Anachronist58 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I apologize for being a METOOFANBOY, Mr. Powers, but it's raining and I have the day off. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your prolific posts. I hope to see much more of your wit, and often. I am sure I annoy plenty of people, but I am trying to cut down. As you stated in your OP, all a feller has to do is push the button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 hey, he has the best excuse in the world for being the curmudgeon he is, too much time over a hot forge in the middle of the hot N.M. desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Given you grief? I usually *charge* for grief---cue mandatory reference to Monty Python's "Argument" sketch... GREAT reference, Tom! I haven't thought of/seen that sketch in years, but now recall I laughed with tears the first time. BTW, thank you for all of the years of wisdom you have offered. Scott (*...runs off to search YouTube for "Argument" sketch*) :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 So shoes next on the "IFI celebrity roast"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldironkilz Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thomas I just added you as a friend...that's my .02 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I have been the recipient of one of Mr. Powers's "Put where are you located?" posts (quickly rectified) and understand why that is so important. The thing I really enjoy about his posts is his sources. I'd really like to get a hand on Mr. Powers's Library of reference.....while reading many of his posted responses referencing his sources, I have written them down and tried to get copies - however, some of the references are now in the hundreds and even thousands! But that's why they make libraries and book loans. Keep up the good postings and references - I need the help and guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 42..........ANYONE who knows that answer is okay by my book...........well, maybe except for a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Suddenly I'm feeling pain all down the diodes in my left side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thomas, 42......many on this forum will be too young to get it! Especially as 'collecting' books has become unfashionable ( not that you would conform anyway) I enjoy your 'chirping' just feel that many will be left floundering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thomas, rthibadeau and Ian... Ya'll did remember to bring your towels, didn't you? Now where did I put my S.E.P. field generator... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 DIODES ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 read Hitchikers guide... the robot is clinically depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 in answer to the title: no he does not and we like it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno C. Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Long thread. Didn't feel like reading it. But the jist seems to be that someone got a booboo cuz someone said something ? LoL. I Say. Get back to smitin the iron and all will be well. Thick skin is a requirement of of one who forges iron, isn't it ? Why am I wasting time on such as silly post? Maybe because I feel that the neighbours don't find it neighbourly to hear the sound of an angle grinder at 2:30 am. Yeah,... Only reason. LoL. -Bruno Too long to bother reading, but you post anyway? we can resolve that problem for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 TP, I have learned a TON from your posts. I came on here thinking I knew a lot, and you knocked me back numerous times right where I needed to be. In Africa, there was an area where the old male elephants were getting poached which made the younger males get out of control. The only way to restore order was to bring some older males back in the area... I'm not calling anyone an old elephant. But there is something about the wisdom that comes with age that makes any of us sit up and take notice at times. And be humbled. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yves Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 From all this, am I to understand that we will have to continue putting up with Thomas Powers' knowledge, frequent wit and occasional angers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I hope so Yves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 And for those who doubt my existence due to lack of Photographic evidence: (and see I look grumpy too!) and yes we are cooking dinner over the bloomery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yep; did the math. 42 is correct :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 42 is the answer... but what is THE question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 alright, I now stand corrected, and all is right with the world! You sure are hairy TP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elemental Metal Creations Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 42 is the answer... but what is THE question? the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything So long and thanks for all the fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Those pictures seem fake!...? Your avatar profile would sujest less facial hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I checked my fingerprints, iris scans and DNA and I sure seem to be me---but those photo's are a number of years in the past. I am less hairy and miss greatly being able to braid my beard...Folks treat you differently when you have a braided beard with anvils hanging off the braids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Elemental Ironworks: Lol, I know that is what is being referenced... but what IS the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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