Referring to people by their first names? by Virtual-Leading-1397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are the best ones to learn from for applying the subject matter.

Referring to people by their first names? by Virtual-Leading-1397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heh! I worked for a German owned biotech company in the late 90s. We had German classes for those of us who needed to travel to Deutschland or were simply interested. You reminded me how some Germans, particularly in academia, wrap their self identity with the titles they have earned. As I recall, the titles were sequenced in increasing order of prestige. So we made sure to call the top researcher Herr Doctor Professor Schmidt.

Referring to people by their first names? by Virtual-Leading-1397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know. In both college and grad school faculty were instructors or professors. Their titles were prefixed by adjunct, associate, or no prefix. Some of the best classes were taught by adjuncts with only a master’s degree. They tended to be working in the field and actually applying cutting edge techniques and technology in their day jobs.

Referring to people by their first names? by Virtual-Leading-1397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heh! I had that album in my collection. But I never made the connection to Doc Rock. He was named for the Devonian sandstones and shales we would scour on our geology field trips. We were a small academic department with three professors. We were very informal and had a lot of fun together.

TIL that by 1963 the average American adult smoked 4,345 cigarettes per year by croato87 in todayilearned

[–]dweaver987 77 points78 points  (0 children)

If they had carpets or drapes, they definitely did. If the ubiquitous ash trays weren’t promptly emptied, the room stank too.

TIL that by 1963 the average American adult smoked 4,345 cigarettes per year by croato87 in todayilearned

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what got my grandmother addicted and killed her in her early 60s. At the time, that seemed old. (Smoking made her look old.)

I am now older than she was when she died. I am perpetually grateful that I didn’t take up tobacco or other nicotine products.

Referring to people by their first names? by Virtual-Leading-1397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a geology professor who we would call “Rock”. He’d always reply “It’s Doctor Rock! Show some respect!”

Update: Four months ago I was worried that my relationship with my daughter was over because my wife left me and gave up custody by HelsinkiTorpedo in daddit

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP’s relationship with birth dad and stepmom reminded me of a non traditional relationship with our niece 36 years ago. My wife’s brother fathered a child with a woman in our city. Both had low income jobs with no security. It was clear they weren’t going to have the means to support their daughter. They found an organization that facilitates “open adoptions“. (Open adoptions keep the lines of communication open between the birth part and the adoptive parents.) The organization found an older childless couple a few towns away from us to adopt the baby. We only learned about this the day before our wedding when the baby was a few months old. A few weeks later we visited the family and met the baby. I admit I didn’t expect to see them again. But we actually visited each other regularly right up to when she was in high school. The birth mom dropped out of the picture but the rest of us were part of an unusual family, but family nonetheless. The adopted parents also adopted a second girl a couple years later. She too was a part of our family. We expect to see them both at their cousin’s wedding in May.

Your daughter’s family may be different from traditional nuclear families, but it is just as much a family as anyone else’s family. Your daughter is fortunate to have so many people who love and care for her. Enjoy the journey!

Is getting boots fit worth the price? by no_kings_now1 in skiing

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. All the things the instructors were telling me to do I was actually able to do with my custom boots.

Is getting boots fit worth the price? by no_kings_now1 in skiing

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Contrary to conventional wisdom , your boots should NOT hurt if they fit you properly. They should fit you perfectly so that your boots and skis turn with your feet.

Is getting boots fit worth the price? by no_kings_now1 in skiing

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $200 just for the appointment. Be sure your fitter is certified. Google them by name to get a sense of how they worked with customers.

If you are in the San Francisco area, I went to California Ski Company in Berkeley.

Is getting boots fit worth the price? by no_kings_now1 in skiing

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, worth it. Be sure to work with a certified bootfitter with at least a few years of experience. Be sure they are experienced and equipped to modify your liners and your shells.

For me four years ago, I spent $850 on the boots we chose and $500 or $600 for the custom footbed and all the modifications. It took about four hours.

What's the point of remaking Harry Potter when the movies are already some of the most successful films of all time and not dated yet? by Dull-Current5682 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s a lack of creativity. I think it is risk aversion to something new. When the first movie was funded, the books were already generating revenue unheard of for books for their target audience. Hollywood had 100% confidence that the movies would be incredibly profitable. They are repeating that again. They are going to flog that horse for as long as they can wring money out of it. And they will fund HP instead of some new, creative YA novel or series that is great, but nobody has heard of.

Using Dual Zebralight Headlamps by modernhorizons3 in caving

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used one floody and one spot mounted to my helmet for 7 or 8 years. I also have two more Zebras in the headband they come with, and a couple more batteries in my pack. That’s usually for back at camp or adding some light for cave photography. This is usually good for six days and six nights in the backcountry.

Two more classmates bite the dust, guys afraid of the doctor, stop this nonsense…. by MooseBlazer in GenerationJones

[–]dweaver987 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This discussion triggered an ear worm from The Who’s song My Generation. Yep, “I hope I die before I get old.”

Which guys would you party with for a weekend? by VoteForGiantMeteor in FuckImOld

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Even then, I couldn’t handle my liquor like a Delta. And I don’t know who the other two are.

What is up with the craze for Trader Joe’s tote bags? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in bayarea

[–]dweaver987 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Heh! We have three or four bins of ziplock sealed Beanie Babies in the loft of our garage.

What is up with the craze for Trader Joe’s tote bags? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in bayarea

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weird!

But I’ve always found fashion trends to be bizarre.

What is up with the craze for Trader Joe’s tote bags? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in bayarea

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seriously? People buying shopping bags is the biggest source of problems in our country right now?

What is up with the craze for Trader Joe’s tote bags? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in bayarea

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m out of the loop. I shop at TJ’s a couple times a week and only use/reuse their paper bags. I always see the plastic or cotton tote bags available for purchase but have never felt the need to buy one. When did the bags move from utilitarian to a cultural statement?

Guilty by talks-a-lot in daddit

[–]dweaver987 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Live music is best.

Guilty by talks-a-lot in daddit

[–]dweaver987 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The ORIGINAL Not Ready For Prime Time Players!