SharpWit

I'm going to give each month a two point value. The full two if it was fully good, one if it was somewhat good but not all of it, and none if it was disappointing all around. January:2 February:2 March:1 April:2 May:1 June:1 July:0 August:1 September:0 October:1 Not counting November and December yet. 11/20 or 5.5/10

Mint Milk is a thing!? GIMME!!! I was in the 5th grade when Barrack Hussein Obama was elected President, and I held a grudge against First Lady Michelle for some time because I blamed her kick for healthier practices in schools for being the reason we couldn't have strawberry milk anymore. In all likelihood it was just budget cuts, 2008 after all. Nonetheless, vending machines hadn't been around in my school district, nor would they ever be introduced. Now we did have a vending machine at my third place of employment, which was maintenance within the parks department! I went for the Reese's Fast Break Bars on days where I couldn't pack a lunch, because they had the most calories for my dollar.

The imaginary food from Hook comes to mind. But I will also include Lembas Bread from lord of the rings, and that one peanut from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. @Fluttershutter Inspired by Spencer from iCarly's spaghetti tacos, I have indeed served spaghetti on a wheat tortilla, and it's quite good. If done right, you even leave your plate spotless and can just rinse it before putting it back in the cupboard.

My first thought was the T-1000 But I'm going to have to say GLaDOS for personality.

Many things, but the one I've missed frequently is this train going over a bridge at sunset from the freeway. I'll maybe capture the sunset, but right as I put my phone away is when the train comes, and the engine has fully passed by the time I have it back out.

Qeqqata, Greenland. Pronounced like Centrum, Qeqqata is the third smallest of the nation's six municipalities in land area, and hosts a population of less than 10,000 distributed across 8 cities that can only be reached by plane or boat as there are no connecting roads.

Imma add Beatrice from over the garden wall.

@FluttersSez What is the last article of clothing you purchased? Where is the nearest pumpkin to you? If you live with anyone, would you be willing to hide one of that person's socks in the pocket of a coat or jacket they wear regularly? How many times do you push a crosswalk button? When will it rain next?

I live in Washington State where our Pacific Science Center recently closed it's 40 year old Dinosaur exhibit. It contained 10 animatronics, some interactive fossil displays and dioramas, and many informative plaques. Most of the animatronics had fallen into some state of disrepair, with broken motors, worn out parts, flaking rubber and foam that had to be painted over, but even as still statues they were magnificent. With age their depiction became less accurate, and as much fun as the pop up animatronics that brief shopping mall parking lots and zoos, these had been a permanent display with a far greater amount of detail. One could even argue that their visage preserved a different way of thinking, a secondary window into the past that highlighted how far we've come in understanding these ancient beasts. My girlfriend and I went for one final visit during the final days. I reveled in the nostalgia, how I once fit comfortably within the footprint of a tyrannosaurus, and marveled at how even now these displays towered over me. I took hundreds of pictures, brushed my hands over every surface, took in the sights and sounds, every sense that had become so familiar during my childhood. I shared these memories, feelings, and ecstaticism. I could've stayed there for hours, overnight if they let me, but eventually it was time to leave. I held hands with the Allosaur, not wanting to let go. I smiled, thankful for the experience, and left in tears. Now lil ol me did a dum dum and sent my phone through a wash cycle without having had my photos synced, so there's a chance they're gone forever. I'm working on getting them recovered, but there's no certainty. I will forever have my cherished memories, and the fortitude to remake them as best I can, for my enjoyment and for those to come. Recently we also had the announcement that our local Reptile Zoo would be closing it's doors, due to difficulties in the extensive care the animals require and immense time that takes, in the face of low attendance. This establishment is one of a kind for our area, as it's been grandfathered in from a time when the trade of dangerous animals was still permitted. We went there as well, thinking it'd be our last time. Almost symbolically, a giant tortoise had spent the entire day digging a nest for eggs that would never hatch, as there was no means to care for them. Overburdened as they were, where could they find someone to rear a dozen exotic animals with special needs? It's important to keep places like this around, especially when there's really nothing else like them. When they're gone, they're gone. Luckily, the community responded, and they made enough in the span of two months to continue operations for at least another year. They are closing this next month for maintenance and cleaning, but we can be thankful that it will stay around for now, so long as we continue to visit.

Imma cheat on this one with a fictional bird of my own creation. Every year my girlfriend and I visit her college town, and I'm always fascinated by how defined the area is geographically, so I always make a list of every, and I mean every wild animal I see, and keep track of where and what day I saw it. Gets difficult with some species, particularly a type of ant and some fish that I could only just make out that were actually the juvenile stage that looks nothing like their parent's during this last trip. I like to envision this region as its own continent on a different life sustaining planet, and each day irl, is a new era where additional species are introduced to the setting. If they can survive, then they get to continue on, and adapt. I've very slowly been working on fleshing out this year's set, and with my phone completely out of sorts, it may not get very far at all. Working on getting data recovered. Anyways, my favorite fictional bird so far from this year's line up, is one I have dubbed, the "Black Death". Inspired in part by the relationship between the now mutually extinct Haast's Eagle and Moa of New Zealand, it consists of a supersized Raven that soars high above open plains in search of prey, primarily large flightless birds derived from the rock dove or common pigeon. Having spotted it's prey from such a high vantage, It positions itself under the sun so as to not be directly seen. It dives with beauty and grace, those lucky enough to not be in its line of sight may witness the dark streak plummet to earth like a fallen angel upon the grazing flock below. As suddenly as it began, the spectacle is abruptly shifted by the cracking thud of talons upon a poor avian's back, the spinal column giving in to the impact. The rest scatter, not knowing how else to react. They are safe, for the prize is claimed. The victim, equally clueless though having been spared the rush of fear and adrenaline, as it succumbed the instant it's body touched ground. It never knew what hit it, that it's fellows had scurried haphazardly. The Black Death is not alone, for this disturbance brings opportunity. The flightless beasts are open to attack by birds of another feather, with beaks and talons sharper still if not of similar stature. They lie in wait amidst the tall grasses, swaying with the grains that fuel this ecosystem. Opportunity is a dish best eaten hot, yet grabbed on the go. Nearer as the deceased dove feeds our winged wraith, lesser corvids bide their time to pick at the remains. The Black death does not mind their company. Afterall, their trails and tail feathers pointed the way. Thankful partners in crime, though necessary to their own survival, these descendants of Magpies wait their turn, with much gratitude. I hope this wall of text paints enough of a picture to capture the awe and majesty this creature possesses.

I was in a toy shop the other day, and they had these foam headed javelins that I thought could make a great addition to a foam war. I wish I could've gotten a picture. I'm guessing they're made by a local start up because their display case was made of laser cut wood, but they used like 3 foot long and inch and a half across of clear yellow plastic tubing for the body so it'd be light but rigid, and a black bulbous foamed head with a rounded tip that widened at the middle to about 2.5 inches, then narrowed back, maybe sticking a quarter inch away from the body. I've seen some that were basically pool noodles and has had various rocket launchers, but this thing looked like it could really fly. Edit: Found it! Not local to me, but looks like they're small and have only been around a couple years.

Kinda love the absurdity but I'm sorry,,,

Feeling a little called out by Melancholic, lol There are 101 listed traits, though Confidence is listed twice, so you could reduce that to 0.5 for a total out of 100, but that doesn't matter since the totals for each temperament are equal to each other. For example, ignoring that certain traits contradict others, if you had every single one, you'd have an equal spread of 25% for each category. By entering the total number you got in each temperament, the chart maker below will give you your percentages based on the traits listed. Pie Chart Percentage Calculator These were my stats. Sanguine: 6/13 Strengths, 2/13 Weaknesses, Total 8/26, 14.29% Choleric: 10/13 Strengths, 3/13 Weaknesses, Total 13/26, 23.27% Phlegmatic: 11/13 Strengths, 4/14 Weaknesses, Total 15/27, 26.79% Melancholic: 10/10 Strengths, 10/12 Weaknesses, Total 20/22, 35.71%

Loved the show, but it's been way too long. The only one I can immediately think of and roughly remember the entirety is the "Cat Got Your Tongue" epsiode. I think the grown ups were getting ready for a party, and Angelica's cat got into some deli meats. The babies thought she had stolen Grandpa Pickle's tongue while he was napping, and they were chasing her around for it. He get's a shock when they plop it into his mouth, but I don't think he quite chokes on it and is just happy to see Tommy after gulping mystery item down.

Seasonal Confetti!

Incidentally at a cafe where you slip and give them your Username for your order. Then I do the same and we look at each other wide eyed before smiling and just giving a head nod.

Can't believe I'm the first to say "This is Halloween" from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Another one I like that is also associated with Christmas, is the theme to Gremlins. But more than anything, I enjoy playing the soundtrack to Over the Garden Wall, as I also watch the series every year.

No. I mean I like doing it for maybe 20 minutes if it's not too hot out and I'm at a beach, but most of my time will be soent in the shade watching the waves. Most of my vacations are inland as well. Does it appeal to you to eat Blackberries from roadside brambles?

A coin dispenser. I have no use for one, but I wants it.

I'm going to say SpongeBob B.C., in part due to the marketing for it. I was so hyped to watch it live. There's something special to those early specials, especially since they don't get run as often as other episodes.

Half of Ashleigh Ball's paycheck would've gone towards Accordian SFX