I love War of the Worlds. I remember hearing about how people reacted when it was originally done over the radio. It is sad that some believed it was true and committed suicide. :(

Mark H

Being as far back as it was, I can understand why people might have thought it was really happening. Even when I was a kid in the 50's, I thought there was some form of life that had, or did exist on Mars. After all, the experts had been saying for years there are canals that had been dug on the planet. Of course, this later turned out to be untrue.

But I don't have sympathy for those who killed themselves. I guess that was just natures way of weeding out the weaker of the species so the strong could survive and try to fight off the enemy from Mars.

By the way, is anyone else here following the exploits and pictures of Spirit and Opportunity, the rovers now on Mars? I check daily and have amassed over a hundred megs of pics and movies from the site.

I'd love to see a pic with the footprint of something in the dust. Maybe even the foot itself, or a strange looking face staring at the camera :-)

Why go to Mars to see a strange looking face with a camera, when you can go to Indiana and see Ace. ;D

Mark H

After all the movie talk I took the afternoon off and went to the one-dollar matinee over there behind the Best Buy off Grape. Saw Master and Commander with Russell Crowe, high drama on the high seas, and a really big storm off Cape Horn.

My mother has a record, yes real vinyl, of the original radio broadcast of the War of the Worlds thing. It?s fun to listen to; I can only imagine the havoc that must have caused.

There?re just as likely to show the footprints they find on Mars as the ones they found on the Moon.

That's interesting about War of The Worlds.  It really did happen.

"They Live!!"  "They Live!!"

Ace; there were footprints in the snow in my back yard, but they're gone now.  I just bought a 27" RCA at Best Buy, for my father in law.  You know, it's not like you can put one of those in a car, in the box.

HAH! All you War of the Worlds movie lovers can eat your hearts out. Probably just cuz I mentioned it here, the AMC channel had it on this afternoon. So I watched it. I'm pretty sure they did it just for me. Uh huh! Yup!

Speaking of Martians and stuff, did anyone else here become famous by being one of the few people who's names are on the disks on Mars now? Well, I guess there are 3.5 million names.

I signed some family and friends. When done, you get an online certificate with your name and certificate number. Those who signed up are on a very special CD ROM that's attached to the platform of each rover.

Snicker! I did sign my dog up too. Somewhere, on a planet....... far far away......., are a couple disks with the name 'Devils Litening Stryke' burned into them :-)

And these aren't regular disks. Due to their special construction, they are around $100,000 to make. I can't remember if that was each, or for both. Regular disks have a projected life span of a hundred years under perfect storage conditions. The disks on Mars have a projected life of 500 years under the extreme Martian conditions.

The name of this project is "Red Rover Goes to Mars" and I submitted the names back in 2001.
You can see the disks attached to rover platforms in some of the pictures sent back from Mars.

How cool is that??

I think I borrowed those CDs from a guy at work to burn... Forgot to give them back.  I tried listening to them, but decided to go with The Strokes "Room on Fire" instead.

I hope they don't wind up finding water on Mars, and those things get wet...

Ace; angry red planet.

Looks like Elvis, and everyone else, has left the room.

Sure can't let Ace turn out the lights, so I will.

CLICK!!

Ok, Okay "Dave"... let's not go there.  It only takes two, to tango.  

Scuzzy is probably at home, if he could be.  Otherwise, there could be any number of poasters chomping at the bit ready to join in.  You just have to be patient.

Chomp.

Once these people give up on pizza, they'll be here... you'll see.  They'll see the artichoke hearts, and realize that ain't natural, and they'll come running back.  

They will  They Live!!

Ace; they do.

CLICK!!

Nope this thread can't die. It is eternal. Someone pick another topic. I will be traveling by air 6 out of the next 8 days going on out of state interviews, so I expect to see another topic when I get back from my first trip. If not, I will enlighton everyone on my travels.

Mark H

MARK!!! BE CAREFUL!!! LOOKOUT!!!! DON'T FLY OVER THE OHIO SQUARE! IT'S WORSE THAN THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE!! CARS HAVE BEEN LOST FOR WEEKS TRYING TO TRAVERSE ITS GREAT EXPANSE OF NOT MUCH OF ANYTHING!!!

Better than driving it, at least.  Let us know where in Indiana you land.  I would avoid the United Express Chicago-OHare link, though, as those are flights that don't.  They should taxi the jet down the tollroad instead of even attempting air travel.

We could discuss states you've travelled through or over that you didn't want to live in.  Or other weapons that could be used against a well-meaning Jester.  Or go back to knives, as a weapon of some destruction.  Or pizza, and knives you could cut one with.  Or film, so as your digital photos don't come out pitch black.  One of those.

Ace; I vote for "Ohio"

When I go to Indiana on Thursday, I will land at Indianapolis airport. No Chicago for me. :)

Vacations: What was your most exciting vacation? Mine would have to be the three week trek across America when we went to Yellowstone N.P. Of course Glacier N.P. was as far West as we went, so it wasn't a total trek across the country.

Mark H

Heck Mark, I've been trying to keep it alive. Even brought up space, Mars and other boring stuff. You think that might have something to do with it? Boring? Stuff?

Couldn't even find out if anyone is famous enough to have their name (and dogs name) on those disks millions of miles away.

Then Ace said he stole them. Borrowed them. Same dif where Ace is concerned.

I don't think Bubba visits here. He'd probably like it.

And JimS split completely.

I think Neons light went out.

Chandler never comes here.

Query? I don't think he smiles much. (Just kidding! :-)

Dude? Well, he must not be in the mood to poast a hundred smilies. Maybe he has a cast on his finger from the last go around.

Favorite trip surely wouldn't be over the dog in the dark. Not good for me. Not good for him.

I guess the trips to Hawaii were the best.

The beaches, sights, thongs on Waikiki, walking Waikiki at night and the warm water with little fishies nibbling at your legs. More thongs. Good food and a bikini at the table next to you.

Gonna do it again too. Maybe next year.

Most fun....... YUP!

I'd have to say going to UP mall, but on a weekday when the traffic wasn't as bad on Grape or Main.  

Or our honeymoon, in West Lafayette.  Or the week I had off before I started this job, when I got to play golf a couple times.  One of those.

Ace; I'd rather nibble on fish than they on me.

Just came back from an interview in St. Louis, MO. On Thursday, I will fly to Terre Haute, IN for another interview. I hope Ace lives in the North Eastern part of the state so that I don't smell his feet with that Jam between the toes.

Mark H

Ace..... go fishing for an afternoon.

Mark........ say "Hi" to Dave while you're in St Louis.

Understanding Engineers - Take One

Two engineering students crossing the campus when one said, "Where did you
get such a great bike?" The second engineer replied, "Well, I was walking
along yesterday minding my own business when a beautiful woman rode up on
this bike. She threw the bike to the ground, took off all her clothes and
said, "Take what you want." The first engineer nodded approvingly, "Good
choice; the clothes probably wouldn't have fit."

Understanding Engineers - Take Two

To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half
empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

Understanding Engineers - Take Three

A pastor, a doctor and an engineer were waiting one morning for a
particularly slow group of golfers. The engineer fumed, "What's with these
guys? We must have been waiting for 15 minutes!" The doctor chimed in, "I
don't know, but I've never seen such ineptitude!" The pastor said, "Hey,
here comes the greens keeper. Let's have a word with him." "Hi George! Say,
what's with that group ahead of us? They're rather slow, aren't they?" The
greens keeper replied, "Oh, yes, that's a group of blind firefighters. They
lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year, so we always
let them play for free anytime." The group was silent for a moment. The
pastor said, "That's so sad. I think I will say a special prayer for them
tonight." The doctor said, "Good idea. And I'm going to contact my
ophthalmologist buddy and see if there's anything he can do for them." The
engineer said, "Why can't these guys play at night?"

Understanding Engineers - Take Four

What is the difference between Mechanical Engineers and Civil Engineers?
Mechanical Engineers build weapons and Civil Engineers build targets.


Understanding Engineers - Take Five

The graduate with a Science degree asks, "Why does it work?" The graduate
with an Engineering degree asks, "How does it work?" The graduate with an
Accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?" The graduate with an Arts
degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

Understanding Engineers - Take Six

Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible
designers of the human body.  One said, "It was a mechanical engineer." Just
look at all the joints." Another said, "No, it was an electrical engineer.
The nervous system has many thousands of electrical connections." The last
one said, "Actually it was a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic
waste pipeline through a recreational area?"

Understanding Engineers - Take Seven

"Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Engineers
believe that "if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet"

Understanding Engineers - Take Eight

An architect, an artist and an engineer were discussing whether it was
better to spend time with the wife or a mistress. The architect said he
enjoyed time with his wife, building a solid foundation for an enduring
relationship. The artist said he enjoyed time with his mistress, because
the passion and mystery he found there. The engineer said, "I like both."
"Both?" "Yeah. If you have a wife and a mistress, they will each assume you
are spending time with the other woman, and you can go to the lab and get
some work done."

Understanding Engineers - Take Nine

An engineer was crossing a road one-day when a frog called out to him and
said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over,
picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and
said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will
stay with you for one week." The engineer took the frog out of his pocket,
smiled at it and returned it to the pocket. The frog then cried out, "If
you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I'll stay with you and do
ANYTHING you want." Again the engineer took the frog out, smiled at it and
put it back into his pocket. Finally, the frog asked, "What is the matter?
I've told you I'm a beautiful princess, and that I'll stay with you for a
week and do anything you want. Why won't you kiss me?" The engineer said,
"Look, I'm an engineer. I don't have time for a girlfriend, but a talking
frog, now that's cool."

Someone, please give me a one-page version of this to test the endurance of my printer. I missed it on the pizza thread. It'd give me something to read while away from my PC in the Guadalupe mtns next week. So I can think about the Poast office. :)

Well, I'm back from Indiana - a day late. My connecting flight didn't arrive at Cleveland airport and it was the last flight home. I had to stay overnight and fly in today. That means by the end of Tuesday, I will have been on an airplane 7 out of 8 days. I am sick of airports, security clearances, airport food, hauling luggage, packing, driving to the airport, interviewing and crowds!

A local job opportunity would be great, but all the plants here a laying off people or closing right now. :(

I didn't smell any stinking panda jam toes, so I have concluded Ace must be no where near Terre Haute or Indianapolis, Indiana. If he is, he must have had extra thick socks and boots on the days I was there.

Tomorrow, it is off to Mississippi on my continuing North American job search tour.

Hey Mark...... good luck, and be sure to say "Hi" to Tom and Huck while your in Mississississippppi. Be sure to keep Ace upwind from you too!

iansl, just go to the first page in the thead and hit print. Then work your way through the other pages doing the same. Be sure to load your printer with paper frequently :-)

Mark, since my last poast, which was the last poast just before this one, but this is now the last poast at this time, I came across some disturbing info for you.

I snuck over to Indiana, the place that tolerates Ace, and took this video of what he was doing when you flew over first time a few days ago.

This video is disturbing, so anyone who is under 18 should leave this thread ASAP.

Dude, this means you and your friends, and anyone else with a weak heart or constitution.

I was totally shocked at the lack of compassion Ace displayed with this uncalled for public exhibition. I have to apologize for being the one to have to show this, but the truth must be known to all who have fallen for Ace and his seemingly friendly personality.

Mark, Ace is not really your friend.

It's all an act. A great big act.

While you're in search of a new job, traveling the globe, this is all Ace could find to do when he saw your plane fly over.

Ace, you should be ashamed of yourself, and I hope you got ants in your grubby little pants!!

I should have expected you to have disturbing news, as you are typically disturbed.  

I would agree everyone should leave this thread ASAP.  There isn't even a mention of pizza in it, anymore.  

True, it isn't like me to show compassion during fly-overs.  Anyone could tell you I am nearly aloof during air shows.  Focused; sure.  Dispassionate; I would concur.  Except at the beer tent.  And when the B1 or B2 comes in.  

Let me add, though; if Mark, or one of the many Steves, or Geez or Whiz or any of a number of Poasters flew over in that plane, I would not lie twitching on the ground like your bizarre, yet disturbing, little white-faced mimekin seems to be doing in your "movie."  I would run.  I have a healthy respect for WWII war planes, as well as the love of weaponry several have displayed here.  Putting said large caliber weapons on the wings of a warbird wouldn't bode well, in my estimation, and I think I'd prefer to wait in the comfort of the airport for the incoming traveller rather than roll about the ground with a bullseye on my b(#@ ok back.

But that's just me.  

Ace; no, I'm not near Terre Haute nor Indy, unless visiting.  Good luck in Mississississipppi, Mark.  If you get an offer of $20K plus I think it puts you in the "filthy rich" category in that state.  Unlike Indididiananana where it creeps up to $30k.

Well, I'm back from Mississippi and glad there is no more airports in my near future. Flying 7 out of the last 8 days gives one a new perspective on being at home. Never take it for granted.

I think all of my interviews went well, however, I like the job in St. Louis the best with Indiana being the best location. I guess we will have to see how things shake up. Still hoping something opens up locally, but it doesn't look good for our little West Virginia valley that used to be known as the Chemical Valley.

I am disturbed by Ace's actions on the ground. That explains the bright points of ramdom light we saw. It was apparently the sun reflecting off the bells on Ace's hat and shoes.

Mark H

I resemble that remark, Ace. I'm not disturbed, or disturbing. I distribute. Distributing. Distributor.

I'm only the messenger of the info I distribute, and it was disturbing. The message was. Disturbing I mean.

I'm glad Mark was able to back up that the video was genuine. Real. Factual. Accurate.

He saw you Ace. I saw you. Now we have all saw you.

Mark, it's too bad you don't know Dave. He lives just outside of St Louis. A place called Festus. No, not the guy from Gun Smoke. This is a town.

He's one of the originals from the early days of those of us who are older than we want to admit. Cept Ace. He has birthdays all the time. Like his little brother Dude.

Scuzzy has a lot of birthdays too, so you have to watch out for these guys.

Well, we know Scuzzy is a guy. We still aren't sure about Ace.

Cool fighter plane Mark :-)

Quote from: 44mayg on March 16, 2004, 02:14 hrs
Cool fighter plane Mark :-)

It was awesome flying in a fighter plane. I know the pilot wanted to take out the random light reflecting jester on the ground. I remember hearing that the pilot was losing his ability to judge targets because of an awful smell coming from some feet with Panda Jam between the toes.

Man, everyone has abandoned us cept for you Mark. Even Ace is scared to come back in here.

Well, between the two of us, I'm sure we can knock that stinking pizza thingy record off the first place position.

If you ever make it over Washington State way, be sure to stop in. I want to go for a ride in your prop operated jet plane.

Leavin' on a jet plane. Don't know when I'll be back again.

HEY! Anyone wanna know how to make your own 3-D pictures? The ones like on NASA's site from the rovers? You get to wear those cool red and blue lens 3-D glasses.

Speak up! Or it's just gonna be Mark and I finishing up the marathon for the longest thread record.

I have a PDF file from a friend that shows how to make a 3D picture. I haven't looked at it yet, but it looks interesting.

I would like to visit Olympic National Park sometime with my wife. We love the mountains.

What would draw people to this thread? If someone doesn't start something, Steve and I will pick the topic. :)

Mark H

This method is using Paint Shope Pro.

All you need is your two pics, a left and a right. When you have those, you can do a 3-D pic in a minute or less.

Getting the two pics framed right is the tricky part. You take the first (left) then move your camera to the right a couple inches, then take the second (right). That second one is the tricky one.

You need to frame the pictures the same. Lets say, if there is a leaf in the upper left of the frame for the first picture, you need to have that leaf in the same location for the right picture.

Yes Mark. Since this is our own private thread now, we can pick whatever topic we want.

How about a topic of hobbies? My hobbies are photography, carpentry (nothing serious), computers and my wife.

What are your's?

Mark H

So you don't want to know how to do the 3-D pics with PSP?

I'll do the hobby thing in a later poast.