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Unobtanium
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge |
| Biography: | born>working on this part<dead |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | Engineer (retired) |
| Number of Posts: | 1901 |
| Registered on: | 11/4/2009 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: A massive 12-ton shipment of Nestle's crunch KitKat bars was stolen in a chocolaty heist
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/28/26 at 4:57 pm to IndianPower
Photo of newest suspects:
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re: What Would You Name NASA's Proposed Moon Base?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/28/26 at 12:29 pm to wfallstiger
quote:
PinkFloyd
Only if the base is on the dark side.
re: Bodycam footage destroys the "systemic issues" narrative
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/19/26 at 9:23 am to Smeg
See also, "How to Not Get Your arse Kicked" by Chris Rock.
It's not that hard.
It's not that hard.
re: Heat pump vs electric HVAC
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/19/26 at 9:19 am to ChewyDante
Piling on to the above...
- gas heat is the most efficient, but since you didn't list as an option it's out.
- a heat pump just transfers heat from outside to inside (where an air conditioner moves heat from indoors to outdoors). Remember that traditional air conditioners are just one-way heat pumps. Since it's not generating heat this system does less work.
- resistive strip heaters directly convert electrical energy to heat. Simple but the most inefficient.
- gas heat is the most efficient, but since you didn't list as an option it's out.
- a heat pump just transfers heat from outside to inside (where an air conditioner moves heat from indoors to outdoors). Remember that traditional air conditioners are just one-way heat pumps. Since it's not generating heat this system does less work.
- resistive strip heaters directly convert electrical energy to heat. Simple but the most inefficient.
re: Why do women on the Facebook complain about cold weather fronts coming through?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/13/26 at 10:49 am to Islandboy777
quote:
Why do women
This question has perplexed mankind for eons, and will continue to do so until the end of time.
re: What the hell is going on here? We gettin overrun by a damn robot?
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/10/26 at 5:30 pm to Dawglovertoo
Greetings, and welcome to Tiger Droppings.
Might I suggest:
- consolidate your favorite songs into one thread, as has already been suggested;
- don't piss off everyone else on the board lest you get RA'd into oblivion.
If you want uncivil discourse, the OT Lounge is over there. >
Might I suggest:
- consolidate your favorite songs into one thread, as has already been suggested;
- don't piss off everyone else on the board lest you get RA'd into oblivion.
If you want uncivil discourse, the OT Lounge is over there. >
re: Sourdough Bread Eaters
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/4/26 at 8:55 pm to BlueRabbit
The Advocate published a very complimentary article on you and your store mates in Wednesday's paper.
It's behind a paywall: LINK but highlights below:
It's behind a paywall: LINK but highlights below:
quote:
At 17301 Jefferson Highway, a 500-square-foot space is shared by three local businesses: Crumb and Get It sells desserts, Next Chapter Coffee Company sells specialty coffee and Blue Rabbit Bakehouse owns the overall space and sells sourdough bread.
quote:
Bread maker Matthew Bolton opened Blue Rabbit Bakehouse in 2024, named after the rabbits at his family farm in East Feliciana Parish that kept getting into the blueberry bushes.
“Everything I make is sourdough bread,” Bolton said. “Most of my flour I fresh mill, so it’s all ancient grain wheat — Ancient grain, heritage heirloom grains that I mill myself.”
re: UAE tries to warn Europe
Posted by Unobtanium on 3/3/26 at 6:53 pm to cajunangelle
That's an older speech, but it still rings true.
And to his last point, it's not ignorance; it's arrogance. The same arrogance we see over here from our self-anointed leaders who "know what's best."
And to his last point, it's not ignorance; it's arrogance. The same arrogance we see over here from our self-anointed leaders who "know what's best."
re: Happy 50th Birthday to Ali Larter
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/28/26 at 6:15 pm to grizzlylongcut
I don't know, he seems to follow this method fairly well.
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re: Experiences with Manuel Builders (good or bad)?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/27/26 at 6:16 pm to cgrand
Greatly appreciate the recommendations.
Sidebar - do you still like your Bluestar oven?
Sidebar - do you still like your Bluestar oven?
re: RIP Neil Sedaka
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/27/26 at 6:14 pm to soccerfüt
quote:
Elton John resurrected Sedaka’s career as I recall.
I *think* his career rebirth started when The Captain & Tenille rerecorded his song 'Love Will Keep Us Together'. That was followed shortly by the duet with Elton John on 'Bad Blood'.
All of this was many moons ago. RIP Neil.
re: Experiences with Manuel Builders (good or bad)?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/27/26 at 10:26 am to cgrand
Additional info to better define my boundaries and constraints:
- I own this property (3+ acres) outright. No HOA and no restrictions.
- Need 4 BR, 3 baths. Everything else is negotiable.
- Budget hard limit is $600k, and that includes utilities (water, gas & sewer)
I seem to be in a zone above the typical tract home but well below the $1M+ custom builds by Manchac Homes, Craft and the like.
Well versed in the good/fast/cheap paradigm. A well-built home using quality materials is my priority; not in a hurry and I hope my budget resolves the 'cheap' factor.
If you know builders in the BR area who might fit my niche, I'd appreciate some leads.
- I own this property (3+ acres) outright. No HOA and no restrictions.
- Need 4 BR, 3 baths. Everything else is negotiable.
- Budget hard limit is $600k, and that includes utilities (water, gas & sewer)
I seem to be in a zone above the typical tract home but well below the $1M+ custom builds by Manchac Homes, Craft and the like.
Well versed in the good/fast/cheap paradigm. A well-built home using quality materials is my priority; not in a hurry and I hope my budget resolves the 'cheap' factor.
If you know builders in the BR area who might fit my niche, I'd appreciate some leads.
re: Experiences with Manuel Builders (good or bad)?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/26/26 at 11:35 am to BlackPot
quote:
every single one of them said they'd never use them again
I was hoping for better feedback than this, but this seems to be the norm nowadays. I'm fighting with a roofer and a metal building contractor to finish and start their respective projects. How some of these MF's stay in business is beyond me.
Anyways, we are looking at an "upper end" home plan from Manuel, built on property I already own. Listed pricing on their website is $180/sq ft (+/-), which is a tad lower than the going rate for standard finish/features I think ($200/ft?).
I'll still go to their sales pitch, but armed with the information in this thread I'm not impressed.
Side question - does there exist a home builder who isn't a pathological liar or scam artist? Do what you said you'd do, and charge a fair price. Changes and add-on's are on me. Is that really too much to ask for?
re: Experiences with Manuel Builders (good or bad)?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/25/26 at 8:45 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
Thanks - that reminds me of the old saying, "you get what you inspect, not what you expect."
Experiences with Manuel Builders (good or bad)?
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/25/26 at 8:10 pm
Going to their dog & pony show tomorrow night. Prices are very attractive (almost too good to be true), wondering if they are legit or a gussied-up version of DR Horton.
re: Black ex-Vogue editor says she self-downgraded from first class on flight to Milan
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/25/26 at 8:05 pm to BoomerandSooner
"The demand for racism always exceeds the supply."
Yet more proof.
Yet more proof.
re: Sharon Broom's top aide in some deep shite
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/25/26 at 12:34 pm to RunninReb
Witchhunt?
ETA for those unfamiliar with local BR politics:
Not racist, just another dirty politician caught with their hand in the cookie jar.
ETA for those unfamiliar with local BR politics:
Not racist, just another dirty politician caught with their hand in the cookie jar.
re: Six years ago Bernie claimed that we only had 6 years to save the world.
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/21/26 at 6:42 pm to LSUtoBOOT
quote:
Can you imagine how much jet fuel had to burn to get Hillary’s fat arse over to Europe?
This quote from Glenn Reynolds (Instapundit) on global warming, sums up my position - "I'll believe it's a crisis when the people telling me it's a crisis start acting like it's a crisis."
But to your question - many, many pounds of jet fuel. Maybe she gets the cargo rate discount :dunno:.
re: Six years ago Bernie claimed that we only had 6 years to save the world.
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/21/26 at 2:31 pm to TrueTiger
He will wave this off and OLIGARCHY!!
ETA - this crisis of the week routine reminds of this scene from the movie "The Manchurian Candidate" (the original classic):
ETA - this crisis of the week routine reminds of this scene from the movie "The Manchurian Candidate" (the original classic):
re: People who honk exactly when the light turns green
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/21/26 at 2:17 pm to TDcline
When I see you sitting at a red light completely absorbed by your little screen, you're getting the t+0.1 second horn.
Also, ain't nobody got time for dat.
Also, ain't nobody got time for dat.
re: Bottle Jack Seals Help
Posted by Unobtanium on 2/20/26 at 6:12 pm to bmela12
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