Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

I did the Pete Townsend impersonation with the Babicz and suffered the consequences:

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I never get tired of those pictures.

 

[PillO]

The injury did not hurt to badly. The sticking the needles in the wound to numb it for sewing did! Also the nurse sewing was relatively new and while he did a good job, he took a LONG time. The numbing agent was wearing off as he finishing and I would flinch as the needle went though. He asked if I wanted more pain meds and I asked if he could finish a bit quicker....

Yeah, none of the local anesthetics last that long. But beyond that, there is virtue in getting the procedure done as expediently as possible.

Could be worse, when I had the carpal tunnel release surgery on the second hand, I forgot to mention that locals don't work well on me, so I was under-dosed. I could feel what was going on. The nurse asked if I was OK (given the expression on my face) and I just said "let's just get it done".

They tried to get me to do it as I was headed out the door to the ER. Not bloody likely!

 

[TBird1958]

It was suddenly smoky here yesterday. Apparently it was smoke from California/Oregon.

Actually it's probably from eastern Washington, there are fires currently and the air mass is moving (unusually) to the west. We have some haze here in Seattle along with some smaller local fires.

 

[PillO]

A group of people started a fire by not being careful.

Kind of hits the nail on the head. I might go as far as wonton disregard for safety given circumstances (dry tinder in wooded areas as California always has at the end of the dry summer season).

I have also heard lots about poor forest management practices (failing to clear out the dry undergrowth).

 

[Gaolee]

Yah, it's all over the news... as much as it is a fact - it's typical sensationalist news to focus so heavily on the "gender reveal" part. How about, "a party of people" ...etc.

Sex sells. Although it gets some of us in more trouble if we try to reveal gender too much. Or reveal much of anything too much. Better safe than sorry. And don't light anything on fire.

 

[JIO]

LOL - when I first read the news article I assumed a gender reveal party was some kind of celebration for what we used to call a Coming out Party. Turns out a gender reveal party is a fairly common celebration, like a baby shower, to let everyone know what sex the baby will be when it's born.

Unfortunately, the entire fricken state of California now knows she's having a baby boy, because some moron fired off blue fireworks in a fire hazard zone, during peak fire season, while its 100+ degrees outside. At least, from what I've heard, the authorities will be holding the responsible (or irresponsible as the case may be) individuals on the hook for all damages. I suspect their umbrella policy isn't going to cover this one.

Not sure if any lives have been lost yet, but I'd imagine plenty of wildlife and pets have been put in harms way, there might even be Thunderbirds caught up in this mess. Maybe they'll name the kid Damien.

That's actually funny, but not necessarily in a humorous way. As in.., determining a baby's sex is usually not news-worthy beyond friends & family, especially if the parents aren't rich or famous, so I can't imagine people getting too upset about the reason or nature of the party. But... broadcasting the type of party (whatever type) is still unnecessarily amplified through sensationalist media and has obviously caused confusion. Not knowing the in-depth facts/story, (thanks for the clarification Geoff) all I've been hearing on various news sound-bites is "gender reveal party" started fire. As someone who has never heard the term used for a baby-shower and living in an era of gender-politics... well, it's pretty irresponsible for the media to not say "gender-reveal aka baby shower" or something as simple as that.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The Flamingo is full of holes I drilled for things like that. Drilling holes in a Gibson has a liberating quality.

For what its worth, I haven't decided if the fretless or bolt-on will be the next 'Bird to get a different color, but I know it's going to be Sherwood Green. There are a couple places that carry that color in rattle can nitro. At least that part is kinda-sorta settled. That picture of Geddy's green 'Birds sealed the deal.

Just buy the sparkly green one that’s on Reverb!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Windmills? Like Pete Townsend? Or something else...

Like Pete.

 

[KaraQ]

I did the Pete Townsend impersonation with the Babicz and suffered the consequences:

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That hurts just to look at!

Made one of my damaged fingers twinge a bit

 

[Gaolee]

Just buy the sparkly green one that’s on Reverb!

Nah. Where's the fun in that? It would irritate my wife, but it won't irritate her for days and days and days like spraying nitro will. Plus, it wouldn't cause endless frustration when yet another spider commits suicide in the paint, a leave embeds itself in the paint, and all the other things that happen when you try painting under a tree after your wife kicks you out of the house for making it smell awful. I look forward to all of those things.

I'm leaning toward the bolt-on, since it would give me an excuse to install the Dimarzio One at the neck.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yah, it's all over the news... as much as it is a fact - it's typical sensationalist news to focus so heavily on the "gender reveal" part. How about, "a party of people" ...etc.

I think I missed a post...

 

[KaraQ]

Gnarly....2 million acres so far...
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I had to go to Merced last night for work, when I got back this morning my Sub was covered in ash

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Nah. Where's the fun in that? It would irritate my wife, but it won't irritate her for days and days and days like spraying nitro will. Plus, it wouldn't cause endless frustration when yet another spider commits suicide in the paint, a leave embeds itself in the paint, and all the other things that happen when you try painting under a tree after your wife kicks you out of the house for making it smell awful. I look forward to all of those things.

I'm leaning toward the bolt-on, since it would give me an excuse to install the Dimarzio One at the neck.

but you would own the only one in existence! Sparkly green fretboard and all!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That's actually funny, but not necessarily in a humorous way. As in.., determining a baby's sex is usually not news-worthy beyond friends & family, especially if the parents aren't rich or famous, so I can't imagine people getting too upset about the reason or nature of the party. But... broadcasting the type of party (whatever type) is still unnecessarily amplified through sensationalist media and has obviously caused confusion. Not knowing the in-depth facts/story, (thanks for the clarification Geoff) all I've been hearing on various news sound-bites is "gender reveal party" started fire. As someone who has never heard the term used for a baby-shower and living in an era of gender-politics... well, it's pretty irresponsible for the media to not say "gender-reveal aka baby shower" or something as simple as that.

you must not know any young couples having kids. Gender reveal parties are everywhere, and they get absurd.

 

[GBassNorth]

That's actually funny, but not necessarily in a humorous way. As in.., determining a baby's sex is usually not news-worthy beyond friends & family, especially if the parents aren't rich or famous, so I can't imagine people getting too upset about the reason or nature of the party. But... broadcasting the type of party (whatever type) is still unnecessarily amplified through sensationalist media and has obviously caused confusion. Not knowing the in-depth facts/story, (thanks for the clarification Geoff) all I've been hearing on various news sound-bites is "gender reveal party" started fire. As someone who has never heard the term used for a baby-shower and living in an era of gender-politics... well, it's pretty irresponsible for the media to not say "gender-reveal aka baby shower" or something as simple as that.

Completely agree. Coming out, Baby Shower, or whatever wasn't the cause of the fire and does nothing to aid the reader in what caused the fire. Plain and simple, illegal fireworks shot off by an idiot in a fire zone at peak fire season on one of the hottest driest days of the year caused the fire. Media should be focusing on that.

 

[KaraQ]

speaking of dumba.....people not too bright playing with fire...

On the way back from Merced this morning, the cops blocked off one lane of the freeway, in a construction zone, due to debris in the lane. To do this, they used flares! Dozens of them, as if half the state on fire wasn't enough

Didn't improve my opinion on their choice when I had to drive by in a gas truck, wedged between their flares and a jersey wall...

 

[RedVee]

Gnarly....2 million acres so far...
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just terrible.
You guys are trying to out do us on natural disasters. Stay safe all.

just a note that the animals will be doing it tough as well. Info out a few days ago showed that in the (6?) areas surveyed approx 70% of the Koala populations were killed in our last big fires. They estimate that represented about a third of all wild Koalas.
The RFS have started hazard reduction burns around here. The theory is to burn safely now and reduce the fuel in bush fire season.

 

[GonePlaid]

speaking of dumba.....people not too bright playing with fire...

On the way back from Merced this morning, the cops blocked off one lane of the freeway, in a construction zone, due to debris in the lane. To do this, they used flares! Dozens of them, as if half the state on fire wasn't enough

Didn't improve my opinion on their choice when I had to drive by in a gas truck, wedged between their flares and a jersey wall...

I learned in my 23 years of 18 wheeling that truck drivers are pretty low on the scale of "people to care about". Until they need us.

 

[dagrev]

I meant something different. Instead, let's say it was a feminist celebration party - by specifying what kind of party gives people an excuse to condemn feminist. It sensationalizes the nature of the party, which has absolutely nothing to do with starting a fire. A group of people started a fire by not being careful.

Gotcha. Never heard that interpretation before. Around here anyway condemnation has nothing to do with them. No one cares either way and is happy either way, which is in part why I find them silly. No offense to those who have had them or enjoy them. A Thunderbird reveal party is another matter entirely!

 

[dagrev]

I never get tired of those pictures.

We're not making that some kind of ritual in the Princess Fingers Club. But I can see if we have stray member and the punishment is to play Colbalts for hours there might be a blood letting similar to that of the pic.