++ ATOT official NEF thread part IV ++

[Unheard]

Nef'd around on the radio enough and finally got my last state confirmed for worked all states. Only took me 10 years of ham radio nefing to get there.

 

[lxskllr]

Nef'd around on the radio enough and finally got my last state confirmed for worked all states. Only took me 10 years of ham radio nefing to get there.

What does that mean exactly?

 

[bigboxes]

What does that mean exactly?

Maybe he finally contacted someone in each state?

 

[zzuupp]

ned

 

[bigboxes]

 

[bigboxes]

morning nef

 

[sdifox]

Going to lunch nef

 

[sdifox]

Just so I can avoid the crowds

 

[Red Squirrel]

Covfefe nef. Got up a bit later than I wanted to. Had a few errands to run and also ate so I'm pretty much ready to start on deck at least. Coffee first of course.

 

[sdifox]

Waiting for choo choo nef

 

[sdifox]

Train is late nef

 

[sdifox]

Train is late nef

 

[IronWing]

Got a speeding ticket returning from lunch today. Time from officer approaching window to me driving off with my prize: under 3 minutes. Laser gun feeds record to laptop, cop scans driver's license, laptop spits out ticket, and the cop was on to next mark. Totally isn't about revenue generation.

 

[bigboxes]

Went to a fairy festival yesterday. Daughter wanted to go. We have one down this way she liked going to as a kid, and thought it would be something cool to do. It was kinda lame. The promoter used a gmail address, so that gives you an idea of the budget. Out in the middle of nowhere PA. Pleasant drive with interesting things to see in the mountains, but not much around.

Anyway, it was full of vendors selling hippie dippy stuff. I haven't heard so much bullshit in years. One guy in particular, it took every bit of my self control to not laugh at him. Clean cut, not hippy dressed, he looked like a MLM "guru". He was explaining his essential oils and essences, which were roughly homeopathic. I didn't smell any, but maybe they could have have done something if they were sufficiently strong. Scent can affect well being, so stripping away the mumbo jumbo, they may have been good for something. The crystals OTOH...

Holy shit! He's talking about aligning them to get the correct energy, and passing them over each other in a particular order to get the positive effect D^: He had rustic... I'd call it display shelves. Rounds cut off sticks, and glued together on the edges, and some three dimensional ones using copper wire to raise the levels. A nice display thing for your little rocks or whatever, but no.... That's not what it was at at all! You put your crystals on it, and his precise scientific build aligned the crystals in the correct matrix for healing energy. JFC! I almost couldn't take it. I just nodded, and plotted my escape, while trying to think of something nice to say that didn't indicate I believed his bullshit. He's either a scammer, or an idiot. Not sure which, but neither makes him look particularly good.

Maybe the placebo effect is stronger than I give it credit for. Everyone acts like they believe that nonsense. Perhaps believing in it enough makes it actually work. Maybe being stupid can be a net positive in life? Questions, questions...

That was an entertaining read. Yes, crystals are a bunch of horse shit. Before my favorite Chinese restaurant owners retired, they started selling crystals made with Himalayan salt. Claimed that it helped with almost everything. I loved those people like they were my family, but it was all I could do to not scream "bullshit!" at the top of my lungs. I mean, buy a hunk of rock salt for pennies and then glue it to a piece of wood and charge $30+. Genius. I'm just not a sucker.

 

[bigboxes]

Got a speeding ticket returning from lunch today. Time from officer approaching window to me driving off with my prize: under 3 minutes. Laser gun feeds record to laptop, cop scans driver's license, laptop spits out ticket, and the cop was on to next mark. Totally isn't about revenue generation.

I got pulled over yesterday morning on the way back from West Texas. I was just west of Big Spring when a state trooper lit me up and turned to chase me. I must have been doing 90. I mean, we're talking the middle of nowhere out in oil country. Nothing but oil pumps as far as the eye can see. I wasn't even on the interstate. Just some state highway.

I hand him my driver's license and my carry license.

Trooper: Are you carrying today?
Me: Yes, sir
Trooper: Where are carrying it?
Me: On the floor board, next to me.
Trooper: What are you carrying?
Me. HK VP9
Trooper: (grin)

I got a warning. Whew!

 

[sdifox]

That was an entertaining read. Yes, crystals are a bunch of horse shit. Before my favorite Chinese restaurant owners retired, they started selling crystals made with Himalayan salt. Claimed that it helped with almost everything. I loved those people like they were my family, but it was all I could do to not scream "bullshit!" at the top of my lungs. I mean, buy a hunk of rock salt for pennies and then glue it to a piece of wood and charge $30+. Genius. I'm just not a sucker.

You went to that "restaurant". You are a sucker :awe:

 

[bigboxes]

You went to that "restaurant". You are a sucker :awe:

It was after 30 years of business I was a regular from my college years. It was difficult to afford as a student. Thought it was the best thing ever. Can't believe that the new owner changed things up, opened up new locations and finally closed the original location. (sarcasm) I'm not sure how you feel about places, but it felt like home cooking. I was in with the whole family. I miss them dearly. I think I will text her.

 

[Unheard]

Maybe he finally contacted someone in each state?

Nailed it

 

[Red Squirrel]

Business in the front, party in the back!



Going to hit my 1 year anniversary since I started growing my beard. Need to sharpen the hedge trimmer, I'll be trimming it in September. Going to keep the hair going though, aiming for shoulder length.

 

[sdifox]

You look like a cg character.

 

[shortylickens]

You look like a cg character.

 

[bigboxes]

Business in the front, party in the back!



Going to hit my 1 year anniversary since I started growing my beard. Need to sharpen the hedge trimmer, I'll be trimming it in September. Going to keep the hair going though, aiming for shoulder length.

If you want a proper mullet you need to shave the beard and shorten the top. You are about as far from that as you can get. At this point, you may as well put it in a man bun.

 

[shortylickens]

I accidentally saw the new star wars trailer.
didnt mean to.
it just happened.
wish I hadnt.
Looks like more of the same: blind desperate appeals to nostalgia and no real content.
Oh well.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I think it's actually long enough for a man bun now actually. I usually just do the top pony tail to bring it all back though. I kind of like how it just blends in. I should learn how to do braids. Could even braid the beard!

 

[sdifox]

Do Princess Leia side buns.