EmeraldRose's Extraordinarily Energetic Espresso-For-All Random Banter #203

[EmeraldRose]

Welcome everyone! Grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated/non-caffeinated warm drink and hold on to the edge of your seat. This Banter is fueled by Espresso!!

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[Feytalist]

Speaking of; I received a bag of Ethiopian single-origin coffee a week or so ago.

It's amazingly delicious. Sort of a sweet, creamy taste, quite unlike what I normally like in coffee, but wow is it good. I'm afraid it might not last the month.

[EmeraldRose]

I have a favorite local brand I like to get when I can find it that gives all proceeds back to kids here in the Twin Cities. It doesn't hurt a bit that it's good coffee.

[LaZodiac]

Not the biggest fan of coffee, in that I like the smell but the taste is awful, but I do like hot chocolate. So I'll partake in that (assuming I have some hot chocolate today, mind you).

[Qwertystop]

Apparently it's predicted to go near 0 Fahrenheit today (below with wind chill). Hasn't been this cold in 20 years if so.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Apparently it's predicted to go near 0 Fahrenheit today (below with wind chill). Hasn't been this cold in 20 years if so.

Pfft. Poor you.

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Hmm...might not be frozen, then. Usually you don't get running water at all if they're frozen...

Yeah, I really don't know. My dad said something about making a new pipe from a plastic lining that'll react and harden to something they shove it.

We'd actually never close for ice, either. Was weird. People slipping and sliding all over the sidewalks but nope, get yer butt ta school!

That is weird. I figure someone must have gotten seriously hurt walking to school when it was icy in our district. Parents probably sued the school or something.

Record heat in Australia, record cold in America. Record... perfect weather in South Africa. What's going on?

Oh, stop bragging.

[Cristo Meyers]

Apparently it's predicted to go near 0 Fahrenheit today (below with wind chill). Hasn't been this cold in 20 years if so.

Same here.

Sad thing is, 0 F is an improvement from yesterday.

I'd say I can't wait for the weekend, but it's supposed to start snowing again on Thursday. We just can't win this week.

Yeah, I really don't know. My dad said something about making a new pipe from a plastic lining that'll react and harden to something they shove it.

Well, we're beyond my DIY knowledge now. Hope it gets fixed soon.

That is weird. I figure someone must have gotten seriously hurt walking to school when it was icy in our district. Parents probably sued the school or something.

The folks in rural Central Illinois are a weird bunch. I don't even pretend to understand some of the decisions they've made: not closing for ice but closing for a few inches of snow, then not closing for a half-foot of snow...

[LaZodiac]

Same here.

Sad thing is, 0 F is an improvement from yesterday.

I'd say I can't wait for the weekend, but it's supposed to start snowing again on Thursday. We just can't win this week.

Good luck! Trust me, I know your pain

[FinnLassie]

Espresso? The drink of the devils that want to keep me awake for the rest of my life? *seeks for comfort in corner*

[Cristo Meyers]

Good luck! Trust me, I know your pain

There's a picture I saw on icanhascheezburger weeks ago that if I had access to the site I'd go find. The top panel shows I think a city in the southern US with about an inch of snow on the ground with the caption "record setting snowfall shuts down city!", then more panels below it with more and more snow until you get to the bottom panel which just has the Canadian flag on a white background and the caption "looks like spring!"

Seems appropriate right now

[Elemental]

Is... Is that kitten emitting light?

Quite possibly. One cannot tell for certain.

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Nah, what's happening is that the individual strands of fur are catching the sunlight, and because they're so narrow, they seem to glow.

Yeah, neck's still a little sore, but that's it.

Ah, the classics.

Good to hear.

It is the best classic.



Huzzah! New Thread!
*considers dancing, decides against it and ice-skates instead*
What am I doing? I can't ice skate!

[AtlanteanTroll]

Same here.

Sad thing is, 0 F is an improvement from yesterday.

I know right? We somehow just hit 5 F.

I'd say I can't wait for the weekend, but it's supposed to start snowing again on Thursday. We just can't win this week.

Snow doesn't necessarily mean it'll get colder, but I understand your defeat.

Well, we're beyond my DIY knowledge now. Hope it gets fixed soon.

Should be! And it's definitely not a DIY thing. I also should have said chemically reacted, it's weird what they're going to do.

The folks in rural Central Illinois are a weird bunch. I don't even pretend to understand some of the decisions they've made: not closing for ice but closing for a few inches of snow, then not closing for a half-foot of snow...

Odd indeed. The fact that there is a rural, central Illinois confused me for a minute, then I remembered Illinois isn't like Indiana or Ohio and that the biggest city isn't the capital, and the capital isn't in the center of the State.

Good luck! Trust me, I know your pain

Canada isn't even that cold in comparison the US right now, what's the average temp. in your neck of the woods, LaZ?

[Cristo Meyers]

I know right? We somehow just hit 5 F.

I think we're somewhere between 0 and 3 right now. Haven't been outside since 7 am.

Snow doesn't necessarily mean it'll get colder, but I understand your defeat.

Yeah, we're just trading one kind of crappy weather for another. Just don't mess up Friday, Ms. Nature, ok? We're going downtown to see Phantom of the Opera then and I'd really rather not have to drive in downtown Chicago when it's snowing...

Ha, that reminds me. We passed a church on the way to work today and if I'd had time I would've gotten a picture. Their sign outside read: "To whomever is praying for snow: Please stop."

Should be! And it's definitely not a DIY thing. I also should have said chemically reacted, it's weird what they're going to do.

Weird, but potentially interesting.

Odd indeed. The fact that there is a rural, central Illinois confused me for a minute, then I remembered Illinois isn't like Indiana or Ohio and that the biggest city isn't the capital, and the capital isn't in the center of the State.

Yup. Springfield is about as small as you can get and still be considered "urban," 150,000 people at best if I remember right. The only reason Chicago isn't the state capital is because it's not in the center of the state.

[TechnoScrabble]

I like the title, especially considering I now work at a coffee shop. I just order steamed and caramelized apple juice on my breaks though...

I quit all my other civvie jobs before I left for my previous deployment. They had become far too infuriating.

In other news it is cold as yeti balls out. And I have no winter clothes that fit me...

[EmeraldRose]

Espresso? The drink of the devils that want to keep me awake for the rest of my life? *seeks for comfort in corner*

Or warm beverage of choice. I'm not one to force coffee on people (usually), if you don't like/want it there's more for me.

EDIT: If we're talking temps, we are sitting at a balmy -2 (though the weather channel says it feels like -17, not that I'd know since I'm comfy in my office with coffee and sweater and 2 blankets) and a high of 0. A veritable heat wave...

[LaZodiac]

Espresso? The drink of the devils that want to keep me awake for the rest of my life? *seeks for comfort in corner*

*Creates a pillow fort for you, puts a flag on it that says "Com-Fort"

Canada isn't even that cold in comparison the US right now, what's the average temp. in your neck of the woods, LaZ?

Average temp for us is around -25 to -35. For reference, the weather says, whenever -25 is around, a "high of -25". So -25 is considered high from the POV of the weather station. Make of this as you will.

[Mutant Sheep]

Odd indeed. The fact that there is a rural, central Illinois confused me for a minute, then I remembered Illinois isn't like Indiana or Ohio and that the biggest city isn't the capital, and the capital isn't in the center of the State.

Canada isn't even that cold in comparison the US right now, what's the average temp. in your neck of the woods, LaZ?

Heh. Praise be the Lakes? *mumbles something about how Columbus and Springfield are both off center slightly*

I can only assume the high 90's F. Because.

@lala: That is rather cold. A bit. You know... By a bit.

[AtlanteanTroll]

I think we're somewhere between 0 and 3 right now. Haven't been outside since 7 am.

Why did you go outside then?

Yeah, we're just trading one kind of crappy weather for another. Just don't mess up Friday, Ms. Nature, ok? We're going downtown to see Phantom of the Opera then and I'd really rather not have to drive in downtown Chicago when it's snowing...

Heh. My friend got stuck on whatever big street it was that got shut down back during "Snowmageddon." Fun times/

Ha, that reminds me. We passed a church on the way to work today and if I'd had time I would've gotten a picture. Their sign outside read: "To whomever is praying for snow: Please stop."

*searches for Facebook "Like" Button*

Weird, but potentially interesting.

Yeah... Turns out it isn't frozen, as I suspected. There was a crack and the thing is being infiltrated by tree roots. Also it's the sewer line. Which explains why we can still use our water while the pipe-people are here, but why we aren't allowed to flush/drain.

Yup. Springfield is about as small as you can get and still be considered "urban," 150,000 people at best if I remember right. The only reason Chicago isn't the state capital is because it's not in the center of the state.

*laughs* Oh Illinois, you so silly...

Average temp for us is around -25 to -35. For reference, the weather says, whenever -25 is around, a "high of -25". So -25 is considered high from the POV of the weather station. Make of this as you will.

I assume that's Celsius, but is it with or without the windchill?

[Kneenibble]

For those who need them, here are hot drinks served by one of my agents.

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And here is a folding bird for Finnloops's pocket.

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I have been making good use of some Christmas presents: the slow cooker, which turns out unctuous cubes of beef that fall apart like bits of friable umami; and the variable-temperature kettle, which has permitted me to prepare consistently good green teas for the first time ever.


Ovis!

[LaZodiac]

I assume that's Celsius, but is it with or without the windchill?

It is in fact Celcius. And that's with out Wind. With Wind, it's like -30 to -46.

[DraPrime]

Not the biggest fan of coffee, in that I like the smell but the taste is awful, but I do like hot chocolate. So I'll partake in that (assuming I have some hot chocolate today, mind you).

Coffee tastes awful?

[Cristo Meyers]

Why did you go outside then?

Had to go to work.

Heh. My friend got stuck on whatever big street it was that got shut down back during "Snowmageddon." Fun times/

Oooh, the Groundhog Day Blizzard. Yeah...that was a fun two days...

It was actually really pretty to be outside at night when the snow was coming down. Even digging out was kinda cool, the snow was waist deep in places. I just wish I hadn't been too depressed to appreciate it fully.

Yeah... Turns out it isn't frozen, as I suspected. There was a crack and the thing is being infiltrated by tree roots. Also it's the sewer line. Which explains why we can still use our water while the pipe-people are here, but why we aren't allowed to flush/drain.

Ah, that explains it. Roots love getting into the weeping tile and sewer lines, it's an easy and pretty constant source of water. Then the tiles/pipes crack and start to back up. It's one of those things that can cause really big issues if you don't get it in time.

*laughs* Oh Illinois, you so silly...

You have no idea.../Scar

And here is a folding bird for Finnloops's pocket.

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"No, I'm not coming out until it's warmer! Find your own pocket!"

[Mutant Sheep]

I have been making good use of some Christmas presents: the slow cooker, which turns out unctuous cubes of beef that fall apart like bits of friable umami; and the variable-temperature kettle, which has permitted me to prepare consistently good green teas for the first time ever.

Ovis!

I think I did my traditional griping about my haul already, so I shant bother you fine folks with it, but the only present I've used is the oversized Elmo shirt. Wearing it now, in fact.

Me!

Coffee tastes awful?

... I have a small choice of words for this.

Wait, Draprimus, and Knee? CURSE MY BROTHER BEING AWAKE, I COULD STARCRAFT. *tears of great sadness*

[DraPrime]

Wait, Draprimus, and Knee? CURSE MY BROTHER BEING AWAKE, I COULD STARCRAFT. *tears of great sadness*

I...I can't StarCraft today. Not for a few hours at least. I just got repeatedly thrown into matches involving players who should normally be several leagues above me, but who have been dropped into silver for some reason. It's made me rather sour towards the ranking system and game.

[LaZodiac]

Coffee tastes awful?

No that is a canoe, not an out-rage

Though yes, I can safely say I just don't like the taste of coffee. Sorry DragonPrime.

I...I can't StarCraft today. Not for a few hours at least. I just got repeatedly thrown into matches involving players who should normally be several leagues above me, but who have been dropped into silver for some reason. It's made me rather sour towards the ranking system and game.

Wouldn't that mean playing Starcraft 2 against Sheepysheep would actually make you feel BETTER, since you'd be crushing?

[DraPrime]

No that is a canoe, not an out-rage

Though yes, I can safely say I just don't like the taste of coffee. Sorry DragonPrime.

It's a kayak. It's even more outraged now.

Wouldn't that mean playing Starcraft 2 against Sheepysheep would actually make you feel BETTER, since you'd be crushing?

Actually I think Sheepy and I are evenly matched as far as I can tell. I've beaten him and he's beaten me.

[AtlanteanTroll]

@LaZ: Eh, your weather is pretty similar, to be totally honest. We just have more extremes.

Had to go to work.

Oh derp ... You're on GITP from work? The scandal.

Oooh, the Groundhog Day Blizzard. Yeah...that was a fun two days...

Yeah! That thing. I was in D.C. at the time. T'was ridiculous.

It was actually really pretty to be outside at night when the snow was coming down. Even digging out was kinda cool, the snow was waist deep in places. I just wish I hadn't been too depressed to appreciate it fully.

Ah, that explains it. Roots love getting into the weeping tile and sewer lines, it's an easy and pretty constant source of water. Then the tiles/pipes crack and start to back up. It's one of those things that can cause really big issues if you don't get it in time.

You have no idea.../Scar

[Mutant Sheep]

It's a kayak. It's even more outraged now.



Actually I think Sheepy and I are evenly matched as far as I can tell. I've beaten him and he's beaten me.

Canoes claim kayaks as their mutant brethren, so too bad.

We only played two games, thats no good indicator! (I'm sure with some better warm up to terran, I could beat you 3 out of four times!)

[DraPrime]

Canoes claim kayaks as their mutant brethren, so too bad.

We only played two games, thats no good indicator! (I'm sure with some better warm up to terran, I could beat you 3 out of four times!)

Actually I can do quite well against Terrans. I just need to not use the terrible army I was using before. Colossi tend to lose in a fight against thors. Better brace yourself Sheepy.

edit: Alternatively, we could to a team matchup against some other people. I have a rather nice DT rush that can easily make a 2v2 into a 2v1.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Ah, but can DP beat Sheep at Duel Monsters?