Topic: What are you wearing? (Read 78128 times)

[sp0rk] · « **Reply #75 on:** June 26, 2004, 09:55:55 PM »

I was just reading those interesting tidbits about that painting the other day!

The_FOO · « **Reply #76 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:01:15 PM »

Quote from: Law

No, that's straight off the wall, floating dagger and all.

Speefy... I just couldn't find it in there.

Have you read The DiVinci Code BTW? Dan Brown. It's a bit slow to start off but it'll have you running to the computer every few pages to check some tidbit of info.

Law · « **Reply #77 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:03:11 PM »

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Quote from: Law
No, that's straight off the wall, floating dagger and all.

Speefy... I just couldn't find it in there.

Have you read The DiVinci Code BTW? Dan Brown. It's a bit slow to start off but it'll have you running to the computer every few pages to check some tidbit of info.

The dagger is on the left side of the mural, my sig only has the right side.

Yeah, I've read DVC. It has spawned an interesting reading list for me.

hackess · « **Reply #78 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:04:42 PM »

Indeed. I've got Bloodline of the Holy Grail next in the queue.

Law · « **Reply #79 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:07:24 PM »

Lapthorpe's Oak Island Mystery is next after I finish Faucault's Pendulum...

The_FOO · « **Reply #80 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:10:25 PM »

Quote from: Law

The dagger is on the left side of the mural, my sig only has the right side.

I thought so, just wasn't sure.

Quote from: Law

Yeah, I've read DVC. It has spawned an interesting reading list for me.

*nods* Same here. I read his Angels and Demons as well as Deception Point after reading DVC. There is a definate pattern to his stories.

I've also been doing some random poking at some of the topics covered in DVC. Very weird shit they used to do way back when.

The_FOO · « **Reply #81 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:13:27 PM »

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0888821700/002-1733948-0064063?v=glance that one?

I live about 150ish KM from Oak Island. Yet I've never been there. I've always wanted to though.

Law · « **Reply #82 on:** June 26, 2004, 10:20:40 PM »

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0888821700/002-1733948-0064063?v=glance that one?

I live about 150ish KM from Oak Island. Yet I've never been there. I've always wanted to though.

Hmm, that's the one that was recommended to me, but I'm not so sure. I know nothing about the author.

Edit: those are some lousy reviews...

Perhaps that's not next, after all.

Edit^2: Nope. He's off the list. If you mix reincarnation theory with the Templars, you've lost me.

Edit^3: Yup this is on top of the list now.

The_FOO · « **Reply #83 on:** June 27, 2004, 08:49:47 AM »

*grins* Glad to be of service.

Apparently someone has recently gotten the idea to drill a bunch of bore holes around "the money pit", line then with steel pipe and pump chilled brine through them in order to freeze the ground/water so it stops flooding the main pit.

My personal theory is that since the water line was a good 1-2 feet lower back when the pit was dug whatever flood gates were used to control the flooding are permenantly submerged or have decayed overtime so they're always open.

The freezing idea should work fairly well if that's the case.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #84 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:25:51 AM »

Dan Brown... GAH.

I read "Angels & Demons" and just about clawed my eyes out it was so poorly conceived, written, characterized, executed, plotted, paced, and researched. The characters were flat, unlikable, inconceivably stupid, and unbelievable, and the plot hinged on such bad science that most 8th graders could easily point out major flaws in his "antimatter bomb".

Dan Brown is a last-minute-airport-newsstand-paperback hack. My little sister could write a better novel than that guy.

The_FOO · « **Reply #85 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:34:07 AM »

Quote from: Demosthenes

Dan Brown... GAH.

I read "Angels & Demons" and just about clawed my eyes out it was so poorly conceived, written, characterized, executed, plotted, paced, and researched. The characters were flat, unlikable, inconceivably stupid, and unbelievable, and the plot hinged on such bad science that most 8th graders could easily point out major flaws in his "antimatter bomb".

Dan Brown is a last-minute-airport-newsstand-paperback hack. My little sister could write a better novel than that guy.

I agree with all of that. But he's got some wacky ideas. Yeah, his science is way off, but from what I can tell his historical research is spot on. With maybe a few embelishments to make things more interesting.

But from the three of his novels I've read they all go something like this:

Something strange happens. The "expert" gets called in. Only they are capable of pulling all the pieces together and a wild around the world dash occurs. Somewhere in there the main character starts to fall for the supporting character. Lots of wildly improbable events occur that end up with the world saved, and the two aforementioned characters ending up screwing like bunnies.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #86 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:40:35 AM »

The ending of "Angels & Demons" was so mind-numbingly stupid and unlikely that I literally threw the book across the room.

I'm half convinced that there is no "Dan Brown". I believe that his novels are written by a piece of software that's set up with default templates for his characters, plot devices, and dialogue.

Oooh... I should write a program that does that. I'll call it "Novel Generator". I bet it could turn out better stuff than Danny boy could any day.

The_FOO · « **Reply #87 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:36:11 AM »

That would be impressive.

How would you go about generating the conversation? The infinite monkey's method? Or would you have to come up with bits and pieces yourself before hand?

LadyGendom · « **Reply #88 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:37:20 AM »

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Oooh... I should write a program that does that. I'll call it "Novel Generator". I bet it could turn out better stuff than Danny boy could any day.

That program already exists. It's called "Lacerda."

Rico · « **Reply #89 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:48:39 AM »

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Oooh... I should write a program that does that. I'll call it "Novel Generator". I bet it could turn out better stuff than Danny boy could any day.

That program already exists. It's called "Lacerda."

BWAH HAH HAH HAH!!!one!

Lacerda's a m4ch1n3?

Yeah, I agree with you guys. I read the DaVinci Code, and was sorely disapointed. It was good at first because a lot of his ideas were based on historical fact, but then a little ways into the book he started leaving fact behind and really taking liberties with the reader's intelligence. The only reason I finished it was that I couldn't figure out who the antagonist was. Well, that and this weird compulsion to finish any book I pick up.

Anyway, yeah, I was disappointed. I doubt I'll read anything else by him. On a possitive note, after finishing it, I found a fantasy omnibus written by Elizabeth Moon. I didn't know she even wrote fantasy, so I picked it up. Turns out it may now be my favourite fantasy of all time. Certainly up there, reguardless.

Omnibus: The Deed of Paksenarrion
Books contained: Sheepfarmer's Daughter, Divided Allegiance, and Oath of Gold

Looks to be three more related books that I'm about to start looking for, Surrender None, Liar's Oath, and The Legacy of Gird.

Enjoy if you decide to read it!

pbsaurus · « **Reply #90 on:** June 28, 2004, 02:49:34 PM »

I just started Crytonomicon. Yeah, I know, a little late. Just finished Angels and Demons and Dude! Where's My Country.

xolik · « **Reply #91 on:** June 28, 2004, 02:55:20 PM »

Today I'm wearing....what? We're talking about books now? Uh...ok, then today I'm reading an Inet+ study guide. If it's any help, then guy I work with is reading Angels&Demons and he likes it so far.

hackess · « **Reply #92 on:** June 28, 2004, 02:56:41 PM »

Hey! Let's get this thread sorta back on track and start a what are you reading thread.

Today I've got on a denim skirt and a lovely red shirt.

xolik · « **Reply #93 on:** June 28, 2004, 03:00:47 PM »

Today it's my red t-shirt with a silver dragon on the chest, black leather jacket and patched-up blue jeans.

LadyGendom · « **Reply #94 on:** June 28, 2004, 03:02:49 PM »

Today I'm dressed as casual as it gets. No...not nekkid. Baggy tie-waisted khakis and that damned old army shirt again. It's a staple of my wardobe for some reason.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #95 on:** June 28, 2004, 04:30:44 PM »

Today I'm wearing some blue dress pants, the shirt I'm wearing in this picture, a brown belt, brown shoes, blue socks, black boxers, my watch, and my wedding band.

reimero · « **Reply #96 on:** June 28, 2004, 04:44:07 PM »

I'm in blue jeans and a Rush 30th Anniversary golf shirt.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #97 on:** June 28, 2004, 04:45:47 PM »

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I'm in blue jeans and a Rush 30th Anniversary golf shirt.

Whoo! Did you buy that at the show?

Law · « **Reply #98 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:14:36 PM »

Mmm, I'm in beige khakis, a navy blue and white checked shirt, blue plaid boxers, beige socks, brown shoes and belt, wedding band, watch, necklace and glasses.

phyre · « **Reply #99 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:38:53 PM »

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