Post what you are thinking at this very moment

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Wow.. is it because of the edibles?

Stranger danger fear I guess. All the towns and other groups (churches, Moose, Elk, etc) all put on 'safe' trick or treati events for kids. We haven't had any kids come by in the last 4 years.

[Hal-9000]

Stranger danger fear I guess. All the towns and other groups (churches, Moose, Elk, etc) all put on 'safe' trick or treati events for kids. We haven't had any kids come by in the last 4 years.

I had 150 mini chocolate bars and kids started coming at 5:45...I was out of candy by 6:58 :lol: I gave the kids three each.


Two little people absolutely broke my heart.

hal *puts three bars in girl's bag*
girl - Can I have four please. I need four.
hal - Sorry sweetie, I'm giving everyone three.
girl - Can you just once give out four, I love the Smarties and we don't get them at home.
hal - :lol: How about if I give you five then, all Smarties?
girl - No I really need f... :shock: YES THANK YOU, thank you!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

hal looking at about four or five kids on step - I'm sorry guys, I only have two little chocolate bars left...not even anything left for me. Who wants them?

*toss bars in random bags*

Smallest girl in front reaches into her plastic bucket, pulls out about three pieces of candy and holds them up to me - Here mister, these are for your snack.

hal - :lol: :lol: :lol: No thanks hun, you keep them.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Awwww :lol:

[Muddy]

Hal is wearing her skin today.

[Noilly Pratt]

We had 100 kids. Just 1 candy each.

Some memorable moments - 2 very cute new moms dressed as Maverick and Goose (Top Gun in case you didn't know) with babies in hand. There were lots more pre-school age kids this year...we got only 50 kids last year and then there were a lot of teens.

A lot more traditional, home-made outfits this year (pirates, princesses etc.)

Had 2 giggly boys ask for candy a 2nd time after about 15 minutes. As they were leaving I said "you think you got away with coming back a 2nd time didn't ya?"

[Goofy]

Had 2 giggly boys ask for candy a 2nd time after about 15 minutes. As they were leaving I said "you think you got away with coming back a 2nd time didn't ya?"

Where did you bury their bodies? :-k

[Hal-9000]

Awwww :lol:


Hal is wearing her skin today.


Where did you bury their bodies? :-k

It was raining/snowing and almost every kid had some form of adult with them.

The little girl offering me candy had a Mom standing behind them, laughing her head off and said no worries ___ could share with___ at home :lol:

It was a total barrage of people in one hour and good vibe despite the crap weather.

[Hal-9000]

Hal is wearing her skin today.


Where did you bury their bodies? :-k

Not sure about Noilly, but I use the 'kind, polite' Canadian stereotype to my advantage...

I add a few select children to The Display every year :shifty:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Not sure about Noilly, but I use the 'kind, polite' Canadian stereotype to my advantage...

I add a few select children to The Display every year :shifty:

:watching:

[Hal-9000]

:watching:

Kids love participating and being part of something :thumbsup:


https://i.imgur.com/nIYGPfg.jpg

[Noilly Pratt]

Not sure about Noilly, but I use the 'kind, polite' Canadian stereotype to my advantage...

I add a few select children to The Display every year :shifty:

Exactly. Now I'm 52 with about 3 grey hairs showing at the temples. Nice old dude -- he's harmless...keeps to himself...

[Muddy]

Great avatar Noilly..!

[RBP]

I pay $136 a year in fees (taxes/confiscation) for the privilege to drive my car. And if I refuse it's a criminal offense. Fuck you.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I pay $136 a year in fees (taxes/confiscation) for the privilege to drive my car. And if I refuse it's a criminal offense. Fuck you.

:empathy:

Last year my registration fees were $627...haven't got the renewal notice yet, but it should come sometime this month because my registration runs out in December, and I'm expecting it to be between $500 and $550. In Colorado, you pay 'ownership tax' based on what the county tells you the value of your vehicle is for the 'privilege' of driving on the shitty fucking roads and sitting in mind numbing traffic every day.

[DemonGeminiX]

Looking back at me I see
That I never really got it right
I never stopped to think of you
I'm always wrapped up in things that I cannot win
You are the antidote that gets me by
Something strong like a drug that gets me high

[deebakes]

got a 'resource card' to keep on me now as a supervisor from my employer today. as part of the 'non-retaliation' policy, it is "a violation of policy to retaliate in any way against an employee because he/she/zi raised allegations of sexual misconduct" :-k

[RBP]

got a 'resource card' to keep on me now as a supervisor from my employer today. as part of the 'non-retaliation' policy, it is "a violation of policy to retaliate in any way against an employee because he/she/zi raised allegations of sexual misconduct" :-k

I'd hit zi.

[RBP]

This dude I know was cleaning his car today, accidentally hit the lock button, and shut the door, locking his keys and his phone in that car. He had no way to contact anyone or get assistance, and ended up borrowing a phone from a kid working at the car wash to call roadside. The roadside took 45 minutes to get there and less than a minute to open the car. Wasted several hours on that doozy!

Ok, it was me. :|

[Godfather]

This dude I know was cleaning his car today, accidentally hit the lock button, and shut the door, locking his keys and his phone in that car. He had no way to contact anyone or get assistance, and ended up borrowing a phone from a kid working at the car wash to call roadside. The roadside took 45 minutes to get there and less than a minute to open the car. Wasted several hours on that doozy!

Ok, it was me. :|

That fucking sucks :lol: I hate how newer cars are all going to that keyless ignition too... perfect recipe for locking them in the car.

[RBP]

That fucking sucks :lol: I hate how newer cars are all going to that keyless ignition too... perfect recipe for locking them in the car.

My old ass's first thought was "find a payphone". :lol:

a) there aren't any.
b) you can't make a collect call to anything other than a traditional landline which is authorized to accept collect calls.

[Godfather]

My old ass's first thought was "find a payphone". :lol:

a) there aren't any.
b) you can't make a collect call to anything other than a traditional landline which is authorized to accept collect calls.

:lol:


My dad did this once about 4km from home, cell phone and keys locked in the car. He had to ask about four places to borrow a phone, and when he finally found one he could only remember one or two phone numbers (because cell phones have killed this skill tree in life). Nobody picked up so he had to hoof it back home. He was PISSED :rofl:

[RBP]

:lol: Technology.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

My old ass's first thought was "find a payphone". :lol:

a) there aren't any.
b) you can't make a collect call to anything other than a traditional landline which is authorized to accept collect calls.Walmart still has payphones on them. At least the ones here do.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

got a 'resource card' to keep on me now as a supervisor from my employer today. as part of the 'non-retaliation' policy, it is "a violation of policy to retaliate in any way against an employee because he/she/zi raised allegations of sexual misconduct" :-k:|

[Hal-9000]

This dude I know was cleaning his car today, accidentally hit the lock button, and shut the door, locking his keys and his phone in that car. He had no way to contact anyone or get assistance, and ended up borrowing a phone from a kid working at the car wash to call roadside. The roadside took 45 minutes to get there and less than a minute to open the car. Wasted several hours on that doozy!

Ok, it was me. :|

My Dad left me his car, average low end 2014 Buick. It had the Onstar feature, which I canceled. Apparently Onstar can unlock your vehicle remotely anywhere in the world and also locate the car in case no one can contact the driver.

Again...you need a phone though to contact them if you`re not in the car :lol:

aaand I have to fix my keyboard :x the apostrophes etc grrrrrr

[Hal-9000]

Walmart still has payphones on them. At least the ones here do.

We haven`t had them for years. Kinda weird though, about a mile from my house at this old tiny strip mall they left the booth standing.

I guess for Superman :lol:

[Godfather]

Not sure what I feel like doing today :-k Poor wife has a bad cold and is away today/overnight on her third call shift of the week, poor girl. They run these residents into the ground, with their 1 in 4 calls and flat $100 of OT pay for working 30 hours straight :lol:

That said I'm bored... maybe the boys will come over to watch hockey and drink beer.

[Hal-9000]

I'm stuck inside. Took my car out for a quick tour and almost couldn't get back up the slight incline into the garage...all season tires until Nov 30...


little bit strange to be housebound

*checks food supply*


:shock:

I may have to eat my neighbor

brb

[Godfather]

I'm stuck inside. Took my car out for a quick tour and almost couldn't get back up the slight incline into the garage...all season tires until Nov 30...


little bit strange to be housebound

*checks food supply*


:shock:

I may have to eat my neighbor

brb

Check if he has a nice chianti in the cellar *fa.fa.f.a.fa.fa.*

[Hal-9000]

This is totally weird :lol:

Not many rations left in the pantry and I can't walk to the Superstore...and will not take a cab to go shopping!

I may have to go to the neighbors: Hi, can I borrow a cup of roast beef and potatoes and carrots, and a tiny bit of that apple pie?

I'll pay you back come spring :lol:

ffs

[Godfather]

This is totally weird :lol:

Not many rations left in the pantry and I can't walk to the Superstore...and will not take a cab to go shopping!

I may have to go to the neighbors: Hi, can I borrow a cup of roast beef and potatoes and carrots, and a tiny bit of that apple pie?

I'll pay you back come spring :lol:

ffs

Want to use my amazon prime to same-day deliver some snacks? :lol:

[Hal-9000]

Amazon has food? :shock:


no thanks GF, appreciated tho

Fat guy across the street pisses me off and I could make him last 5 weeks easy :yumyum:


that was outloud wasn't it, oops :lol:

[Godfather]

Daylight savings ended... the extra hour of sleep isn't terrible but the sunset up here is now 4:45pm :|


I wonder how flat earthers explain away longitudinal differences in sunset time?

[redred]

Mass shooting at a texas church :rip: the victims

[Godfather]

Damn, just reading the articles now, terrible :(

[RBP]

Daylight savings ended... the extra hour of sleep isn't terrible but the sunset up here is now 4:45pm :|

I wonder how flat earthers explain away longitudinal differences in sunset time?

You need to start a "shower thoughts" podcast. :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Well, it's been 3 weeks and a day since we lost Bullet because of his behavior problems which I posted about in this thread. The wife has been really upset since we had to put him down and still partially blames herself even though it is not even remotely her fault. We've been visiting the local animal shelters just to look and visit with some of the animals, but she has really wanted a new dog to replace the hole that exists without Bullet in the family. So, just on random chance we visited a shelter on Saturday and there was a 6 month old puppy that had just come in the day before. He was a stray and had been on a hold while they tried to see if someone had lost him. He wasn't chipped or anything, so unless someone came forward looking for a lost puppy, he was going to be put up for adoption. That day ended up being the day before our shelter visit. The wife and the kid fell in love with him almost immediately. And I have to admit, he's pretty damn cute. So, we spent about 30 minutes with the puppy in the 'meet and greet' pen at the shelter debating about getting another dog. I could tell she had her heart set on it, so I told her if it's what she wanted, then we should get him.

So, we got him :)

The shelter had named him Hank ( :thumbsdown: ) so when we got him home, we decided to change his name since he hadn't learned Hank yet anyway. We figured since we already had Thor, we'd name this little bundle of energy Loki.

https://i.imgur.com/TqVGEZhl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCvyjbYl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IN0sYAjl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ntNBv2Dl.jpg

We don't know how big he will get, the shelter thinks he's a lab mix. He's 30 lbs right now, so if he's more lab than whatever he's mixed with, he will probably be a medium sized dog. He's super sweet and bonus, already housebroken. No accidents yet in the house or in his crate overnight (keeping him crated at night until we can trust him with free roam of the house).

[RBP]

Very cute! Congrats!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Daylight savings ended... the extra hour of sleep isn't terrible but the sunset up here is now 4:45pm :|


I wonder how flat earthers explain away longitudinal differences in sunset time?

https://i.imgur.com/NnRJv56.png

https://wiki.tfes.org/FAQ

[KevinD]

Cool pup Lance!

[KevinD]

Oh, and las day of freedom before I head back to work till Thanksgiving.

[Goofy]

Well, it's been 3 weeks and a day since we lost Bullet because of his behavior problems which I posted about in this thread. The wife has been really upset since we had to put him down and still partially blames herself even though it is not even remotely her fault. We've been visiting the local animal shelters just to look and visit with some of the animals, but she has really wanted a new dog to replace the hole that exists without Bullet in the family. So, just on random chance we visited a shelter on Saturday and there was a 6 month old puppy that had just come in the day before. He was a stray and had been on a hold while they tried to see if someone had lost him. He wasn't chipped or anything, so unless someone came forward looking for a lost puppy, he was going to be put up for adoption. That day ended up being the day before our shelter visit. The wife and the kid fell in love with him almost immediately. And I have to admit, he's pretty damn cute. So, we spent about 30 minutes with the puppy in the 'meet and greet' pen at the shelter debating about getting another dog. I could tell she had her heart set on it, so I told her if it's what she wanted, then we should get him.

So, we got him :)

The shelter had named him Hank ( :thumbsdown: ) so when we got him home, we decided to change his name since he hadn't learned Hank yet anyway. We figured since we already had Thor, we'd name this little bundle of energy Loki.

https://i.imgur.com/TqVGEZhl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCvyjbYl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IN0sYAjl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ntNBv2Dl.jpg

We don't know how big he will get, the shelter thinks he's a lab mix. He's 30 lbs right now, so if he's more lab than whatever he's mixed with, he will probably be a medium sized dog. He's super sweet and bonus, already housebroken. No accidents yet in the house or in his crate overnight (keeping him crated at night until we can trust him with free roam of the house).
You cant just change Hank's name like that [-(






Congrats on the new arrival, he looks cute :)

[Muddy]

You cant just change Hank's name like that [-(






Congrats on the new arrival, he looks cute :)

My neighbor picked up a rescue dog that was named "Twinkie".. He couldn't stand the name so he told everyone the dogs name was now "Henry".. We all called the dog Twinkie until John finally gave in.. :lol:

[Noilly Pratt]

That dog is going to be big...look at those legs! Very cute pup.

[Hal-9000]

Daylight savings ended... the extra hour of sleep isn't terrible but the sunset up here is now 4:45pm :|


I wonder how flat earthers explain away longitudinal differences in sunset time?

Christ GF, that's like dangling a dog treat 1000 feet over the puppy and wondering why he can't get it :lol:

baby steps dude, baby steps

[Godfather]

You need to start a "shower thoughts" podcast. :lol:


How do you think vegans deal with fruit flies? Is it halal or whatever to drown them in homemade traps :-k

[RBP]

You're on a roll.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You're on a roll.

Should we call him Butter then? :-k

[RBP]

Should we call him Butter then? :-k


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z2vbZtNrho

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Or maybe we can call him ATM? :-k

[RBP]

Or maybe we can call him ATM? :-k

Ass-to-Mouth seems like a harsh nickname.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Ass-to-Mouth seems like a harsh nickname.

:slap:

Call him ATM because he's 'money' all the time! :banana:

[RBP]

I have to go drive stupid people stupid places. :| Have a good morning, Lance.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:sadwavey:

[DemonGeminiX]

:slap:

Call him ATM because he's 'money' all the time! :banana:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybCWXJkFfwk&ab_channel=Ronnie

[Goofy]

I have to go drive stupid people stupid places. :| Have a good morning, Lance.

Where's Lance going? :-k




















:outtahere:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yeah, big Jim got his hat
Find out where it's at
And it's not hustlin' people strange to you
Even if you do got a two piece custom made pool cue

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Where's Lance going? :-k




















:outtahere:

:beatdown:

[Goofy]

:dance:

[Griffin]

everyday I like to set a little time aside so that at the end of the year I can take a vacation by myself.

[DemonGeminiX]

Who knew that you could be allergic to shitty laundry detergent?

[Godfather]

Lance, your dogs are adorable. I want a dog.

[Godfather]

Wife finds out if she gets accepted into her sub-specialty fellowship tomorrow. Hope it goes well but it's a competitive program. Even if she doesn't get it, she'll complete her 4-year specialty program in internal medicine and it's still a great job, but a fellowship would make it easier to work at a major hospital right downtown where we live. Keep her in your thoughts for us! I'll hopefully post the good news tomorrow :mrgreen:

[DemonGeminiX]

Good luck to your wife, brother.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Lance, your dogs are adorable. I want a dog.

Get one :tup:

Just make trips to the shelters and check out the local rescue groups, I'm sure you will find one or six you wanna take home :lol: Plus, the animals like the attention when they get visits at the shelter. :thumbsup:

Three of the four dogs we've had and both cats are all rescues. The two cats and the newest pup Loki came from local animal shelters. Pepper and Bullet (RIP) both came from a rescue group. We would have gotten out Saint Bernard from a rescue group as there's a Saint Bernard rescue in Colorado, but when we put in an application, all we got was a form letter back that didn't indicate why we were being turned down :wha: I'm pretty sure I know why, but it would have been nice if they would have said then we could have gotten past it and adopted from them. But, since I really wanted a St Bernard and hadn't had one since I was a kid, we went thru a breeder. Now, so long as you do your research, breeders aren't necessarily a bad thing. Yes, there are the ones that just feed into the puppy mills and are completely despicable. But, if you do your research, you can find reputable dog breeders out there, and sometimes, if you have your heart set on a particular breed, that might be the route you have to go. Biggest drawbacks with breeders is the price, they are usually super expensive, depending on the breed.


Wife finds out if she gets accepted into her sub-specialty fellowship tomorrow. Hope it goes well but it's a competitive program. Even if she doesn't get it, she'll complete her 4-year specialty program in internal medicine and it's still a great job, but a fellowship would make it easier to work at a major hospital right downtown where we live. Keep her in your thoughts for us! I'll hopefully post the good news tomorrow :mrgreen:

:tapfoot:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming,
We're finally on our own.
This summer I hear the drumming,
Four dead in Ohio.

[Godfather]

Thanks guys, she got it!! Really happy for her. It means a 5-year residency now instead of four, but she'll hold certifications in two medical specialties now and more importantly is going to be doing internal/critical medical care with the elderly who (for some reason) she adores :lol:

[Godfather]

Get one :tup:

Just make trips to the shelters and check out the local rescue groups, I'm sure you will find one or six you wanna take home :lol: Plus, the animals like the attention when they get visits at the shelter. :thumbsup:

Three of the four dogs we've had and both cats are all rescues. The two cats and the newest pup Loki came from local animal shelters. Pepper and Bullet (RIP) both came from a rescue group. We would have gotten out Saint Bernard from a rescue group as there's a Saint Bernard rescue in Colorado, but when we put in an application, all we got was a form letter back that didn't indicate why we were being turned down :wha: I'm pretty sure I know why, but it would have been nice if they would have said then we could have gotten past it and adopted from them. But, since I really wanted a St Bernard and hadn't had one since I was a kid, we went thru a breeder. Now, so long as you do your research, breeders aren't necessarily a bad thing. Yes, there are the ones that just feed into the puppy mills and are completely despicable. But, if you do your research, you can find reputable dog breeders out there, and sometimes, if you have your heart set on a particular breed, that might be the route you have to go. Biggest drawbacks with breeders is the price, they are usually super expensive, depending on the breed.



Absolutely, I completely understand getting the breed your heart is set on. My wife's dogs growing up were mostly rescues and were great, smart, healthy mutts.

But I had wanted wanted a golden retriever my whole life, and so when my parents finally caved and let me get one, I had to buy him from a breeder because I couldn't find one to adopt. It was a nice little family that had been professional breeders for decades with a great reputation. Our pooch was actually a bit older, 6 months, as they orginally wanted to keep him as a show dog but he ended up being too small for a male to show. This place wasn't a puppy mill by any stretch of the imagination. That dog was so sweet and beautiful, and lived a long fairly healthy life. I know rescuing is the right thing to do but dammit I want a golden retriever so bad :lol:

[deebakes]

congrats gf, that's awesome that she got what she was hoping for :tup:

[DemonGeminiX]

Thanks guys, she got it!! Really happy for her. It means a 5-year residency now instead of four, but she'll hold certifications in two medical specialties now and more importantly is going to be doing internal/critical medical care with the elderly who (for some reason) she adores :lol:

Congrats, brother. Maybe she likes the same attention that dirty old Canadian men give her that everybody down here gets in trouble for.



Sorry, couldn't help it. :lol:

[Godfather]

Congrats, brother. Maybe she likes the same attention that dirty old Canadian men give her that everybody down here gets in trouble for.



Sorry, couldn't help it. :lol:

:rofl: She certainly hasn't been called a 'cocktail waitress' at work by anyone but dirty old men so your guess is as good as mine.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Thanks guys, she got it!! Really happy for her. It means a 5-year residency now instead of four, but she'll hold certifications in two medical specialties now and more importantly is going to be doing internal/critical medical care with the elderly who (for some reason) she adores :lol:

:woot:

[Godfather]

Isn't there some law about companies that email you without permission?

I recently got so fed up with all the emails from places I've shopped at once and went on a huge tear unsubscribing from about a dozen of their email lists. Well lo and behold, about 3-4 of them have continued to email me two weeks later. I thought I'd heard somewhere that they'd instituted fines or punishment for that... maybe it was just a nice dream...

[RBP]

Isn't there some law about companies that email you without permission?

I recently got so fed up with all the emails from places I've shopped at once and went on a huge tear unsubscribing from about a dozen of their email lists. Well lo and behold, about 3-4 of them have continued to email me two weeks later. I thought I'd heard somewhere that they'd instituted fines or punishment for that... maybe it was just a nice dream...

I made the mistake of clicking okay to "let us send out your information to other job boards to increase visibility".

:shock:

https://i.imgur.com/G7B4y7Y.gif

[DemonGeminiX]

Wow, there's gonna be another Star Wars trilogy after this one.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Isn't there some law about companies that email you without permission?

I recently got so fed up with all the emails from places I've shopped at once and went on a huge tear unsubscribing from about a dozen of their email lists. Well lo and behold, about 3-4 of them have continued to email me two weeks later. I thought I'd heard somewhere that they'd instituted fines or punishment for that... maybe it was just a nice dream...

I think that when you supply your e-mail address, somewhere in their terms, you are giving them the right to contact you in perpetuity. And I have no idea how well those 'unsubscribe' links work. I've read that they are actually used to verify that your e-mail address is valid and they will keep e-mailing you regardless. I think you may need to actually contact a CSR to get it to stop, and even then I'm sure it's probably not easy.

The easiest thing to do is to flag those messages as spam so your spam filter will learn to send those right to your bulk mail folder and they won't clutter up your inbox. Also, you can always register a Yahoo of Gmail address and use it specifically for shopping online, that way you aren't getting bombarded with spam in your main e-mail account.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I made the mistake of clicking okay to "let us send out your information to other job boards to increase visibility".

:shock:

https://i.imgur.com/G7B4y7Y.gif

We're thinking of getting a home equity loan and paying off debt, so I went on Lending Tree to see what they had to offer, figuring it would be easier to go thru them instead of individually contacting several different lenders. No sooner did I hit 'send' then my cell phone burst into life with phone call after phone call. I must have received 30 calls in the first 5 minutes after sending my info. I had to actually start blocking numbers because they wouldn't stop calling. :|

[redred]

ffs i want a new mobile and contract but the prices are stupid crazy

[Godfather]

I think that when you supply your e-mail address, somewhere in their terms, you are giving them the right to contact you in perpetuity. And I have no idea how well those 'unsubscribe' links work. I've read that they are actually used to verify that your e-mail address is valid and they will keep e-mailing you regardless. I think you may need to actually contact a CSR to get it to stop, and even then I'm sure it's probably not easy.

The easiest thing to do is to flag those messages as spam so your spam filter will learn to send those right to your bulk mail folder and they won't clutter up your inbox. Also, you can always register a Yahoo of Gmail address and use it specifically for shopping online, that way you aren't getting bombarded with spam in your main e-mail account.

Fuck me, my email app on my phone had an extra 'unsubscribe' function so I naturally started using that.... next thing I know I'm getting it asking me if I want to download the full unsubscribe app :rofl: Someone had to see the irony there when they programmed it.

[Goofy]

ffs i want a new mobile and contract but the prices are stupid crazy

Yep, i was due an upgrade last month and for the Samsung S8 they wanted £48 iirc........ decided just to keep my S6 and got my contract down from £32 to £14 instead :)

[DemonGeminiX]

I see you in line, dragging your feet
You have my sympathy
The day you were born, you were born free
That is your privilege.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

ffs i want a new mobile and contract but the prices are stupid crazy


Yep, i was due an upgrade last month and for the Samsung S8 they wanted £48 iirc........ decided just to keep my S6 and got my contract down from £32 to £14 instead :)

Can't believe you guys still have contracts for cell phone plans over there :-k

[DemonGeminiX]

:-s

You aren't on a monthly contract?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:-s

You aren't on a monthly contract?

T-Mobile did away with contracts years ago :dunno:

[DemonGeminiX]

So how does it work now?

:-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

What do you mean? You pick a plan, sign up for it. If you want to change your plan or cancel it, you can do so any time you want.

[DemonGeminiX]

Oh... ok. So you're not bound for a year or two.

Wait... I already knew that. :doh:

I must have the dumb today.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Oh... ok. So you're not bound for a year or two.

Wait... I already knew that. :doh:

I must have the dumb today.

:empathy:

[Goofy]

What do you mean? You pick a plan, sign up for it. If you want to change your plan or cancel it, you can do so any time you want.
Does that include the latest phone for free? :-k Over here youre basically locked into a certain length of time contract basically to cover the cost of the free phone youre getting.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Does that include the latest phone for free? :-k Over here youre basically locked into a certain length of time contract basically to cover the cost of the free phone youre getting.

The phone is never 'free'. Under the contract plan, they have you locked for two years if you upgrade your phone for 'free'. With no contracts, you pay for the phone but are free to change your plan or cancel your service at any time. And I can't say for the other carriers, but T-Mobile here lets you break down the phone payments into 24 installments if you want, interest free. And you can pay it off any time you want.

[Goofy]

The phone is never 'free'. Under the contract plan, they have you locked for two years if you upgrade your phone for 'free'. With no contracts, you pay for the phone but are free to change your plan or cancel your service at any time. And I can't say for the other carriers, but T-Mobile here lets you break down the phone payments into 24 installments if you want, interest free. And you can pay it off any time you want.
Well thats the same as us then :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Well thats the same as us then :lol:

Not really, I can cancel my service and change carriers any time I want to. You can't do that under contract unless you buy the contract out.

[Goofy]

Not really, I can cancel my service and change carriers any time I want to. You can't do that under contract unless you buy the contract out.
So can i :lol: I just changed mine since my previous contract was up and i didnt want a new phone. I can change my price plan daily if i want to. Youre only tied into a contract if you want the phone free.

[Godfather]

Heading to Oregon with the wife for a couple days, leaving today!

Anyone got any tourist or restaurant/brewery recommendations for Oregon?

[Goofy]

Heading to Oregon with the wife for a couple days, leaving today!

Anyone got any tourist or restaurant/brewery recommendations for Oregon?

Nope :) Have fun though :waves:

[Muddy]

So can i :lol: I just changed mine since my previous contract was up and i didnt want a new phone. I can change my price plan daily if i want to. Youre only tied into a contract if you want the phone free.

We have a price for a monthly service and then we have a price if we are buying a phone. There is no such thing as a free phone for us.. This month all our phones are finally paid for so My bill drops from $327 to under $200. (4 phones w/ unlimited service)

[Hal-9000]

Jesus fucking Christ :|

Firefox updates itself and not only changes the layout of the browser buttons again, it changes how the default theme looks. Square tabs, shit icons and ever-changing GUI choices.

wtf...it used to made by the people, for the people...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I know, I turned off the automatic updates because it just kept pissing me off.

[Hal-9000]

You can move the forward and back buttons, which as you know is a big complaint of mine...but c'mon, it even looks horrible on top of the new changed/reduced functionality.

here, let me post a screen...

[Hal-9000]

In a nutshell left to right with arrows...

tab that's not in focus is BLACK?

tabs are square and clunky

this icon is for my bookmarks...no separators or opportunity to adjust anything because 'legacy' mods don't work anymore?





https://i.imgur.com/vDmqLYD.jpg

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yeah, I knew that major update was coming and I didn't want it to go thru...it sucks that they are basically making a ton of addons worthless now.

[Hal-9000]

Looks are one thing...I can live with something as long as it's functional. The update goes through and all of a sudden most of my old icons are moved to the left, some new ones are there and some old ones from the right are gone.

I'm all about maximum real estate. I don't have a bunch of toolbars or a thick framed theme because I want to read what's on the page, not what's on the browser.

Yet this new monstrosity is about an inch from top of tab down to browser border and about a 1/2 inch for my icons across the top. I just need an icon, not a billboard ffs.

[DemonGeminiX]

My pull up bar is here! Yay! I can stop being a lazy slob now. :woot:

[RBP]

When I graduated from college and got my first job in 1989, knowing nothing, I made $25,000 and had to stay home and drink cheap wine because that wasn't much money. Today, that is worth over $50k. With a Masters degree in 2017, I'll feel fortunate to make over $40k. The wage issue is real and devastating to the middle class.

[DemonGeminiX]

Al Franken's getting accused now.

[Muddy]

When I graduated from college and got my first job in 1989, knowing nothing, I made $25,000 and had to stay home and drink cheap wine because that wasn't much money. Today, that is worth over $50k. With a Masters degree in 2017, I'll feel fortunate to make over $40k. The wage issue is real and devastating to the middle class.

That's why people need you to pay $40 at the door for Thanksgiving..

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Al Franken's getting accused now.

Couldn't happen to a better person :woot:

[DemonGeminiX]

I think you should be able to hook up your keyboard to your smart TV to enter passwords to your WiFi router and Netflix account instead of having to do it with the damned TV remote.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yeah, that's always a pain in the ass, especially since my WiFi password is 32 characters long :lol:

[RBP]

That's why people need you to pay $40 at the door for Thanksgiving..

I had a phone interview this morning with the largest provider of EAP services in the world. They start master's level counselors at $33k working 2nd shift.

Name withdrawn.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I had a phone interview this morning with the largest provider of EAP services in the world. They start master's level counselors at $33k working 2nd shift.

Name withdrawn.

Ridiculous

[RBP]

Ridiculous

In downtown Chicago for chist's sake! And yet they will fill those jobs.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Hard to believe, but I'm sure you're right.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I had a phone interview this morning with the largest provider of EAP services in the world. They start master's level counselors at $33k working 2nd shift.

Name withdrawn.

https://i.imgur.com/8aO13Z7.png

And they are going to pay just more than half of that :facepalm: For shift work no less :shakehead:

[RBP]

https://i.imgur.com/8aO13Z7.png

And they are going to pay just more than half of that :facepalm: For shift work no less :shakehead:

And think about how bad that is. Average household income - usually two incomes for middle and lower class families. So lower that number to take the top wage earners off and consider what two working adults are making. It's scary low.

[Muddy]

I had a phone interview this morning with the largest provider of EAP services in the world. They start master's level counselors at $33k working 2nd shift.

Name withdrawn.

Thats nuts..

[Muddy]

And think about how bad that is. Average household income - usually two incomes for middle and lower class families. So lower that number to take the top wage earners off and consider what two working adults are making. It's scary low.

I was just going to point that out.. "household".. Which means 1/2 of that.

[DemonGeminiX]

Selective outrage, my ass.

There's a pic of Franken in the act and there's no evidence nor witnesses to corroborate the accusers' stories in the case of Moore.

We know that Franken did it. Moore? Not really.

[Godfather]

Just got back from a quick trip to Portland. What a weirdly awesome city. SO many great restaurants, coffee shops, breweries. It's 90% hipster, I felt like a total square in my blue jeans and plain tee-shirts :lol: The basketball games was super fun, I think I'm going to try following the NBA again.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Just got back from a quick trip to Portland. What a weirdly awesome city. SO many great restaurants, coffee shops, breweries. It's 90% hipster, I felt like a total square in my blue jeans and plain tee-shirts :lol: The basketball games was super fun, I think I'm going to try following the NBA again.

You didn't let one of them touch you, did you? That shit is super contagious.

[Pony]

You didn't let one of them touch you, did you? That shit is super contagious.

It's too late for him.

:rip:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

If you find yourself bored tomorrow and don't want to patronize the NFL, at 1 PM mountain time, the final NASCAR race of the season will be on. Four drivers are competing for the championship, one of which is Martin Truex Jr of Furniture Row Racing. They are a small team that doesn't have all the money of the ginormous teams and they are based here in Colorado, the only team NOT based in North Carolina. We do a lot of work for them and everyone here at work is pretty excited and so happy for the team to be in the position to win their first championship. Martin is a stand up nice guy and if anyone deserve to win, it's him.

The format is winner take all, so whichever driver finishes highest in the race will win the championship and Truex has been dominating all year. Just hoping he can do it for one more race :thumbsup:

https://i.imgur.com/wlpGfJNh.jpg

[RBP]

You didn't let one of them touch you, did you? That shit is super contagious.


It's too late for him.

:rip:

:sad2:

https://i.imgur.com/2sAJSno.jpg?1

[Godfather]

:sad2:

https://i.imgur.com/2sAJSno.jpg?1

Probably just a big AC/DC fan? :-k

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/15/article-0-1D1ED39D00000578-109_634x436.jpg

[RBP]

Probably just a big AC/DC fan? :-k

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/15/article-0-1D1ED39D00000578-109_634x436.jpg

Touche.. and current events relevant... well played.

[RBP]

:|

Got a job as a driver helper for UPS (holiday temporary... basically carry all the heavy shit). Not sure about this. $11/hr to be on call M-F, no guarantee of work. If you check in every morning, work or no, you get $150 at the end of the week.

And here's the kicker. I have to pay union dues. UNION DUES. That pisses me off more than the slave wage rates.

[Godfather]

That's insane, union dues shouldn't start for weeks or months into a unionized job, what the fuck is the union doing for you as a temp worker...

[RBP]

That's insane, union dues shouldn't start for weeks or months into a unionized job, what the fuck is the union doing for you as a temp worker...

Funding antifa.

[DemonGeminiX]

It's gonna be an interesting Christmas.

[RBP]

It's gonna be an interesting Christmas.

https://i.imgur.com/ycXqrIE.jpg?1

[DemonGeminiX]

:lol:

That's just about right.

[DemonGeminiX]

Malcolm Young died earlier this morning, and now news reports are stating that David Cassidy's in critical condition with organ failure.

[DemonGeminiX]

Your momma's pussy was the canvas, your dad's dick was the paintbrush. BOOM! You're the art.

[Hugh_Janus]

?why do people want ti pay more than I do for cars

[lost in melb.]

?why do people want ti pay more than I do for cars

If it makes you feel any better, although I could buy a Tesla, I drive an 'old bomb' :empathy:

[DemonGeminiX]

I have a 2006 Honda Civic that I bought used in 2008 and is in serious need of a paint job. I might actually do that in December. But otherwise, the car is in fantastic running condition. Just need to clean it up a bit and get it a fresh coat or two of paint on it.

[Muddy]

Get out of here with your ol dirty Honda..

[DemonGeminiX]

Better than your crappy ol' Seadoo.

[-(

[redred]

In World War II American supply ships went to Bristol, found that it was almost completely bombed out, and used a load of rubble from the bottom of park street to weigh them down on their way back across the Atlantic. When they got back to Manhattan they built a waterside plaza out of the stone.

[Muddy]

Better than your crappy ol' Seadoo.

[-(

:shock:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:|

Got a job as a driver helper for UPS (holiday temporary... basically carry all the heavy shit). Not sure about this. $11/hr to be on call M-F, no guarantee of work. If you check in every morning, work or no, you get $150 at the end of the week.

And here's the kicker. I have to pay union dues. UNION DUES. That pisses me off more than the slave wage rates.

So you joined a union? I knew you were one of those types [-(

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/ycXqrIE.jpg?1

Thief! :x

[Teh One Who Knocks]

If you find yourself bored tomorrow and don't want to patronize the NFL, at 1 PM mountain time, the final NASCAR race of the season will be on. Four drivers are competing for the championship, one of which is Martin Truex Jr of Furniture Row Racing. They are a small team that doesn't have all the money of the ginormous teams and they are based here in Colorado, the only team NOT based in North Carolina. We do a lot of work for them and everyone here at work is pretty excited and so happy for the team to be in the position to win their first championship. Martin is a stand up nice guy and if anyone deserve to win, it's him.

The format is winner take all, so whichever driver finishes highest in the race will win the championship and Truex has been dominating all year. Just hoping he can do it for one more race :thumbsup:

https://i.imgur.com/wlpGfJNh.jpg

I know none of you watched, but it was a hell of a race. Truex didn't have the best car all day, but he showed he was the best driver. Held off multiple challenges over the last 34 laps and brought home the Championship for tiny little Furniture Row Racing. Couldn't have happened to a more deserving group of guys.

Congratz to everyone at Furniture Row :beerchug:

[Goofy]

I know none of you watched, but it was a hell of a race. Truex didn't have the best car all day, but he showed he was the best driver. Held off multiple challenges over the last 34 laps and brought home the Championship for tiny little Furniture Row Racing. Couldn't have happened to a more deserving group of guys.

Congratz to everyone at Furniture Row :beerchug:
Nice to see the little guy win big :tup:

[Hal-9000]

So everyone is talking about Franken and the horrible things he's done. I didn't connect him with the old SNL comedian Al Franken, oops :lol:

So he's in politics and does some USO shows overseas with Leeann Tweeden.

I know I'm late to this but I googled her and found out she's a former nude model, Hooter's waitress and 95% of the image search results are pure cheesecake :lol:

Realizing that doesn't give Al the right to touch her titties...but then I see the alleged incident picture and he's hovering his hands over her tits.

In my twisted perspective, this is like Bob Hope getting vilified for leering at Marilyn Monroe and making a joke about her figure.

What have I missed?

[RBP]

So everyone is talking about Franken and the horrible things he's done. I didn't connect him with the old SNL comedian Al Franken, oops :lol:

So he's in politics and does some USO shows overseas with Leeann Tweeden.

I know I'm late to this but I googled her and found out she's a former nude model, Hooter's waitress and 95% of the image search results are pure cheesecake :lol:

Realizing that doesn't give Al the right to touch her titties...but then I see the alleged incident picture and he's hovering his hands over her tits.

In my twisted perspective, this is like Bob Hope getting vilified for leering at Marilyn Monroe and making a joke about her figure.

What have I missed?

You've missed that liberals accused should be forgiven and conservatives accused are literally nazis.

[Hal-9000]

You've missed that liberals accused should be forgiven and conservatives accused are literally nazis.

I post with a bunch of right winger Americans, I already know the score.

:lol: outloud texting voice, oops


ya didn't answer the question...I have no idea what 'side' he's on or how his action fits into that narrative, sorry

[RBP]

I post with a bunch of right winger Americans, I already know the score.

:lol: outloud texting voice, oops

ya didn't answer the question...I have no idea what 'side' he's on or how his action fits into that narrative, sorry

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/11/17/im-a-feminist-i-study-rape-culture-and-i-dont-want-al-franken-to-resign/?utm_term=.acfb7d91942b

[Hal-9000]

Thanks. I heard a good definition of feminism the other day. Feminism is about equality. It's all we need and all we should be asking for. It's too bad most modern 'feminists' get confused and start attacking males. We only want and need what women in the 60's started trying to achieve.

The quote was from a woman and I'll be god damned if I can remember who. It was simple and she stated the point well I thought.

[RBP]

Thanks. I heard a good definition of feminism the other day. Feminism is about equality. It's all we need and all we should be asking for. It's too bad most modern 'feminists' get confused and start attacking males. We only want and need what women in the 60's started trying to achieve.

The quote was from a woman and I'll be god damned if I can remember who. It was simple and she stated the point well I thought.

That's 3rd wave feminism and I agree with those goals. Beyond that it became about dominating and belittling men.

[Hal-9000]

I'm not up on the waves and try to keep a distance from the three ring circus. I'm glad I don't live and work down there judging by some of the articles Lance posts.

Also glad I'm not on Twitter because I'd have to respond to some of those stories coming across the news feeds.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm not up on the waves

:wave:

[Hal-9000]

:sadwavey:

[Hugh_Janus]

pizza

[DemonGeminiX]

Note to self: Don't go out to eat on Monday nights. The food is always terrible.

[Godfather]

Note to self: Don't go out to eat on Monday nights. The food is always terrible.

Ya... especially when it comes to the fish.

You ever read Anthony Bourdain's first book? He wrote it well before he was famous, it's a great look into restaurant life. Really entertaining.

[DemonGeminiX]

I haven't read his books, but I've watched him on TV numerous times and read some of his stuff online. I do recall someone saying that most restaurants don't get deliveries on weekends, so Monday is garbage plate day at most places.

[DemonGeminiX]

Man, I don't want to give China my money but it's hard to justify spending $500-$600 for a TV from Samsung or LG when TCL's analog is $200 cheaper and the reviews are stellar.

Could be padded reviews though.

[Goofy]

Man, I don't want to give China my money but it's hard to justify spending $500-$600 for a TV from Samsung or LG when TCL's analog is $200 cheaper and the reviews are stellar.

Could be padded reviews though.

I've heard good things about TCL tbf

[Pony]

Man, I don't want to give China my money but it's hard to justify spending $500-$600 for a TV from Samsung or LG when TCL's analog is $200 cheaper and the reviews are stellar.

Could be padded reviews though.

Don't know if it's important to you but whether or not it will play video via usb is a big deciding factor for me. many of the cheaper sets wont do it. I have a 2tb and a 1tb plugged into mine, all my movies and tv shows at the click of a button.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I've heard good things about TCL tbf

Tomato Covered Lizards? :-k

[DemonGeminiX]

I've heard good things about TCL tbf

They're like the 3rd largest TV manufacturer in the world. And Chinese.


Don't know if it's important to you but whether or not it will play video via usb is a big deciding factor for me. many of the cheaper sets wont do it. I have a 2tb and a 1tb plugged into mine, all my movies and tv shows at the click of a button.

The one I was looking at had 1 usb port. I'm not sure how far you can go with it. The LG model I'm looking at has 3 USB ports, and the reviewers in the comments section give a complete rundown on what they do with them.

The TCL has a native Roku interface and it has HD10, or whatever the hell it is. I have an LG TV now (26" 720p), and to be fair, its menus are cumbersome. I haven't bothered withe USB ports on it.


Tomato Covered Lizards? :-k

[-(

It's too early to be high on drugs.

[Goofy]

Tomato Covered Lizards? :-k
:slap:

[lost in melb.]

Never, ever heard of them, unless they are ALDI in disguise.... They probably don't pass our strict electrical standards here.

[lost in melb.]

This Christmas, my brother and I are surprising my sister and my father with $4500 worth of bikes (my idea that I sucked him into). And I am going to surprise my brother with a $2700 one. So $5000 out of my pocket this Christmas on gifts. I can't work out if I am doing good or being stupid :-k

[DemonGeminiX]

Depends if it gets used or sits around and collects dust. What's the more likely of the two?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

It's too early to be high on drugs.


:slap:

:x

[Goofy]

This Christmas, my brother and I are surprising my sister and my father with $4500 worth of bikes (my idea that I sucked him into). And I am going to surprise my brother with a $2700 one. So $5000 out of my pocket this Christmas on gifts. I can't work out if I am doing good or being stupid :-k
What are you getting me? :tapfoot:

:x
:snapout:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Tonto Communicates Loudly? :-k

[DemonGeminiX]

[-(

It's still too early to be high on drugs.

[Muddy]

I would love a Tomato Covered Lizard... Sounds really tasty...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

[-(

It's still too early to be high on drugs.

:slap:


I would love a Tomato Covered Lizard... Sounds really tasty...

:agreed:

[deebakes]

This Christmas, my brother and I are surprising my sister and my father with $4500 worth of bikes (my idea that I sucked him into). And I am going to surprise my brother with a $2700 one. So $5000 out of my pocket this Christmas on gifts. I can't work out if I am doing good or being stupid :-k

that's nice that you are able to do that for them :tup:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Caught under wheel's roll
I take the leech I'm bleeding me
Can't stop to save my soul
I take the leash that's leading me
I'm bleeding me
I can't take it
Caught under wheel's roll
The bleeding of me
Of me
The bleeding of me

[RBP]

I was going to donate to a Native American charity, but I have reservations.

[DemonGeminiX]

Holy fuckballs, I'm wiped out. My teenaged self is laughing his ass off at me right now and calling me a pussy.

[lost in melb.]

What are you getting me? :tapfoot:



Strawberry shake from Maccas - Large :empathy:

[lost in melb.]

Depends if it gets used or sits around and collects dust. What's the more likely of the two?

They use their bikes every day. My father is over 6 ft and my sister is 2 inches taller than Gal Gadot, so needless to say their bikes are far too small (and pretty heavy and crappy, too).

[lost in melb.]

Holy fuckballs, I'm wiped out. My teenaged self is laughing his ass off at me right now and calling me a pussy.

https://cdn.menprovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cold-showers-696x450.jpg

[KevinD]

Gibson Memphis makes some very nice guitars

[lost in melb.]

Gibson Memphis makes some very nice guitars

Do you own one?

[Goofy]

Strawberry shake from Maccas - Large :empathy:
Make it a vanilla and ill accept :)

[KevinD]

Do you own one?

Yep, just bought 2017 es-335 studio. Pics in m the guitar stuff thread. F-in love it.

[Goofy]

Yep, just bought 2017 es-335 studio. Pics in m the guitar stuff thread. F-in love it.

A genuine Gibby 335? :wank:

[Hal-9000]

I was going to donate to a Native American charity, but I have reservations.

You can always make the donation and rescind it later with reason, but then you're being an Indian giver.

[RBP]

I am not a violent person and am not prone to fighting, but I am waiting for that prick upstairs to give me one provocation to punch him in his fucking face.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I am not a violent person and am not prone to fighting, but I am waiting for that prick upstairs to give me one provocation to punch him in his fucking face.

https://i.imgur.com/UgUSXCS.jpg

[Hal-9000]

I am not a violent person and am not prone to fighting, but I am waiting for that prick upstairs to give me one provocation to punch him in his fucking face.

Go up there humming Aretha's Franklin's Respect and give him a shot. One doesn't count... if it's up close and really hard :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Violence is not the answer :hand:

[Hal-9000]

https://i.imgur.com/vqbd5IS.jpg

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:shakehead:

[Hal-9000]

Hey, I'm trying to support you! :x


Okay, do this then. If you're right handed step up close to your target, within two feet, take a quick half step left and then straight punch right into his larynx. The key is to hit him in the middle of the throat. Aim for the Adam's Apple :tup:

[Hal-9000]

so I've reread It and am currently rereading The Stand. There's a doctor and his wife is named Alberta Edmonton. Stephen...stop it man :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:watching:

[DemonGeminiX]

so I've reread It and am currently rereading The Stand. There's a doctor and his wife is named Alberta Edmonton. Stephen...stop it man :lol:

Alberta, Alberta
Where you been so long?
Alberta, Alberta,
Where you been so long?
Ain't had no loving
Since you've been gone.

[KevinD]

May have bitten off more than I can chew. I decided that since my brother in law really liked the sound of my old Marshal MG30cfx, and it got a bit ruined in the flood (speaker okay, just the particle board case got wet and swollen) I'd make a new cabinet for it. Just bought the wood today, and waiting on grill cloth to arrive. I'm not going to tolex it, just stain and wax the wood. It won't look like a Marshall when I'm done, but hopefully will look good.

[RBP]

Violence is not the answer :hand:

He moved in with his grandfather a few years ago.
* Got injured at work, arm so bad I helped him carry things inside, some permanent disability I was told. The suddenly, packages start arriving. He loses weight, grows a beard. Then a brand new Camaro appears in the driveway. Haven't seen a single sign of the arm disability since.
* He's a terrible apartment neighbor. He stomps likes he's in a John Philip fucking Zousa band. And when he finally takes his shoes off the throws them down with a crash. Then drags furniture across the room. Every god damn night.

But this is what prompted the post:
* He yells at his grandfather and disrespects him. The same day I posted that here, I heard him call his grandfather "a fucking piece of shit" about 6 times in a short rant. He'll scream at him if he doesn't like something when he comes home. It's terrible and more than slightly abusive. Why don't you be a man and live on your own and be nice to your grandfather, you miserable prick?!

He deserves to get his ass handed to him. Period.

[RBP]

12:35 am furniture dragging. Living the dream.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

He moved in with his grandfather a few years ago.
* Got injured at work, arm so bad I helped him carry things inside, some permanent disability I was told. The suddenly, packages start arriving. He loses weight, grows a beard. Then a brand new Camaro appears in the driveway. Haven't seen a single sign of the arm disability since.
* He's a terrible apartment neighbor. He stomps likes he's in a John Philip fucking Zousa band. And when he finally takes his shoes off the throws them down with a crash. Then drags furniture across the room. Every god damn night.

But this is what prompted the post:
* He yells at his grandfather and disrespects him. The same day I posted that here, I heard him call his grandfather "a fucking piece of shit" about 6 times in a short rant. He'll scream at him if he doesn't like something when he comes home. It's terrible and more than slightly abusive. Why don't you be a man and live on your own and be nice to your grandfather, you miserable prick?!

He deserves to get his ass handed to him. Period.

Turn him in for SSI fraud ;)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Why do places buy the 1 ply toilet paper? Sure, it's cheaper at the store when you buy it, but is it really cheaper since people have to use so much more of it compared to regular toilet paper?

[RBP]

Why do places buy the 1 ply toilet paper? Sure, it's cheaper at the store when you buy it, but is it really cheaper since people have to use so much more of it compared to regular toilet paper?

https://i.imgur.com/DY8UEL7.jpg

[Hal-9000]

Why do places buy the 1 ply toilet paper? Sure, it's cheaper at the store when you buy it, but is it really cheaper since people have to use so much more of it compared to regular toilet paper?

1 ply = up to the second knuckle by accident :oops:

[Muddy]

Why do places buy the 1 ply toilet paper? Sure, it's cheaper at the store when you buy it, but is it really cheaper since people have to use so much more of it compared to regular toilet paper?

I like to punish the purchaser of 1 ply by wrapping the toilet paper around my hand 25 times instead of reeling off 2 simple squares..

[Teh One Who Knocks]

1 ply = up to the second knuckle by accident :oops:

Exactly

[Hal-9000]

I still remember those brown cardboard squares we used to get in elementary school bathrooms. Long before recycled paper was invented.

3" x 4" of wood pulp, shavings, grit and paper byproducts.

Only brave kids used more than two at a time :lol:

[KevinD]

I need a new wood router. Old one bit the dust while building a new cabinet for my old marshall amp.

[Badgers]

Should be in bed

[RBP]

I was delivering 2 boxes and a young girl, with Mom or Grandma watching, runs out to retrieve them. Trying to be nice to the child, I blurted out "are you the package grabber?" :oops:

Ummmm... PHRASING!

[Muddy]

I was delivering 2 boxes and a young girl, with Mom or Grandma watching, runs out to retrieve them. Trying to be nice to the child, I blurted out "are you the package grabber?" :oops:

Ummmm... PHRASING!

#metoo

:triggered:

[Hal-9000]

I need a new wood router. Old one bit the dust while building a new cabinet for my old marshall amp.

nicely done

[RBP]

stomp stomp stomp stomp. shoe crash, shoe crash. furniture drag, furniture drag. That train's never late.

His 80 year old grandfather asked me and the landlord if we had a ladder, because 'the light bulbs in [grandson]'s bedroom have been burned out for 3 weeks"

Useless POS. Really, you can't even change a fucking lightbulb? And you'd have your grandfather get on a ladder to do it for you? Fucking cunt.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm telling you, call him in and report him for the SSI fraud.

[RBP]

I'm telling you, call him in and report him for the SSI fraud.

I imagine it was a worker's comp settlement.

[lost in melb.]

Melbourne weather: Lives at risk as Victoria braces for worst floods in decades

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbourne-weather-record-rainfall-and-flash-flooding-to-kick-off-summer-20171129-gzvk4s.html

:-s

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I imagine it was a worker's comp settlement.

Still fraud if he's collecting it and there's nothing wrong with him, isn't it? Unless it's a finite settlement I guess :-k

[Hal-9000]

Melbourne weather: Lives at risk as Victoria braces for worst floods in decades

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbourne-weather-record-rainfall-and-flash-flooding-to-kick-off-summer-20171129-gzvk4s.html

:-s

Does that happen often down there? We had flood in 2013 that gutted our downtown area and it was not a typical event in our town.

[RBP]

Still fraud if he's collecting it and there's nothing wrong with him, isn't it? Unless it's a finite settlement I guess :-k

Just saw the landlord coming out with a ladder. :facepalm:

[KevinD]

Last coat of stain is on the amp cab. Will let it dry till tomorrow, then wax it and put it back together as much as I can until the grill cloth arrives Mon. I go back to work tues, so won't be done until just before Christmas.

[KevinD]

Oh and RBP, dude that sux. I have upstairs neighbors like that at my work apartment. It sux balls.

[DemonGeminiX]

'Tis the season to be jolly...

I ordered 2 things from Amazon. A DVD for my mother, the first part of her Christmas present(s), and a Probiotic for me. The package was delayed a day, and it looks like it was at the UPS Jacksonville hub. I received the package and it looks like that it was opened and taped shut. The Probiotic is missing. Somebody stole it. I just emailed Amazon about it and I can't wait to see how they're going to handle this.

[DemonGeminiX]

Well, that was quick. They just notified me that they'll be refunding me for the entire order, not just the probiotic. I guess I got a DVD for free.

I fucking hate people. And I bet the person that stole my shit claims to be a Christian too.

[DemonGeminiX]

Uh, oh. I'm in trouble. The Ruger American rifles are on sale. Dammit. Dammit. Dammit. Dammit.

[lost in melb.]

Does that happen often down there? We had flood in 2013 that gutted our downtown area and it was not a typical event in our town.

Very rarely down this far! Cleaned the gutters and covered the chimneys just to be safe.

Timing is terrible though. I'm restoring the floors and my entire furniture is on the front and back porch.

https://s33.postimg.org/h2d49jdcv/IMG_20171127_123644.jpg

[Godfather]

Damn dude, that's a big project sorry to hear.

But hey, if you have a squeaky floor problem, do yourself a favor and drill fistfuls of screws into that subfloor while the carpet is up :lol: That's what I did for my parents after their flood. Code says something dumb like a nail every 12" minimum. Fuck that, screws every 8" and you'll never hear another squeak in your life :lol:

[DemonGeminiX]

I can't believe it. They let that illegal immigrant prick get away with murder. Fuck you and your citizens, California. Y'all have lost your god damned minds.

[RBP]

I can't believe it. They let that illegal immigrant prick get away with murder. Fuck you and your citizens, California. Y'all have lost your god damned minds.

Context?

[DemonGeminiX]

Kate Steinle's murder. The illegal that was deported 5 times before killing her was found not guilty of all murder and manslaughter charges except a weapons possession charge by a felon.

This was the case that sparked the Kate's Law movement.

[RBP]

Thanks. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/30/kate-steinle-s-accused-killer-found-not-guilty-murder.html

[lost in melb.]

Damn dude, that's a big project sorry to hear.

But hey, if you have a squeaky floor problem, do yourself a favor and drill fistfuls of screws into that subfloor while the carpet is up :lol: That's what I did for my parents after their flood. Code says something dumb like a nail every 12" minimum. Fuck that, screws every 8" and you'll never hear another squeak in your life :lol:

I hear you. The previous builder knocked it up with nail gun and glue.

I"m using these suckers. :mrgreen:

http://www.drolee.biz/photo/pl14389351-304_316_stainless_steel_bugle_batten_screws_for_ti mber.jpg

[RBP]

What does a new floor and a man have in common?

Lay it right the first time and you can walk all over it for 20 years.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

What does a new floor and a man have in common?

Lay it right the first time and you can walk all over it for 20 years.

:tumble:

[Goofy]

What does a new floor and a man have in common?

Lay it right the first time and you can walk all over it for 20 years.
Here - :coat:














:dance:

[KevinD]

Wax on, wax off. Tired of this already, and at least 2 more coats to go.

[Goofy]

Wax on, wax off. Tired of this already, and at least 2 more coats to go.

No Daniel-san! :x

[KevinD]

Ah, but it looks soo good. Too bad it's not a valve amp Marshall. Practice for building my own amp.
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/20171201_132650_zps8pzkil5r.jpg

[Hal-9000]

Oooh that looks good Kevin :thumbsup:

[KevinD]

Still trying to figure out how I can change the panel from brushed aluminum (oem) to gold like normal Marshall amps.

[KevinD]

Total materials cost? About $40. I can see why cabs cost a bit though. I have about 30hrs of labor in it so far, and probably 2 more hours once cloth arrives.

[lost in melb.]

What does a new floor and a man have in common?

Lay it right the first time and you can walk all over it for 20 years.

Use of specific context 10/10, use of general context 9/10, personal expression 10/10, optimism for the human race 4/10

Keep up the good work!

http://www.gssne.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gssne/images/misc/silver.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.jpg

[lost in melb.]

Total materials cost? About $40. I can see why cabs cost a bit though. I have about 30hrs of labor in it so far, and probably 2 more hours once cloth arrives.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is a cab?

[KevinD]

In this case, a cabinet for a combination amplifier. Slang is fun sometimes, yeah? Lol I've built a new cabinet to house the amplifier and speaker for my old amp. I'd decided to do so, and give it to my brother in law as he's always loved the sound of the amp, and as practice to possibly build my own amplifier.

[DemonGeminiX]

If your experiment works out well, I just may ask you to build me one, Kev. :thumbsup:

[KevinD]

If this sounds good, my next will be building a cab for my boss katakana 2x12. I love the tones from the Kat, but the ergonomics suck for me. I'm open to build others by request. You'd have to send me your amp, and tell me how you want it to look. I may have a retirement plan going... lol

[lost in melb.]

In this case, a cabinet for a combination amplifier. Slang is fun sometimes, yeah? Lol I've built a new cabinet to house the amplifier and speaker for my old amp. I'd decided to do so, and give it to my brother in law as he's always loved the sound of the amp, and as practice to possibly build my own amplifier.

Ah, gotcha 'mate' :)

You've got a refined eye for woodwork. Keep up the good work!

[KevinD]

This is the raw wood I started with. I had a specific, old 50's Sears and Roebuck look I was going for, and I really liked the characteristics of this Ponderosa Pine.

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/20171128_123920_zpsjpxegtnh.jpg

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/20171128_123916_zpsxornrjki.jpg

First rough cuts:

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/20171128_143128_zpskiokrpr1.jpg

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/20171128_160236_zpsgcudjhgp.jpg

The rest was sanding, shaping the edges, 3 coats of stain (2 different colors) 5 coats of wax, burnishing to OEM shiny black plastics for a more worn look, etc.

[Godfather]

Lookin' good Kev!

[Godfather]

What an end to the week. My little bro plays on my hockey team. He had a breakaway in our late night game, when some stupid fuck tripped him from behind. He went flying leg-first into the boards and crushed his tibia in his leg below the knee. Broke it in at least 4 spots. Poor kid knew it was broke right away but didn't want an ambulance. The boys hauled him back to the bench and he sat there trying not to pass out for the last couples minutes of the game :lol:

After that we carried him to the locker room where he had a couple beers and helped him take his gear off before being taken to the hospital. I knew he was the tough one in the family but he took it like an absolute rock star. The ER doc didn't understand how he was so calm after seeing his mangled X-ray.

The ER put him in a cast right up to his hip and he'll see an Orthopedic Surgeon on Monday to find out if it needs pins, which I'm sure it does because when he adjusted his cast last night on the couch, he could actually feel bones crunching around (my dad said he heard it) :puke:

Fuck I feel sick to my stomach for him. Going to miss a lot of work and the rest of the hockey season, and he'd just rented an apartment to move out of home at the end of this month... I might hunt down the guy who tripped him...

[Hal-9000]

Yikes, sorry to hear about the bro and the busted leg GF. I broke my femur and had it pinned so I've got that tshirt.

Funny story of coincidence:

A friend and I were at the drive-in one night smoking a fatty, we get a knock on the window. Dude wants to borrow a rolling paper. So we invite him into my friend's truck for a bit. Guy starts looking at my friend strangely and then blurts out, "Number 18 from Trails West???" My friend (who is about 6'3'' and 230 lbs) says yeah, who wants to know?

Turns out my friend was playing defense on that team and creamed this guy into the boards. No boarding, crosschecking or roughing call, clean hit. The hit broke the guy's collarbone :lol:

Guy goes on to tell my buddy he had to take a year off hockey because of it, lost the scoring and points title for two years, and still has pain issues.

My friend says and I quote, "Well man, you shouldn't have tried coming up the right side." :lol:

[DemonGeminiX]

They sold out their stock of the rifle twice. If they get it back in stock for a third time while the sale is still going on, I'm buying it.

[Muddy]

We got up leaves today and had to drag them down to the street on a tarp. Days like this where I can feel my age. Im moving mighty slow right now.