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(Created on 19th April 2009)
Vote #91
Question:
In the blistering heat of the East Bay I finally got round to putting up the hummingbird feeder that I won when I went to the Mount Diablo Audubon Society meeting. After sweating heavily to get the thing setup where her indoors wanted it, I said to Karen “I'm surprised it's OK to put one of these things up in direct sunlight given that the feed is water based.” Ooops. Guess we should have read the instructions first. So this week's question - will my hummingbird feeder last in direct sunlight or will I have to move it next weekend?
Results:
No - it will need to be moved was the clear winner with 50% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - it will be fine where it is (33%)
- No - it will need to be moved (50%)
- N/A - someone will creep round and steal it (17%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
Seems a last minute vote came in to tip the balance in favor of “no - it will have to be moved.” Trouble is that this vote doesn't take into consideration my innate laziness and the fact that I've got better things to do at the weekend than re-position a hummingbird feeder. So, it's going to stay where it is for the time being. That isn't to say this it won't get moved in the end, but it's certainly going to stay where it is for a few weeks and, as I noted in my comment, it doesn't seem to be bothering the hummingbirds. The good thing about hummingbirds is the fact that they can't read, so they weren't able to read the instructions either, so they don't know they're not supposed to use the feeder when it's in direct sunlight.
I guess one other positive note is the fact that it hasn't been stolen yet either.
(Created on 26th April 2009)
Vote #92
Question:
Desperately searching round for a vote question, it dawned on me that it would be great if I could travel back in time, then I'd have longer to think about what question to ask. And there it is for this week, do you believe in time travel?
Results:
Hold on - I'll just go and ask my future self was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (0%)
- No (0%)
- Yes - that's how we got some inventions (40%)
- No - otherwise we'd know about it (0%)
- Hold on - I'll just go and ask my future self (60%)
Analysis:
Interesting, there seems to be some kind of consensus around the possibility of time travel, whether it be due to certain inventions or the desire to have a conversation with one's future self. Starting with the former, there certainly are a large number of inventions that seem to be major breakthroughs and it's interesting to think about how the inventor came up with the idea. I suppose time travel could be one explanation for this. Aliens is also another safe bet, but having been to Roswell, I'm rather loosing faith in the possibility of aliens. Last, I guess we could just put it down to the fact that there have been some really smart people throughout the ages - which, in all probability, is the most reasonable answer.
Next to the ability to talk to one's future self. I have to say, that's kind of worrying really - they lock you away for talking to imaginary people you know. And I have to point out that it's really unlikely that time travel would be shared with anyone who reads this website. My guess is that if time travel existed, it would be entrusted to a select few people rather than being available to the masses. I don't think you or I would be at the front of the queue.
One thing I do know is that I find myself on Sunday night again with the prospect of another week of work. Time travel would be rather handy right now as I could just keep looping through the weekend. On the other hand, it's been raining all weekend so I might want to pick a different point in time.
(Created on 3rd May 2009)
Vote #93
Question:
Given the poor weather this weekend, I've spent a lot of time inside. I've been messing around with the Google Maps API (application programming interface) in order to enable me to create my own maps from trips I've been on. The latest photo page shows the fruits of my labor (which is actually a series of ripping off the work that others have done before me). Anyway, all this means that I don't have a vote question and when I asked Karen for inspiration, she asked me how many potatoes I wanted with dinner. Given that I already know the answer to this, I will ask the question - how many potatoes do I want with my dinner next Sunday?
Results:
3 and 4 tied with 40% of the votes each from the following:
- 0 (0%)
- 1 (0%)
- 2 (0%)
- 3 (40%)
- 4 (40%)
- 5 (20%)
- 6 (0%)
- 7 (0%)
Pre-Result Discussion
18:57:04
3rd May 2009
Analysis:
If I'd have thought about this, I'd have realized that it was a pretty pointless question. I'm just about to head out on a trip to Houston and I don't get in until late. Dinner will consist of a sandwich in my room around midnight. Therefore 0 would have been the correct answer.
(Created on 10th May 2009)
Vote #94
Question:
As I head out to Houston I seem to have a Van Halen song (cover I think) running round my head. I'm sure it has noting to do with Houston, but it does present this week's question - where did all the good times go?
Results:
Down the back of the sofa was the clear winner with 38% of the votes from the following selection:
- They're still here (25%)
- Somewhere other than Houston (25%)
- In Houston (0%)
- Down the back of the sofa (38%)
- They were never here (0%)
- So far away (13%)
Analysis:
The sofa gets the blame for everything. It's like it's some kind of living being that steals things - normally just the odd coin or two, but when it's feeling especially brave it goes for something like the remote control. That said, as popular as the “back of the sofa” vote was, it's not likely to be the place to find good times .... unless you have a more exciting sofa that I do anyway.
Houston wasn't too bad. All said and done, there are worse places in the world to be, but I do agree that this is probably not the place that I would go looking for good times. To those who voted for “they're still here” - good on you - denial beats everything. Obviously you haven't opened the window and noticed the big bad recession that's going on out there. Or maybe you enjoy it when times are bad. I have to say, though, that we're fortunate at the minute as we've not been hit too hard by the recession yet and we are still enjoying ourselves, so I guess we're still in the good times.
And finally to the last voting that went to “so far away” - not sure whether this is your sentiment or if you're the only other person out there that knows the lyrics to the song which does state that the good times went so far away.
I think I'll close by going back to the fact that the good times are still here. Regardless of what's happening, there's still a lot of good going on and plenty to be happy about.
(Created on 17th May 2009)
Vote #95
Question:
There's no political agenda to this question, just something I was wondering - what are people using out there - PC or Mac?
Results:
PC was the clear winner with 71% of the votes from the following selection:
- PC (71%)
- Mac (14%)
- I'm hard wired into the net (0%)
- Other (14%)
Analysis:
As I said, no political agenda, just interested. It doesn't surprise me that most people are using PCs. I'm kind of stuck with the old PC - more by habit than anything else - just grown up with them I guess. I know that everyone who has a Mac says they're great - in fact, I don't think I've ever heard anyone complain about a Mac. Maybe I'll try one someday.
I'm somewhat interested in what the “other” is. Probably a PDA of some description as I suppose I could have answered with that as well. Feel free to write a comment if it's different.
(Created on 24th May 2009)
Vote #96
Question:
This week's question is going back to that vacation theme. We've pretty much decided that we're going to Costa Rica for our holidays. Initially we were going to go in September, but found out that the rainy season runs from May through mid November. It seems like our best options are to go over Thanksgiving at the end of November or over Christmas in December. But what do you think - when should we go on holiday?
Results:
November and December tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- September (0%)
- November (50%)
- December (50%)
- Don't Go (0%)
Analysis:
Consistent approval that we should at least go on vacation. Seems like it's 50/50 between November and December. I think this is a difficult one to call as you're going to need to stay in touch. My guess at this point is November, but things could change between now and then.
(Created on 31st May 2009)
Vote #97
Question:
Now, I know you've been around for a while and you thing that this vote is trivial, but we have the most ultimate of all questions this week. This vote will unlock the mysteries of the universe. In the game of rock, paper, scissors - what do you pick?
Results:
Scissors was the clear winner with 50% of the votes from the following selection:
- Rock (33%)
- Paper (17%)
- Scissors (50%)
Analysis:
Interesting that the most favorite pick is scissors and the least favorite is paper. Guess that's why there's no solution to this game. Still, it's a good enough way to make a decision.
(Created on 7th June 2009)
Vote #98
Question:
Lets turn to something we all enjoy - what's your favorite flavor of ice-cream?
Results:
Chocolate was the clear winner with 40% of the votes from the following selection:
- Cherry (0%)
- Chocolate (40%)
- Coffee (0%)
- Cookies & Cream (0%)
- Neopolitan (0%)
- Mint Choc Chip (20%)
- Strawberry (20%)
- Toffee (0%)
- Vanilla (20%)
Analysis:
I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by
Oh my, my, I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by
See now all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy
I guess not every flavor is guaranteed to satisfy, but is seems as if chocolate is a firm favorite. Lets face it, chocolate's a firm favorite regardless of whether we're talking about ice-cream or sweet things in general.
I thought vanilla may have topped the charts here as I assume it's the most popular flavor, but what do I know?
(Created on 14th June 2009)
Vote #99
Question:
I've been told I need a new diff on my car which can run up to $2,500 with parts and labor. Now, I don't think my car's worth that much money and, as far as I can tell, the only impact of the diff going is an annoying whining noise. So what should I do?
Results:
Turn your stereo up - you won't hear the problem was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - buy a new diff (0%)
- See if you can get a reconditioned one (0%)
- Scrap the car and buy a new one (0%)
- Turn your stereo up - you won't hear the problem (100%)
Pre-Result Discussion
12:56:13
15th June 2009
Analysis:
It seems we have a unanimous decision - turn the stereo up! i have to say that this makes the most sense given the current situation. Seems the best thing to do is to keep the car until, literally, the wheels come off. That said, there have been a couple of recent anomalies. On the way back home from work the other day, I pressed the button to wind the window down and the door trim fell off. Whilst driving this weekend, Karen also noted that the driver seat is stuck in one position - I don't think this is a big deal as it's stuck in my position, but I could see how others may find this a bit annoying.
(Created on 21st June 2009)
Vote #100
Question:
Sorry to any non-NASCAR fans who are reading this. I've just spent the weekend at Infineon Raceway and the only thing on my mind is motor racing. I said, at the beginning of the season, that Montoya needed to win this race to make the Chase. He didn't, he came sixth, but he's currently in the Chase. The only thing I want to know - will Montoya make the 2009 NASCAR cup chase?
Results:
What's the Chase? was the clear winner with 50% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (33%)
- No (17%)
- What's the Chase? (50%)
Analysis:
Guess we probably shouldn't have too many NASCAR questions as it appears that the majority of people out there don't follow the sport. I don't know whether or not Montoya will make the chase, but I think it's going to be very interesting and very close.
For those of you that don't know what the chase is, it's the last 10 races of the season that determine the winner of the cup series. You score points at each race throughout the season and the top 12 drivers qualify for the chase. I'd explain more than this, but it's one of those things where you either know more or don't care, so I'll stop now.
Time to go and watch the race at Loudon, New Hampshire.
20:15:23
19th April 2009