Activity from MrMoonPie

Showing posts from:

Displaying post 1 to 50 of 79

You'll put your eye out

It's my birthday, and I want a frikkin' laser!
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 10:28 AM on July 17, 2008 (10 comments)

Tell me about your cooler

I need a new cooler.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 8:55 AM on April 21, 2008 (12 comments)

Followup: Weingarten wins Pulitzer

Remember that post about Joshua Bell busking in a DC Metro station? Gene Weingarten just won a Pulitzer for the stunt.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 12:53 PM on April 7, 2008 (37 comments)

Singin' in the rain

Rainwear in Films has a very narrow focus.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 2:48 PM on February 29, 2008 (17 comments)

Whaling the Planet with Modern Whalers

Some people hate cilantro. Some people hate shrimp. But Lee really, really hates Discovery Channel. (via)
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 11:42 AM on January 29, 2008 (60 comments)

Suck it, SF.

Mefi movie night in NoVa. Anybody interested?
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 12:58 PM on January 8, 2008 (61 comments)

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying puppet!

Carl Rankin builds awesome RC planes out of straws, plastic wrap, tape, and foam take-out boxes. (via)
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 5:19 AM on December 11, 2007 (12 comments)

Excellent.

Who says Republicans don't have a sense of humor? Yes, this really is linked from the homepage of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's minority site.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 10:47 AM on October 15, 2007 (47 comments)

Burn the horse?

Anyone been to Playa Del Fuego? Should we go this year?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 10:49 AM on September 7, 2007 (6 comments)

On the way to Cape May

We're driving from DC to Cape Henlopen State Park tomorrow morning. Anything to see on the way? Any suggestions (besides the obvious) for stuff to do there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 7:20 PM on July 1, 2007 (7 comments)

Overeager moderation?

Overeager moderation? I'm sure that I saw a spot-on comment (from Optimus Chyme, I believe?) about a possibly hypocritical comment concerning gay vs. interracial marriage. Now it's gone. WTF?
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 8:35 PM on June 12, 2007 (413 comments)

My daughter is going Wii!

Wii for kids?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 1:31 PM on June 5, 2007 (23 comments)

Go Stinky go!!!

Followup--remember that story about the Hispanic high-school kids who entered and won the robotics contest at MIT? I just met with their advisor.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 9:44 AM on May 17, 2007 (12 comments)

FOXY RELIGIONIST-POLITICAL discrimination for Inhuman Economic Exploitation

Meet Franklin, the Fair-Housing Fox. Says HUD: "Just as McGruff the Crime Dog represents the fight against crime, Franklin, the Fair Housing Fox, will symbolize the nation's efforts to end housing discrimination." And also, apparently, really, really bad web-page design.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 1:57 PM on April 10, 2007 (59 comments)

Pruning a neighbor's tree

A neighbor's tree (in DC) has several branches that grow over our yard. We'd like to trim the branches to give our garden some more sunlight. Do we need his permission?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 12:47 PM on April 2, 2007 (15 comments)

On my way back to Georgia

We're heading to Atlanta tomorrow--what to do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 10:10 AM on February 14, 2007 (26 comments)

Roanoke, VA

I'll be in Roanoke, VA, this weekend. Any must sees?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 7:07 AM on January 9, 2007 (8 comments)

Help me choose guitar strings

I need to buy my first pair of replacement guitar strings. Any suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 2:05 PM on December 19, 2006 (25 comments)

Uh oh....

Uh oh.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 9:45 AM on November 27, 2006 (14 comments)

So, what's up with Kilroy?...

So, what's up with Kilroy?
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 7:43 PM on October 30, 2006 (24 comments)

What do we want? Brains! When do we want them?...

What do we want?
Brains!
When do we want them?
BRAAAAIIINS!!!

Get your zombie on this Sunday on the Mall! Yes, it's the inaugural DC Zombie Lurch! [more inside]
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 7:21 AM on October 24, 2006 (26 comments)

NYC meetup? The MrsMoonPie and I will be in NYC...

NYC meetup? The MrsMoonPie and I will be in NYC Friday, October 13, through Sunday, October 15, staying with a friend between Soho and Notila. Anyone interested in getting together? Since I know virtually nothing about the area, someone else will have to propose a venue.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 11:26 AM on October 3, 2006 (70 comments)

Uh-oh....

Uh-oh.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 10:06 AM on September 25, 2006 (23 comments)

water heater pilot light won't stay lit

Our water heater pilot light won't stay lit. Is it time to call a repair man?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 6:17 PM on September 20, 2006 (9 comments)

Bill Clinton, Beloved of Jesus

Why is it that crazy guys always have badly-designed web sites?
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 1:33 PM on September 14, 2006 (61 comments)

Cousin Oliver Effect

Right up there with the Darrin Syndrome, the Cousin Oliver Effect is one of the most ridiculed devices in Sitcom-land. Until today, though, I didn’t know that Robbie Rist is still going strong.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 12:02 PM on August 31, 2006 (38 comments)

Hippotherapy

This iGallop, it vibrates? While at National Airport this weekend, I noticed several women enjoying an odd-looking exercise device at Brookstone. Apparently, I'm not the first to imagine what else it could be used for (Google search).
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 2:17 PM on August 21, 2006 (25 comments)

Jessamyn will be in DC this weekend, so I believe...

Jessamyn will be in DC this weekend, so I believe a meetup is in order. I'm thinking the ultra-hip Palace of Wonders, say, 2:00 on Sunday. Any takers?
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 9:16 AM on August 1, 2006 (31 comments)

Kid's lunch in NoVa

Where should I take my daughter to lunch this Saturday in Northern Virginia?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 8:40 AM on June 22, 2006 (18 comments)

"A little bit like Superman."

Bill Frist <3s gorillas. I find this quite charming.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 8:11 AM on May 24, 2006 (80 comments)

washingtonpost.com's Congressional votes database...

washingtonpost.com's Congressional votes database just won an EPpy. So what? The site was developed by two of our guys.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 7:43 PM on May 19, 2006 (6 comments)

Where to stay (for cheap) near Harrisburg, PA?

Where to stay (for cheap) near Harrisburg, PA? What to do while there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 11:11 AM on May 19, 2006 (12 comments)

How to extend wireless signal strentgh?

Based on this AskMe thread, I just bought a Saitek A-250 wireless speaker system. However, the signal strength of the usb-connected transmitter isn't quite strong enough to penetrate the walls between my computer and my back yard.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 10:25 AM on May 8, 2006 (6 comments)

garbage disposals and GFCI

My garbage disposal trips the nearby GFCI circuit every time I use it. What can I do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 3:36 PM on February 25, 2006 (10 comments)

Talk to me, baby

Wanna talk to a person? Gethuman.com lists cheat codes for hundreds of customer service numbers. Sweet.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 2:09 PM on February 13, 2006 (15 comments)

Big Island activities

So, I'm going to Hawaii. What should I do there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 1:19 PM on January 6, 2006 (21 comments)

collapsible roof-top luggage carriers

I'm thinking about getting a tiny car, and using a roof-top luggage carrier for trips. Good idea?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 9:47 AM on November 26, 2005 (18 comments)

How can the President pledge money?

What is the mechanism that allows the President to, say, pledge $50,000,000 for earthquake relief in Pakistan?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 11:29 AM on November 2, 2005 (7 comments)

Guatemala flooding

DisasterFilter: 1250 dead, hundreds of thousands homeless. Though it pales in comparison to the death toll in Pakistan, and though it’s not as close (or visible) as the damage done by Rita and Katrina, the devastation due to Hurricane Stan has been, well, devastating in rural Guatemala, especially around Lake Atitlan.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 7:37 AM on October 12, 2005 (10 comments)

I think this is worth a MetaTalk thread--I just...

I think this is worth a MetaTalk thread--I just got back from the wedding of NortonDC and onlyconnect, two active members who met at a MetaFilter meetup.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 7:47 PM on September 24, 2005 (60 comments)

I got a lotta lava love

My 40th birthday is coming up, and I want to see lava.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 11:25 AM on September 12, 2005 (14 comments)

Steve_at_Linnwood selectively quotes a Washington...

Steve_at_Linnwood selectively quotes a Washington Post story, is called on it, then denies it. This is a lie.
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 9:47 AM on September 8, 2005 (112 comments)

What does it mean to overturn a Supreme Court decision?

What does it really mean to "overturn" a Supreme Court decision?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 9:52 AM on August 10, 2005 (9 comments)

How far do you really walk?

The GMap Pedometer is the coolest Google maps application I've seen. I found my 3-mile round trip daily commute is really only 2.5 miles, damnit.
posted to MetaFilter by MrMoonPie at 1:04 PM on August 8, 2005 (83 comments)

Who are the people in my neighborhood?

I remember once seeing a neighbor-search utility. One could enter an address and find who lived nearby. It wasn't fundrace. Can anyone point me to it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 1:02 PM on May 19, 2005 (2 comments)

DC MeFi Meet Up time! [more...

DC MeFi Meet Up time! [more inside]
posted to MetaTalk by MrMoonPie at 12:40 PM on May 3, 2005 (30 comments)

Evaluating Lucene

I’ve been assigned to evaluate the feasibility of using Lucene for our website, a large, high-use government site with rapidly-changing data.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 5:36 AM on April 27, 2005 (3 comments)

I need new headphones

I need new headphones. Which ones should I get?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 12:02 PM on March 16, 2005 (17 comments)

Life insurance--where/what kind to get?...

Life insurance--where/what kind to get?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 8:03 AM on January 28, 2005 (7 comments)

I got a new computer. What do I do with my old one?...

I got a new computer. What do I do with my old one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrMoonPie at 2:01 PM on January 14, 2005 (19 comments)