I come here not for lack of resources but because I'm curious as to what the fine people of Languish will say. I'm going to spend a summer in Anchorage, Alaska, and I know absolutely nothing about what to bring, what to do while I'm there, or how I'll pass the time. I was curious as to whether anyone here has been there and could point me to some interesting locales. Yeah, I could scour the internet for biased as shit advertising, but fuck that. Also, if you don't know much about Alaska but you do know travelling, anything interesting would be welcome.
All I can say is, don't buy fish at the state fair.
Don't accept invitations from katmai to visit him at his home. :ph34r:
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 08, 2013, 01:44:40 AM
All I can say is, don't buy fish at the state fair.
Well, I'm allergic to fish so that's not a problem, but thanks.
Well, I'm allergic to fish so that's not a problem, but thanks.
Quote from: Syt on May 08, 2013, 01:47:12 AM
Don't accept invitations from katmai to visit him at his home. :ph34r:
Got it, no answering any creepy pms.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 08, 2013, 01:44:40 AM
All I can say is, don't buy fish at the state fair.
There is some good fish and chips at fair :huh:
edit: wrong thread <_<
Uh...
Quote from: Maladict on May 08, 2013, 02:58:28 AM
If it's Roman era stuff you're after I'd take a weekend to see Pompeii or Herculaneum (I'd pick Herculaneum personally) and spend some time in Naples (the archaeological museum is a must and the Greek/Roman Neapolitan bits are mostly underground but accessible too), but stick to Rome and environs the rest of the time. Rome just has so much to offer it'll be a waste to go elsewhere.
Close to Rome, you'd want to visit Ostia, Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli (Tivoli itself is rather nice too) and the Via Appia park (including catacombs). You'll probably need a full day for each. Pick a Sunday for the Via Appia, no cars will be allowed.
More later.
:lol:
First off my condolences. Hopefully the weather will warm up as this April was one of the coldest on record and we even had snow Saturday morning (wasn't cold enough to actually accumulate).
The best bets on what to do while here is get down south to Kenai peninsula for some fishing, visit Homer, Seward.
Take trips to Talkeetna and Denali park to north.
Anchorage it self has amazing bike trails and some fun hiking spots in city limits (eastern part of town is on the Chugach State Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chugach_State_Park)
The fun thing about summer time if we aren't freezing is will have 18-20 hours of daylight so can be disconcerting for some, but means activities going on all through out the day.
Places to eat include
Bear's Tooth and Moose's Tooth restaurants
Orso and Glacier Brewhouse
Yak and Yeti
Snow City Cafe
Humpy's
If over 21 check out Chilkoot Charlie's (huge bar with 7 distinct and separate areas) at least once for the experience.
Those are just some of the first thoughts off top of my head.
Quote from: Syt on May 08, 2013, 01:47:12 AM
Don't accept invitations from katmai to visit him at his home. :ph34r:
Not a fear as i never invited Toni or Beeb. :P
Quote from: Syt on May 08, 2013, 03:12:08 AM
Quote from: Maladict on May 08, 2013, 02:58:28 AM
If it's Roman era stuff you're after I'd take a weekend to see Pompeii or Herculaneum (I'd pick Herculaneum personally) and spend some time in Naples (the archaeological museum is a must and the Greek/Roman Neapolitan bits are mostly underground but accessible too), but stick to Rome and environs the rest of the time. Rome just has so much to offer it'll be a waste to go elsewhere.
Close to Rome, you'd want to visit Ostia, Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli (Tivoli itself is rather nice too) and the Via Appia park (including catacombs). You'll probably need a full day for each. Pick a Sunday for the Via Appia, no cars will be allowed.
More later.
:lol:
How did that happen? :blush:
I'd add The Lucky Wishbone to the otherwise fine list of restaurants.
I'd choose Herculaneum over Anchorage this time of year too.
Wear clean underwear and bring a toothbrush. :)
Definitely do a whale watching boat tour, and some kayaking, if you can.
I'd stamp my feet and not go.
Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 07:26:01 AM
I'd stamp my feet and not go.
:lol:
Though, it would be adorable seeing you in plaid flannel, blue jeans, and a kayak paddle. :D
The first two bits were part of my standard look in SF. :D
Quote from: Syt on May 08, 2013, 01:47:12 AM
Don't accept invitations from katmai to visit him at his home. :ph34r:
Reminds me of an Alaskan joke.
This fellow moves to a remote location in Alaska to get away from people and concentrate on his writing. But after a few weeks, he starts getting a bit lonely.
Just then he gets a visit from a "neighbour", a great big shaggy tattooed fellow living in a cabin in the next valley. The neighbour invites him to a party at his place the next night.
Wanting to be sociable after the weeks of isolation, our hero accepts.
"Oh, by the way", says the shaggy man, "I hope you don't mind ... there is going to be some drinking".
Our hero assures him that he's used to that.
"Oh, and I have to tell you ... after the drinking, there is usually some fighting"
This gives our hero some pause, but he says he's man enough to hold his own.
"And I have to warn you ... after the fighting, there's usually, you know, some fucking".
Our hero says: "I'm up for that! Gets kinda lonely around here. I'm happy to meet your neighbours and friends."
The shaggy man wrinkles his brow. "Neighbours? Friends? No, it's just gonna be the two of us".
That reminds me of a joke I first heard in elementary school and still makes me laugh.
Starts off with asking "if you were camping and you woke up in the middle of the night and your ass was bleeding would you tell anyone?"
They invariably answer with a no
To which you reply "wanna go camping?"
Don't know why it makes me laugh, but it does. Also, enjoy Alaska. Watch out for the bears :P
Quote from: HVC on May 08, 2013, 08:43:51 AMWatch out for the bears :P
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We told him already to stay away from katmai. :hmm:
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Quote from: HVC on May 08, 2013, 08:43:51 AM
That reminds me of a joke I first heard in elementary school and still makes me laugh.
Starts off with asking "if you were camping and you woke up in the middle of the night and your ass was bleeding would you tell anyone?"
They invariably answer with a no
To which you reply "wanna go camping?"
Don't know why it makes me laugh, but it does. Also, enjoy Alaska. Watch out for the bears :P
:blink:
You first heard that joke in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL??
Grade 5 or 6 at the latest. By a classmate, not the janitor or something if that makes a difference :D
Quote from: HVC on May 08, 2013, 09:41:12 AM
Grade 5 or 6 at the latest. By a classmate, not the janitor or something if that makes a difference :D
:pinch:
Quote from: Malthus on May 08, 2013, 08:29:48 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 08, 2013, 01:47:12 AM
Don't accept invitations from katmai to visit him at his home. :ph34r:
Reminds me of an Alaskan joke.
This fellow moves to a remote location in Alaska to get away from people and concentrate on his writing. But after a few weeks, he starts getting a bit lonely.
Just then he gets a visit from a "neighbour", a great big shaggy tattooed fellow living in a cabin in the next valley. The neighbour invites him to a party at his place the next night.
Wanting to be sociable after the weeks of isolation, our hero accepts.
"Oh, by the way", says the shaggy man, "I hope you don't mind ... there is going to be some drinking".
Our hero assures him that he's used to that.
"Oh, and I have to tell you ... after the drinking, there is usually some fighting"
This gives our hero some pause, but he says he's man enough to hold his own.
"And I have to warn you ... after the fighting, there's usually, you know, some fucking".
Our hero says: "I'm up for that! Gets kinda lonely around here. I'm happy to meet your neighbours and friends."
The shaggy man wrinkles his brow. "Neighbours? Friends? No, it's just gonna be the two of us".
in Alaska the joke is told about Canadians.
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 09:48:41 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 08:49:15 AM
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i am not a bear. :angry:
I was more surprised by Legbiter posting gay porn.
I've no issues with bears.
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 09:46:04 AM
in Alaska the joke is told about Canadians.
Perhaps, but I can't see BB fitting this role nearly as well as you. :P
FFS Malthus I live in city of 300k. I don't have Hardon for backwards living like the Beeb.
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Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 09:49:38 AM
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 09:48:41 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 08:49:15 AM
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i am not a bear. :angry:
I was more surprised by Legbiter posting gay porn.
I've no issues with bears.
the people in Iceland get lonely I guess and anyone to keep them warm?
Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 09:55:10 AM
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Somewhere, the Brain is getting excited, and he doesn't even know why.
I'm fairly sure why.
Quote from: garbon on May 08, 2013, 07:26:01 AM
I'd stamp my feet and not go.
ah, I thought you liked the west coast? :P
Anchorage was awesome, as was all of Alaska. I'm sure you'll have fun.
And contrary to some people's advice, be sure to try the fish taco at the Alaska State Fair. :cool:
Quote from: Barrister on May 08, 2013, 10:38:24 AM
Anchorage was awesome, as was all of Alaska. I'm sure you'll have fun.
And contrary to some people's advice, be sure to try the fish taco at the Alaska State Fair. :cool:
He's allergic; you trying to kill him? :D
Quote from: fahdiz on May 08, 2013, 10:40:57 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 08, 2013, 10:38:24 AM
Anchorage was awesome, as was all of Alaska. I'm sure you'll have fun.
And contrary to some people's advice, be sure to try the fish taco at the Alaska State Fair. :cool:
He's allergic; you trying to kill him? :D
:shifty: No, not at all. I meant to say don't try the fish taco.
I agree. Get as much fish taco as you can in Alaska. Oh, you meant the food i hear that's good too :P
Bring snow shoes.
Like any travels, I always recommend to pack for any kind of weather and a camera.
Now, is this leisure or work? In any case, Alaska does not seem like an easy place to live in, not even in summer. So don't expect it to be easy.
Now, make sure you go to the state fair, and if you see some dirty mexican selling fish tacos make sure you kick him in the nuts.
If you don't, lusti will conjure a snow storm.
However if you feel ground tremors it's probably just the dirty Mexican taking his 4 hour siesta.
What's your deal Zeus? Long time hanger-on in the game room?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 08, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
What's your deal Zeus? Long time hanger-on in the game room?
Zues, think long and hard before you answer this question. It will determine your classification on the Languish scale from now until the end of time.
Great, now I'm going to have nightmares about the circus again. And it won't even involve clowns this time.
Thank Hod I don't sell fish tacos no more!
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 03:21:28 PM
Thank Hod I don't sell fish tacos no more!
:weep: But they were good!
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 03:21:28 PM
Thank Hod I don't sell fish tacos no more!
Why the fuck not?!
Too slow to make. Been toying with bring thing them back since I've redone the booth setup. Thanks a lot Alaska fire marshals! <_<
A bit more comprehensive this time...
Like katmai said...be ready for long days. It can be great for outdoor activities, but you also get the "hmm, it's probably not too late...WTF IT'S 11PM" effect.
If it gets into the 70s-80s, it'll be a heat wave. Bring clothing for any kind of weather, but you can probably tone down the winter gear (depending on your actual dates), but you'll definitely want rain gear. And a camera, definitely.
If you're able to bring a bicycle, the trails through town are awesome. If you cannot bring one, look into getting a cheap one for the duration. The trails are great for getting across parts of town, seeing the coastline (and the hotties who jog along it).
Hiking recommendations:
- Flattop: It's right at the edge of Anchorage, and gives great views with a low chance of bears (plenty of moose though).
- Exit Glacier/Harding Icefield: Worth the trip down to Seward, and best late in the summer (upper parts of the trail will still have snow patches into September). Be VERY bear-aware (first half of the trail is through 8-foot high brush), but the views/scenary are fantastic. Also, it's not short, and it's very up-hill.
- South Fork Eagle River: A good, fairly level trail out to some high mountain lakes. Very cool trail, also very rocky/muddy. Add good boots to that list of required items.
If you get car access, some good scenic drives include the Hatcher Pass area up beyond Palmer/Wasilia, and maybe even the Matanuska Glacier out down the Glen Highway. If you're still there for the (one) week of awesome fall colors, a drive out that way, and down the Copper River valley to Valdez is freakin' amazing. But even without the fall colors, the highway to Valdez has another awesome glacier literally right off the side of the highway, that you can walk right up to.
Also:
- A railroad trip up to Denali is also a cool idea as well.
- Hit up the weekend farmer's (really crafts/food) market downtown for cool souvenirs for the family back home.
- As katmai said...if there are two restaurants that are a must-go, it's Moose's Tooth pizza and Snow City cafe (for breakfast).
- If you like carrot cake, Fire Island Rustic Bakery has the some of the best I've ever come across.
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 04:19:26 PM
Too slow to make. Been toying with bring thing them back since I've redone the booth setup. Thanks a lot Alaska fire marshals! <_<
You suck.
Sue me for trying to make a profit.
Damn dirty Rican.
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 04:53:31 PM
Sue me for trying to make a profit.
Damn dirty Rican.
Maybe I will.
Damn lazy mexican. <_<
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 08, 2013, 04:59:14 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 04:53:31 PM
Sue me for trying to make a profit.
Damn dirty Rican.
Maybe I will.
Damn lazy mexican. <_<
Yi says he is dirty, you say he is lazy.
What is one to think?
Can't I aspire to be both!?
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 06:16:01 PM
Can't I aspire to be both!?
Dirty lazy mexirican!
Quote from: fahdiz on May 08, 2013, 06:18:21 PM
mexirican!
I think you stepped over a red line there.
Quote from: fahdiz on May 08, 2013, 06:18:21 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 08, 2013, 06:16:01 PM
Can't I aspire to be both!?
Dirty lazy mexirican!
Katmai may get to you before I do, but I will kick your nuts (whatever is left over). :mad:
Then buy you a beer. :)
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 08, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 08, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
What's your deal Zeus? Long time hanger-on in the game room?
Zues, think long and hard before you answer this question. It will determine your classification on the Languish scale from now until the end of time.
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
And thanks everyone for the great ideas, I will probably be hitting up every restaurant I can that was mentioned, and probably most of the hiking trails.
It is leisure, sort of. My uncle offered to fly me up there, get me a job,
and find me a place to live for the summer. I'll be working a lot, but I'll have a lot of down time. What I don't spend writing I will spend on all of your suggestions. And yes, fish taco will be high on the priority list. :cool:
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
It's all academic now. I have been fully briefed by "highly placed administration officials." :ph34r:
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 08, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 08, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
What's your deal Zeus? Long time hanger-on in the game room?
Zues, think long and hard before you answer this question. It will determine your classification on the Languish scale from now until the end of time.
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
No.
Academic? I guess that places me more towards the top end then.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 08, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 08, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
What's your deal Zeus? Long time hanger-on in the game room?
Zues, think long and hard before you answer this question. It will determine your classification on the Languish scale from now until the end of time.
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
And thanks everyone for the great ideas, I will probably be hitting up every restaurant I can that was mentioned, and probably most of the hiking trails.
It is leisure, sort of. My uncle offered to fly me up there, get me a job, and find me a place to live for the summer. I'll be working a lot, but I'll have a lot of down time. What I don't spend writing I will spend on all of your suggestions. And yes, fish taco will be high on the priority list. :cool:
Do you write sonnets? :)
When pressed, I can write an iambic pentameter sonnet fairly quickly.
Good. :)
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
This place is all about branding someone in an arbitrary way.
But on the current most popular basis of assessment we dont know enough about you to know if you are a gun nut, your position on maximizing shareholder value or whether you are a Patriots fan.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
It's all academic now. I have been fully briefed by "highly placed administration officials." :ph34r:
:D
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 02:14:32 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Can I at least be privy to the spectrum before I'm arbitrarily placed on it?
This place is all about branding someone in an arbitrary way.
But on the current most popular basis of assessment we dont know enough about you to know if you are a gun nut, your position on maximizing shareholder value or whether you are a Patriots fan.
Spoke like an anti-gun nut. :thumbsdown:
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
I am not a gun nut, but I enjoy shooting things when the place is appropriate. Shareholder value literally never takes up an iota of my thought as a general rule. Also, Tom Brady sucks.
I have two pieces of advice, despite never having been to Alaska.
1: Listen to everything Tonitrus says, that guy knows what's up.
2: If it scares you, do it.
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking. Take risks. Don't let any girls tell you to buy japanese government bonds. Do everything. Try everything.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
*crotch shot*
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 02:20:35 PM
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking.
Okay, troglodyte. :rolleyes:
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 02:20:35 PM
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking. Take risks. Don't let any girls tell you to buy japanese government bonds. Do everything. Try everything.
I tend to live my life in this manner. I'm sure that'll phase out when I reach an older, more experienced age.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
I tend to live my life in this manner. I'm sure that'll phase out when I reach an older, more experienced age.
One can only hope so. We're still waiting on some of the "older, more experienced" aged guys around here to grow up a little. :glare:
The fuck?
Quote from: merithyn on May 09, 2013, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
I tend to live my life in this manner. I'm sure that'll phase out when I reach an older, more experienced age.
One can only hope so. We're still waiting on some of the "older, more experienced" aged guys around here to grow up a little. :glare:
Some of us are older and experienced, but please don't confuse us with mature. ;)
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 09, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: merithyn on May 09, 2013, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
I tend to live my life in this manner. I'm sure that'll phase out when I reach an older, more experienced age.
One can only hope so. We're still waiting on some of the "older, more experienced" aged guys around here to grow up a little. :glare:
Some of us are older and experienced, but please don't confuse us with mature. ;)
I don't. :mellow:
:P
What is the average age of the typical Languish member?
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
What is the average age of the typical Languish member?
Well 10 years ago it was about 25 so....35?
Didn't we run that as a poll recently?
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,9294.0.html
Quote from: garbon on May 09, 2013, 03:00:06 PM
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,9294.0.html
Young people. :yuk:
The fuck?
I guess 'old people' and 'young people' are both based in the eyes of the beholder.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:04:21 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:01:06 PM
Quote from: garbon on May 09, 2013, 03:00:06 PM
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,9294.0.html
Young people. :yuk:
Old people. :yuk:
This changes things. Now the lazy frozen beaner will have to kick you in the nuts. :mad:
Try some of his fish tacos anyways.
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
We were trying to chase all the youngsters out of here. They kept getting on our lawns. :mad:
Plus there's the issue of Grallon's restraining order.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
Of course, you didn't answer that poll either, so it's possible* you have peers here and they're all lazy bastards.
*100% the case, actually.
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 02:20:35 PM
I have two pieces of advice, despite never having been to Alaska.
1: Listen to everything Tonitrus says, that guy knows what's up.
2: If it scares you, do it.
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking. Take risks. Don't let any girls tell you to buy japanese government bonds. Do everything. Try everything.
MIM, that's shitty advice. And being a man is certainly NOT about taking risks.
Many risks are, lets face it, stupid. Petting it all on black is a stupid risk. Trying cocaine is a stupid risk. Many extreme sports are stupid risks. Bonds can be an excellent investment.
The trick, of course is to only take the
right risks. This sounds like a good one (mind you this is from the guy who liked the Yukon so much he moved there for 4 years).
Quote from: Barrister on May 09, 2013, 03:11:53 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
We were trying to chase all the youngsters out of here. They kept getting on our lawns. :mad:
I promise to remain firmly on my own lawn.
Quote from: ulmont on May 09, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
Of course, you didn't answer that poll either, so it's possible* you have peers here and they're all lazy bastards.
*100% the case, actually.
Maybe. But I doubt many people my age would find much comfort here.
Quote from: merithyn on May 09, 2013, 02:27:34 PM
We're still waiting on some of the "older, more experienced" aged guys around here to grow up a little. :glare:
You can't make me do shit, lady.
Comfort or comfort?
Quote from: Barrister on May 09, 2013, 03:14:48 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 02:20:35 PM
I have two pieces of advice, despite never having been to Alaska.
1: Listen to everything Tonitrus says, that guy knows what's up.
2: If it scares you, do it.
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking. Take risks. Don't let any girls tell you to buy japanese government bonds. Do everything. Try everything.
MIM, that's shitty advice. And being a man is certainly NOT about taking risks.
Many risks are, lets face it, stupid. Petting it all on black is a stupid risk. Trying cocaine is a stupid risk. Many extreme sports are stupid risks. Bonds can be an excellent investment.
The trick, of course is to only take the right risks. This sounds like a good one (mind you this is from the guy who liked the Yukon so much he moved there for 4 years).
I promise to only take risks I have a... 40% chance of surviving, minimum.
Quote from: Barrister on May 09, 2013, 03:14:48 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 02:20:35 PM
I have two pieces of advice, despite never having been to Alaska.
1: Listen to everything Tonitrus says, that guy knows what's up.
2: If it scares you, do it.
Honestly, if I had to encapsulate the essence of manliness into one phrase it would be the risk-taking. Take risks. Don't let any girls tell you to buy japanese government bonds. Do everything. Try everything.
MIM, that's shitty advice.
No shit. Tonitrus bought an FJ Cruiser, for fuck's sake.
Trying toot is not a stupid risk. It's not physically addictive. It doesn't immediately start to kill your brain cells.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:16:11 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 09, 2013, 03:11:53 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
We were trying to chase all the youngsters out of here. They kept getting on our lawns. :mad:
I promise to remain firmly on my own lawn.
Quote from: ulmont on May 09, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
Of course, you didn't answer that poll either, so it's possible* you have peers here and they're all lazy bastards.
*100% the case, actually.
Maybe. But I doubt many people my age would find much comfort here.
Lets keep it that way. And don't mess with our walkers either.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:17:56 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:17:10 PM
Comfort or comfort?
comfort.
Oh OK. Well then maybe not. BUT a young person on Languish has access to a first class set of brains just waiting to hand out advice.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:18:51 PM
Trying toot is not a stupid risk. It's not physically addictive. It doesn't immediately start to kill your brain cells.
Are you the chatty type, or are you the all quiet type?
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 09, 2013, 03:18:33 PM
No shit. Tonitrus bought an FJ Cruiser, for fuck's sake.
Hey! WTF?! :mad:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 09, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
Are you the chatty type, or are you the all quiet type?
Everybody is chatty on blow.
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
There's little reason for new people to find this place and start posting here, so most of us have been here for 10 years. Were you browsing web forums a decade ago?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:21:02 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 09, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
Are you the chatty type, or are you the all quiet type?
Everybody is chatty on blow.
Not everybody. Some chicks just sit there, twisting their hair and glaring.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
It's funny. Based on that poll that I viewed, I have no peers here.
There's little reason for new people to find this place and start posting here, so most of us have been here for 10 years. Were you browsing web forums a decade ago?
Actually, yes.
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:19:41 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:17:56 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:17:10 PM
Comfort or comfort?
comfort.
Oh OK. Well then maybe not. BUT a young person on Languish has access to a first class set of brains just waiting to hand out advice.
Deciding whether that advice be actual counsel or malicious lies is the trick.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 09, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:21:02 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 09, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
Are you the chatty type, or are you the all quiet type?
Everybody is chatty on blow.
Not everybody. Some chicks just sit there, twisting their hair and glaring.
What does Admiral Yi look like?
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:24:10 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:19:41 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:17:56 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:17:10 PM
Comfort or comfort?
comfort.
Oh OK. Well then maybe not. BUT a young person on Languish has access to a first class set of brains just waiting to hand out advice.
Deciding whether that advice be actual counsel or malicious lies is the trick.
I am trustworthy. Ask anyone here. :)
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:25:53 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:24:10 PM
Deciding whether that advice be actual counsel or malicious lies is the trick.
I am trustworthy. Ask anyone here. :)
:lol:
Right...
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:16:11 PM
Quote from: ulmont on May 09, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Of course, you didn't answer that poll either, so it's possible* you have peers here and they're all lazy bastards.
Maybe. But I doubt many people my age would find much comfort here.
A quick perusal of the threads shows reason to doubt that many people any age would find much comfort here.
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:25:53 PM
I am trustworthy. Ask anyone here. :)
I asked someone. They replied "baaaaaaaaaah".
Quote from: ulmont on May 09, 2013, 03:26:54 PM
Quote from: Zeus on May 09, 2013, 03:16:11 PM
Quote from: ulmont on May 09, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Of course, you didn't answer that poll either, so it's possible* you have peers here and they're all lazy bastards.
Maybe. But I doubt many people my age would find much comfort here.
A quick perusal of the threads shows reason to doubt that many people any age would find much comfort here.
Can't argue with that logic.
To be fair, while most of the thread titles aren't all that friendly, the conversations that take place in them are much more....
... nevermind. :glare:
I am incredibly petty and vain. :)
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:34:02 PM
I am incredibly petty and vain. :)
You probably think this thread is about you, don't you?
Don't you?
Sweatin me but I'm not your type
We needed just one more "don't you", but you couldn't just play along, could you?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:18:51 PM
Trying toot is not a stupid risk. It's not physically addictive. It doesn't immediately start to kill your brain cells.
Unless you have a heart condition, sniffing coke is probably a risk worth taking if you feel like. Smoking it less so, and IVing even less so.
Still, too much coke + too much alcohol is risky, since they create cocaethylene as a byproduct, which gets you higher but puts more strain on the old cardiovascular. Not that it's very likely you'll be encountering coke if you aren't drinking to some extent already...
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
There are certainly some parts of your country I would not visit. Like 100 square miles of your gun nuts.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 03:36:09 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 03:34:02 PM
I am incredibly petty and vain. :)
You probably think this thread is about you, don't you?
I don't know about that but it definitely should be.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:18:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
There are certainly some parts of your country I would not visit. Like 100 square miles of your gun nuts.
Apparently they're leaving, though.
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on May 09, 2013, 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:18:51 PM
Trying toot is not a stupid risk. It's not physically addictive. It doesn't immediately start to kill your brain cells.
Unless you have a heart condition, sniffing coke is probably a risk worth taking if you feel like. Smoking it less so, and IVing even less so.
Still, too much coke + too much alcohol is risky, since they create cocaethylene as a byproduct, which gets you higher but puts more strain on the old cardiovascular. Not that it's very likely you'll be encountering coke if you aren't drinking to some extent already...
Trouble with coke is that you might really, really like it. Even if it's not physically addictive, lots of people have fucked up their lives on cocaine.
Plus the risk it's been cut with something.
Quote from: Barrister on May 09, 2013, 04:23:34 PM
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on May 09, 2013, 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 09, 2013, 03:18:51 PM
Trying toot is not a stupid risk. It's not physically addictive. It doesn't immediately start to kill your brain cells.
Unless you have a heart condition, sniffing coke is probably a risk worth taking if you feel like. Smoking it less so, and IVing even less so.
Still, too much coke + too much alcohol is risky, since they create cocaethylene as a byproduct, which gets you higher but puts more strain on the old cardiovascular. Not that it's very likely you'll be encountering coke if you aren't drinking to some extent already...
Trouble with coke is that you might really, really like it. Even if it's not physically addictive, lots of people have fucked up their lives on cocaine.
Plus the risk it's been cut with something.
I think I mentioned I have actually used cocaine. :o
I was 13, and some idiot intern used it to stop a nosebleed that had gone on for hours :rolleyes: (Cocaine does constrict blood vessels in the nose)
That was a seriously miserable couple of hours for me.
So the intern used cocaine.
Quote from: The Brain on May 09, 2013, 04:28:07 PM
So the intern used cocaine.
That's what I assumed. <_<
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:18:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
There are certainly some parts of your country I would not visit. Like 100 square miles of your gun nuts.
There isn't a part of this country that's not within 100 miles of a gun nut. Probably not a part of yours either.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 04:42:30 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:18:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
CC's afraid to come to the US because everybody's packing. :yes:
There are certainly some parts of your country I would not visit. Like 100 square miles of your gun nuts.
There isn't a part of this country that's not within 100 miles of a gun nut. Probably not a part of yours either.
I am pretty sure we have no gun nuts. The phenomenon of the gun nut and US gun culture is pretty specific to the USA.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
I am pretty sure we have no gun nuts. The phenomenon of the gun nut and US gun culture is pretty specific to the USA.
Sure, Canada has no gun enthusiasts like Iran has no homosexuals.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 04:53:06 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
I am pretty sure we have no gun nuts. The phenomenon of the gun nut and US gun culture is pretty specific to the USA.
Sure, Canada has no gun enthusiasts like Iran has no homosexuals.
Sure we have gun enthusiasts. But I would hardly characterize Malthus or people like him as a gun nut. You have people saying they need guns to protect themselves from their government and assert that regulating gun rights is somehow a violation of a fundamental right. That is a gun nut and you would be hard pressed to find such a person in a civilized country like Canada.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 04:53:06 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
I am pretty sure we have no gun nuts. The phenomenon of the gun nut and US gun culture is pretty specific to the USA.
Sure, Canada has no gun enthusiasts like Iran has no homosexuals.
Sure we have gun enthusiasts. But I would hardly characterize Malthus or people like him as a gun nut. You have people saying they need guns to protect themselves from their government and assert that regulating gun rights is somehow a violation of a fundamental right. That is a gun nut and you would be hard pressed to find such a person in a civilized country like Canada.
I very much doubt that. No place is free of nutters.
Yea that's utter BS
I wouldn't characterize Malthus as an enthusiast* either. He's just a guy that's been hunting.
*Unless it's a bug enthusiast
"Gun nuts" (by which I mean someone to whom the ownership of weapons is more than simply recreational, useful, or for protection, but has some larger symbolic/social meaning - like gun rights being *the* guarantee of personal liberty, or survivalists assuming that a likely distopian future is to need guns to live) may well exist in Canada, but I will say this: if they do, they must be rare. I've never met any.
Quote from: Malthus on May 09, 2013, 05:23:03 PM
"Gun nuts" (by which I mean someone to whom the ownership of weapons is more than simply recreational, useful, or for protection, but has some larger symbolic/social meaning - like gun rights being *the* guarantee of personal liberty, or survivalists assuming that a likely distopian future is to need guns to live) may well exist in Canada, but I will say this: if they do, they must be rare. I've never met any.
You live in a major metropolitan area. Of course you haven't. I've never met one, either. But I guarantee that there are plenty of them west of you, just like there are of me.
Quote from: merithyn on May 09, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Quote from: Malthus on May 09, 2013, 05:23:03 PM
"Gun nuts" (by which I mean someone to whom the ownership of weapons is more than simply recreational, useful, or for protection, but has some larger symbolic/social meaning - like gun rights being *the* guarantee of personal liberty, or survivalists assuming that a likely distopian future is to need guns to live) may well exist in Canada, but I will say this: if they do, they must be rare. I've never met any.
You live in a major metropolitan area. Of course you haven't. I've never met one, either. But I guarantee that there are plenty of them west of you, just like there are of me.
I also have family property in the country, surrounded by real-life country folks.
In fact, bordering our property is property owned by the local Fish and Game Club.
http://www.theorilliafishandgameconservationclub.com/
My dad works closely with these people, all of whom, of course, have guns; I have known many of them all my life. Yet despite knowing many, maybe even dozens, rural gun owners, who belong to what could only be described as a hunter's club, not one is what I would call a "gun nut". Would a rural hunter's club in the US be likely to have some "gun nuts"? I'm inclined to believe, from a certain amount of experience, it is possible. ;)
Rather, they are more "into" conservation - well, admittedly, so they will have creatures to hunt in the future, but still. :lol:
I think that is an overly specific definition of the term "gun nut". I would just use it to describe anyone that is nuts about guns, including several forum members. :P Anti-government paranoia may encourage one to become a gun nut, but it is hardly a requirement.
One word Malthus. Albertans.
And wtf MiM. Toni lived here for what 3-4 years, while I have been here for going on 20 years.
Toni's not Mexirican, so has more clout.
According to Derspicy neither am I.
Quote from: garbon on May 09, 2013, 04:58:38 PM
I very much doubt that. No place is free of nutters.
Oh we have nutters too. People that watch the NHL for example. But nothing like the nutters you have.
Quote from: katmai on May 09, 2013, 06:04:52 PM
According to Derspicy neither am I.
:huh:
Since when did you start listening to him?
Quote from: katmai on May 09, 2013, 05:58:23 PM
One word Malthus. Albertans.
Naw, Albertans are more like Texans minus the insanity.
I don't. Just throwing that out there.
I've spent time in both places, have you?
Quote from: katmai on May 09, 2013, 06:16:18 PM
I've spent time in both places, have you?
Ok they are not like Texans at all since it is difficult to picture a sane Texan.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 06:02:48 PM
Toni's not Mexirican, so has more clout.
But I am Dutch...which means I am tall, anti-papist, and like sticking fingers in dykes.
Quote from: Tonitrus on May 09, 2013, 07:12:54 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 06:02:48 PM
Toni's not Mexirican, so has more clout.
But I am Dutch...which means I am tall, anti-papist, and like sticking fingers in dykes.
Kinky.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 09, 2013, 04:53:06 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
I am pretty sure we have no gun nuts. The phenomenon of the gun nut and US gun culture is pretty specific to the USA.
Sure, Canada has no gun enthusiasts like Iran has no homosexuals.
Sure we have gun enthusiasts. But I would hardly characterize Malthus or people like him as a gun nut. You have people saying they need guns to protect themselves from their government and assert that regulating gun rights is somehow a violation of a fundamental right. That is a gun nut and you would be hard pressed to find such a person in a civilized country like Canada.
You weren't involved in the Reform Party.
I met quite a few otherwise very nice people who got quite nutty when the issue of guns (and in particular the gun registry) was raised.
My biggest fear is becoming Barrister. :lol:
You only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything.
Buy an FJ and drive it to Moab. Do it all.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2013, 06:17:54 PM
Ok they are not like Texans at all since it is difficult to picture a sane Texan.
Sanity is overrated.
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 09:20:58 PM
My biggest fear is becoming Barrister. :lol:
You only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything.
Buy an FJ and drive it to Moab. Do it all.
Why? I'm awesome. :showoff:
Seriously - people regret doing all kinds of shit. They regret not studying harder in school. They regret not saving for retirement. They regret cheating on their wife.
Look, I have no problem with the notion you should push yourself, and do some things that scare you.
But some things should scare you for a good reason. :contract:
Quote from: MadImmortalYou only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything./quote]
Not true.
The more it scares you, the more you should do it.
Also, the more is pisses off your mom. :lol:
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 09:20:58 PM
My biggest fear is becoming Barrister. :lol:
You only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything.
Buy an FJ and drive it to Moab. Do it all.
Rob a bank. :pirate
Quote from: The Brain on May 10, 2013, 12:58:42 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 09:20:58 PM
My biggest fear is becoming Barrister. :lol:
You only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything.
Buy an FJ and drive it to Moab. Do it all.
Rob a bank. :pirate
Winner.
Quote from: katmai on May 09, 2013, 06:16:18 PM
I've spent time in both places, have you?
At once doesn't count.
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
The more it scares you, the more you should do it.
Also, the more is pisses off your mom. :lol:
Smart moms don't get pissed. They simply show their overwhelming worry. :cry:
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
The more it scares you, the more you should do it.
Also, the more is pisses off your mom. :lol:
This is what I say about my interest in giant insects, but none of you listen to me. :(
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbasementrejects.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fthem-ants.jpg&hash=4508d3088aa8dc6513506207794a23282042c808)
Let's not.
I love that movie. I think it's probably the best of the 1950's Sci-fi films.
Quote from: Malthus on May 10, 2013, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
The more it scares you, the more you should do it.
Also, the more is pisses off your mom. :lol:
This is what I say about my interest in giant insects, but none of you listen to me. :(
You are moving a little too close to Brain's camp.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 10, 2013, 03:29:30 PM
Quote from: Malthus on May 10, 2013, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
The more it scares you, the more you should do it.
Also, the more is pisses off your mom. :lol:
This is what I say about my interest in giant insects, but none of you listen to me. :(
You are moving a little too close to Brain's camp.
THAT's not the nature of my interest. :lol:
Live a little.
Quote from: Zeus on May 10, 2013, 02:55:17 AM
Quote from: The Brain on May 10, 2013, 12:58:42 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 09, 2013, 09:20:58 PM
My biggest fear is becoming Barrister. :lol:
You only regret the shit you were too scared to do. Seriously. Do everything.
Buy an FJ and drive it to Moab. Do it all.
Rob a bank. :pirate
Winner.
Zeus is hereby ready for the regular forum.
Go forth and post.
I wanna go to Mexico, but I don't have any good travel companion for this so it'd be a solo voyage, and everyone tries to talk me out of it as being too dangerous. But maybe with MIM's admonitions, I should just go for it this summer. I've planned and replanned my trip several times in the last few years (Mexico DF, then to Veracruz by express bus, and back to Mexico City with a visit to Puebla on the way back, or from Veracruz up to Xalapa then back). I do have tons of Mexican relatives, but the only one I knew was my great-uncle Hermán, who died a few years ago.
Oh fuck yah dude. Just show up and say soy familia. Gotta do it man.