Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 with an old string of christmas lights. I've decided that's enough for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 OMG I forgot to take down my lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Von Moo Moo Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Vela said: with an old string of christmas lights. I've decided that's enough for today. The 3.5v lights are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Vela said: with an old string of christmas lights. I've decided that's enough for today. Yeah, but…. you might have super powers now. 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Be careful! (Please?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: OMG I forgot to take down my lights... These were in a room that I don't go into everyday so I sort of forgot they were there as well. I procrastinate with the things higher up because I'm super short 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Walter Von Moo Moo said: The 3.5v lights are better. I can't agree or disagree because I'm not sure what you're comparing them to yet. You mean better than LEDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 27 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: Yeah, but…. you might have super powers now. 😮 Maybe it's because I have super powers that caused the electrical current to surge! >.> I'm sure it had nothing to do with the broken bulb and exposed contact wires >.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Vela said: These were in a room that I don't go into everyday so I sort of forgot they were there as well. I procrastinate with the things higher up because I'm super short Us short people will rule the world! Well, I guess I am not that short.. I am like 5'10" haha My lights are on the front of my house and I still forgot about them. I have been such a shut in this winter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Vela said: Maybe it's because I have super powers that caused the electrical current to surge! >.> I'm sure it had nothing to do with the broken bulb and exposed contact wires >.> Maybe. 😯 Oh, crap. Are you okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, hornedlizardman said: Be careful! (Please?) Meh, wouldn't be the first time I've electrocuted myself 😅 Although the other two times I was using other people's stuff. One was hanging a lantern that a classmate had made when I was on the Lighting crew and the other was plugging in a curling iron for my mom in a bathroom at a campsite. The iron was a scary one...I went to plug it in and my hand clamped around the damn thing, I wasn't even touching the prongs or anything, still not sure what happened but thankfully the outlet was one of those outlets with the surge protectors on it so it only lasted for a couple of seconds. It's super weird not being able to let go, like my hand didn't belong to me. Although that's the closest I've come to having super human strength very tight grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: Us short people will rule the world! Well, I guess I am not that short.. I am like 5'10" haha My lights are on the front of my house and I still forgot about them. I have been such a shut in this winter! THAT'S NOT SHORT! At least not from my perspective. I'm not crazy enough to go out on a ladder because I randomly "get" vertigo...or I should say I occasionally have episodes with little warning. So I do the outlined-window thing from the inside. The front of my house is facing my neighbor's house because in 1912 my neighbor's house wasn't there but instead a road and a bit of hill before the next house. The back of my house has three french doors overlooking a small hill and a main road, so I hang those fairy-curtain type lights in those doors. And then candles in all the upstairs windows, which is kind of a theme in this neighborhood with all the old houses. But are they still lit is the question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: Maybe. 😯 Oh, crap. Are you okay? I'm fine! Those lights aren't strong. It was like a tingling in my finger while I struggled to unplug the wire and I even stopped and looked at my hand when the thought, "Am I being electrocuted?" finally reached me. Sure enough! Touching me some metal filament! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Vela said: I'm fine! Those lights aren't strong. It was like a tingling in my finger while I struggled to unplug the wire and I even stopped and looked at my hand when the thought, "Am I being electrocuted?" finally reached me. Sure enough! Touching me some metal filament! 😄 Just as long as you’re okay. I’m very familiar with tingle shocks myself. Equal parts “I’m gonna die!!!” and “Wait….that’s it?” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 5'10". I wouldn't even come up to your shoulders. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: 😄 Just as long as you’re okay. I’m very familiar with tingle shocks myself. Equal parts “I’m gonna die!!!” and “Wait….that’s it?” Again, were we born the same or is it our experiences that makes us the same person? I CAN'T TELL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Vela said: Again, were we born the same or is it our experiences that makes us the same person? I CAN'T TELL! The world may never know. 😲 But I’m not complaining. Best twins ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Von Moo Moo Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 54 minutes ago, Vela said: I can't agree or disagree because I'm not sure what you're comparing them to yet. You mean better than LEDs? The 3.5v are led. They can run on batteries or a wall wart. Better because they won't shock you like the old 110v strings could. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: The world may never know. 😲 But I’m not complaining. Best twins ever! I remember this movie. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, Vela said: 5'10". I wouldn't even come up to your shoulders. I'm "listed" at 5'9". *shrugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, Vela said: THAT'S NOT SHORT! At least not from my perspective. I'm not crazy enough to go out on a ladder because I randomly "get" vertigo...or I should say I occasionally have episodes with little warning. So I do the outlined-window thing from the inside. The front of my house is facing my neighbor's house because in 1912 my neighbor's house wasn't there but instead a road and a bit of hill before the next house. The back of my house has three french doors overlooking a small hill and a main road, so I hang those fairy-curtain type lights in those doors. And then candles in all the upstairs windows, which is kind of a theme in this neighborhood with all the old houses. But are they still lit is the question. I am short compared to most of my friends, but yes, in general I am not short haha My lights are hung over my front porch and door because I was too lazy to do anymore than that. And then after New Years I just completely forgot about them until you made this post! 16 minutes ago, Vela said: 5'10". I wouldn't even come up to your shoulders. Super short people are the best though because I can still fit them under my chin and use them as a head rest. I do this with one of my really short friends as a joke all the time lmao Tall people are aliens ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Walter Von Moo Moo said: The 3.5v are led. They can run on batteries or a wall wart. Better because they won't shock you like the old 110v strings could. Oh I thought...never mind. I agree with you! The LED's are much safer and they last forever, so, economical as well. I only have a few strands of the old kind around. When they go out I might used them as extension cords unless I find out that's a terrible idea after I look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, hornedlizardman said: I'm "listed" at 5'9". *shrugs* Same scenario, unless your shoulders are below 5'1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Vela said: I remember this movie. Wait…..who’s who here? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Old school lights are the best! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Vela said: Same scenario, unless your shoulders are below 5'1". I...don't remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I get mildly electricuted a lot as a cable guy. One time this ladies house had a severe grounding issue with the electricity so when I unscrewed the cable from one of her pieces of equipment to check the signal I got zapped and fried the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Von Moo Moo Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, PhilosipherStoned said: I get mildly electricuted a lot as a cable guy. One time this ladies house had a severe grounding issue with the electricity so when I unscrewed the cable from one of her pieces of equipment to check the signal I got zapped and fried the box. Now, there's a lady who needs her whole house rewired, all the way to the meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Walter Von Moo Moo said: Now, there's a lady who needs her whole house rewired, all the way to the meter. Well yeah she called the electric company and they did something to fix the issue outside though. After that I didn't get shocked anymore and her equipment worked fine. The electric company did knock down her aerial drop cable so I had to come fix that when they were done. bastids. Edited February 20, 2023 by PhilosipherStoned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: I am short compared to most of my friends, but yes, in general I am not short haha My lights are hung over my front porch and door because I was too lazy to do anymore than that. And then after New Years I just completely forgot about them until you made this post! Super short people are the best though because I can still fit them under my chin and use them as a head rest. I do this with one of my really short friends as a joke all the time lmao Tall people are aliens ! You're friends are all giants!!! jk I just think almost everybody is giant, not gunna lie there's an element of fear tucked into the back of my head when I go out in that respect. I am no stranger to the arm or chin rest and I have to literally jump up if I want to hug people above their shoulders. In general as eye level goes I'm usually nipple level with guys and neck level with girls Especially the really tall ones because they're often kind of lanky too, like arms forever. Not that that's a bad thing. What's that body type called...I think it's ectomorph that I'm thinking of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Vela said: You're friends are all giants!!! jk I just think almost everybody is giant, not gunna lie there's an element of fear tucked into the back of my head when I go out in that respect. Never fear! Being shorter means you can move more quickly and more nimbly! Like when I am at a festival or concert or something with a large crowd of people, I can easily slink in between everyone and get right to the front like an asshole lmao Edited February 20, 2023 by atomicinumatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 40 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: Wait…..who’s who here? 😂 (dinner break) Personality wise, hard to say 😆 But Imma go with me as danny devito because most guys have way more upper body strength than I do so you get schwarzenneger by default. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Vela said: (dinner break) Personality wise, hard to say 😆 But Imma go with me as danny devito because most guys have way more upper body strength than I do so you get schwarzenneger by default. *is eating dinner right now* I had a feeling you were going gonna say that. I’m not exactly big & strong myself, though. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: Never fear! Being shorter means you can move more quickly and more nimbly! Like when I am at a festival or concert or something with a large crowd of people, I can easily slink in between everyone and get right to the front like an asshole lmao There's truth to that! I've definitely unintentionally startled people by slipping past them before, even when I say excuse me 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Vela said: There's truth to that! I've definitely unintentionally startled people by slipping past them before, even when I say excuse me 😅 I am not that short but every time I go to a concert I will make my way to the rail and then when I get there I will look behind me and there is a conga line of short people following me lmao I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) I just ate dinner and I want dessert. brb Edited February 20, 2023 by hornedlizardman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: *is eating dinner right now* I had a feeling you were going gonna say that. I’m not exactly big & strong myself, though. 😅 you'd still have more than me! But okay...hmmm... Alright, you get devito then because you mentioned living in the "hood" lol...so you get the "street smarts" points...and I'm pretty good natured so I'll take schwartz for 400. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: I am not that short but every time I go to a concert I will make my way to the rail and then when I get there I will look behind me and there is a conga line of short people following me lmao I love it I can picture that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, atomicinumatt said: Old school lights are the best! It really is a tough call for me, because aesthetically I love the old lights. But I literally fear for my life every year afraid that the tree might be too dry and I'm going to die in a housefire because the lights are so hot. Fine for outside though 😄 They're great for outside because they're bright wo/o being obnoxious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Vela said: you'd still have more than me! But okay...hmmm... Alright, you get devito then because you mentioned living in the "hood" lol...so you get the "street smarts" points...and I'm pretty good natured so I'll take schwartz for 400. Maybe we can alternate. I LOVED the SNL Jeopardy skits. 😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, hornedlizardman said: I just ate dinner and I want dessert. brb I was going to make pierogies with some refried steak I made a few days ago but it was close to 8 and I got lazy.. went to Taco Bell and got a buttload of stuff! About to smash!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, Vela said: It really is a tough call for me, because aesthetically I love the old lights. But I literally fear for my life every year afraid that the tree might be too dry and I'm going to die in a housefire because the lights are so hot. Fine for outside though 😄 They're great for outside because they're bright wo/o being obnoxious. I only have 2 strands left that were my mothers from god knows how long ago. It is only enough for one bush/tree so that is where I usually put them. I couldn't find bulbs for them this year though so I just used the smaller lights that were popular in the 90's and 2000's and put them around my porch. It has been a lazy winter for me >.> Haha I refuse to use the LED lights because I hate the way they look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: Haha I refuse to use the LED lights because I hate the way they look! Thank You! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Just now, The_annoying_one said: Thank You! The LED lights are not bright or colorful enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: Haha I refuse to use the LED lights because I hate the way they look! 15 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: Thank You! Real tree? Fresh air? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Vela said: Real tree? Fresh air? Doo doo doo da doo doo doo doo DISCO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 21 minutes ago, atomicinumatt said: Doo doo doo da doo doo doo doo DISCO! The way she says, "Dance with the tree." 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Vela said: The way she says, "Dance with the tree." 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Shocking! Best toss that string. I've gotten "bit" a few times, even getting scarred on a finger, but my skin seemed to have a higher resistance compared to most people (at least on my hands). Scared the crap out of an Electronics teacher I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameraka Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 So sorry to hear of your passing. may you rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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