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econ41 · **#121** by **econ41** » Mar 17, 2011 12:13 am

Mazille wrote:
econ41 wrote:
Spinozasgalt wrote:Well basically, there's a causally inert Philosophy Board-ness outside of the spatio-temporal world and our board is an instantiation of that abstract object.

Now I know why I stuck to the world of Civil and Structural Engineering, concrete, steel and shit.

You mean... like... real world stuff and shit?

Real shit. As in turds - 'discrete human faecal solids'. I was a sewerage engineer. I was the resident shitologist on RDNet and ran a series of "sewage anecdotes" in 2008. Don't get me started on sewage jokes - once started I cannot be deterred. Even when I'm only going through the motions.

Now having in mind Weaver's homily - congrats to the new mods. :naughty2:

Eric C, MS

LucidFlight · **#122** by **LucidFlight** » Mar 17, 2011 12:17 am

Spinozasgalt wrote:Actually, I think this should be the other way around. I'm the non-spatio-temporal-instantiationistic one, because the abstract objects are non-spatio-temporal but instantiated in the spatio-temporal world. You two are the two who are the two; I'm the other one.

I hope you're not implying we are a trans-spatio-temporal-instantiationistic pluralist. :naughty:

Weaver wrote:Gentlemen, we're getting off topic. Keep the Philosophy stuff in the hovel backwater sub-forum set aside for it, and let this thread stay clean so more members can suck up to congratulate the new Mods.

Yes, sorry. Well done to all the new mods!

Mazille · **#123** by **Mazille** » Mar 17, 2011 12:19 am

econ41 wrote:
Mazille wrote:
econ41 wrote:

Now I know why I stuck to the world of Civil and Structural Engineering, concrete, steel and shit.

You mean... like... real world stuff and shit?

Real shit. As in turds - 'discrete human faecal solids'. I was a sewerage engineer. I was the resident shitologist on RDNet and ran a series of "sewage anecdotes" in 2008. Don't get me started on sewage jokes - once started I cannot be deterred. Even when I'm only going through the motions.

Double dare ya. :coffee:

Darwinsbulldog · **#124** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 17, 2011 12:22 am

Weaver wrote:Gentlemen, we're getting off topic. Keep the Philosophy stuff in the hovel backwater sub-forum set aside for it, and let this thread stay clean so more members can suck up to congratulate the new Mods.

Poo, moderators? What is difference? Why off-topic?

Weaver · **#125** by **Weaver** » Mar 17, 2011 12:45 am

Yes, but has anyone constructed a self-supporting poo structure that can collapse by dropping the top 15% on it?

Emmeline · **#126** by **Emmeline** » Mar 17, 2011 12:53 am

Darwinsbulldog wrote:
Weaver wrote:Gentlemen, we're getting off topic. Keep the Philosophy stuff in the hovel backwater sub-forum set aside for it, and let this thread stay clean so more members can suck up to congratulate the new Mods.

Poo, moderators? What is difference? Why off-topic?

None - being a moderator can be a shitty job! :mrgreen:

Darwinsbulldog · **#127** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 17, 2011 1:00 am

Jan wrote:
Darwinsbulldog wrote:
Weaver wrote:Gentlemen, we're getting off topic. Keep the Philosophy stuff in the hovel backwater sub-forum set aside for it, and let this thread stay clean so more members can suck up to congratulate the new Mods.

Poo, moderators? What is difference? Why off-topic?

None - being a moderator can be a shitty job!

Sanitary engineering in fact! :lol:

econ41 · **#128** by **econ41** » Mar 17, 2011 7:29 am

Darwinsbulldog wrote:...Sanitary engineering in fact!

(Warning - this one may not cross cultural boundaries from the original Australian setting to any 'rest of the world' context)

Remember that most of my professional career was as an engineering manager in the water sewerage and drainage industry.

As guest speaker invited to speak at a local Rotary Club I explained that I was a "shit house engineer" - I judged the robust sense of humour of the group well. Many of them still remind me of it and it was 1995. I found out many years after the event that one member was offended . He was an engineer and did not like me "taking the Mickey" against myself and the profession.

Darwinsbulldog can probably recognise the at least three way ambiguity with the phrase "shit house engineer".

Darwinsbulldog · **#129** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 17, 2011 8:52 am

econ41 wrote:
Darwinsbulldog wrote:...Sanitary engineering in fact!

(Warning - this one may not cross cultural boundaries from the original Australian setting to any 'rest of the world' context)

Remember that most of my professional career was as an engineering manager in the water sewerage and drainage industry.

As guest speaker invited to speak at a local Rotary Club I explained that I was a "shit house engineer" - I judged the robust sense of humour of the group well. Many of them still remind me of it and it was 1995. I found out many years after the event that one member was offended . He was an engineer and did not like me "taking the Mickey" against myself and the profession.

Darwinsbulldog can probably recognise the at least three way ambiguity with the phrase "shit house engineer".

He, he, he was not "privvy" to da joke!! :lol:

Perhaps he plumb got it wrong. :think:

I am sure you did your job quite well Econs. You are a Poofessional, in fact!

Tyrannical · **#130** by **Tyrannical** » Mar 17, 2011 8:55 am

He, he, he was not "privvy" to da joke!! Perhaps he plumb got it wrong. I am sure you did your job quite well Econs. You are a Poofessional, in fact!

Bah, he's probably just full of it.

The_Metatron · **#131** by **The_Metatron** » Mar 17, 2011 9:32 am

econ41 wrote:
Darwinsbulldog wrote:...Sanitary engineering in fact!

(Warning - this one may not cross cultural boundaries from the original Australian setting to any 'rest of the world' context)

Remember that most of my professional career was as an engineering manager in the water sewerage and drainage industry.

As guest speaker invited to speak at a local Rotary Club I explained that I was a "shit house engineer" - I judged the robust sense of humour of the group well. Many of them still remind me of it and it was 1995. I found out many years after the event that one member was offended . He was an engineer and did not like me "taking the Mickey" against myself and the profession.

Darwinsbulldog can probably recognise the at least three way ambiguity with the phrase "shit house engineer".

I bet not too many people realize the deaths you've prevented over the years doing that job, too.

LucidFlight · **#132** by **LucidFlight** » Mar 17, 2011 9:39 am

econ41 wrote:Don't get me started on sewage jokes - once started I cannot be deterred.

Of course, de turd is one of de main reasons for sewage systems.

Darwinsbulldog · **#133** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 17, 2011 9:44 am

JayWilson wrote:
econ41 wrote:Don't get me started on sewage jokes - once started I cannot be deterred.

Of course, de turd is one of de main reasons for sewage systems.

I suppose if one does not piss around, and does a good job one can feel flushed with success. Maybe get awarded a yellow of the Chamber of Potty Engineers. Perhaps get a medal, like a Dung Gong?

THWOTH · **#134** by **THWOTH** » Mar 17, 2011 1:57 pm

Sewage may be just a joke to you DB, but it was Eric's bread and butter.

:nod:

Darwinsbulldog · **#135** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 17, 2011 3:36 pm

THWOTH wrote:Sewage may be just a joke to you DB, but it was Eric's bread and butter.

I imagine Eric knows I am only kidding. We have had a few long chats on the phone. Having visited a few sewage plants when an environmental science student, I have only admiration fro folks who work there every day. :clap:

THWOTH · **#136** by **THWOTH** » Mar 18, 2011 8:48 pm

I sure he knows you're only joking DB. My joke was just crap. :nod:

Tangerine Dream · **#137** by **Tangerine Dream** » Mar 19, 2011 3:35 am

THWOTH wrote:I sure he knows you're only joking DB. My joke was just crap.

Darwinsbulldog · **#138** by **Darwinsbulldog** » Mar 19, 2011 5:12 am

Tangerine Dream wrote:
THWOTH wrote:I sure he knows you're only joking DB. My joke was just crap.

Kute Kitteh! :thumbup:

Made of Stars · **#139** by **Made of Stars** » Mar 29, 2011 11:26 am

This seemed apropos for this thread:

Katherine · **#140** by **Katherine** » Apr 25, 2011 12:20 am

THWOTH wrote:Sewage may be just a joke to you DB, but it was Eric's bread and butter.

And it's a nightmare to get out of the carpets in this place! I need breathing apparatus to finish the job off!

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