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09/19/2007 08:58:39 PM · #26 |
Did any of ye land lubbers see the Pirate special of Myth Busters a few weeks ago? - the eyepatch REALLY had a practical use -
The eyepatch would help you see in the dark. The uncovered eye would see best in the sunlight but once you move into the dark or darkness it takes at least a good 30 minutes for the Rods & Cones in your eyes to adjust to night vision. The pirate would simply move the eye patch from the covered eye to the uncovered one and he/she would instantly have night vision thereby helping give the upperhand in a battle below decks in the dark. |
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09/19/2007 09:02:29 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by CNovack:
Did any of ye land lubbers see the Pirate special of Myth Busters a few weeks ago? - the eyepatch REALLY had a practical use -
The eyepatch would help you see in the dark. The uncovered eye would see best in the sunlight but once you move into the dark or darkness it takes at least a good 30 minutes for the Rods & Cones in your eyes to adjust to night vision. The pirate would simply move the eye patch from the covered eye to the uncovered one and he/she would instantly have night vision thereby helping give the upperhand in a battle below decks in the dark. |
Some astronomers do the same thing, they use one eye for walking around, but keep the other covered by a patch. The covered eye they use to look through the telescope. |
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09/19/2007 09:11:48 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by CNovack:
Did any of ye land lubbers see the Pirate special of Myth Busters a few weeks ago? - the eyepatch REALLY had a practical use -
The eyepatch would help you see in the dark. The uncovered eye would see best in the sunlight but once you move into the dark or darkness it takes at least a good 30 minutes for the Rods & Cones in your eyes to adjust to night vision. The pirate would simply move the eye patch from the covered eye to the uncovered one and he/she would instantly have night vision thereby helping give the upperhand in a battle below decks in the dark. |
Some astronomers do the same thing, they use one eye for walking around, but keep the other covered by a patch. The covered eye they use to look through the telescope. |
Ya learn something new everyday. |
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09/19/2007 09:15:23 PM · #29 |
| I tried wearing a patch while I take photos and found that if you have it on the wrong eye it doesn't work too well! |
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09/19/2007 09:24:59 PM · #30 |
| Argh! Which one o' you scoundrels sunk the site? |
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09/19/2007 09:25:30 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Argh! Which one o' you scoundrels sunk the site? |
It was AYE! :D
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09/19/2007 10:01:57 PM · #32 |
My pirate name is:
Mad Ethel Bonney
"Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr!"
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09/19/2007 10:05:21 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
My pirate name is:
Mad Ethel Bonney
"Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr!" |
Will you be submitting a username change request for this? hehe |
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09/19/2007 10:09:15 PM · #34 |
I just thought of this...
I do believe DPC missed the boat: Yesterday's rollover should have announced Pirates as the new challenge:-) |
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09/19/2007 10:11:33 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by CNovack:
I do believe DPC missed the boat: Yesterday's rollover should have announced Pirates as the new challenge:-) |
Or last May!
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09/19/2007 10:49:53 PM · #36 |
My name is Black Jenny Flint
Like anyone confronted with the harshness of robbery on the high seas, I can be pessimistic at times. Like the rock flint, I'm hard and sharp. But, also like flint, I'm easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!
Here is me crew:
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(family reunion) |
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09/19/2007 11:06:16 PM · #37 |
Arf! ...I mean "Aaarrrgh!" Me pirating days are over since I settled down in one of the villages I plundered and pillaged, but I got me a photo from back in the day.
...oh wait, I almost forgot, I still gots me some Pirate mojo:
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09/19/2008 05:27:49 PM · #38 |
Arg.... I can't believe no scurvy dog has bumped this thread today!!!
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09/19/2008 06:26:14 PM · #39 |
My pirate name is:
Captain Jenny Kidd
Even though there's no legal rank on a pirate ship, everyone recognizes you're the one in charge. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!
Well, yo ho me mateys. Hoist the main sail ye scurvy dawgs!
(I always knew I should be in charge of everything!!!!) |
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09/19/2008 06:35:54 PM · #40 |
arrrgh.... here's a little pirattitude fer ye..
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09/19/2008 07:02:10 PM · #41 |
      
Aye mates, the cat's got my tounge, so ye'll have to make do with a few swash bucklin' pictures from the deck of the S V Wahine.
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09/19/2008 07:07:28 PM · #42 |
Arrrgh, me hartys...fer some, talking like a pirate be a daily experience...
and who's got the grog....you best be servin'it up quickly or you'll be takin' a long walk on that thar plank to Davey Jones' locker! |
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09/19/2008 07:18:58 PM · #43 |
Poof--- Wish granted Matey : )
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09/19/2008 09:59:22 PM · #44 |
How awesome is it to have your birthday on "Talk like a pirate" day?!?
Arrr, me always knew thar was somethin' special t' September 19th! |
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09/19/2008 10:42:13 PM · #45 |
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09/19/2008 11:23:54 PM · #46 |
| DAMN! I can't believe I forgot :( |
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09/20/2008 12:34:05 AM · #47 |
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09/20/2008 04:09:18 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by kawesttex:
I tried wearing a patch while I take photos and found that if you have it on the wrong eye it doesn't work too well! |
I found out, by experimentation, that wearing two does not make it twice as effective.
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09/20/2008 05:17:18 AM · #49 |
Why are pirates called pirates?
Because they AAAAARRRRRRRRRR!
... I'll get my coat. |
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