MisterVimes

Re: "Neat" Pictures Thanks. I can see better at range And close than median distances and direct light blinds me by making the mask opaque.

Re: "Neat" Pictures Prototype 1 of my Question Mask [ATTACH=CONFIG]44018[/ATTACH]

Re: "Neat" Pictures Yes he is. He's insanely gracious, his wife (they still celebrate monthly wedding anniversaries) is wonderful, and George loves pretty girls and will seek them out to have his picture taken with them. His niece dresses (and looks) like Supergirl and is often in tow.

Re: "Neat" Pictures Yes. She was being tough and serious and George walks up and requested a picture with her and Jen said "Sure". She couldn't see well in the mask and I leaned over and whispered "It's George Perez." Then she froze and fanned herself with her hands in excitement and squeed like a 6 year old.

Re: "Neat" Pictures Huntress does not have super strength -- but Deathstroke does. I'll call on Rule 63 Deathstroke for help. [ATTACH=CONFIG]44006[/ATTACH] Yes, that's George Perez.

Re: "Neat" Pictures Apparently it's quite the reverse. The fiber in the paper helps the bond and allows the small amount of wet cement to pass through the paper and form its own mortar.

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Re: "Neat" Pictures I'm familiar with it, but after being quoted between $12,000 and $18,000 to replace the retaining wall, I decided that I: A) Needed something that would look good Didn't require that I use a backhoe to lift the materials to the top row of the wall C) Inexpensive and solid D) Required minimum forming and shoring E) Did not require a pump truck As a result, mesh (as opposed to rebar) would not work with what is, essentially, a variation on earthbag construction.

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Re: "Neat" Pictures No, it's French because it successfully diverts an invading force into a place where it can be eliminated.

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Re: "Neat" Pictures After some more research, rebar can't hurt, so I'll be doing that. Also, another neat picture. The state of Texas built a basin simply using unopened bag of concrete, rebar, and water. [ATTACH]43981[/ATTACH]

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Re: "Neat" Pictures Nope. My project has not yet begun. My wall only needs to be 4' high.

Re: "Neat" Pictures I had a retaining wall made of railroad ties that fell. I was looking for a cheap way to replace it. This is a picture of a retaining wall made of stacked bags of concrete mix. You lay a row and wet it with the hose. Gravity, fluidity, and the miracle of concrete makes it work. The paper bags come off and it looks like stacked stone. [ATTACH]43970[/ATTACH]

Re: The cranky thread I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I saw an ad for that. It looked pretty cool.

Re: The cranky thread We've been there and we understand and you don;t need to apologize to us, our hearts are with you and your family. You are doing what you need to be doing and, of course, you are doing good -- just by being there. It is painful and frustrating, but there is no better place for you to be than with your loved ones. When I went through that with my Grandmother, I found Milton's words to be very comforting: "And post o'er land and ocean without rest; They also serve who only stand and wait." You and your family remain in our thoughts.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I finally started watching "Avengers EMH" season 2. Made it up through Episode 6 (Krvac and the Guardians). However, I feel that I did not see all of Season One (even though I thought I did) and may start over.

Re: "Neat" Pictures I just came here to chew bubblegum...

Re: The "Nice Happy" Thread Well done amigo.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? My grandson performing in "Wind in the Willows" and a local theater. *BEAMS PROUDLY*

Re: Quote of the Week from my gaming group... Thank you

Re: Quote of the Week from my gaming group...

Re: Quote of the Week from my gaming group... Or the Time monks and the deadly art of Deja Fu?