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« Reply #825 on: February 01, 2010, 02:50:47 pm » |
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Figuring out the language in an authentic 1895 ladies skirt pattern- I barely speak modern fashion, much less Victorian fashion...
Having enough pockets for bits and pieces..
Having a child who wants to mix random concoctions together, usually consisting of potentially deadly berries from the yard- mad scientist in the making?
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« Reply #826 on: February 01, 2010, 03:33:19 pm » |
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Fighting a bidding war for 108 year old books on steam engines and trying to figure out a way to incapacitate your rival without leaving your workbench.
Not having the funds necessary to purchase and complete your time transvergence capsule.
Marrying a human from the wrong century and trying to explain to them the importance of all things copper.
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Discovering the mysteries of brass copper and hard wood is only half the thrill, combining them together in a useful bit or bauble is the real treasure.
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« Reply #827 on: February 02, 2010, 11:07:48 pm » |
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lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts lacking parts.
Oh god I'm lacking so many parts...
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Steam, Brass and High Hats!
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« Reply #828 on: February 02, 2010, 11:37:59 pm » |
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Trying to explain to those unfortunate peoples who don't understand the words "Victorian", "Modernism", or "Hybrid".
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I daresay, is that the bastard offspring of a fishing reel and a difference engine?
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« Reply #829 on: February 03, 2010, 12:50:13 am » |
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My frock coat has magnetic closure on the slash pockets. It was a couple of days and a couple of wasted dollars before I realized (duh) they were demagnetizing the strip on my subway train card.  |
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Well that wolf has a dimber bonebox, and he'll flash it all milky and red. But you won't see our Red Jack's spit, nug, cuz he's pinked ya, and yer dead.
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Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
Governor
Immortal
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Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #830 on: February 03, 2010, 12:54:54 am » |
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People ripping off my "real" 3D models to make "virtual" 3D models- FOR PROFIT!!! Details here.  |
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« Reply #831 on: February 03, 2010, 01:04:49 am » |
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I've just read the post you've linked and I am shocked  I shall keep an eye on that to see the outcome. 'tis a shame as your model looks fantastic! |
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« Reply #832 on: February 03, 2010, 02:57:17 pm » |
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There must be some way we can put our heads together and ruin these cads. Setting the lawyers loose on them seems too mild.
When they mess with Herr Doktor, they mess with us all!
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Yet well thy soul hath brooked the turning tide, with that innate, untaught philosophy,Which, be it wisdom, coldness, or deep pride, is gall and wormwood to an enemy.
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« Reply #833 on: February 03, 2010, 06:36:22 pm » |
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On my challenge, according to the ancient laws of combat, we have met on this chosen ground to settle for good and ALL, who holds sway over Steampunk intellectual property!  |
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« Reply #834 on: February 03, 2010, 06:50:54 pm » |
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I have gone to the blackguard's Facebook page, and sent him a truly venomous message. I have started a thread urging all here to do the same.
This offense must not go unpunished!
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« Reply #835 on: February 03, 2010, 09:21:58 pm » |
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Having to disintegrate a poor farmer after crashing your airship into a pond that lay on his property when he comes at you with a shotgun screaming "Die Martian!", and in doing so disrupting the space time continuum.
Oh, that sounds very trying, indeed. When you get whistled at while attempting to conduct a photo-shoot in a public space.  Scoundrels. |
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« Reply #836 on: February 03, 2010, 09:44:55 pm » |
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Scoundrels indeed. Perhaps you should sling a witty retort at them as they disrespect you? Or simply carry a large, brass item to smack some manners back into their heads?
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« Reply #837 on: February 04, 2010, 03:46:33 am » |
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Scoundrels indeed. Perhaps you should sling a witty retort at them as they disrespect you? Or simply carry a large, brass item to smack some manners back into their heads?
Nah, I just freaked out. Works every time.  But I did glare down at a couple of 'way-too-interested' passersby. I was wearing my goggles and feeling rather snarky. |
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« Reply #838 on: February 04, 2010, 05:37:38 am » |
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Trying to find a regular store that sells braces.
Ended up finally finding a secondhand set in a Salvation Army store.
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« Reply #839 on: February 04, 2010, 09:09:57 am » |
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« Reply #840 on: February 04, 2010, 12:37:39 pm » |
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Parallel-parking outside your local corner shop in an airship.
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« Reply #841 on: February 04, 2010, 02:06:55 pm » |
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You've got it backwards, I'm afraid. That is a picture of the America,an airship owned by Walter Wellman, at the conclusion of its failed attempt to be the first airship to cross the Atlantic. The engines failed some 38 hours into the flight, and the ship was drifting when they sighted the SS Trent, a Royal Mail steamship. Fortunately, the America was the first aircraft ever equipped with radio, and was able to radio a distress call. The ship had a cat named "Kiddo" along as mascot, which was underfoot as Chief Engineer Melvin Vaniman attempted to send the wireless transmission. Officially, the first ever radio transmission from an airship in flight was, "Roy, come and get this goddamn cat!"  ~T |
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« Reply #842 on: February 04, 2010, 11:02:36 pm » |
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You've got it backwards, I'm afraid. That is a picture of the America,an airship owned by Walter Wellman, at the conclusion of its failed attempt to be the first airship to cross the Atlantic. The engines failed some 38 hours into the flight, and the ship was drifting when they sighted the SS Trent, a Royal Mail steamship. Fortunately, the America was the first aircraft ever equipped with radio, and was able to radio a distress call. The ship had a cat named "Kiddo" along as mascot, which was underfoot as Chief Engineer Melvin Vaniman attempted to send the wireless transmission. Officially, the first ever radio transmission from an airship in flight was, "Roy, come and get this goddamn cat!" ~T Proof, if ever it was needed, that cats are monumentally important at all times!! |
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« Reply #843 on: February 08, 2010, 07:57:19 am » |
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My problem is I shave my head. So when I take my goggles off of my head, I have these huge red rings! More reason to keep them on, I guess!
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« Reply #844 on: February 09, 2010, 05:02:46 am » |
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My problem is I shave my head. So when I take my goggles off of my head, I have these huge red rings! More reason to keep them on, I guess!
We call that 'goggle-face' and it's become acceptable slang for anyone in the pre-med or science tracks here at Uni. Nothing more fun than walking into the dining hall with deep red lines under your eyes and across your forehead! Wishing that lab coats came in nice colors and/or nice material. Starched white gets obnoxious and dirty so fast. |
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Every good "Why" deserves a "Why Not?"
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« Reply #845 on: February 10, 2010, 06:34:54 pm » |
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Wishing that lab coats came in nice colors and/or nice material. Starched white gets obnoxious and dirty so fast.
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« Reply #846 on: February 11, 2010, 11:46:32 pm » |
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Wishing that lab coats came in nice colors and/or nice material. Starched white gets obnoxious and dirty so fast.
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy comes to mind here. Sorry, I haven't read it  What's the joke? |
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« Reply #847 on: March 02, 2010, 08:13:40 pm » |
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When Google Voice has an outage, on the Aetheric Message Machine I use for text messaging, a big red light illuminates, the motor and drive train grind into life as they start turning, the electric clutch engages and starts the oscillating bail and the rest of the machinery. The gong sounds three times, and an error message is hammered out on the long roll of yellow paper. Then the clutch drops out, and there's a few seconds while the motor turns with no load. Finally the motor stops and the red light goes out. This repeats once a minute until Google fixes their server. 18 minutes of downtime yesterday. |
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« Reply #848 on: March 02, 2010, 08:16:04 pm » |
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Not enough gears. NEVER enough gears. On a side note, does anyone have any spare gears?
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Quite a moose you've got there, Fawlty.
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« Reply #849 on: March 03, 2010, 01:11:23 am » |
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Being asked if I'm Pentecostal. Just because I possess long hair and adore wearing long skirts does not mean I belong to that particular sect of Christianity. (I try not to discuss religion anyway as it is such a sensitive subject.)
Also, getting strange stares for squealing over a large Ziploc bag full of broken watches found in a flea market.
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