Things that don't deserve their own thread

[Hal Jordan]

Back from holiday in the land of the Black Mountain (Montenegro). Two fantastic episodes of turbulence on the flight home which I very much enjoyed as a break from the arse numbing boredom of the metal tube. My daughter very much enjoyed snapping her father sleeping with his mouth open. And then she showed me the picture of her brother in the same pose. Joke's on her, I have a picture of her as a toddler, sparked out in her car seat, mouth agape and missing her sock and shoe from one foot.  Hah!

Less fun was the bloody M25 "50 mph because we're testing something or other " for the whole bloody stretch from the M27 to 1 mile before we came off. They were testing it when we drove to Stansted last bloody week, how much bloody data do they need to collect?

[Gumboot]

Just searched for best fruit and veges to consider planting at the moment. The top Google result was from AI, helpfully explaining that April and May in NZ is spring and early summer, and an ideal time to plant things like strawberries and pineapples.

Hmm...

[mat the expat]

Just searched for best fruit and veges to consider planting at the moment. The top Google result was from AI, helpfully explaining that April and May in NZ is spring and early summer, and an ideal time to plant things like strawberries and pineapples.

Hmm...

That's actually pretty funny and sad.....American programmers who are too dumb to understand hemispheres.

I guess NZ is clear of Nuclear Strikes when Wargames/Skynet Begins to become aware

[shaggy]

Back from holiday in the land of the Black Mountain (Montenegro). Two fantastic episodes of turbulence on the flight home which I very much enjoyed as a break from the arse numbing boredom of the metal tube. My daughter very much enjoyed snapping her father sleeping with his mouth open. And then she showed me the picture of her brother in the same pose. Joke's on her, I have a picture of her as a toddler, sparked out in her car seat, mouth agape and missing her sock and shoe from one foot.  Hah!

Less fun was the bloody M25 "50 mph because we're testing something or other " for the whole bloody stretch from the M27 to 1 mile before we came off. They were testing it when we drove to Stansted last bloody week, how much bloody data do they need to collect?

Over a month so far.

[Biffer]

Just searched for best fruit and veges to consider planting at the moment. The top Google result was from AI, helpfully explaining that April and May in NZ is spring and early summer, and an ideal time to plant things like strawberries and pineapples.

Hmm...

That's actually pretty funny and sad.....American programmers who are too dumb to understand hemispheres.

I guess NZ is clear of Nuclear Strikes when Wargames/Skynet Begins to become aware

You understand the AI results aren’t programmed, right? And that that’s the point, right?

[mat the expat]

Just searched for best fruit and veges to consider planting at the moment. The top Google result was from AI, helpfully explaining that April and May in NZ is spring and early summer, and an ideal time to plant things like strawberries and pineapples.

Hmm...

That's actually pretty funny and sad.....American programmers who are too dumb to understand hemispheres.

I guess NZ is clear of Nuclear Strikes when Wargames/Skynet Begins to become aware

You understand the AI results aren’t programmed, right? And that that’s the point, right?

Initially they are fed cues and pointed towards Databases. It's still a form of programming - they don't spring from Zeus' brow full formed.

[Slick]

He loves his compound at the moment, cos it looks cool. But he’s absolutely loving it and became Scottish champion in his age group a few weeks ago - he’s 8.

I’m a bit worried that his early success will knock him when he’s not winning but I think getting outdoors will keep the interest going

Good to hear!

Yes, maintaining the rage is a thing - but at the very least, if he drops it later, most people return to it as adults

We went down to the clubs outdoor course for the first time at the weekend, absolutely amazing! It's situated in a corner of a stately home in stunning countryside. The actual area the club has is half wooded, half kind of grassland with a couple of small rivers running through it in a valley. We have 28 targets set up around the area (including 3D animal type things), a practice area and a lovely wee clubhouse with BBQ facilities. Totally private for club members and we were the only ones there on a sunny afternoon. Blown away by it.

[fishfoodie]

Don't ask people about their injury, unless you're really prepared to hear the uncensored story !!

I recently sustained an injury, that while it wasn't as serious for me as it could have been, for chuckles I've told a couple of people who inquired about the obnoxiously large bandage on my thumb, what actually happened .... cue much grimacing & them turning a funny shade of green .....

[Biffer]

Don't ask people about their injury, unless you're really prepared to hear the uncensored story !!

I recently sustained an injury, that while it wasn't as serious for me as it could have been, for chuckles I've told a couple of people who inquired about the obnoxiously large bandage on my thumb, what actually happened .... cue much grimacing & them turning a funny shade of green .....

Injury = sex kink in this instance, yeah?

[fishfoodie]

Don't ask people about their injury, unless you're really prepared to hear the uncensored story !!

I recently sustained an injury, that while it wasn't as serious for me as it could have been, for chuckles I've told a couple of people who inquired about the obnoxiously large bandage on my thumb, what actually happened .... cue much grimacing & them turning a funny shade of green .....

Injury = sex kink in this instance, yeah?

Stop projecting

[Uncle fester]

I dislocated my thumb tackling the smallest player on the pitch after it got tangled in the pocket of his shorts.

[fishfoodie]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

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My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

[Blackmac]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

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My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

About 15 years ago I took the top of my left thumb off with an electric planer. The Dr in A&E asked if I had retrieved the missing part and I had to point out that there was probably a few hundred missing parts. I now have a small part of my right buttock in its place.

[Slick]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

Spoiler

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My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

Ahh fuck mate, that just sent a shiver all over. Hope you are recovering

[fishfoodie]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

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My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

Ahh fuck mate, that just sent a shiver all over. Hope you are recovering

Cheers !

Had the dressing changed yesterday & it all looks good so far, & confirms the positive stuff the surgeons said afterward, so, touch wood, all good.

It was one of those occasions where what's in your head is way, way worse than the reality. I got thru the whole thing without taking as much as a paracetamol for pain, when, for the first hour I was waiting for the Adrenalin to stop working, & to be in agony, & it never happened, it was just a dull throb.

[mat the expat]

He loves his compound at the moment, cos it looks cool. But he’s absolutely loving it and became Scottish champion in his age group a few weeks ago - he’s 8.

I’m a bit worried that his early success will knock him when he’s not winning but I think getting outdoors will keep the interest going

Good to hear!

Yes, maintaining the rage is a thing - but at the very least, if he drops it later, most people return to it as adults

We went down to the clubs outdoor course for the first time at the weekend, absolutely amazing! It's situated in a corner of a stately home in stunning countryside. The actual area the club has is half wooded, half kind of grassland with a couple of small rivers running through it in a valley. We have 28 targets set up around the area (including 3D animal type things), a practice area and a lovely wee clubhouse with BBQ facilities. Totally private for club members and we were the only ones there on a sunny afternoon. Blown away by it.

Nice setup - I've just started shooting, Japanese style, at the local archery centre - it's an old quarry smack bang next to the largest hospital here (handy!)

I was the only one there last Saturday:

[mat the expat]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

Spoiler

Show

My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

I saw a picture of a whole hand deglove at a safety briefing once - overpressure from broken hydraulic hose into a rubber work glove

Yuck!

Rest and heal up!

[Kiwias]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

Spoiler

Show

My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

I did the same thing to my right thumb many years ago (yes, the doctor described it as "degloving" and they had to graft some skin from my lower abdomen to build it back up to about the original length.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

I'm birthday shopping this morning and in going flat out on the imagination front I'm looking at sporting merch. In doing do I came across an item reduced in value, but not even close to reduced enough

https://f1store.formula1.com/en/mercede ... r5c2:po-17

[Sandstorm]

I'm birthday shopping this morning and in going flat out on the imagination front I'm looking at sporting merch. In doing do I came across an item reduced in value, but not even close to reduced enough

https://f1store.formula1.com/en/mercede ... r5c2:po-17

I'd pay £2.....maybe.

[Uncle fester]

I'm birthday shopping this morning and in going flat out on the imagination front I'm looking at sporting merch. In doing do I came across an item reduced in value, but not even close to reduced enough

https://f1store.formula1.com/en/mercede ... r5c2:po-17

I'd pay £2.....maybe.

Is the recipient under the age of 12?

[Guy Smiley]

This fucking twat...

I saw so much of Australia in just 8 days. This itinerary was my secret weapon for maximizing my short trip.

gush...

Many travel guides suggest spending two or three weeks in Australia, but I only had eight days.
To make the most of my trip, I planned ahead and made sure to make time for my must-visit spots.
I got to have downtime and see highlights throughout Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast.

[fishfoodie]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

Spoiler

Show

My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

I did the same thing to my right thumb many years ago (yes, the doctor described it as "degloving" and they had to graft some skin from my lower abdomen to build it back up to about the original length.

One of the things I was worried about, but not an issue in my case thankfully.

How long before you had a nail of some description again ?, they're saying 3-4 months before I get a mutant nail, & probably a year before it's half way normal. It's one of those things you take for granted, but those nails are a big part of how your fingers operate, they're not just ornamental !

I'm also discovering just how right-hand dominant I am, as my attempts at shaving left handed are crap, & I banged my thumb getting the cap off a beer earlier, & boy did that smart

Still, dressing changed again today & it all looks good.

[Kiwias]

Okay I'll stop teasing.

Spoiler

Show

My thumb got caught & pinched/crushed, & it was, "Degloved" to use the delightfully descriptive medical term.

Spare yourselves the photo search on google, I'd rather not remember the sight when I removed my glove

Fortunately the good people in Health service here did a great job on me, & I'll be back with two operational opposable thumbs in no time.

I did the same thing to my right thumb many years ago (yes, the doctor described it as "degloving" and they had to graft some skin from my lower abdomen to build it back up to about the original length.

One of the things I was worried about, but not an issue in my case thankfully.

How long before you had a nail of some description again ?, they're saying 3-4 months before I get a mutant nail, & probably a year before it's half way normal. It's one of those things you take for granted, but those nails are a big part of how your fingers operate, they're not just ornamental !

I'm also discovering just how right-hand dominant I am, as my attempts at shaving left handed are crap, & I banged my thumb getting the cap off a beer earlier, & boy did that smart

Still, dressing changed again today & it all looks good.

The accident removed the part above the joint in my thumb, also removing most of the nail. The skin grafted from my abdomen means I can basically use my thumb normally though it has no sensation in it so I can't do anything delicate, like picking small things up from my desk.

The nail will never be the same shape as the original nail and grows as a sort of lump that needs filing down every month first so it doesn't bump on things and second so it doesn't look too grotesque.

[Gumboot]

Slightly odd story - she says she only has 4 days to live after an accident

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

She has died by suicide at 41 years old.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ad-aged-41

[Uncle fester]

Slightly odd story - she says she only has 4 days to live after an accident

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

She has died by suicide at 41 years old.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ad-aged-41

Well that's shit. Leaves 3 children behind.

[Slick]

Slightly odd story - she says she only has 4 days to live after an accident

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

She has died by suicide at 41 years old.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ad-aged-41

Suspected we might be heading here. Poor woman

[Blackmac]

Slightly odd story - she says she only has 4 days to live after an accident

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

She has died by suicide at 41 years old.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ad-aged-41

Suspected we might be heading here. Poor woman

When you read about her upbringing and her families behaviour after her first interactions with Epstein you get the feeling that she didn't have much chance in life.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

I'm birthday shopping this morning and in going flat out on the imagination front I'm looking at sporting merch. In doing do I came across an item reduced in value, but not even close to reduced enough

https://f1store.formula1.com/en/mercede ... r5c2:po-17

I'd pay £2.....maybe.

Is the recipient under the age of 12?

Physically add 3 decades, mentally halve that

[Tichtheid]

Who knew?

[fishfoodie]

16 year old arrested.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... dApp_Other

I always found vandals to be the most senseless and despicable criminals. Whatever the maximum sentence is I hope this little Cnut gets it.

The UK's contenders for the Worlds dumbest criminals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg93k0950pt

Texting about it,
Keeping the wedge as a "Trophy",
and shooting a video of your crimes

[Slick]

Having an absolute nightmare with my business.

Yesterday morning emails stopped working and when I checked our website it redirected to a site offering our domain for sale. Turns out the IT guy that set it all up got my email and phone number wrong so they have been trying to contact me for payment etc but it hasn't been getting to me. Because they can't send me verification stuff as the details are wrong I've had to send loads of ID and information to their security team who have said it might take 72 hours before they can come back to me.

Do not need this.

[Slick]

Having an absolute nightmare with my business.

Yesterday morning emails stopped working and when I checked our website it redirected to a site offering our domain for sale. Turns out the IT guy that set it all up got my email and phone number wrong so they have been trying to contact me for payment etc but it hasn't been getting to me. Because they can't send me verification stuff as the details are wrong I've had to send loads of ID and information to their security team who have said it might take 72 hours before they can come back to me.

Do not need this.

[Sandstorm]

Having an absolute nightmare with my business.

Yesterday morning emails stopped working and when I checked our website it redirected to a site offering our domain for sale. Turns out the IT guy that set it all up got my email and phone number wrong so they have been trying to contact me for payment etc but it hasn't been getting to me. Because they can't send me verification stuff as the details are wrong I've had to send loads of ID and information to their security team who have said it might take 72 hours before they can come back to me.

Do not need this.

Same issue here this morning, the company credit card renewed and no-one in IT noticed the reminder emails that our payments weren't going through. Our domain went offline at 3am this morning.

Took some frantic phone calls this morning to restore service. Geek idiots down the corridor are getting slaughtered around the water cooler. !

[Slick]

Having an absolute nightmare with my business.

Yesterday morning emails stopped working and when I checked our website it redirected to a site offering our domain for sale. Turns out the IT guy that set it all up got my email and phone number wrong so they have been trying to contact me for payment etc but it hasn't been getting to me. Because they can't send me verification stuff as the details are wrong I've had to send loads of ID and information to their security team who have said it might take 72 hours before they can come back to me.

Do not need this.

Same issue here this morning, the company credit card renewed and no-one in IT noticed the reminder emails that our payments weren't going through. Our domain went offline at 3am this morning.

Took some frantic phone calls this morning to restore service. Geek idiots down the corridor are getting slaughtered around the water cooler. !

Really? Bloody hell, what are chances!

[mat the expat]

Having an absolute nightmare with my business.

Yesterday morning emails stopped working and when I checked our website it redirected to a site offering our domain for sale. Turns out the IT guy that set it all up got my email and phone number wrong so they have been trying to contact me for payment etc but it hasn't been getting to me. Because they can't send me verification stuff as the details are wrong I've had to send loads of ID and information to their security team who have said it might take 72 hours before they can come back to me.

Do not need this.

Same issue here this morning, the company credit card renewed and no-one in IT noticed the reminder emails that our payments weren't going through. Our domain went offline at 3am this morning.

Took some frantic phone calls this morning to restore service. Geek idiots down the corridor are getting slaughtered around the water cooler. !

Usually the sign of a controlling CFO type rather than an IT Bod - had any changes in that regard with archived emails?

[robmatic]

16 year old arrested.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... dApp_Other

I always found vandals to be the most senseless and despicable criminals. Whatever the maximum sentence is I hope this little Cnut gets it.

The UK's contenders for the Worlds dumbest criminals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg93k0950pt

Texting about it,
Keeping the wedge as a "Trophy",
and shooting a video of your crimes

I don't understand why they did it.

[Slick]

I always found vandals to be the most senseless and despicable criminals. Whatever the maximum sentence is I hope this little Cnut gets it.

The UK's contenders for the Worlds dumbest criminals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg93k0950pt

Texting about it,
Keeping the wedge as a "Trophy",
and shooting a video of your crimes

I don't understand why they did it.

Views and Likes probably.

It's very hard to understand

[Niegs]

The things you stumble upon.

[mat the expat]

^ Very good!

Loved the Commando nod