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Hard News: Notes in My Pocket

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  • Lew Stoddart, in reply to BenWilson,

    It seems a universal law that, in such cases, advantage goes to the team in possession.

    L

    Wellington, NZ • Since Aug 2010 • 109 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    The contents of a handbag would be more interesting than a pocket.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Islander, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    Ur, depends on the pocket, Hilary – or, in my case, 2 pockets in my trou, and 4 attachments to waistband thereof-would take a bit long to enumerate the contents thereof, and I’m not in a pissing contest anyway, but…they all make me feel equipped for a lot of possibilities and so, somenow/somewhen- safer?

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report

  • Pete,

    Currently loving this

    Since Apr 2008 • 106 posts Report

  • Martin Lindberg,

    Of course, there is a website dedicated to what people carry in their pockets.

    Stockholm • Since Jul 2009 • 802 posts Report

  • JacksonP,

    Of course, there is a website dedicated to what people carry in their pockets.

    That's kind of cool, but I'd be interested to know how many here have a switch blade as a standard pocket item. Knives abound.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • JacksonP,

    Anyway, this was a Friday post, so as no one's gone there yet...

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • bulbul,

    As our legal currency, banknotes should not be defaced. Aiding, abetting, inciting Russell ?!

    "The Reserve Bank Act 1989 says that “No person shall, without the prior consent of the Bank, wilfully deface, disfigure, or mutilate any bank note.” A person can be fined up to $1,000 if caught defacing a banknote"

    http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/currency/money/3258122.html

    Since Nov 2011 • 6 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to JacksonP,

    a switch blade as a standard pocket item

    I imagine it's like surveys about sex #allthetime

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to bulbul,

    Aiding, abetting

    pimpin that current TV ad for fast food featuring abused $5 notes

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to JacksonP,

    Weller never...

    ...so as no one's gone there yet...

    so, that's where green fingers come from...

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Lilith __, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    I strike another small blow for immortality at 2.24!

    Hah! So that's what you look like ;-) Neat vids too, thanks.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Islander, in reply to JacksonP,

    At home, I always have 4 blades to hand* - a tiny Swiss Army manicure knife; a Leatherman X6 Juice multitool that has 2 blades in it (serrated and plain), and my ancient trusty Mercator locking knife.
    When travelling, I leave the Mercator at home...

    *Actually, I have many hundreds of blades ready to hand at home, because I collect knives and edged weapons.

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report

  • Lilith __, in reply to bulbul,

    Speaking of de-facing currency....

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Mind Reading? The Science of Imaging the Brain,

    I’m sure it will be fascinating. I have a few images myself. It certainly helps one “get their head around it” to say the least.;)
    I quite like this version that t’other half adapted.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Whereas this is all good too. At close range one can see the lil' clip that keeps me together . 'Tis a good clip.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report

  • Paul Campbell,

    I spent the last three weeks in Bangalore on a biz trip, I'd say maybe 10% of the notes I received in change came with some added text - of course it's harder to write on plastic notes than on cloth/paper ones

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace, in reply to Islander,

    Yes it is probably about safety. I don't usually have pockets and don't really miss them, but I wouldn't go too far from home without my bag full of 'just in case' things.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    Papier mash-up…

    The Science of Imaging the Brain,

    Here’s some images of brain and body,
    using lots of paperwork!

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    Etui Brutus?

    ...without my bag full of 'just in case' things.

    probably a gap in the market for these...
    ...in lieu of survival kits, we should carry
    small (but perfectly formed) Justin Cases!

    having been caught out before,
    I thought I'd better check on line
    and there is this available through
    an aptly named company...

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    small (but perfectly formed) Justin Cases!

    Beiber sold separately

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    Attachment

    Papier mash-up…The Science of Imaging the Brain,

    Isn't that a nice piece of work. T'other half made me a light box because we had soo many images. It now graces the hall and at 15 w it's an energy light. :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report

  • merc, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    That is awe.

    Since Dec 2006 • 2471 posts Report

  • Geoff Lealand,

    In my pocket: a street map of Portland, some American dollars, a broken watch and a hotel door card.

    Stayed up late last night to watch Bruce Springsteen on the Tonight with Jimmy Fallon show (plugging his new album Wrecking Ball). Tom Merillo was on lead guitar, which was a little strange,

    Screen & Media Studies, U… • Since Oct 2007 • 2562 posts Report

  • G in J, in reply to bulbul,

    Here are some funny examples of "creatively defaced" currency.

    Osaka • Since Dec 2011 • 8 posts Report

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