The Small Stuff That Doesn't Need, or Even Want, a Thread. #6

[Spockydog]

52 minutes ago, Tears of Lys said:

I knew you were a serious horticulturist, but I had no idea.  Good job!

Only since the first Covid lockdown. Until then, I didn't really know a thing about growing plants. 

But now, as well as being a bit of a home-growing expert, what began as a means of securing supply of my brother's medication during lockdown, has evolved into a potentially ground-breaking, mega-selling invention, that is in the process of changing both our lives. My brother funded all the R&D, and along with my mum, who fronted for the patents, we each own 33%.

Anyway, over the past couple of years, since I first started posting about this, I've had more than a few DMs asking for a sneak peak of my invention.

So can I just say, Hello there, redacted. I'll have you know that I am not, as you so eloquently put it, "a fucking liar". Nor am I "part of the problem of intellectual property fascism."

Anyway, look on my works, ye tosser, and despair. Then put this in your pipe and smoke it. Because imma gonna be rich.

An apparatus for maintaining a plant

Yes, this is my patent. The global version. It's even got my name on it. The whole thing is a matter of public record. Worldwide protection, baby.

Anyway, now my IP is fully protected, for everyone who has been patient and kind, thank you for your support. And I can now finally reveal my invention to the good people of the board.

*drum roll*

Well, here she is, prototype v5.2 of the The Lazyscrog in action, test growing tommies for astronauts. The videos give a good idea of what it's all about.

Lazytoms. Yum.

Edited August 26 by Spockydog

[BigFatCoward]

I now have a name and I know which London Borough you live in. It will be a simple matter you track you down and seize your stash. 

[Raja]

Visas are such a scam. If you don't have a European, UK, US, Auz or NZ passport, it's such a racket.

Even a simple visit visa requires a bunch of documents & you're at the mercy of an individual who can find whatever reason to deny a visa.

It's absurd that me living in the UK counts against relatives trying to visit me as immigration officers think they're just going to stay here indefinately

[A Horse Named Stranger]

19 hours ago, BigFatCoward said:

I now have a name and I know which London Borough you live in. It will be a simple matter you track you down and seize your stash. 

On the other hand, you're still desk bound until you get that surgery. With NHS, well, over a decade of Tory management, I'd say, spocky has another decade before you've moved up enough on the waiting list to have an elective surgery performed, it's probably more a 50-50 chance of what comes first, surgery or retirement.

See spocky, don't say the Tories didn't do anything for you.

[Spockydog]

I mean, he's welcome to come round anytime, but I'm no longer growing weed.

Completed that, levelled up, and I'm all about the space-scoff now. 

Also, this household is now prescription-protected. 

[Raja]

 

[Tywin et al.]

I had a massive bruise on the back of my leg. At it's worst it may have been the size of two of my hands and was a disgusting purple/yellow color. Finally it's mostly gone. Serves me right for doing something at 35 that wouldn't be that smart to do at 25. 

[thgrlwthcurushar]

 

19 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said:

I had a massive bruise on the back of my leg. At it's worst it may have been the size of two of my hands and was a disgusting purple/yellow color. Finally it's mostly gone. Serves me right for doing something at 35 that wouldn't be that smart to do at 25. 

Whhooooot for that! I'm glad you could be ever better. Whoot whoot for smarts and being a smartypants. If all people were smartymarties all the time, well, the world would go better. Take care of yourself. And by all prayers on the Lord, stay smart! We shall see it happen. 

[LongRider]

10 hours ago, Tywin et al. said:

Serves me right for doing something at 35 that wouldn't be that smart to do at 25. 

In my experience, stupid human tricks can happen at any age.    

[Spockydog]

Can anyone recommend an all-singing, all-dancing productivity app, windows-based, with cross-platform sync functionality. 

I'm currently muddling by with Outlook and Keep Notes. But with things starting to properly kick-off, I'm getting busier and busier, and I really need some sort of consolidated app so I can keep track of what the hecc I'm supposed to be doing. 

In an ideal world, I'd have an app that can track my project plan, diary, to-do lists, etc. Also, I'd like to be able to quickly schedule meetings, while noting any special preparation required for said meetings.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 

Edited August 28 by Spockydog

[Fragile Bird]

9 hours ago, Spockydog said:

Can anyone recommend an all-singing, all-dancing productivity app, windows-based, with cross-platform sync functionality. 

I'm currently muddling by with Outlook and Keep Notes. But with things starting to properly kick-off, I'm getting busier and busier, and I really need some sort of consolidated app so I can keep track of what the hecc I'm supposed to be doing. 

In an ideal world, I'd have an app that can track my project plan, diary, to-do lists, etc. Also, I'd like to be able to quickly schedule meetings, while noting any special preparation required for said meetings.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 

Maybe open a thread in the topic so more people will see your request?

[Spockydog]

36 minutes ago, Fragile Bird said:

Maybe open a thread in the topic so more people will see your request?

Who's a clever birdie?

[Tywin et al.]

I've mentioned before that after my dad died I inherited some really nice art including a Picasso, but never bothered to get any of it. Today I finally collected some and to my surprise I also got something done by Salvador Dali. 

Also finally got my dad's gold bracelet. I didn't expect it to fit (he had huge forearms), but it does perfectly. So now I have that and my grandfather's gold medallion necklace. All I need now is to get a gold Rolex and in 30 years I'll look like a proper old Jew, lol. 

Edited August 30 by Tywin et al.

[Spockydog]

Oooh, which pieces did you get?

[Tywin et al.]

37 minutes ago, Spockydog said:

Oooh, which pieces did you get?

I need to get more info. My understanding is that the Picasso isn't like a true one that belongs in a museum or would go for a ton at auction. I think it's a recreation he did with another artist because it's signed by someone else too. It's still valuable though and looks dope, but didn't come with any paperwork. I'm keeping it.

The one done by Dali did have all the paperwork and is something I could probably sell for a decent amount, but it's not one of his paintings. It's a sketch that I believe was meant to be a concept for something that he would go on to paint, but it's something I've never heard of or seen. It was purchased in 1970 for what would now be around $1,300 today back then and I'm sure it's gained some value since. I'll get it appraised at some point because there's no doubt he alone did it. 

[Spockydog]

27 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said:

I need to get more info. My understanding is that the Picasso isn't like a true one that belongs in a museum or would go for a ton at auction. I think it's a recreation he did with another artist because it's signed by someone else too. It's still valuable though and looks dope, but didn't come with any paperwork. I'm keeping it.

The one done by Dali did have all the paperwork and is something I could probably sell for a decent amount, but it's not one of his paintings. It's a sketch that I believe was meant to be a concept for something that he would go on to paint, but it's something I've never heard of or seen. It was purchased in 1970 for what would now be around $1,300 today back then and I'm sure it's gained some value since. I'll get it appraised at some point because there's no doubt he alone did it. 

Nice. Congrats, man.

I really like Dali. I have an expensive print of The Elephants above my desk. Hope to buy an original one day.

Edited August 30 by Spockydog

[Tywin et al.]

43 minutes ago, Spockydog said:

Nice. Congrats, man.

I really like Dali. I have an expensive print of The Elephants above my desk. Hope to buy an original one day.

Nice. Until then I've got something cheap you might be interested in. A few years back my aunt gave me an awesome gift that is great to bust out when you have a few people over. It's an art puzzle with a bunch of cubes roughly the size of dice. Each side has a piece of six different paintings. This is the one I have, but it looks like there's a few other options:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265248453844

 

[Tears of Lys]

I love that picture by Matisse with the goldfish in the bowl.   So vibrant!  I'm a sucker for color and texture in art.  

I always say, if I ever get REALLY rich, I'd buy fine art.  

 

[Raja]

People are wild

[JGP]

20 minutes ago, Raja said:

People are wild

'One incredibly foolish act... '

My God... I'd be turning myself in to the popo shortly after catching something like that myself.