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When you say "with a flash" do you mean some ambient light catches them and makes them look cool or do you literally need to photograph your foot?
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Aug 31, 2015 18:53
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88h88 posted:Hit 'em with a flash though... These are rad as gently caress. They make me want to get a grey jumpsuit from the first film.
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Aug 31, 2015 18:58
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Aramek posted:That's like those anti paparazzi hoodies that I've seen. Neat stuff. VCMP stands for 'Visual Counter-Measures Project' so yeah, that's exactly it. They came with a DVD on video surveillance as well as a booklet and a bandana which had the same 3M/Scotchlite reflective finish on it. Aphrodite posted:That kind of thing is for night safety, I assume? The could definitely be used for that, the finish on them meant they weren't as flexible to begin with as regular footwear but they've worn in nicely now. Decrepus posted:When you say "with a flash" do you mean some ambient light catches them and makes them look cool or do you literally need to photograph your foot? It's a 3M/Scotchlite (I can't remember which) reflective finish so during the day unless you're flashing torches and poo poo at them they just look like a very boring, grey pair of shoes. As the night sets in though walking along the street under lights you'll occasionally get them reflecting out of the corner of your eye. Cars drive past slowly wondering what you have on your feet at night. They were 'intended' to be used by the wanky arty farty collective that designed them for use against the whole 1984 surveillance state of the UK. But then they're fashion footwear so they'll never be used for that, particularly with only 56 pairs actually produced. I collect this particular design of shoe and this was a particularly cool idea IMO which is why I picked them up. Olympic Mathlete has a new favorite as of 19:25 on Aug 31, 2015 |
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Aug 31, 2015 19:18
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 Because everybody is playing it.  Because the first one was fun.  Because my local bookstore is actually cheaper than Amazon. I am sorry I cannot provide any shiny shoes to the discussion.
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Aug 31, 2015 20:45
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Not shiny shoes: But composite toe, puncture resistant everything else, waterproof, also rated against blood and other bodily fluids. Thermometer:  And this because I have a 6 year old godson who just found out about model rockets and I used to love building and launching them as a kid. So we're going to build them together and everything. simple ones due to his age. 
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Droogie posted:Not shiny shoes: Big black safety boot. Quit tempting me to buy things thread!
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Sep 1, 2015 03:55
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VendaGoat posted:Big black safety boot. Worn for 10 hours now. Heavy, hot, but fairly comfortable. Not as comfortable as a pair from Original SWAT that they're replacing, but a hell of a lot safer.
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Scarf posted:I've got my eye on a kivik sofa that I'm hoping to get in the next few months. Was really comfortable in the store. I have the sofa and loveseat, they're super comfy.
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Sep 1, 2015 08:53
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Droogie posted:Not shiny shoes: Coming Soon to a School Shooting Near You
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Droogie posted:
When I was a kid, I spent lots of time on my first rocket, putting it together perfectly, painting it in multiple coats then applying decals. On it's first launch, it went so high we lost sight of it and never saw it again. I didn't bother painting any rockets after that, aside from maybe a slap of orange paint to help see it. Eventually, it devolved into what was best about the whole endeavor: lighting engines in the street.
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Sep 1, 2015 12:38
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:When I was a kid, I spent lots of time on my first rocket, putting it together perfectly, painting it in multiple coats then applying decals. Do you normally get them back, do they have a chute or something?
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colas posted:Do you normally get them back, do they have a chute or something? Yeah normally they would have a chute or streamers to slow the descent. But if it goes too high and winds are blowing up there, well...
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Sep 1, 2015 12:52
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 Mom's birthday coming up, she collects tiny chairs. Exciting stuff.
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colas posted:Do you normally get them back, do they have a chute or something?
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Droogie posted:And this because I have a 6 year old godson who just found out about model rockets and I used to love building and launching them as a kid. So we're going to build them together and everything. simple ones due to his age. Holy poo poo I just got some vivid flashbacks of me and my father building and launching these  Good memories. I hope you and your godson make some of your own!
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PCOS Bill posted:Coming Soon to a School Shooting Near You Cute, but I'm an animal control officer. They're because I'm frequently being attacked by dogs. Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Eventually, it devolved into what was best about the whole endeavor: lighting engines in the street. RCarr posted:Holy poo poo I just got some vivid flashbacks of me and my father building and launching these Thanks. When I found out he wanted to learn about model rockets I got super excited for the same reason and immediately ordered that easy kit. I think he'll have a hell of a time.
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Droogie posted:Cute, but I'm an animal control officer. They're because I'm frequently being attacked by dogs. Strap the engines to remote control cars. I remember that being a lot of fun until we crashed one into a bush and almost caught it on fire.
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Sep 1, 2015 16:32
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LEGO DAY!   
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Grownups buying toys just makes me think of the sad Blue Story thread now 
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djfooboo posted:LEGO DAY! 
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GoGoGadgetChris posted:Grownups buying toys just makes me think of the sad Blue Story thread now It clearly says 14+ on the box.
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GoGoGadgetChris posted:Grownups buying toys just makes me think of the sad Blue Story thread now I had to look up what this means, and I can assure you I play with my toys at least.
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AFewBricksShy posted:INDEED! I've always wanted to buy these sets for places I have actually been, but the Sydney Opera House is $300+ and 4'x4'. I wish they were all smaller like the Trevi fountain here.
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Sep 1, 2015 19:57
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AFewBricksShy posted:INDEED! The Trevie Fountain is a handsome set but you better have nimble fingers.
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Ragequit posted:I've always wanted to buy these sets for places I have actually been, but the Sydney Opera House is $300+ and 4'x4'. I wish they were all smaller like the Trevi fountain here.  This looks pretty trivial to reverse engineer. Bricklink is your friend
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djfooboo posted:
I now want a lego stegosaurus Edit:  200$ nope http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-4998-Creator-Stegosaurus/dp/B00160EZEU
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Sep 1, 2015 21:15
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Oneiros posted:That's a lot of couch How do you like these? Are you using them for outdoorsy stuff or just every day wear? I've been looking at them for a while and I'm slowly tipping off the fence...
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(My parents have one about that big but minus that corner piece on the right)
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GoGoGadgetChris posted:Grownups buying toys just makes me think of the sad Blue Story thread now How about a link?
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AnimalChin posted:How about a link? http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3722319 Good ol' E/N. Home of Star Wars toy collectors, girls falling in love with their husband-brothers, and never-ending ex-sexting.
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 We decided to buy our first house in the Seattle area...I've lived my whole life in southern California...this should be interesting. Phineus has a new favorite as of 22:43 on Sep 1, 2015 |
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Sep 1, 2015 22:40
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Super 3 posted:How do you like these? Are you using them for outdoorsy stuff or just every day wear? I've been looking at them for a while and I'm slowly tipping off the fence... Every day wear around the office / city and I'm loving them. I have a pair of beat-to-poo poo 953s that I use for outdoorsy and physical labor situations.
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What's up with real estate agents HDRing the poo poo out of every photo?
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:What's up with real estate agents HDRing the poo poo out of every photo? It's the "In" thing in photography right now.
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Super 3 posted:How do you like these? Are you using them for outdoorsy stuff or just every day wear? I've been looking at them for a while and I'm slowly tipping off the fence... I tried wearing out on the nordkette in austria in the winter.. dont. i'd done it because i forgot the boot had zero threading and thus zero traction on ice or even really packed snow. it was loving terrifying. wasn't too good for steep inclines in the forrest or on grass either. keep it for the city and dont be retarded like i was
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Phineus posted:
Gorgeous house - congrats! At least, until the new ice age etc etc
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:What's up with real estate agents HDRing the poo poo out of every photo? Those pictures seem to reasonably display the space. HDR or not, that's better than 90% of realtor photos.
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TheMadMilkman posted:Those pictures seem to reasonably display the space. HDR or not, that's better than 90% of realtor photos. It's really just the outside shots that I was talking about. The inside ones aren't bad, just shot with a very wide lens to make it look much bigger than it is.
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VendaGoat posted:It's the "In" thing in photography right now. Not really. It was the in thing like 3-4 years ago. The in thing now is probably emulating old film styles. That one outside shot is a hot mess.
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