Its oh so quiet Shh Shh [Archive] - Page 49

Stefan-A

09-05-2012, 02:58 AM

The message I take from it is not to be too extreme on either side. It's really great when everybody starts pitching in and doing their part to help the environment, but some people just take the whole issue of "saving" everything too far. It's especially irritating when many extremists are hypocrites.
How far is "too far"? Successfully preserving a species that we would otherwise have wiped out by thoughtlessly paving over its habitat? Successfully preserving thousands of species that we would otherwise have wiped out by thoughtlessly releasing certain gasses that trap heat into the atmosphere? What's extreme? Not wanting to do these things? Seeing the consequences of your actions and other people's actions and wanting to inform people about the problems and actually do something to reduce them? Are the extremists perhaps the people who protest, because they have no other way of bringing attention to problems?

Yes, species go extinct. Yes, changes happen naturally. That's no excuse for us wittingly causing it to happen, any more than the existence of death justifies killing people.

Stefan-A

09-05-2012, 06:11 AM

After reading my latest post I feel a need to apologize if it seems a bit aggressive.

Chulio

09-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Marnie it is ok to hate math. I hated calculus

EasternGirl

09-05-2012, 12:49 PM

Speaking of math...I have class in an hour and it is storming really bad here...it's pouring the rain, thundering and lightening...this will be interesting. I have to drive 15 minutes and walk through a huge parking lot.

ProXimuS

09-05-2012, 01:06 PM

I was never a huge fan of math...Honestly my last math class I had in high school(Junior year-Algebra II)was like a blow off class. Didn't learn a damn thing. The teacher was a golf coach and just kinda got stuck with teaching, so he didn't care, and made all of us not care:rolleyes:

Good luck Marnie, and stay dry!

Stefan-A

09-05-2012, 01:10 PM

I like math, I'm just bad at it, even if I've taken "a few" more courses than the average person.

ProXimuS

09-05-2012, 01:42 PM

I didn't flat out hate math... I didn't really mind Algebra I and Geometry so much. I still have the quadratic formula memorized, mostly because my freshman Algebra teacher instilled it into our brains with a dumb song:p X equals negative B plus or minus the square root of B squared minus 4 A C, all over 2 A(sung to the tune of "Pop goes the weasel") I've remembered it for about 7 years for no reason, so I'll probably remember it for life:rolleyes:

Steveo

09-05-2012, 02:25 PM

I found that math became easier for me the farther I went with it. I was in a tightly-controlled program, though, and I had to either sink (leave the program) or swim. Four straight semesters of calculus at 7:40am wasn't fun, but learning to do calculus early in the morning made taking the final exams in the afternoon a breeze.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-05-2012, 02:30 PM

I am diabolical at maths!I hope I pass my re-sit this year.Also I'm going to have to re-sit my English as well because I had a crap mark in my exam.I wish I wasn't so thick.

ProXimuS

09-05-2012, 07:11 PM

I wish I wasn't so thick.
Is this just a British idiom I'm no familiar with?:p:confused:

Amazingly long earthworm discovered in China | Watch the video - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/video/amazingly-long-earthworm-discovered-china-193000298.html)
OOO A garter's dream meal:p

Invisible Snake

09-05-2012, 07:22 PM

Haha I saw that on Yahoo a few hours ago, that worm is huge!

ProXimuS

09-06-2012, 01:33 AM

Yea I thought it was sweet that the guy is going to keep it.:)

-MARWOLAETH-

09-06-2012, 04:40 AM

Is this just a British idiom I'm no familiar with?:p:confused:

Amazingly long earthworm discovered in China | Watch the video - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/video/amazingly-long-earthworm-discovered-china-193000298.html)
OOO A garter's dream meal:pThick is another way of saying stupid.

This one is big to. The Giant Earthworm - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO4lkv-jLRs)

EasternGirl

09-06-2012, 06:02 AM

I rock at statistics...but that is because they make sense to me...they can be applied to constructs in psychology and that makes them make sense to me. This class is clinical math for nursing...it is supposed to be about learning dosing for nursing....which involves ratio and proportion. When it gets to that point, I will be fine. But right now we are doing complex fractions and word problems...I hate word problems! If I can figure out how to read the problem and set the math up...I'm usually fine with the math. But I can never get that far...I can't figure out how to set the darn problem up. I already have my first exam next week. If I don't pass this class...I am out of the nursing program...they only gave us one chance at passing it before we start clinicals. No freakin pressure there.

ProXimuS

09-06-2012, 08:03 AM

Thick is another way of saying stupid.

This one is big to. The Giant Earthworm - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO4lkv-jLRs)

William, don't say that! You've just got garters on the brian:p

I think that worm is even bigger than the one I posted:eek:

Edit: Haha, I just thought of this now, "Snakes on a brain...." I know, I know....How cheezy:rolleyes:

guidofatherof5

09-06-2012, 08:41 AM

William, don't say that! You've just got garters on the brian:p

I think that worm is even bigger than the one I posted:eek:

Edit: Haha, I just thought of this now, "Snakes on a brain...." I know, I know....How cheezy:rolleyes:

I've heard of having garters on the brain but never on the Brian.:D Is that something new Emily?:p:D

ProXimuS

09-06-2012, 09:08 AM

I've heard of having garters on the brain but never on the Brian.:D Is that something new Emily?:p:D

Oopsie!.....Perhaps......:o

Invisible Snake

09-09-2012, 06:47 PM

Anyone thinks the world is going to end on December 21, 2012?

snake man

09-09-2012, 07:23 PM

nope.

Stefan-A

09-10-2012, 04:07 AM

Anyone thinks the world is going to end on December 21, 2012?
Nope and anyone who thinks it will, should transfer all their money to me no later than December 20, since they won't be needing it on December 22 anyway.

snake man

09-10-2012, 05:03 AM

Stefan-A

09-10-2012, 05:20 AM

Not to get to into it but the big reason for all of this talk is because of the mayans and thier calander correct? They are the ones who predicted this the only problem is they didn't know what light years were back then so according to them it would have already happened.
There's no prediction, their long count calendar just ends. Much like ours ends on December 31.

Speaking of which:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIHGrFHLHc8

-MARWOLAETH-

09-10-2012, 06:20 AM

They just ran out of space on their calender stone

Stefan-A

09-10-2012, 06:59 AM

They just ran out of space on their calender stone
The problem of having a cyclical time count, instead of a linear one. We can add years to our count indefinitely, but not months, weeks or days.

EasternGirl

09-10-2012, 02:37 PM

Oh jeez...the world is going to end again? How many times have we been through this...I feel like Buffy.

Chulio

09-10-2012, 02:51 PM

Maybe the guy who was making the calender just figured he go out far enough and quit.

I know some people who believe it 100% They also told me Y2K was going to be catastrophic.

Whatever happens happens and I can't change it anyway.

Stefan-A

09-10-2012, 03:11 PM

Y2K was a little bit different. There was a risk that systems that depend on accurate dates (archives, databases, possibly some navigation systems) could have been affected by it. Of course nothing even remotely world-ending would have happened, but it could have been a real (expensive) mess if we hadn't solved it. And we did solve it, it was no big deal.

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 11:27 AM

There is no "end of the world" specific date. The truth is, the world has been in the process of rapid change for some time now. Therefore the end of the world as we (humanity) know it is already occuring. Mass extinction and rapid climate change is already in full swing. When the "dust settles" the world will be very different from what we know it to be, but all of us here will be long dead before then. My point is, it's a process, not a single event or specific day. Even if it takes tens of thousands of years, it's still practically overnight in geological time.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-11-2012, 11:46 AM

'The end is nigh' idea is pretty old.I found a funny clip from Qi about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q2J1VyGPo8

Stefan-A

09-11-2012, 12:04 PM

Well, the world will end in a few billion years. Fortunately, this isn't the only world in the galaxy.

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 02:05 PM

Still trying to determine how to interpret "the end will come like a thief in the night" or if I should even try. I mean, what the heck does that mean? If I am to take it as "Suddenly and unexpectedly, as a robber breaks into a dwelling. A thief comes without giving any warning, or any indications of his approach."

Then *FAIL*

Any idiot can see it's coming or already happening. Even if it's a sudden impact of an object from space, we'll see it coming well in advance. For example, if calcuations are correct, there will be an impact or very near collision with earth in the year 2040.

"Specifically, those odds are currently at 1 in 625 for an impact on Feb. 5, 2040. But like most odds, these are fluid. From 2013 to 2016, the asteroid will be observable from the ground, and that will give NEO watchers a better idea of its orbit and future trajectory"

They'll probably call "false alarm" by 2016 :rolleyes:

Stefan-A

09-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Still trying to determine how to interpret "the end will come like a thief in the night" or if I should even try. I mean, what the heck does that mean? If I am to take it as "Suddenly and unexpectedly, as a robber breaks into a dwelling. A thief comes without giving any warning, or any indications of his approach."

Then *FAIL*

Nothing good can come of this. :rolleyes:

Any idiot can see it's coming or already happening. Even if it's a sudden impact of an object from space, we'll see it coming well in advance. For example, if calcuations are correct, there will be an impact or very near collision with earth in the year 2040.

"Specifically, those odds are currently at 1 in 625 for an impact on Feb. 5, 2040. But like most odds, these are fluid. From 2013 to 2016, the asteroid will be observable from the ground, and that will give NEO watchers a better idea of its orbit and future trajectory"

They'll probably call "false alarm" by 2016 :rolleyes:
The passage you referred to doesn't refer to extinction-level events or natural disasters. Your point is moot.

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 04:15 PM

Yeah, I realized that after I posted it. That reminds me of lyrics from a song, Eeels - Novicaine For The Soul. "..Jesus and his lawyers are coming back". Cracks me up.

OK, how about this one from Revelations: “I saw a large ball of fire, with a long tail that descended rapidly from the sky and fell before our incredulous eyes,”

or, "the stars will fall from the sky"

or "The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky"

Digressed a little there anyway. I just think the "end of the world as we know it" , that is, the world we know since recorded history, isn't just going to end one day. It's already happening. There very well may be an extinction level event in the future, perhaps an object hitting the earth, but probably not before "the world as we know it" is a thing of the past.

The truth is, there is a current mass extinction taking place. It began before humans had any influence on global change and continues to accellerate.

Stefan-A

09-11-2012, 04:32 PM

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 05:38 PM

Just that it sounds a lot like a natural disaster that would probably have global consequences.

Stefan-A

09-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Just that it sounds a lot like a natural disaster that would probably have global consequences.
Not really. Asteroids and meteoroids, which I assume you refer to, hit the atmosphere pretty frequently without any significant consequences.

Still, it's just a vision.

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 07:31 PM

Yeah, just a vision/prophecy. Still, hitting the atmosphere is not what I would call "falling from the sky". The sky is above, obviously. If something falls from the sky, then logic dictates that it hits the earth.

I do get your point. We should just dismiss it. I apologize if this offends anyone but my true belief is that the Bible is complete hogwash anyway. If you get a chance, read this month's "Science News" magazine. There's a fascinating article on recent human evolution. Very recent new information based on some fossils and DNA.

Oh, cool! it's available online. You can read the entire article. It's a good read. Tangled Roots - Science News (http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/342924/title/Tangled_Roots)

"Clear signs of interbreeding have left archaeologists and other students of the Stone Age scrambling to revisit existing ideas about Homo sapiens’ evolutionary past. A dominant theory holding that humans evolved in Africa and left on neat one-way routes to Asia and Europe has to be revised"

"An ancient finger bone recently landed a genetic sucker punch on scientists studying human evolution"

I just love it when that happens. When you discover that much of what you (or science) thought was truth must be re-examined based on new information.

guidofatherof5

09-11-2012, 07:36 PM

Offense taken.:p
As I believe.;)

ConcinusMan

09-11-2012, 07:58 PM

I believe in the values presented. I believe in a creator. Beyond that, I don't have much, if any faith in the translation or that it hasn't been "tweeked" or messed with before we had the chance to read it.;) Let's just say that God really did create man and all the life on earth. Well then, if that is true, then why does that have to conflict with evolution theories? It doesn't have to. I think that evolution does occur, but it is a creative process that takes time. Lots of time. It doesn't happen in 7 days.

Just for shits and giggles, read the link I posted above. One cannot just completely dismiss it, unless of course, you're one of those people for which "believing is seeing" rather than visa-versa, and that you believe that science is wrong about everything. The thing about the human ego is that it dismisses evidence that is contrary to what you fully believe to be the truth. The ego cannot handle being wrong, so it will dismiss clear evidence if it conflicts.

With that said, I can admit that my earlier statement about the Bible could be completely wrong. I am completely willing to say I was wrong if one could ever show me the evidence to prove it.

As Stefan stated earlier, friends should not discuss religion or politics. I'll leave it at that. Read the article. Not trying to "convert" or take you from your beliefs (as if I could) Just a fascinating article. Take it as you wish.

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/342924/title/Tangled_Roots

Stefan-A

09-12-2012, 01:07 AM

Still, hitting the atmosphere is not what I would call "falling from the sky".
It's exactly what I'd call it.

The sky is above, obviously.
Obviously the sky doesn't really exist. It's just a term we use for vertical distances we can't reach even if we stand on our tippy toes.

If something falls from the sky, then logic dictates that it hits the earth.
With a high probability, anything that will hit the atmosphere, will eventually hit the earth if it doesn't burn up on its way down. A possible exception in history could be the Tunguska event, which was at one point suspected of having been a meteoroid that pretty much just "bounced" off the atmosphere. But last time I heard, the notion was it blew up in the atmosphere, before ever hitting the ground.

I apologize if this offends anyone but my true belief is that the Bible is complete hogwash anyway.
This is the issue I was referring to when I said nothing good can come of this. It's a touchy subject and either you're forced to keep your beliefs to yourself, or you offend someone.

I just love it when that happens. When you discover that much of what you (or science) thought was truth must be re-examined based on new information.
Science doesn't deal with truths, it deals with facts, which are used to form hypotheses and theories. I wouldn't say that this was "much", either. It doesn't change much at all.

Chulio

09-12-2012, 04:41 PM

If God exists could he make a baseball? Could he make a really old one?

ConcinusMan

09-12-2012, 05:00 PM

She made us, and we made baseballs. The thing is, we created baseballs but we cannot create the materials (atoms, elements, molecules) they are made from. We can only use materials provided by the physical universe. So yeah, God makes baseballs.

To clarify, I say "she" because God created "man" (human kind) in Gods image. If that's true, we are all female by "default". That is, we are automatically female unless a certain hormone or something like that, is present at the right time during gestation, and it turns us male. If you don't think so, take off your shirt and look at your chest. What do you see?

I will risk offending again. The thing is, I am not offended by anyone's belief and they shouldn't be offended by mine. But I think another "tweek" done to the bible long ago, made men who wish to dominate women, re-write the Bible to make it look like men were the first and women subserviant. Nothing can further from the truth. We are all female by default! Woman came first. They know this by our genetic makeup.

snake man

09-12-2012, 05:51 PM

hmmmmmmm.

She made us, and we made baseballs. The thing is, we created baseballs but we cannot create the materials (atoms, elements, molecules) they are made from. We can only use materials provided by the physical universe. So yeah, God makes baseballs.

To clarify, I say "she" because God created "man" (human kind) in Gods image. If that's true, we are all female by "default". That is, we are automatically female unless a certain hormone or something like that, is present at the right time during gestation, and it turns us male. If you don't think so, take off your shirt and look at your chest. What do you see?

I will risk offending again. The thing is, I am not offended by anyone's belief and they shouldn't be offended by mine. But I think another "tweek" done to the bible long ago, made men who wish to dominate women, re-write the Bible to make it look like men were the first and women subserviant. Nothing can further from the truth. We are all female by default! Woman came first. They know this by our genetic makeup.

Invisible Snake

09-12-2012, 06:34 PM

If you don't think so, take off your shirt and look at your chest. What do you see?

I see a firm chest with abs of steel! lol :D:p

EasternGirl

09-12-2012, 09:10 PM

I failed my first math test. As a matter of fact, that is the first test I have ever failed in college. If I don't pass this class...I'm out of clinicals. I'm pretty stressed. I studied and studied and new everything that I studied...but then of course the teacher threw in a bunch of stuff that we didn't study. He even had a problem on the test in which you had to figure out the average...which, I know how to do from statistics...but that isn't even part of this course. What the heck is that? I hate it when teachers do crap like that.

Stefan-A

09-13-2012, 12:50 AM

we cannot create the materials (atoms, elements, molecules) they are made from.
Yet.

That is, we are automatically female unless a certain hormone or something like that, is present at the right time during gestation, and it turns us male. If you don't think so, take off your shirt and look at your chest. What do you see?
It's decided at conception, but the nipples are there because they develop separately from the sex features and they're not detrimental enough to warrant getting rid of. Hormones dictate the development of characteristics, but they don't determine the sex, the chromosomes do that.

I will risk offending again. The thing is, I am not offended by anyone's belief and they shouldn't be offended by mine.
Well, that depends on a lot. If your religion happens to have teachings that, when applied, offend someone (eg. group X should be killed), then I think it's perfectly fine to be offended. Especially if the "offender" happens to agree with those teachings and doesn't just accept them as law.

But I think another "tweek" done to the bible long ago, made men who wish to dominate women, re-write the Bible to make it look like men were the first and women subserviant.
The desire to dominate women is as old as agriculture. It was only when people settled down, that it became beneficial to start controlling women and who they reproduce with, because only then did people actually have property worth passing down to their offspring, eg. arable land. The bible merely continues that tradition, there was never any need to rewrite it for that reason. It has been added to quite extensively after the fact, but not quite rewritten. Unless you count translations and the heaps of problems they cause.

I actually saw an excellent graph once, which showed the different parts of the bible and which of them came from which type of source. I should try to find it again.

Nothing can further from the truth. We are all female by default! Woman came first. They know this by our genetic makeup.
Asexual organisms came first, then hermaphrodites, then both females and males simultaneously. That's what we know.

EasternGirl

09-13-2012, 10:03 AM

I really haven't been following this whole thing...but I challenge any man to try to dominate me.

Stefan-A

09-13-2012, 11:08 AM

I really haven't been following this whole thing...but I challenge any man to try to dominate me.
I believe I understand what you're saying, but there are two things I want to point out about the domination thing:

1. If you've grown up in a culture that really subjugates women, you would most likely already have been shoved into the subservient role as a child.

2. Women are still being beaten into submission in all societies and physical and mental abuse is not something that a person just shrugs off. Man or woman, anyone can be dominated. What if the gloves come off?

Actually, I'd go so far as to say that the only ones not being dominated, are the alphas of society and most societies are devoid of alphas.

Mommy2many

09-13-2012, 06:22 PM

Some of this stuff makes me wish I was a snake. A big beautiful Eastern Garter and then I would drag your $%$#$'s around the pen for awhile until I tire of you and tell you to go your way. Then I could have my young and send them on their way. Immediately.

Oh, then I wake up and realize I am human. Next fantasy :)

guidofatherof5

09-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Stefan-A

09-13-2012, 06:49 PM

Some of this stuff makes me wish I was a snake. A big beautiful Eastern Garter and then I would drag your $%$#$'s around the pen for awhile until I tire of you and tell you to go your way.
Isn't that how it normally goes?

Mommy2many

09-13-2012, 06:55 PM

:)

But of course Stefan.

EasternGirl

09-14-2012, 07:30 AM

Well I agree that men did dominate me for a good part of my life. But I think at some point I began to fight back. I was abused by my father and a few of the men that I dated. There comes a point when you wake up one day and say "enough is enough". You become empowered. Sure...I still run into men who attempt to dominate me...but I usually see the signs right away and walk away. Now I have made the choice to either be alone if my only option is to be in a relationship in which the man has the power...or to find a man that actually believes in equality.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-14-2012, 07:48 AM

It was the other way around with me because I have three older sisters:p

Chulio

09-14-2012, 10:55 AM

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guidofatherof5

09-14-2012, 12:11 PM

Very nice Jimi.

kibakiba

09-14-2012, 07:06 PM

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I'm watching an Extra-Life 24 hour charity livestream and one of the people posted this video... I thought it was pretty hilarious.

snake man

09-15-2012, 03:57 PM

I was on youtube and somehow came across this though i would post it.

Hitler Reacts To Reptile Expo News - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fz81KJOiw8&feature=g-vrec)

guidofatherof5

09-15-2012, 05:02 PM

Now that was funny.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-15-2012, 05:09 PM

It's funny coz it's true...

EasternGirl

09-15-2012, 06:18 PM

Awesome, Jimi. On a different topic...my hair is blonde again and Hermes is flipping out because he has decided he has no idea who I am. None of the other snakes seemed to notice. Lol.... Oh...and Hermes almost escaped today.

guidofatherof5

09-15-2012, 06:22 PM

The key word in you post is "almost";)

EasternGirl

09-15-2012, 06:24 PM

Right! Thankfully I saw his tail out of the corner of my eye as he leaped over the side of the tank! Little stinker! He was trying to get away from the crazy blonde lady that he has never seen before. :D

-MARWOLAETH-

09-16-2012, 03:00 AM

Good catch Marnie:)

-MARWOLAETH-

09-16-2012, 11:41 AM

I thought it would be funny if we could get a garter clan going on Xbox.My gamer tag is LAMBENTxNERD.
Those that play Xbox put you'r gamer tag up:)

snake man

09-16-2012, 12:49 PM

I recently have had to give my xbox up but i might be online sometime in the future. GT: Legit satisfied.

Mommy2many

09-16-2012, 05:39 PM

What games do you play on xbox? My son Patrick is like attached to it by the power cord.

EasternGirl

09-16-2012, 08:15 PM

Hermes is still flipping out everytime he sees me. If I come near the tank...he literally jumps in the air across the tank. I think Sadie likes me more now that I am blonde. Aren't your girls blondes, Steve?

I pretty much suck at video games. My son has an Xbox, a Wii, and a Nintendo DS. I don't play any of them. The only gamer I have ever been is a larper. I do occasionally play MMORPGs. I used to be into WoW.

guidofatherof5

09-16-2012, 08:28 PM

Yes. All 4 of them.

ProXimuS

09-17-2012, 09:08 AM

I was on youtube and somehow came across this though i would post it.

Hitler Reacts To Reptile Expo News - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fz81KJOiw8&feature=g-vrec)

That's ridiculously hilarious!!:p

EasternGirl

09-17-2012, 09:13 AM

Maybe that explains why Sadie likes me now...because I look like people she was familiar with.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-17-2012, 10:22 AM

Maybe that explains why Sadie likes me now...because I look like people she was familiar with.It just goes to show how clever and attentive these snakes are.Even though I've had him since he was about 7.cm long my gecko couldn't care less who holding him just as long as they brought food with them:D.I love him to bits but Iv'e got to a admit he's a bit stupid:)

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 12:15 PM

I don't know whats wrong with the dialogue box but I can't post images! the "OK" button doesn't do anything!! anyone else?

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 12:58 PM

Worked for me earlier. Not sure tho, on iPod.

Edit: it says 'invalid URL' when i try it....

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 01:39 PM

Worked for me earlier. Not sure tho, on iPod.

Edit: it says 'invalid URL' when i try it....

it always does that when I don't uncheck the "retrieve...." box. The problem I'm having is after pasting the URL I try to click "OK" but it won't do anything. I rebooted and got it to work once but now not working again.

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 02:14 PM

it always does that when I don't uncheck the "retrieve...." box. The problem I'm having is after pasting the URL I try to click "OK" but it won't do anything. I rebooted and got it to work once but now not working again.

Just tried it, I see what ya mean, not working for me either...

Just paste the forum code/link from imageshack or photobucket though, no need for that function anyway, I rarely use it.

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 02:33 PM

I don't like pasting just URL's. I want the image to appear in the post. I finally got it to work intermittently. Also, it just dawned on me I could always type the image codes manually or like you said, use the forum URL provided which already has the codes.

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 02:48 PM

That's what I meant.. The forum code url thingy shows as a picture in the post, not a link. Hell, I learned that from your own video a year ago lol

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 03:01 PM

well yeah. that box just wraps image codes around the url for you.

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 03:08 PM

But when the image code around in the URL to begin with....

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 03:26 PM

But when the image code around in the URL to begin with....

They're not though. Once I upload and view at full size, I usually just right click the image and copy the URL. Got into that habit after having too many problems with coded urls they provide

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 03:34 PM

They're not though. Once I upload and view at full size, I usually just right click the image and copy the URL. Got into that habit after having too many problems with coded urls they provide

Ah. Right. Tis the case when right clicking, but I meant copy the URL from the supplied list of different purpose links under each photo. The IMG] part is included.

Whatever works.

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 03:37 PM

Too much hassle to try to figure out which coded link works in which forums. No single one of them works in all forums

RedSidedSPR

09-17-2012, 03:41 PM

..

Fine.

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Anyone know how to contact "gregmonsta" ??? He hasn't been very active here so I'm looking for a way to contact him in a hopefully timely manner. something other than sending a PM here and waiting. :cool:

guidofatherof5

09-17-2012, 08:39 PM

I'll ask Chris-uk to call his flat and let him know to contact you.

Sent a text message to Chris on skype.

ConcinusMan

09-17-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks Steve. I'll go ahead and PM him here and let him know what this is about and leave my contact info. Just let Greg know if you make contact.

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 12:23 PM

OMG. I've just been talking to Shannon (Asnakelovinbabe) on facebook. I guess I'm a bit behind on the latest news. I just heard about what happened. I couldn't even read the entire blog. It literally made me cry. She says she hasn't been active here or on many forums because of what happened. She's still reeling from the loss. I thought she wasn't around because she had a baby to take care of now. I was wrong. That's not it.

Read here: iHerp : Member Blog : There Are Simply NO Words to Describe The Horror... (http://iherp.com/Public/Blog/Detail.aspx?uid=110292)

Please show your support to Shannon. She has some wonderful art. I have a piece and I love it. Check it out. Maybe you'll see something you like or you can request a custom piece. Polymer Clay Creatures by ColdBloodedCreation on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/coldbloodedcreation)

RedSidedSPR

09-18-2012, 01:12 PM

disregard

guidofatherof5

09-18-2012, 01:18 PM

shiiit..

Really. Come on.

RedSidedSPR

09-18-2012, 01:28 PM

Sorry. Wasnt what I intended.

I have no words.

guidofatherof5

09-18-2012, 01:40 PM

Sorry. Wasnt what I intended.

I have no words.

Sometimes "no words" is better.;)
It was a tragic situation.

RedSidedSPR

09-18-2012, 01:57 PM

I know. Shouldn't have said anything. My deepest condolences just doesn't cut it, but she has them.

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 02:07 PM

Last time I talked to her on facebook she was beaming about a pair of indigo snakes she had just aquired. Not an easy thing to do, and it took her a lifetime. She had them less than 2 months and then this happened. Man, I can't help but feel terrible for her. I can't imagine how that feels.

snake man

09-18-2012, 02:39 PM

not much to say to that :(.

Stefan-A

09-18-2012, 02:39 PM

Yeah, I saw her posts on Facebook when it happened. She did promise to write a post about it here, at one point.

I think Al Coritz ("viperkeeper") lost some snakes the same way earlier this month.

Anyway, I hope the news of these tragedies will make people do risk assessments of their own and hopefully manage to prevent something similar from happening to them.

mustang

09-18-2012, 02:49 PM

ya i can't find any words to summarize what i felt like after reading what happened...i can't imagine that happening to Checker...

guidofatherof5

09-18-2012, 02:51 PM

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 06:47 PM

ya i can't find any words to summarize what i felt like after reading what happened..

I know that I am not exactly known around here for my sensitivity when it come to such matters of loss of pets. I don't often offer condolences and I can seem cold at times. But I couldn't even read the entire blog entry before tearing up so bad I couldn't see anymore. I just couldn't take it and couldn't continue reading. :(

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 07:27 PM

Fascinating film about humankind and our DNA: Films On Demand - View Playlist (http://digital.films.com/play/SX29S4)

Invisible Snake

09-18-2012, 07:28 PM

Anyway, I hope the news of these tragedies will make people do risk assessments of their own and hopefully manage to prevent something similar from happening to them.

How does one perform a risk assessment to prevent a similar situation from happening in their homes?

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 07:32 PM

Well, here's one clue... If your entire collection's survival depends on a single thermostat, you might want to re-evaluate the risk.

This might be a good question to ask BHB reptiles. You know the guys who do that youtube show called "Snake Bytes TV". I'm thinking with the collection they have, and the high value, they might know a thing or two about this. Maybe they'll do a show about it if they haven't already

snake man

09-18-2012, 07:40 PM

I do agree that that was a flaw, doesn't change how bad i feel though.

Invisible Snake

09-18-2012, 07:47 PM

Well, here's one clue... If your entire collection's survival depends on a single thermostat, you might want to re-evaluate the risk.

I have a rack filled with corns that uses a helix DBS-1000 thermostat and the rack supposedly has a self extinguishing feature in case it over heats, to prevent a fire.

ConcinusMan

09-18-2012, 08:04 PM

I do agree that that was a flaw

No question about that, but how could one possibly foresee a thermostat failing would cause the room heat to get stuck on full blast. I have always assumed that it would fail in the off position. Had that been the case then the worst that could happen is coming home to a few tropical species that are a little chilly, but alive.

Like Stefan was saying, I think this would be an excellent time to evaluate our own equipment and plan for the unimaginable. Nobody thinks it can happen to them, and yet it happens.

Stefan-A

09-19-2012, 12:21 AM

How does one perform a risk assessment to prevent a similar situation from happening in their homes?
By going through every single imaginable failure of equipment and thinking about what sort of harm that may cause. The relevance of the probability of failure decreases with increasing consequences. That's the assessment part. What measures you take to address them, is a different matter.

EasternGirl

09-19-2012, 06:30 AM

Oh my God...I had no idea that had happened to Shannon. I knew something had happened with the power outages...but...I just can't even imagine the despair. I was almost in tears myself when I was reading it. Shannon...if you read this...you have my deepest sympathy. It is just too horrible for words and I am so sorry that happened to you.

As far as the image thing goes...I tried to post some pics yesterday and was only able to post a thumbnail pic. I thought it was something wrong with my computer. I'm also having trouble typing on the forum...when I type...the letters appear very slowly.

guidofatherof5

09-19-2012, 06:38 AM

I would do a shutdown and restart of your computer to start with.
Sounds like your computer has lost its way home to mommy:D

EasternGirl

09-19-2012, 06:42 AM

Well...it was just worked on by the guy that works on our computers. He put a new virus protection program on it...I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. I will reboot and if that doesn't fix it...I will call him.

Steve...on another note...I am still seeing mites on Sadie and Cee Cee. I don't know what the heck is going on. I have treated everything in the enclosure twice...bought new hides and plants...treated the girls with the Mite Off. I can't talk on the phone today...I have class. I will try to call you tomorrow to talk about it if that is okay. In the meantime...if you could skype me the link to buy the provent-a-mite...I would appreciate it.

guidofatherof5

09-19-2012, 06:45 AM

Done

ConcinusMan

09-19-2012, 09:55 AM

Well...it was just worked on by the guy that works on our computers. He put a new virus protection program on it...

I do virus removal and protection. I was a tech at a local computer shop. I always use ESET smart security and highly recommend it. It will never slow your system down or miss a virus. I can't say that about any of the "top" antivirus programs. They are all crap IMO. Especially AVG, McAfee, Norton. If I had just 50 cents for every virus I found on systems running those programs...

I just fixed an acer aspire one netbook. It had a rootkit which corrupted the master boot record, and numerous other nasties on it. It was running McAfee and it was up to date too.

Invisible Snake

09-20-2012, 07:19 AM

Has anyone else gotten sick or been feeling "under the weather" with the recent seasons change?

-MARWOLAETH-

09-20-2012, 08:57 AM

In Wales the only seasons are Cold and rainy to warm and rainy so there isn't as much variation compared to North America.

RedSidedSPR

09-20-2012, 09:06 AM

I don't get sick lol

ConcinusMan

09-20-2012, 09:49 AM

Has anyone else gotten sick or been feeling "under the weather" with the recent seasons change?

Definitely but I don't think mine had anything to do with the weather. It's been hot and dry. However, it finally did just now cool down. Now we're getting morning clouds before afternoon sunshine and now instead of 80's and 90's, we're in the 70's. Still hasn't rained but one time in 3 months, and it was only 0.4 inches. It's bone dry. Everything's brown and this is western WA! The decidious trees are wilting and dropping leaves. The evergreens don't look much better. Azalea's and rodies are dying!

ProXimuS

09-20-2012, 10:16 AM

I just woke up sick today! Didn't feel weird yesterday, but I woke up today with a sore throat, and runny nose:rolleyes: Fun....

On another note, I JUST GOT MY LICENSE! Literally I just got home like 15 minutes ago from the DPS. I messed up on my first parallel parking part and the lady let me re-do it. And I didn't even have to take the written test:p Yay! Now I just have to go get insurance, which I will be doing here shortly, and THEN me and Tippy are goin to the dog park, just me and her:D Something I've never been able to do(alone).

guidofatherof5

09-20-2012, 10:35 AM

Hope you get feeling better.

RedSidedSPR

09-20-2012, 11:15 AM

Never thought I'd be able to walk to my teams stadium in a matter of minutes.

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o511/k1lljoy_89/Lazy5Ranch143_zpsef6d8bc8.jpg

-MARWOLAETH-

09-20-2012, 12:38 PM

Congratulations on your car license:cool:.I'm going to start learning soon and I'm a little nervous because I don't trust my self with go cart let alone a proper car!:p

ProXimuS

09-20-2012, 03:18 PM

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o511/k1lljoy_89/Lazy5Ranch143_zpsef6d8bc8.jpg

I'm not into sports, don't know what team that is, but that's an awesome statue:cool:

Congratulations on your car license:cool:.I'm going to start learning soon and I'm a little nervous because I don't trust my self with go cart let alone a proper car!:p

Thanks:)

We might have to call over there and warn everyone ahead of time to watch out for you:p

RedSidedSPR

09-20-2012, 03:53 PM

I'm not into sports, don't know what team that is, but that's an awesome statue:cool:

I know right!

Its the Carolina Panthers

EasternGirl

09-20-2012, 03:59 PM

So that is a good thing about the move, huh Jesse? Emily...sorry you're sick and congrats on the license. Lots of people around here are getting colds.

RedSidedSPR

09-20-2012, 09:37 PM

Annnnnd they just lost 36-7. Another excellent performance by the Carolina Pathers.

http://i.imgur.com/8lVeH.png

ConcinusMan

09-20-2012, 09:41 PM

I just woke up sick today! Didn't feel weird yesterday, but I woke up today with a sore throat, and runny nose:rolleyes: Fun....

I didn't have any of that but I just got over some intestinal bug. It was bad. Really bad. Lasted about a week and left me wiped out for a while but I'm much better now.

snake man

09-21-2012, 05:08 AM

Glad your better. Also try being a red socks fan.....

-MARWOLAETH-

09-21-2012, 05:46 AM

What sport is it?

Invisible Snake

09-21-2012, 06:02 AM

What sport is it?

Carolina Panthers is an American football team and the Boston Red Sox is a baseball team.

EasternGirl

09-21-2012, 06:52 AM

Stomach viruses suck. I am extremely susceptible to them because I have to take medicine on a regular basis that suppresses the acid in my stomach...and as I learned in school, acid actually protects your stomach from bacteria and viruses. So, if there is a stomach virus within a 50 mile radius...I'll get it.

I finally understand the math I am doing now in my class. So perhaps I will get a good grade on my next exam and bring my grade up. We are now working on calculating dosing for medication...that makes practical sense to me.

My son has started fall baseball. He has a really good coach this season. His first game is Saturday.

I told the butthead who kept breaking my heart to f-off and changed my email address. One small step for Marnie...

guidofatherof5

09-21-2012, 07:34 AM

Give him hell Marnie.:D

Light of Dae

09-21-2012, 08:20 AM

I told the butthead who kept breaking my heart to f-off and changed my email address. One small step for Marnie...

GOOD JOB!!! You deserve WAY better then a 'butthead'!!! Just wait now... Keep waiting, Enjoy being single! And in time the right snake loving man will strut into your life. Everything in due time.

Has anyone seen this?!?! This is nuts! Lighting tap water on fire... Mmmm yummy healthy water.
Natural gas fracking fires protest over pollution fears | Amy Goodman | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/sep/20/natural-gas-fracking-fires-protest)

EasternGirl

09-21-2012, 08:26 AM

I should have known it never would have worked. Snakes freak him out. ;)

ConcinusMan

09-21-2012, 03:54 PM

Check this out!

Of all the commercial tomato plant varieties you can buy, "Celebrity" is my favorite. It's an F1 hybrid produced by Bonnie Nurseries. It has a tender skin, very few seed pockets, is super juicy and very delicious.

For some reason, one of three plants this year just went berzerk. I don't think I've ever grown any tomato plant this large.

This is a single plant. Planted in May at about 24 inches high. Producing tons of ripe tomatoes now. More than I can eat. (By the way, the "insert image" function is still broken. I had to type the codes manually)

http://oi49.tinypic.com/90dg6s.jpg

guidofatherof5

09-21-2012, 04:02 PM

Awesome. Love those big berries:D

Did you send Jason(Boots) a message about the insert photo button problem?

ConcinusMan

09-21-2012, 04:12 PM

No, not yet. Been pretty busy with all the responses to my ad and whatnot. Anyway, I tried on 3 machines and they all do it so it must be a forum problem.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-21-2012, 04:20 PM

I never knew Tomatoes where so interesting:p

ProXimuS

09-21-2012, 04:21 PM

guidofatherof5

09-21-2012, 04:26 PM

No, not yet. Been pretty busy with all the responses to my ad and whatnot. Anyway, I tried on 3 machines and they all do it so it must be a forum problem.

Do you want me to send a message?

ConcinusMan

09-21-2012, 04:43 PM

Sure, if you would. It's when I try to insert image using the "from URL" tab. When I click "OK" the button doesn't respond at all. Now, I do realize all that does is wrap image codes around the URL so I've just been typing them manually to get around it.

guidofatherof5

09-21-2012, 04:48 PM

ConcinusMan

09-21-2012, 04:57 PM

:eek:That's a huge tomato plant!:eek: My grandma kinda did that this year, except they grew like triple(maybe quadruple[not quite as big as yours]) the size they were, but never fruited, and then died, all in about a month:p

I haven't had any problems with uploading pics....

6894
*TEST PIC*

Edit: Assuming everyone else can see that....I would say it's not a forum problem.

Maybe it could be your browser..? Don't know, not good with that kinda stuff:p

Same browser I've always used. And, occasionally it does decide to work, but more often then not, I click "OK" and nothing happens. It just sits there and does nothing. Kinda funny it just started the other day and does it on every machine I try. Just tried to take video of it happening so you can see what it's doing, and wouldn't you know it. It worked fine. That's once out of about a dozen times I tried today.

guidofatherof5

09-21-2012, 05:00 PM

6895

Mine seems to be working.

ConcinusMan

09-21-2012, 05:03 PM

Yeah. Just worked for me too. But it's only worked twice in a couple of days. All other times I tried, no go. Even tried different machines. Two laptops and a desktop. They all had the same problem. I don't know what else to say.:cool:

RedSidedSPR

09-21-2012, 06:37 PM

Ain't workin for me neither

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 07:01 AM

Saw the 4th copperhead in 2 months, dead on the road.. Wish they'd be ALIVE when I find them for once. Haven't seem a single snake all year that wasnt dead.

EasternGirl

09-22-2012, 07:13 AM

That's sad. We find them dead in the road around here every once in a while. I want to get a bumper sticker that says "I break for snakes". I have actually almost gotten in car accidents breaking for squirrels. I don't know how some people can just hit animals and not care. I know it is unavoidable sometimes, but I have seen so many people not even attempt to break..or actually speed up and try to hit squirrels and opossums and small animals like that.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 07:17 AM

I know plenty of people who would swerve to hit the snakes. Or squirrels. People are dicks. Lol

EasternGirl

09-22-2012, 07:21 AM

Yep. Usually I would tell you to watch your language on here...but people really can be jack***es.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 07:44 AM

Damn right. ****ing *** holes.

Ok I'm done.

Stefan-A

09-22-2012, 07:52 AM

Ok I'm done.
Good. It's getting excessive.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 08:06 AM

Yeah.. My apologies.

ConcinusMan

09-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Saw the 4th copperhead in 2 months, dead on the road.. Wish they'd be ALIVE when I find them for once. Haven't seem a single snake all year that wasnt dead.

If it's been warm they're probably coming out at night when rodents are active. road cruising after dark would probably get you better luck. I bet they're getting ran over at night or early morning/twilight. Down in SoCal in the desert, new road kills get discovered in the morning so they're getting killed when it's dark. The high desert can get cold at night and the roads stay pretty warm.

Warm days plus chilly nights equals an increase in road kills.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 09:21 AM

Yeah.. Didn't bother this year with the move and stuff.

And by road I mean my neighborhood street.. There's no much to cruise around here. There's woods a the end of the street leading to a disc golf course, but seemingly vacant of all life lol.

Yeah it's definately been warm... That's the problem i'm sure, I've tried going out at night. It's pretty lifeless here

ConcinusMan

09-22-2012, 09:26 AM

I'm sure they're coming out on the roads in the wee hours of the morning.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 09:28 AM

No doubt. I'll start going out at those wee hours

EasternGirl

09-22-2012, 05:26 PM

Yeah...I'm wondering what is going on with all of the garters around here all of the sudden. When everyone else was finding them in the spring and summer...nothin'! Now...it's fall and they are literally falling into my basement. No pun intended there...lol...it's fall and they're falling...ha ha...I got up way too early today.

RedSidedSPR

09-22-2012, 06:20 PM

I see that.

mustang

09-22-2012, 08:46 PM

hey guys guess who stayed up for an a lll night laser tag event, then went to work at the washtub during our busiest day and somehow had a sprain and nearly toughed it out the whole day... ya when i nearly couldn't get out of the mcdonalds in wall mart i knew something was up...

mustang

09-22-2012, 09:11 PM

oh yah i meant to tell y'all to go watch Pitch Perfect, it's an amazing movie!!!! i saw a pre showing, the guy theta wrote Avanue Q did this too!

Invisible Snake

09-23-2012, 09:55 AM

Anyone pre-ordered Black Ops 2? o.O

snake man

09-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Na i dont like the idea of robots to be honest.

Stefan-A

09-23-2012, 11:46 AM

Nope, don't like that sort of shooter.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-23-2012, 11:48 AM

I think I'll stick with Skyrim.Invisiable Snake,What platform do you play on?

RedSidedSPR

09-23-2012, 11:49 AM

Anyone pre-ordered Black Ops 2? o.O

I'll end up getting it when it's cheaper, but I prefer the battlefield and Crysis series.

Invisible Snake

09-23-2012, 11:50 AM

I think I'll stick with Skyrim.Invisiable Snake,What platform do you play on?

Playstation 3

Invisible Snake

09-23-2012, 12:20 PM

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) is designating 2013 as the year of the snake and are having a logo contest. For more details check out the link below.

Heard in the News (http://www.parcplace.org/news-a-events.html)

RedSidedSPR

09-23-2012, 12:28 PM

Playstation 3

Ditto. Don't play much but I have one

ProXimuS

09-23-2012, 01:47 PM

Random News:

I forgot to mention on Wed. that I got to see the shuttle coming into Houston and land. It was the one that was going to L.A. I guess it just stopped to kinda show off and poeple could go and look at it, then it left Thurs. morning. But, it was cool, because the place that it landed (Ellington Field) is right across from where I work, so we got to see it right before it was landing(really low). Preeetty cool:cool:

Invisible Snake

09-23-2012, 01:54 PM

ProXimuS

09-23-2012, 01:58 PM

No:rolleyes: Of course I didn't have my camrea, and my phone camera isn't worth crap...I know some people did though. I will try and get one or two sent to me:)

I honestly didn't know it was even going on, and was only outside getting a container prepared for the baby Earthsnake I found...Then I saw everyone outside with their cameras:p

EasternGirl

09-23-2012, 03:31 PM

Okay...this thread has gone totally schizophrenic...I just read two pages and the subject changed so many times...I'm dizzy. :D

EasternGirl

09-23-2012, 03:31 PM

Oh and btw....I like peanut butter but not the crunchy kind.

ProXimuS

09-23-2012, 03:32 PM

I like both:)

guidofatherof5

09-23-2012, 03:33 PM

Peanut butter is good in any form.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-23-2012, 04:08 PM

guidofatherof5

09-23-2012, 04:10 PM

I know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are popular in America but it's always
confused me because jelly where I come from jelly is this stuff http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1T8r6sbiShehqdor-PBLviibqv6pNU_5R1c9XCnd_vSRZlHK_cQDo you put that sort of jelly in your sandwiches?

No. Our jelly is more like preserves.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-23-2012, 04:13 PM

Ok so you call jam jelly.What do you call the wobbly stuff then?

Stefan-A

09-23-2012, 04:22 PM

Boobs.

RedSidedSPR

09-23-2012, 04:25 PM

Epic.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-23-2012, 04:29 PM

Boobs and ice cream can't think any better combination.

ConcinusMan

09-23-2012, 05:29 PM

Epic indeed. What the heck just happened.:rolleyes:

ConcinusMan

09-23-2012, 05:31 PM

ConcinusMan

09-23-2012, 05:32 PM

Ok so you call jam jelly.What do you call the wobbly stuff then?

No. Jam is different than jelly but similar. But the wobbly stuff isn't even close.

ProXimuS

09-23-2012, 07:24 PM

First of all....LMAO!!

Second, I think the difference between jam and jelly is like one has seeds and one doesn't. The the "wobbly" stuff is jello. I don't think it would make a good sandwich......:p

ConcinusMan

09-23-2012, 08:35 PM

Makes a great wrestling substrate though. LoL

EasternGirl

09-24-2012, 08:56 AM

Lol....I had no idea my declaration of liking peanut butter would get all of this going.

Okay...is it just me or does liver taste like shoe leather? And what's up with brussel sprouts?

-MARWOLAETH-

09-24-2012, 09:02 AM

My uncle calls brussel sprouts the grapes of the Devil Lol I don't mind liver or sprouts though I guess I'm just weird,

ConcinusMan

09-24-2012, 09:14 AM

I love liver. Beef is OK but I prefer chicken or turkey liver. Sometimes I give a piece to snakes. They like it too.

BLUESIRTALIS

09-24-2012, 09:59 AM

Liver is great if it is cooked just right and brussel sprouts are good if you put cooked onions and cheese and some salt and pepper on them.

Stefan-A

09-24-2012, 10:14 AM

Heart beats liver.

EasternGirl

09-24-2012, 10:20 AM

Stefan-A

09-24-2012, 11:06 AM

Blech...to both of them. Stefan...do you have any idea why names of my snakes keep getting spaces put in them in my sig? Look at the name Snapper...before, Possum's name had a space in it...I got that fixed and it stuck a space in Snapper. It's driving me nuts.
Could be something the forum does automatically to spread long "words" over multiple lines. Throw in a space somewhere in the middle and the problem should be solved.

guidofatherof5

09-24-2012, 02:33 PM

I just saw that History Channel is adding another piece of trash program to go along with their "Swamp Losers"
it's called "Outback Hunters" killing crocs.

I'll be rooting for the animals.:mad:

snake man

09-24-2012, 02:34 PM

Have you heard of something like women hog hunters make me legit sick.

Stefan-A

09-24-2012, 02:35 PM

I just saw that History Channel is adding another piece of trash program to go along with their "Swamp Losers"
it's called "Outback Hunters" killing crocs.

I'll be rooting for the animals.:mad:

People like that have me rooting for asteroids.

RedSidedSPR

09-24-2012, 06:12 PM

RedSidedSPR

09-24-2012, 06:20 PM

Double post, disregard

-MARWOLAETH-

09-25-2012, 03:22 AM

I can't see the connection between history and mud caked morons killing animals in the woods.Am I missing something?

-MARWOLAETH-

09-25-2012, 03:24 AM

They're motto "surprisingly human" is now interpreted perhaps a little differently then they intended by me.

Just wtf.It was actually a typo on their part.It meant to say "slightly Human":rolleyes::D

EasternGirl

09-25-2012, 05:39 AM

Am I a bad person if I watch it and laugh if a crocodile eats one of them?

-MARWOLAETH-

09-25-2012, 05:51 AM

Am I a bad person if I watch it and laugh if a crocodile eats one of them?Your only a bad person if you don't post it on Youtube:p

EasternGirl

09-25-2012, 05:52 AM

Rofl! Will do. Stefan...sig fixed...thanks!

EasternGirl

09-26-2012, 07:36 AM

Stomach virus...ugh and ugh. It's a mild one, thankfully, but I swear...when colds are going around...I get a stomach virus. If the plague hit tomorrow...I would get a stomach virus. Guess I won't be going to math class tonight...oh darn. Bright side to the stomach virus.

-MARWOLAETH-

09-26-2012, 08:00 AM

Get well soon Marnie:)
I used to get sick in the winter a lot,I had tonsillitis every autumn for about three years.And every snow day I would be sicking my guts out (my immune system chooses inconvenient and annoying times to pack in lol).Being sick on snow day really sucks because we usually only get it for one day a year if we are lucky.Damn you jet stream!You give us rainy summers and mild winters.I hate you!:mad:That enough beating on weather systems for now I think:p

Chulio

09-26-2012, 09:19 AM

Hope you get better soon Marnie. I'm a real baby when I get sick. I have no one to take care of me either.

guidofatherof5

09-26-2012, 10:52 AM

Hopefully it will have a short duration. Get well soon.

ProXimuS

09-26-2012, 07:31 PM

Get well soon Marnie! I've had some kinda something for the past few days. It seems like a cold, but it's not cold season:rolleyes:

EasternGirl

09-27-2012, 08:02 AM

I'm better today thanks guys. I just really wish I hadn't missed math class. I need to be there...but I am doing better understanding the material, so hopefully I will do better on my next exam. I also missed my son's second baseball game...and they won. Oh well. Jimi...that sucks that you have no one to take care of you. I would take care of you if I were there. :)

I get stomach viruses every fall. At least I didn't get this one on my birthday. Keep me in your thoughts that I get through my birthday in November without a virus!

ProXimuS

09-27-2012, 08:15 AM

Glad you're feeling better. Hope it stays through your birthday:):p

RedSidedSPR

09-27-2012, 11:09 AM

I think the last time I was sick was some time in 2011...

So after finding the 3 dead copperheads I went out looking again, went down into this creek, which is a bitch to navigate cuz you can't stand up, and first thing I found was 2 dead ringneck snakes, and a dead baby racer.

First 6 snakes ive found in almost 2 years and they're all dead lol.

guidofatherof5

09-27-2012, 11:20 AM

Any idea why they were dead. Seems strange to find that many at one time. Doesn't sound natural.

Invisible Snake

09-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Hey does anyone here have ConcinnusMan's phone number?

guidofatherof5

09-27-2012, 11:25 AM

Hey does anyone here have ConcinnusMan's phone number?

Yes but without his permission I won't give it out. Do you want me to give him a call and have him contact you(PM)?

Invisible Snake

09-27-2012, 12:16 PM

Yes but without his permission I won't give it out. Do you want me to give him a call and have him contact you(PM)?

Yes, thank you.

EasternGirl

09-27-2012, 12:17 PM

That is odd finding so many dead snakes. I wonder if they have treated the area with pesticides or something is going on with the creek. I thought my stomach was better when I woke up...but no such luck. I just hope I am better tomorrow for class.

RedSidedSPR

09-27-2012, 01:38 PM

Yeah, Richard disappeared. Lol

@Steve/Marnie - no idea, it's weird... I mean, the copperheads were road kill, that's normal, and the other 3 looked like normal deaths. Just coincidence I guess. I think one of the others was road kill too.

DARN ROADS

ProXimuS

09-27-2012, 02:29 PM

Poor snakes:( I wonder if there could be something bad in the water in the creek?

RedSidedSPR

09-27-2012, 02:39 PM

Maybe..

Worth mentioning the two ringnecks were side by side.. Both dead, right next to each other, in the sand of the creek where the water usually is. Not sure what killed those 2

guidofatherof5

09-27-2012, 02:53 PM

Any trama to the ringneck bodies?

guidofatherof5

09-27-2012, 05:41 PM

Was just watching "Swamp Wars" which is about the "Venom 1" team in south Florida. The show chronicals their encounters with the snakes/animals of that area.
Many of the scenes are re-enactments to so-called actual events.
They were talking about the Eastern Diamondback Rattle Snake (Crotalus adamanteus) and one that bit a Mail Carrier that reached inside a mailbox.
The announcer said the mail carrier survived the "brutal attack"
Brutal, really. The snake bit the guy in defense but they call it brutal.
Always hyping up the negative.
Even shows were they don't kill the reptiles they still paint a terrible picture of the animals.

RedSidedSPR

09-27-2012, 06:06 PM

Animal planet just pisses me off now, they're so anti-animal now it's ridiculous. How do you go from Steve Irwin to Rattlesnake Republic. Teaches nothing, disses animals, focuses on the peoeple..

Animal Planet - Surprisingly Human.

Any trama to the ringneck bodies?

They were covered in sand and being eated by ants, couldn't really even tell it was a snake at first, only way I knew they were ringnecks was the signature yellow, spotted belly.

Actually one of them was in half... That would probably be considered a trauma to the body lol

Where I used to live any dead snakes were usually killed by people.. I'd just assume that except I don't anyone else has ever gone down where i go, I come out wet, muddy, scratched and eaten alive by mosquitos, it's like 30 foot drop down a really big climb by the end of the creek, its like rock climbing to in mud to get out, or a knee deep wade trough the creek. and nowhere near any houses. No one's taking a stroll and stepping on snake heads.

ConcinusMan

09-27-2012, 10:29 PM

Yeah, Richard disappeared. Lol

Yup. And I took all you suckers' money and "Madoff" with it. Muahahha!

RedSidedSPR

09-27-2012, 10:34 PM

You RedSidedSPR!

Seriously though.. Reply already. Lol

ConcinusMan

09-27-2012, 11:10 PM

OK. My reply is in the subject of this post.;)

MCwyo

09-28-2012, 06:31 AM

Drop me a line too when you get a chance :) I know you're pretty busy, I just want to confirm that my money order made it there ok.

RedSidedSPR

09-28-2012, 06:51 AM

OK. My reply is in the subject of this post.;)

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o511/k1lljoy_89/7E13A341-43B2-42FF-AA42-FA98BE85157E-513-0000000E0BA469DA.jpg

Chulio

09-28-2012, 08:32 AM

The animal planet thing really bugs me too the way they have gone with some of their shows.
To a none snake person a bite from an Eastern Diamondback might seem pretty brutal but AP loves to make it sound like snakes are chasing people and hiding around so they can bite you. It is irresponsible to have these shows where the only goal is ratings. just because they have the right to do it does not mean they should.

The key to all this as well as life in general is balance. We used to have balance but now we are a country of extremes.
Even out government. We were a great nation because of the balance of power and no side could take complete control and it worked for a long time. Now we can't even talk without attacking the other side. I am a moderate independent and I am so sick of the way we try to get ahead by attacking instead of promoting our good points.

Balance in wildlife is no exception. You will often hear about how we are invading areas of wildlife and it is true. What were we supposed to do back 200 years only have one city and build straight up. No we have to keep in balance and use our heads to educate not fight each other.

OK I'm done

have a great weekend everyone.

Jimi

-MARWOLAETH-

09-28-2012, 09:06 AM

meanwhile on the BBC...
Life in Cold Blood - Snakes 1 of 5 Sophisticated Serpents - BBC Nature Documentary - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY3IwkhHUVw)

Invisible Snake

09-28-2012, 10:34 AM

Yup. And I took all you suckers' money and "Madoff" with it. Muahahha!

You RedSidedSPR!

Seriously though.. Reply already. Lol

Drop me a line too when you get a chance :) I know you're pretty busy, I just want to confirm that my money order made it there ok.

I was going through the same worries you guys went through. I wasn't worried that Richard stole my money, I was worried that it would never reach him with how sloppy and all the downsizing with the USPS. I felt like a kid back in the 90's ordering something I thought was really cool in the back of a comic book, lol. Richard feel free to join us in the 21st century and get a paypal account :D:p

RedSidedSPR

09-28-2012, 10:46 AM

Seriously. PayPal. Best thing since sliced bread.

ConcinusMan

09-28-2012, 11:37 AM

Drop me a line too when you get a chance :) I know you're pretty busy, I just want to confirm that my money order made it there ok.

OK. Here's a line. Got it.

Invisible Snake

09-28-2012, 01:54 PM

6932

-MARWOLAETH-

09-28-2012, 02:04 PM

That pretty much sums us up :)

RedSidedSPR

09-28-2012, 07:21 PM

Yes. Yes it does. Scares off a few chicks but its worth it. Lol

ConcinusMan

09-28-2012, 09:56 PM

Yes. Yes it does. Scares off a few chicks but its worth it. Lol

Forget those chicks. If it's a chick that freaks out over snakes, then it's only right with me if the chick is actually a chick, as in, snake food.

Approach potential mates like this:

http://oi50.tinypic.com/mcdjko.jpg

RedSidedSPR

09-28-2012, 10:46 PM

Sound advice.

ConcinusMan

09-29-2012, 01:49 AM

The profile of that guy reminds me of Don Belnap and he's the one that shared it on facebook:p

RedSidedSPR

09-29-2012, 06:00 AM

LOL yup that's don.

EasternGirl

09-29-2012, 08:13 AM

I love it! Is that a sticker you can purchase? Yeah...forget about chicks who don't dig snakes. The last guy I dated was afraid of them and he turned out to be a jerk. If someone doesn't like snakes...they aren't worth it. I still think that is really weird about all the dead snakes...

Okay...and about the rattlesnake thing...what was a rattlesnake doing in a mailbox??? Seriously...that sounds totally made up!