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Oh I read a lot. Mostly technical manuals. But I am trying to branch out into long boring novels. But it's hard. I love reading about metallurgy and horology. It makes me excited. And I'm not sure if dull people should be excited about anything. Maybe I'm wrong about that.
I don't like writing for 2 reasons, One-- I have filled out too many run reports. Bad vibes there. And secondly-- I'm a lefty and writing is not designed for us Bar Sinister types to do. I can't even decipher what I wrote half the time.
I'm right handed and can't read my writing.
Maybe a typewriter? Preferably in need of repair.
I come from a long ago time when there were no keyboards just typewriters. Vile machines they were, requiring actual knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. And your correction fluid bottle was always dry.
I've cleaned and lubricated a couple back in the day, but never repaired one.
I inherited an electric typewriter, IBM Selectric 2, which was the only thing that could keep up with my Apple ][-trained typing speed.... but what I remember most is how dang loud they were.
Oh man, those were quiet compared to manuals. My Mother had a manual at home. I swear you could hear that thing out in the barn when it was milking time.
I can still see my Father pacing the kitchen and dictating to my Mother as she typed.
Accept that you're already prime dull. Let. It. Go. Old man
Aye. It is we who need help from you!
OP needs to learn acceptance. The dull is strong with him but he doesn't feel it yet
I think the "dull" metre is an external one...
I'm into all manner of exciting things that people think are completely dull if I talk about it...
Welcome to the party.... (please turn the music down as you come past the stereo and can you bring less spicy dip next time please?...)
I think you are probably correct that "dull" is the projection others place upon you. And not what you place upon yourself. My postings here have been done with a tongue-in-cheek manor. Hopefully, I have brightened peoples day. If only for a moment.
Thank you for the welcome! I believe I will stick around for at least a bit. But you probably don't want me around the stereo, I'm likely to just turn it off as I would turn it down. I really do like my quiet. And I will work on the dip thing. But to be fair, I do like me some spicy food at times.
If you are looking for displacement activities that have large amounts of slow steady methodical development of learning and new skills, with a thrilling and short adrenalised conclusion, I can highly recommend low powered model rocketry.
I've progressively levelled up my design, construction and painting skills, and the 10-90second flight at the end is quite a rush when you find out if your all your work passes the ultimate test from the laws of space and time, or if you're about to instead learn something to take into the next build...
Plus, there's usually plenty of rocketry clubs scattered around with amazing people to help on the journey...
Horology is hardly dull. We all have to do something. No shame in it.
I know right? The gears and flat springs at that size are marvels of man's mind and craftsmanship! I do enjoy building model air powered steam engines in my shop though. It's been a few years since the last one. Perhaps I should start designing a new one again.