The Saturday 6-Pack

Lisnaholic · 11-21-2021, 04:02 PM

Yeah, it's surprisingly tricky to get windows doing exactly what you want them to under various conditions.

Typical window sandwich we have here, from outside going in: security bars, louvre windows, mosquito screen. I don't personally like louvre windows, but they can be opened and closed without busting through the bread slices of your window sandwich.

Plankton · 11-22-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Axis and Allies.

We had that one too. I had no idea what the **** I was doing, but between that one, Battle OT Bulge and Intellivision's Utopia, I was readying myself for some kind of world domination. I can't even dominate my dick to take a leak. Worked out great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9HS_YY2BHc

The Batlord · 11-22-2021, 12:18 PM

Playing Axis & Allies by yourself with shifting alliances is a sad but thoroughly entertaining way to spend a week.

ribbons · 11-23-2021, 01:27 PM

1. What is your favourite month, and why?
October. Love the cooler temps (yet not too cold as in the brutal winter months), the refreshing crisp air and beautiful autumn foliage colors.

2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this?
Splashed my face in the bathroom sink with cold water. My eyes are tired today.

3. What is or was your favourite board game?
Operation, my great-grandmother’s old Mensch ärgere Dich nicht board game, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Chess.

4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?)
Fairly easy. I’m slim and borderline tall (5’8”) but not overly tall to cause length issues, so generally don't have difficulties with fitting to standard size.

5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)?
First media I purchased in my teens with summer job money - a Panasonic all-in-one stereo with turntable, tuner, amp and dual tape deck.

6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why?
I'm not overly fond of any flag, but I like the Kiribati flag – a tranquil image, and I love birds.

Or a flag I can listen to.

DianneW · 11-23-2021, 04:12 PM

1. What is your favourite month, and why?
September...normally the hottest days have past and the air if fresh again.
2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this?
Reading about French History
3. What is or was your favourite board game?
Darts

4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?)
Tall so had to make my own clothes as a young un
..now it's easy as they do various lengths with leggings and jeans...
5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)?
that would be a record player that played one record only at a time...talking 60's

6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why?
Just like peace....in any form

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ribbons · 11-24-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DianneW

Just like peace....in any form

Good theme, Dianne.

~~jwb~~ · 11-24-2021, 03:22 PM

Good god that flag is a monstrosity.

bob_32_116 · 11-24-2021, 07:51 PM

1. What is your favourite month, and why?
February. It's high summer, and the Festival of Perth and the Fringe Festival are in full swing.

2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this?
Put sardines on toast as part of my breakfast.

3. What is or was your favourite board game?
Chess.

4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?)
Always been slim (still reasonably so), hence I often find my size is not available in pants/shorts/bathers.

5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)?
A little portable gramophone that I got as a present.

6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why?
Canadian. The maple leaf is the perfect symbol, and the fact that it can also be viewed as two faces arguing is appropriate considering the controversy that preceded the flag's adoption.

Mucha na Dziko · 11-25-2021, 02:41 AM

A portable gramophone?
You mean you could Move it from place to place or actually listen to music while moving it?

bob_32_116 · 11-25-2021, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mucha na Dziko

A portable gramophone?
You mean you could Move it from place to place or actually listen to music while moving it?

"Portable" in the sense that you could close the lid and then carry it around like a briefcase. It did not exactly provide high fidelity, but it was just the thing for providing a bit of musical entertainment, anywhere there was a power outlet.

Larger players, which consisted of a cabinet containing the turntable and large comparatively good quality speakers were generally called "phonograms" or "stereograms", though of course the function was the same.

As for listening to music while moving it, I suppose you could if you were careful carrying it, but I wouldn't advise it. In any case you would be limited by the length of the power cord.

11-21-2021, 04:02 PM	#10361 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Yeah, it's surprisingly tricky to get windows doing exactly what you want them to under various conditions. Typical window sandwich we have here, from outside going in: security bars, louvre windows, mosquito screen. I don't personally like louvre windows, but they can be opened and closed without busting through the bread slices of your window sandwich. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

11-23-2021, 01:27 PM	#10364 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	1. What is your favourite month, and why? October. Love the cooler temps (yet not too cold as in the brutal winter months), the refreshing crisp air and beautiful autumn foliage colors. 2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this? Splashed my face in the bathroom sink with cold water. My eyes are tired today. 3. What is or was your favourite board game? Operation, my great-grandmother’s old Mensch ärgere Dich nicht board game, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Chess. 4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?) Fairly easy. I’m slim and borderline tall (5’8”) but not overly tall to cause length issues, so generally don't have difficulties with fitting to standard size. 5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)? First media I purchased in my teens with summer job money - a Panasonic all-in-one stereo with turntable, tuner, amp and dual tape deck. 6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why? I'm not overly fond of any flag, but I like the Kiribati flag – a tranquil image, and I love birds. Or a flag I can listen to.

11-23-2021, 04:12 PM	#10365 (permalink)
DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1,161	1. What is your favourite month, and why? September...normally the hottest days have past and the air if fresh again. 2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this? Reading about French History 3. What is or was your favourite board game? Darts 4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?) Tall so had to make my own clothes as a young un ..now it's easy as they do various lengths with leggings and jeans... 5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)? that would be a record player that played one record only at a time...talking 60's 6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why? Just like peace....in any form __________________

11-24-2021, 03:22 PM	#10367 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	Good god that flag is a monstrosity.

11-24-2021, 07:51 PM	#10368 (permalink)
bob_32_116 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 32S 116E Posts: 324	1. What is your favourite month, and why? February. It's high summer, and the Festival of Perth and the Fringe Festival are in full swing. 2. What non-MB-related thing did you do immediately before reading this? Put sardines on toast as part of my breakfast. 3. What is or was your favourite board game? Chess. 4. Generally speaking, do you find it difficult or easy to find clothes in your size (in other words, are you a fat/tall/short/skinny bastard?) Always been slim (still reasonably so), hence I often find my size is not available in pants/shorts/bathers. 5. What was the very first media you owned for music (CD/MP3 player/Record player/Gramaphone/Edison wax tube phonograph/caveman drums etc)? A little portable gramophone that I got as a present. 6. If you have a favourite flag, which is it and why? Canadian. The maple leaf is the perfect symbol, and the fact that it can also be viewed as two faces arguing is appropriate considering the controversy that preceded the flag's adoption.