I've been too busy, I think. Posting here too much, working too much, spending too much time with the Tucson Cabal...I think I need a break. So I'm gonna break up the Cabal into 8-9 smaller groups, and bugger off for two weeks, over Christmas.
I am going back to my people, Nigel. I am going to spend the season in South Tucson, among the scum, where you always know where you stand...and I'm walking in and walking out. I will be armed, of course (mostly for appearances' sake), and I shall bring my laptop (I will post results approximately "whenever I feel like it", but I will not be using the Jeep, nor will I bring a cell phone. It's on foot or by bus, and I know just where to start.
I have found a group of tapeworm fetishists. These are people who intentionally infest themselves with a tapeworm...some (mostly the women) for "weight issues", others for a Geiger-esque "I HAS A BUG IN ME" freakishness that both horrifies and fascinates me. Don't worry, I won't be partaking...I am not, after all, Aini. It's just that I reached the bottom of the rabbit hole...and found another hole. I'm willing to be that these freaks will lead me to weirder freaks, and so on.
How deep does the craziness go? Just how fucking weird does this town get? There's only one way to find out, I think, so I am tramping off into the wilderness in search of the bottom of the bottom (We already know where the top of the bottom is, don't we?), because it turns out that the freaks I have already describes are just the bottom of the top.
If I don't come back, send H.M. Stanley after me, with a bottle of Niclosamide and a bunch of porters armed with cricket bats. Lots and lots of cricket bats.
Or Kill Me.
I saw that you called me last night. I hope everything is cool.
Something something something something monsters. Something something become a monster.
-Nietzsche
Quote from: Suu on December 10, 2009, 04:17:03 PM
I saw that you called me last night. I hope everything is cool.
Yeah, everything is great...I was just bursting to tell someone about those fetishists.
Wound up babbling at Richter for a while. It was just too fucking far out to keep to myself.
Quote from: Cramulus on December 10, 2009, 04:20:26 PM
Something something something something monsters. Something something become a monster.
-Nietzsche
Yeah, and he's dead now, so how smart was he? Huh?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 04:25:45 PM
Quote from: Suu on December 10, 2009, 04:17:03 PM
I saw that you called me last night. I hope everything is cool.
Yeah, everything is great...I was just bursting to tell someone about those fetishists.
Wound up babbling at Richter for a while. It was just too fucking far out to keep to myself.
Damnit. Sorry. I work nights now so I couldn't take the call. :(
Quote from: Suu on December 10, 2009, 04:31:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 04:25:45 PM
Quote from: Suu on December 10, 2009, 04:17:03 PM
I saw that you called me last night. I hope everything is cool.
Yeah, everything is great...I was just bursting to tell someone about those fetishists.
Wound up babbling at Richter for a while. It was just too fucking far out to keep to myself.
Damnit. Sorry. I work nights now so I couldn't take the call. :(
S'okay. I would have texted you this amazing shit, but I was driving to the morgue.
People intentionally giving themselves worms?
I'm sure there is weirder shit out there, but that seriously tips my fuckedupshit-o-meter.
I would say be careful, but you know that already, so I'll just tell you to have fun and keep a good record to report back to us!!
Quote from: Khara on December 10, 2009, 04:40:53 PM
People intentionally giving themselves worms?
I'm sure there is weirder shit out there, but that seriously tips my fuckedupshit-o-meter.
I would say be careful, but you know that already, so I'll just tell you to have fun and keep a good record to report back to us!!
I'd yell "EXCELSIOR", but I'm not heading
up. What's Latin for "to the bottom", again?
some parasitic worms supress your immune system, thus helping with allergies.
dont get too many though, they'll pop out of your ass every once in a while and it itches like a motherfucker.
Quote from: Regret on December 10, 2009, 04:46:28 PM
some parasitic worms supress your immune system, thus helping with allergies.
dont get too many though, they'll pop out of your ass every once in a while and it itches like a motherfucker.
I don't plan on getting any. Think of me as an untrained anthropologist that hates everyone.
AD FUNDUM!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: Khara on December 10, 2009, 04:40:53 PM
People intentionally giving themselves worms?
I'm sure there is weirder shit out there, but that seriously tips my fuckedupshit-o-meter.
I would say be careful, but you know that already, so I'll just tell you to have fun and keep a good record to report back to us!!
I'd yell "EXCELSIOR", but I'm not heading up. What's Latin for "to the bottom", again?
ad fundum - per wikipedia :lulz:
And call me the worrywart, but be careful.... :evil:
Quote from: Regret on December 10, 2009, 04:46:28 PM
some parasitic worms supress your immune system, thus helping with allergies.
dont get too many though, they'll pop out of your ass every once in a while and it itches like a motherfucker.
I honestly didn't need to know that!
Or, umquam pessum!
I'm totally gonna yell AD FUNDUM whenever things start getting really weird.
It all sounds like a cross between Coustaeu and DeSade.
Don't let the freaks eat you, we need to hear about this when you're back!
Quote from: Kai on December 10, 2009, 05:00:14 PM
I'm totally gonna yell AD FUNDUM whenever things start getting really weird.
Then start hollering...because things really ARE that weird, but most people don't see it.
Quote from: Richter on December 10, 2009, 05:01:10 PM
It all sounds like a cross between Coustaeu and DeSade.
Don't let the freaks eat you, we need to hear about this when you're back!
If I start narrating in a French accent, you WILL kill me. End of story.
Quote from: Khara on December 10, 2009, 04:55:27 PM
And call me the worrywart, but be careful.... :evil:
Careful is the enemy of Truth. And fun.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 05:01:58 PM
Quote from: Richter on December 10, 2009, 05:01:10 PM
It all sounds like a cross between Coustaeu and DeSade.
Don't let the freaks eat you, we need to hear about this when you're back!
If I start narrating in a French accent, you WILL kill me. End of story.
"Ahnd beehind zees allleyvay, vee catch a gleempse of zee Peeg Boohtom. A strahngeh deenizen of ze pervertehd deehp who tahkes zee mottoh 'AD FUNDUM', wiz a mohst unfortunate tranzlatione."
Quote from: Richter on December 10, 2009, 05:06:01 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 05:01:58 PM
Quote from: Richter on December 10, 2009, 05:01:10 PM
It all sounds like a cross between Coustaeu and DeSade.
Don't let the freaks eat you, we need to hear about this when you're back!
If I start narrating in a French accent, you WILL kill me. End of story.
"Ahnd beehind zees allleyvay, vee catch a gleempse of zee Peeg Boohtom. A strahngeh deenizen of ze pervertehd deehp who tahkes zee mottoh 'AD FUNDUM', wiz a mohst unfortunate tranzlatione."
:crankey: and :lulz:
Bump for Nigel.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 03:59:43 PM
I've been too busy, I think. Posting here too much, working too much, spending too much time with the Tucson Cabal...I think I need a break. So I'm gonna break up the Cabal into 8-9 smaller groups, and bugger off for two weeks, over Christmas.
I am going back to my people, Nigel. I am going to spend the season in South Tucson, among the scum, where you always know where you stand...and I'm walking in and walking out. I will be armed, of course (mostly for appearances' sake), and I shall bring my laptop (I will post results approximately "whenever I feel like it", but I will not be using the Jeep, nor will I bring a cell phone. It's on foot or by bus, and I know just where to start.
I have found a group of tapeworm fetishists. These are people who intentionally infest themselves with a tapeworm...some (mostly the women) for "weight issues", others for a Geiger-esque "I HAS A BUG IN ME" freakishness that both horrifies and fascinates me. Don't worry, I won't be partaking...I am not, after all, Aini. It's just that I reached the bottom of the rabbit hole...and found another hole. I'm willing to be that these freaks will lead me to weirder freaks, and so on.
How deep does the craziness go? Just how fucking weird does this town get? There's only one way to find out, I think, so I am tramping off into the wilderness in search of the bottom of the bottom (We already know where the top of the bottom is, don't we?), because it turns out that the freaks I have already describes are just the bottom of the top.
If I don't come back, send H.M. Stanley after me, with a bottle of Niclosamide and a bunch of porters armed with cricket bats. Lots and lots of cricket bats.
Or Kill Me.
TAPEWORM FETISH??? :x :x :x :x
Be careful out there, Roger. Wash your hands, and try not to eat anything you haven't seen boiling.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 10, 2009, 06:53:36 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 10, 2009, 03:59:43 PM
I've been too busy, I think. Posting here too much, working too much, spending too much time with the Tucson Cabal...I think I need a break. So I'm gonna break up the Cabal into 8-9 smaller groups, and bugger off for two weeks, over Christmas.
I am going back to my people, Nigel. I am going to spend the season in South Tucson, among the scum, where you always know where you stand...and I'm walking in and walking out. I will be armed, of course (mostly for appearances' sake), and I shall bring my laptop (I will post results approximately "whenever I feel like it", but I will not be using the Jeep, nor will I bring a cell phone. It's on foot or by bus, and I know just where to start.
I have found a group of tapeworm fetishists. These are people who intentionally infest themselves with a tapeworm...some (mostly the women) for "weight issues", others for a Geiger-esque "I HAS A BUG IN ME" freakishness that both horrifies and fascinates me. Don't worry, I won't be partaking...I am not, after all, Aini. It's just that I reached the bottom of the rabbit hole...and found another hole. I'm willing to be that these freaks will lead me to weirder freaks, and so on.
How deep does the craziness go? Just how fucking weird does this town get? There's only one way to find out, I think, so I am tramping off into the wilderness in search of the bottom of the bottom (We already know where the top of the bottom is, don't we?), because it turns out that the freaks I have already describes are just the bottom of the top.
If I don't come back, send H.M. Stanley after me, with a bottle of Niclosamide and a bunch of porters armed with cricket bats. Lots and lots of cricket bats.
Or Kill Me.
TAPEWORM FETISH??? :x :x :x :x
Be careful out there, Roger. Wash your hands, and try not to eat anything you haven't seen boiling.
Hell, yes. I'm not eating anything around any of them, period. I will also refrain from using any bathrooms (will shit over balconies, etc). I am not at all bothered by my insensitivity to their "lifestyle".
Wow ... amazing find Roger, hope you enjoy yourself :)
BTW, ad fundum is a (students?) drinking term for when you empty your glass in one go. Also "He pulled an ad."
But I think I like your new usage of the term better :-)
Quote from: Triple Zero on December 10, 2009, 07:56:41 PM
Wow ... amazing find Roger, hope you enjoy yourself :)
BTW, ad fundum is a (students?) drinking term for when you empty your glass in one go. Also "He pulled an ad."
But I think I like your new usage of the term better :-)
There must be a bottom. Despite the dangers of decompression sickness, I shall find it.
It's not quite 40 days and 40 nights hangin' with Satan, but you live in a desert, so I guess I'll let it go.
Have fun Roger!
This is awesome. I hope we will get a detailed description of the tapeworm fetishists and the even weirder whatevers you end up encountering. I for one will be very patient waiting for it though since I know part of the point is not spending so much time writing the brilliant rants and whatnots that you write.
Quote from: BabylonHoruv on December 11, 2009, 01:39:27 AM
This is awesome. I hope we will get a detailed description of the tapeworm fetishists and the even weirder whatevers you end up encountering. I for one will be very patient waiting for it though since I know part of the point is not spending so much time writing the brilliant rants and whatnots that you write.
Well, we found more weirdness just by talking to a few people. There's a bar on Drachmann that caters to freaks, the LEAST of which are into branding.
This ought to be good.
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
BRAND YOUR INITIALS ON HIS FOREHEAD.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:12:35 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
BRAND YOUR INITIALS ON HIS COCKHEAD.
Fixxxored for what Roger may be seeing in a week or two.
Quote from: LMNO on December 14, 2009, 06:18:43 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:12:35 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
BRAND YOUR INITIALS ON HIS COCKHEAD.
Fixxxored for what Roger may be seeing in a week or two.
We do this shit for science. So you don't have to.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:12:35 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
BRAND YOUR INITIALS ON HIS FOREHEAD.
:lulz: How will I get him to hold still for that?
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:34:18 PM
:lulz: How will I get him to hold still for that?
They make a pill for that.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:34:18 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:12:35 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
I was thinking about branding myself.
I feel like I need a scar.
Stop that shit. :argh!:
You need to scar someone else.
Perhaps. Probably. I'd scar Modelboy but he's too mediocre to spend time around. Even for inflicting pain.
Random passers by.
Or give old Optimus a call. muhaha.
Um
<hangs head>
Why hang head?
Oh.
You didn't.
No.
Nonono.
Just talked. On the phone.
BRAND YOUR INITIALS ON HIS FOREHEAD.
:lulz: How will I get him to hold still for that?
Frying Pan.. Apply Directly To The Forehead.
I know that you guys have loyal and protective reasons to dislike him, which I really do appreciate, but I am terribly fond of Optimus Pinecone. We haven't been in touch to speak of until lately but he's been letting me call and freak out on him over Mario, and it's helped me a lot. He's good at talking me down.
I am probably going to still be terribly fond of Mario in a year, as well. I don't tend to just drop people by the wayside once I've loved them. I know my choices in men may seem fucked up, but I don't think I pick bad people, just people at a bad point in their lives.
Except for Polar Bear Pants, he actually seems to be sort of a sociopath. He just hid it really, really well. Maybe that's why I trust the ones who are messes; a sociopath is never an emotional trainwreck.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 11:12:09 PM
I know that you guys have loyal and protective reasons to dislike him, which I really do appreciate, but I am terribly fond of Optimus Pinecone. We haven't been in touch to speak of until lately but he's been letting me call and freak out on him over Mario, and it's helped me a lot. He's good at talking me down.
I am probably going to still be terribly fond of Mario in a year, as well. I don't tend to just drop people by the wayside once I've loved them. I know my choices in men may seem fucked up, but I don't think I pick bad people, just people at a bad point in their lives.
I disagree, but out of respect for you, I will simply avoid OP rather than fuck with him.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 14, 2009, 11:16:10 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 11:12:09 PM
I know that you guys have loyal and protective reasons to dislike him, which I really do appreciate, but I am terribly fond of Optimus Pinecone. We haven't been in touch to speak of until lately but he's been letting me call and freak out on him over Mario, and it's helped me a lot. He's good at talking me down.
I am probably going to still be terribly fond of Mario in a year, as well. I don't tend to just drop people by the wayside once I've loved them. I know my choices in men may seem fucked up, but I don't think I pick bad people, just people at a bad point in their lives.
I disagree, but out of respect for you, I will simply avoid OP rather than fuck with him.
Thank you!
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 11:12:09 PM
I know that you guys have loyal and protective reasons to dislike him, which I really do appreciate, but I am terribly fond of Optimus Pinecone. We haven't been in touch to speak of until lately but he's been letting me call and freak out on him over Mario, and it's helped me a lot. He's good at talking me down.
I am probably going to still be terribly fond of Mario in a year, as well. I don't tend to just drop people by the wayside once I've loved them. I know my choices in men may seem fucked up, but I don't think I pick bad people, just people at a bad point in their lives.
Be that as it may....
I still want to apply my foot, directly to his ass.
Quote from: Sparkley Pink Shit on December 15, 2009, 01:24:36 AM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 14, 2009, 11:12:09 PM
I know that you guys have loyal and protective reasons to dislike him, which I really do appreciate, but I am terribly fond of Optimus Pinecone. We haven't been in touch to speak of until lately but he's been letting me call and freak out on him over Mario, and it's helped me a lot. He's good at talking me down.
I am probably going to still be terribly fond of Mario in a year, as well. I don't tend to just drop people by the wayside once I've loved them. I know my choices in men may seem fucked up, but I don't think I pick bad people, just people at a bad point in their lives.
Be that as it may....
I still want to apply my foot, directly to his ass.
This.
There's a big difference between wanna and gonna. This is a good thing, because I hate jail.
yes, also portland is close enough to be a tease, but far enough away that I'm too poor to visit.
Quote from: Sparkley Pink Shit on December 15, 2009, 01:46:56 AM
yes, also portland is close enough to be a tease, but far enough away that I'm too poor to visit.
It's the same distance as it is to Chicago, for me.
Which is 3-4 hours on a plane.
I'm sure as fuck not driving. Take a look at a friggin' map, from Tucson to Portland. Jesus H Christ, I didn't think there was that many states in the way.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2009, 01:49:02 AM
Quote from: Sparkley Pink Shit on December 15, 2009, 01:46:56 AM
yes, also portland is close enough to be a tease, but far enough away that I'm too poor to visit.
It's the same distance as it is to Chicago, for me.
Which is 3-4 hours on a plane.
I'm sure as fuck not driving. Take a look at a friggin' map, from Tucson to Portland. Jesus H Christ, I didn't think there was that many states in the way.
I've driven that
Takes a while.
I think it's 15 hrs in a car, about 20ish by train, and an hr and a half or two by plane
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
It's a really nice drive, though. I promise.
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 15, 2009, 03:01:40 AM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
It's a really nice drive, though. I promise.
I've been the copilot for this drive before, by 101 and I5, and it is certainly scenic. The dreaded part is going solo without company, proper insurance or registration, and during the icy season, with holes in the canopy courtesy of idiot robbers last night.
Scare the crap out of self: check.
I think I might be neurotic.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:13:04 AM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 15, 2009, 03:01:40 AM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
It's a really nice drive, though. I promise.
I've been the copilot for this drive before, by 101 and I5, and it is certainly scenic. The dreaded part is going solo without company, proper insurance or registration, and during the icy season, with holes in the canopy courtesy of idiot robbers last night.
Scare the crap out of self: check.
I think I might be neurotic.
Are you fucking mad?
I prefer descriptors like 'brave' or 'daring', if you please.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
Oh maybe I over estimated as that's where I'm from as well. How long is it supposed to take?
When I went it took about 4 1/2 hours in light traffic to get from the California-Oregon border to Portland.
Quote from: Sparkley Pink Shit on December 15, 2009, 03:47:18 AM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
I'm about to drive from the bay area to Portland. It's maybe HALF that bad and I'm dreading it.
Oh maybe I over estimated as that's where I'm from as well. How long is it supposed to take?
Takes about 12 hours from Bay to Portland IME.
Google maps thinks it's less, but then it would.
(Sorry if I derailed this thread a bit.)
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 09:26:48 PM
Google maps thinks it's less, but then it would.
(Sorry if I derailed this thread a bit.)
Meh. It served its purpose.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 09:26:48 PM
Google maps thinks it's less, but then it would.
(Sorry if I derailed this thread a bit.)
If you don't stop to eat or shit, it would be about 10 hours.
I personally believe in stopping to eat and shit.
In the interests of efficiency might I suggest you kill two birds with one cup?
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on December 15, 2009, 09:58:45 PM
In the interests of efficiency might I suggest you kill two birds with one cup?
:cry:
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 15, 2009, 09:55:38 PM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 09:26:48 PM
Google maps thinks it's less, but then it would.
(Sorry if I derailed this thread a bit.)
If you don't stop to eat or shit, it would be about 10 hours.
I personally believe in stopping to eat and shit.
My scheme is to buy all my meals in advance, eating from a nutrient array in the passenger seat. That way I can limit my stops to a minimum. Making dookies only sets me back maybe ten minutes, but stopping for food can take a lot longer.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:04:38 PM
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 15, 2009, 09:55:38 PM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 09:26:48 PM
Google maps thinks it's less, but then it would.
(Sorry if I derailed this thread a bit.)
If you don't stop to eat or shit, it would be about 10 hours.
I personally believe in stopping to eat and shit.
My scheme is to buy all my meals in advance, eating from a nutrient array in the passenger seat. That way I can limit my stops to a minimum. Making dookies only sets me back maybe ten minutes, but stopping for food can take a lot longer.
I highly recommend stopping for food and to walk around a bit at least a couple of times. You'll feel a lot better when you resume travel. It only adds a couple of hours, but you'll also feel better when you do arrive.
I've made that drive and variations on it I can't guess how many times... three dozen maybe? I invariably feel less tired upon arrival when I stop to eat and walk around a bit a couple of times, than when I try to go straight through.
Ohhh... and did you say you're taking 101? Can I highly recommend that you not?
I'm taking I-5. I think 101 is more fun during the summer, with people to enjoy it with. While there's not twisty, maybe icy roads next to cliffs.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
I'm taking I-5. I think 101 is more fun during the summer, with people to enjoy it with. While there's not icy roads next to cliffs.
Good!
Icy roads, falling rocks, cliffs, and mudslide season. :)
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
While there's not twisty, maybe icy roads next to cliffs.
That says "talk on both cell phones at once, Roger!"
Quote from: The Right Reverend Nigel on December 15, 2009, 10:21:52 PM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
I'm taking I-5. I think 101 is more fun during the summer, with people to enjoy it with. While there's not icy roads next to cliffs.
Good!
Icy roads, falling rocks, cliffs, and mudslide season. :)
Pretty, though...
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2009, 10:22:16 PM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
While there's not twisty, maybe icy roads next to cliffs.
That says "talk on both cell phones at once, Roger!"
You're the mad one. I'm nowhere near good enough at driving with my knees.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:23:44 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2009, 10:22:16 PM
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
While there's not twisty, maybe icy roads next to cliffs.
That says "talk on both cell phones at once, Roger!"
You're the mad one. I'm nowhere near good enough at driving with my knees.
Did that talking to Nigel, the other day. Had Nigel on one phone, boss on the other, crossed from the fast to the slow lane, exited the interstate, made a right onto Orange Grove Rd and went through another intersection before my boss finally shut up.
It's an acquired skill, AND totally legal in this state.
Your state is clearly some kind of Mad Max fandom scene.
Speaking of road laws... I've tried to find out of Oregon prohibits the use of headphones while driving, without anything concrete. Anyone have some wisdom on this?
Edit: Other than the obvious "headphones are a bad idea" variety of wisdom.
Quote from: Felix on December 15, 2009, 10:53:13 PM
Your state is clearly some kind of Mad Max fandom scene.
Well, yeah. A chunk of it was filmed here, and I think we inspired it.
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr126/TGRR/roadwarriorA.jpg)
:lulz: Nice!
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