Jomarac5 Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 How many caching forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. *****
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 I need to change my porch light again. It keeps burning out every 2 months or so.
+RJFerret Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 If you use an LED night-caching headlamp, you won't need to change any lightbulbs! Not to quibble but: 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct ''...that "light bulb" is perfectly acceptable'' might be a better word choice! {wink} Heh, Randy PS: You forgot, "7 who respond as if the post was not humor or satire"
+Nurse Dave Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 I think this is off topic and should be closed!
bug and snake Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 WOW, I am sooooooo grateful to RJF for that last post coz I was about to make a serious protest regarding the breakdown of the responders given. It's HUMOR? This is an EXCELLENT thread and is typical of the real reason I return daily to read the posts. It's coz you are all mental cases like me!
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 It's not off-topic, my GPSr has a backlight! I also use a lightbulb when I'm on the forums late at night.
+Doc-Dean Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 I think you forgot: 1 person who will inquire about the progess of the Cubs this season.
+sept1c_tank Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 Jomarac5, did you win any red boxes for this one?
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 How did they do this year? Is the season over yet?
Jomarac5 Posted November 20, 2003 Author Posted November 20, 2003 bug&snake wrote:This is an EXCELLENT thread and is typical of the real reason I return daily to read the posts. It's coz you are all mental cases like me! What would entertainment look like if it weren't for caching? *****
+Renegade Knight Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 Any every one of those people are why I like the forums!
+Breaktrack Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 Uh, not to nitpick or anything, but didn't you forget the ever popular "poster who markwells to every past discussion of light bulbs and all related topics"? LOL.
Mystery Woman Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 What about 1 who logs in under a puppet account to post that he took the lightbulb and put it about 100 m away in a brand new Lock'n'lock container?
Jomarac5 Posted November 21, 2003 Author Posted November 21, 2003 What about 1 who logs in under a puppet account to post that he took the lightbulb and put it about 100 m away in a brand new Lock'n'lock container? Is there a point to this? *****
+JMBella Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 1 to complain that light bulbs take away from the natural beauty of the land.
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 and 3 to say that if the lightbulb is hidden it can't possibly detract from the natural beauty!
Fakk 2 Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Also 5 to talk off topic about surge protectors instead of staying on topic.
+Cat'N'Geo Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 I prefer the yellow lightbulbs to blacklight.
+Cat'N'Geo Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 I prefer the yellow lightbulbs to blacklight. Me too.
+Search1128 Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 It is snowing today. I am glad that I put up my christmas light bulbs this last saturday when it was 60 degrees outside. HO HO HO! (Happy Wintertime to all those who are offended by any particular holiday and have a different "holiday" of their own). Kirk out.
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Also 5 to talk off topic about surge protectors instead of staying on topic. Well, a UPS would line condition the power so the likelihood of a spontaneous blouwout of the bulb would be greatly reduced.
CacheNCarryMA Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Where can I get a good UV flashlight? Also, anyone know a good online source for Bob Marley posters?
+sept1c_tank Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Did anyone ever determine the size of this lightbulb?
+Jaguar1 Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 You forgot 1 troll to tell everyone that the burning of natural resources or use of nuclear power that supplies the electricity is dangerous and will have an adverse impact on the environment and should be stopped immediately.
+Kitch Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 i'm going to keep this one in mind for a post 6 months.....then i might have something to say...
+GOT GPS? Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Reply to OFF-Topic Topic: Changing a light bulb is easy: Break bulb in anger, then remove the rest with pliers, then install a new one. Throw away the whole lamp, if you don't know how to change it, then put a new lamp on the table. Use a lamp that uses multiple bulbs, so you don't have too.
+charis_sophia Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 LOL!!! Thanks, everyone. I really needed this today! (And J5, you should have seen Mystery Woman's response coming. It was obvious.)
+Webfoot Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 I think you forgot: 1 person who will inquire about the progess of the Cubs this season. That person, we could name I believe. Paging Carleen, aka Cub Fan. What about the 13 people who will agree with one of the other posters by replying "Me too."
jarja_grl and G-man Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 so...in that case Christmas tree lights are "Micros" Standard 40W incandescents are "Traditionals" Three-light fixtures are "multi's" And the sun is a virtual????
+PeachyPA Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Break bulb in anger, then remove the rest with pliers, then install a new one. You don't use pliers to remove a broken light bulb! You cut a potato in half around its equator, jam it onto the broken bulb, twist, and Voila!, it comes out! Now back to our regular programming.............
+carleenp Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 That person, we could name I believe. Paging Carleen, aka Cub Fan. Yes, but I would then be too depressed to help change the bulb.
+Stunod Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 (edited) That person, we could name I believe. Paging Carleen, aka Cub Fan. Yes, but I would then be too depressed to help change the bulb. You're depressed? These went to waste... Edited November 21, 2003 by Stunod
+kuukiechristo Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Break bulb in anger, then remove the rest with pliers, then install a new one. You don't use pliers to remove a broken light bulb! You cut a potato in half around its equator, jam it onto the broken bulb, twist, and Voila!, it comes out! Now back to our regular programming............. Hmm... I think the pliers are a bit easier to find around the house. We only buy those nice little red potatoes anyway, I dont think they will work as well.
+sept1c_tank Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Actually, the potato is a redundant system for removing a broken bulb. It works well when the pliers are broken.
+Stunod Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 The pliers can be more fun if the power is still on...
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 It's almost cheaper to just replace the lamp. They come with free bulbs, too!
+Doombot! Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 (edited) This reminds me of a cole slaw respie I found once......(Thanks Emo, I knew you would help me one day.) 1. Chop cabbage into large bowl. 2. Look for green peppers. 3. Drive to store. 4. Choose green peppers. 5. Carry them to a cashier. 6. Drive home. 7. Find money. 8. Drive to store. 9. Buy green peppers. 10. Drive home. 11. Chop green peppers into bowl. 12. Look for mayonnaise. 13. Drive to stupid store. 14. Buy mayonnaise. 15. Drive home. 16. Mix mayonnaise into bowl. 17. Look for lousy raisins. 18. Drive to store. 19. Ignore cashier’s ignorant snickering. 20. Buy stupid lousy raisins. 21. Drive home. 22. Mix raisins into bowl. 23. Look for stupid lousy miserable stinking carrots. 24. Drive to blasted stupid lousy store. 25. Buy lousy miserable stinking stupid carrots. 26. Yell at stupid ignorant store personnel for laughing at you. 27. Crawl to car. 28. Drive home. 29. Chop stupid lousy miserable stinking lousy stupid lousy miserable stupid stinking lousy carrots into bowl. 30. Look for finger. 31. Look harder for finger. 32. Look everywhere for finger. 33. See cat scurrying away. 34. Chase cat out door. 35. Follow cat into new neighbor’s house, surprising him in the middle of a crack deal. Dive over sofa to escape automatic weapon fire, landing on cat’s tail, causing cat to jump up screeching and claw new neighbor’s eyes as he’s bending over the sofa to shoot you, enabling you to grab automatic weapon from his hand and hold it on him and other crack dealer until police arrive, arrest them, and drive you and cat to hospital, where cat’s stomach is pumped, finger is found and it’s sewn on good as new. 36. Collect reward of half of neighbor’s property from police drug dealer auction, then just buy all the ready-made coleslaw you want from a nice deli. Doombot! Edited November 23, 2003 by Keystone Approver
+Web-ling Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 That person, we could name I believe. Paging Carleen, aka Cub Fan. Yes, but I would then be too depressed to help change the bulb. You're depressed? These went to waste... Lemme guess: You found them in a cache the day after the game?
+pwb Posted November 22, 2003 Posted November 22, 2003 I just read basically the same thing at http://www.eham.net/articles/6816 Things sure get around. Paul
+carleenp Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Lemme guess: You found them in a cache the day after the game? LOL! BUT... That comment depresses me to the point where I can't change my just burnt out kitchen light. I wouldn't be surprised if Stunod feels the same way! Oh well, I'll just change that bulb NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!! Right Stunod?
+leatherman Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Ignore light bulb for six months. While you stumble around with your LED light on your key chain.
+Stunod Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Oh well, I'll just change that bulb NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!! Right Stunod? We have a couple of "light bulbs" to change... Restock the bullpen & maybe I-Rod behind the plate. 2004 will be a very good year (it better be...these darn season tix are expensive!).
+ChrisCindy Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 You forgot the locking of the thread because it got too entertaining.
+carleenp Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 (edited) Restock the bullpen & maybe I-Rod behind the plate.2004 will be a very good year (it better be...these darn season tix are expensive!). Soooo..... you have heard the I-Rod thing too ?!?!? I can't speak for season tix since I'm in Nebraska and have to stick with a few trips and expensive playoff tix when they happen. This year, my Mom and I figured that spending a small fortune on NLCS 6 and 7 was worth spending some of Mom's inheritance on since Grandpa was a lifelong fan (since before 1900 I think, and we had his 84 playoff tix stubs with us). He was buried in the mid 1990's, at close to 100 with his Cubs pin on, and Mom had them play "take me out to the ballgame" at his funeral as his casket was taken out (no kidding, and it brought the nursing home people, who always had to wait for games to be over to put him to bed, to tears))! For Grandpa, there was always next year, and he never got to see it. And thus, there it is, and will always be, for me and Mom too!!!! Edited November 23, 2003 by carleenp
vinced Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Break bulb in anger, then remove the rest with pliers, then install a new one. You don't use pliers to remove a broken light bulb! You cut a potato in half around its equator, jam it onto the broken bulb, twist, and Voila!, it comes out! Now back to our regular programming............. And make sure you have no power going to the broken light bulb unless you want to recreate an episode of "Tool Time"
vinced Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Plus at least five people who will tell out that they changed a light bulb, but it was removed since it was on federal land.
+ChrisCindy Posted November 23, 2003 Posted November 23, 2003 Aalso that we don't have any winning or loosing lightbulbs as they are all winners here. And no lightbulb changeing stats are to be allowed.
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