I'm so stupid, I signed up and got the Zot.

[hk409]

THIS SITE IS ZOT!

GIMME A BRAKE ALREADY! YOU GUYS MUST BE THE BIGEST MORONS ON THE WORLD! THE BIGEST MORONS NEXT TO THAT SOFTWARE COMPANY I USED TO VISIT SIX YEARS AGO! OY YOY! YOY! YOY! YOY! YOY! YOY! YOY! YOY! EACH TIME I TRYED TO POST SOMETHING NO MATTER HOW SMART! NO MATTER HOW CONSERVATIVE! EVEN IF I BEND OVER BACK AND DO BACK FLIPS AND THEN BEND OVER FOR THAT DUMB LIBERAL WE UNFORTUNATELY ELECTED! EVEN IF SPELL CHECKER ARE WORKING I STILL GET THEN KICKED OFF!! THEN ZOTTED!! WHY? IS IT JUST BECAUSE I WRITE SO BRILLIANT? BOB RUNS THINGS HERE!? OKAY. OKAY. OKAY. OKAY. OKAY. MAEYBE PEEPLE LIKE JJFATE AND NOAH HORSEFLY IS ASKING FOR IT BUT WHAT ABOUT ME!

[sionnsar]

LOL. I started seeing some interesting variations... but they get deleted nonetheless.

Oh well. back later...

[Dead Corpse]

All yours. Congrats!

[Monkey Face]

I'm ba-a-a-a-ack!

Feeling a little better, but I don't think I could fight my way out of a wet paper bag, today. Tomorrow may be better!

[queenkathy]

So I know you prob said in a n earlier post...Are you sick today?

[sionnsar]

Hi, Face! Still some 3 hours till I can get back here...

[Monkey Face]

Yah...the Work Thingy!
*thunk!*

[Monkey Face]

You have FReepmail.

[queenkathy]

well another day that I accomplished absolutely NOTHING...Here is sit at this computer...I'm addicted and I can't stop...SOMEBODY SLAP ME!!!

[Monkey Face]

No slapping allowed, here. We are all addicted to the UT II and that's why we keep coming back.

On UT I, we were interested in making the mileposts and keeping it going. This time, it's more relaxed but we STILL keep it going!

We like each other! I hope you find it a good place to be.

:o]

[queenkathy]

So far so good...Gotta get to church...C You all later...Maintain, as an old boss used to say to me...

[Dead Corpse]

Back to work!!!!

There, did that help?

I'm outta here until tomorrow. Later all...

[Monkey Face]

Ta, You!

Hug the girls for me!

[NicknamedBob]

"I wonder if we could kick the wattage up and turn it into a depilatory at the same time?"

I'm sure that would work. You might want to check with a laser wielding dermatologist.

I would probably suggest modifying a standard electric razor a la Remington to use LASERs instead of blades in a regular screen-type shaver. It would not depilate, but then it wouldn't slice your ear off, either.

One promising area for further LASER work is in dentistry. Because decay is something that has a markedly different reflection spectrum that normal tooth material, it is easy to Zap the decay right out of the cavity, rather than drilling.

Of course, standard fillings would need a hole to hold the filling material, whether it be amalgam or ceramic. I would prefer the newer adhesive based filling material for no-drill dentistry.

LASERs could also be used to do a better job of mapping the shapes of teeth, so that manufacturing of replacements, (caps or implants), could proceed more rapidly.

If Dentists would re-design their instruments along the lines of minimally-invasive surgical instruments, they and their patients could be more comfortable and better served.

[Monkey Face]

No wonder we hired you to plan this trip! DANG! You're good!

[NicknamedBob]

I just make it up as I go along.

[Monkey Face]

But you are good at making things up!
I make things up, too, but I can't retain them long enough to put them on paper. *sigh*

I'm glad we have you.

:o]

[NicknamedBob]

Imagine going on an all-expenses paid cruise through the Carribean, with no responsibilities other than entertaining yourself.

That is what our trip in the flying castle, out to Mars and the outer moons, will be like.

Except that instead of five nights or two weeks, it would be from eighteen months to three or four years between embarkation and return.

In the movie "Groundhog Day" and on the Stargate episode when the Colonel and Tielk were stuck in a time loop, the endless repetition of essentially the same day created boredom at first, but then it was realised that this was an opportunity to expand the individual horizons by learning new skills.

I would hope that we would react the same way. We might wander over to the blacksmith's shop one day, to watch him make a new hinge for the Castle gate, and then the next day we might decide to dust off our own skills and make a ceramic ashtray, or soap dish, or we might start grinding that telescope lens.

Time is a wonderful gift.

And wonder is a timely present.

[cyborg]

Good evening awesome King. I had the distinct pleasure of driving through your state last week. Was pretty neat to have a real old man hold the door open to the rest stop and ask 'Ya'll ain't from around here are ya?' *LOL*

[Monkey Face]

I suspect what I have been experiencing since my introduction to the Undead thread last year is exactly what you have been hinting at for so long. *ha-ha*
After my last venture out of the castle, and the *ahem* hand slapping, I have decided that this is where I am at my best. Besides: When the stuff gets deep, I can always go to the observatory and ponder the Universe. Or certain fruity parts of it. ;o]

[airborne]

Well, we're all packed. Now it's just trying to think of what I forgot untill we leave at 4AM.

I'm getting pre-drive jitters (a good thing) and we are both looking forward to the beach scene.

[Monkey Face]

It's that time for me, again. All of you be safe tonight, and take care of you and yours. I'll see you tomorrow!

'Face

PS: We got up to a nice 91 degrees today! Woo-HOO! *BIG sunshiney smiley!*

:o]

[Monkey Face]

I think you'll do just fine!
Driving is one of my favorite things, so I'll be with you in spirit every step of the way, including in the peanut gallery!

I'll be waiting to hear all the details! (Take some photos!)

XO 'Face

[international american]

Hi face......bye face.

[airborne]

I get to officially break in the new Monte Carlo. 4300 miles on her, and it's time for the interstate treatment!

[sionnsar]

G'night, Face!

91F? Not nice at all! I'll stick with my cool, damp, dark Pacific Northwet woods. ("Nasty Yellow Face, we hatess it..")

[NicknamedBob]

I can just picture you, hanging out in the mushroom plantings.

You might want to stick with Darksheare, and keep a regular eye on things down in the dungeon areas.

That way, the bright artificial lighting will not be unpleasant for you.

Most of the public areas will follow a standard twenty-four hour lighting cycle. Some agricultural zones will have virtually unlimited "sunshine" to maximize their productivity.


The "long-boats" will be offset from the Castle zone by eight hours earlier and later, respectively. Residences for those acting as crew will be scattered among the three time-zones. In this way, when someone comes on duty, it will always be morning for that individual, and fatigue should not be a problem.

It also means that if you like to take twilight or midnight strolls, there will be places you can do this at any time of the "day."

Another reason for having this arrangement is that it will be more comfortable for those who arrive from time-zones on other continents, and they can maintain their biological clock settings.

[King Prout]

Olaf Pilaf, Soup Salesman to the Stars

[Darksheare]

Yeah, even artificial sunlight hurts somewhat.

[NicknamedBob]

We should be well-equipped to be able to manufacture all kinds of freeze-dried and dehydrated soup essences, either for eventual sale when we return, or as emergency rations in the event of agricultural misfortune.

They would also make good additions to our extra-vehicular activity suits. One never knows how long that excursion could be, and I for one, believe in being prepared, and in not going hungry if I can avoid it.

[NicknamedBob]

"...even artificial sunlight hurts somewhat"

It really can't be avoided. We'll need the plants to scrub our atmosphere and replenish the oxygen.

You should see the modifications we made to have artificial rain!

[Darksheare]

Very impressive, at least for the fifteen minutes before I started to really burn.
Heading off to the crypts for the, er.. 'overnight' hours.

[sionnsar]

I can just picture you, hanging out in the mushroom plantings.
You might want to stick with Darksheare, and keep a regular eye on things down in the dungeon areas.
That way, the bright artificial lighting will not be unpleasant for you.

I think this goes a bit too far. Many years ago I was involved with a group looking at developing environmental controls for mushroom farms. I'm not that much a troglodyte.

All I ask for are darkened gray skies, a soft rain on my face, and a light breeze to waft me home. A Pacific Northwesterner's prayer.

(A bit o' thunder and lightning would be okay too!)

[SandyInSeattle]

91 degrees? In April? That's just wrong.

I'll keep the nice hail storm and cloudy skies, thanks!

[sionnsar]

Me too. The thing I hate worst is this light overcast.

[queenkathy]

Ok I have this question about FreeRepublic etiquette...Any takers? What are the rules concerning disagreements on here.

[NicknamedBob]

"All I ask for are darkened gray skies, a soft rain on my face, and a light breeze to waft me home."

And you think such an environment can be found in a flying castle and two longboats spinning like a toothless face between planets?

Never mind. There may be something you can do for us. Up above the artificial lighting zone, in the catwalks made slippery with condensation, strangely lit by the greenish reflection from below, we need to have someone patrol and maintain the equipment.

If the height doesn't bother you, (and no one should venture off-planet if it does!), this may be as close to the "ideal" environment you describe, as we can provide.

There is a "maintenance shack" up there, and it's connected to the delivery and communications systems.

It's gray, cool, and damp. Nobody wants to volunteer for the post, calling it dismal and spooky. I would imagine a few practice sessions with your pipes would guarantee your privacy.

[NicknamedBob]

Are you saying you want to organize a debate club?

"What are the rules concerning disagreements on here."

Does anybody remember whether anyone has said anything disagreeable in the last 85000 posts? Other than jj fate and old what's his name, hk1428, or whatever it was?

[queenkathy]

Are you saying you want to organize a debate club? No, no debate from me! I just wondered what are the rules because I've been having a hard time on another thread and part of me wants to hit the abuse button and the other part wants to just quit responding. I'm not sure there has been any "abuse" so to put it...Just some real nasty talk about Bible prophecy and some Christian leaders.

[NicknamedBob]

If there's been abuse, the Mods will handle it.

And if you're not comfortable there, why go there?


In the words of Chucky Finster, of the rug rats, "I've got an idea! Let's just quit!"

[queenkathy]

Well at first I was an innocent by-stander! Just posting every now and then. You know, making some points, etc...Then it got nasty. Then it got down and dirty and it became the principle of the thing...That old principle thing going on! Do the mods read all of the posts? Well anyways, I think the person I was "debating" with went and got re-inforcements and they beat me up pretty bad! My crown is tipped sideways on my head...And my purple robe is a little tattered! But I can quit anytime..That's right I can quit right now..But gosh I do like to get down and get dirty sometimes you know...

[NicknamedBob]

Well, I never saw the point in discussing religion with folks who don't act very Christian, anyway.

Depending on the subject matter, and once you get to know us, you may be able to find "reinforcements" of your own right here.

Alternatively, many come here because it is generally free of the rancor that has risen in recent days.

So, what'cha wanna talk about?

[queenkathy]

Well, lets see...I don't think I've ever been asked that question. I don't quite know how to respond!! Simply amazing!

[queenkathy]

Ok I got one!! Went to see Miss Congeniality 2 this week end. What a fantastic movie! I like Sandra Bullock as long as she keeps quiet about her politics that is!

We joined Netflix last month and I've seen more shows in the last 30 days that I have all year..Some good ones, some bad ones..

[NicknamedBob]

Here are some links to previous high points in the Undead Thread and this the Bride of the Undead Thread.

What's this thread about? | ZOT!...We Can! | Bride of the Undead Thread | Moving | Landing | Last Post | ZOT! Part 2
Beer Run | Edinburgh | Off Again | Launched | Irish Sea | Dublin | Loaded | Lift-Off | Loch Lomond | Beer Run (Finale)

Just in case you want some light reading. The two poems, ZOT! part one and two, may be instructive and entertaining.

[NicknamedBob]

Last one I saw was a DVD, the re-make of "The In-Laws."

Pretty funny.

[queenkathy]

Oh OK...that looks like some pretty lengthy reading there...thanks.

[NicknamedBob]

Oh, just mostly talking about moving the castle around.

We went to Loch Ness, and did some sightseeing over there, then we flew over the North Pole, and currently, we're anchored off Kauai, while we gather material for our Gas-Cooled-Nuclear-Reactor/Rocket Engines.

In a few days, we'll take the Flying Castle up again to go to Eniwetok Atoll, where our refitting will be completed.

Then we'll go to Mars.

[queenkathy]

Well allrighty then! I definitely need to read up on this thread! I read a little but not enough!
So why Mars? have you considered the amount of food and equipment one would need for such a trip? (I really need to get out more!) I was just thinking of Hawaii. Perhaps I should aim higher, so to speak.

[NicknamedBob]

"...have you considered the amount of food and equipment one would need for such a trip?"

We've given it some thought. Remember the Biosphere II project?

That covered several acres. We're going for a couple of square miles of food growing area including aquaculture and hydroponics.

And we're taking the castle along, with its moat, drawbridge, and dungeons.
...And fireplaces, observatory, libraries, kitchens, all the cozy little rooms built into the thick castle walls, and the curious menagery we have collected along the way.

[queenkathy]

well ok then. Sounds like a plan! Either that or you have been on here way too long...LOL

Well, I guess things have calmed down around here and I think I need to hit the hay! I have done nothing around the house today or yesterday for that matter. I need to get to bed earlier so I can get on here quicker in the morning...So good night. And I think Mars would be quite fun! who knows, maybe we have friends there typing on their computers. And what would they call their web site?