Isn't there an Avatar Thread?
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I don't know what it is about roadkill squirrel that makes my teeth immediately fall out, but it is delectable.
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Do I have your endorsement to revert to my Mountaineer avatar? I take it you were shocked, delighted, or otherwise snicker knickered for the primate avatar?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:23 am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:08 amJust for you Vinny!vnatale wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:26 pmI much preferred the one that I encountered when I first got here and which lasted for a long, long time. The tortoise and the hare. Seemed like the perfect image for a Permanent Portfolio forum. I was disappointed when it was no longer. Also, was semi-shocked to see the Mountaineer's long standing one suddenly change and then seemingly undergo frequent changes. On the other hand, have always enjoyed Smith1776's frequent changes.
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This is what I looked like when living in West Virginia, and foraging for that stuff someone mentioned cooking on another thread. The housing though was quite cheap. And my grocery expenses zero. And, above all, my permanent tooth cleaning expenses and toilet paper expenses were also zero. Covid related worry was nill.
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You have my FULL endorsement! It was always so soothing to see that thing moving across!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:10 pmDo I have your endorsement to revert to my Mountaineer avatar? I take it you were shocked, delighted, or otherwise snicker knickered for the primate avatar?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:23 am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:08 amJust for you Vinny!vnatale wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:26 pmI much preferred the one that I encountered when I first got here and which lasted for a long, long time. The tortoise and the hare. Seemed like the perfect image for a Permanent Portfolio forum. I was disappointed when it was no longer. Also, was semi-shocked to see the Mountaineer's long standing one suddenly change and then seemingly undergo frequent changes. On the other hand, have always enjoyed Smith1776's frequent changes.
Vinny
This is what I looked like when living in West Virginia, and foraging for that stuff someone mentioned cooking on another thread. The housing though was quite cheap. And my grocery expenses zero. And, above all, my permanent tooth cleaning expenses and toilet paper expenses were also zero. Covid related worry was nill.
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Above provided by: Vinny, who always says: "I only regret that I have but one lap to give to my cats." AND "I'm a more-is-more person."
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Re: Isn't there an Avatar Thread?
As you wish, kind sir!vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:35 pmYou have my FULL endorsement! It was always so soothing to see that thing moving across!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:10 pmDo I have your endorsement to revert to my Mountaineer avatar? I take it you were shocked, delighted, or otherwise snicker knickered for the primate avatar?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:23 am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:08 amJust for you Vinny!vnatale wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:26 pmI much preferred the one that I encountered when I first got here and which lasted for a long, long time. The tortoise and the hare. Seemed like the perfect image for a Permanent Portfolio forum. I was disappointed when it was no longer. Also, was semi-shocked to see the Mountaineer's long standing one suddenly change and then seemingly undergo frequent changes. On the other hand, have always enjoyed Smith1776's frequent changes.
Vinny
This is what I looked like when living in West Virginia, and foraging for that stuff someone mentioned cooking on another thread. The housing though was quite cheap. And my grocery expenses zero. And, above all, my permanent tooth cleaning expenses and toilet paper expenses were also zero. Covid related worry was nill.
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Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:45 pmAs you wish, kind sir!vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:35 pmYou have my FULL endorsement! It was always so soothing to see that thing moving across!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:10 pmDo I have your endorsement to revert to my Mountaineer avatar? I take it you were shocked, delighted, or otherwise snicker knickered for the primate avatar?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:23 am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:08 amJust for you Vinny!vnatale wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:26 pmI much preferred the one that I encountered when I first got here and which lasted for a long, long time. The tortoise and the hare. Seemed like the perfect image for a Permanent Portfolio forum. I was disappointed when it was no longer. Also, was semi-shocked to see the Mountaineer's long standing one suddenly change and then seemingly undergo frequent changes. On the other hand, have always enjoyed Smith1776's frequent changes.
Vinny
This is what I looked like when living in West Virginia, and foraging for that stuff someone mentioned cooking on another thread. The housing though was quite cheap. And my grocery expenses zero. And, above all, my permanent tooth cleaning expenses and toilet paper expenses were also zero. Covid related worry was nill.
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Vinny
Above provided by: Vinny, who always says: "I only regret that I have but one lap to give to my cats." AND "I'm a more-is-more person."
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I remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
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He must have had that one prior to me becoming an active participant here.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:56 pmI remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
Vinny
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Is this it?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:02 pmHe must have had that one prior to me becoming an active participant here.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:56 pmI remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
Vinny
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That is THE ONE!!!! I am NOW soothed!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:36 pmIs this it?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:02 pmHe must have had that one prior to me becoming an active participant here.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:56 pmI remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
Vinny
Vinny
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It's a good depiction of active managment fading to flatline PP.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:50 pmThat is THE ONE!!!! I am NOW soothed!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:36 pmIs this it?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:02 pmHe must have had that one prior to me becoming an active participant here.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:56 pmI remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
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I never made that connection. I was always mesmerized by it and wondering how you obtained this image that had movement in it.Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:51 pmIt's a good depiction of active managment fading to flatline PP.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:50 pmThat is THE ONE!!!! I am NOW soothed!Mountaineer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:36 pmIs this it?vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:02 pmHe must have had that one prior to me becoming an active participant here.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:56 pmI remember that one (google <flatline GIF>), but it followed the one that M just brought back, which he'd had for a very long time.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Sorry. That was NOT the one. By your standards that was another short lived one, also! It was the one that had something moving across within the image. Somewhat like what you see on a medical device that is graphically showing the heart rate and has a moving vertical line going across. Remember that one? I must have steadily seen that one for well over a year?
Vinny
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Vinny
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Great new avatar, Mark. I can almost hear the water.
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Thanks dualstow. Coffee and accounts on Long Key, FL this morning. Very peaceful way to start the day.
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And an M1 MacBook I presume?Mark Leavy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:36 pmThanks dualstow. Coffee and accounts on Long Key, FL this morning. Very peaceful way to start the day.


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Not yet, not yet. Waiting for reliable ship dates so I can predict where I’ll be.Smith1776 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:19 pmAnd an M1 MacBook I presume?Mark Leavy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:36 pmThanks dualstow. Coffee and accounts on Long Key, FL this morning. Very peaceful way to start the day.![]()
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Awwww. boooooo.Mark Leavy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:21 pm
Not yet, not yet. Waiting for reliable ship dates so I can predict where I’ll be.
I can't wait to get one myself. One more semester of school and I will sell my old one and reward myself with a shiny new dev machine.
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I Shrugged, I almost spit out my coffee this morning when I saw your new avatar. Well done.
And tomfoolery, several houses in my neighborhood have your new avatar on a sign in their front yard. My understanding is that it protects the houses against graffiti, thrown bricks, and mortar fireworks. May it also protect your forum account from the online equivalents.
And tomfoolery, several houses in my neighborhood have your new avatar on a sign in their front yard. My understanding is that it protects the houses against graffiti, thrown bricks, and mortar fireworks. May it also protect your forum account from the online equivalents.
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Nice Jordan Peterson pastel. I didn’t recognize him until after the image search.
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Thanks. Whoever created it has serious talent. He looks so dignified.
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I found a good avatar for technovelist.
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Smithers has a great photo of what appears to be a young John Bogle.
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Noice.
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Ray Dalio avatar out of spite.


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Is there gold behind that vault door in your profile pic??

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only human capital. It’s a Jerusalem subway that doubles as a bomb shelter.
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