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Friday, June 30, 2006 by TheGuyPC | Discussion: Virtual Communities
Everyone at Joe User is just so happy and fun! You have to have a sense of humor with a name like Joe User!
I was considering starting a blogsite dedicated to the discussion of marriage. I was going to call it Harry Crabs. My wife balked, so I digress.
There is really no virtual community to compare to the honest, open perspective that Joe User has. There should be more like it. This world would be a much richer, more diverse place.
I, as soooooooo many others are just grateful to be blessed by the absolute intelligence that this community offers.
Thank you so much. And to do it all for free?! Wow!
PC
I was considering starting a blogsite dedicated to the discussion of marriage. I was going to call it Harry Crabs. My wife balked, so I digress.
There is really no virtual community to compare to the honest, open perspective that Joe User has. There should be more like it. This world would be a much richer, more diverse place.
I, as soooooooo many others are just grateful to be blessed by the absolute intelligence that this community offers.
Thank you so much. And to do it all for free?! Wow!
PC
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starkers
Reply #1182 Friday, March 14, 2008 11:04 PM
I be glad ye liked it... now consider yeself press-ganged. N' if ye 'aves any navigashunal skills, ye'll wurk yer way up real quick like frum sail 'oistin' n' tha like.
Reply #1182 Friday, March 14, 2008 11:04 PM
I tried reading all the way through but, sadly, there's some sort of code on page 11 that crashes IE7. I suppose I could try using a real web browser, but...
Anyway. Some great laughs along the way.
Anyway. Some great laughs along the way.
I be glad ye liked it... now consider yeself press-ganged. N' if ye 'aves any navigashunal skills, ye'll wurk yer way up real quick like frum sail 'oistin' n' tha like.
starkers
Reply #1183 Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:24 AM
Well I got ter doin' some more o' that thar landlubbers wurk n' trimmed back all they bushes t' mere twigs of 'em former selves.... aarrghhh! Thing wos, tho, it wur near dark when I wur done, so us'll 'ave ter git some piccies in tha morn ta show 'e tha damage done.
It 'ave bin a bedevil of a job ter git all me booty stowed away, but it all be done now so we'll be 'appy snappin' tommorah t' show orf tha joint fer ' all t' see.
Reply #1183 Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:24 AM
Get rid of that massive bush in front, trim back that foliage on the right...and your house will spaaaarkle.
Well I got ter doin' some more o' that thar landlubbers wurk n' trimmed back all they bushes t' mere twigs of 'em former selves.... aarrghhh! Thing wos, tho, it wur near dark when I wur done, so us'll 'ave ter git some piccies in tha morn ta show 'e tha damage done.
It 'ave bin a bedevil of a job ter git all me booty stowed away, but it all be done now so we'll be 'appy snappin' tommorah t' show orf tha joint fer ' all t' see.
starkers
Reply #1185 Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:54 PM
Reply #1185 Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:54 PM
Better?
There's still a bit more work to do...the palm in front of the study window needs trimming back some more, but having used certain muscles I hadn't used in a while, me finks that'll be another decade..er, day.
There's still a bit more work to do...the palm in front of the study window needs trimming back some more, but having used certain muscles I hadn't used in a while, me finks that'll be another decade..er, day.
Tova7
Reply #1187 Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:42 PM
Yeah, it looks soooo much better.
I love to do this kind of thing so here's some other ideas (I read lots of landscaping/home design books and magazines so I'm gonna throw some ideas your way..take them or leave'm..heh. Your house is cute already...this things just might make it sparkle.
Get a power washer (you can get one at Lowes for @$100 or rent one cheaper) and clean your drive way and entry walk. Doesn't sound like much I know, but I did this last year and WOW...its really makes a difference. (Wouldn't hurt to use the low setting to clean your brick and siding as well as the wood fence.)
You see the beautiful tile on the roof? Well most home improvement stores have garden surrounds which mimic that type of tile. If you could find some that matches or comes close to matching your roof color and texture, and line your flower beds and around your mailbox with it...it will make everything more cohesive.
You may want to consider a new mail box or at least paint that one black so it doesn't stand out and scream HERE I AM LOOK AT ME NOT THE HOUSE!
Consider some red annuals or perennials (don't know where you are located) to give your yard some warmth and pizazz this summer and some med sized flowering plants that the palms won't dwarf.
Also, the white lattice work thing on your window and screen door. What is that exactly? Can it be removed? If not, you may want to consider painting it a neutral color because it detracts from the clean lines of your house. Unless of course you love it, then keep it.
Ever consider outside lights? Perhaps an up light on that big palm out by the mailbox? If you extend that little area, get a new mailbox, or paint that one...the light at night would be exceptional (especially if you had a cute water fountain that matches the style of your home)...But you don't want to light it up a bright white mail box..haha
Those are the most inexpensive ways I know to really give a yard pep.
As for your palm plants. They're great, cut them back a bit though...they should be an accent to your house, not the focal point. A good rule of thumb is....what do I see first when I look at that area of the house? The house or the foliage? If its the latter, cut it back.
Reply #1187 Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:42 PM
There's still a bit more work to do...the palm in front of the study window needs trimming back some more, but having used certain muscles I hadn't used in a while, me finks that'll be another decade..er, day
Yeah, it looks soooo much better.
I love to do this kind of thing so here's some other ideas (I read lots of landscaping/home design books and magazines so I'm gonna throw some ideas your way..take them or leave'm..heh. Your house is cute already...this things just might make it sparkle.
Get a power washer (you can get one at Lowes for @$100 or rent one cheaper) and clean your drive way and entry walk. Doesn't sound like much I know, but I did this last year and WOW...its really makes a difference. (Wouldn't hurt to use the low setting to clean your brick and siding as well as the wood fence.)
You see the beautiful tile on the roof? Well most home improvement stores have garden surrounds which mimic that type of tile. If you could find some that matches or comes close to matching your roof color and texture, and line your flower beds and around your mailbox with it...it will make everything more cohesive.
You may want to consider a new mail box or at least paint that one black so it doesn't stand out and scream HERE I AM LOOK AT ME NOT THE HOUSE!
Consider some red annuals or perennials (don't know where you are located) to give your yard some warmth and pizazz this summer and some med sized flowering plants that the palms won't dwarf.
Also, the white lattice work thing on your window and screen door. What is that exactly? Can it be removed? If not, you may want to consider painting it a neutral color because it detracts from the clean lines of your house. Unless of course you love it, then keep it.
Ever consider outside lights? Perhaps an up light on that big palm out by the mailbox? If you extend that little area, get a new mailbox, or paint that one...the light at night would be exceptional (especially if you had a cute water fountain that matches the style of your home)...But you don't want to light it up a bright white mail box..haha
Those are the most inexpensive ways I know to really give a yard pep.
As for your palm plants. They're great, cut them back a bit though...they should be an accent to your house, not the focal point. A good rule of thumb is....what do I see first when I look at that area of the house? The house or the foliage? If its the latter, cut it back.
starkers
Reply #1188 Monday, March 17, 2008 12:40 AM
Reply #1188 Monday, March 17, 2008 12:40 AM
Hi Tova... you've got some good ideas there, but being that we're only renting, we'll not be spending a lot of money on the place. Of course some of your cosmetic ideas can be done for next to nothing, and we'd already thought of some of those, so we'll be implementing them as time goes by.
It's great that we have a network of family and friends who pass things on as they no longer need them, so some materials will come that way... and plant cuttings are something we're always exchanging.
Those are security grills that cannot be removed... well I don't think the landlord would appreciate it, and I feel happier going out knowing would-be thieves would find it more difficult getting in...then out with our stuff cos of all the deadlocks, security system n' stuff.
Anyhow, thanks for your input and interest, it's much appreciated and will be found useful.
It's great that we have a network of family and friends who pass things on as they no longer need them, so some materials will come that way... and plant cuttings are something we're always exchanging.
Also, the white lattice work thing on your window and screen door. What is that exactly? Can it be removed?
Those are security grills that cannot be removed... well I don't think the landlord would appreciate it, and I feel happier going out knowing would-be thieves would find it more difficult getting in...then out with our stuff cos of all the deadlocks, security system n' stuff.
Anyhow, thanks for your input and interest, it's much appreciated and will be found useful.
Old_Crab
Reply #1189 Monday, March 17, 2008 3:43 AM
Reply #1189 Monday, March 17, 2008 3:43 AM
Hrmmmmmmmmm.......Harry Crab.....was that a "CRAB" joke? 
starkers
Reply #1190 Monday, March 17, 2008 6:55 AM
Well it coulda bin... us'll ne'er know now, bein' tha author be long gawn.
I'm guessin' tho... 'is real name be Harry... n' he's "wife balked" cos 'e 'ad crabs.
Reply #1190 Monday, March 17, 2008 6:55 AM
Hrmmmmmmmmm.......Harry Crab.....was that a "CRAB" joke?
Well it coulda bin... us'll ne'er know now, bein' tha author be long gawn.
I'm guessin' tho... 'is real name be Harry... n' he's "wife balked" cos 'e 'ad crabs.
Dr Guy
Reply #1191 Monday, March 17, 2008 7:17 AM
Aye, and she be a good cook to. So shanghai her to gussy up the old tubn, and provide some fittin vittles to boot!
Reply #1191 Monday, March 17, 2008 7:17 AM
Aarrgghh, ye be right thar, Tovah
Aye, and she be a good cook to. So shanghai her to gussy up the old tubn, and provide some fittin vittles to boot!
Dr Guy
Reply #1192 Monday, March 17, 2008 7:17 AM
Wit da clean desk.
Ye may be a great scaliwag, but ye be a lousy geek me earty.
Reply #1192 Monday, March 17, 2008 7:17 AM
Tha Cap'ns Quarters....aka, my study.
Wit da clean desk.
Ye may be a great scaliwag, but ye be a lousy geek me earty.
starkers
Reply #1193 Monday, March 17, 2008 8:36 AM
Me finks mrs starkers 'd 'ave summat t' say 'bout shanghain' Tova... her'd 'ave a pink fit if'n I wos ter start likin' of sumbody else's cookin'... bein' she cooks up sum pretty fine grub.
Aye, I be a scalliwag o' tha 'ighest order... but that thar geekdom baint be summat I could e'er git a proper 'andle on.
Mind ye, tho... while me desktop be all ship-shape n' Bristol fashun, ye oughter see tha mess wots hidd'n in tha drawers.
Reply #1193 Monday, March 17, 2008 8:36 AM
Aye, and she be a good cook to. So shanghai her to gussy up the old tubn, and provide some fittin vittles to boot!
Me finks mrs starkers 'd 'ave summat t' say 'bout shanghain' Tova... her'd 'ave a pink fit if'n I wos ter start likin' of sumbody else's cookin'... bein' she cooks up sum pretty fine grub.
Wit da clean desk.
Ye may be a great scaliwag, but ye be a lousy geek me earty.
Ye may be a great scaliwag, but ye be a lousy geek me earty.
Aye, I be a scalliwag o' tha 'ighest order... but that thar geekdom baint be summat I could e'er git a proper 'andle on.
Mind ye, tho... while me desktop be all ship-shape n' Bristol fashun, ye oughter see tha mess wots hidd'n in tha drawers.
Tova7
Reply #1194 Monday, March 17, 2008 10:59 AM
DOY! I didn't know you were renting...sorry. I thought you bought it. My bad.
Oh well, ENJOY!
Reply #1194 Monday, March 17, 2008 10:59 AM
Hi Tova... you've got some good ideas there, but being that we're only renting, we'll not be spending a lot of money on the place.
DOY! I didn't know you were renting...sorry. I thought you bought it. My bad.
Oh well, ENJOY!
Tova7
Reply #1195 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:04 AM
I'd rather do something more interesting anyway, like sew really cool multi colored sails.....or maybe I could paint a huge skeleton head (black one) on the white sails...then we wouldn't need a flag! I'd put glow in the dark fabric behind the eyes nose and mouth so at night all our victims would see is a huge skeleton head comin at them.
Muwhahahahaha
Reply #1195 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:04 AM
Me finks mrs starkers 'd 'ave summat t' say 'bout shanghain' Tova... her'd 'ave a pink fit if'n I wos ter start likin' of sumbody else's cookin'... bein' she cooks up sum pretty fine grub.
I'd rather do something more interesting anyway, like sew really cool multi colored sails.....or maybe I could paint a huge skeleton head (black one) on the white sails...then we wouldn't need a flag! I'd put glow in the dark fabric behind the eyes nose and mouth so at night all our victims would see is a huge skeleton head comin at them.
Muwhahahahaha
killajosh
Reply #1196 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:14 AM
Arrgh, Tova, 'tis a foin idear ya got thar....but what true "Pirate" be sailin' these seas withou' a Jolly Roger on tha mast?
Reply #1196 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:14 AM
or maybe I could paint a huge skeleton head (black one) on the white sails...then we wouldn't need a flag
Arrgh, Tova, 'tis a foin idear ya got thar....but what true "Pirate" be sailin' these seas withou' a Jolly Roger on tha mast?
mrs_starkers
Reply #1197 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:18 AM
Arrrhh,
Reply #1197 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:18 AM
Me finks mrs starkers 'd 'ave summat t' say 'bout shanghain' Tova... her'd 'ave a pink fit if'n I wos ter start likin' of sumbody else's cookin'... bein' she cooks up sum pretty fine grub.
Arrrhh,
starkers
Reply #1198 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM
That doesn't mean we can't improve on the place for our own benefit... doesn't have to cost us a lot, and some of your ideas will be implemented. For instance, the garden area around the letterbox is getting enlarged... and we have a stack of matching bricks to make a great border... a lick of paint for the letterbox.
Aarrgghh, ye 'aves a few good idears thar too, me lass... ye shure ye not be of pirate stock?
BTW... not your bad...shoulda said we be rentin'.
Reply #1198 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM
DOY! I didn't know you were renting...sorry. I thought you bought it.
That doesn't mean we can't improve on the place for our own benefit... doesn't have to cost us a lot, and some of your ideas will be implemented. For instance, the garden area around the letterbox is getting enlarged... and we have a stack of matching bricks to make a great border... a lick of paint for the letterbox.
I'd rather do something more interesting anyway,
Aarrgghh, ye 'aves a few good idears thar too, me lass... ye shure ye not be of pirate stock?
BTW... not your bad...shoulda said we be rentin'.
starkers
Reply #1199 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:51 AM
I seees yer point thar, killajosh, but if'n tha sails be all Jolly Rogered, us'd be doin' more rogerin' than any pirate scow on tha 'igh seas.
Reply #1199 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:51 AM
.but what true "Pirate" be sailin' these seas withou' a Jolly Roger on tha mast?
I seees yer point thar, killajosh, but if'n tha sails be all Jolly Rogered, us'd be doin' more rogerin' than any pirate scow on tha 'igh seas.
starkers
Reply #1200 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:54 AM
Reply #1200 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:54 AM
'Ere, missus, thars no need ta be puttin' up competishun banners... ye 've got tha galley job, orright!
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Reply #1181 Friday, March 14, 2008 11:01 PM
Get rid of that massive bush in front, trim back that foliage on the right...and your house will spaaaarkle.
Aarrgghh, ye be right thar, Tovah... it be a bit overgrowed n' in need o' trimmin' . Done sum uv it yes'erday... n' leastways it be all mowed. Trouble be, it'll take I a month o' Sund'ys ta git o'er it... oh me poor achin' back.
Any'ow, fanks fer droppin in n' please do call back agin.