OT - What are you doing right now?

JohnInCarolina

http://twitter.com/axios/status/1501562236690644992?s=20&t=NuBYhlb2ALC3-0OGnxpUKA

Sure, why not.  2022 just keeps getting better.

GrateEggspectations

Don’t ask me why or how, but I tasted the “beef brisket” at SeaWorld and I’m pretty sure they just carved up an orca or some other beast that had died in captivity. Same for the “pork ribs.” The chicken was surprisingly good in comparison. On the plus side, I guess technically I dined on the waterfront. 

Battleborn

GrateEggspectations said:

Don’t ask me why or how, but I tasted the “beef brisket” at SeaWorld and I’m pretty sure they just carved up an orca or some other beast that had died in captivity. Same for the “pork ribs.” The chicken was surprisingly good in comparison. On the plus side, I guess technically I dined on the waterfront. 

I heard the fried dolphin was exquisite. 

lousubcap

Definitely working the waterfront angle quite vigorously right there.  But full marks for making it happen.  Enjoy the remainder of time in FL.  

EGGjlmh

Beautiful evening for a flight. Even though it looks like we were flying sideways

HeavyG

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

While the above may be a racket, an underlying issue is people that don't give a $hit about what they do/ are responsible for.  Personal responsibility is a rare concept these days and getting more scarce.  Rant off.  

This right here is an undeniable fact.

Is it really?

Yeah...you're probably right.

Kids these days with their hair and their music.

There's no Corps like the old Corps...Oorah!

alaskanassasin

GrateEggspectations said:

Don’t ask me why or how, but I tasted the “beef brisket” at SeaWorld and I’m pretty sure they just carved up an orca or some other beast that had died in captivity. Same for the “pork ribs.” The chicken was surprisingly good in comparison. On the plus side, I guess technically I dined on the waterfront. 

@Foghorn obviously Never worked at seaworld 

Ozzie_Isaac

Writing a letter of recommendation for Grad School.

MediumRarely

Ozzie_Isaac said:

JohnnyTarheel said:

My son finished our new patio at house we are building…

That looks awesome!

+1

MediumRarely

Ozzie_Isaac said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Made another pie this morning.  Getting lots of requests for lemon meringue pies.  Need to figure out how to get the nice darker peaks.  Will also start making more meringue, I think a real thick tall meringue layer presents better.

Do you have one of those little hand torches that people use to make creme brulee and whatnot?  I'd think something like that could be used to give you the effects you want. 

Yes I do, and I use it for creme brulee.  That is a great idea.  I have some other things to dial in too.

Here is the pie from last night.  Ignore the non-traditional graham cracker crust.

Searzall

WeberWho

nolaegghead

Made some good progress moving stuff around to cut more logs.  Used a board from my first cut for a sign. 

Rewired my panel back-feed from when I was running on a generator for a month to 40A 220V welder outlet.  Going to be doing some really fun welding in next few days.  Helping a friend out welding/bolting together corbels from some vintage cast iron and 3"x0.5" bar stock.  Got nickle rods for the cast iron to steel, but I see some bolt holes and I think I'm just going to weld in studs.

alaskanassasin

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

Foghorn

alaskanassasin said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Don’t ask me why or how, but I tasted the “beef brisket” at SeaWorld and I’m pretty sure they just carved up an orca or some other beast that had died in captivity. Same for the “pork ribs.” The chicken was surprisingly good in comparison. On the plus side, I guess technically I dined on the waterfront. 

@Foghorn obviously Never worked at seaworld 

True dat @alaskanassasin - although the only food work I did at Disney was when I  was tasked with putting frozen ice cubes of 144 frozen hot dogs into a sink for just long enough to separate them.  Then I would dry them and put them on a bun and put the dog/bun into a foil pouch.  Then we would put the pouches with dogs/buns onto racks that could be put into warming/cooking cabinets.  I vowed not to spend my hard earned money on a Tomorrowland Terrace hot dog ever again...

alaskanassasin

ColbyLang said:

Watching the climb……

 Hope you got something locked in yesterday.

Ozzie_Isaac

One of my dogs who likes to sleep outside started barking around 600am, so I did the sensible thing and turned out the other 3.  Well, I should have popped my head out first.  There was a worker trying to figure out the best way to drag there hoses into the back yard.  Luckily 3 of the 4 mind well and recalled when I asked.  The littlest one (9lbs) is the ferocious terror who I had to walk out and get.  No workers have showed up before 730am, so this was a surprise for all of us.

JohnInCarolina

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

nolaegghead

JohnInCarolina said:

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

When that sickle cell gene therapy tested successfully, I think we entered a new phase of medical treatment where we can start looking to fix genetic defects.  This is exciting as previously there's been to preventative treatment for anything genetic.

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

When that sickle cell gene therapy tested successfully, I think we entered a new phase of medical treatment where we can start looking to fix genetic defects.  This is exciting as previously there's been to preventative treatment for anything genetic.

What do you consider a genetic defect?  That is the slippery slope.  The 90s scare mongering "designer babies".

JohnInCarolina

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

When that sickle cell gene therapy tested successfully, I think we entered a new phase of medical treatment where we can start looking to fix genetic defects.  This is exciting as previously there's been to preventative treatment for anything genetic.

What do you consider a genetic defect?  That is the slippery slope.  The 90s scare mongering "designer babies".

I think genetic disorders are fairly well defined.  If your point is that some people consider brown hair to be a genetic defect, that’s fine I suppose, but all you are saying is that some people are morons.

Hook_emHornsfan_74

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

When that sickle cell gene therapy tested successfully, I think we entered a new phase of medical treatment where we can start looking to fix genetic defects.  This is exciting as previously there's been to preventative treatment for anything genetic.

What do you consider a genetic defect?  That is the slippery slope.  The 90s scare mongering "designer babies".

I think genetic disorders are fairly well defined.  If your point is that some people consider brown hair to be a genetic defect, that’s fine I suppose, but all you are saying is that some people are morons.

Is being a moron something we can fix?  If so, I know of some candidates for testing.

lkapigian

Posting this here, we had one of our trucks broken into last week, stole all the techs tools, filed a claim only to find out ,no coverage? WTF we always have, somewhere it fell off the policy...Instead of my agent digging his heels in, walked into my office and handed me a $5000.00 check....top notch...and getting the tool/equipment loss back on the policy 

lousubcap

@lkapigian - long-term relationships with a stand up rep right there.  

lkapigian

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - long-term relationships with a stand up rep right there.  

yes sir, not even sure the lack of coverage fell through the cracks, I guess that lands on me for not reviewing.....with theft on the rise, I am glad we caught it in time 

Legume

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

alaskanassasin said:

Reading about CRISPR cattle, wondering if humans are next.

You can stop wondering:

https://innovativegenomics.org/news/crispr-clinical-trials-2021/

When that sickle cell gene therapy tested successfully, I think we entered a new phase of medical treatment where we can start looking to fix genetic defects.  This is exciting as previously there's been to preventative treatment for anything genetic.

What do you consider a genetic defect?  That is the slippery slope.  The 90s scare mongering "designer babies".

Combatting natural selection by fixing individual problems vs creating ‘best in class’

Think of it like elective surgery vs medically necessary surgery

and I agree with JIC above

That being said, it’s only a slippery slope for people that give weight to ethics, there will already be people/countries trying to create 10’ people, can’t prevent that.

Not exactly the bright side, but there will no doubt be some horrific failures when people try to create super humans via gene editing.

alaskanassasin

lkapigian said:

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - long-term relationships with a stand up rep right there.  

yes sir, not even sure the lack of coverage fell through the cracks, I guess that lands on me for not reviewing.....with theft on the rise, I am glad we caught it in time 

To be fair your insurance guy should make sure you have all the coverage you need.

Legume

alaskanassasin said:

lkapigian said:

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - long-term relationships with a stand up rep right there.  

yes sir, not even sure the lack of coverage fell through the cracks, I guess that lands on me for not reviewing.....with theft on the rise, I am glad we caught it in time 

To be fair your insurance guy should make sure you have all the coverage you need.

True, but I still wouldn’t put a hot plate setter on a car hood.

lkapigian

Legume said:

alaskanassasin said:

lkapigian said:

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - long-term relationships with a stand up rep right there.  

yes sir, not even sure the lack of coverage fell through the cracks, I guess that lands on me for not reviewing.....with theft on the rise, I am glad we caught it in time 

To be fair your insurance guy should make sure you have all the coverage you need.

True, but I still wouldn’t put a hot plate setter on a car hood.

LoL

SamIAm2

Quick lunch cook and prep for Instant Pot Pinto Beans.






Had some the regular Conecuh on rolls for lunch. No pics as I was hungry.


Smoked andouille, 1 cup chopped onion, 8 cups of water, and bag of pinto beans. Starting to smell good in the house. Will post picture of finished product later.

SamIAm2

Done, two containers and kept the excess liquid for something else later.


17 minutes in IP. Beans and sausage are soft.