How's Your Day? July 2016

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by richgem, Jul 1, 2016.

  1. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Where did you get the replacement battery? Did you need to get any special tools?
     
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  2. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    That's always good news :)
     
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  3. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

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    I tiny pentalobe screwdriver, a phillip screwdriver and a suction cup were the main ones. It wasn't quite a easy as this video shows, but that's because the guy in the video knew what he was doing.
     
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  4. lradke

    lradke and doggone it, people like me

    Yesterday I was challenged to a 30 day photography challenge, starting today. Today's theme was "texture". I have been working on macro shots with my phone (as the Nexus 5x has an awesome camera) so I was excited to take today's picture. My wife is making out eldest a dress, so I though I would use that as the subject of my photograph. This is how it turned out:

    Day 1 - Texture.jpg
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    I processed it as a B&W photo and added grain (noise) to the photo...I think it turned out pretty good.

    I have been working like mad to perfect photography techniques, and as a result my skill has significantly improved this last month. :)
     
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  5. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Nice pic, Luke! I like the difference between the fabric and the shiny metal pins! (though I think I would have liked to see more details of the embroidery)

    Please post the next 29 pics as well. I'm curious as to the themes as well as to your interpretations!
     
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  6. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    It's day 100 of self-study Dutch and I'm enjoying it even with some grammatical frustrations. Thankfully, I haven't (as far as I know) driven Mike (@macaronus) insane yet or accidentally cursed him out. ;) He's been a great help in answering my questions.

    Duolingo combined with Memrise a very good for self-study. But, naturally, most of my practice is on paper so to speak; no conversation. I dread to think how bad my accent must be because the computer's accent isn't always the best.
     
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  7. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    My building's electricity is being "improved", so in the process it'll be out for a few hours today. The library is nice and cool. Oh yeah, quiet too :). Picking up a few items on the way home(by which time I hope the power will be back on.
     
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  8. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Impossibru. I was born insane. How else did I turn up here? And to add insult to injury: how else could I stay over here? :p

    The proof is in the pudding. So why don't you post a video so we can have a laugh we can assess your progress? :D
     
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  9. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    update-it's back on, but the police were here (or is it WAS here, @Sara-s?)...I'll have to read this week's or next week's town paper to see what THAT was about.
     
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  10. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Laugh would probably be the right answer. But, maybe when I actually have something to say and don't need to read a paper to say it. I'll also have to torture the Limecat first because I'll be able to tell if he's just being polite. :D
     
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  11. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Bad news- my fridge is malfunctioning. The automatic defroster is broken, so the freezer works, but the fridge isn';t cold. The repairman was here earlier.
    Good news (sort of)- to can be fixed, for much less than thee cost of a new fridge. But I have to defrost it manually, and wait a few days for the part.
     
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  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Many years ago, I had an "apartment" which consisted of the top floor of a one-family house. I had a SMALL fridge&freezer that appeared to "ask" for me to defrost it, as excessive ice was cutting down the space for my items in the freezer. I'd do it weekly, defrosting the whole thing, then replacing the food when the "igloo" melted.
     
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  13. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Another day closer! Woo-Hoo!!
     
  14. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I've come a long way from Mickey Mouse to Frigidaire(although since I'm renting this apartment, the latter belongs to the owner).
     
  15. lradke

    lradke and doggone it, people like me

    I'll get them up when I can!

    Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
     
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  16. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    It went to New Jersey to do some shooting & buy some new target faces. Managed to stay cool. But we got some bad news. My husband needs surgery for the torn tendon in his elbow. This is an in-office procedure done under local anesthetic, so it's "minor". But "minor surgery" is surgery done on someone else. I know he'll be OK, but it saddens me to know he is in pain.
     
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  17. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    I'm sure everything will go smoothly, Sara.

    It's kind of a shame these folks wouldn't help you with your archery needs. :(
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  18. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Thanks Rich. And yes, you'd think Target would have some targets.
     
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  19. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    False advertising, if you ask me.
     
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  20. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Just how DID the name of that company develop, y'know????
     

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