The MoFo Personal Pictures Thread

[John McClane]

Wowser, it’s nice. Try not to get it dirty. :pGonna be my daily driver going forward. Already has like 250,000 miles on it. xD

[xSookieStackhouse]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=85882

My new truck
congrats :)

[Holden Pike]

This is me and my wife partaking in Annapolis, Maryland's annual St. Patrick's Day parade yesterday, which for some reason is always a week or two before St. Patrick's Day.

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[mrblond]

Gonna be my daily driver going forward. Already has like 250,000 miles on it. xD

Can't believe It has 250,000 miles and looks so good on the pic...

[John McClane]

Can't believe It has 250,000 miles and looks so good on the pic...
Yeah, the frame is in great shape, too. And the person I bought it from replaced the alternator, starter, radiator, manifold seal, rebuilt the rear end, replaced the headliner and bench seat. It might as well be a new truck.

[Stirchley]

It might as well be a new truck.

Wow, I thought it was.

[John McClane]

Wow, I thought it was.If I was only that lucky. New trucks are insanely priced. I would never buy a truly new truck unless it was electric. Hoping that in the next 5-10 years someone will make an affordable electric truck: I'm looking at you, Toyota!

[Stirchley]

If I was only that lucky. New trucks are insanely priced. I would never buy a truly new truck unless it was electric. Hoping that in the next 5-10 years someone will make an affordable electric truck: I'm looking at you, Toyota!

Article in The NY Times at the weekend included one guy who said he would not currently buy an electric truck where he lives in NY State due to lack of wifi connection & charging stations. He said it’s just too dangerous to get stuck someplace & not be able to drive out of it.

5 or 10 years from now things may be better for e-vehicles.

[John McClane]

Article in The NY Times at the weekend included one guy who said he would not currently buy an electric truck where he lives in NY State due to lack of wifi connection & charging stations. He said it’s just too dangerous to get stuck someplace & not be able to drive out of it.

5 or 10 years from now things may be better for e-vehicles.Yeah, if you're driving farther than 100 miles from your house I could see that being an issue, but an around town daily driver I have no problems going electric. Instant torque is worth it

[mrblond]

Next in the series, this evening, my fiancee prepared this for us.

Ingredients:

boiled eggs
quinoa
parsley
fresh bell pepper

+ a bottle of white wine of course... 🍷

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[John McClane]

Updated the shower rod curtain and installed some shelves in the bathtub. It’s the little things :)

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Also picked up a washer and dryer off Craigslist last night. Helped reinforce the smartness of selling the FRS in favor of a having a truck.

Now I just gotta get a longer drain hose for the washer and clean some gunk, which kinda looks like tar, out of the dryer. Then I can start doing the laundry that has quickly piled up.

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[Stirchley]

It’s the little things.

It sure is because there’s so many of them. Nice work.

Did you get the washer & dryer for free? (Why would there be tar in a dryer? Scary.)

[John McClane]

It sure is because there’s so many of them. Nice work.

Did you get the washer & dryer for free? (Why would there be tar in a dryer? Scary.)
No, paid $500, but new they would cost $1500.

I bought them from a dude so he was probably just an idiot and put tar stained clothes in the dryer. Either that or it’s something else gummy like. I dunno.

[Stirchley]

No, paid $500, but new they would cost $1500.

I bought them from a dude so he was probably just an idiot and put tar stained clothes in the dryer. Either that or it’s something else gummy like. I dunno.

Whirlpool makes good stuff. You got a good price.

Don’t put any clothes in the dryer until you figure out the tar. It would make me mental to have tar on my stuff.

[John McClane]

Whirlpool makes good stuff. You got a good price.

Don’t put any clothes in the dryer until you figure out the tar. It would make me mental to have tar on my stuff.
Well, I gotta fix the washer hook ups before I can wash anything, so I will definitely get that gunk removed before it gets used. Good excuse to finally pick up some WD-40.

[John McClane]

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[John McClane]

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That’s the face of someone wearing a new pair of Wrangler slim fit cowboy cut jeans. Little snugger in the waist than I was expecting.

[John McClane]

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Totally regretting these shoes, and it isn’t even lunch time. :eek:

EDIT:

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[John McClane]

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Ok, now it’s home.

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doubledenim
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[Sedai]

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Ok, now it’s home.


You know I approve!

[John McClane]

You know I approve!I'm thinking I need another poster or two down that hallway. Perhaps...The Fountain or Dredd or both? :D

EDIT: Or 2049?

Damn man, too many movies and not enough wall space

[Sedai]

I'm thinking I need another poster or two down that hallway. Perhaps...The Fountain or Dredd or both? :D

EDIT: Or 2049?

Damn man, too many movies and not enough wall space

I have the 2049 poster next to my BR poster. It's a decent piece, but it has that damned teal and orange business going on, which I am dead sick of at this point. My vote is for The Fountain if it's a good piece of art you like a lot.

[John McClane]

I have the 2049 poster next to my BR poster. It's a decent piece, but it has that damned teal and orange business going on, which I am dead sick of at this point. My vote is for The Fountain if it's a good piece of art you like a lot.

Honestly, Dredd is slowly becoming a higher ranked favorite of mine, and a quick search turned up this interesting piece.

https://myhotposters.com/products/dredd-movie-poster-345

So I'm thinking that and the official poster. Just double up the Dredd vibes.

EDIT: And double the Blade Runner vibes.

https://myhotposters.com/collections/movies-tv-series/products/blade-runner-1982-poster-027773

[xSookieStackhouse]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=86384
https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=86385

That’s the face of someone wearing a new pair of Wrangler slim fit cowboy cut jeans. Little snugger in the waist than I was expecting.
gosh loved ur necklace :eek:

[John McClane]

gosh loved ur necklace :eek:Thanks, that's my dead name, which is actually my middle name now. I got it in Greece back in like 05 or 06. Back when the euro/dollar conversion rate was in our favor, so I paid hardly nothing for it. It's worth double what I paid for it now, but I don't ever plan on selling it. I prefer sterling silver, but mom blessed me with a skin tone that goes with practically every jewelry color.

[xSookieStackhouse]

Thanks, that's my dead name, which is actually my middle name now. I got it in Greece back in like 05 or 06. Back when the euro/dollar conversion rate was in our favor, so I paid hardly nothing for it. It's worth double what I paid for it now, but I don't ever plan on selling it. I prefer sterling silver, but mom blessed me with a skin tone that goes with practically every jewelry color.
ur welcome :). gosh thats so cool. keep it dont sell it its good for ur memories. good dont sell it its ur memories. oh that cool

[Sedai]

Honestly, Dredd is slowly becoming a higher ranked favorite of mine, and a quick search turned up this interesting piece.

https://myhotposters.com/products/dredd-movie-poster-345

So I'm thinking that and the official poster. Just double up the Dredd vibes.

EDIT: And double the Blade Runner vibes.

https://myhotposters.com/collections/movies-tv-series/products/blade-runner-1982-poster-027773

Those are both great!

[John McClane]

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The filtered mirror selfie life

[mrblond]

It is 2014, me, fully equipped, exploring the German capital city Berlin.
In a minute, going to meet Pieter Bruegel the Elder in the Old Masters gallery behind these walls.

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[Holden Pike]

I put a lot of miles on my car each weekend driving to my band's gigs. Driving home at 2:00am is draining, but the good thing about playing out in the sticks is the scenery on the way there.

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[John McClane]

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Glued to the couch nursing a sinus infection 🤒

[EsmagaSapos]

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You take good pictures. What did you use, an iPhone?

[Holden Pike]

Thanks! I have a Samsung S10+.

[Captain Steel]

I'm still taking in that St. Patrick's Day shirt! :)

[Captain Steel]

I'm still taking in that St. Patrick's Day shirt! :)

Sorry. That was a St. Patrick's Day SPORTS COAT (not a shirt)! :)

[Holden Pike]

My wife and I went up to Hershey, PA last night to see Elton John. Stopped at a brewery first, of course, as is our wont.

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Wonderful show. Played for about two hours and twenty minutes and did both of the songs I was most wanting to hear ("Take Me to the Pilot" and "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding").

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[John McClane]

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Wranglers

All day, err day

[John McClane]

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Happy Easter

[John McClane]

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One of my better eBay finds: my LL Bean denim chore jacket with a flannel wool lining. It’s like wearing a blanket.

[Rockatansky]

We need deets on the lining.

[John McClane]

We need deets on the lining.
You mean these kinda deets? It’s removable to boot.

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Looking at the tag I forgot this was from a time when LL Bean was still made in America. Early 90s most likely.

[Rockatansky]

Oooh, nice pattern. If it's removable, is it wearable on its own?

[John McClane]

Oooh, nice pattern. If it's removable, is it wearable on its own?
I mean, I suppose you could but it’s not really meant to be. The sleeves have no insulation. They are held in place by a button and nylon for easy on and off.

[John McClane]

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Hot Wheels kid at heart

[Yoda]

I dig that shirt.

[Stirchley]

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Hot Wheels kid at heart

Shirt needs a quick iron. I do not like wrinkled clothes.

[John McClane]

Shirt needs a quick iron. I do not like wrinkled clothes.Zero point in ironing it because it’s gonna wrinkle right back up.

And I don’t iron.

[Stirchley]

Zero point in ironing it because it’s gonna wrinkle right back up.

And I don’t iron.

Get a steamer then. Much easier & very quick. 🙂

[John McClane]

Get a steamer then. Much easier & very quick. 🙂I don’t steam either.

If you handle clothes correctly you’ll never need to worry about wrinkles.

The only reason this one is wrinkled is I just pulled it out of storage, but no matter what I do it ends up wrinkled because of how the fabric was cut. Basically, you’re missing the point of the shirt. It’s meant to give kid vibes. When was the last time you saw a kid saying to another kid “oy! You’re right wrinkled” or “I feel so sharp because I steamed this shirt this morning”.

Never. :lol:

[Stirchley]

I don’t steam either.

If you handle clothes correctly you’ll never need to worry about wrinkles.

The only reason this one is wrinkled is I just pulled it out of storage, but no matter what I do it ends up wrinkled because of how the fabric was cut. Basically, you’re missing the point of the shirt. It’s meant to give kid vibes. When was the last time you saw a kid saying to another kid “oy! You’re right wrinkled” or “I feel so sharp because I steamed this shirt this morning”.

Never. :lol:

Let’s go back to the jackets. You’re getting steamed. :p

[John McClane]

Let’s go back to the jackets. You’re getting steamed. :pI'm stewed, never simmered.

[Stirchley]

I'm stewed, never simmered.

Phew. I was seriously wondering if I’d upset you. :(

[John McClane]

Phew. I was seriously wondering if I’d upset you. :(No, not at all. But you might as well told me to iron my skin because you don't like wrinkles. :lol: It's a fact of life and a losing battle.

Although, it did give me flashbacks to all the times mom nagged at me for wearing wrinkled clothing. I've been burned one too many times by an iron to ever pick it up again. But I do own one in case I ever gotta fend off burglars.

https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/home-alone-iron-768x401.jpg

[John W Constantine]

Is that a dreamcatcher?

[mrblond]

It's Easter time this weekend here.

Traditionally, in Saturday the families prepared many boiled eggs and paint them in variety of colors.
These are part of ours:

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[John McClane]

Is that a dreamcatcher?
Aye, it is

[MovieGal]

Not many places you see Freddy hangs with the princesses.

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Planet Comicon, Kansas City, MO

[gomorra82]

Ugly Old Day.
I am half eskimo. Born in Qasigiannguit. My half brother benches 160 kg. My record is 95 kg. No steroids. I have just started FUT22, and it affects the number of movies i see.

[ynwtf]

It's Easter time this weekend here.

Traditionally, in Saturday the families prepared many boiled eggs and paint them in variety of colors.
These are part of ours:

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Weirdest lookin soups i've ever seen!
Enjoy!!




;)

[MovieGal]

Place with the largest group of nerds.

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Planet Comicon, Kansas City, MO.
2022

[MovieGal]

My favorite: Thor: Love and Thunder w/ GOTG
(Thor dog is soo cute!)

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[John McClane]

Finally cleaned off/organized my dresser. Been a mess since I moved in. Now I just gotta get my two other bedrooms straightened out.

Also finally completed the Sith Fighter LEGO model tonight, too, which has now been retired. So glad I bought it when I did.

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[EsmagaSapos]

Went for a morning walk near my place.
Picture taken with an iPhone XS my sister traded for a Xiaomi because the iPhone didn't take good pictures.
Location: North Portugal.

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[Stirchley]

Finally cleaned off/organized my dresser. Been a mess since I moved in.

I didn’t realize you had actually moved into your new house. Everything going well?

[John McClane]

I didn’t realize you had actually moved into your new house. Everything going well?Yeah, I've been here since end of February. It took a good two weeks before I got comfortable in the house and didn't freak out at every noise, but I did some stuff to make me feel more comfortable/safe. I've never lived by myself, so it was quite an adjustment. But I quite enjoy the experience and wouldn't have it any other way now.

[Stirchley]

Yeah, I've been here since end of February. It took a good two weeks before I got comfortable in the house and didn't freak out at every noise, but I did some stuff to make me feel more comfortable/safe. I've never lived by myself, so it was quite an adjustment. But I quite enjoy the experience and wouldn't have it any other way now.

Time to live by yourself. Which I did for a mere decade of my life. :rolleyes:

How is your doggie enjoying himself?

[John McClane]

Time to live by yourself. Which I did for a mere decade of my life. :rolleyes:

How is your doggie enjoying himself?He’s great when I’m at home with him. But he goes ******* when I leave and when I roll up after work. I’ve yet to put a camera up to see if he whines when I’m at work. He’s a champ with that bladder tho.

And remember that jacket addiction I spoke of? This came in the mail today.

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[Rockatansky]

We need deets on the jacket.

[John McClane]

We need deets on the jacket.I can provide a link this time. It was one of the few ones I bought new since it was a great sale. Pretty great quality. First thing I’ve ever bought from Duluth Trading Co. And I love the color.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-best-made-barn-coat-B2187.html

[Stirchley]

I can provide a link this time. It was one of the few ones I bought new since it was a great sale. Pretty great quality. First thing I’ve ever bought from Duluth Trading Co. And I love the color.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-best-made-barn-coat-B2187.html

Made in Spain. Very nice. Functional, but stylish too. Move over hangers!

[John McClane]

Stayed up late to wrap up this bedside music listening setup. Totally worth being sleepy tomorrow

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[John McClane]

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[mrblond]

It is a nice Sunday, time for our usual bike tour around the city center.
One of the traditional stops is in the King's Palace garden for a bottle of Somersby cider.

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[John McClane]

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[mrblond]

Following my nephew in his early mountain biking attempts.

Is it possible a video to be uploaded in the threads?

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[Yoda]

Following my nephew in his early mountain biking attempts.

Is it possible a video to be uploaded in the threads?

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Directly, as an attachment? Nah. Just go with YT and embed it, ideally.

[mrblond]

Here is a video:

https://youtu.be/WQiyV3kAbl0

[John McClane]

Cover artwork for my next single

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[EsmagaSapos]

Stayed up late to wrap up this bedside music listening setup. Totally worth being sleepy tomorrow

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I think we have the exactly same laptop: Lenovo Thinkpad X220. Bought mine reconditioned ten years ago, still kicking, my friends are telling me to buy a new one and play a shooting game with them, Counter Strike Global Offensive, but this one still works, another reconditioned will be around 350,00 - 400,00 €.

[John McClane]

I think we have the exactly same laptop: Lenovo Thinkpad X220. Bought mine reconditioned ten years ago, still kicking, my friends are telling me to buy a new one and play a shooting game with them, Counter Strike Global Offensive, but this one still works, another reconditioned will be around 350,00 - 400,00 €.Close. This one is its older brother: the X61. I got it in 2008 and used it all throughout college. Never gonna let it go even if it dies. I’ll just make it a display piece then. Too many good memories staying up til 2am writing term papers.

But I also do own a X220T, though, that I picked up in 2016, which is also running Linux. That was the last great X series laptop they made. IMO, anything later than that is trash.

[John McClane]

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It ain’t pretty, but it works.

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[Swan]

Damn! Really nice! I'll have to show off my setup when it's all good and done.

[Stirchley]

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It ain’t pretty, but it works.

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Your floor looks nice. Did you choose the paint color?

[John McClane]

Your floor looks nice. Did you choose the paint color?Thanks, pretty sure they have been covered by carpet for the last few decades because they look mostly untouched. And nope, I haven't painted anywhere in the house. It needs it bad in a few places, but I just can't afford it right now.

[ynwtf]

Thanks, pretty sure they have been covered by carpet for the last few decades because they look mostly untouched. And nope, I haven't painted anywhere in the house. It needs it bad in a few places, but I just can't afford it right now.

I agree. music gear takes priority. can play music in the dark.
:D

[mrblond]

Do you enjoy archaeology?

During the St. George's holidays, two weeks ago, we visited the remains of the medieval town of Missionis.
Started by the Byzantines, it flourished during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom around 12th century. Located on a pass in a small mountain, with its two Basilicas, excavated in the last decade, it is often discussed in the mass medias.

On the picture, remains of the town gates:

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[John McClane]

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[Stirchley]

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Don’t understand this post.

[John McClane]

That's a sauna and a cold water plunge. Contrast

[Stirchley]

That's a sauna and a cold water plunge. Contrast

Is this your place or it’s a spa? Whichever, it does sound good though I’ve never tried either of these things. Maybe a sauna once? Can’t remember.

[John McClane]

Stirchley: It's a new addition to the float center I frequent.

[Stirchley]

Stirchley: It's a new addition to the float center I frequent.

What is a float center?

[John McClane]

What is a float center?

https://buffer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/AW/s/buffer.com/resources/content/images/resources/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flotation-tank.png

https://buffer.com/resources/the-power-of-shutting-down-your-senses-how-to-boost-your-creativity-and-have-a-clear-mind/amp/

[Stirchley]

https://buffer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/AW/s/buffer.com/resources/content/images/resources/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flotation-tank.png

https://buffer.com/resources/the-power-of-shutting-down-your-senses-how-to-boost-your-creativity-and-have-a-clear-mind/amp/

I would totally freak if they closed the lid on this thing with me inside it.

[gbgoodies]

What is a float center?

https://buffer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/AW/s/buffer.com/resources/content/images/resources/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flotation-tank.png

https://buffer.com/resources/the-power-of-shutting-down-your-senses-how-to-boost-your-creativity-and-have-a-clear-mind/amp/

I would totally freak if they closed the lid on this thing with me inside it.


Stirchley, I thought the same thing when I saw that on "The Big Bang Theory".

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

[Stirchley]

Stirchley, I thought the same thing when I saw that on "The Big Bang Theory".

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

Too funny. But I’m still not going into one of these things. It sure wouldn’t be pretty. :eek:

[John McClane]

87473My sister won a gold medal for singles bowling at the USA Special Olympics today.

[Stirchley]

87473My sister won a gold medal for singles bowling at the USA Special Olympics today.

Wowser! That’s amazing!

[Yoda]

Some mourning doves (also known as turtle doves, yes like the Christmas song) decided to nest in a hanging planter next to our grill. Apparently they're notorious for this, nesting wherever, even on the ground if they can't find a good spot. Anyway, we had to use a different grill last week to avoid disturbing them. :laugh:

My wife saw the parents do the shift change (they take turns sitting on the eggs), and they keep sitting on the babies even after they're hatched, which can look pretty absurd:

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[Sedai]

87473My sister won a gold medal for singles bowling at the USA Special Olympics today.

Um...AWESOME!

Wow! Congrats to your sis!

[John McClane]

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They won gold for doubles bowling today, too! And the men from our state got bronze!

My sister is the one on the far right. She didn’t bowl as good as yesterday, but her partner pictured here was on fire! So many strikes

[honeykid]

An Olympian in the family. :cool:

[John McClane]

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Team Virginia with their coach. Looks like they’re going to get silver based on the pin count from today’s games!

[John McClane]

Sooo…my sister contracted COVID at these games. Not sure exactly when but given the way she was bowling it’s quite possible she had it from the start of competition. Dad and I drove her back from Florida, and I’m feeling like shit now: 13 hours in a car with her so odds are high that I got it now, too.

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That last photo is awful because we were pressed for time 😭

[MovieGal]

Sometimes while watching a movie I have already seen, I will crochet.

I'm making this for my brother and his girlfriend.

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[Stirchley]

Sometimes while watching a movie I have already seen, I will crochet.

I'm making this for my brother and his girlfriend.

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Pretty. I can knit & sew, but never learned to crochet.

[Yoda]

Aforementioned birds are up and out of the nest. They huddle together on a little shelf on the grill, sometimes they leave, then they're back up there, so I guess they're able to fly a little. Won't be long now.

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[Stirchley]

Some mourning doves (also known as turtle doves, yes like the Christmas song) decided to nest in a hanging planter next to our grill. Apparently they're notorious for this, nesting wherever, even on the ground if they can't find a good spot. Anyway, we had to use a different grill last week to avoid disturbing them. :laugh:

My wife saw the parents do the shift change (they take turns sitting on the eggs), and they keep sitting on the babies even after they're hatched, which can look pretty absurd:

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Totally missed this. Cool they have their babies now.

[Chypmunk]

Aforementioned birds are up and out of the nest. They huddle together on a little shelf on the grill, sometimes they leave, then they're back up there, so I guess they're able to fly a little. Won't be long now.

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Awwwww. I see only two of them there though, are the other two camera-shy or could you just not fit them into the shot?

[Yoda]

One part of Chyp's brain: hehe I've got a good one.

Another part of Chyp's brain: that's great but it only works when spoken. This was in text.

One part of Chyp's brain: SHUT UP. I'M GOING FOR IT. START WORKING ON THE NEXT ONE INSTEAD OF QUESTIONING ME.

[John McClane]

Now I’m just waiting for that partridge in a pear tree

[Chypmunk]

At least I've fooled one person here into thinking I have a brain. And more than a one cell entity at that to boot :D

[Stirchley]

Now I’m just waiting for that partridge in a pear tree

Wait until he hears the twelve drummers drumming. :eek:

[doubledenim]

When I show you this picture,
what do you see?

https://i.imgur.com/GkUY4xD.jpg

[doubledenim]

What if I told you that cats were involved?

Sweet…loving…talkative kitties.

[Chypmunk]

Definitely not ours but does appear to have totally made himself at home after finishing off whatever was left in the cat bowl downstairs :D
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[Stirchley]

What if I told you that cats were involved?

Sweet…loving…talkative kitties.

Is it a football net?

[doubledenim]

It was originally a washer and dryer until one of the Spice Girls turned it into a goal.

Parsley will fish “treasures” out and swat them around. Little kitty paws like pinball flippers. Those are the ones that I saw.

The ones I didn’t see ended up huddled under the w&d like scared campers hiding from a serial killer.

[Chypmunk]

Looks like someone thinks they are moving in .... been up on the bed for the past cpl of hours this time and showing little sign of wanting to leave :eek:

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[John McClane]

Yoda: Proof of existence

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[Yoda]

That shirt is awesome.

[mrblond]

This Friday evening, at Sofia south park, started the annual "A to Jazz" festival.
The headliner of the first day was John McLaughlin and his band. I've managed to take some photos for the record.

Early taking the position with our bikes and beers:
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Later I've advanced closer to the stage to photograph Mr. McLaughlin:
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[Holden Pike]

With the heat index it has been over 100° the last two days.
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[John McClane]

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I think I need 4 more blacklights

Giving me hella The Fountain vibes

[xSookieStackhouse]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=87821
https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=87823

I think I need 4 more blacklights
OMG where did u get those? i want one for my new apartment :O

[SpelingError]

I went to a historical display a month or so back. I don't remember if I shared this here already, but these are all originals from WW2.

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[John McClane]

OMG where did u get those? i want one for my new apartment :O
Amazon. There’s tons of options on there. These are 2 ft pieces at 9w each with 395-400nm wavelength. Lots of visible light, so they do a good job for my indented application. But I think I could use 4 more at some point.

[xSookieStackhouse]

Amazon. There’s tons of options on there. These are 2 ft pieces at 9w each with 395-400nm wavelength. Lots of visible light, so they do a good job for my indented application. But I think I could use 4 more at some point.
oh are they big in the parcels tho liker is delivery expensive?

[n3wt]

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[mark f]

Long time no see and belated Happy 14th Anniversary!

[n3wt]

Long time no see and belated Happy 14th Anniversary!

Thankyou man I’m glad to be back!

[honeykid]

Jeez, here's a blast from the past. I thought we'd lost you forever, n3wt Good to see you back around the place. :)

[Stirchley]

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I think I need 4 more blacklights

Giving me hella The Fountain vibes

What are they for?

[John McClane]

What are they for?
The black lights or the wall decor? The wall decor glows with the lights, but the lights are just mood lighting. Basically it’s all just decoration.

[n3wt]

Jeez, here's a blast from the past. I thought we'd lost you forever, n3wt Good to see you back around the place. :)

Cheers mate I’ve been meaning to come back for ages but life happens and then I couldn’t remember my log in details but yoda sorted it for me

[honeykid]

Cheers mate I’ve been meaning to come back for ages but life happens and then I couldn’t remember my log in details but yoda sorted it for me

Yeah, life has a habit of doing that.

[John McClane]

Bought an Instax printer

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[Stirchley]

What is an Instax printer?

[John McClane]

What is an Instax printer?It's a device that prints Instax Mini sized photos. About the size of a credit card.

https://instax.com/mini_link/en/

I bought the Mini 11 yesterday which uses the same instant film.

https://instax.com/mini11/en/

Same technology as the good ole Polaroids of yore.

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[7thson]

So I still have some fine tuning and some basic cleanup to do but converting my garage into a home theater and a man cave has been quite the task. I am supposed to get new insulated garage doors in a few days and that rough look around them will look better I hope.

I had a Viking themed birthday party recently and liked the decor so I left a lot of it up.

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[Yoda]

Awesome party, and very cool man cave setup, Dionne. :up:

[John McClane]

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[gomorra82]

I had an hour drive, and had a walk up to a mountain top in my district. In the top right corner you can see a snowy mountain chain. That is Jotunheimen, containing Galdhøpiggen. The highest mountain in Norway. 2469 meters above sea level.
It is taken with a poor mobile camera, so not very high resolution. But that was my day so far. Still not sure on todays movie.

[Yoda]

I run a couple of softball teams, and a few weeks ago we won championships on consecutive nights. It was a really magical (and exhausting) 24 hours:

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[SpelingError]

Congrats!

[Yoda]

For those wondering:

It's traditional that when you take the team photo after winning a championship, everybody holds up a finger to indicate "#1." But one of our players is missing half a finger (he introduced himself as "Nubz" and we all call him that, and it's even on the back of his jersey), so on that second one we all raised a knuckle in his honor.

[Chypmunk]

Way to go the aubergines!!!! Or is it avocados? Never can remember. Way to go anyways!!!

[Yoda]

It is the Raging Avocados.

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[Chypmunk]

I knew it was food related and began with 'a' - coulda been worse - I coulda guessed anchovies ;)

[Yoda]

I knew it was food related and began with 'a' - coulda been worse - I coulda guessed anchovies ;)
We had a brief spinoff team years ago and there was talk of calling it the Angry Asparagus.

[Chypmunk]

We had a brief spinoff team years ago and there was talk of calling it the Angry Asparagus.
That would have been excellent :D

[ynwtf]

That shirt is awesome.

totally misread that and thought OMG, YOHuuuuuhhhhh-DA!?

[Yoda]

Per the softball stuff above, we had our annual year-end party (the year's still going on, but it's almost over and we didn't want to wait until it was cold) yesterday, and along with it the debut of this year's highlight reel. Possibly the only highlight reel that spends more time showing people falling down and missing the ball than making good plays.

If you've seen and enjoyed Major League (accordingly, note: some language), you'll get more out of it than most, particular with the way some of what our players did this year, and the fact that one guy has the same name as one of the characters in the movie.

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

[Chypmunk]

Enjoyed that - main takeout for me is that you clearly made some great draft picks with the ladies on the team ;)

[Yoda]

Oh yeah, in my opinion we've got better girls than pretty much all the teams we play, which in coed is a pretty big deal.

[xSookieStackhouse]

I run a couple of softball teams, and a few weeks ago we won championships on consecutive nights. It was a really magical (and exhausting) 24 hours:

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https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=88968
didnt know guys play softball aswell?

[Yoda]

didnt know guys play softball aswell?

Yep. There's fast pitch, which is usually all women, and slow pitch, which is often coed.

[xSookieStackhouse]

Yep. There's fast pitch, which is usually all women, and slow pitch, which is often coed.
wait really thats very interesting and so cool i only seen the fast pitch not the slow pitch

[John McClane]

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https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/republic-fighter-tank-75342

[John McClane]

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My favorite ship from Star Wars finally got a reissued model. But I really wish it had the booster ring like the 2017 model.

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jedi-starfighter-with-hyperdrive-75191#

Of course, that one was like 3 times the price. And now it goes for like hundreds of dollars. This hobby is ridiculous

[John McClane]

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:)

[Stirchley]

⬆️ Trés jolie. :)

[John McClane]

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the side of my house with the deck is a blind/dark spot at night. i bought one of these solar security lights to test, and i totally want to put up more now

[Stirchley]

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the side of my house with the deck is a blind/dark spot at night. i bought one of these solar security lights to test, and i totally want to put up more now

Looks good. More would definitely work.

[John McClane]

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sitcom christmas episodes and legos

i’m going to finish the build tomorrow

it’s been a long day. crashing.

[John McClane]

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one of those sets you buy for the minifigs

[Stirchley]

Is the door guard to stop doggie opening the front or back door?
John McClane

[John McClane]

Is the door guard to stop doggie opening the front or back door?
John McClane
it’s the front airlock. i live on a very busy street and, while I feel confident he won’t bolt out the door, it’s just out of an abundance of caution.*

also has the added benefit of slowing down any possible intruders till arms can be brought to bear ;)

[iluv2viddyfilms]

Less about me, more about the dog. First of the month when we got her in Missouri.

[Yoda]

What's her name?

[John McClane]

look at them paws! gonna get huge 😄

[iluv2viddyfilms]

What's her name?

Etta, she's a chocolate lab from Kirksville, MO. Awesome dog too, great temperament andvyes her paws are huge.

[Sedai]

Ah pets... forgot to tell you MoFos...

After about two years of having no pets since the death of our little buddy Morty the cat at the ripe old age of 18, my daughter got this little character as a Christmas gift:

https://i.postimg.cc/DwBTKNMq/Smeef.jpg

Ziggy the cat!

[Stirchley]

Etta, she's a chocolate lab from Kirksville, MO. Awesome dog too, great temperament andvyes her paws are huge.

She looks so happy with you.

Ah pets... forgot to tell you MoFos...

After about two years of having no pets since the death of our little buddy Morty the cat at the ripe old age of 18, my daughter got this little character as a Christmas gift:

https://i.postimg.cc/DwBTKNMq/Smeef.jpg

Ziggy the cat!

Ziggy Stardust! Lovely kitten. Enjoy!

[John McClane]

Ah pets... forgot to tell you MoFos...

After about two years of having no pets since the death of our little buddy Morty the cat at the ripe old age of 18, my daughter got this little character as a Christmas gift:

https://i.postimg.cc/DwBTKNMq/Smeef.jpg

Ziggy the cat!does Ziggy have any quirks like Morty? i will always remember him skidding across your living room and giving a meow of derision when you had closed the door lol

[John McClane]

plastic over a warped, leaky door :D

still drafty AF in this house

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[Sedai]

does Ziggy have any quirks like Morty? i will always remember him skidding across your living room and giving a meow of derision when you had closed the door lol

This kitten does the same thing, but at a much higher speed and with a much more high pitched meow. He then proceeds to jump up on to my leg and dig all his claws in, which does not bring me joy...

[Holden Pike]

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[The Rodent]

Not the best pic in the world... but this is kinda what's been up with me for the past wee while.

I've lost 3 stones since mid December through illness but have been losing weight gradually for a while now.
3st in the past 4-6 weeks is about 6kg, or 14lbs.

Last time I lost weight like this was when I had a bad bout of Covid in December 2019 that left me bedbound for 4 or 5 days.
Done about 8 Covid tests in the past couple months, all negative.

But, sadly, the state of the NHS, you can't get in to see a doctor so I'm not entirely sure what's wrong.

https://i.imgur.com/lUlBp1C.jpg

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This was last year which is the most recent other pic I have of me :D
https://i.imgur.com/41e2B9b.jpg

I'm currently looking into a new med practice to see if I can actually see a doctor face to face.

[The Rodent]

plastic over a warped, leaky door :D

still drafty AF in this house

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Recent cold snap in the UK I cut up 2 old T-shirts and wrapped them inside some old mattress covers.
Those old-school fluffy "sheepskin" sheets.
Best draft excluder ever :D

[Stirchley]

I'm currently looking into a new med practice to see if I can actually see a doctor face to face.

God forbid you desire such a thing! (Being sarcastic.) Unbelievable how backwards we are going. Here in America we have our own healthcare issues too.

Definitely check on that weight loss. Something is causing it.

Is it very expensive to go private in the UK?

[The Rodent]

God forbid you desire such a thing! (Being sarcastic.) Unbelievable how backwards we are going. Here in America we have our own healthcare issues too.

Definitely check on that weight loss. Something is causing it.

Is it very expensive to go private in the UK?

Yep, I have a friend who had to go private with a dentist.
Cost him 15 grand to get his tooth fixed.

[Stirchley]

Yep, I have a friend who had to go private with a dentist.
Cost him 15 grand to get his tooth fixed.

Wowser. Root canals are expensive here, but I’ve never paid more than $2k, I think, and that’s plenty. I may be wrong on that amount. I’ve had two root canals so far. I don’t have dental insurance & I pay out-of-pocket.

[MovieGal]

Guess who is a Star Wars droid fan? I'm getting D-O this week!


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[gbgoodies]

Guess who is a Star Wars droid fan? I'm getting D-O this week!


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I have a couple of BB-8 droids that I bought at garage sales that I haven't figured out how to use yet. One of them is a small one with a charging pad that works through a phone app that I downloaded, and the other one is a large one that seems to respond to sounds.

I tried finding manuals online, but there are a bunch of different versions, and I haven't had time to figure out which ones these are yet.

This is the small one. It says "SPHERO" on the bottom of the base.

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[John McClane]

I have a couple of BB-8 droids that I bought at garage sales that I haven't figured out how to use yet. One of them is a small one with a charging pad that works through a phone app that I downloaded, and the other one is a large one that seems to respond to sounds.

I tried finding manuals online, but there are a bunch of different versions, and I haven't had time to figure out which ones these are yet.

This is the small one. It says "SPHERO" on the bottom of the base.

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[MovieGal]

I have a couple of BB-8 droids that I bought at garage sales that I haven't figured out how to use yet. One of them is a small one with a charging pad that works through a phone app that I downloaded, and the other one is a large one that seems to respond to sounds.

I tried finding manuals online, but there are a bunch of different versions, and I haven't had time to figure out which ones these are yet.

This is the small one. It says "SPHERO" on the bottom of the base.

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The SPHERO one, the guide is online. I read that SPHERO no longer has licensing for Disney so you can't get customer support for the Droid. Which sux because I want to get that Droid.

My big BB-8 is Spin Master Hero BB-8 and I got him when they first came out. I got him at Toys R US for $150 about 5 years ago. Only played with him a few times. He went to Planet Comicon with me that year. He's about 16 inches tall and according to the Astromech Droid creators it has one of the best gyroscope systems in him. He is very heavy.

The 2nd BB-8, I got at Disney store about the same time and he makes noise.The last at 5 Below for $5. Those two just simply roll.

LO-LA59 (Lola) is young Princess Leia's Droid on the Obi-wan Kenobi series. She makes noise and her panels move. It would be cool if she hovered and moved like a drone. I got her for Christmas and she runs about $90.

Some time this week, D-O will be here. He was ordered yesterday. He's interactive like big and medium BB-8 and Lola.

[John McClane]

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[gbgoodies]

Where did you get the Mr. Krabs? I totally want one :D


I got him on Mercari. He's part of the Pop Mart "Spongebob Pajama Party" series. He even came with a little Plankton. :) (I posted pictures below of the figures, and the front and side of the box.)

I sell character collectibles, and I started selling them because I was spending so much money collecting stuff that I found a way to make money while collecting them. So I have little figures like that all over my desk, as well as Funko Pops, statues, and other character stuff all over the house.

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[gbgoodies]

The SPHERO one, the guide is online. I read that SPHERO no longer has licensing for Disney so you can't get customer support for the Droid. Which sux because I want to get that Droid.

My big BB-8 is Spin Master Hero BB-8 and I got him when they first came out. I got him at Toys R US for $150 about 5 years ago. Only played with him a few times. He went to Planet Comicon with me that year. He's about 16 inches tall and according to the Astromech Droid creators it has one of the best gyroscope systems in him. He is very heavy.

The 2nd BB-8, I got at Disney store about the same time and he makes noise.The last at 5 Below for $5. Those two just simply roll.

LO-LA59 (Lola) is young Princess Leia's Droid on the Obi-wan Kenobi series. She makes noise and her panels move. It would be cool if she hovered and moved like a drone. I got her for Christmas and she runs about $90.

Some time this week, D-O will be here. He was ordered yesterday. He's interactive like big and medium BB-8 and Lola.




I don't need customer support for it. I just need to take the time to figure it out. (I bought it in a big toy deal I got at a garage sale, so we spent hours going through the stuff, but only about 5 minutes playing with him at the time.)

That's a very cool droid collection. I hope to have a bunch of them some day, but it will take a while.

I have a big R2-D2 droid, but I think it's missing a remote control for it. It makes noises, and his head turns, but it seems to need a remote control to move. (I bought it at a garage sale for $1, so I'm surprised it does anything at all.)

I don't have a D-O yet, but I'm hoping to find one at the right price eventually. I love toys, but I'm frugal, so I only buy them when I can get them cheap. :lol:

[MovieGal]

I don't need customer support for it. I just need to take the time to figure it out. (I bought it in a big toy deal I got at a garage sale, so we spent hours going through the stuff, but only about 5 minutes playing with him at the time.)

That's a very cool droid collection. I hope to have a bunch of them some day, but it will take a while.

I have a big R2-D2 droid, but I think it's missing a remote control for it. It makes noises, and his head turns, but it seems to need a remote control to move. (I bought it at a garage sale for $1, so I'm surprised it does anything at all.)

I don't have a D-O yet, but I'm hoping to find one at the right price eventually. I love toys, but I'm frugal, so I only buy them when I can get them cheap. :lol:

Someone on eBay has my big BB-8 for $1,200 MISB. My cousin tried to offer me $20.

[gbgoodies]

Someone on eBay has my big BB-8 for $1,200 MISB. My cousin tried to offer me $20.


Your cousin sounds like Hubby. He has no problem offering someone a very cheap price for something that's priced too high. (But he does it very politely.) That's how we get stuff so cheap at garage sales. :lol:

[Stirchley]

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Flashlights are very important for a property owner to have. Could even save a life in some circumstances.

[John McClane]

Flashlights are very important for a property owner to have. Could even save a life in some circumstances.Indeed, here’s some more anti-dark devices

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[gbgoodies]

Flashlights are very important for a property owner to have. Could even save a life in some circumstances.


In addition to keeping flashlights in every room of the house, I always make sure that I have a charged cell phone nearby that can be used as both a phone and a flashlight.

[MovieGal]

D-O finally came.

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[Stirchley]

Indeed, here’s some more anti-dark devices

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I used one of those headband thingies for several years (necessary for feeding outdoor cats in the evening). Now the darn thing has fell apart. Not gonna buy a new one until the fall though. I’ll get by for now with a flashlight.

[matt72582]

The first time my nieces came over (yesterday).. What a handful! They just love screaming "Uncle Matthew!" before wanting to play every instrument in this house, and know what everything is - but I like their curiosity. And they both can play drums. They had great timing, and each one at different times would pick a drum pattern, and play it over and over - groovin'... Even when the oldest one would hit the cymbals, she hit them simultaneously. They wanted me to play for a few minutes, and if they remembered any of it, even better.



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[John McClane]

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[LAMb EELYAK]

Regal gave me a free sample of their new concessions item.https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=91812

[mrblond]

Spent the last weekend in a small family hotel in the mountain village of Ravnogor (on the picture) located in the Rhodope mountains.
Walked around, enjoying the nature and some stunning views...

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[Yoda]

Lovely pictures.

[Stirchley]

Spent the last weekend in a small family hotel in the mountain village of Ravnogor (on the picture) located in the Rhodope mountains.
Walked around, enjoying the nature and some stunning views...

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I’m jealous - you have crocuses. We don’t yet.

If anyone doesn’t know, these photos are from Bulgaria. :)

[doubledenim]

I don't need customer support for it. I just need to take the time to figure it out. (I bought it in a big toy deal I got at a garage sale, so we spent hours going through the stuff, but only about 5 minutes playing with him at the time.)

That's a very cool droid collection. I hope to have a bunch of them some day, but it will take a while.

I have a big R2-D2 droid, but I think it's missing a remote control for it. It makes noises, and his head turns, but it seems to need a remote control to move. (I bought it at a garage sale for $1, so I'm surprised it does anything at all.)

I don't have a D-O yet, but I'm hoping to find one at the right price eventually. I love toys, but I'm frugal, so I only buy them when I can get them cheap. :lol:

Does anyone know if the original Sphero BB-8 is worth anything? If so, please lie and say it isn’t 😅

[gbgoodies]

Does anyone know if the original Sphero BB-8 is worth anything? If so, please lie and say it isn’t 😅


Depending on the condition, and whether or not it's complete and in the original box, they usually list anywhere from around $30 to $100, (sometimes more if it's brand new in the unopened box), but they usually sell for closer to about $30 to $50 (if they're not new in the box),

[doubledenim]

Depending on the condition, and whether or not it's complete and in the original box, they usually list anywhere from around $30 to $100, (sometimes more if it's brand new in the unopened box), but they usually sell for closer to about $30 to $50 (if they're not new in the box),

Sounds like they are less than what they sold for originally.

[honeykid]

Most things are. Essentially, if you don't leave something alone in the box you'll be very lucky to get anything like what you paid for it unless they become very popular/rare.

[John McClane]

should have invested in pokémon cards, DD

😅

[gbgoodies]

Most things are. Essentially, if you don't leave something alone in the box you'll be very lucky to get anything like what you paid for it unless they become very popular/rare.


It depends on the item, but if you hold on to some things long enough, they start going up in value, but probably not enough to make you rich.

We have a warehouse full of stuff that we've had since the late 1990s and early 2000s. It's mostly toys and collectibles that we used to sell at comic conventions, but we had so much stuff back then that we had to store some of it away for a while. Some of it is stuff that was selling at the shows for around $5 back then.

We recently started listing some of it online, and a lot of those $5 items are now selling for anywhere from $20 to $150 each, depending on the item. Some of the vintage clothing is selling for hundreds of dollars each, and for some items, the buyers don't even care about the condition.

[John McClane]

We recently started listing some of it online, and a lot of those $5 items are now selling for anywhere from $20 to $150 each, depending on the item. Some of the vintage clothing is selling for hundreds of dollars each, and for some items, the buyers don't even care about the condition.as someone who has got back into gaming, but only retro, the second hand market for stuff no longer in production is basically license to print money. especially if it was already a limited run to begin with.

this is especially true for consumable media like the out of print DVD of Kiki’s Delivery Service i bought at a price i’m ashamed to admit. or the vinyl copy of Out of Myself by Riverside that hit an almost 2000% return before it got another printing run. could have been 50,000% return i still wouldn’t have sold it

[gbgoodies]

as someone who has got back into gaming, but only retro, the second hand market for stuff no longer in production is basically license to print money. especially if it was already a limited run to begin with.

this is especially true for consumable media like the out of print DVD of Kiki’s Delivery Service i bought at a price i’m ashamed to admit. or the Blade Runner briefcase set i will never sell but is worth 3 times what i paid. or the vinyl copy of Out of Myself by Riverside that hit an almost 2000% return before it got another printing run. could have been 50,000% return i still wouldn’t have sold it


We don't do much with gaming, but we sold some vintage Donkey Kong. Mario, and Sonic the Hedgehog dolls a while back, and they sold for some pretty stupid high prices. :D

[Stirchley]

Some of the vintage clothing is selling for hundreds of dollars each, and for some items, the buyers don't even care about the condition.

I love vintage stuff. Article in The NY Times about Hèrmes bags. Apparently women are paying big bucks for the vintage bags even if they have wear & tear. Personally would not do this as wear & tear does not interest me. If I had a Hèrmes (which I never will) I would take care of it & treasure it.

[gbgoodies]

I love vintage stuff. Article in The NY Times about Hèrmes bags. Apparently women are paying big bucks for the vintage bags even if they have wear & tear. Personally would not do this as wear & tear does not interest me. If I had a Hèrmes (which I never will) I would take care of it & treasure it.


The problem with buying vintage stuff is that you have to be careful that what you're buying is really vintage, and not a fake. There are a lot of fake items out there that are newer items, but they are made to look like vintage items, and unfortunately there are sellers who take advantage of this and try to sell them as vintage items.

[Stirchley]

The problem with buying vintage stuff is that you have to be careful that what you're buying is really vintage, and not a fake. There are a lot of fake items out there that are newer items, but they are made to look like vintage items, and unfortunately there are sellers who take advantage of this and try to sell them as vintage items.

Yes, you definitely have to know what you’re buying. Conversely some people don’t recognize a bargain when they see me.

Maybe my best buy was in the city when I used to frequent consignment stores. A Jacques Fath couture black & white dress that I judged was never worn. Cost me $250 (and this was a long time ago), but it was worth it to me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Fath?wprov=sfti1

[Captain Terror]

Hot tip for those of you selling online:

I've made a surprising amount of money selling old ticket stubs. My family had season tickets to the local NFL team starting in 1980, and although I can't give some of the tickets away, others are selling for ridiculous amounts. Recently made $1000 on one ticket from 1989, just because it happened to be the debut of a future Hall of Fame player. (I had no idea and listed it with a starting price of $2. :o)

I've also sold a few concert stubs as well. Again, some seem to be of absolutely no interest to anyone while others get multiple bids.
Just something to think about next time you're cleaning out your junk drawer.

[Stirchley]

Hot tip for those of you selling online:

I've made a surprising amount of money selling old ticket stubs. My family had season tickets to the local NFL team starting in 1980, and although I can't give some of the tickets away, others are selling for ridiculous amounts. Recently made $1000 on one ticket from 1989, just because it happened to be the debut of a future Hall of Fame player. (I had no idea and listed it with a starting price of $2. :o)

I've also sold a few concert stubs as well. Again, some seem to be of absolutely no interest to anyone while others get multiple bids.
Just something to think about next time you're cleaning out your junk drawer.

My take away from this is that people will buy anything.

[Captain Terror]

My take away from this is that people will buy anything.

Correct!
I'm sometimes baffled by the things collectors will do, but I'm happy to enable them. :)

[Stirchley]

Correct!
I'm sometimes baffled by the things collectors will do, but I'm happy to enable them. :)

Do you think the random buying got worse since we’ve had a pandemic?

[Captain Terror]

Do you think the random buying got worse since we’ve had a pandemic?

Not in my experience. I'm just a small-timer, selling personal belongings that I don't want anymore, but I've been doing it since 2006 and since the beginning I've often been shocked at what people are paying for my "junk". One man's trash, etc...

[beelzebubble]

Yep, I have a friend who had to go private with a dentist.
Cost him 15 grand to get his tooth fixed.
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[mrblond]

I had a good day at the local vinyl records bazaar last weekend, finding these valuable singles of the 80's for my collection.
Еh! It is so expensive to be a collector. The nasty traders try to pump all out of you.

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[honeykid]

How much did you pay for Poison, mrblond? I have that. My niece wanted to go in HMV a few months ago and I went with her as I was curious as to wth they actually sell in there these days. I found vinyl albums I have at home going for £30+. :eek:

[mrblond]

How much did you pay for Poison, mrblond? I have that. My niece wanted to go in HMV a few months ago and I went with her as I was curious as to wth they actually sell in there these days. I found vinyl albums I have at home going for £30+. :eek:

I suppose, £30+ is the price of the new re-releases. They are about the same price here and can't be other way. Anyway, I'm not interested in these.
I collect the original releases of their time. The price of the old stuff at the local meetings and collectors clubs vary mostly from £7 to £25 for LPs and from £2.50 to £7.50 for 7" singles.
For this 7" Poison single, I've paid about £5 (translated to your money). The trader wanted £7-£8 for each of these singles. I wanted to buy them for £3.50 each. ;)
After a short bargain fight, we made a deal for £5 per item if I take more of them.

[John McClane]

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[mrblond]

Spent the whole last week in my home town because of the traditional spring fair.
Plenty of food and drinks... Some of the most famous artists in the country performed every evening on the stage.

The Mascot of the fair:
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Aerial night view of the Amusement segment:
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[Stirchley]

How much did you pay for Poison, mrblond? I have that. My niece wanted to go in HMV a few months ago and I went with her as I was curious as to wth they actually sell in there these days. I found vinyl albums I have at home going for £30+. :eek:

NY Times had a recent article about the value of vinyl these days. Lots of money to be made by selling one’s collection. Made me wonder if I have anything valuable. We have a lot of vinyl.

[beelzebubble]

my sister is staying with me this weekend. making me watch jeopardy :indifferent:

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=92817
How dare she!!!

[beelzebubble]

I had a good day at the local vinyl records bazaar last weekend, finding these valuable singles of the 80's for my collection.
Еh! It is so expensive to be a collector. The nasty traders try to pump all out of you.

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=92059
Ooh, Whitesnake! David Coverdale was so hot.

[John McClane]

zoom zoom, bitch!

:lol:

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[John McClane]

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[7thson]

Hello everyone,
A lot has happened since I posted a picture or made an update. I recently (5 months ago) seperated from Devorah and we are going through a divorce currently. I wil not go into the reasons why, but it is certainly the bet for us both.

Dev did have weight loss surgery and lost over 200 lbs in about a year. She did amazing at losing the weight and in keeping it off. I am very proud and happy for her.

I myself have lost a llittle over 100 lbs and I weigh 220 lbs now and I was at 325 lbs in Febuary 2023. I was able to do this by eating healthy, drinking lots of water, eating low carbs, and exercise.

I have recently started dating (dating sucks these days).again and have found a reelly great woman. She is a nurse and has a big heart. I am very grateful to have her in my life.


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Dev and I right before we seperated.

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My girlfriend Jill


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Jill and I

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Me wearing a suit that has been too small for a long time.

Most recent picture of me - this was taken on Monday 11/13/2023
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Thanks all.

[Stirchley]

Hello everyone,
A lot has happened since I posted a picture or made an update. I recently (5 months ago) seperated from Devorah and we are going through a divorce currently. I wil not go into the reasons why, but it is certainly the bet for us both.

Dev did have weight loss surgery and lost over 200 lbs in about a year. She did amazing at losing the weight and in keeping it off. I am very proud and happy for her.

I myself have lost a llittle over 100 lbs and I weigh 220 lbs now and I was at 325 lbs in Febuary 2023. I was able to do this by eating healthy, drinking lots of water, eating low carbs, and exercise.

I have recently started dating (dating sucks these days).again and have found a reelly great woman. She is a nurse and has a big heart. I am very grateful to have her in my life.


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Dev and I right before we seperated.

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My girlfriend Jill


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Jill and I

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Me wearing a suit that has been too small for a long time.

Most recent picture of me - this was taken on Monday 11/13/2023
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Thanks all.

Good to hear from you again & you look great. :cool:

[Holden Pike]

End of October into the first week of November my wife and I took a week-long trip to Italy, celebrating her birthday and our wedding anniversary. Here are some pictures from the journey, which as you will see was amazingly beautiful.

We landed in Rome and were there for three days and nights...

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[Holden Pike]

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In Rome we rented a car and headed to the Amalfi Coast. First we stopped in Naples for lunch, one of only two rainy days...
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And then on to Sorrento, our home base for the rest of the trip. This first one is the view from our hotel...
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[Holden Pike]

By boat we visited the isle of Capri...
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Another day we drove along the Mediterranean to Positano...
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[Holden Pike]

We loved having Sorrento as our base. Wonderful town.
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An amazing time.

[John McClane]

when in rome, do as the romans do: drive like a crazy SOB!

[Sedai]

Fantastic pictures of fantastic people hanging out in breathtaking places!

[John McClane]

Holden Pike: did y’all check out the catacombs? or were y’all sticking to the happy above ground attractions?

[Holden Pike]

Nope, no catacombs.

[Stirchley]

Why does this remind me of Tony Soprano? :p

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[Yoda]

Dang, how'd I miss that awesome photo dump? Great pictures, Holds, looks like a blast.

[mrblond]

Last weekend, I visited the city gallery for exposition dedicated to the artist Yanaki Manasiev (1932-78). He's been active in the 1950's, 60's and 70's.

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The above painting: Contemplation II (1976), private collection.

[John McClane]

moms dog looks pissed 😆

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[Torgo]

One of my highlights of 2023 was assembling the Lego Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set. I shared the project on Instagram if you're interested.

Slideshow Reel (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1VO6PeO961/?igsh=N2xseXM0aW9naWY3)
Video Reel (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1VQXR-OuNQ/?igsh=MTNtZHNuaHp0NDEzNA==)

[John McClane]

got cozy at mom’s for new year day celebrations. fresh batteries, twas happy

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the holy grail of light sources
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[ynwtf]

Happy new year, y'all. No idea if this is attaching correctly as mobile is wonky. This is us at Kel's, setting up for a small bonfire to sit by as midnight crawls up. We ended up babysitting her niece and her college boyfriend. Oh, and her dad and his fling. He did have a small blow torch, so at least it lit up fast.

:D


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[doubledenim]

Ah, yes. The excitement over smelling like smoke for the next week.

I burned my gf’s yard pile (which I made) and wore my “good” glasses. It’s been a pleasant :tsk: reminder of my good deed.