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Title: new to all this.
Post by: Fortran on 14/05/2009 15:46:23

Hi,

I recently retired and have become interested in science, I can answer all sorts questions on stacking shelves, selling kitchens, microwave ovens etc so go ahead and ask!

Title: new to all this.
Post by: dentstudent on 14/05/2009 15:50:45

Hi Fortran, and welcome to TNS! I hope that you are able to share your domestic culinary knowledge on the site!

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Post by: DrN on 15/05/2009 00:10:36

Good evening and welcome  [:)]

We had a good thread (well, depends on your definition of good) about microwave cooking not so long ago, so your expertise may well come in useful!

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=20920.0 (http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=20920.0)

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Chemistry4me on 15/05/2009 10:25:34

Selling kitchens! Fantastic!

A warm welcome to you from across the Pacific.

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Chemistry4me on 15/05/2009 10:26:51

And the North Atlantic Ocean if I take the scenic route. [:)]

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Post by: Fortran on 15/05/2009 12:56:06

Hmmm...

As I said I sold kitchens, (also appliances) I am no cook though!

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Chemistry4me on 15/05/2009 12:58:51

Join the club!
I don't know how I manage to burn water even!

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Fortran on 15/05/2009 13:00:39

Don't make me laugh, I am sitting here with both legs severely bandaged from my feet to my thighs.

Title: new to all this.
Post by: dentstudent on 15/05/2009 13:05:44

Quote from: Fortran on 15/05/2009 13:00:39

Don't make me laugh, I am sitting here with both legs severely bandaged from my feet to my thighs.

I see - so you must be a strapping lad...

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Fortran on 15/05/2009 13:07:55

No,  I just followed the instructions on a tinned pudding it said  "Pierce lid and stand in boiling water for 20 minutes".

Title: new to all this.
Post by: dentstudent on 15/05/2009 13:12:44

When my computer was delivered, my wife asked me why I was running around on the packaging. Well, it did say "Tear along the dotted line".

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Don_1 on 15/05/2009 15:04:22

Quote from: Fortran on 15/05/2009 13:07:55

No,  I just followed the instructions on a tinned pudding it said  "Pierce lid and stand in boiling water for 20 minutes".

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fdoh%2F2.gif&hash=fef6931e562a6dc5fd0fd29a97202c70)

Quote from: dentstudent on 15/05/2009 13:12:44

When my computer was delivered, my wife asked me why I was running around on the packaging. Well, it did say "Tear along the dotted line".

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fdoh%2F3.gif&hash=4a5b1d07bd8448a8aa35b9dd4e24e2ef)


I can see you are going to fit in rather well here Fortran... Woe, woe & thrice woe (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawguk.org%2Fjeanne.mockford%2Fpic2.jpg&hash=2750e5da7a55d4be20b2036b54d99802)

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Post by: DrN on 15/05/2009 21:10:56

You're all male aren't you? I rest my case, you're all the same! As mental as each other!!  [;D]

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Post by: Fortran on 15/05/2009 21:16:26

Quote from: fishytails on 15/05/2009 21:10:56

You're all male aren't you?

I just checked and sure enough you are correct, now where was I  - ah yes coronal mass ejections...

Title: new to all this.
Post by: JimBob on 17/05/2009 05:22:41

Coronal mass ejections? That is what happens to a tray of punch cards when you knock it off the "in" shelf with your head, right?

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 17/05/2009 05:24:18

Only for you mate, only for you.

Title: new to all this.
Post by: DrN on 17/05/2009 18:52:46

Tray of punch cards??  [???]

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 18/05/2009 05:53:10

Punch card trays (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizhenry/2893779484/)

Title: new to all this.
Post by: JimBob on 18/05/2009 22:44:44

Quote from: fishytails on 17/05/2009 18:52:46

Tray of punch cards??  [???]

Hey C4 - these young'un ain't got no learning these days.

see above link young lady

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Post by: Make it Lady on 19/05/2009 00:19:43

I'm still on paper tape. Anyone for a parade?

Welcome Fortran. I'm female and mad. Watch out for the beaver he has rabies!

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Post by: Daerana on 19/05/2009 07:41:07

I bid you all warm greetings for I have come.  (Are you warm yet?) :)
I like Fortran am new, and like Make It Lady said, are mad.  I hope I fit in here, so that is why I send my greetings to you all.

I will answer questions to the best of my knowledge and pester you all with some of my own... later though, I have work to do first... sigh.

Well, see you lot around then.

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 07:50:31

Welcome Shadow,
I am glad you have decided to stay. [:)]
Now, you'd better get back to work.

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Daerana on 19/05/2009 07:52:17

Quote from: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 07:50:31

Now, you'd better get back to work.

Very true.  I'd better stop procrastinating.

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 07:56:03

It's okay really. I do it everyday.

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Post by: Daerana on 19/05/2009 08:01:01

Quote from: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 07:56:03

It's okay really. I do it everyday.

 Me too!
I swear, if procrastinating was an olympic sport I'd do very well in it.  eg.  My biology assignment is due tomorrow, and that's including the extension I got.  :)

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 08:33:01

What!!!
Come on man! It's due tomorrow! [:o]

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Post by: Chemistry4me on 19/05/2009 08:36:26

Don't suppose you could say "my dog ate it"?

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Post by: Daerana on 19/05/2009 08:45:31

I don't think she'll believe me.

I remember in primary school someone actually said that.  The teacher didn't believe him.  Surprise surprise.  Turned out they were telling the truth.  funny.

Title: new to all this.
Post by: Make it Lady on 19/05/2009 20:46:57

Do you go blind if you procrastinate too much, oh no thats something else. Gosh these keys are getting blurry.