Miscellaneous Discussion Thread
Fortunately, the water was clean (or as clean as it can be after the hell that had just been unleashed), the time submerged was minimal, and the phone had a case that somewhat protected it. I mention it only because it's probably the stupidest, most unlikely way that anyone's phone in the history of ever found itself in a toilet.
*And the answer to the question you're about to ask is: No. I did not. They were $1 chips, so any possible thought of that did not arise. But it did make me think about what if they were something else, just how "else" would it take?
Quote: DrawingDeadQuestion: what color do those chips need to be for you to want to reach in there for them?*
Green, more than four of them.
But what i'd do is improvise a net of some sort (not that hard to do), or get a plastic bag (easy to find in a public restroom), then wash them in the sink. I mean, if you've ever picked up after your dog, this is not such a big deal.
Quote: djatc12. One for everyone involved including yourself and one for the guy outside watching.
No paper bags are required. Just a fifth of whiskey for me. Everyone else is on their own.
Quote: mickeycrimmWent home last night at 2 with a 10.
Woke up at 10 with a 2.
LOL!!!
Quote: DrawingDeadYou're right, it would have been easy to get rationally sanitary about it like that.
A lot of people deem the toilet a lot dirtier than it is. In fact, right after it's flushed, it's relatively clean as regards bacteria and waste. Also ebcause the water is flushed often and with a degree of pressure, you won't find much stuff like algae growing there either (as opopsed to the toilet tank, where water moves more slowly). The whole thing is even more sanitary if you have the large blue pills some people put in the tanks. lastly toilets get scrubbed often, particularly those in public restrooms.
Quote:I wonder if that is what actually happened when these little ones found a new home, as I'm sure they did?
I'm guessing 99.99% of all janitors would rather remove them from the bowl than risk clogging the toilet.
Everybody just go enjoy dinner now, ya'hear.
Quote: DrawingDeadWell, it was a urinal instead of a commode, and as I recall had one of those cake things in it, so I guess that makes your point stronger.
Much stronger. Human urine is biologically sterile. It's not just safe to handle, it's safe to drink (not that I recommend it; after all you excrete it for a reason). Old urine gets all sorts of interesting bacteria (and humdrum types, too) in short order. It is mostly minerals, some glucose and water with some impurities. But you can then just flush it withut fear the chips would be lost. Janitors would scoop them up easily, even the white ones.
I'd be more concrned of being accused of theft by the casino. As far as I know, there are no cameras in the rest rooms, and a few green chips won't raise any flags. But if you were to have colelcted a purple ($500) or higher, well, read the baord there have been reports of casinos refusing to honor their own high-value chips.
Worse yet, what if the guy came back with a janitor or other casino employee to help him and the chips were gone, or you were caught taking them?
Quote:But, without questioning any of that about how medically sanitary it might be (I guess pulling the handle might actually be worse),
The handle is more likley to have things like the flu and cold virus, along with bacteria. But it's safe enough to touch as long as you wash your hands afterwards.
Quote:Everybody just go enjoy dinner now, ya'hear.
Yes, get some fish and chips.
Would that be about the level at which they start to have RFID tracking & identification embedded in them?Quote: NareedBut if you were to have colelcted a purple ($500) or higher, well, read the baord there have been reports of casinos refusing to honor their own high-value chips.
I'm aware of a dunce who fantasized that he was really a big-baller poker-pro, who became the subject of a well publicized local case of stealing high-denom chips (apparently being a poker genius was actually rather expensive for him) from the very place (Bellagio) where he played and continued to play after pulling his crude heist with mask & motorcycle. You may have heard of it if you ever follow Las Vegas doings; it was the talk of the town for a few weeks. To unload the chips the criminal mastermind went online advertising to sell them at a discount, among other things, politely making it really super easy for Vegas Metro PD to meet up & hook him up. My recollection from public news accounts at the time is that they each had individual RFID serial numbers leaving no real room for doubt that he didn't win or buy them and that they were from those stolen from a specific high-limit pit table by the masked two-wheeled Darwin Award winner.
Oh, now that's clever. And not an unduly expensive behavioral experiment at all!Quote: RSA family friend of mine....whenever we'd all go out to a nice dinner (no jacket no service type), he'd bring a handful of quarters. Before we were seated he'd drop a few in each urinal stall. At the end of the night, we'd go back and check. Sure enough, no more quarters in some of the urinals and quarters in some. If it was a janitor, he'd have picked quarters out of each urinal (and wouldn't leave any leftover). Leading us to believe, some customers at these fancy restaurants would stick their hand in the urinal for a few quarters!
I'm sure some here must already know about the little side game that people played back when O'Sheas had small-stakes poker tables so close to the main Strip entrance that they were almost outside, so much so that sometimes you had to be concerned about gusts of wind exposing cards. The common side game was to discretely fling a redbird at low altitude out to the LV Blvd sidewalk, and make book on how long it would take an eagle-eyed "professional-girl" (not always one of those that got it, but fairly often) to pick it up. And the mean version was to step out and Super-Glue it to the pavement during a break in the foot traffic.
EDIT added while others were posting: After making generous use of the complimentary beverage service some of the valued O'Sheas guests seemed to particularly enjoy the bending & stooping part of the end of a round of that game as much as winning the bet...
Quote: DrawingDeadOh, now that's clever. And not an unduly expensive behavioral experiment at all!
I'm sure some here must already know about the little side game that people played back when O'Sheas had small-stakes poker tables so close to the main Strip entrance that they were almost outside, so much so that sometimes you had to be concerned about gusts of wind exposing cards. The common side game was to discretely fling a redbird at low altitude out to the LV Blvd sidewalk, and make book on how long it would take an eagle-eyed "professional-girl" (not always one of those that got it, but fairly often) to pick it up. And the mean version was to step out and Super-Glue it to the pavement during a break in the foot traffic.
Now that LAST bit would have been truly funny. I'm assuming "redbird" is a $5 chip?
Quote: beachbumbabsNow that LAST bit would have been truly funny. I'm assuming "redbird" is a $5 chip?
I'm cheap; I would have used a $1.
It is, redbird = LV slang for $5 denom red chip. And was, but still feels kinda mean. So I didn't step out to do the fast-glue thing, but did hang around to see it with as much anticipation as the next equally classy customer of that joint.Quote: beachbumbabsNow that LAST bit would have been truly funny. I'm assuming "redbird" is a $5 chip?
I was once told the problem with a light-blue & dirty-white O'Sheas $1 chip is that it could slow down the game too much, because it could be hard to see against the sidewalk grit. And then if you escalated to the glue thing, you'd have other issues of "was that even a try, cause they just kinda scuffed at it?"
EDIT to add: Thing I remember about it is, practically everybody seemed to be trying to scoop it up without actually looking like they were doing that, leading to some peculiar contortions and ruses, like suddenly tying shoes that don't have shoelaces. I don't exactly know why for sure; I mean, it is a lonely orphaned chip looking for a new home while laying on a public sidewalk. But must have felt vaguely larcenous, I guess. It isn't like there was a player's card sticking out of an adjacent crack in the sidewalk, or a dealer with a "bank" to count standing nearby. It was a totally publicly abandoned chip. And while little known to them, guys were cheering for someone to get it. Especially a 'someone' with certain physical attributes.
Quote: bwyeah, for what I lost last weekend I could have had lots of titties in my face.
Titties +EV. And the count is always 2
Quote: Lemieux66Double post.
So are your posts, apparently. This whole topic is cracking me up. And yes, I agree; the whole high-neck white-shirt black-vest thing leaves a lot to be desired (for a man) (pun intended). Your Entertainment Dollar at work.
Quote: bwyeah, for what I lost last weekend I could have had lots of titties in my face.
I was at downtown Vegas Binions a few months ago and wanted to play craps. One table all older dealers dressed up nicely in standard Binions dealer uniforms and the other table, beautiful women craps dealers with the black cowboy hats and the black bikini tops and shorts constantly bending over the craps table placing bets for players. No brainer which table I played. Value, gambling plus a nice 3 rack show :-)
Quote: terapinedI was at downtown Vegas Binions a few months ago and wanted to play craps. One table all older dealers dressed up nicely in standard Binions dealer uniforms and the other table, beautiful women craps dealers with the black cowboy hats and the black bikini tops and shorts constantly bending over the craps table placing bets for players. No brainer which table I played. Value, gambling plus a nice 3 rack show :-)
I don't play craps, but I'd uhh "vulture" that table
This is so very hard. I've had dogs all my life, usually one at a time, and for you to spend that kind of time and expense on her tells me how much she means to you. It's not just words, you know?
The thing is, if she's in pain or suffering, you have to love her enough to let her go, if you can stand it, while she's in your arms. If she's ill, but comfortable, then sure, do whatever's needed to keep her quality of life good. My sincere sympathy is with you as you sort this out.
Wow, I am tearing up.
Quote: GWAEbeing around her for 14 years I think my intuition is going to be correct.
I think about it every day with my 9 year
old Bichon. My last dog died at 10 on the
way to the vet. Mine is with me 24/7, it's
a friendship you find nowhere else in
life.
Mickey Rourke had a period when
his career was in a big slump and all
his Hollywood friends deserted him. He
said his dogs were the only ones who
stuck with him and got him thru it.
He mentions it in this acceptance
speech. Go to 3 min in if you don't
want to hear the whole 3.5 min.
Quote: beachbumbabsThis is so very hard. I've had dogs all my life, usually one at a time, and for you to spend that kind of time and expense on her tells me how much she means to you. It's not just words, you know?
The thing is, if she's in pain or suffering, you have to love her enough to let her go, if you can stand it, while she's in your arms. If she's ill, but comfortable, then sure, do whatever's needed to keep her quality of life good. My sincere sympathy is with you as you sort this out.
Thank you BBB
Quote: onenickelmiracleWhen my cats are sick I mix plain Pedialyte 50/50 with canned cat food so they don't get dehydrated.
I have tried everything. She won’t even open her mouth. I actually pried her mouth open because I thought maybe there was something wrong with her jaw. I tried to give her tuna, peanut butter, treats, chicken, and pizza. She won’t even sniff it or lick it.
Quote: aceofspadesGWAE - my deepest sympathy to your family and you. Animals become a part of our families and, when they pass on, a void is created. However, the memories we create with them last not only our lifetimes, but theirs as well. Be sure when the time comes to caress your pup and look in her eyes, she will be happy you were there with her.
Wow, I am tearing up.
Thank you. It is rough, I think I am more sad over her than I was when my grandparents passed.
Quote: DrawingDeadOne night several years ago when I was in the room at the Flamingo that's a shrine dedicated to the relaxing qualities of porcelain plumbing fixtures, there was a drunk
Question: what color do those chips need to be for you to want to reach in there for them?
I understand the trick is to throw two "greens" in.... and they say to yourself you did it for fifty one dollars.
Quote: FleaStiffI understand the trick is to throw two "greens" in.... and they say to yourself you did it for fifty one dollars.
You can pull the greens trick in with me all day long. I'm grabbing.
You just try that little trick and you will learn about the straight edge razor trick.Quote: djatcSpeaking of chips in dirty places I wonder if using tournament chips works with ladies of the night nowadays?
Quote: GWAEwell we are on our way. When I woke up this morning I was hoping she would just pass peacefully. When I came into the living room she didn't even acknowledge that I was there. The toughest part was my wife and son balling their eyes out. I hope the next step is not as tough as that was.
Sorry to hear it GWAE. When my last cat passed away it was about three days after he completely stopped taking water. I was fortunate in that I put him on a blanket on his favorite end of the couch and that is where I found him the next morning. I think he went peacefully.
Quote: DRichSorry to hear it GWAE. When my last cat passed away it was about three days after he completely stopped taking water. I was fortunate in that I put him on a blanket on his favorite end of the couch and that is where I found him the next morning. I think he went peacefully.
thank you. I just got home from the vet and as expected today was her last day. It was the hardest thing thing that I have ever had to do. I know she is better off now but being selfish I want her back. :-(
Quote: GWAEthank you. I just got home from the vet and as expected today was her last day. It was the hardest thing thing that I have ever had to do. I know she is better off now but being selfish I want her back. :-(
Your kitty may be gone but the memories you two shared will always be with you. Give it a short period of time and then find your next companion that you can share the next 12-15 years with.
Sort of a living shrine.
I had her cremated. I would have just buried her but we are in the process of buying a house and I thought it would be weird to bury her in a rental yard.
Quote: GWAEFYI, she is a dog.
I had her cremated. I would have just buried her but we are in the process of buying a house and I thought it would be weird to bury her in a rental yard.
GWAE,
Thanks on her behalf for loving her enough to make the hardest journey with her, you and your wife both. She knew she was loved from her first day until her last, and that's everything a dog wants. Well done. You have shown her much honor.
Good luck, It would be cool if you made it.Quote: Lemieux66The line for the Survivor casting call at Taj is at about 300 and growing.
Quote: Lemieux66The line for the Survivor casting call at Taj is at about 300 and growing.
That show is still on? I quit watching after
season 4 and the articles on cheating started.
All reality shows are fake.
Here's one from a couple years ago.
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2012/02/survivor-south-pacific-food-fire-fake/
From one of the contestants:
“I never felt like anybody was pushing me” to vote a certain way, Lobdell said. But the show’s alumni acknowledged that producers often chatted with them before a vote, suggesting hypothetical scenarios like, “What if you did x, y and z?” The contestants said those discussions sometimes planted ideas in their heads..
This is how ALL reality shows work. There
is an outline on how the people will get
along, but no script. Throughout the show
the producers make suggestions and ask
questions, but never outright tell them what
to do. It's a farce. You never hear much about
it because of the contracts they all have to
sign.
Quote: EvenBobThat show is still on? I quit watching after
season 4 and the articles on cheating started.
All reality shows are fake.
Here's one from a couple years ago.
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2012/02/survivor-south-pacific-food-fire-fake/
From one of the contestants:
“I never felt like anybody was pushing me” to vote a certain way, Lobdell said. But the show’s alumni acknowledged that producers often chatted with them before a vote, suggesting hypothetical scenarios like, “What if you did x, y and z?” The contestants said those discussions sometimes planted ideas in their heads..
This is how ALL reality shows work. There
is an outline on how the people will get
along, but no script. Throughout the show
the producers make suggestions and ask
questions, but never outright tell them what
to do. It's a farce. You never hear much about
it because of the contracts they all have to
sign.
I was quite a Survivor fan 1st few seasons. Never missed an episode. Then I simply lost interest. Never watch it now.
I'm still a reality fan but a different type of reality show.
I don't like any reality show dependent on relationships, in reality, they're totally scripted.
I'm a fan of those shows where actual items are the stars, Antiques roadshow, pawn stars, American pickers, History detectives.
Those are also scripted to a certain degree but the unique items and pieces value and rarity fascinate me.
Pawn Stars for instance, those guys are never there so you gotta figure, somebody comes in with something interesting, they are probably given an appointment to come back to be filmed and have a star there. Still fascinating, just saw a episode, guy had an old Jimi Hendrix guitar, my jaw dropped. Rick calls guitar expert Jessie to confirm, its real, Rick cant meet the price. Great item. Wonder if the guy was not considering selling and just wanted to get on TV.
Quote: terapined
Pawn Stars for instance, those guys are never there so you gotta figure, somebody comes in with something interesting.
People rarely bring in anything that makes it
on the show. It's all set up far in advance.
They pick what looks interesting and book
those people to bring it. They shoot on specific
days and the store is closed then. The shoppers
you see in the back are there for the show.
They aren't above using local actors to pretend
they're selling something. The guitar you mention
was a total setup, it happens a lot. Most of the
stuff Rick doesn't buy but wants is all planned.
Do you really think a guy who owned that guitar
would take it to a pawn shop? It would go to Sotheby's.
I like Pickers but it's all set up also. All those sellers
are vetted by the producers long before they're
on the show. Frank and Mike know exactly where
they're going at all times, there is no free lance
picking. TV shows don't have the resources to
follow two guys around with a 6 man crew while
they get doors slammed in their face or get let
into a house of total crap.
I read in one article that a seller in a small town
was waiting for them to arrive, and Mike pulls
up in a chauffeured limo, and Frank arrived later
in a new SUV driven by a woman. Doesn't mean
they aren't great guys..
Quote: EvenBobPeople rarely bring in anything that makes it
on the show. It's all set up far in advance.
They pick what looks interesting and book
those people to bring it. They shoot on specific
days and the store is closed then. The shoppers
you see in the back are there for the show.
They aren't above using local actors to pretend
they're selling something. The guitar you mention
was a total setup, it happens a lot. Most of the
stuff Rick doesn't buy but wants is all planned.
Do you really think a guy who owned that guitar
would take it to a pawn shop? It would go to Sotheby's.
I like Pickers but it's all set up also. All those sellers
are vetted by the producers long before they're
on the show. Frank and Mike know exactly where
they're going at all times, there is no free lance
picking. TV shows don't have the resources to
follow two guys around with a 6 man crew while
they get doors slammed in their face or get let
into a house of total crap.
I read in one article that a seller in a small town
was waiting for them to arrive, and Mike pulls
up in a chauffeured limo, and Frank arrived later
in a new SUV driven by a woman. Doesn't mean
they aren't great guys..
I haven't looked into Pawn Stars to the depth that you have, but they proudly claim they're 24/7/365 and have been for decades, so I'm surprised to hear you say they close for filming. I figured they control what appears on tv, but some part of the store must be open for them to make that claim.
