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by **EvilDan** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:24 am

Kate, I'd really like to speak with you sometime and learn more about your personal experiences.

by **mooyagi** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:52 am

EvilDan wrote:Kate, I'd really like to speak with you sometime and learn more about your personal experiences.

That's your pickup line?

by **debborah1** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:07 pm

by **EvilDan** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:26 pm

mooyagi wrote:
EvilDan wrote:Kate, I'd really like to speak with you sometime and learn more about your personal experiences.

That's your pickup line?

Would it work? :lol:

by **KDibildeaux** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:49 pm

EvilDan wrote:Kate, I'd really like to speak with you sometime and learn more about your personal experiences.

I'd be up for that :mrgreen:

by **KDibildeaux** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:50 pm

EvilDan wrote:
mooyagi wrote:
EvilDan wrote:Kate, I'd really like to speak with you sometime and learn more about your personal experiences.

That's your pickup line?

Would it work?

Maybe

by **AlaskaRachel** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:05 pm

So my job at the symphony has us doing this summer project where we have to go through the entire season and research something interesting about each program (the piece, the composer, or the soloist, etc) and make notes about that interesting thing. At first I thought it was going to be bogus and lame, like a high school project. But I'm almost halfway through it and it's actually pretty entertaining. I'm somewhat familiar with classical music but I'm learning all sorts of things that they don't teach people in music lessons. It's been really fun at times reading biographies and interviews with all these composers and performers. For example, Igor Stravinsky refused to give Frank Sinatra an autograph. Yep, Frank Sinatra at the prime of his career asked Stravinsky for an autograph, and Stravinsky said "Certainly not." It wasn't until his wife yelled at him that he begrudgingly gave the star an autograph. THE MORE YOU KNOW!
I'm likin' this job so far

by **EvilDan** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:46 am

FACT: Just by putting "FACT:" at the beginning of a statement does not make what follows true or a fact.

by **AlaskaRachel** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:37 am

EvilDan wrote:FACT: Just by putting "FACT:" at the beginning of a statement does not make what follows true or a fact.

FACT: Unicorns exist.

by **viathyn** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:44 am

AlaskaRachel wrote:
EvilDan wrote:FACT: Just by putting "FACT:" at the beginning of a statement does not make what follows true or a fact.

FACT: Unicorns exist.

by **mooyagi** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:47 am

viathyn wrote:
AlaskaRachel wrote:
EvilDan wrote:FACT: Just by putting "FACT:" at the beginning of a statement does not make what follows true or a fact.

FACT: Unicorns exist.

Never fear! The Wildlife Museum in Tucson has a part of a unicorn skull, horn and all. It's totally legit

by **viathyn** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:49 am

Arizona, raising the bar one imaginary diety-errr.... beast.. at a time.

by **sageoftruth** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:11 pm

viathyn wrote:Arizona, raising the bar one imaginary diety-errr.... beast.. at a time.

Next time I visit Arizona, maybe I'll stop by the Wildlife Museum after checking out the AMHGC (American Museum of Historical Governmental Conspiracies).

by **mooyagi** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:05 pm

sageoftruth wrote:
viathyn wrote:Arizona, raising the bar one imaginary diety-errr.... beast.. at a time.

Next time I visit Arizona, maybe I'll stop by the Wildlife Museum after checking out the AMHGC (American Museum of Historical Governmental Conspiracies).

That one's in Phoenix. :lol:

Pretty sure Joe Arpaio is the curator. :roll:

by **mooyagi** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:49 pm

Kate and I were out on a walk and as we walked by some tall grass and bushes, we suddenly heard this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQVRRarBIw

It was dark out so couldn't see anything. That was scary.

by **ShoreSlayer** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:12 pm

mooyagi wrote:Kate and I were out on a walk and as we walked by some tall grass and bushes, we suddenly heard this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQVRRarBIw

It was dark out so couldn't see anything. That was scary.

The last 2 seconds or so sound like some kickass Gene Hoglan footwork :lol:

Glad your encounter wasn't any more serious than a bit of a scare

by **mooyagi** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:52 pm

ShoreSlayer wrote:
mooyagi wrote:Kate and I were out on a walk and as we walked by some tall grass and bushes, we suddenly heard this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQVRRarBIw

It was dark out so couldn't see anything. That was scary.

The last 2 seconds or so sound like some kickass Gene Hoglan footwork

Glad your encounter wasn't any more serious than a bit of a scare

We'll see what tonight's walk has for us

by **ShoreSlayer** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:04 pm

mooyagi wrote:
ShoreSlayer wrote:
mooyagi wrote:Kate and I were out on a walk and as we walked by some tall grass and bushes, we suddenly heard this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQVRRarBIw

It was dark out so couldn't see anything. That was scary.

The last 2 seconds or so sound like some kickass Gene Hoglan footwork

Glad your encounter wasn't any more serious than a bit of a scare

We'll see what tonight's walk has for us

What? Didn't grow up dodgin' rattlers out there on the East coast mister poop-poster?

by **KDibildeaux** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:30 pm

He's too much of a city slicker :cool:

by **mooyagi** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:21 pm

KDibildeaux wrote:He's too much of a city slicker

You even said it, you're from bigger cities than I am!

We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

by **sageoftruth** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:34 am

mooyagi wrote:
KDibildeaux wrote:He's too much of a city slicker

You even said it, you're from bigger cities than I am!

We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

Wish I was there. I love observing nature. Besides, I'm sooooo sick of the city right now.

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:38 am

sageoftruth wrote:
mooyagi wrote:
KDibildeaux wrote:He's too much of a city slicker

You even said it, you're from bigger cities than I am!

We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

Wish I was there. I love observing nature. Besides, I'm sooooo sick of the city right now.

Couldn't see much though. It was nighttime and this area is extremely dark (dark sky regulations). Not many street lights and the ones it does have are fairly weak.

by **sageoftruth** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:46 am

mooyagi wrote:
sageoftruth wrote:
mooyagi wrote:
You even said it, you're from bigger cities than I am!

We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

Wish I was there. I love observing nature. Besides, I'm sooooo sick of the city right now.

Couldn't see much though. It was nighttime and this area is extremely dark (dark sky regulations). Not many street lights and the ones it does have are fairly weak.

Did you try casting Nighteye or equipping a Ring of the Sun? :ugeek:

by **viathyn** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:49 am

J'zargo knows of these tricks, yes.

by **sageoftruth** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:54 am

Well, he does love the desert. Is there a Mages Guild in Arizona?

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:55 am

I'm so lost in this reference :lol:

by **sageoftruth** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:00 am

mooyagi wrote:I'm so lost in this reference

Psh! Some power metal fan you turned out to be. :lol:

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:14 am

sageoftruth wrote:
mooyagi wrote:I'm so lost in this reference

Psh! Some power metal fan you turned out to be.

I do get far more credit for power metal love than I deserve.

by **ShoreSlayer** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:49 am

Plz elaborate on these dark sky regulations. I'm curious of the intent and origins in particular.

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:30 pm

ShoreSlayer wrote:Plz elaborate on these dark sky regulations. I'm curious of the intent and origins in particular.

The International Dark Sky Association is headquartered in Tucson. They are a nonprofit that works to help preserve dark skies and prevent light pollution. Arizona has a bit of an astronomy sector so preventing light pollution is pretty important for the observatories and professional and amateur astronomers out here. There are other benefits argued, such as protecting local ecosystems and reducing energy consumption.

About the IDA: http://www.darksky.org/about-ida
Some FAQs from the IDA: http://www.darksky.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=604

Some sample regulations:

Arizona state: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=49 (Chapter 7)
Pima County: http://docs.darksky.org/ordinance/County-Pima-County-Ordinance.pdf

by **KDibildeaux** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:36 pm

mooyagi wrote:
ShoreSlayer wrote:Plz elaborate on these dark sky regulations. I'm curious of the intent and origins in particular.

The International Dark Sky Association is headquartered in Tucson. They are a nonprofit that works to help preserve dark skies and prevent light pollution. Arizona has a bit of an astronomy sector so preventing light pollution is pretty important for the observatories and professional and amateur astronomers out here. There are other benefits argued, such as protecting local ecosystems and reducing energy consumption.

About the IDA: http://www.darksky.org/about-ida
Some FAQs from the IDA: http://www.darksky.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=604

Some sample regulations:

Arizona state: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=49 (Chapter 7)
Pima County: http://docs.darksky.org/ordinance/County-Pima-County-Ordinance.pdf

I love the dark sky laws. It makes for some amazing night skies. Gonna try to get Milky Way shots when weather permit.

by **KDibildeaux** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:37 pm

sageoftruth wrote:
mooyagi wrote:
KDibildeaux wrote:He's too much of a city slicker

You even said it, you're from bigger cities than I am!

We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

Wish I was there. I love observing nature. Besides, I'm sooooo sick of the city right now.

Come visit! Tucson is a fairly large city but it's so sprawling so it doesn't feel that big, plus I live on the outskirts.

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:25 pm

KDibildeaux wrote:
sageoftruth wrote:
mooyagi wrote:We survived tonight's walk. No rattlesnakes. Some wayward strands from spider webs and a really cute mouse was all we had.

Wish I was there. I love observing nature. Besides, I'm sooooo sick of the city right now.

Come visit! Tucson is a fairly large city but it's so sprawling so it doesn't feel that big, plus I live on the outskirts.

Yeah, come visit us! Just make sure to leave the resort for once :lol:

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:54 pm

We saw a couple of javelinas on our walk tonight. A mother and small child.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary

Oh, and there was an awesome looking spider outside our apartment.

by **KDibildeaux** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:39 pm

This cute little guy:

by **sageoftruth** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:49 pm

So, how big was he?

by **mooyagi** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:07 pm

The spider was bigger than house spiders that I've seen but can't really recall exactly how big. Decent size, though. Probably an inch or so for the body.

It was dark so only saw the javelinas through the flashlight. Tough to get a good reading on the size. Pretty hefty but smaller than the javelina displays I saw at the Wildlife Museum and Saguaro National Park. The child was less than half the mother's size.

by **Malaka** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:41 am

KDibildeaux wrote:This cute little guy:

That's it. I'm buying a flame thrower. And one big enough to cook javelinas instantly. :evil:

by **mooyagi** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:34 am

SlaytanicE21 wrote:
KDibildeaux wrote:This cute little guy:

That's it. I'm buying a flame thrower. And one big enough to cook javelinas instantly.

But he's harmless! Just for shits and giggles I looked up how javelina tastes. Apparently not very good. Save the flamethrower for something tasty :lol:

by **EvilDan** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:07 am

105? Really? Fuck you, September! :evil:

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