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msattler:
http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=72637#1407450
What I do in my own way from this little part of Earth may indeed impact humanity one day.
And not too far from now.
I should hope it would be in my lifetime, but perhaps not.
My silly ass ban from the Seti forums has not stopped my computers.
Just my interaction with some ignorant folks that don't like my use of the language.
I happen to be more intelligent than some of them, and that gores their ox.
Not my problem, it's theirs to bear.
If they wish to continue to display their ignorance and arrogance by furthering my ban, so be it.
If that helps them somehow feel superior, I'll give it to them.
Fact remains.......
I have done more for Eric's project than most people on the planet.
And you folks here can and should understand that.
And I am NOT diminishing what you have contributed either, don't get me wrong.
Without your work, I would not be able to do what I am doing either.
BTW.........
You all, every one of you, should bury the ax and get Jason back here.
You all could accomplish more as a team. My two shiny pennies.
msattler:
It's just too hot.
I have most of the rigs shut down, yet the kitties and I are all melting.
msattler:
BTW,
One who I watch and look after........
For reasons some of you would know.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/23/lorna-luft-daughter-legend-judy-garland-details-her-ongoing-battle-with-breast/?intcmp=obnetwork
msattler:
Electricity is a wonderful servant........
But it can be a rather robust master as well.
If you are squeamish, stop the clip before 8:40.,
It is not pretty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX5TIDLvMyw
I can attest to this.........
I did a summer side job changing electric meters about 10 years ago.
One blew up in my face and scattered my face shield with copper bits.
Some contractors were not real particular about following protocol regarding 'frost loops'.
Which meant that when you pulled the meter out of the socket, the accumulated tension from the lines being pulled into the ground over all those years made the whole 240v thingy jump off the wall and hell ensued.
The sound you hear in some of the vids?
You will never forget it. I lost some of me hearing that day. Resounded through the neighborhood for what seemed like minutes. You will never, ever forget that sound. I found some of these vids a little scary to relive.
I wound up set on my butt about 20 yards away.
My boss shows up about 10 minutes later and proffers me a new face shield.....LOL.
He says... Son, get up off your *** and get back to work, or you'll never stare it down again.
And, he was right.
About 2 months later, one came apart on me again.
This one was a 480 commercial socket, not a 240 residential.
I was told later that the meter was deliberately sabotaged to blow up when touched because the customer had not paid the bill for months, and were slated to be cut off.
Last I heard, they were doing 1 year to life for attempted murder.
I did tell ya, I've had an interesting life.
msattler:
I am really kinda sorry, and yet I am really kinda not.
What I have to say will be very painful for some to hear.
But, it's not like you could have ignored the thunder in the distance for this long without knowing the storm was coming.
I have made many friends on this road, and a few back stabbers as well.
Comes with the territory, I guess.
I have both made and broken more than a few friendships along the way.
I wish that those who read my words upon this day are those I have shaken hands with as friends.
I do know that all are not my enemies. And I do know that a few that think they are, might reconsider after some recollection.
Some shall not.
What remains are the few that have stood by me for 13 years or more.
Those who, while not endorsing every move I have ever made, always stood by me and my choices.
I know who you are, and I shall always cherish what you have done for me.
It was invaluable.
Dreams shall live on.
Mine will.
You shall think of me every single day this project continues.
What more could I ask?
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