Totally random thread

[pdub]

But that's just it.
The science jokes ( and all the other jokes ) are not funny.
They just list the science/nerd stuff ( or the, omg nerds can't get laid! ) and then the laugh track kicks in overtime.

[KUTradition]

to each their own

[DCHawk1]

Doomed, I tell you. Doomed.

[twocoach]

Barf. I wouldn't even wear those to do yard work.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

Friendly suggestion.....
I assume no one on here has any desire to attend the Golden Globes but if you do - you probably shouldn't. What a fucking pain in the ass. I'm at the hotel and at 7:30 this morning I have to deal with getting my "credentials", Covid tested, a room check (my room oversees the red carpet so they will do a security check), many security hassles, etc. The fricking festivities don't begin until 2:00pm. It's going to be a looooong day and evening. Typically they have great after parties but tonight it's only a crappy post party with Anderson Paak DJing.
The only saving grace is the weather is supposed to clear up later.
P.S. No signs allowed but I will write Kansascrimson.com on a piece of paper and hold it up if I know I'm on camera.

Sooooo.....what did you think of SoFi?

Posted about it in the College Football thread. No doubt nice and "ascetically" pleasing but sorry if this offends you - I feel it is a big waste of 5 billion dollars. Unfortunately the weather sucked so bad that I didn't enjoy walking around the outside of the stadium and to get rained on when you are cold and in a roofed stadium is not a pleasing experience. At all.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

Globes ended up being pretty cool. My guess is probably no one on here really cares but if anyone does, I posted a photo sequence on Facebook in which I first saw Austin Butler (Elvis) on the red (gray) carpet, his girlfriend Kaia Gerber while she waited for him in the lobby after the ceremony (his sister was his +1 - semi long story), her congratulating, hugging, and kissing him, and then a video of them leaving the hotel together. I could post a hundred pics and may post a few on here on Saturday but in the mean time......

This was one of my favorite pics.....

Margot happy to see her boyfriend - Me.



Here is Kaia in the lobby.....

[japhy]

Friendly suggestion.....
I assume no one on here has any desire to attend the Golden Globes but if you do - you probably shouldn't. What a fucking pain in the ass. I'm at the hotel and at 7:30 this morning I have to deal with getting my "credentials", Covid tested, a room check (my room oversees the red carpet so they will do a security check), many security hassles, etc. The fricking festivities don't begin until 2:00pm. It's going to be a looooong day and evening. Typically they have great after parties but tonight it's only a crappy post party with Anderson Paak DJing.
The only saving grace is the weather is supposed to clear up later.
P.S. No signs allowed but I will write Kansascrimson.com on a piece of paper and hold it up if I know I'm on camera.

Sooooo.....what did you think of SoFi?

Posted about it in the College Football thread. No doubt nice and "ascetically" pleasing but sorry if this offends you - I feel it is a big waste of 5 billion dollars. Unfortunately the weather sucked so bad that I didn't enjoy walking around the outside of the stadium and to get rained on when you are cold and in a roofed stadium is not a pleasing experience. At all.

Very little offends me. My whole career has been built on ridiculous vanity projects for billionaires. But somebody is going to have money thrown at them to get this stuff built, why not me?

It is a lot more interesting than when I was working mostly on Toys "R" Us Stores right after I graduated from KU. It's the difference between going to a job site at the intersection of Van Dyke and 8 Mile Road in Detroit, and the intersection of Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles. I checked the intersection of Van Dyke and 8 Mile, the TRU is gone but there is a Buds R Us in that strip mall now. The trajectory of those street corners in LA and Detroit couldn't be more opposite.

My primary concern is to make sure shit doesn't fall of the building during an earthquake or a big wind event. Then we work with the architect too make sure the visible detailing looks as cool and slick as they envision it. But I always like to hear the impression of non-architect/engineering folks and see if they appreciates or even notice the difference between that and a "regular" building. SoFi is one of the buildings I haven't been to see up close.

You live in Chicago, here is an easy example you can see up close. Take a look at the bandshell over the stage at Millennium Park. Look closely at the metal "sails". Then walk to the pedestrian bridge over Columbus Drive and check out the cladding on the bridge. Look closely at the details, the joints between pieces of metal and how everything comes together on those two parts of the park. Let me know if you see a difference.

[twocoach]

We have our handyman in the house today doing some work installing a pocket door between our bedroom and the area where the sinks are in our bathroom. Why the f**k someone built that without a separator between them is beyond me but that shit doesn't fly when your spouse gets up for work at 4:30am.

It's fun digging into a new house and making it your own. There's probably five years worth of projects in the backlog now. Nice to get going on them.

[TDub]

ugh..pocket doors......how i hate them

[DrPepper]

So, Buffalo had a Christmas blizzard. You might have heard of it because we don't often get blizzards and people actually died (sad stuff). Anyway, a neighbor's tree fell on my house. It was a big tall fir tree of some sort, leaning over my driveway, and resting on my second-story roof. About a week later and the snow had melted, and the tree is getting removed, and we discovered that a limb had pierced the roof, maybe 2 ft up from the gutter, only big around as a broomstick. Still hoping today that it is in tight like a finger in the dike. ANYWAY, I'm curious to check on things in the attic, but a knee wall prevents me from seeing directly under the rafters where damage might be. So I get a kitchen knife and cut a hole in the wall about the size of a deck of cards to peer in with a headlamp. I can't see a thing regarding the branch because the rafters are nicely covered in insulation. However, I also see something else in the attic, under the rafters, sealed behind a knee wall, of a house built in 1916. It is an old timely leather suitcase. So of course I make a bigger hole (and mess) and get the suitcase out. It was filled with someone's childhood treasures from the 1970s. My daughter got extra interested when I pointed out that this stuff was from the era of Stranger Things. There were a few postcards with names on them that provided clues to the owners, which with local Facebook groups, helped me track down a family that used to live in the house. I spoke with someone from Arizona, and a relative is picking up the suitcase this weekend. I had to show my daughter how to open the suitcase (it doesn't have zippers). About a dozen matchbox cars, a half dozen toy horses in perfect condition, well-loved books, some awesome 1970s sunglasses, a dried flower corsage, a deck of cards, a swim meet ribbon, just all sorts of mementos. A few of the books were from the 1930s. I think the postcards were the most interesting (family vacations to state parks and work trips where Dad tells kids to study).
It was a lot of fun to find something hidden in the attic. Exhilarating to hope that it was money and not old clothes. Interesting to find things that reminded me of my own childhood. A blast to crowdsource tracking down the owners (sorta got a lot of locals that I do not even know invested in the search). Like I mentioned, someone is coming to pick up the suitcase this weekend and will take it to the mother of the house. She is now elderly and has a failing memory I was told. I hope the items and photos spark happy thoughts for her. I do not know who put the suitcase behind the wall or why, but it was fun to find it 45 years later.

[japhy]

So, Buffalo had a Christmas blizzard. You might have heard of it because we don't often get blizzards and people actually died (sad stuff). Anyway, a neighbor's tree fell on my house. It was a big tall fir tree of some sort, leaning over my driveway, and resting on my second-story roof. About a week later and the snow had melted, and the tree is getting removed, and we discovered that a limb had pierced the roof, maybe 2 ft up from the gutter, only big around as a broomstick. Still hoping today that it is in tight like a finger in the dike. ANYWAY, I'm curious to check on things in the attic, but a knee wall prevents me from seeing directly under the rafters where damage might be. So I get a kitchen knife and cut a hole in the wall about the size of a deck of cards to peer in with a headlamp. I can't see a thing regarding the branch because the rafters are nicely covered in insulation. However, I also see something else in the attic, under the rafters, sealed behind a knee wall, of a house built in 1916. It is an old timely leather suitcase. So of course I make a bigger hole (and mess) and get the suitcase out. It was filled with someone's childhood treasures from the 1970s. My daughter got extra interested when I pointed out that this stuff was from the era of Stranger Things. There were a few postcards with names on them that provided clues to the owners, which with local Facebook groups, helped me track down a family that used to live in the house. I spoke with someone from Arizona, and a relative is picking up the suitcase this weekend. I had to show my daughter how to open the suitcase (it doesn't have zippers). About a dozen matchbox cars, a half dozen toy horses in perfect condition, well-loved books, some awesome 1970s sunglasses, a dried flower corsage, a deck of cards, a swim meet ribbon, just all sorts of mementos. A few of the books were from the 1930s. I think the postcards were the most interesting (family vacations to state parks and work trips where Dad tells kids to study).
It was a lot of fun to find something hidden in the attic. Exhilarating to hope that it was money and not old clothes. Interesting to find things that reminded me of my own childhood. A blast to crowdsource tracking down the owners (sorta got a lot of locals that I do not even know invested in the search). Like I mentioned, someone is coming to pick up the suitcase this weekend and will take it to the mother of the house. She is now elderly and has a failing memory I was told. I hope the items and photos spark happy thoughts for her. I do not know who put the suitcase behind the wall or why, but it was fun to find it 45 years later.

I love this story. When you get to the Empire remind me to show you and your daughter our "archives". We have culled 20,000 square feet of full stacked boxes and some suitcases into a couple of hundred square feet of shelves. We have been returning things to their rightful families as well as we unearth stuff. An 80 year old new friend got to show his grandkids his cub scout leatherwork and woodburning projects. It's archaeology on a most personal level.

[jhawks99]

Awesome story. I'm glad you tracked down the owners and they're getting their things back. Hopefully, the damage is repaired and the roof isn't leaking.

[KUTradition]

So, Buffalo had a Christmas blizzard. You might have heard of it because we don't often get blizzards and people actually died (sad stuff). Anyway, a neighbor's tree fell on my house. It was a big tall fir tree of some sort, leaning over my driveway, and resting on my second-story roof. About a week later and the snow had melted, and the tree is getting removed, and we discovered that a limb had pierced the roof, maybe 2 ft up from the gutter, only big around as a broomstick. Still hoping today that it is in tight like a finger in the dike. ANYWAY, I'm curious to check on things in the attic, but a knee wall prevents me from seeing directly under the rafters where damage might be. So I get a kitchen knife and cut a hole in the wall about the size of a deck of cards to peer in with a headlamp. I can't see a thing regarding the branch because the rafters are nicely covered in insulation. However, I also see something else in the attic, under the rafters, sealed behind a knee wall, of a house built in 1916. It is an old timely leather suitcase. So of course I make a bigger hole (and mess) and get the suitcase out. It was filled with someone's childhood treasures from the 1970s. My daughter got extra interested when I pointed out that this stuff was from the era of Stranger Things. There were a few postcards with names on them that provided clues to the owners, which with local Facebook groups, helped me track down a family that used to live in the house. I spoke with someone from Arizona, and a relative is picking up the suitcase this weekend. I had to show my daughter how to open the suitcase (it doesn't have zippers). About a dozen matchbox cars, a half dozen toy horses in perfect condition, well-loved books, some awesome 1970s sunglasses, a dried flower corsage, a deck of cards, a swim meet ribbon, just all sorts of mementos. A few of the books were from the 1930s. I think the postcards were the most interesting (family vacations to state parks and work trips where Dad tells kids to study).
It was a lot of fun to find something hidden in the attic. Exhilarating to hope that it was money and not old clothes. Interesting to find things that reminded me of my own childhood. A blast to crowdsource tracking down the owners (sorta got a lot of locals that I do not even know invested in the search). Like I mentioned, someone is coming to pick up the suitcase this weekend and will take it to the mother of the house. She is now elderly and has a failing memory I was told. I hope the items and photos spark happy thoughts for her. I do not know who put the suitcase behind the wall or why, but it was fun to find it 45 years later.

this made my day, DP

[twocoach]

ugh..pocket doors......how i hate them

As a user or as an installer?

[twocoach]

So, Buffalo had a Christmas blizzard. You might have heard of it because we don't often get blizzards and people actually died (sad stuff). Anyway, a neighbor's tree fell on my house. It was a big tall fir tree of some sort, leaning over my driveway, and resting on my second-story roof. About a week later and the snow had melted, and the tree is getting removed, and we discovered that a limb had pierced the roof, maybe 2 ft up from the gutter, only big around as a broomstick. Still hoping today that it is in tight like a finger in the dike. ANYWAY, I'm curious to check on things in the attic, but a knee wall prevents me from seeing directly under the rafters where damage might be. So I get a kitchen knife and cut a hole in the wall about the size of a deck of cards to peer in with a headlamp. I can't see a thing regarding the branch because the rafters are nicely covered in insulation. However, I also see something else in the attic, under the rafters, sealed behind a knee wall, of a house built in 1916. It is an old timely leather suitcase. So of course I make a bigger hole (and mess) and get the suitcase out. It was filled with someone's childhood treasures from the 1970s. My daughter got extra interested when I pointed out that this stuff was from the era of Stranger Things. There were a few postcards with names on them that provided clues to the owners, which with local Facebook groups, helped me track down a family that used to live in the house. I spoke with someone from Arizona, and a relative is picking up the suitcase this weekend. I had to show my daughter how to open the suitcase (it doesn't have zippers). About a dozen matchbox cars, a half dozen toy horses in perfect condition, well-loved books, some awesome 1970s sunglasses, a dried flower corsage, a deck of cards, a swim meet ribbon, just all sorts of mementos. A few of the books were from the 1930s. I think the postcards were the most interesting (family vacations to state parks and work trips where Dad tells kids to study).
It was a lot of fun to find something hidden in the attic. Exhilarating to hope that it was money and not old clothes. Interesting to find things that reminded me of my own childhood. A blast to crowdsource tracking down the owners (sorta got a lot of locals that I do not even know invested in the search). Like I mentioned, someone is coming to pick up the suitcase this weekend and will take it to the mother of the house. She is now elderly and has a failing memory I was told. I hope the items and photos spark happy thoughts for her. I do not know who put the suitcase behind the wall or why, but it was fun to find it 45 years later.

Awesome stuff. Old attic finds are super fun. I can't even quantify the amount of weird shit we found in the attic of our family's old farmhouse.

[TDub]

ugh..pocket doors......how i hate them

As a user or as an installer?

both. Theyre great space savers...beyond that I dont see the value. Theyre not much fun to install, you have a weakened wall (not a big deal really)...and if they do have issues or fail theyre a pain in the ass to get to and to work on etc.

Plus, personally I hate fumbling around for the latch to operate the dang things.


Theyre fine, not trying to say they suck or you shouldn't get one or anything. Its a personal preference thing.

[defixione]

Pro tip.
Build your own pocket ROs.
Get the aluminum I-beam rail with the double four wheel trolleys.

Once fit, you'll never have a call back.

[Sparko]

My 1910 foursquare has a huge walnut pocket door. Which I love since it works. Love the pepper story too. I do that kind of thing all the time.

[twocoach]

ugh..pocket doors......how i hate them

As a user or as an installer?

both. Theyre great space savers...beyond that I dont see the value. Theyre not much fun to install, you have a weakened wall (not a big deal really)...and if they do have issues or fail theyre a pain in the ass to get to and to work on etc.

Plus, personally I hate fumbling around for the latch to operate the dang things.


Theyre fine, not trying to say they suck or you shouldn't get one or anything. Its a personal preference thing.

It will only get closed once a day, when my wife gets ready for work at a ridiculously early time of day. It is fine to stay open the rest of the day. We need the wall space for a piece of furniture so a door that swings open would be clutter.

[TDub]

As a user or as an installer?

both. Theyre great space savers...beyond that I dont see the value. Theyre not much fun to install, you have a weakened wall (not a big deal really)...and if they do have issues or fail theyre a pain in the ass to get to and to work on etc.

Plus, personally I hate fumbling around for the latch to operate the dang things.


Theyre fine, not trying to say they suck or you shouldn't get one or anything. Its a personal preference thing.

It will only get closed once a day, when my wife gets ready for work at a ridiculously early time of day. It is fine to stay open the rest of the day. We need the wall space for a piece of furniture so a door that swings open would be clutter.

im sure it will be fine, and Defix and Sparko are right too....the newer heavy duty ones with quad rollers and the old school solid wood ones are sturdy and great. I just see so many that aren't well built, with chinzy tracks and hollow doors.....those seem to be nothing but trouble.