April Banter 2020

[Always in Zugzwang]

59 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

 

I felt a little bad when he said in the full video that he grew up on this, but then I was like dude, you’ve had enough time and made enough money to correct this mess.

Sometimes I feel like my gf sends me these things to serve as a warning about the consequences of sliding back to my days as a college kid.  
 

I was never THAT bad though. 

OK, true story from grad school.  I actually witness someone mess up boiling water...twice!  Had a roommate who was going to prepare pasta or something, put the pot with water on the burner, and went back to his room.  Something like 20 minutes later he runs out, the pot is dry as a bone with no water left, and hot as hell.  So he curses, puts more water in and...you guessed it, went back to his room again and the same thing happened!  Now...in his defense (somewhat), he had some exams coming up and was highly distracted and busy.  But it was still damned funny, he never really lived it down (and it was *my* damn pot he nearly ruined, too!).

[WxWatcher007]

4 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

OK, true story from grad school.  I actually witness someone mess up boiling water...twice!  Had a roommate who was going to prepare pasta or something, put the pot with water on the burner, and went back to his room.  Something like 20 minutes later he runs out, the pot is dry as a bone with no water left, and hot as hell.  So he curses, puts more water in and...you guessed it, went back to his room again and the same thing happened!  Now...in his defense (somewhat), he had some exams coming up and was highly distracted and busy.  But it was still damned funny, he never really lived it down (and it was *my* damn pot he nearly ruined, too!).

 

To be young again

[nw baltimore wx]

2 hours ago, Mrs.J said:

Hot commodity was delivered today. 

Nice garage floor!! Diy?

[Baltimorewx]

1 hour ago, C.A.P.E. said:

To each their own ofc, but DFH 120 min IPA has to be one of the best beers ever brewed. Top 5 for me, and well worth 9 bucks a bottle.

 

I only wish I could take their advice, and let one age a year or 2. So far that endeavor has been a complete fail. Several times.

I’ve yet to try it. Have had the 90 minute and like it. I’m not an IPA fan, don’t like 60 minute but the 90 is malty and smooth enough that I do like it. Need to try the 120

[showmethesnow]

2 hours ago, Mrs.J said:

Hot commodity was delivered today. 

Running out of leaves here so I'll start the bidding at $100.

[showmethesnow]

48 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

OK, true story from grad school.  I actually witness someone mess up boiling water...twice!  Had a roommate who was going to prepare pasta or something, put the pot with water on the burner, and went back to his room.  Something like 20 minutes later he runs out, the pot is dry as a bone with no water left, and hot as hell.  So he curses, puts more water in and...you guessed it, went back to his room again and the same thing happened!  Now...in his defense (somewhat), he had some exams coming up and was highly distracted and busy.  But it was still damned funny, he never really lived it down (and it was *my* damn pot he nearly ruined, too!).

BAH!!!! That's nothing. I blew up a whole chicken in the microwave at college. Chicken was everywhere in the microwave. Even had a wing hanging down from the top of the microwave.

But it being college and lack of funds I still ate it. Was still pretty good. 

[nw baltimore wx]

34 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Nice garage floor!! Diy?

On my ipad, the garage floor looked like it had been painted with the flecks paint.  Now on my laptop, it just looks like very clean concrete.

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45 minutes ago, Baltimorewx said:

I’ve yet to try it. Have had the 90 minute and like it. I’m not an IPA fan, don’t like 60 minute but the 90 is malty and smooth enough that I do like it. Need to try the 120

60 and 90 are pretty similar. 90 is better imo. 120 is a different beast altogether. Be prepared for a totally different experience- a very good one.

[Baltimorewx]

15 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said:

60 and 90 are pretty similar. 90 is better imo. 120 is a different beast altogether. Be prepared for a totally different experience- a very good one.

Maybe I’ll try to pick one up for the weekend. Been a little while since I’ve been to a liquor store anyway. Been getting my alcohol from takeout restaurants of late 

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Just now, Baltimorewx said:

Maybe I’ll try to pick one up for the weekend. Been a little while since I’ve been to a liquor store anyway. Been getting my alcohol from takeout restaurants of late 

Its going to be hard to find so look for it asap. They only brew it a couple times a year.

It is insanely hoppy but you don't notice it because it has a shit ton of malt(thus the very high abv) to balance it. So you will like that. It is a sipper for sure.

[WxUSAF]

Just had a red shouldered hawk fly full speed into our front window. Then sat on the ground dazed for 30 seconds.

[Always in Zugzwang]

57 minutes ago, showmethesnow said:

BAH!!!! That's nothing. I blew up a whole chicken in the microwave at college. Chicken was everywhere in the microwave. Even had a wing hanging down from the top of the microwave.

But it being college and lack of funds I still ate it. Was still pretty good. 

Ha! OK now that one wins for college cooking disasters! And being a student you ate it all the same, of course! Whether it was still good, I'll trust your judgment... But apparently you survived! Now I will say, you should have poked it a few times with a fork before putting it in the microwave to avoid unnecessary explosions and pieces parts all over the place! 

I guess this would literally be "winner, winner, chicken dinner!" 

[CAPE]

Just now, WxUSAF said:

Just had a red shouldered hawk fly full speed into our front window. Then sat on the ground dazed for 30 seconds.

I get that all the time into my big right triangle windows. Killed plenty of birds over the years. Stunned quite a few others.

[nw baltimore wx]

1 minute ago, WxUSAF said:

Just had a red shouldered hawk fly full speed into our front window. Then sat on the ground dazed for 30 seconds.

I’m a little surprised the window didn’t break.

[Always in Zugzwang]

1 hour ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Nice garage floor!! Diy?

You know, that was my first thought too when I saw that image! But I didn't want to be the first to admit it! 

[WxUSAF]

8 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said:

I get that all the time into my big right triangle windows. Killed plenty of birds over the years. Stunned quite a few others.

Had cardinals and blue jays do this. Never a hawk!

7 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

I’m a little surprised the window didn’t break.

It shook the house.

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6 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

You know, that was my first thought too when I saw that image! But I didn't want to be the first to admit it! 

My eye went to the alloy wheels.

But that floor is slick looking.

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Just now, WxUSAF said:

Had cardinals and blue jays do this. Never a hawk!

It shook the house.

Yeah cardinals and blue jays have been a pain in the ass here. They become obsessed with their reflection. Had a male cardinal here all last summer. They shit everywhere if you cant scare them off.

I get those big woodpeckers flying full force into the windows sometimes. Talk about a loud bang. Always amazes me the windows dont break.

[Baltimorewx]

16 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said:

Its going to be hard to find so look for it asap. They only brew it a couple times a year.

It is insanely hoppy but you don't notice it because it has a shit ton of malt(thus the very high abv) to balance it. So you will like that. It is a sipper for sure.

I usually always see it at a liquor store locally. I just never have bought it partly because of the price point and partly because I wasn’t sure I’d like it lol

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Just now, Baltimorewx said:

I usually always see it at a liquor store locally. I just never have bought it partly because of the price point and partly because I wasn’t sure I’d like it lol

Give it a shot. It is totally unique. And boozy ofc. Gives you one hell of a nice buzz. Only takes one. Drink 2 and you will probably be in bed lol.

[Baltimorewx]

1 minute ago, C.A.P.E. said:

Give it a shot. It is totally unique. And boozy ofc. Gives you one hell of a nice buzz. Only takes one. Drink 2 and you will probably be in bed lol.

Lol yeah I’ve had some high gravity stuff before lol I think DFH higher math was 18%. I’ll give it a try next time I see it. Thanks 

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2 minutes ago, Baltimorewx said:

Lol yeah I’ve had some high gravity stuff before lol I think DFH higher math was 18%. I’ll give it a try next time I see it. Thanks 

Ever try Raison D'Extra? Its a Belgian dark and is also superb. 15-17%. Another high gravity one I love is Fruit-full Fort. They make some really good high gravity ales, and that is my thing.

[Baltimorewx]

Just now, C.A.P.E. said:

Ever try Raison D'Extra? Its a Belgian dark and is also superb. 15-17%. Another high gravity one I love is Fruit-full Fort. They make some really good high gravity ales, and that is my thing.

Yes I forgot to mention that too. I’ve had it in bottle and on draft. I like it, it’s good. I’ve had world wide stout once too I believe 

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Just now, Baltimorewx said:

Yes I forgot to mention that too. I’ve had it in bottle and on draft. I like it, it’s good. I’ve had world wide stout once too I believe 

WWS is one of my go to stouts. I drink that probably more than anything. Love it.

[motsco]

when is this winter going to end?   

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Just now, motsco said:

when is this winter going to end?   

May.

It will begin again March 30, 2021.

[WxWatcher007]

1 hour ago, showmethesnow said:

Running out of leaves here so I'll start the bidding at $100.

Bidding war! My backside is extra dry from the dirt and leaves.

$125! 

[psuhoffman]

I’ve really struggled to comprehend the mindset of some of the covid arguments I’ve been hearing lately.  I try to be empathetic to all points of view so in an effort to better relate I have decided to stick my head as far up my own ass as possible.  

[KamuSnow]

36 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

I’ve really struggled to comprehend the mindset of some of the covid arguments I’ve been hearing lately.  I try to be empathetic to all points of view so in an effort to better relate I have decided to stick my head as far up my own ass as possible.  

Lol. Your willingness to go above and beyond is admirable. 

[rclab]

39 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

I’ve really struggled to comprehend the mindset of some of the covid arguments I’ve been hearing lately.  I try to be empathetic to all points of view so in an effort to better relate I have decided to stick my head as far up my own ass as possible.  

At least that’s easier than trying to keep six feet away from yourself. As always ....