Amidus Drexel's Alliterative and Awe-Accentuating Anvil of Random Banter CLXXXVI

[DraPrime]

Indeed; his mustache is rather ordinary.

Hooray! Victory is mine!

[Cobalt]

I'm jealous. It was getting cold for a while, and all of a sudden the temperature jumped back up. Silly inconsistent New England weather.

It's like that south, too. The first week of December is apparently feeling hotter than any of November was, and I've been sweating. I am distinctly remembering some bitter-cold days in November, and while I'm not asking for them back, I do want to know where they went to.

Spider webs come back in warm weather. I noticed immediately. All I'm saying, where my winter at.


ION: So there's a local marathon in January. I've ran half-marathon distances before without closing in on the breaking point; I'm thinking that trying the full go isn't impossible. Of course there's a difference between 50% and 100% of something, especially marathons. I believe some measure of preparation is expected of me.
I'll have to stop eating fat, won't I.

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YES BUT MUST TRAIN.

[Elemental]

ION:
Is this you, Kneen?

Definitely not. Kneenibble is a budgerigar. That is some other species of parrot.
Of course, I'm not sure which because my brain doesn't do so well in the heat.

ION: Feeling much better today. And Ele just tried ringing me twice for some odd reason...? He can just message me on here, and ringing to mobiles from a landline is so expensive, I don't want his Mum cranky at him for getting a big phone bill!

Because the forum was down earlier because of an issue relating to a certain species of cat that I can now refer to by name followed by a space.
And I call you what... Once or twice a month?

Mine plays The World Is Mine from Batman: Brave and the Bold. 50 points to whoever guesses who the singer is.

I thought you promised fifty points? Why did you give Amidus a cookie instead?


In related news: Maggots. I've managed to kill them all and no one has thanked me for my endeavour.

[Deathkeeper]

In related news: Maggots. I've managed to kill them all and no one has thanked me for my endeavour.

I have no idea of the context, but I'll thank and commend you for removing creepy-crawlies from the world.

[Socratov]

On the dictator, I'd like to add Fidel Castro, he didn't so much have a moustache, but more of a byproduct of keeping a beard

[Kneenibble]

Elemental!

I sense distress in you. I hold great esteem, respect, and affection for you, and would work to relieve said distress if it is within my power.

Maggots? I can only hope you have found gainful employment in the gangrene ward.

ION:
Is this you, Kneen?

Strangely, I had both used that same gif in Kiss or Kill and sent it to my sister [who shares a love of budgies and other birds with me] only yesterday. I love when the universe runs in currents.

But to answer your question, yes. Yes it is I. How can you tell, general combination of cute bird and lasciviousness aside? My facial feathers match her top. Not a coincidence [and not by her design].

On the dictator, I'd like to add Fidel Castro, he didn't so much have a moustache, but more of a byproduct of keeping a beard

I should also like to add that I have accrued a rather luxurious moustache.

[Elemental]

Elemental!

I sense distress in you. I hold great esteem, respect, and affection for you, and would work to relieve said distress if it is within my power.

Maggots? I can only hope you have found gainful employment in the gangrene ward.

I'll be alright. But its so hot and dry coupled with a number of other things does make one distressed. I have never coped well with the heat. Did I mention it's dry? I just feel my energy being sapped away into the stillness...

Strangely, I had both used that same gif in Kiss or Kill and sent it to my sister [who shares a love of budgies and other birds with me] only yesterday. I love when the universe runs in currents.

But to answer your question, yes. Yes it is I. How can you tell, general combination of cute bird and lasciviousness aside? My facial feathers match her top. Not a coincidence [and not by her design].

But... Aren't you a budgie? That's not a budgie...
You've been lying to us all this time!

[factotum]

No, he doesn't. Mine still makes a ringing sound. It's a commentary on how many don't. Just like that strip is.

It's been no more than 10 or 20 years since the non-ringing phone became commonplace, though, and since the words "ringing" and "calling" with respect to phone use go back a lot further than that, I think the original point still stands.

[Kneenibble]

I'll be alright. But its so hot and dry coupled with a number of other things does make one distressed. I have never coped well with the heat. Did I mention it's dry? I just feel my energy being sapped away into the stillness...

But... Aren't you a budgie? That's not a budgie...
You've been lying to us all this time!

I remember the summer I spent in Chennai, and being able -- strangely -- to survive the daily near-50 C because it was so constantly and saturatedly humid. I rode a bicycle across the city in rush-hour traffic daily in that heat [and let us not speak of the inhumanity of the traffic itself, nor the times I nearly lost my life]. Heat must be damp; cold must be dry.

May I do anything to alleviate your distress? Link my city's forecast for the week, or supply snuggly pictures of my feathered kinsfolk?

& I am a budgie natively, but I claim under my shape-shifting province all cute birds.

No, he doesn't. Mine still makes a ringing sound. It's a commentary on how many don't. Just like that strip is.

I myself do not own a mobile phone; and my home phone indeed contains an actual bell.

[Elemental]

I remember the summer I spent in Chennai, and being able -- strangely -- to survive the daily near-50 C because it was so constantly and saturatedly humid. I rode a bicycle across the city in rush-hour traffic daily in that heat [and let us not speak of the inhumanity of the traffic itself, nor the times I nearly lost my life]. Heat must be damp; cold must be dry.

May I do anything to alleviate your distress? Link my city's forecast for the week, or supply snuggly pictures of my feathered kinsfolk?

& I am a budgie natively, but I claim under my shape-shifting province all cute birds.

Indeed. Humidity results in a different, slightly more bearable, kind of heat.

No, I do not believe being tormented with forecasts for snow and cold weather would help, and pictures of birds would simply make me shudder at the thought of wearing feathers.
It's very difficult to think of anything else but the heat unfortunately. At least the air doesn't smell of smoke any more.

Hmm... I can believe that.

[Kneenibble]

Indeed. Humidity results in a different, slightly more bearable, kind of heat.

No, I do not believe being tormented with forecasts for snow and cold weather would help, and pictures of birds would simply make me shudder at the thought of wearing feathers.
It's very difficult to think of anything else but the heat unfortunately. At least the air doesn't smell of smoke any more.

Hmm... I can believe that.

It is strange, since humidity at lower levels of heat is more uncomfortable -- however my cinnamon-coloured tempter told me how in his home Rajasthan people can die of exposure in the summer, where as in coastal Chennai [where we met] it is not a danger in spite of being actually higher temperatures.

Similarly, the January/February cold snap here that descends into the -40 C range -- because it is so dry -- feels far less cold than say -5 C I have felt during the rare times when it is damp.

My point being that I have sympathy for you; and invite you to the heartland of Canada, but a brief budgie ride away.

[Rawhide]

It's been no more than 10 or 20 years since the non-ringing phone became commonplace, though, and since the words "ringing" and "calling" with respect to phone use go back a lot further than that, I think the original point still stands.

I don't care about the original point, I care about the commentary.

[Heliomance]

Outrageous mustaches are awesome! Name one good (and by good, I mean effective) dictator that didn't have a ridiculous mustache.

*Ignores the blatant topic jump from nihilism to totalitarianism.*

Robert Mugabe.

[Teddy]

After a really windy night, the snow has formed great drifts on our roof and in our garden, taking my thoughts to those of great glaciers (perhaps I could build a model railroad below the escarpment... *whistles on Production*). And I who'd planned to put up a light strand in the little tree outside out kitchen door, I'm not sure I dare threading the ground in its current vestal state...

ION:
I have a whole day off! Let's see how much I can procrastinate away of it!

[Socratov]

After a really windy night, the snow has formed great drifts on our roof and in our garden, taking my thoughts to those of great glaciers (perhaps I could build a model railroad below the escarpment... *whistles on Production*). And I who'd planned to put up a light strand in the little tree outside out kitchen door, I'm not sure I dare threading the ground in its current vestal state...

ION:
I have a whole day off! Let's see how much I can procrastinate away of it!

You'll have procrastinated the whole day away at a moment's notice...

[Elemental]

It is strange, since humidity at lower levels of heat is more uncomfortable -- however my cinnamon-coloured tempter told me how in his home Rajasthan people can die of exposure in the summer, where as in coastal Chennai [where we met] it is not a danger in spite of being actually higher temperatures.

Similarly, the January/February cold snap here that descends into the -40 C range -- because it is so dry -- feels far less cold than say -5 C I have felt during the rare times when it is damp.

My point being that I have sympathy for you; and invite you to the heartland of Canada, but a brief budgie ride away.

Hmm... The humidity likely slows down the rate of dehydration in the heat.
At least, if I remember my chemistry correctly. And if one is dehydrated, the heat will kill them faster.

Unfortunately, most budgies are incapable of carrying a fully grown human, so alas, I must remain here in Australia.

[DJ Yung Crunk]

I just realized I am part of a fandom that is almost suspiciously similar to the MLP fanbase (which I'm often critical of).

Now I'm going to suck a bottle of brown liquor inside out and think about my life.

[Mutant Sheep]

I just realized I am part of a fandom that is almost suspiciously similar to the MLP fanbase (which I'm often critical of).

Now I'm going to suck a bottle of brown liquor inside out and think about my life.

Gasp? WHAT FANDOM OMG LETS OBSESS OVER IT!

Hey, Ele moved from the Satan horse to the fail-Pinkie pony.

[Dimonite]

Strangely, I had both used that same gif in Kiss or Kill and sent it to my sister [who shares a love of budgies and other birds with me] only yesterday. I love when the universe runs in currents.

But to answer your question, yes. Yes it is I. How can you tell, general combination of cute bird and lasciviousness aside? My facial feathers match her top. Not a coincidence [and not by her design].

... That's like one of my friends coming up to me and asking "aside from my face and hair and body shape, how did you recognize me?

But seriously, how else do you recognize a shapeshifting adorabird?

[Socratov]

I just realized I am part of a fandom that is almost suspiciously similar to the MLP fanbase (which I'm often critical of).

Now I'm going to suck a bottle of brown liquor inside out and think about my life.

yeah, what fandom might that be? Please share while you are still conscious.

I do mean to tell you that drinking a whole bottle in fairly quick succession is detrimental to your health, your next morning and your ego once you get reminded by your friends of the things you ahve done while in a drunk stupor from drinking previously mentioned bottle. I speak from experience here. don't do it! drink responisbly you'll benefit form that.

[Elemental]

Hey, Ele moved from the Satan horse to the fail-Pinkie pony.

Just looking at the Nightmare was making it even more uncomfortably warm.
So I switched over to the pony who dyes horribly.

I also have no idea how you came up with the Pinkie reference...

[DJ Yung Crunk]

Gasp? WHAT FANDOM OMG LETS OBSESS OVER IT!

yeah, what fandom might that be? Please share while you are still conscious.

The Lil B fandom. I would spell out the parallels but I don't want to insult any bronies here. Mad love for the broniesephs. But seriously, calm down.

I do mean to tell you that drinking a whole bottle in fairly quick succession is detrimental to your health, your next morning and your ego once you get reminded by your friends of the things you ahve done while in a drunk stupor from drinking previously mentioned bottle. I speak from experience here. don't do it! drink responisbly you'll benefit form that.

Well that was like looking into a vortex of insanity.

[Socratov]

Well that was like looking into a vortex of insanity.

Welcome to my world. Please note that I have been seen as a thesis subject by a psychology student

[Teddy]

Phew, you have no idea how exhausting it is to try and put up a light strand without tearing down too much snow from the tree wearing full winter accoutrements. But I managed to put up the strand and wipe away the tracks after me.

... just to notice that the strand was hanging too loosely on the side turned toward the most windows, making for a rather mediocre display. At first, I just wanted to give up and fix it some other day, but I really hate to leave a job half-finished, so after a few minutes, I said "screw this" and went outside to fix it. It looks a lot better now, and in an hour or two, it'll be nigh impossible to see that anyone was outside to start with if this snowfall continues.

Just a little darker, and I'll plug it in for anything else than testing purposes...

IRN:
My new jacket is a freaking fortress! I was standing with my arms straight up in the air, and heavy loads of snow fell straight down on them as I accidently upset the large mounds resting on the trees branches, and yet not a single flake got inside the arms. I really like my jacket!

[Thufir]

You know what's really weird to do when your mouth is still half numb from anaesthetic (having been to the dentist to have fillings done)? Cold drinks. Half my tongue could not feel the cold. SO WEIRD.

[Mercenary Pen]

You know what's really weird to do when your mouth is still half numb from anaesthetic (having been to the dentist to have fillings done)? Cold drinks. Half my tongue could not feel the cold. SO WEIRD.

I had that exact feeling last thursday- for exactly the same reason...

[TheWombatOfDoom]

IRN:
My new jacket is a freaking fortress! I was standing with my arms straight up in the air, and heavy loads of snow fell straight down on them as I accidently upset the large mounds resting on the trees branches, and yet not a single flake got inside the arms. I really like my jacket!

That sounds like an awesome jacket. What kind is it?

[Elemental]

That sounds like an awesome jacket. What kind is it?

Clearly the paranoid variety that fears invasion by the evil forces of the Scarf Empire.

[Dimonite]

Welcome to my world. Please note that I have been seen as a thesis subject by a psychology student

You too?

Yeah, I mentioned one of my nightmares offhand to a psych student and he asked me to keep a dream journal for him to analyze. I said no.

[Deathkeeper]

You know what's really weird to do when your mouth is still half numb from anaesthetic (having been to the dentist to have fillings done)? Cold drinks. Half my tongue could not feel the cold. SO WEIRD.

I was like this for almost a week when my wisdom teeth got out. I was either numb from painkillers or couldn't feel anything besides pain because I was refusing to take more painkillers. I really need to figure out how to take pills...