Coroplast greenhouse! :)

[freebeard]

For some reason, I have been planning on driving to Show Low with Miss Hiker on Friday the 13th.

Be aware tha the Jihadists have declared a Global Jihad on Friday the 13th. AZ is where they are findiing the encampments of 50 men with arms caches.

I never heard whether sing-alongs are a therapeutic benefit.

[Xist]

Since I have always had difficulties with mumbling and stuttering, I started repeating what I couldn't say correctly in a singsong fashion and it helps.
Then I learned that we teach stutterers to do that, among other techniques.

Today, our professor showed us a video of a gunshot survivor with aphasia singing with her music therapist and SLP.
Many people can't sing, but somehow we are more fluent while singing than speaking.

It is fun, too!

[freebeard]

Plus you can get rich and famous.

Minnie Pearl inspires Mel Tillis to stutter openly

[Xist]

Woah woah woah, two updates in less than a week?!

I don't have the time for this!

Oh, I waste tons of time most days, I just waste it elsewhere, probably getting distracted while trying to find my e-mail, because every couple of hours, it not only logs me out, but sends me back to the school page, so when I look for gmail, I go through oh my goodness!

Why do I have so many browser windows?!

My classmates insist that I have so many tabs open because I am old.

I have ADHD--it's official [again].

I still don't know the qualifications of whoever diagnosed me at the VA after a short conversation, but this was a nurse practitioner!

That is the minimum qualification to diagnose me, which isn't great, but we talked for an hour, and I couldn't stay on topic.

Then he told me to schedule the actual test.
"I can't just take it now?"
"No, you need to schedule it."
"Can I schedule it for now?"
"No, the best we can do is 2 weeks for now."
I really felt like saying "I need to revisit the part where he asked if I wanted to harm anyone."
So, I came back, and took the test, which was totally different than any of the ADHD tests that I took before, and I hated it.
One was on paper and one was on a then-old computer.
I figured that whatever computerized test this was would be at my own speed, so I would finish it super fast, but it was 20 minutes of flashing shapes, and I was supposed to click when it was the same shape twice in a row.
So, I would think, for example, "Red circle. What, what?" because I already forgot it.
Then I didn't have any idea if the next shape was a match because I already forgot the shape from 2 seconds before, even after thinking its name.

Somehow, I did well on attention and impulsivity.
Is that because nobody can maintain attention when a computer shows 600 red and blue circles and squares in 20 minutes?
However, I scored a 4.6 on activity, and the passing is 0-1.
I don't have any idea what the scale is.
Five?
Ten?
1,024?
It was the QBTest and when I tried to look up its scale, I just found vague definitions of the test itself.

So, I ordered progressive bifocals through Zenni because they charged a fraction as much as everyone else, but it took weeks for them to arrive from China.
I didn't even have a tracking number!
I opened the packaging at the mailbox and donned them immediately.
I wasn't sure that it was safe to walk back across the street!
I had great and wonderful plans for Friday the 13th and to make the weekend special, and since I had dated Miss Hiker for 3 months, but I couldn't focus enough to do my schoolwork ahead of time, so I did that until 1900.
I hoped to still meet up with her, but by the time I got a hold of her, it was already 2000.
Mom often asks if I am bringing Miss Hiker for dinner.
Miss Hiker is vegetarian and Mom demanded that I took her grocery shopping.
Miss Hiker was already in bed, but was perfectly willing to go grocery shopping with us, but despite Mom loving talking to anyone but me, she was absolutely intolerant of having a lovely lady help her find stuff.
I asked Mom what we were having for dinner.
"Tortellini."
"What about dinner?"
"Steak."
"Come on! Something vegetarian!"
She didn't have an answer, so I went through a list--I was talking about bifocals, wasn't I?
I went through 75 vegetarian recipes before Mom agreed to taco bowls.
Why bowls?
I don't know, but Mom told me to buy one box of 12, 5 were too broken to use, and a grand total of 3 were intact, but I am pretty sure that if you want to make tacos, you want to make your own shells.
Vegetarian tacos? So, beans, cheese, and lettuce?
Well, cheese, but while my brother-in-law expected Mexican cheddar, this was queso fresco, which Google says tastes like goat cheese.
Yes.
Of course.
Goat cheese tacos.
Why not?
Then red cabbage and tofu because lettuce has a neutral flavor and why not add a slimy texture?!
Apparently, Mom agreed to add all of the ingredients to her shopping list, but lied about some of them, and when I didn’t feel impressed, I asked if they were better than grilled cheese sandwiches and they said that they were more fun to make.
I swear that it took 90 minutes to make freaking tacos, nobody said "These are freaking good!" and three of us helped, but Miss Hiker laughed when she mentioned how Mom tried to help because it sure sounded like hindering.
It felt like hindering, too!
The store is close, but when I drove Mom, I kept trying to figure out how to look out of my new glasses so that everything was actually in-focus, and she kept screaming that it wasn’t safe for me to drive.
Was she waking up my sister to drive her?
No, just screaming while I drove.
How does that make anything safer?!
When I drove Miss Hiker home Sunday night, I realized that my left lens is great, but my right one is blurry.
Zenni says that if you don't adjust to your glasses in 2 weeks, see an optometrist. So, if I go into the shop that gave me my prescription, ask "Will you please check the prescription on these glasses I didn't buy from you?" and they say it is wrong, supposedly Zenni will replace the lens.
So, wait a couple of weeks for the glasses, wait 2 weeks to see if my eye magically adjusts, go into a shop where I did not buy these glasses and have them check information, and then tell Zenni that they need to replace the lens, which will take weeks to arrive?
I asked about this on Imgur and was downvoted to oblivion, but someone pointed out that there are apps which are supposed to be able to determine your prescription, but they only work for single-vision glasses.
I guess that this is yet another thing that I need to do Thursday morning because I go straight from clinicals to classes.
I went to bed early because I was tired, but woke up after 5 hours, and couldn’t get back to sleep because I couldn’t stop thinking of depressing things, but the nurse practitioner says that I don’t have clinical depression, my life just sucks.
Somehow this took me 90 minutes to write, but I kept starting stories and then erasing them.

[Xist]

If I manage to work for 20-25 years after dying I may finally have enough money for retirement.

I was so preoccupied with whether or not they could survive as an SLP that I didn't stop to think if I should do my homework.

Also, I was so preoccupied with due dates that I didn't stop to look at due times, and I missed two assignments that were due before class.

They are usually due before midnight.

I keep reading about why men (and many women) don't want to be an SLP [anymore] and I keep worrying about what I would do.

A classmate thinks that I would love being a school SLP.

Well, that depends, will I have as many students as I had in Page, but 80% more pay?

That is a definite maybe.

I did tons of math today instead of coursework.

[freebeard]

[post superceded by circumstance]

[redneck] Coroplast. Not a good example of anything. Xist's motto:

[Xist]

I am glad that we are already rid of alanstatener.

Meanwhile, this is what Google Bard said on the topic:

Building a greenhouse out of coroplast is a great way to create an affordable and durable structure for growing plants. Coroplast is a type of corrugated plastic that is lightweight, easy to work with, and resistant to weather and pests.

Materials:

Coroplast sheets
Wood or metal framing
Screws or nails
Door hinges
Ventilation vents
Caulk or sealant
Instructions:

Build the frame of the greenhouse. This can be done using wood or metal framing. The size of the frame will depend on the size of the greenhouse you want to build.
Cut the coroplast sheets to size. Use a utility knife or circular saw to cut the coroplast sheets to fit the frame.
Attach the coroplast sheets to the frame. Use screws or nails to attach the coroplast sheets to the frame.
Install the door. Cut a hole in the coroplast for the door. Attach the door to the frame using door hinges.
Install ventilation vents. Cut holes in the coroplast for ventilation vents. Install ventilation vents in the holes.
Seal any gaps or cracks. Use caulk or sealant to seal any gaps or cracks in the coroplast.
Tips:

Orient the coroplast sheets so that the corrugations run vertically. This will help to strengthen the structure.
Use a variety of screw or nail sizes to attach the coroplast sheets to the frame. This will help to prevent the coroplast from tearing.
Be sure to install ventilation vents in the greenhouse. This will help to prevent the buildup of heat and humidity.
If you live in an area with high winds, you may want to consider adding additional bracing to the greenhouse.
Benefits of a coroplast greenhouse:

Affordable: Coroplast is a relatively inexpensive material, making it a cost-effective option for building a greenhouse.
Durable: Coroplast is resistant to weather and pests, making it a durable option for a greenhouse.
Easy to work with: Coroplast is lightweight and easy to cut, making it a good option for DIY projects.
Insulating: Coroplast is a good insulator, which can help to keep the greenhouse warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Translucent: Coroplast allows light to pass through, which is essential for plant growth.
Drawbacks of a coroplast greenhouse:

Not as strong as other materials: Coroplast is not as strong as other materials, such as glass or polycarbonate. This means that it may not be able to withstand heavy winds or snow loads.
Can be damaged by heat: Coroplast can be damaged by heat, so it is important to be careful not to place it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Not as aesthetically pleasing as other materials: Coroplast is not as aesthetically pleasing as other materials, such as glass or polycarbonate.
Overall, coroplast is a good option for building an affordable and durable greenhouse. However, it is important to be aware of the drawbacks of coroplast before making a decision.

You definitely need to use roofing screws to install it.

Do you remember when I asked the torque specs of coroplast?

It is too easy to overtorque it and then the plastic under the washers breaks, so I think that the ideal washer is 1.5", the same width as the 2x4 into which you are screwing it.

The drawbacks are annoying and should have been written like this:

Coroplast is not as strong as other materials, such as glass or polycarbonate. This means that it may not be able to withstand heavy winds or snow loads.
Coroplast can be damaged by heat, so it is important to be careful not to place it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Coroplast is not as aesthetically pleasing as other materials, such as glass or polycarbonate.

Remember, kids!

Don't place your greenhouse in direct sunlight!

[freebeard]

I am glad that we are already rid of alanstatener.

Meanwhile, this is what Google Bard said on the topic:

I fail to see the difference. GB is more verbose, but they both have that midwit AI tone. But at least User Redacted cared about my taste in music.

Both draw from Roman architecture instead of first principles.


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/7c...bcbbfd501c.png

Coroplast cheap, wood expensive.


https://www.cca.qc.ca/img-collection...933/452194.jpg

[Xist]

Sure. Here is the story of freebeard, without capitalizing his name:

freebeard was a pirate who sailed the seven seas in search of adventure and treasure. He was a brave and skilled sailor, and he was always up for a fight. He had a crew of loyal pirates who followed him into battle.

One day, freebeard and his crew were sailing across the ocean when they came across a mysterious island. The island was uncharted, and no one had ever been there before. Freebeard decided to investigate.

He and his crew landed on the island and began to explore. They found a dense jungle and a tall mountain in the center of the island. Freebeard decided to climb the mountain to see what was at the top.

He and his crew climbed the mountain for several hours. Finally, they reached the top. At the top of the mountain, they found a large cave. Freebeard and his crew entered the cave and found a treasure chest inside.

The treasure chest was full of gold and jewels. Freebeard and his crew were overjoyed. They had found the treasure of a lifetime.

They took the treasure chest back to their ship and sailed away from the island. Freebeard and his crew were now rich beyond their wildest dreams.

They sailed the seven seas for many more years, having adventures and fighting battles. Freebeard became a legendary pirate, and his stories are still told today.

That was in response to "Can you just tell me the freebeard story again, but write "freebeard" in lowercase?"

Freebeard is a fictional character, so it is impossible to say for sure what his taste in music is. However, based on his personality and lifestyle, it is possible to make some educated guesses.

Freebeard is a pirate, so he is likely to enjoy music that is exciting and adventurous. He may also enjoy music that is about freedom and the open sea. Some specific genres of music that Freebeard might enjoy include:

Folk: Folk music is often about stories of adventure and exploration. It is also often associated with freedom and the outdoors.
Rock: Rock music is often loud and energetic, which would appeal to Freebeard's adventurous spirit. It is also often about rebellion and freedom, which are values that Freebeard holds dear.
Country: Country music is often about life on the road and the open country. It is also often about traditional values and simple living, which Freebeard might appreciate.
In addition to specific genres, Freebeard might also enjoy music by artists who sing about freedom, adventure, and the sea. Some specific artists that Freebeard might enjoy include:

Jimmy Buffett: Buffett is known for his songs about sailing, the Caribbean, and the laid-back lifestyle.
The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys sang about surfing, cars, and the California lifestyle. Their music is often upbeat and optimistic, which would appeal to Freebeard.
Dropkick Murphys: The Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic punk band that sings about rebellion, drinking, and fighting. Their music is energetic and rowdy, which would appeal to Freebeard's wild side.
Of course, this is just a guess at what Freebeard's taste in music might be. Ultimately, it is up to the individual reader to decide what kind of music they think Freebeard would enjoy.

The second version entertained me, but:

1. It intentionally and maliciously capitalized freebeard after being specifically being prohibited.
2. It did not simply change the capitalization of freebeard in its original response.

[freebeard]

Dropkick Murphys - "Amazing Grace" (Full Album Stream)

No, the pirate was my little brother [RIP]. He sailed the Sea of Cortez. Middle brother is the Parrot Head.

Did you prompt M$ Bard to look at redneck's What Are You Listening To? thread?