Ship of the week: Negh’Var

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:59 pm

Mikey wrote:"Here, Jim - I got these buttons from a strange cactus in what you'd call 'New Mexico...'"

It's actually legal here in Texas if you can prove you're Native American.

Post by **Mikey** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:06 pm

Wow - my wife is 1/8, does that count?

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:11 pm

Yep. Down to 1/16th IIRC.

Post by **Mikey** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:14 pm

Yeah, but I've got none in me. Can I get some on her proxy?

JK. I'm an old wharf rat, going on nearly 20 years, and proud of it.

Well, I still drink, but only occasionally and not to the point of alcoholism like I used to.

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:16 pm

Mikey wrote:Yeah, but I've got none in me. Can I get some on her proxy?

JK. I'm an old wharf rat, going on nearly 20 years, and proud of it.

Well, I still drink, but only occasionally and not to the point of alcoholism like I used to.

What does the term "wharf rat" mean?

Post by **Mikey** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:20 pm

Technically, it refers to Deadheads who have chosen to go clean and sober, and often set up informational events and help at shows. The name comes from the eponymous song, about a blind wino who vows to clean himself up and get "back on my feet someday." If you're interested:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharf_Rats

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:28 pm

Ahh, I see. I suppose I'd qualify as well, as I am a current concert-goer, and former drug user. I saw you use the term in a thread talking to Uzume (who still has no internet access, damn hillbilly town), and I sort of missed the connotation.

Post by **Mikey** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:38 am

Where did she move, Arkansas?!

Anyway, if you've got 10 minutes and want to see where the name came from:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSueu_O79E

BTW, how do you guys insert a link but label it with alternative text?

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:43 am

Mikey wrote:Where did she move, Arkansas?!

Plantersville, Texas. Home of absolutely nothing. It's 60 miles from Houston...

Mikey wrote:Anyway, if you've got 10 minutes and want to see where the name came from:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSueu_O79E?

I'll check that out.

Mikey wrote:BTW, how do you guys insert a link but label it with alternative text?

I've been wondering that myself for some time.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:52 am

Mikey wrote:Where did she move, Arkansas?!

Anyway, if you've got 10 minutes and want to see where the name came from:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSueu_O79E

BTW, how do you guys insert a link but label it with alternative text?

Like so:

Code: Select all

[url=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSueu_O79E]Fancy Text Here[/url]

It becomes:

Fancy Text Here

Post by **Mikey** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:56 am

Thanks. That was so simple that I never would have figured it.

Post by **Teaos** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:25 am

Yeah it took me ages to work out.

That and how to make the quote box say who you are quoting. Only worked that one out a few weeks ago.