The Saturday 6-Pack

**Marie Monday** · 02-08-2021, 10:01 AM

Yes that one's also very apt

The Magic Mountain is unassailable! I'm reading Ulysses right now, coincidentally, but I'm going through it very slowly because I decided I want to do it the thorough way, which is hard work but very rewarding.

If I would pick a book I haven't read yet it would definitely be In Search of Lost Time too

Neapolitan · 02-09-2021, 10:29 PM

1. Go to your bookshelves (or wherever you keep books), close your eyes and randomly grab a book. Open to page 30 and quote the first full sentence on the page.

"The first primitive submarines were built during the 17th century, but it was not until the American Civil War in the 1860s that practical submersibles were develop."

2. You can keep only 3 books for the rest of your life. Which would they be?

Jane Austen
Physics or Astronomy
(I always rather read articles about science than read fiction)
Music
(either a MusicHound or probably a biography like Keith Richards' Life)

3. What is your ethnic background?
English, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, German (Alsatian/Prussian) and Italian.

4. Describe one of the most embarrassing moments in your life.
HS gym class, indoor hockey. I was the goalie, and was suited up with pads and helmet, etc. Everyone was given goggles for eye protection. During the game my goggles fogged up pretty bad. I struggled to see anything. After letting 5 or 10 I asked for new goggles, but was denied and the goals kept piling up. I only made like two saves that game. I wasn't happy with the fact they scored 20 points against me, but I took it in stride. However during the whole game there was constant questioning about what happen to my goalie skills coming from the bleachers. See cause the day before I made 20 saves, and only let 2 goals go by, but then I had better goggles that game. I still remember a kid yelling "It's his hair!" That comment took off and it felt like Lord of the Flies in gym class. So for a split second I was embarrassed I was the only one in gym class with a Punk haircut.

5. What is your ultimate comfort food?

BLT - I love lettuce and tomatoes on any kind of sandwich, but bacon, lettuce and tomato wins the trifecta.

6. What is the last film you watched in the theater?

I honestly can't remember, it's been a while. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker perhaps. 2019 wasn't too bad year for movies, my favorite that year was Alita: Battle Angel but I saw that on cable.

ribbons · 02-10-2021, 12:56 AM

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3. What is your ethnic background?
English, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, German (Alsatian/Prussian) and Italian.

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Scottish, Danish, German (Dad), Irish, Italian (Mom)

Our backgrounds are similar, Nea. Could we be distant kin transplanted to Musicbanterland?

Plankton · 02-10-2021, 07:18 AM

1. Go to your bookshelves (or wherever you keep books), close your eyes and randomly grab a book. Open to page 30 and quote the first full sentence on the page.

2nd Witch - Show me show me.

2. You can keep only 3 books for the rest of your life. Which would they be?

Pragmatic Philosophy (if I could find it again, I'd list the author)
Heinlein - Stranger In A Strange Land
George O. Head - AutoLisp In Plain English (sentimental reasons)

3. What is your ethnic background?

Phytoplankton

4. Describe one of the most embarrassing moments in your life.

My Mom made me get a perm when I was in 5th grade. I looked like a ****ing poodle.

5. What is your ultimate comfort food?

Mashed potato's.

6. What is the last film you watched in the theater?

The Mule (Clint Eastwood 2018)

ribbons · 02-10-2021, 09:11 AM

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My Mom made me get a perm when I was in 5th grade. I looked like a ****ing poodle.

Aw, so cute!

Plankton · 02-10-2021, 09:15 AM

You'd think so, but it just caused me grief and the brunt of a few jokes. Kids are mean. I was so relieved when it finally grew out. It was comparable to Ralphie and the Bunny suit.

ribbons · 02-10-2021, 09:34 AM

Yes, kids can be very cruel. I absolutely hate that and any type of bullying. If I'd ever seen those characteristics in my children, they'd be grounded pronto. I think it's a serious matter because being shamed or made fun of is something you never forget.

Plankton · 02-10-2021, 09:44 AM

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Yes, kids can be very cruel. I absolutely hate that and any type of bullying. If I'd ever seen those characteristics in my children, they'd be grounded pronto. I think it's a serious matter because being shamed or made fun of is something you never forget.

My parents (mother and step-dad) made fun of everyone that wasn't like them and it killed me as a kid to have to be under the same roof as that crap. They'd even go to the mall down the street just to make fun of people. It was insane. All of that **** stopped with me.

ribbons · 02-10-2021, 09:59 AM

I know what you mean - my mother's side of the family (with a couple of exceptions, like my late aunt) was/is like that too. My father's side of the family is the total opposite. Glad you put a stop to that.

Plankton · 02-10-2021, 10:12 AM

Funny, just as I'm reading your post, my daughter is on the line. lol She's such a sweet person. I'm so thankful she was never exposed that.

02-10-2021, 07:18 AM	#9804 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	1. Go to your bookshelves (or wherever you keep books), close your eyes and randomly grab a book. Open to page 30 and quote the first full sentence on the page. 2nd Witch - Show me show me. 2. You can keep only 3 books for the rest of your life. Which would they be? Pragmatic Philosophy (if I could find it again, I'd list the author) Heinlein - Stranger In A Strange Land George O. Head - AutoLisp In Plain English (sentimental reasons) 3. What is your ethnic background? Phytoplankton 4. Describe one of the most embarrassing moments in your life. My Mom made me get a perm when I was in 5th grade. I looked like a **ing poodle. 5. What is your ultimate comfort food? Mashed potato's. 6. What is the last film you watched in the theater?** The Mule (Clint Eastwood 2018) __________________ See location...

02-10-2021, 09:15 AM	#9806 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	You'd think so, but it just caused me grief and the brunt of a few jokes. Kids are mean. I was so relieved when it finally grew out. It was comparable to Ralphie and the Bunny suit. __________________ See location...

02-10-2021, 10:12 AM	#9810 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Funny, just as I'm reading your post, my daughter is on the line. lol She's such a sweet person. I'm so thankful she was never exposed that. __________________ See location...

02-10-2021, 09:34 AM	#9807 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Yes, kids can be very cruel. I absolutely hate that and any type of bullying. If I'd ever seen those characteristics in my children, they'd be grounded pronto. I think it's a serious matter because being shamed or made fun of is something you never forget.

02-10-2021, 09:59 AM	#9809 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I know what you mean - my mother's side of the family (with a couple of exceptions, like my late aunt) was/is like that too. My father's side of the family is the total opposite. Glad you put a stop to that.