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by kilroy
Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What IF?
Replies: 23
Views: 1637

Not to offend, but one of the funniest cartoons I ever saw was a picture of Moses holding the Ten Commandments, an anguished look on his face as he gazed skyward, and the caption read, "You want us to cut the ends of our d**ks off too!!??".
by kilroy
Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Built an entertainment center...
Replies: 18
Views: 1532

Qwijib0:

There are few things that give more satisfaction than seeing something come together from an idea you've had. MDF isn't a bad choice for something like this, it doesn't have the expansion/contraction problems that wood by itself can have. It's also easy to mill and takes paint pretty well ...
by kilroy
Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Woah...
Replies: 16
Views: 1158

WTF??!!!

A new low in human behaviour...
by kilroy
Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: To all of the Canadian Car Experts -
Replies: 15
Views: 998

Waferdog:

Lots of good advice here. Not to make light of others posting in this thread but Minir has seen enough winters that I would take his advice to heart. Good call on the oil, definitely get a load test done on the battery. If it is dying, even a boost won't help, it'll hog the juice meant ...
by kilroy
Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: I'm watching Star Trek this afternoon
Replies: 15
Views: 952

Favourite TOS episodes:

A Piece of the Action - Spock holding a Tommy gun, "I'd advise ya ta keep dialin, Oxmix (sp?)..."
The Enterprise Incident - Scotty to Kirk, "Captain!? Captain Kirk!Well, ya look like the Devil himself!"
The Corbomite Maneuver - Clint Howard, to Kirk, McCoy and Bailey, "I am ...
by kilroy
Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 48
Views: 2820

Merry Christmas Minir and everyone else at SG!

We're gonna be sipping a wee dram of Bailey's in the LAN room today, so I will raise a glass in your direction. Have a GREAT long weekend Canada and a Happy Holidays to our American cousins and our oversea's friends...
by kilroy
Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: A Giggle
Replies: 6
Views: 611

Minir, got much snow up your way yet?

Drive to the city this morning, Durham Region to near Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 2 FREAKIN' HOURS!!!

Dammit, I hate commuting...
by kilroy
Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Gulp, gulp...
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Sorry to hear that Cat, hopefully she'll start to feel better soon.

I missed the flu last year (I didn't get the shot BTW) but a visit from Mr. Norwalk more than made up for it. Ugh, just thinking about it makes me queasy.
by kilroy
Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Gulp, gulp...
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Hmm, is Burke the first SG victim of this year's flu season?

By all accounts this one sounds to be a very nasty one, the worst in years. Apparently it has been cropping up in senior's homes here in Ont. earlier than usual this year. The news this AM said that 4 people have died already, 3 seniors ...
by kilroy
Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Bryan Marchment really pisses me off
Replies: 15
Views: 1280

IIRC, Minir has been known to be a big hockey fan and a knowledgeable one as well, far more so than I, but I would say that he is spot on here.

I listened to the game last night on Mojo while doing some work in the garage. A good game and a good crowd in Atlanta.

The Leafs last two wins against ...
by kilroy
Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Garage Door Opener that Jams Laser Radar.
Replies: 7
Views: 12370

Heh heh! I have a buddy with a very sporty and FAST Bimmer that could use one of these...
by kilroy
Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: So, what are your plans for thanksgiving!
Replies: 32
Views: 1654

A Happy Thanksgiving to our American cousins. Enjoy you extra long weekend!!
by kilroy
Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Bad Week For me..........
Replies: 86
Views: 5181

God Almighty JD, I am so sorry to hear that. You're too young for this crap, though your age may very well be the best ally you have.

Such a thing would be more appropo to someone who has abused themselves (like me). The more often I see such a thread, the longer I look in the mirror in the morning ...
by kilroy
Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: looking for a fine whiskey
Replies: 15
Views: 2154

Gotta give a :thumb: to the Bushmills. Makes a VERY nice Irish coffee. Good for warming the cockles of your heart in the dead of winter (OK, OK and any other cockles that need warmth).

For rye whiskey, also got to recommend 12 year old Canadian Club.

I'm not an expert by any means on scotch though ...
by kilroy
Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Baby Sitter Arrested, Accused Of Witchcraft, Satanism
Replies: 16
Views: 1211

<monty python>We found a witch! Can we burn her?

How do you know she is a witch?

Welll... She turned me into a newt!

A newt?

Uh, I got better...</monty python>

Sorry all, couldn't resist... :rolleyes:
by kilroy
Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Lest We Forget...Wear Your Poppies Proudly
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Hold a grateful thought to those who are no longer here.

Alec Henry. Canadian Army, gone now, but a veteran of the Italian and North African ground campaigns.

Thomas Quilty. A distant cousin I never knew. Lancaster tail gunner, lost near Crete.

It was my privilege to parade on Rememberance Day ...
by kilroy
Fri Jun 27, 2003 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: MEN ONLY READ THIS THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 4616

Ghosthunter, there's obviously nothing wrong with your eyesight or your taste. A line I read from another forum came to mind when I saw these pics:

"She is on the short list of women I'd do in front of my wife and her attorney."

:nod:
by kilroy
Fri Jun 27, 2003 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Type 1 Melanoma
Replies: 37
Views: 1843

Dammit JCOS, I was truly sorry to read this thread.

Melanomas are some of the most treatable forms of cancer, so I think it would be OK to be optimistic for recovery, but the road to be travelled is a bumpy one, for both of you. Kudos to your bride for looking out for you, and, yes I know, you can ...
by kilroy
Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Advice on staining a deck
Replies: 20
Views: 1736

You're getting some good advice re: staining.

I can tell you from first-hand experience, pressure washer is a very good idea. Just use water, you'll be surprised at the results. And yeah, give it about 48-72 hours to dry, then apply your treatment. Enjoy your deck!
by kilroy
Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: I have a bead on a new job
Replies: 47
Views: 2670

Working for the Feds...

JCOS:

That's good news. Sounds like the wife would like to see your boots under the bed a bit more often. :D

I've been working for the Feds for about 3 years now here in Toronto (though nothing as sexy as the RCMP). Doing IT for them has its own unique pros and cons but overall is a pretty good ...
by kilroy
Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Another good reason to wait before grabbing MS updates
Replies: 17
Views: 1358

AAAHHAHAHAHA!! Apply patch to "improve" your O/S, another M$ "hidden feature", hilarity ensues. So typical. No wonder even Steve Ballmer is selling his stock in M$...

*looks around for Red Hat 9 CD's, cracks knuckles, thinks, "OK, time to nuke and pave."*
by kilroy
Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: man... Jim Croce sure was great
Replies: 17
Views: 1633

"Time in a Bottle", another great one.

I was saddened at his passing, too soon, too young.
by kilroy
Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Martha Stewart Rules!
Replies: 16
Views: 1565

Who should be her cellmate?

1. Amy Fisher
2. Courtney Love
3. Winona Ryder
by kilroy
Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: GOD Speaks lol
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Seen on a t-shirt once, "Jesus is coming, and boy, is he pissed!".
by kilroy
Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Let me be the first to say HI minir!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 994

Welcome back Larry! Hope you enjoyed yourself.
by kilroy
Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: My bags are all packed.
Replies: 86
Views: 5040

For whatever it's worth UOD, you and your brothers and sisters in arms have my respects. Come home in one piece to your friends and family. :nod:
by kilroy
Fri Mar 14, 2003 2:12 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Boot into Ghost from HD???
Replies: 6
Views: 5375

It basically works like this, place your image on the bootable CD (if it will fit). Create the bootable CD with a boot sequence that runs the pqimgctr.exe with the appropriate command line switches (see PowerQuest's web site for more info) and run this from the autoexec.bat file. If the image is too ...
by kilroy
Fri Mar 14, 2003 7:06 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Boot into Ghost from HD???
Replies: 6
Views: 5375

I've used bootable CD's and a scripted imaging process using PowerQuest's Deploy Centre (formerly Drive Image Pro). Works like a charm and is considerably quicker than using a floppy. My $0.02....
by kilroy
Fri Jan 03, 2003 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Sign the petition to get Police Squad! on DVD...
Replies: 40
Views: 3348

Loved Police Squad! I thought I was gonna laugh myself sick when Drebin was in the dentist's office in the first episode.
by kilroy
Fri Jan 03, 2003 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Another way to battle a Cold or Flu
Replies: 10
Views: 1243

"Paging Dr. Minir, paging Dr. Minir..."

Another old cold remedy I read once:

1. Get a four-poster bed, a large supply of whiskey and a bowler hat.
2. Place the bowler hat on one of the posts on the footboard.
3. Drink whiskey until you see three hats.
4. Pass out.

(The cure could be worse than ...
by kilroy
Fri Dec 06, 2002 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Slow cooked BBQ ribs recipe...Yo JCOS, and others who inquired about that recipe!
Replies: 15
Views: 2500

Hmmm, call the UN and tell them to get their inspectors out of Iraq, and tell George Dubya I'm taking a vacation (after having Cat's recipe for supper). Baghdad first, then Kabul, then Pyong Yang. I'll send postcards to anyone that wants one of the aftermath (not for the faint of heart or weak of ...
by kilroy
Fri Dec 06, 2002 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Slow cooked BBQ ribs recipe...Yo JCOS, and others who inquired about that recipe!
Replies: 15
Views: 2500

Heh heh. I'm bad enough on an average day, just ask the missus, but after eating this, cleanup could take years and cost millions of lives. :eek:
by kilroy
Fri Dec 06, 2002 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Tall Ship Chronicles (kinda long)
Replies: 3
Views: 1466

Thanks JCOS. I've been lurking here long enough to know a bit about some of the other members here, knew you were in the Navy once for instance. I did a google of the Tall Ship Chronicles, their web site is amazing. Apparently you can buy the entire series on video, a bit pricey but I've been a good ...
by kilroy
Fri Dec 06, 2002 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Tall Ship Chronicles (kinda long)
Replies: 3
Views: 1466

Tall Ship Chronicles (kinda long)

Did anyone else happen to see this last night? The crew of the barque (bark) Picton Castle sailed from Lunenburg two years ago on a round the world voyage. I didn't see any of the other episodes but last night was about the crew's return to Halifax.

The show centered around one particular member of ...
by kilroy
Fri Dec 06, 2002 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Slow cooked BBQ ribs recipe...Yo JCOS, and others who inquired about that recipe!
Replies: 15
Views: 2500

Cat, you da man!! Gonna try this over the holidays. If anyone hears thunderous explosions to the east of Toronto and they are having the military evacuate the general population downwind, you'll know we just had supper... :D
by kilroy
Tue Dec 03, 2002 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Some pics of my house project....stop by for a visit!
Replies: 7
Views: 1020

Hey Cat, nice digs. Must've set you back a bit, but it looks like it was worth it.

Oh, and yeah, please post that recipe, sounded very tasty..
by kilroy
Fri Nov 29, 2002 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What do you want for Christmas
Replies: 24
Views: 1356

"Peachez". God almighty...

After I unwrapped that, I'd shoot myself so I could die a happy man...
by kilroy
Fri Nov 29, 2002 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: LarryToons
Replies: 8
Views: 643

Hey Larry. Mind the roads, I hear there's some nasty weather rolling through today. There's rain here in the city now, but out where I am, there's been some snow and high winds. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down...
by kilroy
Thu Nov 28, 2002 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: NASTY messanger service pop ups!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 974

If you have a software firewall, you could create a rule set that blocks TCP and UDP traffic on ports 135, 137 and 138.
by kilroy
Thu Nov 28, 2002 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 9 hours 12 minutes flat
Replies: 17
Views: 1038

Bumper sticker seen in traffic once:

"If I had an F-16, I'd be home by now".