OT - What are you doing right now?

Eoin

JohnInCarolina said:

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

We did purchase a new Miele for our kitchen remodel.  The fact that I am more excited about this than any other aspect of the remodel likely means that I am officially old.  

I guess you got NOLA to do the hydrological analysis before finalising the purchase?

On the contrary, this is the topic we've been fighting about for a couple of years now.  

I seem to remember that you were formerly a Bosch guy.

Battleborn

Just got done sitting at the court house for an hour and a half waiting to testify only to find out they haven’t seated a jury yet. Thanks for the heads up DA, you are awesome! 

Upside, people watching at the courthouse is top notch. Slightly behind the airport or Walmart. 

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

Specifically about how much the protease and amylase enzymes work vs the van der Walls forces that are broken via hydrological mechanical force in a standard surfactant to remove soiled compounds.  He seems to think that a micro analysis of fractures start the separation and I disagree.

You talk so dirty!

Ozzie_Isaac

I kind of want to buy this for @ColbyLang

JohnInCarolina

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

We did purchase a new Miele for our kitchen remodel.  The fact that I am more excited about this than any other aspect of the remodel likely means that I am officially old.  

I guess you got NOLA to do the hydrological analysis before finalising the purchase?

On the contrary, this is the topic we've been fighting about for a couple of years now.  

I seem to remember that you were formerly a Bosch guy.

We had a Bosch at our last house, and we loved it.  But when we were looking for new dishwashers in this round, Bosch was on a one-year back order (due to the chips).  So we went with Miele.

Gulfcoastguy

Battleborn said:

Just got done sitting at the court house for an hour and a half waiting to testify only to find out they haven’t seated a jury yet. Thanks for the heads up DA, you are awesome! 

Upside, people watching at the courthouse is top notch. Slightly behind the airport or Walmart. 

Been there and done that from both the expert witness and jury perspective.

MediumRarely

nolaegghead said:

Specifically about how much the protease and amylase enzymes work vs the van der Walls forces that are broken via hydrological mechanical force in a standard surfactant to remove soiled compounds.  He seems to think that a micro analysis of fractures start the separation and I disagree.

But have you calculated the thermodynamic and fluid flow characteristics and supplemented that with some good ol' Point Kernel modeling?

On a more practical note, I would never pre-rinse. I just water my Bananas and Mangos using dishes to insure the water streaming from my faucet doesn't damage the sink. Of course the dishwasher drain is routed down the same piping.

RagingIrishman

Taking it easy after knee surgery this afternoon. 

alaskanassasin

nolaegghead said:

Specifically about how much the protease and amylase enzymes work vs the van der Walls forces that are broken via hydrological mechanical force in a standard surfactant to remove soiled compounds.  He seems to think that a micro analysis of fractures start the separation and I disagree.

Amalayse can speed up a starch conversation with corn. Don’t ask me how I know that.

Ozzie_Isaac

Messing with a field mouse.  He makes a new exit and I fill it back in and put a log on top.  Unfortunately, he is currently winning.  Knocked one of my logs over.

Ozzie_Isaac

Lights are working.  Slowly but surely making progress.  Stills tons of work, but will take the small wins 

MasterC

Ozzie_Isaac that's awesome 

MediumRarely

Sweet! I want what you're having...

ColbyLang

Nicely done @Ozzie_Isaac. Palatial comes to mind. 

CPFC1905

Eoin said:

Just finished moving a shed.

Nice work,  but it's on top of your patio now. 

CPFC1905

Howdy footie fans,  we’re inching towards denouement.  Last weekend’s results did little to upset the orthodoxy and - plot spoiler, I doubt this weekend’s fixtures suggest much tumult either. 

Saturday;

Leicester v Leeds, notable because the visitors hit eject on their Bielsa-ball experiment and have welcomed new manager Jesse Marsch.  He’s from the US of A and so you’ll undoubtedly  know him from school or around the village pump.  Don’t see much change in fortunes though with the hit and miss Foxes keeping all three points. 2-0

Aston Villa v Southampton, a game lacking much purpose or merit - is not what the trailers say on TV, but let’s be honest it barely registers.  Villa need a few more points across 13 games to be safe and Saints more for less are already.  One point and one goal each, 1-1.

Burnley v Chelsea, not sure who’s had the worse week.  The hosts lost momentum with a chastening defeat to keep them in the mire,  the visitors are subject to a sanction busting fire sale.  Quality prevails, 0-1

Newcastle v Brighton, the Filthy Seagulls being on a losing run should cheer me but the rise of Toon has slaked that.  Home win and clean sheet as the visitors have forgotten why there is a net hanging off the goal frame. 2-0

Norwich v Brentford, must win for both teams but I think the Canaries have the form to take this.  Ultimately it might be in vain for them but keeping the Bees in the relegation vortex will offer some hope of escape. 1-0

Wolves v Palace, despite back to back defeats the hosts are just too well drilled for Palace to break down,  we need open and expansive opposition to deploy our talents.  Wolves simply won’t oblige.  We’ll do well to draw 0-0 but I see a 0-1 as inevitable. 

Liverpool v West Ham, the Reds are in hot form and the Hammers, whilst buoyed by strong results earlier in the season, are feeling the pressure.  Big Jurgy has his eyes on the big prize again and winning this is the fillip his team and supporters need in order to believe. 2-0

Stoke v Blackpool, the Potters came a close second against Palace in a moribund, water logged FA cup match this week.  With dreams of Wembley gone it’s just mid-table respectability left on the menu.  A form reversing win is within grasp, 2-1.

Sunday;

Watford v Arsenal,  desperate times for the Hornets (Yay!) and I don’t see this as anything more than an exercise in patience for the Gunners to ease to victory.  Roy has tightened Watford’s defence but his contained style and having little in attacking talent make for a gloomy portent. 0-3

City v Utd , the Manchester derby. Maybe the heightened atmosphere will energise the Red half and force together a semblance of cohesion - probably won’t.  The big game players will step up for them but City are just better. 2-1

Monday;

Spurs v Everton, battle of the weird.  Spurs are being very Spursy at the moment.  Neither Arthur nor Martha.  Super Frank’s Toffees are all at sea as well.   Their habitual 7th place is way out of reach and so you must prepare for birds to fly backwards and beasts run from the forest.  By coincidence Spurs are 7th.  Fun fact there.  Lots of huff, puff, missed passes and anxiety. 1-0 but other results keep Everton out out the drop zone. 

In more exciting news,  lump is going on the Egg later for smash burgers tonight in parallel with a bulk cook of bacon and sausages.  Therefore, I win. 

Mark_B_Good

RagingIrishman said:

Taking it easy after knee surgery this afternoon. 

That looks like more than an ACL repair!

Mark_B_Good

MasterC said:

Ozzie_Isaac that's awesome 

Yeah I'd say! Nice work Ozzie!

lousubcap

@Ozzie_Isaac -  Go big or go home is definitely at play right there.  Sweet!

lousubcap

So much for buying a suit...

lkapigian

Any camera guys out there, going through a closet , my late grandfathers cameras 

ColbyLang

Watching flour prices climb. $36.50/CWT this morning. No end in sight. I may book another 1,000,000 pounds at that to hedge the climb any further. Y’all watch out for grocery prices to spike here shortly. Drastically 

saluki2007

ColbyLang said:

Watching flour prices climb. $36.50/CWT this morning. No end in sight. I may book another 1,000,000 pounds at that to hedge the climb any further. Y’all watch out for grocery prices to spike here shortly. Drastically 

It’s not going to stop anytime soon. 

https://www.rbth.com/business/332948-russia-leading-wheat-exporter

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/govt-reviews-cooking-oil-imports-as-ukraine-crisis-disrupts-supplies-prices-shoot-up/article65190879.ece

Botch

 Quite a find, @lkapigian !

Ozzie_Isaac

@ikapigian very cool!  Thank you for sharing.  Not sure why, but seeing photos taken with a telephone of ancient cameras gives me the giggles.

nolaegghead

"but, if we are a net grain exporter and we make more grain than we could possibly use, aren't we self-sufficient and shouldn't we not be relying on Russian grain exports?"

Asks someone who doesn't understand global market prices.

JohnInCarolina

nolaegghead said:

"but, if we are a net grain exporter and we make more grain than we could possibly use, aren't we self-sufficient and shouldn't we not be relying on Russian grain exports?"

Asks someone who doesn't understand global market prices.

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

"but, if we are a net grain exporter and we make more grain than we could possibly use, aren't we self-sufficient and shouldn't we not be relying on Russian grain exports?"

Asks someone who doesn't understand global market prices.

Unfortunately, when prices spike in other markets, the grain sellers will shift their product to those higher profit margin locations.

Also, it is not just that simple because you have to factor in the cost to transport and in todays current supply chain nightmare even just the availability of transportation.  Then tariffs, taxes, etc, etc.

Global commodities markets are not that simple, and they definitely impact us whether we are net exporter or not.

saluki2007

nolaegghead said:

"but, if we are a net grain exporter and we make more grain than we could possibly use, aren't we self-sufficient and shouldn't we not be relying on Russian grain exports?"

Asks someone who doesn't understand global market prices.

Where’s @RealDonaldTrump when you need him?

Ozzie_Isaac

saluki2007 said:

nolaegghead said:

"but, if we are a net grain exporter and we make more grain than we could possibly use, aren't we self-sufficient and shouldn't we not be relying on Russian grain exports?"

Asks someone who doesn't understand global market prices.

Where’s @RealDonaldTrump when you need him?

Hey now, that is like saying Bloody Mary three time in front of a mirror at midnight.