Tried to get onto VCL tonight, and it timed out. Anyone know about this

His name is Lang
And he has a neon sign
Now Mr. Lang is very old,
So they call it Old Lang's Sign.

Okay, someone emailed me and asked me if I could add a little something to allow an artist to actually name the figures being compared. With the XHTML+SVG one (at http://www.mrinitialman.com/OddsEnd.....ompsizes.xhtml ), now that can be done. The names are now worked into the reference codes as well.

One thing I remember about Albert Temple, also known as  GeneCatlow, was that he was very kind--even helpful--to a mere fanfic writer who was doing a story on his 'verse, answering several questions, and even saying "I'Brolent would not do this, but Martin Kanine might", and many other facts.

I know this because I was that fanfic writer.

I just found out that  GeneCatlow has passed away. I had meant to ask him many things, especially for my fanfics--but now I can't. I feel terrible.  Catswhisker, I can only hope you are coping well.

My fincances just won't allow it. I'm sorry, everyone, but I simply can't make it.

This was aimed at Hillary supporters, but it applies to anyone who believes in Big Government.

"Do you feel it? Do you feel that cold knot of fear cementing itself in your belly? Do you now FINALLY understand what we were talking about when we lectured you on the dangers of executive overreach and governmental excess? Do you now finally get what we are saying when we say tell you that whatever power you give government to do things for you, in proportion you give them power to do things TO YOU? Are you getting the message now? Do you now understand with terrible clarity why we say what we say when we tell you government has grown too large and too obtrusive?

"We warned you when the IRS was used as a political weapon, and you ignored us. We rang the alarm bells when the BATFE took it upon itself to redefine parts of the law at will, and you called us nutjob conspiracy theorists.You continued to push.

"You wanted government to come in and fix everything. You were so convinced that if you just got the right people in charge and gave them enough power, that everything would be fine.You wanted the government to control education. You wanted them to control healthcare. Do you still want that? Do you now see how quickly your greatest dream can become your most terrifying nightmare?

"HAVE YOU FINALLY GOTTEN THE MESSAGE?"

- Tony Bebb

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7881017/

Basically, this guy's going full-speed towards rock bottom. If anyone out there can help him, please do.

I shall be there.

Well, apparently Yahoo is shutting down its instant messenger August 5. So, if anyone wants to IM me, I'm still on AIM as MrInitialMan, Skype as MrInitialMan, and ICQ as 147433425 and mrinitialman on Trillian. Just let me know where you know me from.

You may remember my height comparison tool I made last year. Someone asked if there was a way to compare more than two heights. After some time fiddling around, I have created a new version!

This XHTML+SVG page allows the comparison of up to 6 sizes, as well as male and female human figures.

Enjoy.

He's been home for a while now, and using a walker to get around. He's doing much better, but still has a long way to go.

I'm glad I decided to leave an hour early for Edmonton--that meant I heard him calling for help while loading up the car. I found him near the shop, on the ground, and he begged me to call an ambulance. Ambulance was called, and I watched over my Dad until the paramedics came. Mom and Dad gave me their blessing to head off for Edmonton, so I went to the PWA show.

While there, I learned that Dad had a broken hip and needed surgery. Any prayers and loving thoughts for my Dad are appreciated.

Pray for my Dad, please. He just fell and he thinks his hip is broken. Paramedics have just arrived, and my Mom is watching over him for now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llzd9u4jX_k

Okay, for those of you who don't know, aside from my Furry Alter Egos, I have one in the wrestling world: Gentleman John Lynx, currently manager of PWA Champion Mephisto. I'm actually kinda proud of this promo.

Both my computers are having issues. My desktop is in for repairs, while my laptop won't let me log in. I'll get back when I do.

[mode="Gentleman John Lynx"]
Alexander Prime--a knave of the first water--has ruined my hatband!

On Saturday, during a match between my client Mephisto (a fine wrestler and deservèdly Prairie Wrestling Alliance Champion) and his punching bag of the week (this Alexander Prime), Alexander punched me and my hat went flying; my hatband went flying further. I was trying to get the band back on when the opportunity to avenge myself presented itself, so I did. Unfortunately, I still had my hatband in my fist, which meant Alexander broke it with his spleen.

So, now I require the services of a ring mail technician to repair my hatband.

Alexander Prime shall pay dearly for this...

[/mode]

Real Life Details:

Yes, this more or less happened as described--I am Mephisto's manager in the Prairie Wrestling Alliance, and during a match last saturday, my hat and hatband went flying (twice, actually). And yes, when I punched Mr. Prime in the back (I was supposed to use my cane, but having the hatband in my hand and the fact that it looked nasty meant using it instead made more sense) the hatband broke. Details of hatband are here.

Okay, so for the past few days XPlornet has been doing "maintenance" on their emitter, which means I've been having to go to libraries for internet access. So, none of you will be seeing me on instant messengers for a while.

Yes, I've lost the Earsplitter, which is basically a tiny plastic recorder about 6" long. I don't play it much (thank heavens) but I'd like to know what became of it. I last had it at Fur-Eh.

No lessons to teach
No tales to tell
No songs to sing
No pictures to show.

So what am I doing here?




Mr. Initial Man
2000-2015

I've mentioned in the story that Daniel and Blanker each have a Scorch--that is, a brand done via hot iron. I'm changing that to a Shave-In, which is a temporary placeholder where the fur is shaved to create the desired pattern. It is NOT a brand, but either suggests someone wants a brand of that pattern/wants to earn that particular brand (if he did the shave-in himself) or is on the way to earning the brand (if someone else did it for him).

Both Dan and Blanker thus have shave-ins of their respective Dojos' brand--given the nod as prospective full members of those dojos (and the gangs that go with them), but not yet actual members.

FA has a number of groups that any of us can fit into, but which group do you think you'd be the ONLY member of?

For me:

CrossfieldFurs (Crossfield is my hometown)

FrumpetFurs (The Frumpet, AKA French Horn Trumpet, was an early marching french horn I own two.)

MerkurFurs (Merkur is the construction set I grew up with.)

http://www.mrinitialman.com/OddsEnd.....zes/sizes.html

Basically, this is a page that allows you to compare heights, by showing the relative sizes of two human silhuoettes (one is always the same size, the other changes).

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6268956/

Baphnedia is a buddy I met at Vancoufur, and I'm sending a signal boost for him.

Today, it performed a classic automobile comedy routine. . .









The back door fell off.