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General Discussion / Re: Abnormal Goings-on
« Last post by Charger on June 18, 2026, 10:47:38 AM »Vyn you stud you! 
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All Them Other Guys / Re: Load and Reload
« Last post by Charger on June 18, 2026, 10:45:35 AM »I contrast my loss of enjoyment with Metallica with my overall enjoyment of Megadeth. Not every Megadeth album since the late 80s has been to my liking, but quite a few are quite good, quite good indeed.
I agree with this 100%
I have always thought Megadeth has a far superior discography to Metallica. Dave is a music writing genius.
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All Them Other Guys / Re: Load and Reload
« Last post by Zzzptm on June 18, 2026, 10:39:41 AM »I contrast my loss of enjoyment with Metallica with my overall enjoyment of Megadeth. Not every Megadeth album since the late 80s has been to my liking, but quite a few are quite good, quite good indeed.
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Just for fun / Re: Weather Topic!
« Last post by Zzzptm on June 18, 2026, 10:35:42 AM »Although I'm about to get to where I need to deploy blackout drapes in my office to keep myself from bursting into flames.
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Movies & TV / Re: What was the last movie you saw...? Part IV
« Last post by Typhon on June 18, 2026, 08:09:03 AM »Spaceways (1953)
A rocket engineer (Howard Duff), responsible for sending a satellite into space, is accused of committing the murder of his estranged wife and her lover, and hiding their bodies on the now deployed satellite.
From Hammer Studios, this is a science fiction film with a criminal twist that made the story quite interesting. Decent special effects for the time in which it was made. 8/10
A rocket engineer (Howard Duff), responsible for sending a satellite into space, is accused of committing the murder of his estranged wife and her lover, and hiding their bodies on the now deployed satellite.
From Hammer Studios, this is a science fiction film with a criminal twist that made the story quite interesting. Decent special effects for the time in which it was made. 8/10
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General Discussion / Re: Abnormal Goings-on
« Last post by Typhon on June 18, 2026, 07:55:39 AM »She may be just lonely, and knowing you for some time, you being a customer and all, saw an opportunity and didn't want to let it slip by.
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General Discussion / Re: Abnormal Goings-on
« Last post by Vyn on June 18, 2026, 06:54:56 AM »Yeah, not interested. Maybe since I was capable of getting a haircut and behave in a normal manner she figured I was over the whole ordeal.
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General Discussion / Re: Abnormal Goings-on
« Last post by KiloDeltaCharlie on June 18, 2026, 05:27:58 AM »This soon after the passing of your wife, it seems a little insensitive. While you may want to get back out there, I can't imagine wanting to do that so soon!
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All Them Other Guys / Re: Load and Reload
« Last post by Thelemech on June 17, 2026, 11:32:44 PM »Thanks for the replies my friends
First I am going to be forced to agree with Vyn and Zzzptm about the spark of creativity that was extinguished when Cliff died
I still like the Black Album, Death Magnetic and Hard Wired To Self Destruct but they are vastly inferior to the original 4 albums
@charger- I am very close to sharing most of your opinions on these albums except I think that Load is very weak IMHO
@kdc- I know that thrash metal is not for everyone and I'd say that coming from your perspective I can see how the albums would have a appeal to you. I am glad you enjoyed Load.
And though Metallica deny it Reload is all the crap that didn't make the first cut on Load
And I agree with you on them both being better than St. Anger
@Zzzptm- I found myself in total denial of what I was hearing and seeing and modern Metallica became uncomfortable for me
I felt completely betrayed by the whole image they were adopting and the quality of the music was abysmal
@Vyn- Speaking of lipstick 💄 😍
The band had more makeup than motley crue ever wore
Cliff truly was such a loss
First I am going to be forced to agree with Vyn and Zzzptm about the spark of creativity that was extinguished when Cliff died
I still like the Black Album, Death Magnetic and Hard Wired To Self Destruct but they are vastly inferior to the original 4 albums
@charger- I am very close to sharing most of your opinions on these albums except I think that Load is very weak IMHO
@kdc- I know that thrash metal is not for everyone and I'd say that coming from your perspective I can see how the albums would have a appeal to you. I am glad you enjoyed Load.
And though Metallica deny it Reload is all the crap that didn't make the first cut on Load
And I agree with you on them both being better than St. Anger
@Zzzptm- I found myself in total denial of what I was hearing and seeing and modern Metallica became uncomfortable for me
I felt completely betrayed by the whole image they were adopting and the quality of the music was abysmal
@Vyn- Speaking of lipstick 💄 😍
The band had more makeup than motley crue ever wore
Cliff truly was such a loss
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General Discussion / Re: Abnormal Goings-on
« Last post by Vyn on June 17, 2026, 08:42:45 PM »OK
WELL
So, I go to this gal that cuts my hair about once a month or so. I went earlier today, and she had heard about my wife. Mentioned she was single and always dreamed of a good marriage. Cut my hair, I went on my way.
About two hours ago, I got a text message from her. Of course, they have my number, but only send out appointment notices. This one was from her. I was concerned that she was going to tell me she was quitting. It is damn hard to find a stylist I like and Ive had to jump around before so I wasn't looking forward to reading her text.
I read her text. She said, "Hey Vyn, just thought I'd let you know that when I mentioned I was single, I meant very single." And she included a live action picture of her in her dental-floss like intimate apparel. I would post it, but don't want to jack with her privacy and it's about as risque as one can get without being pornographic.
I replied with "DAMN, that's so hot I dropped my phone"
Which is almost the truth.
She replied with, "Good, then it worked. I have to go visit my parents, they live <somewhere> but I'll be back Sunday. I'll message you when I'm settled back in, and you can let me know what you think" With a smiley face.
GOOD LORD
In the looks dept. this woman is not even in the same solar system I'm in with my old gnarly looks. She's in her late 40s, and built like the proverbial brick shithouse.
I think someone made a song about her.
But, whereas I'm flattered, and frankly suspect she's just looking for someone with more than two dollars to their name more so than looking for "me", that just ain't happening. Not even as a fling. Not going to get involved in some kind of nonsense for an overnite and not interested in a relationship at this point. Which is basically what I'm going to tell her. But for one moment my confidence got a giant kick in the ass, and if that picture of her would have been a poster in 1977, no one would have had Farrah Fawcett on their walls.
WELL
So, I go to this gal that cuts my hair about once a month or so. I went earlier today, and she had heard about my wife. Mentioned she was single and always dreamed of a good marriage. Cut my hair, I went on my way.
About two hours ago, I got a text message from her. Of course, they have my number, but only send out appointment notices. This one was from her. I was concerned that she was going to tell me she was quitting. It is damn hard to find a stylist I like and Ive had to jump around before so I wasn't looking forward to reading her text.
I read her text. She said, "Hey Vyn, just thought I'd let you know that when I mentioned I was single, I meant very single." And she included a live action picture of her in her dental-floss like intimate apparel. I would post it, but don't want to jack with her privacy and it's about as risque as one can get without being pornographic.
I replied with "DAMN, that's so hot I dropped my phone"
Which is almost the truth.
She replied with, "Good, then it worked. I have to go visit my parents, they live <somewhere> but I'll be back Sunday. I'll message you when I'm settled back in, and you can let me know what you think" With a smiley face.
GOOD LORD
In the looks dept. this woman is not even in the same solar system I'm in with my old gnarly looks. She's in her late 40s, and built like the proverbial brick shithouse.
I think someone made a song about her.
But, whereas I'm flattered, and frankly suspect she's just looking for someone with more than two dollars to their name more so than looking for "me", that just ain't happening. Not even as a fling. Not going to get involved in some kind of nonsense for an overnite and not interested in a relationship at this point. Which is basically what I'm going to tell her. But for one moment my confidence got a giant kick in the ass, and if that picture of her would have been a poster in 1977, no one would have had Farrah Fawcett on their walls.