Post what you are thinking at this very moment

[DemonGeminiX]

I heard today that the average American watches 4 hours of TV a day. Really? :shock:

I leave my TV on for noise (I don't know why, but I have a hard time concentrating when I don't have something to tune out) but I hardly watch jack shit anymore. If I catch a ballgame or a hockey game on TV and I feel like watching it, I will. I sit in front of one of my computers for the majority of the time, which probably isn't that much better. I do read books some, but not like I used to.

I'm paying for Netflix and Amazon Prime and I hardly watch that stuff either.


You now have to be 21 to buy cigarettes in Illinois.

In other news, you can go to war and vote at 18.

That's the same thing I've been saying about alcohol for forever. No I don't want a bunch of drunk immature 18 year olds fucking shit up, and frankly, I don't drink a whole lot myself (haven't had a beer in several years), but it still ain't right.

I've heard a lot of people saying nowadays that 18 is way too young to vote and as of late, I've been agreeing with them, but I guess that's a deeper conversation for a later date or another thread.

Anyway, what's this thing called liberty again? :-k

[DemonGeminiX]

Oh, man... the bastard dropped the price. Son of a whore. I might have to buy it.

[DemonGeminiX]

No. Fuck you. I'm not buying it. I don't care. You're not getting my money. Eat shit. Asshole.

[Godfather]

No. Fuck you. I'm not buying it. I don't care. You're not getting my money. Eat shit. Asshole.

This is why I'm tempted to cancel amazon prime. Bored, window shopping from the comfort of home is dangerous :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I heard today that the average American watches 4 hours of TV a day. Really? :shock:

That's really not hard to do if you figure in sporting events on TV, not just regular shows. Hell, a college football game anymore because of commercials is nearly 4 hours long now all by itself. And with the ever expanding length of baseball, there's a good 3+ hours there too.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You now have to be 21 to buy cigarettes in Illinois.

In other news, you can go to war and vote at 18.

The city of Denver is talking about doing it.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

The running time for Avengers: Endgame is 3 hours and 2 minutes :shock:

Tack on previews and the whole thing will be 3-1/2 hours. If I want to see this in the theater, I'll probably have to go alone. Wife already said that's too long for her (without a bathroom break chance).

[Hal-9000]

This is why I'm tempted to cancel amazon prime. Bored, window shopping from the comfort of home is dangerous :lol:

When I found out Amazon would deliver that hard to find toilet part right to my doorstep and allow me to miss that terrible drive to the shady SE side of the city trying to find Joe's Pipe Fitting and Plumbing Needs store, I was hooked.

[DemonGeminiX]

The running time for Avengers: Endgame is 3 hours and 2 minutes :shock:

Tack on previews and the whole thing will be 3-1/2 hours. If I want to see this in the theater, I'll probably have to go alone. Wife already said that's too long for her (without a bathroom break chance).

They reportedly shaved off about 15-20 minutes of footage.

[Muddy]

I heard today that the average American watches 4 hours of TV a day. Really? :shock:

Thank god that's not me.. What a fucking waste of life...

[Hal-9000]

The running time for Avengers: Endgame is 3 hours and 2 minutes :shock:

Tack on previews and the whole thing will be 3-1/2 hours. If I want to see this in the theater, I'll probably have to go alone. Wife already said that's too long for her (without a bathroom break chance).

Go with a group and at the 1.5 hour mark shout up at the projection booth - Hey, pause for 5 minutes we gotta pee! *chant* We gotta pee! We gotta pee! We going to pee, if you don't stop the mov-eee!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

They reportedly shaved off about 15-20 minutes of footage.

I'm surprised they didn't split it into a 2 parter then instead of cutting footage :-k

[Pony]

The running time for Avengers: Endgame is 3 hours and 2 minutes :shock:

Tack on previews and the whole thing will be 3-1/2 hours. If I want to see this in the theater, I'll probably have to go alone. Wife already said that's too long for her (without a bathroom break chance).

Can't wait to watch it on network TV, With commercials it should run about 7.5 hours.

[Hal-9000]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw91RJ_m_7g

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Can't wait to watch it on network TV, With commercials it should run about 7.5 hours.

:lol:

[Hal-9000]

Can't wait to watch it on network TV, With commercials it should run about 7.5 hours.

Hey I searched for and downloaded all three extended versions of the Lord of the Rings movies and did the back to back movie night.

I recall somewhere around 3: 10 am - 3:35 am saying to myself - Just die Sam & Frodo, die now. You ain't gonna make it.

[DemonGeminiX]

I have the extended versions on DVD. With a full week and frequent lengthy pauses, I can totally binge those masterpieces.

[Hal-9000]

I have the extended versions on DVD. With a full week and frequent lengthy pauses, I can totally binge those masterpieces.

I started at 6:30 pm and finished right before the sun came up.

[Godfather]

I have the extended versions on DVD. With a full week and frequent lengthy pauses, I can totally binge those masterpieces.

So bingeworthy. Just rewatched them last month. I've got to get my hands on the extended cuts, don't think I've ever seen them.

[Godfather]

I started at 6:30 pm and finished right before the sun came up.

https://i.imgur.com/JId1jfM.jpg

[Muddy]

#1 baby..

[RBP]

I would vote for Andrew Yang.

I even have a campaign slogan for him. "Yang say no cut wang".

But seriously, he's a thoughtful, reasonable person. He interviewed with Shapiro on Sunday and has a town hall on CNN next Sunday.

[RBP]

#1 baby..

The Virgins finally got some action.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I would vote for Andrew Yang.

I even have a campaign slogan for him. "Yang say no cut wang".

But seriously, he's a thoughtful, reasonable person. He interviewed with Shapiro on Sunday and has a town hall on CNN next Sunday.

White people are close to going out and shooting and killing Asians...that's a very reasonable person right there :thumbsup:

[Muddy]

White people are close to going out and shooting and killing Asians...that's a very reasonable person right there :thumbsup:

Did he say that?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Did he say that?

http://www.tehfalloutshelter.com/showthread.php?99803-Democrat-Presidential-Candidate-Andrew-Yang-One-Generation-Away-From-Americans-Shooting-Asians

[Muddy]

http://www.tehfalloutshelter.com/showthread.php?99803-Democrat-Presidential-Candidate-Andrew-Yang-One-Generation-Away-From-Americans-Shooting-Asians

Jump on in there.. Take a swipe at the majority, great way to get the votes you need.. Fuck this guy.

[RBP]

White people are close to going out and shooting and killing Asians...that's a very reasonable person right there :thumbsup:

I know, I mocked that as well. But contextually, I understand where he's coming from better. And while there are many things to disagree with, he really is interested in addressing the issues of the middle America folks who have been disenfranchised. So I put that comment in that context. He's far more reasonable and visionary than the pandering far left morons.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I know, I mocked that as well. But contextually, I understand where he's coming from better. And while there are many things to disagree with, he really is interested in addressing the issues of the middle America folks who have been disenfranchised. So I put that comment in that context. He's far more reasonable and visionary than the pandering far left morons.

Your turning liberal :freakout:

[Muddy]

Your turning liberal :freakout:

I'm black.. But from the waist up only..

[RBP]

Your turning liberal :freakout:

I have stated here that if the Dems nominate an acceptable moderate with solid ideas, I will vote for him/her. So I'm paying attention.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I have stated here that if the Dems nominate an acceptable moderate with solid ideas, I will vote for him/her. So I'm paying attention.

Because we need the democrats controlling the White House and the House and maybe the Senate too?

[RBP]

Because we need the democrats controlling the White House and the House and maybe the Senate too?

No.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

No.

Well that's the possibility you are looking at if you try and help put a democrat in the White House. I don't see them losing the House in 2020.

[Muddy]

Great points by the Lance. Stand down Rainbow or I will be forced to thrash you.

[RBP]

Well that's the possibility you are looking at if you try and help put a democrat in the White House. I don't see them losing the House in 2020.

Okay, but that depends on who's in charge. The mainstream democrats don't want this leftist bullshit either. Yang's a capitalist who is trying to solve the for the coming technology overhaul of the economy - he has more ideas on how to help middle America than Trump does. The republicans are talking about mandating limits on technology progress to protect old jobs. That won't work. I'm just staying open minded to someone who is a potential transformative leader is all.

Listen to Shapiro's interview with him or read his book (which I have not yet). Yes, some of it is out there, but he's smart and reason-based.

Edit: If anyone has dailywire premium, let us know how Yang answered the race question. (DGX most likely?)


Great points by the Lance. Stand down Rainbow or I will be forced to thrash you.

Don't threaten ME with a good time.

[DemonGeminiX]

Edit: If anyone has dailywire premium, let us know how Yang answered the race question. (DGX most likely?)

Actually, I don't know. I don't have Daily Wire Premium (although that leftist tears tumbler would be cool). And I haven't been really paying attention to Yang. He may be making sense, but to me, that means he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell in getting the nomination.


Don't threaten ME with a good time.

Ok, no DTF hot, fit, and big-tittied strippers for you. Your loss, bubba.

[Hal-9000]

I have stated here that if the Dems nominate an acceptable moderate with solid ideas, I will vote for him/her. So I'm paying attention.

:thumbsup:

We're going through a testy provincial election right now...UCP (United Conservative Party) vs NDP (New Democratic Party) are the main contenders.

ffs it's like posting with people here :lol:

[RBP]

Yang ran Venture for America, a fellowship program for business startups in economically challenged areas. There was a documentary made about the fellows.

http://www.generationstartupthefilm.com/thefilm#Andrew-Yang

His most recent book is The War on Normal People

Most people's biggest objection will be UBI. But there are a lot of libertarians who support UBI also. I am open to the argument if is comes with efforts to eliminate social welfare programs.

https://i.imgur.com/iV27fzw.jpg

[RBP]

:-s

Did she really just open the lunch I cooked, packaged, put in her lunch bag (with a treat and a love note) and get annoyed that I gave her a plastic fork when she prefers spoons?

Let's not make Becky Homecky go on strike dear, I am at my limits of playing housekeeper already.

[Hal-9000]

:-s

Did she really just open the lunch I cooked, packaged, put in her lunch bag (with a treat and a love note) and get annoyed that I gave her a plastic fork when she prefers spoons?

Let's not make Becky Homecky go on strike dear, I am at my limits of playing housekeeper already.

Plastic fork?? :shock:

You may as well have stabbed her 19 times while she was asleep [-( (shallowly)

[Hal-9000]

The power company is in the back alley again replacing the telephone poles. They sent a letter saying - If we're going to impede anyone's access to their garages or homes, we will notify you.

Well they blocked us without warning last week. Me and the sister made other arrangements after talking to one of the workers.

Today as I leave they have one side of the alley blocked off and are doing their thing. I go to Walmart and return to find out both sides of the alley are now being blocked with trucks and machinery and signs.

I'm being kind talking to one of the workers and point to where I live. He says, " Oh no! " with more than a little sarcasm, as if to say - Oh you pooor baby!

Then I kindly remind him that they were supposed to let people know about access BEFORE they started working and HAVE YOU INFORMED ME THIS TIME?

He gets all pissy and they have to move a truck and hold up some of the power lines/stop working as I drive to my garage.

I could have parked on the front street no problemo :lol: :lol:

[Hal-9000]

Disturbing lack of Lance today :-k

[Muddy]

Disturbing lack of Lance today :-k

They caught him at the marina...

[Hal-9000]

They caught him at the marina...

Doing what...swimming up behind boats and naming them discreetly? :lol:

[Muddy]

Doing what...swimming up behind boats and naming them discreetly? :lol:

Trying to put bananas on them...

[Hal-9000]

Maybe someone saw him posting pics of nubile girlies with ass implants and got offended.

He could be on the carpet right now getting shite from the HR dept.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Disturbing lack of Lance today :-kBusy as fuck at work today :wha:
They caught him at the marina...They'll never catch me :shifty:
Trying to put bananas on them...:monkey:
Maybe someone saw him posting pics of nubile girlies with ass implants and got offended.

He could be on the carpet right now getting shite from the HR dept.:slap:

[RBP]

Basically every news outlet is reporting that Netanyahu won re-election, except CNN ("plans on hold") and MSNBC ("too close to call") after both networks and the leftist (D) presidential candidates have all been sharply critical of Netanyahu and of Trump for supporting him.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Basically every news outlet is reporting that Netanyahu won re-election, except CNN ("plans on hold") and MSNBC ("too close to call") after both networks and the leftist (D) presidential candidates have all been sharply critical of Netanyahu and of Trump for supporting him.

Sounds like par for the course for those two outlets.

[RBP]

Sounds like par for the course for those two outlets.

Golf is an elitist white male game.

:privilege:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Golf is an elitist white male game.

:privilege:

:oops:

[DemonGeminiX]

Ok, so I'm hearing that Shazam is really funny. I'm thinking about going to see it, even though it's a DC film.

[DemonGeminiX]

The Hellboy reboot's coming out tomorrow.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yay! Another reboot! I wish every movie that came out was a reboot/re-imagining of older movies! :cheers:

[Hal-9000]

Yay! Another reboot! I wish every movie that came out was a reboot/re-imagining of older movies! :cheers:

Forrest Gump is being redone by a Bollywood producer. To me it was a unique performance by Hanks and there's no need to redo it.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Forrest Gump is being redone by a Bollywood producer. To me it was a unique performance by Hanks and there's no need to redo it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmKuAe5MgxM

[Muddy]

Golf is an elitist white male game.

:privilege:

With a black fella that dominates it.. :

[Muddy]

The Hellboy reboot's coming out tomorrow.

I think it looks pretty entertaining...

[Hal-9000]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmKuAe5MgxM

I just saw that recently. Something about the song is very annoying...it was kind of funny as Raj kept imagining Bernadette needed him sexually :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:lol: Yeah, that was a good episode. It also shows that Bollywood shouldn't be involved in anything at all.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

With a black fella that dominates it.. :

Used to

[Muddy]

Used to

You get my point..

[Hal-9000]

:lol: Yeah, that was a good episode. It also shows that Bollywood shouldn't be involved in anything at all.


https://i.imgur.com/N1TC4Cj.jpg

[Godfather]

My buddy is a chartered accountant for a school board and making some money on the side doing small business taxes.

He decided to advertise on Craigslist and the stories of the weirdo clients he's finding are hilarious. One couple with some goofy art company insisted he come to their house to meet, so he obliged. Turns out they were 'shaman' with all kinds of wild voodoo shit in the house. They later sent him an interact e-transfer for services with the transfer password "Our Cat's name" :lol: He'd been there one time and saw the cat for all of 30-seconds when it walked across the table. Had to send them an awkward email saying 'thanks for sending payment but unfortunately I can't remember your cat's name.' :rofl: People man... :lol:

[Pony]

Shit. I was supposed to go home today from "work" Island, pack up tonight and head back up to "my" island. We have high winds today and they just cancelled boat service. I might be trapped until tomorrow.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Swim for it :tup:

[Goofy]

Build a raft :ok:

[Pony]

:lol: It's just nasty out there! I think I'm stuck til morning. If they run the early boat I can be home by 930, will have about 3hours to get everything sorted before heading back to keep my car reservation at 2pm. It's just a wait and see right now.

I wonder if there's something I can do to appease the god of winds. Maybe sacrifice some bananas?

[RBP]

Find a young hottie also trapped and make it a party.

[Goofy]

:lol: It's just nasty out there! I think I'm stuck til morning. If they run the early boat I can be home by 930, will have about 3hours to get everything sorted before heading back to keep my car reservation at 2pm. It's just a wait and see right now.

I wonder if there's something I can do to appease the god of winds. Maybe sacrifice some bananas?
As long as you dont sacrifice baked beans :-k

[Muddy]

Find a young hottie also trapped and make it a party.

Bury the Blini in her...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:lol: It's just nasty out there! I think I'm stuck til morning. If they run the early boat I can be home by 930, will have about 3hours to get everything sorted before heading back to keep my car reservation at 2pm. It's just a wait and see right now.

I wonder if there's something I can do to appease the god of winds. Maybe sacrifice some bananas?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFukyIIM1XI

[DemonGeminiX]

I buy something from a third party on Amazon... next day shipped. Texas.
I win an auction yesterday on Ebay and pay the guy... shipped today. Florida
I order new wheel locks from a well-reviewed company out in San Diego, California on Sunday. They got their money, but I'm still waiting to hear about when they're going to ship the junk. Fucking California, man.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I wish I could sleep. :|

[Godfather]

Holy fuck what a day. The lady in the office next door got pulled in the middle of the day, while she and I were mid-conversation about a file, and fired. The managers grabbed her shit from her desk, didn't see her again.

Can't say I didn't see it coming, excessive absenteeism (used up all her sick days this year by March), terrible attitude, didn't like to follow protocol. There's a long backstory but I'll spare all the details... still though, a 5-year employee and we're a small team of 6 (in an office of only 30, everyone is quite close), so it's a lot to digest. They brought in some giant dude to help with the firing (I'm unclear if he was a bodyguard/muscle type guy, an HR consultant, or both). Dramatic day. My head is still spinning.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Holy fuck what a day. The lady in the office next door got pulled in the middle of the day, while she and I were mid-conversation about a file, and fired. The managers grabbed her shit from her desk, didn't see her again.

Can't say I didn't see it coming, excessive absenteeism (used up all her sick days this year by March), terrible attitude, didn't like to follow protocol. There's a long backstory but I'll spare all the details... still though, a 5-year employee and we're a small team of 6 (in an office of only 30, everyone is quite close), so it's a lot to digest. They brought in some giant dude to help with the firing (I'm unclear if he was a bodyguard/muscle type guy, an HR consultant, or both). Dramatic day. My head is still spinning.

https://i.imgur.com/TdW4Dh2.gif

[Hal-9000]

Holy fuck what a day. The lady in the office next door got pulled in the middle of the day, while she and I were mid-conversation about a file, and fired. The managers grabbed her shit from her desk, didn't see her again.

Can't say I didn't see it coming, excessive absenteeism (used up all her sick days this year by March), terrible attitude, didn't like to follow protocol. There's a long backstory but I'll spare all the details... still though, a 5-year employee and we're a small team of 6 (in an office of only 30, everyone is quite close), so it's a lot to digest. They brought in some giant dude to help with the firing (I'm unclear if he was a bodyguard/muscle type guy, an HR consultant, or both). Dramatic day. My head is still spinning.

I worked at a pretty toxic place GF and understand what you mean. I've seen people flip out and quit, people flip out and get fired...and some pretty shitty things in terms of treatment from management.

Saw two of the most capable and kind workers in a department full of idiots get marched out much like your coworker one day. They didn't have any performance or attendance issues, they were just not part of the 'core group' during one of our many restructurings.

I was happy with the way I left. Gave a month's notice, wrote a kind exit letter and was all smiles during my last weeks there.

I've seen too many people get marched out and once, I witnessed an actual physical tug of war between a guy I knew and his manager. They were arguing over which software he brought with him to the job and which software was company owned :lol: It was horrible...

[Muddy]

https://i.imgur.com/TdW4Dh2.gif

That dude looks like one of my financial advisers.. :lol:

[Hal-9000]

I wish I could sleep. :|

Buy a mari-wana infused cookie. Eat it at 6pm. Watch TV for three hours. Try to move your sluglike body to bed. Sleep of the dead will follow for guaranteed eight hours :thumbsup:

Wake up next day groggy thinking it's 1987 :-s

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I worked at a pretty toxic place GF and understand what you mean. I've seen people flip out and quit, people flip out and get fired...and some pretty shitty things in terms of treatment from management.

Saw two of the most capable and kind workers in a department full of idiots get marched out much like your coworker one day. They didn't have any performance or attendance issues, they were just not part of the 'core group' during one of our many restructurings.

I was happy with the way I left. Gave a month's notice, wrote a kind exit letter and was all smiles during my last weeks there.

I've seen too many people get marched out and once, I witnessed an actual physical tug of war between a guy I knew and his manager. They were arguing over which software he brought with him to the job and which software was company owned :lol: It was horrible...

Was that before or after you pooped on your desk? :-k

[Goofy]

Was that before or after you pooped on your desk? :-k
I "borrowed" a few tools when i left my previous job for here........ 8-[

[DemonGeminiX]

Ok, some dude just walked past the front of my house, like right in front of the windows and door. In order to do that, he'd have to walk up the drive way and get on my front patio. It is way too early to put up with this shit today. I don't care who you are, and I don't give a shit what you want, I have one of my guns right here with me, fuck off.

[Noilly Pratt]

Holy fuck what a day. The lady in the office next door got pulled in the middle of the day, while she and I were mid-conversation about a file, and fired. The managers grabbed her shit from her desk, didn't see her again.

Can't say I didn't see it coming, excessive absenteeism (used up all her sick days this year by March), terrible attitude, didn't like to follow protocol. There's a long backstory but I'll spare all the details... still though, a 5-year employee and we're a small team of 6 (in an office of only 30, everyone is quite close), so it's a lot to digest. They brought in some giant dude to help with the firing (I'm unclear if he was a bodyguard/muscle type guy, an HR consultant, or both). Dramatic day. My head is still spinning.

That is rough, especially since the office is so small. I remember working for Agriculture in the Provincial Government and they had to cut back. Of an office of 100, they cut 10%, but no one knew who was going to be axed. Everyone was to go in their offices and they'd be called down for a "meeting" in the lunchroom if it was them. This went on for about 3 hours. There were some surprises - entire sections, and of course zero productivity that day for everyone. I was the computer tech support there, and got very few calls that day. I felt guilty because I knew I was safe.

One guy in Crop Insurance had to retrain, and became the guy who prepped (ie cut up) the animals for the Veterinarians to work on. I asked him how he was coping and he said "I'm the most overqualified, overpaid butcher in the world - I'm retiring in a year."

The next week I was in Vancouver supporting another Gov't office, installing RAM or something in a very small (3 person) office - all but 1 person was out on calls, and the lone woman there comes out sobbing to me "no point in installing that, they just phoned -- our entire section is gone as of the end of the month". She had just come back to work after winning a battle with Cancer and of course was emotionally all over the place with just that to cope with, let alone this. Shittiest month ever.

[Hal-9000]

Was that before or after you pooped on your desk? :-k

For whatever reason I didn't say or do anything on the way out.

In retrospect it wouldn't have mattered because my old company 'doesn't give referrals' as a policy. I have a whole other story about that and a conversation I had with the head of HR one year but won't bore you...

So yeah you work at a place for over 20 years and no referral. Causes a bit of a gap in your resume :-k

Typically your current supervisor would give you a personal referral outside of a company reference.

Wanna hear what happened to my last supervisor?

He was an in-shape black dude in his mid 30's. He coached and played flag football after work. Newly married with a new baby. Wife was a nurse, life was fine.

I quit, the company moves to new facility six months later, folding three huge buildings across the city into one.

Supervisor gets through that change...just barely as I heard it went south a million different ways and took two months longer than planned. Typical for the company.

Then one day he has a heart attack :| They had worked at the new place for about 30 days.

He's off work for six weeks, returns, and the company lets him go. Not sure if it was his choice or decision, but as usual I hear they treated him badly on the way out.

Further to that him and I were close friends and he calls me saying he doesn't want to give anyone a reference who worked there. Things got testy I guess and he gave the same explanation to four other employees who ended up leaving.

I know they made him sign something because he was generally an open and engaging guy...and he sounded a little scared on the phone.


Anyways...yeah heart attack at 36 and then laid off upon return. Thanks people! :thumbsup:

[RBP]

That dude looks like one of my financial advisers.. :lol:

I wish I had money and a financial advisor. :sad2:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

For whatever reason I didn't say or do anything on the way out.

In retrospect it wouldn't have mattered because my old company 'doesn't give referrals' as a policy. I have a whole other story about that and a conversation I had with the head of HR one year but won't bore you...

So yeah you work at a place for over 20 years and no referral. Causes a bit of a gap in your resume :-k

Typically your current supervisor would give you a personal referral outside of a company reference.

Wanna hear what happened to my last supervisor?

He was an in-shape black dude in his mid 30's. He coached and played flag football after work. Newly married with a new baby. Wife was a nurse, life was fine.

I quit, the company moves to new facility six months later, folding three huge buildings across the city into one.

Supervisor gets through that change...just barely as I heard it went south a million different ways and took two months longer than planned. Typical for the company.

Then one day he has a heart attack :| They had worked at the new place for about 30 days.

He's off work for six weeks, returns, and the company lets him go. Not sure if it was his choice or decision, but as usual I hear they treated him badly on the way out.

Further to that him and I were close friends and he calls me saying he doesn't want to give anyone a reference who worked there. Things got testy I guess and he gave the same explanation to four other employees who ended up leaving.

I know they made him sign something because he was generally an open and engaging guy...and he sounded a little scared on the phone.


Anyways...yeah heart attack at 36 and then laid off upon return. Thanks people! :thumbsup:


Damn :|

[Hal-9000]

Sorry man GF's post brought back a lot of bad memories...

I knew a CSR who was always positive and happy. She worked late every night and every weekend. She was one of those weird people who had kind of an inner light/strong spirit no matter what shit was going down at work. One of those terminally perky people who pisses you off because of the perkiness :lol:

She gets laid off and comes by my warehouse to say goodbye in person. She was pale, dark rings under her eyes and had this haunted look. Like a death camp survivor. She gives me a hug and thanks me for the help and laughs, then starts crying.

She had been there for over nine years and still didn't know why they let her go. It was always restructuring or change used as the excuse. When really it was mismanagement of processes, employees and funds by management. Classic corporate scenario...lots of money and work coming in from clients and resources wasted and misappropriated by middle management.

[Noilly Pratt]

I "borrowed" a few tools when i left my previous job for here........ 8-[

Yeah - me too Hal!

When I left a very underpaying computer telephone support job, I had developed a lot of macros, shortcuts boilerplate documents etc in Excel and Word designed to help me field the calls in a very fast fashion. The guy who was my "supervisor" (I had a actual qualification, he was basically a whizkid hacker 5 years my junior who thought he was the shit but was the most haphazard but brilliant individual) poo-pooed my methods, saying that I needed them as crutches etc. Stats came in and I was fielding about double the calls he was...anyway. He was too proud to ask how I exactly did it.

When I gave my 2 weeks notice, leaving for a job that payed about double what I was getting there, accounting short-changed me and gave me a paltry last cheque - "because I took too much vacation" which was BS as it was only a week and my shitty car left me stranded in the middle of f-ing nowhere, so I had to get a bus back, which took an extra day. "Don't worry about it" my boss said at the time. They also basically treated me like dirt the 2 weeks after I announced I was leaving, asking me to take out trash when I never did before etc.

So, on the last day I knew they were very lax at doing backups. I went in my personal folder where all my macros etc were kept, and wouldn't you know, my files somehow got deleted.

[Hal-9000]

Happy Friday to all of the working folks, end of the week :thumbsup:


and for everybody, have a good one :)

[DemonGeminiX]

They're calling the final Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

They're calling the final Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker?

I'm calling it Lance Doesn't Care :)

[DemonGeminiX]

Why is there even a Violence Against Women Act (which they snuck anti-gun legislation into, btw)? Why is it any different if violence is committed against a man by a man, or a woman by a woman, or a man by a woman, or a woman by a man? Aren't we all equal under law?

[DemonGeminiX]

I have got to stop reading the news.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Why is there even a Violence Against Women Act (which they snuck anti-gun legislation into, btw)? Why is it any different if violence is committed against a man by a man, or a woman by a woman, or a man by a woman, or a woman by a man? Aren't we all equal under law?:patriarchy:

[RBP]

Why is there even a Violence Against Women Act (which they snuck anti-gun legislation into, btw)? Why is it any different if violence is committed against a man by a man, or a woman by a woman, or a man by a woman, or a woman by a man? Aren't we all equal under law?It's about funding programs. But they expanded it to include LGBT community. SO! Guess who are the only victims who cannot get funding under this act?!? Heterosexual Men. Don't get me started.

:shocker:

[Muddy]

They're calling the final Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker?

It looks pretty good..!

[DemonGeminiX]

It looks pretty good..!

The trailers for the previous 2 abominations looked good as well.

[DemonGeminiX]

Always one more
You're never satisfied
Share one for all with you
It's only one for me
So why draw the line
And meet you half the way
When you don't know
What that means

[Hal-9000]

I ate really healthy last week :-k

Which means it's pizza night tonight :dance:

[Hal-9000]

https://i.imgur.com/Do0Xq9R.mp4

[Godfather]

https://i.imgur.com/Do0Xq9R.mp4

:drool:

We can't have wood burning pizza ovens in our yards in the city limits, but if I ever have a place out of town the first thing I'll do is build one of those.

[Godfather]

I'm going to this place called Sanbox VR tonight with a couple friends. They're opening up all over the US too. Few friends already went and said it was wicked. I'm trying not to get my expectations too high but I've never had a full VR experience, should be pretty cool

https://sandboxvr.com/vancouver?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_MLH19_N4QIVIx-tBh01uQWhEAAYASAAEgIQK_D_BwE

[Pony]

Ask for the "Inner City Chicago" experience.

[Godfather]

Ask for the "Inner City Chicago" experience.

'PTSD Simulator'

[KevinD]

4th workday this week. At 61hrs already. I really am getting too old for this shit.

[Godfather]

Alright the VR game was fucking awesome. They fully strap you out, leg and arm sensors, chest plate, headset, realistic feeling gun, mic and headphones. You're in a fairly large room with your buddies and can see each other and work together to survive waves and accomplish little missions. It was incredibly immersive and the game works very well. We were sweating by the end of it. We played the zombie mode where you're holding out in a house against waves of different zombies coming in all directions, there are mice crawling on your, shit you have to move away from and duck around. I was super impressed. At the end they do a video recap splicing footage of you looking dumb in the room, with what it looked like inside the VR which was hilarious. It's about $40/half hour which is steep but worth trying once.

[RBP]

I'm going to this place called Sanbox VR tonight with a couple friends. They're opening up all over the US too. Few friends already went and said it was wicked. I'm trying not to get my expectations too high but I've never had a full VR experience, should be pretty cool

https://sandboxvr.com/vancouver?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_MLH19_N4QIVIx-tBh01uQWhEAAYASAAEgIQK_D_BwE

http://i63.tinypic.com/289kj28.png

[DemonGeminiX]

One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach, all the damn vampires.

[Hal-9000]

One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach, all the damn vampires.

Was going to put The Lost Boys soundtrack in your thread, the movie was a big favorite of mine years ago.

Listened to it again and discovered I really only like two songs :lol:

[DemonGeminiX]

Was one of them by the shirtless oiled-up saxophone player?

[Hal-9000]

Was one of them by the shirtless oiled-up saxophone player?

No :lol:

We watched the video during a hot summer and that carnival pier/indoctrination scene really stuck with me for some reason.

Songs I liked were Good Times (heard a bar band crush this song with a singer who could have been Jimmy Barnes' brother) and Cry Little Sister :oops:

[DemonGeminiX]

I was listening to Cry Little Sister not too long ago. I ran across a Marilyn Manson cover of it and thought to myself, "Nah, this ain't right", so I hunted down the soundtrack on Youtube and that was that.

[Hal-9000]

Me and a bud hung under a train bridge because of that movie. Nothing too dramatic, about a 15 foot drop to the river below.

I remember getting out under the bridge hand over hand from the ground was tougher than just hanging there for a few minutes. Train came by around 8:10 every night and it seemed like the longest train ever as we hung underneath it. I wouldn't do it now due to unrecognizable fear/common sense.

[Godfather]

Tiger's leading the pack today! Sunday reds are out in force.

[Godfather]

He fucking did it!! God he's so damn happy too. I bet a buddy years ago at the height of the Tiger injuries and drama that he'd win another major, my buddy said no way. We bet $100 but I may just let it go for a cold pint, that was worth the watch.

[RBP]

Amazing. 11 years since his last major, 14 years since his last Masters win, 22 years between 1st and 5th Masters win. At 43.

[Godfather]

Amazing. 11 years since his last major, 14 years since his last Masters win, 22 years between 1st and 5th Masters win. At 43.

How sick is that. It's moments like this that make you just love sports. Now back to watching playoff hockey :D

Also I love the "ya buddy" :lol:


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheMasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheMasters</a> was won by <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TigerWoods</a> and people celebrated like it was 2005. <a href="https://t.co/gUzWo0pW8Y">https://t.co/gUzWo0pW8Y</a></p>&mdash; Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) <a href="https://twitter.com/TwitterMoments/status/1117495747077865474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Nike already has as new ad up. I almost got teary eyed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FIRST LOOK: <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TigerWoods</a> wins Masters. Nike, one of two companies to stand by him, releases &quot;Tiger Woods: Same Dream&quot; spot. <a href="https://t.co/tojz8cdaLk">pic.twitter.com/tojz8cdaLk</a></p>&mdash; Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1117494621440028673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[DemonGeminiX]

If there's only 6 episodes and it'll be over in May, then why not? I could get it through Prime, then cancel the channel subscription when it's done and only be out $30. It'll be a helluva lot easier than waiting around for someone to upload it somewhere and taking hours to download it. Plus I could stream it through my TV.

[Godfather]

If there's only 6 episodes and it'll be over in May, then why not? I could get it through Prime, then cancel the channel subscription when it's done and only be out $30. It'll be a helluva lot easier than waiting around for someone to upload it somewhere and taking hours to download it. Plus I could stream it through my TV.

Just get a student account if it's only 6 months :lol: They don't verify...

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm already a prime subscriber. I don't think you can get the student discount through Amazon if you've been a subscriber for years. And it doesn't look like HBO is offering student discounts, although they did once upon a time.

[RBP]

I am slowly starting to realize that I don't understand the world. Our society neither respects nor values me. Old and white is the new black.

[DemonGeminiX]

I am slowly starting to realize that I don't understand the world. Our society neither respects nor values me. Old and white is the new black.

Get out of a Democratically controlled region. Best I can come up with. :dunno:

[DemonGeminiX]

I've been phrasing the things I write and say awkwardly, or even outright badly as of late, and I'm not entirely sure why.

:-k

[Godfather]

Related to the conversation above.

Had family dinner tonight. My brother works for the municipality and had applied for a position on the heavy equipment operator team. By far the most qualified employee, been there 3 years, has all the certs needed, experience on their equipment, first aid training. From his current position he's already buddies with equipment team and those guys made it clear to him that they wanted him. He felt that he all but had the job in the bag.

... Typical city bullshit, they keep the posting open for two months, go through rounds of interviews even with only a couple candidates... aaaaand they gave it to a part timer at the city, with less time working there, and ZERO heavy equipment experience. No explanation given to him... but she has boobs. :|

I'm not usually cynical, but I'm so disappointed for him and disgusted by the process they put him through, only to fuck him over.

[Goofy]

Related to the conversation above.

Had family dinner tonight. My brother works for the municipality and had applied for a position on the heavy equipment operator team. By far the most qualified employee, been there 3 years, has all the certs needed, experience on their equipment, first aid training. From his current position he's already buddies with equipment team and those guys made it clear to him that they wanted him. He felt that he all but had the job in the bag.

... Typical city bullshit, they keep the posting open for two months, go through rounds of interviews even with only a couple candidates... aaaaand they gave it to a part timer at the city, with less time working there, and ZERO heavy equipment experience. No explanation given to him... but she has boobs. :|

I'm not usually cynical, but I'm so disappointed for him and disgusted by the process they put him through, only to fuck him over.
Are they nice boobs? :-k

[Pony]

Related to the conversation above.

Had family dinner tonight. My brother works for the municipality and had applied for a position on the heavy equipment operator team. By far the most qualified employee, been there 3 years, has all the certs needed, experience on their equipment, first aid training. From his current position he's already buddies with equipment team and those guys made it clear to him that they wanted him. He felt that he all but had the job in the bag.

... Typical city bullshit, they keep the posting open for two months, go through rounds of interviews even with only a couple candidates... aaaaand they gave it to a part timer at the city, with less time working there, and ZERO heavy equipment experience. No explanation given to him... but she has boobs. :|

I'm not usually cynical, but I'm so disappointed for him and disgusted by the process they put him through, only to fuck him over.

Why hire the best candidate when the appearance of equality is WAY more important? Remember that the next time you or a loved one goes in for a surgery. :(:rant:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I've been phrasing the things I write and say awkwardly, or even outright badly as of late, and I'm not entirely sure why.

:-k

Yoda Syndrome you have?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I am slowly starting to realize that I don't understand the world. Our society neither respects nor values me. Old and white is the new black.

Hang in there bud, we all know you have what it takes. Something good is bound to happen, you deserve it.

And what you have been going through is one of the reasons I can't quit my job even though it's slowly sucking the life out of me. I've been in the same field of work for more than 30 years and I'm burned the fuck out, but I know that it would be near impossible to find something in a different field, even if only slightly different because of the way hiring practices have dramatically changed. In this city, if you aren't Hispanic or a bilingual white person, you're fucked out of a LOT of jobs here.

[DemonGeminiX]

I just got an EOB from my insurance company telling me that I owe the lab that did my bloodwork $500 for the last set of routine blood tests that my doctor wanted. They won't pay a single dime. Apparently, this lab, the same one I've been going to for the past 10 years, is no longer in my insurance's network. I look it up on my insurance's website and it doesn't say whether or not the lab in question is in the insurance's network. I go to the lab's website and they have a list saying which insurance's they will bill, and my insurance is on the list, but they don't say whether or not they're in-network with any of these insurances.

This so fucking wrong.

It should be required by law for insurances to maintain a list of in-network/contracted facilities, and it should be required by law that facilities inform the patient before services are rendered whether or not they're in network with your insurance, and not just "we'll bill your insurance".

This is deception.

[RBP]

I just got an EOB from my insurance company telling me that I owe the lab that did my bloodwork $500 for the last set of routine blood tests that my doctor wanted. They won't pay a single dime. Apparently, this lab, the same one I've been going to for the past 10 years, is no longer in my insurance's network. I look it up on my insurance's website and it doesn't say whether or not the lab in question is in the insurance's network. I go to the lab's website and they have a list saying which insurance's they will bill, and my insurance is on the list, but they don't say whether or not they're in-network with any of these insurances.

This so fucking wrong.

It should be required by law for insurances to maintain a list of in-network/contracted facilities, and it should be required by law that facilities inform the patient before services are rendered whether or not they're in network with your insurance, and not just "we'll bill your insurance".

This is deception.

I have had this argument. "But it's listed on YOUR website as in-network". The reply is "the network changes and the website is not always accurate or updated".

And that's my fault how, exactly? Complete bullshit. I agree.

[DemonGeminiX]

:-k

My anger has subsided. Now I'm looking over the details. It looks like the lab billed the wrong division of my insurance company.

[DemonGeminiX]

Yay! I'm on hold with cheesy phone waiting music.

:meh:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yay! I'm on hold with cheesy phone waiting music.

:meh:

Get angry! :x

[DemonGeminiX]

Ok, need to call the insurance company. I'll do that tomorrow.

[DemonGeminiX]

Get angry! :x

I'll pull that card out when it becomes necessary. I can be nice for now.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'll pull that card out when it becomes necessary. I can be nice for now.

:snapout:

[Godfather]

Last couple years I had almost no alergies... yesterday I spent the afternoon sweeping the deck and cleaning up the patio for Spring and now I'm just a mess. My nose is pouring, mouth is itchy, eyes watery. Fuck this.

[Godfather]

Watched Casey Neistat's full review of the Galaxy Fold. It's kind of neat, I definitely wouldn't buy one because of the size and cost, but like he said, it's the first time in a while there's been something on the horizon for mobile phones that isn't just an incremental change and makes you excited to see what comes next.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Last couple years I had almost no alergies... yesterday I spent the afternoon sweeping the deck and cleaning up the patio for Spring and now I'm just a mess. My nose is pouring, mouth is itchy, eyes watery. Fuck this.

When I first moved to Colorado, I never had any issues with allergies, and this was moving from Vermont where it's humid all the time and all kinds of things are growing everywhere to a basically very dry climate. But the longer I live here, the worse my allergies get. It started about 10 years after I moved here. And at first it was only the fall that really bothered me, now it's slowly becoming just as bad in the spring as it is in the fall. If it wasn't for Claritin, I would be way fucking miserable.

[Hal-9000]

I have specific contact allergies to cats, hay and feather pillows. Not really any environmental allergies outside like pollen and dust.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I've never had a hay and feather pillow before :sad2:

[Hal-9000]

Castle life is a rough life :sad2:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I've never had a castle :sad2:

[RBP]

I've never had a castle :sad2:

:hand:

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

[Hal-9000]

:hand:

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

I'm gonna buy a bag of those slider thingys before I leave this planet :yumyum:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm gonna buy a bag of those slider thingys before I leave this planet :yumyum:

They are okay, but nothing like the real thing. I only had REAL sliders from White Castle when I was in Detroit. They don't have the chain out here.

[Hal-9000]

They are okay, but nothing like the real thing. I only had REAL sliders from White Castle when I was in Detroit. They don't have the chain out here.

Picture RBP posted wasn't a real White Castle? :-s

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Picture RBP posted wasn't a real White Castle? :-s

:facepalm:

You brought up the frozen ones, that's what I was talking about. Comparing the frozen ones to the real ones you get fresh at the restaurant. :slap:

[Hal-9000]

:facepalm:

You brought up the frozen ones, that's what I was talking about. Comparing the frozen ones to the real ones you get fresh at the restaurant. :slap:

Never said a word about frozen anything.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Never said a word about frozen anything.

You edited your post, I know I saw frozen :x

[Hal-9000]

You edited your post, I know I saw frozen :x

You're looking for a fight that isn't there old chum :lol:

I've heard they come in bags...that's it.

*mine would be the actual burgers, not any knock offs etc..

[Teh One Who Knocks]

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

[Hal-9000]

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

1.5 ounces for each burger, and that's before cooking/heating.

That much falls out of my mouth every bite when I'm hungry and eating other things :burp:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yeah, they aren't very big :lol:

[Hal-9000]

So I discovered something. I never ate burritos before and tried the El Monterey ones. They weren't bad, if not a little small and the wrap gets tough when you microwave them.

Found some no name ones at Superstore and this package contains cheese and bean, beef and bean and spicy beef and bean.

Same sort of scenario, you can microwave them or bake in the oven. I never bake them because it's 50-60 minutes and that's too much just to cook one or two burritos.

These no name burritos turn out to have about twice as much filling and their shells are softer, way more tasty after nuking. And about half price compared to El Monterey.


I had three of them last night along with some fried perogies and I was stuffed. I may not have microwaved the burritos long enough though because I don't feel great today :|

[Hal-9000]

"...and wiping my (expletive) demon"


that story :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Usually what I do with frozen burritos like that is, if I know I am going to have them in the next few days, just put them in the fridge. They microwave so much better from just refrigerated instead of frozen solid.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

"...and wiping my (expletive) demon"


that story :lol:

:fire:

[Hal-9000]

I'm going to see my Mom, dammit I miss her

[DemonGeminiX]

I just knocked 5 things off my desk onto the floor by accident, and not all at the same time.

I am so fucking awesome.

[Pony]

Usually what I do with frozen burritos like that is, if I know I am going to have them in the next few days, just put them in the fridge. They microwave so much better from just refrigerated instead of frozen solid.

I've gotten in the habit of microwaving stuff til it's just barely warm then throwing it in the toaster oven for 5-10 minutes. seems to do a great job with a lot of items.

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm totally bored. Maybe I should go to bed, but fuck that, I don't want to go to bed. Whatever.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm totally bored. Maybe I should go to bed, but fuck that, I don't want to go to bed. Whatever.

:snapout:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Nearly every school district in the entire Denver metro area is closed today. Several, most notably Columbine High, went on lockdown procedures yesterday afternoon. Some sick fuck has flown to Denver this past Monday who happens to be infatuated with the Columbine shooting (20 years ago this Saturday) has made credible threats that LEA's were made aware of. There is a massive FBI manhunt for her going on right now and the districts are erring on the side of caution and closing all schools for staff and student safety.

http://www.tehfalloutshelter.com/showthread.php?100168-FBI-seeking-woman-infatuated-with-Columbine-armed-and-dangerous-connected-to-school-threats

[Hal-9000]

Nearly every school district in the entire Denver metro area is closed today. Several, most notably Columbine High, went on lockdown procedures yesterday afternoon. Some sick fuck has flown to Denver this past Monday who happens to be infatuated with the Columbine shooting (20 years ago this Saturday) has made credible threats that LEA's were made aware of. There is a massive FBI manhunt for her going on right now and the districts are erring on the side of caution and closing all schools for staff and student safety.

http://www.tehfalloutshelter.com/showthread.php?100168-FBI-seeking-woman-infatuated-with-Columbine-armed-and-dangerous-connected-to-school-threats

I like the way this is being handled. Credible threat, they know where she is likely headed and they're taking precautions.

Way better than allowing the potential chance during classes. They've got her picture everywhere. I just saw it on Imgur.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I like the way this is being handled. Credible threat, they know where she is likely headed and they're taking precautions.

Way better than allowing the potential chance during classes. They've got her picture everywhere. I just saw it on Imgur.

What I don't understand is how she was able to buy a weapon (being reported that she bought a pump shotgun upon getting here). She must have a fake ID or something because it's reported that she bought it legally from a gun dealer which would be impossible because you need to be a state resident with state issued ID to be able to buy a gun.

[Hal-9000]

What I don't understand is how she was able to buy a weapon (being reported that she bought a pump shotgun upon getting here). She must have a fake ID or something because it's reported that she bought it legally from a gun dealer which would be impossible because you need to be a state resident with state issued ID to be able to buy a gun.

I may not have the best response to that because I look at it this way. What does an 18 year old need with a shotgun or a semi automatic rifle? I know the law and constitution say it's ok etc etc but teens purchasing weapons seems like a stand out to me. Perhaps 21 isn't any better than 18, but if it was me all states would make the purchase age 21.

You know I recently read that book on Columbine and three people were associated with helping those two assfucks get weapons. The two older guys (one they knew through work) were charged, yet the girl who bought the two main weapons at the gun show never got time. They literally were carded, then went right back to the same place and she stepped up with her legal ID and paid for the weapons.

Couldn't imagine how the people who enabled something like that must feel afterwards. They interviewed the girl weeks after Columbine and she seemed emotionless and robotic. And not remorseful at all.

[DemonGeminiX]

What I don't understand is how she was able to buy a weapon (being reported that she bought a pump shotgun upon getting here). She must have a fake ID or something because it's reported that she bought it legally from a gun dealer which would be impossible because you need to be a state resident with state issued ID to be able to buy a gun.

Somebody fucked up, clearly.

[DemonGeminiX]

What does an 18 year old need with a shotgun or a semi automatic rifle? I know the law and constitution say it's ok etc etc but teens purchasing weapons seems like a stand out to me. Perhaps 21 isn't any better than 18, but if it was me all states would make the purchase age 21.

We can argue about ages all you want, but frankly, I've known people who owned and were taught to handle firearms before they hit double digits in age, and I would trust them with my life. I know how and what their parents/guardians taught them. I know what they believe. I know how they react to things. It's not something you can just throw a blanket policy over. This is about individuals, the way they were raised, their mental states, what they believe and everything else that could contribute to them being either incredibly trustworthy individuals who respect the sanctity of life or the single most dangerous individuals on the planet. This is really a case-by-case issue, and as ridiculously hard and cost intensive as it would be, it needs to be dealt with that way. A one-size fits all policy will not work here.

[RBP]

Somebody fucked up, clearly.

You would know this better than I, but can't people make out of state purchases if the gun is transferred to another gun shop with the right federal license?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You would know this better than I, but can't people make out of state purchases if the gun is transferred to another gun shop with the right federal license?

You can buy a firearm in another state, but that weapon must be transferred to a gun shop with an FFL in your state of residence. Plus there will be a transfer fee to get the weapon shipped to your home state. There is no legal way she could have purchased a weapon in Colorado AND taken possession of it in Colorado as a resident of the state of Florida.

[Hal-9000]

We can argue about ages all you want, but frankly, I've known people who owned and were taught to handle firearms before they hit double digits in age, and I would trust them with my life. I know how and what their parents/guardians taught them. I know what they believe. I know how they react to things. It's not something you can just throw a blanket policy over. This is about individuals, the way they were raised, their mental states, what they believe and everything else that could contribute to them being either incredibly trustworthy individuals who respect the sanctity of life or the single most dangerous individuals on the planet. This is really a case-by-case issue, and as ridiculously hard and cost intensive as it would be, it needs to be dealt with that way. A one-size fits all policy will not work here.

It's my opinion on the matter not an invitation to an argument unless you see it that way. If teens can't drink at certain ages, the same can apply to purchasing deadly weapons.

Just as you may know people under 20 who are responsible gun users, there are people under 20 who are not. It's a step, not a one size fits all policy.

If people aren't prepared to attempt change to existing policies and give instant pushback to even the idea of trying to move the age of purchase, that's an indictment to part of the larger problem.

The existing one size fits all policy is not working either as facts have borne out. It won't hurt the teens who have to wait three years.

[DemonGeminiX]

It's my opinion on the matter not an invitation to an argument unless you see it that way. If teens can't drink at certain ages, the same can apply to purchasing deadly weapons.

Just as you may know people under 20 who are responsible gun users, there are people under 20 who are not. It's a step, not a one size fits all policy.

If people aren't prepared to attempt change to existing policies and give instant pushback to even the idea of trying to move the age of purchase, that's an indictment to part of the larger problem.

The existing one size fits all policy is not working either as facts have borne out. It won't hurt the teens who have to wait three years.

But you're missing the major issue here, and I know you don't want to get into this, but it's important to understand: the right to keep and bear arms in this country is a foundational principle of our nation. It is a citizen's right. Technically speaking, there should not be any gun control laws at all in the United States. It is our birth right as citizens to own any weapon. It's in the Bill of Rights. It's not a privilege. Drinking alcohol, the ability to get a driver's license and drive a car, anything else you can name, are not fundamental rights here. They're awfully convenient privileges, especially that driving thing...

But this is the way our country was set up. This is how it is. I don't give a shit what politicians today say. If this country wants that to change then a Constitutional Amendment must be passed per the instructions in the US Constitution. Like they did with slavery, and women's right to vote, and civil rights... you can't just talk about policy like it's just something that can be done willy-nilly here. It doesn't work that way in this nation.

[DemonGeminiX]

I want a sandwich.

[Hal-9000]

But you're missing the major issue here, and I know you don't want to get into this, but it's important to understand: the right to keep and bear arms in this country is a foundational principle of our nation. It is a citizen's right. Technically speaking, there should not be any gun control laws at all in the United States. It is our birth right as citizens to own any weapon. It's in the Bill of Rights. It's not a privilege. Drinking alcohol, the ability to get a driver's license and drive a car, anything else you can name, are not fundamental rights here. They're awfully convenient privileges, especially that driving thing...

But this is the way our country was set up. This is how it is. I don't give a shit what politicians today say. If this country wants that to change then a Constitutional Amendment must be passed per the instructions in the US Constitution. Like they did with slavery, and women's right to vote, and civil rights... you can't just talk about policy like it's just something that can be done willy-nilly here. It doesn't work that way in this nation.

I understand how amendments work. They can be changed as you have noted above. You keep standing on this soap box speaking down to me like no one in the world can offer an opinion or suggestion if they don't live in Georgia and own a metric fuckton of weapons. Calling a suggestion of change "willy-nilly" and saying "it doesn't work that way in this nation" again belittles me. Doesn't work that way in my nation either pal.

Just because your nation 'was set up this way' and 'you don't give a shit what politicians say' does not mean the current system and policies are working.

Listen to me now. I made a comment and you made an argument. Your thoughts on treating gun ownership as a right, not a privilege and comparing the action to the privilege of driving are of course your own to support. I have a lot to say just about your comments above but I won't out of respect for you and our relationship.

But if you can, I want you to really think about what just transpired here. One person made a suggestion about changing the gun ownership age from 18 to 21 and you have made it sound like someone broke into your home and attempted to steal an organ from you. You've done this since we've met. Any whisper of possible change and you fly the stars and stripes, shouting for all to hear above the ramparts that your way is the best way and how dare you even suggest a small change! I suggest change because it's rarely been attempted before. And because change can be positive.

And you were right on one point. I didn't want to get into this. Your instant knee jerk reaction to any comments on the subject don't allow for any discussion. I have been polite, even supportive of certain aspects in the past. Maybe that's something I should note as well. If you don't agree with us all 100%, don't bother posting here. Thanks for censoring the idea of change, it really helps my understanding of some Americans and their mindset.

I'm out dude.

[RBP]

You can buy a firearm in another state, but that weapon must be transferred to a gun shop with an FFL in your state of residence. Plus there will be a transfer fee to get the weapon shipped to your home state. There is no legal way she could have purchased a weapon in Colorado AND taken possession of it in Colorado as a resident of the state of Florida.So it can't work the other way? An Illinois dealer can't process the purchase and transfer the weapon for me to take possession of it in Colorado?

[DemonGeminiX]

So it can't work the other way? An Illinois dealer can't process the purchase and transfer the weapon for me to take possession of it in Colorado?

I don't believe so. I think you have to reside in the state that you're purchasing and taking possession of the weapon.

[Pony]

I think I've been pretty consistently pro 2nd amendment in discussions here, with that said I would be OK with them raising the purchase age to 21. With exceptions in certain circumstances. Military service being one example.

[DemonGeminiX]

So it can't work the other way? An Illinois dealer can't process the purchase and transfer the weapon for me to take possession of it in Colorado?

To follow up, per the ATF:


6. May I lawfully ship a firearm to myself in a different State?

Any person may ship a firearm to himself or herself in the care of another person in the State where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out-of-State resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other than the owner must not open the package or take possession of the firearm.

7. May I lawfully ship a firearm directly to an out-of-State licensee, or must I have a licensee in my State ship it to him? May the licensee return the firearm to me, even if the shipment is across State lines?

Any person may ship firearms directly to a licensee in any State, with no requirement for another licensee to ship the firearm. However, handguns are not mailable through the United States Postal Service and must be shipped via common or contract carrier.(18 U.S.C. §§ 1715). Firearms shipped to FFLs for repair or any other lawful purpose may be returned to the person from whom received without transferring the firearm through an FFL in the recipient’s State of residence. FFLs may also return a replacement firearm of the same kind and type to the person from whom received. 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(2)(A).

I don't think this directly answers your question (it doesn't mention having the FFL ship it out of state for you to pick up elsewhere), but I believe it's in the same ballpark.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I really hate computers sometimes :banghead:

[RBP]

It occurred to me today that the left is making the same inconsistent arguments with Trump that they made with GWB. Depending on what suited them, GWB was either a hapless dolt or an international criminal mastermind. I remember thinking at the the time how ridiculous they sounded. He can't be both.

[DemonGeminiX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYoLQc-x5g

[Teh One Who Knocks]

It occurred to me today that the left is making the same inconsistent arguments with Trump that they made with GWB. Depending on what suited them, GWB was either a hapless dolt or an international criminal mastermind. I remember thinking at the the time how ridiculous they sounded. He can't be both.

Or can he....? :shifty:

[DemonGeminiX]

I think my computer's about to take a dump.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I think my computer's about to take a dump.

Put it in the bathroom? :-s

[DemonGeminiX]

When I woke up, the image on the screen was all fucked up and I had to do a hard reboot. It wouldn't reset itself.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Time for a new one :tup:

[RBP]

When I woke up, the image on the screen was all fucked up and I had to do a hard reboot. It wouldn't reset itself.

The problem is likely the nut in front of the keyboard.

[Goofy]

The problem is likely the nut in front of the keyboard.
I have that problem daily!

[RBP]

I had an old mechanic I used to go to, he used the same joke every time. "Well, we took a look at it and the problem is the nut behind the wheel"

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Please don't nut behind the wheel while driving, it's potentially dangerous :hand:

[RBP]

Please don't nut behind the wheel while driving, it's potentially dangerous :hand:

Sage advice. A stroke of genius.

[Hal-9000]

Happy Good Friday everyone.

Apologies to DGX and my recent post to him. I made things personal over a hot button topic and that's not the way I roll.

I have more respect for you than my post would imply and life is difficult enough without causing battles here.

Hopefully you can appreciate the relationship as much as I do and not give any weight to my anger towards you.

[RBP]

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

:giggle:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Happy Good Friday everyone.

Apologies to DGX and my recent post to him. I made things personal over a hot button topic and that's not the way I roll.

I have more respect for you than my post would imply and life is difficult enough without causing battles here.

Hopefully you can appreciate the relationship as much as I do and not give any weight to my anger towards you.

:grouphug:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

:giggle:

https://i.imgur.com/DWWbPl8.jpg

[RBP]

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

[Teh One Who Knocks]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9uBvoYLvYE

[RBP]

https://i.imgur.com/DWWbPl8.jpg

Don't get cross with me, Pontius! :x

[Hal-9000]

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

That guy has the look of - My backpack isn't full of ball bearings and fertilizer, honest!

[Hal-9000]

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

:giggle:

It hasn't been the greatest week. I allowed a comment to upset me. People have taken shots at me in the past, it's happened more than I care to discuss.

oh and p.s. - suck my dick you cum craving hetero-poser.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

That great Steve Miller songs i on the radio right now. Big Ol' Jed Had a Light On :tup:

[Hal-9000]

I should go, don't feel like posting much. Accomplished the most important goal here today so that's something.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:(

[RBP]

My Good Friday jokes are wasted here.

[DemonGeminiX]

Happy Good Friday everyone.

Apologies to DGX and my recent post to him. I made things personal over a hot button topic and that's not the way I roll.

I have more respect for you than my post would imply and life is difficult enough without causing battles here.

Hopefully you can appreciate the relationship as much as I do and not give any weight to my anger towards you.

No worries, man. Think nothing of it.


Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

:giggle:

:-s

You do realize it's Good Friday, right?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

My Good Friday jokes are wasted here.You aren't going to resurrect any sympathy from me :hand:

[DemonGeminiX]

My Good Friday jokes are wasted here.

Nevermind.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You aren't going to resurrect any sympathy from me :hand:

https://i.imgur.com/SfFDI0q.jpg

[DemonGeminiX]

:facepalm:

[RBP]

:lol:

My old man. Chicago Democrat Catholic.

"Say a prayer for me"

"I'm not going to pray for you. God doesn't like you. You don't go to church."

:lol:

[RBP]

You aren't going to resurrect any sympathy from me :hand:

:rimshot:

[Godfather]

I'm going back to the VR game tonight :lol: Told a few other buddies how good it was and they were stoked so I set up another session for us. Kill some more zombies, then head to a bar and watch the playoffs. Should be a good night.

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm going back to the VR game tonight :lol: Told a few other buddies how good it was and they were stoked so I set up another session for us. Kill some more zombies, then head to a bar and watch the playoffs. Should be a good night.

:nono:

You're gonna become a VR junkie if you aren't careful.

[DemonGeminiX]

Happy Easter, everybody, whether you're a believer or not.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Help, I'm steppin' into the twilight zone
Place is a madhouse, feels like being alone
My beacon's been moved under moon and star
Where am I to go now that I've gone too far?

[Goofy]

Happy Easter, everybody, whether you're a believer or not.
I believe in chocolate easter eggs :)

[Hal-9000]

Land line is saying 'line in use' and I can't dial out. :-k

At the same time I have the lawn guys here aerating and power raking/first application of fertilizer.

Why can't things happen one at a time?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Land line is saying 'line in use' and I can't dial out. :-k

At the same time I have the lawn guys here aerating and power raking/first application of fertilizer.

Why can't things happen one at a time?

The call is coming from inside the house! :shock:

[Pony]

*quietly hangs up the phone inside the walls*

[Muddy]

I have 6 best friends in my neighborhood. One of them is currently on an operating table having a heart transplant at UVA. His name is Shane.

[RBP]

I have 6 best friends in my neighborhood. One of them is currently on an operating table having a heart transplant at UVA. His name is Shane.

Godspeed, Shane.

:pray:

[Hal-9000]

The call is coming from inside the house! :shock:

No calls are coming in and think I could find a phone number to contact the phone company??? :x

Doing their troubleshooting BS on their sites...no links to contact numbers at all. Oh yay, now it's a live chat with a bot.

"You may need live help"

:lol: fuck off

[Hal-9000]

I have 6 best friends in my neighborhood. One of them is currently on an operating table having a heart transplant at UVA. His name is Shane.

Hope he does well Muddy.

[Hal-9000]

I can't multi-quote :-k

and posts keep delaying waiting for tinypic plugin...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

No calls are coming in and think I could find a phone number to contact the phone company??? :x

Doing their troubleshooting BS on their sites...no links to contact numbers at all. Oh yay, now it's a live chat with a bot.

"You may need live help"

:lol: fuck off

Give them a call :shifty:


Hope he does well Muddy.

Same here Muddy


I can't multi-quote :-k

and posts keep delaying waiting for tinypic plugin...

Working okay for me :-k

[Hal-9000]

Now it seems to be ok. I tried multi quotes three times in the past 10 minutes :-k

[Hal-9000]

No calls are coming in and think I could find a phone number to contact the phone company??? :x

Doing their troubleshooting BS on their sites...no links to contact numbers at all. Oh yay, now it's a live chat with a bot.

"You may need live help"

:lol: fuck off


Hope he does well Muddy.


I can't multi-quote :-k

and posts keep delaying waiting for tinypic plugin...

It's working for me



8-[

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Now it seems to be ok. I tried multi quotes three times in the past 10 minutes :-k

Maybe you had used up your quota and it had to reset? :-k

[Hal-9000]

Maybe you had used up your quota and it had to reset? :-k

I'm dealing with idiotic phone questions right now, please don't become another 'help' advisor who does not help :lol:


and the tinypic plugin delays me posting again....



I'll have to come back later.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm dealing with idiotic phone questions right now, please don't become another 'help' advisor who does not help :lol:


and the tinypic plugin delays me posting again....



I'll have to come back later.

I haven't had that problem. Been trying to find where the Tinypic Plugin is to turn it off, but I can't locate it :(

[Hal-9000]

I haven't had that problem. Been trying to find where the Tinypic Plugin is to turn it off, but I can't locate it :(

I always hit reply to posts, then hit the post quick reply button.

The tinypic plugin was delaying the ability to see/use the post quick reply button.

Seems okay right now.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I always hit reply to posts, then hit the post quick reply button.

The tinypic plugin was delaying the ability to see/use the post quick reply button.

Seems okay right now.

It looks like the tinypic site is/was down which was causing the delay. I don't anyone that uses it. I'll have to ask Goof to take a look because I can't find anywhere to disable it. He's the one that added it in many moons ago.

[Hal-9000]

I have to pick some things up. Phone tech is coming here later today (miracle).

I was just on an extended phone chat and thought I would lose my mind if I saw 'Ruena is typing...' one more time :|

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I have to pick some things up. Phone tech is coming here later today (miracle).

I was just on an extended phone chat and thought I would lose my mind if I saw 'Ruena is typing...' one more time :|

*Lance is typing...*

Yeah, that can be annoying.

[Hal-9000]

*Lance is typing...*

Yeah, that can be annoying.

Always is :lol:




:dance:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Always is :lol:




:dance:

:suspect:

[Hal-9000]

:suspect:

It's always annoying...when you're typing :lol:

Try to keep up with the tour eh?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

It's always annoying...when you're typing :lol:

Try to keep up with the tour eh?

:beatdown: I :beatdown: know :beatdown: what :beatdown: you :beatdown: meant! :beatdown:

[Muddy]

Thanks for the well wishes, guys..

[Hal-9000]

:beatdown: I :beatdown: know :beatdown: what :beatdown: you :beatdown: meant! :beatdown:



Then don't post the suspect smiley brainiac :x


Leave me alone. Someone posted a book in the Discovery thread and I have to break it down.

[Hal-9000]

Thanks for the well wishes, guys..

Is he around your age Muddy?

[Muddy]

Is he around your age Muddy?

He is.. He is divorced and also has an 11 year old little girl.

[RBP]

He is.. He is divorced and also has an 11 year old little girl.

That's rough!

[RBP]

Comcast "inadvertently" didn't apply all the discounts that showed when we signed up. Uh huh. The actual first bill was $50 higher than the price showing at sign up. Crooks.

[Muddy]

That's rough!

Yeah the little girl is a basket case right now..

[Godfather]

Think my Grandma only has a day or two now.

She was already frail with dementia but caught phenomena a few days ago and declined into a coma. She asked for no IV months back when she was lucid so we're letting nature take it's course. She's comfortable in her room at a nursing home and all the extended family has been in to say goodbye.

Been hard to watch, she was the sharpest lady I knew until the last couple year. She could talk ancient history or current events in great depth for hours, read everything, books, Nat Geo, the newspaper cover to cover every day. She worked for the Canadian Intelligence Service, and had some fascinating insights on organized crime. She mapped our family tree back to the 1700's and could tell you endless stories of distance relatives from memory. She was also a wonderful pianist despite not reading music. You could hum her a tune and she'd freestyle it, and she played the organ in her church choir until her early 80's. Tough, self-taught, good Christian lady who grew up poor with strong values and raised a wonderful family. They just don't make them like her anymore.

Dementia is a bitch though, and despite living a long life, it's been hard on my mom and uncles to see her independence, sharp whit and memory completely disappear over the past year, sometimes seemingly in leaps and bounds overnight. She's in a nice nursing home but just hasn't been peaceful there at all. She'd constantly ask when she could go home...

I hope this last few hours or days go swiftly.

[DemonGeminiX]

My condolences, Godfather.

[Muddy]

My friend lived through the transplant surgery and is in stable condition.. :)