# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=347 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 348 --- ## [Dinosaurs fell in love...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinosaurs-fell-in-love/847212)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinosaurs-fell-in-love/847212 "2020-01-30T04:53:28Z")
But they didn’t say goodbye. (wipes tear away) --- ## [This thread is about a little pigeon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-about-a-little-pigeon/846648 "2020-01-30T03:11:28Z")
No, we’re not swanky. We don’t need fancy hats. Or homing abilities. Just a little pigeon. All I ever wanted was a little pigeon. (Well, there was that time I wanted a little crow. I gave up on that dream.) Oh, littl… --- ## [Thanks, Doris, for a lovely evening (rude theater-goer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-doris-for-a-lovely-evening-rude-theater-goer/846976)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-doris-for-a-lovely-evening-rude-theater-goer/846976 "2020-01-30T00:20:28Z")
I attended a live theater performance today and sat next to the rudest audience member I’ve ever encountered. She was a middle-aged lady accompanied by another woman and a man. Doris…I’ll call her Doris…was freely talki… --- ## [Does anyone do Chinese New Year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-do-chinese-new-year/846981)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-do-chinese-new-year/846981 "2020-01-29T22:15:00Z")
A Chinese friend at work was surprised when I told her Happy New Year today. A local Chinese grocery did the big dragon puppet thing and a Chinese friend went down there to celebrate. Do you know people who celebrate i… --- ## [Hotel collapse in New Orleans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-collapse-in-new-orleans/841686)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-collapse-in-new-orleans/841686 "2020-01-29T19:04:34Z")
AP story here. The Hard Rock was/is under construction and a whole side of it just collapsed. Dramatic 8 second video here. Initial reports were no injuries but now they’re saying 1 dead and 3 missing. From the video… --- ## [Problem at work -- 'Time Vampires.'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-at-work-time-vampires/846432)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-at-work-time-vampires/846432 "2020-01-29T15:56:18Z")
Fucking Time Vampires. “Time Vampires” are those people who’s apparent, sole purpose on this planet is to sustain the Rain Forest through converting oxygen into CO2. They don’t do a damn thing, are irresponsible, canno… --- ## [Advice on pocket audio recorder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-pocket-audio-recorder/847075)
**Author:** [@RioRico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RioRico)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-pocket-audio-recorder/847075 "2020-01-29T10:01:25Z")
While walking, biking, driving, and riding, I used to dictate notes to myself on small cassette and later minicassette recorders, and later yet on simple digital recorders whose flimsy buttons I wore out. These had simil… --- ## [Nice fast bidding on Ebay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-fast-bidding-on-ebay/847140)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-fast-bidding-on-ebay/847140 "2020-01-29T05:37:07Z")
I was watching this Triumph TR2 badge to see if it sold as it is one I need for my collection. With 11 seconds to go there were no bids at the $100 opening price. 6 seconds and 5 bids later it sold for $305: https://www… --- ## [Holy Water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-water/846617)
**Author:** [@DrForrester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrForrester)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-water/846617 "2020-01-29T04:53:21Z")
Having read this thread and having seen these shoes for sale, I wanted to discuss the issue of Holy Water and other magical items a little more generally & didn’t want to hijack the other thread. The Problem, as I see i… --- ## [Great Scott! The return of the DeLorean.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-scott-the-return-of-the-delorean/846960)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-scott-the-return-of-the-delorean/846960 "2020-01-29T02:57:15Z")
Plans are in motion for the iconic vehicle from Back to the Future, the DeLorean, to return in a limited edition run, according to the Robb Report. The new DeLorean will sport modern headlights, have a 350 hp engine, and… --- ## [Venus Is Really Bright!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venus-is-really-bright/846923)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venus-is-really-bright/846923 "2020-01-29T01:57:41Z")
I live in a city with terrible light pollution but for the last week or so Venus (and Neptune which is close by relatively) are really really bright. It’s really neat to see. --- ## [I predict a PANIC in the streets. (this is just not fair)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-predict-a-panic-in-the-streets-this-is-just-not-fair/844328)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-predict-a-panic-in-the-streets-this-is-just-not-fair/844328 "2020-01-29T00:43:20Z")
DIL was going to Walmart. I told her to get me a few things. One of these things were ‘Steak-ums’ These are very thin frozen pieces of beef. It takes about 2 seconds to heat in a saute’ pan. A steak sammich in mere minu… --- ## [What was Grandma (or Grandpa) doing in the kitchen or outside all day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-grandma-or-grandpa-doing-in-the-kitchen-or-outside-all-day/845516)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-grandma-or-grandpa-doing-in-the-kitchen-or-outside-all-day/845516 "2020-01-29T00:29:39Z")
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, whenever I’d visit my grandparent’s or aunty/uncle’s home, grandma or aunty would always be in the kitchen. Sometimes preparing lunch or dinner, but rarely just sitting there. And if she … --- ## [Ken Starr? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-starr-really/847067)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-starr-really/847067 "2020-01-28T23:20:59Z")
Ken Starr is giving the opening statement for Trump? Really? NONE of the Republicans have bothered studying history? Mr VOW is watching, and he said Ken Starr is talking, but not saying anything. I said, “That’s exact… --- ## [Whole Foods discontinuing whole wheat pasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-discontinuing-whole-wheat-pasta/846849)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-discontinuing-whole-wheat-pasta/846849 "2020-01-27T23:09:45Z")
Now that Amazon has purchased Whole Foods, I’ve noticed some changes in what they sell in the store (for example, there’s a smaller cheese selection). The latest is, they have discontinued selling whole-wheat elbow past… --- ## [OK, We Need One So Here It Is! The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-we-need-one-so-here-it-is-the-mmp/846697)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-we-need-one-so-here-it-is-the-mmp/846697 "2020-01-27T21:18:48Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 34 (BRRR!) Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 48 and N.O.S. for the day. Winter returns. It shall go away again in a few days however. Not much on the agend… --- ## [online Portrait Gallery updates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-portrait-gallery-updates/846358)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-portrait-gallery-updates/846358 "2020-01-27T16:21:23Z")
Hello old chums. Our friendly TubaDiva sent me an email asking me what’s up with the picture pages. As you may have noticed I haven’t been hanging around the message board of late. But there are some updates that should … --- ## [What are your SDMB avatars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-sdmb-avatars/846444)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-sdmb-avatars/846444 "2020-01-27T04:02:25Z")
I ha e trouble working out what the avatars are. Thye’re Pretty tiny and I mainly see little bits of colour. For instance, Beck’s bad bad avatar is clearly based on Andy Warhol? But what are the little blobs of colour… --- ## [Kobe Bryant Dead at 41](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kobe-bryant-dead-at-41/847019)
**Author:** [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kobe-bryant-dead-at-41/847019 "2020-01-26T23:24:40Z")
Helicopter crash near his home. --- ## [What are the legalities in dealing with mail with wrong resident and address?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-legalities-in-dealing-with-mail-with-wrong-resident-and-address/847008)
**Author:** [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-legalities-in-dealing-with-mail-with-wrong-resident-and-address/847008 "2020-01-26T20:53:37Z")
I’m not sure if this belongs in MPSIMS or IMHO. Moderators, move it if necessary, with my apologies and thanks. We lived with my in-laws for a month last year. We forwarded our mail there, and again when we (gladly) m… --- ## [I’m getting a lot of «Server error - can’t connect» messages today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-getting-a-lot-of-server-error-can-t-connect-messages-today/847014)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-getting-a-lot-of-server-error-can-t-connect-messages-today/847014 "2020-01-26T20:50:53Z")
On Wikipedia! SDMB is working just fine. Weird. --- ## [Week Two: Post Heart Attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-two-post-heart-attack/846966)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-two-post-heart-attack/846966 "2020-01-26T19:47:02Z")
Most of the care of Mr VOW has fallen on me and The Daughter. The Son has contributed substantially as well. The Daughter is close to a nervous breakdown. I sometimes have murder in my heart. On the plus side: medicati… --- ## [Gone Then Back Again - Returning to the SDMB after a LOOONG absence \[Boring\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gone-then-back-again-returning-to-the-sdmb-after-a-looong-absence-boring/846986)
**Author:** [@Leviosaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leviosaurus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gone-then-back-again-returning-to-the-sdmb-after-a-looong-absence-boring/846986 "2020-01-26T16:04:08Z")
Most of you probably don’t know me, and those who do probably don’t remember me, but I used to participate on this board pretty regularly. I actually vaguely remember being on the old AOL board back in the 90’s, but don’… --- ## [once again, vowing not to argue with brainwashed idiots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-again-vowing-not-to-argue-with-brainwashed-idiots/846984)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-again-vowing-not-to-argue-with-brainwashed-idiots/846984 "2020-01-26T05:56:06Z")
The details aren’t important, I’ll just say that a friend posted on Facebook and was called a moron. No reasons as to why, no argument against what he said. I asked this person to supply those arguments. I dared her, I d… --- ## [If you find someone on the ground not breathing/or conscious, CPR right away or just rescue breaths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-find-someone-on-the-ground-not-breathing-or-conscious-cpr-right-away-or-just-rescue-breaths/846942)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-find-someone-on-the-ground-not-breathing-or-conscious-cpr-right-away-or-just-rescue-breaths/846942 "2020-01-26T04:50:20Z")
My cousin says rescue breaths first. Right or no? --- ## [Ominous Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818)
**Author:** [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818 "2020-01-26T04:08:54Z")
My new dentist has restraints on the chair. He keeps his tools in a Craftsman toolbox. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk --- ## [How not to introduce cannabis to a newly open legal market](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-introduce-cannabis-to-a-newly-open-legal-market/846762)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-introduce-cannabis-to-a-newly-open-legal-market/846762 "2020-01-26T02:26:40Z")
I live in Ontario, population around 14 million. Until recently, there were, count’em, 24 cannabis shops in the entire province, with five (!) of them in Toronto (population 3 million, and environs adding another 3 milli… --- ## [Night of the Iguana in Florida](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/night-of-the-iguana-in-florida/846799)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/night-of-the-iguana-in-florida/846799 "2020-01-25T17:48:08Z")
As many Floridians know, falling iguanas are a hazard in times of low temperatures. Tonight will be one of those times, due to nobody nailing them to the trees. So be sure to leave home with a REALLY strong umbrella. --- ## [So, what'd I miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whatd-i-miss/846877)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whatd-i-miss/846877 "2020-01-25T17:24:06Z")
Hi folks - I see to my astonishment that it’s been like 5 or 6 YEARS since I posted on the SDMB. How are you all doing? --- ## [Lucking into Greatness (the right teacher)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucking-into-greatness-the-right-teacher/846880)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucking-into-greatness-the-right-teacher/846880 "2020-01-25T17:22:52Z")
I can’t share this on Facebook. He’d be embarrassed. But it’s sort of washing over me. Some of you may know I’ve played in bands. Mostly guitar but some other things. But back in May 2000 I stopped playing altogethe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=346) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=348)