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WhyFi 05-16-17 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19588489)
Speaking of antsy, our kitchen has been invaded by small ants.

I bought some ant killer that is attracting them by the score. It's supposed to kill the entire colony, but after 2 days they just keep coming for more. Does anyone know how long this is supposed to take before they all go away??

Dunno. Didn't work quickly enough for me; I got impatient and was able to track them to a small hole in the basement floor. A funnel and a stockpot of nearly-boiling water took care of it.

rpenmanparker 05-16-17 06:59 PM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19588679)
Dunno. Didn't work quickly enough for me; I got impatient and was able to track them to a small hole in the basement floor. A funnel and a stockpot of nearly-boiling water took care of it.

I guess you dint need no stinkin' poison. Way to go.

Bah Humbug 05-16-17 07:01 PM

The wildlife in the back yard is almost as happy and lazy as all my pets ever were.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/3...8957e845_z.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/3...920d043c_z.jpg

seedsbelize 05-16-17 07:03 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19587736)
What does any of this have to do with tact or even presumption? My statement involved no criticism or judgement. It wasn't even related to Dan's post or anyone else for that matter except as a segue on the notion of not taking something you value for granted. Seeing that in print clicked the button on the file where my feelings about successful marriage are stored, and I shared an idea. What exactly is the problem?

I wondered that myself. But, being new here.....

WhyFi 05-16-17 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19588414)
Save your face palm. Did you miss where I specifically said my reply was not to be construed as relating to Dan's issue? And for good reason. That is because I can't remember what his issue is. I was simply prompted by his conclusion to give some marginally related advice. Why do you (plural) have to make this such a drama?

Oh, it's still very much facepalm-worthy. Best-case scenario is that you were tactlessly using another person's misfortune as an excuse to proselytize - if you weren't tone deaf, you'd understand this is poor form.

gnome 05-16-17 07:10 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19588468)
Yes

Have you stolen Mrs rjones' trike for a surriptious ride yet?

rpenmanparker 05-16-17 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19588711)
Oh, it's still very much facepalm-worthy. Best-case scenario is that you were tactlessly using another person's misfortune as an excuse to proselytize - if you weren't tone deaf, you'd understand this is poor form.

Like I said before, drama. In this thread human tragedy alternates for our attention with red Corvettes and confetti-decorated bicycle frames. That seems to be the accepted standard. Don't talk to me about proselytizing and tone deafness.

Bah Humbug 05-16-17 07:39 PM

Good lord can everyone please ****ing cool it?

WhyFi 05-16-17 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19588738)
Like I said before, drama. In this thread human tragedy alternates for our attention with red Corvettes and confetti-decorated bicycle frames. That seems to be the accepted standard. Don't talk to me about proselytizing and tone deafness.

Like I said before: explaining fuchsia to a blind person. :rolleyes:

rjones28 05-16-17 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by gnome (Post 19588712)
Have you stolen Mrs rjones' trike for a surriptious ride yet?

Just on the roller.

rjones28 05-16-17 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19588750)
Good lord can everyone please ****ing cool it?

What did I miss?

WhyFi 05-16-17 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19588777)
What did I miss?

Ants in Pepe's wheels.

DougRNS 05-16-17 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19588489)
Speaking of antsy, our kitchen has been invaded by small ants.

I bought some ant killer that is attracting them by the score. It's supposed to kill the entire colony, but after 2 days they just keep coming for more. Does anyone know how long this is supposed to take before they all go away??

Reminds me of a song


PepeM 05-16-17 08:06 PM

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Cheese did the trick.


Not really, but going faster seems to have done it, no more noise. :thumb:

Trsnrtr 05-16-17 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19588758)
Like I said before: explaining fuchsia to a blind person. :rolleyes:

Heck, try to explain it to me.

PepeM 05-16-17 08:13 PM

Did Tuesday Night Worlds for the first time this year tonight. Bridged to the winning break of four with six to go. With two to go, they decided to attack while I was pulling, just as we were cresting the small hill and going into the nasty crosswind. I was not attentive enough and took too long to react. Got droped. Then the field caught me and droped me on the last lap. Takeaways:

- I'm glad I went. I ate way too much wind during the first few laps, so the practice was welcome so that I don't do the same this weekend.
- People on the break will pretend they are your friends, but they aren't. Do not trust them.
- For all the BF talk, those crabon wheels do make a difference, especially when launching yourself into the wind at 30mph.
- Doing an hour of sweetspot in the morning and then a crit in the afternoon is not the nicest of things that you can do to your legs.
- I'm out of stuff to say here. Wish I had ice cream.

Bah Humbug 05-16-17 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by PepeM (Post 19588821)
Did Tuesday Night Worlds for the first time this year tonight. Bridged to the winning break of four with six to go. With two to go, they decided to attack while I was pulling, just as we were cresting the small hill and going into the nasty crosswind. I was not attentive enough and took too long to react. Got droped. Then the field caught me and droped me on the last lap. Takeaways:

- I'm glad I went. I ate way too much wind during the first few laps, so the practice was welcome so that I don't do the same this weekend.
- People on the break will pretend they are your friends, but they aren't. Do not trust them.
- For all the BF talk, those crabon wheels do make a difference, especially when launching yourself into the wind at 30mph.
- Doing an hour of sweetspot in the morning and then a crit in the afternoon is not the nicest of things that you can do to your legs.
- I'm out of stuff to say here. Wish I had ice cream.

Every one of those lessons is both hilarious and true. Go eat some ice cream. Splurge and get some Ben & Jerry's.

Bah Humbug 05-16-17 08:20 PM

And eat your hearts out, [MENTION=185471]WhyFi[/MENTION] and [MENTION=29415]BillyD[/MENTION]: I just ponied up a few grand for the 24-70/2.8ii and 70-200/2.8ISii. Stupid Canon with their stupid combo deal rebate literally twisting my arm and forcing me to splurge. Ah well, at least now I'm about done.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

PepeM 05-16-17 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19588831)
Every one of those lessons is both hilarious and true. GO eat some ice cream. Splurge and get some Ben & Jerry's.

There is a Ben & Jerry's a couple of blocks away actually. An apple will have to do tonight though, I have nine cats to feed.

WhyFi 05-16-17 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19588837)
Ah well, at least now I'm about done.

Lol. My ass. You're about done for now. Enjoy and post pics.

Velo Vol 05-16-17 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19588750)
Good lord can everyone please ****ing cool it?

I'm cool as a cucumber.


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19588414)
Save your face palm. Did you miss where I specifically said my reply was not to be construed as relating to Dan's issue? And for good reason. That is because I can't remember what his issue is. I was simply prompted by his conclusion to give some marginally related advice. Why do you (plural) have to make this such a drama?

LOL even in your denial you admit it was for Dan.


Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 19588699)
I wondered that myself. But, being new here.....

You need few more Addiction threads under your belt before you get the dynamic.

Herbie53 05-16-17 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19588850)
I'm cool as a cucumber.


datlas 05-16-17 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19588679)
Dunno. Didn't work quickly enough for me; I got impatient and was able to track them to a small hole in the basement floor. A funnel and a stockpot of nearly-boiling water took care of it.

I tracked them to a crack between the dishwasher and the cabinet. Massive spray campaign was fail so I am hoping this stuff works.

LesterOfPuppets 05-16-17 08:39 PM

New bike day. Steel is real, of course. I'm not exactly convinced it's a Colin Laing, and Trainsnorter said to check with the tandem forum but I was afraid one of them would snag it if I asked about it, so I just went and got it.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/3...368a6a7b_k.jpg

The little lady and I rode it down to the park and it rides pretty smooth. Unfortunately the bike has the wrong shifters. Luckily I have the right shifters in the garage.

Bah Humbug 05-16-17 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19588843)
Lol. My ass. You're about done for now. Enjoy and post pics.

The thing is, other than the big whites (which I'm not spending for or carrying around), how much is actually left? I'll have the 24-70L, 70-200L, 100-400L, 100L for macro, and 35/2IS for super low light general awesomeness. There's the UWA, but I have a hard enough time with composition as it is. What else is there?

Now, there's the 5D4 and SL2. Yes.


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