Pelican Parts Forums

Pelican Parts Forums (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/)
-   Off Topic Discussions (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/)
-   -   A thread for miscellaneous stuff... (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1098133-thread-miscellaneous-stuff.html)

wdfifteen 06-26-2025 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12444947)
when I mentioned the hotel by name, my mother got an odd expression on her face and said, " You're uncle,Slim was killed there."


Best
Les

Wow. I’ll bet that met with a stunned silence.

oldE 06-27-2025 02:32 AM

That's putting it mildly. I never knew my mother's half brothers as she was the product of marriage of two widowers whose children were grown. Then I was born when she was 45. That being the case, those family members were history by the time I was old enough to get a handle on who was who. My sister, Evelyn would say it was no coincidence that we ended up staying in that place.
The next time we stayed in Revelstoke, the old hotel itself was only a memory.
I had encountered the multi generational space in the family connections previously. When I was applying to university in '72, one of the questions asked if any family members might have attended that institution. I knew of none, but when I mentioned the question to my mom, she advised me her half brother, Ralph was class of '22. These were soldiers returning from WW I, who were encouraged to complete their degrees.

flatbutt 07-20-2025 09:01 AM

Anti-biotic two step....or dash
 
The two step can really put a crimp in your day!

Well, I have a UTI and the anti-biotic needed to cure the condition.... oof

So, I've upped my pro/pre-biotic intake and I'm on the BRAT diet.

Unpleasant to say the least.

porschedude996 07-20-2025 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 11397571)
Does anyone else think that Bezos' rocket looks like a big penis?

His Amazon Logo does also.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1753038435.jpg

flatbutt 07-20-2025 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschedude996 (Post 12500889)

Looks like Peyronies disease

oldE 07-21-2025 04:03 PM

Close call between a Delta flight into Minot North Dakota and a B 52 yesterday. Minot tower had given landing clearance, but they have no radar and are next to a USAF base. Delta pilot avoided with "an aggressive right turn" and, upon landing apologized to his passengers.

masraum 07-24-2025 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12501546)
Close call between a Delta flight into Minot North Dakota and a B 52 yesterday. Minot tower had given landing clearance, but they have no radar and are next to a USAF base. Delta pilot avoided with "an aggressive right turn" and, upon landing apologized to his passengers.

That would be exciting just to see a B52 and to live through evasive maneuvers in a passenger jet.

masraum 07-24-2025 06:12 PM

This is cool.

<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dbEYe65eDdw" title="Pulse-like rupture and curved slip - Analysis of Myanmar earthquake rupture" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

masraum 07-24-2025 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12500837)
The two step can really put a crimp in your day!

Well, I have a UTI and the anti-biotic needed to cure the condition.... oof

So, I've upped my pro/pre-biotic intake and I'm on the BRAT diet.

Unpleasant to say the least.

Feel better, fella!

flatbutt 08-01-2025 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12503513)
Feel better, fella!

All betta thanks!

Now, how about this? :eek:

<iframe width="798" height="448" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/daNgrtEDHvI" title="SCARY SCENE: Ride snaps in half at Saudi Arabia amusement park #foxnews #news #shorts" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

flatbutt 08-04-2025 06:36 AM

I thought it was snake oil...but it works
 
I have chronic colitis and it truly wreaks havoc on my GI system. It makes toileting more than a little inconvenient.

I started using a product called Culturelle pre/pro-biotic capsules. It has really made a difference. No, it doesn't treat the UC but it has made a difference in how my GI system is coping.

On a related note, the anti-inflammatory med I've been taking for decades used to cost $299 per script. It has been steadily decreasing in cost and is now at $85 per script! Nice!

masraum 08-05-2025 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12507567)
All betta thanks!

Now, how about this? :eek:

<iframe width="798" height="448" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/daNgrtEDHvI" title="SCARY SCENE: Ride snaps in half at Saudi Arabia amusement park #foxnews #news #shorts" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

HOLY SHEIßE!
Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12509109)
I have chronic colitis and it truly wreaks havoc on my GI system. It makes toileting more than a little inconvenient.

I started using a product called Culturelle pre/pro-biotic capsules. It has really made a difference. No, it doesn't treat the UC but it has made a difference in how my GI system is coping.

On a related note, the anti-inflammatory med I've been taking for decades used to cost $299 per script. It has been steadily decreasing in cost and is now at $85 per script! Nice!

I've been very lucky to have been born with an efficient GI. My wife's is the opposite.

Score on the cost reduction!

https://img.gifglobe.com/grabs/monty...-subtitled.jpg

For the math nerds or mass curious. Have your mind completely blown!

<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FUHkTs-Ipfg" title="The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

masraum 08-08-2025 04:30 AM

Kind of like the video above, this one will tittie twister your gray matter.

<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QTkPfq7w1A" title="This mechanism shrinks when pulled" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

flatbutt 08-11-2025 05:03 AM

Original Woodstock 55 years ago this week

https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/museum/55th-anniversary-weekend

A930Rocket 08-11-2025 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12510178)
For the math nerds or mass curious. Have your mind completely blown!

<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FUHkTs-Ipfg" title="The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I found this interesting. On the surface, the answer seemed so easy but once you get into it, it all changed.

oldE 08-15-2025 11:46 AM

Fire in south west Nova Scotia. Started two days ago with a lightening strike several miles back in the woods. Once the water bombers were freed up from the Halifax area fire, they showed up here. In the image, one aircraft has just dropped below the trees to scoop up water from the Annapolis river. The one in the image is less than 60 seconds behind.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755286963.jpg

The river makes a couple of turns here. They are picking up water from a stretch less than a half mile long and maybe a hundred yards wide.
What you see above the trees is all smoke.

oldE 08-18-2025 11:38 AM

The fire has grown to 30 square kilometers. We had some rain last evening, but nowhere near enough. Today 4 Airtractors are working the fire. They can carry about 2 tons of water each and the flight, in line astern, are cycling in 12 to 15 minutes. They are picking up in front of our place.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755545888.jpg

You can see there's a lot less smoke in the background.

masraum 08-18-2025 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12518170)
The fire has grown to 30 square kilometers. We had some rain last evening, but nowhere near enough. Today 4 Airtractors are working the fire. They can carry about 2 tons of water each and the flight, in line astern, are cycling in 12 to 15 minutes. They are picking up in front of our place.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755545888.jpg

You can see there's a lot less smoke in the background.

Less smoke is good assuming it's not just because the wind is blowing a different direction or all of the fuel has been burned up. At least you're seeing from the far side of the river. I've heard about the fires, and then some floods in the US up north. I'm not sure if Mother Nature is grumpy or if the Internet has just made everything so much more widespread and common knowledge.

oldE 08-18-2025 11:54 AM

A week ago, Environment Canada advised that the total area in Canada consumed by fire this year was equivalent to the province of New Brunswick, (or Maine for those not conversant in Canadian geography). No wonder there has been smoke!.

Por_sha911 08-18-2025 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12518183)
A week ago, Environment Canada advised that the total area in Canada consumed by fire this year was equivalent to the province of New Brunswick, (or Maine for those not conversant in Canadian geography). No wonder there has been smoke!.

From by B.C. days, talk about smoking a fat one!


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:00 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website


DTO Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.