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-Chromatography quote: "1; 51; solvent front"-



Today I had one of those dreams where bits and pieces of it whisp into mental view at odd times, then as suddenly whisp back out. I am fairly certain a bookcase was involved somewhere...



Somewhat of a dialogue (trialogue?) I started with myself some time ago.



ME: Wouldn't it be cool to have a watch that does something weird?

MYSELF: Such as... what?

ME: Uhhhh... hmmm... take pictures!

I (drily): Like those little digital keychain cameras you can get for 20 bucks?

MYSELF (smirks)

ME: But it's still really awesome to have a watch that takes pictures! (has a cheesy moment involving pretending to be James Bond, then sort of awkwardly stops)... Okay, um, how about audio recording? Then I could make audio memos or covertly record any unusual conversation that comes up for posterity!

I: ...Except for the small matter that it's illegal to record people without their knowledge.

ME: Hmph. Well, a typed note thing, then.

MYSELF: I suppose it would read your thoughts, hmmm? Or do you have a miniature secretary-gnome hidden somewhere that could work the keyboard for you?

ME: I could use a stylus!

MYSELF: And we all know how well those work.

I: Besides, isn't this all a little wishful thinking to try and jam the software into a watch?

ME: Huh-uh! (shouting) Moore's law!!

MYSELF: Silly little Me, that only works for stuff people care to improve. It does not apply to devices that hardly anyone uses anymore except as jewelry.

I: People nowadays use cell phones for telling time.

ME: But I don't want a cell phone!

I: Are you speaking to me?

ME: No, I'm speaking to...

I: I most certainly am not speaking, you...

YOU: Hello! Did I hear someone calling?

I: No?





Okay, so that last part I sort of made up. ;)



Reality check. Particularly if a conversation like the above occurs.