Author Topic: How about a good things we've discovered while being at home thread? (Read 4828 times)

Cookie · « **on:** March 25, 2020, 08:00:40 AM »

My little hippie friend Siggi directed me to Holly Bowling.

https://youtu.be/PxtPQ7iwFHY

chornbe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:25:36 AM »

I watched Mr. Right with Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick.

Utterly charming film.

Also, the rest of my company is learning just how hard it is to be the hermit in the dark, always working, doing the things that need to be done without constantly being out and running from place to place. I'd had a number "Man, I don't know how you do this." and "Thank you for doing all this and not going crazy." I can't say I'm not at least a little crazy, but it's nice to know others are learning what that's like

I've also been cooking more lately, and that's nice. I enjoy cooking, but i haven't done much of it the last few years. I just don't work weekends or later evenings any more. I just refuse for a lot of reasons.

Flyer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:28:52 AM »

I parked my road bike, and went in to sit on the couch to “surf”.
There was a woman sitting there...said she was my wife.
She seems nice.

Black Hills · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:31:38 AM »

I'm going to mount an all out search of the garage to see once and for all if 10mm sockets simply "get lost" somewhere or if they actually disappear?

Cablebandit · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:34:36 AM »

I just don't get the lost 10mm socket meme.

Perhaps while searching you'll find some rogue circlips that have turned into missiles.

SuperHans · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:51:11 AM »

Quote from: Black Hills on March 25, 2020, 10:31:38 AM

I'm going to mount an all out search of the garage to see once and for all if 10mm sockets simply "get lost" somewhere or if they actually disappear?

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Get a set of 10mm only sockets. Should last at least a couple of weeks.

st2sam · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Flyer on March 25, 2020, 10:28:52 AM

I parked my road bike, and went in to sit on the couch to “surf”.
There was a woman sitting there...said she was my wife.
She seems nice.

Discovered how much "together time" we can stand, a-ha, "together".

At supper the other night she said, "going to be a lot more domestic violence till this crap is over".

minimac · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:58:23 AM »

Quote from: st2sam on March 25, 2020, 10:51:27 AM

At supper the other night she said, "going to be a lot more domestic violence till this crap is over".

Quoted for truth!

chornbe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:58:40 AM »

Quote from: Black Hills on March 25, 2020, 10:31:38 AM

I'm going to mount an all out search of the garage to see once and for all if 10mm sockets simply "get lost" somewhere or if they actually disappear?

I lost two neighbors and a hired hand on that same quest. Sad.

I got on amazon to just buy more sockets. I have many. I expect that number to be zero by this time next year, but what a great year it's going to be.

Can't do much about the people, though. Sad.

Cookie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2020, 11:11:18 AM »

Mr. Right is a great movie. SHE'S A T-REX!!!!!!

OHScot · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2020, 11:21:40 AM »

Quote from: Cablebandit on March 25, 2020, 10:34:36 AM

I just don't get the lost 10mm socket meme.

Perhaps while searching you'll find some rogue circlips that have turned into missiles.

HA! Jesus Clips.

Leanintree · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2020, 12:18:35 PM »

I learned what I already intellectually knew about my wife, but perhaps not emotionally... and I quote:

"I'm terribly on the fence about panic buying ammo"
Her response:
"Up to you. I support whatever you need to do to help yourself feel secure. Today, vegetables helps me."

Who would ever have known that celery, tomatoes, bell peppers and lemons would provide clarity during the apocalypse?

LT

Jay547 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2020, 12:54:45 PM »

I'm still working so nothing to add.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2020, 01:36:21 PM »

Online cocktail hour scheduled for Saturday night with the Pashnit Girly Riders circa 2009, 2010 and beyond. Woot!

Andrew · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2020, 01:48:22 PM »

I have had a bit of the sniffles and a dry cough for a week or two, and being on immunosuppressant drugs it happens often. Doc always wants me to call and let her know, this time she had a different response..... Even if I am "essential personal" I am now stuck at home until the test comes back.
I think I will clean out the office or maybe the garage, time to find the lost tools. Oh wait I have a wash that just finished perking, time to run the still

at least I won't have to be stuck in the house sober for long

CLAY · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM »

My daughter is turning in to a baking maniac. Wife bought 50 lbs of flower (it was the only size laft- came in two 25 lb bags), and my daughter is making various cookies and breads every day. At this moment she's using the cookie cutters to form them!

What would ya'll think about an online happy hour? Could be fun. Livestream and stuff. Connect via the interwebs live.

Cookie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2020, 02:22:24 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on March 25, 2020, 01:36:21 PM

Online cocktail hour scheduled for Saturday night with the Pashnit Girly Riders circa 2009, 2010 and beyond. Woot!

Quote from: CLAY on March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM

What would ya'll think about an online happy hour? Could be fun. Livestream and stuff. Connect via the interwebs live.

Sweet Jesus' jockstrap! Can I watch?

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2020, 02:23:06 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM

What would ya'll think about an online happy hour? Could be fun. Livestream and stuff. Connect via the interwebs live.

I'm in!

Cookie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2020, 02:24:08 PM »

We're using this for AA meetings. I'm sure it'll work for the other end of the spectrum just fine!

https://zoom.us/

Black Hills · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2020, 02:27:28 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM

What would ya'll think about an online happy hour? Could be fun. Livestream and stuff. Connect via the interwebs live.

brilliant!! why didn't someone come up with this idea before?

viffergyrl · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2020, 03:19:10 PM »

In on this deal.

garry · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2020, 03:21:35 PM »

I have a Noahs Ark of craft beer in the DBR (two of everything). I'm good for a week or two.

An online, like live with video, video conference kinda thing? My home desktop doesn't have a camera on it. There's an old one that I used for grad school in a drawer or box somewhere.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2020, 03:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Cookie on March 25, 2020, 02:22:24 PM

Quote from: viffergyrl on March 25, 2020, 01:36:21 PM
Online cocktail hour scheduled for Saturday night with the Pashnit Girly Riders circa 2009, 2010 and beyond. Woot!
Quote from: CLAY on March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM

What would ya'll think about an online happy hour? Could be fun. Livestream and stuff. Connect via the interwebs live.

Sweet Jesus' jockstrap! Can I watch?

People getting drunk and arguing like we do on line? What could go wrong?

Edit: The Girly Ride will be lots a laughter though.

chornbe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2020, 03:52:57 PM »

I'm in. Say when!

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2020, 04:35:26 PM »

Quote from: Cablebandit on March 25, 2020, 10:34:36 AM

I just don't get the lost 10mm socket meme.

Perhaps while searching you'll find some rogue circlips that have turned into missiles.

They're all in bomber's Model A!!!

Stripes · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2020, 06:14:07 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuE1XnYO0I&feature=youtu.be

Flyer · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2020, 06:17:39 PM »

Quote from: Leanintree on March 25, 2020, 12:18:35 PM

Who would ever have known that celery, tomatoes, bell peppers and lemons would provide clarity during the apocalypse?

"So long...and thanks for all the fish!" said the dolphins when they departed Planet Earth just before it was demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, as described in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2020, 08:33:14 PM »

Quote from: garry on March 25, 2020, 03:21:35 PM

My home desktop doesn't have a camera on it. There's an old one that I used for grad school in a drawer or box somewhere.

Perhaps a cell phone or tablet with built-in cam?

viffergyrl · « **Reply #28 on:** March 25, 2020, 08:46:37 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on March 25, 2020, 01:52:09 PM

My daughter is turning in to a baking maniac. Wife bought 50 lbs of flower (it was the only size laft- came in two 25 lb bags), and my daughter is making various cookies and breads every day. At this moment she's using the cookie cutters to form them!

Alison Roman's 'Overnight Focaccia, Tonight' from her cookbook, 'Nothing Fancy'

Also Anne Burrell's Excellent Meatballs and Marinara Sauce (online at the Food Network)

CLAY · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2020, 09:00:48 PM »

Sweet!

Bounce · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2020, 11:43:12 AM »

I retired in 2012. The only impact for me is that the roads are clearer than they've been in a very long time and that my internet speeds get hammered by all the amateurs.

OHScot · « **Reply #31 on:** March 26, 2020, 12:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Flyer on March 25, 2020, 06:17:39 PM

Quote from: Leanintree on March 25, 2020, 12:18:35 PM
Who would ever have known that celery, tomatoes, bell peppers and lemons would provide clarity during the apocalypse?
"So long...and thanks for all the fish!" said the dolphins when they departed Planet Earth just before it was demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, as described in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Make sure you have your Towel.

Leanintree · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2020, 12:12:37 PM »

Always enjoyed Alton Brown, finding this pretty genuine and entertaining. Feels like when the wifey and I cook! (OK, like when she cooks and I hover around and try to helpfully be a minion...)

Quarantine Quitchen with the Browns (Alton Brown)

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=alton+brown

http://youtu.be/bvOVWNVjApA

http://youtu.be/sWJkIxnaUkg

SuperHans · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2020, 01:07:09 PM »

Quote from: Bounce on March 26, 2020, 11:43:12 AM

I retired in 2012. The only impact for me is that the roads are clearer than they've been in a very long time and that my internet speeds get hammered by all the amateurs.

Still going to work, but traffic is lighter than usual. Although being near D.C. I would assume there are a lot of government workers and military that are considered essential services so there are still more vehicles on the road than I thought there would be.

bedlamite · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2020, 03:15:35 PM »

Quote from: Black Hills on March 25, 2020, 10:31:38 AM

I'm going to mount an all out search of the garage to see once and for all if 10mm sockets simply "get lost" somewhere or if they actually disappear?

I've been working on a pan off resto of my Baja Bug for the past few years, I found a 7mm SK socket in the bottom of the A pillar/door frame that my dad blamed me for losing. Funny thing is, he bought the car in the late 70's, I got the car from him about 25 years ago and I'm pretty sure he's the one that lost it there.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 26, 2020, 03:58:50 PM »

Quote from: Leanintree on March 26, 2020, 12:12:37 PM

Quarantine Quitchen with the Browns (Alton Brown)

OMG, my nerd crush on AB just leveled up.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #36 on:** March 26, 2020, 04:09:22 PM »

Quote from: jadziadax8 on March 26, 2020, 03:58:50 PM

Quote from: Leanintree on March 26, 2020, 12:12:37 PM
Quarantine Quitchen with the Browns (Alton Brown)

OMG, my nerd crush on AB just leveled up.

OMG. The first one. Already I'm dying.

Bounce · « **Reply #37 on:** March 27, 2020, 10:38:35 AM »

AB's the best. I hope that nothing tarnishes that reputation over time like other "celebrities" I've admired.

Him dropping the s-bomb on camera had me in stitches.

chornbe · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2020, 12:19:19 PM »

Liz and I were sitting around the this morning and came up with a story idea, so I had to sit down and photoshop it out of my head.

The year is 1878. Sherlock Holmes has heard the tales of the mysterious Lady Armadillo, a reclusive wagtail living and operating in the American frontier. Holmes goes to America to investigate, but the Lady A. is not what he was expecting.

The Case of Lady Armadillo is set in Deadwood, South Dakota, and stars Robert Downy Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Ian Mcshane reprising his role as Al Swearengen, with the legs of Anna Kendrick and an armadillo co-starring as Lady Armadillo.

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Andrew · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2020, 12:41:04 PM »

Sooo the magic mushrooms are ready for testing, Yes?

coho · « **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2020, 12:43:01 PM »

Seems like Chris and Liz already had some.

maddjack · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM »

After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.

Flyer · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2020, 04:29:30 PM »

Quote from: maddjack on March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM

After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.

You found all those lost socks?

I have neighbours, and I don't like 'em.

maddjack · « **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2020, 05:11:29 PM »

Quote from: Flyer on March 28, 2020, 04:29:30 PM

Quote from: maddjack on March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM
After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.
You found all those lost socks?

I have neighbours, and I don't like 'em.

They were under the 10 mm sockets

Andrew · « **Reply #44 on:** March 28, 2020, 07:27:38 PM »

Quote from: Flyer on March 28, 2020, 04:29:30 PM

Quote from: maddjack on March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM
After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.
You found all those lost socks?

I have neighbours, and I don't like 'em.

Wonder if the feeling is mutual?
Paintball wars over the fence anyone. Well it would liven up the afternoon

coho · « **Reply #45 on:** March 28, 2020, 09:53:55 PM »

Quote from: Andrew on March 28, 2020, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: Flyer on March 28, 2020, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: maddjack on March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM
After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.
You found all those lost socks?

I have neighbours, and I don't like 'em.

Wonder if the feeling is mutual?
Paintball wars over the fence anyone. Well it would liven up the afternoon

Especially if you filled the paintballs with enamel.

Flyer · « **Reply #46 on:** March 29, 2020, 05:46:23 AM »

Quote from: coho on March 28, 2020, 09:53:55 PM

Quote from: Andrew on March 28, 2020, 07:27:38 PM
Quote from: Flyer on March 28, 2020, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: maddjack on March 28, 2020, 02:18:37 PM
After being retired for over a year, there are no mysteries to discover at home.
You found all those lost socks?

I have neighbours, and I don't like 'em.

Wonder if the feeling is mutual?
Paintball wars over the fence anyone. Well it would liven up the afternoon

Especially if you filled the paintballs with enamel.

Not necessary; gonna buy me a set o’ bagpipes.

Cablebandit · « **Reply #47 on:** March 29, 2020, 07:10:04 AM »

Why Buy?

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http://youtu.be/zBC5ZprxEA0

Flyer · « **Reply #48 on:** March 29, 2020, 11:13:50 AM »

The Toronto Zoo is doing Facebook livestream question and answer videos with various animal keepers and their charges.
Really interesting stuff that might keep the kids and yourselves occupied for a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/TheTorontoZoo/] [url]https://www.facebook.com/TheTorontoZoo/[/url]

Flyer · « **Reply #49 on:** March 29, 2020, 11:16:43 AM »

Quote from: Cablebandit on March 29, 2020, 07:10:04 AM

Why Buy?

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http://youtu.be/zBC5ZprxEA0

That’s almost obnoxious enough, but could used more volume!