In "Lazertits!"

This post unfairly exploits lasers.

In "The Oops Design Award"

I was intrigued by the log bench. Can't say how many times I've wished logs in the woods could have backrests, as they're actually quite comfortable for sitting. Too bad the design is so ugly. Fun stuff.

In "A link to bring us together"

I favor a shower every morning with African black soap. The house is kept on the cool side so long showers feel good in winter. A soaking bath, with lavender oil and salts, is an occasional treat. In summer, a cool morning (and sometimes evening) shower with Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Soap keeps me feeling crisp. If it were possible, I'd bathe weekly in a wood-fired sauna, followed by a plunge into icy water. Sadly this is not convenient and remains a rare event. Regarding Drip Dry technique: I've bathed while camping in the woods before, using a SunShower and citronella soap. On a nice day, it is more than pleasant to allow the breezes to dry your naked body after a sun-warmed shower.

In "Selleck Waterfall Sandwich"

Sometimes, when I'm not busy mailing off links to things like this, I gaze into the distance and marvel at the thought processes at work here. Not that Mr. Selleck doesn't pair well with a nice panini or the relaxing image of cascading water. Now that I think about it... yes, they do go together well. Never mind.

In "Pelican 1 : Bugatti Veyron owner 0"

"Video has been removed by user." Sigh.

In "Curious George:"

Still here. Too depressed to contribute lately I guess. What fimbulvetr said.

In "A brewery in a Muslim country."

Nicely put, islander. Mideast beer summit!

In "Shagged by a parrot"

This was hilarious on so many levels... murmur, you made my Monday.

In "Unccl DQnl."

Happy QDay to you to! Ooooh this is fun. Almost as fun as my secret decoder spy ring. *gets under covers with flashlight, encrypts secret messages to friends*

In "Spider silk tapestry."

Spiders are cool and sometimes hang out with important people. That said, the fabric is gorgeous. I'd love to touch it. BTW I like spiders. There's one in my bathroom right now, catching flies left over from summer. She's lovely and dignified, doesn't bother anyone (other than the flies of course) and is quite tidy. We chat while I take my morning shower. I wish all my guests were as pleasant to have around.

In "Unplanned Freefall: Survival Tips."

This woman could probably tell you a thing or two about falling from a great height.

In "Who "

Just curious here... how does all that airborne particulate matter affect stuff like electronics and machinery? If it's getting inside apartments, isn't it getting inside everything? Good luck with the fallout, as it were. Hope you have an industrial strength Dust Buster.

In "Scanning Dead Salmon in fMRI Machine Highlights Risk of Red Herrings."

Nice quote... though Dan Quayle might be distressed to hear it was repeated by a game bird.

In "Big fleet."

Well, they can always be converted to scrap.

In "Moar Yodeling Cats."

I want my free aspect ratio! LOL BlueHorse. Always good to have the foot-pedal option for times when you really need a yodel but have your hands full. Great video.

In "Magic Lanterns and other Optical Toys"

So true, BlueHorse. Such lovely links! Yippee! I think it best not to let age get in the way of a happy childhood.

In "Big fleet."

WOW. As a person who lives amid an extensive collection of maritime antiques, all too familiar with seafaring traditions and practices, this article took my breath away. I guess I knew this would be inevitable given that folks just aren't buying so much imported stuff these days, but I had no idea. Thanks so much for posting this, polychrome. This article gave me gooseflesh.

In "Don't judge my hair."

I for one love orange hair, fish tick. Fie on those who don't. (And I'm not even a Syracuse fan, though Mr. Kinnakeet is.)

In "Vauban "

I could use this guy for some landscape upgrades. My yard isn't nearly secure enough.

In "A new species of giant rat has been discovered deep in the jungle of Papua New Guinea."

Pictures? We want tadpole PICTURES, goldangit!

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