages, and sexes. We have almost an equal amount of women, and a couple guys over 60 in our dojo. And it doesn't incorporate the hard striking and kicking that you'd find in more 'pop' martial arts like Karate-do or Tae kwon-do, because the techniques can be extremely dangerous if used in an actual attack.
Really, you'd like it and it's most enjoyable. Like I said, find a good dojo with a good sensei (this is way I suggested ASU Aikido because that's pretty much going to be a given) and you'll be really glad you did it. Aikido practice really sponsors a harmony between everyone participating it's the exact opposite of competitive. Anyway, I could go on and on.
Let me know where you live in the UK and I could probably recommend a good dojo to check out. I can't emphasis how much it's worth the time even if you can only go once every two weeks. It really will change your life.
And if you want to, you should really considered taking up Aikido. ASU (Aikido Schools of Ueshiba) preferably if you can. It accommodates all skill levels, ages, and sexes. We have almost an equal amount of women, and a couple guys over 60 in our dojo. And it doesn't incorporate the hard striking and kicking that you'd find in more 'pop' martial arts like Karate-do or Tae kwon-do, because the techniques can be extremely dangerous if used in an actual attack.
Really, you'd like it and it's most enjoyable. Like I said, find a good dojo with a good sensei (this is way I suggested ASU Aikido because that's pretty much going to be a given) and you'll be really glad you did it. Aikido practice really sponsors a harmony between everyone participating it's the exact opposite of competitive. Anyway, I could go on and on.
Let me know where you live in the UK and I could probably recommend a good dojo to check out. I can't emphasis how much it's worth the time even if you can only go once every two weeks. It really will change your life.
The bad news has gone concrete. In short words, I'm not wanted, and if they have to transfer me (which is my legal right) they will make sure I hate it. Nothing round here that will pay, and my willingness to play team - i.e. to "delay" training while the company is having a bad time - has caught up with me.
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redheadedleague:
It was excellent.
rudiecantfail:
Thanks 
I need to be careful though, I could beat Monty Python with the IM IN UR meme till it's not funny anymore
I need to be careful though, I could beat Monty Python with the IM IN UR meme till it's not funny anymore
This is going steadily downhill.
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eddie:
yeah, it's funny, we both love to cook, so there's pretty much always something going on in the kitchen, and a lot of leftovers that forget to be eaten.
remuemenage:
well I'm really interested in naval architecture in general - all of it
but there is a dearth of information and therefore a need for scholarship in the earliest ships - and I think that is my academic interest. specifically around the Mediterranean in the 4th & 5th B.C.E., or the classical age of Greece. I am also interested academically in the seagoing traditions of the Roman Empire.
be well
but there is a dearth of information and therefore a need for scholarship in the earliest ships - and I think that is my academic interest. specifically around the Mediterranean in the 4th & 5th B.C.E., or the classical age of Greece. I am also interested academically in the seagoing traditions of the Roman Empire.
be well
OK, they fixed that one. Good.
I am fed up with all the bugs.
"You can add girls to and remove girls from your list by visiting their page." Sure, so long as they're all Adrian. I'm sure she's perfectly lovely, but that is not the point.
I am fed up with all the bugs.
"You can add girls to and remove girls from your list by visiting their page." Sure, so long as they're all Adrian. I'm sure she's perfectly lovely, but that is not the point.
ascanius:
Thanks for the well-wishing. I think my exams went alright. Much better than I expected they would, any how.
And a member of the Arachnids and Insects group fed up with all the bugs? For shame! Oh, wait. Not that kind of bug.
That walk you took the other day sounds really nice. Until a few months ago I lived in the woods, and you could see all kinds of critters when you went walking. I live in the city now, though, and the only animals you'll see are people's pet dogs. No fun.
Happy Holidays, and take care.
And a member of the Arachnids and Insects group fed up with all the bugs? For shame! Oh, wait. Not that kind of bug.
That walk you took the other day sounds really nice. Until a few months ago I lived in the woods, and you could see all kinds of critters when you went walking. I live in the city now, though, and the only animals you'll see are people's pet dogs. No fun.
Happy Holidays, and take care.
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zarth:
Right back at you.
Yes, kapitalism sucks.
Yes, kapitalism sucks.
trixel:
Well that sounds truly sucky. Nice timing too. 
*crosses fingers for you*
*crosses fingers for you*
Pinochet died. The bastard won after all.
But I'll forgive Blair a lot for arresting the bastard. Unimaginable that that would happen under the Tories.
But I'll forgive Blair a lot for arresting the bastard. Unimaginable that that would happen under the Tories.
hansel:
You woke me up.
Kidding, of course.
I don't know anything about the politics in the UK. Which is odd because the only news I read is the BBC and The Guardian. Anyway, I'm not that informed about Pinochet, but I don't see what convicting him would have done for the betterment of things. I mean, death is pretty final.
Kidding, of course.
I don't know anything about the politics in the UK. Which is odd because the only news I read is the BBC and The Guardian. Anyway, I'm not that informed about Pinochet, but I don't see what convicting him would have done for the betterment of things. I mean, death is pretty final.
Hm. I heard about the Baker/Iraq report on the BBC six hours ago.
Nobody on the CE boards has bothered with it yet.
Is that strange, or perverse, or self-destructive?
Nobody on the CE boards has bothered with it yet.
Is that strange, or perverse, or self-destructive?
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oracle:
omg good guess....wrong kinda but good guess anyway...I used to be an air traffic controller now I fly on the CP140 (our version of the P3)
zarth:
You're right, they're wrong. At least according to my dictionary.
Well this is all very tedious. I've hated the new SG layout since before it was rolled out upon us, and I have now had my major piece of adaptation to it removed. Tossers. I resent this unwelcome change.
Sadly, I'm paid up till July next year, so I have no comeback whatever.
Edit: I suppose that's slightly better. Grudgingly.
Sadly, I'm paid up till July next year, so I have no comeback whatever.
Edit: I suppose that's slightly better. Grudgingly.
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hansel:
Yep. I just didn't know they could sink further. I don't know, at least they're doing something though. Maybe good will come out of it?
dulllifelesshair:
What the hell is this shite?
It's pure "I saw something that worked really well on another site and it's new and cool so let's do it on mine". I can only hope the designer of the site doesn't earn a wage, but the probably do.
It's pure "I saw something that worked really well on another site and it's new and cool so let's do it on mine". I can only hope the designer of the site doesn't earn a wage, but the probably do.
I have heard it said that New York is the city of cities.
Sadly, I would not be able to tell.
Nor would I care. Cities are for visiting, not living in.
Which said, I have suggested that SG is close to being a city.
But I only visit; I don't live here.
Sadly, I would not be able to tell.
Nor would I care. Cities are for visiting, not living in.
Which said, I have suggested that SG is close to being a city.
But I only visit; I don't live here.
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ambrosio:
Object of inquiry: true that, although sometimes I would rather see someone really *inquire* about anything, than accept everything without discernment (and at other times, I would have them not look so hard for what need not be there).
Scientific Fundamentalism: similar to Robert Anton Wilson's Fundamental Materialism. Basically, the idea that only those things which can be explained and demonstrated by scientific method are worthwhile, while everything else must be in some state of error. I find it as intolerable as religious fundamentalism--Christian or otherwise--but I have an easier time dismissing the Christians than the scientists since I am more involved with the latter. Please do not get me wrong; I am a big fan of science, and as RAW said about Fundamental Materialism, I am opposed the _fundamentalism_, not the _science_, of what I have termed Scientific Fundamentalism.
I have always enjoyed New York City (watched _Breakfast at Tiffany's_ in Central Park, fun stuff like that), but like you, I have never lived there.
Scientific Fundamentalism: similar to Robert Anton Wilson's Fundamental Materialism. Basically, the idea that only those things which can be explained and demonstrated by scientific method are worthwhile, while everything else must be in some state of error. I find it as intolerable as religious fundamentalism--Christian or otherwise--but I have an easier time dismissing the Christians than the scientists since I am more involved with the latter. Please do not get me wrong; I am a big fan of science, and as RAW said about Fundamental Materialism, I am opposed the _fundamentalism_, not the _science_, of what I have termed Scientific Fundamentalism.
I have always enjoyed New York City (watched _Breakfast at Tiffany's_ in Central Park, fun stuff like that), but like you, I have never lived there.
trixel:
My work move has been fantastic thus far. 
This is too sweet to be untrue. Therefore, I have not looked it up.
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ascanius:
I took the liberty. Sweet.
redheadedleague:
I had the same thing happen with a rabbit. It's always a difficult thing, even in the name of mercy.
it is refreshing
I'm hopelessly cluttered