The Design Inference Game

03/03/03 | Moi

[general_re]

I thought a new thread was a good idea, and here seems to be a good place to put it, so as not to clutter up "News". The only topic available was "heated discussion", though. ;)

If any clarification about the pictures is needed, just say so, and I will try to at least highlight the part that I am interested in for you. Remember that I'm interested in the objects or structures or artifacts being represented, so don't be thrown off if the illustrations seem abstract.

[PatrickHenry]

401. Clean slate. Update needed, as we're now up to object #10. This thread is, pardon the expression, reaching a climax.

[general_re]

The question now is, who's going to be faster to complete their assigned task - Diamond, or the US military? I'm betting on Diamond, but by a mere whisker ;)

[longshadow]

This thread is, pardon the expression, reaching a climax.

"ahhhh... ahhhhhhhh .....ahhhh ARRRRRRGHHHHHH!" placemarker

[general_re]

Welcome to the back room - smoke 'em if you got 'em ;)

[PatrickHenry]

"ahhhh... ahhhhhhhh .....ahhhh ARRRRRRGHHHHHH!"

I was talking about the thread. Didn't mean to set you off.

[longshadow]

I was talking about the thread. Didn't mean to set you off.

Oh.

Sorry...... could you pass me the paper towels?

[PatrickHenry]

Now we'll have to change the name of this place to the "Yuckky Back Room."

[Lurking Libertarian]

Yucky placemarker.

[Condorman]

"Clean up on Aisle 12!"

[PatrickHenry]

Bush Clean-up Team Scrubs Clinton Stains From Oval Office.

[js1138]

1. Diamond's answer in post 7.
2. Diamond's answer in post 33 and 62.
3. Answer at post 111 and 124.
4. Answer at 166 and 173-175.
5. Answer at 181.
6. Answer at 257 and 310.
7. Answer at324
8. Answer at 365
9. Answer at 391
10. Answer at

[PatrickHenry]

Number 10 is interesting. I can think of several possibilities -- some designed, some not. Devilish.

[balrog666]

Watching and waiting placemarker.

[PatrickHenry]

Waiting and watching.

[longshadow]

Waiting and watching.

What are you, a cyber-Peeping-Tom?

[Diamond]

Sorry for the delay, general. My dear 83 year old mother, ordinarily as sharp as a tack, has been and is seriously ill in ICU for the last three days with double pneumonia. The last time she has been responsive to us was yesterday morning. My brothers and sisters are arriving from other parts of the country to be with her.

I'm at the office today with a broadband connection and I will download the pic and think about it today during the battle of of life. Again, I apologize for the delay.

Cordially,

[general_re]

No need to apologize, given your circumstances. Nobody will blame you a bit for putting our little game on the back-burner at such a time, I am sure - check in whenever you have the time, and feel up to it. In the meantime, if I can be so bold as to speak for everyone, please know that everyone here is hoping and wishing - and praying, where appropriate ;) - for your mother's full and speedy recovery.

[PatrickHenry]

.. if I can be so bold as to speak for everyone ...

You certainly speak for me in this matter.

[Diamond]

Thanks, general for your kind words. While I cope with all this stuff, I would like the back of my mind to work on the problem. Without giving away any historical information, can you give me some indication of the size of the object (is it a magnified picture?) and some of it's physical/chemical properties?

Cordially,

[Diamond]

Thank you, too, Patrick. I appreciate it.

Cordially,