The Weird and the Wacky!

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:42 pm

Smaug;1485877 wrote: I wonder why smelling a banana or a green apple can make you lose weight? Does it trigger an increase in the metabolic rate?
Well, it does emphasise "Smelling it, not eating it". If you keep to smelling chocolate instead of eating it, that'll make you lose weight as well. Surprisingly, the same with chips, etc.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:16 am

FourPart;1485882 wrote: Well, it does emphasise "Smelling it, not eating it". If you keep to smelling chocolate instead of eating it, that'll make you lose weight as well. Surprisingly, the same with chips, etc.

I can't believe they actually meant it that way. I bet it doesn't work with flatulence! No, I'm not going to put it to the test...:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:57 am

The more contact we have, the more like us they become....

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:08 pm

That's one for my FaceBook.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:16 pm

Glad you like it, FourPart. It appealed to me, too. Utube is a veritable treasure-trove for a multitude of diverse things....

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:27 am

Smaug;1485943 wrote: The more contact we have, the more like us they become....

Oh, that video, Smaug, is delightful and aren't those animals clever ? :yh_clap:yh_worshp

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:12 am

Creepy !!!

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:11 am

This was up the hill from where we live.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:03 pm

So you can actually get to see these downhills for real, then LarsMac. That must be spectacular ! They look as if they get up to very high speeds, and on roads that are available for ordinary traffic as well ! I did notice that the crazy loon veered onto the wrong side of the road a few times - probably to 'straighten' his line, but taking a hellova risk from possible oncoming traffic !!!! :yh_nailbi:yh_nailbi

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:00 pm

If it weren't for the sparks coming from his armoured gloves I might have thought the video had been deliberately speeded up for effect.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:16 pm

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:20 am

A white-knuckle ride for crows? :yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:32 am

LarsMac;1486075 wrote: This was up the hill from where we live.

What an amazing bit of downhill that was!! Good find, Lars! I think downhill long-board/luge should be an Olympic sport...For sure!! Wish I lived there, it might be worth learning t board properly!:yh_star :yh_worshp

I haven't been around for a few days due to computer probs. Think they're sorted now, though. (Fingers crossed)!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:39 am

You should always wear a suit to impress...

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:55 am

This clip may have appeared on the thread before, but it's definitely worth another airing. Can't find anything faster downhill long-board so far; it's about the only clip that I have seen that compares to Zac Maytum for speed!

Must admit, I love the Zac Maytum run in Colorado, Lars!!:-6

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:25 am

We do some amazing things sometimes, even if they are a bit 'wacky'!!:wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:18 pm

Flippin' eck, Smaug ! Some of those 'stunts' are breathtakingly awesome. Some of those guys must be extremely fit and very strong (particularly in the finger department !).

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:22 pm

They certainly are, though I wouldn't fancy dangling from those high structures with only one hand and no safety wire; absolutelynobloodyway!!

Mind you, I would love to 'wing-suit' if I ever have the time and money, and am still young enough to do it!

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:31 pm

Smaug;1486351 wrote: What an amazing bit of downhill that was!! Good find, Lars! I think downhill long-board/luge should be an Olympic sport...For sure!! Wish I lived there, it might be worth learning t board properly!:yh_star :yh_worshp

I haven't been around for a few days due to computer probs. Think they're sorted now, though. (Fingers crossed)!

I took that hill on a bicycle some years back. It was a blast. Though I am pretty sure I didn't come even close to 70 mph. I can't help but wonder what was following him with the camera. My hat is off to the guy. I wouldn't have the nerve to make that kind of run on a board.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:08 am

LarsMac;1486448 wrote: I took that hill on a bicycle some years back. It was a blast. Though I am pretty sure I didn't come even close to 70 mph. I can't help but wonder what was following him with the camera. My hat is off to the guy. I wouldn't have the nerve to make that kind of run on a board.

At my current skill level, I'd need a closed road, and to be wearing a giant air-bag for the inevitable high-speed 'stack-up' that I'd be sure to have!! I might stand a chance on 'blades', though I would probably be wiser to emulate your good self by using a bike!:wah:

It might be a motorbike following him; can't see any shadows though, so it's pure guesswork.

It's a fabulous clip though. Lovely scenery, high speed, uber-skillful . Great find!!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:54 am

Some folk are really 'out there', pushing the boundaries.....:-6

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:01 am

I suddenly realised that at 2:35 there was a "I Can See My House From Here" moment when I recognised the clock tower in the Southampton Civic Centre - at least I might have been able to if the weather was a little less overcast. It looks like he may have been on the central antenna tower in the BBC Radio Solent buildings.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:16 am

FourPart;1486499 wrote: I suddenly realised that at 2:35 there was a "I Can See My House From Here" moment when I recognised the clock tower in the Southampton Civic Centre - at least I might have been able to if the weather was a little less overcast. It looks like he may have been on the central antenna tower in the BBC Radio Solent buildings.

Rather him than me, FourPart! I like a pair of wings and a reliable engine aboard for venturing up to these heights...:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:33 am

Here's a few more intrepid folk to boggle at....

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:49 pm

Two words.................... Good grief !!!!!!! :yh_nailbi :yh_sigh :yh_worshp

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:16 pm

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G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:22 pm

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:09 am

Arrgh!! Look out, here come the Triffids....!:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:18 am

G#Gill;1486642 wrote:

Nice! Some truly gorgeous hybrids. And one woolly pig!!:yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:22 am

This chap probably doesn't have a problem with 'crowding' in the public pool....:wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:42 am

I don't think I could trust a wild animal that size to get that close to it ! After all polar bears can rip your body apart with one swipe of their front paw ! :yh_nailbi

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 4:51 am

I certainly wouldn't want to get too close, unless I'd reared it from a cub. Even then, I'd be wary....

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:09 am

Apologies in advance for the backing music; there are one or two profanities in there. Only fair to warn you....Must admit, I empathise with the lyrics, though!

There is also some 'trick camera-work' in there, but MOST of the stunts are genuine!