Unobtanium
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge |
| Biography: | born>working on this part<dead |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | Engineer (retired) |
| Number of Posts: | 1779 |
| Registered on: | 11/4/2009 |
| Online Status: | Online |
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re: Anyone digitizing a ton of old pictures?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/15/25 at 6:21 pm
A few years ago, I scanned several shoe boxes worth of pictures plus a photo album I dug up for my mother's 90th birthday.
I bought a Canon scanner, some cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints, then hunkered down and scanned 100 pics a night until I was finished. Took me ~2 weeks off and on.
Her expressions at seeing these old photos made it worth the effort.
I bought a Canon scanner, some cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints, then hunkered down and scanned 100 pics a night until I was finished. Took me ~2 weeks off and on.
Her expressions at seeing these old photos made it worth the effort.
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re: This Is The Chief Of Staff Of Providence City Council Who Helped Lead Trump Tower Protest
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/15/25 at 6:11 pm
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I do like that dress
Proof positive that's a dude. A real woman would know that dress does not complement her skin tone or hair color (scalp or beard).
:yack:
Look at Who Approved of DOGE
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/15/25 at 11:31 am
None other than the Light Bearer himself.
Of course, this was all for show; he put Biden in charge to ensure nothing of substance would happen.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Of course, this was all for show; he put Biden in charge to ensure nothing of substance would happen.
re: GMT
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/15/25 at 8:55 am
Beware the Ides of March
re: YouTube channel I subscribe to just dropped a Gary Plauche vid
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/14/25 at 7:01 pm
Obligatory "Nice shot, man".
re: Subscription Fatigue
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/13/25 at 12:34 pm
That reminds me, my TD Premium subscription is up for renewal.
re: In 48 hours, F-16 jets have twice intercepted planes in close proximity to Mar-a-Lago
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/9/25 at 2:55 pm
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In SoFla? Yes, they can.
Point taken. :cheers:
re: In 48 hours, F-16 jets have twice intercepted planes in close proximity to Mar-a-Lago
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/9/25 at 2:47 pm
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Mr Bond, they have a saying in Chicago: 'Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action
Ian Fleming's words apply quite nicely.
Normal GA pilots can't be this stupid, so I lean towards unnoble intent.
re: Papyrus shows ancient Egyptians using algebra and trigonometry 3,550 years ago
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/9/25 at 1:03 pm
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aliens
So you're saying it was a sin from the sky, cos that is tan-tastic.
re: You know what DOGE is? Go ahead, guess
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/6/25 at 2:02 pm
With logic like that the Democratic Party will rule for a thousand years.
re: Reliable internet provider in BR?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/6/25 at 9:56 am
AT&T converted me to fiber after the copper lines crapped out ~5 years ago.
Other than a dead modem/router (lightning strike) and a utility crew that cut the main fiber line, it's been flawless.
AT&T "customer service" still sucks.
Other than a dead modem/router (lightning strike) and a utility crew that cut the main fiber line, it's been flawless.
AT&T "customer service" still sucks.
re: Found the OT dream girl - NSFW
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/4/25 at 10:49 pm
Shame, shame.
re: Caption this photo
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/4/25 at 8:58 pm
This one is pretty good too.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.re: Does all the rare earth stuff seem anti green and anti carbon neutral
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/4/25 at 8:25 pm
Based on what I've seen, simply breathing is anti-green and anti-carbon neutral. It only gets worse from there, unless you want to live in a grass hut eating bugs.
For me, that's a no thanks.
For me, that's a no thanks.
re: What is the going rate for tree removal?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/4/25 at 7:21 pm
Just got quoted today - $2900 to cut down dead red oak tree, haul off logs and grind out stump.
re: Are CVT transmissions unreliable?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/3/25 at 1:13 pm
Nissan - no
Honda, Toyota - good
Subaru - ok
No first hand experience with others.
Honda, Toyota - good
Subaru - ok
No first hand experience with others.
re: Are CVT transmissions unreliable?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/3/25 at 1:07 pm
CVT refers to the (continuously variable) transmission, not the engine.
But yes, many CVTs have reliability issues, most natably in Nissans.
But yes, many CVTs have reliability issues, most natably in Nissans.
re: Lowest cost home propane fill in Felicianas?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/24/25 at 9:18 pm
Give Fuelwonk a try.
re: Just heard Senator Dick Durbin say on the Senate floor….
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/20/25 at 11:40 am
Look at them - not even a half dozen angry protesters.
BTW, I'd love it if Kash would tear down that brutalist abomination that is the FBI building.
BTW, I'd love it if Kash would tear down that brutalist abomination that is the FBI building.
re: Kamala Supporter is telling Trump FAFO
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/19/25 at 6:39 pm
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Crazy eyes
But nice boobies.
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