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What my plan was when I created the ZOT
(and how I ended up) ^
| June 28, 2010
| Lord Dagon
Posted on 06/28/2010 12:43:57 PM PDT by DagonofAlbion
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To: stephenjohnbanker; Darksheare; Slings and Arrows; Monkey Face; fanfan; sionnsar; Tax-chick
I considered using squirrels as Borg-meat for implantable robots.
With computer technology growing smaller all the time, a “marriage” of computers and biology could produce mini-androids of very small size, but incredible capabilities.
We’ve seen “possessed” people in all manner of stories, most being the scary type that takes full possession.
That wasn’t my intent. I wanted the capabilities to be transmissible, but the personalities to be unique. So memories could continue, but the sense of loss on “death” would remain poignant and meaningful, even for the mini-androids I would call “squirts”, (squirrel-robots).
They would be crew members and maintenance techs on star ships, eventually helping to establish the colony at the end of the journey.
My thinking was that squirrels are farmers already. Put them into bib overalls and a straw hat and you can’t tell them from any other hayseed.
But stick a computer into their heads, and you have a multi-functional individual who’s already trained and capable.
Unfortunately, even good story background material still needs a decent plot, and that hasn’t materialized yet.
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posted on
07/05/2010 9:01:24 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Lewis Caroll asked, "How is a raven like a writing desk?" My answer: "They both have plumes of ink.")
To: NicknamedBob; Monkey Face; Darksheare; Slings and Arrows; fanfan; sionnsar; Tax-chick
” Unfortunately, even good story background material still needs a decent plot, and that hasnt materialized yet. “
You never know. If you start writing, the plot might reveal itself to you.
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posted on
07/05/2010 9:21:04 AM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(Support our Troops, and vote out the RINOS!)
To: Monkey Face
Yes. My church had a noon barbeque, then there was another at 6:00 PM at a friends house.
I was in bed by 9:00 ;-)
Hope yours was good!
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posted on
07/05/2010 9:24:05 AM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(Support our Troops, and vote out the RINOS!)
To: stephenjohnbanker
"If you start writing, the plot might reveal itself to you." I've tried that. Too many times, I suppose.
I end up with far too many half-finished stories.
They get recycled eventually, though. I put them into other story-lines and nail them in place.
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posted on
07/05/2010 9:51:19 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Lewis Caroll asked, "How is a raven like a writing desk?" My answer: "They both have plumes of ink.")
To: NicknamedBob
I considered using squirrels as Borg-meat for implantable robots.
With computer technology growing smaller all the time, a marriage of computers and biology could produce mini-androids of very small size, but incredible capabilities.
Weve seen possessed people in all manner of stories, most being the scary type that takes full possession. They're here already. I call them the Apple Collective.
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posted on
07/05/2010 9:53:53 AM PDT
by
sionnsar
(IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
To: NicknamedBob
Then all is not lost, just “recycled “ ;-)
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posted on
07/05/2010 10:04:53 AM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
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To: stephenjohnbanker
I managed to drag myself to church, but we’ll be having our picnic on the evening of the 9th. Sort of a combination Ward Family Night, 4th of July Celebration and Pioneer Day celebration. (July 24 is Utah Statehood Day, aka Pioneer Day.)
My bed called me by 7:00, so I was dead to the world when the fireworks were set off.
Early this morning, I was up and out early, getting gear oil, motor oil and an oil filter so one of the church members can come and do the work for me. I could do it myself, but my jack stands are in storage (somewhere) and I need a metric wrench to get the fill plug out of the tranny.
How are you feeling these days?
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posted on
07/05/2010 10:08:59 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for my army hero grandson, and for the intrepid CG explorer!)
To: stephenjohnbanker; NicknamedBob; Monkey Face; Darksheare; Slings and Arrows; sionnsar; Tax-chick
Temperature:
92.5°F
Dewpoint:
73.6°F
Humidity:
54 %
Wind:
SSW 14 gust 20 mph
Humidex:
111
Well, this is fun.
*pant pant*
388
posted on
07/05/2010 12:33:25 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan
How many calories do you burn just panting?
389
posted on
07/05/2010 12:44:56 PM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Lewis Caroll asked, "How is a raven like a writing desk?" My answer: "They both have plumes of ink.")
To: NicknamedBob
It’s all water.
How many calories in water?
390
posted on
07/05/2010 12:54:09 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan
Depends on the temperature.
391
posted on
07/05/2010 1:04:19 PM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(Lewis Caroll asked, "How is a raven like a writing desk?" My answer: "They both have plumes of ink.")
To: fanfan
Ouch! That 56F in the upper left corner -- that's us.
392
posted on
07/05/2010 2:30:32 PM PDT
by
sionnsar
(IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
To: sionnsar
I don’t understand this map. It is not 101 in Houston, it’s 89 at my house.
393
posted on
07/05/2010 2:35:47 PM PDT
by
Ditter
To: NicknamedBob; stephenjohnbanker; Slings and Arrows; Monkey Face; fanfan; sionnsar; Tax-chick
Transmissable, through possibly a small friendly nip?
394
posted on
07/05/2010 2:52:41 PM PDT
by
Darksheare
(I've been told that I drive like a cop. I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult.)
To: Monkey Face
Feeling pretty good, considering the alternative ;-)
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posted on
07/05/2010 2:57:33 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
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To: fanfan; NicknamedBob; Monkey Face; Darksheare; Slings and Arrows; sionnsar; Tax-chick
Temperature:
105° F
108° in about 2 hours
Nuff said....
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posted on
07/05/2010 3:01:33 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(Support our Troops, and vote out the RINOS!)
To: Darksheare
” Transmissable, through possibly a small friendly nip? “
Datz de ticket.
397
posted on
07/05/2010 3:03:35 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(Support our Troops, and vote out the RINOS!)
To: stephenjohnbanker
Ah....a cold snap in your neighborhood?
398
posted on
07/05/2010 3:08:12 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(Build a man a fire; he'll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire; he'll be warm the rest of his life)
To: Cyber Liberty
I have not had a ginger snap in a long time.
399
posted on
07/05/2010 3:09:34 PM PDT
by
ThomasThomas
(Isn't enough always enough?)
To: ThomasThomas
Then you should go get one.
Now!
400
posted on
07/05/2010 3:10:30 PM PDT
by
ThomasThomas
(Isn't enough always enough?)
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