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« Reply #125 on: February 23, 2011, 11:19:38 pm » |
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Popped into the fish shop I use in Central London on the off-chance for some plants they didn't have in stock, and overheard the assistant trying to explain Fishless Cycling to two different customers.
I admit to some curiosity myself, now, as I have never done any form of cycling involving fish. How do you keep them out of the chain, and what good are such legless critters on a bike anyhow? Cycling with a fish is cruel and unnecessary. For obvious reasons, they tend to get stuck in the chain and, have difficulty with the brakes. http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/articles_51/fishless-cycling-article.htm"](In all seriousness its a technique to prepare a tank for fish)[/url] Thanks for the link. That's actually kind of cool. I don't keep fish, but it's interesting to learn new things! |
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« Reply #126 on: February 24, 2011, 12:15:01 am » |
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Cycling with a fish is cruel and unnecessary. For obvious reasons, they tend to get stuck in the chain and, have difficulty with the brakes. Can you not get specially adapted pikes for them? |
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« Reply #127 on: February 24, 2011, 12:23:27 am » |
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Can you not get specially adapted pikes for them?
Now you want us to spear the poor things? ~Longeye~ |
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« Reply #128 on: February 24, 2011, 10:35:01 am » |
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I was pretty happy yesterday when I discovered I can fairly easy make a Civil War bummer cap the Cheap 'n' Dirty way! Yay for cheating! The prototype was a partial success (lining up striped fabric is a nightmare!) Tomorrow I'll be working on a new version in plain fabric. I'll take some pictures and do a quick writeup if it works out OK. Total project budget: Sub-$1.  |
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« Reply #129 on: February 24, 2011, 11:37:07 am » |
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Cycling with a fish is cruel and unnecessary. For obvious reasons, they tend to get stuck in the chain and, have difficulty with the brakes. Can you not get specially adapted pikes for them? I believe they have evolved beyond mere cycling. Has no-one other than me encountered a motorpike and sidecarp? I'll get me coat. |
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'The 4lb lump hammer, also known as a Birmingham Screwdriver'
'Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is never putting them in a fruit salad.'
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« Reply #130 on: February 24, 2011, 12:37:02 pm » |
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Cycling with a fish is cruel and unnecessary. For obvious reasons, they tend to get stuck in the chain and, have difficulty with the brakes. Can you not get specially adapted pikes for them? I believe they have evolved beyond mere cycling. Has no-one other than me encountered a motorpike and sidecarp? I'll get me coat. Major, it seems you may have been floundering around for that one. |
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« Reply #131 on: February 24, 2011, 12:40:53 pm » |
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Cycling with a fish is cruel and unnecessary. For obvious reasons, they tend to get stuck in the chain and, have difficulty with the brakes. Can you not get specially adapted pikes for them? You can't train pike, they're way too aggressive. Seriously, have you ever seen the teeth on those things?  They'd chew the tires off. |
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'How cheerfully he seems to grin,
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« Reply #132 on: February 24, 2011, 12:44:14 pm » |
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The fact it is now much sunnier, people keep complimenting me on my Steam-look, and I am about to go for lunch with daddy, who I haven't seen in an age.  |
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''I'm a loose bolt in a complete machine. What a match! I'm half-doomed and you're semi-sweet.'' "You want steampunk to be a novelty, a LOLcat, a meme. I want it to be my life. Which of us is going to fight harder for it?" - Dimitri Markotin *DISCLAIMER* This dungeon is fictional, and any similarities to other dungeons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.  http://www.facebook.com/avasapparelMention you're from BG when ordering for free shipping! http://www.etsy.com/shop/AshleighEllanUse 'AVA10' for 10% off! |
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« Reply #133 on: February 24, 2011, 01:24:17 pm » |
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I sold all four of my Steampunk bookends and two of my SP candlesticks at the ACC Craft show in Baltimore today. Feels pretty darn good.
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« Reply #134 on: February 24, 2011, 01:36:04 pm » |
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I updated my CV yesterday and posted it on a jobhunters' site - got called with job offers 3 times already today. aww yeah! I'm doing the Happy Dance right now - got a job interview on Monday! For months I've been sending out applications and NOTHING. and now, people are calling ME to schedule interviews... I feel so happy right now! |
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« Reply #135 on: February 24, 2011, 07:33:17 pm » |
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I have several types of drunk. Sometimes, I'll be a really angry drunk. Sometimes I'll be a really silly drunk. Last night, I was apparently a really bored drunk, so I wrote a lot of stuff for Sober me. I wrote on scraps of paper and apparently just tossed them all around my newly cleaned room. Here is some of the stuff I've found. "Don't ever take 'no' for an answer. You can fight for what you want, and you deserve everything that's worth fighting for." "You're amazing even if it didn't work out. You're worth more than they would have given you." "You deserve the best because you are the best. Never settle for less." ... I should have a drunk career writing cards or something. Some of this isn't too bad. Makes me feel good, anyway. |
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« Reply #136 on: February 24, 2011, 07:43:15 pm » |
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My Happy for today was my driving instructor saying it was nearly time to consider booking my test. Woot!
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There is no such thing as useless knowledge, just dull ways to obtain it.
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« Reply #137 on: February 24, 2011, 08:04:48 pm » |
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I found myself somewhere to live, on my own. Well, own-ish. |
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« Reply #138 on: February 24, 2011, 08:13:43 pm » |
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My optician agreed to put my prescription lenses into safety glasses...while giving me a funny look!
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« Reply #139 on: February 25, 2011, 02:15:37 am » |
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My dad is out of town and gave me keys to his place so I can print stuff out for work while he's away, because I don't have a printer. He stocked up the fridge with my favorite drink before leaving. Thanks, dad.  |
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« Reply #140 on: February 25, 2011, 09:35:33 am » |
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My dad is out of town and gave me keys to his place so I can print stuff out for work while he's away, because I don't have a printer. He stocked up the fridge with my favorite drink before leaving. Thanks, dad. Dads are Awsome |
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« Reply #141 on: February 25, 2011, 11:26:35 am » |
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I found myself somewhere to live, on my own. Good news. Is it for uni in are you still coming to Notts? I bet that,s a weight off. |
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« Reply #143 on: February 25, 2011, 12:12:44 pm » |
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I found myself somewhere to live, on my own. Good news. Is it for uni in are you still coming to Notts? I bet that,s a weight off. Yeah, for Uni, and it's still Nottingham! It's in Trinity Square, and two streets away from the Rescue Rooms. Dad needs to hurry up and pay my deposit before I lose it though! |
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« Reply #144 on: February 25, 2011, 07:32:09 pm » |
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I ordered a couple of small DVD racks from Walmart yesterday. Took the cheapest shipping option, estimated delivery was between March third to March ninth. I just got an email that the item has shipped and is estimated for delivery tomorrow.  Almost a full week earlier than expected and a Fed-ex delivery on a weekend? No complaints here, that's for sure. |
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« Reply #145 on: February 25, 2011, 08:55:06 pm » |
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Went to see where my family are moving when I move out for Uni. I have no complaints, they'll be very safe, they know the neighbours and Baby Sister loves her room already. It's a weight off my mind that they'll be fine without me. |
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« Reply #146 on: February 25, 2011, 09:03:05 pm » |
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My kitteh falling asleep in my lap, resting his little head on my leg and snoring. It made me so happy, I cried! I also saw him drink milk for the first time, he dipped his paw in, then licked it!
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« Reply #147 on: February 27, 2011, 11:19:56 pm » |
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Huuuuge Steam Engines.
Bass that hadn't been butchered by creamflow.
Splendid Company.
New Friends.
Being Photographed.
Huuuuuuuuugerer Steam Engines.
A few of those, "Right, we're going now!" conversations which inevitably llast yet another half hour.
Being surrounded by delicious ladies and dashing men.
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« Reply #148 on: February 27, 2011, 11:27:27 pm » |
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I noticed you enjoyed the steam engines today,
I hope everyone had a great time.
Next time I hope not to be one of the drivers so I can dress a bit smarter!
I presume that you went to our local the Express Tavern, great beer in there and a good old fashioned pub!
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« Reply #149 on: February 27, 2011, 11:43:20 pm » |
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Indeed, I heartily approve of The Express and I suspect on the 4th of June they shall get a goodly share of my spending money for the day. Equally the food at the museum was lovely, an all day breakfast and a cream tea, each with a mug of tea included in the price. Also a big thank you for the behing the scenes glimpse at the uber boiler... 16 tons of water is still making my mind boggle. That's around 95,500 cups of tea |
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