Best way to search for previous posts? December 8, 2005 8:12 AM Subscribe
Best way to search for previous posts? [+]
Asking on MetaTalk works pretty well if you describe what you're looking for.
posted by grouse at 8:17 AM on December 8, 2005
posted by grouse at 8:17 AM on December 8, 2005
It was about a backpack with a generator system built in, it would have been back in early September, I think.
But I crawled September and October and didn't find it. It is possible it hasn't been posted before (which would be fine as I'd like to post it) but I'd also like to cut down on the incidence of my double posting (I live to try and ease your workload, Matt!).
posted by fenriq at 8:23 AM on December 8, 2005
But I crawled September and October and didn't find it. It is possible it hasn't been posted before (which would be fine as I'd like to post it) but I'd also like to cut down on the incidence of my double posting (I live to try and ease your workload, Matt!).
posted by fenriq at 8:23 AM on December 8, 2005
there's nothing similar in searches for "backpack" or "generator" in the old bruteforce search. Are you talking a solar powered backpack or one with a crank?
posted by mathowie (staff) at 8:50 AM on December 8, 2005
posted by mathowie (staff) at 8:50 AM on December 8, 2005
I ended up posting it as I'm heading out the door right now. Check it out. It's a very cool concept, no solar, no crank, just walking.
posted by fenriq at 8:58 AM on December 8, 2005
posted by fenriq at 8:58 AM on December 8, 2005
Sometimes hard to find what you're looking for because the search indexes everything - post and comments. If there was any way to limit searches to just posts it might be easier. Yesterday I did a search on AskMe for "ipod headphones" and got everything except the item I wanted - which was posted Dec. 6. Thanks, Yahoo!
posted by caution live frogs at 9:45 AM on December 8, 2005
posted by caution live frogs at 9:45 AM on December 8, 2005
A "just FPP" search would be really useful for instances like this. Or a dedicated tag search (I know, its super simple to go to tags and enter whatever tag you want straight into the URL).
But I know this is a major, major pony and I also know that Matt's well aware of its need and utility.
posted by fenriq at 10:44 AM on December 8, 2005
But I know this is a major, major pony and I also know that Matt's well aware of its need and utility.
posted by fenriq at 10:44 AM on December 8, 2005
The archive pages show only posts, not comments, so that can be used along with a site search in Google, since that also allows searches within subdirectories along with full domains. Example. Use www.metafilter.com/archived.mefi as the site name. Or substitute "metatalk" or "ask" for "www" as appropriate. (Projects does not yet have monthyl archives.)
Not perfect, since it won't show you multiple posts within a month matching your terms until you actually click through and search within each archived page for your term (or use the Google cached version and look for the highlighted terms), but better than nothing.
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 11:03 AM on December 8, 2005
Not perfect, since it won't show you multiple posts within a month matching your terms until you actually click through and search within each archived page for your term (or use the Google cached version and look for the highlighted terms), but better than nothing.
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 11:03 AM on December 8, 2005
Yeah, fenriq, I thought I saw a post on this a while ago, and when I saw your post, I did a search as well. Couldn't find it. Turns out I read it on somebody else's blog, back in September.
posted by russilwvong at 12:24 PM on December 8, 2005
posted by russilwvong at 12:24 PM on December 8, 2005
idunnot about mf, but it's been on digg about 50 million times, including today.
posted by 3.2.3 at 4:49 PM on December 8, 2005
posted by 3.2.3 at 4:49 PM on December 8, 2005
This was on MeFi yesterday or the day before, no kidding, just scroll and look at the last couple of days.
posted by xammerboy at 8:24 AM on December 9, 2005
posted by xammerboy at 8:24 AM on December 9, 2005
I can't ever seem to determine whether or not something's a double post,so I never bother posting. Is there a foolproof way of checking the URL?
posted by xammerboy at 8:25 AM on December 9, 2005
posted by xammerboy at 8:25 AM on December 9, 2005
Here's the link. Believe it or not it was still on the front page under the "Be. The. Battery." post.
posted by xammerboy at 8:28 AM on December 9, 2005
posted by xammerboy at 8:28 AM on December 9, 2005
Uh, xammerboy, wasn't that fenriq's post?
posted by russilwvong at 7:54 AM on December 10, 2005
posted by russilwvong at 7:54 AM on December 10, 2005
!Wehw
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:41 AM on December 14, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:41 AM on December 14, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:18 AM on December 14, 2005
*drops pants, sits on photocopier*
posted by If I Had An Anus at 8:57 AM on December 14, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 8:57 AM on December 14, 2005
Does that mean we have Christmas officers? gnfti, I nominate you for Christmas and Cunnilingus Minister.
Times are tight. We were forced to combine some ministries.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:28 AM on December 14, 2005
Times are tight. We were forced to combine some ministries.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:28 AM on December 14, 2005
Any particular reason we skipped this thread? Or has the longboat picked up speed? *holds onto hat*
posted by monju_bosatsu at 11:11 AM on December 14, 2005
posted by monju_bosatsu at 11:11 AM on December 14, 2005
"Any particular reason we skipped this thread?"
Yes, monju_bosatsu, but since you did not read thefull length novel comment I wrote in 10532 on December 8th, you will have to go through life wondering.
posted by Cranberry at 11:22 AM on December 14, 2005
Yes, monju_bosatsu, but since you did not read the
posted by Cranberry at 11:22 AM on December 14, 2005
Or has the longboat picked up speed?
Just keeping up with the bitching. It's kinda like leap year.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:33 AM on December 14, 2005
Just keeping up with the bitching. It's kinda like leap year.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:33 AM on December 14, 2005
Ah, of course. I can only explain may lapse as the result of being distracted by the open bar in OmieWise's comment.
posted by monju_bosatsu at 12:06 PM on December 14, 2005
posted by monju_bosatsu at 12:06 PM on December 14, 2005
gnfti, I nominate you for Christmas and Cunnilingus Minister.
I will accept this position, and just pay lip service until I get a tongue-lashing.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:34 PM on December 14, 2005
I will accept this position, and just pay lip service until I get a tongue-lashing.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:34 PM on December 14, 2005
Good thing the big tag works, or monju would have just an ordinary small Birthday
posted by Cranberry at 9:16 PM on December 14, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 9:16 PM on December 14, 2005
Happy Birthday monju-bosatsu, and good wishes for a better year than 2005 for you and your state.
posted by Cranberry at 9:22 PM on December 14, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 9:22 PM on December 14, 2005
Happy Happy, natch.
Moreover, it's nice to see that your botanical relations maintain MetaFilter activity, Cran.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:53 PM on December 14, 2005
Moreover, it's nice to see that your botanical relations maintain MetaFilter activity, Cran.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:53 PM on December 14, 2005
She'll talk to you with no one else around
But only if you're able
To entertain her
The moment conversation stops
She is gone
Again
posted by gramschmidt at 10:54 PM on December 14, 2005
But only if you're able
To entertain her
The moment conversation stops
She is gone
Again
posted by gramschmidt at 10:54 PM on December 14, 2005
Good for blueberry. I plead guilty to thinking "Ni" occasionally, but I no longer say it out loud. I am very nearly able to watch the knights galloping with no horses, but the sound of coconut clops w/o rfl. Someday I will be cured.
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
posted by Cranberry at 11:56 PM on December 14, 2005
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
Thanks for posting those things that go round and round
posted by Cranberry at 11:56 PM on December 14, 2005
Black electrical tape on the screen?
posted by gramschmidt at 12:54 AM on December 15, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 12:54 AM on December 15, 2005
Happu Birthatsu monju_bosatsu!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:53 AM on December 15, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:53 AM on December 15, 2005
Thanks, everybody! My cow-orkers are taking me to lunch today. Sushi for everybody!
posted by monju_bosatsu at 7:12 AM on December 15, 2005
posted by monju_bosatsu at 7:12 AM on December 15, 2005
Heh, I love the look in Memo's eye. Poor thing.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 7:57 AM on December 15, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 7:57 AM on December 15, 2005
Nemo
posted by If I Had An Anus at 8:42 AM on December 15, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 8:42 AM on December 15, 2005
Those are for your Birthday, monju, even if they're late.
posted by OmieWise at 8:16 AM on December 16, 2005
posted by OmieWise at 8:16 AM on December 16, 2005
My reaction to Omie's link is not safe for work.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 9:28 AM on December 16, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 9:28 AM on December 16, 2005
Canollis AND an open bar? Holy crap.
posted by monju_bosatsu at 9:49 AM on December 16, 2005
posted by monju_bosatsu at 9:49 AM on December 16, 2005
Word, Cran.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:07 PM on December 16, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:07 PM on December 16, 2005
If a tree falls in the mini forest, will I hear it hit the corner of my house?
posted by Cranberry at 8:58 AM on December 17, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 8:58 AM on December 17, 2005
"Hello," said Rogers' quiet voice. "Well, what do you want?"
No sooner had the barbaric front ranks beheld the languid, slightly annoyed junior than the fury of battle vanished like a flurry of wind across the water. From behind the more concealed began to murmur:
"Oh, beans!"
"A lemon!"
"Rubber!"
"Sold!"
"Well, what is it?" said Rogers sharply, sending a terrific frown at the sheepish leaders.
At this curt reminder there was a shifting movement in the rear, which rapidly communicated itself to the stammering, apologetic front ranks; the door was closed in ludicrous haste, and down the stairs resounded the stampede of the baffled host.
"My, they are a fierce lot, these man-eating sophomores, aren't they?" said Rogers, giving way to his laughter.
posted by gramschmidt at 11:53 PM on December 18, 2005
No sooner had the barbaric front ranks beheld the languid, slightly annoyed junior than the fury of battle vanished like a flurry of wind across the water. From behind the more concealed began to murmur:
"Oh, beans!"
"A lemon!"
"Rubber!"
"Sold!"
"Well, what is it?" said Rogers sharply, sending a terrific frown at the sheepish leaders.
At this curt reminder there was a shifting movement in the rear, which rapidly communicated itself to the stammering, apologetic front ranks; the door was closed in ludicrous haste, and down the stairs resounded the stampede of the baffled host.
"My, they are a fierce lot, these man-eating sophomores, aren't they?" said Rogers, giving way to his laughter.
posted by gramschmidt at 11:53 PM on December 18, 2005
I hate Mondays. Not usually. Usually I'm indifferent. But I hate this Monday.
Can I move in with you, gnifti, just for today? Monday will be over much sooner where you are.
/jealous
posted by raedyn at 12:20 PM on December 19, 2005
Can I move in with you, gnifti, just for today? Monday will be over much sooner where you are.
/jealous
posted by raedyn at 12:20 PM on December 19, 2005
You've got fifty minutes to fly over. God, I miss Concorde.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:08 PM on December 19, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 2:08 PM on December 19, 2005
two minutes... Can I just declare Monday done? Thanks. By the time I hit Post, it probably will be. Huzzah!
posted by raedyn at 2:59 PM on December 19, 2005
posted by raedyn at 2:59 PM on December 19, 2005
Whew! I'm glad it's actually Koaladay, not Monday. This is the type of work we ought to do on Koaladay:
It's the same cat from Omie's link, but she's big in this one! And her name is Fern!
posted by Nice Donkey at 4:05 PM on December 19, 2005
It's the same cat from Omie's link, but she's big in this one! And her name is Fern!
posted by Nice Donkey at 4:05 PM on December 19, 2005
Omie, how did you get out of Australia with all those koalas? Guess they fit in your backpack better than kangaroos.
Koaladay! I see it catching on. It would abolish Monday altogether, definitely a service to all hu/mankind.
posted by Cranberry at 5:30 PM on December 19, 2005
Koaladay! I see it catching on. It would abolish Monday altogether, definitely a service to all hu/mankind.
posted by Cranberry at 5:30 PM on December 19, 2005
I hereby declare my support of this no-Monday motion.
posted by raedyn at 6:18 AM on December 20, 2005
posted by raedyn at 6:18 AM on December 20, 2005
That's it! I've had up to here with you people thinking you can just make up your own days. You're not above the calendar. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE CALENDAR!!!
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:22 AM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:22 AM on December 20, 2005
IIHAA-
I don't know about calendars. We don't need your stinking calendars.
posted by OmieWise at 7:01 AM on December 20, 2005
I don't know about calendars. We don't need your stinking calendars.
Important Safety Advice: Never look directly at the sun!
posted by OmieWise at 7:01 AM on December 20, 2005
Hi, what's shakin'?
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:00 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:00 PM on December 20, 2005
KENKO PASSES FIRST CALL OUT WITH FLYING COLORS
In a severe test of patience and poise, kenko 17434, survived an attack by a junior Mefite, Kirth Gerson 19938.
Kenko reacted with good humor, and throughout the ordeal maintained his right to post a thread of little apparent value.
BRAVO kenko.
Note that the MeTa thread taunting the brave and indomitable kenko is 10834 (-101=10733).
posted by Cranberry at 12:02 PM on December 20, 2005
In a severe test of patience and poise, kenko 17434, survived an attack by a junior Mefite, Kirth Gerson 19938.
Kenko reacted with good humor, and throughout the ordeal maintained his right to post a thread of little apparent value.
BRAVO kenko.
Note that the MeTa thread taunting the brave and indomitable kenko is 10834 (-101=10733).
posted by Cranberry at 12:02 PM on December 20, 2005
Interesting about the thread ID, CranCranDance. I hadn't picked up on that.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:04 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:04 PM on December 20, 2005
Good work all around. I'm preparing to leave for a little time off, but first, to work. Damn the computer, full speed ahead.
posted by OmieWise at 12:06 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by OmieWise at 12:06 PM on December 20, 2005
I'll be extremely busy also - putting away groceries. Can't let the frozen stuff thaw. Happy time off, Omie. If you are going to be off line, I will now wish you a Merry Christmas, take it or leave it.
posted by Cranberry at 12:11 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 12:11 PM on December 20, 2005
Yeah, nice catch, Cran. Later, shall we barge in there and make it more upbeat and non-sequitor image riddled?
posted by raedyn at 12:20 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by raedyn at 12:20 PM on December 20, 2005
I'll be busy eating grosseries.
Happy Charmonuka, Omie.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:38 PM on December 20, 2005
Happy Charmonuka, Omie.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:38 PM on December 20, 2005
We really oughta go all viking on Kirth Gerson's ass for taking what is rightfully raedyn's thread number.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:43 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:43 PM on December 20, 2005
Monica. She's got beer.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:57 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:57 PM on December 20, 2005
Um, Omie? If you are non-Christian, no offense! When I wrote Merry Christmas take it or leave it, I referred to the endless Happy Holidays debate.
posted by Cranberry at 1:33 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 1:33 PM on December 20, 2005
Re: 10834 you are right IIHAA. How fitting it would have been if raedyn had gotten that number.
Monju Bosatsu has now warned that the vikings are coming; who could he possibly mean? Does he think we are all going to go flag Kirth Gerson'ssnark comment?
posted by Cranberry at 1:37 PM on December 20, 2005
Monju Bosatsu has now warned that the vikings are coming; who could he possibly mean? Does he think we are all going to go flag Kirth Gerson's
posted by Cranberry at 1:37 PM on December 20, 2005
Cranberry, Cranberry, no offense taken! Do I seem like someone who takes easy offense? I did just get a touch tetchy. I'm not anything, but I always think a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Carefree Kwanzaa, Ribald Ramadan, Tooting Tet, is in order.
posted by OmieWise at 1:41 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by OmieWise at 1:41 PM on December 20, 2005
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE CALENDAR!!!
posted by If I Had An Anus at 1:48 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 1:48 PM on December 20, 2005
*joins raedyn, swings up into rafters above calendars*
*breathes sigh of relief, omie is too wise to be offended*
posted by Cranberry at 3:01 PM on December 20, 2005
*breathes sigh of relief, omie is too wise to be offended*
posted by Cranberry at 3:01 PM on December 20, 2005
Those who observe Ramadan do not eat until sundown. Should one wish them a Ravenous Ramadan?
posted by Cranberry at 3:06 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 3:06 PM on December 20, 2005
Thanks for sticking up for me in the NL music thread, Omie. I am a little under the weather and got an attack of teh lazy while posting, hence the poor phrasing. I posted a clarification/update just now.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 3:07 PM on December 20, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 3:07 PM on December 20, 2005
Yes.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:45 AM on December 21, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:45 AM on December 21, 2005
Bust out your "of 2005" lists, people.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:07 AM on December 22, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:07 AM on December 22, 2005
Mr. President, I rise to second the "stone soup" thread committed by The Jesse Helms and nominated as Best Deleted Thread by the gentleman from Santa Cruz, the Honorable gramschmidt.
With the chair's approval, I nominate the CDs by our distinguished member goodnewsfortheinsane, aka gnfti and g-nifty, as best new releases of 2005.
Thank you. I yield the floor.
posted by Cranberry at 11:09 AM on December 22, 2005
With the chair's approval, I nominate the CDs by our distinguished member goodnewsfortheinsane, aka gnfti and g-nifty, as best new releases of 2005.
Thank you. I yield the floor.
posted by Cranberry at 11:09 AM on December 22, 2005
The automatic lunar station that achieved the soft landing weighed 99 kg.
posted by gramschmidt at 7:29 PM on December 22, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 7:29 PM on December 22, 2005
Damn, I guess that's what a lazyass hotlinker like me deserves.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 7:42 PM on December 22, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 7:42 PM on December 22, 2005
I called it out, and I give it to you, because my love for you is sizable. Christmas party in 47814. Offer good til closing, which is imminent, bar a repeat of the mushroom scenario, which is unlikely, bar an acute attack of holiday-spirited reprieve by the gentle man and lady admins, which is a leafy ball of deity. Make of it what you will.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:36 AM on December 23, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:36 AM on December 23, 2005
Sometimes the stars align, even though many of us actively disbelieve in the ability of aligned stars to affect anything.
posted by gramschmidt at 11:19 AM on December 23, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 11:19 AM on December 23, 2005
Seconded.
posted by gramschmidt at 11:23 AM on December 23, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 11:23 AM on December 23, 2005
MeFilter: Something I just realized: Witty is glad that my name is not "good news for the insane", and was the first to ascribe the pronunciation "nifty."
Coincidence, conspiracy, or constipation? We report, you decide!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:49 PM on December 23, 2005
Coincidence, conspiracy, or constipation? We report, you decide!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:49 PM on December 23, 2005
"The full stop is inside the quotation marks because I love."
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:50 PM on December 23, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:50 PM on December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas Eastern Standard Time. gnfti has already opened his presents.
posted by Cranberry at 9:03 PM on December 24, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 9:03 PM on December 24, 2005
Merry Christmas Japan, Palau and West Irian Jaya!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:02 AM on December 25, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:02 AM on December 25, 2005
Sorry Koreas. I didn't mean to forget about you. Happy birthday baby Jesus to the both of you.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:04 AM on December 25, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:04 AM on December 25, 2005
Also - Cran, do you really expect me to get up at 6 AM on Christmas Day? :)
I'm going to fire up the indoor BBQ thingy - have a good one everyone!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:12 AM on December 25, 2005
I'm going to fire up the indoor BBQ thingy - have a good one everyone!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 7:12 AM on December 25, 2005
Sure, good, I pictured you sneaking downstairs in your "jammies with the feet in" to get a head start on presents.
posted by Cranberry at 10:49 AM on December 25, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 10:49 AM on December 25, 2005
Also Fijne Kerstdagen en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaarto you too.
posted by Cranberry at 10:51 AM on December 25, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 10:51 AM on December 25, 2005
So, raedyn, who is the thread killer now? Two whole days have passed since my last post.
posted by Cranberry at 12:29 PM on December 27, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 12:29 PM on December 27, 2005
Dangerous ground, Cran. Clear-headedness and reasoned analysis are among those things that don't sit well with the hasty, hot-headed hoi polloi.
posted by gramschmidt at 8:10 PM on December 27, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 8:10 PM on December 27, 2005
Oh yes, Merry Happy everyone. Joyous prosperous, excepting those for whom joy and prosperity are anathema. Cantankerous miserable to them, in the appropriate dosage. I take no sides.
posted by gramschmidt at 8:24 PM on December 27, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 8:24 PM on December 27, 2005
I'm extremely disappointed I missed this.
Existence is suffering.
posted by gramschmidt at 9:58 PM on December 27, 2005
Existence is suffering.
posted by gramschmidt at 9:58 PM on December 27, 2005
But you know how to post to a closed thread! However, I suspect all the vodka drinkers have passed out found other amusements. I snark because I have a nasty cold and my head aches.
posted by Cranberry at 11:27 PM on December 27, 2005
posted by Cranberry at 11:27 PM on December 27, 2005
Alas, the ability to post to a closed thread was a hole that done been plugged ages ago. Although I wasn't able to add to the pile-on, I commend those who did. Good work, those.
Additionally, I am sorry for your cold and headache. A result of too much holiday-related revelry? A chocolate fountain, perhaps? Either way,
posted by gramschmidt at 1:54 AM on December 28, 2005
Additionally, I am sorry for your cold and headache. A result of too much holiday-related revelry? A chocolate fountain, perhaps? Either way,
posted by gramschmidt at 1:54 AM on December 28, 2005
Yeah gramschmidt, I slept through most of that thread I think.
Hey IIHAA, is this you?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:59 AM on December 28, 2005
Hey IIHAA, is this you?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:59 AM on December 28, 2005
Oh but you needn't worry, my huddled masses of tasty minions. There's always more.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 5:03 AM on December 28, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 5:03 AM on December 28, 2005
u sound sexy
This place is comedy gold around the holidays.
posted by OmieWise at 6:30 AM on December 28, 2005
This place is comedy gold around the holidays.
posted by OmieWise at 6:30 AM on December 28, 2005
jamie939's predicament is unique, I think. I find that I comminicatge exponentially more cogently when I am stooned.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:55 AM on December 28, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 10:55 AM on December 28, 2005
Yes, gnifti, though ShadR is my only true favorite (don't tell ahnsh I said that, OK?)
I'd also like to note that i live in the north georgia mountians....and base my wardrobe around them.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:08 AM on December 28, 2005
I'd also like to note that i live in the north georgia mountians....and base my wardrobe around them.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:08 AM on December 28, 2005
Actually...no, gnfti, I'm 1/64 Cherokee and therefore cannot grow that cool beard thing.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:10 AM on December 28, 2005
posted by If I Had An Anus at 11:10 AM on December 28, 2005
Silly Decemberists. Wrecking everyone's potential googlewhacks with their literaritarian ways.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:56 AM on December 29, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:56 AM on December 29, 2005
You people are slow. I won, fer chrissakes.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 3:21 PM on December 29, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 3:21 PM on December 29, 2005
Excellent. One of my first memories (growing up for the early years in Indonesia) was drinking Kopi Su Su. Yum! I hope it came out of a civet cat's butt.
posted by OmieWise at 1:17 PM on December 30, 2005
posted by OmieWise at 1:17 PM on December 30, 2005
I find the following odd:
FPP #47899 concerns Sinclair Lewis.
FPP #47902 concerns Upton Sinclair.
Did the appearance of the first influence the posting of the second? Are these two posters among the thousands of relatively literate citizens who were immediately (though not irredeemably) confused upon the assignation of both of these authors in high school, leading to the brief belief that The Jungle and Arrowsmith were written by the same person? Would it have been possible to compose the previous sentence in a more confusing manner?
posted by gramschmidt at 9:36 PM on December 30, 2005
FPP #47899 concerns Sinclair Lewis.
FPP #47902 concerns Upton Sinclair.
Did the appearance of the first influence the posting of the second? Are these two posters among the thousands of relatively literate citizens who were immediately (though not irredeemably) confused upon the assignation of both of these authors in high school, leading to the brief belief that The Jungle and Arrowsmith were written by the same person? Would it have been possible to compose the previous sentence in a more confusing manner?
posted by gramschmidt at 9:36 PM on December 30, 2005
You raise valid points, dear gramschmidt. I always get the Great Three Well(e)ses confused like that: Orson, H.G., and Fargo.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:09 AM on December 31, 2005
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:09 AM on December 31, 2005
Not to mention the notion that Eric Blair might have chosen the pseudonym "George Orwell" because of his esteem for George Orson Welles, which probably isn't true.
posted by gramschmidt at 11:40 AM on December 31, 2005
posted by gramschmidt at 11:40 AM on December 31, 2005
Yes thank you. My symptoms matched "California flu", though I have not lived in Cal for ages. I could have used some of the enrgy from the particle you link to.
Happy New Year, gram
Happy New Year to all the longboaters.
posted by Cranberry at 11:14 PM on December 31, 2005
Happy New Year, gram
Happy New Year to all the longboaters.
posted by Cranberry at 11:14 PM on December 31, 2005
Yes, Happy Meaningless Temporal Convention to you as well, Cran. Happy Meaningless Temporal Convention to us all!
But meaningless convention or not (and cynicism aside), I wish it sincerely.
posted by gramschmidt at 12:39 AM on January 1, 2006
But meaningless convention or not (and cynicism aside), I wish it sincerely.
posted by gramschmidt at 12:39 AM on January 1, 2006
Mappy nude rear. Mappy nude rear to all of you!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:46 AM on January 1, 2006
Interesting map of Missouri, home of Hallmark cards. Could it be a form of tribute to the greeting card giant?
Perhaps we should hold a meaningless longboat convention there. What do you think? Kansas City? Saint Louis? Simpsons fans may want Springfield (Matt Groenig is not from Missouri, but is from Oregon. There is a Springfield, Oregon near Eugene.)
We have one week to remain in beautiful downtown 10733.
posted by Cranberry at 12:44 PM on January 1, 2006
Perhaps we should hold a meaningless longboat convention there. What do you think? Kansas City? Saint Louis? Simpsons fans may want Springfield (Matt Groenig is not from Missouri, but is from Oregon. There is a Springfield, Oregon near Eugene.)
We have one week to remain in beautiful downtown 10733.
posted by Cranberry at 12:44 PM on January 1, 2006
Does that mean we'll have to move to upstate 10834 soon?
posted by Nice Donkey at 4:24 PM on January 2, 2006
posted by Nice Donkey at 4:24 PM on January 2, 2006
Nice Donkey! You have been gone so long. And raedyn too.
I think 10834 will probably be our only available haven.
posted by Cranberry at 4:47 PM on January 2, 2006
I think 10834 will probably be our only available haven.
posted by Cranberry at 4:47 PM on January 2, 2006
We can't make a double jump - 10935 is closed. So it looks like we will spend a few days at upstate 10834, until it closes on the 19th or 20th.
10939 is the trainwreck in progress today. Poor potch.
posted by Cranberry at 4:54 PM on January 2, 2006
10939 is the trainwreck in progress today. Poor potch.
posted by Cranberry at 4:54 PM on January 2, 2006
10834 it is, then. I've decorated the place with a celebratory near-horizontal rule. Hope you like it.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:51 AM on January 3, 2006
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:51 AM on January 3, 2006
Thanks gnfti! It will seem so welcoming when we move Sunday.
posted by Cranberry at 11:40 AM on January 3, 2006
posted by Cranberry at 11:40 AM on January 3, 2006
Is it ever possible to find you at New Seasons market, Cran, either in the aisles or sitting patiently in a bin next to stacks of locally-baked shortcakes?
Perhaps mathowie has even shopped for you or beside you. One never knows.
Produce jokes will never become tiresome.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:18 PM on January 3, 2006
Perhaps mathowie has even shopped for you or beside you. One never knows.
Produce jokes will never become tiresome.
posted by gramschmidt at 10:18 PM on January 3, 2006
Busted! You recognized my shoes? or my bicycle wheel?
posted by Cranberry at 10:25 PM on January 3, 2006
posted by Cranberry at 10:25 PM on January 3, 2006
Nope. Just the unfortunate color change on your user page.
Sunrise, sunset.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.
Someone left the cake out in the rain.
Debussy Op. 10.
et
cetera
posted by gramschmidt at 10:28 PM on January 3, 2006
Sunrise, sunset.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.
Someone left the cake out in the rain.
Debussy Op. 10.
et
cetera
posted by gramschmidt at 10:28 PM on January 3, 2006
You noticed my 98 "neighbors", including Mathowie? You really did read to the end.
Now that it is too late, I want my red page back. Surely some clever person will find a way.
posted by Cranberry at 12:36 AM on January 4, 2006
Now that it is too late, I want my red page back. Surely some clever person will find a way.
posted by Cranberry at 12:36 AM on January 4, 2006
Hehe, now that's megasupermeta.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 10:02 AM on January 4, 2006
posted by If I Had An Anus at 10:02 AM on January 4, 2006
Hey funnybunnies, keep yer recursively distributed Escherian metametafeuds off of our precious pristine longboat, alright?
Consider yourselves heartily welcomed to my enemy list. ;)
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 11:49 AM on January 4, 2006
Consider yourselves heartily welcomed to my enemy list. ;)
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 11:49 AM on January 4, 2006
You ain't so tough! I'll be better in the future, I swear.
posted by OmieWise at 1:26 PM on January 4, 2006
posted by OmieWise at 1:26 PM on January 4, 2006
Feuds may be foldd neatly and kept below decks. Enemies may be folded neatly and kept in the brig. Please refer to the manual "Bluejackets Guide" for further solutions to every day problems.
posted by Cranberry at 1:33 PM on January 4, 2006
posted by Cranberry at 1:33 PM on January 4, 2006
I know I said I'd be better, but...I came here first to show my love for IIHAA, and I'll do it again now, as a longboat denizen, and wherever else it's necessary, I salute you.
posted by OmieWise at 1:54 PM on January 4, 2006
posted by OmieWise at 1:54 PM on January 4, 2006
Aww, thanks.
*crosses Omie off enemies list,
draws naughty doodles by gnfti's and Cran's names*
posted by If I Had An Anus at 2:21 PM on January 4, 2006
*crosses Omie off enemies list,
draws naughty doodles by gnfti's and Cran's names*
posted by If I Had An Anus at 2:21 PM on January 4, 2006
*looks at IIHAA's list, gasps, blanches!*
(blanch = white = idea)
*reaches in desk for Wite-Out, covers up naughty doodles*
posted by Cranberry at 8:09 PM on January 4, 2006
(blanch = white = idea)
*reaches in desk for Wite-Out, covers up naughty doodles*
posted by Cranberry at 8:09 PM on January 4, 2006
To be fair, Anus, the only person conflating you two is a self-proclaimed wino.
posted by gramschmidt at 8:29 PM on January 4, 2006
posted by gramschmidt at 8:29 PM on January 4, 2006
Ahh... now I get it - he just quit smoking. Poor sod.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:19 AM on January 5, 2006
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:19 AM on January 5, 2006
*Snoozes on grassy kno-- I mean couch.*
posted by Nice Donkey at 12:34 PM on January 5, 2006
posted by Nice Donkey at 12:34 PM on January 5, 2006
Nice Donkey, perhaps some careful grazing would benefit the upholstery.
posted by Cranberry at 4:38 PM on January 5, 2006
posted by Cranberry at 4:38 PM on January 5, 2006
*nibbles sofa around the edges*
*licks everyone's eyebrows*
posted by Nice Donkey at 9:54 AM on January 6, 2006
*licks everyone's eyebrows*
posted by Nice Donkey at 9:54 AM on January 6, 2006
Somebody please remind me of this when best of 2006 discussions come around.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:55 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by If I Had An Anus at 12:55 PM on January 6, 2006
I'm reminding myself by putting it on my user page. It's mostly so that I don't forget that part of html, which I don't really know except for the basics.
posted by OmieWise at 12:59 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by OmieWise at 12:59 PM on January 6, 2006
Ooh, Donkey, ooh!
*giggles, fends off the friendly beast*
For some reason, girls always ask me whether I pluck my eyebrows. No, thank you, they've always been neat like this. By themselves. Thank FSM I didn't inherit the Great British Unibrow Gene (aka the Bert Gene).
Now where's raedyn.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:14 PM on January 6, 2006
*giggles, fends off the friendly beast*
For some reason, girls always ask me whether I pluck my eyebrows. No, thank you, they've always been neat like this. By themselves. Thank FSM I didn't inherit the Great British Unibrow Gene (aka the Bert Gene).
Now where's raedyn.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:14 PM on January 6, 2006
raedyn has been missing for much too long. What shall we do? email the RCMP?
posted by Cranberry at 10:55 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by Cranberry at 10:55 PM on January 6, 2006
Ah, for a moment I thought you meant these guys (NSFW) instead of these.
Pesky acronyms.
Anyway, they have email now?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:10 AM on January 7, 2006
Pesky acronyms.
Anyway, they have email now?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:10 AM on January 7, 2006
They don't know you're a horse, but they know about your longboat. Ack!
posted by Nice Donkey at 8:17 PM on January 7, 2006
posted by Nice Donkey at 8:17 PM on January 7, 2006
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I've tried tags, Google, Yahoo and every combination of words I could think of and haven't found the post yet.
Do folks have some tricks they can share?
posted by fenriq at 8:14 AM on December 8, 2005