Comments on: Can http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/ Tue, 22 May 2012 04:23:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: admin http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2726 admin Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:58:08 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2726 That's awesome! Although, given that this whole thing started when we were living together, I'm beginning to sense a pattern. That’s awesome!
Although, given that this whole thing started when we were living together, I’m beginning to sense a pattern.

]]> By: Adam http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2722 Adam Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:14:11 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2722 In about '93ish my mom brought home a box of Rice Krispies that came with a promotional box of marshmallows to make Rice Krispy treats with. My family has a theory that, like a liquid, marshmallows take the shape of their container. So inside the box would be cube shaped marshmallows. Though if we opened the box they would then take their natural shape. The box is still in our pantry unopened. It even made the move to the new house back in '96. I say treat that can wit hthe love and respect it deserves. In about ‘93ish my mom brought home a box of Rice Krispies that came with a promotional box of marshmallows to make Rice Krispy treats with. My family has a theory that, like a liquid, marshmallows take the shape of their container. So inside the box would be cube shaped marshmallows. Though if we opened the box they would then take their natural shape. The box is still in our pantry unopened. It even made the move to the new house back in ‘96. I say treat that can wit hthe love and respect it deserves.

]]> By: admin http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2714 admin Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:26:28 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2714 The fact that it's an unopened can of bean, stored with the rest of my [much fresher] cans of beans, is a big part of the point. Realistically, it's not going to go to my kids (and if it does, I'd be fine if they just tossed it once out of my sight), but an empty can isn't as interesting to me as an old, full can. As for the punch cards, that's what I thought. Given that the IBM PC was born on the same day I was, that seemed like an odd thing in to predict in 1985. Then again, this is not the most well thought-out book I've ever read. The fact that it’s an unopened can of bean, stored with the rest of my [much fresher] cans of beans, is a big part of the point. Realistically, it’s not going to go to my kids (and if it does, I’d be fine if they just tossed it once out of my sight), but an empty can isn’t as interesting to me as an old, full can.

As for the punch cards, that’s what I thought. Given that the IBM PC was born on the same day I was, that seemed like an odd thing in to predict in 1985. Then again, this is not the most well thought-out book I’ve ever read.

]]> By: Kim http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2713 Kim Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:58:43 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2713 Forget about kids and open the can, dump the contents, carefully wash it out so as not to damage the label, and use it to organize markers, pencils, and brushes. Even with its history and funny comic, it won't mean as much to anyone else as it does to you. Unfortunately, I've thrown away enough of my late mother's "treasures" to certify my claim as an authority on this issue. In response to your Twitter post about punch card computers in 2011: yes, that does seem like a weird prediction, especially since I learned how to be a data entry operator on a punch card machine way back in 1974. Forget about kids and open the can, dump the contents, carefully wash it out so as not to damage the label, and use it to organize markers, pencils, and brushes. Even with its history and funny comic, it won’t mean as much to anyone else as it does to you. Unfortunately, I’ve thrown away enough of my late mother’s “treasures” to certify my claim as an authority on this issue.

In response to your Twitter post about punch card computers in 2011: yes, that does seem like a weird prediction, especially since I learned how to be a data entry operator on a punch card machine way back in 1974.

]]> By: admin http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2710 admin Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:41:10 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2710 It is! I was going for a Mario-ish mushroom, but wound up with something a little more poisonous-looking than planned ;-) It is! I was going for a Mario-ish mushroom, but wound up with something a little more poisonous-looking than planned ;-)

]]> By: Katie http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2706 Katie Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:23:59 +0000 http://rescuearchaeology.com/2010/06/11/can/#comment-2706 Your baby's a 3rd grader! I think you should make a sticker that says, "My can of beans is an honor student at xx Elementary School" Also, is that me wearing a mushroom shirt? I like. Your baby’s a 3rd grader! I think you should make a sticker that says, “My can of beans is an honor student at xx Elementary School”

Also, is that me wearing a mushroom shirt? I like.

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