TheMole #626 Posted October 22, 2014 In case you don't know, Glühwein is spiced hot red wine For our English speaking friends, glühwein is probably better known as 'mulled wine'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Vorticon #627 Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) For our English speaking friends, glühwein is probably better known as 'mulled wine'. Never had it, but the idea of warm wine is not an intuitive concept for me. Yuck was my first reaction, but I'd like to keep an open mind Perhaps Yens Eike or Berry can bring some to the Faire! Edited October 22, 2014 by Vorticon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mizapf #628 Posted October 22, 2014 The wine is also heavily spiced, a good chance to get rid of some otherwise less drinkable stuff. It's only popular in winter. Just imagine snow under your shoes, you are starting to freeze, and a hot cup of wine in your numb hands. Well, and after some cups you'll indeed get serious talking problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willsy #629 Posted October 22, 2014 We have the same wine in the UK. It's called mulled wine. It's an aquired taste I was in a shop today and the had Christmas decorations out. Really pissed me off. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #630 Posted October 22, 2014 Valentine's Day stuff already out around here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksarul #631 Posted October 23, 2014 I may have to track down a couple of bottles of Glühwein to drag to Chicago. . .the Class VI or the Base Exchange usually has it. It is a very good thing to have on a cold day. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #632 Posted October 23, 2014 I hear rumor that they are considering closing the BX/PXs or the commissary as cost-cutting measures. Figure they would hit the Class VI or shoppettes, first. What is the word on the ground? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksarul #633 Posted October 23, 2014 That has been bouncing around--but then they figured out that it would cost them more to do that than they would save, as they'd have to keep the overseas ones open--and the US stores subsidize the overseas stores with their sales. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #634 Posted October 24, 2014 I feel a little contrarily on a few topics around these parts, so I though I would throw out a confession -- an admission, of sorts. Perhaps a revelation? I... uh... actually rather enjoy Zero Zap. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+--- Ω --- #635 Posted October 24, 2014 I... uh... actually rather enjoy Zero Zap. Hmmm, let me make a phone call..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksarul #636 Posted October 24, 2014 That is actually a game I play somewhat regularly as well. . .so not so contrarian as you might think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #637 Posted October 24, 2014 ONE OF US! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwantgames:) #638 Posted October 25, 2014 I feel a little contrarily on a few topics around these parts, so I though I would throw out a confession -- an admission, of sorts. Perhaps a revelation? I... uh... actually rather enjoy Zero Zap. I decided to try this out after reading this and while I don't think it is the best TI game ever, I do find it rather enjoyable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+--- Ω --- #639 Posted October 28, 2014 YUK I did a simple keyboard mod on a composite output TI today, and while testing... EEEEEECH, what KER APPY video! How did we ever live with the old video? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwantgames:) #640 Posted October 28, 2014 I still use composite on my TI Wanted to get F18A this week but the old lady wanted a new phone 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+--- Ω --- #641 Posted October 28, 2014 I still use composite on my TI Wanted to get F18A this week but the old lady wanted a new phone That reminds me, I've had a partial blog entry sitting for a month on that device and have not yet gotten around to finishing it. Maybe next weekend! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+--- Ω --- #642 Posted October 28, 2014 FED EX SUCKS! Anyone for a game of Ping Pong? Departed FedEx location Oct-28-14, 06:55 PDT, DUPONT, WA 98327-0000 Arrived at FedEx location Oct-28-14, 06:12 PDT, DUPONT, WA 98327-0000 Departed FedEx location Oct-28-14, 02:42 PDT, PORTLAND, OR 97217-0000 Arrived at FedEx location ------------ WTF?!? Back in Oregon AGAIN!?!? Oct-27-14, 17:30 PDT, PORTLAND, OR 97217-0000 Departed FedEx location Oct-27-14, 08:38 PDT, FEDEX SMARTPOST KENT, WA 98032 Arrived at FedEx location ---------- Back in KENT AGAIN? Oct-26-14, 15:20 PDT, FEDEX SMARTPOST KENT, WA 98032 ---- Are you freaking kidding me? Departed FedEx location Oct-25-14, 04:20 PDT, DUPONT, WA 98327-0000 Arrived at FedEx location Oct-25-14, 04:10 PDT, DUPONT, WA 98327-0000 Departed FedEx location --------- About time it left! Oct-24-14, 21:52 PDT, PORTLAND, OR 97217-0000 Arrived at FedEx location ---------- Back to OREGON! Oct-24-14, 17:15 PDT, PORTLAND, OR 97217-0000 Shipment information sent to U.S. Postal Service -- HUH? Oct-24-14, 01:00 PDT 98596 Departed FedEx location Oct-23-14, 21:49 PDT, FEDEX SMARTPOST KENT, WA 98032 Arrived at FedEx location Oct-23-14, 16:09 PDT, FEDEX SMARTPOST KENT, WA 98032 Departed FedEx location Oct-23-14, 04:09 PDT, TROUTDALE, OR 97060 Arrived at FedEx location Oct-22-14, 14:16 PDT, TROUTDALE, OR 97060 Departed FedEx location Oct-21-14, 06:42 PDT, HENDERSON, CO 80640 Arrived at FedEx location Oct-20-14, 22:09 PDT, HENDERSON, CO 80640 Picked up Oct-20-14, 15:53 PDT, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 Tendered at FedEx location Oct-20-14, 09:20 PDT, AURORA, CO 80015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwantgames:) #643 Posted October 28, 2014 Hmm that package couldn't decide if it was comin or goin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksarul #644 Posted October 28, 2014 Tear it in half and send it both ways simultaneously? It might stop the ping-pong match. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazoo #645 Posted October 29, 2014 I order a non-prescription drug online once a month. It's sent Fedex from a location about 50 miles from me. Here's the stupid part - the Fedex shipment goes to a destination about 1000 miles away, and then they mail it to me. Duh! Why can't they just mail it to me, save on shipping (their cost), and I get it in a day or 2 instead of a week. GRRRRRR!!!!! Gazoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #646 Posted October 29, 2014 I order a non-prescription drug online once a month. It's sent Fedex from a location about 50 miles from me. Here's the stupid part - the Fedex shipment goes to a destination about 1000 miles away, and then they mail it to me. Duh! Why can't they just mail it to me, save on shipping (their cost), and I get it in a day or 2 instead of a week. GRRRRRR!!!!! Gazoo There may be some limitation on what USPS will handle or carry, the liability for the package if damaged or lost, and that the USPS tracking system suuuuuuuucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazoo #647 Posted October 29, 2014 There may be some limitation on what USPS will handle or carry, the liability for the package if damaged or lost, and that the USPS tracking system suuuuuuuucks. But Fedex sends it 1000 miles just to give it to USPS to send it 1000 miles back to finally get to me! Wouldn't the liability be less just having USPS do the 50 mile delivery in the first place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #648 Posted October 29, 2014 But Fedex sends it 1000 miles just to give it to USPS to send it 1000 miles back to finally get to me! Wouldn't the liability be less just having USPS do the 50 mile delivery in the first place? Got me, you know how convoluted legal shenanigans can be. I seen some shyte in my days... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+--- Ω --- #649 Posted October 30, 2014 Just a little humor this morning .... A tool for the Uber Programmer... Don't do this at work... Twisted... One for the HTML coders... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RXB #650 Posted October 31, 2014 Actually THE WOZ wrote the program and made the hardware that really did more for home computers then both of these guys. By the way UNIX was around long before C was invented and converted to C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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