Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #225 on: September 22, 2018, 10:11:10 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Finding the enamel pin badge I got when I earned my glider pilot's wings.
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #226 on: September 22, 2018, 01:53:05 PM » Author: F96T12 DD VHO
I find a mass startup of MH, HPS, or MV to be satisfying, each light source has it's unique startup. Some of the same light sources could startup differently. Sometimes you can even hear the ballasts roar simultaneously which always makes it better. You guys agree?
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #227 on: September 22, 2018, 01:55:47 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Quote from: F96T12 DD VHO on September 22, 2018, 01:53:05 PM I find a mass startup of MH, HPS, or MV to be satisfying, each light source has it's unique startup. Some of the same light sources could startup differently. Sometimes you can even hear the ballasts roar simultaneously which always makes it better. You guys agree?  We tend to only light one lamp at a time, as they need to be left running for at least a couple of hours and we can't justify the cost of doing it.
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There are two kinds of light  -  the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Thurber (1894 - 1961)

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #228 on: September 22, 2018, 01:57:21 PM » Author: F96T12 DD VHO
Quote from: Miss Cuddly on September 22, 2018, 01:55:47 PM We tend to only light one lamp at a time, as they need to be left running for at least a couple of hours and we can't justify the cost of doing it. I was referring to like a gymnasium or something, but your statement makes sense.
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #229 on: September 22, 2018, 01:58:06 PM » Author: Rommie
Quote from: Miss Cuddly on September 22, 2018, 01:55:47 PM We tend to only light one lamp at a time, as they need to be left running for at least a couple of hours and we can't justify the cost of doing it. Especially if it's our 1000W mercury lamp, aka Freddie
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #230 on: September 27, 2018, 12:33:53 PM » Author: Fluorescent05
Quote from: Cal on May 08, 2016, 09:22:42 AM When you get a new computer or similar, and on the flat surfaces it has that film protective cover to stop dust and fingerprints. Pulling that off slowly is rather pleasing! I totally agree! But only if you peel it off slowly.
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #231 on: September 27, 2018, 12:36:11 PM » Author: Rommie
Tasting the first slice of freshly baked bananananananana bread (it's in the oven as I type this, can't wait till it's ready )
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #232 on: February 10, 2019, 11:12:49 PM » Author: suzukir122
When I'm viewing a YouTube video from a YouTuber dealing with NEW super/hyper-sport cars and super/hyper-sport bikes, and I realize those exotic vehicles are being lit by F40T12 and F96T12 magnetic cool white Rapid Start lighting. Very new exotic cars/bikes, lit by very old and reliable fixtures/lights. Million dollar cars, btw.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #233 on: December 04, 2019, 05:59:50 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Being able to play a piece of music on the mandolin at the correct tempo without missing a note
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Hugs and STUFF Sammi xXx (also in Aberdeen)
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There are two kinds of light  -  the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Thurber (1894 - 1961)

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #234 on: December 04, 2019, 09:26:46 PM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
Crashing on a motor bike at 30 mph and landing on my feet.
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #235 on: December 04, 2019, 10:14:23 PM » Author: Fluorescent05
Quote from: HomeBrewLamps on December 04, 2019, 09:26:46 PM Crashing on a motor bike at 30 mph and landing on my feet. Did this actually happen?
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	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #236 on: December 04, 2019, 11:01:58 PM » Author: FGS
Quote from: Fluorescent05 on December 04, 2019, 10:14:23 PM Did this actually happen? It could happen. I’ve seen a vid of someone on a dirt bike and he managed to reach the top but somehow the bike decided to leave him and just went into orbit. Skip to 1:25 in the vid if you don’t want to watch a turd Chevy try to climb that hill. It’s hilarious. https://www.facebook.com/1500553123537634/posts/2245456915713914?vh=e&sfns=mo
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Why I like LEDs on top of other lighting tech?
LEDs = Upgrade 95% of the applications. (That is if you avoid eBay's LEDs).

LED brainwash? No, people uses them cuz they work well for them.

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #237 on: December 05, 2019, 10:45:15 PM » Author: suzukir122
@Homebrewlamps, well I'm glad you're alright man, if that truly happened. Luckily that's a lightweight bike with a very small engine! If it weren't, things would've ended much worse. Here's an oddly satisfying thing for me: comparing my old apartment with my new apartment, viewing all of the improvements. Large vaulted ceilings... also oddly satisfying. One other one... echoes. Hearing echoes has always been oddly satisfying to me, no matter where.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #238 on: December 09, 2019, 08:44:24 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Using 'percussive maintenance' to make something work again
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Hugs and STUFF Sammi xXx (also in Aberdeen)
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There are two kinds of light  -  the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Thurber (1894 - 1961)

	Re: Oddly satisfying things « Reply #239 on: December 09, 2019, 03:44:26 PM » Author: Medved
Statement: Everything electrical works on the principle of a compressed magic smoke. Proof: Once the smoke leaks out, the thing usually stops working... Or you haven't seen the smoke escaping from a device while the thing has been just failing?
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