PigFish Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 That’s right folks, you heard it right. Apparently we have some NASA scientists on the board, obviously displaced by cuts to the agency just itching to team with me to create the perfect humidor. Today, early in the AM, I receive this transforming email from a guy, no a scientist, a hidden jewel amongst us plebes regarding a business proposition to create the perfect humidor. The question is should I take it??? It is obvious that I have impressed him with my knowledge, charm, whit (and of course good looks). My fortune has got me teary eyed… Here is the letter and proposition: Ray, Apologize that you regurgitate third grade physics to your bof (birds of feather). It must get tiring; and plagiarizing always sucks (technical term). Introduction- my name is Brian and want to combine my (education) and proven designs to re-position logic to solve your need for a perfect environment. Perfect environment... Yes, I worked at NASA for many years and want to take some NASA research on microfluidic bubbles from GRiD Compass (and a unknown fact - using MF for heating/cooling in sealed spaces) with MF surfaces with tolerances sub .01° at 303K. Granted that was extreme, as lives were at stake. Take our technology and combine with your experience with sensors/actuators/thermodynamics to solve something that keeps you up all night. Reduce costs/complexity, create small form factor, add to existing and future units. End result. Profit Prototype, Patent, Optional Next Steps Review idea, let me know your intention, will send some non-compete, and IP legal forms. Have a great day! b So I have to bring it to my brothers here first… The confidentiality agreements alone would cause me to have to give up my posting here. There would be no more explaining of humidors and desiccants (yes, I can hear you clapping all the way over here… -LOL) No more pseudo-scientific methods and ideas, no more fun and games, even the use of a pseudonym would have me hunted down by the legal dogs… There may be a Knighthood in it for me! Bill and Melinda, move over… "I don’t want your jet so close to mine kinda’ stuff!!!" No more Milwaukee power tools for me. It would be Hilti or Festool!!! -LOL FoH or this? What say you, should I take the deal??? -the Pig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper669 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 If you guys can produce "The Perfect Environment" at a reasonable cost to the end user, you would be crazy not to. My 2 cents. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scap99 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Sounds like when Goodyear bought the rights to the lifetime tire, then promptly destroyed it. Run like thwind, Piggy!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefalan86 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Can't Mrs. Piggy continue to share all the over the shoulder information that she sees? wink wink, oink oink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 ... I am basking in the freedom to dream now..! No more picking up dog **** before mowing the lawn... -P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Go for it, man! Just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcedCanuck Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 You might be kicking yourself in the posterior for the rest of your life if you don't do it. If you don't will you honestly be able to look yourself in the mirror and not regret it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 You think you hit the jackpot? Last night I got an email informing me that I could have a 45% stake in an $80m fortune by just using my bank account to help provide a safe place to transfer the fortune out of a closing bank!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandHeadlessGunner Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Wow, this guy really knows how to open a pitch! A couple of "you poor peasant" lines, then a swift pivot to "I'm a NASA god" lines and you're in. I could learn from a guy like that. Plus, you would only need to "reduce costs/complexity, create small form factor" to get it below $1M apiece to produce. You obviously have the easy part. I say go for it; the market for such a contraption would be YUUUUGE! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 50 minutes ago, CaptainQuintero said: You think you hit the jackpot? Last night I got an email informing me that I could have a 45% stake in an $80m fortune by just using my bank account to help provide a safe place to transfer the fortune out of a closing bank!! ... we should compare notes!!! -LOL This was my first thought when I got the 'offer.' I thought it might be my lost brother Beelzebub in Kenya looking to move the money left him by the diamond mine owner for all his charity work with one-eyed children. If it were not for my 'greed,' I would post his email; I don't want the market to go to another, even if I choose not to take it. As I have a reputation for selfishness, the 'solicitor' obviously knew his email was safe with me!!! -Piggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Funny stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Follow your heart ray as long as it is all legit lol cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolomeo Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I know you have been working behind the scenes for years on your perfect humidor and sharing your thoughts here as you see fit, which is appreciated by the members Keep doing you Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 NASA guy? Does he know the difference between Imperial and Metric? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGlass Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 So is there a humidor on the ISS? How long do the sticks take to acclimatise? What are the affects of zero-g on long term ageing? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Forget the cigars, you should come up with some smoke-able freeze dried ice cream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geaux Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Third Grade Physics? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftimatic Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 9 hours ago, PigFish said: ... I am basking in the freedom to dream now..! No more picking up dog **** before mowing the lawn... -P I usually let the lawnmower pick up my dog ****. Though the neighbor isn't big on where it puts it but what's a guy to do? As for the question at hand, honestly Ray what would we do without you? My stogies wilted just reading this. But abandon your bof (birds of feather) if you must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsta10 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I've learnt that there is no such thing as perfect...but best of luck to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Geaux said: Third Grade Physics? Yeah seriously. I've taken a pledge to stop reading all Pig Fish posts until he steps it down to SECOND grade physics . . . y'know . . . something I can understand. Note to self: check with son's school and ask why he and all the other third graders haven't been getting a physics class this term. And Captain Quintero: that $80mm offer is real too. I just signed up and as a bonus today they're paying off credit cards too. All you need to do is give them your digits and poof! I'd jump on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapaNolan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I wouldn't trust anyone who says 'a unknown' but that's just me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miner Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If you don't try it you'll never know... And if it doesn't work out you could always come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Firstly before you get the green light Ray..... Do we keep all of the knowledge base you have previously divulged to us over the years? Guys quick, save Ray's previous posts! Second (And should come first) Opportunities seldom come by where one can use ones knowledge and make something amazing happen so yes, go for it. Provided it all seems legit and your interests are honoured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 51 minutes ago, MIKA27 said: Firstly before you get the green light Ray..... Do we keep all of the knowledge base you have previously divulged to us over the years? Guys quick, save Ray's previous posts! Second (And should come first) Opportunities seldom come by where one can use ones knowledge and make something amazing happen so yes, go for it. Provided it all seems legit and your interests are honoured All of Piggy's posts prior to the agreement can be considered public domain, so it wouldn't matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Y'all realize this is a hoax right? And besides, creating the Perfect Humidor is easy . . . a Perfect Humidor is a Full Humidor! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.9c3d798c7bff27b9a437c0a03c703654.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now