# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=522 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 523 --- ## [Apparently Secret Service has just enough funding to protect Prez through Sept.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-secret-service-has-just-enough-funding-to-protect-prez-through-sept/794294)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-secret-service-has-just-enough-funding-to-protect-prez-through-sept/794294 "2017-08-24T02:57:28Z")
I guess he should have thought \[del\]twice\[/del\]once before using the Secret Service budget to line his own pockets.. How is he going to spin this one, I wonder? --- ## [Musings On Changing My Username.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musings-on-changing-my-username/794093)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musings-on-changing-my-username/794093 "2017-08-24T02:37:23Z")
No real plans to change my username on these boards. I actually have been on the boards since 2001 (the 2002 date on my profile, is because we had to reset it all in 2002). But boy, 2001. The age of consent where I live … --- ## [Do you have a big nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-big-nose/794021)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-big-nose/794021 "2017-08-23T21:51:59Z")
I’ve always believed that I have a perfect nose. Everyone else in my family of origin thinks they have a huge nose, although their noses look fine to me. Today at the eye doctor I had to stare into a mirror for a long … --- ## [Any cool murals in your neighborhood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cool-murals-in-your-neighborhood/794373)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cool-murals-in-your-neighborhood/794373 "2017-08-23T21:12:30Z")
This mural featuring a salmon and a beaver was just completed along the bike trail that I ride. It’s a nice change from the recurring graffiti that has marred the underpass for years. Further down the trail in Los Gatos… --- ## [Former influential White Supremacist: Trump's comments are hugely important](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-influential-white-supremacist-trumps-comments-are-hugely-important/794454)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-influential-white-supremacist-trumps-comments-are-hugely-important/794454 "2017-08-23T15:30:34Z")
The Daily is a NYTimes podcast. In this one, host Michael Barbaro interviews Derek Black, son of the founder of the Stormfront website, nephew (I think) of David Duke. Derek left the white supremacy movement a few year… --- ## [Dear Molly Bolts, and another.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-molly-bolts-and-another/794436)
**Author:** [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-molly-bolts-and-another/794436 "2017-08-23T13:21:16Z")
What a huge waste of time and piece of sht Molly Bolts are… Hollow Wall “anchor” my as. They grip like crap compared to other options. They’d be better suited as caltrops… I will forever stick with Toggle Bolts instead… … --- ## [Outbound: in which I come out as bisexual in the spring of my 54th year.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outbound-in-which-i-come-out-as-bisexual-in-the-spring-of-my-54th-year/793101)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outbound-in-which-i-come-out-as-bisexual-in-the-spring-of-my-54th-year/793101 "2017-08-23T04:11:16Z")
(TL;DR: I go to a hackathon, experience burst of creativity, admit I am bi, feel inner shame receding, maybe have a life…) Why am I writing this? I’m not sure. The world has changed; my experiences may not be relevant f… --- ## [I made a mistake -- and got rewarded](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-a-mistake-and-got-rewarded/794316)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-a-mistake-and-got-rewarded/794316 "2017-08-22T22:47:28Z")
Last week I went to the supermarket, and paid for my stuff with a twenty. I got change for a ten back, so I told the woman I’d given her a twenty. I did, right? I thought, ‘Damn, I have to break a twenty.’ But on the… --- ## [Dreams that affect you emotionally (even after you wake up)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-that-affect-you-emotionally-even-after-you-wake-up/568918)
**Author:** [@Arglefraster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arglefraster)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreams-that-affect-you-emotionally-even-after-you-wake-up/568918 "2017-08-22T20:31:07Z")
I find it fascinating just how much dreams can affect me emotionally, even after I wake up. Logically, I know it’s just a dream and not real, but I can’t stop my self from reacting emotionally as if it were real. A few … --- ## [Eclipse? What Eclipse? The 70% or lessers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eclipse-what-eclipse-the-70-or-lessers/794349)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eclipse-what-eclipse-the-70-or-lessers/794349 "2017-08-22T20:17:32Z")
Arizona here. A site said we only got about 66% of the sun covered up. Who else lived in an area (and didn’t travel to another where it was better) where it looked like just another ordinary day for you? I’m tired of fe… --- ## [Idle Thoughts Friends Goal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idle-thoughts-friends-goal/794315)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idle-thoughts-friends-goal/794315 "2017-08-22T19:54:45Z")
Idle Thoughts has been trying to get 1,000 Friends on this Board. He has made it today, thanks to moi. (Do I get a toaster?) --- ## [Cool gadgets or tools you use that have a very specific purpose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-gadgets-or-tools-you-use-that-have-a-very-specific-purpose/793369)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-gadgets-or-tools-you-use-that-have-a-very-specific-purpose/793369 "2017-08-22T19:21:09Z")
I just received my new gadget I ordered the other day. It looks like a dorky cousin to a fidget spinner, in red anodized aluminum. My wife fiddled with it and said “it’s nice” Her response notwithstanding, any machinist… --- ## [Fifteen Years Ago, Dick Cheney made a Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifteen-years-ago-dick-cheney-made-a-speech/794361)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifteen-years-ago-dick-cheney-made-a-speech/794361 "2017-08-22T16:32:16Z")
On 27 August 2002, Vice President Dick Cheney addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Nashville. He lied to get us into a war in Iraq. This will be exactly fifteen years ago next week. Simply stated, there is no doub… --- ## [Anyone making a road trip this weekend for reasons other than the eclipse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-making-a-road-trip-this-weekend-for-reasons-other-than-the-eclipse/794176)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-making-a-road-trip-this-weekend-for-reasons-other-than-the-eclipse/794176 "2017-08-22T12:06:07Z")
I was just thinking it must really suck if six months ago you scheduled a business conference in Nashville this Monday. --- ## [The ultimate in insane hippie woo.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-in-insane-hippie-woo/794110)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-in-insane-hippie-woo/794110 "2017-08-21T21:38:44Z")
Just saw this mentioned in passing in another thread. A business that makes soap from goat milk. But for the best goat milk, the goats must be happy. And to be happy, goats must do yoga with humans. Where do I go to sig… --- ## [The great eclipse conspiracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-eclipse-conspiracy/794134)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-eclipse-conspiracy/794134 "2017-08-21T21:09:39Z")
This is priceless: The Eclipse Conspiracy - The Atlantic --- ## [My first edicts as Regent of All About Which I Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-edicts-as-regent-of-all-about-which-i-care/793999)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-edicts-as-regent-of-all-about-which-i-care/793999 "2017-08-21T13:09:11Z")
I have just been named Supreme Invincible Ruler Over All Things That I Care About and None Other. SIROATTICANO. You can call me SIR for short. My first edicts are as follows and are effective immediately: Anyone wh… --- ## [If I had known that a $5 haircut would get so many women fawning over me...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-had-known-that-a-5-haircut-would-get-so-many-women-fawning-over-me/793934)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-had-known-that-a-5-haircut-would-get-so-many-women-fawning-over-me/793934 "2017-08-21T07:57:09Z")
It was a simple Numero Ocho clipper all over. I just wanted most of my hair gone. It was still a mess after the cut and a wash, with hair poking everywhere, so I hauled out the ol’ Vitalis and slicked it back. Then I … --- ## [Guns, Runs, & Zev(u)ns - a Russian currency conspiracy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-runs-zev-u-ns-a-russian-currency-conspiracy-mmp/793621)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-runs-zev-u-ns-a-russian-currency-conspiracy-mmp/793621 "2017-08-21T06:17:29Z")
\*♫ Well, I went home with the waitress The way I always do How was I to know \[del\]S\[/del\] He was with the Russians, too \[COLOR=“Teal”\](Maybe because his name is the their currency) See where this is going? I was gamb… --- ## [Internet adverisers, just what are you trying to say about me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-adverisers-just-what-are-you-trying-to-say-about-me/794045)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-adverisers-just-what-are-you-trying-to-say-about-me/794045 "2017-08-21T04:23:09Z")
So, I don’t fool with cookies or really much of anything in the way of blocking advertising or tracking when it comes to my phone. I don’t trust it, so I don’t bother. As a result, I see a lot of ads on my phone. Today … --- ## [Celebrating the 40th anniversaries of the Voyager launches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrating-the-40th-anniversaries-of-the-voyager-launches/794191)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrating-the-40th-anniversaries-of-the-voyager-launches/794191 "2017-08-21T03:22:04Z")
While Straight Dope has been talking a lot about the eclipses, also note that today Sunday, August 20 marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of Voyager 2. Tuesday, September 5, will be the 40th anniversary for Voyager … --- ## [Bannon is out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bannon-is-out/793995)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bannon-is-out/793995 "2017-08-19T23:25:38Z")
I just heard a report on the 1PM news that Kelly has finally convinced Trump to oust Bannon as of today. --- ## [Anyone Remember Lots of Useless Numbers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-lots-of-useless-numbers/793601)
**Author:** [@trackxsoftball13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trackxsoftball13)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-lots-of-useless-numbers/793601 "2017-08-19T18:06:48Z")
For some reason I remember useless numbers/information that I’ll most likely never/rarely need to know. For example: The temporary plate to the new car I got was M513771 My Locker number during Senior Year was 236 and … --- ## [I propose a new unit of measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-propose-a-new-unit-of-measure/792603)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-propose-a-new-unit-of-measure/792603 "2017-08-19T17:37:51Z")
The “Scaramucci.” The most absurdly short period of employment. (Inspired by the “Pinkwater.” --- ## [Seattle Dopers check in.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopers-check-in/793929)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopers-check-in/793929 "2017-08-19T13:56:02Z")
My American adventure has started off well on the wrong foot. Seattle airport had serious problems today and I was caught behind planeloads from South Korea and the Middle East. So I missed my flight to Bozeman. I’m rebo… --- ## [Came face-to-face with a possum in my garage; now I got questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/came-face-to-face-with-a-possum-in-my-garage-now-i-got-questions/793943)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/came-face-to-face-with-a-possum-in-my-garage-now-i-got-questions/793943 "2017-08-19T13:08:16Z")
I went out to put our barn cat up for the night. Did a little check of area, and noticed her food and water dishes were knocked over and food was everywhere. She came waltzing up and began eating the kibble off the floo… --- ## [Arnold condemns Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-condemns-trump/793951)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arnold-condemns-trump/793951 "2017-08-19T02:02:51Z")
And Nazis too! https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/4906106/arnold-schwarzenegger-white-supremecists-nazi-trump/%3Fsource=dam Good for him. --- ## [The mink coat I'm never going to buy my wife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mink-coat-im-never-going-to-buy-my-wife/793266)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mink-coat-im-never-going-to-buy-my-wife/793266 "2017-08-18T22:49:18Z")
When I was a kid, I was very poor. I remember watching TV, where both cartoons and live action shows would make various references to luxury items – the most iconic of which (in my kid-mind) was the mink coat. If you ha… --- ## [Big Ben Takes A Holiday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ben-takes-a-holiday/793952)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evan_Drake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ben-takes-a-holiday/793952 "2017-08-18T20:30:30Z")
The clock-tower in the palace of Westminster now apparently called the Elizabeth Tower to honour the present incumbent, like the rest \* of the old ruin is facing refurbishment : MPs have always considered no expense t… --- ## [Treated and stained garden decking - looks horrible - help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treated-and-stained-garden-decking-looks-horrible-help/793824)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treated-and-stained-garden-decking-looks-horrible-help/793824 "2017-08-18T17:15:10Z")
I recently had some decking put down in our back garden. It is a light coloured European softwood, and was in its raw state a kind of pine colour/shade. The men who laid it recommended that I treat it soon-ish, which I d… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=521) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=523)