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Hobby Thread - July 26, 2025 [TRex]
Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies(TM) a spin and it wobbled and lurched and shook and made terrible scraping sounds. Apparently, it either needs a tune-up or a vacation. Either way, the wheel was of no help which means this edition of the Hobby Thread is a random grab-bag of miscellaneous content.
I have faith that you can either find something in the content that resonates or contribute your own hobbying interests. You might be tempted to say "I have no hobbies or interests." Bah. Dig around in the content and soak in the comments. Be curious. Glad you're here.
Yoshio Tamiya, Shunsaku's father, had a company that produced trucks and vans until Allied air raids in 1945. After his factory was destroyed, he went into the lumber business. He also began making high quality wooden toys. His son, Shunsaku, was there as well. The lumber mill burned down and Tamiya pivoted to focus on making wood model kits. Shunsaken worked alongside his father as plastic injection mold technology arrived in the 1960s. The company expanded and grew, particularly with a 1967 Honda F1 car and a Porsche 934 radio controlled car. The company remains privately owned.
Shizuoka City, home to Tamiya and other model makers, is reportedly responsible for 80% of the plastic model market. When you visit, look for public sculptures that echo the plastic model world.
But the biggest driver of Hasbro's recent earnings has been Magic: The Gathering. That's thanks to a recently released expansion set, Final Fantasy Universes Beyond. The set dropped in June and almost instantly shattered records, earning $200 million in one day and becoming the fastest-selling expansion in MTG history.
Words of wisdom:
"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).
Would TRex include a mystery click behind the top photo in a Hobby Thread? Maybe... If you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, hijack the thread for your hobbying as you see fit. We will feature a different theme next time. What are you hobbying? We love showing off Horde hobbying. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Do mighty things.
Comments
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Let's hope there's no repeat of last week!
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:30 PM (0eaVi)
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Flying pancake. Inspiration for the Flying Sub?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:32 PM (0eaVi)
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Polynikes seriously needs to consider getting into making book covers. Too much of the same old same old out there.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:34 PM (0eaVi)
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Again? And I told everybody.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:35 PM (0eaVi)
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Good evening OrangeEnt. Thanks for getting us started.
Posted by: TRex - early is on time. On time is late. at July 26, 2025 05:35 PM (cCn4/)
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Duck, T!11 Imma shoot a shotgun through the thread.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:36 PM (0eaVi)
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I'm here. Won't let you talk to yourself.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 26, 2025 05:36 PM (sPQoU)
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Good evening OrangeEnt. Thanks for getting us started.
Posted by: TRex - early is on time. On time is late. at July 26, 2025 05:35 PM (cCn4/)
Well, I come early and usually lurk 'cause nobody talks to me.
Posted by: TRex - early is on time. On time is late. at July 26, 2025 05:35 PM (cCn4/)
Well, I come early and usually lurk 'cause nobody talks to me.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM (0eaVi)
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I gave up on Magic: The Gathering long before they started branching out to other franchises.
They've done Warhammer 40K, Lord of the Rings, Fallout (why?), Dungeons and Dragons (Hasbro owns the rights to that as well), and much, much more.
I think it's patently stupid and an obvious cash grab.
Idiots. Rich idiots, but still idiots.
They've done Warhammer 40K, Lord of the Rings, Fallout (why?), Dungeons and Dragons (Hasbro owns the rights to that as well), and much, much more.
I think it's patently stupid and an obvious cash grab.
Idiots. Rich idiots, but still idiots.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM (IBQGV)
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8 Well, I come early and usually lurk 'cause nobody talks to me.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM
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I thought you lurked because the themes didn't resonate with you. Tried to throw a mixture of hobbying into tonight's theme in an effort to find a winner!
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM
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I thought you lurked because the themes didn't resonate with you. Tried to throw a mixture of hobbying into tonight's theme in an effort to find a winner!
Posted by: TRex - serving a tough audience at July 26, 2025 05:38 PM (cCn4/)
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I think it's patently stupid and an obvious cash grab.
Idiots. Rich idiots, but still idiots.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM (IBQGV)
I was never interested in any of that stuff. Only played Age of Empires through III, and Empire Earth. Didn't care for D and D.
Idiots. Rich idiots, but still idiots.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 05:37 PM (IBQGV)
I was never interested in any of that stuff. Only played Age of Empires through III, and Empire Earth. Didn't care for D and D.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:39 PM (0eaVi)
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Yeah. Hobby Lobby, please wait until August before putting out Christmas stuff.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:40 PM (0eaVi)
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How about Lego Bonsai?
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I always found the Lego Tensegrity structures interesting because it looks like part of the sculpture is "floating."
It's a fascinating application of statics.
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I always found the Lego Tensegrity structures interesting because it looks like part of the sculpture is "floating."
It's a fascinating application of statics.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 05:40 PM (IBQGV)
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Can someone to explain the pink mini-Christmas tree thing?
"It's a SEASON tree." -- someone with danger hair
"It's a SEASON tree." -- someone with danger hair
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2025 05:42 PM (ULPxl)
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Not sure why it would be carried at Hobby Lobby...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2025 05:42 PM (ULPxl)
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I took out my trapper knife collection to inventory for possible sale. I have a number of collectible Case trappers but also a lot of Buck , Camillus, Uncle Henry, Schrade and Queen.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:43 PM (VofaG)
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I thought you lurked because the themes didn't resonate with you. Tried to throw a mixture of hobbying into tonight's theme in an effort to find a winner!
Posted by: TRex - serving a tough audience at July 26, 2025 05:38 PM (cCn4/)
Not all of them do, of course. But I sort of feel responsible for the thread because I encouraged the CoBs to have it. I still read all the comments until it's time for me to go. I watch the vids unless their longer than fifteen minutes.
Posted by: TRex - serving a tough audience at July 26, 2025 05:38 PM (cCn4/)
Not all of them do, of course. But I sort of feel responsible for the thread because I encouraged the CoBs to have it. I still read all the comments until it's time for me to go. I watch the vids unless their longer than fifteen minutes.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:45 PM (0eaVi)
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We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies(TM) a spin and it wobbled and lurched and shook and made terrible scraping sounds. Apparently, it either needs a tune-up or a vacation.
[Passes TRex a can of WD-40]
[Passes TRex a can of WD-40]
Posted by: mindful webworker - cameras were made for felines at July 26, 2025 05:46 PM (f+yIF)
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Also will look to sell my coin collection. Both my knife and coin collection are just collecting dust. I could sell them and spend the money on something useful like clubs. Either a Gentlemen's club or golf clubs.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:47 PM (VofaG)
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I would like to go to a sunflower festival.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 05:48 PM (2GCMq)
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El Seed!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 26, 2025 05:50 PM (63Dwl)
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Somebody has a bee in her sunbonnet.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 26, 2025 05:50 PM (aUGqq)
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In defense of Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and other various crafting outlets: There are a lot of crafted items that take more than a couple of weeks to assemble. Myself -- I am stitching a Mill Hill kit I had planned to finish up for last Christmas. And I am looking for bits and pieces to create jewelry for craft shows this fall.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 26, 2025 05:50 PM (sZyeE)
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Well Hobby Lobby is a Christian owned operation so Easter and Christmas year round.
I’m closer to a Hobby Lobby now than a Michaels.
I find I prefer Hobby Lobby anyway so that’s s good thing.
I’m closer to a Hobby Lobby now than a Michaels.
I find I prefer Hobby Lobby anyway so that’s s good thing.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (VofaG)
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Afternoon, hobby people,
I have been holding off on resuming my hobby of pipe collecting/smoking while I recover from my surgery. Doesn't keep me from perusing "pipes for sale" sites on the 'Net. It's perfectly possible to score an estate pipe, and sometimes a good new pipe, for less than $80, but it's getting tougher.
The problem is, once you have a range of pipes yourself, it's harder to find one that isn't similar to one you already have. I'm trying to consider only pipes that have some historic interest for me, say, are from the '50s through the '70s, without getting involved in higher-end pipes like Dunhills.
And sometimes I see a pipe that is so beautiful, in shape or color or condition, I can't see bringing a match or Zippo flame anywhere near it. I try not to buy those.
I have been holding off on resuming my hobby of pipe collecting/smoking while I recover from my surgery. Doesn't keep me from perusing "pipes for sale" sites on the 'Net. It's perfectly possible to score an estate pipe, and sometimes a good new pipe, for less than $80, but it's getting tougher.
The problem is, once you have a range of pipes yourself, it's harder to find one that isn't similar to one you already have. I'm trying to consider only pipes that have some historic interest for me, say, are from the '50s through the '70s, without getting involved in higher-end pipes like Dunhills.
And sometimes I see a pipe that is so beautiful, in shape or color or condition, I can't see bringing a match or Zippo flame anywhere near it. I try not to buy those.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (omVj0)
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Seeing Christmas supplies already being stocked does a but to quell the shock I received yesterday when seeing Resse's Skulls and other Halloween themed candy available on the shelves.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 26, 2025 05:53 PM (aUGqq)
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I’m closer to a Hobby Lobby now than a Michaels.
I find I prefer Hobby Lobby anyway so that’s s good thing.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (VofaG)
Stores are usually bigger than Michael's, and they run more sales. Have more selection, too.
I find I prefer Hobby Lobby anyway so that’s s good thing.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (VofaG)
Stores are usually bigger than Michael's, and they run more sales. Have more selection, too.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:53 PM (0eaVi)
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Here's a photo of V-173 from the Smithsonian Air and Space collection.
I wonder if there is any advantage to the shape of the plane from a performance standpoint? Or is this a 'let's see if we can' thing?
I wonder if there is any advantage to the shape of the plane from a performance standpoint? Or is this a 'let's see if we can' thing?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:54 PM (zZu0s)
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And sometimes I see a pipe that is so beautiful, in shape or color or condition, I can't see bringing a match or Zippo flame anywhere near it. I try not to buy those.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (omVj0)
Stick with cob pipes, Wolfus. Good enough for Mac, good enough for anyone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 05:52 PM (omVj0)
Stick with cob pipes, Wolfus. Good enough for Mac, good enough for anyone.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:55 PM (0eaVi)
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Is anyone wise in the ways of Magic: The Gathering? Seems like a lot of people are.
Yeah. I am. Not something I play - but something I've played.
Its a license to steal. A game of cards, where you buy more cards, at a few bucks a pack, and all the cards work together in a game that everyone at the table understands.
Its genius.
And the cards are pretty. Collectible, just for the art. It really is a great concept.
Yeah. I am. Not something I play - but something I've played.
Its a license to steal. A game of cards, where you buy more cards, at a few bucks a pack, and all the cards work together in a game that everyone at the table understands.
Its genius.
And the cards are pretty. Collectible, just for the art. It really is a great concept.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 05:55 PM (hk7Ln)
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Meh on the Integra. MR2, Beautiful. RX-7. Beautiful.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:55 PM (zZu0s)
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Can someone to explain the pink mini-Christmas tree thing?
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It's an offshoot of Pinkoween!
(Not an explanation)
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It's an offshoot of Pinkoween!
(Not an explanation)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 26, 2025 05:57 PM (kpS4V)
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3 Polynikes seriously needs to consider getting into making book covers. Too much of the same old same old out there.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Agreed. All of the book covers look about the same. Same font, especially. It kinda makes me unwilling to even consider the book.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Agreed. All of the book covers look about the same. Same font, especially. It kinda makes me unwilling to even consider the book.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 05:57 PM (h7ZuX)
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Meh on the Integra. MR2, Beautiful. RX-7. Beautiful.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:55 PM (zZu0
The Acura NSX is one beautiful car though.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:55 PM (zZu0
The Acura NSX is one beautiful car though.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:58 PM (VofaG)
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Stick with cob pipes, Wolfus. Good enough for Mac, good enough for anyone.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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I have one, and it smokes fine. But I can't get over the feeling it makes me look like Fred Ziffel -- while my internal image of myself is "writer, lawyer, doctor, professor, or engineer," which to me means a briar pipe.
Of course, nobody else sees me when I'm puffing away at home. At the monthly pipe club meeting at the shop, I have company, but everybody has his own preferred pipe style or shape; I doubt anybody would judge.
(Still: "Arnold? What you doin', boy?")
Stick with cob pipes, Wolfus. Good enough for Mac, good enough for anyone.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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I have one, and it smokes fine. But I can't get over the feeling it makes me look like Fred Ziffel -- while my internal image of myself is "writer, lawyer, doctor, professor, or engineer," which to me means a briar pipe.
Of course, nobody else sees me when I'm puffing away at home. At the monthly pipe club meeting at the shop, I have company, but everybody has his own preferred pipe style or shape; I doubt anybody would judge.
(Still: "Arnold? What you doin', boy?")
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (omVj0)
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Agreed. All of the book covers look about the same. Same font, especially. It kinda makes me unwilling to even consider the book.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 05:57 PM (h7ZuX)
If I ever get a book ready to self-pub, I'm going to try to get him to do the cover. There's plenty of writers in the market for a non-AI, non-royalty free cover art.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 05:57 PM (h7ZuX)
If I ever get a book ready to self-pub, I'm going to try to get him to do the cover. There's plenty of writers in the market for a non-AI, non-royalty free cover art.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (0eaVi)
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A buddy who was into the tabletop and card games almost got me hooked through the gateway of wwii. Axis and allies. I started buying the packs, looking to fill out my army and get the weird, esoteric units just to throw people curve balls.
Then I realized, holy crap I am spending a lot of money just to get a chance at some units.
Then I realized, holy crap I am spending a lot of money just to get a chance at some units.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (zZu0s)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (omVj0)
If you move to farm country, you won't look out of place.
If you move to farm country, you won't look out of place.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:01 PM (0eaVi)
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An NSX is also a horse of another color compared to an integra.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:01 PM (zZu0s)
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Reading up on the Flying Pancake:
"Flight testing of the V-173 went on through 1942 and 1943 with 190 flights, resulting in reports of UFOs from surprised Connecticut locals."
"Flight testing of the V-173 went on through 1942 and 1943 with 190 flights, resulting in reports of UFOs from surprised Connecticut locals."
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 26, 2025 06:01 PM (kpS4V)
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An NSX is also a horse of another color compared to an integra.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:01 PM (zZu0s)
Of course. I was just commenting on the Acura name.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:01 PM (zZu0s)
Of course. I was just commenting on the Acura name.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:02 PM (VofaG)
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I see myself as more of a Cthulhu meerschaum kinda gal.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 26, 2025 06:02 PM (kpS4V)
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A buddy who was into the tabletop and card games almost got me hooked through the gateway of wwii. Axis and allies. I started buying the packs, looking to fill out my army and get the weird, esoteric units just to throw people curve balls.
So me and the missus like to glamp - or RV, as we call it around here.
Its retarded - we'll go through the motions of packing, and herding the dogs, and filling coolers - just to get out there and play a small game over and over again on a small table in the RV.
Yet that's what we do. She's going to GenCon next week. Not my thing. Hopefully she comes back with one or two gems.
So me and the missus like to glamp - or RV, as we call it around here.
Its retarded - we'll go through the motions of packing, and herding the dogs, and filling coolers - just to get out there and play a small game over and over again on a small table in the RV.
Yet that's what we do. She's going to GenCon next week. Not my thing. Hopefully she comes back with one or two gems.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:02 PM (hk7Ln)
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Then I realized, holy crap I am spending a lot of money just to get a chance at some units.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (zZu0s)
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I try to not think about how many boxes of booster packs I've bought just in the hope of opening that ultra-cool rare or mythic rare card in Magic: The Gathering.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 05:59 PM (zZu0s)
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I try to not think about how many boxes of booster packs I've bought just in the hope of opening that ultra-cool rare or mythic rare card in Magic: The Gathering.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (IBQGV)
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Hobby Lobby, please wait until August before putting out Christmas stuff.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
I can understand Hobby Lobby having seasonal stuff 'way in advance, for those crafty people who may take a lot of effort or at least a long time to put together their custom decorative wreath, tree, or whatever decorations and gifts. That's different from the grocery store having Christmas stuff out before Labor Day.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
I can understand Hobby Lobby having seasonal stuff 'way in advance, for those crafty people who may take a lot of effort or at least a long time to put together their custom decorative wreath, tree, or whatever decorations and gifts. That's different from the grocery store having Christmas stuff out before Labor Day.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Easter stuff before Thanksgiving at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (f+yIF)
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If I ever get a book ready to self-pub, I'm going to try to get him to do the cover. There's plenty of writers in the market for a non-AI, non-royalty free cover art.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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I think so too. Maybe AI has gotten better than it did when I tried to have it assemble a cover for me last year. I told the engine I wanted a male centaur standing in silhouette against a red background. It kept giving me horses with wings.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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I think so too. Maybe AI has gotten better than it did when I tried to have it assemble a cover for me last year. I told the engine I wanted a male centaur standing in silhouette against a red background. It kept giving me horses with wings.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:04 PM (omVj0)
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Of course. I was just commenting on the Acura name.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:02 PM (VofaG)
Saw one of the new model Miatas the other day. Like the front end (the smile of the NB was it's only downside.) But on the new one the rear... I dunno that I like it.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:02 PM (VofaG)
Saw one of the new model Miatas the other day. Like the front end (the smile of the NB was it's only downside.) But on the new one the rear... I dunno that I like it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:04 PM (zZu0s)
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44 I try to not think about how many boxes of booster packs I've bought just in the hope of opening that ultra-cool rare or mythic rare card in Magic: The Gathering.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM
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"Go Fish" and "Solitaire" have no such issues.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM
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"Go Fish" and "Solitaire" have no such issues.
Posted by: TRex - make card games simple again at July 26, 2025 06:04 PM (cCn4/)
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I see Captain Josepha Sabin beat me to the Hobby Lobby apologia. Yeh.
Posted by: mindful webworker - great thinks with but a single mind at July 26, 2025 06:05 PM (f+yIF)
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I try to not think about how many boxes of booster packs I've bought just in the hope of opening that ultra-cool rare or mythic rare card in Magic: The Gathering.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (IBQGV)
It is genius. I've tried, here and there, to make a real Football Game that is card driven. Not Strat-O-Matic, and not simple, but kind of Magic based.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (IBQGV)
It is genius. I've tried, here and there, to make a real Football Game that is card driven. Not Strat-O-Matic, and not simple, but kind of Magic based.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:06 PM (hk7Ln)
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If you move to farm country, you won't look out of place.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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My image of myself is that pic on the 'Net of the middle-aged Faulkner, silver-haired but with a black mustache, sitting in a lawn chair with a straight billiard pipe clamped in his teeth. Not that I'm much of a Faulkner fan, but the image is cool.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025
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My image of myself is that pic on the 'Net of the middle-aged Faulkner, silver-haired but with a black mustache, sitting in a lawn chair with a straight billiard pipe clamped in his teeth. Not that I'm much of a Faulkner fan, but the image is cool.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:06 PM (omVj0)
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I found that posting stories to fanfiction.net attracts solicitations from artists to do art for you.
[singing] spam spam spammy spam spam spam
[singing] spam spam spammy spam spam spam
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 06:07 PM (gKWVE)
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I try to not think about how many boxes of booster packs I've bought just in the hope of opening that ultra-cool rare or mythic rare card in Magic: The Gathering.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (IBQGV)
Yeah, and that is a game with far more history and life time. I was doing the mental math on a relatively new game and coming up '???' Then he started talking 40K and I was like 'I'll never join you!' (Luke on Bespin)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:03 PM (IBQGV)
Yeah, and that is a game with far more history and life time. I was doing the mental math on a relatively new game and coming up '???' Then he started talking 40K and I was like 'I'll never join you!' (Luke on Bespin)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:07 PM (zZu0s)
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30 Is anyone wise in the ways of Magic: The Gathering? Seems like a lot of people are.
My 35-year-old son and his friends still play once every couple of weeks, and have since they were in high school.
My 35-year-old son and his friends still play once every couple of weeks, and have since they were in high school.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 06:07 PM (h7ZuX)
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Welcome Hobbiests
At F-1 movie with my sister
https://tinyurl.com/e6d4tnsc
This is link to a 15 minute video on Historicon last week
At F-1 movie with my sister
https://tinyurl.com/e6d4tnsc
This is link to a 15 minute video on Historicon last week
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 06:08 PM (RHxs6)
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Not Strat-O-Matic, and not simple, but kind of Magic based.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:06 PM (hk7Ln)
You'd think you could do that with historical players. Joe Montana. Mean Joe Green. Lawrence Taylor. Licensing would probably kill you.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:06 PM (hk7Ln)
You'd think you could do that with historical players. Joe Montana. Mean Joe Green. Lawrence Taylor. Licensing would probably kill you.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:09 PM (zZu0s)
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I found that posting stories to fanfiction.net attracts solicitations from artists to do art for you.
[singing] spam spam spammy spam spam spam
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 06:07 PM (gKWVE)
That's the whole problem for indie writers. Finding someone to do the work and not scam you with lousy crap. How best to go about finding an artist for your cover. I suppose the best way would be to ask other indie authors.
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Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 06:07 PM (gKWVE)
That's the whole problem for indie writers. Finding someone to do the work and not scam you with lousy crap. How best to go about finding an artist for your cover. I suppose the best way would be to ask other indie authors.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:10 PM (0eaVi)
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I never played 40k and probably never will, but some of the best military SF books I've read are set in it.
Ciaphas Cain is up there with Flashman himself.
Ciaphas Cain is up there with Flashman himself.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 06:11 PM (gKWVE)
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My 35-year-old son and his friends still play once every couple of weeks, and have since they were in high school.
And some of the older folks throw shit on that kind of thing. I don't. But some do.
I got through my time in the Army, in no small part, because I was an excellent player of Spades. Granted - its a simple game.
So I was a ringer, at cash games, for the guy that ran the mess section. Because I could play a smoking game of Spades, drink six beers, and do all that as a fresh faced white boy not even twenty.
I saw Big Bertha Drivers and Smith and Wessons traded out at those games.
And some of the older folks throw shit on that kind of thing. I don't. But some do.
I got through my time in the Army, in no small part, because I was an excellent player of Spades. Granted - its a simple game.
So I was a ringer, at cash games, for the guy that ran the mess section. Because I could play a smoking game of Spades, drink six beers, and do all that as a fresh faced white boy not even twenty.
I saw Big Bertha Drivers and Smith and Wessons traded out at those games.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:11 PM (hk7Ln)
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Sad news about Shunsaku Tamiya but what a fantastic legacy to leave behind. I'd love to visit the Tamiya museum someday.
Posted by: PA Dutchman at July 26, 2025 06:11 PM (31p00)
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Plus how do you rate players from different eras? Tom Brady would have been eaten alive when Johnny U or Fran Tarkenton played as opposed to the flag football he was used to.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:12 PM (zZu0s)
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You'd think you could do that with historical players. Joe Montana. Mean Joe Green. Lawrence Taylor. Licensing would probably kill you.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:09 PM (zZu0s)
That would be part of it. Because you can't play the "Fullback you can't stop" card more than about ten times. Or the LT card every play. There has to be a limit. And that would be part of it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:09 PM (zZu0s)
That would be part of it. Because you can't play the "Fullback you can't stop" card more than about ten times. Or the LT card every play. There has to be a limit. And that would be part of it.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:14 PM (hk7Ln)
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16 I took out my trapper knife collection to inventory for possible sale. I have a number of collectible Case trappers but also a lot of Buck , Camillus, Uncle Henry, Schrade and Queen.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:43 PM (VofaG)
Was Queen a big company? Isn't it always fun to find one of your knives you forgot you had? There was a time when all gentlemen carried a pocketknife and today they don't. Sad.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 05:43 PM (VofaG)
Was Queen a big company? Isn't it always fun to find one of your knives you forgot you had? There was a time when all gentlemen carried a pocketknife and today they don't. Sad.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 06:14 PM (LHPAg)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:04 PM (omVj0)
I’d be happy to attempt to design something for you guys but I’m just , ironically, a human AI in that I need references to look at to paint. When I have an idea i gather references and assemble them in a sketch and then paint it.
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
I’d be happy to attempt to design something for you guys but I’m just , ironically, a human AI in that I need references to look at to paint. When I have an idea i gather references and assemble them in a sketch and then paint it.
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:15 PM (VofaG)
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Spent a good part of the day helping my neighbors sort out the rigging on a used 420 they bought. They thought they bought a gentle day sailer. They were mistaken.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (viF8m)
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Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 06:14 PM (LHPAg)
I don’t know if Queen is a big company but it’s been around a long time.
I don’t know if Queen is a big company but it’s been around a long time.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (VofaG)
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I’d be happy to attempt to design something for you guys but I’m just , ironically, a human AI in that I need references to look at to paint. When I have an idea i gather references and assemble them in a sketch and then paint it.
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:15 PM (VofaG)
Would a detailed written description work?
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:15 PM (VofaG)
Would a detailed written description work?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (0eaVi)
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And some of the older folks throw shit on that kind of thing. I don't. But some do.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:11 PM (hk7Ln)
I don't, either. I think it's great that it helps them maintain a decades-long friendship. They get married, have kids, and it's so easy to lose touch. I think it's good to have this time where they can just hang out with their friends and be dudes with each other.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:11 PM (hk7Ln)
I don't, either. I think it's great that it helps them maintain a decades-long friendship. They get married, have kids, and it's so easy to lose touch. I think it's good to have this time where they can just hang out with their friends and be dudes with each other.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 06:17 PM (h7ZuX)
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Sad news about Shunsaku Tamiya but what a fantastic legacy to leave behind. I'd love to visit the Tamiya museum someday.
Posted by: PA Dutchman at July 26, 2025
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The two Tamiya 1/35 scale kits I built, a German WWII Tiger II tank and the West German Leopard tank, were the best scaled and detailed kits I'd ever done. I grew up with Aurora's simple kits, of course, airplanes and the Universal monsters, and then AMT's cars and U.S.S. Enterprise. I moved on to the Revell 1/8 scale Jaguar XKE 2 + 2 kit, then to Revell's sailing ships like the Bounty and Golden Hind. The tanks were the last ones I did. I can only imagine how much better Tamiya's work has gotten since then.
Posted by: PA Dutchman at July 26, 2025
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The two Tamiya 1/35 scale kits I built, a German WWII Tiger II tank and the West German Leopard tank, were the best scaled and detailed kits I'd ever done. I grew up with Aurora's simple kits, of course, airplanes and the Universal monsters, and then AMT's cars and U.S.S. Enterprise. I moved on to the Revell 1/8 scale Jaguar XKE 2 + 2 kit, then to Revell's sailing ships like the Bounty and Golden Hind. The tanks were the last ones I did. I can only imagine how much better Tamiya's work has gotten since then.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:18 PM (omVj0)
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Part of the genius of Magic: The Gathering is that at its core, it's really nothing more than a layered version of rock-paper-scissors.
Each of the 5 colors of the "color pie" has its strengths and weaknesses against the other colors.
Each of the three deck types (aggro-combo-control) also has its strengths and weaknesses against the other deck types.
Each of the 5 colors of the "color pie" has its strengths and weaknesses against the other colors.
Each of the three deck types (aggro-combo-control) also has its strengths and weaknesses against the other deck types.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:18 PM (IBQGV)
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Damn! Polynikes seems to improve every time I see a new painting. The castle is a prime example: subtle details, water reflections, and a color selection that suggests a rich reality. I really like the way parts of the castle and grounds seem to fade into mist which emphasizes the solidity of the rest. A small detail but the red Georgian-style bracing makes that part of the building stand out.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:19 PM (yTvNw)
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Spent a good part of the day helping my neighbors sort out the rigging on a used 420 they bought. They thought they bought a gentle day sailer. They were mistaken.
Heh. Anytime I see or hear "sailing" ? I'll give you your due on this - that's a skill. I only had a 22' deck boat for a small time, here on the lakes, and that thing was a chore. Classic best day, second best day. Sold it for a song. Was glad to see it go.
Heh. Anytime I see or hear "sailing" ? I'll give you your due on this - that's a skill. I only had a 22' deck boat for a small time, here on the lakes, and that thing was a chore. Classic best day, second best day. Sold it for a song. Was glad to see it go.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:20 PM (hk7Ln)
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Each of the three deck types (aggro-combo-control) also has its strengths and weaknesses against the other deck types.
Yep. And you can buy new cards. That's genius.
Although they seem to keep it roughly balanced. Also genius.
Yep. And you can buy new cards. That's genius.
Although they seem to keep it roughly balanced. Also genius.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:22 PM (hk7Ln)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 06:22 PM (viF8m)
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OK - somebody got a link to these polynikes paintings ? I'll take a look.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:24 PM (hk7Ln)
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I saw the Lego Bonsai kits at the store in my big local mall and was impressed. They look like something I wouldn't mind having as a decoration in my home.
JTB, your commentary on polynikes' D & D painting is spot on.
JTB, your commentary on polynikes' D & D painting is spot on.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:24 PM (omVj0)
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When we were visiting my grandmother out in California, my cousin Steve had a comic book, Amazing Fantasy #15, which included a super-hero story. It was strange and different. Nerdy and bullied kid gets powers, becomes a self-aggrandizing a-hole, which ends up coming back on him with bad karma and tragic death. I'd never read anything like it.
I asked Steve if I could take it, but he said he hadn't read it yet. Decades later at a family reunion, I told him this. He said he didn't remember but he probably threw it away the next day.
A quick glance online shows that first story of Spider-Man comic selling for $180,000.
I started collecting comics, not for wealth but for the pleasure of being able to go back and read them again.
At first it was mostly DC (superhero) because Marvel didn't get distributed to my part of the country at first. And even after, the grocery store spinner rack was often picked over by the time I got there.
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I asked Steve if I could take it, but he said he hadn't read it yet. Decades later at a family reunion, I told him this. He said he didn't remember but he probably threw it away the next day.
A quick glance online shows that first story of Spider-Man comic selling for $180,000.
I started collecting comics, not for wealth but for the pleasure of being able to go back and read them again.
At first it was mostly DC (superhero) because Marvel didn't get distributed to my part of the country at first. And even after, the grocery store spinner rack was often picked over by the time I got there.
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Posted by: mindful webworker - 12 cents was a lot of money then at July 26, 2025 06:25 PM (f+yIF)
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Would a detailed written description work?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (0eaVi)
Yes in that it would help me know what you’re looking for and help me gather the photo references I would need in putting a concept sketch together.
On that subject, are there no D&D nerds here to comment on the painting? Originally I had just painted the castle when my buddy jokingly suggested it needed a dragon. I actually thought it was a good idea so there you go.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (0eaVi)
Yes in that it would help me know what you’re looking for and help me gather the photo references I would need in putting a concept sketch together.
On that subject, are there no D&D nerds here to comment on the painting? Originally I had just painted the castle when my buddy jokingly suggested it needed a dragon. I actually thought it was a good idea so there you go.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (VofaG)
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Is anyone working on fall or Christmas crafting projects? What about Halloween?
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Well, my idea for Hallowe'en this year is really simple: lots and lots of orange lights around the front of the house. I want to do a cool axe murderer costume, so I am checking the local thrift shops for a battered (or batterable) duster coat or barn coat.
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Well, my idea for Hallowe'en this year is really simple: lots and lots of orange lights around the front of the house. I want to do a cool axe murderer costume, so I am checking the local thrift shops for a battered (or batterable) duster coat or barn coat.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (DIweC)
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I’d be happy to attempt to design something for you guys but I’m just , ironically, a human AI in that I need references to look at to paint. When I have an idea i gather references and assemble them in a sketch and then paint it.
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025
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I have a very visual imagination and usually "cast" the major roles in my stories as I write. I could provide you with pics from the 'Net of the actors, and images of mythical animals like griffins, to work from, as well as a detailed description of the scene I have in mind.
When I draw from memory I tend to leave out or miss the subtle details or shadows or the multiple color values that make a good painting.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025
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I have a very visual imagination and usually "cast" the major roles in my stories as I write. I could provide you with pics from the 'Net of the actors, and images of mythical animals like griffins, to work from, as well as a detailed description of the scene I have in mind.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:27 PM (omVj0)
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A quick glance online shows that first story of Spider-Man comic selling for $180,000.
I learned to read, in no small part, for the dollar comic GI Combat that my Dad would buy every month. Haunted Tank, the SOS story, a couple others.
I learned to read, in no small part, for the dollar comic GI Combat that my Dad would buy every month. Haunted Tank, the SOS story, a couple others.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:28 PM (hk7Ln)
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For all my complaints about the books carried, or not carried, by the county library system they are doing a lot with groups and classes on various topics. We attended one this afternoon on coptic stitch binding. The materials and tools are provided. It's a simple way to put together signatures tied between hardcovers, all secured with thread which remains visible. No spine or backing.
It was new to me but is apparently popular with making your own journals and such. An advantage is it allows the book to open flat. I'm interested as a way to make sketch books with specific types and sizes of paper.
Book binding as a subject has always interested me. This method could be an opening to it without needing expensive materials and tools.
It was new to me but is apparently popular with making your own journals and such. An advantage is it allows the book to open flat. I'm interested as a way to make sketch books with specific types and sizes of paper.
Book binding as a subject has always interested me. This method could be an opening to it without needing expensive materials and tools.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:28 PM (yTvNw)
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We do go a bit crazy with the fall decor. I will send pictures.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM (DIweC)
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On that subject, are there no D&D nerds here to comment on the painting? Originally I had just painted the castle when my buddy jokingly suggested it needed a dragon. I actually thought it was a good idea so there you go.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (VofaG)
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A true D&D nerd would point out that the dragon doesn't look like any of the chromatic/metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (VofaG)
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A true D&D nerd would point out that the dragon doesn't look like any of the chromatic/metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM (IBQGV)
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Speaking of writing, Black Cat Weekly has sent me proofs of the forthcoming issue with my Weird West story "Goldhounds" in it. I haven't looked yet to see how they've illustrated this one. The "goldhound" creature in the tale is not from a stock image you could find just anywhere -- so I wonder what they've done or used.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM (omVj0)
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Yes in that it would help me know what you’re looking for and help me gather the photo references I would need in putting a concept sketch together.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (VofaG)
Maybe look at the Amazon best sellers in the catagories you're contracted for. You'd see what the themes and colors are for each genre.
I'd send you a couple I did on Tensor Art to let you see what I'm thinking. Of course, I'm nowhere near getting ready for a book cover or publishing. My e-mail is on the front page side bar for A Literary Horde.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:26 PM (VofaG)
Maybe look at the Amazon best sellers in the catagories you're contracted for. You'd see what the themes and colors are for each genre.
I'd send you a couple I did on Tensor Art to let you see what I'm thinking. Of course, I'm nowhere near getting ready for a book cover or publishing. My e-mail is on the front page side bar for A Literary Horde.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:30 PM (0eaVi)
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A true D&D nerd would point out that the dragon doesn't look like any of the chromatic/metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025
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I decided long ago, when I first started writing adventure fantasy, that I had nothing new to say about dragons. Maybe I was just tired of hearing the Anne McCaffrey "Dragonriders of Pern" fans nattering on.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025
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I decided long ago, when I first started writing adventure fantasy, that I had nothing new to say about dragons. Maybe I was just tired of hearing the Anne McCaffrey "Dragonriders of Pern" fans nattering on.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:31 PM (omVj0)
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:32 PM (VofaG)
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Speaking of writing, Black Cat Weekly has sent me proofs of the forthcoming issue with my Weird West story "Goldhounds" in it. I haven't looked yet to see how they've illustrated this one. The "goldhound" creature in the tale is not from a stock image you could find just anywhere -- so I wonder what they've done or used.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM (omVj0)
That's great! Hope it's better than the wizard illo!
I still can't make a sale.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM (omVj0)
That's great! Hope it's better than the wizard illo!
I still can't make a sale.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:32 PM (0eaVi)
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So when I hit the lottery ... can polynikes mural my custom van ? I'm thinking wizard on a dragon, hot chic on back.
Except the wizard is me, and the hot chic is Tanya Roberts. And the van has great metal-flake and a fender flare kit and an LS engine.
Except the wizard is me, and the hot chic is Tanya Roberts. And the van has great metal-flake and a fender flare kit and an LS engine.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:32 PM (hk7Ln)
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I had a Zuma for many years but never really could get comfortable while sailing.
Posted by: Accomack at July 26, 2025 06:33 PM (JKkdu)
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My first small comics collection filled a dresser drawer. That got tossed when the folks got divorced and the family moved out when I was at camp. 🤬
My second collection was mostly Marvels from the Great Age of Lee, Kirby, Ditko, et al. Got serious. Kept an index. Bought back-issues by mail and at occasional local comic cons. That collection got stolen in 1977 in ugly circumstances. 🤬🤬
I could finally pick up a comic again by 1980-something. That was a great era of Claremont and Byrne and Wolfman. And a lot of great independents and small company comics. I still have many long-boxes filled with them. I thought, my kids will have these to enjoy. 😊
As a kid, I thought, when I grow up, I'll be able to buy all the comics. And for a little while, in the 1980s, I could. But interest, and finances, tempered my collecting especially after the twins were born.
We did read a lot of comics with the kids when young, but then they could find almost everything on-line and showed little interest in the printed collection. Many of the long boxes are in storage along with a lot of the rest of our stuff. One of these days, I hope to have them all shelved again, if only so I can read them. 🧓
My second collection was mostly Marvels from the Great Age of Lee, Kirby, Ditko, et al. Got serious. Kept an index. Bought back-issues by mail and at occasional local comic cons. That collection got stolen in 1977 in ugly circumstances. 🤬🤬
I could finally pick up a comic again by 1980-something. That was a great era of Claremont and Byrne and Wolfman. And a lot of great independents and small company comics. I still have many long-boxes filled with them. I thought, my kids will have these to enjoy. 😊
As a kid, I thought, when I grow up, I'll be able to buy all the comics. And for a little while, in the 1980s, I could. But interest, and finances, tempered my collecting especially after the twins were born.
We did read a lot of comics with the kids when young, but then they could find almost everything on-line and showed little interest in the printed collection. Many of the long boxes are in storage along with a lot of the rest of our stuff. One of these days, I hope to have them all shelved again, if only so I can read them. 🧓
Posted by: mindful webworker - actually thinking about going to the F4 movie, maybe at July 26, 2025 06:34 PM (f+yIF)
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true D&D nerd would point out that the dragon doesn't look like any of the chromatic/metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025
Hah. That dragon is from Game of Thrones but I gave him a paddle tail because everyone knows that a dragon can’t fly with a dinosaur tail. That is just ludicrous 😃
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025
Hah. That dragon is from Game of Thrones but I gave him a paddle tail because everyone knows that a dragon can’t fly with a dinosaur tail. That is just ludicrous 😃
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:35 PM (VofaG)
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Happy Saturday Evenin’, All.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:35 PM (77rzZ)
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I've been playing at using AI to illustrate scenes from my new pair of military space opera novels.
https://www.instagram.com/vtk52_25/
https://www.instagram.com/vtk52_25/
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (DIweC)
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Meme Theme: TRex and the Flying Saucers:
https://is.gd/Q1t24n
https://is.gd/8vI1dO
Which one is more likely? I vote for the second.
https://is.gd/Q1t24n
https://is.gd/8vI1dO
Which one is more likely? I vote for the second.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (S/Y4j)
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I should have mentioned about Polynikes painting: the dragon reminds me a bit of the drawings of Smaug done by Tolkien. Not exactly the same, of course, but in that vein. To a Tolkien nerd (raising my hand) that is an extra fun touch.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:38 PM (yTvNw)
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95 I've been playing at using AI to illustrate scenes from my new pair of military space opera novels.
https://www.instagram.com/vtk52_25/
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (DIweC)
I like it!
*makes note not to pee in the airlock*
https://www.instagram.com/vtk52_25/
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (DIweC)
I like it!
*makes note not to pee in the airlock*
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 26, 2025 06:39 PM (xcxpd)
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I think AI art is going to become so much better in just a short time that you are going to be able to get exactly what you want.
The days of NC Wyeth are basically done.
The days of NC Wyeth are basically done.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:40 PM (VofaG)
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I re-read two of Kipling’s Mowgli stories today — “How Fear Came,” and “Kaa’s Hunting.” They were both as good as I remember them from when I was a kid.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:41 PM (77rzZ)
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I think AI art is going to become so much better in just a short time that you are going to be able to get exactly what you want.
When AI can paint me and Tanya Roberts on a dragon ? Or a Harley ? Then I'll bow to my machine overlords.
When AI can paint me and Tanya Roberts on a dragon ? Or a Harley ? Then I'll bow to my machine overlords.
Posted by: This Guy at July 26, 2025 06:42 PM (hk7Ln)
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96 Meme Theme: TRex and the Flying Saucers:
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Ha! Thanks for posting.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM
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Ha! Thanks for posting.
Posted by: TRex - we've met the aliens at July 26, 2025 06:43 PM (cCn4/)
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100 I re-read two of Kipling’s Mowgli stories today — “How Fear Came,” and “Kaa’s Hunting.”
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:41 PM
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I read this quickly as "Mogwai" and wondered what the Gremlins were up to these days.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:41 PM
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I read this quickly as "Mogwai" and wondered what the Gremlins were up to these days.
Posted by: TRex - avoiding water and food after midnight at July 26, 2025 06:45 PM (cCn4/)
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I think AI art is going to become so much better in just a short time that you are going to be able to get exactly what you want.
The days of NC Wyeth are basically done.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:40 PM (VofaG)
I hope not. If AI did improve so much that it does better than humans, what use is there for human artists and writers?
The days of NC Wyeth are basically done.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:40 PM (VofaG)
I hope not. If AI did improve so much that it does better than humans, what use is there for human artists and writers?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:47 PM (0eaVi)
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Yeah. Hobby Lobby, please wait until August before putting out Christmas stuff.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:40 PM (0eaVi)
Dollar Tree has Christmas stuff on the shelves also.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:40 PM (0eaVi)
Dollar Tree has Christmas stuff on the shelves also.
Posted by: Somewhere South of I-80 at July 26, 2025 06:47 PM (89Sog)
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Hey, TRex!
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:47 PM (77rzZ)
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83 We do go a bit crazy with the fall decor. I will send pictures.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM
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Yes, please.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM
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Yes, please.
Posted by: TRex - operators are standing by at July 26, 2025 06:48 PM (cCn4/)
Posted by: TRex - heyoo! at July 26, 2025 06:48 PM (cCn4/)
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I hate the thought of government getting involved in the battle over AI, but I'm starting to think anything created in part or in whole by AI should, by law, carry a notice that it's not human created.
Considering we don't know, or DO know, the motivations of AI developers, I wouldn't want all art to be filtered through leftist lenses.
Considering we don't know, or DO know, the motivations of AI developers, I wouldn't want all art to be filtered through leftist lenses.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:50 PM (0eaVi)
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We do go a bit crazy with the fall decor. I will send pictures.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM
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Yes, please.
Posted by: TRex - operators are standing by at July 26, 2025 06:48 PM (cCn4/)
So, holiday themed decor hobby thread? I vote, yes.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 26, 2025 06:29 PM
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Yes, please.
Posted by: TRex - operators are standing by at July 26, 2025 06:48 PM (cCn4/)
So, holiday themed decor hobby thread? I vote, yes.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:51 PM (0eaVi)
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Xmas. Wreaths.
Ugh.
Mrs D discovered she is really good at making them. I have a dozen hanging in the garage.
Ugh.
Stop!!!!
Ugh.
Mrs D discovered she is really good at making them. I have a dozen hanging in the garage.
Ugh.
Stop!!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 06:51 PM (W/lyH)
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I’m currently doing what I term my Model Homes series. This is based on the art I have seen in the dozens of model homes I looked at prior to my move.
Basically it’s a simple semi abstract of a recognizable subject. It’s large with a minimal color palette of just 2 or 3 colors.
The one I’m working on now is 30x40 called A Flock of Seagulls. One of my favorite Van Gogh paintings is Almond Blossoms and it has the same color pallet and similar composition.
Basically it’s a simple semi abstract of a recognizable subject. It’s large with a minimal color palette of just 2 or 3 colors.
The one I’m working on now is 30x40 called A Flock of Seagulls. One of my favorite Van Gogh paintings is Almond Blossoms and it has the same color pallet and similar composition.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:52 PM (VofaG)
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There's always something new to learn with a hobby. Earlier this week I saw a video of a graphite pencil drawing done on Bee stipple paper, something I had never heard of. Stippling as a technique requires using dots to suggest shape and texture. It must be rather painstaking.
This paper has a surface that can simulate that effect. Haven't had a chance to play with it yet but the results in that video were interesting. I'm curious to try different dry media, graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels on that surface.
This paper has a surface that can simulate that effect. Haven't had a chance to play with it yet but the results in that video were interesting. I'm curious to try different dry media, graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels on that surface.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:52 PM (yTvNw)
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I hope not. If AI did improve so much that it does better than humans, what use is there for human artists and writers?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:47 PM (0eaVi)
I agree . It is an issue.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:47 PM (0eaVi)
I agree . It is an issue.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:53 PM (VofaG)
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Hobby Lobby has a history of trying to mind it own business.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at July 26, 2025 06:54 PM (YlWIZ)
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Diogenes, make your own wreathes. Out of pictures of naked ladies. Just a thought.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:54 PM (77rzZ)
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Polynikes, without question this is my favorite of all of your creations...and I enjoy all your submissions. Maybe because I've been to that particular castle, and your creation is superb! I envy your talent...
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 06:55 PM (cCn4/)
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AI is plagiaristic shit. As has been said, Garbage in, garbage out.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at July 26, 2025 06:55 PM (YlWIZ)
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Palette . F’ing autocorrect is anything but AI.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:56 PM (VofaG)
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Christmas crafting-- I used to do quite a bit! Mainly wreaths and garlands but sometimes small ornaments for the tree. No pics because mostly gave them away!
I like to mix fake greens with real pine/fir/spruce cones and small, shiny baubles.
Cones: need to bake them at lowest oven setting for at least half hour, to kill the bugs & eggs and keep the petals from closing. Summertime is time for spraying with clear sealer-- gloss, satin, or matte.
I like to mix fake greens with real pine/fir/spruce cones and small, shiny baubles.
Cones: need to bake them at lowest oven setting for at least half hour, to kill the bugs & eggs and keep the petals from closing. Summertime is time for spraying with clear sealer-- gloss, satin, or matte.
Posted by: JQ at July 26, 2025 06:57 PM (rdVOm)
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Meme Theme: TRex and the Flying Saucers:
https://is.gd/Q1t24n
https://is.gd/8vI1dO
Which one is more likely? I vote for the second.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (S/Y4j)
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Agree. #2.
https://is.gd/Q1t24n
https://is.gd/8vI1dO
Which one is more likely? I vote for the second.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 26, 2025 06:36 PM (S/Y4j)
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Agree. #2.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 06:57 PM (W/lyH)
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119 Palette . F’ing autocorrect is anything but AI.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:56 PM
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I cast a +10 Autocucumber spell on your posts.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 06:56 PM
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I cast a +10 Autocucumber spell on your posts.
Posted by: TRex - Dino dungeon master at July 26, 2025 06:57 PM (cCn4/)
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I for one am so thankful that Hobby Lobby has it's Christmas supplies out early. I've been making ornaments for two months now and thanks to their supplies, I have 18 completed so far. For once, I will be done long before the big day!
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 06:57 PM (cCn4/)
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112 ... "One of my favorite Van Gogh paintings is Almond Blossoms"
Thanks for mentioning that Van Gogh painting. I just looked it up and it is breathtaking on many levels. It has a Japanese feel about it. What a challenge it would be to do it in pastels.
Thanks for mentioning that Van Gogh painting. I just looked it up and it is breathtaking on many levels. It has a Japanese feel about it. What a challenge it would be to do it in pastels.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:58 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:58 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 06:59 PM (0eaVi)
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Palette?
Pallette does not look right but does not set off autocucumber. It's a fickle beast though.
Pallette does not look right but does not set off autocucumber. It's a fickle beast though.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 06:59 PM (zZu0s)
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Diogenes, make your own wreathes. Out of pictures of naked ladies. Just a thought.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:54 PM (77rzZ)
That's a good idea but sure as hell, she'll see the first one and demand to know who the model was.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 06:54 PM (77rzZ)
That's a good idea but sure as hell, she'll see the first one and demand to know who the model was.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 06:59 PM (W/lyH)
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Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 06:58 PM (yTvNw)
He painted it for his new born nephew who Theo named after Vincent. And yes Van Gogh was a fan of Japanese art .
He painted it for his new born nephew who Theo named after Vincent. And yes Van Gogh was a fan of Japanese art .
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 07:01 PM (VofaG)
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I actually had the privilege of bringing TRex to the Hobby Lobby store, and it was sheer entertainment from the moment he set foot in the store. I sincerely hope they haven't banned us (well, they can ban him, but hopefully not me!)
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:01 PM (cCn4/)
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Just a quick reminder that tonight at 7pm Central on MeTV is Earth Girls Are Easy on Svengoolie.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 26, 2025 07:02 PM (sPQoU)
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I often get annoyed (huge understatement) by stores jumping a holiday season by many months. But when it comes to crafting that doesn't apply. The whittling and carving patterns usually show up in early summer. Some of these things take weeks and months to do, especially if it will be a gift that needs to look great.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:04 PM (yTvNw)
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131 Hey, Joyenz! I’ll be watching.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:06 PM (77rzZ)
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I saw Halloween stuff in the dollar store last weekend. That's just too damn early. I imaging it's probably the same in Lowe's.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:06 PM (CHHv1)
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OrangeEnt, I didn't know the history of the hobby thread, so thanks for encouraging it!
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:06 PM (cCn4/)
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132 “Get your Halloween savings now, and avoid the Memorial Day rush!”
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:07 PM (77rzZ)
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Not so much my hobby, but something that some retired folks do. They belong to an antique tractor club and they have a sign shop. They will make custom wooden signs made from wood that they mill on site with a steam powered sawmill.
They engrave the wood with an old machine called a Cut-A-Letter. It basically has a tip that follows a template, and that tip is attached to an arm mechanism with a router on the other end. So they are limited to what they can engrave by what templates or patterns they have.
So they have a wide assortment of letters and numbers of different font and sizes. I help out by making tractor logos that they can trace. I download a picture of the logo from the internet and then use CAD to get it in the format that I need. I usually have to create the geometry by tracing the picture on the computer. Then I will cut the template using a CNC mill or a 3D printer.
Anyway, an old timer in the sign shop said he was looking on the internet for a certain cutting bit. He said he looked "offline". I thought that was cute as heck. He's 82, wears suspenders and a pocket protector for his pencils in his shirt pocket. I bet you can picture a guy like that.
They engrave the wood with an old machine called a Cut-A-Letter. It basically has a tip that follows a template, and that tip is attached to an arm mechanism with a router on the other end. So they are limited to what they can engrave by what templates or patterns they have.
So they have a wide assortment of letters and numbers of different font and sizes. I help out by making tractor logos that they can trace. I download a picture of the logo from the internet and then use CAD to get it in the format that I need. I usually have to create the geometry by tracing the picture on the computer. Then I will cut the template using a CNC mill or a 3D printer.
Anyway, an old timer in the sign shop said he was looking on the internet for a certain cutting bit. He said he looked "offline". I thought that was cute as heck. He's 82, wears suspenders and a pocket protector for his pencils in his shirt pocket. I bet you can picture a guy like that.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 26, 2025 07:08 PM (144I4)
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I often get annoyed (huge understatement) by stores jumping a holiday season by many months. But when it comes to crafting that doesn't apply. The whittling and carving patterns usually show up in early summer. Some of these things take weeks and months to do, especially if it will be a gift that needs to look great.
Posted by: JTB
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Exactly!
For decorations, it's nice to give beforehand (say, at Thanksgiving) so the recipients can display them right away.
Posted by: JTB
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Exactly!
For decorations, it's nice to give beforehand (say, at Thanksgiving) so the recipients can display them right away.
Posted by: JQ at July 26, 2025 07:08 PM (rdVOm)
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>>Just a quick reminder that tonight at 7pm Central on MeTV is Earth Girls Are Easy on Svengoolie.
Also the last night of Shark Week on discovery starting at 8 pm.
First episode tonight, Attack of the Devil Shark.
Also the last night of Shark Week on discovery starting at 8 pm.
First episode tonight, Attack of the Devil Shark.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 07:08 PM (viF8m)
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My neighbors kept pigeons in the 70's. I always figured they were homing pigeons, but never asked. I'd forgotten that until reading the content!
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2025 07:09 PM (t+VLa)
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Flying pancake. Inspiration for the Flying Sub?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:32 PM (0eaVi)
Oy Vey! (looking at your hash lol)
Not sure about the Flying Sub, but there's scuttlebutt about a Gliding Waffle.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2025 05:32 PM (0eaVi)
Oy Vey! (looking at your hash lol)
Not sure about the Flying Sub, but there's scuttlebutt about a Gliding Waffle.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 26, 2025 07:10 PM (144I4)
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Hey, Joyenz! I’ll be watching.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:06 PM (77rzZ)
I don't think I have ever seen the movie. Dad and Sister always talked about it. I am looking forward to it.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:06 PM (77rzZ)
I don't think I have ever seen the movie. Dad and Sister always talked about it. I am looking forward to it.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 26, 2025 07:11 PM (sPQoU)
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Homo pigeons? How do you breed those?
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:11 PM (77rzZ)
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Fall and winter hobbies??
Ay caramba, I'm way too busy with my garden maintenance and harvesting to even think about that NOW!
Ay caramba, I'm way too busy with my garden maintenance and harvesting to even think about that NOW!
Posted by: Pleistocene Megafauna at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM (MB784)
145
I wonder if the Hobby Post will ever feature "being bitten by cats" as a main feature. I think I could contribute to that.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM (CHHv1)
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polynikes, you really have some serious painting talent.
Wolfus, I have a meerschaum from Haym Pinhas, from the early 80s. Just a nice simple bowl with grapes/grape leaves. Have it broken in to mostly a nice brownish yellow, but still use a handkerchief to hold it when smoking it out of habit. Though I think now it's seasoned enough that skin oils will not mess up the appearance.
Got it by mail. Mailed a check off to Istanbul, month later, viola, pipe arrived.
Wolfus, I have a meerschaum from Haym Pinhas, from the early 80s. Just a nice simple bowl with grapes/grape leaves. Have it broken in to mostly a nice brownish yellow, but still use a handkerchief to hold it when smoking it out of habit. Though I think now it's seasoned enough that skin oils will not mess up the appearance.
Got it by mail. Mailed a check off to Istanbul, month later, viola, pipe arrived.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 26, 2025 07:13 PM (U/Byj)
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Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 07:08 PM (viF8m)
You do love the sea . I would have been stuck in Europe if I was born before cruise liners. And even that would have been a tough choice.
You do love the sea . I would have been stuck in Europe if I was born before cruise liners. And even that would have been a tough choice.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 07:13 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:14 PM (77rzZ)
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145 I loved the cat-skydiving story from last night’s ONT.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:15 PM (77rzZ)
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Why are the Red Sox wearing yellow? Holy crap. Couldn’t be uglier.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2025 07:17 PM (mT+6a)
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145 I wonder if the Hobby Post will ever feature "being bitten by cats" as a main feature. I think I could contribute to that.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM
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I will ask.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM
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I will ask.
Posted by: TRex - Magic 8 ball says "unlikely" at July 26, 2025 07:18 PM (cCn4/)
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My neighbors kept pigeons in the 70's. I always figured they were homing pigeons, but never asked. I'd forgotten that until reading the content!
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2025 07:09 PM (t+VLa)
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There are still a fair number of people in Brooklyn who keep pigeons in rooftop coops. Called Pigeon Flyers. If I remember correctly, Martha Stewart keeps pigeons.
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2025 07:09 PM (t+VLa)
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There are still a fair number of people in Brooklyn who keep pigeons in rooftop coops. Called Pigeon Flyers. If I remember correctly, Martha Stewart keeps pigeons.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 26, 2025 07:18 PM (3ImbR)
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Spent a good part of the day helping my neighbors sort out the rigging on a used 420 they bought. They thought they bought a gentle day sailer. They were mistaken.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (viF8m)
Heh, he said 420!
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 06:16 PM (viF8m)
Heh, he said 420!
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 26, 2025 07:19 PM (144I4)
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Pigeons = Buids. Dirty, disgustin’, lice-ridden buids.
— The Concierge
— The Concierge
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:20 PM (77rzZ)
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And polynikes,
Your artwork is stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Your artwork is stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2025 07:21 PM (mT+6a)
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145 I wonder if the Hobby Post will ever feature "being bitten by cats" as a main feature. I think I could contribute to that.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM (CHHv1)
Is this Robert the Cat?
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 26, 2025 07:12 PM (CHHv1)
Is this Robert the Cat?
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 07:21 PM (LHPAg)
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I hope the decades of "shark week" have resulted in public edumucation about sharks, to counter the misunderstandings, phobias, and bad raps that had so much wanton shark killing going on in the era after "Jaws".
Posted by: rhomboid at July 26, 2025 07:21 PM (U/Byj)
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Mr E, I hope you took Mrs E to Lowes....prayers up for her upcoming surgery
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:22 PM (cCn4/)
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I took a class at our lapidary society today to become qualified to use our 20 ton hydraulic press. We reviewed using pancake dies, silhouette dies and impression dies.
I learned something which I had not previously had cause to think about. That was that, for a given piece of jewelry -- say a brooch -- that a piece fashioned using a hydraulic press (an impression die, say) will be stronger and more resistant to deteriorating over the long term than the same piece prepared via a casting process. The pressed piece would be more uniform and stronger throughout its cross section than would the casted piece from having been work hardened. Whereas the cast piece typically would have a less dense core than its surface as its interior would have cooled down and solidified later than the areas at a cast piece's surface.
I took a class at our lapidary society today to become qualified to use our 20 ton hydraulic press. We reviewed using pancake dies, silhouette dies and impression dies.
I learned something which I had not previously had cause to think about. That was that, for a given piece of jewelry -- say a brooch -- that a piece fashioned using a hydraulic press (an impression die, say) will be stronger and more resistant to deteriorating over the long term than the same piece prepared via a casting process. The pressed piece would be more uniform and stronger throughout its cross section than would the casted piece from having been work hardened. Whereas the cast piece typically would have a less dense core than its surface as its interior would have cooled down and solidified later than the areas at a cast piece's surface.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at July 26, 2025 07:23 PM (xG4kz)
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>>You do love the sea . I would have been stuck in Europe if I was born before cruise liners. And even that would have been a tough choice..
I could never live anywhere that was more than a few miles from the ocean.
Brandy would understand.
I could never live anywhere that was more than a few miles from the ocean.
Brandy would understand.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 26, 2025 07:23 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 26, 2025 07:24 PM (9OSHs)
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Wouldn't spend the time to visit Shizuoka on a trip (vs. living in Japan), but that's very interesting about the history. And I like "A Model City" slogan - nice witty play on words in a foreign language (for the location).
Grew up on Revelle of course. I did linger a bit one time in the model aisle of a Daiso or some other store in Japan to check out the models. Next time I'll make a point of it.
Grew up on Revelle of course. I did linger a bit one time in the model aisle of a Daiso or some other store in Japan to check out the models. Next time I'll make a point of it.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 26, 2025 07:24 PM (U/Byj)
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Time to say good night and thank you before the next act takes the Ace of Spades stage. Thanks to all who comment and/or share their hobbying. Tune in next week for another thread of random hobbying silliness.
See y'all in Club ONT later tonight!
See y'all in Club ONT later tonight!
Posted by: TRex -anyone need a restroom token? at July 26, 2025 07:24 PM (cCn4/)
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158 Mr E, I hope you took Mrs E to Lowes....prayers up for her upcoming surgery
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:22 PM (cCn4/)
She made me sit in the car.
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:22 PM (cCn4/)
She made me sit in the car.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 07:25 PM (LHPAg)
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Later, TRex!
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:25 PM (77rzZ)
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I find Hobby Lobby is a dangerous place with all those possibilities of hobbies I might pursue. Michael's not as much since a lot of their better quality items are now online only, not on the shelves.
A well stocked art store is even more dangerous. All those supplies whispering to me like the serpent in the Garden. I can resist anything except temptation.
A well stocked art store is even more dangerous. All those supplies whispering to me like the serpent in the Garden. I can resist anything except temptation.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:26 PM (yTvNw)
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Mr E, I hope you took Mrs E to Lowes....prayers up for her upcoming surgery
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:22 PM (cCn4/)
She made me sit in the car.
Posted by: Eromero
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I would imagine you would be as entertaining as your friend TRex...looking forward to seeing both of you in October.
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:22 PM (cCn4/)
She made me sit in the car.
Posted by: Eromero
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I would imagine you would be as entertaining as your friend TRex...looking forward to seeing both of you in October.
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:27 PM (cCn4/)
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It's a big SOTA weekend here in southern Oregon. I went out yesterday, but I was so exhausted by the end of my hike that I decided to forego another expedition today. I got a little lost on the way back down the hill; fortunately, I found an alternate route that dropped me within a half mile of my vehicle. I think there was a seldom used trail that merged with the main one, and I got fooled into taking the wrong one. Note to self - either use the GPS more, or make damn good trail notes and use a pace count when in unfamiliar territory. I should know better....
Posted by: PabloD at July 26, 2025 07:28 PM (eU7D4)
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Time to go put a sharper edge on our gardening tools for digging and chopping out roots of unwelcome plants. If the rains hold off, tomorrow will be a busy day.
Time to go put a sharper edge on our gardening tools for digging and chopping out roots of unwelcome plants. If the rains hold off, tomorrow will be a busy day.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at July 26, 2025 07:28 PM (xG4kz)
170
Since thread has been declared over. Thailand and Cambodia are getting after it.
As we move into the second day of sustained cross-border fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, Thai officials report that the Cambodian Army advanced earlier this morning across the border, attempting to seize Hill 469 near Chong Bok in the Nam Yuen District, before being driven off by artillery and mortar fire by the Royal Thai Army
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those tranny boys can be bitches
As we move into the second day of sustained cross-border fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, Thai officials report that the Cambodian Army advanced earlier this morning across the border, attempting to seize Hill 469 near Chong Bok in the Nam Yuen District, before being driven off by artillery and mortar fire by the Royal Thai Army
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those tranny boys can be bitches
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 26, 2025 07:29 PM (9OSHs)
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:29 PM (yTvNw)
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That is the city connect yellow commemorating the marathon bombing. They have worn them for 3 or 4 years now.
the 3 alternate Sox jerseys: red, yellow and green.
the 3 alternate Sox jerseys: red, yellow and green.
Posted by: Accomack at July 26, 2025 07:30 PM (JKkdu)
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I would imagine you would be as entertaining as your friend TRex...looking forward to seeing both of you in October.
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:27 PM (cCn4/)
Me, too. It'll be great!
Posted by: The Grateful at July 26, 2025 07:27 PM (cCn4/)
Me, too. It'll be great!
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 07:32 PM (LHPAg)
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Nood music.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 26, 2025 07:33 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 26, 2025 07:34 PM (9OSHs)
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Sure to be willowed, but... polynikes, wow, that is amazing!
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 26, 2025 07:34 PM (DnMuk)
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Thailand: “Hey, Cambodia! We want this shithole! You can have this other shithole!”
Cambodia: “But we want YOUR shithole!”
Thailand: “Would you accept this other shithole down here instead? It’s got electrolytes!”
And so on.
Cambodia: “But we want YOUR shithole!”
Thailand: “Would you accept this other shithole down here instead? It’s got electrolytes!”
And so on.
Posted by: Bulg at July 26, 2025 07:36 PM (77rzZ)
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92 -- Mindful -- the internet also killed the printed zines. It's so much easier to hit "send" then whine because your story didn't get a million likes the first 24 hours. And those nasty print zine publishers wanted proper spelling, proper grammar, and even decent punctuation. Oh, the horror!!!
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 26, 2025 08:13 PM (sZyeE)
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Late to thread, again. Bought an SBE Sidebander IV off fleaBay last night. Probably paid too much, but it's the first one I've seen in years. Now just need to find a Console IV to go with it, and I've never seen one of those for sale.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 26, 2025 08:16 PM (lUFok)
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Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 10:01 PM (kOluj)
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The XF5U-1 Flying Pancake always looks like some kid in the neighborhood with a really smart dad somehow attached propellors to his frisbee.
It comes from the days when mankind (esp. the US) REALLY thought waaaaayyyy outside the box when it came to technological innovation.
Then again, those days also brought us Betty Friedan, so...
It comes from the days when mankind (esp. the US) REALLY thought waaaaayyyy outside the box when it came to technological innovation.
Then again, those days also brought us Betty Friedan, so...
Posted by: VirginiaSmoker at July 27, 2025 02:31 AM (YC7Ue)
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The Hobby Lobby miniature pink trees reminded me of my childhood. In our neighborhood, there were a lot of older couples (think 60s-80s). These places almost always had flocked Christmas trees--white, pink, yellow... ooof.
Never understood it, but then I thought, "The old guy thinks it looks stupid, but his wife likes that girly stuff, so he'll get a flocked tree to MAKE HER HAPPY."
It's Christmas, and she'll light up like that tree on Christmas morning when she sees that garish pink thing lit up and decorated, presents all strewn under it. Not bad.
Never understood it, but then I thought, "The old guy thinks it looks stupid, but his wife likes that girly stuff, so he'll get a flocked tree to MAKE HER HAPPY."
It's Christmas, and she'll light up like that tree on Christmas morning when she sees that garish pink thing lit up and decorated, presents all strewn under it. Not bad.
Posted by: VirginiaSmoker at July 27, 2025 02:45 AM (YC7Ue)
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