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by StrawMan
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 12-9-23
Replies: 22
Views: 35959

Re: Weekend Roll Call 12-9-23

In. I got most of the plants installed for my eventual 140’ “hedge” over the past three days. 21 plants total, so far, but still waiting for a few special orders. First pic is from the middle looking down the hill. Second is from the same spot looking up the hill. It doesn’t look too “hedgy” at thi...
by StrawMan
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850015

Re: Long Gone Posters

ND Domer

K9 Force
by StrawMan
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Sounds like a worthwhile project, Rootbeer. Glad you can help that family out. For an engine swap like this project do you make your own wiring harnesses or do you go to a specialist like Aeromotive dot us? Would an LKQ complete harness from a boneyard 3.4 help out? How 'bout a gauge cluster or gaug...
by StrawMan
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:05 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850015

Re: Long Gone Posters

Jokey. His post about the "freakishly strong 'tard" kid wrestling away his fishing float and refusing to give it back was freakin' hilarious. https://i.imgur.com/6u28uJk.jpg fatsack 's "Duck Butter" thread was another smile cramper. Two great story tellers, both of 'em. https://...
by StrawMan
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: BIG TIME POWER COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Topic: The Final Pacific Conference game comes down to this
Replies: 33
Views: 39724

Re: The Final Pacific Conference game comes down to this

I guess we play BIG TIME POWER FOOTBALL now that we are in the Big-10, so greetings to my new brothers and sisters. I'm not sure how to root for the Big-10, but I'm not complaining too much about we stand when 4 of the Top 6 ranked teams are (next year) Big-10 teams. But it's going to take some get...
by StrawMan
Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Kissinterred
Replies: 22
Views: 38695

Re: Kissinterred

Check this. . . https://www.azquotes.com/author/8103-Henry_A_Kissinger One of the quotes "Military men are just dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns in foreign policy." Hero or war criminal? That qualifies him as a POS, Roach. Man, his quotes are all over the place. Some make a lot of...
by StrawMan
Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Kissinterred
Replies: 22
Views: 38695

Re: Kissinterred

Mikey wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:06 am
He must have eaten that one last “wafer thin” mint.


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RACK all Mr. Kreosote resets!
by StrawMan
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

Re: AI Images Generated from Text

More experiments! Text Prompt: A 3D rendered, short, ugly, angry lawyer, mouth wide open, in a striped business suit. https://i.imgur.com/kEq8PvN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pjwzsYk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vC4Uv9B.jpg Text Prompt: A short, ugly, angry, male lawyer in a pink suit with his mouth wide ope...
by StrawMan
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

HighPlainsGrifter wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:11 am Icy Hot Stuntazz!!?!?
LOL!

That rig's gotta have Bubb Rubb whistle tips. WOO! WOOO!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXow3d ... boutlarry1
by StrawMan
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850015

Re: Long Gone Posters

It'd be great to see Headhunter posting again. He and I collaborated on a few wytching projects back in the early 2000's. A few "Real Men of Genius" posts and general hilarious brutality with IB's headshots. He's the one with the pro level Photoshop skills, though. Really? Was that at the...
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: More or Less?
Replies: 16
Views: 12750

Re: More or Less?

Dolly has great politics and is a hell of an American. She gives to great causes and makes a positive difference. She still looked embarrassing and sad last night. She can still be an "American treasure" and look embarrassing in some Cowboys cheerleader outfit. RACK. All these points can ...
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 11-25-23
Replies: 5
Views: 8974

Re: Weekend Roll Call 11-25-23

IN tonight for Tune Town Archives listening and catching up on reading some posts. Already had Thanksgiving at the outlaws' sordid clambake, and was back home Friday afternoon for a relaxing weekend sans fam drama. Lots of great football on today [still watching a DVR'd game], and more on tap tomorr...
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:14 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850015

Re: Long Gone Posters

It'd be great to see Headhunter posting again. He and I collaborated on a few wytching projects back in the early 2000's. A few "Real Men of Genius" posts and general hilarious brutality with IB's headshots.

He's the one with the pro level Photoshop skills, though.
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Heisenberg!! Sorry, I have no idea who or what that is. You never watched Breaking Bad? https://images.summitmedia-digital.com/topgear/images/2020/04/17/breaking-bad-walter-white-pontiac-aztek-05-1587100672.jpg Maybe before your time… One of the ugliest cars ever built, but it got a new life with t...
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:00 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500… Thanks, but I found a steal of a deal on a Pontiac Aztek. Problem solved! Get the tent attachment! https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDGg1FTCZ3J-djjBbI5wXSg_vt4sliC4OTvQ&s I don't have enough flannel & ballroom jeans in my wardr...
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: BIG TIME POWER COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Topic: What has Michigan ever done?
Replies: 29
Views: 20885

Re: What has Michigan ever done?

Today was a great game to watch. Quality play and high intensity from both squads.
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:10 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 11-18-23
Replies: 15
Views: 13357

Re: Weekend Roll Call 11-18-23

In for Tune Town. Smackie's crushing it tonight.
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:09 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Mikey wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:49 am Heisenberg!!
Sorry, I have no idea who or what that is.
by StrawMan
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:25 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Rootbeer wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:15 pm Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500…
Thanks, but I found a steal of a deal on a Pontiac Aztek.

Problem solved!
by StrawMan
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Rootbeer -- I just started shopping Hondas and Toyotas for the Mrs. Her '02 CR-V, that we'd owned since new, got totaled recently. I'm real good with collision repair and claims handling but this one wasn't a fixer. For her replacement vehicle, we're budgeting $11.5 - $13.5K out-the-door. What can y...
by StrawMan
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238693

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

https://i.imgur.com/85J9hJJl.jpg My Slafter Oil rep won't even return calls anymore. How in the hell do you have a bottle that's lasted long enough to get shop dust all over it? You haven't used that in weeks, Rootbeer, and it's been months since we could get the blue stuff east of the Mississippi....
by StrawMan
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

I rent vehicles for work outside of the state. Texas show is almost over. Then I'll head from Texas to Mexico for a bit where I'll rent a car in Texas and drive in. Do rental car companies in TX sell collision and comprehensive coverage for traveling in Mexico? Most US insurance companies exclude c...
by StrawMan
Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:08 am
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

Re: AI Images Generated from Text

When good prompts go bad. Samples of an imperfect science The text prompts for these two images were the same used to create a couple of the images in the AI OEB post. Sometimes you gotta ask yourself, "WTF was the AI thinking when it came up with THIS!!?" Prompt: “A 3D realistic baby, dr...
by StrawMan
Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:52 am
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: The One-Eyed Baby's Babies
Replies: 0
Views: 17011

The One-Eyed Baby's Babies

Our Lil' Sweetums is all grow'd up now and she's a mommy. https://i.imgur.com/ISMVuDn.png What'd you expect? The tiny tyke to stay her adorable lil' 64 x 64 self all this time? No more sticky baby hands and chubby cheeks glistening with vodka spaghetti sauce. No more eye socket goop. No more sittin...
by StrawMan
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Radio -
Replies: 2263
Views: 801718

Re: Radio -

Good lookin' set list, Smackie.

Sucks I had to miss this weekend!
by StrawMan
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

Re: AI Images Generated from Text

Looks like I missed that video - it's been taken down.

Sorry I missed it... traveled this past weekend.
by StrawMan
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Burger
Replies: 11
Views: 4957

Re: Your Favorite Burger

I think that one must come with a side of super glue.
by StrawMan
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: One Less Friend
Replies: 20
Views: 10093

Re: One Less Friend

FiatLux wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:45 am Image
RACK. Right on time. It's NEVER too early for celebrity gallows humor.
by StrawMan
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Maine killer
Replies: 55
Views: 40987

Re: Maine killer

Not at all. My life experiences have taught me to respect the power of prayer. It's not enough, though, obviously. I'm saying we get selective information re "mass shootings" and not all of them are what they seem. We get a filtered version of the truth through our conventional media. The ...
by StrawMan
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Maine killer
Replies: 55
Views: 40987

Re: Maine killer

The shootings will continue until morale improves.
by StrawMan
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: WTF?! Dwight Howard did what?!
Replies: 10
Views: 868

Re: WTF?! Dwight Howard did what?!

HighPlainsGrifter wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:22 am A profile in COURAGE

When does he get an ESPY?
Quoting so I can see the bb code, HPG. Holy crap.
by StrawMan
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

Re: AI Images Generated from Text

The 1st two used this text: “A 3D realistic strawman on fire in a dark forest background.” The 2nd two images, the text prompt changed to, “A 3D realistic scarecrow on fire in a dark forest background.” For the 3rd pair the text prompt changed again to, “A 3D rendered scarecrow on the moon looking a...
by StrawMan
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: T1B Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2023 Edition
Replies: 8
Views: 815

Re: T1B Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2023 Edition

Rootbeer wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:13 pm Looks like he's holding a Death Note. Is this an anime reference?
Very observant. That's Manny Calavera, lady killer and inter-dimensional man of mystery.

He's the protagonist in an old DOS / Win95 game called "Grim Fandango".
by StrawMan
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15214

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

Have a good trip, Dave.

Will get to TuneTown late, but definitely in.
by StrawMan
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850015

Re: Long Gone Posters

Broken Staple

Rootbeer
by StrawMan
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Would Appreciate a T1B History Lesson
Replies: 29
Views: 4925

Re: Would Appreciate a T1B History Lesson

Thanks for your straight answer earlier and for the welcome.

Looks like I've got a lot of reading to do so I can catch up a little. Most of the forums haven't been posted in in years, though. WTF?
by StrawMan
Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Burger
Replies: 11
Views: 4957

Re: Your Favorite Burger

Just a few extra pickles.

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by StrawMan
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

Re: AI Images Generated from Text

Still experimental. Changed the text prompts:

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Definitely fun to play with DALL-E 2.

There's a shit ton of other AI image sites out there if anyone's interested in trying Text-to-AI Image apps.
by StrawMan
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Pure Art Haus
Topic: AI Images Generated from Text
Replies: 13
Views: 12154

AI Images Generated from Text

This bunch is purely experimental. I created the text prompts and DALL-E 2 generated the images.

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