Originally posted by Harrier88
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
In other news, we had a black bear stroll through our back yard this afternoon.I assume it behaved?
It was just passing through. It didn't even stop to wave.
The person that reported it didn't get a picture, and it was gone by the time I got outside.
another pleasant summer day — forecast high is 22C, so will hit 26 or so at Vorpal Manor
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
another pleasant summer day — forecast high is 22C, so will hit 26 or so at Vorpal Manor
It managed 28C
Today the predicted high is 21C
We'll wait and C
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
another pleasant summer day — forecast high is 22C, so will hit 26 or so at Vorpal ManorIt managed 28C
Today the predicted high is 21C
We'll wait and C
OK, it hit 27C.
It is currently 17C outside. Predicted high is 21 again.
Garbage day
Someone sent me this meme about rock-paper-scissors the other day:
Which reminded me that a common German "house rule" in this game introduces a fourth shape, the well. It beats scissors and rock but loses against paper (the logic being that paper covers up the well, while scissors and rock fall down in it), and it is made using this sign:
When I was first introduced to this game as a child, we were using the well too, but it is pretty obvious that this is a very stupid rule. For one thing, it creates uneven odds, with two "good" shapes winning against two and losing against one, and two "bad" shapes losing against two while winning against one. But that in itself wouldn't be much of a problem if it was properly balanced, it could even add some depth to the game.
No, the real problem is that the rock becomes completely obsolete. While scissors still have use as being "anti-paper", rock does absolutely nothing that the well can't do, so a smart player would never pick rock, thus effectively turning the game into well-paper-scissors, which is absolutely pointless.
But yes, that's how this game was introduced to me. We didn't question this stuff back then, it still kept us busy on long car trips, for a few minutes.
Predicted high today is 20C — Nice!
The neighbours just had a load of gravel delivered.
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
off to visit my brother today
We had a good time, and watched England narrowly defeat Norway.
I thought that Norway played well, but England managed to grab two superb chances.
Damn I hope I don't get interested in sports again!
I forgot a couple of things yesterday.
I'll probably head to the store after ARG vs ENG
