Thema: Tribbles Titter and Torble Through Transport for Tea on Tuesdays

And we already know how much tribbles appreciate a good caffeinated beverage...



I had an interesting start to my morning. The alarm went off at 03:30 like it always does and I slapped the sleep button like I often do. Then I was wondering what was disturbing my sleep and opened my eyes to find that it was 04:15. Fortunately I was able to get ready for work, shower and all, in 20 minutes so I wasn't *too* late. Always a good way to start a day that should end in another country though. I'm all packed and ready for that so it's just a matter of finishing my shift and making the drive. I'm not yet sure if I'll be leaving work a little early to avoid the local rush hour. It does help a lot with the travel time but I'd be losing overtime pay rather than normal pay. Then again, I don't get paid all that much that a half hour is all that relevant either way...

But yarr, that's my day today. Doing the work thing (and I think I've finally got one of those meetings today of all days) and then the trudging up the highway thing and then the crashing on couch thing. All while studiously avoiding any pyroclastic flows. What fun. =)

How's this for a morning commute:

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And we already know how much tribbles appreciate a good caffeinated beverage...



I had an interesting start to my morning. The alarm went off at 03:30 like it always does and I slapped the sleep button like I often do. Then I was wondering what was disturbing my sleep and opened my eyes to find that it was 04:15. Fortunately I was able to get ready for work, shower and all, in 20 minutes so I wasn't *too* late. Always a good way to start a day that should end in another country though. I'm all packed and ready for that so it's just a matter of finishing my shift and making the drive. I'm not yet sure if I'll be leaving work a little early to avoid the local rush hour. It does help a lot with the travel time but I'd be losing overtime pay rather than normal pay. Then again, I don't get paid all that much that a half hour is all that relevant either way...

But yarr, that's my day today. Doing the work thing (and I think I've finally got one of those meetings today of all days) and then the trudging up the highway thing and then the crashing on couch thing. All while studiously avoiding any pyroclastic flows. What fun. =)

and you know there's history of pyroclastic flows in that area... Mount St. Helen's ... Drive safely!

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and you know there's history of pyroclastic flows in that area... Mount St. Helen's ... Drive safely!

Technically there were really any pyroclastic flows when Mt. St. Helen went up, just tons and tons and tons of searing ash and toxic gases. Any lava there might have been stayed in, or on, the mountain. They say it's starting to swell again though, and it's about 30 years or so since it went off so...

No comment on the picture above.

Nothings worse then the first day back after a four day weekend not to mention class for five hours afterwards.

How I will long for the Shires green hills.

On another note I finally got around to seeing The Woman in Black, and was really let down, anyone else feel the same? I mean on the upside I didn't really think of Harry that much.

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Technically there were really any pyroclastic flows when Mt. St. Helen went up, just tons and tons and tons of searing ash and toxic gases. Any lava there might have been stayed in, or on, the mountain. They say it's starting to swell again though, and it's about 30 years or so since it went off so...

Actually, it was a great example of a pyroclastic flow; first an earthquake that set off a massive landslide followed by a magmatic induced eruption, then a brilliant (yet devastating) example of a pyroclastic flow with tons and tons of searing ash and toxic gases. A true pyroclastic flow is a roiling mass of superheated gases, combined with rock, ash and possibly magma/lava, it usually is very fast moving and races down the volcanic slopes in advance of the lava flows. With it's related cousin, the lahar, superheated debris and water in a mudslide - these two advance parties move with devastating speed and are the usual culprits in deaths attributed to volcanos. Everyone assumes they can outrun slow moving lava flows like the ones they see in documentaries from Hawai'i but these landslide, debris, water and gas flows catch observers by surprise. I remember Mount St. Helen's particularly, as it was one of the key reasons I selected my particular earth sciences career path. A prof who had been studying the mountain had the most vivid slide show of the eruption. It's what got me to become a geological engineer.

How's that for a mini-edumication for the day!

I stand corrected. I'd understood the term to specifically refer to molten lava flows but it looks like that was incorrect. ^_^~>

Long ago, and entirely by accident, I took a tour of Mt. St. Helen on what happened to be the 25th anniversary of the eruption. It was pretty neat to stand on their little outcropping where the original observation tower had been and look across the intervening open space at the new swell that's since formed. I recall I was quite happy for my duster and hat up there too, despite it being the middle of May.

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I stand corrected. I'd understood the term to specifically refer to molten lava flows but it looks like that was incorrect. ^_^~>

Long ago, and entirely by accident, I took a tour of Mt. St. Helen on what happened to be the 25th anniversary of the eruption. It was pretty neat to stand on their little outcropping where the original observation tower had been and look across the intervening open space at the new swell that's since formed. I recall I was quite happy for my duster and hat up there too, despite it being the middle of May.

yeah, there's something awe-inspiring of being up there. It's an amazing sight.


clem - nope, haven't seen Woman in Black, and based on your recommendation - I won't be running out anytime soon! Actually, i rarely have time to see more than 2 or 3 movies a year (at an actual theatre) - so no surprise there anyway!

now where's that coffee...

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now where's that coffee...

Under the tribble?

=P

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yeah, there's something awe-inspiring of being up there. It's an amazing sight.


clem - nope, haven't seen Woman in Black, and based on your recommendation - I won't be running out anytime soon! Actually, i rarely have time to see more than 2 or 3 movies a year (at an actual theatre) - so no surprise there anyway!

now where's that coffee...

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Under the tribble?

=P

In the Tribble.

Anyway, Good Morning!

Looks like today will be a Tuesday acting like a Monday.


*Hugs and Muffins*

I live!


busy busy,..be back with da quotage,..

ttyl

-Welby

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And we already know how much tribbles appreciate a good caffeinated beverage...



I had an interesting start to my morning. The alarm went off at 03:30 like it always does and I slapped the sleep button like I often do. Then I was wondering what was disturbing my sleep and opened my eyes to find that it was 04:15. Fortunately I was able to get ready for work, shower and all, in 20 minutes so I wasn't *too* late. Always a good way to start a day that should end in another country though. I'm all packed and ready for that so it's just a matter of finishing my shift and making the drive. I'm not yet sure if I'll be leaving work a little early to avoid the local rush hour. It does help a lot with the travel time but I'd be losing overtime pay rather than normal pay. Then again, I don't get paid all that much that a half hour is all that relevant either way...

But yarr, that's my day today. Doing the work thing (and I think I've finally got one of those meetings today of all days) and then the trudging up the highway thing and then the crashing on couch thing. All while studiously avoiding any pyroclastic flows. What fun.

Tribbles!!!

This weekend I hopped a train upState to visit a friend who just had a baby. They have two other girls and ont he tv was some bizzare Nick Jr.show and there were tribble like fluffy things bouncing around,..

Have a safe trip! Long distance relationships can be a pain,..but it is a soon to be no-distance

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Actually, it was a great example of a pyroclastic flow; first an earthquake that set off a massive landslide followed by a magmatic induced eruption, then a brilliant (yet devastating) example of a pyroclastic flow with tons and tons of searing ash and toxic gases. A true pyroclastic flow is a roiling mass of superheated gases, combined with rock, ash and possibly magma/lava, it usually is very fast moving and races down the volcanic slopes in advance of the lava flows. With it's related cousin, the lahar, superheated debris and water in a mudslide - these two advance parties move with devastating speed and are the usual culprits in deaths attributed to volcanos. Everyone assumes they can outrun slow moving lava flows like the ones they see in documentaries from Hawai'i but these landslide, debris, water and gas flows catch observers by surprise. I remember Mount St. Helen's particularly, as it was one of the key reasons I selected my particular earth sciences career path. A prof who had been studying the mountain had the most vivid slide show of the eruption. It's what got me to become a geological engineer.

How's that for a mini-edumication for the day!

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and you know there's history of pyroclastic flows in that area... Mount St. Helen's ... Drive safely!

I remember that eruption,..not sure what I was doing at the time,.but the images were like something out of a movie!

So was that Scientist Running away from the Lava this weekend some home video of yours? hehehe


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Other than visiting my friend,..I had a nice weekend,..yesterday's weather was pleasant enough for stroling around,..hitting up the Farmer's Markets,..I luv them so much,..and even though there is a WholeFoods and Trader joe's nearby, there is nothing like actually Seeing and buying from the actual person responsible.

Reminds me in a geeky way, of the old MMO days where you'd be face to face with crafters and buy/sell/trade.

I got some Milk from one of them and it was the best freak'in Milk I've ever had,..lol..
Also got some Apple Juice that was to die for. Makes me wanna buy a juicer.


anyho,..hopeing this week is chill.

peace all!

oh wait,..here are some pics from my latest China trip,..alot of it is Food,..hehehe

http://www.flickr.com/photos/welbyfl...7629412725267/


and Pandas!

Alditha picks a tribble off of her cookie plate, eyeing it quizzically. "On one hand, gobbling down my treats simply won't do. On the other... it's so CUTE!!!"

After fawning over the furry intruder, she plops it in a corner with the others she's gathered. She looks at the amorphous mass of fluffy, purring creatures for a moment, then turns and sits down right on top.

"I say," she exclaims, slowly sinking into the tribble-pile, "This is even better than the pillow corner!"

'Morning, Landrovalingas!

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Under the tribble?

=P

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Alditha picks a tribble off of her cookie plate, eyeing it quizzically. "On one hand, gobbling down my treats simply won't do. On the other... it's so CUTE!!!"

After fawning over the furry intruder, she plops it in a corner with the others she's gathered. She looks at the amorphous mass of fluffy, purring creatures for a moment, then turns and sits down right on top.

"I say," she exclaims, slowly sinking into the tribble-pile, "This is even better than the pillow corner!"

'Morning, Landrovalingas!

They start off cute and then they get into the coffee!!!

That is precisely the trouble with Tribbles!!!

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So was that Scientist Running away from the Lava this weekend some home video of yours? hehehe

I've never been to an active eruption although I've walked around and into a few volcanos! I'd love to visit the big island in Hawaii and see some active lava flows...

and Pandas! (although that clearly would have to be a separate trip).

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Alditha picks a tribble off of her cookie plate, eyeing it quizzically. "On one hand, gobbling down my treats simply won't do. On the other... it's so CUTE!!!"

After fawning over the furry intruder, she plops it in a corner with the others she's gathered. She looks at the amorphous mass of fluffy, purring creatures for a moment, then turns and sits down right on top.

"I say," she exclaims, slowly sinking into the tribble-pile, "This is even better than the pillow corner!"

'Morning, Landrovalingas!

It's a little known fact that when tribbles get together they tend to form tightly-packed "ball-colonies".

This seemed relevant to Welby's interest:

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This seemed relevant to Welby's interest:

Go Interwebz!

A coWorker literally sent that to me 5 minutes ago,..heheh

That's pretty insane to remake that all in 3D.,.! My falcon isn't as techy as that one, though.



more geekys,.

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edit: ops just realized that meme had a touch o' Tos in it,...just a touch,..so here's a new one,..and it's got a Cat!

/shakesfist at work,..


there was a Unity3D game dev meetUp in Brooklyn that I am missing tonight.,..

and me isz stuck here at work,..

least it pays,...


ho homm,..

Time for me to hit the road. For those of you I'm not seeing Thursday evening, I'll catch the rest of you Saturday morning. =P

aye Garaf, maximum warp! See you in a couple of days!