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c4c
Apr 4, 2007, 12:27 PM
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Am I early? What day is today? Where are all the ladies to make the coffee? OK I'll make it myself. Extra strong. Help yourselves. Feels like a good day for bacon and eggs.
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granite_grrl
Apr 4, 2007, 12:39 PM
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I was tyring to start the coffee thread, but in the middle of posting my internet passwork expired and wouldn't let me do anything. Didn't even tell me the passwork was expired (took me a bit to figure that one out).
Anyway, sloppy morning for me. Put my black shirt on inside out, then put deoderant on before I realized it. Poured near boiling water on my hand when making my tea this morning.
Slow here at work, giving me time to wake up properly. I'm almost there, but I could use another 15 min or so.
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robbovius
Apr 4, 2007, 12:55 PM
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today is new-southpark-episode day. yay.
this morning I weighed 195, down from 201-202 a month ago. I think a cautious but encouraged "yay, me!' is in order.
granite, you win the "morning spaz-out" contest for today.
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krillen
Apr 4, 2007, 1:11 PM
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Yay Me!...I mean Yay Rob. Autiosu congrats man, keep it up.
Morning all.
BUmmed out this monring due to the waether, fatigue, and finally admitting that I wont' be able to make it to the RRG this weekend. At least I've filled my four day weekend with other thigns so I won't sit at home and mope.
Friday, brake job on my wife's car, Rotors, Pads, and calipers...hopefully I dont' mess it up too bad. My brother is giving me a hand, he's done his own several times. Still a bit unnerving though.
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arrettinator
Apr 4, 2007, 1:11 PM
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Morning yinz.
Still fighting a cold.
Can breath out of only one side of my nose.
I hate that.
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granite_grrl
Apr 4, 2007, 1:14 PM
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krillen wrote: BUmmed out this monring due to the waether, fatigue, and finally admitting that I wont' be able to make it to the RRG this weekend. At least I've filled my four day weekend with other thigns so I won't sit at home and mope.
Weather is crappy crappy crappy this morning. I'm hoping it'll be better by the time I leave work this afternoon.
Bummer about the RRG. Looking at the weather down there it does look like it's going to be kinda chilly though.
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krillen
Apr 4, 2007, 1:17 PM
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Chilly but dry at least. It's going to suck working on a car with frozen hands.
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uhoh
Apr 4, 2007, 1:28 PM
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I had the distinct pleasure of being woken up by a nightmare this morning.
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wideguy
Apr 4, 2007, 1:35 PM
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krillen wrote: Friday, brake job on my wife's car, Rotors, Pads, and calipers...hopefully I dont' mess it up too bad. My brother is giving me a hand, he's done his own several times. Still a bit unnerving though.
Discs aren't usually that bad. Get the Haynes manual or similar and take it slow. if you haven't already, take a quick scan for usegroups or Yahoo groups about your wife's model of car and you'll find any little tips and tricks you might want. you know, that hidden spring clip or that other little bolt that is left threaded or whatever. Worst part, if you're changing the caliper, will be re-bleeding the system. Take you time to do it well and you'll thank yourself.
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dynoingfool
Apr 4, 2007, 1:53 PM
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ugh. coffee would be great, considering im supposed to go work the proj and the weather sucks..gah. made some biscuits though, eat up
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krillen
Apr 4, 2007, 1:54 PM
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Thanks Wide, I got a pretty comprehensive DIY with photos, parts lists etc. off a VW user group. At least I managed to scam a garage to do it in, so we don't have to do it in my gravel driveway, that always sucks.
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ddt
Apr 4, 2007, 1:57 PM
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Morning all. Have another cup with me granite_grrl.
Looks like another perfect day in the Bay Area. Still gotta work, but at least I'll be working from home. No airports or cubicles!
DDT
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nikegirl
Apr 4, 2007, 2:05 PM
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Goddess he has such an amazing voice.
Mornin you all.
sweeeeeepy here.
I just realized...
when I make my mochas in the morning...
I have 8 shots!!!!
my shot glasses have 2 oz.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
dayum.
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carabiner96
Apr 4, 2007, 2:16 PM
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Krillen - working on the wife's brakes, eh? How much do you have the lady insured for?
Already had one class, now I have to write a diversity report for a research forest in Bumfuck VT. Today is going to be another long one...I'm SO ready for summer!
Spent 6 HOURS yesterday planning out my class schedule for the next two years, making sure I could get all of my requirements in for major, minor and concentration. My eyes are ready to bleed.
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brent_e
Apr 4, 2007, 2:23 PM
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Oi,
late for class. hope you're all well!!!
good on dropping some lbs, Rob! what's your goal?
gotta run. life is now incredibly complicated for me.
Brent
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shrug7
Apr 4, 2007, 2:24 PM
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nikegirl wrote: I just realized... when I make my mochas in the morning... I have 8 shots!!!! my shot glasses have 2 oz. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! dayum.
How big of a mug do you use? That' 16oz of espresso!
not saying that's bad, but would an IV drip bag be more effective? 
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granite_grrl
Apr 4, 2007, 2:27 PM
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ddt wrote: Morning all. Have another cup with me granite_grrl.
Not recomended. Witht he way things are going for me this morning I'm liable to spill it all over you.
So, how many engineers does it take to fix a photocopier? There were 4 or us trying to understand why it only wanted paper from tray 5. I promptly gave up and choose to use the photocopier at the other end of the offices. Worked out well.
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c4c
Apr 4, 2007, 2:34 PM
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carabiner96 wrote: Krillen - working on the wife's brakes, eh? How much do you have the lady insured for? Already had one class, now I have to write a diversity report for a research forest in Bumfuck VT. Today is going to be another long one...I'm SO ready for summer! Spent 6 HOURS yesterday planning out my class schedule for the next two years, making sure I could get all of my requirements in for major, minor and concentration. My eyes are ready to bleed.
Here Biner, I will help, 30% spruce, 30% fir, 30% pine, 10%mixed hardwood/other. Done. that adds up right?
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ihategrigris
Apr 4, 2007, 2:35 PM
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granite_grrl wrote: ddt wrote: Morning all. Have another cup with me granite_grrl. Not recomended. Witht he way things are going for me this morning I'm liable to spill it all over you. So, how many engineers does it take to fix a photocopier? There were 4 or us trying to understand why it only wanted paper from tray 5. I promptly gave up and choose to use the photocopier at the other end of the offices. Worked out well.
Engineers don't fix things, they generate paper that allows others (who know what they're doing) to fix things. Hurray for paper!
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robbovius
Apr 4, 2007, 2:39 PM
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brent_e wrote: Oi, good on dropping some lbs, Rob! what's your goal?
Brent, short term, 190. mid 180s would be great. of course lighter is always better, as far as strength-to- weight goes, but these days I'm more motivated by taking some stress off the tendonitis in my left elbow and right hand.
Krillen, thanks. refurbishing front disc brakes is one of the most straightforward mechanicking jobs you can take on. be methodical, and you'll do fine.
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nikegirl
Apr 4, 2007, 2:39 PM
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my pint glass is 3/4 full of espresso, and a splash o milk, maybe 1/4 cup?
is this bad...
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carabiner96
Apr 4, 2007, 2:40 PM
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ihategrigris wrote: Engineers don't fix things, they generate paper that allows others (who know what they're doing) to fix things. Hurray for paper!
Did I hear paper? You need paper?
*revs up chainsaw*
Oh, yes, I think I can arrange that!
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