otolith wrote:Ooops. Posted that with some funny wording that made it confusing. I was the reviewer. It's amazing how much work you can put into it, especially when you say, "no." I hated saying it, just because I know how much work went into it.

Then on the flip side, I'm sure the authors are glad you put a lot of effort in. It sucks the most when you get a paper back from review and feel that the reviewer just didn't really take the time or effort to understand what's going on. That's why the last paper from my PhD never got published.

klezman wrote:Then on the flip side, I'm sure the authors are glad you put a lot of effort in. It sucks the most when you get a paper back from review and feel that the reviewer just didn't really take the time or effort to understand what's going on. That's why the last paper from my PhD never got published.

It's much more difficult to say "no" than to accept it. I've said "no" more often than I've said "yes." It's the first time I've reviewed for this journal, and so I sent many comments to the editor as well.

It's fun to do, you can usually learn a lot by doing it, but it does take quite a bit of effort.

anyone recall where we got the detailed play by play of the cleanse diet? I thought it was a TtheC adventure, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I have a friend who is looking for info on what to expect, and that was the first thing I thought of... circa 2008/9?

joelsisk wrote:anyone recall where we got the detailed play by play of the cleanse diet? I thought it was a TtheC adventure, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I have a friend who is looking for info on what to expect, and that was the first thing I thought of... circa 2008/9?

It *was* TtheC, and I think he did it in 2009. I thought he set up a thread to track progress. IIRC, he pulled the first several posts that were in the Pub into that thread as well. I can't remember exactly when he did it, but I'm thinking it was in the winter/early spring. So I would check in the first half of 2009...

joelsisk wrote:anyone recall where we got the detailed play by play of the cleanse diet? I thought it was a TtheC adventure, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I have a friend who is looking for info on what to expect, and that was the first thing I thought of... circa 2008/9?

cjsiege wrote:It *was* TtheC, and I think he did it in 2009. I thought he set up a thread to track progress. IIRC, he pulled the first several posts that were in the Pub into that thread as well. I can't remember exactly when he did it, but I'm thinking it was in the winter/early spring. So I would check in the first half of 2009...

It was March 2009, the 3/23/09 pub seems like it was around the end of it. See the 5th post down on the first page: Link

polarbear22 wrote:You are still able to donate. They don't close it off until mid-July. So, thanks.

(Yes!)

Finally got a chance to post the contents of my Bouts of Consternation


Delivered Friday to UPS Store Box, Picked up Saturday just before heading to Paso, and posted today.

otolith wrote:It's much more difficult to say "no" than to accept it. I've said "no" more often than I've said "yes." It's the first time I've reviewed for this journal, and so I sent many comments to the editor as well.

It's fun to do, you can usually learn a lot by doing it, but it does take quite a bit of effort.

Good for you for taking the time to do it properly.

joelsisk wrote:Most, especially Cat, would say "yes".

Quite. One of each would give a tremendous intro to the brand without really breaking the budget too badly. You'd get pretty much the best spread of what they have, from their lowly "kitchen sink" blend of Murgatroyd, to their everyday drinker *$%#!, to their top-notch Tempranillo, the Spaniard. Throw in their Viognier for good measure, and it's quite a worthy collection.

The Viognier has proven to age well, too.

So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

bhodilee wrote:So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

Salmon comes to mind.

Before it's over tonight...

Keck Observatory Live Feed of Transit of Venus

These guys are having waaaay too much fun tonight! The main guy online - Andrew - is someone I met 2 weeks ago when I was at the Mauna Kea visitor center for evening stargazing. Very nice guy, and president of the local astronomy club.

cjsiege wrote:Before it's over tonight...

Keck Observatory Live Feed of Transit of Venus

These guys are having waaaay too much fun tonight! The main guy online - Andrew - is someone I met 2 weeks ago when I was at the Mauna Kea visitor center for evening stargazing. Very nice guy, and president of the local astronomy club.

Gribblesnarf. I'm in Beijing, which is currently "enjoying" thunderstorms. And, most streaming sites seem to be blocked for me.

JOATMON wrote:Gribblesnarf. I'm in Beijing, which is currently "enjoying" thunderstorms. And, most streaming sites seem to be blocked for me.

Well that's terrible! I'm enjoying these guys at Keck hugely! Much more better than the official NASA stream.

bhodilee wrote:So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

Weed?

bhodilee wrote:So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

bacon. I've got some kosher lamb "bacon" cuts that I need to smoke...

kylemittskus wrote:Weed?

Damn Californians.

joelsisk wrote:bacon. I've got some kosher lamb "bacon" cuts that I need to smoke...

Ah yes, I need pork belly!

My butcher shop makes a brisket bacon and its pretty freaking good, but not like real bacon.

bhodilee wrote:So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

Have you done whole turkeys yet? Smoked turkey leg is nom-worthy goodness. Supermarkets charge an arm & leg for them!

bhodilee wrote:So, owning a smoker is awesome. Brisket turned out great, chickens great, sausage great, ribs tonight awesome. Need a pork butt for the weekend.

What else is smoke worthy?

A nice cigar.

cjsiege wrote:Before it's over tonight...

Keck Observatory Live Feed of Transit of Venus

These guys are having waaaay too much fun tonight! The main guy online - Andrew - is someone I met 2 weeks ago when I was at the Mauna Kea visitor center for evening stargazing. Very nice guy, and president of the local astronomy club.

Goes to 9:44 pm PDT ... so around 30+ minutes left.

Anyone get the new shipping notice?
Now absolutely worthless. The one, rather important, piece of information is now omitted.
THE TRACKING NUMBER

What's the Features? are the code monkeys thinking?
[edit] love the filters

Now we get to go and login, navigate to stuff you bought, and follow links.

What a fricking crock.

bhodilee wrote:Ah yes, I need pork belly!

/drool

joelsisk wrote:bacon. I've got some kosher lamb "bacon" cuts that I need to smoke...

Man, I would love to try that stuff. Lambacon just sounds like the most amazing idea!

rjquillin wrote:Anyone get the new shipping notice?
Now absolutely worthless. The one, rather important, piece of information is now omitted.
THE TRACKING NUMBER

What's the Features? are the code monkeys thinking?


Now we get to go and login, navigate to stuff you bought, and follow links.

What a fricking crock.

+1000

klezman wrote:Man, I would love to try that stuff. Lambacon just sounds like the most amazing idea!

did I share this before?

joelsisk wrote:did I share this before?

Don't remember, but now I'm drooling.

bhodilee wrote:Ah yes, I need pork belly!

My butcher shop makes a brisket bacon and its pretty freaking good, but not like real bacon.

Why did I think of you when I saw this?



So true, right?

rjquillin wrote:Anyone get the new shipping notice?
Now absolutely worthless. The one, rather important, piece of information is now omitted.
THE TRACKING NUMBER

What's the Features? are the code monkeys thinking?
[edit] love the filters

Now we get to go and login, navigate to stuff you bought, and follow links.

What a fricking crock.

I noticed that too when I tried to click the non-existent Fedex link from the email. To add to the awesomeness of woot, the email was sent after I had picked up the package from Fedex Office. Luckily I know from previous non-disclosure of tracking numbers to check the references in Fedex. I hope they use the same reference for the Plus offers; otherwise, I'm (my wine) is screwed this summer.

simplydumpling wrote:I noticed that too when I tried to click the non-existent Fedex link from the email. To add to the awesomeness of woot, the email was sent after I had picked up the package from Fedex Office. Luckily I know from previous non-disclosure of tracking numbers to check the references in Fedex. I hope they use the same reference for the Plus offers; otherwise, I'm (my wine) is screwed this summer.

Apparently I forgot how to track by reference. Can someone teach it to me again.

Oh and I received my tracking info today and of course the wine was already delivered. Thankfully somebody was home and it wasn't that hot today. Kind of sucks being 1 day from shipping to delivery. Can't re-route before the first attempt.

CAGrl wrote:Apparently I forgot how to track by reference. Can someone teach it to me again.

Oh and I received my tracking info today and of course the wine was already delivered. Thankfully somebody was home and it wasn't that hot today. Kind of sucks being 1 day from shipping to delivery. Can't re-route before the first attempt.

Go to Fedex.com. Under the "Track" menu screen, click "Track by reference." From here, enter your reference (typically this has been your order number; I do not know if this still holds for woot plus deals), ship date (which I always leave as default unless I know the date shipped), country and zip (which are self explanatory).
And you should have all tracking numbers associated with that reference. Please note that occasionally when I use this, a couple tracking numbers show up within a given reference number so I receive email notifications from all until woot decides which one to use.

joelsisk wrote:anyone recall where we got the detailed play by play of the cleanse diet? I thought it was a TtheC adventure, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I have a friend who is looking for info on what to expect, and that was the first thing I thought of... circa 2008/9?

I wouldn't really call it a diet as I was fasting for 30 days.

If you want some info PM me and I'll give you my email address so you or your friend can contact me. There is a ton of info about fasting online, but if you want some personal experience stuff I will be more than happy to share.

If anybody in LA wants some Twisted Oak that's not on the woot+ deal, please let me know. I'm going to be placing an order in the next day or so and would happily split shipping costs. And use a club membership discount if anybody wants to share

I didn't notive the h.w+ was doing a Lodge Cast Iron event until just now - when it is all sold out! Waaah! I could really have used that 5 qt dutch oven.

cjsiege wrote:I didn't notive the h.w+ was doing a Lodge Cast Iron event until just now - when it is all sold out! Waaah! I could really have used that 5 qt dutch oven.

I wanted the grill press, but that was sold out within the first two hours. I tried to get the 5qt dutch oven for my wife, but she wants an enamel covered one.

North316 wrote:I wanted the grill press, but that was sold out within the first two hours. I tried to get the 5qt dutch oven for my wife, but she wants an enamel covered one.

I have one, love it. Got it off Amazon for not too bad a price. just gotta pick your color. I also have an enameled skillet that I adore.

klezman wrote:If anybody in LA wants some Twisted Oak that's not on the woot+ deal, please let me know. I'm going to be placing an order in the next day or so and would happily split shipping costs. And use a club membership discount if anybody wants to share

Is this a hint that you want me to place an order for you?

cheron98 wrote:Is this a hint that you want me to place an order for you?

I was going to email you later about that

klezman wrote:I was going to email you later about that

Okay, no problem. I just won't be online after tomorrow until Monday.

bhodilee wrote:I have one, love it. Got it off Amazon for not too bad a price. just gotta pick your color. I also have an enameled skillet that I adore.

can you use cast iron on the flat glass top stoves? I have some cast iron pans, but have been afraid to use on my stove..