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[sahgwa]

More like transmute my asshole alchemically.  Does it get better?

You have rectal issues? I am sorry to hear that. I think it can get better with proper attention ,yes. :D
Now back to the books.

[Sirius]

You have rectal issues? I am sorry to hear that. I think it can get better with proper attention ,yes. :D
Now back to the books.

Nooooooo wait! Explain the methods 

[Karl12]

'The Player Of Games' by Iain M. Banks is a bloody great (sci-fi) book.


https://youtu.be/k8hH7a0t1Cg

[sahgwa]

Speaking of sci-fi
In organising books the other day I was reminded how my first fandom in scifi belonged to Kim Stanley Robinson and his Mars trilogy:

• Red Mars
  
• Blue Mars
  
• Green Mars
  

This was my first introduction to the idea of terraforming.  Also the use of genetic engineering on DNA to make the protagonists of the books live through their own series!  Like 200+ years.  
It is very impressive as in true science fiction fashion, it posits not just vague ideas, but explains the science behind the terraforming of Mars, as well as the longevity needed for the true social, cultural and political changes and building of new systems to make such a place and thing work. 
Very fascinating.

His other book Aurora, on the idea of a longterm spaceship-as-planet journey is very cool too.

[Sirius]

Speaking of sci-fi
In organising books the other day I was reminded how my first fandom in scifi belonged to Kim Stanley Robinson and his Mars trilogy:

• Red Mars
  
• Blue Mars
  
• Green Mars
  

This was my first introduction to the idea of terraforming.  Also the use of genetic engineering on DNA to make the protagonists of the books live through their own series!  Like 200+ years.  
It is very impressive as in true science fiction fashion, it posits not just vague ideas, but explains the science behind the terraforming of Mars, as well as the longevity needed for the true social, cultural and political changes and building of new systems to make such a place and thing work. 
Very fascinating.

His other book Aurora, on the idea of a longterm spaceship-as-planet journey is very cool too.

For sci-fi I would nominate Hyperion Cantos. Still having nightmares about the shrike. 
https://www.goodreads.com/series/40461-hyperion-cantos

It's based on poem

With wings or chariot fierce to repossess
A heaven he lost erewhile: it must—it must
Be of ripe progress—Saturn must be King.
Yes, there must be a golden victory;
There must be Gods thrown down, and trumpets blown
Of triumph calm, and hymns of festival
Upon the gold clouds metropolitan,
Voices of soft proclaim, and silver stir
Of strings in hollow shells; and there shall be
Beautiful things made new, for the surprise
Of the sky-children; I will give command:
Thea! Thea! Thea! where is Saturn?"
 

-John Keats Hyperion
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44473/hyperion

Otherland is also good.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2869...den_Shadow

Since your not giving up the other instructions I'm looking for them myself. Astarte seemed like a good lead and I found this book that looks like the kind of thing I shouldn't be reading.

https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcmassbook...7&st=image

Found something nice about Venus

The Ninth Table of the Spirits of Venus makes one beloved in all respects and makes known secrets through dreams. Its spirits also assist liberally in all kinds of business.

Still looking for the pentacle for Astarte, might have to read all of it. Not sure if it exists.

[argentus]

I am looking through 'The Soup Bible' book now, so does anyone want me to post random soup recipes? Just tell me to stop. lol Or more random Zen offerings?

If you were to start a separate thread about soup recipes, I would love to contribute.    I say this to you as a member not a moderator.   I love soup.   I think the various permutations of this mostly liquid delight is wonderful.   As a kid, my Mom had a wood-fired stove, and there was an 'eternal soup/stew' on it.    It rarely completely ended.   She just kept adding to it from her garden, and my game kills.   The only rule was that fish didn't go in the pot.

[quintessentone]

If you were to start a separate thread about soup recipes, I would love to contribute.    I say this to you as a member not a moderator.   I love soup.   I think the various permutations of this mostly liquid delight is wonderful.   As a kid, my Mom had a wood-fired stove, and there was an 'eternal soup/stew' on it.    It rarely completely ended.   She just kept adding to it from her garden, and my game kills.   The only rule was that fish didn't go in the pot.

That's what I would do when my children were younger. I'd make a big pot of soup or whatever and leave it on the stove all day. Now as an empty nester the soup pot is smaller and doesn't last very long.

And fish and seafood definitely went into my pot luck fish chowder - my son's favourite. He told me recently he thinks about it often and craves it.

I just don't think many people would be interested in a thread on soup.

[argentus]

That's what I would do when my children were younger. I'd make a big pot of soup or whatever and leave it on the stove all day. Now as an empty nester the soup pot is smaller and doesn't last very long.

And fish and seafood definitely went into my pot luck fish chowder - my son's favourite. He told me recently he thinks about it often and craves it.

I just don't think many people would be interested in a thread on soup.

I like fish chowder, but not mixed with rabbit stew and chicken noodle soup.   Thus, fish was a no-no, unless it was a separate pot.   We lived on the Salmon River, so we had fresh salmon, steelhead, trout and others all the time.  The fish rarely survived to be rendered into a soup.  

You might be surprised on a Soup Thread.   I think  based upon the strength of just you and me it might be interesting at the very least, and perhaps amazing.   We might both be surprised at the amount of people who also enjoy soup.   I encourage you to start it.   I will be a contributor.  No pressure.  ;o)

[sahgwa]

That's what I would do when my children were younger. I'd make a big pot of soup or whatever and leave it on the stove all day. Now as an empty nester the soup pot is smaller and doesn't last very long.

And fish and seafood definitely went into my pot luck fish chowder - my son's favourite. He told me recently he thinks about it often and craves it.

I just don't think many people would be interested in a thread on soup.

I love soup.
Make the thread!
And stop getting broth on my books ! :D
NO SOUP FOR YOU!
NEXT!

[Sirius]

Since your not giving up the other instructions I'm looking for them myself. Astarte seemed like a good lead and I found this book that looks like the kind of thing I shouldn't be reading.

https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcmassbook...7&st=image

Found something nice about Venus

Still looking for the pentacle for Astarte, might have to read all of it. Not sure if it exists.

Didn't take long to go through it. Basically a book to summon angles and demons. Useless if you don't know Hebrew to figure out what the angles names are about and guessing the demons work the same, instructions are missing and you need to know the heavens really well. Seems all very complicated, I would just pick 5 princes and do a LBRP