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[Scout26]

Son (9yo) comes in with his homework assignment notebook and asks "Dad, do you know the elements ?"
(He's found the periodic table in the back of the notebook, and is holding it open to that page.)

Sure, what do you need to know.

I quickly type "Periodic Table" into an open tab on the laptop and say "Go ahead"  (he doesn't see the screen or me doing this.)

He starts firing off quesitons "What's the ninth element ?"  Flourine
"What's the 99th ?"  Einsteinium
"What number is lead ?" 82
etc.

"Wow Dad you really do know everything !!"  and walks back into his bedroom to finish his homework.

There's at least one person in this world that thinks I'm omnipotent.   

[AZRedhawk44]

Cute.

I did the same thing to my little brother when he was in elementary school with his multiplication tables.  Not quite as dramatic as the periodic table, but still fun.

[Angel Eyes]

There's at least one person in this world that thinks I'm omnipotent.   

Enjoy it while it lasts.

Oh, and I think you meant "omniscient".

[Scout26]

^^^ Yah, that too.   

[MillCreek]

Way better than impotent.

[Waitone]

Enjoy while it lasts.  You've got about 3 years before you get stupid and remain stupid until his first semester in college.  After which you will become a screaming genius.

[sanglant]

  i bet he'll have this thread printed within a week.

[JasonA]

Hi all,

Newbie here, and wanted to ask a question that arose when I googled about my coffee maker having a rancid odor. I suspected it was because I had not cleaned it in a while, and the vinegar wash/rinse did the trick. I recently had moved into this house within the past year, so am guessing that the water from the city is harder than I used to have, which means I just need to clean more often than I did.

My question though speaks to this recommendation not to pour water into the brewer from the carafe, but no one ever explains why. Could someone enlighten me? Tks.

(and as an FYI to the mods - the last post in here was Feb of 2017, but I am getting a warning message saying the topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.  That's not accurate, it's more like 45 days...)

[AmbulanceDriver]

Actually, that was February 17, 2010

[JasonA]

Damn tiny print...can I blame it on my aging eyes? 

[AmbulanceDriver]

Damn tiny print...can I blame it on my aging eyes?  

Nah, just blame fistful.  it's what most of us do....     (long story, forum joke - it'll make sense  if you decide to stick around)

Welcome to the forum btw.  Even if we can't answer your question, take a look around, maybe you'll like our little corner of the 'net.

[zahc]

My wife always yells at me for using the carafe to pour the water in. I don't see the big deal.

[Doggy Daddy]

I believe the idea is that any residual oils from the caraffe will mix with the water and either gum up the works as it runs through the heater or give the coffee an off taste.

[Hawkmoon]

I believe the idea is that any residual oils from the caraffe will mix with the water and either gum up the works as it runs through the heater or give the coffee an off taste.

That plus if you don't get the carafe back in place quick enough, you'll have freshly-brewed coffee discharging right onto the hotplate.

[Fly320s]

That plus if you don't get the carafe back in place quick enough, you'll have freshly-brewed coffee discharging right onto the hotplate.

Some people put the carafe in place before pressing the start button.

[Kingcreek]

Damn tiny print...can I blame it on my aging eyes? 

Blame it on bad coffee.
Welcome to the forum.

[Perd Hapley]

They had the internet way back in 2010? 

[AJ Dual]

They had the internet way back in 2010? 

Yes, but it was analog back then.

[230RN]

Yes, but it was analog back then.

^ Roaring laughter from Terry.

(And it was based on the "I" and " " numbering system.)

You know:  "There are I  kinds of people in the world.  Those who understand romary numbers and those who don't."

The only problem I have with filling from the carafe is that the spout is designed for gently pouring into cups and water gets all over the rest of the coffeemaker when you pour it into the reservoir due to the Coanda effect.

Those residual oils which make the coffee taste "off" are what make the coffee taste "on" to me.

Some say I am the worst enemy of coffee.

Terry. CCXXXRN

[gunsmith]

Hi all,

Newbie here, and wanted to ask a question that arose when I googled about my coffee maker having a rancid odor. I suspected it was because I had not cleaned it in a while, and the vinegar wash/rinse did the trick. I recently had moved into this house within the past year, so am guessing that the water from the city is harder than I used to have, which means I just need to clean more often than I did.

My question though speaks to this recommendation not to pour water into the brewer from the carafe, but no one ever explains why. Could someone enlighten me? Tks.

(and as an FYI to the mods - the last post in here was Feb of 2017, but I am getting a warning message saying the topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.  That's not accurate, it's more like 45 days...)

welcome, I would recommend french press method, or percolating - those are the best way to make coffee quickly.
If you're not a serious addict and you have moar patience, cold brew with distilled water.

ooops
welcome, I would recommend french press method, or percolating - those are the best way to make coffee quickly.
If you're not a serious addict and you have moar patience, cold brew with distilled water.

[gunsmith]

My wife always yells at me for using the carafe to pour the water in. I don't see the big deal.

my ex-ex - ex girlfriend used to yell at me for leaving the toilet seat up, so I started yelling at her for leaving it down.

now I'm single.

[p12]

Ok JasonA. I'm impressed.
Thread resurrection and drift in the same post!

Nice!


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[Northwoods]

So, the real question is, does scout's kid still think of him as intelligent now that he's 16?

[Jim147]

When will scout act like he is 16?

[230RN]

"I love the Internet"

Sure, until a neighbor, who knows I'm on the net, comes up with a request for me to research an apparently antique Hummel figurine last night.

"Huh?"

"You know, those little ceramic figures that are so popular.  Can  you find out how much it's worth?  I got it from my grandmother."

"Um.  Yeah, I guess."  I'm a pushover.  

Got some info on its markings and such on the bottom.  Actually, until then, I thought "Hummel" was a brand of dishware.

Three hours later I learned more than I ever wanted to know about Hummel figurines.

Turns out it's possibly an actual original from about 1935, might actually be worth something.  But man, with all the variations in markings and finish and color and whatnot, it would take a genuine expert to estimate arm's-length market worth.

Wrote up and printed out a report on it, will deliver it to her tonight.

Actually, the detective work was at least 30% fun, but this morning my mental muscles are sore.  Sort of like not having ridden horseback in a while,  The next AM you can count the forgotten muscles used in riding.

Don't let anyone know you own guns or are connected to the net. :D

Terry