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Steve Carlton 02-17-2025 04:17 PM

A couple of Nat Geo's 2024 pictures of the year.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/graphics/pictures-of-the-year-2024

Steve Carlton 02-17-2025 04:22 PM

Just got an email from Nat Geo. Not a good thing if you're a seal.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-up-close-wave-washing-killer-whales?rid=&cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=acq_welcome_series::add=welcom e0

masraum 02-17-2025 04:40 PM

Intact mosaic floor discovered in Turkey.
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Old city beneath Varona, Italy.
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red 928 02-17-2025 11:34 PM

Perfect for getting spotted in a crowd.

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masraum 02-18-2025 05:00 AM

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Perfect for getting spotted in a crowd.

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The sizes are hilarious. Every size from extra small up to extra large is good for "up to 5'11". The only difference between the sizes is apparently, how much you weigh.

100+ year old wood and brass Stanley folder rule with built in slide rule

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masraum 02-18-2025 07:49 AM

WTF was that pulley made of that the pulley melted, but the belt is still there?

Yes, the wagon is awesome. I'd trade a toe for that!

For the old guys...
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Racerbvd 02-18-2025 08:26 AM

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rcooled 02-18-2025 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12413241)
WTF was that pulley made of that the pulley melted, but the belt is still there?

Could be that the reinforced plastic pulley seized and friction from the moving belt generated enough heat to cause that. Probably squealed like hell, but they just kept driving anyway :confused:

Saw this in a local CVS pharmacy. The column was about 12" square, floor to ceiling. Did they really think that sign was necessary?
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GH85Carrera 02-18-2025 10:58 AM

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Did you know that the Osage County hamlet of Barnsdall is home to the world's only oil well located in the middle of a town's main street? Drilled to a depth of more than 1,500 feet, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places - NPS and has been included in editions of Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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A B-25 crew from the Doolittle Raid posing aboard the USS Hornet shortly before their mission in April 1942.

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masraum 02-18-2025 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rcooled (Post 12413396)
Could be that the reinforced plastic pulley seized and friction from the moving belt generated enough heat to cause that. Probably squealed like hell, but they just kept driving anyway :confused:

Saw this in a local CVS pharmacy. The column was about 12" square, floor to ceiling. Did they really think that sign was necessary?
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Ah, I don't think I've ever seen a plastic pulley before.

I'm sure that sign is there either because someone ran into it or because someone ran into a sign and sued.

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rcooled 02-18-2025 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12413419)
Ah, I don't think I've ever seen a plastic pulley before.

My BMW uses a plastic idler pulley in the serpentine drive belt system.
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GH85Carrera 02-18-2025 11:58 AM

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TimT 02-18-2025 01:28 PM

I gifted myself a Omega Speedmaster for Christmas and my recent 64th bday...

Its a Swatch/Omega

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Swatch-Omega Earthphase

I also treated myself and my wonderful GF to a night in Manhattan....Michelin starred rest.. hotel with Times Square view..

This is a Marriot property... First whoever designed the keypad on this elevator should be fired, second, whoever accepted this elevator to be installed in the property should be fired.. The dissonance and bad design are just there for every guest to experience... And the elevator was made by Thysen/Krupp usually a go to supplier..

BTW my GF and I had a wonderful time..


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Rando

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Spent many nights in this little theater

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911boost 02-18-2025 03:42 PM

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4 Fuchs and a stainless Targa bar? LOL

Is that the Targa from Commando with Arnold?

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Seahawk 02-18-2025 03:56 PM

Looked it up, Tim.

https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/4703

That place must have been a blast…the comments in the link are great.

Por_sha911 02-18-2025 04:15 PM

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Spent many nights in this little theater

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The midnight showing were often Rocky Horror Picture Show (the freaks in the crowd were as funny as the movie) or The Gratefuld Dead Movie.
BYO ___ made the event all the more mind blowing.

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Racerbvd 02-18-2025 05:00 PM

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GH85Carrera 02-19-2025 05:07 AM

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Around 1910, a Native American family stands proudly in front of their home in Slabtown, a small community near the bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Homes in Slabtown were distinctly made of lumber slabs from the local mills. These humble homes, built from scraps of the milling process, spoke to the ingenuity and strength of the inhabitants, who had learned to survive with scarce means. Slabtown was a tight-knit community where many Native American families kept a close tie to the land and their culture.
The family in the photograph epitomizes the everyday life of Slabtown's residents. Their houses, though rough-hewn, were well constructed and offered the family the shelter it needed. Slabtown was one of the few places in the region where Native Americans could establish a semblance of autonomy and community. In the early 20th century, as Traverse City burst through industrialization, and the lumber industry, Slabtown stood a test on the region's behalf, reminding all of its people that it had an indigenous root and a complex history as their Native American residency.
Slabtown was not free from problems; economic hardship and their impacts upon displacement. Yet, however, the family life and traditions brewed well in the community. The homes made of lumber slabs were not only houses but monuments of strength and survival, pointing to the capacity of the Native American families to preserve their identity and culture within changing times. This historical photo, preserved by the Traverse Area District Library, captures a critical moment for the family and its community, opening a window into their strength and indomitable spirit.

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daepp 02-19-2025 12:00 PM

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WOW - ain't that the truth!

GH85Carrera 02-19-2025 02:28 PM

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masraum 02-19-2025 02:33 PM

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I think this is really cool. When not in use, it's just decorative, but it can be put to good use.
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HobieMarty 02-19-2025 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Por_sha911 (Post 12413619)
The midnight showing were often Rocky Horror Picture Show (the freaks in the crowd were as funny as the movie) or The Gratefuld Dead Movie.
BYO ___ made the event all the more mind blowing.

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We had this place in Ft Walton Beach called Suds and Cinema. They would show Rocky Horror there and Heavy Metal!!! On Sundays, they would show Nascar races. You could sit there and watch the race and order pitchers of beer, and you could smoke in there if ya wanted. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...12af62c196.jpg

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Steve Carlton 02-19-2025 03:18 PM

… How d'you do, I
See you've met my
Faithful handyman
He's just a little brought down because
When you knocked
He thought you were the candy man

… Don't get strung out by the way that I look
Don't judge a book by its cover
I'm not much of a man by the light of day
But by night I'm one hell of a lover

… I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

… Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
You look like you're both pretty groovy
Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal
We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie

… I'm glad we caught you at home
Could we use your phone?
We're both in a bit of a hurry (right!)
We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We don't want to be any worry

… Well, you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Well, babies, don't you panic
By the light of the night, it'll all seem alright
I'll get you a satanic mechanic

… I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

… Why don't you stay for the night? (night)
Or maybe a bite? (bite)
I could show you my favorite obsession
I've been making a man
With blond hair and a tan
And he's good for relieving my tension

… I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha
Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite)
From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha

… So, come up to the lab
And see what's on the slab
I see you shiver with antici-
-Pation
But maybe the rain
Is really to blame
So I'll remove the cause
But not the symptom

Songwriters: Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien (Riff Raff character) wrote all the songs and co-wrote The Rocky Horror Picture Show screenplay. Pretty impressive!

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CurtEgerer 02-19-2025 04:01 PM

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A930Rocket 02-19-2025 04:21 PM

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I was reading the small article about the three men who died, and the paper says they died in a crackup. You don’t hear that anymore.

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Steve Carlton 02-19-2025 06:55 PM

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GH85Carrera 02-20-2025 05:13 AM

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masraum 02-20-2025 12:43 PM

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I was reading the small article about the three men who died, and the paper says they died in a crackup. You don’t hear that anymore.

I did the same, read the article and thought "crackup?"

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GH85Carrera 02-20-2025 01:19 PM

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The world's only intact Roman legionary shield was discovered in 2009 at the site of the ancient Roman city of Dura-Europos in modern-day Syria.
This extraordinary artifact, dating from the early 3rd century CE, provides invaluable insight into the daily life and military equipment of Roman soldiers.
The shield, made of wood and iron with a detailed boss and bronze fittings, was remarkably preserved in the anaerobic conditions of the city's soil. Its survival offers a unique glimpse into Roman military history and craftsmanship...

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Gunlock Falls in Gunlock State Park, Utah, USA

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Racerbvd 02-20-2025 11:05 PM

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Keith Richards and Mick Jagger back in the early 1960s.

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masraum 02-21-2025 06:21 AM

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masraum 02-21-2025 10:17 AM

https://covertinstruments.com/products/chop-shop-lockpickingdev-racoon-dick-pick-custom-lock-pick

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Yes, it's real...

and on another note, unfortunately no photo.

Someone the other day posted that they'd had a new windshield installed on their boxster and since then their windshield wipers weren't working right (were running slow). Some guy asked "was it an OEM windshield or aftermarket?" which I thought was weird so I asked "does that matter". I got the following response.

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Believe it or not, it can. I just had my Macan’s windshield replaced with domestic glass. The bottom of the windshield had a distracting distortion. But my wiper settings was whack out, all of the settings were considerably slower that they should have been. I spoke to my friend who is a Porsche Gold Level Technician. He said that he has seen all sorts of unusual issues when a windshield has been replaced with non-OEM glass at a non-dealership auto glass shop. He said that he had no good answer as to why this may occur. He said he usually recommends that the windshield and its calibration be performed at the dealership with OEM glass. The shop that I used removed the non-OEM glass and replaced it with OEM glass and recalibrated the sensors. Everything works fine now.
Now I'm wondering WTF he means about calibration of the wipers?

Steve Carlton 02-21-2025 12:46 PM

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Hey, wait a minute...

GH85Carrera 02-21-2025 12:49 PM

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