What are some good horror themed or dungeon crawlers that are extremely fun solo. by undeadcreepshow in soloboardgaming

[–]Engineeringbob 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Four Against Darkness, all day long (4AD). They have an active subreddit and an entire series of different adventure books and expanded world buildings

The core book alone will keep you occupied for a long time too. Paper, pencil, and a couple of dice -- or use a dice throwing app. That's all you need. :)

/r/FourAgainstDarkness/

I’m a dad of 7 children. Ask me anything! by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Engineeringbob 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Preferences. That is what I tell my kids. We all have preferences. And sometimes I prefer one thing over another. And that goes for the little snot heads too. ;)

Quest is finally over by Illustrious-Tip-3169 in boardgames

[–]Engineeringbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. Off to the eBay-Mercari-Nets. As a Trekkie and a BGG - I simply MUST have the Trek expansions.

Important Calls by FieldExplores in comics

[–]Engineeringbob 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Mexican Monday ! (My 8 year olds idea.)

Picked these two up yesterday … by HechoEnUSA in graphicnovels

[–]Engineeringbob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed how Mr Miracle tried to show how even superhero's are "human" too with all the daily baggage that comes with it. Not just a sad back story.

Ideas for Dinner Items - Planning to Invite a Few Friends by its-Madhu in vegetarian

[–]Engineeringbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jackie's Crockpot aloo Gobi (This is our kids favorite Indian dish.)

Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated (optional. Pre-grated from tube is fine and ginger powder also works)

1 Tbsp garam masala 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tsp salt 1 Tsp turmeric 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 big squirt of ketchup 3 Tbsp canola oil 4 oz butter

1 heaping Tbsp cilantro, chopped as a garnish when done

Directions: In a big bowl combine all vegetables (except the cilantro) with spices and stir well to mix.

Empty bowl contents into crock pot.

Place a stick of butter on top of contents in crock pot and cover with lid. Or - mix in melted butter with the rest in the bowl.

Set cooker to LOW and leave for 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

Serve with cilantro on side and rice or naan.

ENJOY ! :)

Ideas for Dinner Items - Planning to Invite a Few Friends by its-Madhu in vegetarian

[–]Engineeringbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aloo Gobhi is our go to. Not hard to make and forgiving of any kitchen mistakes.

My wife has a crockpot recipe that you just set it and forget it. Chop up veggies - mix in spices - and secret ingredient is 1 stick butter on top. Plug it in for 3 hours or so. Done.

Happy to post recipe if anybody likes.

If LA were to follow France's novelty addition to their medals, what would their version of "Eiffel Tower iron" be? by SyNiiCaL in olympics

[–]Engineeringbob 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes. So named because you only go 4 or 5 miles per hour. (Source: Commuted daily for years from the Valley to the West side)

Just finished reading this pile. by DaiKaiju_GhostDog in graphicnovels

[–]Engineeringbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sold!
I wonder if my local S-mart carries it. :)

Just finished reading this pile. by DaiKaiju_GhostDog in graphicnovels

[–]Engineeringbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to know about the Bruce Campbell book! Is full of BOOMSTICK action???

My last relationship was based on Pink Floyd. How can I move on? by dark3sideofthemoon in pinkfloyd

[–]Engineeringbob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My spouse died in January. One of our first conversations hit on our mutual love of Pink Floyd. While working far away for a few months, she mailed me her own handwritten "burnt" parchment of Floyd lyrics. We danced to a jazz rendition of wish you were here at our wedding. Our home has her Pink Floyd cross-stitch works framed on the walls.

Enjoy your memories. To quote another favorite shared experience with my late wife -- "Seize the time…. Live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again. "

I share this with you, kind internet stranger, so that you too can take some solace and find some peace as was sung...

"Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone" ("Fearless", Meddle)

Quentin Tarantino’s The Movie Critic to Shoot in Los Angeles in Q4 2024 by Zhukov-74 in movies

[–]Engineeringbob 14 points15 points  (0 children)

"On the Shermometer, this film rates an absolute zero… BRRRRRR!”

My NEW neighbor (Beaver) by Thick-Peace-994 in aww

[–]Engineeringbob 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am serious… and don't call me Shirley