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The Bar / Re: Another Weird for the Weird folk

« on: December 31, 2018, 07:32:42 AM »

Quote from: Dina on December 31, 2018, 07:23:55 AM

I am very well, thank you. And that is awesome about the solar panels!

I don't know what the Gormenghast trilogy is. I am watching a Netflix show called "Diablero". It's about a demon hunter in México city (present day). It's a Mexican show, only 8 episodes so far (I've just finished watching the fifth)

Oh, storms are not rare in Buenos Aires. If I compare my childhood with now, perhaps it is somewhat rainy but not that much. Temperature has definitely risen though.

The Gormenghast series is set of fantasy books written by during the Lord of the Rings era, so it is pretty old. It is very very weird (no pun intended!), inspired many popular tropes, and is very well written.
Just googled "Diablero", seems quite interesting. Wonder if the have an english subbed version.

Just completed the 5th season of Vikings on Netflix, loved that series. I'm beginning to wonder if it is worth continuing my Netflix subscription, I keep it only for "Stranger Things", but it's just so expensive. There are so many cheaper alternatives lately.

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The Bar / Re: Another Weird for the Weird folk

« on: December 31, 2018, 07:18:34 AM »

Quote from: Dina on December 31, 2018, 07:02:06 AM

(((((FW))))))!! How are you?

Well, December is the beginning of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. According to the latitude it will be warmer or not. This year, in my city, the beginning of December has been quite mild, but near the end of it, it's a lot hotter. Saturday has been very hot (and Friday and Thursday quite hot, but not as much as Saturday). Then a storm came and now it's not so hot. We will see what happens for the last night of the year.

And yes, all of us who read Christmas' Eve spoiled ourselves. Perhaps Otlan got the right idea, waiting.

I'm well thank you!

How are you?!!
I just got my house fully powered by solar panels, so I'm feeling particularly happy!
Currently reading the Gormenghast trilogy, I can't believe I missed this masterpiece till now.

There are a lot of storms lately. I don't recall hearing about so many growing up...

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The Bar / Re: Another Weird for the Weird folk

« on: December 31, 2018, 06:59:52 AM »

Quote from: Dina on December 28, 2018, 11:51:24 PM

"As of December 27th, 2018, the current draft of the novel is up to chapter 39. Progress!"

That is what we know so far.

Now there's some nice news!

That makes me optimistic. Our man is beast of a writer once he has the wind on his sail.

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The Bar / Re: Another Weird for the Weird folk

« on: December 31, 2018, 06:55:41 AM »

Quote from: Dina on December 30, 2018, 11:11:13 PM

It has been a shopping day, I am tired. Luckily today is not so hot as yesterday. I had a raspberry and pear smoothie, but it tasted mostly like a raspberry one.-

((Dina))
The pear is subtle. Raspberry is more in-your-face tasting.
Is it hot every December in the Southern Hemisphere?

Quote from: Dina on December 28, 2018, 09:07:43 PM

LOL, thank you, Otlan! And likewise.

(((((((LC))))))) Good to see you.

Have you folks read Christmas' Eve? I am quite excited to have received some Dresden.

I should have waited for Peace Talks before digging into Christmas Eve. I think I got slightly spoilt about some even of Peace Talks.

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The Bar / Re: Another Weird for the Weird folk

« on: December 25, 2018, 09:00:55 AM »

((Everyone))
Merry Xmas to you all! And happy holidays!!!!

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DF Reference Collection / Re: mythological figures we'd like to see

« on: January 10, 2013, 11:19:00 AM »

Quote from: The Reaver on January 10, 2013, 10:38:17 AM

same reason disney always makes them the villain in movies:it allows you to comfortably categorize them without searching for moral ambiguity or exploring the sensitive topic of whether death, suffering and disaster are necessary.

good point. i see where you're coming from...
however, i'd prefer such worldviews to remain in less intellectually challenging works of art (there are gripes there as well, but i won't get into that)
one thing i absolutely love about the DF world is that it is complex.

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DF Reference Collection / Re: mythological figures we'd like to see

« on: January 10, 2013, 10:00:16 AM »

Quote from: huangjimmy108 on January 09, 2013, 08:26:08 AM

I defenitely want Shiva to appear. The Hindu god of destruction. Preferably as one of Demonreach's prisoner whom Harry needs to talk to or make bargains with.

I doubt that he's in demonreach. He and Kali are tasked with the purpose of "change" in the universe, we see that everyday in DF.

And frankly, I find the idea that he should be restrained in demonreach offensive. Why do people think any pantheon related to destruction or death (like Hades) are "evil"? They're just doing a job, someone has to do it.

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DF Reference Collection / Re: mythological figures we'd like to see

« on: January 08, 2013, 12:16:10 PM »

Oberon
Leprechauns
Djinn
Japanese: Lord Izanagi, Kitsune
Death (could be mother winter)
Norse: Loki, Surtr, Thor, Baldur
Hindu: Narada (troublesome sage),Vetala (vampire like ghost), Asuras, Rakshasas(like Kumbhakarna)
Greek: Zues, Athena, Posidon, Hades, Kronos, Oceanus, Gaia (i suspect this was the old mother summer)
Also, Baal, Beelzebub, Azazel, Lucifer

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The Bar / Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment

« on: July 07, 2012, 06:18:25 PM »

Quote from: horsehearted on July 02, 2012, 02:55:35 PM

Hi all! Guess who just graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science from UC Davis!!

Congrats Horsy! Proud, you have made me!

Quote from: horsehearted on July 03, 2012, 05:15:56 PM

Thanks guys! I'm actually pretty darned happy with myself. Now, who else has been learning recently?

That would be me.

Both Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

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Display Case / Re: Weird - caught us in mid conversation.

« on: February 20, 2012, 06:13:21 PM »

Hi! ((Snowy,Duckie,Arkham))
And I'll be following Howl. See you all later! *runs away from Duckzilla*

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Display Case / Re: Weird - caught us in mid conversation.

« on: February 20, 2012, 06:02:10 PM »

Congrats CWG!

Quote from: Howl on February 20, 2012, 05:59:21 PM

Well done!
Congrats CWG!

Cool, yay for days off

Here is a link: http://www.nanbudosport.com/Content/inf-world-cup-16th-19th-may-2012-dehradun-india/440.aspx
But in case you haven't seen I won't be going. It would have been cool to meet you.

Ow! You're not coming? Darn!
Oh well. I hope we'll meet sometime!

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Display Case / Re: Weird - caught us in mid conversation.

« on: February 20, 2012, 05:57:32 PM »

Quote from: Howl on February 20, 2012, 05:52:24 PM

I'm not unfortunately. This years Nanbudo World Cup is being held in Dehradun but it is too expensive for me.
Is Dehradun close to you?

But I hope to one day go and see India, and it would be cool if you came to Zagreb one day

Dehradun is not close to me. In fact, it is quite far away. But if you could give me a date, I might be able to come see the tournament if my schedule permits.

Quote from: Don on February 20, 2012, 05:52:51 PM