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Title: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on February 27, 2019, 11:05:19 AM
Old thread here: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=51095.0
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 27, 2019, 11:08:42 AM
Oh hi, chat thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 11:09:33 AM
Oh hi, chat thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2019, 11:50:40 AM
Ohai
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 27, 2019, 11:51:49 AM
Ohio?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 11:58:57 AM
I'm Idaho!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 27, 2019, 12:00:20 PM
You da ho?

Probably.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 12:05:48 PM
I'll take it any way I can, man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 12:07:20 PM
Ok.  You asked for it Blob.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 27, 2019, 12:34:46 PM
Howdy gents
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 12:39:11 PM
Ok.  You asked for it Blob.

What does that mean?!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 12:43:42 PM
I'm going to give it to you any way I can. :eyebrows:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 12:44:47 PM
I'm going to give it to you any way I can. :eyebrows:

Oh, if it's you, then go ahead.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
I knew you were easy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 01:03:53 PM
That's why you like me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 27, 2019, 01:15:39 PM
Blob Kraft.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2019, 01:19:31 PM
 :lol a few more viral youtube videos and Blob might become a kraft
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 01:23:35 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 01:39:59 PM
Blob Kraft.

Blobgate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on February 27, 2019, 01:46:57 PM
You guys lost me at Kraft :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 02:02:40 PM
Owner of the New England Patriots who before the second biggest game of the year to get to the Superbowl went to a "massage" parlor and got a handjob before flying out to the game. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 27, 2019, 02:08:36 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/d0/57/14d0574fb52e332638dc674d19eefc5a.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 27, 2019, 02:11:14 PM
New thread. Smells good.
 
I had a really cute girl hit on me this morning at work. I totally thought she was a lesbian... but now I think I might be mistaken.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 27, 2019, 02:12:37 PM
New threat. Smells good.


I believe that's similar to Stockholm Syndrome.

Who's threatening you baby?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 27, 2019, 02:14:40 PM
I had a really cute girl hit on me this morning at work. I totally thought she was a lesbian... but now I think I might be mistaken.

She hit on you? Nah she's a lesbian.  ;D






I'M KIDDING!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 02:15:38 PM
New threat. Smells good.


I believe that's similar to Stockholm Syndrome.

Who's threatening you baby?

So now we know who the muscle is here at DTF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 27, 2019, 02:37:04 PM
New threat. Smells good.


I believe that's similar to Stockholm Syndrome.

Who's threatening you baby?

So now we know who the muscle is here at DTF.

:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2019, 02:43:06 PM
Good, now that the muscle is coming to the east coast, I feel much safer
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 27, 2019, 05:53:55 PM
Nobody puts Jaybee in a corner.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2019, 06:04:50 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on February 28, 2019, 08:56:14 AM
Sup bitches...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 28, 2019, 11:27:06 AM
Sup.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 28, 2019, 01:09:26 PM
Is it Friday yet?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 28, 2019, 06:35:39 PM
Is it Friday yet?

Soon
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 28, 2019, 06:47:12 PM
:soon:

Dammit Bill.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 28, 2019, 07:47:38 PM
Damn... didn't make it to page 1 in time
Title: FAIL
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 01, 2019, 09:05:43 AM
Damn... didn't make it to page 1 in time

FAIL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 01, 2019, 09:12:58 PM
Oh dang this thread so fresh, how it get so fresh?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 02, 2019, 05:05:35 AM
Morning chumps and your exalted ruler Blob.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2019, 06:43:11 AM
New threat. Smells good.


I believe that's similar to Stockholm Syndrome.

Who's threatening you baby?

So now we know who the muscle is here at DTF.
*ahem*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 02, 2019, 06:53:28 AM
Morning dudes
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Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2019, 06:56:13 AM
Morning dudes
Sup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 02, 2019, 06:57:13 AM
New threat. Smells good.


I believe that's similar to Stockholm Syndrome.

Who's threatening you baby?

So now we know who the muscle is here at DTF.
*ahem*

Tough exterior,  bunch of kittens on the inside.

Heading to Maine to celebrate my brother and my sis in law's birthdays.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 02, 2019, 07:11:13 AM
Morning dudes
Sup

Nothing much, just hungover. Yesterday was the day we found out if we are getting a bonus and raise at work and we all did really well so we went to celebrate after work. Many different varieties of alcohol were mixed.

What's good with you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 02, 2019, 07:18:26 AM
G'morning all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 02, 2019, 07:21:56 AM
Good morning Axe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2019, 08:49:30 AM
Morning dudes
Sup

Nothing much, just hungover. Yesterday was the day we found out if we are getting a bonus and raise at work and we all did really well so we went to celebrate after work. Many different varieties of alcohol were mixed.

What's good with you?
Pulling a few hours in the office this morning to help test phone system upgrades.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ariich on March 02, 2019, 02:28:34 PM
I assume XJ named this thread specifically to upset me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 02, 2019, 06:15:23 PM
Morning dudes
Sup

Hey.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 02, 2019, 10:02:28 PM
Morning dudes
Sup

Hey.

hi
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 02, 2019, 10:21:13 PM
Morning dudes
Sup

Hey.

hi

Howdy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 03, 2019, 06:50:25 AM
What was supposed to be a relaxing night turned into a mess. I was just about to go to bed when I heard my work phone buzz. I had this feeling that I should check it so I did. We had a server go down last night so I stayed up trying to get it running. I would've been called if I hadn't checked my phone but it was still a bummer. At least I get OT so that's nice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: FlyingBIZKIT on March 03, 2019, 07:26:18 AM
That's annoying, man. At least you got OT, though!

I gotta make today productive. My comprehensive exam is due on Thursday and that determines whether I can continue on to 2nd year or not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 03, 2019, 08:25:40 AM
What was supposed to be a relaxing night turned into a mess. I was just about to go to bed when I heard my work phone buzz. I had this feeling that I should check it so I did. We had a server go down last night so I stayed up trying to get it running. I would've been called if I hadn't checked my phone but it was still a bummer. At least I get OT so that's nice.

Story of my life  :lol No one will be in our main data center this week as I travel, and of course Friday night at 5:30pm as I am getting ready to leave we have some devices shit the bed that makes me scramble to try to still save my friday night.  It wasn't that bad, but this is definitely the downfall of an IT job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on March 03, 2019, 06:51:24 PM
Word up fools.  Getting caught up on my email with some bourbon, by the fire while watching the snow. And by "catching up on my email", I apparently mean "dicking around on DTF".

What I learned this weekend: watching The Great British Baking Show while high is awesome.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: FlyingBIZKIT on March 03, 2019, 06:55:26 PM
Word up fools.  Getting caught up on my email with some bourbon, by the fire while watching the snow. And by "catching up on my email", I apparently mean "dicking around on DTF".

What I learned this weekend: watching The Great British Baking Show while high is awesome.

A group of friends and myself will sometimes end the stressful week watching this. I imagine it's even better when you're high!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 03, 2019, 07:13:29 PM
Good evening all. Drinking beer and playing Apex legends for now, probably will switch to watching TV soon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 04, 2019, 08:00:50 AM
This is going to be a fun day, traveling to Amsterdam via Toronto first and my flight out of newark is already delayed and cutting it real close to my transfer time.  I'm hoping since its actually really nice out, that these planes can play catch up from last night in the next few hours so I don't get stuck in Canada.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 04, 2019, 08:14:28 AM
Fun or business Marc?
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Post by: cramx3 on March 04, 2019, 08:39:18 AM
business
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 04, 2019, 09:05:08 AM
G'morning all. Working at home on account of the snow, always makes for a more relaxed day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 04, 2019, 09:28:22 AM
Sweeet, got my flight to Toronto changed to an earlier one so should make my layover a non issue now  :metal although that means I need to leave my house.... now
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 04, 2019, 02:06:43 PM
so got to the airport at 12:30 for my 220 flight to toronto, and turns out my travel agency didnt actually get me on the new flight.  Even though I got a confirmation and everything, it turns out the flight was full and they rejected my flight change.  Great, and then they put me back on my original flight and said wait and see.  Well, that flight got more delays, and then went to the point where it was going to land after my connecting flight takes off.  So the United app said change your flight, I checked and it said there was no flight to change to.  Great.  I speak to a United agent who tells me to wait another hour before they try to put me on the direct flight to Amsterdam.... the flight my booking agency wouldn't allow me to take because it was too expensive.  Well I call the agency and after an hour on hold, they got me onto that flight and in business class too, which was what I was supposed to fly on my Toronto to Amsterdam flight.  So now with that boarding pass I can wait in the united lounge with free food and booze until my direct flight in the first row.  The guy said I was so lucky that seat opened up right when he was looking because it wasnt there when we first started trying to get me on the flight.  So annoyed to be spending me afternoon in EWR but it seems to have worked out.  Now I think my stress levels should go down since this is settled. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 05, 2019, 01:00:23 AM
.... and I made it to work in Amsterdam... before my coworker who lives here  :lol thanks for tuning into travels with cramx3 what a nightmare yesterday almost was.  Luckily my flight was awesome and I watched Bohemian Rhapsody with my ice cream sunday in business class before getting a couple hours sleep. Thought the movie was pretty good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2019, 06:18:01 AM
 :lol
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Post by: JayOctavarium on March 05, 2019, 01:43:09 PM
CramX Style Vlog when?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2019, 01:37:29 AM
I've made vlogs before but this is a work trip so I've got nothing worth filming.  I guess not totally true, some people might be interesting in these crazy servers we are installing with their insane amount of high speed storage and 100G network uplinks per 2RU server and how we configure the port channel for 8x 100G to our spine switch, but that doesn't really work with my channel of yelling at kids playing video games and metal concerts.

Although... we busted ass and got ahead of ourselves so that if nothing fails, Friday night should be light enough for me to get out at a normal time and drive across the Netherlands to catch Kamelot and Evergrey in some small town near Germany.  :metal :metal now that I would vlog
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 06, 2019, 10:40:50 AM
Good Morning  (and afternoon to those in the future... evening to Cram?)

It's been pouring here today... the rain totally puts me in the mood for some Moody Blues. :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2019, 11:07:33 AM
It only rains in Amsterdam it seems.  Always so dark and dreary here, I guess that's why they have legalized prostitution and marijuana to help people to deal with this consistent dreary weather. And yup its evening, 7pm out here.  Good afternoon or morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 06, 2019, 11:46:36 AM
I've never been there.  So it's a European Seattle from your description.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2019, 12:33:41 PM
Not far off except it's completely flat here, not like mt Rainier right next to Seattle well and the funny language they speak hers
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 06, 2019, 01:09:57 PM
Good afternoon all. Enjoying how quiet things are in the office so far today *knocks on wood*. Also looking forward to seeing Billy Sheehan and Talas in a small venue in NYC tonight, evidently with Bumblefoot as special guest for a couple songs :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2019, 01:15:49 PM
Sweet  :metal cool to see Billy and Bumblefoot doing things together outside SOA
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 06, 2019, 02:24:55 PM
Yup. Billy's had these shows booked for a little while, and then I guess Bumblefoot reached out because he was a big Talas fan back in the day and so now he's going to jam on a couple songs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 09, 2019, 04:43:50 PM
Well the last day was insane, took the train out of Amsterdam to a town called Nijmegen near the German border to see Kamelot and Evergrey last night, got about 2 hours of sleep and flew home this morning and so damn jet lagged.  So happy to be home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 09, 2019, 05:21:43 PM
That's fucking awesome!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 09, 2019, 07:33:19 PM
Just walked to the grocery store and back in a light blizzard because my car wouldn't make it. On the way there it got up to knee deep snow. On the way back I walked about 100 feet or so in waist deep snow. Honestly wasn't totally convinced I was going to make it.

My advise? Don't do what I just did. My beard was literally covered in ice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2019, 07:54:23 PM
Jesus.  I swear you live in Siberia.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 09, 2019, 08:06:21 PM
Jesus.  I swear you live in Siberia.

One of my coworkers, who has lived here his whole life, HAS actually compared it to Siberia.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2019, 08:09:19 PM
Not surprised.  New York winters will because breeze after this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 09, 2019, 08:15:56 PM
Not surprised.  New York winters will because breeze after this.

I remember, in Boston, when they took us to lunch during the interview, they were like "you didn't bring a winter coat???" I was like "No. It's like 26 degrees, I'm gooooood"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2019, 08:19:13 PM
We were -3 this week. I came out in 20 degree weather and thought I overdressed.   Lol. I know exactly where you are coming from.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 11, 2019, 01:13:38 PM
Today has been shit.  Woke up to the news my grandmother had passed.  It's not surprising, she was in hospice care and hadn't talked in at least 5 years so it's not been a painful death from the shock perspective, but also sad for my mother (my grandfather, her father, passed in December) who told me she feels like she is next now this morning.  Just sucks. But of course I get into work after no one being here for a week and all hell is breaking lose.  But even after I tell my boss I need to take time off for the funeral he gets on my case about work that no one cares about and becomes super anal while telling me my week is light.  Uh no, I've got a ton of shit because he hasn't found a way to hire someone else to take care of day to day shit while my coworker and I are traveling.  There's about 500k worth of equipment sitting here I need to bring online plus a few really important devices that broke last week that need my fixing.  "light week" I want to punch him in the face.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 11, 2019, 01:27:36 PM
Cram, you certainly have my condolences.  I'm very sorry for your loss.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 11, 2019, 01:29:37 PM
Damn Cram. Sorry to hear
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 11, 2019, 02:02:14 PM
Marc, sorry to hear, man.

Also remind your boss that you have a week’s worth of videos to edit!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 11, 2019, 02:04:19 PM
Marc I'm so sorry man. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 11, 2019, 02:14:47 PM
Thanks guys, appreciate it and Tim  :lol sometimes I wonder if he dumps work on me when I go to concerts and stuff on business trips.  Like a "oh you think you have some free time for something fun, take this" because it always seems to happen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 11, 2019, 05:21:44 PM
Damn, sorry Marc. Both about your grandma passing and your boss being a dick.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 11, 2019, 05:37:44 PM
Thanks, my boss did just pass on the info on my yearly raise, 3.7% not bad.  I guess that feels nice after the BS, and after the company buyout over the summer, to see I am still getting a raise and there is an incentive bonus and retention bonus hanging over my head too.  Man I don't know, more money is always nice, but this job just doesn't seem to let me do what I do best anymore, too much BS lately and being overworked and stressed out.  There's now a singapore trip looming over my head, maybe in May, but man I really have little desire to go there and work 100 hour weeks for half a month.  I think I am safe home for March though.  Today just has been rough, I came home and my PC wouldn't power on  :censored figured it out, but damn that's a wasted hour when I just want to zone out right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 11, 2019, 06:31:55 PM
  There's now a singapore trip looming over my head,

Table showers!! :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 11, 2019, 09:23:15 PM
I'm really sorry to hear the news cram :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 12, 2019, 08:55:11 AM
Greetings and salutations
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 12, 2019, 08:56:49 AM
Howdy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 12, 2019, 09:16:44 AM
What's the good word?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 12, 2019, 09:34:40 AM
Good Morning folks.

I've got a horrible ear infection. It was so bad that I almost went to urgent care yesterday. The only thing that kept me from doing so is the fact that I am already seeing my doctor today. 

It's distracting enough that I got zero done yesterday at work, and today may wind up just like yesterday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 12, 2019, 05:03:59 PM
I've never had an ear infection but if it's anything like a sinus infection I hope it heals up quick!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 12, 2019, 05:07:38 PM
I had one as a kid, and I recall it's quite painful and you probably get a fever too.  Fevers always pretty much knock me out and make me useless.

This shitty week continues, but today is done and accomplished some shit so thats good and its another day closer to the weekend although this weekend is going to be pretty much miserable.

Time to take my anger out in Apex Legends, oh and I got some beer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 12, 2019, 05:58:58 PM
What'd you get to drink cram? I've been dying to play apex since I got home from Florida, I plan to get some rounds in before i go to bed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 12, 2019, 06:14:38 PM
In.  Brown sugar bourbon on an ice spear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 12, 2019, 06:27:14 PM
In. Flying Dog The Truth, tried this out, don't love it but I'm drinking out of my new beer glass I must have accidentally put in my luggage from the hotel in Amsterdam
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 12, 2019, 06:50:06 PM
Doctor is double my BP meds and prescribing me antibiotics for my ear... Yay!

She also made a pun while examining my ear. I love it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 12, 2019, 07:25:34 PM
In.  Brown sugar bourbon on an ice spear.

Did you just pull an icicle off your gutters?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 12, 2019, 07:31:32 PM
In.  Brown sugar bourbon on an ice spear.

Did you just pull an icicle off your gutters?

Nope. I have a kit that makes them. Btw I should have typed sphere. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 13, 2019, 04:01:57 AM
Gotta love being up and logged on at 5am because a new client in Europe is launching  :|. Everything's gone smoothly so back to sleep for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 13, 2019, 04:27:56 AM
5am? Lol I didn't even go to bed till 6am, and didn't actually go to sleep until...... I don't know 10am? I fell asleep watching a stream. :blob:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 05:17:11 AM
Lol. Time is of no concern where Blob goes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 13, 2019, 05:20:58 AM
Lol. Time is of no concern where Blob goes.

Clocks? Where we're going we don't need clocks!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 13, 2019, 05:32:39 AM
Good morning chat thread.  't has been a while.  Moving shit is taking up all my disposable time - and some of my non-disposable time too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 13, 2019, 05:48:16 AM
Lol. Time is of no concern where Blob goes.

Clocks? Where we're going we don't need clocks!


I see you've played knifey spooney before!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 06:23:19 AM
Lol. Time is of no concern where Blob goes.

Clocks? Where we're going we don't need clocks!

Bingo!  LOL

Good morning chat thread.  't has been a while.  Moving shit is taking up all my disposable time - and some of my non-disposable time too!

Oh definitely.  I do not envy you at all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 13, 2019, 08:11:22 AM
When I started this job, work gave me Bose Quiet Comfort 15 head phones.  The data center is loud and some insurance dude came by and made me wear a mic to record the noise levels I'm subject to on a daily basis and kind of forced the company to make sure I have ear protection.  Anyway, that was 5 years ago and these headphones are a beast, but I must have broken the cable 10 times already, and gone through a few pairs of ear muffs too as those occassionally rip apart over time.  I finally after breaking the cable again bought a custom made blu tooth adapter for it, fits just right on their special end connector for these.  I think this might have extended the life by another 5 years  :lol 50 bucks well worth it it seems, I feel so free using these now.  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 08:14:21 AM
I should get a pair.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 13, 2019, 08:18:58 AM
They have newer models and with blu tooth built into them, but this one pair has been otherwise so rock solid besides the cable.  If you could find an new QC15 pair for cheap, I'd recommend these.  Noise cancelling and sound quality are very good as well as the build. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 08:21:47 AM
I have the noise canceling but it has a wire.  I use them when I'm mowing the lawn.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 13, 2019, 08:30:38 AM
Ah you mean the blu tooth adapter, yea its really nice and if that wire has been bothering you while doing the yard work, I would, even after only 15 minutes of using it, recommend this.  That's assuming it doesn't die tomorrow  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 10:14:51 AM
I might just buy a blue tooth earphones.  Have the wired one as a back up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 13, 2019, 10:28:36 AM
I should get a pair.

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2019, 10:34:14 AM
:getoffmylawn:

 :lol


I know I still do. I pull them away from my legs all the time!  So There!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 13, 2019, 11:21:12 AM
But here's what's great, i can reconnect the cable (I did buy another one for this reason) so that functionabulity is still there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 14, 2019, 05:59:03 AM
So, two seats just opened up for the Toronto D/T show in 3 weeks - front row, right in front of Petrucci.  $605. EACH.  Worth it?   :lol

BTW, I already know the answer is a resounding 'no'.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 14, 2019, 06:04:08 AM
The answer is actually "hell no" :|
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 14, 2019, 06:17:50 AM
Yeah, I wouldn't pay that to see any band.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: PowerSlave on March 14, 2019, 07:26:52 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 14, 2019, 11:51:01 AM
Good Morning ya'll.

Today is a good day. May have finally figured out a solution for my car situation (coworker just bought a new car and wants to sell me his old car, a 2004 Mazda 6 q 140k miles, for super super cheap)... And a decently well known Celebrity is apparently moving into my property at work. He seems like a chill guy, so I am kind of excited to have him here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 14, 2019, 08:31:23 PM
So, two seats just opened up for the Toronto D/T show in 3 weeks - front row, right in front of Petrucci.  $605. EACH.  Worth it?   :lol

BTW, I already know the answer is a resounding 'no'.

No, there are maybe 2 bands that I would pay that much for and DT is not one of them
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 15, 2019, 01:04:23 AM
I wouldn't pay that for any band. I don't care if they revived Dio, Hendrix, John Bonham and Cliff Burton and formed a supergroup for a one time only show in my backyard, I'm still not paying $600 bucks to see it.

But I would listen in from my bedroom, because that would be a strange combo. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 15, 2019, 06:44:30 AM
Hey, I saw 2 of the 4 you listed Blob.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 15, 2019, 09:13:22 AM
Good Morning E'ryone!

Tal Wilkenfeld's new album came out today. This makes me happy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 15, 2019, 05:32:17 PM
Evening guys!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 16, 2019, 06:13:18 AM
Good Morning E'ryone!

Tal Wilkenfeld's new album came out today. This makes me happy.

Ok so I just realized I had a Tal Wilkenfeld song in my Spotify,"Corner Painter". I thought that was a dude who was singing it :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 16, 2019, 06:23:17 AM
Morning! Roadtrip today to Vermont.   Hitting 2 breweries.   Lawson's Finest Liquids & Hill Farmstead.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 17, 2019, 12:10:32 PM
Good afternoon everybody.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on March 17, 2019, 12:38:47 PM
Attempting to do my taxes this afternoon, and trying to avoid a heart attack.  A bunch of stock option transactions (used to fund buying our house) show up on both my W-2 and the 1099-B...so Turbotax is telling me I owe about 80% of a years salary in taxes!

 :( ??? :censored >:( :| :yeahright :tdwn :neverusethis: :mrlol:

Needles to say, just booked an appointment with the preparer up the street...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2019, 09:14:47 AM
Good Morning peeps.

Is it Friday yet? I want it to be Friday because.... DRRREEEAMMMM TTTHHEEAAATTEERR!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2019, 09:18:13 AM
Oh shit that's this week? nice  :metal

Just found out I need to be at work at midnight tonight, love how I am told the day of.  So now I need to figure out do I just stay at work all night, meaning I get lots of hours on the clock and expense dinner, or do I go home for a bit and just come in later to do the work?

I kind of want the hours, but that is one long day I was not prepared for.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2019, 09:24:33 AM
I'd say fuck it and take the hours. $$$$$$$

Also, I get the whole "Not being prepared" thing. I don't mind working a 12 hour+ day when I KNOW about it in advanced and can plan accordingly. There is nothing worse than finding out, while in the middle of your shift, that you have to stay later.  I'd rather work a 12+ hours shift with notice than work even an extra hour of OT unexpectedly.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 18, 2019, 09:32:14 AM
I'm temporarily staying with my younger brother for a few weeks, while they are changing the pipes and plumbing in my apartment building. I can't live at home during this, since I'd have no water or any means to cook something.

It's been a week now, and it's going very fine. We've always gotten along great :)  I'm really grateful that he's so helpful and understanding about the situation.

In the end I'll be getting a completely new bathroom, and a new kitchen floor. Can't wait to see the results.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2019, 09:39:22 AM
I'm temporarily staying with my younger brother for a few weeks, while they are changing the pipes and plumbing in my apartment building. I can't live at home during this, since I'd have no water or any means to cook something.

It's been a week now, and it's going very fine. We've always gotten along great :)  I'm really grateful that he's so helpful and understanding about the situation.

In the end I'll be getting a completely new bathroom, and a new kitchen floor. Can't wait to see the results.

Did you remember to remove the evidence from underneath? I'm sure there's a hooker or 2 down there still...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2019, 09:42:43 AM
Thatll be nice once its done and nice to have someone to help you out.

I'd say fuck it and take the hours. $$$$$$$

Also, I get the whole "Not being prepared" thing. I don't mind working a 12 hour+ day when I KNOW about it in advanced and can plan accordingly. There is nothing worse than finding out, while in the middle of your shift, that you have to stay later.  I'd rather work a 12+ hours shift with notice than work even an extra hour of OT unexpectedly.

Yea, sudden change like that is not something I handle very well honestly.  I like to have things planned out and known so I can be prepared not just for the work or whatever, but mentally prepared for what my day holds.  Obviously life is not so simple, but for example I had to cancel my dinner plans with my gf tonight, that chicken I left out to thaw so I could cook tonight, now that's just sitting there, not a huge deal but shit like that which I planned for but now is shot because of someone else's poor planning.

I think I am just going to stick around tonight, just easy hours that I can use.  Since to go back to living with your brother, my younger brother lives with me and pays rent to me which I put towards my home mortgage.  A very nice living situation we both have, being that we grew up together, pretty easy to live with.  His benefit is a cheap rent, and my benefit is someone to help pay the bills.  Well he announced he is moving out (to move in with his gf and he will be paying over double what he pays me) so now I'm thinking I am going to need every dollar I can get until I get the house situation settled down and I get my shit together to cover the expenses he was essentially paying for.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2019, 09:51:24 AM
Shit Marc... I  can bring you in part time for some spare cash for a little bit. It would be a hell of a commute though :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 18, 2019, 09:54:40 AM

 I'm thinking I am going to need every dollar I can get until I get the house situation settled down and I get my shit together to cover the expenses he was essentially paying for.

I feel yah, man.

Protip: Loading up on sweats and hoodies while keeping the heat set to 56 does wonders   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2019, 09:57:27 AM
Shit Marc... I  can bring you in part time for some spare cash for a little bit. It would be a hell of a commute though :JayOctavarium:

 :lol I'll pick up a shift next time I'm on the left coast, it's not too big of a deal but I am a bit more money minded atm because it'll be an adjustment.  My gf however may just end up moving in, she's asked about it before and the reason I said no was because it would be odd with her and my brother there (which she agreed, she was more poking around to see what I thought about it I think), but I also really am looking forward to having my house to myself for at least a month or so.  I've never lived alone and think I might enjoy it for a short period of time.


 I'm thinking I am going to need every dollar I can get until I get the house situation settled down and I get my shit together to cover the expenses he was essentially paying for.

I feel yah, man.

Protip: Loading up on sweats and hoodies while keeping the heat set to 56 does wonders   :lol

Honestly can't wait to do this  :lol I actually like it cold, like set to 65 but ym brother and even more so his gf when she is over always complain about it being too cold.  He pays half the bill so I don't argue, but having full control, I can tell you my house will be cold in the winter  :lol However, I don't know how cool I can keep it in the summer and thats the real problem for me who really likes it cold.  I'll get creative if I have to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2019, 10:12:14 AM
65 is cold?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 18, 2019, 10:17:23 AM
I'm temporarily staying with my younger brother for a few weeks, while they are changing the pipes and plumbing in my apartment building. I can't live at home during this, since I'd have no water or any means to cook something.

It's been a week now, and it's going very fine. We've always gotten along great :)  I'm really grateful that he's so helpful and understanding about the situation.

In the end I'll be getting a completely new bathroom, and a new kitchen floor. Can't wait to see the results.

Did you remember to remove the evidence from underneath? I'm sure there's a hooker or 2 down there still...

I guess that will be a pleasant surprise for the lucky builders :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2019, 10:41:22 AM
65 is cold?

For some. My bed room gets to 62 when I put the house at 65 and then I turn my fan on  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 18, 2019, 08:35:13 PM
Final interview and stage (culinary speak for a tryout) were today, I should be getting an offer within the next few days. After fifteen years, I'll be heading to a new kitchen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2019, 08:39:40 PM
 :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 19, 2019, 12:26:29 AM
17.5 hours on the clock today, not bad especially since things went well tonight with the network maintenance  :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 19, 2019, 06:28:39 AM
Final interview and stage (culinary speak for a tryout) were today, I should be getting an offer within the next few days. After fifteen years, I'll be heading to a new kitchen.

Wow RJ.  I'm getting nervous for you.  LOL  Closer drive or further?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 19, 2019, 02:14:49 PM
Further but I'll be able to take Bart, the city is very expensive to park in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 19, 2019, 03:36:14 PM
Well brother, a new challenge sometimes sparks that creativity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 19, 2019, 03:47:17 PM
Did you have to cook something, and if so, what was it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 19, 2019, 06:38:15 PM
Nah, just had to work a few hours with the crew. My new boss is familiar with my abilities, the tryout was more a formality. Just typed out my resignation letter, shit is getting real man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 19, 2019, 07:24:26 PM
Nah, just had to work a few hours with the crew. My new boss is familiar with my abilities, the tryout was more a formality. Just typed out my resignation letter, shit is getting real man.

Believe it or not, when I was a senior in college, I interviewed with Taco Bell. Their final interview took place in one of their ..umm..restaurants. There was an interview, and then I had to participate in a "Realistic" which was 60-90 minutes of working as a crew member. After 30 minutes, I was basically teaching their own crew how to do shit. :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 19, 2019, 09:19:35 PM
 :lol

awesome RJ
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 19, 2019, 09:50:51 PM
Congrats RJ, sounds like you're moving on up

edit: hopefully to the point where that sweet new paycheck allows you to make the trek out to ProgStock ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 20, 2019, 01:45:23 AM
Congrats RJ, sounds like you're moving on up

edit: hopefully to the point where that sweet new paycheck allows you to make the trek out to ProgStock ;)


I skimmed this message and thought you were talking about Star Trek and Spock.


Now I'm disappointed on many levels.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2019, 05:20:29 AM
You shut your nerd hole Blob.

Oh and hi!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 20, 2019, 05:41:42 AM
What I do with my nerd hole is none of your business sir! :biggrin:

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2019, 06:14:25 AM
I can only imagine.  Just not with the Macarena.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 20, 2019, 06:17:38 AM
Further but I'll be able to take Bart, the city is very expensive to park in.

I think that's pretty presumptuous to think El Barto is going to pay for your parking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2019, 06:30:41 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2019, 09:28:33 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

2 days until Dream Theater!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2019, 10:14:38 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

2 days until Dream Theater!

Hot damn that quick!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2019, 10:48:30 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

2 days until Dream Theater!

Hot damn that quick!

Yessir. Just gotta survive 3 days of work... and try my hardest to not spoil the setlist for myself. I haven't gone in blind since the first Along For The Ride tour leg.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 22, 2019, 09:57:12 PM
Gave notice yesterday, came as a surprise though they weren't shocked. They were quite aware of my past years frustrations. Now for the really hard part, having the 200+ people I've worked with for the past 15 years coming up to me at all times of the day being all sad. Hardest part of leaving a job is leaving the coworkers, especially in this industry where we're required to work so in tune with each other.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 23, 2019, 01:44:15 AM
Good luck with the new job, chef!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 23, 2019, 05:48:12 AM
G'morning chat thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 23, 2019, 06:31:01 AM
Gave notice yesterday, came as a surprise though they weren't shocked. They were quite aware of my past years frustrations. Now for the really hard part, having the 200+ people I've worked with for the past 15 years coming up to me at all times of the day being all sad. Hardest part of leaving a job is leaving the coworkers, especially in this industry where we're required to work so in tune with each other.

On one of my many 2 hour commutes between houses that I've been making the past 3 weeks, I was actually thonking of calling ya to see where this was at. So pleased for ya man.  Guess I should stop using UBER?

And it is hard to leave the people. Companies can go straight to fucking themselves in the arse.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 23, 2019, 06:42:19 AM
Morning folks.  RJ.  Congratulations.   Onward and upwards.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 23, 2019, 09:08:28 AM

On one of my many 2 hour commutes between houses that I've been making the past 3 weeks, I was actually thonking of calling ya to see where this was at. So pleased for ya man.  Guess I should stop using UBER?

And it is hard to leave the people. Companies can go straight to fucking themselves in the arse.
I don't care who you use, Lyft ain't paying me. Their our client. The really cool thing is this company is in its infancy with some real talent at the helm, there's some serious growth potential in a very healthy market.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 23, 2019, 06:41:24 PM
Good evening guys
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 23, 2019, 07:16:54 PM
Howdy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 23, 2019, 09:40:31 PM
Whats good axe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 25, 2019, 08:18:57 AM
Morning guys. Heading to Houston today for the week. I’ve been sitting on the plane for close to an hour waiting to take off. This is going to be a long day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 25, 2019, 08:49:32 AM
That's annoying  but should be a short flight.

Actually had flight related dream last night. I hardly ever dream, well remembering dreams I guess, but my dream was super stressful, about hurrying to catch a flight.  I was in a foreign country and was struggling to get my shit together and make it to the airport, in fact I never left for the airport as I kept forgetting shit and eventually woke up. Couple odd things,  I legit have this issue before flights worrying I'll be late and usually dont sleep well the night before because I keep worrying about it but oddly enough I have no flights scheduled for the near future. And also oddly, this appears to be a reoccurring dream now when I actually do remember having a vivid dream. I'm guessing this has some deep meaning in my mind or something which is slightly concerning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 25, 2019, 09:27:19 AM
G'morning all. Feeling sluggish this morning after a shitty night of sleep.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
G'morning all. Feeling sluggish this morning after a shitty night of sleep.

A couple of nights ago I stayed up till 3pm then only slept till 5pm, so I was feeling like shit the whole day. :lol
Then I to bed at 4pm and slept till 2am.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 25, 2019, 09:38:57 AM
I don't know how to comprehend "stayed up till 3pm"  :lol If it's mid afternoon, is that still staying up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2019, 09:47:38 AM
Good morning folks!

So our client is taking bids from other companies for our contract. They did a big walk through with the heads of our company and 4 others. The proposals are due in today. They've only receive a single bid... and that's from us :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 10:10:08 AM
I don't know how to comprehend "stayed up till 3pm"  :lol If it's mid afternoon, is that still staying up?

If I didn't sleep at all while it was actually night, yes? :lol I woke up at maybe 4pm the previous day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2019, 10:13:13 AM
I don't know how to comprehend "stayed up till 3pm"  :lol If it's mid afternoon, is that still staying up?

If I didn't sleep at all while it was actually night, yes? :lol I woke up at maybe 4pm the previous day.

Blob I go by the headcannon that time is upside down in Oz, and 5pm is just 5am.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2019, 10:13:34 AM
G'morning all. Feeling sluggish this morning after a shitty night of sleep.

A couple of nights ago I stayed up till 3pm then only slept till 5pm, so I was feeling like shit the whole day. :lol
Then I to bed at 4pm and slept till 2am.

Me am Blobzaro.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 10:53:17 AM
I don't know how to comprehend "stayed up till 3pm"  :lol If it's mid afternoon, is that still staying up?

If I didn't sleep at all while it was actually night, yes? :lol I woke up at maybe 4pm the previous day.

Blob I go by the headcannon that time is upside down in Oz, and 5pm is just 5am.

:lol
My usual bed time is 6am, although that's not usually when I actually sleep. Lately I just stay up at the laptop in bed till 8-9am.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 25, 2019, 10:55:24 AM
That's not so bad. Converted to upside down time, I go to sleep at 11am and that's still pretty early.


Wait...is Australia the Upside Down? Everything is trying to kill you. It's a strange place with strange creatures. It's like the real world but also not. Woah.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2019, 11:14:11 AM
You know... I was thinking...


DOES Australia even exist? Has anyone actually seen an Australian? No one has ever visited and come back alive as far as I know.

Blob is just a computer program.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 12:10:05 PM
You know... I was thinking...


DOES Australia even exist? Has anyone actually seen an Australian? No one has ever visited and come back alive as far as I know.

Blob is just a computer program.

You honour me with such a comparison, sir.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2019, 12:13:16 PM
So he's a Blobbot!  I knew it!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 12:15:34 PM
So he's a Blobbot!  I knew it!

I named my discord bot "Blob-bot", but then I changed it to "BotVanDam" :blob:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 25, 2019, 12:17:59 PM
What's your discord?  I'll have to join so I can annoy you there too
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2019, 12:43:43 PM
So he's a Blobbot!  I knew it!

I named my discord bot "Blob-bot", but then I changed it to "BotVanDam" :blob:

I should have known better.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 01:11:44 PM
What's your discord?  I'll have to join so I can annoy you there too

Dude, you could not annoy me more than all these little Fortnite kiddos joining after the Ali-A reaction video. :lol
I now have a bot that DM's and tags people in a message when they join to say not to ask for download links to the game, and what does the first little shitstain who joins after that do?
Yup.
Here's the link if you wanna join. Btw, I also had to add a 10 minute waiting period after joining before you can message in the hope that people learn to read in that time.
https://discord.gg/CMdqpH7
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2019, 02:01:02 PM
What's your discord?  I'll have to join so I can annoy you there too

Dude, you could not annoy me more than all these little Fortnite kiddos joining after the Ali-A reaction video. :lol
I now have a bot that DM's and tags people in a message when they join to say not to ask for download links to the game, and what does the first little shitstain who joins after that do?
Yup.
Here's the link if you wanna join. Btw, I also had to add a 10 minute waiting period after joining before you can message in the hope that people learn to read in that time.
https://discord.gg/CMdqpH7

joined!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 25, 2019, 02:19:12 PM
Froppo I assume? :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2019, 02:21:23 PM
Yessir
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on March 27, 2019, 10:07:38 PM
Had a dream Drew Barrymore died of a weed overdose. There was also a broom in my refrigerator. I woke up with a stomach ache.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 28, 2019, 12:55:49 AM
Is that a haiku?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on March 28, 2019, 05:15:56 PM
Is that a haiku?

 :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 28, 2019, 06:16:57 PM
I think I've finally hit my "you're not paying me enough for this bullshit" threshold with my job. Might be time to freshen up the ol' CV
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 29, 2019, 05:13:50 AM
Sadly, I am being paid enough for the bullshit I have to endure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 29, 2019, 07:21:58 AM
Sadly, I will never get away from the work bullshit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 29, 2019, 07:27:26 AM
Yea, I feel a bit in a rut myself with work.  Getting my ass handed to me on a daily basis (actually this week hasnt been too bad because we are in a change freeze) but they gave me a raise, I'm due a couple bonuses and still have small stock payouts every quarter for another couple years that I stay.  It makes it pretty difficult to leave atlhough I kind of want to by next year not only because this job is getting ridiculous, but I'm not really advancing, just working super hard.  I need the money with my brother moving out soon too so I can't be risky.  Sucks, I've been feeling a bit trapped lately, but it's hard to complain when I kind of have things in place to survive, I just need to keep working hard. Hopefully you find something Bill that is better for you.  With unemployment so low right now, it might be a good time to check and see if you can get more money somewhere else.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 29, 2019, 07:45:41 AM
Sadly, I am being paid enough for the bullshit I have to endure.

That's kind of where I'm at.   

I used to throw resumes out periodically; there was one company that I would regularly monitor for positions.   But it was about three or four years ago now that I sort of had an epiphany.   I'm not coasting - not at all - but I'm at a company that is not my favorite, but they like me, I deliver for them, I have a good boss (though... and this is hard to write, it's awkward having the gut feeling that in a fire-fight within the company he wouldn't make it) and I'm paid well.   You see me here a lot so I certainly get to program my day, but it's not always at my discretion; there are Sundays where I'm in front of the NASCAR race with a contract printed out for review, which sucks. 

But all-in, I think the good outweighs the bad and so we see where it goes.   Problem is - and this is NOT a complaint, just a hard fact circa 2019 - I'm a 51-year-old straight white American male, and so if the shit does hit the fan, there are no guarantees that I'm going to quickly or easily land on my feet.  When I was 32, I had ZERO fear of that.   It does make decision-making more complicated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 29, 2019, 09:33:38 AM
I'm right there with you Stads.  Overall, the good outweighs the bad.  I am pretty much coasting... I'm paid to deliver a result, and if I can deliver that result in 20 hours a week, or if it take 60, it doesn't matter.  So right now, I'm killing it without having to put a shit-ton of effort in to things.  I'm always keeping my eyes open for something "better", but there's never any guarantee that I might be getting out of a frying pan an into the proverbial fire.

All-in-all, I can tolerate things for the benefits (beyond just the financial) that I'm availed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 29, 2019, 11:07:20 AM
Happy Friday everyone.

Why is it that the day I am training a new hire is also the day that shit hits the fan and I have to drop everything to deal with admin stuff? I legit might have to bring this guy in for another half of day's training just to make up for it :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 29, 2019, 11:40:19 AM
I get paid almost nothing, but luckily love what I do. So I'm good. Granted it's also an internship, so I have no say in the matter.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 29, 2019, 12:08:26 PM
I get paid almost nothing, but luckily love what I do. So I'm good. Granted it's also an internship, so I have no say in the matter.

I do love what I do as well, but for me at least, I feel trapped in that I'm not growing.  I get paid fairly well for what I do, but after 5 years here and growing, it just seems to have stalled and now it's just about working hard and not learning, just get it done, now.  The money is the incentive to stay but satisfying my mind is different, even if I love what I do and I work at a really good company too.  Lots of perks and whatnot, and well, the grass isn't always greener too.  I've got a good thing going here, but it just doesn't feel satisfying. My coworker and I just had lunch and we boht kind of feel the same, I think 2020 is the year to move on, 2019 has a lot of good things for me to not leave, but if things don't change to make me feel like I am learning and growing then I'm going to need a new job to get a new experience.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 29, 2019, 01:00:04 PM
I get paid almost nothing, but luckily love what I do. So I'm good. Granted it's also an internship, so I have no say in the matter.

I do love what I do as well, but for me at least, I feel trapped in that I'm not growing.  I get paid fairly well for what I do, but after 5 years here and growing, it just seems to have stalled and now it's just about working hard and not learning, just get it done, now.  The money is the incentive to stay but satisfying my mind is different, even if I love what I do and I work at a really good company too.  Lots of perks and whatnot, and well, the grass isn't always greener too.  I've got a good thing going here, but it just doesn't feel satisfying. My coworker and I just had lunch and we boht kind of feel the same, I think 2020 is the year to move on, 2019 has a lot of good things for me to not leave, but if things don't change to make me feel like I am learning and growing then I'm going to need a new job to get a new experience.

What do you do again?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 29, 2019, 01:10:26 PM
He films concerts and puts them on youtube.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 29, 2019, 01:12:49 PM
Data center technician, IT work, essentially I work in a room with 5000 computers, building to it and maintaining it, almost all by myself.   We have 6 data centers around the world and only 5 people in our team to do the work (well 4, I am counting my manager who works in the NYC office).  Our company is growing big time, every team hired people, except ours yet we have to keep up with the growth of the company.  It's wearing me down.  But then again, days like today are great because it's a change freeze and friday so no one is really working since our hands are tied.  But I've got so much stuff piled up to start executing next week that it's going to be super busy, and now the boss is floating the idea of sending me to Denver again next month.

He films concerts and puts them on youtube.

 :lol And video games.  Honestly feel like I could create a new youtube channel about my job and have it be so much more successful than my personal channel of concerts and video games, but not sure work would like me doing that, but data center nerds would love the shit we do here.  And well, I wouldn't be able to film concerts if I didn't have this job, including concerts like the one I saw in the Netherlands a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 30, 2019, 06:37:47 AM
He films them and puts them on YouTube.   


You perv.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 30, 2019, 09:47:43 AM
He films them and puts them on YouTube.   


You perv.

Youre next
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 30, 2019, 10:00:21 AM
Only from the head up. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 30, 2019, 11:08:53 AM
He also goes in to random online Video Games and looks for his Dad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 31, 2019, 10:22:05 PM
*patiently awaits new theme*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 01, 2019, 05:24:04 AM
*patiently awaits new theme*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 01, 2019, 05:28:59 AM
*awaits new patients*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 01, 2019, 06:45:08 AM
*patiently awaits new theme*

Rite??  Wth?

Maybe we lost XJ and Rich due to Brexit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 01, 2019, 07:26:14 AM
*patiently awaits new theme*

Rite??  Wth?

Maybe we lost XJ and Rich due to Brexit?

 :lol

The April Fools is us waiting.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Tick on April 01, 2019, 11:27:32 AM
 :-[
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 01, 2019, 12:08:35 PM
No Apirl Fools this year?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 01, 2019, 12:29:36 PM
Just found out today is one of the network engineer's that I work closely with last day, and it's actually a shock.  So he is French, but has been in the US as for awhile, his entire 5.5 year career here.  He applied to have his job transferred to France to move home where his wife moved back to recently with their children.  His job can be done remotely and it would allow with the time difference to have him online during hours when others wouldn't (just like we hired a network engineer for Singapore as well so they can work overnight for us).  Well, they told him they won't approve it, on the day before he himself finally moves, so he is done here and resigned.  I feel like this is because of our new work overlords and the transition period still after the buyout.  Sucks.  Now they are short a person too, which means it's going to be slow getting my own work done.

Also, my boss got promoted to Director.  I'm actually happy about that, I feel like maybe that means with him moving up that there could be room to grow below him, but we will see.  Anyway, I guess everyone in the office is going out to either celebrate my boss or say goodbye to the engineer, kind of awkward it seems to me but apparently bottles are opening over there now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 01, 2019, 01:05:40 PM
That is really shitty to do the day before he moves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 01, 2019, 01:31:40 PM
Sounds like he was moving one way or the other.  Why should the company do anything different for an employee that is purposefully moving out of the area from which they could reasonably do their job?   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 01, 2019, 01:36:08 PM
Well they approved it earlier, but I guess something changed.  It made sense business wise (from a technical operations stand point) and he had been working there and here for the last year (so it had nothing to do with reasonably doing their job). He said they sat on it for 3 weeks too before telling him.  Not sure how he knows that.  Just rubs off as new management putting their foot down on something.  I don't know honestly and I'm sure there are reasons, just seems they could have done a better job instead of waiting for the last second.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 01, 2019, 01:55:40 PM
I totally forgot it was April Fools day. Today marks the year anniversary of my longest and oldest friend killing himself. Also marks the... 12th? anniversary of my maternal grandmother's death.

I hate April :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 01, 2019, 01:58:19 PM
damn, im sorry
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 01, 2019, 02:10:22 PM
And the anniversary of my dad's death (10 years.. holy shit) is April 30th.

BUT MY BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 29TH SO THEIRS THAT.


I swear I want to strangle the vendor responsible for one half (more like 2/3) of our cameras system here at work. We had a brief power outage on Wednesday and lost the feeds to 2 of our buildings (each building is on it's own server and we connect via the IP.) One of the buildings was back up and running on Thursday (An issue with Fios), but the other building wasn't even touched until Friday, and that involved them sending me over and fucking with shit again and again so they don't have to send a tech up here. Finally they were able to remotely get the building up an hour ago, but then 10 minutes later, we lose another (different) building. So I do what I do best and turn the server and router off and on again, and nothing. Send out an email and the response I got was "We'll look at it when we can." AND AS SOON AS I RESPONDED WE LOST THE BUILDING THAT WE JUST SPENT ALL THAT TIME GETTING BACK UP.

I know it's not entirely their fault, but I do blame them because they are the ones who pushed for this specific Chinese software, which is not user friendly whatsoever, and doesn't stay up. The other software we use is a tad older, but never goes down. Last time we had a major issue was years ago, and I don't even know if it was software related or a hardware issue.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 01, 2019, 02:44:07 PM
I know how you feel, we use Dell for our servers and if shit is broken and something I'm struggling bad enough to actually have to call their support, they will dump everything and anything on me before sending a tech out here to fix it.  I say I fix 99% of my Dell problems on my own, but every once in awhile when there's one that gets me stumped and I have to call, I pretty much just want to yell "YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS BROKEN SO... since we already know you have to send someone out here, how about you just do that so I can get on with my day and stop having me do stupid troubleshooting steps that we both know aren't going to resolve the issue"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 01, 2019, 02:46:37 PM
Jay, sorry for all of the April anniversaries. That all blows.



BUT MY BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 29TH SO THEIRS THAT.

My son has the same birthday as you. Turns 18 this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 01, 2019, 05:16:54 PM
Your son is awesome!

Lol


Sorry to be all doomy and gloomy by the way
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseJamittaja on April 01, 2019, 10:59:19 PM
Have to say I'm a bit disappointed, waited the whole day for an april fools theme :sad:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 01, 2019, 11:48:27 PM
Have to say I'm a bit disappointed, waited the whole day for an april fools theme :sad:

The ultimate april fools day joke is no joke. They got you good! :neverusethis:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseJamittaja on April 02, 2019, 08:02:23 AM
Have to say I'm a bit disappointed, waited the whole day for an april fools theme :sad:

The ultimate april fools day joke is no joke. They got you good! :neverusethis:

 ::)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 02, 2019, 11:12:03 AM
Day 1 of the new gig bitches!!! This shit is gonna be most tranquil.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 02, 2019, 11:19:34 AM
Day or evening shift RJ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 02, 2019, 11:25:10 AM
Day 1 of the new gig bitches!!! This shit is gonna be most tranquil.

So your gig is tranquilizing bitches? You Coz?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 02, 2019, 11:26:40 AM
Day 1 of the new gig bitches!!! This shit is gonna be most tranquil.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/EReLGTYVBnyXS/200.gif)

Day 1 of the new gig bitches!!! This shit is gonna be most tranquil.

So your gig is tranquilizing bitches? You Coz?

I was thinking Zydar.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 02, 2019, 11:31:49 AM
Day 1 of the new gig bitches!!! This shit is gonna be most tranquil.
Nice
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 02, 2019, 03:08:16 PM
Day one in the bag, definitely made a good choice.



Also found out they're closed for a week on Christmas. :o
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 02, 2019, 03:08:48 PM
That's great not getting stuck on Christmas.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 02, 2019, 03:13:07 PM
Also found out they're closed for a week on Christmas. :o


NOICE!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 02, 2019, 03:54:12 PM
Glad to hear it seems you are in a better spot workwise RJ :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 02, 2019, 07:42:58 PM
I've had two Christmases off in the last 20 years....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 02, 2019, 07:46:12 PM
That blows. I mean that's cool if you love your job and all. I have worked plenty of holidays over the years, but at least we are closed on Christmas.
I've had to do refrigeration checks on the store on Christmas. That wasn't been a big deal. When my kids were small, they'd fuck around on the intercom and keep themselves occupied. For a number of years, my store was 5 minutes from my inlaws, which we were going to anyway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2019, 03:55:11 AM
I've worked Christmas before, it's no fun.  Actually the one year I had to cover Christmas Eve was the worst because that's when my family really does our get together. 

Anyway, had to be in for 6am today for a network turn up call, going to be a long day
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 03, 2019, 10:35:46 AM
I've worked every Christmas for the last 6 years. But in my case Christmas is a chill shift... and I am usually working with a close friend... so it works.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 03, 2019, 02:23:04 PM
When I had the hotel I worked almost every Christmas. It was always an easy day to work, not much going on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2019, 02:25:44 PM
I'm going to guess RJ working Christmas was a not a walk in the park though

When I worked at Boston Market in high school, I worked a Thanksgiving and it was one of the busiest days of that job. I'm sure RJ is making so much food for Christmas meals that it's super busy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 03, 2019, 02:59:50 PM
I'll bet he gets all the hell holidays from a hotel off now.  I suspect the Lyft offices are just a skeleton staff on the holidays.  No more Mother's Day, Easter brunch, Valentine's Dinner ....

He'll have like ... a regular life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 03, 2019, 05:41:03 PM
They're closed, all federal holidays are paid days off. :RJ:


And yes, our holiday brunches at the hotel were brutal, $150 a head, usually around 500 people, and very extravagant. Intense days, I won't miss them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2019, 07:33:33 AM
Good morning DTF

Going to be blobbing today, I did some yard work yesterday for the first time in awhile.... might have a nice big fire tonight off all the trees I trimmed down  :lol.  Got all these vines growing along my back fence that I just went to town on so now have tons of dead wood piling up.  I need a new chainsaw too...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 07, 2019, 07:49:39 AM
G'morning all. Head is a little fuzzy from a beer bottleshare at a friend's last night, but can't complain too much. Brewed yesterday and brewing again today. I should get started soon so I can be all cleaned up and ready to relax and enjoy Wrestlemania tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2019, 08:30:45 AM
G'morning all. Head is a little fuzzy from a beer bottleshare at a friend's last night, but can't complain too much. Brewed yesterday and brewing again today. I should get started soon so I can be all cleaned up and ready to relax and enjoy Wrestlemania tonight.

Enjoy wrestlemania... with a brew?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 07, 2019, 10:22:33 AM
Most definitely. A few friends will be coming over and there will be much chips and pizza and beer. Already anticipating that work is going to suck tomorrow :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 07, 2019, 12:38:01 PM
Sup.... enjoying my first of many Sundays off by doing laundry and powering through S6 of Game of Thrones. On the Door episode now, got my tissues at the ready.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2019, 12:44:45 PM
Tissues? Is there porn in that episode?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 07, 2019, 12:59:03 PM
There's porn in every episode.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2019, 01:00:03 PM
Game of Bones!


Never seen it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 07, 2019, 01:28:43 PM
Aw yeah ready to sit through 5 hours of shit to get to the main event of WM! And also Kofi/Bryan. Gonna be a long one :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 07, 2019, 03:48:21 PM
Pretty much :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2019, 03:49:40 PM
Lol. You nerds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 07, 2019, 07:40:25 PM
I am being introduced to one of the great joys of home ownership, sewer line backup and basement damage.  Motherfucker...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2019, 07:40:55 PM
Gee, that stinks. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 06:46:26 AM
I am being introduced to one of the great joys of home ownership, sewer line backup and basement damage.  Motherfucker...

That and the basement flooring with water.  The joys......
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 08, 2019, 07:21:10 AM
I am being introduced to one of the great joys of home ownership, sewer line backup and basement damage.  Motherfucker...

That and the basement flooring with water.  The joys......

Indeed.  We were planning on redoing the basement anyway, but this sort of forces our hand, at least on a lot of it.

It's a bit of a one-two punch as well, had some pooling from a blockage in the sewer main, got that cleared (it seemed to be mostly lint from the washing machine), but now suddenly something went sideways with the standpipe from the washing machine, so we're getting pooling from that.  Unamused, especially since we are leaving for vacation on Thursday.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 12, 2019, 06:59:19 AM
Woke up to a new 311 song (and another one to be released in an hour) and after loving the DT show two nights ago, today I get to go again with my college roommate and best bud that I only get to see a handful of times a year now.  I'm going to leave work a bit early to get into the city to chill beforehand and catch up.  Feeling good this morning  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 12, 2019, 08:50:55 AM
Yeah, I really liked the new song!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 12, 2019, 09:47:10 AM
Good morning and Happy Friday folks!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 12, 2019, 09:55:55 AM
Yeah, I really liked the new song!

The second new song, not so much, but yea Dont You Worry is pretty good
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 12, 2019, 10:05:40 AM
Yeah, I really liked the new song!

The second new song, not so much, but yea Dont You Worry is pretty good

I just heard it.  Hit single for today's music.  Others won't be like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 12, 2019, 10:23:31 AM
Yea definitely going for a modern sound that will turn people off. I think I'll enjoy it more after a few listens but I can already tell the fanbase wont accept it just like they didnt accept till the city's on fire from the last album, which I really enjoyed but that song got a lot of hate for being more modern pop sounding.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 12, 2019, 10:43:35 AM
Howdy all. Just a few more hours of work between me and two more DT shows :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 13, 2019, 07:29:44 AM
Enjoying my first normal 'weekend' in who knows how long. It's strange, but at least I got to be a part of the whole happy Friday thing for a change. Now I just got to figure out how to sleep in on the weekends since I'm now waking up at 3:40 to head to work. 5:15 and I was up and alert on this fine Saturday morning  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 13, 2019, 07:41:18 AM
That's a hard habit to break RJ.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cecilia on April 13, 2019, 08:00:43 AM
I have made my triumphant return to DTF. I am sure soon to disappear again.

Went to see DT last night in NYC. Tonight I am off to the PA show. Scored a seat in the pit. 

I gotta say, I must be the only wife who has to beg and plead her husband to go with her to see DT. He didn't come with me last night, and he's not going tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 13, 2019, 08:08:58 AM
You can take me  :lol last night was sooo good, I am so dead tired though
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 13, 2019, 08:12:19 AM
That's a hard habit to break RJ.

And I don't see myself breaking it. Having to wake up hella early every day will do no good for my sleeping in. Thankfully other than concerts I have no real reasons in life to stay up past 9pm #hellaold

I have made my triumphant return to DTF. I am sure soon to disappear again.

Went to see DT last night in NYC. Tonight I am off to the PA show. Scored a seat in the pit. 

I gotta say, I must be the only wife who has to beg and plead her husband to go with her to see DT. He didn't come with me last night, and he's not going tonight.

Welcome back... you know the one time I took a non-DT fan significant other to a show, it just wasn't as exciting (other than that was the show I got to meet the band), but she just wasn't into it. I'd much rather go with my bro or fellow local DTFers who are gonna rock out with me. One of my best experiences was when J-Boy, FieryWinds, Bosk and some others were together for the self titled show.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cecilia on April 13, 2019, 08:16:46 AM
You can take me  :lol last night was sooo good, I am so dead tired though

If I didn't suffer from terrible anxiety, I would totally take you with me. 

I have made my triumphant return to DTF. I am sure soon to disappear again.

Went to see DT last night in NYC. Tonight I am off to the PA show. Scored a seat in the pit. 

I gotta say, I must be the only wife who has to beg and plead her husband to go with her to see DT. He didn't come with me last night, and he's not going tonight.

Welcome back... you know the one time I took a non-DT fan significant other to a show, it just wasn't as exciting (other than that was the show I got to meet the band), but she just wasn't into it. I'd much rather go with my bro or fellow local DTFers who are gonna rock out with me. One of my best experiences was when J-Boy, FieryWinds, Bosk and some others were together for the self titled show.

Thanks! Yeah I feel ya on that! I dragged him to see his first DT show during the IaW shows, and we walked out. They were having an off night. Not good for him.

Going alone (and getting last minute tickets) means I get the decent leftover single tickets, and don't feel bad about staying out late.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 14, 2019, 06:24:20 AM
That's a hard habit to break RJ.

Tell me about it.  Years of the doggies waking up to be fed at 6-ish, and I'm lucky if I can get to 7am on the off-chance that they decide to sleep in.

One of my best experiences was when J-Boy, FieryWinds, Bosk and some others were together for the self titled show.

You mean that was better than staring at the back of Bosk's head.   :lol  Seriously though, I concur.  That, and a hookup of about 10 DTF'rs in AZ for 'Dramatic Tour' were my fave two DT concerts.

Of course, Progstock takes the cake.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on April 14, 2019, 07:30:43 AM
Of course.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 14, 2019, 09:14:02 AM
Hey now.  Honestly,  I love that we have this kind of a community.  Great people, great to hang with,  always pulling for each other.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 15, 2019, 09:11:06 AM
Good morning fambam.

How goes it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 15, 2019, 09:16:30 AM
Mandatory anti-bribery training this morning, booorrinnngg
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 15, 2019, 09:21:33 AM
Mandatory anti-bribery training this morning, booorrinnngg

Can you bribe your way out of it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 15, 2019, 09:22:54 AM
 :lol I wish I could make a joke like that, these people are too serious

Luckily I work remotely so I can DTF while watching the stream from the office.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 15, 2019, 09:30:54 AM
Nice!

Funny enough, I am trying to convince my boss to let me go into the main office today or tomorrow. We had an incident a few weeks ago that I can't go into much detail on, but the Police basically shrugged it off, so my company (who has a whole side of it that does PI work and what not) are conducting their own investigation. One of my employees drove down there (Pasadena... 2 hour drive depending on traffic) to be interviewed regarding the incident, and there's another who needs to go down. My boss has been mentioning having me go down there sometime soon to spend some time in the main office learning other aspects of the job (and maybe shadow on some investigative assignments). I figured kill 2 birds with one stone, and let the other employee (good friend of mine) and I drive down in the company car. Still waiting on an answer. I'd love to get the hell away from here for a day and still get paid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 15, 2019, 09:41:15 AM
That would be a nice getaway and change of pace day. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 15, 2019, 10:59:27 AM
Right? But instead I am researching noise ordinances in CC&Rs and Civic Codes. Gotta be... thorough.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 16, 2019, 01:51:59 PM
'Sup people
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on April 16, 2019, 01:53:40 PM
'Sup people

Hey.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 16, 2019, 01:54:58 PM
*waves hands in the air...*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 16, 2019, 03:04:33 PM
Good Afternoon.

Our internet connection in our office has been almost unusable for several weeks. I just now realized the reason is due to the vendor who maintains one of our camera systems (technically 4 out of 5 of the systems) updated a bunch of shit and everything has been streaming at 1440. When you have 64 cameras streaming at QHD, it takes up a shit ton of bandwidth. So I have to manually reset each of the streams to a lower resolution. The problem I have found is since this update, the only options I have on most of the cameras is either 1440 or 288. There should be a setting for 720. 288 pretty shit. The other issue I JUST discovered while typing this is the fact that when the streams are set to a lower resolution, and you double click to full screen a specific stream, it's supposed to bump up to 1440. Once I am done fixing all of the streams so they are actually usable, I'll send an email to the vendor, who will wait 3 days to respond.

This is why I have high blood pressure :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 16, 2019, 03:32:01 PM
Well if it makes you feel any better, I received a shipment yesterday of new servers and it was all fucked up.  Took me about 4 hours yesterday and another 2 today to fix them all and it was very physical work solo and these servers are really heavy.  Just drenched in sweat, and I had to document it all so I can write a long email to our vendor and how this happened and how they will fix it going forward.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 16, 2019, 05:09:09 PM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 16, 2019, 06:52:43 PM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 17, 2019, 08:21:57 AM
Morning folks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 17, 2019, 09:19:38 AM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.
Oh, I got it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 17, 2019, 09:21:50 AM
Well if it makes you feel any better, I received a shipment yesterday of new servers and it was all fucked up.  Took me about 4 hours yesterday and another 2 today to fix them all and it was very physical work solo and these servers are really heavy.  Just drenched in sweat, and I had to document it all so I can write a long email to our vendor and how this happened and how they will fix it going forward.

This is why I hate people
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 17, 2019, 10:37:06 AM
We've all taken a vote here at DTF, and it's unanimous... people are the worst.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 17, 2019, 11:24:53 AM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.
Oh, I got it.

That's what she said.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 17, 2019, 11:37:29 AM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.
Oh, I got it.

but of course.   

:djhef:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 17, 2019, 11:42:46 AM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.

I bet you didn't think it'd be me. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 17, 2019, 12:18:44 PM
It’s surprisingly slow at the office. I can’t remember the last time I had this much downtime.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 17, 2019, 12:20:40 PM
Been a relatively slow week here too, although my coworker has been out sick all week so I've been busy enough solo. 

Listening to Threshold for the first time really, got the album Legend of the Shires, really good stuff.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 17, 2019, 12:31:01 PM
*waves hands in the air...*

*like you just don't care*

Finally,  someone got it.
Oh, I got it.

That's what she said.
In fact, it is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: AnimalsAsLeaders on April 17, 2019, 12:41:22 PM
One of my British friends was talking about applying to greek citizenship by investment (http://residence-greece.com/) program to have golden visa and remain as a EU citizen. But I can't say I am absolutely convinced that it's a good idea :\ What do you think about it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 18, 2019, 05:42:46 AM
Good morning dudes, working from home today and it's only a half day. I have a volunteer event after work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 18, 2019, 08:51:18 AM
howdy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 18, 2019, 10:00:05 AM
What's happening Jay?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 18, 2019, 10:05:28 AM
Same shit, different day.

Went to write an employee up yesterday, and he refused to even look at it, and instead gave me a 2 week notice.

Guy was stupid enough to go out to his car on shift and sit there reading the newspaper, after I had asked him put it away when he was in the office and focus on his job. He also did it WHILE I WAS THERE. Then comes back and says "You never said I couldn't sit in my car while on shift."

This is why I hate people. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 18, 2019, 10:20:04 AM
lol well he's not wrong but hes not right

I got a couple calls from recruiters today.  This guy says he found my resume on career builder which immediately red flagged me so i just got off the phone quickly, I checked and my resume I have on there is from 2010  :rollin  Then I got another call from lyft which I decided to answer cause fuck it, I'm getting these random calls Im going to prank it and boy did I prank them pretty good, for 6 minutes.  I have an app on my phone to record my calls and I'm thinking I got a gold mine for my next youtube video, pranking lyft or just showing how easily they will accept anyone (I made myself sound sooooo dumb and skirted the 2004 date pretty obviously of the age of my car to make it sound like I was lying, well I was, but lying seriously and arguing for $69 an hour) annnddd go to play it and I guess this app doesnt record the convo when I use my blutooth headphones  >:(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 18, 2019, 10:32:05 AM
I ALMOST responded to that by saying "Well, that's like saying you've been walking around with your dick out, and was waiting for me to tell you you couldn't do that!"

I told my boss that and he cracked up.



I want to see a series of you just prank calling people or something :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 18, 2019, 10:44:10 AM
I want to see a series of you just prank calling people or something :lol

I've been salivating waiting for a moment like today and now just so mad it didnt record.  I think prank calls are one of America's greatest old passtimes  :lol  I used to do them so much as a kid and I listen to Howard Stern who's staff does them really well.  I just want to get these robo calls more so than prank someone who is innocent these days.  Kind of feels like justice for wasting my time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 18, 2019, 10:48:32 AM
The AI bots are getting better and better.  I can still differentiate between them and a real person, but I'm betting it'll be fairly indistinguishable within a couple of years. 

So, prank away on them.  Nobody's feelings are getting hurt.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 18, 2019, 10:50:14 AM
The AI bots are getting better and better.  I can still differentiate between them and a real person, but I'm betting it'll be fairly indistinguishable within a couple of years. 

So, prank away on them.  Nobody's feelings are getting hurt.

Oh I got past the bot, but the bot was pretty good but clearly a bot when you say something out of order.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on April 18, 2019, 12:04:46 PM
I just learned about "digital blackface."

Where is that fucking asteroid at?!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 18, 2019, 12:14:56 PM
I got one the other day that actually cracked a joke.  I forgot what the joke was, but it was something akin to "Hi Stadler, it's good to talk to you.  I know we're both busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest!  But I won't take too much of your time..."   I hung up at that point.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 19, 2019, 05:44:32 AM
That's my standard "busier than" line!  I hate when people hang up on me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 19, 2019, 06:35:50 AM
I wouldn't hang up on a real person, though.  I was just brought up that way. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 19, 2019, 06:35:56 AM
I want to set the eath on fire with these sales bots.  I can't even fuck with people calling anymore.  It's unfair.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 19, 2019, 09:46:42 AM
Good Morning E'ryobody!

Here's hoping to a quick smooth day at work. I (accidentally) chugged a Swiss Chocolate Monster (It's basically Monster Chocolate Milk... don't judge), listening to Spock's Beard, and am powering through payroll. After work I get to spend the weekend house sitting, so in theory it should be a relaxing weekend.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 19, 2019, 11:27:09 AM
Wait... a Monster Energy drink - that sweet smelling caffeine bomb - in chocolate milk flavor???  What in god's name does that taste like?  I'm not a fan at all of energy drinks, and I don't like the "buzz" (literally, I feel like I'm buzzing, and not in the good, alcohol way) so that sounds like it's somewhere between parking lot puddle water and super model pee in terms of things I'd like to drink.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 19, 2019, 11:29:55 AM
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57238968_10157126571403427_4488611007551242240_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=5682d4dfedead35e5b340a06f951443d&oe=5D2FA115)

It's a "Java Monster". They don't really taste like Monster. Just coffee based with a shit ton of caffeine. This tastes like a chocolate milk with hints of coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 20, 2019, 05:22:50 AM
Long day ahead.  Got a lot done yesterday (Good Friday is a stat holiday for us) towards unpacking my garage and getting work-bench / tools setup.  Would've liked to have done a lot more today, but the Principal from the jingle.kids elementary school (who was VERY influential towards jingle.son in particular) suddenly passed last weekend, and viewing/celebration is today - 2 hours away.  So, as will be the case given our move, long drive ahead (and back) for a not-so-cheery reason.  The guy was so fucking awesome - always cheerful and upbeat.  2 years younger than me, so it's kinda eery.  Life ain't fair ... takes his guy away from the world, let it leaves douche-waffles with us (like mrs.jingle's father who is borderline evil)

Also, had a dream that mrs.jingle was pregnant. Yeah, fuck that shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 20, 2019, 06:00:02 AM
That's terrible news Jingle, I'm sorry for your loss. How do you like the new home?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 20, 2019, 06:16:05 AM
That sucks man, very unfortunate
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 22, 2019, 11:08:58 AM
Good morning peeps.

Going to be a long day. POS employee who quit (we were going to fire him either way) kinda left me fucked. So here comes a bunch of OT.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 23, 2019, 07:01:58 AM
Hell yeah, motherfuckers.

(https://i.imgur.com/wIxH5zM.jpg)

For the uninitiated:  that's me (bald) and ReaperKK (not), having dinner before the DT show in Charlotte last night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 23, 2019, 07:32:50 AM
:metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 26, 2019, 01:32:12 PM
BLOB!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 26, 2019, 01:50:04 PM
I'm offended
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 26, 2019, 02:01:52 PM
Jaaaaaaay.   Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.    JAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 26, 2019, 03:01:41 PM
BLOB!!

You rang?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 26, 2019, 05:11:32 PM
Just wanted to say hi.  I missed you baby.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 26, 2019, 05:19:15 PM
I missed you Kin . . . . oh wait, probably not aimed at me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 26, 2019, 05:35:08 PM
I'd dry hump you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 27, 2019, 03:51:29 AM
Hey, Blob,

I just realized I never got your take on the album Distance Over Time and decided to go browse your history on it. It appears that either you listened and didn't given an opinion (which seems odd to me) or you've not heard it. Anyway, I always enjoy your opinions on DT music, so if you care to share.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 AM
Hey, Blob,

I just realized I never got your take on the album Distance Over Time and decided to go browse your history on it. It appears that either you listened and didn't given an opinion (which seems odd to me) or you've not heard it. Anyway, I always enjoy your opinions on DT music, so if you care to share.



I haven't even looked in DT side in probably a couple of years, let alone posted. :lol
As for the album, we're on a DT forum, so I'm keeping my mouth shut on that one. :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 29, 2019, 07:04:19 AM
Hey, Blob,

I just realized I never got your take on the album Distance Over Time and decided to go browse your history on it. It appears that either you listened and didn't given an opinion (which seems odd to me) or you've not heard it. Anyway, I always enjoy your opinions on DT music, so if you care to share.



I haven't even looked in DT side in probably a couple of years, let alone posted. :lol
As for the album, we're on a DT forum, so I'm keeping my mouth shut on that one. :biggrin:

Fair enough. I remember thinking your take on TA was interesting so I was fishing to see if D/T met with your approval. I'm guessing, no.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 29, 2019, 09:30:54 AM
Morn'
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 29, 2019, 11:16:55 AM
Morning Jay.  I'm in Pennsylvania for training. 3 days.  Just got to the airport to pick up another manager from Portland,  Maine who flew.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 29, 2019, 12:12:02 PM
Morning Jay.  I'm in Pennsylvania for training. 3 days.  Just got to the airport to pick up another manager from Portland,  Maine who flew.

Where in PA?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 29, 2019, 12:44:10 PM
Morning Jay.  I'm in Pennsylvania for training. 3 days.  Just got to the airport to pick up another manager from Portland,  Maine who flew.

Where in PA?

Um..the airport.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 29, 2019, 12:57:16 PM
Wilkes Barre.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 29, 2019, 03:35:00 PM
PA?

I am so sorry. I spend a week in PA once... and I never want to go back :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 29, 2019, 03:38:29 PM
I spent 4 years in PA, I'm good with that state  :lol actually, it's pretty nice overall and I love going back to my alma mater.  I just hate Philly really.

Anyway,

Happy birthday Jay  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 29, 2019, 03:46:37 PM
 :lol

Just for 2 nights. Lol. I'll be home Wednesday night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 29, 2019, 09:20:03 PM
AMC Theaters: "TURN OFF YOUR PHONES NO TEXTING OR BROWSING!"

Also AMC Theaters: "Members of the A List club get free wifi!"

(posted from an AMC Theater as I wait for Endgame)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 30, 2019, 07:52:57 AM
lol free wifi at the movies?  I can't say I have any desire to step into a movie theater and hand over money.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 30, 2019, 08:06:40 AM
My "Cynicism Meter" is spiking crazily.   I'm sure there's someone out there that has made the command decision to pay $15.00 for a movie ticket in order to get access to Wifi (as opposed to paying for it themselves) but beyond that, can we not go more than 2 hours without needing wifi download speeds?   You can't separate from the internet for more than two - okay, I'll give you three - hours?   

Oh, I forgot, you have to tweet to the world that you're at the new Avengers movie.   I don't know how I've progressed so far in a society that I am so out of step with.  ;) 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 30, 2019, 09:13:45 AM
Hell, a lot of free wifi hotspots throttle the d/l and u/l speeds, and (at least around here) I find most to be slower than 4G / LTE.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 30, 2019, 09:27:48 AM
The US is such crap for free wifi compared to Europe, but free wifi is good in places like the Mall or Train Station, movie theater?  If that's a perk of being a frequent movie goer, that's kind of a crappy perk if you ask me. 

Hell, a lot of free wifi hotspots throttle the d/l and u/l speeds, and (at least around here) I find most to be slower than 4G / LTE.

Yea definitely, and the newer speeds being put out now (5Ge or whatever) are so quick that wifi is almost obsolete (minus paying for data potentially)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 30, 2019, 10:55:46 AM
In this case the wifi was only available for people who were members of their "club" ($24 a month gets you 3 movies a week, and discounts on concessions, and apparently free wifi)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on April 30, 2019, 10:56:58 AM
There was a theater in LA I'd go to from time to time and it felt like whenever you walked to your theater, your signal just vanished. Not sure they had wifi, but either way I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 01, 2019, 10:21:44 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

My job is still up in the air. The decision regarding our contract still hasn't been made by the client, and the contract is up May 30th. They really should have made a decision and let us know, as I have a dozen people sitting here wondering if they are still going to have jobs at the end of the month. I've already had one person give a 2 week notice, as she accepted a job somewhere else (just to make sure she HAS a job). This is getting kind of ridiculous. I have a feeling we are going to wind up with a week's heads up and that's it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 02, 2019, 09:01:30 AM
Have you still been looking for other work?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 02, 2019, 11:51:40 AM
I've had my eyes open at potential jobs, and cleaned up my resume a bit.

It actually now looks like they may be extended our contract at least another 6 months. It's NOT set in stone yet though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 03, 2019, 09:10:15 AM
ugh got sucked into this meeting with dell as they present to us their latest and greatest of shitty servers for the next three hours, at least I am remote and can just kind of fuck off while I listen/watch but once this is done I get to leave since I have a hearing test today.  My job is in a loud environment and management all of the sudden is worried about my hearing.  Well, I got to 30 concerts a year, I think that may also have an effect, but I'm curious about the results.  I don't think I have hearing issues, but it should be interesting to see.  And then once that's done, time to head into NYC for the Winery Dogs for more ear abuse!   :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 03, 2019, 06:46:09 PM
Note to self:

Swapping shifts and working a Friday afternoon shift was a bad idea. :lol

I forgot how busy Friday Swings can be!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 03, 2019, 07:00:39 PM
Just finished work myself, what a busy fucking week. I almost regret signing up for OT but dat pay doe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 06, 2019, 09:44:47 AM
We found a place to live!

By best friend's mother's property has a decent sized house and a detached studio on the property. My buddy and his fiance have been living in the studio, but are moving into the main house (which is essentially being turned into a duplex), and they offered the Studio to us for a steal. It's a HUGE downsizing, but we will be saving a shit-ton of money (utilities are included in rent!)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 06, 2019, 12:47:27 PM
Cool beans man!  How 'bout the contract renewal sit-ee-ation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 06, 2019, 12:57:27 PM
I was told that it's "going to happen" by a source who is a part of the people who will make it happen... but they have to officially meet about it today. So.... we'll see.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 06, 2019, 02:33:20 PM
Took my first vacation day of the year, an impromptu one... to finish the yard work I needed done this weekend for the brush pick up tomorrow, otherwise it's two months wait, or pay.  I'm exhausted and annoyed I used a vacation day instead of just you know, checking the pick up schedule  :facepalm: but it really needed to be done and couldn't wait, and I don't want to spend the money for professionals when I know how to use a chainsaw.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 06, 2019, 05:26:53 PM
Annnnnnd extended.

Found a place to live and officially still have a job all in 24 hours. Today is a good day! Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 06, 2019, 06:06:39 PM
That sounds great all around Jay, I'm glad you're having a good day
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 06, 2019, 08:08:58 PM
Now to see if my GF's dad will give us a beak on rent this month to start our process.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 09, 2019, 06:38:49 AM
Thanks Jay.  Now I have Chumbawumba stuck in my head.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 09, 2019, 09:35:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAhPLXBLPg
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 09, 2019, 09:37:45 AM
Nice Jay

I kept thinking all day yesterday that it was Thursday and it was really pissing me off, now that it is Thursday I just feel so depressed that it's not Friday
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 09, 2019, 09:39:47 AM
I had to drive down to Burbank to swap cars for work yesterday and it threw my week off. I keep thinking today is Wednesday :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on May 09, 2019, 05:03:27 PM
I had to drive down to Burbank to swap cars for work yesterday and it threw my week off. I keep thinking today is Wednesday :lol

Today is Wednesday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 10, 2019, 01:32:21 PM
:lol




Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 14, 2019, 12:12:51 PM
Hello?

Is there anybody in there?

Just nod if you can hear me...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 14, 2019, 12:15:02 PM
 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 14, 2019, 12:16:36 PM
WAZZZZUP!??!?!

I saw Blob's nod to you in his Avengers Fortnite PS1 video :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 14, 2019, 12:27:55 PM
*nods*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 14, 2019, 12:28:51 PM
WAZZZZUP!??!?!

I saw Blob's nod to you in his Avengers Fortnite PS1 video :lol

 :lol I watched it just recently and saw it too.  I am so honored to be slaughtered in his video
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on May 14, 2019, 12:28:57 PM
*nods back*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2019, 12:29:08 PM
*Johnny Dangerously nods*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 14, 2019, 12:37:36 PM
How the hell is everyone?

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on May 14, 2019, 01:00:52 PM
WAZZZZUP!??!?!

I saw Blob's nod to you in his Avengers Fortnite PS1 video :lol

YOU WANNA BE NEXT, BISH?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2019, 01:05:28 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 14, 2019, 01:14:29 PM
 :lol give Jay the hammer
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 14, 2019, 01:23:13 PM
WAZZZZUP!??!?!

I saw Blob's nod to you in his Avengers Fortnite PS1 video :lol

YOU WANNA BE NEXT, BISH?

I'd be honored.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2019, 01:30:26 PM
Give Jay the hammer in Leisure Suit Larry. :zydar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 14, 2019, 01:34:02 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on May 14, 2019, 01:48:37 PM
:lol

YOU TOO, KINGO!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2019, 01:50:58 PM
The Queen took my stones.  YOU WILL GET NONE GOOD SIR!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 15, 2019, 09:32:42 AM
Morning dudes
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 15, 2019, 09:34:35 AM
I love being a remote worker when we have "all hands" meetings.  So i can just play the video and not have to actually sit there.  Aka I can chit chat here while listening.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 15, 2019, 10:03:39 AM
SLACKER
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 15, 2019, 10:04:05 AM
That’s one of the best things about working from home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 15, 2019, 10:08:38 AM
SLACKER

no argument, but I am actually doing some work which makes me more productive than anyone sleeping in the big meeting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 15, 2019, 12:24:35 PM
SLACKER

no argument, but I am actually doing some work which makes me more productive than anyone sleeping in the big meeting.

This.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 15, 2019, 12:41:20 PM
SLACKER

no argument, but I am actually doing some work which makes me more productive than anyone sleeping in the big meeting.

This.

CANADIAN
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 09:00:31 AM
Good Morning folks.

Today is a dark day.

I... I... I... left my coffee on the kitchen counter when I left for work this morning     :'(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 17, 2019, 09:41:38 AM
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 10:08:35 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/LSmULmByAQHQs/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 17, 2019, 10:17:12 AM
Oh you should hear the language in my car when I do that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 17, 2019, 10:48:54 AM
What, you don't turn around and go back to get it?  I wouldn't make it off of my street before noticing that I didn't have it, and would abruptly turn back for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 10:55:40 AM
I already tend to run 5 minutes late every day... by the time I noticed,  turning back to get it would have made me 15 minutes late.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 17, 2019, 11:07:03 AM
I already tend to run 5 minutes late every day... by the time I noticed,  turning back to get it would have made me 15 minutes late.

They gonna fire you?

Morning coffee vs being on time... coffee wins.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 11:27:07 AM
Nah. These fuckers need me :lol


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 17, 2019, 11:55:10 AM
Exactly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 01:21:31 PM
And I need the coffee.

I received the strangest call I have gotten in a long time.

"THERE'S AN ALLIGATOR IN MY YARD!"



That was a fun one.

There was no Alligator to be seen. There was nothing. I believe she saw something... just not a gator. Most LIKELY a possum.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 17, 2019, 01:25:35 PM
SHARKNATO!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 17, 2019, 01:30:10 PM
She was an older woman who I think may be on pain meds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 17, 2019, 01:36:02 PM
SHARKNATO!

(http://i.imgur.com/XOuvRdz.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 18, 2019, 07:48:51 AM
Well my gf of over two years and dating for three broke up with me last night.  I'm devastated and totally shocked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 18, 2019, 08:31:43 AM
New thread. Smells good.
 
I had a really cute girl hit on me this morning at work. I totally thought she was a lesbian... but now I think I might be mistaken.

Depends.  Are you a woman? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 18, 2019, 08:50:08 AM
Well my gf of over two years and dating for three broke up with me last night.  I'm devastated and totally shocked.

Jesus dude.  I'm so sorry to hear that.   :sad:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 18, 2019, 09:10:00 AM
I dont understand at all man.  She has one reason she keeps using, because in the past I've made some rejections to plans she wanted to do with her friends.  I get that, and I can make that better and work on it.  I actually think her friends are awesome which I've said time and time again and we've all had some fun times together too, it's more so about timing than wanting to do things with her friends that I've said no in the past.  Like I dont get how that is a reason to end it all.  I think  there's more and I don't know, this downfall started a month ago when I asked her to take her time and eventually move in with me now that my brother is out of my house.  She had said before she wanted to move in, but I guess things changed and that conversation just lead to her saying she has issues with me, which I thought a month ago, we agreed to work on.  I hadn't said no to anything she requested since then.  Today is her graduation and I'm not going to be there.  It's breaking my heart so bad.  I told her last night that I was really upset she didn't want me to be at the graduation which she responded saying she did want me there but as a friend and I just don't think I am capable being around her friends and family and acting like everything is fine.  I can't pretend like that and I can't accept we are just friends.  She's going to Croatia with her friend this week for 10 days as her graduation gift to herself which is great for her but really sucks that she's just going to be gone and I'm left here trying to figure shit out.  I didn't think she was capable of doing this to me, it hurts so much.

Sorry, probably should go back to the lonely hearts thread, but I know you guys here a bit more personally.  Thanks for listening.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 18, 2019, 01:33:33 PM
Damn cramx that sucks, I've been there and I know that there is little that can be said that can make you feel better. The best coping mechanism I found was finding a new hobby or delving deeper into an existing hobby. Free time is kind of the enemy and it will just force you to dwell on negative thoughts and feelings. It'll also take time, you've been apart of your lives for a while now and it leaves a big hole, eventually that hole will be filled, new memories will be formed and you'll feel better.

My advice would be not to be friends and if possible cut off contact for a while. Attempting to be friends at this point with a breakup this fresh isn't going to help you feel any better, especially since this caught you off guard somewhere. Shoot me a message if you ever want to chat, I'm on discord, steam and here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 18, 2019, 02:09:07 PM
Thanks Reapper, yea I've got to keep myself busy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 18, 2019, 03:55:44 PM
Marc, that sucks man. Really really sucks. We've all been there and things will definitely work out. I'm sure it's hard to see that right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 18, 2019, 04:28:29 PM
Yea Tim, it sucks even more because I only feel like I'm getting older and after my experiences, I thought she was the one.  So while things will work out in the end and I'll recover, I just feel so punched in the gut now.  Sucks even more because my brother had just moved out so I'm home all alone.  He came over today to finish his move out, which was really nice just because it was nice to chill with him and his gf for a bit.  I'm going to try and spend more time with my nieces but sucks my sister is kind of busy tomorrow.  My coworker is traveling this week too so I'll be working solo which sucks too, but I plan on putting in tons of hours just to keep busy.  Having said that, I'm going to spend the evening with my buddy Devin Townsend tonight  :lol He happens to be doing an acoustic performance in town and he's definitely one of my favorite dudes in metal.  I'd rather see a full show from him, but I almost feel like an acoustic show might be what I need now, just hope I don't cry like a baby there.  The metal follows after his set with the band Avatar so we'll see how things go.  Next week I head up to MA for Avantasia so I have that to look forward to as well  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on May 18, 2019, 07:11:36 PM
Sorry to hear that Marc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 19, 2019, 05:17:58 AM
Marc.  I'm so sorry. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 20, 2019, 08:54:41 AM
That's the key. Keep busy and don't let yourself fall into the slump of "fuck it what's the point?".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 20, 2019, 09:13:51 AM
That's the key. Keep busy and don't let yourself fall into the slump of "fuck it what's the point?".

Yea, well one positive on a thing to keep me busy, get in shape.  Did quite a bit of bike riding this weekend which is positive all around.  I need to lose some weight for sure and definitely since I'm back in the single pool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:00:40 AM
So my GF and I decided to "treat ourselves" after 2 weeks of getting shit ready to move (packing, yardsales, etc) and used some of our yardsale profit to get a myself a needed haircut, and her a pedicure.

Big Mistake. Dude totally butchered my head. It's amazing how what I think is a simple request (#4-#3 clippers on the sides and back, tapered, scissor trim the top, leaving length to allow styling). Dude buzzed the sides/back a straight #4, and scissor cut the top so short that he might as well have just buzzed it with a #4 as well. It's so bad. I have a big meeting in about 2 hours... and I look like I lost a fight to a lawnmower.

My GF didn't fare any better. The nail person didn't speak a word of English, wound up cutting her several times, didn't practice any form of hygiene routine with the tools, the water was cold, and he even ignored her requests (when given to English speaking employee to translate). I decided to look up reviews of this place while she was getting it down. hundreds of 1 Star reviews.  She is so pissed. She gets her toes done professionally maybe 2x a year, and they butchered them to the point where she even mentioned having ME do it next time, as it couldn't get worse :lol .


That's the key. Keep busy and don't let yourself fall into the slump of "fuck it what's the point?".

Yea, well one positive on a thing to keep me busy, get in shape.  Did quite a bit of bike riding this weekend which is positive all around.  I need to lose some weight for sure and definitely since I'm back in the single pool.

I lost over 50lbs after my last breakup. Part of that was just from depression and lack of eating, but the part was from me just going out every night, earphones in, and walking around town for hours. Through all the heartbreak and depression, losing weight and being active felt amazing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2019, 09:02:33 AM
Probably the best part about my depression has been my lack of appetite
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:05:54 AM
Make sure you DO eat though. I was consuming nothing but Muscle Milk and Monster for like 2 months. I lived with her and her family for 8 months after we split. Her best friend is also a close friend of mine (who also blamed himself for us splitting... long story). He would come over and spend several days at a time with us, splitting his time between she and myself.  He would force me to eat. I hated him at the time... but now I am thankful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:06:52 AM
Don't make me fly my ass out there and shove something food into your mouth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2019, 09:09:46 AM
Nah, I am eating, just not much which is fine.  Ride my bike when I get home, eat less, it's good for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:17:12 AM
GET SEXI(ER)!


Random question... who is the chick holding the sign on your Youtube logo?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2019, 09:25:14 AM
Some Venezuelan girl I paid 20 bucks on flverr to do a few photos and a short clip for me to use on youtube.  Was thinking about doing it again with a different chick to freshen things up and make a new logo, but I'm not looking to spend any money on stupid shit like that now, it would be nice if I was friendly with some girls like that though
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:31:02 AM
She's cute. I like the Pink hair :lol


Fuck it. I'll do a photoshoot for ya!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on May 21, 2019, 09:34:14 AM
Howdy everybody. Got a rare weeknight doubleheader of fun lined up after work tonight :hat First my monthly homebrew club meeting in the city, and the bar we hold that at is conveniently close Irving Plaza which is where Animals as Leaders is playing tonight :metal Will call the venue this afternoon to find out when AAL is set to go on and drink free booze at the club meeting until it's time to walk over.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2019, 09:38:22 AM
Nice :metal

That reminds me, Russian Circles is playing a small venue in town in a few months. It's actually a goddamn bowling alley (That used to be owned by my GF's Dad's GF....)

Anyone know if they are worth the $15 or whatever to see?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 21, 2019, 08:59:03 PM
Nah, I am eating, just not much which is fine.  Ride my bike when I get home, eat less, it's good for me.

Roadbike? How far do you go riding?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 22, 2019, 08:45:12 AM
Not far and by ride I mean use my exercise bike in my basement while watching youtube videos on how to get better at mordhau  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 22, 2019, 11:35:53 AM
Not far and by ride I mean use my exercise bike in my basement while watching youtube videos on how to get better at mordhau  :lol

Damn. I was hoping Unicycle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 23, 2019, 09:37:05 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew. Today starts 5 days of house / dog sitting for a really cute traveling nurse from Alabama and her 10 year old Great Dane, Diesel. My GF normally walks Diesel a few times a week, but his owner is going out of town and needs someone who can be there overnight and what not. So I got roped into it. It's not all bad. She literally lives on the property where I work (yes... I already cleared it with my boss)... and she apparently stocked the fridge with beverages and what not for me. So I am getting paid to spend 5 days away from home, chilling with one of the chillest dogs I've ever met, and I will save on gas on the 3 of the 5 days I am actually working, as I am literally already at work.  Win Win Win

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Post by: cramx3 on May 23, 2019, 09:54:03 AM
Yea sounds like a win/win

I'm off work tomorrow (and Monday is a holiday) so a nice long weekend for me.  I'm still quite depressed but I'm going to MA tomorrow for a road trip to see Avantasia, I'm thinking this alone reflection time doing something I love might be good for me. 

However, I don't have much going on Sunday or Monday so I hope I can find something to keep me busy and not stuck home alone.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 23, 2019, 12:56:05 PM
Come hang out with me and the Great Dane on Sunday! We can go up to the roof of the building and throw water balloons at my employees :lol



So I just had the most ridiculous complaint I've gotten in a while. A woman walks over to our office from her building (which is a few dozen yards from our office. Like someone could sit on their balcony, look into the office, and identify which gas station I bought my soda from). She informs my employee that she locked herself out of her building last night, and spent over an hour sitting outside waiting to see one of my employees to let her in. She wanted to call us but left her phone inside.

Instead of walking around the building to our office... she SAT there and waiting to see someone, and then complained that no one magically showed up to let her in.  I am glad I wasn't in the office when the complaint came in. I probably would have said something to get myself in trouble.
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 23, 2019, 01:07:05 PM
Some people just want to see the world burn.
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Post by: ReaperKK on May 27, 2019, 07:29:20 AM
Last day of vacation, ate a bunch of seafood and avoided a sunburn for the most part. I ended the trip last night by drinking some run runners that had me asleep by 8pm.

Now to come home and schedule sinus surgery.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2019, 09:11:11 AM
Sinus surgery? Whats that about? but sucks vacation is over.

This was my first "vacation" of the year, just a 4 day weekend.  Went up to Worcester Friday for Avantasia, then to Queens for Greta Van Fleet Saturday and yesterday I was in recovery mode until I met up with some friends for the night.  Heading over to my sisters to see the nieces for lunch soon and then back home to relax to end the long weekend.  I think I have to work like 16 hours tomorrow so i'll be trying to chill the rest of today, maybe do more work around the house that needs my attention.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 27, 2019, 09:12:50 AM
Deviated septum I bet.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 27, 2019, 10:24:49 AM
Good morning peeps.

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Post by: ReaperKK on May 27, 2019, 10:50:18 AM
Deviated septum I bet.

:lol that’s a good guess but I have polyps in my right sinuses. Started over a year ago when I had a sinus infection that wouldn’t go away. Went to the ent and tried to get rid of them with steroids, no luck. Basically it’s gotten so bad now that nothing drains from my right side of the face so I have to get them surgically removed, I’ve been avoiding it because of cost but its too much to live with at this point. I’ve lost almost all my sense of smell and constantly have headaches, not just any headaches either, imagine waking up 6 out or 7 mornings with the feeling having drank 10 beers the night before.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 27, 2019, 10:57:41 AM
Have you tried Cocaine?
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Post by: ReaperKK on May 27, 2019, 11:00:31 AM
Yea but it just pours out of my bad nostril :( :( :(
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 27, 2019, 11:17:23 AM
Polyps are not fun to get rid of.  I don't envy you.

Jay, stay away from jinxing my Bruins like you did to the Red Sox this weekend. :lol
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 27, 2019, 11:33:33 AM
Jay, stay away from jinxing my Bruins like you did to the Red Sox this weekend. :lol

Jay ... jinx away my friend.  The more jinxing the better!

#EveryoneHatesBoston
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 27, 2019, 11:40:13 AM
You shut your hole.  I'm rooting for your team.

Go get a Tim Horton's donut hole and cram it eh? :lol
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 27, 2019, 11:41:09 AM
I couldn't give a shit 2 shits about hockey :lol

Apparently all Red Sox losses are my fault now. My GF's dad gave me a Red Sox hat for my birthday... and it's apparently lucky. I put it on, we score. I take it off, we lose :lol :lol :lol


Go get a Tim Horton's donut hole and cram it eh? :lol


What does Marc have to do with Tim Horton's?
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 27, 2019, 11:41:49 AM
See! :lol
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 27, 2019, 11:51:06 AM
I can't wear it at work, dammit!
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 27, 2019, 11:52:08 AM
Apparently all Red Sox losses are my fault now. My GF's dad gave me a Red Sox hat for my birthday... and it's apparently lucky. I put it on, we score. I take it off, we lose :lol :lol :lol

So if I don't get you a Bruins hat and you don't put it on, does that count too?
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Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2019, 02:48:58 PM
Yea but it just pours out of my bad nostril :( :( :(

 :lol damn man that sounds terrible, but yea, I get it about the costs and it getting to the point where you need to take care of it.  Kind of like my growth I had removed last year on my head.  Minus the terrible headaches, surprisingly that didn't give me those.  I don't think I could wait as long as I did if I were getting headaches.


Go get a Tim Horton's donut hole and cram it eh? :lol


What does Marc have to do with Tim Horton's?

There was a Tim Horton's just down the street from me, opened a couple years ago and just closed.  I guess the Canadian experiment into NJ didn't work out

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Post by: King Postwhore on May 27, 2019, 03:09:04 PM
Just ask Chad. :neverusethis:
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Post by: ReaperKK on May 27, 2019, 06:44:58 PM
Vacation was great but there is nothing like coming home to your house.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 27, 2019, 11:31:15 PM
There was a Canadian guy in my old World of Warcraft guild... Who wouldn't stop talking about Tim Hortons. I've never had Tim Hortons. This guy was an asshole. I now equate Tim Hortons with assholes :lol
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Post by: ReaperKK on May 28, 2019, 04:53:42 AM
Alright, controversial opinion: After being hyped up by Tim's by all my Canadian friends, it's not that great. I've had it many, many times in Toronto and on the way to Haliburton and it's always been ok to good
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Post by: cramx3 on May 28, 2019, 09:03:39 AM
I went to the one by me that closed a few times. It was always just OK, the donuts were great but everytime I got a sandwich it was just average and the service was slow. Compared to Dunkin, which isnt any better in terms of quality but you get super fast good service at least.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 28, 2019, 09:28:56 AM
Oh yea..

I've also never had Dunkin as well...

#CaliforniaLife
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Post by: cramx3 on May 29, 2019, 12:43:24 AM
First big change for me personally was just told to me today at work since we were bought out and it sucks.... no more unlimited OT.  My boss needs to pre-approve it, which sucks because it was nice to just be able to come in and work as needed and there's way too much work to do in 40 hours per week so there was no real excuse neeeded as to why I worked 50+ hours most weeks.  Sucks because I was relying on that OT to help cover my own costs for my house now that my brother moved out and I am missing out on rent from him.  Of course I told my boss I rely on my OT and he's working on it.  For now though, he's saying no more than 9 hours per day (he's letting us bend but not totally break the rule for now).  He thinks this rule is coming from people in our overlords who don't understand what we do and just applying a code for other people in a different part of the company onto us (well this is what he said after his conversation with his manager).  Oh well, this is all said as I am on hour 16 and counting today because of a network failure in our routing engine on a core switch, not a huge amount of work for me personally but I can't just walk away from it so lots of waiting and here and there something I need to do.  Funny how the day they tell me not to work OT anymore is a day when the company needs it the most.  Going from a start up to corporate is really starting to show now.
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Post by: TAC on May 29, 2019, 05:53:05 AM
Funny how the day they tell me not to work OT anymore is a day when the company needs it the most.   

Ironic, dontcha think?

Well, now you're up on hours. Maybe you can leverage that to get an extra day off later this week.



I'm sure it's worse for your manager. He has to sift through the mixed messages, keep you motivated while likely reducing your hours, and now hit production expectations to those above.  I always tried to be as honest as possible with my associates. It sounds like he's trying to do that with you. letting you work 9 hours is really him testing what he can get away with for you.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 29, 2019, 08:51:13 AM
Funny how the day they tell me not to work OT anymore is a day when the company needs it the most.   

Ironic, dontcha think?

Well, now you're up on hours. Maybe you can leverage that to get an extra day off later this week.



I'm sure it's worse for your manager. He has to sift through the mixed messages, keep you motivated while likely reducing your hours, and now hit production expectations to those above.  I always tried to be as honest as possible with my associates. It sounds like he's trying to do that with you. letting you work 9 hours is really him testing what he can get away with for you.

I don't want/need extra days off, that would ruin the OT since in NJ I need to work over 40 hours in the week to start getting OT.  I don't know all the states laws, but in Cali you get OT working over 8 hours in a day which is much better for the worker.  So having Monday off, I probably will only get just a few hours OT this week by only working 4 days.

And I agree about my manager.  I often have some mixed feelings on the way he runs things, but I know for a fact he is getting his ass handed to him as well in ways I couldn't imagine.  He's mentioned some hints about management killing him.  So I get it even if I don't understand.  And I know he has my back and there's only so much he can do.  Luckily with the slight re-org, he reports to another manager who is really cool and a solid guy, I think these people understand our worth and what we do here, it's the high ups in our overlord company that have no clue and only look at numbers.
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Post by: TAC on May 29, 2019, 08:56:08 AM
It's amazing that it's the people on the ground, doing the real work, like yourself, that get the least respect in a company.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 29, 2019, 09:04:54 AM
It's amazing that it's the people on the ground, doing the real work, like yourself, that get the least respect in a company.

Yea, well definitely in my field we are kind of looked down upon in IT.  I think here, in this company (not our overlords who bought us) they respected us more than any job I had seen before.  The head of technical operations had a lot of respect for the data center team.  There's only 5 of us, including my manager who works in the office, and yet we manage 6 data centers all around the world.  It's a bit ridiculous task for us, but I don't think the new boss's get it, yet.  Hopefully they will soon.
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 30, 2019, 08:13:18 AM
I'm thinking I might be returning to the chat thread more when things are slower at work...mayhaps.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 30, 2019, 10:23:41 AM
Methinks thou should.
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 30, 2019, 01:17:56 PM
Of course I say that and then have a busy-as-hell day.

Goddamn it's been a long time since I posted here.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 30, 2019, 01:19:24 PM
Welcome back!
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 30, 2019, 01:21:21 PM
Thenk yew...
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 30, 2019, 01:33:18 PM
And I bring the weather; tornado warning at my office, with a "tornadic spiral storm" on a path to cross where I work in 10 minutes."
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 30, 2019, 01:55:10 PM
Yikes.  I'm glad we don't get much up here in NH.  Be safe.
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 30, 2019, 01:56:36 PM
Looks like the warning has expired and the storm is moving off. Tornadoes aren't super common around here but they happen occasionally. We've three consecutive days of severe thunderstorms, though.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 30, 2019, 02:25:08 PM
We can barely crack 70 degrees here.


Chad, that's 21.1111 Celcius for those not bold enough to stand alone.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 30, 2019, 02:37:14 PM
The thunderstorms around here have been intense lately, no tornado warnings for me but the warnings weren't far away and that's really rare for NJ
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Post by: Stadler on May 30, 2019, 02:46:37 PM
We're starting to see them more and more frequently up here in CT as well.  I can remember moving to Atlanta when I was 30 and experiencing a tornado warning in the ATL and it was the first one of my life.   Last fall, we had a storm where four tornadoes touched down in various parts of the state within the span of an hour or so.
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 30, 2019, 02:56:12 PM
I blame China.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 30, 2019, 03:32:33 PM
I blame China.

This quote "Made by China."
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Post by: axeman90210 on May 30, 2019, 09:09:10 PM
Good evening all. Good to see you around again Hyperplex.

Yeah, some brief burts of crazy storm action the last few nights. And always right during the evening commute :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on May 31, 2019, 06:15:03 AM
And always right during the evening commute :lol

Seriously, making my drive homes miserable.  Today looks like a nice one though
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 07:41:44 AM
Today does look nicer. The storms passed before I hit the road yesterday evening, but the aftermath traffic overflow was insane. On my route home alone there were two separate road closures due to downed tree limbs, so volume was choked even more. Took nearly twice as long to get home as usual.
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Post by: axeman90210 on May 31, 2019, 08:49:37 AM
Yeah, looks like we're in for a nice couple days of weather here. Busy weekend ahead, the IFC Center hosts a TV centric film festival every year and it's this weekend. Tonight I'm going first to a talk with Pamela Adlon (probably best known as the voice of Bobby on King of the Hill) about her show Better Things, and then to a premiere screening for the Deadwood movie with a post movie discussion with Ian McShane (via Skype) and the actress who plays Calamity Jane (in person). Tomorrow I'm going to the Yankees Red Sox game with my sister and her friend, and since it's a night game we'll be pre-gaming all day in the city. Part of me is bummed though that I'll be missing the festival event Saturday night, a look at the history of the paranoid thriller genre with Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) that ends with a screening of Eyes Wide Shut. Then Sunday back in the city for an afternoon event where they'll be screening the last season finale and then having a discussion with one of the actors about his approach to a show where the status quo in terms of a character's memories and growth is so frequently upended.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on May 31, 2019, 09:29:54 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

I am so glad it is Friday...
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 10:28:28 AM
Today has been, up to this point, one of my klutzy days, where the simplest of tasks turns into a monumental fuckup...I think it might be settling down, though.
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Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 31, 2019, 11:50:55 AM
So far, so good for today.  My brother is coming in this afternoon for a weekend visit, I get off work in about 30 minutes, the weekend will be filled with cigars, beer, swimming, food, and cards.
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 11:58:17 AM
I'm not even sure what my weekend will be filled with. Next weekend will be the completion of my tattoo but until then I am hoping to just lay low.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 31, 2019, 12:09:15 PM
Sounds nice Hef

Work is kicking my ass today, surprisingly very busy for a friday and I'm solo so that means more on my plate.  I don't have much of any plans this weekend which is nice.  There's a couple local concerts that I could go to, but neither are must sees so if I'm bored and it's nice out then maybe (both are outside).
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Post by: axeman90210 on May 31, 2019, 12:51:41 PM
Back from lunch with a belly full of tacos. If only I could get a nice nap in at my desk right now life would be perfect.
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Post by: Stadler on May 31, 2019, 12:56:44 PM
I've been craving a good fish taco for a while now.  Hard to find around me.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2019, 01:47:08 PM
Bah.  Dad admitted to the hospital with slight pneumonia and a blot clot in his shoulder.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 31, 2019, 02:24:41 PM
ah shit, sorry to hear King
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 02:26:45 PM
I am really tired of fielding phone calls from lawyers and family trying to iron out the final pieces of my father's estate. Just be over with already.
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 31, 2019, 03:02:36 PM
Bah.  Dad admitted to the hospital with slight pneumonia and a blot clot in his shoulder.

Damn dude.  :hug:

You too Andrew.
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 03:19:49 PM
I keep forgetting I've been absent from here and no one knows I lost my father. Ugly situation that just needs to be done with.

Hope your dad gets better and gets discharged soon, King.
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Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2019, 03:27:53 PM
Thanks guys. I'm just glad I recognized his labored breathing this Wednesday.   He can't even recognize that he was out of breath walking just in the house.

When did I become the adult in this relationship? Crazy.
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 31, 2019, 08:19:01 PM
I keep forgetting I've been absent from here and no one knows I lost my father. Ugly situation that just needs to be done with.

I think I remember seeing a mention of something on FB. Your dad battled depression?
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Post by: Hyperplex on May 31, 2019, 09:30:18 PM
Yes, but we don't believe it was something that chronic that created his ultimate decision. On a deeper level, he had a warped and irrational way of thinking and existing, and while he did suffer from depression, we believe his exit plan was rooted in a different place.

Without spending the energy it would require to rehash the necessary bits, we believe he simply got tired of being here, as opposed to falling into irreparable despair.
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Post by: jingle.boy on June 01, 2019, 06:17:50 AM
So sorry to hear that.  The mind can take oneself to some truly awful places.  Depression or not, mental illness is a terrible terrible thing.
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2019, 06:22:20 AM
Morning.   Visiting the old man in the hospital today and picking up one more present for my nephew who turns 7.

The circle of life.
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Post by: Podaar on June 01, 2019, 06:24:34 AM
The circle of life.

Yeah, I've a Engagement Party for my middle daughter to go to tonight. It's raining like a bitch, so I'm kinda hoping it gets called off.  :lol
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2019, 06:41:13 AM
That sucks! 

Speaking of suck so begins Monday 12 days in a row of work.  We are moving to an Oracle based platform for production and bols.  Not looking forward to it.
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Post by: Podaar on June 01, 2019, 06:47:46 AM
I don't think I'd survive 12 days of continuous work. Well, maybe I'd survive, but certain employees wouldn't!
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2019, 07:03:51 AM
 :lol

I'm still not confident using it so far. Plus my old area manager is coming by to help but still makes me nervous.   I wont tell him though. Man up!  Lol
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Post by: cramx3 on June 01, 2019, 09:15:18 AM
One of the last thing I did before leaving work last night was settle with my boss some of my PTO and my future travel schedule.  Things are about to get crazy but I'm going to get the biggest break in my life (and maybe ever) once its done.

June - One week in Denver is on the table, but I may not be the one going.  This is up in the air.
July - 2+ weeks in Singapore, this is not for debate.  Likely 200+ hours of work in those two weeks to build a new data center on the other side of the world
August - 10 days in Amsterdam, I did this last summer where I covered for my coworker who is going on vacation.  Looking forward to this, as last time it meant a lot of time at coffee shops and seeing Justin Timberlake  :lol

then I am off from August 30th to September 30th  :hat

I took the first week of September off to go to Atlanta for ProgPower, but then added three weeks after that for my sabbatical which the company allows us to do after 5 years of work, this is something our new overlords are rumored to take away, so it's a use it or lose it this year and obviously I am not going to let 3 weeks paid off slip.  And I'm going to need it after all that travel above.  I'll have to figure out something to do in those three weeks though, I can only spend so much time moping around the house.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on June 01, 2019, 03:56:34 PM
A month off? I wouldn't know what to do with myself!

Today my gf and I are starting to take shit to the new place. It's officially ours, but our schedules won't allow for a full move for 2 weeks. Luckily sinc her dad owns the house we're moving out of, and he is going to start getting it ready to sell, we aren't rushed to get EVERYTHING out asap.

Going to put our new bedframe and some other furniture together to see how much space we really are going to have. This has been a major downsizing
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Post by: ReaperKK on June 01, 2019, 04:48:22 PM
That’s awesome cram! I took a couple months off a few years ago and it was incredible although I did start getting cabin fever at home.
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Post by: cramx3 on June 01, 2019, 06:27:32 PM
Yea, I get bored after a few days home, I expect to plan something.  My birthday is in that timeframe, plus I have these two concerts to potentially plan some travel around:

September 14th - Kamelot, Sonata Arctica, & Battle Beast @ Playstation Theater, New York City NY
September 20th - Delain, Amorphis, & Anneke Van Giersbergen @ Gramercy Theater, New York City NY

 :metal I could see myself in Vegas honestly, but a big part of me wants to do the Caribbean again, to relax, not walk 30k steps a day in Vegas like last time.  I don't have a beach bod though, that's my goal (well I don't expect to be in shape, but significantly better) but I think I'm going to struggle with the work travel which is super stressful and has free meals so typically I end up eating a lot.
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Post by: ReaperKK on June 01, 2019, 09:36:59 PM
The Caribbean could be nice. I'm a big fan of taking vacations solo, especially to the beach. Pull up a chair to the bar, get a book and drink until it's time to have some fresh seafood.
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Post by: Elite on June 02, 2019, 10:24:13 AM
Hello
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 02, 2019, 03:44:56 PM
Herro.
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Post by: ReaperKK on June 02, 2019, 04:29:01 PM
I can’t wait for surgery, it’ll be nice so smell stuff again.

Everyone having a good weekend?
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Post by: Podaar on June 02, 2019, 08:23:50 PM
It’s raining again. Sideways!! :getoffmylawn:
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Post by: ReaperKK on June 02, 2019, 09:17:14 PM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks
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Post by: BlobVanDam on June 03, 2019, 02:21:13 AM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.
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Post by: Zydar on June 03, 2019, 02:27:45 AM
Here it's been raining pretty much all throughout May. Even this morning when I walked to work, it rained.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 03, 2019, 07:16:02 AM
Beautiful weather today, relatively quiet at the office, but my head is killing me. Two out of three ain't bad, I suppose.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 07:25:03 AM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.

Damn man.  Crazy.  I live next to a lake.  Water is all around us.  It's dangerous when we get too much rain where I live.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 03, 2019, 07:32:30 AM
I'm just a mile or so north of Lake Erie, and the ecology around here is very clay-heavy within a couple of feet of the surface - so there is very little water run-off.  Even now, the ground is pretty soggy in many areas.  It was supposed to rain all weekend (even the forecast as late as Friday night), and it ended up only raining a bit late on Saturday and overnight to Sunday morning.  Still ended up inside most of Sunday working on the final storage rooms in the house - one of which is also my workout area.  Now that it is setup, I can get back on the training bandwagon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 03, 2019, 07:32:53 AM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.

Damn man.  Crazy.  I live next to a lake.  Water is all around us.  It's dangerous when we get too much rain where I live.

Didn't your house get flooded a couple of years ago?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2019, 07:44:20 AM
It rained at the beer/punk festival I went to yesterday, cancelled the headliner's set 3 songs in.  Sucked so much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 08:04:09 AM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.

Damn man.  Crazy.  I live next to a lake.  Water is all around us.  It's dangerous when we get too much rain where I live.

Didn't your house get flooded a couple of years ago?

11   we had 10 inches of water in the basement.  If we lose power the sump pump does not work and the water tablet underneath with the lake near rises very fast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 03, 2019, 08:17:46 AM
Can't you get a battery backup? After my parents' house flooded in 2003 due to a sump pump power failure, they had an emergency battery backup installed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 03, 2019, 08:20:17 AM
Our place has two sump pumps (one at opposite corners of our foundation.  Thankfully, previous owners also installed a natural gas generator for that (along with our septic pump, naturally).  Despite being wise enough to do that, both sump pumps were in fucked up condition when we moved in - one had a  frozen line and nearly burned the motor out; the other had a clogged line, which did burn the motor out.  Had to replace both of them and get a plumber to fix the setup. 

Still a lot of moisture in the ground - they're both pumping at least once an hour.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 08:22:21 AM
At that time I had no generator.  Never looked into the battery backup.  Not I just plug in my generator and run the whole house.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 03, 2019, 08:24:53 AM
My father ultimately invested in a line-in gas generator that kicks on the second power is out to power the entire house. I don't think he ever had a need to utilize it once it was installed, but I suppose for him it was $15k worth of peace of mind.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 08:27:06 AM
Blowing $3500 on a new porch right now so little battles at a time. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2019, 08:31:06 AM
No generator for me, but my two sump pumps have battery back up.  The old lady who lived here before me took care of that set up knowing the basement could flood.  So far no issues
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 03, 2019, 09:08:40 AM
What is a "basement" ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 03, 2019, 09:31:40 AM
G'morning all. Quiet day in the office today with it being a bank holiday overseas, which suits me just fine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 09:37:53 AM
What is a "basement" ?

It's an underground dump. But that's not important right now......
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2019, 09:59:29 AM
My basement is my man cave, its kind of dumpy though
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 03, 2019, 10:07:10 AM
What is a "basement" ?

It's an underground dump. But that's not important right now......

Bingo.  <Holds up bingo card.>
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 03, 2019, 10:51:45 AM
What is a "basement" ?

It's an underground dump. But that's not important right now......

It's where the magic happens. :eyebrows:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 03, 2019, 11:06:43 AM
It's where I bury my hookers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 03, 2019, 11:14:38 AM
:lol


Gah today has been a long day, and I am not even halfway done with my shift. Came in to a list of a dozen things I need to address today, and a few of them are things that will take a decent chunk of time to accomplish. I also get to post something that ends in "Failure to follow the above will result in disciplinary action", because people have gotten fucking lazy and I am sick of it.

God I sound like my father.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 11:38:54 AM
What is a "basement" ?

It's an underground dump. But that's not important right now......

It's where the magic happens. :eyebrows:

Where my clothes get washed and I never see how. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 03, 2019, 12:09:41 PM
Me either, but I'm sure there are five foot tongs involved.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 03, 2019, 12:26:00 PM
How many dead hookers does it take to change a lightbulb? It has to be more than 4, because that's what I have in my basement and it's dark as fuck down there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 03, 2019, 12:26:20 PM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 12:42:35 PM
Me either, but I'm sure there are five foot tongs involved.

I hear he swear, mumble.  God she must love me.

How many dead hookers does it take to change a lightbulb? It has to be more than 4, because that's what I have in my basement and it's dark as fuck down there.

You complete me.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 03, 2019, 12:46:32 PM

I hear he swear, mumble.  God she must love me.


She must. I just hope she understands you. Lord knows I don't, yet...  :-*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 12:54:53 PM
Exactly my plan.  Who wants to be predictable?   Not me.  Though the older I get the more I fight that.  I'm such a lazy ass these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 03, 2019, 01:35:39 PM
Dudes!

So, I see folks talking about basements.  We FINALLY are done with the basement...about eight weeks after a sewer main backup. Destruction, remediation, and rebuild.  We were going to get it redone anyway, but this forced our hand.  Aside from the cost, the biggest kick in the nuts was that what should have been a two week renovation became about six weeks.  Put a serious cramp in our style.  And the wife works from home...and paint fumes, loud mexican rap music and sledgehammering are not conducive to that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 03, 2019, 04:43:48 PM
Other than the ceiling height, our basement is just as habitable as our main floor. Plus, that's where the 4K receiver and 65" TV is.

Go Blues!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2019, 05:40:18 PM
Go who? Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 04, 2019, 07:52:41 AM
Traffic this morning was rather odd; got behind a Terminix truck going 5 below the speed limit, then when he turned off I flew, only to hit a larger-than-normal pocket of traffic, but once that broke up, went faster than usual. 🤔

Not inundated at work today...yet. Meeting a friend for lunch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 04, 2019, 08:10:56 AM
People, I need some help.

Looking for a movie/TV clip. Not a specific one, but a specific type.

I know I've seen movies or TV where someone is having brain surgery or something and the person poking around their brain can make them do a bunch of weird stuff like move or sound like animals, etc.

But I can't actually recall a specific title. Any ideas?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 04, 2019, 08:40:06 AM
People, I need some help.

Looking for a movie/TV clip. Not a specific one, but a specific type.

I know I've seen movies or TV where someone is having brain surgery or something and the person poking around their brain can make them do a bunch of weird stuff like move or sound like animals, etc.

But I can't actually recall a specific title. Any ideas?

If memory serves, there was a similar scene in one of the Hannibal Lecter movies; wasn't Anthony Hopkins messing around in Ray Liotta's cranium? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 04, 2019, 08:51:27 AM
People, I need some help.

Looking for a movie/TV clip. Not a specific one, but a specific type.

I know I've seen movies or TV where someone is having brain surgery or something and the person poking around their brain can make them do a bunch of weird stuff like move or sound like animals, etc.

But I can't actually recall a specific title. Any ideas?

If memory serves, there was a similar scene in one of the Hannibal Lecter movies; wasn't Anthony Hopkins messing around in Ray Liotta's cranium?

Yea, but he was just eating the brain as far as I remember. I think I'm looking more for the comedy ones where they actually make people do stuff besides taste good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 04, 2019, 11:35:39 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/e4/a4/25e4a40bbb518d42b879650a49818d0a.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 04, 2019, 12:57:40 PM
Good (morning?) peeps.

Came into work and went over some constructive criticism with members of my team regarding some things I've seen. Didn't single anyone out specifically, and was going to give the same speech to the next shift as well.

3 hours later, one of the guys I was talking to (who also happened to the be one of the reasons for the speech I gave), texted me quitting.


Oi.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 04, 2019, 01:01:08 PM
Perfect. If it were only that easy all of the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2019, 01:20:04 PM
 :lol man some people need to grow up, owning your mistake and learning from it is part of growing and if its done respectfully even better
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 04, 2019, 01:27:09 PM
He was improving. I pulled one of my more experienced employees aside and asked how the kid (the guy is barely 21) was doing, and he said it's been like night and day. I actually gave him an extra shift over someone else because he had been improving. Oh well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2019, 01:29:27 PM
He was improving. I pulled one of my more experienced employees aside and asked how the kid (the guy is barely 21) was doing, and he said it's been like night and day. I actually gave him an extra shift over someone else because he had been improving. Oh well.

Kids these days need to be coddled it seems. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 04, 2019, 01:31:59 PM
Dude looks and acts like he's 16. When he started here a few months ago, another employee wanted to beat the crap out of him for his mouth (referring to him as "mom" and what not). That stopped real quick luckily.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 04, 2019, 02:25:54 PM
The sun finally made its triumphant return to the Rocky Mountains, so... I walked 18 holes of golf this morning. Christ, my legs are exhausted!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2019, 02:27:51 PM
I got a calf cramp the other morning and my leg still hurts from that  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 04, 2019, 02:29:46 PM
Maybe we should move this to the Old as Mold thread. We could compare medications, aches, and consistency of bowel-movements.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 04, 2019, 05:41:01 PM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.

What time of restrictions do you have? Restrictions start with bans on watering lawns.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 05, 2019, 01:42:39 AM
I wish it'd rain here. I don't think it's rained in the past 2 weeks

Can't remember when it last rained here. We're on water restrictions now.

What time of restrictions do you have? Restrictions start with bans on watering lawns.

It always includes bans on watering at certain hours of the day, but not a complete ban (unless it gets more serious). Can't remember what else, as it's nothing that affects what I do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 05, 2019, 04:49:04 AM
Morning dudes
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 05, 2019, 08:10:03 AM
Company paid lunch today; Mission BBQ, to "kick off the summer in style."

I'm already hungry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 05, 2019, 08:15:14 AM
Ima already jelly.  >:(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 05, 2019, 08:34:26 AM
Hanging with Nick and Rumbo tonight at the Thank You Scientist/Bent Knee show in Portsmouth NH tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 05, 2019, 08:38:39 AM
Hanging with Nick and Rumbo tonight at the Thank You Scientist/Bent Knee show in Portsmouth NH tonight.

Ima already jelly.  >:(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 05, 2019, 08:43:19 AM
Nick is seeing them in VT, Montreal and another spot in Canada I'm forgetting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 05, 2019, 08:48:41 AM
Nick is seeing them in VT, Montreal and another spot in Canada I'm forgetting.

Portsmouth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 05, 2019, 08:53:32 AM
No  One more Canadian city.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 05, 2019, 09:02:03 AM
Good Morning Ya'll.

I'm about to go Office Space on this printer in my office. I have payroll to work on, plus a project I was given last minute, putting together my recommendations / wish list for our property's camera system (I was told don't think in terms of cost effectiveness, but a best case scenario wish list), as well as a list of the placement of the cameras we currently have. I have a bunch of Google Earth pics and what not prepared... but I am going to HAVE TO PRINT THEM to use them   :censored

I am taking half a day off tomorrow to rent a uhaul and move our big shit into our new apartment. This project is supposed to be done by tomorrow so I can meet with someone and go over it. Oh well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 05, 2019, 09:11:30 AM
No  One more Canadian city.

i know; just busting your balls.  I read "Canada" but thought the joke was strong enough to over come that.  As usual, no, it wasn't.  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 05, 2019, 09:21:09 AM
Blonde moment.  I actually use that joke with my work buddy in Lewiston Maine.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 05, 2019, 09:44:02 AM
Sitting in an internal kickoff meeting on a gigantic project and our web lead is such a pedant. He has done more talking without contributing, trying to pick nits and wax philosophical about everything. I've not before worked with someone who speaks in so many fucking idioms and clichés; every damn thing out of his mouth is some metaphorical nonsense to express a point that has no grounding in relevance. He's a great guy and technically is extremely sound, but holy fuck he is the single reason for every meeting he's in running long.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 05, 2019, 10:55:07 AM
Got my printer to work...

It decided to work after I literally threatened it with a hammer.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 05, 2019, 11:35:04 AM
Yesterday was a huge meeting with all these executives flying in from the company that hosts our data center and my manager and his manager.  Fun meeting that ended up in a very nice and expensive lunch.  Actually thought these execs were pretty cool, sadly I think there's some business issues that need to be worked on, but I think the meeting was pretty positive based on what I expected.  But after all that I had so much backed up work and ended up busting my ass all day.

Now today my boss is back and our Dell rep, so just need to keep up the hard work while these people are all here (aka less DTF than usual) but I have another midnight network maintanence so I'll be here until like 4 am today so theres that too.  This week is sucking hard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 06, 2019, 07:07:41 AM
Was at my desk for 15 minutes and already emptied my inbox. I'm not sure if that means I'll be slow today or if the dam is about to break.

I think for the first time in my life, I'm at a job where I actually enjoy when my boss is in the office.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 06, 2019, 07:58:49 AM
Got into work early today, wearing dress pants and a dress shirt rather than my usual jeans and polo summer attire, for an all day training class. Sitting in the conference room at 8:30am wondering where the instructor was because the class was meant to start at 8:30am. Finally one of the other people waiting got a call from their manager that the class had been cancelled. They cancelled it at 9pm last night and didn't try to contact anybody by phone, just office email, so those of us who aren't glued to our email outside of office hours had no way of knowing. And the class topic was "Operations Excellence" :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 06, 2019, 08:01:41 AM
  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 06, 2019, 08:13:57 AM
ITT we reminisce about times when bosses sent emails written with horrible spelling and unintelligible grammar espousing the necessity of clear and proper communication.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 06, 2019, 08:28:19 AM
There's also a chain going around this morning for a new (to my team's work) client, that client being the National Bank of Kazakhstan. We've already named them the Borat Fund :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 06, 2019, 02:14:29 PM
HR and management officially approved my sabbatical so it is now in the books officially, all of September off (actually I return monday the 30th).   :yarr

But the ass kicking is really starting this week.  I am so mentally and physically drained.  However, I'm debating if I have the energy or will to go to a cheap local concert tonight to have some fun.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 06, 2019, 06:26:59 PM
Damn cram, I hope you enjoy every minute of that month off. If you need tips on Blobbing, Blob has some good ones :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 07, 2019, 02:00:08 AM
Damn cram, I hope you enjoy every minute of that month off. If you need tips on Blobbing, Blob has some good ones :lol

That sounds like a lot of effort.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 07, 2019, 04:48:33 AM
hrmm that's true, it is quite a conundrum
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 07, 2019, 07:09:00 AM
Incredibly light traffic coming in again today. Yesterday evening a main road was shut down so my drive home compensated by taking almost twice as long as normal. Am I in for that again, today? Only time will tell.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 07, 2019, 09:33:15 AM
Good morning.

I am sore as hell this morning. I took half a day off of work, rented a uhaul yesterday and we moved all of our large furniture into our new place. We aren't currently sleeping in the new place yet, but soon...

My problem we are running into is the fact that the place wasn't 100% ready by the 1st, when we paid our first month of rent, and there are still issues. We brought a screen door up to our landlord (who happens to be my best friend's mother) a month ago... there used to be one on the unit, but it was taken off a while ago. We need it for our cat... she said she'd be more than happy to put one on before we moved in. well... it's not there. I brought it up to her again a few days ago and she asked if we'd be able to install it if she picks one up. Still hasn't been mention on it. So now I am going to call her and ask if I can just pick one up and take it out of our rent next month. There's also a screen missing on a window, which was brought up over a month ago, which she said she'd fix, and hasn't, and we noticed a stretch of molding along the base of a wall that needs to be replaced (as in it was removed at one time, and never replaced). Again, another issue with the cat.  I am trying to figure out at what point do I become an ass and start pushing for this shit to get taken care off? She's like an Aunt to me, but we are full blown tenants living in this space and should be treated like any other tenants she would have rented to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 07, 2019, 10:16:00 AM
I’d say give her a little bit more time since it is like family.

I’ve learned the hard way doing business with family or friends can be a real pain in the fucking ass.

Just got my quote for my surgery, $3506. Sucks but at this point if I don’t get it done I may just throw myself out the nearest window.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 07, 2019, 10:21:04 AM
I've managed rental properties before, and unless I can't help it, I won't rent to someone I'm friends with again.  We did that once, and my wife thought she was doing a solid by not taking a deposit on the house, and once everyone finally left, I literally had to rip out the entire first floor except the kitchen.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 07, 2019, 10:27:56 AM
I’d say give her a little bit more time since it is like family.

I’ve learned the hard way doing business with family or friends can be a real pain in the fucking ass.

Just got my quote for my surgery, $3506. Sucks but at this point if I don’t get it done I may just throw myself out the nearest window.


My biggest things are the screen door and window screen. We were more than willing to do it before we moved in but were told that she would get it done. With how hot it gets there, being able to open the windows and the front door without our cat (and dogs) being able to wander out is essential. I wound up pulling a screen to leave for her to get sized, and last time I asked about the screen door, it turned into "if I (she) buys it, can you guys install it?" so it makes sense for us to just do it.

The property is a detached studio next to the main house. I feel as if she's been avoiding me when I've been there, and I think the excuse was she didn't want me to see her "without her face on"... I've known her now almost half of my life. I spent many nights over at her house when I was in high school. I've seen her without make up on :lol




Also, I think balconies are the thing to jump off of around here, not windows.


I've managed rental properties before, and unless I can't help it, I won't rent to someone I'm friends with again.  We did that once, and my wife thought she was doing a solid by not taking a deposit on the house, and once everyone finally left, I literally had to rip out the entire first floor except the kitchen.   

Regarding rent and deposit, we paid our first month rent in advance (well, half in advance and half on the 1st), and are making payments on the deposit (split into 3 payments). We are the type of renters who wind up leaving the space in better condition than we got it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2019, 01:38:09 PM
It's been a busy and rough week, but today has been nice.

My coworker is playing DD for my boss as they went to a golf outing hosted by one of our vendors.  My other coworker has the day off, and the other coworker in Euro land is traveling today.  Meaning I am the only one on my team working today, and yet no ones been bothering me for anything so I am quite enjoying this nice downtime.  I got a bunch of small things done earlier, but now I am just coasting for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 07, 2019, 02:03:00 PM
Hopefully a relatively painless end to the workday before I hit a busy weekend. Going into the city for beers with friends tonight, tomorrow my cousin and I are making a day out of the Mastodon/Coheed and Cambria concert and hitting a couple breweries on our way down to Camden. Then Sunday I'm brewing all day so I have beer and mead to share at the National Homebrewers Conference at the end of the month.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2019, 02:20:48 PM
Same cousin from the DT show?  Sounds like a good time.

I think I'm pretty much spending the weekend home and not spending money.  Not much going on so I'll be gaming and doing some chores around the house. 

I ended up seeing OAR last night since it was cheap and I got lots of good video so I need to edit it all together tonight too.
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Post by: Hyperplex on June 07, 2019, 02:27:17 PM
Neighbors coming over for a movie tonight. I don't have the energy for that. Maybe I'll stay inside and go to bed early.

Not sure about Saturday, but Sunday I have session two for my tattoo. Should be another 3-4 hours to finish it up.
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 09, 2019, 07:12:57 AM
12 days in the row blows.
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Post by: Podaar on June 09, 2019, 08:07:51 AM
I'm sorry, Joe. Hang in there, buddy!
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Post by: cramx3 on June 09, 2019, 08:26:30 AM
12 days in the row blows.

You got to work hard to play hard, at least that's what I tell myself when work is kicking my ass and I think about the concerts and travel I'll be able to do because of that extra work.
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Post by: axeman90210 on June 09, 2019, 09:43:09 AM
Too many beers at the Mastodon show last night, I'm hurting today.
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Post by: Hyperplex on June 09, 2019, 07:14:33 PM
So my artist wants to wait longer to attack the final details on my arm. He spent an hour and a half today working on an unfinished portion. I'm wrapped up and will heal for the next month through my vacation, then head back in July for the hopefully final session. Gonna be a long one, and he said he wants to submit the healed piece to next year's tattoo convention. He's mad proud of this, and our collaboration.
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 09, 2019, 07:25:57 PM
Can't wait to see it.
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Post by: TAC on June 09, 2019, 07:32:49 PM
It must be good if the guy wants to use it in the tattoo contest.
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Post by: Hyperplex on June 09, 2019, 08:02:17 PM
It's the first of my tattoos I haven't drawn. I came to him with a concept and references and we wound up getting into an hour-long discussion ranging from the tattoo to the subject and reference materials and everything in between. He even called me back in before my first session as an additional consult for my input into it.

The first session was 5½ hours and we were both like kids on Christmas, geeking out and loving the work and everything. He kept talking about how it was pushing his boundaries and igniting a new fire for it.

He's deliberately taking his time, making sure the next session, which will probably be another semi-marathon with some deep detail work, will be on fresh, healthy skin that will receive the ink the best.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 09, 2019, 08:12:31 PM
This is in-progress from today, so it's kinda angry, a little bloody. Unfinished, mid-session, odd angle, so take it for what it is. The completed, healed version that will emerge in 4-6 weeks will be epic.

(http://i.imgur.com/BdmLLiW.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 09, 2019, 08:14:18 PM
That's a weird picture. It looks like your left shoulder but your right hand!
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Post by: Hyperplex on June 09, 2019, 08:17:48 PM
It's my right forearm, taken by me, sitting in the chair while he changed needles. Pro shot, it ain't.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 10, 2019, 09:13:57 AM
Good Morning my peeps.

I guess my friend kinda called his mother out (whom I am renting from) for just ghosting me on all these things that she said she'd address and never touched. It wasn't about "get this shit done for us!" but more along the lines of "let us know what we can do to help with this." We picked up a screen door (Fun fact- an 81"x32" screen door fits in a 2015 CRV), ordered some parts for the shower (shower head was leaking, and every drip would splash out of the shower- which doesn't have a curtain on it yet and land outside of the shower... it adds up after 3-4 days of no one using it and looks like a major leak), finally got a screen made for a window missing a screen, and she's going to fix some molding along the bottom of one of our walls, that is still missing it. Flat out told her she can buy a piece or give us the okay to buy a piece and I can install it. Just a few nails... but if we keep waiting, we won't be able to actually set the rest of our shit up. Hopefully it will all be done by next week and we can FINALLY settle in.

Also, I came into work to find one of our computers took a shit, and a bunch of semi important emails sent to me while I was off the clock that people are probably going to get pissed off at me for not responding to right away. :lol I hate people.


OH YEA HAPPY MONDAY
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Post by: JayOctavarium on June 12, 2019, 10:32:12 AM
I like breaking the thread :JayOctavarium:
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Post by: Hyperplex on June 12, 2019, 10:42:07 AM
TH-TH-TH-TH-THREAD BREAKER!!!
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Post by: JayOctavarium on June 12, 2019, 10:42:46 AM
:lol



How goes it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 12, 2019, 10:53:17 AM
Not too bad. Daily grind, waiting for my tattoo to heal, vacation coming up. The usual. You?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 12, 2019, 10:55:23 AM
About the same. Trying to find motivation to work. Kinda pissed at myself, I got a new trimmer yesterday, tried to clean up my goatee, and fudged it up to the point where I kind of wanna shave it off and start fresh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 12, 2019, 11:01:52 AM
Oof, I'm so fucking particular about my facial hair. I probably look like a nearsighted baboon trying to clean a grain of sand off its face when I'm trimming my beard. I haven't been clean shaven for more than a few days in almost 20 years (there was a window of about 3 days when I shaved my goatee off 13 years ago, that's it).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2019, 11:06:51 AM
Turns out my OT policy isn't going to change afterall, HR got back to my boss and said its not an issue to continue as we have...  :metal

in other work news though, apparently my singapore trip is now up in the air for July.  Should be booking it this week, but it turns out someone (I'm thinking my boss) didn't budget the trip correctly and now only 2 people can go, not all 4 of us.  The thing is, the work is ridiculous and needs more people, but waiting so long to book a trip across the world is getting very very expensive so flying us out there is the problem.  Apparently my boss needs to convince his boss to get at least one more person (so comes down to me or my LA coworker) I'm really hoping I don't have to go, I never wanted to do this trip and I will gladly be the only one in my team in the US for a month, but we will see.  I am kind of shocked though because I really was expecting this trip and have been mentally preparing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 12, 2019, 02:27:56 PM
Oof, I'm so fucking particular about my facial hair. I probably look like a nearsighted baboon trying to clean a grain of sand off its face when I'm trimming my beard. I haven't been clean shaven for more than a few days in almost 20 years (there was a window of about 3 days when I shaved my goatee off 13 years ago, that's it).

I've got nerve issues in my hand, and I blame that for my facial mutilation!


Turns out my OT policy isn't going to change afterall, HR got back to my boss and said its not an issue to continue as we have...  :metal

in other work news though, apparently my singapore trip is now up in the air for July.  Should be booking it this week, but it turns out someone (I'm thinking my boss) didn't budget the trip correctly and now only 2 people can go, not all 4 of us.  The thing is, the work is ridiculous and needs more people, but waiting so long to book a trip across the world is getting very very expensive so flying us out there is the problem.  Apparently my boss needs to convince his boss to get at least one more person (so comes down to me or my LA coworker) I'm really hoping I don't have to go, I never wanted to do this trip and I will gladly be the only one in my team in the US for a month, but we will see.  I am kind of shocked though because I really was expecting this trip and have been mentally preparing.

Does being the only team member in the US mean a bunch of possible OT? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2019, 02:41:00 PM
Yes it does but with my boss over seas, since he is deifnitely going to Singapore, it also means less demands from him.  Although I expect plenty anyway as there would definitely be some desk work that I could do here to help them over there.  But yes, this summer is going to be super busy with work and OT regardless of going, but if I did go, I would get even more OT.  I get paid for the entire trip there which would be something like 24 hours on the clock just to travel.  That's the benefit of doing that trip, even more money to be made.  I just don't like flying more than 8 hours, I get super anxious, plus the weather is brutally hot there, and I'd be stuck for weeks next to my boss who is an alcoholic and would work me like a mule.  That's why I feel the less OT at home is better than the extra OT over there.  I am looking forward to my Amsterdam trip though in August, that's still on the schedule.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 12, 2019, 02:43:22 PM
Less OT than the trip but less stress. I agree.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 14, 2019, 08:18:26 AM
And sleep in my own bed.  I was a bit worried about leaving my house and cat solo for such an extended time.  I had asked my sister to come over and watch over while away, but I'm glad it seems it's not coming to that.  Plus now there's a bunch of concerts in July that I can go to now (311 in my home town for example  :biggrin:)

So we get 4 summer fridays this year, they allow us to choose any 4 fridays during the summer to take the full day off.  I had 3 of them scheduled and figured why not, took my first one today for a 3 day weekend.  Debating about going to the beach for a walk later, kind of want to do something different for myself today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 14, 2019, 10:57:11 AM
Where I am, it is the PERFECT day for a walk on the beach.  Not too hot, little breezy, but sunny.   I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2019, 10:58:22 AM
Where I am, it is the PERFECT day for a walk on the beach.  Not too hot, little breezy, but sunny.   I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could.

If I joined, could we hold hands?


Please? Don't take this away from me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 14, 2019, 11:01:47 AM
Where I am, it is the PERFECT day for a walk on the beach.  Not too hot, little breezy, but sunny.   I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could.

If I joined, could we hold hands?


Please? Don't take this away from me.

I have no problem with that.  A day at the beach is a day at the beach.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 14, 2019, 01:08:03 PM
It's way too muggy here for a walk on the beach today.

I just had an employee throw a fit because I won't give him July 4th off. Working the 4th is Mandatory based on business needs. We have 3x the coverage on the 4th. I have an employee request it off 8 months ago. She worked here for 5 years, left for a year, and then came back 2 days a week as a favor to me. She's essentially a filler. I gave it to her off as the last 2 years I've made July 4th schedules, I have had more people than I've needed. She is going to visit family out of state.

I had 1 person quit a week ago, and another just gave a 2 week notice. I am now understaffed. Luckily, I have a guy who comes out from AZ during the summers who wants to work. I am going to be barely hitting the minimum staffing I need for it.

Dude is also demanding the Saturday after the 4th off. Can't do it. I the girl who is taking the 4th off gone that weekend, plus another person leaving on Vacation the night after her shift on the 4th, as well as another person taking that day off (His wedding...), and I am going to be unavailable for that day (I am best man), as well as one of our fillers (invited to the wedding). Oh, the client requested EXTRA staffing that weekend as well. Dude has been here since April. The people requesting time off have been here a year or longer, and have had the requests in for months. I like to believe I have always been fair with people's schedules, and I usually bend (much more than my boss would like) when it comes to giving people time off, I am far from a slave driver, but come on... I can't work miracles.



Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 14, 2019, 04:18:33 PM
Where I am, it is the PERFECT day for a walk on the beach.  Not too hot, little breezy, but sunny.   I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could.

Yup, it was cloudy so no one was out, which meant I could get onto the beach for free ($9 usually, but I chose this beach cause of free parking, and there was upfront spots).  What was nice is, I never actually finished Bruce Dickinson's book.  Had about 35 pages left so I finally finished it off, which I really enjoyed in mostly solitude on this free day off.  :coolio

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9DgmUpW4AAwzLQ.jpg:large)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 14, 2019, 06:02:04 PM
 :tup
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Post by: TAC on June 14, 2019, 06:04:50 PM
Where I am, it is the PERFECT day for a walk on the beach.  Not too hot, little breezy, but sunny.   I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could.

Yup, it was cloudy so no one was out, which meant I could get onto the beach for free ($9 usually, but I chose this beach cause of free parking, and there was upfront spots).  What was nice is, I never actually finished Bruce Dickinson's book.  Had about 35 pages left so I finally finished it off, which I really enjoyed in mostly solitude on this free day off.  :coolio

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9DgmUpW4AAwzLQ.jpg:large)


Other than that hairy leg, that picture is perfect! ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 14, 2019, 09:16:35 PM
How cold is that water?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 15, 2019, 07:44:07 AM
Didnt even step foot in it, likely freezing. That Jersey beach water isnt just cold too, its disgusting.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2019, 10:08:15 AM
The Royal Affair Tour is here locally tonight, could scoop a cheap ticket and go since it's almost in my backyard, I never really got into this music and know little of the current states of these bands.  Is it worth it to see the show?  The tour is Yes, Asia, and John Lodge and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy.  I do understand Bumblefoot is playing with Asia which is pretty cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 16, 2019, 01:31:48 PM
Oh damn, I was going to ask if Guthrie is playing with Asia but Bumblefoot is right up there
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Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2019, 03:09:04 PM
Was on the phone with my father (since my parents live in JAX, father's day isn't a day together anymore) and mentioned maybe going to that show and he got all excited, I had no idea he really liked Yes and even Asia.  Although the few songs I do know were from my childhood days of being played on classic rock radio.  Anyway, kind of motivated me to just go.  I've got nothing better to do honestly and I like that that was the one, of very few, times my dad was interested in the band I was going to see (he does like concerts, but doesn't give a crap about my music essentially espcially since his ears rung for a week after taking him to see DT years ago)

Last night's concert was awesome though, I'll do a full write up another time in the concerts thread, but the singer of Bush walked right past me seemingly so random while I was "chilling" on the lawn for a bit  :hat Definitely going to end up being a top 10 concert moment for me this year  :metal https://twitter.com/Cramx3/status/1140347010735849472 (https://twitter.com/Cramx3/status/1140347010735849472)
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Post by: JayOctavarium on June 17, 2019, 07:35:27 AM
Jelly! I'd kill to see that lineup, especially Yes and John Lodge. I love The Moody Blues.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 17, 2019, 09:07:34 AM
G'morning all. Last full week of work before I'm off for 2.5 weeks :hat
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Post by: cramx3 on June 17, 2019, 10:09:26 AM
very nice! 

I called out of work this morning, I woke up in shivering sweats so I went back to sleep and now I'm back up and feeling much better.  Very odd, I even tried showering before to go into work but in the hot water I was still shivering.  I only had two beers at the show last night so I don't think it was that, I don't know, but I'm glad I am feeling better and now I can work on my video instead of doing it tonight.

Anyway, I had no idea Bumblefoot was actually singing for Asia too.  I got to meet him as well.  Picture to be shared later  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 17, 2019, 01:41:19 PM
I just checked some of the vids you posted.

The tour will be in my area late next month... sadly the only friend I have that would enjoy it will be on his honeymoon at that time. It's too far away for me to want to go alone (Plus my car is a POS).

One of my sister's (cute) best friends is a Yes fan. I may see if she's going :lol


On second thought, that will definitely get me in trouble...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 18, 2019, 10:13:08 AM
My neighbor, with my permission, gave my work info to a friend of hers who is looking for a job. He connected with me on LinkedIn. Then he emailed me.

In said email, he not only misspelled the word "career," he repeatedly and consistently got the name of the entire company incorrect. This, despite visiting the company website, seeing my information on LinkedIn, and having my damn business in his actual hand.

What the actual fuck with people...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 18, 2019, 10:54:20 AM
yikes, I'd be embarrassed for calling the company the wrong name
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 18, 2019, 11:10:24 AM
Yeah, that's pretty terrible :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2019, 10:09:38 AM
so our new head of HR got a little taste of how our chat programs operate  :lol

The story goes, she was in one of our public chat rooms, we use slack for internal communication, and someone used the word "fuck" which apparently shocked her.  So she had our corpIT team scan the chats for the use of the word "fuck" and it turns out in the last 5 months, it was used 48,000 times in slack  :rollin out of that, 37,000 were from technical operations (where I work).  My boss was #8 on the list.  They only reprimanded one person (since it turned out this gay man used the word "fag" as well as calling the new head of HR a "fucking moron" in a private chat) but we got this in a company wide email:

Quote
We know how much you all value the safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment we have built at company, and will share our dismay that over the past few months, we have been made aware of some disparaging and inappropriate conversations taking place on internal collaboration tools. This behavior is inconsistent with who we are and our Code of Business Conduct. It’s never appropriate and needs to stop.

Well, I guess I am glad I don't speak inappropriately in Slack, but damn the fact they scanned private convos is a bit bothersome, but whatever, it's work, I know I don't take those risks because they own this shit not me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 20, 2019, 10:21:33 AM
We use Skype Enterprise, though it's shit for teleconferencing, and I'm hearing we're gonna move to MS Teams for that.  Not sure what that means for IM chats.  Either way, anything I don't want the company to see goes over my phone.  Using company assets (whether intended to be private or not) is still the company's asset, and they have a right to monitor and/or enforce policies as to how they are used.  Sad, but true.

And as I now type this, it dawns on me that it's a company phone, and company paid plan.  :lolpalm:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2019, 10:23:23 AM
Well yea, I am using my work laptop to type this, but this isn't work communication so I don't think they are really digging into that.  Just think it's funny how we get a new HR head and they are shocked about how we communicate with each other.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 20, 2019, 10:48:43 AM
We use Skype Enterprise, though it's shit for teleconferencing, and I'm hearing we're gonna move to MS Teams for that.  Not sure what that means for IM chats.  Either way, anything I don't want the company to see goes over my phone.  Using company assets (whether intended to be private or not) is still the company's asset, and they have a right to monitor and/or enforce policies as to how they are used.  Sad, but true.

And as I now type this, it dawns on me that it's a company phone, and company paid plan.  :lolpalm:

Chad, we are in the exact same scenario:  presently using Skype (shit = agreed) and moving to MS Teams.   Not sure of my excitement level at this point. 

Call me paranoid, but I carry two phones.   It's not like I'm an HR nightmare (not by any grand design, just dumb luck, 99.998% of my inappropriate words are included in Carlin's seven dirty words, and even then, only six of them.  ;) ) but I just don't want to be anywhere near the line. If I'm out for a couple beers and decide to text my friend with smack talk, or text my wife with sexy talk, my HR department need not be anywhere near that.  Plus, I'm an inveterate surfer, so if I perchance google "Sarasota racist kid", I don't want to have to try to explain that away. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 20, 2019, 10:52:30 AM
We use Teams as a a communication tool but it's hardly an official thing. Our management software is Wrike, which I love. I was instrumental in the implementation and roll out of it when I came on board.

While I am sure to conduct myself with professionalism, our IT department hardly ever checks our messages.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 20, 2019, 01:37:22 PM
I don't think my management cares how employees communicate as long as they aren't being disrespectful to each other, and they stay 100% professional with the public / client / etc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 20, 2019, 02:08:16 PM
Funny we have this conversation here today, just had a colleague use a religious slur while discussing a client and I can honestly say that's the first time I've personally experienced that at work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 20, 2019, 08:32:55 PM
We use Skype Enterprise, though it's shit for teleconferencing, and I'm hearing we're gonna move to MS Teams for that.  Not sure what that means for IM chats.  Either way, anything I don't want the company to see goes over my phone.  Using company assets (whether intended to be private or not) is still the company's asset, and they have a right to monitor and/or enforce policies as to how they are used.  Sad, but true.

And as I now type this, it dawns on me that it's a company phone, and company paid plan.  :lolpalm:

Oh fuck I hate MS Teams, Skype isn't so bad mainly because it's integrated to outlook I'm testing Symphony for a broader rollout and that is a nice chat app.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 21, 2019, 05:05:34 AM
We moved to Teams and I've really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 21, 2019, 08:10:26 AM
I really like Slack for work chat, has a nice phone app too.  Plus we have a channel #police-chase-hq where it's set to a bot that follows @PCALive on twitter and send all it's tweets to that chat room with the live police chase camera feeds.  Plus integrated giphy into the app.  So it's kind of a more "fun" work chat environment compared to ones I used before.  Slack actually just IPOed yesterday.  I know little about them to invest but I do like their product.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 21, 2019, 09:07:32 AM
My day yesterday:

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2019/06/20/oxnard-police-respond-shots-fired-incident-armored-vehicle/1511432001/

This was across the street from my work. Our property was on lockdown. 

I heard the initial shots fired, and was unsure of what it was until I saw a Police Cruiser from the town we border rushing in with Lights and Sirens. Within 2 minutes, the entire main street was blocked off. I had to leave my work car and head over to the part of the property that was locked down on foot. Looking at the photos, I was in the dude's clear view when he was shooting at the police. I decided last minute that it would be a great idea to seek cover behind vehicles in the parking lot in the photos as I made my way over. I then wound up helping PD clear the part of our property they locked down. I literally had idiots trying to stand behind an officer and take photos, as he was actively sheltering behind his cruiser.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 24, 2019, 05:10:20 AM
Morning dudes. Heading out to surgery in 2 hours, can't wait to get this shit behind me
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 24, 2019, 05:33:30 AM
Morning dudes. Heading out to surgery in 2 hours, can't wait to get this shit behind me

About time. Good luck!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 24, 2019, 06:37:14 AM
Good luck  :tup

I had a good weekend, now time to put in a good full week's worth before a three day weekend followed by a 4 day weekend  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 24, 2019, 09:17:52 AM
Two more days of work before I'm off until July 15th :hat Still a few employee mid year reviews to knock out before I go.'

edit: and good luck today Reaper.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 24, 2019, 09:24:09 AM
You guys and your "vacations"


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 24, 2019, 09:59:04 AM
You guys and your "vacations"





Yeah, get on my level! :blob:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 24, 2019, 10:09:54 AM
You guys and your "vacations"
(https://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/vacation-from-my-problems.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 24, 2019, 11:00:28 AM
Just got home, feel pretty good considering I don't have a migraine for the first time in months.

Let me tell you that versed they give fucks your world up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 24, 2019, 11:07:14 AM
You guys and your "vacations"





Yeah, get on my level! :blob:

Challenge Accepted.

*Does nothing*

I WIN
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 24, 2019, 11:25:31 AM
You guys and your "vacations"





Yeah, get on my level! :blob:

Challenge Accepted.

*Does nothing*

I WIN

Repeat for a decade and get to me, noob. :blob:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 24, 2019, 11:31:20 AM
I was doing something at work earlier, got distracted by something on Youtube, went down that rabbit hole for 2 videos, found myself getting drowsy and almost drifting off, then closed the tab to get back to what I was doing, wound up on DTF, browsed, closed that tab and went back to working, but then it was too quiet, so I pulled up Google Music and had no idea what to listen to, so I hit the "Feeling Lucky" button a few times. Wound up listening to a Misfits song. Went back to working. Song ended and I wanted more Misfits, so I made a playlist on Google Music. Sweet. Went to go back to working and somehow I am back on DTF.

The July schedule is never going to get finished...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 24, 2019, 04:57:34 PM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 25, 2019, 12:15:31 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

Sounds great! I'm happy for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on June 25, 2019, 02:11:56 AM
That's awesome Reap! Glad it went well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 25, 2019, 06:01:33 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

I'm glad that your pleased with your procedure... Without context though, I must admit, the imagination is going a bit wild.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 25, 2019, 06:15:38 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

damn thats pretty awesome if you feel that good so quickly, good shit
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 25, 2019, 07:13:25 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

Awesome, great to hear (though I haven't been a part of the conversation in a while!)

So, my world is about to get turn upside down again, we just got bought:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/25/business/dealbook/abbvie-allergan-acquisition.html

This will be the third time for me, in a five-ear span...plus there was a divestment of half the business in there too.  I'm getting too old for this shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 25, 2019, 07:17:16 AM
Goddamn that's a huge merger.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 25, 2019, 07:24:28 AM
Goddamn that's a huge merger.

Yeah...not a huge as when we were slated to get bought by Pfizer about three years ago, but huge none-the-less.  At least it won't be boring?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 25, 2019, 07:39:10 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

Awesome, great to hear (though I haven't been a part of the conversation in a while!)

So, my world is about to get turn upside down again, we just got bought:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/25/business/dealbook/abbvie-allergan-acquisition.html

This will be the third time for me, in a five-ear span...plus there was a divestment of half the business in there too.  I'm getting too old for this shit.

How are you, man?  Haven't talked to you in a while.

I'm in an industry that seems to like M&A as well, being sold in November of 2015, and dodging two major mergers in the last two years.   It's stressful, even for a seasoned veteran (maybe even ESPECIALLY for a seasoned veteran, because we know what can go on during a negotiation).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 25, 2019, 11:24:47 AM
I'm so happy I got this surgery, I haven't this good and normal in over a year . .  .

Awesome, great to hear (though I haven't been a part of the conversation in a while!)

So, my world is about to get turn upside down again, we just got bought:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/25/business/dealbook/abbvie-allergan-acquisition.html

This will be the third time for me, in a five-ear span...plus there was a divestment of half the business in there too.  I'm getting too old for this shit.

How are you, man?  Haven't talked to you in a while.

I'm in an industry that seems to like M&A as well, being sold in November of 2015, and dodging two major mergers in the last two years.   It's stressful, even for a seasoned veteran (maybe even ESPECIALLY for a seasoned veteran, because we know what can go on during a negotiation).

In reverse order:

I'm getting to be an old hand at this.  Since the beginning of 2014:
-Major restructuring at Forest Labs
-Forest Labs bought by Actavis
-Actavis buys Allergan (and takes the name)
-Allergan nearly bought by Pfizer, but scuttled by SEC
-AbbVie buying Allergan
-plus smaller restructurings mixed in
I'm come out neutral or ahead from each of these, and my career trajectory has gotten a lot steeper.  This one catches me at a weird spot...I stepped back from being a program lead on a late stage asset, and took a role leading the product development for an early-stage gene therapy program as a way to learn newfangled biotech. So I don't really have a natural home at the moment. n Worst case, we have a good change-of-control package.

Otherwise, been ok/busy, been lurking but not posting very much.  I need to waste more time on DTF!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 25, 2019, 11:28:46 AM
And get this, I tore my rotator cuff...likely while getting groceries out of the car!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 25, 2019, 11:33:13 AM
damn thats rough
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 25, 2019, 12:56:19 PM
Good afternoon chat thread
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 25, 2019, 01:33:37 PM
And get this, I tore my rotator cuff...likely while getting groceries out of the car!

Karma for not putting the cart back!!

jk... that blows man.  Getting old sucks.  I threw my back out a few years ago lifting a cardboard yard sign out of my trunk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 25, 2019, 01:38:12 PM
And get this, I tore my rotator cuff...likely while getting groceries out of the car!

It's come to this.  I feel like I'm in line for something like this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 25, 2019, 01:42:00 PM
And get this, I tore my rotator cuff...likely while getting groceries out of the car!

It's come to this.  I feel like I'm in line for something like this.

I jsut cancelled my shoulder surgery for the second time in as many weeks (it will likely be in September now).  Not a rotator, but what they call a "frozen shoulder".   This shit didn't happen when I was 23.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 25, 2019, 02:00:47 PM
Well I had the heart issues.  I need to exercise and lose some weight.  i can feel the affects on my feet, out of breath and constantly tired.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 25, 2019, 04:56:40 PM
Get on that Joe. I want to see you are d here for another 40,000 posts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 25, 2019, 06:09:22 PM
Get on that Joe. I want to see you are d here for another 40,000 posts.

Agreed!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 25, 2019, 06:20:16 PM
Get on that Joe. I want to see you are d here for another 40,000 posts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 25, 2019, 06:57:05 PM
Been walking 4 times a week. First goal is 3 miles without dying the go further.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 25, 2019, 08:36:02 PM
And get this, I tore my rotator cuff...likely while getting groceries out of the car!

Karma for not putting the cart back!!

jk... that blows man.  Getting old sucks.  I threw my back out a few years ago lifting a cardboard yard sign out of my trunk.

Hey, I'm firmly on Team Corral!

Also, I may have made this a little more dignified, I realized I may have done it when wrangling a 150 lb workbench (in a flatpack box) down the basement stairs on my own, and simply noticed it when grabbing the groceries.  Or maybe I'm just rationalizing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 25, 2019, 08:39:09 PM
You got this Joe :metal

Tomorrow starts the first of three consecutive trips for me. I'm in Providence RI for the National Homebrewer's Conference until Sunday, then on Tuesday I leave for a family vacation at an all inclusive resort near Cancun, then Thursday the 11th starts a long weekend bachelor party for one of my college roommates up in Vermont. I won't be back in the office until July 15th :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 25, 2019, 08:42:10 PM
Also, I may have made this a little more dignified, I realized I may have done it when wrangling a 150 lb workbench (in a flatpack box) down the basement stairs on my own, and simply noticed it when grabbing the groceries.  Or maybe I'm just rationalizing?

I popped a hernia a few years ago wrestling crocs in southeastern Massachusetts, but I noticed it while throwing a spare tire on the roof on my van for a Disney trip.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 25, 2019, 08:53:56 PM
Good evening Fogey thread! :lol

I kid..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 25, 2019, 10:49:26 PM
Also, I may have made this a little more dignified, I realized I may have done it when wrangling a 150 lb workbench (in a flatpack box) down the basement stairs on my own, and simply noticed it when grabbing the groceries.  Or maybe I'm just rationalizing?

I popped a hernia a few years ago wrestling crocs in southeastern Massachusetts, but I noticed it while throwing a spare tire on the roof on my van for a Disney trip.

(https://images.sportsdirect.com/images/products/22201403_l.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 26, 2019, 04:59:26 AM
:lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 26, 2019, 05:12:18 AM
Morning folks, another sweet work from home day, making the jump from Apple back to Samsung today
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 26, 2019, 05:32:57 AM
You got this Joe :metal

Tomorrow starts the first of three consecutive trips for me. I'm in Providence RI for the National Homebrewer's Conference until Sunday, then on Tuesday I leave for a family vacation at an all inclusive resort near Cancun, then Thursday the 11th starts a long weekend bachelor party for one of my college roommates up in Vermont. I won't be back in the office until July 15th :hat

Agreed, you can do this Joe.  Join me, working out after work each day now.  Started real slow using my exercise bike and two weeks ago I started going further in the same time, now I'm increasing my time as well. Baby steps. 

And an all inclusive vacation sounds really awesome now.

I've got a weekend trip to AC for 2 days of Warped Tour on the beach  :coolio :hat Going to be a lot of fun but I'm not used to 10 hours on the beach, hoping I don't get myself dehydrated or burnt like a lobster. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 26, 2019, 05:58:20 AM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 26, 2019, 06:04:38 AM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

One died at that resort too.  I actually went there a few years ago and that resort is amazing, but I wouldn't go to the DR either right now.  That shit is scary and it seems like its stemming from spiked drinks in your room fridge which just kind of freaks me out a bit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 26, 2019, 06:18:07 AM
This thread is an awesome way to start the day.  Cup of coffee, bust TAC's balls, check in on my buddy bringing good change to his life...    money. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 26, 2019, 07:07:03 AM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

just don't wear a David Ortiz jersey and you'll be fine.

/too soon?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 26, 2019, 07:25:53 AM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

just don't wear a David Ortiz jersey and you'll be fine.

/too soon?

 :lol

Time + Tragedy = Comedy  I think 10 days is enough. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 26, 2019, 08:50:13 AM
Morning folks, another sweet work from home day, making the jump from Apple back to Samsung today

Galaxy S10?




We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

just don't wear a David Ortiz jersey and you'll be fine.

/too soon?

 :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 26, 2019, 10:33:50 AM
Morning folks, another sweet work from home day, making the jump from Apple back to Samsung today

Galaxy S10?




We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

just don't wear a David Ortiz jersey and you'll be fine.

/too soon?

 :(

Yup galaxy s10+, can’t wait to get it in the mail.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 26, 2019, 11:32:39 AM
Nice.

I absolutely love my Note 9! I actually dropped it and cracked the screen last week, and now am debating between using the insurance to fix it or just dealing with it till I can upgrade.. The problem is... I don't know if I'm going to like the note 10, and I don't want to give up my stylus and the shape of the note.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 26, 2019, 05:29:04 PM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

One died at that resort too.  I actually went there a few years ago and that resort is amazing, but I wouldn't go to the DR either right now.  That shit is scary and it seems like its stemming from spiked drinks in your room fridge which just kind of freaks me out a bit.

My money is it's a serial killer. . . .

Nice.

I absolutely love my Note 9! I actually dropped it and cracked the screen last week, and now am debating between using the insurance to fix it or just dealing with it till I can upgrade.. The problem is... I don't know if I'm going to like the note 10, and I don't want to give up my stylus and the shape of the note.

I'm pretty excited, my last android was a note 4 then I switched over to Apple.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 26, 2019, 05:33:40 PM
We were originally supposed to go to the Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, which I was really looking forward to, but then we kept on seeing news stories about people getting sick and/or dying at resorts down there so we were able to get the booking company to switch us somewhere else.

One died at that resort too.  I actually went there a few years ago and that resort is amazing, but I wouldn't go to the DR either right now.  That shit is scary and it seems like its stemming from spiked drinks in your room fridge which just kind of freaks me out a bit.

My money is it's a serial killer. . . .

My thought was a hotel worker serial killer.  One who works at multiple resorts and can EASILY sneak some bleach into open alcohol bottles in random fridges across multiple resorts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 01, 2019, 09:28:44 AM
Back from vacation and back to work today. Already caught up and feeling pretty good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 01, 2019, 10:10:09 AM
Caught up?

What's that mean?

:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 01, 2019, 11:19:04 AM
Back home from Atlantic City and sooo wiped out.  I've got like 30 gigs of video data the shuffle through which I am starting, but I am so tired.  Didn't help that I got a flat tire on my way home and had to swap it with my donut  >:( I'm also burnt and hungover, today has been rough but soooo worth it for the amazing weekend on the beach with awesome people and music
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 01, 2019, 11:34:56 AM
Very lazy day on the couch today in between getting home from Homebrew Con in Providence yesterday and leaving for five nights in Cancun tomorrow morning (6am flight... ouch)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 03, 2019, 09:49:08 AM
Ugh I'll have to wait until Friday to get a new tire, it's not fixable which suckks cause these tires are really nice and therefore expensive to replace.  I'm also fairly certain someone put something behind my wheel to pop it.  I say this because it popped immediately as I pulled out of my hotel Monday morning.  Having said that, I can think of someone who would do that although that's so fucking lame.  Essentially when I got to the hotel Saturday morning there were a few people outside boozing, clearly going to the festival I was headed.  They said don't bother checking in no rooms are available yet (it was 11am, check in at 3) so I said that sucks but Im going to try and if not at least let them know the car is here.  Anyway, they checked me in no issue.  I have the highest level of membership wiht IHG hotels from work travel so I usually get taken care of.  Of course I walk out past the same people to get back to my car to get my stuff and they notice and are livid I got to check in, the guy stormed into the hotel.  Apparently they got him a room after that too, but I do wonder if these people drinking at 11am were assholes enough to plant a piece of metal under my rear tire. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 03, 2019, 10:45:35 AM
Ugh I'll have to wait until Friday to get a new tire, it's not fixable which suckks cause these tires are really nice and therefore expensive to replace.  I'm also fairly certain someone put something behind my wheel to pop it.  I say this because it popped immediately as I pulled out of my hotel Monday morning.  Having said that, I can think of someone who would do that although that's so fucking lame.  Essentially when I got to the hotel Saturday morning there were a few people outside boozing, clearly going to the festival I was headed.  They said don't bother checking in no rooms are available yet (it was 11am, check in at 3) so I said that sucks but Im going to try and if not at least let them know the car is here.  Anyway, they checked me in no issue.  I have the highest level of membership wiht IHG hotels from work travel so I usually get taken care of.  Of course I walk out past the same people to get back to my car to get my stuff and they notice and are livid I got to check in, the guy stormed into the hotel.  Apparently they got him a room after that too, but I do wonder if these people drinking at 11am were assholes enough to plant a piece of metal under my rear tire.

Put right, even the bottom half of a bottle will do it.   That's how my wife's ex did it to her once.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 03, 2019, 11:04:42 AM
I fucking love my company.

When I was hired, I signed an offer letter with a specified amount of PTO written in. When HR came to me for paperwork when I started, they started talking about PTO and all that and it was about half the amount I signed for. I didn't raise a stink, I just casually mentioned I signed an offer letter that stated something different. Into the office, door closed, absolutely no questions asked, HR said, "then that is what you're getting since you signed it, even though it is outside the normal company schedule." I had never experienced that kind of integrity and honesty professionally before.

Our vacation is prorated when you start, so I had some leave from starting in March, and the PTO reset date is July 1. I took 6 days of vacation last week and the Friday before, and literally upon returning all my PTO reset. I checked my balance today and it was....half what it should be. Benefit of the doubt, I calmly go to HR and inquire about it.

They pull my file, and right there in writing is the promise as it was stated to me, with the larger PTO balance. They said absolutely no problem, they'd make it right. 15 minutes later, my PTO balance was corrected, and I even have an extra day rolled over from before that I didn't expect.

Being taken care of and appreciated is SO underrated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 03, 2019, 11:13:52 AM
I think people should use obsolete drones or pilotless planes to demolish buildings.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 03, 2019, 12:38:22 PM
I think people should use obsolete drones or pilotless planes to demolish buildings.

NO U
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 03, 2019, 10:58:14 PM
Good evening mutha lickas. Anyone up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 04, 2019, 12:00:08 AM
I'm up.


Soon I'll be awake too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on July 04, 2019, 02:28:08 AM
Is this the day where the descendants of the vile and treasonous colonies celebrate their defiance of the just and proper rule of King George III?   :yarr

Happy treason day, you empire dropouts!  :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 04, 2019, 06:09:28 AM
Good morning and Happy July 4th everyone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 04, 2019, 06:19:51 AM
Good morning
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 04, 2019, 09:00:20 AM
Because it needs to be posted every July 4th.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cmh1VgWWEAAq57b.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 05, 2019, 08:18:06 AM
Wearing shorts at the office today. Half the crew is out, it's warm out, it's a Friday, and it's slowish, so why not. Shorts aren't really frowned upon at all (as long as they aren't raggedy), but I tend to opt for pants since I'm a manager.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 05, 2019, 09:57:48 AM
Good morning and happy 5th of July lol

I am being very productive today.... currently looking at video footage from the Earthquake yesterday morning. So far all I have is a swaying light fixture in one of our building lobbies. Nothing exciting :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 05, 2019, 11:08:10 AM
I've had a couple quick prepress jobs come through and a handful from our automotive team but nothing earthshattering, groundbreaking, or panic-inducing.
My boss is out til next Thursday, so with that putting me as acting commander, I really want to send my team home early further along this afternoon, but without his say, I'd feel a bit wrong.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 05, 2019, 02:22:27 PM
I need to work on my best man speech for my friends wedding tomorrow. I procrastinated until the last minute... and was going to put the finishing touches on it at work today.

Problem is... we work together. I haven't been able to get a few minutes without him around to actually pull it up and type. I'd say I totally Blobbed it... but Blob is at least able to get his creative shit done and out. lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 05, 2019, 02:46:23 PM
It can't be as bad as what my buddy did. A few years ago my other buddy was getting married and my friend leans over to me at dinner and says "I haven't prepared a best mans speech". Needless to say he was not able to smoothly put one together
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 05, 2019, 03:25:23 PM
I am a horrible public speaker. I planned to just wing it and say a few words... but my GF kinda made me realize that it was a horrible idea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 05, 2019, 03:32:34 PM
You should plan something, doesn't have to be crazy but something nice for your buddy.  Think about how you'd like someone to do the same for you.

Been in a lull the past couple days, after the amazing weekend of Warped Tour, I've been just chilling home and trying not to spend money (besides the new tire I just got).  I have however been working out a lot since I've been off.  Biked 10 miles today which is the longest I've done since I've started going back at it so that feels good. Clean the two bathrooms and went through all my clothes, gathered two garbage bags worth of old clothes to donate.  Lull but productive lull for me.  Tomorrow I'm back at it, going to the Disrupt festival to see a bunch of the same bands I saw last weekend.  It's super cheap and I'm totally in the mood for this music (The Used, The Story So Far, Thrice)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 05, 2019, 03:51:59 PM
I was the best man for my college roommate's wedding. I didn't have anything prepared. I was trying to think of something even as we were being introduced to the room.

The girl's father did a speech right before me. I mean there was 250+ people easy. He went into this long winded thing about his baby girl and he had the entire room sobbing. I mean the guy was crying as he was saying it. So he finishes and they hand the microphone to me. This is in New York, so I know nobody here, and there's at least 250 people staring at me.

So I said the first thing that came to mind.

"There once was a girl named Michelle
Who made a wish at the love well
She wished for Chris Reeve
Wound up with Steve
And said, 'Eh, what the hell'"

The place fucking exploded with laughter. It was like popping this humongous balloon of sorrow. All night people were coning up to me saying it was perfect after the old man's speech.
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Post by: cramx3 on July 05, 2019, 03:55:23 PM
 :rollin
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Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 05, 2019, 03:56:32 PM
You should plan something, doesn't have to be crazy but something nice for your buddy.  Think about how you'd like someone to do the same for you.

Been in a lull the past couple days, after the amazing weekend of Warped Tour, I've been just chilling home and trying not to spend money (besides the new tire I just got).  I have however been working out a lot since I've been off.  Biked 10 miles today which is the longest I've done since I've started going back at it so that feels good. Clean the two bathrooms and went through all my clothes, gathered two garbage bags worth of old clothes to donate.  Lull but productive lull for me.  Tomorrow I'm back at it, going to the Disrupt festival to see a bunch of the same bands I saw last weekend.  It's super cheap and I'm totally in the mood for this music (The Used, The Story So Far, Thrice)

I guess the Albq. Show is the last stop. Going to be amazing then, meaning end of tour shenanigans. Thrice is also headlining so that'll be amazing as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 05, 2019, 03:59:20 PM
You should plan something, doesn't have to be crazy but something nice for your buddy.  Think about how you'd like someone to do the same for you.

Been in a lull the past couple days, after the amazing weekend of Warped Tour, I've been just chilling home and trying not to spend money (besides the new tire I just got).  I have however been working out a lot since I've been off.  Biked 10 miles today which is the longest I've done since I've started going back at it so that feels good. Clean the two bathrooms and went through all my clothes, gathered two garbage bags worth of old clothes to donate.  Lull but productive lull for me.  Tomorrow I'm back at it, going to the Disrupt festival to see a bunch of the same bands I saw last weekend.  It's super cheap and I'm totally in the mood for this music (The Used, The Story So Far, Thrice)

I guess the Albq. Show is the last stop. Going to be amazing then, meaning end of tour shenanigans. Thrice is also headlining so that'll be amazing as well.

No The Used?  You are into that music?  I didnt think many here would be (besides chknptpie)  I'm bummed there's no Sum41 at my show.  But I will get to see Atreyu who opened Warped Tour but missed because well they went on at noon and they opened the doors at noon.  Think I want to check out Sleeping with Sirens too, I heard a lot of good things and enjoyed a few songs I listened to.  This music makes me feel young again even though a lot of it is old now  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 05, 2019, 05:09:48 PM
You should plan something, doesn't have to be crazy but something nice for your buddy.  Think about how you'd like someone to do the same for you.

Been in a lull the past couple days, after the amazing weekend of Warped Tour, I've been just chilling home and trying not to spend money (besides the new tire I just got).  I have however been working out a lot since I've been off.  Biked 10 miles today which is the longest I've done since I've started going back at it so that feels good. Clean the two bathrooms and went through all my clothes, gathered two garbage bags worth of old clothes to donate.  Lull but productive lull for me.  Tomorrow I'm back at it, going to the Disrupt festival to see a bunch of the same bands I saw last weekend.  It's super cheap and I'm totally in the mood for this music (The Used, The Story So Far, Thrice)

I guess the Albq. Show is the last stop. Going to be amazing then, meaning end of tour shenanigans. Thrice is also headlining so that'll be amazing as well.

No The Used?  You are into that music?  I didnt think many here would be (besides chknptpie)  I'm bummed there's no Sum41 at my show.  But I will get to see Atreyu who opened Warped Tour but missed because well they went on at noon and they opened the doors at noon.  Think I want to check out Sleeping with Sirens too, I heard a lot of good things and enjoyed a few songs I listened to.  This music makes me feel young again even though a lot of it is old now  :lol

Looks like The Used, Sum 41 and Thrice are rotating headlining slots.

Atreyu isn't on our stop which kinda sucks. Crazy lineup though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 05, 2019, 11:20:17 PM
Just got back from the rehearsal dinner and set up. We had another quake as we were setting stuff up. 6.9 aint nothing to shake a stick at.

Annnnd now I get to finish my speech :lol
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Post by: ReaperKK on July 06, 2019, 06:07:53 AM
Damn Jay, I just turned the tv on and they are talking about the quake last night.
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Post by: cramx3 on July 06, 2019, 08:05:19 AM
My coworker from LA is giving us updates too, it may not be the last of these quakes (obviously, its CA, but I mean in the short period). 
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Post by: axeman90210 on July 06, 2019, 09:06:49 AM
G'morning all. Last full day of family vacation in Mexico. We leave tomorrow then home for two days before I leave for Boston for my college roommate's bachelor party all weekend.

 
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Post by: cramx3 on July 06, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
 :metal :metal livin the life

Woke up and hit the bike hard this morning, now time for coffee and relax before heading to the festival later today.  Starts at 1pm and goes till 11pm, but I think I'll show up a little later.  The humidity is bad out there.  It is supposed to rain later though, just hopefully after Sleeping with Sirens and the festival stage shuts down for the amphitheater (covered) stage opening at 6pm.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 08, 2019, 07:06:27 AM
Excruciating drive in this morning. Traffic wasn't awful but very heavy rain, extremely dark skies, low visibility, and just the overall lethargy this type of Monday weather brings made it seem interminable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 08, 2019, 07:13:37 AM
Saw Peter Frampton last night on his farewell tour.  4 hours of sleep.  I am gassed right now.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on July 08, 2019, 10:43:02 AM
Welp, that was a fun weekend.  Wedding went off without a hitch (minus them getting hitched). The only issue I saw was my phone, which I forgot to take off of silent during the ceremony, went off during the ceremony while we were all standing up there. One of our friends, who was in the audience, texted me a joke. My text tone is the 4 notes from Shine On You Crazy Diamond... so we are standing there... and during a 5 second pause, everyone heard "BUM BUM BUUM BUUUUUM!" I was given some shit from the other groomsmen about having my phone on me. Honestly it only was with me because I needed to coordinate with the Maid of Honor and bride on things. I was the go between during the set up and all the up to the moment before we all walked down the aisle.

The bridesmaids were all pretty chill, including the Maid of Honor (whom I know... and really never have liked). I will also add that they were all freaking gorgeous... holy crap! They strategically paired the one single Groomsman and single Bridesmaid together, and I think they hit it off. At least they would have if the wedding coordinator wasn't cockblocking. Seriously, after the ceremony was over, food was had, and the music (both piped in and live- there were a ton of past and present members of his various bands there and they all jammed) had started, we began to mingle a little. As soon as the coordinator saw relaxing and having a drink, she ran over and basically started yelling at us to "clean up the kitchen".  It's like bitch please, I paid to rent this damn tux, I have spent the last 2 days physically putting together shit for this wedding, let me have a goddamn drink and chat up with the girls.

Nope.

But it's all good.



I also didn't die during my speech. I tried to keep it short because I thought there were going to be more people speaking, but apparently I was the only person on the groom's side who spoke -_-
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 13, 2019, 01:27:12 PM
Beautiful day for an outdoor concert  :metal I biked 11 miles and did some dumb bell exercises this morning, feeling good today.  New 311 album came out yesterday and while I think it may be one of their worst, it's filled with positivity which I like and need right now.
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Post by: Stadler on July 13, 2019, 02:03:55 PM
Welp, that was a fun weekend.  Wedding went off without a hitch (minus them getting hitched). The only issue I saw was my phone, which I forgot to take off of silent during the ceremony, went off during the ceremony while we were all standing up there. One of our friends, who was in the audience, texted me a joke. My text tone is the 4 notes from Shine On You Crazy Diamond... so we are standing there... and during a 5 second pause, everyone heard "BUM BUM BUUM BUUUUUM!" I was given some shit from the other groomsmen about having my phone on me. Honestly it only was with me because I needed to coordinate with the Maid of Honor and bride on things. I was the go between during the set up and all the up to the moment before we all walked down the aisle.

The bridesmaids were all pretty chill, including the Maid of Honor (whom I know... and really never have liked). I will also add that they were all freaking gorgeous... holy crap! They strategically paired the one single Groomsman and single Bridesmaid together, and I think they hit it off. At least they would have if the wedding coordinator wasn't cockblocking. Seriously, after the ceremony was over, food was had, and the music (both piped in and live- there were a ton of past and present members of his various bands there and they all jammed) had started, we began to mingle a little. As soon as the coordinator saw relaxing and having a drink, she ran over and basically started yelling at us to "clean up the kitchen".  It's like bitch please, I paid to rent this damn tux, I have spent the last 2 days physically putting together shit for this wedding, let me have a goddamn drink and chat up with the girls.

Nope.

But it's all good.



I also didn't die during my speech. I tried to keep it short because I thought there were going to be more people speaking, but apparently I was the only person on the groom's side who spoke -_-

Wait, what?  You were the best man, and you had a wedding coordinator making you clean up in back? I'd be like "bitch, please. If you need help cleaning, I'll be here tomorrow bright and early at noon, sharp. Ish." 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 14, 2019, 08:58:41 AM
They had the venue for 2 days. Day one was rehearsal, earthquake, setup.

Day 2 was finish set up, wedding, teardown.

My big issue is... My friends mom made this big thing about having all this help for set up and tear down... But she and her help (her friends) didn't even get to the venue the day of until 2 hours after the groomsmen had come, set up, and gone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 14, 2019, 03:16:28 PM
And I locked myself out of my house while going for a walk  :lol thanks to my sister taking my spare key and I didnt realize so left locked the door and assumed I'd get back in with my hidden spare. I'm getting a tan waiting for my brother in law to come over with the key.
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Post by: TAC on July 14, 2019, 03:23:00 PM
I hate it when that happens! :lol
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 14, 2019, 04:00:15 PM
I hate it when that happens! :lol

Getting a tan?
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Post by: cramx3 on July 14, 2019, 04:08:36 PM
 :lol I'm back in, wasn't a bad hour in the sun at all.  I biked 4 miles and walked 3 around the neighborhood today.  I had my phone so I just laid out listening to music and luckily even had a drink with me still so I was lucky that it wasn't a miserable experience being an idiot, in fact, quite nice in the end although I may have gotten burnt.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 14, 2019, 04:29:46 PM
Just home from an awesome weekend in VT for my college roommate's bachelor party. We spent most of the weekend chilling at the house either playing drinking games or drinking while playing other games (the basement of our airBnB had pool, ping pong, darts, and shuffleboard, and the backyard was big enough to get a good wiffle ball game going). Thankful for a quiet night tonight and one last day off tomorrow before my marathon almost three week vacation comes to an end.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 17, 2019, 03:53:52 PM
Another late night at work for me, project starts at 8pm and should go to 11pm, although I'll just be happy to be out of here by midnight.   Will be happy to get this work done, pretty much the culmination of a bunch of work over the last couple months that I've very much been involved in.  Looking forward to my work expensed dinner soon
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Post by: millahh on July 17, 2019, 07:22:58 PM
Word up fools.

I worked from home today so I could smoke spare ribs on the grill, four hours low and slow with wood chips for smoke.  One of the best decisions I've ever made.  I think I finally nailed my technique..smoky, tender but with a slight bit of chew, and a little bit crusty. I'd put the outcome up against any restaurant. And it was a BBQ rub, with a brown sugar and vanilla glaze.  Holy shit. I think the wife would have jumped me for making such an awesome dinner, but, well, we were both full of ribs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 17, 2019, 07:24:53 PM
Make sure you remind her of this next time you smoke ribs, and get it before dinner..
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Post by: Stadler on July 18, 2019, 06:19:19 AM
A week later:  "Hey honey, remember those ribs?  Hubba hubba."
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 18, 2019, 07:52:07 AM
A week later:  "Hey honey, remember those ribs?  Hubba hubba."

Wanna smoke some sausage now?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 18, 2019, 08:23:41 AM
Frankly, I think I deserve it just for not repeatedly making jokes about the "nice rack".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2019, 07:19:13 AM
Wanna get sticky tonight?
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Post by: Zydar on July 19, 2019, 07:30:30 AM
One more hour to go until my vacation starts. Four weeks of nothingness.
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Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2019, 07:41:26 AM
One more hour to go until my vacation starts. Four weeks of nothingness.

Thats awesome, literally no plans though? 

I was just doing some cramx3 concert history this morning, figuring out which band I've seen the most.  I was thinking it was between Dream Theater, 311, and Iron Maiden.  Turns out IM are a bit behind at 11, and Dream Theater is in the lead at 19, but right behind them are 311 at 18 who I am seeing tonight for the tie  :lol 311 will take the lead when I see them again on Wednesday.  The two Iron Maiden shows next week won't be able to catch up enough.  And now DT are apparently close to announcing more US shows, so the race is on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 19, 2019, 07:43:55 AM
One more hour to go until my vacation starts. Four weeks of nothingness.

Thats awesome, literally no plans though? 


No I usually don't have any plans. I wish I had though, since I get very antsy and start climbing the walls after a week or two of just doing nothing. Perhaps I'll visit my sisters or something to pass the days.

It would be different if I had my own family and/or friends to hang out with.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2019, 07:48:19 AM
Yea man, I don't think I could take more than one week home with no plans before also climbing the walls.  I get way too antsy.  You should definitely make some plans, do something fun with your time.  I've got all of September off, and literally made a calendar and have been populating it with things to do for most days.  I definitely want some time home chilling, but I want to make sure I'm doing something that I am going to remember for the rest of my life. Progpower seems to hit that spot, but that's only 4 days.  I've been looking to go to Vegas at the end of the month, but we shall see.  Toying with lots of ideas.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 19, 2019, 09:17:24 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew and Happy Friday!

In 2 weeks I am taking a 3 day weekend for the first time in over a year. My GF and I are joining her Grandfather on his boat to go out to Catalina Island for the day Friday, and then... not sure what the rest of the weekend will hold.

Yea.. my life is so unexciting that I am talking about a day trip that won't be happening for another 2 weeks :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2019, 09:41:56 AM
Well that sounds pretty cool, I can guarantee to you my life aint so exciting either, concerts are what I live for these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 19, 2019, 09:47:58 AM
I am lucky if I hit 2 or 3 shows a year.

Last show I went to was Dream Theater in April. I can't remember what the last show was before that. I think it was The Addicts at NAMM, and before that was.. Zakk Sabbath and Kings X at Namm 2017? :lol

I do hope to see Flying Colors in Sept, and maybe Black Label Society as well a week after that. But only time and funds will tell.


Regarding this Catalina trip, I am not even sure if we are hanging out on the island or if its strictly fishing. I was told to make sure I have my fishing license. Either way... its something! lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 19, 2019, 02:13:47 PM
The only thing better than walking into the bathroom at work with a round in the chamber and finding the place empty is the feeling when you settle back at your desk with a freshly emptied set of bowels and the songs of angels whistling through your "tubes."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on July 19, 2019, 02:21:47 PM
The only thing better than walking into the bathroom at work with a round in the chamber and finding the place empty is the feeling when you settle back at your desk with a freshly emptied set of bowels and the songs of angels whistling through your "tubes."

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/550/740/2f9.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2019, 04:01:28 PM
 :lol that actually happened this morning

Made it to Philly, so fucking hot out there today.  Traffic was terrible, it's funny.  I made a playlist yesterday for my drive, all music from bands I've seen or will see recently, including a heavy dose of the bands tonight... not a single song in random shuffle from those bands  :lol I got plenty of Orden Ogan though  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 19, 2019, 06:28:37 PM
Settled in on the couch for the night with beer and pizza :metal
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Post by: ReaperKK on July 19, 2019, 06:47:25 PM
I'll be cracking a beer open after I walk the dog
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 19, 2019, 07:40:28 PM
The only thing better than walking into the bathroom at work with a round in the chamber and finding the place empty is the feeling when you settle back at your desk with a freshly emptied set of bowels and the songs of angels whistling through your "tubes."

I work from home (except when traveling - which I don't do very often anymore).  I always find the crapper empty... and always peel some of the paint off the walls.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2019, 08:23:27 PM
I hate that guy on the seat for 20 minutes at work.  I want the big stall fucker. Get off your phone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 19, 2019, 08:26:05 PM
The DTF Shat Thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2019, 08:35:24 PM
To boldly shat where no shat has shat before.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 20, 2019, 07:44:45 AM
The only thing better than walking into the bathroom at work with a round in the chamber and finding the place empty is the feeling when you settle back at your desk with a freshly emptied set of bowels and the songs of angels whistling through your "tubes."

I work from home (except when traveling - which I don't do very often anymore).  I always find the crapper empty... and always peel some of the paint off the walls.   :biggrin:

That and lunch are the two best parts of working from home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 23, 2019, 07:54:34 AM
Dead for three days? And here I figured everyone was posting from the toilet in the first place!

No Maiden for me this weekend, but for a good reason, going to Asbury Park for a long weekend for my birthday. Weather is shaping up beautifully, mid/upper 80s and sunshine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2019, 07:57:56 AM
Dead for three days? And here I figured everyone was posting from the toilet in the first place!

No Maiden for me this weekend, but for a good reason, going to Asbury Park for a long weekend for my birthday. Weather is shaping up beautifully, mid/upper 80s and sunshine.

Whats the plan in Asbury Park?  I think Killswitch Engage and Clutch are playing Friday and then The Flaming Lips / Claypool Lennon Delirium Saturday at the Stone Pony.  But I'm guessing you are going to lounge?

I finalized my plans for Maiden weekend in Brooklyn, got a hotel room a few blocks from the venue and one friend to join me Friday on the floor and another friend swaps in for night two front row.  I also took off work Friday so I can get down there early, going to be a good weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 23, 2019, 08:30:24 AM
Dead for three days? And here I figured everyone was posting from the toilet in the first place!

No Maiden for me this weekend, but for a good reason, going to Asbury Park for a long weekend for my birthday. Weather is shaping up beautifully, mid/upper 80s and sunshine.

Whats the plan in Asbury Park?  I think Killswitch Engage and Clutch are playing Friday and then The Flaming Lips / Claypool Lennon Delirium Saturday at the Stone Pony.  But I'm guessing you are going to lounge?

I finalized my plans for Maiden weekend in Brooklyn, got a hotel room a few blocks from the venue and one friend to join me Friday on the floor and another friend swaps in for night two front row.  I also took off work Friday so I can get down there early, going to be a good weekend.

The Asbury Park plan is copious amounts of lounging, not really doing a damn thing aside from beach/pool, eating/drinking, and birthday weekend sex.

That sounds like an excellent plan for Maiden.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2019, 08:32:15 AM
You staying at the Empress hotel?  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 23, 2019, 08:50:27 AM
You staying at the Empress hotel?  :lol

I think there's a joke or some history here that I'm not getting  :lol

We're staying at The Asbury.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2019, 08:51:51 AM
You staying at the Empress hotel?  :lol

I think there's a joke or some history here that I'm not getting  :lol

We're staying at The Asbury.

It's a gay hotel and bar near the beach, I just love how its called The Empress, I crack jokes to my friends all the time when we see it in Asbury.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 23, 2019, 09:01:23 AM
G'morning all. Getting excited for Maiden on Saturday :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2019, 09:02:59 AM
The only thing that sucks about Maiden weekend is they didn't bring a decent opener for them  :sad:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 23, 2019, 09:27:31 AM
Just leaves more time for beers before we have to go in the arena :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2019, 09:30:08 AM
True, although Friday night I'm on the floor, I think my buddy who you met last time is going to want to go in early.  Saturday night however, no rush with a seat.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 23, 2019, 12:43:28 PM
Good Morning... Afternoon? Fellow Nerds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 24, 2019, 05:34:29 AM
Last workday before the beach!  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 29, 2019, 05:56:16 AM
So after a few days at the beach and the pool, question for your native NJ types: Why does everybody here seem to live as though they forgot to turn their hearing aids on?  Conversations at shouting volumes, listening to talk radio at a high enough volume that you can clearly understand it 20 yards away (which is saying something, when it's Mike Francesca), music in casual situations loud enough that you have to shout to be heard by the person next to you, etc. I mean, I realize that being loud is part of the Jersey stereotype, but what gives?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 29, 2019, 06:58:45 AM
the loudness wars, I don't know, but just seems no one has any regard for anyone else
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Post by: The Walrus on July 29, 2019, 07:06:08 AM
Laid my head down to go to sleep last night... and immediately started suffering from food poisoning. I knew something was up when the chills set in and I had to keep adding blankets. Then I started shaking so much I had to wait until I could calm down to walk over to the bathroom. Now I'm at work with the headache of a lifetime and I still feel queasy. Not gonna be a good day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 29, 2019, 07:08:29 AM
Damn dude, probably should have stayed in bed
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Post by: The Walrus on July 29, 2019, 07:11:23 AM
Damn dude, probably should have stayed in bed

Should have... but I also live 2 minutes away from work. I'm toughing it out for now. We only have 4 employees (including myself) + the boss so every set of hands counts. But I don't think I'm gonna get anything done today. I think I'm gonna yack in a few minutes  :lol  :facepalm:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 29, 2019, 07:13:34 AM
And yet still have time to DTF.

Priorities!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on July 29, 2019, 07:16:13 AM
And yet still have time to DTF.

Priorities!!!

Hey... shut up :lol Monday mornings are the slowest part of the week for me!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 29, 2019, 07:48:58 AM
Talking through your ass eh Mike? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 29, 2019, 09:49:09 AM
Morning dudes, have one hell of a hangover this morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 29, 2019, 10:29:29 AM
Howdy ya'll.

I wanna go back home and get back into my bed
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: limnides on July 29, 2019, 07:59:53 PM
After a 9 nine year absence, I'm sticking my head back in the pot
Hope ya'll ok
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 30, 2019, 06:41:49 AM
Hi, Alysia!!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 30, 2019, 08:57:21 AM
After a 9 nine year absence, I'm sticking my head back in the pot
Hope ya'll ok

Hello person whom I don't remember :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 30, 2019, 09:07:01 AM
I was around 9 years ago but definitely not that active back then so I don't think I remember but welcome back.  Hope you stick around  :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 30, 2019, 10:22:56 AM
She's a good friend of mine from aaaaages ago. Great artist, smart, and really cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: limnides on July 30, 2019, 01:46:28 PM
She's a good friend of mine from aaaaages ago. Great artist, smart, and really cool.
Oh stop you  :-*
I started to get into the boards but then a thing happened and now it's 2019

Glad to see you're still around Andrew! and hello to the people who don't remember me, I don't remember you either :'D
Not sure if any of the guys I spoke to are still active
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 30, 2019, 02:07:47 PM
Your name seems familiar?  I go back to ~2005, but certainly not as far back as Andrew, into some of those earliest incarnations of the community. Regardless, welcome back!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 30, 2019, 02:42:19 PM
Oh stop you  :-*
I started to get into the boards but then a thing happened and now it's 2019

Glad to see you're still around Andrew! and hello to the people who don't remember me, I don't remember you either :'D
Not sure if any of the guys I spoke to are still active

I think you joined here because of me talking about it with you. I think. I was a lot more active then but yep, still around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: limnides on July 30, 2019, 02:54:55 PM
Your name seems familiar?  I go back to ~2005, but certainly not as far back as Andrew, into some of those earliest incarnations of the community. Regardless, welcome back!

hello! and thank you!

I think you joined here because of me talking about it with you. I think. I was a lot more active then but yep, still around.

you absolutely did, you madman
but i'm glad you did, the community is great. i am assuming that it is still awesome
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 30, 2019, 03:21:56 PM
i like it here  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 31, 2019, 09:06:01 AM
I can't speak for everyone...

But I CAN speak for myself...

I am AWESOME
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 31, 2019, 09:42:32 AM
I am somewhere in the realm between copacetic and mediocre.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2019, 09:44:34 AM
I'm cosi cosi
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 31, 2019, 09:57:54 AM
:lol

Morning ya'll
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 31, 2019, 12:34:14 PM
Wild busy morning is cooling down for what I hope will be pretty clear afternoon. Yesterday, my inbox blew up like Peter North at 4:30 but I'm hoping it holds down the rest of the day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2019, 12:40:08 PM
Yea my morning calmed down as well, I came in early today with the goal of leaving early to catch my next concert, just sucks cause it looks like its about to rain and that's not going to fare well for the show.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 31, 2019, 12:43:18 PM
Wild busy morning is cooling down for what I hope will be pretty clear afternoon. Yesterday, my inbox blew up like Peter North at 4:30 but I'm hoping it holds down the rest of the day.

Most videos I saw from Peter North, he went well past the 20 minute mark.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2019, 12:59:48 PM
How would you know Chad?  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 31, 2019, 01:01:04 PM
Most videos I saw from Peter North, he went well past the 20 minute mark.

I didn't mean 4:30 of a video, I meant yesterday at 4:30, my inbox blew up like Peter North.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2019, 01:05:03 PM
Is your computer sticky?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 31, 2019, 01:15:55 PM
Most videos I saw from Peter North, he went well past the 20 minute mark.

I didn't mean 4:30 of a video, I meant yesterday at 4:30, my inbox blew up like Peter North.

"Why would he threaten to kill her in public?"

"He threatened, in public, to kill her."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 31, 2019, 01:38:18 PM
Yep I committed a grammatical sin. I shall smash my hand between two rocks as punishment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: squatch41 on July 31, 2019, 02:56:25 PM
Wat up? Anything interesting happen the last 9 years?!?)))  :natalieportman:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 31, 2019, 03:08:11 PM
I am spending a lot of time throwing people under the bus today.... and not MY people. I am not in the mood for people's shit today  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2019, 04:08:47 PM
Wat up? Anything interesting happen the last 9 years?!?)))  :natalieportman:

another 9 year member returning? did DTF go through a time portal?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 31, 2019, 06:48:15 PM
Most videos I saw from Peter North, he went well past the 20 minute mark.

I didn't mean 4:30 of a video, I meant yesterday at 4:30, my inbox blew up like Peter North.

I know. That's the joke.

@Joe ... same reason you know.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 31, 2019, 08:09:25 PM
I don't even know where to post this.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/man-finds-out-moms-body-donated-to-science-was-sold-for-military-blast-testing/ar-AAF8x2f?li=BBnbcA1

I don't know whether to cry, get mad, or  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 01, 2019, 04:08:57 AM
I don't even know where to post this.

A different forum, perhaps?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 02, 2019, 08:14:34 PM
Evening folks, what a fucking week it's been. So glad I'm not on call or really have to do anything this weekend
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 03, 2019, 04:54:32 AM
Morning, yo.

Long weekend for me.

:happydance:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 03, 2019, 05:52:11 AM
G'morning all
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 03, 2019, 05:55:28 AM
Morning dudes.

What are your plans Jingle?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2019, 06:16:35 AM
Going to spend the night at my friend's lake house. Looking forward to relaxing on the boat.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 03, 2019, 06:44:54 AM
Going to spend the night at my friend's lake house. Looking forward to relaxing on the boat.

You "jingle" now?   :lol

Nothing meaningful really.  jingle.son is working today/tomorrow; jingle.daughter comes home from camp (where she was working) late this afternoon.  Monday we're just gonna go across the border (since it's only 5 minutes down the road) and just fuck around in Buffalo for the day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2019, 07:23:34 AM
 :lol

Jingle chills?  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 03, 2019, 08:03:24 AM
What's the weather like up there Jingle? I'm heading to a boat show today to check out boats I could never afford. Heading to a nice dinner afterwards.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2019, 08:20:58 AM
Just did my morning work out and then laid outside for a bit to get some sun, I've got to finish my laundry and pack for Hartford soon. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 03, 2019, 09:21:43 AM
What's the weather like up there Jingle? I'm heading to a boat show today to check out boats I could never afford. Heading to a nice dinner afterwards.

It's been pretty consistently in the mid/high 80s low 90s for the past month... with humidex ratings making it feel upward of 100 (and more some days). Outlook today - 27C feeling like 32C
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 03, 2019, 12:39:53 PM
Similar to our weather here. I am ready for fall.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2019, 02:19:19 PM
Yea not that different from NJ either although today isn't as bad, mid 80s but still humid.  Made it to Hartford what a crap drive as usual getting up here with the traffic, but I did get a lot of good music listening in so it wasn't the worst drive ever.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 04, 2019, 06:34:13 AM
Morning gang. I went to the boat show yesterday and it's amazing some of the boats they have. I always wondered how people afford them and it turns out you can just finance your $150k+ boat at 6% interest for 240 months :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on August 04, 2019, 06:40:26 AM
Blob drive-by!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 04, 2019, 07:10:40 AM
Blob drive-by!

Dude!  Where the fuq you been?  How was the anniversary of your birth?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2019, 07:16:37 AM
Morning.

Too much fun last night. Driving home now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2019, 12:07:22 PM
Morning.

Too much fun last night. Driving home now.

Yup, had a lot of fun last night.  I just got home and forced myself onto my bike for a bit, now to edit my video...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 04, 2019, 03:16:33 PM
Morning.

Too much fun last night. Driving home now.

Did you go to Hartford last night?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2019, 03:48:58 PM
No. At my friend's camp in Wakefield, NH. Lake and debauchery.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 04, 2019, 04:20:06 PM
No. At my friend's camp in Wakefield, NH. Lake and debauchery.

Good! I was going to be mad at you.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2019, 07:07:40 AM
No. At my friend's camp in Wakefield, NH. Lake and debauchery.

Good! I was going to be mad at you.  :)

Oh I'm mad enough for this whole board.

We lost out OSHA safe days that were at 1390 (3 years, 10 months safe). So I had to come in on my day off I took Friday to finish the accident report.  Then Wal Mart did not get all our moves into the doors on weekend nights and I had to send the employees home early.  Nevermind I called multiple times to try to get moves.Now 2 call outs today.

I'm about to crush skulls.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 05, 2019, 07:56:57 AM
Fuck that is not to sort through King. What was the incident that caused the OSHA safe days to reset? Is everyone alright?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2019, 07:57:57 AM
damn that sucks

I think the last few weekends have caught up with me, I'm feeling quite out of it today and it was a real struggle to get out of bed.  Hopefully I can take it slow and easy today and nothing serious pops up. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2019, 07:59:12 AM
Guy not paying attention to his surroundings and slipped on a piece of cardboard, fell and sprained his wrist.   He was bailing cardboard.  We stress to clean as you go,  Put your safety #1.  He did not.

I've been so distraught over this that it took away from the joy of the concert, and camping.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 05, 2019, 08:32:48 AM
I feel for you; that's so frustrating.  Accidents happen, but in many cases they are eminently avoidable. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 05, 2019, 09:34:18 AM
Damn king that sucks, fortunately it's a more severe injury.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 05, 2019, 09:34:49 AM
This is why I hate people.


I feel ya Joe.

Took Friday off to go fishing with my GF and her Grandfather. We were going to go out to Catalina Island, but since it turned into only a party of 4, we decided to just stay within the breakwater and fish. So I was close enough to shore to get an excellent phone signal. I hate to turn it onto Do Not Disturb due to all the work emails and calls /  texts that were coming in. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on August 05, 2019, 10:06:23 AM
Guy not paying attention to his surroundings and slipped on a piece of cardboard, fell and sprained his wrist.   He was bailing cardboard.  We stress to clean as you go,  Put your safety #1.  He did not.

I've been so distraught over this that it took away from the joy of the concert, and camping.

Ugh, that is a bummer. :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on August 06, 2019, 07:14:16 PM
So I got an e-mail yesterday saying my degree was confirmed.


So if you'd all please call me Dr. Adami or Dr. Feelgood, or even Dr. Shutthehellupandstopbeingsopretentiousyoutwat, that would be great.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 06, 2019, 07:17:43 PM
That's fantastic Doc!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 06, 2019, 08:11:18 PM
I can now say I had a lunch with a Doctor.   Congrats Adami.  Hard work always pays off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 07, 2019, 05:43:43 AM
I can now say I had a lunch with a Doctor.   Congrats Adami.  Hard work always pays off.

Fockin eh!  Two Doctors at DTF now.

For any mods moderating this thread ... I think another name change is in order.  If there's no change, we know we can run rampant in this thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 07, 2019, 06:16:52 AM
Congrats Dr. Feelgood!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 07, 2019, 06:41:00 AM
Congratulations Adami!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 07, 2019, 06:44:03 AM
So I got an e-mail yesterday saying my degree was confirmed.

What a fantastic achievement! Cheers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 07, 2019, 09:46:55 AM
I make a motion to have Adami's screen name changed to DrAdami.

All in favor?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 07, 2019, 10:01:21 AM
Nay.  He's a quack.   

(I'm kidding; I'm proud of him and impressed.  AYE.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 07, 2019, 10:03:36 AM
Congrats Adami! post-doc or "real work" next?

I can now say I had a lunch with a Doctor.   Congrats Adami.  Hard work always pays off.

Fockin eh!  Two Doctors at DTF now.


I can think of at least one more off the top of my head?  Unless we decided to revoke DTVT's?  :biggrin:

EDIT: On further consideration, I know of four PhDs, a PharmD, and several JDs....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 07, 2019, 10:13:43 AM
I've slept with DTVT so..........
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 07, 2019, 10:20:15 AM
 :lol

Just had our end of 1 half of the year tech meeting.  Was mostly the normal run down of the business and whats going on, but the end caught my attention.  Went off about changes to come and how essentially by end of the year, all that was of our former company and our policies/organizations will be gone.  This fall, re-orgs will happen and then everyone gets a new compensation plan and we migrate everything over to our overlords systems and ways of doing things from an HR perspective.  I don't expect any impact for me, they said no one will be getting paid less or getting fired, its more about benefits it seems, but it does just feel like all the "vibe" from the old company is officially gone.  People in one work chat for video gaming were talking about how they expect a lot of people to be gone in 6 months because this is becoming too corporate.  I wouldn't voice any negative opinions in our chat rooms personally, like they said, its getting corporate and they could be monitoring it, but it kind of feels legit after that meeting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 07, 2019, 10:56:55 AM
I've slept with DTVT so..........

And that makes you unique...how?  :lol

Just had our end of 1 half of the year tech meeting.  Was mostly the normal run down of the business and whats going on, but the end caught my attention.  Went off about changes to come and how essentially by end of the year, all that was of our former company and our policies/organizations will be gone.  This fall, re-orgs will happen and then everyone gets a new compensation plan and we migrate everything over to our overlords systems and ways of doing things from an HR perspective.  I don't expect any impact for me, they said no one will be getting paid less or getting fired, its more about benefits it seems, but it does just feel like all the "vibe" from the old company is officially gone.  People in one work chat for video gaming were talking about how they expect a lot of people to be gone in 6 months because this is becoming too corporate.  I wouldn't voice any negative opinions in our chat rooms personally, like they said, its getting corporate and they could be monitoring it, but it kind of feels legit after that meeting.

Culture shifts happen from this stuff, I've been through a couple of those with my current job.  I'd advise to just keep an open mind, there can be cool things/opportunities to come out of changes like this...even if they are just experiences that may guide you in the future.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 07, 2019, 11:53:44 AM
Yea, we will see what happens.  I'm just going with the flow, I'm not entirely sure I'll have any new opportunities but it would be refreshing if things change up and something does blossom from it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 07, 2019, 06:49:29 PM
Looks like tomorrow night on MTV is finally the Situations wedding episode that I went to last November. Hoping to make my mtv debut.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 07, 2019, 07:19:41 PM
Looks like tomorrow night on MTV is finally the Situations wedding episode that I went to last November. Hoping to make my mtv debut.

Cramx3 Style Viewing Party video coming??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on August 07, 2019, 07:31:18 PM
Congrats Adami! post-doc or "real work" next?

I can now say I had a lunch with a Doctor.   Congrats Adami.  Hard work always pays off.

Fockin eh!  Two Doctors at DTF now.


I can think of at least one more off the top of my head?  Unless we decided to revoke DTVT's?  :biggrin:

EDIT: On further consideration, I know of four PhDs, a PharmD, and several JDs....

1. Formal postdoc. Putting off real work another year.  ;D

2. We all know JDs don’t count.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 07, 2019, 08:15:03 PM
Looks like tomorrow night on MTV is finally the Situations wedding episode that I went to last November. Hoping to make my mtv debut.

Cramx3 Style Viewing Party video coming??

 :lol dont think so but if I am in the video I'm sure I'll find a way to capture it and tweet out something from it or get a picture at least. My brother was briefly in a commercial and my mom was in Life magazine back when they printed it last year so it's very possible I'm in in someway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 07, 2019, 08:47:36 PM
It'll probably be a little shocking to see yourself - since you were twice the man you are now. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 08, 2019, 07:34:05 AM
Congrats Adami! post-doc or "real work" next?

I can now say I had a lunch with a Doctor.   Congrats Adami.  Hard work always pays off.

Fockin eh!  Two Doctors at DTF now.


I can think of at least one more off the top of my head?  Unless we decided to revoke DTVT's?  :biggrin:

EDIT: On further consideration, I know of four PhDs, a PharmD, and several JDs....

1. Formal postdoc. Putting off real work another year.  ;D

2. We all know JDs don’t count.

I disagree with Adami.  :) ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2019, 09:12:07 AM
New policy today from our work overlords:

Quote
Alcohol may not be stored on your desk or in any visible workspace.  If you have alcohol at the office, please secure it in a file cabinet or other drawer under your desk.  You may also store it the refrigerators located in common spaces.

 :rollin it's funny, it also states how this is different than other offices under our work overlords which is great because while being more restrictive it seems they are giving us somewhat of a green light here.  If you went into our office you would see most desks have a bottle or many bottles of booze on them, so I guess they just need to hide the booze but you are still allowed to consume in the office after business hours.  That shows our culture here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 09, 2019, 10:12:21 AM
New policy today from our work overlords:

Quote
Alcohol may not be stored on your desk or in any visible workspace.  If you have alcohol at the office, please secure it in a file cabinet or other drawer under your desk.  You may also store it the refrigerators located in common spaces.

 :rollin it's funny, it also states how this is different than other offices under our work overlords which is great because while being more restrictive it seems they are giving us somewhat of a green light here.  If you went into our office you would see most desks have a bottle or many bottles of booze on them, so I guess they just need to hide the booze but you are still allowed to consume in the office after business hours.  That shows our culture here.

Dude, that's sort of badass.  I've always wanted to have a desk where I slide out the lower drawer and pull a bottle and two glasses out, like in Mad Men, or every Lieutenant ever on Law And Order.   But most of the offices I've worked in were alcohol free zones, and that image doesn't really work in a field trailer on a construction site.

It doesn't help that in-house Counsel are often viewed (wrongly, IMO) as "corporate cops", so I wouldn't take that chance, but still.   I'd like to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 09, 2019, 11:37:06 AM
New policy today from our work overlords:

Quote
Alcohol may not be stored on your desk or in any visible workspace.  If you have alcohol at the office, please secure it in a file cabinet or other drawer under your desk.  You may also store it the refrigerators located in common spaces.

 :rollin it's funny, it also states how this is different than other offices under our work overlords which is great because while being more restrictive it seems they are giving us somewhat of a green light here.  If you went into our office you would see most desks have a bottle or many bottles of booze on them, so I guess they just need to hide the booze but you are still allowed to consume in the office after business hours.  That shows our culture here.

Dude, that's sort of badass.  I've always wanted to have a desk where I slide out the lower drawer and pull a bottle and two glasses out, like in Mad Men, or every Lieutenant ever on Law And Order.   But most of the offices I've worked in were alcohol free zones, and that image doesn't really work in a field trailer on a construction site.

It doesn't help that in-house Counsel are often viewed (wrongly, IMO) as "corporate cops", so I wouldn't take that chance, but still.   I'd like to.

Back when I had an office (in a high rise with mahogany furniture and a great view!) I used to keep a bottle of Jameson and a couple of glasses in on of my cabinets.  I never actually knew what our policy was, and that was rather deliberate.  Alas, now that we've gone open-office, it doesn't work so well anymore. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2019, 11:46:40 AM
We have an open office and the booze was out everywhere.  My boss (he admits to being an alcoholic) would keep all his empty whiskey bottles called the graveyard along his area of the bench.  Had like 20 of them at one point before management made him discard them.  Now his drawer is filled, if I do go into the office, come 5pm, he would gladly open the drawer and share.  I'm not much of a whiskey drinker and feel super awkward drinking at work in the open office so I usually decline.

I don't care too much about it regardless as I don't work in the office, I do have a small bottle of vodka at my desk (sealed, more for display to have something in common with the office) but I mostly just like how they didn't just apply their global rules to our offices and to me that's pretty awesome.  Shows they respect our culture here (which was supposed to be apart of the deal for buying our company according to the founder who sold it).  I see quite a lot of people complaining in our chat rooms about it, but seriously?  This is pretty cool you are allowed to store booze at your desk and if you want, bring your laptop to the cafe area and have a drink and work there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 09, 2019, 12:02:45 PM
That's not a small concession; that (can be) a pretty big HR/EHS (environmental, health and safety) issue, so for them to concede that is, in my view a pretty loud statement.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 09, 2019, 12:22:01 PM
My boss (jokingly) tells me I should keep a flask under my desk.

The only time I've ever drank at "work" was when my boss and I, as well one other (who lives on the property I work), went to a Mexican place next to the property and had beers. I was paid overtime to drink and bullshit with my boss. It was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2019, 12:43:23 PM
Our summer field day is coming up.  Typically they would rent out liberty state park in Jersey City, have an open bar and food and play lawn games.  Get sloppy on company dime.  They moved it to the Central Park zoo with no booze this year.  I dont think many people are going.  I'm definitely not (more so because its out of my way to go, and if I dont go I'm allowed to take a half day which sounds much better).  So I guess if I instead went home and boozed, I would be boozing on the company clock.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2019, 02:46:16 PM
Wow, people are seriously upset about this.

One work chat room has been non stop bashing the company all day.  Here is one quote just now "Alright my friends, I will go play games now and drink my sadness away as the culture of the company I once loved is dead"  :lol people are so ridiculous.  I think many in this company have not experienced other jobs.  Before coming here, I worked at banks and it was such a shit culture compared to this.  Some people just don't know how good they have it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 09, 2019, 03:18:12 PM
This is because the lack of booze at a company function?


Some people just don't know how good they have it.

^^^
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2019, 03:27:52 PM
Yes.  It's really shocking.  There's a channel for gamers, so kind of like the gamer thread here, but its a chat room for everyone at work who wants to talk about video games.  135 people, little more than 1/10 of the company.  Non stop talk bashing the company today.  I'm shocked people would this openly talk about it.  A few people were even like "maybe you should take this discussion onto discord or some other non work chat room"  A lot of sour people about the changes the company is undergoing from being a start up to being corporate.  This is not one of the reasons to be sour. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 10, 2019, 05:56:19 AM
I AM RISEN UP . . . because the baby has kept me up since 5 EST. #lolme
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 10, 2019, 06:40:01 AM
Baby? You had a baby?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 10, 2019, 07:19:17 AM
Yes.  It's really shocking.  There's a channel for gamers, so kind of like the gamer thread here, but its a chat room for everyone at work who wants to talk about video games.  135 people, little more than 1/10 of the company.  Non stop talk bashing the company today.  I'm shocked people would this openly talk about it.  A few people were even like "maybe you should take this discussion onto discord or some other non work chat room"  A lot of sour people about the changes the company is undergoing from being a start up to being corporate.  This is not one of the reasons to be sour.

My reaction is...what a bunch of goddamn babies (no offense to Super Dude's baby, who I assume shows more maturity that cram's colleagues). When my company got a new CEO a few years ago, our big blowout holiday party (black tie, country club, open bar, masterfully catered, the thing everyone looked forward to all year), got cancelled three weeks out, and replaced with one hour on a Wednesday afternoon in the cafeteria with store-bought Christmas cookies. Then layoffs were announced, then we got bought...and of course our field day disappeared in that too. Within 18 months, only about 5% of us from that site were still with the company.  That your acquiring company is just saying "hey, it's cool if you drink, we just can't formally condone/sponsor it" (probably for liability reasons, as Stadler said) is an amazing preservation of the old culture.  Maybe some people are having this reactions as way of expressing their fear about what the future holds,...but christ, have some self-awareness and perspective.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 10, 2019, 10:33:36 AM
Yea, company is mostly young people who probably haven't experienced much outside of this job.  It's ridiculous.

Super Dude has a Super Baby?  Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 10, 2019, 11:28:14 AM
Morning ya'll.

Was woken up at 7am by a phone call from work. The 2 Morning guys got there and the office was Locked up tight and no one there. Keep in mind that we are supposed to be staffed with a minimum of 2 at all times.

I jumped up and drove over there... And after an hour and a half of reviewing cameras and calling people (who weren't answering), one of the guys walks up.

Turns out he decided to leave to "take a shit" (he lives across the street)... And apparently fell asleep (he wouldn't admit he fell asleep... But he returned an hour after the shift was over... So yea). He said "oh I didn't realize [other guy] was going to leave.

FInally just now got ahold of the other dude. Same thing. He left because he wasn't feeling well... (he has medical issues that I am fully aware of), and he sad "oh I didn't know the other guy was leaving or I would have stayed"


.... I've gotta keep reminding myself... I can't collect unemployment if I quit..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 10, 2019, 04:05:06 PM
Baby? You had a baby?

I do, a beautiful baby girl. She's five months old and she's going to be trying solid foods for the first time tomorrow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 10, 2019, 05:28:01 PM
Nice! Congrats man I didn't know!S
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 10, 2019, 05:52:39 PM
Our summer field day is coming up.  Typically they would rent out liberty state park in Jersey City, have an open bar and food and play lawn games.  Get sloppy on company dime.  They moved it to the Central Park zoo with no booze this year.  I dont think many people are going.  I'm definitely not (more so because its out of my way to go, and if I dont go I'm allowed to take a half day which sounds much better).  So I guess if I instead went home and boozed, I would be boozing on the company clock.

Yes, but in your living room, there would be little question that the various insurance coverages your company has would not apply, and your risk is your own.  At that "field day", it's a different equation.  I have little doubt that in today's culture (I mean generally, not your company specifically) the insurance companies would have problems with the serving of alcohol, and now it's a much bigger risk for the company.  Unfortunately you're getting short-changed because some idiot somewhere else couldn't hold their liquor at a company function and either drove home drunk or got hurt. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 10, 2019, 07:00:19 PM
Stadler,  check your PM's.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 10, 2019, 09:46:21 PM
There's no real office culture for me at all where I work now. I only have one colleague in the Jersey City office with me, everyone else is either in Columbus Ohio or somewhere in Europe. I'd never dream of keeping booze at my desk, sometimes I wonder what the reaction would be if anybody realized on the days that I have bottles of homebrew in a bag in the kitchen fridge. But sometimes on the last Friday of the month (my one cheat lunch of the month) I'll hit the Ruth's Chris steakhouse in our building and indulge in a sazerac with lunch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 10, 2019, 11:14:32 PM
Our summer field day is coming up.  Typically they would rent out liberty state park in Jersey City, have an open bar and food and play lawn games.  Get sloppy on company dime.  They moved it to the Central Park zoo with no booze this year.  I dont think many people are going.  I'm definitely not (more so because its out of my way to go, and if I dont go I'm allowed to take a half day which sounds much better).  So I guess if I instead went home and boozed, I would be boozing on the company clock.

Yes, but in your living room, there would be little question that the various insurance coverages your company has would not apply, and your risk is your own.  At that "field day", it's a different equation.  I have little doubt that in today's culture (I mean generally, not your company specifically) the insurance companies would have problems with the serving of alcohol, and now it's a much bigger risk for the company.  Unfortunately you're getting short-changed because some idiot somewhere else couldn't hold their liquor at a company function and either drove home drunk or got hurt.

And they make us sign waivers to attend these events so we cannot sue or hold the company responsible if we do something stupid.  I need to find the picture I took of the guy I saw passed out on the floor at my first holiday party.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 11, 2019, 05:06:43 AM
Welcome back Zach.  Nice to see some familiar 'oldie' names resurrecting.

And congrats on the kidlet.  Man, I do not miss those days!  jingle.kids turn 19 tomorrow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 11, 2019, 06:20:32 AM
Congrats to jingle.kid!

Crazy to think how different I was as a person at 19.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 11, 2019, 06:25:17 AM
I interned at a company in the finance industry that was privately owned right before the market tanked back in 08/09 and that was a lot of fun. One of my responsibilities as an intern was to make sure the fridge stayed stocked in beers from the supply room one floor up (the understood rule was no beers before 6pm). They provided breakfast for us every Friday, which was usually just cereal or bagels and donuts, but once a month they'd bring in people to serve us hot breakfast with eggs and bacon and such. They also had a company party every quarter, so one night in July after work they bussed us from our office in Jersey City across the river to Chelsea Piers and there was an open bar, buffet dinner, dance floor, and then you had the option of choosing one activity out of bowling, the driving range, or ice skating. Then when you were ready to go they had arranged for a car service for everyone to drive them wherever they needed. The other intern got shitfaced and slept until 10:30 the next morning (which was a normal workday). He finally showed up at 11 or so, was left in a conference room by himself for about 20 minutes, and then the two managers and the senior team member went in and gave him a speech about how we work hard and play hard and how you need to be able to handle your shit. Meanwhile the senior team member had a phone in his pocket dialed to one of the desk phones and we were all listening in on speaker phone :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 11, 2019, 07:02:52 AM
Nice! Congrats man I didn't know!S

Yeah, I know I haven't quite been around so nobody really knew, except a small handful of people who don't post here anymore. A lot has happened since I was a regular here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 11, 2019, 08:26:33 AM
Well it's cool to see you back!

Just got back from the dog park, nothing planned for the rest of the day aside from deciding what to eat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 11, 2019, 10:44:01 AM
Visited my nieces this morning, got my nails done by the older one  :lol and just came back and did my workout.  No plans today besides clean the house and relax.  It's so nice outside, I'm going to go lay out and get my tan on.  GTL today  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 11, 2019, 02:14:20 PM
:lol. I jsut woke up from a 2 hour nap. I have to do the lawn later which I'm dreading.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 11, 2019, 03:33:55 PM
Gym (ok basement workout) done, tan - yup 30 minutes laid out, laundry - bedsheets complete, clothes in the dryer.... whole house vacuumed and swiffered.  Kitchen cleaned.  Billy Idol video edited and up on youtube, very productive day at home.  I may go lay back outside for a bit before I grill some dinner.  Oh yea, also went to the super market.  Bought chicken breasts, chicken thighs, ground chicken, and chicken sausages.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 11, 2019, 05:11:31 PM
It's been a really nice lowkey weekend. Both yesterday and today I got up, got a run in, got an hour of guitar in, and was relaxing on the couch for the day by like 3pm.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 12, 2019, 12:15:14 PM
Working with a condescending af attorney! :tup

Being told some shit was added into the filing that shouldn't be there! :tup

Being blamed for the above, all while the paralegal who actually fucked up is sitting right next to her, and not wanting to throw someone under the bus/appear as though I'm just trying to blame someone else and thus keeping my mouth shut and just fixing it myself! :tdwn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 12, 2019, 12:22:01 PM
Working with a condescending af attorney! :tup


Is there any other kind? [/looks at Stadler]

[/Looks at left hand, sees wedding ring, remembering that am married to attorney]
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 12, 2019, 01:30:23 PM
Working with a condescending af attorney! :tup


Is there any other kind? [/looks at Stadler]

[/Looks at left hand, sees wedding ring, remembering that am married to attorney]


I smell a divorce
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 12, 2019, 02:05:24 PM
3 weeks of work before I start my month off and I have a schedule written out of every day listed and trying to fill the holes.  I have a couple days designated "stay at home" but otherwise, I want to be busy and live up this once in a lifetime opportunity to have a month of (while getting paid).  So it starts out great with a couple concerts locally before going to Atlanta for Progpower.  Then things are still up in the air.  I have a bunch of concerts on my schedule locally and then in between, there's 3x 4 day gaps to be filled.  The last one is currently looking like a Vegas trip.  Been wanting to go back for awhile, love it there, and thinking I can do a day trip to Death Valley as well.  So that leaves me with two more gaps to fill.  I've got $1500 worth of credit card points saved to burn this month on travel costs.  LV would eat 400 of that.  So plenty more to make two more small trips... but where?  Currently thinking Seattle to see Incubus, but I've been there only two years ago (it does have my favorite weed shop though) but I kind of dont want to fly cross country just for one show, maybe if I could find something else to pair with that.  This is so much harder to figure out than my actual job today and its getting close and I'm starting to feel like I need to get my shit settled.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 12, 2019, 03:18:44 PM
Are you going to be in Vegas on September 20th by chance?

:lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 12, 2019, 04:13:28 PM
Are you going to be in Vegas on September 20th by chance?

:lol
\

Fly out tentatively is the 21st evening, the 20th is the Delain/Anneke Van Giersbergen concert in NYC.  You going to be there the 20th or is something happening that weekend?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 12, 2019, 09:37:20 PM
Don't lie. You'll be there for the Area 51 raid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 13, 2019, 06:17:49 AM
 :lol is that the same weekend? great.  Maybe I need to change plans
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 13, 2019, 09:39:32 AM
It is!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 13, 2019, 10:02:44 AM
That is pretty funny but I seriously have no interest in that.  Actually just that last week is my longest stretch of no plans so thought it would make good for a few days in Vegas then a road trip to Death Valley.  Original vacation plans this year were to do Vegas to Salt Lake City hitting up Zion and Arches and maybe another park if possible.  Well, since she dumped me, going to Death Valley instead seems appropriate.  But also, seems like a cool damn place to explore solo.  Last time I went to Vegas alone, I had the time of my life.  Met a girl and had some fun (no, didn't pay for her, legit met a girl), did a shot with Carrot Top, saw David Copperfields magic show, drank absynthe and then saw the Grand Canyon.  I'm not opposed to doing something similar again, also that week times with Aerosmith's residency.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 13, 2019, 10:06:33 AM
  Well, since she dumped me, going to Death Valley instead seems appropriate. 


Last time I went to Vegas alone, I had the time of my life.  Met a girl and had some fun (no, didn't pay for her, legit met a girl)



Double  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 13, 2019, 10:11:39 AM
 :lol honestly one of the best looking girls I've gotten with too, but I feel the need to put that there because A. the story would seem unbelievable, and B, well its vegas and prostitution is rampant.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 13, 2019, 12:49:58 PM
I've always said that if you go to bed in Vegas and there aren't pros trying to find customers near the elevators then you're either going to bed too early (they aren't out and about yet) or too late (they're done for the night/morning).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 13, 2019, 01:37:27 PM
I've always said that if you go to bed in Vegas and there aren't pros trying to find customers near the elevators then you're either going to bed too early (they aren't out and about yet) or too late (they're done for the night/morning).

Last time I was there, I was there as spouse on my then-wife's work trip.  She was in bed early, so a couple of the guys she worked with and I stayed up and made the rounds.  We were at one place - one of the guys (not me) was interested in exploring all that Vegas had to offer - and I struck up a conversation with a woman who was there from LA with her friends.  There were, let's say, five girls.   Turns out, her and her friends were "pros"; she was not working but her some of her friends were.  They just come up every weekend, some working, some not (sometimes both) depending on the circumstances.  I ended up having a good conversation and a good time with her (though nothing sexual happened; I was married, faithful, and I wasn't going to test those things in front of her work colleagues).  I don't know if anything would have happened, and I don't know if she would have switched to "pro" mode, but there seemed like, generally, a lot of opportunity out there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 13, 2019, 01:53:43 PM
Its sin city  theres plenty of opportunity if you are up for it.

I honestly dont know how I landed that girl, she actually picked me up, which made me think she was a pro. Stopped me walking on the strip after David Copperdales show. Started chatting, next thing you know shes in my bed. But I couldnt shake the thought of her being a pro. She went to the bathroom and I hid all my money and laptop. She didnt spend the night, I walked her back at like 6am and I follow her on instagram  shes legit. I actually think, judging by her IG, she may have turned lesbian  :lol but still to this day dont get why she stopped me to chat (I dont remember what her pick up line was, but it worked)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 13, 2019, 02:00:13 PM
Its sin city  theres plenty of opportunity if you are up for it.

I honestly dont know how I landed that girl, she actually picked me up, which made me think she was a pro. Stopped me walking on the strip after David Copperdales show. Started chatting, next thing you know shes in my bed. But I couldnt shake the thought of her being a pro. She went to the bathroom and I hid all my money and laptop. She didnt spend the night, I walked her back at like 6am and I follow her on instagram  shes legit. I actually think, judging by her IG, she may have turned lesbian  :lol but still to this day dont get why she stopped me to chat (I dont remember what her pick up line was, but it worked)

I mean this seriously (and complimentary), sometimes it's better not to ask questions.  As long as you still have your $$$ and your laptop, it's all good. You're a fun, good looking guy.  Even if she WAS a pro, maybe she just wanted something more personal, more for herself, something that wasn't some old lecher with more money (and back hair) than game. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 13, 2019, 03:57:51 PM
Waiting at the vet's office, googling "cat life expectancy"... Not a winning combination.  :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 13, 2019, 05:27:14 PM
sorry, that sucks
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on August 13, 2019, 05:28:00 PM
Waiting at the vet's office, googling "cat life expectancy"... Not a winning combination.  :-\

Nooooooo! :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 13, 2019, 05:28:52 PM
Dammit. Our cats are our children.  I'm so sorry. Hopping for the best.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 13, 2019, 07:00:34 PM
Damn millahh my thoughts are with you!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 13, 2019, 07:14:25 PM
So, Watson has a mass the size of a lemon in his abdomen, and he's down to 8.5 lbs (from his usual 11-12 lbs).  Ultrasound and biopsy later this week, but this is not great. He's 14 1/2 years old.

Hopping for the best.

Thank you for the much needed smile
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 13, 2019, 07:28:36 PM
My heart aches for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 14, 2019, 05:18:57 AM
I'm really sorry to hear that, that's heart breaking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 14, 2019, 06:05:47 AM
aw man that sounds horrible, poor Watson.  I feel for you man
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 14, 2019, 06:57:45 AM
So, Watson has a mass the size of a lemon in his abdomen, and he's down to 8.5 lbs (from his usual 11-12 lbs).  Ultrasound and biopsy later this week, but this is not great. He's 14 1/2 years old.

Hopping for the best.

Thank you for the much needed smile

I just went through this with my dog, about 10 days ago.   You have my thoughts and prayers. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Harmony on August 14, 2019, 08:42:14 AM
So, Watson has a mass the size of a lemon in his abdomen, and he's down to 8.5 lbs (from his usual 11-12 lbs).  Ultrasound and biopsy later this week, but this is not great. He's 14 1/2 years old.

Hopping for the best.

Thank you for the much needed smile

I just went through this with my dog, about 10 days ago.   You have my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry guys.   :heart

We lost our 16 y.o. cat April 27th.  He had tumors in his lungs; diagnosed in December and given only a month to live.  He stayed with us, fighting hard but in the end when he could only walk a short way before having to stop and catch his breath, we knew it was time.  I still think of him every day, sometimes with tears.  It really doesn't get a whole lot easier and I miss him.  He was the best damn cat I've ever known and I've know a lot of great cats.

It is literally the hardest part about having a furry friend.  *hugs*

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 14, 2019, 09:11:55 AM
Best wishes for Watson, and you as well millahh.

I'm very sorry, Stads and Harmony. :hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 14, 2019, 09:29:54 AM
So sad, sorry for your loss Harmony and Stadler.  Makes me think of my own cat and how sad I will be when his time has come  :(

Anyway, got into work early today so I can work on my vacation plans, Las Vegas is booked thank you Chase rewards for my flight on you.  Burned my yearly free night (also, thank you Chase IHG credit card for that) for my last night in Vegas to be at the Venetian, the night prior I booked an airbnb near Death Valley so I just need to book my first 3 nights in Vegas.  Kind of expensive those night (area 51 driving up the costs?!) so I may go for a cheap hotel on the strip like Luxor.  I don't know.  I'm not in a huge rush to book a room, just would really prefer to stay on the strip.  Monday the 23rd I'm on the hunt now for an Aerosmith ticket.  I'm wondering if they'll have some for sale at those day of booths for discount tickets.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 14, 2019, 09:34:12 AM
Very sad when losing a pet..


So what exactly is an air bnb? Is that like uber for housing? Like are you living at some dude's house for the night?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 14, 2019, 09:36:50 AM
So what exactly is an air bnb? Is that like uber for housing? Like are you living at some dude's house for the night?

Yea, its a small house in the desert, looks pretty cool and cheap, great reviews.  There's not much options out there on where to stay unless I camp, but for one night it's not worth me traveling with camping gear to save a few bucks.  This place looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 14, 2019, 09:51:36 AM
Thanks for the kind thoughts, all.  We'll know a lot more in a couple of days, I'm putting it about 50/50, though I don't have a great feeling.  Trying not to think about it too much at work, as I don't want to be crying-at-his-cube guy...

I'm sorry for your recent losses, Harmony & Stadler.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 14, 2019, 10:30:18 AM
Thank you all for your kind words.

Millahh, I'm still pulling for you. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on August 14, 2019, 10:38:11 AM
I'm sorry for the both of you. Truly. That's a heavy loss to take.

One of my cats has had health problems his whole life. He started off with an eye and respiratory infection as a baby when we rescued him off the street. Then he had a few recurring bouts of ear mites and would claw up the backs of his ears. Then he developed a really bad eye problem and our local vet was a fucking moron who was actually causing him more pain and didn't help the problem at all, so he went through hell for a few months with eye drops and vet visits til we finally found a vet who wasn't a complete idiot with house cats. Then last year he got diabetes. THEN this year the diabetes took out his back legs, so he walks flat-footed, and now has to get insulin shots every single day. He's only 8. I know cats can live a long time but with so many health problems I get more scared every year of something else happening to my little buddy. He always gravitates towards me and my mom, I always called him 'my' cat. Pets are precious. If only they lived longer...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 14, 2019, 05:04:15 PM
Just told my mom about my plans to go to Death Valley  :rollin "Please don't go I dont like the name of it"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 14, 2019, 06:05:15 PM
Less than a week until I have 2 weeks off, I can't fucking wait to not be at work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 15, 2019, 02:12:12 PM
Work has been fire lately, and not from a work perspective, but some news within the company.  Let's just say, we stopped doing business with a customer because the company took a moral stance against what they considered "hate speech" and it was announced under our new leadership that we will begin doing business with them again.  It's gotten an immediate large negative reaction.  Essentially a protest within the company.  Immediately they scheduled an impromptu meeting, company wide, with a q and a from a few heads of the company (not the CEO or anyone from our new ownership).   I'll just leave it at the protesting folks didn't feel like they got the answers they wanted.  Another bigger meeting now set for Monday.  My actual workload has been the quietest I can remember today and yesterday  :lol I can't wait to go on my sabbatical and step away from the bs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 16, 2019, 05:32:09 AM
Less than a week until I have 2 weeks off, I can't fucking wait to not be at work.

I'm also getting about a week off in a week. My daughter's gonna go visit her grandparents in Boston! Should be fun.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 16, 2019, 09:13:20 AM
(https://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28_Guys_Dance-1565800539.gif)

look who's dancer #5 on the right  :metal (you can see me doing a devils horn  :lol)

Saw that gif (I'm in another briefly) on MTV's website http://www.mtv.com/news/3133683/jersey-shore-mike-lauren-wedding-fairy-tale/ (http://www.mtv.com/news/3133683/jersey-shore-mike-lauren-wedding-fairy-tale/)

I didn't watch the episode but my parents were sharing all the pictures so I'm looking forward to watching it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 16, 2019, 09:49:40 AM
Morning Folks and Happy Friday!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 16, 2019, 07:14:26 PM
Less than a week until I have 2 weeks off, I can't fucking wait to not be at work.

I'm also getting about a week off in a week. My daughter's gonna go visit her grandparents in Boston! Should be fun.

That's awesome. Happy friday dudes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 16, 2019, 10:23:51 PM
One more week, and then I've got 2 weeks vaca.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 16, 2019, 10:25:46 PM
(https://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28_Guys_Dance-1565800539.gif)

look who's dancer #5 on the right  :metal (you can see me doing a devils horn  :lol)

 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 18, 2019, 11:37:03 AM
Its wayyyy too hot for an outdoor afternoon wedding ugh
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 19, 2019, 04:53:48 AM
(https://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28_Guys_Dance-1565800539.gif)

look who's dancer #5 on the right  :metal (you can see me doing a devils horn  :lol)

 :rollin

Am I missing something?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 19, 2019, 08:00:35 AM
That's me all the way on the right in the black and white.  I'm guessing you are not familiar with The Jersey Shore TV show.  Which is probably for your best.  I finally watched it last night, got a still now of my devil horns.  I'll probably post that later on twitter or something.  You can see my pretty much rocking out a bit during their dance scene, but otherwise I wasn't really seen much in the episode (one good shot of my dad drinking though  :lol)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on August 19, 2019, 10:04:25 AM
Dude that's hilarious and awesome. Way to go!  :lol

Sad news: my friend had to bury his cat yesterday morning. She was 21 years young. Damn. RIP Shorty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 19, 2019, 10:06:18 AM
We need that GIF as an emote. :cramx3:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 19, 2019, 11:16:23 AM

Sad news: my friend had to bury his cat yesterday morning. She was 21 years young. Damn. RIP Shorty.

I'm sorry to hear that.  On our front, we will probably hear Watson's results back today.  The whole thing is so weird...after the mass got drained (~50 mL!!), he's completely gone back to his old self (fairly bonkers, no sense of self-preservation, overly curious, energetic, super friendly). And yet, that really doesn't mean anythign in terms of the prognosis.

On more fun matters...I made escargots and creme brulee for date night on Saturday!

EDIT: Partial results back, not lymphoma! Still not sure what it is, might be some odd infection, and I'm not exhaling until we have a definitive answer (not sure if there's a chance it might be a different cancer). But things are as good as they can be at the moment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 19, 2019, 01:35:28 PM
Millahh, very happy for you!   I felt bad sharing my story, didn't want to bring you down.  But hopefully the news will continue to be good! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 19, 2019, 01:52:41 PM
That's me all the way on the right in the black and white.  I'm guessing you are not familiar with The Jersey Shore TV show.  Which is probably for your best.  I finally watched it last night, got a still now of my devil horns.  I'll probably post that later on twitter or something.  You can see my pretty much rocking out a bit during their dance scene, but otherwise I wasn't really seen much in the episode (one good shot of my dad drinking though  :lol)

Huh, I wasn’t aware that was still on TV.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on August 21, 2019, 06:49:16 AM
I AM RISEN UP.

Good morning all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 21, 2019, 06:50:20 AM
Sup.  3 more days to VACATION!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2019, 07:02:20 AM
 :yarr 7 more work days until my month off, although I think tomorrow I have a half day due to our summer holiday party which I am not attending.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 21, 2019, 07:10:18 AM
Sup.  3 more days to VACATION!!!!

Ditto my man!  What are the plans for the monarchy?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 21, 2019, 07:56:10 AM
Going to Connecticut Saturday for a concert.  Sleeping over then going to a brewery I never been to.  Going to a Botanical Garden on the coast of Maine, An English garden for tea and crumpets.  Going to Vermont for the day.  Nice day trips and relax.  October is nuts for us.

Sept 29th Pats at Buffalo.  Drive home that Monday.

Fly out Tuesday Oct. 1st for our conference in Chicago.  Fly back on the 5th.

Progstock on the 11th in NJ. Drive back on 14th.

On the 25th head to Vermont to stay at a B&B for 4 days with Lisa to celebrate our 25 years married which is on Oct 28th.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 21, 2019, 08:06:36 AM
Good morning guys. First day of vacation today!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2019, 08:43:04 AM
That sounds like a fun October Joe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on August 21, 2019, 08:46:14 AM
Looks like there's a lot of blobbing going on in here!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 21, 2019, 08:48:20 AM
Vacation?

What's that?


I just had to explain to an employee why he won't be paid for the 4 hours he decided to leave the site and go home a few weeks ago. Really dude?  :tdwn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 21, 2019, 05:22:57 PM
So we were on vacation last week, and we stocked up our timeshare with breakfast stuff, snacks, water, etc...


Well, God forbid my wife leave something behind, like maybe a cup of sugar??

Unbeknownst to me, she packed this in the suitcase:

(https://i.imgur.com/2C0XNah.jpg)


..which upon unpacking at home we discovered our final souvenir:














(https://i.imgur.com/rsHTCOV.jpg)

 :facepalm: :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ruba on August 21, 2019, 05:30:30 PM
 :lol

I bet the TSA officers were relieved that they could approve a suspicious package after one sniff.

Just don't put that in your coffee. You can't never know where the finger of the public servant who tested the stuff had been before. Better if you throw the package straight to the trash.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2019, 05:36:01 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 21, 2019, 05:38:16 PM
Looks like there's a lot of blobbing going on in here!

I plan to Blob the fuck out of next week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 21, 2019, 09:42:37 PM
I've been couch surfing all week either working from home or now just out on sick days thanks to some bronchitis.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 22, 2019, 05:00:45 AM
@ Tim... I've had that before.  It could be because of the bag of "sugar", or just a random thing.

Let her keep believing it's her fault tho.  Milk it for all it's worth!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 22, 2019, 05:30:19 AM
@ Tim... I've had that before.  It could be because of the bag of "sugar", or just a random thing.

Let her keep believing it's her fault tho.  Milk it for all it's worth!

For our vacations, I used to pack a hikers compact aluminum tripod for photography. I got the baggage inspection message five times in a row! It probably looked like a pipe bomb or something.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 06:25:01 AM
The germans bomb tested my macbook charger, the standard one with the apple logo on it.  I had two exact same ones, they only wanted to test one of them that set off some alarm in the baggage scan.  Sometimes weird shit happens to trigger a search or maybe it's just random every once in awhile. 

If I travel with some work equipment in my checked back I'm pretty much guaranteed to see one of those slips.  Last year I had to bring a maybe 16 inch long power supply with me to Amsterdam and I had it in my carryon, that got some weird looks but they scanned it, bomb tested it and laugher their ass off at it as did I  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 22, 2019, 07:30:02 AM
Damnit. I'm trying to get rid of my car but I can't find the title. Sigh, guess I'll just do it after I get back.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 22, 2019, 08:10:54 AM
That's funny, but that's me, to be honest. Last time we were in Florida, same thing.  "I'm not throwing away a half can of coffee!!"   Like the world is going to end, or children will starve.   The worst thing is, I KNOW I'm doing it.   I'm like that guy in the commercial "defense wins championships!".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 08:30:13 AM
I take the kcups from my hotel room before I leave, they usually give two regular, one decaf, and one tea but I never use them cause there's always coffee in the lobby, that's two cups of brew for home for me.  (not into the decaf or tea).  The best was my last stay in Brooklyn my room didn't have any kcups so when the cleaning lady came by I asked, she gave me 10  :lol then I later found where my two were hidden  :facepalm: oh well, lots of coffee to take home. Bottom line, I don't find what you guys do to be that weird or anything. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: El Barto on August 22, 2019, 08:32:38 AM
:yarr 7 more work days until my month off, although I think tomorrow I have a half day due to our summer holiday party which I am not attending.
They making you burn accrued PTO? At my company you're not allowed to carry it over from one year to the next, but cash flow prevents them from buying mine out (which is the policy) so I'm still carrying over half of last years. My prediction is that despite at least two trips scheduled I'll still hit my anniversary date next year with 5 weeks off. Germany awaits!

And swiping K-cups is a good idea. I don't use the things myself, but I have friends that do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 08:46:24 AM
No, this year was my 5th in the company and a perk of staying for 5 years (average life span was 1.5 years when I started) was a 3 week sabatical you had to use that year and you had to use all 3 weeks at once, plus you can add a week which I did.  Our new overlords are likely removing that perk at the end of the year so I'm glad I got my approval and getting my time off.  They only let us carry over 5 days and I get 17 days overall (not including the sabatical) plus we got 4 summer fridays to take off, the friday after thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and New Years.  I still have 14 vacation days to use this year since my early summer vacation didn't pan out.  It's a very nice year for me for PTO. 

September is looking like this for me:

Thursday August  29th - LAST DAY OF WORK

30th - Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ
31 - penn state game at noon
1 - The Who @ Madison Square Garden, New York City NY
2 - Day home
3 - Day home
4 - Fly to Atlanta, ProgPower Day 1
5 - ATL, Progpower day 2
6 - ATL, Progpower day 3
7 - ATL, Progpower day 4, Penn state game at 7:30pm
8 - Fly home from Atlanta, Giants at Cowboys 4:25pm, UB40 @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ
9 -
10 -
11 - ?????????????????????
12 -
13 -
14th - Kamelot @ Playstation Theater NY, penn state game at noon vs pitt
15th - Babymetal & Avatar @ Terminal 5, New York City NY, Giants at Bill 1pm
16 -
17 - ???
18 - ???
19 -
20th - Delain, Amorphis, & Anneke Van Giersbergen @ Gramercy Theater, New York City NY
21 - Fly to Vegas 5:30pm
22 - Las Vegas Day - Giants at Bucks 4pm (1pm there)
23 - Aerosmith @ Park Theater, Las Vegas NV
24 - Drive to Death Valley - Day in Death Valley Stay in Beatty AIRBNB
25 - Morning in Death Valley - Drive back to Vegas Stay at Venetian
26 - Fly home from Vegas 4:00pm
27 - Friday night football BBQ at home with friends - penn state at maryland
28 - Day home
29 - Day home, Redskins at Giants 1pm

Monday September 30 - BACK TO WORK

I've got two gaps to fill with plans still, I really want to go to the Caribbean and it's totally doable moneywise but I'm worried about hurricanes which ruined my Key Largo trip last summer. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on August 22, 2019, 08:47:59 AM
Holy crap dude  :lol I got ProgPower, and then uh... maybe two shows after that for the year.  :lol That's wild!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 08:56:12 AM
Yea, I'm honestly looking to go a bit wild. Push myself to some crazy limits of what I am capable of doing (with my month essentially ending in Death Valley).  I've saved up money for this for the last couple years and all my credit card points so I can burn it for flights (I had $1500, still have $900 to spend).  I've stock piled hotel points (over 600,000) to use.  I'm probably going to burn about 1/3 of those so I can spend the my vegas trip at the Venetian.  If the weather shapes nicely, and prices don't jack up, that week after Progpower I am looking to go to to the DR or Miami and the following week I am eyeing a trip to Seattle to see Incubus.

Also, I'm booked to go to Denver for work October 3rd so I go right back out the door after my month off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 22, 2019, 09:28:24 AM


I've got two gaps to fill with plans still, I really want to go to the Caribbean and it's totally doable moneywise but I'm worried about hurricanes which ruined my Key Largo trip last summer.

That's why we're going to Aruba...we're going dead center of hurricane season (sept 7-21), but it's far enough south to be out of the hurricane belt.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 22, 2019, 09:31:01 AM
Aruba

Jamaica

Ooooh I wanna take ya
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 09:32:35 AM


I've got two gaps to fill with plans still, I really want to go to the Caribbean and it's totally doable moneywise but I'm worried about hurricanes which ruined my Key Largo trip last summer.

That's why we're going to Aruba...we're going dead center of hurricane season (sept 7-21), but it's far enough south to be out of the hurricane belt.

See you there...  I am looking at it now, didn't even think about this and I was beginning to think I've stared at the maps long enough and did enough price checks. 

I checked Jamaica and it seems United has no flights there anymore?  I went a few years ago so it's not high on my list but I was curious to check and surprised to see that.  Another obstacle for me is I only want to fly united, I'm so loyal.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 22, 2019, 09:59:24 AM


I've got two gaps to fill with plans still, I really want to go to the Caribbean and it's totally doable moneywise but I'm worried about hurricanes which ruined my Key Largo trip last summer.

That's why we're going to Aruba...we're going dead center of hurricane season (sept 7-21), but it's far enough south to be out of the hurricane belt.

See you there...  I am looking at it now, didn't even think about this and I was beginning to think I've stared at the maps long enough and did enough price checks. 

I checked Jamaica and it seems United has no flights there anymore?  I went a few years ago so it's not high on my list but I was curious to check and surprised to see that.  Another obstacle for me is I only want to fly united, I'm so loyal.

EWR <-> AUA on United, about 4.5 hours!

Should add, same principle applies to Curacao (and the other island there, that starts with a B), no idea about direct flights for those, however.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 10:05:24 AM
The all-inclusive resorts there are a bit pricey compared to the DR but maybe because of the weather this is more attractive obviously, but looking at flights/hotels otherwise and this is very doable, Sept 10-13.  I wish I could do 2 weeks on the beach, but I got to get home for Kamelot on the 14th and my best friend just got his ticket for that so I don't want to miss it.  I'm going to do some more research, but seriouslly Millahh, you may have given me the best idea  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 22, 2019, 11:53:16 AM
The all-inclusive resorts there are a bit pricey compared to the DR but maybe because of the weather this is more attractive obviously, but looking at flights/hotels otherwise and this is very doable, Sept 10-13.  I wish I could do 2 weeks on the beach, but I got to get home for Kamelot on the 14th and my best friend just got his ticket for that so I don't want to miss it.  I'm going to do some more research, but seriouslly Millahh, you may have given me the best idea  :yarr

 :millahhhh

Two weeks is certainly more than we normally do, but it's the wife's 40th, so we are going all out.  Not doing the resort thing, though...got a little casita up by Malmok Beach, with grill, pool, blender, etc.  So lots of tropical drinks, and generally chilling/blobbing.  Apparently the markets there are well stocked with Dutch cheeses, so that will be an area of focus as well!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 12:25:47 PM
That sounds more isolated and nice for you two, and yea I like that this is a dutch island, some reviews I see are pretty positive of the locals.  There's a Holiday inn resort, I have status with them and it looks nice enough, I may end up there and there's a snorkeling pirate ship right there with day trips for 50 bucks, might be signing up for that snorkeling trip that got cancelled from last year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 22, 2019, 02:55:13 PM
That sounds more isolated and nice for you two, and yea I like that this is a dutch island, some reviews I see are pretty positive of the locals.  There's a Holiday inn resort, I have status with them and it looks nice enough, I may end up there and there's a snorkeling pirate ship right there with day trips for 50 bucks, might be signing up for that snorkeling trip that got cancelled from last year.

Jolly Pirates?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2019, 02:59:01 PM
 :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 23, 2019, 12:33:12 PM
Happy Friday, Nerds!

I am so glad it's finally fucking Friday. This week can go fuck off. Found out that a close friend was taken by cancer a few days ago. I bowled with she and her husband for years. She was like my aunt.  She had beat it a few years ago, but it came back last year. Wound up back on Chemo... and in the ICU in late June for a few weeks with Pneumonia (Last time I saw her was when she was in the ICU). She had gotten better and was released. Her husband had just had a heart surgery recently and wasn't well enough to take care of her, so she was staying with her daughter. We didn't know... we tried to go see her the weekend before last and found out she wasn't staying at her home. Was going to try last weekend but we are still having car issues... so planned on trying to see her this weekend.  Fuck Cancer.


This comes as my company decided this week that they want to transfer my account over to a reporting / tracking system that they use everywhere else but here. We never did because the software still had a lot of features missing that I would absolutely need here. (Let me clarify, we use the system for tracking but not for reporting, so I know only part of the system). I've got to do an audit of how the system is used currently and help put together a plan / wish list on things I want when we transition. I also need to set up a day for the owners of the company to drive their asses up and actually train us. They're like "Pick a couple days and we'll let you know when we are available". My response was: "No.... tell me when you're available and we will work around you!" :lol I love being able to talk to my boss(es) like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 23, 2019, 12:42:10 PM
sorry for your loss Jay, fuck cancer
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 23, 2019, 07:38:58 PM
sorry for your loss Jay, fuck cancer

Seriously. That sucks monkey balls.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 24, 2019, 01:58:41 PM
Just went on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in Scranton PA.  Really cool tour, happy to have made it in time to sneak that in before the Knotfest Roadshow concert tonight.  :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 25, 2019, 08:27:36 AM
Ugh, I just can't shake this cough. Bailed at the last minute on a day trip to a casino because I'm sure nobody else at the table would appreciate me coughing on the cards/chips/them. Better be able to shake this in time for my trip to Nashville for Morsefest.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: splent on August 25, 2019, 08:38:54 AM
Poop
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 25, 2019, 09:48:59 AM
Ugh, I just can't shake this cough. Bailed at the last minute on a day trip to a casino because I'm sure nobody else at the table would appreciate me coughing on the cards/chips/them. Better be able to shake this in time for my trip to Nashville for Morsefest.

Kill it with vodka.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 25, 2019, 10:25:05 AM
Ugh, I just can't shake this cough. Bailed at the last minute on a day trip to a casino because I'm sure nobody else at the table would appreciate me coughing on the cards/chips/them. Better be able to shake this in time for my trip to Nashville for Morsefest.

Kill it with vodka.

I've had this cold/cough for a week and a half now, I can't seem to shake it etiher, even with Vodka although that definitely helps the symptoms  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 25, 2019, 01:49:19 PM
Afternoon folks. First full day as a married man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 25, 2019, 03:01:07 PM
Afternoon folks. First full day as a married man.

NO shit!  Did DTF know this was happening?  Glad you got your priorities right, posting here less than 24 hours past your nuptials.

Congrats dude.  No more blowjobs for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 25, 2019, 03:55:25 PM
Congrats!  I know you've mentioned it but didn't realize it had just happened.   :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 25, 2019, 05:52:20 PM
Afternoon folks. First full day as a married man.

NO shit!  Did DTF know this was happening?  Glad you got your priorities right, posting here less than 24 hours past your nuptials.

Congrats dude.  No more blowjobs for you.

:lol, I was going to post yesterday but I realized I forgot my phone charger.

Thanks guys! I'm heading off to Paris tomorrow but realistically all I want to do is sleep for the next couple of days.
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Post by: cramx3 on August 25, 2019, 05:53:11 PM
bonjour!
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Post by: axeman90210 on August 25, 2019, 08:44:12 PM
Congrats Reaper!
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Post by: Ruba on August 25, 2019, 09:10:54 PM
Congrats Reaper! Chad can be all Negative Nancy  :biggrin:, you two have a great honeymoon!

all I want to do is sleep for the next couple of days.

That doesn't sound like something "just married" couple would do in Paris. ;D

Just kidding! And I hope you two'll have great time in France!
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Post by: Ruba on August 25, 2019, 09:57:18 PM
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 26, 2019, 06:00:18 AM
Congrats Reaper! Chad can be all Negative Nancy  :biggrin:, you two have a great honeymoon!

True, I guess Kay can give all the hummers he wants.  :lol
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Post by: JayOctavarium on August 26, 2019, 09:17:33 AM
RIP

I mean...

Congrats!
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Post by: ReaperKK on August 26, 2019, 03:39:29 PM
In the air and on the way to paris. About to start boozing
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Post by: JayOctavarium on August 27, 2019, 12:19:54 PM
Good Morning / Afternoon peeps.

Is.... is it Friday yet?
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Post by: cramx3 on August 27, 2019, 12:44:26 PM
I wish so I can start my vacation

Yesterday I walked into 3 fires when I got in early (to put out a known, but small, fire) and today a surprise even bigger fire that I only just fixed, well provided a temporary fix.  My coworker is hardly helping and I'm about to leave all this to him for a month, I can't imagine how badly this place will be burnt when I get back.
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Post by: millahh on August 27, 2019, 01:49:13 PM
Sigh.

We will be saying goodbye to Watson in about a week.  The mass in his abdomen involves his pancreas, intestines, and other organs (and there might be some cancer in there, for good measure as well)...it is inoperable.  His best case is a few weeks, but that is far from certain.  As we will be traveling for two weeks (and misses us terribly when we're not here), next week will be the end of the line.  Anything else would be cruel to him.  I'm realizing this is the first time I've ever been through it this way...growing up, all of the deaths of pets were sudden; this is the first time I have experienced a planned one.

Breathe.
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Post by: cramx3 on August 27, 2019, 02:00:25 PM
Sorry to hear that,  poor Watson.  That's so sad to have to do.
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Post by: Podaar on August 27, 2019, 02:02:54 PM
I'm so sorry millahh. For you and Watson. I have no good words of comfort, so I'll just say I wish you the best.
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Post by: The Walrus on August 27, 2019, 03:07:18 PM
That's terrible, millahh. I'm so sorry. At least he won't be suffering and little Watson will be at peace until you reunite with him someday. Spend all the time you possibly can with him for the next few days. :heart

Is he at home or has he been at the vet this whole time?
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Post by: axeman90210 on August 27, 2019, 03:57:31 PM
Sorry about the news millahh :(
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Post by: King Postwhore on August 27, 2019, 07:09:44 PM
I'm so sorry.  It breaks my heart to read that millahh.
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Post by: TAC on August 27, 2019, 07:18:48 PM
Yeah, that is tough for sure.
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 28, 2019, 06:33:28 AM
Bro hugs to you and the family. :hug:
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Post by: Stadler on August 28, 2019, 07:22:09 AM
Millahh, thinking about you, buddy.  I'm sorry you have to go through that.
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Post by: millahh on August 28, 2019, 03:19:36 PM
Thanks for your support everyone. We set for tomorrow evening.  It's so weird... As bad as things are, he's just as vibrant, talkative, quirky and friendly as always. And of course he managed to get one of his legs suck in the cone 😂
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Post by: cramx3 on August 29, 2019, 03:34:17 PM
and after a bunch of meltdowns in my data center this week, that's a wrap.  Put up my vacationing icon next to my name on slack and its 32 days off starting NOW  :metal :metal  see ya work on September 30th
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Post by: cramx3 on August 30, 2019, 08:35:13 AM
Looks like a few members of Slipknot are doing a signing session at the liqour store down the street (promo for the Slipknot Whiskey) this afternoon.  Works out since its just down the street and I'm off so I think I will head over there before the show today  :metal :metal
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Post by: JayOctavarium on August 31, 2019, 08:08:44 AM
God I hate people.


Just woke up to find that a guy walked off the job and quit at 4am this morning.

Because he was pissed off at the fact that my night Supervisor passed down instructions from me that basically equated to "do the fucking job at bare minimum at least"

The other guy working that shift with my night lead /supervisor didn't quit, but argued, asking why I'm not calling them at passing down this info myself. I had to call him at 6:00 this morning and give him verbal ass kicking.


What pisses me off so much is the fact that I went out of my way to adjust the first guy's schedule, moving people around and what not to accommodate his availability recently.

I sent a text to MY boss just now telling him what happened and basically told him that I am not sure how much longer I'm going to be able to keep doing this, and there needs to be changes.
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 31, 2019, 08:16:51 AM
FFS, is the job market so booming in your area that people can afford to just walk away from income?

People are the fucking worst!
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Post by: millahh on August 31, 2019, 08:27:47 AM
FFS, is the job market so booming in your area that people can afford to just walk away from income?

People are the fucking worst!

I think some people just put their own sense of entitlement and that the world should revolve around them ahead of their sense of self-preservation...
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Post by: Stadler on August 31, 2019, 11:38:30 AM
FFS, is the job market so booming in your area that people can afford to just walk away from income?

People are the fucking worst!

I think some people just put their own sense of entitlement and that the world should revolve around them ahead of their sense of self-preservation...

Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you!
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Post by: millahh on August 31, 2019, 12:24:16 PM
FFS, is the job market so booming in your area that people can afford to just walk away from income?

People are the fucking worst!

I think some people just put their own sense of entitlement and that the world should revolve around them ahead of their sense of self-preservation...

Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you!

 :metal Take No Prisoners!   :metal
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 02, 2019, 10:06:15 AM
Yup. Apparently both the guys were throwing a fit because I wasn't telling them this info myself.

There's a reason why there's a chain of fucking command. If I have to drop everything at 530 in the morning on Saturday to repeat what my night supervisor told you, I'm going to write your asses up.




OR what I should do is start calling them in the middle of the day, waking them up, and giving them this info. Hell, every time something comes up I should call them to let them know. Who needs sleep? If I don't, they don't!
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 03, 2019, 04:05:16 AM
OR what I should do is start calling them in the middle of the day, waking them up, and giving them this info. Hell, every time something comes up I should call them to let them know. Who needs sleep? If I don't, they don't!

Not entirely a bad idea.  Let this be a lesson to you (seriously)... verify with each of your employees how/when/who they want to be told information.  If it's from you directly, it might be over the phone, and you might be waking their asses up in the middle of the day.  Otherwise, it's the night supervisor.
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Post by: TAC on September 03, 2019, 07:36:06 AM
Just sounds like the guys wanted something to bitch about. Fuck 'em. The guy that quit would've likely quit over some other small thing soon enough.

I would tell them that whatever comes from the Night Supervisor COMES FROM ME. And that I would not expect any further issues going forward regarding this.
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Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 03, 2019, 10:05:36 AM
What I dont understand is why they felt they shouldn't have to listen to what the night Superviser said. The one person that is the authority that night shift.

If I had a problem, I wouldn't quit or really complain much. I'd just do it, and then call you to inquire about it. Which if it didn't come from you would make the night superviser look bad.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 03, 2019, 12:47:36 PM
So what I pieced together, the lead / supervisor I had on nights before this guy was a POS. The current night lead has worked with the company almost as long as I have, and has technically been a lead longer than I have been a lead / assistant supervisor / post supervisor. The old night lead didn't enforce any standards. Just let people do what they wanted. The new night lead comes in every night and makes up a plan of attack for the night. He RUNS the shift and isn't just there to be there.  The night crew doesn't like it. I shouldn't have to ask them when they want info passed down to them. Obviously if something is really sensitive or what not, I'll talk with them, but there is a Chain of Command for a reason. I



What pisses me off even more is the fact that while going over the dude's hours for his final check, I found that he filled out the entire thing in advanced, including hours after he quit.. so now I have to go through and verify everything and edit out the days he didn't work.

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Post by: TAC on September 03, 2019, 12:54:01 PM
The overnight guys (not the current super) sound like dickheads.
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Post by: millahh on September 03, 2019, 01:03:59 PM
Sometimes in moments of extreme career aggravation, I think about what I have learned from a situation, how I can at least use it in future job interviews, and defining what shit I will not stand for in the future (plus the flipside of that, when to run screaming), and what I will/won't do when in positions of greater authority...."When I am king..."
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 03, 2019, 01:04:46 PM
Welp last night in london. It's been on hell of a trip, I cannot wait to be home and in my own bed.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 03, 2019, 01:23:39 PM
The overnight guys (not the current super) sound like dickheads.

They are. Honestly that's where people go who can't cope with the Morning and Afternoon shifts. The overnight has a lot of routine to it. Do A B C D E F G in that order. Very rarely does something happen that throws off the routine... and when it does, its pretty black or white (You either belong here or you don't). The Morning shift involves a lot of problem solving. A lot of variables. The Afternoon shift involves a lot of bullshit. They are both busy. The night shift is... simple. Yes, you're working nights, but you don't have to deal with much.

They actually used that complaint to the night lead. "Well Day shift does blah blah". They think that the people working the Morning shifts just sit on our asses. Anyone who has worked a shift with me knows how hectic it can be. 2 different phones going off. Actual shit going down around the property, emails galore coming in for me.

Yea I hate people :lol
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Post by: TAC on September 03, 2019, 01:27:06 PM
It's funny how every shift blames the other.

I've dealt with so much of this kind of crap over the years.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 03, 2019, 01:38:19 PM
Personally I'd love to work the overnight shift (don't tell MY boss that though). It's completely mindless. Even doing things 110% is just simple.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 04, 2019, 10:55:05 AM
Here is my PSA for the day:

If you invest in a Ring doorbell camera or something like it, USE IT. If you are on vacation on a Holiday weekend, and receive a bunch of notifications, check them out. Don't wait until 2 days later to look and see that someone tried to break in to your house.
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Post by: millahh on September 04, 2019, 12:18:54 PM
Here is my PSA for the day:

If you invest in a Ring doorbell camera or something like it, USE IT. If you are on vacation on a Holiday weekend, and receive a bunch of notifications, check them out. Don't wait until 2 days later to look and see that someone tried to break in to your house.

Shit!

I hope the operative word is "tried"??
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 04, 2019, 12:36:40 PM
Here is my PSA for the day:

If you invest in a Ring doorbell camera or something like it, USE IT. If you are on vacation on a Holiday weekend, and receive a bunch of notifications, check them out. Don't wait until 2 days later to look and see that someone tried to break in to your house.

Shit!

I hope the operative word is "tried"??

Luckily this dude didn't get into anyone's home(s). Just took a bunch of crap off of peoples' porches and wound up camping out on someone's 2nd story balcony (Easily reachable from the ground) for 2 days while the resident was away. My guys didn't catch it (Busy holiday weekend), but the dude was caught and arrested. It's turned into a headache for me. What people need to realize is this part of the property is bordered by a busy road with a shit ton of pedestrian (And transient) traffic, there's no way we can be at the right place at the right time every time.

This would have been caught sooner if the person with the Ring Camera checked their notifications....
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Post by: cramx3 on September 04, 2019, 03:30:30 PM
Woke up at 6am to get to Atlanta and have lunch with kat and jingle
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 04, 2019, 05:59:35 PM
Just got home from spending 10 days away. Man it feels good to be home. Forgot how much space my house has compared to hotel rooms :lol
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Post by: TAC on September 04, 2019, 06:30:26 PM
It's nice being away, but it's nice being home.

What else did you do besides going to London?
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 04, 2019, 06:37:36 PM
We started our trip in Paris then went to London. We pretty much did every tourist thing imaginable and ate a ton of food. I also got to meet some extended family in London which is nice. I currently miss the weather so much. it was nice and cool with low's in the upper 50's in london. I also really miss the pub culture there.
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Post by: TAC on September 04, 2019, 06:42:06 PM
We did the same trip back in 2014. Flew into Paris. We stayed at Disney. The great thing about Disney is that there is a train station right there so we could get into the city easily. We took the Chunnel to London and flew home from there.
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 04, 2019, 07:15:56 PM
How is Disneyland Paris? One of our Parisian tour guides was raving about it.
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Post by: TAC on September 04, 2019, 07:37:01 PM
How is Disneyland Paris? One of our Parisian tour guides was raving about it.

Very nice. They have 3 or 4 Disney hotels right on property. We stayed at the Disney New York Hotel, which was very nice. We had a great view.
It's two parks very similar to Disneyland in California. One side is the Magic Kingdom, and the other is a Hollywood Studio style park.
Their Big Thunder Mountain is the best. You get on, and then you go through a tunnel under a river to an island where most of the ride takes place. Very cool.

The fact that there is a train station right there was great. We took it into Paris twice, once for the day we spent there and the other for when we got on the train for Endland. It was about a 35-40 minute train ride from Disney to Paris.
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 05, 2019, 11:14:31 AM
Morning All.

Flying Colors tonight :JayOctavarium:


While doing my daily troll through job postings, I found that a company I currently work along side is hiring. It's tempting... because I have been thinking about stepping into a new field (Property Management) and I have a great relationship with a manager who I think heads up the branch of this company that is hiring... but the VP of the company is... not someone I want to work with as she has rubbed me the wrong way many times, and one of the managers I would be working under already makes me want to bash my head into a wall. (she's the kind of person who gets by using her looks and not her head...)

It is tempting... Pay Cut... and probably just as stressful but room to move up...
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Post by: Stadler on September 05, 2019, 03:49:46 PM
Anyone know how to "bury" a link?   Meaning, have the link, but have it show up as underlined text?
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Post by: TAC on September 05, 2019, 04:11:32 PM
Anyone know how to "bury" a link?   Meaning, have the link, but have it show up as underlined text?

Stadler, find a post that does it and quote it. You’ll see the formula.
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 06, 2019, 10:34:28 AM
the icon underneath the Italic "I" will do it for you (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/Themes/velocity/images/bbc/url.gif)

DTF mutha fucka!!! (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org)
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Post by: King Postwhore on September 06, 2019, 10:45:45 AM
Chad, how is the festival?
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 06, 2019, 10:59:48 PM
Chad, how is the festival?

It's been mostly excellent so far.  4 bands out of 14 that I didn't care too much for... all others ranged from very good to excellent.  One more day to go, and a couple of biggie's tomorrow in Threshold, and Demons & Wizards.
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Post by: King Postwhore on September 07, 2019, 05:01:45 AM
I've been checking out all the bands on YouTube.   
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 07, 2019, 06:02:33 AM
First weekend in a month where I have absolutely nothing to do. feels good mang
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 09, 2019, 11:34:47 AM
Good Morning Krusty Krew.

Had to go into work 2 hours early today because people suck and I am short staffed... but that still won't give me the time I need to prep for a team meeting tomorrow with BOTH owners of the company... as well as go through my own investigations regarding a small boat loaded with 9 people (seats maybe 4) that capsized right off of our docks at work.  That's a fun one.
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Post by: cramx3 on September 09, 2019, 01:56:36 PM
Woke up today feeling the pain of a crazy long weekend in Atlanta, but did have an email sitting in my inbox stating I got a free upgrade to business class for my flight tomorrow morning to Aruba  :yarr Today has been a relax and recover day, plus video editing and cleaning/packing.  Looking forward to get my relaxation nation going the rest of the week.
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 09, 2019, 02:19:38 PM
Free upgrades are awesome!
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 09, 2019, 02:20:56 PM
Woke up today feeling the pain of a crazy long weekend in Atlanta, but did have an email sitting in my inbox stating I got a free upgrade to business class for my flight tomorrow morning to Aruba  :yarr Today has been a relax and recover day, plus video editing and cleaning/packing.  Looking forward to get my relaxation nation going the rest of the week.

I EXPECT A VIDEO

Just do an intro... then 10 minutes of your feet in the sand with waves in the background. :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on September 09, 2019, 03:02:14 PM
Woke up today feeling the pain of a crazy long weekend in Atlanta, but did have an email sitting in my inbox stating I got a free upgrade to business class for my flight tomorrow morning to Aruba  :yarr Today has been a relax and recover day, plus video editing and cleaning/packing.  Looking forward to get my relaxation nation going the rest of the week.

I EXPECT A VIDEO

Just do an intro... then 10 minutes of your feet in the sand with waves in the background. :lol

I honestly might do an Aruba video, I don't know what exactly, but there might be something
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 09, 2019, 03:13:35 PM
Just randomly yell "Dad?" to people on the beach as they walk by
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Post by: cramx3 on September 09, 2019, 03:16:40 PM
Maybe from my hotel balcony
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Post by: JayOctavarium on September 11, 2019, 09:00:37 AM
I just had a resume come in from a potential employee.

Under his "skills", you just listed  " Flexible. Read. Write."



oof.


In other work related news, my boss is back to toying with the idea of promoting me and having me work out of the main office as well as working as a roving supervisor. The office is an hour and a half or so away,  but I'd have a company car.. and would get paid more... so it's a win. He also told me since I'd be a rover half the time, I'd be on the clock for my commutes? That'd be sweet.
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Post by: cramx3 on September 11, 2019, 09:28:46 AM
Sounds good

So many Europeans in thongs here, I have a fantastic view too. I'm in paradise.
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Post by: axeman90210 on September 11, 2019, 01:41:38 PM
Working from home today because I had to pick up two suits I rented for my old college roommate's wedding this weekend in Vermont.
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 11, 2019, 01:58:49 PM
So many Europeans in thongs here.

That can be a good thing.  It can also be a horribly disturbing thing.
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Post by: cramx3 on September 11, 2019, 02:14:32 PM
So many Europeans in thongs here.

That can be a good thing.  It can also be a horribly disturbing thing.

There's been nothing horrible about this or people in their bathing suits besides me.  Good lord two blonde babes showed up later and parked in front of me doing all sorts of pictures of each other's bodies.  I just enjoyed the show. Then they put lotion on each other, bending over,  :rollin I'm like is this even real? Well the burning of my skin is real.
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Post by: TAC on September 11, 2019, 02:21:20 PM
You better had filmed that!
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Post by: axeman90210 on September 11, 2019, 02:25:37 PM
Yeah, I mean it's not like Youtube is the only place Cram can upload his videos :biggrin:
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Post by: cramx3 on September 11, 2019, 02:26:16 PM
 :rollin

I may have a video coming up from this trip, but it will not feature asses as much as I would love to.  I've got no problem looking if they are showing, but I am not filming girls.  I'm not that creepy.
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Post by: TAC on September 11, 2019, 02:28:53 PM
creepx3 style!
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Post by: cramx3 on September 11, 2019, 02:30:09 PM
 :rollin

I feel creepy enough coming to a resort solo when it's all couples and families.  I'm having a blast though, just cracked open the vodka  :yarr
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Post by: millahh on September 11, 2019, 02:43:57 PM
I was sitting on the beach earlier, about two miles north... If you looked carefully, you could see me giving you the finger  :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on September 11, 2019, 02:45:49 PM
 :lol we may be giving DTF the finger tomorrow  :yarr
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Post by: cramx3 on September 13, 2019, 06:14:24 PM
Damn, I'm home and soooo bummed.  It feels like the aftermath of not only ProgPower but of the Caribbean is hitting me hard now and making me upset that it's over.  It went by so quickly...
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 13, 2019, 06:50:54 PM
How long were you gone for?

I'm happy to be home . . . . From work
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Post by: cramx3 on September 13, 2019, 07:00:22 PM
Was in Atlanta for 4 nights, home for 2, then Aruba for 3.  I leave for Vegas in a week now, so this is my staycation.... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't exploring options to do another quick trip.  I wish I was in Aruba for longer but I came home cause I have tickets for Kamelot/Sonata Arctica/Battle Beast tomorrow and Babymetal/Avatar on Sunday  :metal
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Post by: ReaperKK on September 13, 2019, 08:28:26 PM
man you are all over the place cram. I'm still recovering from being in Europe :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on September 14, 2019, 06:25:01 AM
It helps getting upgraded to first class on both flights, made for a much more relaxing flying experience.  I really thought I'd sleep like a baby though last night, I think my cats just too excited that I'm back and he wouldn't stop seeking attention, and still is.  It's cute, but it's getting annoying too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on September 14, 2019, 08:28:22 AM
It helps getting upgraded to first class on both flights, made for a much more relaxing flying experience.  I really thought I'd sleep like a baby though last night, I think my cats just too excited that I'm back and he wouldn't stop seeking attention, and still is.  It's cute, but it's getting annoying too.

But if you didn't give in to that, he'd probably kill you in your sleep  :biggrin: or at the very least pee on the bed...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 14, 2019, 09:12:47 AM
He was eyeing the suitcase to pee on when I didn't put it away when I got home... I do have another trip coming up, and another one after that so I just moved it to another room and that seemed to calm him  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 14, 2019, 09:23:15 AM
Sounds like my cat. Since I got home she has been sleeping right next to me. I keep my phone on bed so when I go to sleep she hops up, swipes my phone off my bed and curls up into an furball and goes to sleep.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 16, 2019, 10:28:14 AM
yup, definitely dislocated my pinky last night in the mosh pit
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 16, 2019, 10:40:29 AM
yup, definitely dislocated my pinky last night in the mosh pit


YYEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on September 16, 2019, 10:41:29 AM
OUCH. I've never dislocated a finger but I've jammed them pretty bad and that really smarts. I stay far away from the mosh pits - not entirely because of that but that's just another reason.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 16, 2019, 10:50:29 AM
it was pretty insane last night, I can move my pinky so it's not needing a doctor (I did send a pic to my doctor friend who gave me advice on how to take care of it), its just super fat and still getting puffier plus bruising on the inside of my hand up to my knuckles along the finger.  Oh, and the pain.  It somehow got tangled with someone or something and pulled backwards, I let out a huge scream like a girl when it happened  :lol  Honestly, might have been worth it.  Such a fun night and I may never experience a huge crazy pit for a Japanese teenage girl band  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 16, 2019, 10:52:52 AM
Broke my pinky once playing dodgeball at gym class Junior Year.

I forgot my sneakers and slid on my socks to dodge being hit, my pinky caught the handball wall that protrudes 3 inches out out from the wall.  Bent it back.  Missed 2 months of baseball because of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 16, 2019, 10:54:04 AM
I sprained my toe in a pit before. Moshing to The Misfits in '07. Good effing times.



So, a representative with a competing company trying to snag our contract from us next month was supposed to come and do a walk through with the HOA I work with.

They brought 2 car loads of people in uniform. Legit looks like they are canning us and starting a process to bring the new company in.  Pretty damn shady.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 16, 2019, 12:50:26 PM
That sucks Jay... but I don't think it's shady.  What is the HOA supposed to do, just have you guys stop providing service one day, and the next company then takes over?  Their responsibility is to the home owners, not to your company.  It blows that you're losing the contract, but the HOA has to put in place a transition plan.

Unless I'm missing something?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 16, 2019, 01:02:47 PM
There wouldn't be a transition. They would set the day that we are out of there, and we will work providing full service up till that point and then be gone the next day. They should be giving us several months heads up, but it doesn't look like that'll happen. It's still supposedly 50/50 but... we'll see. From what I am observing (it's still going on), this is an in depth meeting.


Losing the account and joining the new company would mean a slight raise for me. Losing it and staying with my company means a raise and promotion. Keeping the account means a slight raise. I win no matter what I guess... I just find the tactics annoying.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 18, 2019, 12:46:25 PM
Pinky is still bruised from my palm to the last knuckle, but swelling is down and pain isn't too bad anymore unless I grab something with that hand.  Should be good to get back into the pit friday for Delain  :metal  Found this video from the show, maybe this is when I got hurt  :lol https://youtu.be/Q6M_JPPcqiw?t=46 (https://youtu.be/Q6M_JPPcqiw?t=46)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 18, 2019, 03:07:05 PM
I still don't "get" Babymetal :lol


Speaking of Videos and not getting things, I am literally watching (or trying to... work keeps getting in the way) your Gears 5 video. I never could get into Gears of War. Had #2... played through it a little. I just can't do the 3rd person view.

Also... When did it stop being Gears of War and just started being called just Gears?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 18, 2019, 03:32:49 PM
Good question.  I was never a Gears guy.  I played the first two though when they released them as a package like 10 years ago or something on xbox 360.  It was a fun campaign but I didn't think much of it then.  I still don't, but I'm home this week and figured I'd want to play a new game and this was fresh.  Its fun, but I'm not crazy about it.  Like you said, 3rd person isn't the greatest and this game is all about duck and cover.  I just haven't played a new game in awhile and have time to game.  That's the first gaming video I've made in months too, just been too busy with concerts and traveling to get any gaming in.

Also, I don't "get" babymetal either.  It's just fun, I only knew a few songs they played.  Apparently they have a replacement singer, she followed me on twitter and I had to google who she was.  But it's like she looks just like the other one (I don't know any of their names).  The whole thing is really odd to me, but it was a really cool experience to see them dancing to all the songs.  I take it nothing more than a fun experience although I do really like Avatar.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 19, 2019, 06:45:40 AM
What is "baby metal"?   Should I ask TAC?  :)

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 19, 2019, 09:12:43 AM
What is "baby metal"?   Should I ask TAC?  :)




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 19, 2019, 09:58:58 AM
I will be sending you a bill for damages.  :)

That seems like the worst of metal and the worst of boy/girl bands all mashed up into one.

(And the comments are absolutely PRICELESS.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 19, 2019, 09:59:52 AM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 19, 2019, 10:28:57 AM
Gimme Chocolate!!!  :metal

 :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 19, 2019, 11:00:35 AM
They have way better songs than Gimmie Chocolate.

Tales of Destinies
The One
No Rain, No Rainbow
Akasutki

Metal Resisitance is a damn good album. Can't wait to hear more of Metal Galaxy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 19, 2019, 05:39:46 PM
Baby metal is awesome.

You all are poop heads.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 19, 2019, 05:57:24 PM
Baby metal is awesome.

You all are poop heads.

How am I a poop head?  Maybe a poop pinky but I fucking saw them  :lol

My only good picture from the show (and I do think it's a good one)

(https://scontent.fewr1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/70513313_10120301361899904_6831387089083301888_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeGf8Q4WndBpnGoxcQvGrfpxIOHtSbocnXnSiSm2VXs43sLMN5AE2soARlBLbjjmxpcM4hTdVIjgxxAyI8V85BHqvYluc3IIRGjozhnjRNlXtw&_nc_oc=AQnkMKcR8A3ChMUW2XlD9hZObX9tzLGE9dU_rN0vgP8BJ0kjna09hgKC78ElCg6SmAo&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-2.fna&oh=0987f89d5605ae04250135b8e61a49c2&oe=5E09EECC)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 19, 2019, 08:28:08 PM
WTF is that? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 19, 2019, 10:00:35 PM
 :rollin

BABYMETAL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 20, 2019, 09:02:37 AM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 20, 2019, 11:22:32 AM
fuck... the pinky aint doin any better like I expected.  Still bruised from top to bottom and can't grab anything with that is heavy enough to require a full grip.  Guess I should take it easy for tonight's concert and probably should have put it in a splint like my doctor friend told me, but instead I used it to play video games all week.  YOLO
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 20, 2019, 03:19:50 PM
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-finger-splint-medium/ID=prod6337850-product?ext=gooKBM_PLA_-_Health_Care&pla&adtype=pla_with_promotion&kpid=sku6280790&sst=_k_CjwKCAjw8ZHsBRA6EiwA7hw_sTmRKr2nKBs8iYyKbNA3eG3EnxyeWod2fmEG2LLtcllnBk6GgVG7DhoC764QAvD_BwE_k_&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ZHsBRA6EiwA7hw_sTmRKr2nKBs8iYyKbNA3eG3EnxyeWod2fmEG2LLtcllnBk6GgVG7DhoC764QAvD_BwE


I used to have a whole bag of these when I first started bowling :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 20, 2019, 03:57:42 PM
I used to always fuck up my middle finger from bowling, never bruised it like this though. It's really fine but  kind of surprised after some good improvement to not see any the last 2 days. Hopefully I wont need to push people with that hand tonight, small venue and sold out but i have a VIP ticket that hopefully gives me a seat or some space.  They changed venues which is why I'm not sure anymore what VIP means.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 23, 2019, 05:58:38 AM
Morning. Starting my week off with a visit to the dentist.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on September 23, 2019, 06:37:00 AM
Morning. Starting my week off with a visit to the dentist.

Sounds like you have a bad case of the Mondays.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on September 23, 2019, 07:06:45 AM
Morning. Starting my week off with a visit to the dentist.

Is it at tooth hurty?





 :neverusethis:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2019, 09:53:53 AM
Morning peeps.

So one thing we do at my account is post a guard at one of the condo buildings on our site when someone is moving in / out. This is because they are paranoid about leaving the doors open while the move is happening. The shifts are 4 hour blocks, and they schedule them anywhere from a month to 3 days in advanced. I am just expected to have someone there.

Fucking Friday I get an email just shy of 2 hours before a move, telling me that they rescheduled for the next morning, canceling the shift and requesting I reschedule for Saturday. Problem is, I already have another one scheduled for Saturday and the guy who was going to work it on Friday is already working his normal shift on Saturday. So I have to... improvise. It all worked out.

Here's what gets me. I received an email at about 4:00 PM on Friday telling me they needed someone posted on Monday for another move. Didn't give me a time. I didn't see the email until 8:00 PM that evening, because, and they know this, I am out at 3:30 and I don't regularly check my email when I am not working. I responded to the email asking for the time. Never got a response. Even now, on Monday morning.

Actually the truck just arrived. Oh well.


Sorry for the Monday morning rant :lol


OH and in other news today is Payday. And not just Payday but the first in a while where I can actually breath. Going to put money into getting the water pump fixed in the car I bought and finally have my own decently running vehicle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 23, 2019, 12:14:32 PM
Morning. Starting my week off with a visit to the dentist.

Is it at tooth hurty?





 :neverusethis:

Nah just needed a root canal, have to go back a few more times in the coming month
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 23, 2019, 12:35:53 PM
Feeling a bit hungover today, I definitely wish I didn't make that last really drunk $100 bet on red last night  :censored followed by eating a big breakfast at 4am as my friends back home were making breakfast before heading to work

I was really hoping to find a deal on Aerosmith tickets the day of the show, they don't have them at the discount booths though.  It's not close to selling out, but it's damn expensive for a ticket.  Cheapest is actually $140 for a side of the stage GA ticket, I may end up getting that. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2019, 12:47:46 PM
That's one thing that turns me off to the idea of a residency type thing like that. IMO, the tickets should be cheaper, seeing as they are playing a few dozen shows in the same place. Yes, it's Vegas, but still. I guess it's the Same Old Song And Dance for the band. They don't care :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 23, 2019, 01:02:19 PM
Well, I saw their first show was the other night and they didn't play 4 songs on their setlist according to setlist.fm, 4 good songs too.  I'd be livid if they did a shorter set tonight after paying big bucks.  I just hope that was first show issues and not a bigger sign of them cutting back, that would really suck. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 23, 2019, 01:15:43 PM
I'm always leery of those casino shows; they are structured differently.   For example the "free" shows at the Wolf's Den at Mohegan Sun are such that casino pays out for 90 minutes of show time, and they're not interested in 4-hour Bruce Springsteen extravanganzas, they want people back in the casino making drunk $100 bets on red (just bustin' Cram, been there done that).  So you get shorter sets, more "hits" sets.   If i have no choice I go to the casino (as I will for UFO in the fall) but if there's another show nearby I will invariably go to that one first.  Slash was a great example; I didn't compare sets, but I had front row at a GA show in Huntington, LI, or I could have been at a table in the back at Mohegan IF I was lucky. 

EDIT:  Slash played 18 songs at Mohegan and the next show (three nights later) he did 21 in Huntington at the Paramount.

The arena shows aren't always like that, but some are.   It depends on the act and their clout.  But I'm pretty sure the "residency" things are just that: play your 90 - 100 minutes and let's get people gambling/drinking/eating again, pronto.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 23, 2019, 02:23:54 PM
Doesn't seem to be the case for Def Leppard, they put on longer and more diverse / deep cut performances at their residency they just finished here.

Either way, I walked all the way to the venue box office, turns out they have just slightly cheaper seats available, but they are shit side back seats.  But livenation has the on stage GA tickets that are still cheaper than those cheapest seats but the box office doesn't sell them, only live nation.  So I just got one of those, so it seems I will be on stage with Aerosmith tonight.  A big birthday present to myself. 

Also, to compare what you say about Slash, it seems Aerosmith is the same.  They played a longer set in NJ recently than they did on their first night here. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 24, 2019, 12:31:52 AM
While chilling on the side stage before Aerosmith came on, I was chatting with security and he said, in about 10-15 minutes you'll see all of Steven's ladies come in.... and yup, all these strippers came into the GA side stage, made the night sooooo much fun  :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 24, 2019, 02:13:02 PM
While chilling on the side stage before Aerosmith came on, I was chatting with security and he said, in about 10-15 minutes you'll see all of Steven's ladies come in.... and yup, all these strippers came into the GA side stage, made the night sooooo much fun  :metal :metal

NOICE
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 24, 2019, 08:01:10 PM
That show was something else man, never experienced anything like that.  Unless you want to pay 500+ for good seats, that side stage GA was real sweet all things considered.  My day in Death Valley National Park is over, got to my airbnb in the middle of nowhere Nevada, just over the border from CA.  I'm wiped, my phone is dead but my laptop is good.  I'll go write my Aerosmith review while my phone charges and I watch this beautiful sunset over these mountains.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 25, 2019, 11:48:36 AM
I freaking hate people. Just had a repo truck driver come within inches of running over my foot as he tried to roll into my work. Dude starts cussing me out and arguing when I tell him to basically go piss off.

"I legally have the right to come in here".

 No... no you don't. I cannot interfere with the repossession of a vehicle if it is out in the open, but you cannot drive through a private gate to do so. That's Trespassing. I'm not as stupid as I look, and it is literally my job to know the laws pertaining to trespassing and what not.

Dude is like "well YOU specifically have let me take cars before!"

Which is true. Kinda. There are sections of the property that are public access, both pedestrian and vehicle access. I cannot stop people from accessing these places. If I see a Repo in progress in one of these places, I take note of it, snap a photo, and standby in case I need to call the cops for a disturbance (owner comes out and threatens the guy, etc).

Hell, technically if the guy would have parked and walked into the part of the property he was trying to access, which is open to pedestrian traffic, and happened to find the vehicle, have the key, and drive it off the island, I can't stop him. That's perfectly legal.






That show was something else man, never experienced anything like that.  Unless you want to pay 500+ for good seats, that side stage GA was real sweet all things considered.  My day in Death Valley National Park is over, got to my airbnb in the middle of nowhere Nevada, just over the border from CA.  I'm wiped, my phone is dead but my laptop is good.  I'll go write my Aerosmith review while my phone charges and I watch this beautiful sunset over these mountains.

I just skimmed through a video you posted from the side stage area. Pretty cool view actually. Must have been a pretty unique experience!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 25, 2019, 03:19:33 PM
And back at the Venetian in Vegas, one more night.  Got to go hard for my last night traveling on vacation (still have a 3 day weekend home to end vacation) but I actually have no plans.  Going to hit up a buffet and figure out some plans.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 25, 2019, 08:13:42 PM
So glad you've had a killer vacation Marc. You needed it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 25, 2019, 08:20:31 PM
I'm not sure I "needed" 30 days off, but yes, I needed a getaway and I got quite a few and soooo many crazy stories and memories.  Hoping to make one more tonight, we will see, I'm starting to feel really really tired, but I booked a club crawl tonight, starts in 40 minutes at a bar in my hotel lobby and ends at the Encore beach club at 4am  :lol (you can just leave at any time), we'll see how this shit show goes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 26, 2019, 10:28:22 AM
Pretty much sums up how I ended my vacation at the Encore beach club last night https://twitter.com/Cramx3/status/1177257937850339328 (https://twitter.com/Cramx3/status/1177257937850339328)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 26, 2019, 10:31:46 PM
Fuck, I'm home, this sucks so much although I'm happy to see my cat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 27, 2019, 05:15:20 AM
Glad to see encore is still the same lol. I remember going to encore during EDC week a few years ago and it was a blast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 27, 2019, 10:17:18 AM
That water was sooo warm though, like people were pissing in it or something.  I got right out  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 27, 2019, 10:21:44 AM
Happy Friday peeps
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 27, 2019, 11:14:22 AM
Damn, this data transfer from my phones (personal and work since my personal battery died and used my work to take pics in death valley) is taking forever.  I must have over 100G of data between pictures and videos.  I'm looking to get my aerosmith video up today, then I want to work on Death Valley video, then maybe I go back and finish my Aruba video before tackling a full Vegas video.  I just have SOOO much random stupid shit to go through  :lol 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 27, 2019, 11:25:14 AM
Just cannonball your way into it!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 28, 2019, 05:22:06 AM
Mrs.jingle and I are getting giggity with King tonight.

Giggity = dinner and beers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2019, 05:42:23 AM
On the bus to Buffalo right now!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 28, 2019, 06:23:26 AM
Giggity = dinner and beers.

I'm sure that's exactly what that means ;)

I just woke up and while enjoying coffee I'm doing my end of week trading metrics only to fund out my brokers site has a bug that has been messing up the trade metrics they store. This is a real bitch because now I have to move everything to Excel which I really do want to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 28, 2019, 08:45:17 AM
Nice Chad and Joe  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on September 28, 2019, 03:49:55 PM
Went to a once-a-year beer event in NYC today, already back home and relaxing on the couch for the night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 29, 2019, 04:51:42 AM
Nice Chad and Joe  :metal

So awesome to hang with my Broseph.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2019, 06:05:52 AM
Ditto lover.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 29, 2019, 07:15:49 AM
Cheated death today, I had way too much to drink last night and I woke up feeling amazing. I have to appreciate this gift. Going to be starting up the smoker soon for the prastrami.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 30, 2019, 10:43:58 AM
Good morning.

Spent the weekend focused on life and not work, and now Gotta spend the day catching up (SHAME ON ME FOR NOT WORKING OFF THE CLOCK :lol )

I've got a guy who's leaving today. Last day. I've got another guy who is on the schedule tonight who's been out 2 weeks due to an infection. Hopefully he fucking comes to work. I've got another another guy who's been out over a month for surgery who is back today who's actually coming in early to train on our new system that I doubt he'll understand at all.

All this plus my boss is coming into town for a meeting with the our client to discuss our contract, but from what I've heard through the grapevine, it's as good as dead. So as soon as I get "off" my shift I have to change into something nice, make myself look pretty, and then go into this 2 hour meeting.


I... need more coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 30, 2019, 10:58:25 AM
Need more coffee too, it's been a rough morning for me.  I think it started with feeling super depressed last night that my 30 day dream vacation is over, but continued with being totally unable to sleep.  It felt like coming back to school after the summer and the uncertainty of what I would be walking into today.  Good thing, people didn't immediately come at me to do shit when I came in.  Bad thing, no ones done any of my work the last month.  Spent the morning catching up on 1200 emails, and 100s of unread messages.  My coworker in Amsterdam is gone.  We have new health insurance I have to figure out as we migrate to our overlords way of doing things.... and the threat of "no more OT" seems to be back.  Plus I have to go to Denver early Wednesday and work over the weekend there  :censored

Apparently we did get approval to hire 3 people (which would double our team) so that needs to happen, sooner than later.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 30, 2019, 11:04:08 AM
Will those 3 people lessen your specific work load?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 30, 2019, 11:13:06 AM
Will those 3 people lessen your specific work load?

One directly would as a coworker in my NJ data center, the other two would as well, but more indirectly.  One would be in LA to help my LA coworker, that guy would be the least impactful to me as my LA coworker is pretty good and ontop of his work.  The 3rd would be to replace the guy who left in Amsterdam, and since no one is there now, my coworker in NJ and myself will have to cover for that loss.  So that will help provide relief there in the meantime.  While I understand this was approved and signed by the CTO, I have no idea when we officially start hiring though.  It needs to be soon. 

Good news though, we signed agreements to stay put in our data centers in NJ and Amsterdam.  There's been lots of talk to move both (which would be huge nightmares and if we moved NJ, could potentially mean my job could move, although it was always talked about just moving to another town, it could have been to another state).  So staying put is good news to me, we put down lots of money to grow here though so we will be busy to end the year, but at least not as busy as we would be if we decided to move.

Also looks like I may be spending a few weeks in LA in November when my coworker goes on a long vacation.  I actually don't mind that at all.  I am dreading this Denver trip though, I'm just really not feeling up to a business trip this week when I feel like I'm just waking up from a month long dream.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 01, 2019, 12:00:18 AM
Annnnnnnnd


We lost the account. Contract is up Dec 1st...  We have a clause that allows us to walk away at any time within 30 days of the contract expiring.... That may just happen after the BS that we have gone through over the last 8 months.

And that also means I get to start training for my new position this month.

I'm legit excited for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 01, 2019, 04:40:39 AM
Glad you're excited for it Jay.  When I lot my job a few years back, it was one of the best things to ever happen - at least, professionally.  Hope it all works out for the best for ya man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 01, 2019, 05:09:37 AM
Sounds like it might be the change you need Jay.

Morning dudes, going to be a long day but the chili dog guy will be out today so I have that to look forward to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 01, 2019, 06:23:40 AM
What they said Jay.

In Manchester N.H. airport heading to Chicago for our yearly conference. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 01, 2019, 08:34:04 AM
Nice Jay

I'm so messed up in my head, went to check in for my flight for Denver this morning and realized it's not until Thursday  :rollin It actually made me so happy, I was not looking forward to heading back out, so one more day at home due to my own head being screwed up has made me pretty happy this morning.

Also put in my next vacation day for October 14th.  I may be going to DC that weekend so that's starting to take shape as my next little fun trip. 

I've been quite depressed the last couple days since my vacation ended and I want to get something on my calendar to start looking forward too because work seems like it's going to be kicking my ass for the rest of the year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 01, 2019, 10:07:49 AM
Now I get to start the process of slowing getting rid of / deleting anything proprietary in our office / on our computers. We've been here for 7 years, and basically built up the procedures / systems that are in place here. It's going to be a lot of work.

Nice Jay

I'm so messed up in my head, went to check in for my flight for Denver this morning and realized it's not until Thursday  :rollin It actually made me so happy, I was not looking forward to heading back out, so one more day at home due to my own head being screwed up has made me pretty happy this morning.

Also put in my next vacation day for October 14th.  I may be going to DC that weekend so that's starting to take shape as my next little fun trip. 

I've been quite depressed the last couple days since my vacation ended and I want to get something on my calendar to start looking forward too because work seems like it's going to be kicking my ass for the rest of the year.

What's going on in DC?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 01, 2019, 10:57:25 AM
Since I have to go to Denver for work, I had to sell (which sold last week thankfully) my ticket for Incubus at Radio City this Thursday night.  It sucked because they are doing their 20 years of Make Yourself anniversary tour and that's a fantastic album that I'd love to see full.  They are doing back to back nights in Washington DC that weekend.  I'm planning on going to both to make up for my missing it at Radio City.  I saw they did back to back nights in Denver and switched up completely the "and beyond" part of the set, also it's a much smaller venue than I've ever seen them play.  So that sounds like a fun weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 01, 2019, 11:09:16 AM
Since I have to go to Denver for work, I had to sell (which sold last week thankfully) my ticket for Incubus at Radio City this Thursday night.  It sucked because they are doing their 20 years of Make Yourself anniversary tour and that's a fantastic album that I'd love to see full.  They are doing back to back nights in Washington DC that weekend.  I'm planning on going to both to make up for my missing it at Radio City.  I saw they did back to back nights in Denver and switched up completely the "and beyond" part of the set, also it's a much smaller venue than I've ever seen them play.  So that sounds like a fun weekend.


I never got into Incubus, but that's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 01, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
I hope El Barto reads this too, but for those that like to travel to shows... let's say, for s***'s and giggles, that you'll be in Orlando for a couple days.  Short of searching the websites for every band you might possibly see, is there a convenient way of doing a quick search to see who's in town and who might be a band someone might want to see?   Asking for a friend.  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 01, 2019, 12:19:52 PM
I hope El Barto reads this too, but for those that like to travel to shows... let's say, for s***'s and giggles, that you'll be in Orlando for a couple days.  Short of searching the websites for every band you might possibly see, is there a convenient way of doing a quick search to see who's in town and who might be a band someone might want to see?   Asking for a friend.  ;)

Stubhub, top right corner you can choose a city and dates and it will list all the events.  That's how I do it when I travel.  However, its only events with tickets listed so you won't get everything that's happening but you'll find anything that's big going on.

In fact that's how I just found out what's going on in Denver this weekend if I have time (I think I could be working all weekend) but I see AJR is playing Red Rocks (best venue, least interesting band), Dropkick Murphies playing some auditorium in north Denver (best band, least interesting venue), and Amon Amarth is playing the Filmore (mid band, mid venue). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 02, 2019, 09:29:19 AM
My guys are taking losing the account a lot better than I thought they would. Most everyone has said they will stick around with me until the last day, which is nice, as I expected a lot of people to bail early. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of me, mainly because I don't have to give a shit anymore. I mean, I am still doing my job, but all these extra little projects and proactive things that I usually do have stopped. Soon all of these issues will be someone else's problem to figure out.

I've also learned more about my new position. Looks like I am getting a 2016 Prius to putt around in. So stoked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 02, 2019, 09:46:59 AM
I've also learned more about my new position. Looks like I am getting a 2016 Prius to putt around in. So stoked.

"Putt" is the operative word.  Make sure you have your testicles with you every time you sit in that .... car(??).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 02, 2019, 09:49:59 AM
I've also learned more about my new position. Looks like I am getting a 2016 Prius to putt around in. So stoked.

"Putt" is the operative word.  Make sure you have your testicles with you every time you sit in that .... car(??).

Here in Connecticut, you have to hand in your testicles when you buy it, so problem solved.  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 02, 2019, 09:52:21 AM
My guys are taking losing the account a lot better than I thought they would. Most everyone has said they will stick around with me until the last day, which is nice, as I expected a lot of people to bail early. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of me, mainly because I don't have to give a shit anymore. I mean, I am still doing my job, but all these extra little projects and proactive things that I usually do have stopped. Soon all of these issues will be someone else's problem to figure out.

I've also learned more about my new position. Looks like I am getting a 2016 Prius to putt around in. So stoked.

Prius or not that's awesome. I remember you having some car trouble so getting a company car to drive around in is awesome.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 02, 2019, 11:13:05 AM
Yea, a company car is a nice perk.  As much as I wouldn't buy a prius, if you give me one, I wouldn't complain.

My Dell rep just took us out to lunch and he drives a nice BMW but was saying he wants a Prius since he drives so much for work, which got immediate shit from my coworker.  Not so different than here  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 02, 2019, 11:47:51 AM
They were originally talking about having me drive the 09 Malibu we use at this account... But it's a peice of shit. Bare minimum needs a new driver's seat... As it's completely busted. Sitting in it for more than 30 minutes is a fucking pain. It's also a gas hog. I'll be driving a minimum of 120 miles a day but probably closer to 200-250 in Southern California traffic. I told them to take this and give me one of the older beat Prii (plural of Prius), but they went out and bought one specifically for this position.

My boss drives a 5 series. Used to have a Porsche... But apparently it wasn't feasible for wining and dining clients :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 02, 2019, 12:34:43 PM
Yea, a company car is a nice perk.  As much as I wouldn't buy a prius, if you give me one, I wouldn't complain.

I'm with ya.  And to go from a 5-Series to a Prius would be jarring.  There are far more appealing electric options - even ones not named Tesla.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 02, 2019, 03:21:20 PM
How the hell is everyone?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 02, 2019, 07:11:05 PM
I just had Dunkin for the first time...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 02, 2019, 07:13:39 PM
and.. . .. how did you like it? Personally when it comes to coffee they are my favorite.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 02, 2019, 07:14:47 PM
Coffee, the only vice I never acquired :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 03, 2019, 05:12:56 AM
Speaking of coffee, I had to um unload at the airport before boarding and the guy in the stall next to me brought a coffee in with him, it was on the floor near my foot. How nasty. I mean bringing a coffee into a public bathroom is nasty, nvermind the EWR bathrooms which are so disgusting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 03, 2019, 05:22:56 AM
That is just foul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 03, 2019, 07:17:57 AM
It was good. Above average. I've been Wittgenstein to get a Dunkin in my town for a looooong time.

I don't know if I'll frequent it though. It was built inside the lobby of a credit union branch. It's got a full menu and everything... But isn't the most convenient... And is kinda awkward.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 03, 2019, 07:56:02 AM
Cram, I'm with you 100% on that.

As for Dunkin, it's kind of my go-to.  I don't like the ultra-strong coffee at Starbucks (I actually think it has a wierd taste) so Dunkin is right up my alley.   It helps we have NINE of them in my town.  JUST in my town.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 03, 2019, 08:56:07 AM
I've literally never even seen a Dunkin until last weekend when I drove to Glendale for dinner with my GF's Grandfather :lol


So... there's been some new developments with the whole contract thing at my work. I can't go into details publicly, but it's a situation where someone tried to do something that backfired on them in a huge way... it's fucking hilarious.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 03, 2019, 09:10:07 AM
If you cut me I bleed Dunkin's coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 03, 2019, 09:34:01 AM
I like Dunkin's quite a bit.  Definitely much better than that burnt shit that Starbucks tries to pass off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 03, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I think Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf edges Dunkin out though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 03, 2019, 12:00:40 PM
Yea Dunkin is like an unknown in CA, but they are EVERYWHERE in the north east.  I have three drive throughs within a couple miles of my house.  I do enjoy Dunkin coffee, but not as much as I used to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 03, 2019, 01:16:26 PM
Yea Dunkin is like an unknown in CA, but they are EVERYWHERE in the north east.  I have three drive throughs within a couple miles of my house.  I do enjoy Dunkin coffee, but not as much as I used to.

Ever had Dutch Bros? I think they're only in the North West. Great Coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 03, 2019, 02:44:12 PM
I've heard of it but dont think I've ever seen one so nope
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 03, 2019, 04:12:32 PM
A Dutch Brother? Is that a variation on farting under the covers and smelling it?  It's not wierd is it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 03, 2019, 05:44:16 PM
I like Dunkin's quite a bit.  Definitely much better than that burnt shit that Starbucks tries to pass off.

Agreed, however if you find a starbucks with a Clover had a coffee brewed with that, it's how their coffee should taste.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 04, 2019, 09:11:30 AM
So it's not really a secret anymore...


The clause that was written into our contract allowing either party to pull out at any time with a 30 day notice, that my boss used to pull out early after being told they aren't renewing our contract...

WAS WRITTEN INTO THE CONTRACT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO BY THE CLIENT... SO THEY COULD PULL OUT AND SCREW US OVER AT ANY TIME. They INSISTED... it was a huge thing because something like that is far from standard in this industry.

But now they're pissed when we used it.

It's so sweetly ironic.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 04, 2019, 09:19:11 AM
oh well

Man yesterday was rough, woke up at 5am flew to Denver and worked until 9pm local time here.  Ugh and back at it early this morning.  This trip SUCKS, but the positive is I have help this time and one of the new guys from another team is assisting us and he's pretty cool (never met him before) and good to work with which makes this a lot easier.  Also, it seems I will be working the weekend, but during the day, so tomorrow night should be clear for me to go do something fun.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 04, 2019, 09:25:09 AM
oh well

Man yesterday was rough, woke up at 5am flew to Denver and worked until 9pm local time here.  Ugh and back at it early this morning.  This trip SUCKS, but the positive is I have help this time and one of the new guys from another team is assisting us and he's pretty cool (never met him before) and good to work with which makes this a lot easier.  Also, it seems I will be working the weekend, but during the day, so tomorrow night should be clear for me to go do something fun.

Go find Jackie and hit a brewery!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 04, 2019, 09:39:06 AM
oh well

Man yesterday was rough, woke up at 5am flew to Denver and worked until 9pm local time here.  Ugh and back at it early this morning.  This trip SUCKS, but the positive is I have help this time and one of the new guys from another team is assisting us and he's pretty cool (never met him before) and good to work with which makes this a lot easier.  Also, it seems I will be working the weekend, but during the day, so tomorrow night should be clear for me to go do something fun.

Go find Jackie and hit a brewery!

^This.

Jay... poetic justice.  Strange that it's not standard - it's VERY standard in any agreement I've ever worked on (in the technology industry).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 04, 2019, 09:43:46 AM
I guess it's not standard in longer contracts due to the upfront investments the company has to make in the beginning. They're not going to drop money on a Car / Golf Carts / other systems if the client can just pull out after 2 months. I don't know. I'm actually going out to our main office in Pasadena next week to bring a load of shit from my office, swap out the POS we have at the account for my Prius (Don't hate :lol ) and start doing some training for the new position. I've specifically asked, after this incident, for them to go over our standard contracts and what not to familiarize myself with the behind the scenes... because soon... I WILL be behind the scenes :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 04, 2019, 10:50:37 AM
Oh sure... typically what I see is a minimum commitment - 12, 24, 36 months ... something long term to justify the investments, but upon the first renewal, there's an option to cancel for convenience with some short term period of notice.  The period is dependant on the complexity of the actual processes and step of ending the activities.  30 days isn't unreasonable in your business by the sounds of things ... you just up and leave the premises.  It's your client's responsibility to figure out their shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 04, 2019, 11:11:54 AM
  It's your client's responsibility to figure out their shit.

Oh yea. And they are going to have to scramble. I kind of feel bad, but in the end, it is NOT my problem. What do you expect to happen when you spend a year dragging a company that you worked together for 7 years with through the mud, and then fire them?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 04, 2019, 09:36:07 PM
I wonder when the Secret Santa is going to start this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 04, 2019, 10:05:53 PM
Wow did today kick my ass, the whole project is really up in the air thanks to network engineering who said all along "we'll be there to support as needed" not being anywhere to be found and couldn't do their parts of the job blocking us for doing our work.  Going to be working all weekend now it seems  >:(

At least I just got back from the legal shops here so I can relax after this terribly stressful day full of fail out of my control.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 07, 2019, 09:21:37 AM
Speaking of legal shops, I actually hit up my first one last night... which is pretty surprising as the small town right next to mine was one of the first in the state to embrace it, and now we have a dozen within a 2 mile radius. A lot of the residents hate it, but the city loves it. The taxes from the shops have pulled the town out of red and the shops have a little coalition where they donate money to different causes in the area (like $35k for the local homeless shelter or $20 to save our local fireworks show, which had funding cut). People sit and bitch about crime and what not associated with the shops, but crime has actually gone down :lol

These are the same people who bitch about the fields of industrial hemp being grown around here now. What these people don't understand is the fact that it's shit being grown w/out THC, and that apparently Hemp grows off season of strawberries (our area's biggest crop). There are people pushing for city / county ordinances to ban hemp. I don't fucking get people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 08, 2019, 07:35:49 AM
I don't fucking get people.

Why do you think there's so much to post about over in P/R?  :) :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 08, 2019, 08:00:29 AM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 08, 2019, 12:23:08 PM
I don't fucking get people.

Why do you think there's so much to post about over in P/R?  :) :) :)

You like circular conversation? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 08, 2019, 12:24:57 PM
I don't fucking get people.

Why do you think there's so much to post about over in P/R?  :) :) :)

You like circular conversation? :lol

Why do you think there's so much to post about over in P/R?  :) :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 08, 2019, 12:26:49 PM
 :lol


Heading to New Jersey for Progstock this Friday am.  Can't wait.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 08, 2019, 01:16:48 PM
I'm jelly for missing the meetup, but no too stuffed about missing the lineup.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 08, 2019, 01:20:10 PM
I'm only going to be around Friday night if that works for everyone else to maybe grab dinner or even just a beer or something between bands, otherwise this year's line up really just wasn't interesting for the price for me.  Shit, I'm even turning down seeing DT on Friday which is a first.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 08, 2019, 02:01:21 PM
  Shit, I'm even turning down seeing DT on Friday which is a first.


 :omg:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 08, 2019, 02:24:19 PM
I'm jelly for missing the meetup, but no too stuffed about missing the lineup.

I'm hoping to be surprised. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 09, 2019, 05:28:33 PM
Another root canal down checked off the box of list of things I need to do to my teeth. This is the first dental procedure that is kicking my ass afterwards. My head is pounding.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 10, 2019, 10:15:12 AM
Good morning folks.

Spent the day yesterday down in Pasadena at out main office training for my new position. Learned a lot of the behind the scenes, and gained a new respect for out Account Coordinator, who basically does my current job but with 10x the people and 15x the properties.

I also learned more about what I'll be doing, and I'm really looking forward to it. Essentially my main job is going to be training, making sure employees have sufficient training to stay compliant with state regulations, as well as post inspections and meeting with employees  who need physical paperwork signed who can't make it to our main office for whatever reason. I'll also help develop strategies and procedures for new accounts, etc. They also plan on having me assist with some of our celebrity accounts and shit. That'll be cool.

Until I can start, I've gotta ride out the last few weeks here at my account... As it sinks and things begin to crumble around me :lol



Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 10, 2019, 10:27:30 AM
Well at least you can mentally check out of the old job.  You going to be in Pasadena in November?  I should be booking my LA work trip for November 4-8 today.  I usually stay in Pasadena so if youre around maybe we meet up.  My trip is a coverage not project trip so I should have downtime in the evenings.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 10, 2019, 10:55:01 AM
I have no idea what my schedule will look like during my first month. I'll be spending a lot of time training and what not in our Office in Pasadena, but I'll also be all over SoCal learning our different accounts. From Pasadena / Burbank / Glendale to Marina Del Ray to San Bernardino to everything in between. Hell I may even wind up going up to San Fran, but I doubt I would be this soon.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 10, 2019, 11:17:01 AM
True, well I'll be in town that week if you are around.  I was looking at concerts that week, theres a couple in Anaheim, but also Billy Corgan is doing some solo shows close to Pasadena in a small club.  I might check that out if I can.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 10, 2019, 01:20:36 PM
Is he playing at The Rose?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 10, 2019, 01:37:12 PM
Lodge Room

No idea what that is, but its a 15 minute drive from my hotel and it looks small.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 14, 2019, 06:42:10 PM
Today is my favorite day of the year. It's the day I cover my pool for the winter!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 15, 2019, 04:38:07 AM
Today is my favorite day of the year. It's the day I cover my pool for the winter!

We did that 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 15, 2019, 04:58:06 AM
Today is my favorite day of the year. It's the day I cover my pool for the winter!

What on earth for? It'll just thaw out next year!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 15, 2019, 04:59:58 AM
One thing I don't miss about living in Florida is taking care of the pool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 15, 2019, 11:44:00 AM
Today is my favorite day of the year. It's the day I cover my pool for the winter!

We did that 2 weeks ago.
We still have another 2 weeks or so.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 15, 2019, 01:04:44 PM
We took our pool down 3 years ago. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 15, 2019, 01:37:18 PM
Used to have a decent sized above ground pool when I was with my ex / living with her family. That thing was a pain in the assticles to maintain, but when you live where it's pool weather 80% of time, it's worth it... :biggrin:




Only 15 days until I never have to deal with my current work site again. People are starting to become assholes towards myself and my team, and I am becoming a polite asshole right back.  Dude decided he wanted to start barking orders at me about something that is not my responsibility, to which I responded "Well, that's not my job, but maybe you can convince [insert incoming company's name here] to do it on November 1st."

What are they going to do? Fire me?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 15, 2019, 01:56:18 PM
Nice!  By October 30th, I predict your responses will be "Why do you suck my cock!"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 15, 2019, 02:02:31 PM
Today is my favorite day of the year. It's the day I cover my pool for the winter!

We did that 2 weeks ago.

I leave it open a bit later because of the mosquitos. Keep the filter running and chemicals. But even though the hard frost is still a while away, it's gotten pretty cold at night, and honestly, I haven't been a mosquito since they sprayed in August.


We took our pool down 3 years ago. Lol

I believe ours is coming down next Spring.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 15, 2019, 04:49:12 PM
It got to the point where it was a burden to maintain when I barely went in it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 16, 2019, 04:56:02 AM
It got to the point where it was a burden to maintain when I barely went in it.

I popped into this thread, right to this quote, without reading the context of the discussion and thought, "Man, King's talking pretty rough about the Queen."

Then, oh... swimming pools. Yeah.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 16, 2019, 05:44:40 AM
Context!  CONTEXT!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 16, 2019, 06:56:20 AM
Sounds like from experience Gregg!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 16, 2019, 07:24:31 AM
So it begins.. Had employee was caught sleeping in his car off property. When called out, he said it didn't matter, we are losing the account, and left.

I can't wait until I am no longer having to play parent to full grown adults.

Dude has kids. Practically begged me for this job a month ago when hired. Now this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 16, 2019, 08:32:10 AM
So it begins.. Had employee was caught sleeping in his car off property. When called out, he said it didn't matter, we are losing the account, and left.

I can't wait until I am no longer having to play parent to full grown adults.

Dude has kids. Practically begged me for this job a month ago when hired. Now this.

If it doesn't matter. You should've responded..."Thought you had kids." While he walked away. He likely would've juat flipped you off while still walking away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 16, 2019, 09:11:18 AM
My night lead caught him.

this is why I hate people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 18, 2019, 11:34:39 AM
Happy Friday peeps!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/EI5lAYaBQu1by/source.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 18, 2019, 02:20:46 PM
Happy friday dudes
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 18, 2019, 02:42:30 PM
Quittin time!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 18, 2019, 03:16:32 PM
Word.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 18, 2019, 03:20:21 PM
Not quit quittin time and I have to travel/work sunday so a short weekend, but almost there  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 18, 2019, 03:38:55 PM
45 minutes until I don't have do deal with jack shit until Monday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 19, 2019, 05:09:51 AM
5:00 am. I just got crop dusted out of a sound sleep by Sagan. :vfs:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 19, 2019, 05:11:41 AM
5:00 am. I just got crop dusted out of a sound sleep by Sagan. :vfs:

That's a cute nickname for Mrs. P.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 19, 2019, 05:22:06 AM
5:00 am. I just got crop dusted out of a sound sleep by Sagan. :vfs:

That's a cute nickname for Mrs. P.

The dog, Chad. Focus! Sagan is the dog.

You're walking dangerously close to implying that my sainted wife actually has bodily functions. I don't think I could tolerate such blasphemy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 19, 2019, 05:37:18 AM
5:00 am. I just got crop dusted out of a sound sleep by Sagan. :vfs:

That's a cute nickname for Mrs. P.

 :lol

It's better than Malden.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 19, 2019, 05:50:22 AM
 :lol

Morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on October 20, 2019, 07:20:09 AM
Hello all,

James LaBrie is a long lost relative of Fabio. Carry on.

:superdude:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 20, 2019, 08:15:35 AM
I can see it, or maybe Fabio from mirror universe Star Trek
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2019, 04:57:04 PM
Good evening from Denver, I definitely had a bit of luck that I've never experienced before in my air travels.  We all boarded the plane, shut the door and everything, then the captain says the winds are really bad in Denver so we have been delayed 90 minutes  :facepalm: ugh the sigh of the plane hearing that, 10 minutes later, we're good to go and a lots of smiles on the plane  :lol  I don't think I've ever seen a delay get cut back, but damn was it a bumpy landing here.  I feel fortunate though, 90 more minutes in that seat would have been miserable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 20, 2019, 07:55:50 PM
I read that first sentence, and I was all ready for a steamy story involving two flight attendants, the drink cart and the rear galley. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 20, 2019, 08:27:39 PM
I read that first sentence, and I was all ready for a steamy story involving two flight attendants, the drink cart and the rear galley. 

Joining the mile high club on the way to the mile high city
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 21, 2019, 07:35:55 AM
I read that first sentence, and I was all ready for a steamy story involving two flight attendants, the drink cart and the rear galley.
Hey now  :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 21, 2019, 07:58:28 AM
 :lol sometimes just not having a delay is on par with a mile high orgasm
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 21, 2019, 08:08:57 AM
One of the best - certainly the most surprising - things that ever happened on a flight for me ... ironically, travelling home from Denver.

Friday night flight, it's 3:45 travel time from Denver to Toronto.  4:30 MT departure, so we're supposed to land at 10:30pm ET.  No word of a lie, around 8:45pm ET, I can feel us descending.  WTF... is there some kind of emergency??  Pilot comes on... "You may have noticed we're starting our descent.  We were aided by 175mph tailwind, and will be landing in Toronto a little early."  We landed before 9:30, so over an hour early.   :omg:

The crappy thing was that I'd used an upgrade pass, so didn't get to enjoy it as long as I could have  :rollin.  Oh well, 1 hour less in an airplane seat - even if Business Class - is always a good thing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 21, 2019, 09:44:22 AM
That's awesome.

The airline saved a bunch of money on fuel... SHOULD HAVE DEMANDED A REFUND
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 21, 2019, 11:07:15 AM
Yea I've had that happen before home from LA, get a good tail wind and you get there super quick.  Although making up an hour on a 4 hour flight is still very impressive.  But seriously, things like that are a godsend when traveling. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 21, 2019, 11:13:55 AM
We all know what happened; the other planes traveling in the left hand lane finally moved over.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 21, 2019, 11:17:35 AM
We all know what happened; the other planes traveling in the left hand lane finally moved over.

Nah

someone put the sky carts back in the corral.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 21, 2019, 11:18:37 AM
We all know what happened; the other planes traveling in the left hand lane finally moved over.

:clap:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2019, 09:24:19 PM
14 hours of total kick ass at work today, feel fucking great although ready for bed now.  Set myself for what should be a night out on the town tomorrow  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 23, 2019, 01:11:23 PM
8 Days :caffeine:

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 24, 2019, 12:24:01 PM
BLOB!!!  BLOB!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 24, 2019, 10:43:42 PM
BLOB!!!  BLOB!!!!

I miss Blob.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 25, 2019, 07:21:16 AM
Morning dudes
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 25, 2019, 07:49:44 AM
Morning, I have one more major issue to fix today before my flight at 530.  I'm honestly not sure I remember how to build a new console server.  It's pretty simple actually, just that everything in our Denver data center has some network fuckery added to it to make it complicated.   Anyway, I'm really looking forward to seeing my cat and sleeping in my bed tonight.  It's going to be a lonnnngg day, but these days are big $$$ as I'll get about 16 OT hours today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 25, 2019, 07:54:07 AM
The OT can be addicting. I used to rack up the OT doing overnight deployments and java releases but as of Monday I don't get anymore OT and I'm moving to salaried, I got a promotion at work which I'm pumped about.

I'm leaving for the weekend and heading to Asheville. We are going to stop by the Biltmore, I can't believe tickets were $90 a person. This place better be amazing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 25, 2019, 09:49:12 AM
What's that?  And there's always talk about making me salary.  I don't understand why they haven't, but wouldn't be surprised if it happens next year.  Our new overlords HATE my overtime and bitch non stop about it, but someone's got to do the work and this is the way they chose to compensate me.  I think it has to do with changing my job title but still, it seems they could just do that.  I don't know.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 25, 2019, 09:57:32 AM
6 DAYS

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 25, 2019, 09:57:44 AM
In Vermont celebrating 25 years of marriage with the Queen.  Official day is Monday. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 25, 2019, 10:00:04 AM
Congrats Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 25, 2019, 10:38:28 AM
Congrats to the King and Queen  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 25, 2019, 12:35:33 PM
Congrats to ALL HAIL the King and Queen  :yarr

fix'd
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 25, 2019, 12:47:08 PM
Thanks guys. Cheers from Vermont.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RCG66KF2/20191025-131257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1dswf0x)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 25, 2019, 12:48:49 PM
Now that's how you do it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 25, 2019, 12:59:18 PM
Congrats to ALL HAIL the King and Queen  :yarr

fix'd

Why not both?

Looks nice out there and those beers look tasty
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 25, 2019, 01:18:35 PM
Thanks guys. Cheers from Vermont.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RCG66KF2/20191025-131257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1dswf0x)


What kind of pussy lets his wife drink a darker beer than him?? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 25, 2019, 01:48:00 PM
What's that?  And there's always talk about making me salary.  I don't understand why they haven't, but wouldn't be surprised if it happens next year.  Our new overlords HATE my overtime and bitch non stop about it, but someone's got to do the work and this is the way they chose to compensate me.  I think it has to do with changing my job title but still, it seems they could just do that.  I don't know.

I could be wrong but the biltmore is the largest private estate in the usa, apparently its massive.

In Vermont celebrating 25 years of marriage with the Queen.  Official day is Monday. 

Congrats!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 25, 2019, 02:10:21 PM
Wound up sitting on the side of the freeway for an hour on my way to work. Think the thermostat in my Camry took a shit.

Was finally able to get to work but... had to limp her there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 25, 2019, 02:50:05 PM
Thanks guys. Cheers from Vermont.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RCG66KF2/20191025-131257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1dswf0x)


What kind of pussy lets his wife drink a darker beer than him?? :lol

A great husband that shares both beers. Also the IPA is higher in alcohol you beer noob.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 25, 2019, 08:50:43 PM
Dark beer =\= good beer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 26, 2019, 10:46:17 AM
Tim you wuss, where's your comeback?  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 26, 2019, 08:54:18 PM
(http://cdn.funnyisms.com/4e5e2c53-66a7-4388-aff4-33d2bd541186.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2019, 04:53:20 AM
 :lol

Took you long enough.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 27, 2019, 06:04:36 AM
Good morning guys. Got to sleep in today, both the dogs are still being boarded. It's so eerily quiet without them around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 27, 2019, 06:19:27 AM
G'morning all. On the couch hurting a little bit this morning after my friend's beer bottle share charity event yesterday. Thankfully, not a damn thing to do today besides relax on the couch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 27, 2019, 08:34:58 AM
Add me in with those with nothing to do but relax today, a well needed day of rest.  Yesterday I babysat my nieces for a bit, then cleaned my house before watching football.  Today, no cleaning, no baysitting, just chilling.  Looking forward to the nothing of today starting with enjoying this coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 27, 2019, 09:18:54 AM
It's supposed to rain non-stop from sun-up to sun-down, and I might not even get out of my (Batman) sweatpants, to be honest. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 27, 2019, 09:24:55 AM
Yup, the weather ain't helping my lazy attitude.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 27, 2019, 09:56:43 AM
Yeah, I will be shocked if I ever make it out of my pajamas today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 27, 2019, 02:41:18 PM
Yup, the weather ain't helping my lazy attitude.

It rained pretty hard this morning but it's since cleared up. I detailed my car but now I'm chilling watching some football. Might open up some of this cider.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 31, 2019, 08:46:21 AM
Welp

Today marks our last day at this account. 

Thank fucking God.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 31, 2019, 08:54:15 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/w9mPAS19oISuhNiakY/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 31, 2019, 08:58:13 AM
I just need to finish packing the rest of our shit into my Prius, and then deal with getting the final Payroll (including tracking down people for their uniforms) done and get people's checks out to them between now and Monday.

Then the real fun part begins. Figuring out what my new position REALLY entails. I say that because they (my bosses) are still trying to piece together everything that I will be doing.

Also means I get a raise tomorrow :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 31, 2019, 09:16:47 AM
You getting any time off between the job changes or do you start Monday?

and fml, I thought my work travel was done after next week.  Boss left me a message (he's in Singapore) saying he wants me to go to Denver again in December ugh I definitely thought I was going to be home all December besides having vacation time.  I said I'd go, but I have 8 days I need to burn so I'm taking a full week off before or after going there.  I'm way too tired just thinking about it and I only have Saturday off this week plus I could be stuck working till very late tonight thanks to our shitty vendor.   :censored  I've been launching hate mail all day yesterday and this morning towards them for not just resolving these issues now and waiting until midnight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 31, 2019, 09:23:20 AM
No time off. I was going to try to wiggle my way out of working tomorrow, but I need to go down there to unload all the shit from this office, do the final payroll for this account, pick up my company laptop, and swap out for what is going to my -My- assigned vehicle. The car I am driving right now has a stupid lightbar  ontop, and is badged "Security". The car I am getting just has a company logo and that's it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 31, 2019, 09:45:41 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/w9mPAS19oISuhNiakY/giphy.gif)

One of my top three movies of all time.  LOVE that film. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 01, 2019, 07:17:33 AM
Happy All Hallows Day!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 01, 2019, 11:26:41 AM
That was a fun Halloween. Was at bowling... Fire broke out in the county. My place is like less than a mile out of the evacuation zone.  Should be okay outside of a worst case scenario, but contacted my boss and let know I will need to be home just in case. I dont want to be 2 hours away with a fire burning a few miles from my home. Especially with my GF not there today (work) and my animals home.

Was up all night listening to scanners and following a few HAM radio peeps on Twitter.

The fucker is at almost 9k acres at zero containment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 01, 2019, 11:43:15 AM
Jesus H man.  that's f'n awful.  You guys get fires, we got winds and flooding.  Lake Erie is up 15 feet from the storms we had last weekend and last night.  Neighbour had a 50 ft evergreen tree (albeit, dead) fall on my yard overnight, taking out one section of the fence I just had erected in May.   :angry:  Power was out from 10 last night 'til just about an hour ago.

Tons of damage all over, but the coastline (which I'm only about 1 mile from) got hammered.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 01, 2019, 11:48:38 AM
Damn, we had some crazy storm last night too although no damage, just enough to startle me in my sleep.  Today is the first sunny day in some time
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 01, 2019, 12:11:20 PM
Mrs.jingle told me that last week's, and last night's were the remnants of whatever tropical storms/hurricanes were floating across the Atlantic recently.  Which would explain why so much of the northeast felt it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 01, 2019, 12:19:26 PM
Sounds legit, just been one dark and dreary week.  Glad it's just about over.  I need to do laundry and pack back up tonight, tomorrow I've got to babysit my nieces again and then going to see Sabaton/Hammerfall in NYC before my flight Sunday morning.  Going to try and relax as much as I can tonight as next week is shaping up to be another busy one from the west coast where at least the weather will be a huge improvement.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 03, 2019, 05:17:15 AM
36 degrees outside, sleeping with the window, yup this is my favorite time of the year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 03, 2019, 05:42:54 AM
36 degrees outside, sleeping with the window, yup this is my favorite time of the year.

I've never cuddled with glass before.  Is it worth it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 03, 2019, 06:15:38 AM
It is once you get used to getting cut all the time  . .

But if you're into that kind of thing it can make for a very satisfying relationship.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on November 03, 2019, 01:28:02 PM
Day 3 of surgery recovery...feeling better but the boredom is starting to settle in hard. Even binging tv is getting old, and there aren't any NFL games intriguing to me. I think I've found this introverts threshold for lack of human contact  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 03, 2019, 02:41:35 PM
Day 3 of surgery recovery...feeling better but the boredom is starting to settle in hard. Even binging tv is getting old, and there aren't any NFL games intriguing to me. I think I've found this introverts threshold for lack of human contact  :lol

And thus digging thru some aged threads, and some you don't frequent very much?   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on November 03, 2019, 03:13:07 PM
Day 3 of surgery recovery...feeling better but the boredom is starting to settle in hard. Even binging tv is getting old, and there aren't any NFL games intriguing to me. I think I've found this introverts threshold for lack of human contact  :lol

And thus digging thru some aged threads, and some you don't frequent very much?   :lol

For reals man... I'm even watching the Raider game.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 03, 2019, 05:06:47 PM
At least you are feeling better. 

I lost my phone lats night  :censored and flew out to LA this morning, thank god I have a work phone so I guess this is now my primary.  Might just cancel my Verizon phone service all together and go a different route for my next phone.  Either way, this day light savings stuff pisses me off and totally messed with my head this morning (and still now, as changing time zones, losing an hour, and being super tired just makes telling time really difficult).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2019, 07:17:03 PM
I did that Marc. Stupid to pay for a phone when my company is paying for this one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 04, 2019, 05:09:53 AM
I wish I could use my company phone. It's an iphone but it's has a management profile set by our company which means all it can do is call and text messages. You cannot even send iMessages and the only browser on the phone is the companies approved web browser that funnels everything through our firewall.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 04, 2019, 05:25:45 AM
I'm happy as hell it's November. Great weather and every week this month is a 4 day week at work for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 04, 2019, 08:40:24 AM
My GF's future stepmother was grilling me a few weeks ago on why I would be given a company phone but not allowed to use it for personal use. She just could not comprehend it. Honestly, I wouldn't want my primary personal phone to be controlled by my employer. Sounds like it could turn into a pain in the ass.

I think they are having second thoughts about letting me hang on to this phone. Honestly I DON'T have unlimited data on my phone plan (yay old cheap plans), and will need data while doing what I'm going to be doing, so I need something. Hotspot at the minimum.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 04, 2019, 09:04:18 AM
My work phone has an app built into it that acts like a security shield for my work email.  It otherwise is unlocked for me to use as needed.  So I loaded all my apps on it and whatnot, it's almost like an upgrade over my old phone as it's hardly used and works well (both were S9s).  Having said that, I'm not sure the long term prospect of just using it, but I may just go with it for a bit. We will see.  Also, it has unlimited data although I get put on a report to managers if I use more than 10G so while there is no "punishment" it does look a bit bad.  Either way, my old phone had 3G of data and that was enough for me so hitting 10G seems unlikely although I did have to rely on it's hotspot a bit for actual work.  I've been put on the list before for business travel, which I can at least explain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 04, 2019, 09:19:53 AM
I have a work phone and a personal phone, and I would not DREAM of getting rid of either one.  Full disclosure, I work for a French company, and they are rather draconian with their security on the computer side (I was not allowed to even have access to load a PRINTER that wasn't a work-installed network printer, and my boss - a VP and officer in the company - didn't have juice to change that; thankfully an IT guy with a taste for Jersey Mike's didn't see the harm).   Especially when I was between marriages, I just didn't want/need the scrutiny.  It's not that I've bookmarked Pornhub or anything, and I'm certainly not big into forward pics of my block and tackle, but if my jerk college friends wanted to send a stupid joke, or if the girlfriend - now wife - wanted to spice things up with a photo or two, it's my prerogative, not my company's.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on November 04, 2019, 09:30:46 AM
I'm happy as hell it's November. Great weather and every week this month is a 4 day week at work for me.

Shit, just realized I'm gonna miss a paid holiday in my recovery time. Oh well...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 04, 2019, 09:47:48 AM
I've got a work issued phone, but my own phone number.  There's a vmware agent on there that segments off the work stuff, and truthfully most of our stuff is outside the firewall and just requires a single authentication login.

For the first month I was with the company, I carried my own phone and the work one, but I got fed up real quick carrying 2 devices - so I just ported my phone number to the work device.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 04, 2019, 09:54:09 AM
I'm certainly not big into forward pics of my block and tackle 

This was the first question my boss asked me about my lost phone.  Was there anything like this on it  :rollin purely joking since a personal phone and not relaly any of his business but just kind of funny, and no, I don't have any "naughty' pictures on my phone. 

Actually thinking about it more, my UBS port was broken on my phone and I could only charge it wirelessly, if someone has it, it likely died by Sunday morning and they couldn't figure out how to charge it (unless they happened to have a wireless charger which is kind of rare).  I hadn't seen any activity on my account so I think that all seems likely.  I suspended my Verizon account but sadly I can't remote wipe it since I had turned off location services and pretty much anything that could drain the battery (I was actually relying on my work phone that night since I was out for awhile and of fear my phone would be dead before my train ride home to listen to music).  I owe Verizon $160 in payments on that phone.  That hurts the most here, but overall, besides that initial panic, this was not as bad as it could have been.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 04, 2019, 11:33:47 PM
Welp

Turns out my bosses aren't ready for me yet. But hey, we have an account in Burbank that is getting closed down that needs help so I'm stuck there 4 days (2 swings and 2 Graves) a week. Plus 1 day a week in Pasadena.

Not happy about it but I'll stick it out until the account closes at the end of Nov.

And back on the Work Phone discussion... The phone I was supposed to be getting (S10e) wound up being used to replace a dead phone at one of our accounts. So I'm stuck with a 4 yr old Moto Droid Turbo 2. I'm honestly not upset... As I'm going to be using it for pretty much phone calls, navigation, and a mobile Hotspot. I'm more annoyed at the fact that it doesn't charge via USB-C.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 05, 2019, 12:38:08 AM
Going to be in Pasadena this week  ::) ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 05, 2019, 06:50:24 AM
Burbank for the rest of the week.

12 hour shift today :(

Graveyards and swing shifts starting tomorrow.

My account manager, who I report directly to, was trying to get me to work Graves on Wed and come back for a swing in Thurs. That's literally getting off at 7am and coming back and 3pm. It's a 1.5 hour drive. Fuck. That. Noise.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 05, 2019, 04:38:39 PM
More bitching. Sorry peeps lol.

The supervisor at this location, who doesn't handle scheduling, was really confused on why they put me on graves and put another employee, who normally works graves, on swing shifts.

Looks like homie pitched a fit to get pulled off of night shifts. If this is true, I am going to play the seniority card to have homie put back on nights, because fuck that. I wasn't supposed to be working on post as a uniformed guard in the first place... let alone stuck working nights. Funny enough, as I was sitting here fuming about this, my best friend, who got a job working at an insurance company doing quotes for recreational vehicles, called me to tell me they were still hiring. I'm probably overreacting but it really does leave a bad taste in my mouth. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 08, 2019, 09:44:59 AM
Can't wait to be back in my bed tonight, this week flew by though and had some good nights out here in LA.  BUT, I really do miss being home and I'm sure my cat misses me as well.  Sadly, I was told I need to go back to Denver in December and I need to book it today  >:( At least its a month away so that's not too bad and I can end this streak of every other week being on the left side of the country.  Really was starting to mess with my sense of time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 08, 2019, 04:33:37 PM
Can't wait to be back in my bed tonight, this week flew by though and had some good nights out here in LA.  BUT, I really do miss being home and I'm sure my cat misses me as well.  Sadly, I was told I need to go back to Denver in December and I need to book it today  >:( At least its a month away so that's not too bad and I can end this streak of every other week being on the left side of the country.  Really was starting to mess with my sense of time.

Gonna be a Green Christmas?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 08, 2019, 04:56:28 PM
When isn't it?

I just boarded and checked my pay statement  :o 40 hours of OT  :lol from my week in denver and last week. I'll be at 24 hours OT for this week. Next week should be busy at home too. That's the best part of all this work.

And the captain just said that was the fastest he ever saw a plane board, no one is in the middle seat next to me, and we got some tail wind to help get us there faster. Good afternoon today. Now just get me to my bed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 08, 2019, 04:57:45 PM
Flying out of LAX or Burbank?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 08, 2019, 04:58:24 PM
LAX

I think the massive amounts of traffic to get here is what makes the TSA lines so short
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 08, 2019, 07:16:31 PM
I was going to say... If you were flying out of Burbank, I'd be able to watch you take off.

Literally sitting on a hill overlooking Burbank Airport as I type.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 08, 2019, 08:29:13 PM
Huh. I just met a celeb who lives in this complex I am stuck working at. Funny, the most famous person who lives here is the only person here so far to notice that I am new here, and stop to introduce himself.

I knew exactly who he was, and instead of saying "Hey you're SO AND SO!" or "Hey you did X!" ... I mentioned that I just listened to him on an episode of an obscure podcast I listen to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 09, 2019, 06:48:23 AM
First really cold day here today. It'll warm up a bit before I go to the Mac & Cheese beer fest later today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 09, 2019, 06:52:05 AM
Yeah it was freezing last night stepping out of the lovely LA weather and into the harsh nj cold.

I didn't get home until 230, asleep until 430 and now I'm awake at 830. Not exactly happy about my lack of sleep.

Big Penn state game at noon today then going to top golf for my brothers gfs birthday. Should be fun, she's been teasing me for a bit about trying to hook me up with one of her friends. We will see what happens but I'm kind of excited to potentially be in a good position to meet a girl, which I haven't even been trying to do thanks to so much work travel.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 09, 2019, 07:33:03 AM
Snow on the ground the last couple of days - not totally covering it, but enough that it has stuck around.  If it gets sunny, it could/should melt most of it.  Windy as fuck though.  2C at the moment - wind chill is invariably MUCH colder than that.

Glad I don't have to go outside today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 09, 2019, 10:48:41 AM
It's almost 80° here at home, and supposed to be kissing 90° at work. Thank Petrucci for AC!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 10, 2019, 05:34:13 AM
Current 30 degrees here, although my wife has the heat on blast
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 10, 2019, 06:16:14 AM
'morning gang.  Hopefully it's a (mostly) lazy Sunday around here.  Gotta find the motivation to do a couple of household things - most important, change the oil in my lawn tractor (which I've never done before), and workout.  Been in a bit of a funk for a few days though, and I'm not feeling it.

DT show tomorrow night, and there's potentially a pretty big snow-storm coming in.  The venue is already a 2 hour drive away, so if we get the snow, who the fuck knows how long it might take.  First snowfall always turns drivers into morons.  Plus, I only have snow tires on one vehicle so far - couldn't get time scheduled for my truck until next week.   :\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 10, 2019, 06:25:18 AM
Morning Jingle. How much snow are they saying you can get?

I'm planning for a lazy sunday as well. I'm nursing a bit of a hangover from the mac&cheese beer fest
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 10, 2019, 07:07:22 AM
Morning Jingle. How much snow are they saying you can get?


15cm potentially.  Since I live so close to Lake Erie, it's always a crap shoot - lake effect could make it more or less.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 10, 2019, 07:21:17 AM
Hearing snow Monday night.  They can't say how much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 10, 2019, 09:22:43 AM
I'm curious how much snow we'll see this year in NC.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 10, 2019, 11:47:29 AM
Morning/afternoon.

Also nursing a hang over from top golf last night, I have no idea how they did not kick out my brothers gf for being totally wasted but it was a fun time. I've got a full blown lazy day planned of gaming.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 10, 2019, 12:29:33 PM
My lazy day has been anything but, and I still got a fairly cumbersome task ahead of me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 10, 2019, 12:34:38 PM
change the oil on the tractor?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 10, 2019, 12:58:15 PM
Got that done already - And took the whole mower assembly off to clean it. I don't think the previous owners didn't any winterization prep. Blades are in rough shape. Gonna have to replace those in the spring.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 10, 2019, 02:00:21 PM
How much land do you have to mow?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 11, 2019, 12:26:23 AM
Oof.

So I'm working overnight at an account in Marina Del Rey. Ritzy sprawling apartment complex on the water. Was supposed to be trained by a guy who used to be a supervisor at another account. Dude doesn't know jack shit. I'm already using this as ammo, telling my bosses that this is exactly why they need to get me off working as a fucking filler for bullshit call outs and let me learn properties properly and train people. Put it this way, if the account I was running ever got anywhere near this bad, I'd have been firing everyone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 11, 2019, 05:28:19 AM
How much land do you have to mow?

The lot is just over an acre, so taking away the house, I'd say just under an acre.

And as for the winter, I've got a 12-car driveway.  Though, it's probably not much more than I had at my last place, because the last place was a corner lot, and I had sidewalks on both the front and side that had to be plowed first thing, as it was a path for young kids to their school bus pickup.  At the new place, no sidewalks, so I can plow whenever *I* need to get 'er done.

Which is gonna be a bitch over the next 24 hours.  Storm has been upgraded to 25cm or so.  Not sure when it's gonna start, but I got the DT show tonight, which is gonna put me driving right thru the worst of it.  It's a 2hr drive to the venue from my place in no traffic.  I honestly think it might take me 4 hours.  Then driving home at 11pm... then I have a 4:30am call for work.   :facepalm:

Gonna need a shit-ton of caffeine.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 11, 2019, 05:48:17 AM
Morning guys

Oof.

So I'm working overnight at an account in Marina Del Rey. Ritzy sprawling apartment complex on the water. Was supposed to be trained by a guy who used to be a supervisor at another account. Dude doesn't know jack shit. I'm already using this as ammo, telling my bosses that this is exactly why they need to get me off working as a fucking filler for bullshit call outs and let me learn properties properly and train people. Put it this way, if the account I was running ever got anywhere near this bad, I'd have been firing everyone.

Are you going around to different properties now Jay?

How much land do you have to mow?

The lot is just over an acre, so taking away the house, I'd say just under an acre.

And as for the winter, I've got a 12-car driveway.  Though, it's probably not much more than I had at my last place, because the last place was a corner lot, and I had sidewalks on both the front and side that had to be plowed first thing, as it was a path for young kids to their school bus pickup.  At the new place, no sidewalks, so I can plow whenever *I* need to get 'er done.

Which is gonna be a bitch over the next 24 hours.  Storm has been upgraded to 25cm or so.  Not sure when it's gonna start, but I got the DT show tonight, which is gonna put me driving right thru the worst of it.  It's a 2hr drive to the venue from my place in no traffic.  I honestly think it might take me 4 hours.  Then driving home at 11pm... then I have a 4:30am call for work.   :facepalm:

Gonna need a shit-ton of caffeine.   

Drive safe tonight Jingle. That's a long drive. I just drove home 2 hours from the Incubus show on Thursday and it wasn't as bad as I thought It'd be, but I'm seeing Tool in Raleigh in a couple of weeks and I grabbed a hotel and took the Monday off so I can drive home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 11, 2019, 05:52:26 AM
Yeah... given the weather situation, and my 4:30am call, I'm contemplating trying to find a hotel room.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 11, 2019, 05:53:42 AM
Why the 4:30am call? Working with someone in Europe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 11, 2019, 06:39:44 AM
Yup. Supposed to be learning the different properties so I can make suggestions on changes / things that need to be addressed... But really they're using me as a glorified filler and I'm already over it. I was promised that I wasn't going to be stuck working weekends / nights yet here I am... Just got home and it's 530 in the damn morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on November 11, 2019, 06:55:51 AM
Morning all. Great show in Ottawa last night. Set list is on set list.fm
Simple set. Great playing. Hadn’t seen the tilting keyboard or key-tar yet. That was cool.
James sounded good mostly. Neat graphics and stuff.

My fifth time seeing them. Probably my last. I suspect retirement is coming for one or all of them

**mods I would have posted this concerts and set lists but it’s a bit of a ghost town and I’m an elder so get a little slack**
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 11, 2019, 07:04:39 AM
Morning all. Great show in Ottawa last night. Set list is on set list.fm
Simple set. Great playing. Hadn’t seen the tilting keyboard or key-tar yet. That was cool.
James sounded good mostly. Neat graphics and stuff.

My fifth time seeing them. Probably my last. I suspect retirement is coming for one or all of them

**mods I would have posted this concerts and set lists but it’s a bit of a ghost town and I’m an elder so get a little slack**

Hey there Kris!  I'm going tonight in Kitchener, though (per the last posts), not looking forward to the drive there and back (I moved to Fort Erie last spring).  I got a feeling this will be my last time seeing them too - simply because it's been a long time since their material has truly interested me.  If not for doing SFAM (which I missed back in the day), I'm 90% certain I'd be skipping this show.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on November 11, 2019, 07:49:04 AM
Exactly my thoughts as well. The wife went too. She loved it. They play SFAM word for word. No deviations-no wild tangents. It was excellent. New material was good as well. And we got In the presence of enemies and A nightmare to remember.

I’d never seen Mangini play. What an odd style. But he certainly makes it work. He had a pedal issue a couple songs in and my shoulders were sore just watching him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 11, 2019, 08:00:58 AM
YBS!!  Hey hey!  Yeah though high toms never make sense to me.  My shoulders would be killing me. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 11, 2019, 08:02:54 AM
YBS!!  Hey hey!  Yeah though high toms never make sense to me.  My shoulders would be killing me. 

Those were my thoughts as well, the guy has some serious shoulder strength
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 11, 2019, 11:59:15 AM
Huh. I just met a celeb who lives in this complex I am stuck working at. Funny, the most famous person who lives here is the only person here so far to notice that I am new here, and stop to introduce himself.

I knew exactly who he was, and instead of saying "Hey you're SO AND SO!" or "Hey you did X!" ... I mentioned that I just listened to him on an episode of an obscure podcast I listen to.
That's pretty cool!  What was their response?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 11, 2019, 01:44:54 PM
Huh. I just met a celeb who lives in this complex I am stuck working at. Funny, the most famous person who lives here is the only person here so far to notice that I am new here, and stop to introduce himself.

I knew exactly who he was, and instead of saying "Hey you're SO AND SO!" or "Hey you did X!" ... I mentioned that I just listened to him on an episode of an obscure podcast I listen to.
That's pretty cool!  What was their response?

"Right on brotha! That's badass!"

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 11, 2019, 01:45:53 PM
so it's Hulk Hogan?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 11, 2019, 01:46:06 PM
I thought Hulk Hogan lived in Florida?

ninja'd.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 11, 2019, 01:47:36 PM
Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 11, 2019, 04:35:03 PM
Musician
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 12, 2019, 07:24:11 AM
so it's Hulk Hogan?

No, Hulk would stress the R at the end of Brotherrrrrr, not say Brotha.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 13, 2019, 05:25:58 AM
Good Morning non-westcoasters!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 13, 2019, 10:23:26 AM
Still have 8 vacation days I need to burn this year, with Thanksigivng week, a week in Denver booked, and the week of xmas to new years already off, kind of limited on when to use it so just booked tomorrow and Friday off.  Might do a trip to PA this weekend.  So today is Friday for me  :yarr Thinking of taking the Monday of Thanksgiving week and maybe the first week of December off.

Company is doing a big meeting now about new job architectures and "total rewards" as they call our pay and benefits.  Just enrolled into my new benefits for next year under our new work overlords.  Lots of changes, but actually these benfits don't look too bad at all.  Pretty much the same for me (costs and coverage, same provider aetna too) but I'll get more into an HSA from work (was getting $500 a year, now will get $1000 a year as long as I contribute $1000 which actually I'll do as it offsets the costs I was paying for the coverage, the health coverage is actually free now).  And my 401k contribution now gets matched at 6% (was 4%) and I'm super excited about that as it is just free money for me.  Need to have 3 years in to get that but they let my years at the old company count so I'm good.  They are taking away our winter break and summer fridays next year, in exchange they give us 2 floating holidays and 5 more vacation days.  I think I'll get 29 days of my choosing off next year.  It's actually a net negative of 2, but more flexibility.  And if I make it to 10 years here, you get an extra week off.  They took away the 5 year sabatical of 3 weeks (which is how I had all of September off and still have all these vacation days) and replaced it with one week off every 5 years of employment.  Kind of cool, I'm glad I got in before the cut.  I knew that was going to happen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 15, 2019, 09:32:14 PM
Good evening Nerds!

What the hell is sexy tonight?

Where da party at?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 15, 2019, 09:40:49 PM
Good evening Nerds!

What the hell is sexy tonight?

Where da party at?

In my pants... and everyone's invited.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 15, 2019, 09:45:23 PM
You don't have to tell me twice.

What's the fastest way to get to Canadia Land?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 17, 2019, 10:00:40 AM
We are celebrating Thanksgiving tonight at my sister in laws. I've been here for less than an hour and already my entire wife's family if fighting. Every year it's the same shit. At least it's not at our house and I'm leaving early because I work tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 18, 2019, 05:54:26 AM
Going to be an easy day today, working from home, wife is at her sisters, my big dog is at day camp.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 18, 2019, 12:23:07 PM
Doggy Day Camp?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 18, 2019, 12:25:40 PM
Yea my german shepherd goes to day camp at the same place he goes to get boarded when I'm on vacation. It's $25 a day and he has the time of his life, they have a pool and spends most of the day playing with other dogs. I normally take him on Wednesday's to break his week up a bit but since I knew I was going to be home today I took him today as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 18, 2019, 12:45:17 PM
Can... Can i go too? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 20, 2019, 06:19:11 AM
Good Morning Peeps!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 20, 2019, 07:35:46 AM
Without Blob, this is a very slow thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2019, 07:37:54 AM
I'll send out the Blob signal. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 20, 2019, 07:39:38 AM
I'm trying to fill his shoes...

Wait... If he never goes outside, does he wear shoes?

Do aussie shoes get laced backwards?

I have so many questions.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 20, 2019, 08:01:33 AM
I've heard a rumor that under very special circumstances blob does go outside ....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 20, 2019, 03:57:31 PM
Transformers Convention?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2019, 05:14:57 PM
I've heard a rumor that under very special circumstances blob does go outside ....

I've talked to him about those Comic Cons.  I pictured him burning up like a vampire. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 22, 2019, 04:23:38 AM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 22, 2019, 05:08:49 AM
Careful blob, this month isn't even over yet.

Thank fucking god it's Friday, work has been a royal pain in the ass. Luckily after our Dec 7 release things will slow down.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 22, 2019, 05:51:29 AM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!

Isn't there a lot of fires in Australia these days? You'd better stay inside, just in case.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 06:46:43 AM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!

so whats the wtf for?  :rollin

Thank fucking god it's Friday, work has been a royal pain in the ass. Luckily after our Dec 7 release things will slow down.

We are in a change freeze but it didnt matter.  I got dumped on sooo bad yesterday.  Oh btw here's 384 servers delivered, and um.. we need this up TODAY.  Such a ridiculous request for one person.  Had to get the building to help me move everything into place for the physical part as its some heavy equipment. Then doing all the "IT" stuff in the afternoon which my boss said he'd help with since its desk work you can do remotely but in the end he did very little and was clearly drunk by the time I left work last night. I got 3/8 of it done and working as of now.  My boss is still pushing to finish it all and I should have no issue getting another 3/8 done if I keep busting ass, just that last 1/4 I don't see the necessity for it to be done so quickly.  Especially during a change freeze.  Had to get all sorts of management approval for me work yesterday and I'll need more today.  Can't wait for today to be over.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 22, 2019, 08:18:07 AM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!

You must be going out a lot, since you don't post here much anymore.  I think we owe you the :wtf: more than you owe us.

:orly:

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 22, 2019, 09:08:47 AM
That really sucks cram. Do you get overtime pay?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 09:39:32 AM
That really sucks cram. Do you get overtime pay?

Yea, so thats the plus. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on November 22, 2019, 10:47:40 AM
Howdy all. No respite for me this weekend as I'll be working a booth for my family's restaurant at SopranosCon both Saturday and Sunday. They're expecting more than 5k people between the two days so should be a good time. Then a short work week next week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 22, 2019, 12:36:12 PM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!

Still love you baby.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 22, 2019, 04:47:54 PM
WTF guys :lol

I go out sometimes! I haven't yet this month, but I'm sure I will next month!

so whats the wtf for?  :rollin

Thank fucking god it's Friday, work has been a royal pain in the ass. Luckily after our Dec 7 release things will slow down.

We are in a change freeze but it didnt matter.  I got dumped on sooo bad yesterday.  Oh btw here's 384 servers delivered, and um.. we need this up TODAY.  Such a ridiculous request for one person.  Had to get the building to help me move everything into place for the physical part as its some heavy equipment. Then doing all the "IT" stuff in the afternoon which my boss said he'd help with since its desk work you can do remotely but in the end he did very little and was clearly drunk by the time I left work last night. I got 3/8 of it done and working as of now.  My boss is still pushing to finish it all and I should have no issue getting another 3/8 done if I keep busting ass, just that last 1/4 I don't see the necessity for it to be done so quickly.  Especially during a change freeze.  Had to get all sorts of management approval for me work yesterday and I'll need more today.  Can't wait for today to be over.


Jeeze. You need a beer (or a nice Californian Green Soda) after all this
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 06:16:24 PM
I was got it all done, well most of it, the final 1/4 I got all my parts completed by about 4pm today and I needed manager approval to push my change and no one was around from network engineering or management to approve  >:( At least I got to leave on time at 6, but sucks that I was told it was all important and to get it all done and then it seems no one cared.  I blame my boss for it, he even confirmed this morning that the final 1/4 was necessary and he'd have all the approvals lined up for it. 

Regardless, before I left after I did an awesome job, I proposed my vacation schedule to my manager for the rest of the year which he said works as he would rather me not take a full week off since we have like no one on our team atm.  And this schedule has me rolling over the max 5 days allowed.

Next week I am working Monday and Tuesday (25-26)
The following week I am working Tuesday - Thursday (3-5)
the following week I am doing a 6 day work week as I have to go to Denver and come home on Saturday (9-14)
Then I am working Tuesday and Wednesday (17-18)
and then I dont return to work until January 2nd

 :yarr so essentially one full hard week of work left this year.

I initially was planning one more vacation trip this year but Im going to hit my United gold status with that Denver trip (50k miles this year, my highest yet  :omg:) and spire elite status with IHG when I stay one more night in philly for the Greta Van Fleet concert in December. So I have no excuse to dish out money for a vacation, I'll be chilling at home during my time off and relaxing as someone before I left today told me I work too hard, probably true.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 22, 2019, 07:15:54 PM
Damn sounds like you are going to get some much needed downtime. I sadly have zero time off left for the rest of the year aside from holidays but post December 7th it'll be pretty chill so I'll be working from home a lot and putting in 30 hour weeks.

My wife was one trip shy of hitting platinum pro status on american this year and she wasn't sure if she was going to get another trip this year so yesterday she flew to JFK and turned around and flew home to hit her requirements to keep status.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 08:04:27 PM
 :lol that's kind of what I did last year, did 24 hours in LA to go to KROQs almost acoustic christmas, just for the miles but made something out of it.  I'd totally do it again, but I don't need to this year

Also, I had all of September off so it's hard to say I need time off, but since coming back I spent 2 weeks in denver, 1 week in LA, a weekend in DC (my own doing), and tons of work at home plus one more week in Denver coming up for more migrations.  At least I am getting that OT, seems thats not changing either with our new "job architecture" that my boss went over with me yesterday, which for me, nothing has changed between my salary and overtime/bonus pay. 

Funny though, we are due one more payout from the buyout last year, about 10% of the payout was held back in escrow in case of lawsuits or something to damage the value of the purchase of the company.  They said today our work overlords made a claim on that payout  >:(  (they ended up settling on a smaller amount, but it will make a dent on what I was due otherwise).  Not sure they will tell us what the claim was or why it was last minute (the email was explicit that it was last minute).  I do get that check soon though which is nice, and a raise/bonus in April hopefully. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 22, 2019, 08:40:26 PM
:tup that's awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing what my new bonus is now with my new title in March.

How are you liking the new ownership? It's been a while now since they've taken over hasn't it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 08:48:58 PM
Mostly hasn't affected me, I've gotten a bunch of benefits since but the overall work environment has gotten worse such as no one wanting to finish the work I was told to get done today.  In fact that could be due to one of my favorite network engineers resigning.  He interviewed me before being hired and afterwards always taught me things that I still keep in my notes and reference. Shit like that hurts the most.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 22, 2019, 09:14:28 PM
What was the reason for the resignation?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 22, 2019, 09:35:13 PM
I haven't talked to him, he hasnt been online. I've heard rumors he was looking since the acquisition so I just assume he wanted out, he's also been around awhile since anyone before me at this point is really old school.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 23, 2019, 04:15:27 PM
My brother is wrestling with it as well.  The new building made his ride 1 hour and 30 minutes now. Added half hour. Plus, people leaving and added work on his plate.

The plus is tenure,  vacation time and the ability to go in to work when he wants and take days off with no issues.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 23, 2019, 04:31:58 PM
Going back and forth between cleaning the house and editing my long form Billy Corgan video.  It will be my longest yet.  Finished the first set and its 75 minutes long, second set will be even longer plus his game show he did  :lol  Mixing four concerts into one video is making me feel like a real video editor and it's not easy and I need breaks to keep my head fresh.  Sadly watching PSU football lose and cleaning the house aren't fun breaks.  Luckily PSU bball had a 16-2 run to end the game and win by 2 over Yale.  Something positive. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on November 23, 2019, 08:38:31 PM
Greetings and salutations
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 23, 2019, 08:55:21 PM
Johny you SOB.  How are you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 23, 2019, 08:59:43 PM
Sup Prog?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on November 23, 2019, 09:13:12 PM
Hey, guys! I'm watching some A Song of Ice and Fire theory videos on YouTube. What's going on with you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 23, 2019, 09:25:12 PM
Hey, guys! I'm watching some A Song of Ice and Fire theory videos on YouTube. What's going on with you?

Working!

:sadpanda:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on November 23, 2019, 09:26:20 PM
Still doing security?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 23, 2019, 09:37:58 PM
Yup. Long story short (since people are probably tired of me telling the story):

We lost the contract to the account I was running. Was promised new position with company that involves a lot of admin BS and basically becoming the designated trainer for the company, among other things. Comes with decentish hours, company car, etc.

My first day training for my new position, I was told that we are short staffed at another account down in LA (Burbank to be exact). It's another account that's going away at the end of Nov... so they can't really hire people to serve on a sinking ship, so they put my ass here to help close it out. Been working afternoons and graves all month and not happy about it. The only good thing is, even though I am part of the overall supervisor team, this is not MY account, so I don't have to deal with bullshit outside of the normal day to day bullshit.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on November 23, 2019, 10:12:34 PM
It seems both good and bad then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 04:44:14 PM
Welp today is the day that I update my resume and start looking.

I was told I'd be working a big corporate event in Dec... helping to oversee things and learning the ins and outs when it comes to the procedures and shit for these "higher class" accounts.


I get a call today telling me they want me working 5 days straight at the event. Sweet! Oh. 1am - 9am? WTF. It's in basically Long Beach. That's 60 miles each way... which could be worse, but getting off at 9am means it'll be a 3 hour drive home. 

I've tried calling my boss a few times since getting that call, and no answer. I've sent him texts, nothing.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 25, 2019, 06:38:18 PM
That sounds terrible and it sounds like you're being pushed around. Start getting the resume spread around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 07:13:55 PM
My best friend (who worked at me at the account I ran before all this) got a job working in insurance, and his boss wants my resume... So I'm working on that.  It's a pay drop, even compared to what I was making before this bullshit came about. But it's close, and interesting.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 25, 2019, 07:18:40 PM
Might not be bad for a change of pace, you should also look at everything that comes with like insurance and perks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 08:11:21 PM
One thing I am legit afraid of is making a change and failing again. Last time I left the familiar for an unknown, it bit me in the ass. I dont know.

The fact that I don't have a running car will make it difficult to do this...but we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 25, 2019, 08:34:48 PM
Well you still have this job, as shitty as it is, as fall back right? If you don't find a position that you think is worth the change then you don't have to take it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 08:36:49 PM
True.

And I guess if anything, if I get this and lose it for whatever reason, I do have a few other options (in security). Hell, I could get a job with any local security company working as a grunt if I wanted. But do I want to? Hell no. Will I if I have to? Of course.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 25, 2019, 08:57:17 PM
It's time to shine up that resume.  Make your new positions sound like you could have saved the Titanic.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 09:08:11 PM
It's time to shine up that resume.  Make your new positions sound like you could have saved the Titanic.

Right? Out of the dozen or so "Post Supervisors", I was the ONLY one who handled Scheduling / callouts, Hiring, Firing, Disciplinary BS, along with all of the account related shit with a PITA client. None of the other Supervisors outside of the Area Supervisors, which I was SUPPOSED to be a step above with this position, event came close to touching that. And they don't handle it unless it is after hours. 

From what I've heard from my friend, and his Sister in Law (who is a lead there? something like that), I shouldn't have ANY issues getting that job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 25, 2019, 09:12:40 PM
Just present yourself on paper as adaptive and willing to learn.  Longevity is a plus.

In interviews,  seem confident but receptive. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 25, 2019, 09:19:14 PM
When is the ideal time to pull my penis out and lay it out on the desk?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 25, 2019, 09:43:50 PM
Only in your head. No not the other head.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 26, 2019, 06:10:43 AM
When is the ideal time to pull my penis out and lay it out on the desk?

When you walk into the office, and the only furniture is a black leather couch, brown desk, and tripod.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on November 26, 2019, 06:15:48 AM
When is the ideal time to pull my penis out and lay it out on the desk?

Depends on the size of the desk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 26, 2019, 07:48:36 AM
When is the ideal time to pull my penis out and lay it out on the desk?

How about now?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 26, 2019, 01:52:26 PM
Whelp.  Got to work a full day on Thanksgiving.


If I find out any of you are Black Friday shoppers I will rip your neck off and shit down your limp corpse.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 26, 2019, 01:55:09 PM
Whelp.  Got to work a full day on Thanksgiving.

That blows!

If I find out any of you are Black Friday shoppers I will rip your neck off and shit down your limp corpse.

Not me, I'm working. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 26, 2019, 01:56:23 PM
We will have to move the family dinner to 530pm.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 26, 2019, 02:00:21 PM
Whelp.  Got to work a full day on Thanksgiving.


If I find out any of you are Black Friday shoppers I will rip your neck off and shit down your limp corpse.

That sucks big time, and I can assure you I am not a black friday shopper.  Never have been and don't plan on being one.  I'm not a fan of this type of consumerism and this is one reason why.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 26, 2019, 04:35:33 PM
If I find out any of you are Black Friday shoppers I will rip your neck off and shit down your limp corpse.

Not me, I'm working. ;D

I'm working BOTH Thursday and Friday!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 26, 2019, 05:58:03 PM
Shut up eh!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 26, 2019, 06:09:27 PM
That's shitty King, I won't be black Friday shopping this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 26, 2019, 07:44:58 PM
Whelp.  Got to work a full day on Thanksgiving.


If I find out any of you are Black Friday shoppers I will rip your neck off and shit down your limp corpse.

That sucks big time, and I can assure you I am not a black friday shopper.  Never have been and don't plan on being one.  I'm not a fan of this type of consumerism and this is one reason why.

I do very very few things out of principle, but that's one of them.  My fat ass is nowhere near a mall/store/big box on Thursday, and f*** shopping at 3:00 am or whatever.

I am going to a bar at 8:00 am Thursday, though, and drinking my breakfast (actually not joking; it's a thing we've been doing for almost 30 years now). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 26, 2019, 07:48:44 PM
I'll be working with a big fucking chip on my shoulder.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 26, 2019, 09:35:10 PM
Funny enough this is the first Thanksgiving in years I won't be working. I've gotta go in tonight... Won't be home till 9am. House /dog sitting through Saturday... I'm off tomorrow (but am I really off if I'm getting home at 9a?), and off Thursday.

My resume has been updated, printed, and handed off to my buddy. Hopefully they call me tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2019, 06:48:46 AM
At work, angry AF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 28, 2019, 06:50:53 AM
How long of a work day do you have King?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2019, 07:00:46 AM
At work, angry AF.

I am boycotting shopping tomorrow in your good name.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2019, 07:16:54 AM
How long of a work day do you have King?

I'm staying until second shift comes in at 430pm.

At work, angry AF.

I am boycotting shopping tomorrow in your good name.

I'll be at work. :censored
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2019, 07:17:52 AM
I have to work tomorrow too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2019, 07:27:56 AM
Our threshold for our counts (total trailer of pallets and boxes to sort) is 40.  We are at 86 pallet trailers & 28 box trailers to sort.  We are overwhelmed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2019, 07:39:26 AM
That's nuts. more than 250%.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2019, 08:01:56 AM
Tis the busy season. I've got over 100 hours overtime as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2019, 08:03:25 AM
Tis the busy season. I've got over 100 hours overtime as well.

That buys a lot of Beer, CDs and concert tickets! :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2019, 08:28:47 AM
For my employees.  I'm salary. :lol  BTW, that's weekly.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 28, 2019, 09:21:44 AM
damn, that sucks.

Happy Thanksgiving DTF
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on November 28, 2019, 09:29:32 AM
Its all white and snowy here on this Thanksgiving. I'm loving it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on November 28, 2019, 09:50:36 AM
Yeah, I just cleared 4 inches of snow. More to come...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 28, 2019, 10:38:27 AM
You can expect a few more inches tonight :zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 29, 2019, 05:40:09 AM
Did I kill the chat thread....?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 29, 2019, 07:08:55 AM
I think you gave it a few too many inches.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 29, 2019, 07:46:38 AM
Once last thrust killed us all.


Man I am dragging ass today.  So damn exhausted today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 29, 2019, 07:47:29 AM
You can expect a few more inches tonight :zydarscouch:

Once last thrust killed us all.

 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 29, 2019, 07:57:35 AM
:lol

I'm mighty impressed with you, king. Great job!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 29, 2019, 08:14:19 AM
No one can out dirty talk the King.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 29, 2019, 08:15:58 AM
I was actually talking about your work day yesterday, but yeah your dirty talk is impressive too :zydar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 29, 2019, 08:16:21 AM
Once last thrust killed us all.

That's what she said.

Quote
Man I am dragging ass today.  So damn exhausted today.

I well and truly felt bad for you this morning.  My local news keeps covering the "Black Friday" sales at local stores, and they keep showing interviews with these idiots bragging about their 2:00 am shopping sprees - one family even gets t-shirts made each year - and I'm like "have you no shame"? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 29, 2019, 08:18:53 AM
I was actually talking about your work day yesterday, but yeah your dirty talk is impressive too :zydar:

i was extremely upset yesterday working.

Once last thrust killed us all.

That's what she said.

Quote
Man I am dragging ass today.  So damn exhausted today.

I well and truly felt bad for you this morning.  My local news keeps covering the "Black Friday" sales at local stores, and they keep showing interviews with these idiots bragging about their 2:00 am shopping sprees - one family even gets t-shirts made each year - and I'm like "have you no shame"? 

It's crazy how many idiots go out after dinner.  No way is it worth the savings in my book.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on November 29, 2019, 09:28:48 AM
Yeah, we saw a couple people lined up outside Best Buy already when we were on our way to dinner (so like 1:45 in the afternoon). Terrible. The only shopping I'm doing this weekend is what can be done from my couch :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 29, 2019, 04:29:08 PM
I legitimately thought I was going to come to work and be handed Walking Papers today. The chick who does a scheduling called me earlier asking if I would come in and work a 12-hour shift tomorrow. I had to explain to her that I have a prior engagement, which is actually house-sitting, and I can't get out there any earlier than my normal scheduled time. This was an engagement that I've had since before being put on this bullshit schedule, when I was under the impression my schedule is going to be a lot different, and I can't leave at 9:30 in the morning, and get back at midnight, when I'm being paid by somebody to watch their house. I'm already pushing it by being gone 11 hours on the days I've been working.

I then asked her what my schedule was for next month, and I was told they don't know yet, and since I'm having issues with my schedule I need to talk with the owner of the company. Apparently he's been waiting for me to call him. When I explained to her that I tried calling him eight times over the course of four days, as well as texted him, and never received a response, she just stopped texting me.

So since I'm staying in another house two cities further than where I live, I decide to leave for work early, took a different route, had enough time to stop and grab lunch, and still made it out here to Burbank with 40 minutes to spare. I go to put gas in the company car with my company credit card because I legitimately do not have enough gas to get me back home tonight, and my card is declined four different places.

So here I am now expecting to show up to work and have someone there to fire me. I call my boss three or four times and get rejected each time. I then text him and tell him flat-out hey are you guys firing me? Because the last conversation I had with someone so seemed very negative, and now my credit card doesn't seem to work.

You finally responded, telling me his father's been in the hospital and he's been really busy and there should be no issues with my card and he's going to look into it and call me later. He also said there's no way they're firing me or anything like that, but we do need to talk and figure out what we're doing. So we'll see what happens
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 29, 2019, 04:51:25 PM
Good on you for standing your ground and not going in, I'm curious how the talk will go.

How is the job hunting?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 29, 2019, 08:08:04 PM
It's not.

I don't currently have a car I can drive so outside of the one resume at my buddy's, I haven't done anything else. My GF's car was also in the shop for the last 3 days, so job hunting is a bitch lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 30, 2019, 05:10:53 PM
So to continue with the saga, I came into work today and spent some time chatting with the Head Field Supervisor and the Post Commander for the account I've been working at (it's our last day at this account). In theory, the post commander here is moving up into a Field Supervisor position, and they both, whom have experience dealing with the company, want me to push the owners into letting me handle the hiring for specific accounts. I am totally okay with this, as we all 3 agree that that would be super beneficial.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 30, 2019, 05:48:48 PM
Would there be a title or any monetary benefit to you hiring? Would these new people report to you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 30, 2019, 06:11:49 PM
They'd report to whomever is running the specific account they are hired for. I also want to kick the accounts' supervisors into gear to keep up with their shit.  The woman who currently handles hiring, whom is also the chick handling the scheduling that I dont like, doesn't hire for the specific site. She hires and then places people into accounts that she DOES NOT know. You can't do that. You have to hire for the specific place. Every account is different and has different needs. At one time I was overseeing 2 different properties (3 technically, but 2 of them were treated as 1, and they were very small compared to my main property). There were people I'd hire for Property A only and B only. Not everyone who was cut out for A was a good fit for B and vice versa.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 01, 2019, 10:21:58 AM
My parents surprise 40th anniversary party my siblings and I hosted last night was a big success. Meant my parents were super annoyed with me all day by ignoring them but worth it and of course they apologized for shit talking me all day  :lol kind of amazing we kept it a surprise the whole time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 01, 2019, 12:28:44 PM
My parents surprise 40th anniversary party my siblings and I hosted last night was a big success. Meant my parents were super annoyed with me all day by ignoring them but worth it and of course they apologized for shit talking me all day  :lol kind of amazing we kept it a surprise the whole time.

That's awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 02, 2019, 01:43:38 AM
It's 1230a on Monday and I'm sitting here drinking champagne. Oh the Joys of not giving a fuck lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on December 02, 2019, 09:03:07 AM
Snowpocalypse? SNOWPCALYPSE!!

I need to post more...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 02, 2019, 09:06:58 AM
Snowpocalypse? SNOWPCALYPSE!!

I need to post more...

Weather is still saying snow all day for me, just a bit south of you, including snow right now, but all we have is rain.  I'm on PTO today so doesn't matter too much to me, but I prefer it to stay rain to avoid the first shovel of the year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on December 02, 2019, 09:24:12 AM
Snowpocalypse? SNOWPCALYPSE!!

I need to post more...

Weather is still saying snow all day for me, just a bit south of you, including snow right now, but all we have is rain.  I'm on PTO today so doesn't matter too much to me, but I prefer it to stay rain to avoid the first shovel of the year.

We were on the rain/snow edge for a while, but now it's properly snowing, forecast is 5-7", and apparently at least some of the schools were closed based on the forecast. I prefer the snow to the freezing rain from yesterday.  I don't mind going out to split kindling in snow, it's fucking miserable to do that in freezing rain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 02, 2019, 09:26:41 AM
Yea, I think that rain/snow edge will eventually move south enough to turn my rain into snow soon enough.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 02, 2019, 12:24:28 PM
Lol snow
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 05, 2019, 03:06:18 PM
Had a visit from one of the senior system architects at work today.  Very casual with this guy, nothing serious but he works remotely and is always interested in his systems we've built for him so when he's in town, he likes to come visit and take me and my coworker out for lunch.  Problem is, historically, something terrible happens to me when he comes out.  Last December he came, my grandpa died.  He came back in March and my Grandma died.  I joked about him not coming back again after that and he was supposed to come but cancelled and ended up coming in May.. my gf broke up with me.  Well he came back today, we joked about it during lunch.  I drop him off at the train so he can go off and I get a call from my mom, my last grandparent fell and broke her hip.  This guy is not allowed here anymore.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on December 06, 2019, 08:30:58 AM
that's crazy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 06, 2019, 09:15:48 AM
I'm  a pretty rational guy, but that kind of stuff freaks me out big time. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 06, 2019, 09:26:44 AM
Wow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 06, 2019, 03:47:39 PM
That’s the thing about coincidence though, isn’t it. You never notice the billions of times they don’t happen. Do ya?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 07, 2019, 10:05:47 PM
Drinking a coffee and waiting to start work in an hour or so. I love that I got promoted and was told I wouldn't be doing releases because I'm now salary and yet here we are, doing a release and not getting paid for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 09, 2019, 02:30:49 PM
Good afternoon Krusty Krew.

Actually had a weekend off, and now this week I'm scheduled some sensible shifts that have me leaving for work in the morning and getting home in the afternoon. It's nice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 09, 2019, 05:06:22 PM
That does sound good! I hope you can enjoy the time off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 09, 2019, 06:41:52 PM
I WAS HOME BEFORE THE SUN WENT DOWN AND IT WAS AMAZING.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 09, 2019, 08:14:32 PM
The next 3 weeks ought to be gloriously slow for me.  My primary customer contact in Canada went on a personal leave in the summer, and the company still hasn't back-filled her; my primary customer contact in the US has 3 weeks of vacation to use up, and will be off after this week; any my client (globally) officially shuts down between Christmas and New Year's.  I'll be surprised if I have 5 days of work between now and January 6th, and I don't have to use a single vacation day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 10, 2019, 05:18:27 AM
Sweet, my last work trip and full week of go hard of the year. I'll get united gold status after this flight too. Then I'm working tuesday and Wednesday next week and off until Jan 2nd. Not really happy to be on my way back to denver but so be it, I just want to get the work done and be done for the year with a nice break at home. 2 concerts, christmas, a wedding and new years party. Looking forward to it all... once done with denver.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 10, 2019, 07:20:15 AM
That's awesome. Our release was awful so we are cleaning things up today but after that its smooth sailing until the third week of january.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 11, 2019, 07:30:22 AM
Morning folks. Learning another property today. Had to be here at 5am... But that means no traffic!

The supervisor here has a chip on his shoulder already.. Has been... Difficult to work with. Nothing too extreme but I can tell he doesn't like me. (probably because he got a write up last we met because he was out of uniform).

He also smells like mildew.

But hey... I'll be home before 3pm so there's that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 13, 2019, 01:01:40 PM
Good afternoon nerds.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 13, 2019, 01:39:41 PM
Afternoon. This week we have had 3 christmas parties and one christmas lunch. I need to diet bad after this week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 13, 2019, 02:06:58 PM
My diet has also gone to shit this week in Denver, work trip is always tough with long hours and an expense account. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 13, 2019, 05:15:56 PM
Yea when I travel it's the same, I usually go crazy when I don't have to pay :lol.

Thank fucking god it's the weekend. I'm exhausted from this seemingly neverending week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 13, 2019, 06:09:29 PM
I wish it were the weekend, one hour until I get permission to move the last of the 50 or so servers migrated this week, of course this ONE could only be done after 7pm local time on Friday night hence why I'm not going home until tomorrow.  The good news, these migrations have gone smooth actually better than I expected and my trip should be a success overall.  That and while tomorrow I am techinically working (traveling home, but I may stop in before Leave) I am only truly working Tuesday and Wednesday next week and my year is over.  So close to being done with work for 2019.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 13, 2019, 08:01:31 PM
That's nice you're in the final stretch. I'm still trying to wrap up some of projects this year but it's taking forever for management to get back to me on what the hell they actually want to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 18, 2019, 03:21:34 PM
15 more minutes and its 2 weeks off for me.  Been a good week too, got a payout from the work buyout last year.  They held 10% of the payout in escrow for 15 months in case there were some claims against the buyout, which there were but very minimal to the full payout, so I got essentially an extra fat pay check this week (it really wasn't much, but it was still awesome to get another payout) plus I'll get paid on Saturday for my 35 hours of OT last week in Denver so financially it's been a great week.  Add in I've got a date tonight, and been gaming with Chino at night in Red Dead, a couple concerts this weekend, and my parents coming to town.... it feels like this is what all the hard work is for.

And next week I'll hang out with the Situation again as his wife (my family friend)'s sister is getting married.  So that will be a fun party after Christmas.  Greta Van Fleet in Philly on the 30th, my friends new house for new years eve with all my high school friends.  I'm excited for the next two weeks off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 18, 2019, 03:45:49 PM
15 more minutes and its 2 weeks off for me.  Been a good week too, got a payout from the work buyout last year.  They held 10% of the payout in escrow for 15 months in case there were some claims against the buyout, which there were but very minimal to the full payout, so I got essentially an extra fat pay check this week (it really wasn't much, but it was still awesome to get another payout) plus I'll get paid on Saturday for my 35 hours of OT last week in Denver so financially it's been a great week.  Add in I've got a date tonight, and been gaming with Chino at night in Red Dead, a couple concerts this weekend, and my parents coming to town.... it feels like this is what all the hard work is for.

And next week I'll hang out with the Situation again as his wife (my family friend)'s sister is getting married.  So that will be a fun party after Christmas.  Greta Van Fleet in Philly on the 30th, my friends new house for new years eve with all my high school friends.  I'm excited for the next two weeks off.

Nice, dude.  Enjoy your time.  I envy you a little bit!!! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on December 19, 2019, 04:15:22 PM
HOW CAN THE GREATEST THREAD TO FALL ON DTF BE RUINED AND LOCKED!!!!

I'm so sad now.  Every time I see carts lying around either Target or Smart and Final, I always think about that thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 19, 2019, 04:18:04 PM
My fault I guess.  Ah well, yet life goes on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 19, 2019, 04:26:39 PM
wait wut
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on December 19, 2019, 04:39:08 PM
Awe...The greatest thread ever is locked. For shame...

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 19, 2019, 04:47:13 PM
The Thread has been returned to the corral.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 19, 2019, 04:49:35 PM
did bosk return it?  we know TAC didnt
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 19, 2019, 04:57:06 PM
 :lol

I left it to drift into other people's threads.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 19, 2019, 07:23:33 PM
Drift, just like your memory you old bastard. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 19, 2019, 08:29:29 PM
Drift, just like your memory you old bastard.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AntiqueParchedBobolink-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on December 19, 2019, 09:15:43 PM
I go to sleep and this is what I find in the morning, for shame you guys.

I used to tell locals at the bar how that thread went, we'll have to have a beer in memory of it today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 19, 2019, 10:18:53 PM
I just want to apologize to everyone for getting the thread closed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: RoeDent on December 20, 2019, 02:32:17 AM
Wowee! The cart thread got locked! The end times are well and truly upon us!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 20, 2019, 02:48:27 AM
An era is over. Will we be able to look at DTF the same way again?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 20, 2019, 07:07:54 AM
Wowee! The cart thread got locked! The end times are well and truly upon us!

Oh no!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 20, 2019, 07:18:53 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/52HjuHsfVO69q/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 20, 2019, 09:03:52 AM
I'm going to pull carts out of corrals in protest.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ruba on December 20, 2019, 10:46:40 AM
Here's my two favourite memes from the cart thread, for the good old times' sake.

(https://i.imgur.com/TMb3j5p.jpg)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/294/218/20d.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: vtgrad on December 20, 2019, 11:58:14 AM
The Thread has been returned to the corral.

 :rollin

It was epic for certain!  I enjoyed the hell out of it and learned that Tim is evil incarnate.   :biggrin:

Merry Christmas guys!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 20, 2019, 08:46:54 PM
Tim is a curmudgeon,  not evil.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 21, 2019, 06:18:09 AM
Both those memes are POTY worthy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 21, 2019, 08:59:08 AM
I think the second one is a work of art, no lie.  Some THOUGHT went into that one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 22, 2019, 04:04:03 PM
Wife: Can you separate the laundry.

Me:  Want me to start the 1st load?

Wife: Just separate,  I'm not sure what I'm starting first.

Me: Walks up stairs after separating the laundry.

Wide: Did you start the 1st load?

Me: ARE YOU 🤬 KIDDING ME?!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 22, 2019, 04:09:39 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 22, 2019, 04:11:25 PM
Tis the season she becomes itty when she feels the pressure of the holidays.   Jesus H....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 23, 2019, 02:35:41 PM
Good afternoon folks.

Instead of being off today, one of our 12 hour accounts (meaning were only there 7p-7a) is now on 24 hr fire watch through the end of the week.

Meaning my days off have been moved to Fri and Sat (I hope.)

The good news is... All this walking I've been doing at work as been beneficial. I'm down almost 10 lbs in the last month and a half.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 23, 2019, 03:03:48 PM
Noice keep it up
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 24, 2019, 09:03:14 AM

The good news is... All this walking I've been doing at work as been beneficial. I'm down almost 10 lbs in the last month and a half.

Nice!  But take it to the exercise thread.  That kind of talk is too specific for GENERAL discussion.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 24, 2019, 10:56:13 AM
I wouldn't call it exercise if I'm doing it unwillingly :lol


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 25, 2019, 06:45:55 PM
I'm going to rant on Christmas day.

My friend since I was 16 has a picture of his 20 year old daughter making a pouty face hanging with her grandparents and her second cousin.   I make a joke making fun of her daughter because she looked like she didnt want to be there.  Like every 20 year old who wants to hang with her friends.

We've all been there.  She doesn't realize how special these moments can be with her grandparents getting up there in age.

The second cousin told me on Facebook she was offended by what I posted. She has known me since she could walk.  I've never been the type to try to hurt someone.   The joke was about the age of my friend's daughter, not about her which she injected herself into it

I'm tired of those offended these days without knowing the source. If she was unsure she could have privately expressed her concerns and I would apologized and explained the joke was not about her.  I'm tired of this .
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 25, 2019, 07:02:00 PM
What exactly did you say?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 25, 2019, 07:25:08 PM
I posted the same picture with a thought bubble saying "Get me the hell out of here."  It looks like it on her face.

It was never intended to say the company was less than adequate, it was a joke that a 20 year old girl wants to hang with friends not with their family.  We all went through it at some point.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 25, 2019, 07:32:32 PM
Jeremyshmegland. :lol

Did you respond back to her?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 25, 2019, 07:35:48 PM
Yup. No response.   I'm mad because she's known me since she was little. She's in her late 20's.  This is what she takes from me?  This is what frustrating.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 25, 2019, 07:37:02 PM
You monster.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 25, 2019, 07:42:42 PM
The Devil.  You know it. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 26, 2019, 06:40:06 AM
Working from home today and tomorrow which means I'll have my laptop one and I'll be playing video games.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 26, 2019, 07:41:39 AM
Working from home today and tomorrow which means I'll have my laptop one and I'll be playing video games.

Pretty much me most of last week. And next week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 26, 2019, 08:26:42 AM
I'm off today, probably play some RDR2 in a bit after I work out.  Got a wedding tonight, these last few days have been non stop.  Tomorrow after the brunch for the wedding I've got a third date with this girl, going to see Star Wars.  Saturday afternoon I baby sit the nieces and then I think it's time for Saturday night to lay low. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 26, 2019, 09:16:28 AM
I posted the same picture with a thought bubble saying "Get me the hell out of here."  It looks like it on her face.

It was never intended to say the company was less than adequate, it was a joke that a 20 year old girl wants to hang with friends not with their family.  We all went through it at some point.

I am totally on board with your train of thought here, but to play Devil's Advocate here on one small part for a minute, yes, we older folks have all been through it, but a 20-year old has not, and younger people do not always get those kinds of jokes.  It's sad that she reacted that way, and it's even sadder that today's younger generation has been conditioned to get overly sensitive about every little thing, but I'd probably just make a light-hearted apology and move on...and never make ANY JOKE EVER AGAIN. :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 26, 2019, 09:26:08 AM
It was the 28 year old who reacted that way.  The niece, who I've known since she was born.  The 20 year old laughed who i was making the joke about.  The niece knows I'm not a malicious person and if I ever had an issue, I would never post it on Facebook.  She should have IM'd me and I would have explained instead of not responding back to me on FB.


I've never posted something mean on somebody.  it's always making fun of myself or making fun of my friends and we have a fun time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 26, 2019, 09:31:38 AM
That's a shame, King.  I'm kind of with you, because that's my sense of humor too; light-hearted, poking fun.  It's a bummer when you're trying to lighten things up a little and people get into their own heads. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 26, 2019, 09:39:57 AM
Yea, if you ever met Joe you know hes a great guy and certainly wouldn't purposely offend someone. That's really annoying for that to happen and a big reason I hardly post in Facebook. It's such a toxic environment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 26, 2019, 09:44:35 AM
It was the 28 year old who reacted that way.  The niece, who I've known since she was born.  The 20 year old laughed who i was making the joke about.  The niece knows I'm not a malicious person and if I ever had an issue, I would never post it on Facebook.  She should have IM'd me and I would have explained instead of not responding back to me on FB.


I've never posted something mean on somebody.  it's always making fun of myself or making fun of my friends and we have a fun time.

No, no, I know what you mean, and I am totally on your side in this one. Way too many get offended by everything nowadays.  Maybe suggest to your niece that she grow a pair. ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 26, 2019, 09:49:46 AM
It's very frustrating for me that she'd think this poorly of me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 26, 2019, 09:50:59 AM
It's very frustrating for me that she'd think this poorly of me.

Maybe she knows you too well...

Kidding! :P

Not apologizing if you are offended. :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 26, 2019, 09:58:38 AM
Had a girl at our Christmas thing last night. (daughter of my GF's Dad's Fiance's friend) who spent the entire time looking like she'd rather be doing anything else on earth than be around us "annoying older people". I almost made a sarcastic funny comment but was actually reading this thread and decided I'd rather not get shit for it from the people around me :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 26, 2019, 10:05:02 AM
It's very frustrating for me that she'd think this poorly of me.

Maybe she knows you too well...

Kidding! :P

Not apologizing if you are offended. :biggrin:

 :lol

See, that's fun too me.  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 26, 2019, 10:05:34 AM
Had a girl at our Christmas thing last night. (daughter of my GF's Dad's Fiance's friend) who spent the entire time looking like she'd rather be doing anything else on earth than be around us "annoying older people". I almost made a sarcastic funny comment but was actually reading this thread and decided I'd rather not get shit for it from the people around me :lol

I aim to help others. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 26, 2019, 04:27:55 PM
I'm going to rant on Christmas day.

My friend since I was 16 has a picture of his 20 year old daughter making a pouty face hanging with her grandparents and her second cousin.   I make a joke making fun of her daughter because she looked like she didnt want to be there.  Like every 20 year old who wants to hang with her friends.

We've all been there.  She doesn't realize how special these moments can be with her grandparents getting up there in age.

The second cousin told me on Facebook she was offended by what I posted. She has known me since she could walk.  I've never been the type to try to hurt someone.   The joke was about the age of my friend's daughter, not about her which she injected herself into it

I'm tired of those offended these days without knowing the source. If she was unsure she could have privately expressed her concerns and I would apologized and explained the joke was not about her.  I'm tired of this .

Tell them to shut the fuck up and grow the fuck up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 26, 2019, 04:29:46 PM
It was the 28 year old who reacted that way.  The niece, who I've known since she was born.  The 20 year old laughed who i was making the joke about.  The niece knows I'm not a malicious person and if I ever had an issue, I would never post it on Facebook.  She should have IM'd me and I would have explained instead of not responding back to me on FB.


I've never posted something mean on somebody.  it's always making fun of myself or making fun of my friends and we have a fun time.

Don't question yourself mate, you've done nothing wrong.  A light hearted joke.  People need to pull whatever is stuck up their asses out sometimes, Jesus!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on December 27, 2019, 02:07:10 AM
I'm going to rant on Christmas day.

My friend since I was 16 has a picture of his 20 year old daughter making a pouty face hanging with her grandparents and her second cousin.   I make a joke making fun of her daughter because she looked like she didnt want to be there.  Like every 20 year old who wants to hang with her friends.

We've all been there.  She doesn't realize how special these moments can be with her grandparents getting up there in age.

The second cousin told me on Facebook she was offended by what I posted. She has known me since she could walk.  I've never been the type to try to hurt someone.   The joke was about the age of my friend's daughter, not about her which she injected herself into it

I'm tired of those offended these days without knowing the source. If she was unsure she could have privately expressed her concerns and I would apologized and explained the joke was not about her.  I'm tired of this .

Tell them to shut the fuck up and grow the fuck up.

Also to go fuck themselves and that she would never be hired as a store manager. :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 27, 2019, 03:19:28 AM
It's been cold lately (dropping down into the 30s at night). One of my dogs, the older less intelligent one just won't let me win at making sure she's comfortable.  We got her a nice heating pad to go into her crate. When it's on, she tries her damnedest to lay on the quarter of the crate without the pad.

What about a blanket? Nope. She balls it up and then lays on the side opposite of the blanket.

OK.... I'll just turn on the heater, since we're all cold. Welp... She's scared of the heater.

You'd think that she'd learn that the sound of the heater (gas wall heater) means warmth. But no.

I don't get it.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 27, 2019, 03:43:55 AM
I'm going to rant on Christmas day.

My friend since I was 16 has a picture of his 20 year old daughter making a pouty face hanging with her grandparents and her second cousin.   I make a joke making fun of her daughter because she looked like she didnt want to be there.  Like every 20 year old who wants to hang with her friends.

We've all been there.  She doesn't realize how special these moments can be with her grandparents getting up there in age.

The second cousin told me on Facebook she was offended by what I posted. She has known me since she could walk.  I've never been the type to try to hurt someone.   The joke was about the age of my friend's daughter, not about her which she injected herself into it

I'm tired of those offended these days without knowing the source. If she was unsure she could have privately expressed her concerns and I would apologized and explained the joke was not about her.  I'm tired of this .

Tell them to shut the fuck up and grow the fuck up.

Also to go fuck themselves and that she would never be hired as a store manager. :biggrin:

Good call mate.  Add that in too King while you're at it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 27, 2019, 04:29:43 AM
I'm going to rant on Christmas day.

My friend since I was 16 has a picture of his 20 year old daughter making a pouty face hanging with her grandparents and her second cousin.   I make a joke making fun of her daughter because she looked like she didnt want to be there.  Like every 20 year old who wants to hang with her friends.

We've all been there.  She doesn't realize how special these moments can be with her grandparents getting up there in age.

The second cousin told me on Facebook she was offended by what I posted. She has known me since she could walk.  I've never been the type to try to hurt someone.   The joke was about the age of my friend's daughter, not about her which she injected herself into it

I'm tired of those offended these days without knowing the source. If she was unsure she could have privately expressed her concerns and I would apologized and explained the joke was not about her.  I'm tired of this .

Tell them to shut the fuck up and grow the fuck up.

Also to go fuck themselves and that she would never be hired as a store manager. :biggrin:

Good call mate.  Add that in too King while you're at it.

She's probably and anti-corral'r
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 27, 2019, 07:58:43 AM
Her uncle worked with me at a grocery store for 6 years.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 28, 2019, 12:35:07 PM
What the blue hell three of the first four threads in the Music forum involve Haken.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 28, 2019, 02:56:57 PM
I listened to their first album. Didn't do anything for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 28, 2019, 03:12:11 PM
What the blue hell three of the first four threads in the Music forum involve Haken.

Because they are so good, apparently.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 29, 2019, 09:06:19 AM
What the blue hell three of the first four threads in the Music forum involve Haken.

Because they are so good, apparently.

THAT ain't it.  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 29, 2019, 03:15:53 PM
What the blue hell three of the first four threads in the Music forum involve Haken.

Because they are so good, apparently.

THAT ain't it.  ;)

Oh sorry, I forgot this is the official Haken thread now.  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on December 29, 2019, 05:40:29 PM
I don't get it either. And don't understand the reasoning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on December 30, 2019, 07:50:03 PM
:eyebrows:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 31, 2019, 06:21:05 AM
♫♪ Nothing could be better, than a camera in your bladder, in the moooooourning ♪♫

Got a Cystoscopy scheduled for 8:00 am today. I'm already traumatized just thinking about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2019, 07:33:14 AM
Gregg, you've been through the worst part.


The night before.   How's the asshole?  Nice and raw? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 31, 2019, 07:39:01 AM
*opens thread and reads Kings last line* interesting turn this thread has taken
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 31, 2019, 08:06:25 AM
Gregg, you've been through the worst part.


The night before.   How's the asshole?  Nice and raw? :lol

Read carefully, Joe. Cystoscopy, not colonoscopy! No prep for this one. This procedure is where they run an articulated scope up your urethra into your bladder to have a look around to see if you have cancer/barnacles attached. No anesthesia.

Get this, my urologist's name is Dr. Johnson.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2019, 08:11:43 AM
 :lol

Damn man.  Glad you have a sense of humor about it.  The first time I had a hose pulled out of my urethra(I should have said hose) It felt like knives when I pissed for the first time after.  The second time I was loose as a goose.  :lol

Didn't hurt at all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 31, 2019, 08:37:15 AM
Damn. Give me the colonoscopy every time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2019, 08:49:02 AM
Tim for sure.  My brother helped me up the stairs to the bathroom.  He was standing outside.  I was on my toes screaming.  It felt like knives shooting out.  I remember the pain vividly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 31, 2019, 09:24:42 AM
oh god im cringing just reading this, good luck Podaar
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 31, 2019, 09:45:40 AM
Helluva way to ring in the new year / decade.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 31, 2019, 10:56:31 AM
All went well, although it does feel like I'm pissing treble hooks now.

Bladder is fine,  CT scan on my kidneys shows no problems, blood (and various other fluids) test is all good, my PSA's are 0, my A1c's are 5.0...no cancer to be found anywhere!

I'm gonna go take 4 Advil, now and poor me a Scotch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 31, 2019, 11:45:09 AM
Thumbs up all around - 'cept for the treble hooks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2019, 12:14:33 PM
Fantastic news Gregg!  Though the Scotch lead to more peeing.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 31, 2019, 12:55:39 PM
Fantastic news Gregg!  Though the Scotch lead to more peeing.  :lol

was wondering, is it best to just keep peeing so the pain eases off, or is it best to give it time?  Either way, a nice buzz will probably make the pain more tolerable but fantastic news about your Health  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2019, 01:06:50 PM
It gets easier within the day but that first pee is brutal.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 31, 2019, 07:45:54 PM
Hope y’all have a happy and safe new year!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 01, 2020, 01:00:42 AM
Happy New Year DTF! Bring on 2020!  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 01, 2020, 05:35:57 AM
2020!

Wow, who'd have guessed I'd live so long? I'm sure glad I have, though, and it looks like I might be here for a while yet. I plan to have a fantastic year, and hope the same for all of you here at DTF. I know it's odd, and usually not safe to say in public--in real life--but I consider many of you regulars as true friends. There, I said it and I'm not the least bit ashamed. Deal with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 01, 2020, 05:49:10 AM
No shame in that whatsoever, Gregg.  Virtually all of my closest friends are right here.  I really only have 1 "irl" friend that I still keep in touch with regularly.  This is a special place.  I'm hoping for a better year / decade.  Glad to have 2019 done with - a few great individual life moments, but on the whole, I'm hoping for better from (the) 2020(s).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 01, 2020, 06:11:36 AM
Happy new year guys
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 01, 2020, 06:54:38 AM
Same here guys.  Happy new year.  Well, I'm at work.  3 more weeks of the busy season for us then is calms down until May.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 01, 2020, 10:08:37 AM
I rang in the new year at work. Got to bed at like 3 AM. Off today. Got a call an hour ago asking to come cover a shift.

Nah. Going back to sleep.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 01, 2020, 03:30:28 PM
No shame in that whatsoever, Gregg.  Virtually all of my closest friends are right here.  I really only have 1 "irl" friend that I still keep in touch with regularly.  This is a special place.  I'm hoping for a better year / decade.  Glad to have 2019 done with - a few great individual life moments, but on the whole, I'm hoping for better from (the) 2020(s).

This is me all over.   I just wish I'll take the plunge and plan a trip one day to come and meet and hang out with everyone.

All the best for a better decade for you Chad.  I'm sure it will be, no doubt.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 01, 2020, 04:24:26 PM
This really is a special place. My online home for the entire last decade.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 01, 2020, 04:46:44 PM
It really is incredible when I step back and think of the friends I've made, the bands I've discovered, and the concert/life experiences I've had all because I wandered onto the dt.net forums back in 2003 or 2004.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 01, 2020, 05:00:26 PM
No shame in that whatsoever, Gregg.  Virtually all of my closest friends are right here.  I really only have 1 "irl" friend that I still keep in touch with regularly.  This is a special place.  I'm hoping for a better year / decade.  Glad to have 2019 done with - a few great individual life moments, but on the whole, I'm hoping for better from (the) 2020(s).

 :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 02, 2020, 07:45:58 AM
It really is incredible when I step back and think of the friends I've made, the bands I've discovered, and the concert/life experiences I've had all because I wandered onto the dt.net forums back in 2003 or 2004.

Yup totally.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 02, 2020, 04:57:59 PM
Hurt myself falling through steps on my dad's porch today.  I forgot a piece was broken off and my left leg went right through and I fell forward scraped my right knee, swollen and bloodied my right hand and pulled my hammy on the leg that got caught through the steps.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 02, 2020, 05:01:12 PM
You going to sue the old man for that?  :biggrin:  Sucks, but at least you didn't break anything besides the already broken porch.  Hope you have a speedy recovery King  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 02, 2020, 05:08:30 PM
I feel stupid. I knew about it and I have yellow tape to tie it off and forgot.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 02, 2020, 05:09:37 PM
  pulled my hammy

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/dc/ab/05dcab76357557d82fbce757b9ab6ea9.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 02, 2020, 05:13:41 PM
Time to throw down an old man to the ground.


Wait, I did that to myself. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 02, 2020, 05:16:52 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 02, 2020, 05:53:46 PM
Ouch. Get better, Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 02, 2020, 06:00:58 PM
Don't cross the crooked step.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 03, 2020, 07:19:01 AM
I feel stupid. I knew about it and I have yellow tape to tie it off and forgot.

I know that feeling.  Here's to a speedy recovery. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 03, 2020, 07:47:36 AM
Sore all over this morning.  The herky jerky motion off falling does that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 03, 2020, 08:23:42 AM
Morning peeps
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 03, 2020, 08:37:39 AM
Sore all over this morning.  The herky jerky motion off falling does that.

You just reminded me that I have a batch of chicken marinating in the fridge that I have to put on the dehydrator to turn into jerky. Thanks!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 03, 2020, 08:42:40 AM
I aim to please.  Please.  LOL

Morning Jay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 03, 2020, 09:09:43 AM
Saw the pics, Joe.  Hope you're feeling better.  Those kind of scrapes hurt a lot worse than they look.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 03, 2020, 09:13:07 AM
The way I twisted with my one leg in the stairs while falling to the ground twisted my knee a little and pulled the hamstring.  Plus my shoulder is sore from the hard fall.  I'm a dummy man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 03, 2020, 10:42:01 AM
There’s pics??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 03, 2020, 11:50:44 AM
There’s pics??

Twitter but since you refuse to use it........
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 03, 2020, 03:46:03 PM
I am not a teenage girl.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 03, 2020, 04:42:07 PM
 :huh:

I think you are confusing twitter with snapchat  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 03, 2020, 05:10:49 PM
He is. He's old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 08, 2020, 07:39:53 AM
oh no, somehow this debate has started at work and someone just shared this in a public work chat room  :lol

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-don-t-people-return-their-shopping-carts?utm_source=pocket-newtab (https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-don-t-people-return-their-shopping-carts?utm_source=pocket-newtab)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 08, 2020, 12:22:03 PM
 :lol

Tim is trolling them.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 08, 2020, 12:26:34 PM
oh no, somehow this debate has started at work and someone just shared this in a public work chat room  :lol

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-don-t-people-return-their-shopping-carts?utm_source=pocket-newtab (https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-don-t-people-return-their-shopping-carts?utm_source=pocket-newtab)


Oh Boy!
I'm not reading that until I get a few beers in me tonight. :lol


:lol

Tim is trolling them.  :lol

 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 08, 2020, 01:02:25 PM
It's honestly not an interesting read.  But just kind of funny how the discussion popped up somewhere else and I had nothing to do with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 12, 2020, 06:18:03 AM
So last night I get an automate text message that someone transferred $900 to my bank account through Zelle. Because it looked weird and I figure it was a scam, I deleted the text and continue with my dinner.

Few moments late I’m getting a random call which I ignored. But because the timing aligned with the text now I’m feeling a little skeptical. I go to check my email just in case and I have an email from Zelle confirming the transfer, but it looked different that emails I get when I use Zelle. At this point I decide to check my bank account and sure enough, I have an extra $900 on my account.

I’m skeptical about it and didn’t know what to do since I didn’t want to keep money that isn’t mine and I don’t know where it came from. I called Zelle and after a few minutes they tell me I have to call my bank. I called my bank and after bouncing me around different departments, they pretty much told me there’s nothing they can do because they can’t reverse a transfer from Zelle, but that if I decide to transfer the money back on my own, they are not responsible if it is a Scam and I lose all my money. My bank suggested for me to just leave it alone and wait for the other person to make a dispute.

This morning the money is still there. I’m reading on it and Zelle is pretty clear that before a transfer, to verify you are sending the money to the right person because you can’t cancel a transfer. Also, it looks like it has happened to other people as I’m reading online and their bank has told them the same thing. So, I’ll just leave it alone and wait a month or two. If the money is still there by the end of February, Happy Birthday to me. I don’t want to risk sending the money back and getting my account hacked. I feel like I did the right thing by contacting the bank and they suggested to do nothing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 12, 2020, 10:09:46 AM
I've literally never heard of Zelle…

So if you transfer it back, they can drain your account? Is that the scam?

How were they able to transfer it to you in the first place? I'd say it's time to change your account number, and if you must send the money back, I'd use a certified bank check.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 12, 2020, 10:28:41 AM
Zelle is a 3rd party service a lot of banks have partnered with to allow transfers between bank accounts with other banks. So say... We go out for drinks, and you pick up the tab as I realize I left my wallet at home. I can pay you back via Zelle (if you are signed up), and it will transfer from my bank account with whatever bank I use, to yours. It's an alternate to PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, etc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 12, 2020, 10:49:27 AM
Huh...

If I picked the tab, you wouldn't have to pay me back. Just pick up the next one.


I guess it does solve some logistic problems. Damn, I'm old and out of touch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 12, 2020, 10:54:11 AM
Yeah it just makes it easier to transfer money to another person. All you need is their phone# or email.

My guess is that whoever transferred the money, put down the wrong email address. But there is no way for me to verify that. I’ll just follow what my bank told me and it is to leave it alone and see what happens.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 12, 2020, 03:50:48 PM
Huh...

If I picked the tab, you wouldn't have to pay me back. Just pick up the next one.


I guess it does solve some logistic problems. Damn, I'm old and out of touch.

Lol yup, you are out of touch. People hardly carry cash anymore including myself. We use apps to send money to each other when you owe someone these days. Sure picking up the next tab works for meals like that, but when someone puts down for like a hotel or buys tickets for a group, you can use these apps to pay back immediately.

Also, this sounds like a scam.  I wouldn't touch that money for a long time. However that is so annoying and tempting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2020, 04:27:56 PM
I'm 35 and completely out of touch.  Never heard of that service but I'm an Aussie or anything like it for that matter.  I use cash for everything.  I just don't use my card.  I take out what I budget for the week and use it.  It curbs spending knowing I can't just continually tap my card and never see the money go out.  If I have it, I see it disappearing out of my wallet.  I'm tight as fuck too which helps.  I'll be fucked the day places stop accepting cash.

The times are changing quick though, when I bought my Judas Priest cd on the weekend, I handed the young girl a $50 note.  She was stunned and goes, 'cash, that's unusual.'  I think she almost didn't know what the fuck to do with it.

I work in customer service and the amount of people using their phone to pay for shit via an eftpos machine blows my mind.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 12, 2020, 04:31:25 PM
Wolf, it's actually sport to hand someone cash and watch them figure out the change.  I EASILY get the wrong change more than half the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2020, 04:43:10 PM
Wolf, it's actually sport to hand someone cash and watch them figure out the change.  I EASILY get the wrong change more than half the time.

Oh yeah tell me about it.  Sometimes, by the time they put my money in the till and get the change out it's almost fucking closing time.   :lol

I remember about a year ago I was going through a Starbucks and I got two drinks that equated to $11.30 I think it was.  I always have loads of change in the car so handed the girl a ten dollar note, one fifity cent piece, and four twenty cent pieces.

She took it, looked at it for a bit and with it still in her hand she puts her hand out the window and says, 'sorry, you've only got $10.40 here.'  I looked confused, and 'said, er...no, it's the exact change, count it again.'  She counts it again, says again 'no it's only $10.40.'  I got pretty mad and had to count the money out to her coin by coin.  She still looked confused but took it.  Couldn't believe it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 12, 2020, 05:00:35 PM
I'd just pick up the bill next time.

Though, I've used these services to get money to people here on this forum for concert tickets so we can all set together. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2020, 05:45:08 PM

Though, I've used these services to get money to people here on this forum for concert tickets so we can all set together.

That's a good idea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 12, 2020, 05:52:21 PM
My wife would not trust that service. She gets pissed at me when I have to use Paypal for something. There's no way she'd hook up one of our accounts to something like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2020, 06:15:50 PM
My wife would not trust that service. She gets pissed at me when I have to use Paypal for something. There's no way she'd hook up one of our accounts to something like that.

I probably wouldn't either haha.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 12, 2020, 08:53:22 PM
In Canada, the major financial institutions (we only have a couple dozen major banks/credit unions.... not 10,000 like the US) all use Interac eTransfer. You can basically email money back and forth to people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 12, 2020, 11:08:59 PM
Meanwhile I had to pay a foreign transaction fee on PayPal to pay you back in Canadian funny money  :lol it was worth the fee
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 13, 2020, 12:10:52 PM
I met a few 17 year olds and the father at the Epica concert last night while walking to the venue (it was clear we were all going to the same spot in our black metal tshirts so we started talking) and they go to the same high school as John Myung's son.  They said he actually talks, a lot  :lol I found that really funny
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 13, 2020, 12:53:24 PM
Venmo is far and away the most popular app in my social circle. I mainly used PayPal until I took a trip with my friends to Denver a few years ago because we used Splitwise for that trip (which is a super hany app) and Venmo can integrate in with Splitwise for settling up trip costs. Zelle seems like it's only useful for transferring money with someone you know/trust, since there's no fraud protection/ability to undo a transfer. I've bailed on a few attempts to buy concert tickets off Craigslist when the seller insisted on Zelle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 13, 2020, 01:40:59 PM
Not so much me - more a function of my friends than the technology itself - but I know a lot of people that seem to live and die with Venmo, it seems.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 13, 2020, 02:35:25 PM
Yea Venmo is huge now, and I didn't realize zelle had no protection.  I've only used it with my parents since that's all my Dad knows.  In terms of online purchases, I would only use paypal for their protections.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 14, 2020, 08:20:00 AM
My GF and I have decent amount of income that goes through PayPal (85% of her income and my side money I make when I house / dog sit). Venmo is OWNED by PayPal, yet you cannot link Venmo to PayPal. It's super frustrating to the point where I try to stay away from Venmo unless I have no choice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 12:27:01 PM
My GF and I have decent amount of income that goes through PayPal (85% of her income and my side money I make when I house / dog sit).

She gets paid through Paypal? I don't understand.

So if you walk a dog, instead of someone writing you a check, they Paypal you the money? Is that linked to a (your) bank account?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 14, 2020, 12:28:04 PM
Yes t is Tim.

If you want it to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 14, 2020, 12:35:47 PM
I was at an antique store yesterday, and I saw this:

(https://i.imgur.com/VZq7uUj.jpg)

Apparently, back in the day, you could give someone PAPER in exchange for things!   How funny!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 12:36:59 PM
I haven't seen one of those since I got married.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2020, 12:40:16 PM
I only see those at strip clubs
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 12:52:04 PM
Haven't seen one of those either since I've been married. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 14, 2020, 02:44:04 PM
Tim's no husband. He's a gimp.  His wife chains him downstairs when he comes home from work.

It's the only plausible answer. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 02:58:50 PM
It’s certainly made it hard to keep up with pop culture references.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 14, 2020, 03:26:29 PM
It’s certainly made it hard to keep up with pop culture references.

You can blame marriage for a lot of things.  Not being cultured isn't one of them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 14, 2020, 03:30:54 PM
Blindfolded and a red ball gag.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 03:32:59 PM
I like Bill's post, it's so true.

I don't know, I'm pretty old school for my age, but I mentioned this before but I truly believe the slow extinction of cash is what's causing certain downfall of the economy and causing people to become broke and lose focus on their priorities and budget. 

People paying with their phones and other means lose track on what they are spending.  I'm in customer service, and people paywaving their cards without even knowing what I'm punching into the eftpos machine is scary.  No one ever wants a receipt either to keep track.  I know they can online, but people spend money and forget they have even spent it.

I think having cash gives you more of a visual representation of what you have and allows proper and more sensibile budgeting and spending.  The population and incoming generations getting stupider and not being able to count doesn't help this situation.  That's probably more the issue.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 03:49:51 PM
That's a great point Kade.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2020, 03:52:06 PM
I dont agree really, people lost focus of their cash with credit cards long time ago. 

It's todays lifestyle of making yourself look better on social media that is causing people to spend money they dont have. 

My x's sister shared some article about how the younger people all go on vacations and yet all have insane amount of debt.  Including her which she admitted in sharing that (I immediately unfriended her, for one my x used to always bitch about her spending habits but also, if you are proud to admit your shitty spending habits, go fuck yourself).  There's a big trend of people going broke trying to look good on social media, it's sad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 04:56:18 PM
I dont agree really, people lost focus of their cash with credit cards long time ago. 

It's todays lifestyle of making yourself look better on social media that is causing people to spend money they dont have. 

My x's sister shared some article about how the younger people all go on vacations and yet all have insane amount of debt.  Including her which she admitted in sharing that (I immediately unfriended her, for one my x used to always bitch about her spending habits but also, if you are proud to admit your shitty spending habits, go fuck yourself).  There's a big trend of people going broke trying to look good on social media, it's sad.

Hmm....yeah, I think that could be a minor factor really, especially the younger generations, and the blow up of social media probably is the major part of that.  I'm not on social media so I wouldn't know.

I do agree that people lost track of their money with credit cards, but the many more avenues now people can send money, pay with and basically give their money away, it's just getting worse and I think it's easier to lose track of your budgets and money, especially when people use more than one of these avenues.

At least credit cards were just that, people buying things on credit, I just feel now they can use their own money with ease of their phone and not even see it go out of their wallet like you would cash.  If you gave people the money they spend somedays without even thinking in the equivelant of actual money, they would be shocked at how much they spend when it's laid out in physical form.

That's a great point Kade.

Cheers mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2020, 05:20:38 PM
I'm not sure you understand. Apps like venmo and paypal are tied to your bank account. It's no different at the end of the day as paying cash so you cant go in debt, you either have the money or you dont. Now some apps are like swiping a credit card but it's usually tied to a real credit card so it's no different than using a credit card. There's really no difference between the way you pay today vs a credit card.

Now having frivolous expenses and monthly occurring Bill's like cell phones and netflix and spotify, those are costs no one had back when I was a kid and almost seemed necessary by today's youth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 06:07:22 PM
I'm not sure you understand. Apps like venmo and paypal are tied to your bank account. It's no different at the end of the day as paying cash so you cant go in debt, you either have the money or you dont. Now some apps are like swiping a credit card but it's usually tied to a real credit card so it's no different than using a credit card. There's really no difference between the way you pay today vs a credit card.

I totally understand. Whether someone thinks it was easier back then or easier now, or whatever, it all comes down to control.


Now having frivolous expenses and monthly occurring Bill's like cell phones and netflix and spotify, those are costs no one had back when I was a kid and almost seemed necessary by today's youth.

Again, it's priorities. There has always been a phone bill. Heck, to call two towns over when I was a teenager incurred long distance rates.







I do think what Kade is trying to say is that there's a tangible-ness to having cash. When I was a kid, I'd go into a record store with $25 and I had to make a choice. Today's youth is certainly capable of going through the same thought process with a debit card.
Things are easier now. And I think making things easier can sometimes be a disadvantage for someone impulsive.

My wife buys me Amazon cards for all holidays/birthdays, etc.. Sometimes, if I hear a song, or get a recommendation I click a button and I have the goods. Many times, I'll regret the purchase. But that's my problem.

And I would never say in my fogey voice that kids these days don't understand the concept of money. But when I look at college debt, and again, this isn't a statement on today's youth....you can either afford Boston College or you can't. Sure you can finance your education, but you're just screwing yourself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 14, 2020, 06:15:50 PM
My dad lost his shit when the phone bill came in.  My cousin and I called WBCN all weekend asking them to play the new Van Halen song, Mean Street. :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 06:20:03 PM
 :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 14, 2020, 07:08:12 PM
And I would never say in my fogey voice that kids these days don't understand the concept of money. But when I look at college debt, and again, this isn't a statement on today's youth....you can either afford Boston College or you can't. Sure you can finance your education, but you're just screwing yourself.

But I think you are right. When I was growing up, I would ask my father for something that would cost $50 and I would get “maybe I’ll buy it” response and eventually I wouldn’t get it. I understood it was because money needed to be spent on more important things. Many kids now a day ask for things that go for $300 or more and throw a tantrum if they don’t get it.

I know this kid who is 22 years old, has never had a job and his mom is full of debt. Yet he spends $700+ or a new phone every year, plus the new Jordan’s every few months, plus new video games here and there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 07:16:05 PM
I know this kid who is 22 years old, has never had a job and his mom is full of debt. Yet he spends $700+ or a new phone every year, plus the new Jordan’s every few months, plus new video games here and there.

That is very sad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 08:00:48 PM
I'm not sure you understand. Apps like venmo and paypal are tied to your bank account. It's no different at the end of the day as paying cash so you cant go in debt, you either have the money or you dont. Now some apps are like swiping a credit card but it's usually tied to a real credit card so it's no different than using a credit card. There's really no difference between the way you pay today vs a credit card.

Now having frivolous expenses and monthly occurring Bill's like cell phones and netflix and spotify, those are costs no one had back when I was a kid and almost seemed necessary by today's youth.

I'm guess I'm talking more in the sense of taking a percentage of what you make in a week for spending and sticking to it.  I understand what you mean mate, but as Tim said, it's control.  You can have all the apps in the word and methods to splurge money but if you have the smarts and control, you won't use them.  I was just basically saying stupid people are more impulsive and yes, IMO there is a tangibleness to having cash.  I truly think having it laid out in a physical form as oppsed to other methoda, you'd be inclinded to spend less.

You're right, if you have the money you have the money, but for years, whatever my income has been for the fortnight as I get paid fortnighly, I budget how much to save and how much to spend.  The money I spend on food, fuel, other necessities, I like to have as cash.  Once it starts running down, I think about what else I will need to buy and budget based on what I have left.  If I want something like a cd, I'll budget that in, not spend extra.

Obviously car serivces, things that come out monthly, emergency things are different but I like to budget as much as the weekly stuff as I can.  I think this is slightly missing in todays society.  Yes, I do agree the scoial media thing is factor come to think of it, plus the accessibility of basically buying what you want at a click of a button.  I understand what you are saying mate, I know you are still spending your money regardless of the method, I just think people don't think about it as much these days based on these methods.

So many of my younger staff make a stupid amount of money, who live at home and have no real expenses, I hear them talking about waiting for pay day as they only have $12 in their bank account.  Blows my mind.  I just think sometimes handing over cash instead of tapping with their phone, they may think twice if what they are buying they really need, but saying that with the youth of today, perhaps not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 08:02:21 PM
I know this kid who is 22 years old, has never had a job and his mom is full of debt. Yet he spends $700+ or a new phone every year, plus the new Jordan’s every few months, plus new video games here and there.

That is very sad.

It'd disgusting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 08:03:26 PM
And I would never say in my fogey voice that kids these days don't understand the concept of money.

I probably would.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 08:03:56 PM
 :lol

Old man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 08:11:37 PM
:lol

Old man.

Totally.  As time goes by, I'm scaring myself more and more.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2020, 08:15:38 PM
35 is the new 55. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 14, 2020, 09:37:17 PM
In my experience, people paying with cash in grocery stores are often annoying. I see something like this all the time: the guy in front of me buys two packs of eggs and a beer for, say, $16 (just so I don't bother you with our currency) and when it's time to pay he says "cash" and there are two options:

1) he takes out his wallet and slowly goes "here's a $5, yeah, here's another $5, what was the amount again, another $5, oh and wait I've got some small change *starts rummaging in his pockets*, oh wait no there are only 75 cents, *gets the wallet out again*, yeah here's another five

2) he gives the cashier the largest fucking bill there is ($200 in this example, even though it doesn't exist), when asked if he has any smaller notes he would say "nope, you've got to give me the change" and now the whole line is waiting until the cashier either counts his change of $184 or even better, goes to other cashiers to see if they have it. Bonus points if this is in the morning and there are no $184 in the small local grocery store.

Now, I'm not saying that there's something wrong with paying cash, but if you do pay cash, maybe count the rough amount you'll have to pay before checkout (I do this even though I pay with a card), get the cash ready and available, do not use $100 bill on a $8 purchase, be mindful of the line behind you and don't be a selfish asshole.

That being said, I find paying with a card to be quicker and far more convenient. Not sure what's the problem with budgeting is, just allocate how much you can spend this day/week/weekend/fortnight/whatever, don't be an idiot and treat the money like money, whether it's cash or on your card.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2020, 11:21:20 PM
Is our time that precious and we are that important that we can't wait an extra few seconds?  Our eftpos machines always time out and sometimes takes longer than using cash at times anyway.

In relation to your last paragraph, I mean more it would be beneficial for people that can't budget and are impulsive people by nature.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 15, 2020, 12:45:37 AM
I can wait an extra few seconds, but it's still mildly irritating. In case of the second option, it's often a few minutes though.  I even had to go to another store once as the situation escalated. :lol

I still think it's a common courtesy to use the appropriate bills. The amount is below $10? Use $10 and $20, not the $50 and $100, and so on (obviously depending on the store, use whatever you wish in a huge Wal-Mart or what do you guys have). My dad is one of the people who would buy a bottle of water in a small local shop and pay with a $100 bill. Fuck that.

I can see how paying with the card could make it worse to impulsive people with ordering online. I'm not sure how it translates to the general shopping, but that's probably because I don't have a credit card. Can't spend what I don't have.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 15, 2020, 03:28:23 AM
My GF and I have decent amount of income that goes through PayPal (85% of her income and my side money I make when I house / dog sit).

She gets paid through Paypal? I don't understand.

So if you walk a dog, instead of someone writing you a check, they Paypal you the money? Is that linked to a (your) bank account?


It's mostly through a 3rd party company (Rover). She also does a lot of work (freelance advertising related) that pays via PayPal. It's linked to our bank account, but honestly she (and I to a point but) uses Paypal as her main bank account. We have Debit cards linked to them and everything. Their security is actually better than most banks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 15, 2020, 03:58:57 AM
I can wait an extra few seconds, but it's still mildly irritating. In case of the second option, it's often a few minutes though.  I even had to go to another store once as the situation escalated. :lol

I still think it's a common courtesy to use the appropriate bills. The amount is below $10? Use $10 and $20, not the $50 and $100, and so on (obviously depending on the store, use whatever you wish in a huge Wal-Mart or what do you guys have). My dad is one of the people who would buy a bottle of water in a small local shop and pay with a $100 bill. Fuck that.

I can see how paying with the card could make it worse to impulsive people with ordering online. I'm not sure how it translates to the general shopping, but that's probably because I don't have a credit card. Can't spend what I don't have.

I am 100% with being mindful on what notes to use.  People use fifties where I am for something under five bucks and it annoys the fuck out of me.  First thing in the morning too is the fucking kicker.  I always have the correct money ready to go or an appropriate note.  I do agree people fucking around at the checkout regardless is annoying.

No credit card for me also mate.  I just use a pre paid one so I can buy stuff online.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 15, 2020, 05:50:10 AM
1) he takes out his wallet and slowly goes "here's a $5, yeah, here's another $5, what was the amount again, another $5, oh and wait I've got some small change *starts rummaging in his pockets*, oh wait no there are only 75 cents, *gets the wallet out again*, yeah here's another five

I can count on this happening in front of me every time I go to the liquor store.  :lol  I've kinda gotten used to it.

I've found that paying by tapping with my iPhone to be the best thing ever!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2020, 07:10:42 AM
Podaar is like the modern old man, keto and paying with his iphone  :hat

Also, people fucking around at the register is the worst.  Things like having more than 20 items in the 20 item and under line, or fucking around figuring out how to pay when its time to pay up (including writing a check, which has become much more rare but when you do see it, it's even more time consuming due to how rare it is and cashiers not knowing what to do).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 15, 2020, 08:04:24 AM
It is control, but it's also different. 

When I was 17, I had three (banking) things:  A check book, a pass book (it looked like a passport, but it was the register for my bank account) and whatever cash I had.  I had these expenses:  rent, food, gas, car insurance, electric, beer.   As long as the check book matched the pass book, I was good to go.   

When his mom (my wife) moved out to live with me, we went over this with my step son (a very smart, very reasonable young man; we did the same thing with my step daughter when she got married, and with my daughter when she went to college).   Asked him what "his expenses" are:  rent, food, gas, car insurance, car payment, electric, water, cable, internet, phone, Spotify, Netflix, Sirius, beer.  We walked through what all that "later" stuff added up to, and it's not at ALL insignificant. 

Anyone heard of Dave Ramsey?  In simple terms:  "take your paycheck, and put the cash in envelopes:  $20 for food, $100 for electric, $$75 for cable, etc. and pay those bills out of the envelope.   If you want to 'drink beer', put an envelope, but the trick is, don't drink more beer than there is cash in the envelope."   It was an almost impossible thing to do virtually (as in not tangibly).   It's impossible.   You're at the bar; "want another round?"  click click on the phone, "yeah there's $100 in my account; let's do it!".    Or, for my step son, "hey, a cool BMW M3 series engine is on Craigslist....  click click, there's $500 in my account, let's do it!" 

Honestly, it's not about "the kids these days" for me; I don't agree with him 100%, but I think TAC is generally right in that the kids today aren't dummies, but honestly, I don't think we as humans are wired for this.  This is not a circumstance or arrangement that any human in the history of the PLANET has ever had to contend with.  I was never really great with money, in the sense that I had that youthful invincibility ("I'm Stadler, I'll make more if I need it!") about the future,  but I find myself now struggling in terms of "does this make sense? Is this necessary?"    I'm like anyone else; I have my stresses and my pressure points, and I've been going through my CD collection, inputting it into Discogs, and it's actually, literally dizzying to see what I've spent on 4 3/4" silver disks.  Add social media to it, and all the rest...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 15, 2020, 08:14:37 AM
Podaar is like the modern old man, keto and paying with his iphone  :hat

 :lol

I still wear New Balance trainers and baggy Levi's so it kinda balances out.


(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b7df9f7e9793d8855ec415b90deb5cc0/tenor.gif?itemid=5150148)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2020, 08:22:16 AM
I still wear New Balance trainers and baggy Levi's so it kinda balances out.

35 is the new 55. ;D

I'm 35 and wear New Balance.  TAC may be onto something  :lol

Honestly though, I had been feeling older and older until I lost weight and been more active.  I feel younger today than I had for the last 5 years.  If any of you had seen me in the Epica mosh pit, you may agree
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 15, 2020, 08:31:25 AM
Velcro?  Anyone for velcro?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 15, 2020, 08:32:26 AM
Podaar is like the modern old man, keto and paying with his iphone  :hat

 :lol

I still wear New Balance trainers and baggy Levi's so it kinda balances out.


(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b7df9f7e9793d8855ec415b90deb5cc0/tenor.gif?itemid=5150148)

As long as it's not the Velcro New Balance sneakers you are good.  LOL

Dammit Stadler!  Ninja'd! :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 15, 2020, 08:44:49 AM
Velcro?  Anyone for velcro?

As long as it's not the Velcro New Balance sneakers you are good.  LOL

Dammit Stadler!  Ninja'd! :lol

 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 15, 2020, 09:33:30 AM
The last pair of New Balances I had were insanely comfortable. They were on my radar until Christmas when my GF bought me 4 pairs of Vans :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2020, 09:38:14 AM
Ive been buying the same pair every other year for  3 cycles now and I'm due for a 4th cycle.  I wear them almost every day and they just don't get beat up easily.  It's only because I get them stained over time that I need to replace them.  So comfortable and good for my daily use as I don't have a typical desk job.  I then keep the replaced pair as my yardwork shoes and toss the older pair as by that point they are way too beat up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 15, 2020, 10:48:55 AM
I haven't worn NB in a while. I've been exclusively using Skechers for the past 4-5 years now. For me, they are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. New Balance are not too far behind though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2020, 10:55:37 AM
My dad was asking me why I don't like his sketchers, they were TOO soft, like I didn't feel any support.  I have some shitty ankles and I need support.  I'm sure sketchers have a pair that would do the trick but I havent looked into it.  Those shoes my dad had were really really comfy though, just not for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 15, 2020, 11:45:30 AM
I have some Sketchers golf shoes that are the second most comfy shoes I've ever owned...which is absolutely amazing for a waterproof golf shoe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 15, 2020, 01:25:33 PM
It is control, but it's also different. 

When I was 17, I had three (banking) things:  A check book, a pass book (it looked like a passport, but it was the register for my bank account) and whatever cash I had.  I had these expenses:  rent, food, gas, car insurance, electric, beer.   As long as the check book matched the pass book, I was good to go.   

When his mom (my wife) moved out to live with me, we went over this with my step son (a very smart, very reasonable young man; we did the same thing with my step daughter when she got married, and with my daughter when she went to college).   Asked him what "his expenses" are:  rent, food, gas, car insurance, car payment, electric, water, cable, internet, phone, Spotify, Netflix, Sirius, beer.  We walked through what all that "later" stuff added up to, and it's not at ALL insignificant. 

Anyone heard of Dave Ramsey?  In simple terms:  "take your paycheck, and put the cash in envelopes:  $20 for food, $100 for electric, $$75 for cable, etc. and pay those bills out of the envelope.   If you want to 'drink beer', put an envelope, but the trick is, don't drink more beer than there is cash in the envelope."   It was an almost impossible thing to do virtually (as in not tangibly).   It's impossible.   You're at the bar; "want another round?"  click click on the phone, "yeah there's $100 in my account; let's do it!".    Or, for my step son, "hey, a cool BMW M3 series engine is on Craigslist....  click click, there's $500 in my account, let's do it!" 

Honestly, it's not about "the kids these days" for me; I don't agree with him 100%, but I think TAC is generally right in that the kids today aren't dummies, but honestly, I don't think we as humans are wired for this.  This is not a circumstance or arrangement that any human in the history of the PLANET has ever had to contend with.  I was never really great with money, in the sense that I had that youthful invincibility ("I'm Stadler, I'll make more if I need it!") about the future,  but I find myself now struggling in terms of "does this make sense? Is this necessary?"    I'm like anyone else; I have my stresses and my pressure points, and I've been going through my CD collection, inputting it into Discogs, and it's actually, literally dizzying to see what I've spent on 4 3/4" silver disks.  Add social media to it, and all the rest...

Thanks.  This is exactly the type of thing I was referring to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2020, 02:14:10 PM
I know that's what you guys meant, but that type of mentality went out the door when credit cards became something everyone needed and I'm surprised you don't have one but maybe that's an Aussie thing?  Here in the states you have a credit score tied to you and it's important to have a good score to get good rates and approvals for lines of credit such as a mortgage, car loan, and so on. 

I never had a credit card until after college.  But I realized if I wanted to have better than a 600 credit score, I should get one and keep it in check (I'm at my all time high of 815 as of last week when I checked).  Which goes back to the mentality you guys are all talking about.  It's definitely harder to do that when you have a credit card vs cash in hand, but swapping the phone with a credit card doesn't change that mentality IMO.  Either way, I think it's harder today to keep yourself straight with your money than it was years ago, social media has made keeping up with the jones's even more of a thing plus there's so much temptation on spending money like things Stadler pointed out that didn't even exist before. 

I personally have a concert addiction that eats up all my spending money.  In return, I don't go out for nice dinners, to the movie, to sport games, buy many videos games (a few a year), I dont have netflix or any subscription service... I make my own sacrifices to do what I want to do.  I know I can't have it all, sadly not everyone feels that way and so many people are OK with credit card debt that it boggles my mind.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 15, 2020, 07:22:01 PM
There's a difference between spending the money you have on the things you've prioritized that you like, and spending money you don't have on such that you can't spend on things you've prioritized that you NEED.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 16, 2020, 10:39:14 AM
Fuckity-fuck-fuck-fuck.

My program at work just got cancelled.  It was my "developmental" assignment,,to learn about and become credible in certain aspects of biotechnology.  But now it's getting canned when I've only had about nine months on the program, and before they key event (an FDA meeting) that I could wave around as credibility. And I gave up my role as the lead on one of our giant programs (with a nine figure budget) to take this assignment.  And given that we are getting bought...I figured they'd keep me on for another six months after the close, because of some key activities on the program.  Now? I'm probably disposable pretty quickly.  i'm not worried so much about $, as our severance package is generous, but I'm really worried about getting necessary experience; I'm really exposed right now.  I can hopefully get some sort of role on a related program, but they don't really need me, and I could still wind up on the block about six months sooner than i expected, without the experience I need to get the type of role I want...which means I won;t have any way to get that experience at all.  The trajectory of my career may have just gotten fucked in the ass.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 16, 2020, 10:44:43 AM
Damn that sucks Matt, sorry.  Maybe this will be a blessing in disguise though.  Hang in there, you're a smart guy and will land on your feet even if your trajectory takes a bit of a turn.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 16, 2020, 01:27:06 PM
There's a difference between spending the money you have on the things you've prioritized that you like, and spending money you don't have on such that you can't spend on things you've prioritized that you NEED.

Exactly.  It's not about the sake of spending and how you spend, it's the control and ability to prioritize and still get the things you need comfortably.  People don't want to make sacrifices these days, plus they simply lose track of spending the money they shouldn't be spending due to complusion and therefore can't properly pay their way on what they need to, leading to debt.  People need to just look at what they purchase and figure out how of their purchases they really need, or they simply wanted.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 16, 2020, 01:47:20 PM
I was discussing something similar wiht my coworker and mentioned how I don't carry credit card debt and he coward a bit and said "oh, I do..." and I just wanted to shake him for stupidity.  I know everyone's got their issues and situations.  I can see someone going into credit card debt under emergency situations.  But this guy doesn't qualify.  I have no idea what he's spending money on, but I can't see a single reason for him to carry credit debt.  The sad thing is, I think it's really really normal for Americans to have credit card debt.  That's scary.  Those interests rates are insane and it's likely because they purchased something they can't afford and isn't a need.  Sad.  I'd be pissed paying $300 for something that costs $200 just because I could pay it over the course of a year instead at once.  Makes little sense to me.  I mean, I do have a car loan but it's low interest.  I could pay it off today but I don't think it makes much sense so I just pay a little extra each month.  Which then reminds me of people who buy nice car leases to look flashy but are just throwing money away.  I could go on and on about people's bad use of money. 

There's a question on okcupid (dating site I've used) about "would you date someone in considerable debt?"  My answer is hell no.  Unless it's medical/mortgage/business related/student debt and it's justified by a well thought out plan, fuck no.  Huge turn off to me for people who spend money to look like something they aren't meanwhile having demons in their closet.  Definitely not taking on that burden.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 16, 2020, 02:17:57 PM
I was discussing something similar wiht my coworker and mentioned how I don't carry credit card debt and he coward a bit and said "oh, I do..." and I just wanted to shake him for stupidity.  I know everyone's got their issues and situations.  I can see someone going into credit card debt under emergency situations.  But this guy doesn't qualify.  I have no idea what he's spending money on, but I can't see a single reason for him to carry credit debt.  The sad thing is, I think it's really really normal for Americans to have credit card debt.  That's scary.  Those interests rates are insane and it's likely because they purchased something they can't afford and isn't a need.  Sad.  I'd be pissed paying $300 for something that costs $200 just because I could pay it over the course of a year instead at once.  Makes little sense to me.  I mean, I do have a car loan but it's low interest.  I could pay it off today but I don't think it makes much sense so I just pay a little extra each month.  Which then reminds me of people who buy nice car leases to look flashy but are just throwing money away.  I could go on and on about people's bad use of money. 

There's a question on okcupid (dating site I've used) about "would you date someone in considerable debt?"  My answer is hell no.  Unless it's medical/mortgage/business related/student debt and it's justified by a well thought out plan, fuck no.  Huge turn off to me for people who spend money to look like something they aren't meanwhile having demons in their closet.  Definitely not taking on that burden.

That first paragraph summed up everything I was saying.  Those people are all too common and it's happening more and more. 

In relation to your second point, I don't know how you would find out they are in considerable debt until your are quite deep into the relationship.  I would always pay if I took her out so I wouldn't know unless she came out and told me or things started getting serious.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 16, 2020, 02:51:40 PM
Yea, thats why I think its a good question for a dating site.  Get that over with quickly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 16, 2020, 03:09:18 PM
Yea, thats why I think its a good question for a dating site.  Get that over with quickly.

Never used dating sites, but that question is on people's profiles or something!? wow haha.

In answer, if I knew they were badly in debt and poor with money, no fucking way.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 16, 2020, 03:23:24 PM
Well, you don't have to answer these questions but it matches people by % of compatibility based on how you answer questions.  I answered that for sure so I'll be more likely to match with people who also answered it similarly. In theory at least.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 16, 2020, 03:48:01 PM
Well, you don't have to answer these questions but it matches people by % of compatibility based on how you answer questions.  I answered that for sure so I'll be more likely to match with people who also answered it similarly. In theory at least.

Oh yeah, if the ability is there for sure.  But yeah, someone bad with money and in debt I would steer clear from.  I like my money way too much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 17, 2020, 06:15:56 AM
I have no doubt that both of you already understand this and aren't including this in your analysis (which I largely agree with, by the way) but there ARE extenuating circumstances.  Things like "divorce" can throw this all into a tizzy.  I do understand all that you've both said, and I agree, but I know going through the end of a marriage that was failing, and a divorce that involved lawyers (though is amicable now) there were decisions made that, in the cold light of 20/20 hindsight, would be done differently today.   As for "taking that on", also agreed, but again... without airing someone's dirty laundry, I know someone who was in a marriage, in a financial situation that made a lot of sense in the family sense but maybe not in a single mom sense, and when he upped and left, she was holding the bag.   She was able to refinance and keep the house (an asset) but had to absorb some debt along the way.

Again, I know you guys know this, but I only write this to say that all debt isn't de facto bad, it's the decision-making that goes INTO the debt. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 17, 2020, 06:34:00 AM
I know everyone's got their issues and situations. 

Yea, I took that into account and wasn't including legit reasons.  Something I actually am familiar with when I broke up with my fiance.  We owned a new house together, in both our names.  Also had a shared bank account and 3 pets, furniture... luckily no kids.  It got real messy and I paid her out of the home ownership, gave her all the furniture, and all 3 of our cats so I could keep the house.  I had under $1k in my bank account after the refinance/payout to x and an empty house besides my bed and TV. 

Now that I think about it, damn I came out of that really well 5 years later  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2020, 03:39:34 PM
I've seen that happen with a couple of women Stads.  The guy uses them, takes and blows all their money.  Divorce, the women refinances and takes back on years of debt.  Awful situation.  I definitely wasn't thinking about that sort of scenario.  The women I know both just keep on going and paying it down while working full time and supporting themselves day by day.  Must be harrowing and personally couldn't contrmplate being in a situation where I get screwed over and get taken 20 years back financially.  Awful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 18, 2020, 11:07:52 AM
My mom turned 53 today so I've bought a box of Movenpick passion fruit/mango sorbet ice cream and champagne and we're viciously consuming it now. :lol This is the best cheat day I've had for a while. This ice cream is seriously amazing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 18, 2020, 11:36:50 AM
That's sweet of you  :metal

Snowing here, new girl I've been seeing is coming over for the day/night and we'll be cooking and watching the Harry Potter movies today with some white claws. Should be a good day in  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 18, 2020, 01:39:39 PM
My mom turned 53 today so I've bought a box of Movenpick passion fruit/mango sorbet ice cream and champagne and we're viciously consuming it now. :lol This is the best cheat day I've had for a while. This ice cream is seriously amazing.

I tried a tub of swiss choc Movenpick a few weeks ago and I'd say it could have been the best tub of ice cream I've ever eaten.  I didn't think anything could beat Ben and Jerrys but I was wrong.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 18, 2020, 04:23:53 PM
So

My buddy's office really wants me to work there. They told him they'd be willing to, if I interview and get hired (no reason why I wouldn't get through the interview), assign my training at full time (which they don't normally do), and set my schedule me the same exact schedule as he so I can ride with him). I sent them an email to set up an interview, and am now composing an email to my boss basically giving them the heads up that I have an offer for a job, and would like to basically give them a chance to fix the issues we have with my schedule and what not, if they don't... See ya!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 19, 2020, 04:37:17 AM
So

My buddy's office really wants me to work there. They told him they'd be willing to, if I interview and get hired (no reason why I wouldn't get through the interview), assign my training at full time (which they don't normally do), and set my schedule me the same exact schedule as he so I can ride with him). I sent them an email to set up an interview, and am now composing an email to my boss basically giving them the heads up that I have an offer for a job, and would like to basically give them a chance to fix the issues we have with my schedule and what not, if they don't... See ya!

For starters, if that's your tactic, make sure this other job is 100% in the bag before sending that email to your current employer.

Secondly, why would you continue to work for a company that only values you as an employee if you threaten to leave them?  Accepting counter-offers is a terrible thing to do - it's a signal to your employer that you'll put up with them treating you like shit, and they only have to rectify things when it gets SO bad for you that you've gone to the trouble of securing work elsewhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 19, 2020, 11:30:24 AM
So

My buddy's office really wants me to work there. They told him they'd be willing to, if I interview and get hired (no reason why I wouldn't get through the interview), assign my training at full time (which they don't normally do), and set my schedule me the same exact schedule as he so I can ride with him). I sent them an email to set up an interview, and am now composing an email to my boss basically giving them the heads up that I have an offer for a job, and would like to basically give them a chance to fix the issues we have with my schedule and what not, if they don't... See ya!

For starters, if that's your tactic, make sure this other job is 100% in the bag before sending that email to your current employer.

Secondly, why would you continue to work for a company that only values you as an employee if you threaten to leave them?  Accepting counter-offers is a terrible thing to do - it's a signal to your employer that you'll put up with them treating you like shit, and they only have to rectify things when it gets SO bad for you that you've gone to the trouble of securing work elsewhere.

It's also a signal that you're a flight risk, and that you might wind up leaving any time...so they will start working around you, and may eventually look for a way to get rid of you, because they don't feel they can rely on you.  It is extremely rare that accepting a counter-offer (whether in $ or in changed working environment) ever works out for the employee.  Leave or don't, because playing the middle is tough.  And since we are all repleacable, you're marking yourself as a priority to be replaced.  They showed you who they are...trying to use leverage will only get you what you want for a short period, until they've figured out how to move on from you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 19, 2020, 11:34:46 AM
Damn that sucks Matt, sorry.  Maybe this will be a blessing in disguise though.  Hang in there, you're a smart guy and will land on your feet even if your trajectory takes a bit of a turn.

Thanks Mark...I'm stepped back from the ledge a bit, and can see things a little more clearly now.  I'm still in a tougher spot than I originally thought I'd be, but I think I have some ways to make it work.  I'll be spending tomorrow reworking my CV...good times.

I also made a ceremonial change yesterday...I finished the last of my "career/work milestone" scotch" (Macallan 15), and got the "job hunting" scotch (Macallan Classic Cut).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 19, 2020, 12:38:28 PM
So the email I sent was essentially me bringing up the issues I've been having. The schedule. The shifts. The fact that I have basically been told by the account manager that I can't call out sick as my schedule is "fluid". The fact that it's easier to talk to a brick wall than it is to talk to the account manager. I basically asked if we could discuss these issues and work towards getting me working the position I was told I'd be getting, and not just a glorified filler.

I didn't mention the potential job. And won't mention it until it's a solid offer.

I did get a call from one of the owners (the one that promised me all of this, who I've worked with for the last 7.5 years). The OTHER owner saw the email, saw the one thing about sick time, and then told the other that I was resigning due to the sick issue. Which was not the case. So he called me and asked about that specifically, saying they'll make it right and pay me out for the day I tried to call in sick and was denied. I asked if he had read the email yet. "Not yet I'll try to get to it asap and call you back"

We'll see what happens. I basically was asking to stop being used as a filler for endless graveyards. That was the main thing. That and scheduling me in a way where I have 6 hours of time home between shifts. Technically, from what I was promised, I should be making my own schedule (to a point). I'm so far from that right now.

They need me.. At least as a glorified filler (God knows the account manager isn't going to work shifts at 1:45a). Even if I were to tell them I'm looking, they would still be able to use me to a point until I'm gone. I'm trained at 6 accounts, and have never caused any issues. I show up to these shifts with a smile on my face and do the job 100%, when the next best they get from people is 75%. The amount of overtime it would cause to drop me completely would be insane. But that's also why I don't think things will change. They have a reliable Rover, who works his shifts even if he protests it.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 19, 2020, 01:54:44 PM
So

My buddy's office really wants me to work there. They told him they'd be willing to, if I interview and get hired (no reason why I wouldn't get through the interview), assign my training at full time (which they don't normally do), and set my schedule me the same exact schedule as he so I can ride with him). I sent them an email to set up an interview, and am now composing an email to my boss basically giving them the heads up that I have an offer for a job, and would like to basically give them a chance to fix the issues we have with my schedule and what not, if they don't... See ya!

For starters, if that's your tactic, make sure this other job is 100% in the bag before sending that email to your current employer.

Secondly, why would you continue to work for a company that only values you as an employee if you threaten to leave them?  Accepting counter-offers is a terrible thing to do - it's a signal to your employer that you'll put up with them treating you like shit, and they only have to rectify things when it gets SO bad for you that you've gone to the trouble of securing work elsewhere.

This last one; I'm not a fan of playing that card.   If they REALLY want you, and there's been some misunderstanding, and they're hip enough to that, they'll reach out and talk to you.  But not a fan of dangling the new offer; that's a card you can only play once, and there will always be that thought "why should we commit to Jay full on if he's always looking?"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 19, 2020, 02:16:51 PM
I'm going to wait to see if they do anything before I play the "Other offer" card. Basically "Welp there hasn't been any change, and I have a job offer wanting me to start ASAP. Here is my 2 week notice. Because I am not an asshole"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2020, 02:38:06 PM
They need me..

Your irreplaceable?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 19, 2020, 02:41:11 PM
They need me..

Your irreplaceable?


In the short term, yes. It takes a lot of time to train someone on 6 different accounts (or find someone willing to even) to fill all of the holes they've had me filling. It takes 3 shifts to train someone fresh, and 2 to train someone who knows the company's procedures and policies and just need to learn the individual properties. 

They can't even get one person hired for holes at one property, let alone hiring to fill the holes across multiple properties as I have been used to fill.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2020, 02:53:35 PM
They need me..

Your irreplaceable?


In the short term, yes. It takes a lot of time to train someone on 6 different accounts (or find someone willing to even) to fill all of the holes they've had me filling. It takes 3 shifts to train someone fresh, and 2 to train someone who knows the company's procedures and policies and just need to learn the individual properties. 

They can't even get one person hired for holes at one property, let alone hiring to fill the holes across multiple properties as I have been used to fill.

Yet, if you left, they would have no choice but to do that anyway.  If they are treating you like shit now, what makes you think they will change everything up to make you happy so you don't leave?  I haven't given a lot of thought know what's going on mate so dismiss me totally, but all I know is, I've seen people who think they are god's gift to their job be tossed away in a second without a second thought.

If you think that, that's cool, just don't let that type of mindset cloud your judgement.  I've thought that myself in my job, yet whether I think that or not, I would get replaced and the business would still run.  It may not run as efficiently in the short term, but it won't collapse if I walk out the door.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 19, 2020, 04:57:18 PM
In other news, had a middle aged housewife and her really cute masseuse friend hitting on me at work a little bit ago. If I didn't feel like utter shit today (shoulda called out of work... ironically might call out for the shift I have to go back to tonight), it would have totally made my day :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 19, 2020, 07:58:35 PM
I'm in a kinda similar place with my job. Got my year end salary increase/bonus numbers and while they weren't as bad as I was expecting, that's only because my expectations were that low. I'm already 18 months into doing the job of a vice president even though I'm only an assistant vice president, and my boss told me that they'll be handing me additional responsibilities this year. My boss has acknowledged that I'm undercompensated for a couple years now, but at a company this big, he can't just rectify that on his own. He's always said that if I were to go out and get an offer from somewhere else that then he could make a business case to get something done to keep me. So I told him that I'm at the end of my patience and I'm going to start actively looking and now he wants a number from me. Been doing a bit of digging around on Glassdoor and Payscale over the weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 19, 2020, 08:42:44 PM
I'd never looked on Payscale before.  If that's to be believed, I'm, uhhh....radically underpaid.  Probably around 5th percentile.  I know that I'm somewhat underpaid (but accept that as a tradeoff for invaluable experience), but those numbers (especially at the high end) seem like a stretch.  I don't think I'm underpaid by ~$400K/yr.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 19, 2020, 11:40:54 PM
Heard from my boss today. Shirt phone call. Basically he said he was sending me an email response but essentially they aren't going to be making much adjustments for me. Not even the biggest thing for me (graveyards). I'll see what the email says tomorrow, but I'm also looking forward to a response from this other company to set up an interview.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 20, 2020, 06:45:23 AM
I'd never looked on Payscale before.  If that's to be believed, I'm, uhhh....radically underpaid.  Probably around 5th percentile.  I know that I'm somewhat underpaid (but accept that as a tradeoff for invaluable experience), but those numbers (especially at the high end) seem like a stretch.  I don't think I'm underpaid by ~$400K/yr.

Yeah, I don't know how much stock I'd put in the top end numbers, pretty easy for one outlier to skew things in some cases. My problem is that depending on whether I search for the title I have (AVP) or the title commensurate with the job I'm doing for them, particularly this upcoming year (VP) I'm either comfortably below the median or threatening to drop below the ass end of the whole spectrum.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 20, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
I'd never looked on Payscale before.  If that's to be believed, I'm, uhhh....radically underpaid.  Probably around 5th percentile.  I know that I'm somewhat underpaid (but accept that as a tradeoff for invaluable experience), but those numbers (especially at the high end) seem like a stretch.  I don't think I'm underpaid by ~$400K/yr.

Yeah, I don't know how much stock I'd put in the top end numbers, pretty easy for one outlier to skew things in some cases. My problem is that depending on whether I search for the title I have (AVP) or the title commensurate with the job I'm doing for them, particularly this upcoming year (VP) I'm either comfortably below the median or threatening to drop below the ass end of the whole spectrum.

I struggled with the same.  And it's a little goofy about what titles it will accept.  It didn't like "Director", and tried to sub in things like Office Director, Policy Director, Operations Director...but was just fine with Exec Director (the problem being the my title is Director).  The numbers in my previous post were all for exec director (which is the role I've been at, even if it's not my title), I'm sure it's much worse taking the hit down to director.  But the numbers I've seen don;t make me think it's really worth my while to try to refine it down.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 20, 2020, 06:45:02 PM
Received a hard response via email basically saying "deal with it".

And then had an extra overnight shift added to my weeks.


So... I have an interview a week from tomorrow. Let's see how this goes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 20, 2020, 07:17:39 PM
Received a hard response via email basically saying "deal with it".

And then had an extra overnight shift added to my weeks.


So... I have an interview a week from tomorrow. Let's see how this goes.

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=8401.0

 :millahhhh

Fuck 'em, go kick some ass in the interview at the (hopefully) new place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 20, 2020, 08:43:25 PM
God that thread is 11 years old? Wow time flies
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 21, 2020, 04:22:59 AM
Received a hard response via email basically saying "deal with it".

And then had an extra overnight shift added to my weeks.


So... I have an interview a week from tomorrow. Let's see how this goes.

Take that as they don't think your as irreplaceable as you think you are mate.  Nevertheless, that's the way it is, good luck with the interview.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 21, 2020, 07:12:35 AM
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NO REFLECTION ON JAY...

... but in my experience, NO ONE is as "irreplaceable" as they think.   If you think about it who really is?  GE replaced the irreplaceable Reg Jones... with Jack Welch.   The Yankees replaced Joe DiMaggio... with Mickey Mantle.   Van Halen replaced David Lee Roth... with Sammy Hagar.    I guess there are always exceptions, but I think it's hard to live your life by the exception.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 21, 2020, 07:16:34 AM
Stads is irreplaceable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 21, 2020, 07:19:25 AM
I mean... I never meant that I was irreplaceable, but it would be a pain in the ass to in the short term to find someone to deal with this. They have become BIG on cutting overtime. They're already understaffed and barely making it staffing wise with me here. Without me they are screwed unless they can hire people for these accounts I've been filling asap. Which isn't going to happen. It's already to the point where if I call in sick, they eat over and double time for the entire shift. They just don't have the staffing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 21, 2020, 07:22:04 AM
Received a hard response via email basically saying "deal with it".

And then had an extra overnight shift added to my weeks.


So... I have an interview a week from tomorrow. Let's see how this goes.

Take that as they don't think your as irreplaceable as you think you are mate.  Nevertheless, that's the way it is, good luck with the interview.

Bingo!

NO ONE is as "irreplaceable" as they think.

Bingo #2.  Everyone needs to get their ego in check.  For 99.9% of employees, the company has been in existence for x number of years and did just fine with out you... and will continue to do just fine without you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 21, 2020, 07:31:44 AM
Stads is irreplaceable.

 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 21, 2020, 07:35:19 AM
Fine guys. I get it. I'm completely not needed here (at work) :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 21, 2020, 07:40:48 AM
It's not that at all.   But in any negotiation, one has to put themselves in the other party's shoes, and sometimes that means thought processes that don't make sense or that aren't complimentary.   

Put it this way:  would you agree that they don't fully understand how to execute your program on the ground?  Then even if you are, practically, irreplaceable, why would you expect them to even realize it if it was true?   You also have to incorporate THEIR emotion (not yours) into the equation.  Again, even if you are irreplaceable, what are the chances someone on the other side is going to adopt a "WTF, this guy.  F*** him" approach and make a bad decision regardless.

I certainly hope you do work it out, it's not personal, but these situations are NOTORIOUSLY hard for these very reasons (there are tens if not more books written on just this subject).  It's hard to do when it's YOU.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 21, 2020, 08:29:36 AM
It's not that at all.   But in any negotiation, one has to put themselves in the other party's shoes, and sometimes that means thought processes that don't make sense or that aren't complimentary.   

Put it this way:  would you agree that they don't fully understand how to execute your program on the ground?  Then even if you are, practically, irreplaceable, why would you expect them to even realize it if it was true?   You also have to incorporate THEIR emotion (not yours) into the equation.  Again, even if you are irreplaceable, what are the chances someone on the other side is going to adopt a "WTF, this guy.  F*** him" approach and make a bad decision regardless.

I certainly hope you do work it out, it's not personal, but these situations are NOTORIOUSLY hard for these very reasons (there are tens if not more books written on just this subject).  It's hard to do when it's YOU.

At the risk of turning this into the career advice thread...we can assign Jay to read Getting to Yes?*  :biggrin:

(*I'm only half-joking, it was a career-changer for me, and I've assigned it to every person I've mentored, and suggested it to many other colleagues. Back when I was a people manager, I used to keep several copies on hand and would give them out like candy when folks came to me with people/team challenges)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 21, 2020, 08:38:30 AM
Once I finally make the jump to leave, I want to sit down with my boss(es) and give them a list of things I've observed while working in the field at various accounts over the last 3 months. Part of my job was supposed to be to identify issues and help streamline things.

Everytime I wound up at a new (to me) account, I would ask the Post Supervisor what has been their biggest hurdle, or what is their biggest complaint. A lot of the answers revolved around the account manager not communicating, or, for lack of a better word, power tripping. I've also seen it (and have been dealing with it first hand). They also don't respect her, as she hasn't worked the field (okay she has been to a few accounts years ago but that's it). They feel that she is just sitting there barking orders from our main office, and she doesn't really understand what is going on most of the time.

Every account manager the company has had that came up from within the company, and have been loved by almost everyone, because people know they've worked the field, and even when they got promoted up, they continued to work the field when needed. The current one doesn't. I hope they see it as constructive criticism and not just me bitching. For the record I planned on bringing this all up to them anyway. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 21, 2020, 09:01:15 AM
Well, good luck.  I'm certainly rooting for you, and only offered what I did to help. 

I will take the opportunity (for others) to highlight the point I was making above; namely, that if the Account Manager is sitting in the office  barking orders and "doesn't know what's going on", it's risky business to assume she's going to see any field person is "irreplaceable". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 21, 2020, 09:14:56 AM
Well she specifically thinks I'm replaceable. She doesn't like me. Didn't hire me. Can't fire me. It's all on the owners.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 21, 2020, 10:07:36 AM
Another employee gave his notice today.  Way more money, can't blame him.


Another interview bites the dust.  Smoke weed, can't pass the pre hire drug test.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 21, 2020, 10:33:54 AM
Joe, where do I send my resume?

Will the company pay for me to relocate? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 21, 2020, 11:36:55 AM
Another employee gave his notice today.  Way more money, can't blame him.


Another interview bites the dust.  Smoke weed, can't pass the pre hire drug test.

Nuh uh. My bros Stoner Cold Steve Austin and Blazed Bayley told me that if you like.....drink a lot of Mountain Dew before the drug test, it'll like uhhh mask the chemicals and stuff.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 21, 2020, 11:37:37 AM
thanks for the tip!  :hat  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 21, 2020, 01:04:45 PM
I don't have a problem with anyone smoking weed but If you're looking for a job, lay off of it until you get a job.  More than 50 % leave because they can't go out for a drug test.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 21, 2020, 01:34:14 PM
I can't help but think that this is at least circumstantial evidence that maybe, for that person, it IS a problem and maybe ISN'T "harmless" (not a direct quote of any poster here, but an expression of a general blanket thought or idea).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 21, 2020, 01:39:47 PM
Sure, if someone can't stop to pass a test and get a job, it's an issue for that person.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 21, 2020, 01:50:33 PM
Well, it takes ~30 days to wash out...is it possible that some of these folks weren't expecting to be needing a pre-employment drug screen that far back (due to loss of job or other change in circumstances)?  And honestly, those that fail it, my guess would be that maybe more of them fall into the "dumb/didn't think it through" category than the "pseudo-addiction" category (since weed isn't physiologically addictive).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 21, 2020, 02:33:20 PM
Got to remember guys.  The job is an entry level physical labor job.   Unemployment in N.H. is 2.4%.  Not much to work with.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 21, 2020, 02:43:28 PM
I mean... I never meant that I was irreplaceable, but it would be a pain in the ass to in the short term to find someone to deal with this. They have become BIG on cutting overtime. They're already understaffed and barely making it staffing wise with me here. Without me they are screwed unless they can hire people for these accounts I've been filling asap. Which isn't going to happen. It's already to the point where if I call in sick, they eat over and double time for the entire shift. They just don't have the staffing.

This could be said in a lot of places though.  I wouldn't confuse filling your shoes a pain in the ass with irreplaceable.  The field I work in for example was adapoted by the local government sector in 2008.  Went from a privately run buniess to locally government run.  I've been there since its inception and built everything to make a once privately run business into a self sufficient local government council department.  The changes in procedures and policies has been hard and long too.  We've also acquired more to the program, more venues and built extensions on the existing centres.  Myself and my direct boss have been there and moulded everyting to what it is today. 

We have respect from the staff and basically are the heart and soul and everything that happens, doesn't happen without us.  From an operation point, I've been that for years now.  I have the upmost respect from the staff and long term staff that have been around for years appreciate and know the work we have put in.  Now because the big boss is an egotistical credit taking prick, and I challenge him and call him out on his stupidity hates my guts and because we are more self sufficient today than ever, if I left tomorrow, while things would be very very difficult in the short term, there is simply no way it won't run.  It may not be as efficient or well operated but nevertheless it HAS to run, it won't close down if I walked away.

I use to think I was irreplaceable and felt invincible.  I've come to my own realisation that that was arrogant, irrational and egotistical thinking.  It's been a great awakening and personal learning experience.  I've had issues with my job and the lack of respect and even borderline mental struggles, this has partially been what I needed to figure out. 

I think my point is learn from their response and fully think and accept it.  Stads is right, think about from their point of view, and are they going to think the same as you?  Looks like no.  I never did this but when things were mentally getting tough I stepped back and had to look from others perspective to try and realise what was going on.  No fucking way would my boss think I'm replaceable.  He knows it's so much easier to have me and have me do everything, but he'll never admit it or beg me to stay if I decided to leave, no way.

If you move on and with your other post, definitely sit down with them and lay it all out.  They probably won't give a fuck, but it will be good for you to move on.  Good luck mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 23, 2020, 12:19:54 PM
Good Morning Peeps.

I'm actually being productive today. Paying bills, renewing my Driver's License (and making sure my address is correct for the first time in like 5 years), etc. Went to pay a bill and found out the $5 and change owed was actually money they owed me. Now I get to spend 20 on hold while they issue me a refund. I tried to explain to the girl that it wasn't a big deal, but she insisted :lol

Next on my list... taxes!



Now on to work drama. They had a last minute emergency nightly shift pop up at one of our accounts (after one of our guys was almost assaulted by a transient on the property). It is literally the type of thing that they have me for, but I can't work it because I am stuck working this stupid post 5 nights a week now. They can't say they haven't been able to hire people, as I see that they have fired 3 people and hired replacements for them, all working similar shifts at accounts within 3 miles of where I have been placed. So now they are shooting themselves in the foot... because instead of just tossing myself and another Rover in, they have to scramble. Not really me complaining, but It is pretty amusing.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 23, 2020, 01:38:18 PM
My work drama has mostly dried up, my boss has been super nice to me and consistently starting side friendly convos which I can't recall having in awhile.  Not that I care for small talk, but I think it's a sign of him realizing that he should treat me a little better.  At least I hope so.  I got an email saying managers should be scheduling year end performance reviews so I'm thinking whenever he wants to schedule that is a good time to bring up my concerns.  The last couple weeks have been very productive for me and mostly positive. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 23, 2020, 01:52:18 PM
There is very little drama where I am. They let us work and don't seem bothered by anything.

I do have a colleague who has been here his entire career so while he has technical know-how, he has extremely limited real world experience outside this office, so his knowledge of the industry and standards is remarkably limited. His understanding of this company is encyclopedic, but his methods and technical prowess are about as varied as Stephen Wright's vocal intonations. He also only half pays attention to what is said to him, so he only absorbs and understands snippets of what is mentioned, and then finds himself grasping at the air to hold up his end of the conversation.

Really nice guy, but kind of an airhead. He also has a habit of over answering. For example, I received an ask on a project that was actually quite intensive, so I asked for his input on a proper approach in terms of how in depth I should go before pushing back on the request. Instead of actually weighing in on what I asked about, he decided to go on a lengthy dissertation on all the various ways I could execute the request. Like, yes I know exactly HOW to do the job, I just wanted your input on handling the request. *sigh* At least he's a good guy and not an asshole.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 23, 2020, 02:07:22 PM
It's almost always easier to deal with the nice airhead than the competent asshole, but both can be frustrating in their own ways.  I do appreciate the people who do try, and try hard, but just aren't capable though. 

There's an airhead guy running a project that I'm involved in, but he's nice and he knows that I will get things done so he plays super nice to me and I think he even gets the hint that I'm annoyed with how poor he is at his job, but the respect he shows me does make it much easier to work with him. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 26, 2020, 06:05:44 AM
Morning folks.

I agreed to work an extended shift last night (945p-945a). That was a mistake :lol It's 5am, but I've literally been dealing with drama from the moment I arrived. Huge party on a yacht that we finally shut down at 2am. Transients in the buildings. Drunk people loitering about for hours after the party subsided. Dude (drunk I believe) in a Silver Audi TT trying to get into our parking garages at least 4 times. Each time (I made contact with him 2x) he leaves and comes back half hour later. I have a direct line to the LA County Sheriff's branch that works this area. It's gotten to the point where homie working the phones recognizes my number and greets me as Jeremy when I call.


To be honest, this is the type of thing I really enjoy when it comes to. This job. I'm just sick of working Graves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 28, 2020, 11:20:57 AM
Ight. Interview in an hour. Wish me luck!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 28, 2020, 11:43:35 AM
Ight. Interview in an hour. Wish me luck!

Kick some ass!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 28, 2020, 02:10:13 PM
Kicked ass. Was offered job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 28, 2020, 02:13:47 PM
 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 28, 2020, 02:35:37 PM
 :hat :millahhhh :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 28, 2020, 02:49:45 PM
That’s awesome! Hope it’s a good offer :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 28, 2020, 02:59:03 PM
That's spectacular, Jay.   :hefdaddy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 28, 2020, 03:01:05 PM
Congrats mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 28, 2020, 03:14:48 PM
I was going to make a joke ("working the drive through or the counter?") but given your trials and tribulations, I would rather say "Congratulations!" and hope that it works for you. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 28, 2020, 06:22:15 PM
 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 28, 2020, 09:37:11 PM
Thanks guys.

As of Feb 17 I'll officially be employed in the world of RV insurance :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on January 28, 2020, 11:24:52 PM
Congrats! (Or conga rats?)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 29, 2020, 05:25:10 AM
Thanks guys.

As of Feb 17 I'll officially be employed in the world of RV insurance :lol

Looking forward to hear about how you flameout when resigning from the current place.

 :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 29, 2020, 07:32:19 AM
Giving the newest Soilwork a spin finally. First moments are promising.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2020, 07:35:42 AM
Giving the newest Soilwork a spin finally. First moments are promising.

I should check them out given my recent love for Bjorn in The Night Flight Orchestra
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 29, 2020, 07:39:10 AM
As with many from the melodeath genre, their earlier stuff was more thrash-based and they increased melody and layers as they grew, causing a lot of original fans to lose some interest. I won't call all their work brilliant (my favorites remain some of their older work) but they have stayed pretty true to their own sound and it's almost always enjoyable to me. I always used to prefer In Flames to Soilwork, but as IF has continued I've lost a lot of interest in their new material (Stromblad's departure really hurt their songwriting, in my opinion), while Soilwork's newer stuff still grabs me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 29, 2020, 07:41:37 AM
I should check them out given my recent love for Bjorn in The Night Flight Orchestra

If you haven't, check out his work with Disarmonia Mundi and Terror 2000.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 29, 2020, 08:24:12 AM
Thanks guys.

As of Feb 17 I'll officially be employed in the world of RV insurance :lol

Looking forward to hear about how you flameout when resigning from the current place.

 :corn

I'm probably going to give my notice on Fri. I had a long conversation with one of the owners on Monday regarding the account manager. All of the issues I've seen and have heard from others (including what could be construed as Sexual Harassment) and also made it clear that she is part of the reason I'm looking to leave, and that there are several great employees (supervisors or future supervisor material) that are planning on jumping ship soon due to her. It wasn't a bitch fest, but a calm respectful conversation. Apparently they've heard bits and peices, but only out of anger as they quit and cussed and yelled and whatnot. I'm the first person to come to them in the way I did. I told them it's likely that they were afraid of retaliation from her, and I personally was not afraid of her, especially now.

They are supposed to look into it, and even bring in some employees and get some feedback. He totally said he respected the honesty and the fact that I'm looking, and just asked for a 2 week notice.

Does that mean they'll drop me a week into the notice? Possibly. We'll see.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2020, 12:45:27 PM
Giving the newest Soilwork a spin finally. First moments are promising.

I thought there was a new album that I didn't know about there for a second.  :lol  It's not as good as TRM, but it's very very enjoyable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 29, 2020, 12:58:03 PM
Hey, I'm only a year behind. (It's been quite a year for me, I'm not caught up on anything musical.) I quite enjoyed it. The band itself, in terms of lineup, has changed so much over the years, I'm glad they are still able to retain a sound that is their own. Helps when Bjorn is the main songwriter, but still.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2020, 03:33:48 PM
Hey, I'm only a year behind. (It's been quite a year for me, I'm not caught up on anything musical.) I quite enjoyed it. The band itself, in terms of lineup, has changed so much over the years, I'm glad they are still able to retain a sound that is their own. Helps when Bjorn is the main songwriter, but still.

The old era is absolute classic and one of my favs, but this new era and stable lineup is something to be proud of.  They are going great.  Just hope TNFO and Soilwork don't start sounding too similar which I'm afraid of and seeing small glimpses of.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 29, 2020, 04:09:42 PM
Oh boy.. I got home at 11am. Wound down and was laying down almost asleep by noon.. 1205pm my phone starts blowing... The account manager asking if I'll come in on my 2 days off as well as wanting to change my schedule on Saturday. At first glance it looks like I'd get a day of OT (I took Tues off). Nope. Because she adjusted a shift on Sunday morning (first day of the pay period) and extended it so it started on Saturday (thus putting the shift during the prior week)..

There's no way in hell I'm letting her do that. I just woke up... And will respond with a polite no. I am waiting for Fri to give my notice, but if I get flak, I'll give it now. Fuck it.


...

Responded that I could help with one of these days. Was told that doesn't work for them. Apparently it's all or nothing.

Just counting down the days!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 30, 2020, 06:56:53 AM
The old era is absolute classic and one of my favs, but this new era and stable lineup is something to be proud of.  They are going great.  Just hope TNFO and Soilwork don't start sounding too similar which I'm afraid of and seeing small glimpses of.

I think that's one of the potential hiccups with guys who keep doing side projects. Each project they take on is obviously some semblance of where they are creatively, and I would think it would be tremendously difficult to completely isolate every aspect of their style at any given time. There seems to always be a possibility of spillover of style from one project to the other; I think it's likely inevitable. The challenge is keeping each one in its own compartment, like you said, to keep each thing semi-unique.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 30, 2020, 06:58:00 AM
This chat thread is about to become so quiet without any of Jay's work stories :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 30, 2020, 09:58:58 AM
Well something needs to happen. I've been in a work limbo for 2 days and I'm damn near comatose. Every project is either in review, in the clients' hands, in proofreading, or pending kickoff. No one is riding my back for anything but FUCK the day goes slow when there's nothing to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 30, 2020, 10:09:27 AM
Well something needs to happen. I've been in a work limbo for 2 days and I'm damn near comatose. Every project is either in review, in the clients' hands, in proofreading, or pending kickoff. No one is riding my back for anything but FUCK the day goes slow when there's nothing to do.

Want to switch?  It seems I'm the opposite as my projects just keep adding up and the timelines keep getting tighter.

Having said that, I do hate when it's so slow that time just drags.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 30, 2020, 10:16:27 AM
I'll be busy soon enough, it was just a perfect storm of deadlines and projects that I hit on the first shot. When there aren't many revisions, projects reach completion faster than anticipated and suddenly the brakes hit hard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 30, 2020, 03:13:22 PM
I'm off until 145a AM Saturday.

But I do plan on sending my notice in tomorrow... So stay tuned.


I'm also not on the the schedule after Saturday. I think it's because they expected me to take the offer they gave me about taking a pay cut and working a site they just got an opening at. Oh I'll work it... But only for the next 2 weeks while they find someone :lol

They also lost like 2 more employees other the last week, not including me, and I haven't been flexible and taking shifts since she worked my schedule out to take away potential OT.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on January 31, 2020, 09:53:09 AM
But I do plan on sending my notice in tomorrow... So stay tuned.

When giving notice, please consider an approach that would be at home here:

 https://www.askamanager.org/2017/10/resigning-via-cod-a-glorious-out-of-office-message-and-other-quitting-stories.html

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 31, 2020, 01:13:03 PM
Just sent it. I'm offering to stay on to help fill shifts (as they really need the help), as my new schedule permits. I don't want to completely sever my relationship with them, as when you don't count the bitch account manager (whom I through under the bus last week to the owners), it's always been a decent one. Also, seeing as I just put a payment down on an engagement ring, and am dropping $900 on car repairs, and this new job is actually a significant pay cut to start, I could use the extra cash the next few months :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 31, 2020, 01:18:14 PM
ooo congratulations  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 31, 2020, 01:28:38 PM
I've been trying to figure out a way to drop that detail in chat :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 31, 2020, 02:34:30 PM
We have lots of "pissed off" and "work gripe" threads/posts but right now, I am feeling a work "positive" since our new work overlords give out annual company performance bonus's and it seems the company hit all three objectives, I will be getting an even larger payout than I expected on March 6th  :metal  It's not much overall, about %10 of my salary but I never got this before and I don't budget based off of receiving it so I am feeling pretty happy about the reality that I will be getting a nice check in 5 weeks plus tax season is approaching which nets me a large refund usually.  I guess I don't feel so bad about buying that Aerosmith ticket and hotel room yesterday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 31, 2020, 02:59:48 PM
Also, Happy Birthday Kat   :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 31, 2020, 03:06:06 PM
We have lots of "pissed off" and "work gripe" threads/posts but right now, I am feeling a work "positive" since our new work overlords give out annual company performance bonus's and it seems the company hit all three objectives, I will be getting an even larger payout than I expected on March 6th  :metal  It's not much overall, about %10 of my salary but I never got this before and I don't budget based off of receiving it so I am feeling pretty happy about the reality that I will be getting a nice check in 5 weeks plus tax season is approaching which nets me a large refund usually. I guess I don't feel so bad about buying that Aerosmith ticket and hotel room yesterday.

MGM Springfield?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 31, 2020, 03:09:30 PM
We have lots of "pissed off" and "work gripe" threads/posts but right now, I am feeling a work "positive" since our new work overlords give out annual company performance bonus's and it seems the company hit all three objectives, I will be getting an even larger payout than I expected on March 6th  :metal  It's not much overall, about %10 of my salary but I never got this before and I don't budget based off of receiving it so I am feeling pretty happy about the reality that I will be getting a nice check in 5 weeks plus tax season is approaching which nets me a large refund usually. I guess I don't feel so bad about buying that Aerosmith ticket and hotel room yesterday.

MGM Springfield?

Is that a hotel or casino?  They are doing a 50th Anniversary concert at Fenway Park in September
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 31, 2020, 03:13:34 PM
We have lots of "pissed off" and "work gripe" threads/posts but right now, I am feeling a work "positive" since our new work overlords give out annual company performance bonus's and it seems the company hit all three objectives, I will be getting an even larger payout than I expected on March 6th  :metal  It's not much overall, about %10 of my salary but I never got this before and I don't budget based off of receiving it so I am feeling pretty happy about the reality that I will be getting a nice check in 5 weeks plus tax season is approaching which nets me a large refund usually. I guess I don't feel so bad about buying that Aerosmith ticket and hotel room yesterday.

MGM Springfield?

Is that a hotel or casino?  They are doing a 50th Anniversary concert at Fenway Park in September

Ahh. MGM just spent over a billion dollars building a casino in Springfield MA, and Aerosmith is playing 4 or 5 shows there in August.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 31, 2020, 03:15:28 PM
You planning on going?  Remember there was a DTF casino trip thread awhile ago?  That idea would still be fun
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 31, 2020, 03:39:22 PM
I have no plans. A DTF casino trip would be a blast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 31, 2020, 04:36:02 PM
You guys and your East Coast.

I foresee much less bitching about work in my future.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 31, 2020, 05:35:35 PM
You guys and your East Coast.

Not that this was directed at me, but I am planning to move to the west coast  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 01, 2020, 04:57:31 AM
Thread title is finally accurate.

Oh, and Jay....  :omg:  Congrats?   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on February 01, 2020, 04:59:30 AM
Thread title is finally accurate.

Came in to post this as well  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 01, 2020, 06:37:42 AM
Thread title is finally accurate.

Oh, and Jay....  :omg:  Congrats?   :lol

:rollin
And thanks lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on February 02, 2020, 02:26:52 AM
Today is Groundhog Day!  :metal

And also tomorrow.

And the day after tomorrow.

And the day after that.

And again.

And again.

And again.

And again.

And again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 02, 2020, 03:14:04 AM
I foresee much less bitching about work in my future.

Errr......you mean just in this thread right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 02, 2020, 04:39:51 PM
I foresee much less bitching about work in my future.

Errr......you mean just in this thread right?

No but I had spoken too soon :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 03, 2020, 06:58:14 AM
I am literally 15 minutes from the MGM Springfield facility (my brother-in-law saw Aerosmith there a couple weeks ago...) but I'm also about 45 minutes from Mohegan Sun/Foxwoods.    The latter is light years better than the former.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 03, 2020, 06:59:33 AM
I foresee much less bitching about work in my future.

Errr......you mean just in this thread right?

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 03, 2020, 07:02:33 AM
What's happening dudes?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 03, 2020, 07:40:22 AM
Monday morning in the office. Settling in at a new desk, had my location moved for the 8th or 9th time in the last few years. Hopefully this one sticks for a little while :lol

At least it's a slightly short week for me, I've got the Sons of Apollo show Thursday night and then I'm off on Friday because I'm helping run my club's homebrew competition Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 03, 2020, 08:56:02 AM
It's cold in my office today, and that is saying something because I am always warm. They've been replacing our HVAC for the last month and a half but I'd have thought it would be more in place by now. Today is supposed to be unseasonably mild, but right now I think it's about 58° in here. Got a lot on my mind right now and finding it very difficult to concentrate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 04, 2020, 10:00:40 AM
Just had a long talk with my boss about my current salary and what I think it should be. I gave him a number that he agreed isn't top of the market for me, but would make me happy without having to go through interviewing around to bring a top dollar offer from somewhere else to them. Will be a long wait until our next one-on-one in a week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 04, 2020, 01:07:17 PM
We are having salary discussions at the end of the month and I'm hoping for at least a 15% raise. I was promoted to a new position but did not get a bump in pay which is normal at this company. Your adjustment should come at salary discussions. There is a big target to hit though because i worked a lot of over time last year as an hourly employee and now I'm salary so i expect to be compensated for the continual overtime I'll have to do, not to mention the additional responsibilities I have. I have a gut feeling it's going to be an uncomfortable meeting because i will go into full job hunt mode if my expectations arent met. I've already did some research with other companies and I'm confident I could leave and get more money.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 04, 2020, 02:52:19 PM
My boss keeps delaying our one on ones for our yearly reviews.  I've been meaning to ask about salary as well. I don't really want to make demands, but I want it to be known that a basic 3-4% increase this year may not cut it for me long term based on my responsibilities that keep piling up and the asks are more and more.  I also still want to talk about the incident that pissed me off to start the year. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 05, 2020, 08:21:07 AM
Here's one: do titles matter to any of you?   I've never ever worried about "titles", I've never asked for one, nor have I ever played that "my business card says 'VP', but I'm not really an officer of the company" game.  I am an officer of two of the legal entities in my business, but my title is fairly non-descript ("Legal Counsel").   My company - in America - is basically split into two businesses, and I'm likely taking over as Counsel for the smaller of the two (it's still pretty big; >$1B).  I'm thinking for the first time in my career that I may need to negotiate a title to reflect that.  Not so much for "ego" as much for "credibility" in terms of dealing with customers and suppliers.   

Do I need to cool my jets or is this a legit concern?   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 05, 2020, 08:51:54 AM
For credibility, sure... I can see that mattering.  Functionally, I've never cared at all. Once had a boss tell someone on our team "if your title matters to you, then I can promote you to Vice Rear Admiral".

That shut the conversation down pretty quick.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 05, 2020, 08:59:00 AM
Title is important.  If my title changes, from tech to engineer (which doesn't change my job, just pay structure) then I go from hourly to salary.  Engineer is definitely a better title, than "senior tech" but salary doesn't benefit me (I make my gravy by OT and even more so from travel OT) and it doesn't benefit the company to limit my hours.  This has been brought up time and time again about changing our titles to make us salary, but it never seems to go through for whatever reason.  Part of me wouldn't mind going salary if they were fair with it, such as using the past 3 year average of my total income vs. my current salary based on 40 hours.  Our new overlords have tried to limit our OT already but that keeps getting shot down as we are a very thin group and hence why I keep getting more responsibilities and have to work so much.

Having said that, apparently we are buying $3.4MM in new network gear to upgrade our entire backbone network globally... thats going to be an insane amount of work for a very small group of people  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 05, 2020, 09:33:00 AM
For credibility, sure... I can see that mattering.  Functionally, I've never cared at all. Once had a boss tell someone on our team "if your title matters to you, then I can promote you to Vice Rear Admiral".

That shut the conversation down pretty quick.

I'd take that title, though.  Sounds bad-ass.  ;) :)

I'm used to the GE culture which was the same approach; the only division where titles made any difference was in Capital, which dealt so heavily with the financial sector that they had to play the "business card VP" game all the time.  The running joke was that EVERYONE in Capital was a vice president on their business card, even the administrative assistants and the office staff.  In fact, the gaudier the title the more likely you got singled out or even mocked.   But now, I'm working in a company that is based outside the U.S. and things are different.  The running joke here is about the "HR Announcements"; there seems to be one or two a week, and over half of them are just people shifting titles.

It's so confusing.  I just try to keep my head down and keep plugging.  My boss is a young guy, but he's old school in that his motto is "act like you've been here before, act like you belong here now".   If you've following my discussion on Mahomes, you know that's very much my preferred way of doing business.  Not a lot of flash.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 05, 2020, 02:04:48 PM
Here's one: do titles matter to any of you?   I've never ever worried about "titles", I've never asked for one, nor have I ever played that "my business card says 'VP', but I'm not really an officer of the company" game.  I am an officer of two of the legal entities in my business, but my title is fairly non-descript ("Legal Counsel").   My company - in America - is basically split into two businesses, and I'm likely taking over as Counsel for the smaller of the two (it's still pretty big; >$1B).  I'm thinking for the first time in my career that I may need to negotiate a title to reflect that.  Not so much for "ego" as much for "credibility" in terms of dealing with customers and suppliers.   

Do I need to cool my jets or is this a legit concern?   

Not really in my field. I'm currently a strategy consultant which says almost nothing about my job.

Cram you literally described my past year, my title changed went from hourly to salary with the promise of not doing the ot that I had to do only to keep doing the ot work with the ot pay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 05, 2020, 02:39:25 PM
But does that factor into a bonus at all?

That's another consideration, for the first time I'm getting a bonus one month from tomorrow that I've never received before being an hourly employee.  It might be the biggest benefit of being taken over.  But I'm wondering if my bonus payout would also be more if I were salary.  I guess someone from HR could answer these questions if I really wanted to know. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 05, 2020, 05:23:58 PM
When I was hourly I was eligible for a 5% bonus, with my new position I'm eligible for 10%. I haven't had compensation discussion yet, that will be the end of the month. In OT I made over triple my bonus last year in OT though.

At my work we have a site that you can type in the position and it will spit out the salary range for that position in that region. After I got promoted I went and checked my new position and it was only a couple of thousand more than than the average pay. This is my biggest concern because if I do get that slight bump up it's not going to make up for all the OT I did and I'm going to do. We'll see.

I would definitely have a talk with HR. At my job almost all hourly wages are either no bonus or 5% max. With salary you can work up to a 20% bonus unless you are a banker which then gets additional commission based on closing Deals.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 06, 2020, 05:08:34 AM
Title only matters to me in that each title has its own payscale. Right now part of my beef is that I'm doing the job of a VP (and doing it well), but only being paid like an AVP. I don't particularly care about having the VP title in and of itself, but I care about being paid appropriately and it seems like I'm gonna need the VP title for that to happen.

 I started at an hourly rate, which meant I was OT eligible but not bonus eligible, and now that I'm salaried I'm bonus eligible but not OT eligible. That kind of worked out for me as the hours were longer when I started and so I made more in OT then than I do in bonus now, but the job has become much more reliably 9-6 so I make more in bonus now than I would in OT
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 06, 2020, 05:37:37 AM
Title only matters to me in that each title has its own payscale. Right now part of my beef is that I'm doing the job of a VP (and doing it well), but only being paid like a VP.

Does.  Not.  Compute.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 06, 2020, 06:51:48 AM
Title only matters to me in that each title has its own payscale. Right now part of my beef is that I'm doing the job of a VP (and doing it well), but only being paid like a VP.

Does.  Not.  Compute.

Damn early morning posting :lol :lol edited for accuracy. The other part of my problem is that my business line runs through Columbus, OH in North America, so my salary is lined up against the ranges for that location (the same position pays differently within the company based on cost of living). So I'm doing the job of a VP in NYC, but I'm being paid like an AVP in Ohio.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 06, 2020, 07:09:30 AM
Title only matters to me in that each title has its own payscale. Right now part of my beef is that I'm doing the job of a VP (and doing it well), but only being paid like a VP.

Does.  Not.  Compute.

Damn early morning posting :lol :lol edited for accuracy. The other part of my problem is that my business line runs through Columbus, OH in North America, so my salary is lined up against the ranges for that location (the same position pays differently within the company based on cost of living). So I'm doing the job of a VP in NYC, but I'm being paid like an AVP in Ohio.
That's no joke. That can be a big difference.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 06, 2020, 07:20:20 AM
Oh believe me I know, the markup from Columbus to NYC is about 25%, hence me talking to my boss. I gave him a number on Tuesday that (and I think he would agree) doesn't represent the top end of the market value for someone with my background and skills in this area, but would be enough to make me happy without either of us having to deal with me actively looking elsewhere (on my side I hate the application process, on their side having to match a top value offer I get or investing in replacing me). The analogy I gave was an athlete re-signing with the team that drafted him a year before he's set to hit free agency. If they can make that number happen, or something close to it, then everyone's happy. If not, I'm on the hunt and the number I gave them gets replaced by the number someone else offers me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 06, 2020, 09:02:44 AM
In the past week or so at work I have:

- been handed a campaign where the precious designs by someone else were met with criticism from the client, and in one go I got approval
- been praised on my abilities and efficiency with several projects
- singlehandedly figured out and solved an absolutely infuriating network search issue my department was having.

I feel pretty good about work right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 06, 2020, 09:34:05 AM
 :metal good stuff

Honestly am on a hot streak myself.  Last week was pretty good all around, fun concert, fun night with my new girl, psu won both bball games, found out i was getting a nice bonus... then this week psu won its biggest game, works been fairly busy but good busy and ive been super productive, dropped some weight and am borderline onto my next belt hole, had a nice dinner with girl again, and a concert tonight!  PLus I got paid today, which included a quarterly stock payout (It's not much, $420 to be exact  :hat) which is another reason to love that little bit extra even more. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 06, 2020, 12:22:11 PM
And I just got massive kudos on another project. It's been a stressful time lately, so the small things help a little bit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on February 07, 2020, 12:13:24 PM
I got a $2500 raise yesterday. It's not a ton, but I'll take it  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2020, 12:27:53 PM
I got a $2500 raise yesterday. It's not a ton, but I'll take it  :metal

I beg to differ.  That's a nice raise.  That's about a $1.30 raise.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 07, 2020, 12:34:30 PM
Yea, that's still pretty solid  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on February 07, 2020, 12:54:18 PM
I was hoping for a promotion to senior level, but I guess my boss kind fucked that up. Apparently promotions and bonus talks happen in October, and even though my boss brought it up to my 2VP and HR, there was official paperwork that was supposed to be completed that he never filled out. Seems kind of stupid to me that promotions can only be given during a particular month, but it is what it is. If I got to senior level, I'd be able to dump my weekend job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2020, 04:29:36 PM
That really sounds dumb. I agree.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2020, 07:31:06 PM
8:45pm and it was back on. Had dinner and just got home. Great timing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 10, 2020, 07:09:13 PM
So

The same time I started my bullshit with this company, there was another guy who was also supposed to be getting a position similar to mine. I was set to be positioned as more Admin and he was supposed to join the other field supervisor in the field.  Instead they did what they did to me, and left him working full time graves filling in at one of our corporate accounts.

Well they decided to finally bring him in and start training him to essentially replace me. (when I had the long convo with the owner I pushed for this, as he's GOOD.)

Today was his first day of training in the office and he TORE the account manager apart in a way I could never do (I'm not a fan of confrontation).

Day one he's bringing up the same issues I've been bringing up, but also insisted that he start to take over scheduling (apparently the account manager's boyfriend works at the account he was at and is getting preferential treatment...) he also basically called her out on other bullshit (her unprofessionalism, her tits hanging out, etc). During his training something happened and he wound up going in to fill at an account (that he's never been to before).  He called me once he was settled in and let me   know that I'm not crazy, day one he's already seeing the issues I've been talking about, and plans on being a thorn in her side as long as he's with the company.

I love it.

Also.... One week till I start the new job :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 10, 2020, 08:21:48 PM
So, I'm due to talk money with my boss again tomorrow after giving him the number that would make me happy last week. What's the etiquette if he offers me a raise but it's not enough to placate me? Take the money and quietly start looking anyway? Take the money but let him know I'm still going to be looking? Don't take it and start looking?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 11, 2020, 06:53:57 AM
I'd definitely take the money regardless, you can still look in the meantime while getting something more. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 11, 2020, 07:16:46 AM
I'm proving myself more and more valuable and essential to my company and it's a good feeling, because they are generous, but not overly so, with feedback. I'm not due to talk money for quite a while but I am hoping their practices are such that when the time comes, they reward accordingly. Time will tell.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on February 11, 2020, 07:58:48 AM
I'm proving myself more and more valuable and essential to my company and it's a good feeling, because they are generous, but not overly so, with feedback. I'm not due to talk money for quite a while but I am hoping their practices are such that when the time comes, they reward accordingly. Time will tell.

Do you work in a place that has you fill out annual goals and objectives? It never hurts to add in some stuff about pursuing what's required for upward mobility. It keeps the thought fresh in management's head.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 11, 2020, 08:16:32 AM
Nope. It's purely performance-based, by department. My annual review won't be for quite a while (unless they have a specific review period of which I am unaware) so for the time being, I'll keep on keeping on. My compensation isn't an issue, but more is always better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 11, 2020, 12:27:29 PM
So, I'm due to talk money with my boss again tomorrow after giving him the number that would make me happy last week. What's the etiquette if he offers me a raise but it's not enough to placate me? Take the money and quietly start looking anyway? Take the money but let him know I'm still going to be looking? Don't take it and start looking?

Definitely take the money. Even if it's not what you expect it is still extra money. I wouldn't let them know you are looking though. I think it's better to play it safe and keep that to yourself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 13, 2020, 04:37:55 AM
Well my boss's boss told me if I don't get something corrected my job is in jeopardy.   I didn't sleep a wink last night. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 13, 2020, 04:58:04 AM
Well my boss's boss told me if I don't get something corrected my job is in jeopardy.   I didn't sleep a wink last night.

The fuck?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2020, 05:17:45 AM
Yeah, no shit. Fucking hell.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong, because they bust the balls of the hardest working people, while others fucking float with no repercussions..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 13, 2020, 06:11:15 AM
Is this something you can correct or is even your problem Joe? Ultimatums like that are not cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 13, 2020, 06:21:38 AM
Well my boss's boss told me if I don't get something corrected my job is in jeopardy.   I didn't sleep a wink last night.

Leadership.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 13, 2020, 06:53:31 AM
I don't blame you, Joe. I've been in some shitty situations job-wise and don't wish that kind of stress on anyone. I hope it's a situation within your power to fix and that it comes easily. No one deserves that kind of unnecessary pressure and anxiety, especially not someone who very obviously cares a great deal for his work, reputation, and execution. Pulling for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 13, 2020, 07:02:06 AM
Yeah, unless this is something that's been brought to your attention before and you've just been ignoring it letting it fester (which sounds about as far away from your style as can be), that's a pretty terrible way to go about "managing".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 13, 2020, 12:20:45 PM
It's staffing issues.  We can't sort by the quality the DC wants.  They never had complaints before but because the Security manager is doing the audits with me we are failing. Problem is the pallets are so beaten up that it's hard to give them enough good pallets back to support them.

That doesn't matter to my bosses and since my bosses boss is not involved I got that call.  We are in the business to get it fixed so that's what i have to do.  It's a daunting task when we can't staff correctly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 13, 2020, 12:27:43 PM
I seriously hope your boss has your back. I know you're damn good at what you do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 13, 2020, 12:45:12 PM
That’s a shitty situation to be in. Hope you can sort things out save your job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 13, 2020, 01:54:51 PM
Nope.  I need to fix it and the next audit better be good or else I was told.  First time I've been put in this position.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2020, 06:32:14 PM
It's staffing issues.  We can't sort by the quality the DC wants.  They never had complaints before but because the Security manager is doing the audits with me we are failing. Problem is the pallets are so beaten up that it's hard to give them enough good pallets back to support them.

That doesn't matter to my bosses and since my bosses boss is not involved I got that call.  We are in the business to get it fixed so that's what i have to do.  It's a daunting task when we can't staff correctly.

Joe, I feel for you, man. It always comes down to staffing and payroll.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 14, 2020, 06:53:19 AM
Nope.  I need to fix it and the next audit better be good or else I was told.  First time I've been put in this position.

You've got this. Shitty way of handling it by management but you're more than capable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 15, 2020, 06:27:15 AM
Nope.  I need to fix it and the next audit better be good or else I was told.  First time I've been put in this position.

That is so shitty, I'm sure you'll pull through this but it's a shitty thing to hear from your bosses boss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 15, 2020, 02:42:51 PM
Another awesome week, PSU bball went 2-0 again (8 game win streak, this is the best PSU basketball team I've ever seen), a new low on the scale with another great workout this morning, three day weekend, valentines day being celebrated tomorrow... oh and Queensryche with John 5 tonight at my local ballroom  :metal :metal The hype for tonight is legit when John 5 rewtweeted me as well.  Oh and since I had a BOGO deal on the ticket, my extra sold last night making my ticket cost about 10 bucks (and the other person got a slightly below face value ticket).  Fuck yea, I feel like I'm on a legit 3 week long hot streak. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 15, 2020, 03:48:05 PM
That's awesome!  You prick...   :lol

No seriously...

























You're a prick.   :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 15, 2020, 03:52:33 PM
Sorry, been loving 2020 so far  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 16, 2020, 04:19:24 PM
Now THIS (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/georgia-man-takes-down-shoplifting-suspect-with-grocery-cart-during-police-chase-caught-on-video/ar-BB103JSi?li=BBnbcA1) is how to properly use a shopping cart.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 16, 2020, 04:59:19 PM
 :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on February 16, 2020, 06:10:14 PM
Now THIS (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/georgia-man-takes-down-shoplifting-suspect-with-grocery-cart-during-police-chase-caught-on-video/ar-BB103JSi?li=BBnbcA1) is how to properly use a shopping cart.

I just remembered about this. Wish I would've snapped before the Shopping Cart thread was locked.

https://youtu.be/zi-f_J6hV-g
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 16, 2020, 06:34:05 PM
That is fucking nuts!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on February 16, 2020, 06:44:58 PM
It is. I laughed at first then said holy shit these guys are crazy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 16, 2020, 07:51:15 PM
Now THIS (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/georgia-man-takes-down-shoplifting-suspect-with-grocery-cart-during-police-chase-caught-on-video/ar-BB103JSi?li=BBnbcA1) is how to properly use a shopping cart.

Well done
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 17, 2020, 06:43:44 AM
Morning folks. Working 2 days this week heading to Boston tomorrow, I can't wait.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 17, 2020, 07:53:01 AM
Morning folks.

First day at the new job. Wish me luck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 17, 2020, 07:54:56 AM
Good luck, Jay!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 17, 2020, 07:55:15 AM
Morning folks.

First day at the new job. Wish me luck.

Goodluck!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 17, 2020, 07:56:34 AM
Good luck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 17, 2020, 08:01:10 AM
Don't screw up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 17, 2020, 09:58:13 AM
Good luck Jay
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 17, 2020, 02:29:24 PM
Oh boy. Hit the ground running today. It really helps that the girl training me  really knows her shit. I guess she's only been with company a year but goddamn she's good.

Also... I'm already getting harassed by the old job to bring back all of the items (car, phone, laptop) they "assigned" to me.

It's a 2 hour drive and there's also a full blown bicycle in my possession they never got from me. So they are not going to be happy when I tell them to come get it all.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 17, 2020, 02:40:24 PM
Also... I'm already getting harassed by the old job to bring back all of the items (car, phone, laptop) they "assigned" to me.

You take offence at this?  Why didn't you give everything back on your final day?  You quit the job so I thought it was normal practice to return your items when leaving.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 17, 2020, 02:47:50 PM
Also... I'm already getting harassed by the old job to bring back all of the items (car, phone, laptop) they "assigned" to me.

You take offence at this?  Why didn't you give everything back on your final day?  You quit the job so I thought it was normal practice to return your items when leaving.


Because of a few things. I have stuff (more than one car load) that I've been trying to get back to the office from before I took this position (from the account I ran that we lost back In October). It's been at my house since Halloween.
My conversation with one of the owners, when I put my notice in, included me holding on to the car for maybe a few weeks (as they have multiple vehicles not being used at the moment) so I can fill in shifts if possible. Which I completely intended to do if they lined up with my schedule.

The last thing... It was discussed... Them driving someone up to me and picking up the car. Again it's a 2-3 hour drive and I have no way to get home after I do so.

If they said something like "when can we pick up the car?" or something like that, I would have NO issue.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 17, 2020, 03:00:26 PM
Also... I'm already getting harassed by the old job to bring back all of the items (car, phone, laptop) they "assigned" to me.

You take offence at this?  Why didn't you give everything back on your final day?  You quit the job so I thought it was normal practice to return your items when leaving.


Because of a few things. I have stuff (more than one car load) that I've been trying to get back to the office from before I took this position (from the account I ran that we lost back In October). It's been at my house since Halloween.
My conversation with one of the owners, when I put my notice in, included me holding on to the car for maybe a few weeks (as they have multiple vehicles not being used at the moment) so I can fill in shifts if possible. Which I completely intended to do if they lined up with my schedule.

The last thing... It was discussed... Them driving someone up to me and picking up the car. Again it's a 2-3 hour drive and I have no way to get home after I do so.

If they said something like "when can we pick up the car?" or something like that, I would have NO issue.

You've cut ties with them mate and decided to leave and start a new job.  Return the possessions and be done with it.  Move on mate.  Forget the specifics behind it, nothing will come of it except anger and bitterness.  It's not worth it, focus on your new chapter.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 17, 2020, 03:12:28 PM
Good luck with the new gig, but I'm with wolfking, give the stuff back and move on.  I'm not sure why it's "getting harassed" when you have items including a car that are owned by the old company. Sounds like they have some right to harass you for their stuff back.  If you can work a way for them to come and get it, cool, but don't be annoyed when they keep harassing you until their items are returned.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 17, 2020, 03:15:58 PM
Good luck with the new gig, but I'm with wolfking, give the stuff back and move on.  I'm not sure why it's "getting harassed" when you have items including a car that are owned by the old company. Sounds like they have some right to harass you for their stuff back.  If you can work a way for them to come and get it, cool, but don't be annoyed when they keep harassing you until their items are returned.

Exactly.  It's their property.  You can't get annoyed for them wanting them back.  I would just say that you are not doing any fills and that you sever all ties.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 17, 2020, 05:21:01 PM
And don't, under ANY circumstances, drive that fucking car now that you're off the clock.  Don't even move it around the driveway.  Give it back, dude, there's no good that can come from that.  If I'm them, I go over it with a fine tooth comb, and you're being dinged for EVERYTHING wrong with it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 17, 2020, 06:20:57 PM
Drove all the way to Worcester to find out they postponed tonight's Opeth concert.
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 17, 2020, 06:25:17 PM
And don't, under ANY circumstances, drive that fucking car now that you're off the clock.  Don't even move it around the driveway.  Give it back, dude, there's no good that can come from that.  If I'm them, I go over it with a fine tooth comb, and you're being dinged for EVERYTHING wrong with it. 

I'm with everyone on this but Stadler hit the nail on the head, you do not under any circumstance, want to have anything to happen to the car or any other company belongings.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 17, 2020, 06:26:02 PM
Drove all the way to Worcester to find out they postponed tonight's Opeth concert.
 :censored :censored
 :censored :censored

Oh man, that blows!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 17, 2020, 07:41:59 PM
Drove all the way to Worcester to find out they postponed tonight's Opeth concert.
 :censored :censored
 :censored :censored

That BLOWS.  Where were they playing?

I'm going to see Geoff Tate in Stafford on Wednesday; I don't know how far that is for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 17, 2020, 08:00:15 PM
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/opeths-mikael-akerfeldt-suffering-from-acute-laryngitis-band-cancels-three-shows-on-north-american-tour/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 17, 2020, 08:15:41 PM
Then they either need to come get it, or when I have a day free and when my girlfriend is free , pay me to drive  it out there. That's not going to be for at least a week.

Like I said. 2-3 hour drive one way.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 17, 2020, 08:30:51 PM
Then they either need to come get it, or when I have a day free and when my girlfriend is free , pay me to drive  it out there. That's not going to be for at least a week.

Like I said. 2-3 hour drive one way.

Dude, where do you seriously think this attitude is going to get you?  I'm a stubborn prick, but damn mate, no offence to you and try not to take this the wrong way but come down from that high horse before he trips over and breaks a leg. 

And don't, under ANY circumstances, drive that fucking car now that you're off the clock.  Don't even move it around the driveway.  Give it back, dude, there's no good that can come from that.  If I'm them, I go over it with a fine tooth comb, and you're being dinged for EVERYTHING wrong with it. 

Exactly.  They will looks for anything and try and fuck you up Jay.  And there will be nothing you can do about it.  If something goes down, you won't win and have no leg to stand on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 17, 2020, 08:36:42 PM
Just curious why you didn't turn everything in over the last 2 or so shifts?  2-3 hour drive is irrelevant, it's not your shit.  Are you not concerned that they might have some grounds to report you with possession of stolen goods?

Jay... take a hint.  We're all your pals here, and literally no one is 'on your side' on this matter.  You're in the wrong here.  How did you get the car in the first place?  Did they drop it off at your house?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 17, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
I'd feel paranoid as all shit and would have made sure on my last shift they had everything so nothing could get traced back to me in any way.  Even if for some reason I was going to do a fill or two, I would have preferred to make sure everything was returned so something like this wouldn't happen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 17, 2020, 08:57:34 PM
I found out when I got there 2 hours before the doors opened. The tour buses were there.  Last minute decision obliviously.

Had dinner with Rumborak.   Just disappointed not seeing Opeth.   Never saw them before. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 18, 2020, 06:46:27 AM
That's a bummer King.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 18, 2020, 07:36:12 AM
And after reminding my boss twice I was taking today off he forgot.   Him, the quality manager and my bosses boss is at my site.

The one who put the ultimatum to me. Not looking good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 18, 2020, 07:58:13 AM
oh wtf
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 18, 2020, 08:01:25 AM
That sucks about the concert Joe. I've got tickets for their show in NYC Saturday night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 18, 2020, 08:21:45 AM
Periphery was having issues too, I think they were missing one band member on stage Sunday night and the singer was just getting over laryngitis as well. They had to play their previous show instrumentally with no vocals. I would've preferred an instrumental set in Brooklyn as well  :biggrin: :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 18, 2020, 12:16:32 PM
The car was used at the account I ran that we lost in October. They told me to hold on to for a few days (as it's full of shit from the account) and sometime I'd go to the office and actually swap them for another vehicle for my position. That never happened. I'm also not driving it. Not touching it. When I have the day off during the week (next week?) I will take it to them. Or they can come get it.


In other news... I'm really enjoying the culture at my new job. I'm just not the biggest fan of the open office plan. So many distractions :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 18, 2020, 12:52:53 PM
Hint: take a picture of the mileage on your phone so you can date it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 18, 2020, 04:27:26 PM
Open office desk plan is terrible, one of our sister buildings has an open floor plan as well as our trading floor and it's just noisy and distracting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 18, 2020, 04:46:30 PM
Hint: take a picture of the mileage on your phone so you can date it.

Stads... your advice is on point this week.   :tup

Just this week though.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 18, 2020, 05:23:56 PM
Hint: take a picture of the mileage on your phone so you can date it.

Stads... your advice is on point this week.   :tup

Just this week though.   :lol

It’s only Tuesday. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 18, 2020, 05:47:42 PM
No need. The car has a live GPS that pings constant whenever it's running. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 18, 2020, 05:51:02 PM
It wasnt running that day.  Well I hope you dont get screwed but taking a pic of the odometer is no effort to help cover your ass. You're an adult so you can handle the situation as you see fit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 18, 2020, 06:56:41 PM
Open office desk plan is terrible, one of our sister buildings has an open floor plan as well as our trading floor and it's just noisy and distracting.

Now that I think of it... There is so much communication between the different teams (dealer services, sales, and Customer service...) having cubicles would not be feasible. At least the sales team has half cubes, because they are important :lol

That'll be me in a year or so once I get my insurance license.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 19, 2020, 10:06:17 AM
Well, they are still here and I'm alive. I know they are not happy though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 19, 2020, 10:49:33 AM
Open office desk plan is terrible, one of our sister buildings has an open floor plan as well as our trading floor and it's just noisy and distracting.

Now that I think of it... There is so much communication between the different teams (dealer services, sales, and Customer service...) having cubicles would not be feasible. At least the sales team has half cubes, because they are important :lol

That'll be me in a year or so once I get my insurance license.

We do most our communication with Skype, or worse, meetings.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 19, 2020, 10:59:54 AM
All our communication if via slack for basic chats and webex for video conferencing.  People hardly talk face to face anymore as people work remotely (like myself) or when in the open office, just keep quiet and chat via slack than walking up to the person.  Our open office environment is actually really quiet and awkward.  I'm so glad I don't report to the office.  Part of me feels like working remotely I am losing some of my social skills at work... but then again, I don't think anyone is getting those skills anymore even when surrounded by people.  It's quite odd to me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 20, 2020, 06:52:56 AM
Hint: take a picture of the mileage on your phone so you can date it.

Stads... your advice is on point this week.   :tup

Just this week though.   :lol

Just call me the broken clock.  ;) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 20, 2020, 08:54:21 AM
The real reason they call him that is that he's always pointing at midnight :eyebrows:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 20, 2020, 09:18:12 PM
Owner of old company texted me today telling me don't worry about the car. They will make arrangements to come grab it next week.

And on to my bitching about my new job :lol

Nah... I absolutely love it so far. My only issue is I think the girl training (who isn't a supervisor but pretty much the lead for our dept) is almost too nice and cheery even with her criticism. I don't want Gordan Ramsey level critism but when I make a basic basic mistake, I want to be called out on it.

I know I'm only 4 days in but I should know better lmfao.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 21, 2020, 06:50:21 AM
Owner of old company texted me today telling me don't worry about the car. They will make arrangements to come grab it next week.

That's good to hear, Jay.

And on the criticism... really not sure what's wrong with being kind/compassionate to a 4-day old employee.  I mean, unless it's something as basic as flushing the toilet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 21, 2020, 07:18:54 AM
Regarding criticism, and I've received a lot over the years....

I have found, both at the giving and receiving level, it is almost always better to lead with positivity before offering the crit. Obviously not talking about extreme examples, repeat offenses, etc., but employees, and I know it also applies to me, respond much better when they know they aren't complete failures. I worked for a horribly abusive, toxic woman who didn't believe good performance warranted recognition. In her words, "if she doesn't say anything, you've done a good job" but would then give you a fucking laundry list 50 items long of things she hated. It's horribly demoralizing.

As a manager, I always try to find something to be positive and reassuring about before correcting the mistakes. It creates a rapport of respect and confidence, rather than fear and domination.

Just my opinion.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 21, 2020, 08:34:19 AM
Agree with Hyperplex,

I also try to meet with my direct reports just "to check in", not only when I need to correct them on something. Every so often I just pull them into the conference room to see how things are going, make sure they are doing ok, and possibly give them some compliments on things they've done recently.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 21, 2020, 09:21:57 AM
I mean... She gives me a good job for sitting the equivalent of putting my name on my "assignment". Lmao.

I think I'm more annoyed with myself than anything else, because the basic basics are what I'm doing and I feel as if it's something that should have been down day one hour one.

Don't get me wrong though. I'm loving it overall.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 21, 2020, 09:22:34 AM
@ Drew... completely agree.  My current CxO that I roll up to has zero 'bedside manner' when it comes to communication, feedback, guidance, motivation etc... She's a complete micro-manager, and every individual / team conversation is more akin to an interrogation than anything else.  Always critical, always pointing out what *isn't* being done right/successfully... never celebrating anything good.  Then she tries to add in a "you're all doing a great job" sentence at the end of an hour long bitch-fest, which is so completely insincere, that it does more harm than good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 21, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
Before my company was taken over, in our yearly reviews one question was "does your manager give praise? how often?" because it was apparently a metric they wanted to keep to make sure managers were saying things like "good job" when it was earned.  And in return, my boss often gave praise to everyone on the team when doing good work that it was pretty common.  Now, I hardly ever hear it unless it was truly an impressive task completed.  I don't think I need weekly positive reinforcement, but it does help keep motivated and to stay appreciative of management.  I kind of wish our new work overlords took a similar approach to management, I had never seen that before in other jobs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 21, 2020, 11:43:33 AM
Same boss?  If so, then it seems like it was pretty insincere - if he/she only did it because it was one of *their* KPIs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 21, 2020, 12:00:45 PM
@ Drew... completely agree.  My current CxO that I roll up to has zero 'bedside manner' when it comes to communication, feedback, guidance, motivation etc... She's a complete micro-manager, and every individual / team conversation is more akin to an interrogation than anything else.  Always critical, always pointing out what *isn't* being done right/successfully... never celebrating anything good.  Then she tries to add in a "you're all doing a great job" sentence at the end of an hour long bitch-fest, which is so completely insincere, that it does more harm than good.

I know this situation well.  The one thing I have learned from my current boss is what not to do.  Hos poor leadership and arrogance is something I've actually learned a lot from.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 21, 2020, 12:26:48 PM
Same boss?  If so, then it seems like it was pretty insincere - if he/she only did it because it was one of *their* KPIs.

Yea, likely.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 21, 2020, 01:03:56 PM
@ Drew... completely agree.  My current CxO that I roll up to has zero 'bedside manner' when it comes to communication, feedback, guidance, motivation etc... She's a complete micro-manager, and every individual / team conversation is more akin to an interrogation than anything else.  Always critical, always pointing out what *isn't* being done right/successfully... never celebrating anything good.  Then she tries to add in a "you're all doing a great job" sentence at the end of an hour long bitch-fest, which is so completely insincere, that it does more harm than good.

Honestly, and I mean this with complete sincerity, I think the interrogation and criticism MO of two bosses in particular that I spent a grand total of 8 years with has left me with a sense of minor PTSD. Not to trivialize the actual condition at all, but it can get to the point that any time a superior wishes to speak with me, I almost immediately and instinctually go on defense, and feel anxiety take over. It's a feeling I hate so much, I've taken great pains to avoid giving that feeling to others.

I lived with that constant interrogation for so long...it's awful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 22, 2020, 08:36:53 AM
Got back from Boston last night and I loved the city. Amazing people, food, and sights. I can't wait to go back.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 22, 2020, 09:03:08 AM
Got back from Boston last night and I loved the city. Amazing people, food, and sights. I can't wait to go back.

That's why I've been making it a thing to go to a concert up there once a year. I'm a fan of the city.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 22, 2020, 12:11:25 PM
New truck purchased. Next week the side steps, bed liner and cover comes next week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 22, 2020, 01:29:39 PM
Nice, what truck did you get?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 22, 2020, 01:57:10 PM
GMC Canyon.   Black.  Side steps, bed liner & cover next week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 22, 2020, 02:10:47 PM
Saw the photos. Looks good Joe!


Oh BTW... Can you help me move next weekend? :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on February 23, 2020, 05:05:43 AM
GMC Canyon.   Black.  Side steps, bed liner & cover next week.

Is it new, Joe, or just new to you?

You'll eventually hate yourself for getting black. I know, I know, it looks sexy now, but you wait and see.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 05:07:56 AM
2020.  I wanted Cayenne Red but they didn't have it.  Where I live no matter what the color the car looks dirty in the winter.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on February 23, 2020, 05:15:15 AM
I was actually talking about spider webbing in your paint, not dirt. Of course, you may not care about the paint on you vehicles as much I do.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 05:38:12 AM
Never had that issue before. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 23, 2020, 06:04:06 AM
That's awesome Joe, I'm super happy for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 23, 2020, 06:25:01 AM
Congrats Joe :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 06:50:33 AM
Thanks guys. It brightened my day after a terrible 2 weeks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 23, 2020, 06:54:40 AM
How are things going at work?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 07:13:34 AM
Struggling.   Staffing is the issue.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 23, 2020, 09:51:52 AM
You must be a lot more confident about your job than you were a week ago to buy a 2020. Those aren’t cheap.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 10:07:03 AM
Put $9000 g's down and my trade in.

I just said fuck it.  They are looking to raise our starting rate so I'm monitoring quality. Got to get it done.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 23, 2020, 10:18:32 AM
You remind me of my wife. I've been looking at the same car for over a year and she told me last week to "just get the fucking car, you only live once"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 10:20:08 AM
I've been talking about this for a long time. I just went for it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 23, 2020, 10:33:17 AM
I just checked it out on fb, that is a hell of truck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 10:38:39 AM
Next week the side steps, bed liner and cover will be added.  All Black.  Bosk1 approved.   Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 23, 2020, 10:40:43 AM
Are you going with rhino lining? I put that in a company truck years ago and that stuff withstood all sorts of abuse.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on February 23, 2020, 02:07:16 PM
Looks like you can fit plenty of Tree House in the back of that thing :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 02:39:04 PM
Are you going with rhino lining? I put that in a company truck years ago and that stuff withstood all sorts of abuse.

I wanted to but the money was at my limit. I set a toel I was willing to pay monthly so I had to go with the plastic liner.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 23, 2020, 02:39:56 PM
Looks like you can fit plenty of Tree House in the back of that thing :hat

I have no idea what you are talking about. 😉😉😉
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 24, 2020, 07:38:12 AM
Took the day off today, sitting here enjoying my coffee as it start raining. Couldn't be a better Monday morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 26, 2020, 07:23:11 AM
Good morning folks. Drove my own car to work (the new job) for the first time. Got here an hour early BUT I didn't die.

I just had a bunch of work done to it, still waiting to get a smog test done so I can register it and get it in my name (the same car I bought from my buddy's sister in law...) The tags just technically expired and I'm waiting for her to find the renewal so I can at least pay the registration before I transfer it to my name- she's actually just picked up a new job (thus leaving where I now work, which opened up the position I just got). She's been training during the week in LA and won't be back to look for the paperwork till the weekend. In the meantime it's great to know that the car will make it up over the grade to get to work.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 27, 2020, 11:05:59 AM
Hey, any of you dudes attending RoSFest this year?  Looks like a decent lineup.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 27, 2020, 02:06:03 PM
Hey, any of you dudes attending RoSFest this year?  Looks like a decent lineup.

It but we've switched over to Progstock.  We'd rather drive than fly to a festival.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on February 28, 2020, 03:34:10 AM
I'm tired of insomnia. I don't have the patience to stick with it, so I'm going back to bed. Fuck it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 28, 2020, 11:12:07 AM
Hey, any of you dudes attending RoSFest this year?  Looks like a decent lineup.

It but we've switched over to Progstock.  We'd rather drive than fly to a festival.
Where/when is that?

And who is playing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 28, 2020, 01:47:14 PM
It's in New Jersey.   First 2 weeks of October is normally where it's set up.  They've only announced a few bands so far,

Mile Marker Zero
IO Earth
California Guitar Trio
District 97
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 28, 2020, 02:16:08 PM
My neck of the woods.  You all going to do it again this year then?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 28, 2020, 03:09:00 PM
Yup. Can't wait to see MMZ again. They are great live.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 28, 2020, 03:32:05 PM
Got a call from the owner of my old company. Apparently the HOA that we used to work, that I ran, has turn to complete shit since we left.


Good to know that they are reaping what they sowed over there!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2020, 08:19:22 AM
It's in New Jersey.   First 2 weeks of October is normally where it's set up.  They've only announced a few bands so far,

Mile Marker Zero
IO Earth
California Guitar Trio
District 97
New Jersey is a little far away for me.  And frankly, I'm not inspired by that lineup.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2020, 06:14:12 PM
Today was going so well, work was slow, I got paid PLUS I got my bonus... made some plans for the weekend with a female...

and then this happened on my way home

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESd9eQwWoAEB3rM?format=jpg&name=large)

FML, even worse is I had to change it in mud as its been pouring all day here and there was no where else to pull over.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 06, 2020, 07:42:42 PM
Damn Marc, that sucks. No AAA service?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 06, 2020, 07:47:48 PM
Wow, that sucks! How does that just happen?

And what's this about a female?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2020, 07:51:31 PM
Why pay for service when you can do it yourself and not wait for hours?  AAA would have likely taken an hour or two to come since the weather was shit.  Plus I don't pay for that coverage since I can just do it myself, however, in the mud made it much more interesting. 

Wow, that sucks! How does that just happen?

And what's this about a female?

I ran over some piece of random metal that I didn't see until too late since visibility was so low plus I couldn't swerve to another lane due to the traffic so I hit it with my front right tire enough to blow it out, but couldn't immediately pull over either since there was no should that part of the garden state parkway and when I finally had a spot to pull off it was all mud.

A female has a vagina and she is coming over tomorrow
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 06, 2020, 07:52:55 PM
A female has a vagina and she is coming over tomorrow

Hopefully she'll bring it with her!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2020, 08:25:42 PM
A female has a vagina and she is coming over tomorrow

Hopefully she'll bring it with her!

It's carryon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6OUYNxlYcM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6OUYNxlYcM)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 08, 2020, 08:44:36 AM
Weekend is flying by. Got my bonus this Friday and I was going to go car shopping but I was just too lazy yesterday, I'll go next weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 09, 2020, 02:30:42 PM
Good afternoon Krusty Krew!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 09, 2020, 02:39:33 PM
Weekend is flying by. Got my bonus this Friday and I was going to go car shopping but I was just too lazy yesterday, I'll go next weekend.

What are you (planning on) getting?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 05:47:57 AM
Well after years of saving and putting other things as a priority (like a wedding) I'm treating myself to one of the following:

2020 - BMW m340i
2018 - 2019 Porsche 911
2018 - 2019 Porsche 718 GTS
2020 - Corvette

The big hold out is the corvette, I want it but I haven't even seen it in person let alone drove it, I don't want to pop down 5k for a deposit then wait 6 months to get a car I hate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 05:49:14 AM
Well after years of saving and putting other things as a priority (like a wedding) I'm treating myself to one of the following:

2020 - BMW m340i
2018 - 2019 Porsche 911
2018 - 2019 Porsche 718 GTS
2020 - Corvette
2020 - Hellcat Charger Widebody

The big hold out is the corvette, I want it but I haven't even seen it in person let alone drove it, I don't want to pop down 5k for a deposit then wait 6 months to get a car I hate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 10, 2020, 06:49:56 AM
"One of the following" and you only list one car?   :)


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 07:01:02 AM
What do you mean Stads?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 10, 2020, 07:29:13 AM
What do you mean Stads?

I'm a BMW guy.  For me there is only one choice on that list.   (Though I respect the Porsches, and my dad is a Corvette guy from way back so I have a soft spot for older 'Vettes). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 07:32:33 AM
So I had a BMW e46 M3 and it had a million and one problems, felt like I spent every weekend tracking down a leak. The m340i is the cheapest, and most practical and realistically is what I'm going to go with as a daily driver. I feel in love with the M2 Comp after driving it at the M event but it won't bet getting the Android update in July since it's on the old version of iDrive.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 10, 2020, 07:34:20 AM
After watching Jay Leno's Garage and his two videos on the 2020 Corvette, I think I'd give this a serious consideration. Probably the most performance bang for the buck of those cars you listed, and so, so sexy.

(https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/nit8IkP0cH-WEMnEPNvNh1zSzbs=/2019/10/03/46d699c3-2508-4c9b-afb4-ae33d7c0edcd/rs-corvette-convertible-20-29.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 07:37:38 AM
It really is, I've never been a big corvette guy but I liked the C7 a lot and the C8 looks amazing. I just can't commit to buying one without seeing it. There was one at the cars and coffee last saturday but I missed it :/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 10, 2020, 07:38:23 AM
So I had a BMW e46 M3 and it had a million and one problems, felt like I spent every weekend tracking down a leak. The m340i is the cheapest, and most practical and realistically is what I'm going to go with as a daily driver. I feel in love with the M2 Comp after driving it at the M event but it won't bet getting the Android update in July since it's on the old version of iDrive.

Yeah, I know there are issues with certain models/cars, but I'm on my... fifth one (sixth if you count the one I bought for my step-daughter - not at ALL as creepy as it sounds like), and my step son has had three.   They're just fun, well-built cars at the end of the day.   The only one I really had trouble with was the 5-series I had in the early oughts, and that wasn't "trouble", really, it's just that I didn't want to pay for the catalytic converter replacement it was calling for.  My step sons current one - a '93 M3 - is one of the fastest cars I've ever driven. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 07:39:52 AM
Those 90's M3's are awesome. I really want something like that as a weekend car, I see them come up on bringatrailer from time to time. What do you drive now?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 10, 2020, 07:42:23 AM
It really is, I've never been a big corvette guy but I liked the C7 a lot and the C8 looks amazing. I just can't commit to buying one without seeing it. There was one at the cars and coffee last saturday but I missed it :/

One of the benefits that Leno was banging on about was the availability of affordable, domestic, off the shelf parts. I never really thought about that before, but several years down the road, when you want or may need to repair something, that would be a nice thing.

My Mercedes E350 cabriolet is expensive as fuck to buy parts for.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 10, 2020, 07:48:44 AM
Those 90's M3's are awesome. I really want something like that as a weekend car, I see them come up on bringatrailer from time to time. What do you drive now?

A 2013 535i.  It's got the M-badging and trim package, but not the performance upgrades.  I haven't sold my 2006 X3 yet, though.

That was a HUGE leap for me; the X3 I can basically still service anything myself (I did brakes just before the winter; I do all the oil changes on that myself).    The 5, not so much.  It doesn't even have a dipstick.   :o 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2020, 08:03:24 AM
It really is, I've never been a big corvette guy but I liked the C7 a lot and the C8 looks amazing. I just can't commit to buying one without seeing it. There was one at the cars and coffee last saturday but I missed it :/

One of the benefits that Leno was banging on about was the availability of affordable, domestic, off the shelf parts. I never really thought about that before, but several years down the road, when you want or may need to repair something, that would be a nice thing.

My Mercedes E350 cabriolet is expensive as fuck to buy parts for.

That is a good point. I'm going to try to not own a daily driver car out of warranty. I hate wrenching on cars out of necessity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 10, 2020, 08:13:28 AM
^ I approve.  :tup

I've purchased extended warranties for this exact reason.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 10, 2020, 08:19:18 AM
This is why I love my civic, thing doesn't break and I beat it to death with my daily commute.  Including last friday nights shit show with the mud and flat tire. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 10, 2020, 10:41:56 PM
Hellcat!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 08:20:31 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 18, 2020, 08:22:44 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.

Interesting to hear this in your area Gregg.  Any damage or just rumbling?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 18, 2020, 08:25:09 AM
DTF is very unstable right now for me.

The website. Not the userbase.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 08:30:46 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.

Interesting to hear this in your area Gregg.  Any damage or just rumbling?

Reports are still coming in, but yes some highway and building damage downtown.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2020, 08:31:27 AM
Some sort of natural disaster is just what we need now... :censored
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 18, 2020, 08:44:04 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.

Interesting to hear this in your area Gregg.  Any damage or just rumbling?

Reports are still coming in, but yes some highway and building damage downtown.

I never expected that in your area.  Everything oh with your house?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 18, 2020, 08:51:43 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.

Hope you and your family are ok.

2020 is still finding ways to make things worse, and we still are in the first 3 months of the year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 18, 2020, 09:02:53 AM
First day of working from home indefinitely. I can get used to not commuting. My DTF posting should increase.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 09:10:08 AM
On top of everything else, we just had a pretty decent sized earthquake this morning. Reportedly 5.7. Aftershocks are still going on right now.

Interesting to hear this in your area Gregg.  Any damage or just rumbling?

Reports are still coming in, but yes some highway and building damage downtown.

I never expected that in your area.  Everything oh with your house?

Everything is fine with the house, thanks for asking. The dog is being a big wimp and won't come in the house without being tempted in with a treat, then he runs right back outside.

We actually live on a huge fault line, The Wasatch Fault. It's what has given us our spectacular mountains.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2020, 09:26:03 AM
Interesting about your dog, maybe he senses another one coming?  I understand animals have some good instincts with stuff like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 18, 2020, 09:38:58 AM
Some sort of natural disaster is just what we need now... :censored

No shit.

Thinking good things for you, Iron Shiek.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 09:51:48 AM
Shiek, Michael Jordan, the same.

The earthquake knocked the horn out of the angel Moroni's hand on top of the Salt Lake Temple.  :rollin

(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GpRGk3dujgLm_lo2JCTZ1DVgRGw=/0x0:1422x840/920x613/filters:focal(828x38:1054x264):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66518525/Screen_Shot_2020_03_18_at_8.54.58_AM.7.png)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2020, 09:53:08 AM
wow, is that a damning sign from the gods  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 01:17:12 PM
Shit, another pretty decent sized aftershock just rolled through. I hate this shit!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on March 18, 2020, 01:20:22 PM
Such are the perils of living in Iraq, my friend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2020, 01:28:00 PM
Shit, another pretty decent sized aftershock just rolled through. I hate this shit!

Your dog is smart!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 18, 2020, 01:28:34 PM
The TV is reporting that one was 4.6. Just in case...I love you guys.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 18, 2020, 01:42:20 PM
:hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2020, 01:49:36 PM
Just follow the dog and you'll be safe... and stay away from any statues that have their arms out
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 18, 2020, 03:30:37 PM
Just follow the dog and you'll be safe... and stay away from any statues that have their arms out

... tooting their own horns.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 18, 2020, 09:46:30 PM
Did a bunch of people just change their avatars? Did a memo go out regarding this that I missed?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 19, 2020, 04:42:31 AM
Did a bunch of people just change their avatars? Did a memo go out regarding this that I missed?

It's for a Roulette game based on WWF or WWE.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 19, 2020, 05:25:27 AM
No more aftershocks (that I felt) since yesterday afternoon. Hopefully, that's the end of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 19, 2020, 06:05:56 AM
No more aftershocks (that I felt) since yesterday afternoon. Hopefully, that's the end of it.

Only felt by Mrs P ... amirite??  :heybaby:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 19, 2020, 06:25:44 AM
No more aftershocks (that I felt) since yesterday afternoon. Hopefully, that's the end of it.

Only felt by Mrs P ... amirite??  :heybaby:

You are correct, good sir. Nothing like a mortal threat to get the life affirming urges going.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 19, 2020, 11:42:05 AM
Did a bunch of people just change their avatars? Did a memo go out regarding this that I missed?

It's for a Roulette game based on WWF or WWE.

Dammit I wish I had seen that and signed up. My avatar wouldn't have even needed changing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on March 19, 2020, 11:48:46 AM
Did a bunch of people just change their avatars? Did a memo go out regarding this that I missed?

It's for a Roulette game based on WWF or WWE.

Dammit I wish I had seen that and signed up. My avatar wouldn't have even needed changing.

I think Alex was looking out for one more participant, so it's possible you may be in yet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on March 19, 2020, 11:55:53 AM
The Phenom is always welcome
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 19, 2020, 12:17:43 PM
One thing I need to get some black out curtains for my office, its warm as hell in this room.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2020, 02:27:22 PM
So... California is shut down. All none critical businesses forced to close.

My company falls within the threshold of critical. Sweet!

They are transitioning to a work at home model for the foreseeable future starting tomorrow.


Well, they only have the capacity for a certain amount of people in my dept to work from home. I am the newest and least experienced (technically still in training. I don't get to work from home. Instead, the 3 newest people in my dept were laid off until they start working from the office again. I expect it to be a while.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 20, 2020, 02:33:37 PM
oof thats rough, sorry Jay
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2020, 02:34:35 PM
Shit Jay.  I'm sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2020, 03:33:28 PM
I was told I 100% have a job when things calm down.

In the mean time, I'm trying to apply for unemployment.... But the website is overloaded.

Hey I don't have any reason to shave for a while. I can get my beard going for my return :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 20, 2020, 04:29:04 PM
I hear the unemployment websites are overloaded everywhere

also Podaar, for you and your dog https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/flyhlz/dog_detects_earthquake_before_it_happens/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/flyhlz/dog_detects_earthquake_before_it_happens/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2020, 05:00:02 PM
I finally got my claim in. The governor is waiving the initial 1 week waiting period for claims. Hopefully I get processed in a semi decent amount of time.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 21, 2020, 07:44:43 AM
Damn that sucks Jay, I hope you'll be able to return to work soon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 21, 2020, 07:49:15 AM
Yeah, fingers crossed for you Jay
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 21, 2020, 07:51:24 AM
Going to spend this rainy day playing games and guitar, what I'd normally be doing when not under quarantine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 21, 2020, 07:56:13 AM
I'm going out for a walk in a bit. As much as I generally will not have a problem sitting on my ass and watching TV while I work for the next few weeks, I am itching to get some exercise/fresh air/a change of scenery. I also typically listen to music mostly during my commute to/from work so it feels weird to basically not have listened to music all week. Will also aim to get an hour of guitar in and give the basement a good cleaning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 21, 2020, 07:57:40 AM
I've been going on daily walks too, usually I get a good bit walking in with my commute to work and my body feels terrible without it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on March 21, 2020, 08:02:21 AM
Yeah, I normally walk about a mile each from the train station to the office, and a mile back to the train station at night. I also usually walk about a mile and a half on my lunch break (weather permitting). I've been supremely lazy this first week of working from home though, typically sleeping right until I need to be up to log on for work. My goal is to get myself on a routine starting Monday of waking up at 7am and getting a good long walk in before work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 22, 2020, 07:05:22 AM
Damn this temperature swing is kicking my ass, it was close to 80 yesterday and now it's below 50.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 22, 2020, 08:28:20 AM
50's to 30's here and now snow Monday night.   I thought we were done with it dammit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 22, 2020, 08:36:33 AM
-3C this morning when I got up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 22, 2020, 08:40:46 AM
Got the new 256gb I-Pod Touch and the amount of time to upload your music to the I-Cloud is staggering.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 22, 2020, 08:48:03 AM
What's crazy is my ipod classic still works and holds a charge to this day, if only I could get bluetooth support for that thing.

I hated using icloud/itunes when I had it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 22, 2020, 09:01:24 AM
I'm giving my wife my classic
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on March 22, 2020, 09:15:33 AM
I'm giving my wife my classic

That's a sentence I'm gonna steal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 22, 2020, 09:21:39 AM
She's on her cellphone right now. She'd slap me off of her. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 22, 2020, 11:15:02 AM
I'm giving my wife my classic

That's a sentence I'm gonna steal

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 22, 2020, 07:32:09 PM
Another earthquake. Only 4.1 this time but sure makes me uneasy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 22, 2020, 07:46:08 PM
Damn man, that's nuts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on March 23, 2020, 07:22:19 PM
Alright mofos, I'm back!  Was dealing with a lot of shit for a while, then this whole apocalypse business.  But here I sit, dicking around on DTF, drinking scotch (Highland Park 12) and listening to some early Regina Spektor.

What'd I miss?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 23, 2020, 07:29:26 PM
Not much, job ok? Staying safe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 23, 2020, 07:40:27 PM
Glad you're back!  Just hanging on like most of us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on March 23, 2020, 07:51:59 PM
Not much, job ok? Staying safe?

We've been on wfh a couple of weeks, we had a positive case at work a couple of weeks ago.  I wasn't directly exposed, but spent a lot of time in a small space with someone who was.  But, she's good, so I'm in the clear. As to other job stuff, see the interviewing thread...

We're staying safe as far as we can tell.  Our part of NJ is becoming a hot zone as we have lots of folks who commute to the city, but everyone seems to be taking things seriously.  Most importantly, we seriously stocked up at the liquor store!

Can you work remote, or do they need you to be onsite for dealing with IT infrastructure?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 24, 2020, 05:11:37 AM
Alright mofos, I'm back!  Was dealing with a lot of shit for a while, then this whole apocalypse business.  But here I sit, dicking around on DTF, drinking scotch (Highland Park 12) and listening to some early Regina Spektor.

What'd I miss?

Good show. I see you took my suggestion to heart.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 24, 2020, 08:09:38 AM
Not much, job ok? Staying safe?

We've been on wfh a couple of weeks, we had a positive case at work a couple of weeks ago.  I wasn't directly exposed, but spent a lot of time in a small space with someone who was.  But, she's good, so I'm in the clear. As to other job stuff, see the interviewing thread...

We're staying safe as far as we can tell.  Our part of NJ is becoming a hot zone as we have lots of folks who commute to the city, but everyone seems to be taking things seriously.  Most importantly, we seriously stocked up at the liquor store!

Can you work remote, or do they need you to be onsite for dealing with IT infrastructure?

Ah so you didn't get cut, I thought you were fearing that a bit ago.  That's good to hear.  And yup, I'm going to work.  Got a letter from homeland security today saying I'm allowed and needed to be out to get to work.  I live and work alone though, so for me, it's hardly breaking the idea of social distancing.  No one else showed up to my building the last few days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on March 24, 2020, 08:51:53 AM
Not much, job ok? Staying safe?

We've been on wfh a couple of weeks, we had a positive case at work a couple of weeks ago.  I wasn't directly exposed, but spent a lot of time in a small space with someone who was.  But, she's good, so I'm in the clear. As to other job stuff, see the interviewing thread...

We're staying safe as far as we can tell.  Our part of NJ is becoming a hot zone as we have lots of folks who commute to the city, but everyone seems to be taking things seriously.  Most importantly, we seriously stocked up at the liquor store!

Can you work remote, or do they need you to be onsite for dealing with IT infrastructure?

Ah so you didn't get cut, I thought you were fearing that a bit ago.  That's good to hear.  And yup, I'm going to work.  Got a letter from homeland security today saying I'm allowed and needed to be out to get to work.  I live and work alone though, so for me, it's hardly breaking the idea of social distancing.  No one else showed up to my building the last few days.

I wouldn't say I'm "fearing" getting laid off...I'm actively rooting for it and have been angling for it for months!  Between severance and stocks vesting instantly (which I may want to hold on to until things have recovered a bit), I'll walk out the door with about two years' pay, and in a great position to get a new job with a salary that's at least 25% more than I'm making now.

I'm glad things are staying stable for you.  And I'm guessing you stocked up on your preferred vodka before word came down that liquor stores were still essential?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 24, 2020, 08:58:21 AM
Oh yea I'm stocked  :lol and good to hear you're in a good place too

I actually just realized when I cleaned my house sunday that I am out of dishwasher detergent and swiffer towels though, and amazon is out. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: El Barto on March 24, 2020, 02:19:01 PM
If anybody's interested, Rudess is doing his thing live on FB right now. Mesmerizing to just watch him fuck around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 24, 2020, 04:33:33 PM
Hello nerds.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 24, 2020, 04:39:54 PM
Got so much done yesterday and today at work, now pending a delivery that doesn't seem to want to show up so I get to WFH until it does it seems which may be just for tomorrow, but I'll take it.  I don't mind this go into work for a little bit to get the critical shit done because I use the couple hours at home to work out and shower while on the clock.  However, I can't get any OT so there goes my "fun funds" but there's little to no fun to be had at this time anyway so I guess it works out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 26, 2020, 09:05:43 AM
I think I'm fully converted on working from home. I've been eating healthier, getting more exercise, getting more work done, and am way less exhausted due to not having to commute. It's going to be a bitch going back to work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 26, 2020, 05:14:55 PM
My brother's birthday was yesterday and last weekend we had to cancel plans to celebrate due to all this virus stuff, but we decided to do a video chat with my parents in Florida and my siblings all home.  It was a mess but still pretty cool to see us all make it happen and get to see everyone all at home.  My nieces who I've been babysitting on Saturdays (not lately) look to have grown a bit, just so crazy the world we are living in today and yet we are making it work to the best we can. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 26, 2020, 06:14:46 PM
So... I think my unemployment claim was approved... But I need to call them tomorrow to verify some things. I think I messed up when I filed, as I should be able to go a good month at least without having to certify that I'm looking for work, because I do have a job waiting for me once the lockdown is lifted in CA. I received a message stating I need to make sure to certify.

I may be going back to work (severely part time) in a few weeks, as apparently my manager feels like shit for laying me off and wants to have help with some shipping stuff (from home--well my friend's home... On the other side of our driveway lol).

I'm trying to stay positive about everything. It's hard. Not just financial stuff, but just the whole worldwide situation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 28, 2020, 09:32:25 AM
Due to the quarantine, my granddaughter's proms were cancelled...their new dresses were going to go to waist. So my son-in-law got an idea and asked to borrow my tux. This morning we got a batch of photos from my daughter showing the surprise home prom they threw for their daughters.

(https://i.imgur.com/4AViLpT.jpg)

Left: Granddaughter #1 senior, Middle: Son-in-law, Right: Granddaughter #2 sophomore.

I love my family. They are so much fun!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 28, 2020, 09:44:41 AM
Got to get creative these days and it's cool to see people make the most of the situation in their own ways.   :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 28, 2020, 09:48:04 AM
My tux looks so much better on him than it does on me. I think I'll just tell him to keep it and have a new one made for me.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on March 28, 2020, 09:51:24 AM
Very nice idea, and even nicer family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2020, 05:40:18 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 28, 2020, 06:11:04 PM
A loving family shows it through generations Gregg. You should be proud if them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 28, 2020, 07:49:16 PM
Thank you, guys. Apparently, a local news station caught wind of this and interviewed my son-in-law this after noon. The story will appear on the news tomorrow.

A loving family shows it through generations Gregg. You should be proud if them.

I guess I could claim pride, if I had anything to do with the outcome, Joe. It's all on them, of course, they're awesome in spite of the old man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 29, 2020, 04:51:10 AM
Thank you, guys. Apparently, a local news station caught wind of this and interviewed my son-in-law this after noon. The story will appear on the news tomorrow.

A loving family shows it through generations Gregg. You should be proud if them.

I guess I could claim pride, if I had anything to do with the outcome, Joe. It's all on them, of course, their awesome in spite of the old man.

Fixed, to make appropriate use of the wrong they’re/their.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 29, 2020, 05:22:41 AM
I think a loving family passes on the good traits.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 29, 2020, 06:08:31 AM
Fixed, to make appropriate use of the wrong they’re/their. :biggrin:

 :blush

So embarrassing. Thanks for the assist, Chad.

Joe, I think you are right, to a degree. A small degree.

I've always guarded against taking too much pride in my children's accomplishments because there is so much about them and their lives/decisions that are out of my control...and rightly so. Why? Because of the lessons I learned from the mistakes my parents made. My mother, especially, wanted to heep blame on herself because I didn't turn out the way she wanted me too. Rather than celebrate my accomplishments, she chose to focus on her perception of my shortcomings and take the blame. The problem is that all the places that I lack (in her worldview) are informed choices that I made as an adult. Just so as not to be mysterious, these are all religion issues.

Anyway, I've always found it best to remember that adult children make their own choices. To celebrate their definition of success with them. To be there for a listening ear or a open wallet in their times of struggle. If they themselves give me credit for being a good example, I'll take it. But pride...I'm not too keen. I prefer to say that I am very happy for them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 29, 2020, 06:14:02 AM
100% correct. You can only show them how to be.  It's up to them to continue that.  That being said, it you never show them the skills to do so, they never we have the opportunity to do so.

My nephew and niece came from a broken home, whose parents were broken.  They never learned any skills.

My nephew turned to a life of crime and drugs and never wants to have the hard battle to go legit.

My niece is broken with relationships.

The stories I could tell.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 30, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
Advice needed (not looking for legal advice, just wisdom from those with more experience)

Manager (who laid me off) is offering me 20 hrs a week, working from home, packaging boxes that we ship out.

I feel almost as if saying no to this would hurt my job once this is all over and I would be getting an invite to get back to my normal work.. I live in a tiny studio apartment with one other person, 2 dogs, and a cat. Health issues aside (bringing boxes into my home that a bunch of people, who I know don't really take any Coronavirus precautions, I don't have the physical space to reasonably work from home, nor do I have what I'd need to print their shipping labels (I don't have a working computer to access their system).

I'm more than willing to work my job. And this is part of the job (when there is down time, seasoned workers do this on the office. I haven't even been trained on it yet)... But I don't think they can expect me to do this remotely. Am I in the wrong of I decline? I also wonder if this will hurt my unemployment, which I'm still trying to get set up. I know if I take it, it will lower my weekly unemployment, but there's a diminishing return. Where I won't be able to collect any based on the income I'd be bringing in, but it would still only be half of what I was making. But if I decline, will I be screwed when it comes to unemployment all together?

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 30, 2020, 05:37:32 PM
Fuck it. Took the hours. I don't have to worry about labels and shipping. It's just bundling brochures together for 4 hours a day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 30, 2020, 07:32:23 PM
Glad we could help.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 31, 2020, 07:05:37 AM
Glad we could help.

 :tup  We're here for you, Jay.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2020, 08:37:58 AM
Glad we could help.

 :tup  We're here for you, Jay.  :)

Yeah, anytime!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 31, 2020, 12:05:46 PM
Lol. My manager basically told me if I decline, it will be on record that I'm declining work.

And for some reason, my unemployment claim is basing my numbers off of my claim from 2016, when i had made much less money. Calling them is useless... I sit on hold for 40 min then get a message telling me there's no one to take my call. If I don't get this figured out... I'll be making half of what I would have been making on CA + Fed unemployment, which would have been, after taxes, a tad more than I made working this job full time. 8ts going to be interesting.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 04, 2020, 08:10:33 AM
Going to be busy today, installing an irrigation system at our house.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 04, 2020, 04:28:40 PM
Awesome day, today.   Started with a hot cup of coffee and a little Led Zeppelin (I ripped the "DVD" Disk Two to my network drive). Then went out, cleaned the garage a little, removed the transmission from my Jeep, and all prepped to change the clutch and put it all back together (hopefully tomorrow).

Then, a nice hot shower with side one of Journey's Escape blaring on the Bose. 

Now, to plan a dinner that puts the cap on it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 06, 2020, 08:54:14 AM
Saturday afternoon, my wife and I enjoyed a spirited game of UNO with my youngest (17yo) on our screened-in porch, with some cocktails and a cigar, with a fun playlist going on Spotify.  The weather was great, and great fun was had.

Last night, I fired up the grill for some New York strips.

As crazy as things are right now, we are very blessed.  Life, for us at least, is good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 06, 2020, 08:56:32 AM
Saturday afternoon, my wife and I enjoyed a spirited game of UNO with my youngest (17yo) on our screened-in porch, with some cocktails and a cigar, with a fun playlist going on Spotify.  The weather was great, and great fun was had.

Last night, I fired up the grill for some New York strips.

As crazy as things are right now, we are very blessed.  Life, for us at least, is good.

We've been lucky too. We have also literally played UNO with our kids almost every night for the last 2 weeks. We even ordered Flip Uno.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 06, 2020, 09:05:53 AM
Nice, glad to see your families making the best of this.  I can also say, I am not having any real issues.  Job is going so I'm getting paid and actually not spending anything so this may end up working out much better for my bank account than going to a concert every other week  :lol  I feel blessed myself in many ways. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 06, 2020, 09:16:52 AM
I wouldn't say life is 'easy' or 'good', but for the jingle.household the pandemic hasn't been terribly disruptive.  jingle.daughter doesn't have physical classes anymore, so she's missing that interaction, but otherwise finishing her 2nd year of uni.  I've been working from home for 10 years, mrs.jingle has been a stay-at-home-mom for virtually all of our kids lives, and jingle.son has always been a bit of a hermit - lots of online friends... just like his pop.  So not a lot has changed there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on April 06, 2020, 09:23:50 AM
Life is definitely unusual right now. In the last month the wife and me have had the same amount of dinners at home we usually have in a whole year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2020, 09:55:43 AM
What's odd isn't the homelife, it's food shopping right now.  It changes how I look at everything outside of our homelife right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 06, 2020, 09:57:43 AM
What's odd isn't the homelife, it's food shopping right now.  It changes how I look at everything outside of our homelife right now.

Yea, its everything outside of my home that is wild and weird. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 06, 2020, 11:16:47 AM
What's odd isn't the homelife, it's food shopping right now.  It changes how I look at everything outside of our homelife right now.
Yep
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 06, 2020, 06:56:48 PM
It's crazy that I spent my entire life growing up on the beach and spending hours and hours in the sun and in the past few years it seems I've developed a sun allergy. I was out for a sum total of 5 hours this weekend with SPF50 on and every part of my body that was exposed has sun blisters. I'm not at all sun burnt but it seems as I get older it gets worse :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 07, 2020, 07:49:45 AM
You sure that is not something on your sunblock?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 07, 2020, 07:51:00 AM
Pretty sure, it happens with or without sunblock, and it doesn't matter which sunblock I use.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2020, 08:58:17 AM
To celebrate my 22,000th post, here's a pic of Kraken and Blacksmith squaring off.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-L-TrtXYAYS4IO.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 08, 2020, 09:55:11 AM
Bitchin.  Guess I better start thinking about something special for 30k.

Or just trip over myself into it like Adami just did.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2020, 11:21:07 AM
oh damn, you are really close

25k is not too far off for me.  I actually havent looked at the post count in awhile.  Not sure it's something to be proud or ashamed of  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 08, 2020, 11:32:10 AM
I crossed 20k and had no idea.  I have no doubt that my milestone post was something profound like "EDIT: Sorry, double post".   Either that or a screed on the evils of Obamacare.   One of the two. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on April 08, 2020, 11:34:47 AM
Bitchin.  Guess I better start thinking about something special for 30k.

Or just trip over myself into it like Adami just did.   :biggrin:

It's not tripping. It's falling with style.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2020, 12:20:04 PM
I flopped.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 08, 2020, 01:07:42 PM
I flopped.

(https://external-preview.redd.it/bDv3ZXOnMv-B1Al0hGSIZAWn8CYdCfutLBZ-pVoRwNw.jpg?auto=webp&s=4e85c1319866f325045447b982e4e5f87582eab6)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2020, 01:08:32 PM
I'M FREE JERRY!  FREE!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 08, 2020, 03:25:00 PM
Good news. As of tomorrow I'm back working full time. Still folding pamphlets at home at a snail's pace (can go through a box in 2 hours. Was told to do half a box in 4... And now will be doing a box in 8).


I have a very strong feeling they were told they could not get the forgivable business loan if I wasn't working, as they laid me off as soon as this started. And I'm not an expert but I'm pretty sure one of the stipulations of the loans is they have to keep their staff fully employed. So even bringing me back at 20 hours a week wasn't enough.

No complaints here now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2020, 03:32:18 PM
Good news Jay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2020, 03:49:44 PM
Nice to see the stimulus going to someone's benefit, good stuff and who cares if its super slow.  You got a job and a pay check.  Can't ask for much more than that, and your health of course.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 08, 2020, 04:12:35 PM
Okay I lied. I have one complaint. I would rather be working in the office (it's has no more than 5 people in it at a time... One person in each dept and 1 person working on shipping). There's space enough for one more person to isolate and work. I'd rather go in and do it, than bring these boxes home and do it. Not a lot of space at home, and it would be nice to spend some time away every day lol. I miss listening to podcasts. Can't do it when home with the GF.

Minor complaint really.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2020, 05:05:23 PM
I went into work today, it is nice to get back in.  Kind of weird saying and feeling that, but I hear ya, it's nice to get out of the house and be productive somewhere else for a bit.  BUT, like I said, you got a job and a paycheck, can't really ask more than that right now.  If being stuck at home for 95% of the time is the biggest complaint, then we are doing OK.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 09, 2020, 12:03:15 PM
I've been mulling it over for almost two years now and I've finally started the process of building and ordering my car and my god do I hate dealing with dealers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 09, 2020, 12:54:02 PM
Whatchya goin with?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 09, 2020, 01:32:14 PM
I miss listening to podcasts. Can't do it when home with the GF.
Why not?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2020, 02:05:06 PM
I miss listening to podcasts. Can't do it when home with the GF.
Why not?

Girlfriend needs attention 24/7 when face to face?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 09, 2020, 02:30:31 PM
We live in a tiny ass space. I either force her to listen my shit (which she has no interest in), or I sit next to her with headphones on, which I'm not a fan of.

I just want some time solo where I can laugh like an idiot at the stupid shit I listen to, and not feel like I'm being judged / watched.


My 1.5 - 2 hour commute was perfect a while back, and then my 20 min commute + 40 min lunch was okay. Now I have 20 minutes every 3 days alone lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 09, 2020, 02:37:09 PM
Maybe go for a walk?  I think what you are describing is an issue lots of folks are having.  Really sucks, but everyone needs that personal time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 09, 2020, 03:58:48 PM
We live in a tiny ass space. I either force her to listen my shit (which she has no interest in), or I sit next to her with headphones on, which I'm not a fan of.

I just want some time solo where I can laugh like an idiot at the stupid shit I listen to, and not feel like I'm being judged / watched.


My 1.5 - 2 hour commute was perfect a while back, and then my 20 min commute + 40 min lunch was okay. Now I have 20 minutes every 3 days alone lol

20 minutes every three days?  I see a lot of other problems with that more important than a "podcast".  Unless that's what the kids are calling it these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 09, 2020, 08:50:46 PM
Whatchya goin with?

BMW m340i. Doing a custom build and doing the performance center delivery (when and if it opens). I had it narrowed down to about 4 different cars but went with this one because it was cheapest and still the most practical.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 10, 2020, 10:59:42 AM
Whatchya goin with?

BMW m340i. Doing a custom build and doing the performance center delivery (when and if it opens). I had it narrowed down to about 4 different cars but went with this one because it was cheapest and still the most practical.

And the best.  I don't even know the other three cars and I know that.  :) :) :)

I just bought a (used; it's a 2013) 535xi with the M-trim (but not the M Sports Package).  I know that's lame - the trim and not the guts; you really want the other way around - but it was a steal and a half.  I got a really good deal, so, beggars, choosers... plus it turned out that with my kid home from school from, well, two weeks ago until September, I needed a contingency plan so it worked out well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 10, 2020, 11:56:55 AM
I was looking at a used 911, used cayman gts, and new hellcat charger

The BMW worked out to be the cheapest, for an ordered car I got 10% off msrp plus incentives. It's really hard to beat that price.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 26, 2020, 07:25:12 PM
Pretty good chance I find out this week if I get laid off or retained. Even though I've been angling for the layoff for several months, it's still kind of freaky and angst-inducing, especially under these circumstances...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 26, 2020, 07:26:32 PM
How does one "angle" for a layoff? Not turn in work? Tell the boss to screw?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 26, 2020, 07:28:45 PM
Sleep with the boss's daughter.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 26, 2020, 07:34:32 PM
How does one "angle" for a layoff? Not turn in work? Tell the boss to screw?

We're getting bought, so there are "redundancies". Since there will be layoffs no matter what, I've told my boss, his boss, and a couple of other folks with some pull that I would like to be among those let go (with the generous severance package).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 27, 2020, 12:35:49 AM
I... Was close
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Post by: millahh on April 27, 2020, 08:01:16 AM
I... Was close

That's stage 2 of the plan, in case I don't get laid (off) now!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 30, 2020, 09:54:11 AM
How does one "angle" for a layoff? Not turn in work? Tell the boss to screw?

https://youtu.be/yngq9NmOnFw
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on May 02, 2020, 06:54:12 AM
I... Was close

That's stage 2 of the plan, in case I don't get laid (off) now!

Might be time to consider stage 2?  I was one of the people who was given a role in the combined company, but it is contingent on some other business decisions.  Time to make myself persona non-grata?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 08, 2020, 09:55:02 AM
What the fuck is that thing that Elon Musk just had a baby with?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 08, 2020, 12:53:01 PM
That dude is weird af.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 08, 2020, 01:12:30 PM
What the fuck is that thing that Elon Musk just had a baby with?

It's called a "daughter".  ;)     (She's 32, but she looks like she's 15.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 08, 2020, 01:32:38 PM
What the fuck is that thing that Elon Musk just had a baby with?

 :lol

"According to Musk, his name is "X Æ A-12", although this may not be a legal name in California due to it containing characters that are not English letters"."

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/34/13/59/3413595185f35640dd0aec32e347c6be.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on May 11, 2020, 03:00:43 AM
(https://i.gifer.com/JZa.gif)

RIP Jerry Stiller.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on May 19, 2020, 10:33:28 AM
People, clean up your inboxes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 19, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
People, clean up your inboxes.

 :sad:  Why you no message me??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 19, 2020, 04:31:08 PM
Why do people not delete emails? My wife has emails in her Gmail from 2017. They don't contain any files, important info, or anything beyond a conversation with a friend. And why don't people turn off email notifications? I know some people don't know how (like my wife) but wouldn't you spend a couple minutes to figure out how not to get an email from Groupon or Pinterest every 24 hours?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 21, 2020, 07:05:57 AM
Today would have been my mom's 74th birthday.   I miss her every day.   She was robbed of her retirement. 
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 21, 2020, 08:13:16 AM
 :-\  :'(  :angry: :hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on May 21, 2020, 08:52:19 AM
Today would have been my mom's 74th birthday.   I miss her every day.   She was robbed of her retirement.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/pH9IFj0P6IOS4/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on May 21, 2020, 09:18:48 AM
Today would have been my mom's 74th birthday.   I miss her every day.   She was robbed of her retirement.

A virtual friendly lovely dudely shoulder punch from here :sympathy emoticon:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 21, 2020, 04:34:01 PM
Yeah Joe, Very sorry.


The offer still stands though! :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 21, 2020, 05:36:11 PM
Lol. Thanks guys. Took my old man to the grave today.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2020, 05:49:28 PM
Sorry Joe, must be so tough on days like today
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 22, 2020, 08:22:16 AM
Sorry I'm a day late (I just saw this now) but thinking about you, Joe.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on May 25, 2020, 08:17:43 AM
RIP Jimmy Cobb. Great drummer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on May 25, 2020, 07:21:05 PM
RIP Jimmy Cobb. Great drummer.

I was just spinning Kind of Blue last night...

 :millahhhh
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 25, 2020, 07:25:10 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2020, 05:42:37 PM
Work - check.
Food shopping - check.
2 AC's in the windows - check.
Drinking a beer - check.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2020, 05:44:01 PM
AC's already?

I guess food shopping gets you all warm. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2020, 06:03:09 PM
You do you old bas. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2020, 06:46:06 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 26, 2020, 07:12:15 PM
It was almost 90F here today. House got up to 85F. We caved and turned the AC on to cool the house down overnight, as it’s just going to be hotter tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2020, 07:21:29 PM
It was hot out today. I was working outside most of the day. We kept out windows closed and the house stayed cool.

Then it cooled down big time, and we opened the windows to let the cool air in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 26, 2020, 07:30:28 PM
Around here, there was absolutely no airflow. Yesterday was mid 80s, but breezy. The house only got to 75. Today, stagnant.  It’s supposed to go back to normal seasonality by the weekend.

Gonna open the pool on Saturday. Should’ve done that last weekend. Would’ve been nice for this week.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2020, 07:31:10 PM
I don't like those newfangled iceboxes. I like the old fashioned way.

Btw, my brother is just like you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2020, 08:52:31 AM
My AC can set a max and min temp and it will do heat or AC based on the house temp.  But I've had it off for the last week or so.  It's been high 60s, low 70s most days lately and it's nice to just leave the windows open.  Plus my cat loves it.  It'll get hot soon enough to be blasting the AC most of the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 27, 2020, 09:13:58 AM
This is my favorite time of year.  Windows wide open, breeze, perfect temp...  too bad it only lasts about 12 days, tops.  Thanks, Obama global warming.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2020, 09:19:48 AM
Yup, not only is it a perfect temperature, but it also means lower heating/cooling bills for the month which I also really like  :metal

Speaking of, people at work have been trying to get the company to cover the costs of cooling their homes while working from home as their home expenses have gone up from being there all the time. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 27, 2020, 09:21:57 AM
That seems... sketch to me.  Should work cut pay because of the gas and dry cleaning savings?   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2020, 09:45:07 AM
That seems... sketch to me.  Should work cut pay because of the gas and dry cleaning savings?

Yea, I think its asking a lot.  Some people take for granted how good this company has been to us during these times.  I'm happy to still have my job.  I'm not paying to commute so much anymore, that defintily offsets higher home costs, I think (I guess the summer will be more telling).  People were asking to expense desks and chairs too.  But they will only allow it if you have a medical condition. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 29, 2020, 02:36:38 PM
Took Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday off so I have a 5-day weekend coming up. I can't wait.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 29, 2020, 06:02:18 PM
Speaking of, people at work have been trying to get the company to cover the costs of cooling their homes while working from home as their home expenses have gone up from being there all the time. 

Those people are the Karens of the workplace. Saves money on gas, doesn't lose time by commuting, still wants company to give them stuff. Are these people living on the sun? Is that why their utility costs are up so high by being home  all day? Do they piss every hour, jacking up their sewer bill?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 01, 2020, 04:54:20 AM
Speaking of, people at work have been trying to get the company to cover the costs of cooling their homes while working from home as their home expenses have gone up from being there all the time. 

Those people are the Karens of the workplace. Saves money on gas, doesn't lose time by commuting, still wants company to give them stuff. Are these people living on the sun? Is that why their utility costs are up so high by being home  all day? Do they piss every hour, jacking up their sewer bill?

Uh... cities? I work with people that live three blocks over from our building. They have no commute bill whatsoever. Having to run AC for an extra 8 hours a day adds up almost immediately. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 01, 2020, 10:07:29 AM
Speaking of, people at work have been trying to get the company to cover the costs of cooling their homes while working from home as their home expenses have gone up from being there all the time. 

Those people are the Karens of the workplace. Saves money on gas, doesn't lose time by commuting, still wants company to give them stuff. Are these people living on the sun? Is that why their utility costs are up so high by being home  all day? Do they piss every hour, jacking up their sewer bill?

Uh... cities? I work with people that live three blocks over from our building. They have no commute bill whatsoever. Having to run AC for an extra 8 hours a day adds up almost immediately. 

I didn't intend to imply it was negligible. I just do not think it is comparable to the other side of the equation though (stable employment, flexibility of working from home, potential tax benefits...), and asking for compensation is a little.... eh, just rubs me the wrong way (me being someone who has wanted to work from home his whole life, is currently furloughed due to mandated state shut down).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on June 07, 2020, 05:53:47 AM
Took Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday off so I have a 5-day weekend coming up. I can't wait.


You're still at work ? What do you do ?

I technically have a job ( Hospitality / Waiter ) . . and I still receive full pay but work is closed for now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 07, 2020, 07:07:59 AM
Yea but I'm working from home now, our office is closed until July 31 at least.  I basically work to ensure the bank follows and addresses regulatory issues in a timely manner through our technology tools.

How long are things closed for? We are slowly opening up here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2020, 07:23:12 AM
I've done both for years now; from about 2000 to about 2006, I was in an office.  From 2006 to about 2008 I was home, full time.  From about 2008 to about 2012, office.   Home until 2015, then office for about a year, maybe less, and then home full time since.   

I don't see an overall windfall to the budget either way.  AC?   Okay, but potential tax benefits, no "lunch" every day, no gasoline or dry cleaning.  I've got my cynical AF hat on now, but that to me is typical, myopic one-issue thinking that we have in abundance in our society today.  Sounds to me like free copies of Elton John's album "The Big Picture" would be a great thing.    (I'm kidding, of course, but it IS a great album that has nothing to do with this conversation other than the title.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 09, 2020, 06:47:13 AM
I love working from home. The amount of money I'm saving is bananas, I'm tempted in cancelling my garage parking at the office, I only hesitate because I was on a 3 year waiting list to get in there.

I've been thinking that if we did move to a work from home model, what happens to the downtown buildings. Here in charlotte we have 5 WF office builings, they are massive and employ 20k+ people. What happens with all that space.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 09, 2020, 07:57:54 AM
It'll get reused/repurposed.  Not EVERY job can be done from home, and I think you'll find that the higher one goes up the chain, the less the "work at home" model works.   There are also benefits to the "we're all getting in a room and no one is leaving until we have a deal" negotiation model.   

I know in Philly, it was the opposite problem; they were turning office space into residential space at such a rate they didn't have room.  I can see something like that in a city like Charlotte.  This is a great (potential) example of unintended consequences; some cities, if they lose that in-place work force, it will have a ripple effect (restaurants, living space, etc. etc.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 10, 2020, 03:50:06 PM
Well fuck.  Saturday I got a text from my father that he's in the hospital, and we ended up speaking for about 30 minutes.... really nice and pleasant conversation.  He'd been in for a week, after some very significant leg pain and swelling for some time.  Doctors still hadn't been able to diagnose or treat him.  I texted with him Monday, still no resolution.

Then I get a call this morning from my brother to tell me he passed away early this morning.

Fuck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2020, 03:56:39 PM
I'm so sorry Chad. I know things haven't been the best with him but I know it still hurts. Lisa and I are thinking of you and your family. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 10, 2020, 04:30:51 PM
Damn. I remember your post in the (probably) Covid19 Therese about how you reached out to family members and didn't receive much of a response. I know no family is perfect and those that get along are seem to be getting more rare. Hopefully your final conversation was pleasant, and leaves you with as positive a feeling as possible under the circumstances.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on June 10, 2020, 04:31:33 PM
Holy shit, Chad. I'm so, so sorry, brother. hug.gif :( :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 10, 2020, 05:03:24 PM
oh no, I'm really sorry Chad  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on June 10, 2020, 07:39:43 PM
A big hug, Chad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 11, 2020, 05:54:04 AM
Sorry, Chad! Partially estranged or not, that's got to hurt. :hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 11, 2020, 07:13:16 AM
Chad, I can't even imagine; I'm sorry for your loss.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 11, 2020, 07:40:08 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss, Chad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 11, 2020, 08:19:55 AM
Oh I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Chad... *hugs*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 11, 2020, 08:40:56 AM
So sorry Chad
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 11, 2020, 11:29:41 AM
Thanks guys.  I appreciate the response. It’s hard to know what/how to feel. I know some of you have lost parents already ... this is my first. And while we have been estranged for a few years, this conversation on Saturday gave me some hope we could find a path to reconciliation. Clearly that’s not going to happen. At least we did get that talk - this would be monumentally harder if that hadn’t happened.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 11, 2020, 04:06:50 PM
Like I told you, you deserved that moment, and I'm so glad you had that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 11, 2020, 06:09:24 PM
I know some of you have lost parents already ... this is my first.

My closest friend, whom I first met in Kindergarten, lost his mom on Monday. It is the first parent of a friend who has passed. Thinking about it is a little surreal, how I used to play at his house as kids and his mom always was welcoming to us. I haven't experienced many deaths; those in my family who have passed I was not close to, and those I know who have died I would not consider more than acquaintances.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on June 12, 2020, 05:16:31 PM
I'm 42 this year and I have one remaining parent and one remaining Grandparent - who himself turns 93 in December.

On the other hand I have one older sibling, one younger sibling, one much younger half-sibling and 2 adopted much younger siblings and about 8 nieces / nephews.

So it's not all bad.

My Dad is 70 next year and I hope he has the longevity of my Grandad - who at 93 still drives and is still completely sane. :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 12, 2020, 08:22:14 PM
My parents are both 74 this year. I am out of grandparents. Thinking of adopting Podaar and Stadler to fill those roles.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 12, 2020, 08:46:48 PM
I only have my Dad who is a fighter but has MS & Cancer. He's 74 in July.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 13, 2020, 06:55:43 AM
I'm in a situation that isn't entirely dissimilar from Chad...I haven't spoken with my dad in approaching three years, and have only exchanged a handful of texts in that time. I told my  narcissistic, manipulative, abusive mother to fuck off into the sun, and despite him agreeing with me that "she's a real fucking bitch" (his words), it was just easier for him to keep the status quo with her and let any relationship with me lapse, despite me reaching out to him about it.  So when the time inevitably comes (they'll both be 75 this year), it's going to be...weird. I'm accepting that, if something happens quickly rather than slowly, I might never speak to him again. And the only real shot at reestablishing anything with him is if my mother kicks off first.  Sigh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 13, 2020, 07:08:05 AM
Well fuck.  Saturday I got a text from my father that he's in the hospital, and we ended up speaking for about 30 minutes.... really nice and pleasant conversation.  He'd been in for a week, after some very significant leg pain and swelling for some time.  Doctors still hadn't been able to diagnose or treat him.  I texted with him Monday, still no resolution.

Then I get a call this morning from my brother to tell me he passed away early this morning.

Fuck

Wow, I am really sorry for your loss Chad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 13, 2020, 10:41:19 AM
I'm in a situation that isn't entirely dissimilar from Chad...I haven't spoken with my dad in approaching three years, and have only exchanged a handful of texts in that time. I told my  narcissistic, manipulative, abusive mother to fuck off into the sun, and despite him agreeing with me that "she's a real fucking bitch" (his words), it was just easier for him to keep the status quo with her and let any relationship with me lapse, despite me reaching out to him about it.  So when the time inevitably comes (they'll both be 75 this year), it's going to be...weird. I'm accepting that, if something happens quickly rather than slowly, I might never speak to him again. And the only real shot at reestablishing anything with him is if my mother kicks off first.  Sigh.

Damn man, that’s rough. Sadly, we can’t choose our families. It’s been a weird few days for me, certainly.  I mean, I’d already mourned the loss of my relationship with my father.  Coupled with the fact that his partner and my brother and uncle aren't including me in any discussions about the service, I’m most definitely and outsider in this whole thing. Oh well.  I’ll get thru this next week, and then the only other time I’ll have to deal with my brother is when my mother passes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 13, 2020, 03:56:30 PM
I'm in a situation that isn't entirely dissimilar from Chad...I haven't spoken with my dad in approaching three years, and have only exchanged a handful of texts in that time. I told my  narcissistic, manipulative, abusive mother to fuck off into the sun, and despite him agreeing with me that "she's a real fucking bitch" (his words), it was just easier for him to keep the status quo with her and let any relationship with me lapse, despite me reaching out to him about it.  So when the time inevitably comes (they'll both be 75 this year), it's going to be...weird. I'm accepting that, if something happens quickly rather than slowly, I might never speak to him again. And the only real shot at reestablishing anything with him is if my mother kicks off first.  Sigh.

Sounds very familiar to my situation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 13, 2020, 08:40:31 PM
My wife went 10 years not talking to her parents.  Specifically her mom.  She's toxic.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 14, 2020, 04:49:49 AM
My wife went 10 years not talking to her parents.  Specifically her mom.  She's toxic.

Luckily, you've got a good thing going with your brother, and father (despite his health issues).  I've got a fairly good relationship with my mother, but she's  a (luckily, mild) narcissist, so it's not always shits and giggles with her.

Families suck sometimes.  I pray I can do and be better with the jingle.kids over the course of their lifetimes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 14, 2020, 06:54:25 AM
My wife went 10 years not talking to her parents.  Specifically her mom.  She's toxic.
Families suck sometimes.  I pray I can do and be better with the jingle.kids over the course of their lifetimes.

They really do. My Dad and I have been estranged for years now and I have no interest in making amends, I've tried before but it just isn't going to work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 14, 2020, 07:29:56 AM
I'd say your kids look at you differently than how you look at your parents Chad.

With took the new truck on her own for the first time.   Pray for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on June 18, 2020, 07:58:46 PM
Operation: Mindcrime into Rock of Ages while listening to music on shuffle. Hilarious and fitting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on June 19, 2020, 08:15:20 AM
RIP Ian Holm

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2020, 03:53:31 PM
I had to google him, and I still have no idea who he is.

RIP, tho.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2020, 04:09:28 PM
I had to google him, and I still have no idea who he is.

RIP, tho.

You saw Alien in 1979 correct?  He was the Android Ash.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on June 19, 2020, 04:48:03 PM
Bilbo freakin' Baggins.

RIP
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2020, 04:54:38 PM
I had to google him, and I still have no idea who he is.

RIP, tho.

You saw Alien in 1979 correct?  He was the Android Ash.

No, I've never seen Alien. Never had any interest. Looks stupid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2020, 05:04:46 PM
Again, I'm blown away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 19, 2020, 05:08:55 PM
Alien is an amazing movie.

Other than that and LotR I cannot recall seeing him in anything, except From Hell where he played, quite well, if you ask me, Dr. Gull.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2020, 05:15:24 PM
Well, I've never watched Lord Of The Rings either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on June 19, 2020, 05:25:53 PM
Well, I've never watched Lord Of The Rings either.

Are you Chino? Your post count suggests you are far from a new member.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2020, 05:36:38 PM
Fucking Tim. You have to be Amish. It makes sense. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2020, 05:40:42 PM
Fucking Tim. You have to be Amish. It makes sense. :lol

 :lol

What, no photoshop?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2020, 05:43:34 PM
Oh I could. Lol

I'll assume you never saw "The Fifth Element" with Bruce Willis?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2020, 05:45:45 PM
Oh I could. Lol

I'll assume you never saw "The Fifth Element" with Bruce Willis?

My wife and I netfixed for a while years ago. I'm pretty sure we checked that out. After googling it, I seem to remember it kind of sucking I think.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 20, 2020, 05:25:09 AM
Tim, just so you know. Alien, Lord of the Rings, and The Fifth Element are all classics. There you go.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on June 20, 2020, 05:44:25 AM
Yeah. I very rarely watch movies but even I watched all three of these (five I guess since LoTR is a trilogy).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2020, 05:45:09 AM
Tim, just so you know. Alien, Lord of the Rings, and The Fifth Element are all classics. There you go.

So I have no problem with Alien being regarded as a classic. I get that. I didn't realize Lord Of The Rings was a classic. I know the book is, but I didn't know the movie itself was.

But The Fifth Element is a classic?? Not buying.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 20, 2020, 05:46:49 AM
Tim, just so you know. Alien, Lord of the Rings, and The Fifth Element are all classics. There you go.

So I have no problem with Alien being regarded as a classic. I get that. I didn't realize Lord Of The Rings was a classic. I know the book is, but I didn't know the movie itself was.

But The Fifth Element is a classic?? Not buying.

It's more like a cult classic ... like Blade Runner.  Personally, I wasn't terribly impressed with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2020, 06:04:38 AM
I agree Chad but the LOTR series is.

Morning chaps. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2020, 06:13:49 AM
Morning chaps.

You get those too? How do you treat it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2020, 06:19:01 AM
Never wore chaps in my life.

Cherio.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 20, 2020, 06:29:26 AM
Morning guys.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2020, 06:36:02 AM
Morning. How does the Amish say morning Tim? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2020, 07:02:30 AM
Guder mariye.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2020, 07:05:59 AM
AH HA!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 20, 2020, 08:08:42 AM
Not to blow TAC's gig as resident Luddite, but if you told me Barack Obama was in Alien, I'd have to take your word for it.  I MIGHT have seen it once.   That is definitely one of those movies - like the Matrix (though I just watched that last week) that I assume is great, but have little interest.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2020, 08:18:06 AM
You shame me Stadler. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on June 21, 2020, 04:29:53 AM
 :police: :police:

Q : How do you stop getting chapped lips ?

A : Stop kissing CHAPS !  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 29, 2020, 04:21:17 PM
So my (former?) Work has people back on the office working... And I heard that someone had put in a 2 week notice.

I was laid off in March, and was told they would bring me back in when they can.  I hadn't heard from them at all, so decided to call the manager and touch bases on where we are at with me coming back to work.

No answer. So left a voicemail. I totally understand if they don't want to bring me back yet, as things have been slow, and I'd need to start my training over (which involves lots of face to face and what not... Not covid friendly).  I'd just like to know so I can start looking. I have another month of the CARES Act unemployment, and like 4 months of regular unemployment, not including the 13 week extension I can use .. but I'd like to have my shit figured out before it gets to that.

The owner at the security company I left has been in contact with me, and wants to meet up for dinner / beers once things calm down.  I know I would have work with him if I wanted, but there are reasons why I left, and he knows I will not come back to working with that bitch account manager they have. I may so some event type stuff working with him directly, but that would be few and far between.

It's going be an interesting month or so.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 29, 2020, 08:01:05 PM
Not to blow TAC's gig as resident Luddite, but if you told me Barack Obama was in Alien, I'd have to take your word for it.  I MIGHT have seen it once.   That is definitely one of those movies - like the Matrix (though I just watched that last week) that I assume is great, but have little interest.

I've never seen the Matrix. Keanu Reeves stars in my all time favorite movie and I knew he'd be a huge star.






@Jay...Good luck man and I hope things work out for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 29, 2020, 08:17:26 PM
Tim, fix that ASAP. The 1sr movie of the trilogy is amazing. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 29, 2020, 08:20:28 PM
Tim, fix that ASAP. The 1sr movie of the trilogy is amazing.

The firster?

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 29, 2020, 08:30:57 PM
1st you pud. Lol. Seriously. it's an excellent movie. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: eric42434224 on June 30, 2020, 08:50:09 AM
Not to blow TAC's gig as resident Luddite, but if you told me Barack Obama was in Alien, I'd have to take your word for it.  I MIGHT have seen it once.   That is definitely one of those movies - like the Matrix (though I just watched that last week) that I assume is great, but have little interest.

I've never seen the Matrix. Keanu Reeves stars in my all time favorite movie and I knew he'd be a huge star.






@Jay...Good luck man and I hope things work out for you.

Yeah I loved Keanu in Youngblood as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 30, 2020, 10:12:59 AM
1st you pud. Lol. Seriously. it's an excellent movie.

"Pud".  One of the top three words in the English language.  I have one friend that uses that occasionally as a goof, but other than that, I haven't heard that word in DECADES. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 30, 2020, 10:15:50 AM
Tim and I do act like teenagers around each other.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on June 30, 2020, 02:56:21 PM
RIP Carl Reiner

Heaven is getting funnier and funnier
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on July 01, 2020, 07:59:05 PM
Didn't want to create a thread over this, but my driver's license is expiring in a few weeks and I'm going to renew it this week, maybe.  I got some questions about the whole REAL ID thing that they are implementing this October and that you cannot fly without it.  Since I'm not going to be flying any time soon, do I really need a Real ID card any time soon?  Would it be a problem if I get my driver's license renewed now and not have the REAL ID card?  What happens if months down the line, it's ok to fly, can I still apply for a REAL ID card then? 

I need an another perspective about this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 01, 2020, 08:06:12 PM
Didn't want to create a thread over this, but my driver's license is expiring in a few weeks and I'm going to renew it this week, maybe.  I got some questions about the whole REAL ID thing that they are implementing this October and that you cannot fly without it.  Since I'm not going to be flying any time soon, do I really need a Real ID card any time soon?  Would it be a problem if I get my driver's license renewed now and not have the REAL ID card?  What happens if months down the line, it's ok to fly, can I still apply for a REAL ID card then?

Does it cost more money to get that?  Do you have a passport?  If you have a passport you will be fine to just bring that when you travel.  If not, I highly suggest getting the REAL ID because that will allow you to travel domestically. 

Right now, I don't have  REAL ID and my plan was to just carry my passport whenever I fly.  Typically I just carry it international, but this fall I will just carry it for any flights until my driver's license expires.  I also have one of the card passports that you can use to go to Canada/Mexico.  I was wondering if that can be used for domestic travel over a REAL ID driver's license.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on July 01, 2020, 09:29:53 PM
Hey smart people...any of you guys know how to clean this pic so the license plate is readable? Guess this person has been taking pics of a buddy's house and car and driving off.


(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/106337461_10158983576349644_4539262509211878604_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=FwFs759v6vQAX9yedQu&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ba2b2e344a2a5c7e74e0d0ac4c27bf1e&oe=5F20F1C0)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 01, 2020, 10:46:07 PM
Since I'm not going to be flying any time soon, do I really need a Real ID card any time soon?  Would it be a problem if I get my driver's license renewed now and not have the REAL ID card?  What happens if months down the line, it's ok to fly, can I still apply for a REAL ID card then? 

I think you can apply for a REAL ID any time, but you might find it annoying to go through the process and fees to renew your ordinary license, then months later doing the same thing for a REAL ID. If you are going to renew your license, you might as well just get the enhanced one, and accept it will cost more this time around. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 02, 2020, 05:17:06 AM
Hey smart people...any of you guys know how to clean this pic so the license plate is readable? Guess this person has been taking pics of a buddy's house and car and driving off.


(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/106337461_10158983576349644_4539262509211878604_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=FwFs759v6vQAX9yedQu&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ba2b2e344a2a5c7e74e0d0ac4c27bf1e&oe=5F20F1C0)

Have you tried tapping the keyboard repeatedly and saying "enhance"?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 02, 2020, 05:43:33 AM
Hey smart people...any of you guys know how to clean this pic so the license plate is readable? Guess this person has been taking pics of a buddy's house and car and driving off.


(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/106337461_10158983576349644_4539262509211878604_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=FwFs759v6vQAX9yedQu&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ba2b2e344a2a5c7e74e0d0ac4c27bf1e&oe=5F20F1C0)

The police may have something that could help, no? I'd let them know. Maybe hey could park a cruiser nearby.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 02, 2020, 09:02:02 AM
Abby on CSI could enhance that to the point you could get the size of the screw holding the plate in place, and know the miles to the next oil change.  Then of course she could trace the paint manufacturer back to the day the car was sprayed, and... case cracked.   

But me?  Looks like a Cali license plate on a white BMW.  Best I got, bro.   :)  :) :)

(In all seriousness, if he is coming by, set your iPhone to that setting where it takes 20 pictures in 4 microseconds or whatever it is, and you should be able to get one of the frames that has the letters fairly legible.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on July 02, 2020, 09:12:34 AM
Abby on CSI could enhance that to the point you could get the size of the screw holding the plate in place, and know the miles to the next oil change.  Then of course she could trace the paint manufacturer back to the day the car was sprayed, and... case cracked.   



Damn CSI get all the good toys.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 03, 2020, 05:44:52 AM
Damn it's just blurry enough not to be able to make it out. I think the first letters are 4A and that's it :lol

Morning guys, took the day off today so that I can drive to Tennessee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 03, 2020, 06:20:47 AM
I did my best, I think the plate clearly says "STADS1" but I can't be 100%.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 03, 2020, 06:36:24 AM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 03, 2020, 06:39:57 AM
I did my best, I think the plate clearly says "STADS1" but I can't be 100%.

California dude ... more likely it’s BOSK1.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on July 03, 2020, 10:37:39 AM
You guys are fucking stupid  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on July 04, 2020, 04:57:34 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2c/cd/be/2ccdbee1925f858d64b630ff7fcbdb57.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: eric42434224 on July 04, 2020, 07:35:07 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 04, 2020, 10:10:35 AM
 :lol

I'm painting my bathroom door and the window frame on the 4th. So damn patriotic.  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 04, 2020, 10:27:36 AM
Abby on CSI could enhance that to the point you could get the size of the screw holding the plate in place, and know the miles to the next oil change.  Then of course she could trace the paint manufacturer back to the day the car was sprayed, and... case cracked.

Did you mean NCIS or is there an Abby on CSI too? Or were you making a joke that all these shows have an Abby-like character?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:06:57 PM
just thought i'd pop in and say hey. when i joined dt.net in 2004 i certainly couldn't envision me still around in 2020, but after coming back and posting to VG's son yesterday, I randomly ended up helping a girl today at work who was wearing a Dream Theater shirt. Felt like a sign that I'm on the right track here. I told her to come register here. I hope she does. So weird, but in some way validating. I realize i'm injecting myself in the middle of a conversation, but I mean, that has never stopped me before. :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:08:45 PM
Hey smart people...any of you guys know how to clean this pic so the license plate is readable? Guess this person has been taking pics of a buddy's house and car and driving off.


(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/106337461_10158983576349644_4539262509211878604_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=FwFs759v6vQAX9yedQu&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ba2b2e344a2a5c7e74e0d0ac4c27bf1e&oe=5F20F1C0)

BADU 1ST

or not
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 06:08:50 PM
Jen!!  I wish Progstock was happening this year. Mile Marker Zero was one I was really looking forward to see again!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:09:43 PM
Jen!!  I wish Progstock was happening this year. Mile Marker Zero was one I was really looking forward to see again!

me too. so it's not then? definitely? that fucking blows :/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 06:16:16 PM
I can only assume since they haven't added bands for a long time. They do a Facebook live interview with other musicians every monday at 8pm. I'll send you an invite if your interested.   It normally lasts an hour.  Tomorrow it's a surprise with guitar talk.

Upcoming is Marco Minnemann  and Jean Pagneau from Mystery.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:17:28 PM
nah i don't do facebook and i work 8am-5pm every day, and don't get home until at least 530-545. then i rest, watch whatever i'm watching at the time, and am asleep by 930. i don't really have the passion for music that i used to anymore. anything that makes me feel too much, i try to just build a wall around for now. feelings are overrated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:18:35 PM
edited because oops
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 06:23:43 PM
Just glad to see you hear. Hopefully well get to hang again at Progstock. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 06:28:32 PM
Just glad to see you hear. Hopefully well get to hang again at Progstock. 

fingers crossed.

at least i finally took Emma/my 17 year old daughter and left my abusive asshat husband of 27 years this past march. that's still a touch and go situation but i have my own place, am working full time at a job i love, and am happy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 06:54:09 PM
Don't the right thing Jen. Got to protect the kids and hell, yourself!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 07:02:55 PM
thanks for the support :) it's still a fucked up situation but at least i come home to my own place and do my own thing and don't have to be afraid on a daily basis. shit was fucked beyond belief there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 07:11:04 PM
No one should ever go through that. I'm glad you are a strong woman to get away and protect your daughter. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 07:15:30 PM
The best part is that I got a job that I love and then my manager hired my daughter too, let me train her myself, and now schedules us the exact same days and hours because he knows I drive her to/from work, AND schedules our lunches together. :)

and now had made a job offer to one of my sons (Tommy, who came to progstock last year) as well. :)

they're good people at my local store. i'm truly lucky and blessed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 07:17:35 PM
Tell Tommy I said hello. So glad you as a family are in a safe place all together. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 05, 2020, 07:20:39 PM
So glad you as a family are in a safe place all together.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 07:24:21 PM
you guys are so sweet and kind. thank you. tommy isn't with us, but that was his choice. he knows the door is always open, and i just told him that yesterday or the day before, when we saw him. he's nearby though, and knows my door is open. hopefully he will take me up on that or get his own place once he gets a paycheck or two. fingers crossed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2020, 07:25:58 PM
I hope so too Jen.  Bedtime for this old fart. 5am wakecup call. Night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 05, 2020, 07:27:41 PM
yuck! 6 for me. night!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 05, 2020, 07:31:07 PM
Bedtime for this old fart. 5am wakecup call. Night.

Visiting hours over at the home?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 05, 2020, 07:59:37 PM
at least i finally took Emma/my 17 year old daughter and left my abusive asshat husband of 27 years this past march. that's still a touch and go situation but i have my own place, am working full time at a job i love, and am happy.

Oh dear lord this is so awesome to read. I’ve periodically thought about you and your situation over the last year and a half (since we met at Progstock) but didn’t know how to check i with ya - or want to in case someone was always watching. This post makes me happy.

Just don’t wait for Tommy’s call.... he might be napping.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 05, 2020, 08:17:19 PM
Just glad to see you hear. Hopefully well get to hang again at Progstock. 

fingers crossed.

at least i finally took Emma/my 17 year old daughter and left my abusive asshat husband of 27 years this past march. that's still a touch and go situation but i have my own place, am working full time at a job i love, and am happy.

I kinda figured this was afoot, I'm very glad that you got out safely and are on your feet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on July 06, 2020, 04:05:42 AM
RIP Ennio Morricone.

The last of the giants.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Elite on July 06, 2020, 04:11:31 AM
*Sad harmonica playing*






Though honestly, apart from like the huge films, I'm not too familiar with his works..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 06, 2020, 07:30:36 AM
Abby on CSI could enhance that to the point you could get the size of the screw holding the plate in place, and know the miles to the next oil change.  Then of course she could trace the paint manufacturer back to the day the car was sprayed, and... case cracked.

Did you mean NCIS or is there an Abby on CSI too? Or were you making a joke that all these shows have an Abby-like character?

Just being silly; EVERY show has the same character.  Abby.  The woman on Criminal Minds with the pink hair.  Patterson on Blindspot (though I like her, since I'm a crossword-puzzle person myself...)...  it's all the same.   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 06, 2020, 07:36:02 AM
just thought i'd pop in and say hey. when i joined dt.net in 2004 i certainly couldn't envision me still around in 2020, but after coming back and posting to VG's son yesterday, I randomly ended up helping a girl today at work who was wearing a Dream Theater shirt. Felt like a sign that I'm on the right track here. I told her to come register here. I hope she does. So weird, but in some way validating. I realize i'm injecting myself in the middle of a conversation, but I mean, that has never stopped me before. :)

That's like spotting the Loch Ness Monster at Area 51!   :) :) :)

I kid, I kid.

Hey, I don't know you even a little bit, but I have two women in my life that are at various stages of what it looks/sounds like you're going through.   One has just made the leap, the other is standing at the ledge uncertain of the depth of the water.  Again, I don't know you (but it looks like people I know and admire do), but I've seen first hand how hard it is to do what you did.  Good for you, and I hope things work out for you.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 06, 2020, 11:44:49 AM
Charlie Daniels passed away. R.I.P. you son of a bitch.  You were the best that ever been.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 06, 2020, 11:51:19 AM
Charlie Daniels passed away. R.I.P. you son of a bitch.  You were the best that ever been.

Tip of the feathered cap, and rosen'd bow.  I don't know any other songs by him, but damn that was a beaut!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 06, 2020, 12:26:17 PM
Ah shit.  That makes me sad.   It's worth checking out his interviews with both Dan Rather and Sammy Hagar.  Seemed like a really humble, reasonable guy.   Voice like velvet too. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 06, 2020, 04:05:15 PM
just thought i'd pop in and say hey. when i joined dt.net in 2004 i certainly couldn't envision me still around in 2020, but after coming back and posting to VG's son yesterday, I randomly ended up helping a girl today at work who was wearing a Dream Theater shirt. Felt like a sign that I'm on the right track here. I told her to come register here. I hope she does. So weird, but in some way validating. I realize i'm injecting myself in the middle of a conversation, but I mean, that has never stopped me before. :)

That's like spotting the Loch Ness Monster at Area 51!   :) :) :)

I kid, I kid.

Hey, I don't know you even a little bit, but I have two women in my life that are at various stages of what it looks/sounds like you're going through.   One has just made the leap, the other is standing at the ledge uncertain of the depth of the water.  Again, I don't know you (but it looks like people I know and admire do), but I've seen first hand how hard it is to do what you did.  Good for you, and I hope things work out for you.   

Thanks! it's appreciated. I hope the people in your life who are in similar situations get out swiftly and safely.

as for the girl in the DT shirt - seriously! I mean, the women's bathroom at a DT show will still be empty, but this helps fill one more stall anyway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 06, 2020, 05:49:08 PM
RIP Ennio Morricone.

Dang, 91.

Everyone do the coyote howl from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with me!

Ahhhh-ahhhh-ahhhhh.... Wahhhhhh, wahhhhhh... wahhhhhh........
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Elite on July 08, 2020, 12:39:41 AM
Good morning :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 08, 2020, 04:25:10 AM
Good morning :)

Good morning! It's going to be 90 again here today. Been that hot all week, so of course I've had to work all week. Probably for the best since pools aren't open or anything, no water parks, etc. yet. It's weird being in NY. People simultaneously know darn well that we're the hardest hit place as far as covid goes in the known universe, and blow it off like it's no big deal by wearing masks with their noses hanging out because "it's easier to breathe [all the covid in]". Real life :neverusethis: everywhere you look. Is that still a tag? It should be. anyway, :vfs:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 08, 2020, 04:45:38 AM
My new boss is at my site today. No surfing the web today. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on July 08, 2020, 04:57:23 AM
My new boss is at my site today. No surfing the web today. 

Do you do OSHA violations checking? I can't remember whose usernames are who in real life.

We have a walk in freezer that has no emergency opening button on the inside. It's just metal and foam insulation and a big indentation where it used to be. The coolers have one, so if it shuts all the way while we are working inside, we can push on the button and lean heavily on the door and it will open. The freezer, there's no way out. And while in there, it's like a huge farraday cage and all cellphones lose service, and it's really hard to hear, say, ME banging on it to be let out.

Is that a violation?

has to be, right?

I'd love to see that shit fixed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 08, 2020, 07:43:29 AM
Good morning :)

Good morning! It's going to be 90 again here today. Been that hot all week, so of course I've had to work all week. Probably for the best since pools aren't open or anything, no water parks, etc. yet. It's weird being in NY. People simultaneously know darn well that we're the hardest hit place as far as covid goes in the known universe, and blow it off like it's no big deal by wearing masks with their noses hanging out because "it's easier to breathe [all the covid in]". Real life :neverusethis: everywhere you look. Is that still a tag? It should be. anyway, :vfs:

I'm in Connecticut; apparently we have the lowest R0 in the country (that's good).  NY's is slightly higher, slightly above 1 (a lower R0 is better, optimally below 1) but given that Manhattan and the immediate suburbs were basically East Coast Ground Zero, that ain't too bad.  I didn't vote for my governor - we're a very blue state already, in deep debt, and he seemed to want to keep pushing in that direction; his opponent wasn't perfect, but I knew him from my professional life and thought he could at least bring some financial accountability to the mix - but he's risen to the challenge in a big way (granted, largely following Cuomo's lead) and I'm really impressed with his leadership.   We have our outliers, our people that just don't want to play ball, but it is what it is, and thankfully for me/us, I've not had an experience where I couldn't adjust accordingly and minimize the risk.   I don't know where you are in NY, but here's hoping our little corner of the world keeps at it.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 08, 2020, 06:47:41 PM
I FINALLY heard back from my (former) manager (from the insurance agency).

Basically he said to fuck off, and they may be "hiring" again later this year or early next year. 

I was told I wouldn't have to go through a process when they brought me back in, so them saying "hiring" again makes me think I'll have to go through a process. Either way, this comes after I sent him a text essentially saying " I've tried getting ahold of you and you haven't gotten back to me. Do I have a job or not?" (Obviously in a more professional wording).


I guess I have no excuses to keep my ass from job hunting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 08, 2020, 07:32:45 PM
My new boss is at my site today. No surfing the web today. 

Do you do OSHA violations checking? I can't remember whose usernames are who in real life.

We have a walk in freezer that has no emergency opening button on the inside. It's just metal and foam insulation and a big indentation where it used to be. The coolers have one, so if it shuts all the way while we are working inside, we can push on the button and lean heavily on the door and it will open. The freezer, there's no way out. And while in there, it's like a huge farraday cage and all cellphones lose service, and it's really hard to hear, say, ME banging on it to be let out.

Is that a violation?

has to be, right?

I'd love to see that shit fixed.

No.  You don't want to look bad to the new boss when he is there playing on my phone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on July 13, 2020, 11:05:09 PM
Just read in the news, Grant Imahara died from brain aneurysm. He was 49.

I watched Mythbusters a lot growing up, and damn, this hit hard. RIP.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 14, 2020, 06:02:09 AM
Just read in the news, Grant Imahara died from brain aneurysm. He was 49.

I watched Mythbusters a lot growing up, and damn, this hit hard. RIP.

Yeah, this one bums me out for sure. I was in a weird teenage phase when Mythbusters came out, and that bunch really helped get me interested in a lot of the hobbies I have and skills I've developed over the years. That lead me to seek local clubs around those topics and actually socialize for the first time in my life. I met Grant twice through the FIRST robotics program when I was in high school (super friendly guy), and he had a regular presence in the Battlebots community (he used to compete back in the Comedy Central days and has been a judge).
(https://scontent-bos3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/68996896_10156249021216406_8511998201346129920_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=Zt7VZmUQ4D0AX_-O0l8&_nc_ht=scontent-bos3-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=f61faa3053729f33a388381b72f4c98e&oe=5F333A19)

I was thinking about it a lot on my morning walk this morning. A brain aneurysm sounds like one of the worst and also one of the best ways to go. It sucks that it's so sudden, and you have no time to prepare anything before you check out, and you could be doing literally anything when it happens. But on the other hand, it seems really quick and painless, almost like you might not even suspect anything is wrong before you turn off. No fear. No anxiety. No elevated heart rate, moments of terror, or crying your last words of "am I going to die" to some EMT. No hospitals, no drawn out treatments or hardship on your family.....

/end thought rant
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 14, 2020, 06:09:15 AM
Really sad news. Brain aneurysms are frightening, my neighbor passed away suddenly of one a few years ago and she was in her 20's.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 14, 2020, 07:31:54 AM
Maybe not though; Bill Berry.

In any event, this is sad to me.  I'm a huge Mythbusters fan (they filmed a lot of stuff at a site I helped clean up environmentally back in the day, though that was well before them and I never met them or anything like that).

One of the few shows where I liked ALL the people on there.   It saddened me later to find out that Adam and Jamie weren't best buds sittin' round pounding beers thinking up the next crazy stunt to test.   They were also one of the few reality shows that didn't go overboard on pushing the "personalities"; they stuck to the format. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 14, 2020, 07:38:46 AM
Definitely used to enjoy Mythbusters, but outside of that, I was not very familiar with the guy at all.  RIP, that sucks being not even 50.  So much death this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 14, 2020, 07:53:18 AM
Oof!  This day has been one calamity after another and it's not 10 am yet.  That's not good at all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 15, 2020, 02:57:39 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYA5lx6WkAUM5jE.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 15, 2020, 04:27:12 AM
But why is it correct? Because DSfdBk9e says so??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on July 15, 2020, 08:20:00 AM
But why is it correct? Because DSfdBk9e says so??
No, because it is for the common good, which everyone recognizes.

Well, almost everyone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 15, 2020, 09:06:49 AM
But why is it correct? Because DSfdBk9e says so??
No, because it is for the common good, which everyone recognizes.

Well, almost everyone.

Well said
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 18, 2020, 05:34:33 AM
*Sees shopping cart discussion and walks away before thread lock.*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 19, 2020, 02:47:13 PM
" I feel...that the sun has set...on our...day in the sun... "
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: eric42434224 on July 19, 2020, 03:05:21 PM
*Sees shopping cart discussion and walks away before thread lock.*

I listened to the Wingers 3rd album “Pull”, and I think it is very good.  Great musicianship and songs, especially from a hair metal band.  Not something I would write on my tombstone, but your avatar made me think of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: future_house_modernist on July 20, 2020, 02:57:00 PM
How is it that I go away for years at a time and it's the same people posting? Man you guys are loyal.

It's 73109 btw. I've completely forgotten all my old log-in info.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 20, 2020, 03:00:14 PM
How is it that I go away for years at a time and it's the same people posting? Man you guys are loyal.

It's 73109 btw. I've completely forgotten all my old log-in info.

Numbers!  Another one comes rolling in from the woodwork.  Hope all is well.  It's hard to keep track of everyone who has slowly drifted away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 20, 2020, 03:06:13 PM
How is it that I go away for years at a time and it's the same people posting? Man you guys are loyal.

It's 73109 btw. I've completely forgotten all my old log-in info.

I think we just enjoy each other's internet company more so than loyal, but this community has yet to be replicated in any similarity as far as I've experienced.  Welcome back
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 20, 2020, 03:57:41 PM
How is it that I go away for years at a time and it's the same people posting? Man you guys are loyal.

It's 73109 btw. I've completely forgotten all my old log-in info.

I dig this place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 20, 2020, 03:58:46 PM
Hey Numbers!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: future_house_modernist on July 20, 2020, 04:02:22 PM
Hi from Alaska!!!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 20, 2020, 06:01:08 PM
*Sees shopping cart discussion and walks away before thread lock.*

I listened to the Wingers 3rd album “Pull”, and I think it is very good.  Great musicianship and songs, especially from a hair metal band.  Not something I would write on my tombstone, but your avatar made me think of it.

Don't encourage him. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 20, 2020, 09:18:42 PM
None of us have anything better to do on the internet
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 21, 2020, 07:18:42 AM
Not sure where to put this, but...

I had to drop off a car for service today, and was lucky enough to get a loaner.   So I have no CDs, the radio station it's tuned to sucks, and I'm not going to connect my phone for a 20 minute drive, so I checked to see if Sirius was hooked up.  It was not.  But... and here's the point:  I listened to the repeating "ad" channel for Sirius for the entire way home and was entertained.  I learned about four or five new channels that I want to check out.  I finally drove in the driveway and thought to myself, "I just listened to 20 minutes of 'ad'."    Then I thought, "I need to post this".   :loser:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 21, 2020, 09:42:33 AM
Don’t be such a sheeple!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 21, 2020, 09:44:27 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 21, 2020, 10:20:02 AM
I think Stadler had turned into a bot...

 ;D :millahhhh
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 21, 2020, 06:45:24 PM
Regarding Sirius... when I bought my car it came with a 90 day free trial. I didn't sign up for it. But yet when I scroll through the audio options via the steering wheel buttons, it still goes AM-FM-BT-Sirius Ad Channel. Go the f*#( away Sirius Ad Channel. I know it is an option in my car. It should not be part of the audio scroll.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 21, 2020, 07:58:45 PM
Regarding Sirius... when I bought my car it came with a 90 day free trial. I didn't sign up for it. But yet when I scroll through the audio options via the steering wheel buttons, it still goes AM-FM-BT-Sirius Ad Channel. Go the f*#( away Sirius Ad Channel. I know it is an option in my car. It should not be part of the audio scroll.

Yeah, completely. It’s why I never change the audio source from my steering wheel controls.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 21, 2020, 08:02:58 PM
Wow, you guys drive some fancy new cars.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 21, 2020, 08:04:17 PM
Wow, you guys drive some fancy new cars.

No, just cars made in the last decade.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 21, 2020, 08:18:59 PM
That's funny. We have 3 vehicles in my driveway. An '04 and two '07's.  :lol

Actually I'm not sure what my wife's car is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 22, 2020, 05:28:41 AM
I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 07:04:29 AM
I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.

You must've struck it rich! You win the lottery?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 22, 2020, 07:12:41 AM
I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.

You must've struck it rich! You win the lottery?

Yeah, dad gave me 10 grand to put down.  LOL  Plus Lisa is making $8 an hour more than she did 2 years ag.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 07:14:31 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2020, 07:51:01 AM
I had a 2010 Civic until 2018 when the transmission shat the bed and now have a 2016 Civic which I absolutely love with all the bells and whistles, including Chris' Sirius issue  :lol  It doesn't bother me too much since I just use the blu tooth and hardly change to the radio, but it would be nice if you could hide it or something, but I guess they treat XM just like AM or FM and it's there by default even if you don't pay for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 07:52:26 AM
I think I would just dread having a car payment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2020, 07:58:17 AM
I think I would just dread having a car payment.

You've always paid in full for a car?  For the last two Civics (the only two cars, I personally went out an financed myself) I was able to keep it under 300 a month and then I eventually owned the older Civic and it was nice to go from a monthly payment to nothing and keep it that way for like 4 years.  My new Civic I was able to put a lot more money down than the older one from the years of no payments and now its 250 a month, but I was used to paying 300 so I pay 300.  I'll own this car in another year I think.  I had enough cash to outright pay for it but I didn't want to eat into my savings for a low interest loan that I know I can pay off quickly.  Everyone's got their own strategy that works for them.  I just have no desire to lease a car unless I start pulling in significantly more money.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 22, 2020, 07:58:55 AM
We only have one at a time.  Lisa's car just got finished off then I bought my truck.  Never 2 car payments.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 22, 2020, 08:14:02 AM
I think I would just dread having a car payment.

You've always paid in full for a car? 

Well, since his vehicles are 13 and 16 years old, I'm guessing even if he financed them, they're paid off by now!   :lol

3 more months, and my Infiniti QX60 will finally be paid for - that's almost $1k/mo back in my pocket.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 08:19:59 AM
I think the most we've paid for a car is like 13k, but we did that once. We'll usually try and find the best deal in the 10k-12k range and pay up front.
We've never had a car payment.




3 more months, and my Infiniti QX60 will finally be paid for - that's almost $1k/mo back in my pocket.

A thousand a month?? :omg:

If you (not you personally Chad) can afford that, then I think it's just play money at that point. Which is good for you. (again, not personal).

I'm sure it's a great ride, but we could never ever justify an expense like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2020, 08:23:15 AM
I can't fathom the idea of paying 1k a month for a car either, unless like I said about leasing a car, if I just had a significant amount of more money then I'd consider it.  I'm also not a "car guy" so the idea of having a luxury vehicle is not really something I'm interested in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 22, 2020, 09:03:07 AM
I wouldn't exactly call it 'play' money.  I manage our budget taking into consideration all expenses and outflows, and this works/worked for us in the grand scheme of things.  I do make a (very) healthy income, so it's not killing us to carry that expense, but it will be very nice to be finally done with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 22, 2020, 09:46:27 AM
I see both sides of this.  I'm a car guy, but having said that I have only twice ever bought a car new for myself (and both times they were deals through the dealer for loaner/specials).

My current car is a 5-series BMW, but I bought it used (it's a 2013) and is in immaculate condition.  I also a) have enough knowledge to run and understand codes, and b) have a stepson who worked at a BMW dealer as a mechanic (between us we've owned something like 8 or 9 BMWs, so there's that) so there's very little that can't be managed.  I have a payment, but it's nominal and more for convenience.   My backup is a '99 Dodge RAM pickup that is in great shape, owned outright, but it's a work truck.    I bought the BMW to allow my daughter to drive my "old" car, which I kept, a 2006 BMW X3 (see above), paid off long ago and worth more to me (and her) than I could ever get on the market or for trade, even though it's in very good condition.   So for three cars, I pay a pittance for the car, I pay insurance (cheap because of the years and my driving characteristics), taxes (nominal) and upkeep.

Having said all that, it made sense to buy a newer model car for my wife, a long-term purchase.  Rather than buy new, we went to Volvo, bought a car in off lease.  It's got 70+k on it, but it's loaded and in great shape.  It's expensive ($600 a month roughly) but I got a steal on the price (because of the miles) and I got the 10-year, unlimited miles certified warranty from the dealer.   I hate the payment, but I'm buying more than just four tires and a motor for that and it's worth it to me.  It's also a car I would drive, so if the fam situation ever changes, fuck it, I'll drive it.  (I drove my old S60 - the car I had before the X3 - for almost 12 years; it was one of the two I mentioned above, a loaner from the dealer, and I bought it with 5,000 for about half of MSRP, and drove it all that time with only minor problems.)  I pay more for the car, insurance and taxes than all the other cars combined, but it's solid, and she uses it to truck my stepson and my grandson.  It's also the "family loaner" for when my stepson or daughter-in-law needs a car, etc.   Worth every penny. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 10:16:19 AM
I think if you can afford it, then more power to you.

We've just never placed a high expense value on our cars.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 22, 2020, 10:26:18 AM
If we don't drive that Volvo through the warranty, I'll be PISSED.  The point was that it wasn't about the cars themselves, but the circumstances.  I can't work on that car (the electronics), so I want to be able to hand it to the dealer and say "deal with it", and maybe get a loaner car when I do.  I would probably never pay $600 for a car just for the car itself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2020, 10:27:19 AM
It's a balance, everyone's got their own situation and priorities.  I'd rather spend 300 a month on a car and 200 a month on concert tickets than get a nicer car for 500 a month.  Also, families change things drastically.  I can't imagine how little spending cash I'd have if I supported a child.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2020, 10:32:37 AM
It's a balance, everyone's got their own situation and priorities. 

Absolutely.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 22, 2020, 01:37:57 PM
It's a balance, everyone's got their own situation and priorities.  I'd rather spend 300 a month on a car and 200 a month on concert tickets than get a nicer car for 500 a month.  Also, families change things drastically.  I can't imagine how little spending cash I'd have if I supported a child.

The QX60 was a bit of a splurge on our part, for sure.  We'd owned our Honda Odyssey outright for years (had it for 14 years since the jingle.kids were babies), and had gone 9 years without a car payment on the 'big' family car, and 5 years without a payment whatsoever since we owned our sedan family car.  So, we bought a little bit out of our weight class (as it related to our needs, not the budget).  I could've gone with a Pathfinder or a more mid-tier SUV, but we splurged.  As I said, it'll just be nice to be done with those payments.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 23, 2020, 02:24:37 PM
When there's not a pandemic going on, it makes more sense for me to drive a nicer/newer car, even if the payment is higher. With putting 22k+ miles a year on the odometer, I need something that I know is going to last me a few years and not nickel and dime me.

Pro tip: Never buy a Mini Cooper  :lol I bought mine new thinking it'd last me a while... Even with extended service plans and warranties, I was still out a good $3500-$4000 in repairs before the engine seized at 122K. When the engine went, the dealership quoted me $11K to fix it, and I still owed $5k on the car.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 23, 2020, 02:25:43 PM
Fuuuuuck!  I would be so pissed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2020, 02:43:03 PM
Yea, no offense, those cars are pieces of shit IMO.  My coworker has one and it's nothing but issues.  But also IMO, I HATE the look of them too.  I bet they can be fun to drive on small windy roads where you can hit the gas, but hardly worth it just for that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 23, 2020, 02:45:27 PM
When there's not a pandemic going on, it makes more sense for me to drive a nicer/newer car, even if the payment is higher. With putting 22k+ miles a year on the odometer, I need something that I know is going to last me a few years and not nickel and dime me.

Pro tip: Never buy a Mini Cooper  :lol I bought mine new thinking it'd last me a while... Even with extended service plans and warranties, I was still out a good $3500-$4000 in repairs before the engine seized at 122K. When the engine went, the dealership quoted me $11K to fix it, and I still owed $5k on the car.

You drive over a cone or something?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 24, 2020, 07:49:50 AM
Cone lady prolly exacted her revenge with sugar packets in the gas tank.   "I'll teach those meddling kids!"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 24, 2020, 08:32:40 AM
 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 24, 2020, 04:45:20 PM
*Sees shopping cart discussion and walks away before thread lock.*

I listened to the Wingers 3rd album “Pull”, and I think it is very good.  Great musicianship and songs, especially from a hair metal band.  Not something I would write on my tombstone, but your avatar made me think of it.

 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 24, 2020, 05:04:37 PM
I think I would just dread having a car payment.

This is me too.  The car I have now is a 2014 Mitsibishi Lancer, paid 30K but had the funds saved to buy it outright.  I hate paying for stuff if I don't have to.  I'd rather just wait and have the money first if I can.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 24, 2020, 05:12:12 PM
I think I would just dread having a car payment.

You've always paid in full for a car? 

Well, since his vehicles are 13 and 16 years old, I'm guessing even if he financed them, they're paid off by now!   :lol

3 more months, and my Infiniti QX60 will finally be paid for - that's almost $1k/mo back in my pocket.

Just goggled that, looks nice.  1K a month is pricey but more power to you.  As I said, I paid 30K and that I think is the most I'd pay for a car, but being a family man, I guess you could justify something like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 24, 2020, 05:17:21 PM
I paid 30K and that I think is the most I'd pay for a car

I think that's around my limit too.  My car was 24k so I've yet to hit that limit, but I think anything over that is a bit too much for my tastes/uses/budget.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 24, 2020, 05:21:07 PM
I paid 30K and that I think is the most I'd pay for a car

I think that's around my limit too.  My car was 24k so I've yet to hit that limit, but I think anything over that is a bit too much for my tastes/uses/budget.

I've thought about spending more, but yeah, I can't justify it.  I mean, I was looking to spend 20-22K whatever, but seeing the better model that I could get for 30K, it was a no brainer to spend a little more.  As you said earlier though, everyone has their own priorities and whatnot.

If I had to fork out large repayments however, there's no way I'd spend that much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 24, 2020, 06:28:53 PM
I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.

My new car has a spotify app so you don't need to use car play or android auto and its one of my favorite things. Get in and starts playing right where I left, all my playlisfs are there too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 24, 2020, 06:30:49 PM
When there's not a pandemic going on, it makes more sense for me to drive a nicer/newer car, even if the payment is higher. With putting 22k+ miles a year on the odometer, I need something that I know is going to last me a few years and not nickel and dime me.

Pro tip: Never buy a Mini Cooper  :lol I bought mine new thinking it'd last me a while... Even with extended service plans and warranties, I was still out a good $3500-$4000 in repairs before the engine seized at 122K. When the engine went, the dealership quoted me $11K to fix it, and I still owed $5k on the car.

Sounds like my buddies countryman. He bought it new and it leaked oil on his driveway first night of ownership. Even for a bmw it was horrendously unreliable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 24, 2020, 09:28:22 PM
When there's not a pandemic going on, it makes more sense for me to drive a nicer/newer car, even if the payment is higher. With putting 22k+ miles a year on the odometer, I need something that I know is going to last me a few years and not nickel and dime me.

Pro tip: Never buy a Mini Cooper  :lol I bought mine new thinking it'd last me a while... Even with extended service plans and warranties, I was still out a good $3500-$4000 in repairs before the engine seized at 122K. When the engine went, the dealership quoted me $11K to fix it, and I still owed $5k on the car.

Sounds like my buddies countryman. He bought it new and it leaked oil on his driveway first night of ownership. Even for a bmw it was horrendously unreliable.

We always called my coworkers car the countryman without the o and r  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 25, 2020, 05:52:16 AM
I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.

My new car has a spotify app so you don't need to use car play or android auto and its one of my favorite things. Get in and starts playing right where I left, all my playlisfs are there too.

A car having a Spotify app built in.  Wow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 25, 2020, 07:44:40 AM
When there's not a pandemic going on, it makes more sense for me to drive a nicer/newer car, even if the payment is higher. With putting 22k+ miles a year on the odometer, I need something that I know is going to last me a few years and not nickel and dime me.

Pro tip: Never buy a Mini Cooper  :lol I bought mine new thinking it'd last me a while... Even with extended service plans and warranties, I was still out a good $3500-$4000 in repairs before the engine seized at 122K. When the engine went, the dealership quoted me $11K to fix it, and I still owed $5k on the car.

Sounds like my buddies countryman. He bought it new and it leaked oil on his driveway first night of ownership. Even for a bmw it was horrendously unreliable.

We always called my coworkers car the countryman without the o and r  :lol

Lol I've said the same thing to him a few times and I could see the pain in his eyes.

I drove my Toyota Corolla from November 07 to March 2020.  Finally bought a truck, a 2020 GMC Canyon.   J have all the toys. I'm loving it.

My new car has a spotify app so you don't need to use car play or android auto and its one of my favorite things. Get in and starts playing right where I left, all my playlisfs are there too.

A car having a Spotify app built in.  Wow!

I'm telling you it's fucking awesome it even shows the album artwork in the gaugecluster.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on July 25, 2020, 11:31:48 AM
RIP Peter "Greenie" Green.

Sad day for blues and guitar.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on July 27, 2020, 04:40:02 PM
I had my wisdom tooth out 3 days ago. I would very much like the pain and swelling to sod off now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 27, 2020, 05:12:43 PM
I had my wisdom tooth out 3 days ago. I would very much like the pain and swelling to sod off now.

Damn, I think this is one of the things that's worse as an adult than a child?  I got all four out at once in high school and it was painful, but I felt like I was recovered and back to eating normally by day 3.  Definitely glad I did that all in one shot too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 27, 2020, 05:18:13 PM
No where really to share this, but in these corona times and no concerts, I've been tweeting lots of older videos or pictures (sometimes things that I never shared before) during anniversaries of concerts.  Today marks the 15 year date from the first time I saw Iron Maiden at Ozzfest 2005. I remember getting in for free because a friend had a hook up with a local TV station so we showed up at 7am and got fliers that had all the band set times on it (with an ad for the TV station of course) and started handing them out to people who were already tailgating in the parking lots.  I wasn't even 21 yet and handing out these fliers to people who were drunk in the lots at 8am  :lol anyway, I looked at the few pictures I took and found these of Will Smith and former wife Jada Pinkett Smith because she sang in a metal band for that tour  :lol

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ed9_T1aWoAYg3b2?format=jpg&name=small)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ed9_WAJXkActvJD?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 27, 2020, 06:59:15 PM
I had my wisdom tooth out 3 days ago. I would very much like the pain and swelling to sod off now.

Damn, I think this is one of the things that's worse as an adult than a child?  I got all four out at once in high school and it was painful, but I felt like I was recovered and back to eating normally by day 3.  Definitely glad I did that all in one shot too.

I had all 4 out when I was 18. I don't remember any pain at all. I had General Anaesthetic. All I remember is being in the chair - getting the injection - then waking up in a chair puking up

what looked like black blood. Slept all the way home ( 90 mins ) then was in bed for several days with hamster cheeks and my pillow smelling like blood and dribble for a while after that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 27, 2020, 07:22:23 PM
Yea, I remember mostly bleeding on my pillow for a few nights.  I also had codeine, which I only used the first night because I didn't feel too much pain after so my parents didn't give it to me.  The first day was a dooze mostly from the funny gas.  I didn't even get anesthesia.  I also still love how I remember the moment before they started the work on me.  The nurse was just doing kind of like a basic interview. She asked some questions about me but then she asked "what do you want to do with your life?" and I laughed hysterically (internally I kept thinking, wow what a really hard question) and then she's like "ok he's ready" and the dentist came in and pulled all my wisdom teeth out.

On another note, I had a fatty tissue growing on my head a few years ago that I got removed, and also didn't get anesthesia, just because I didn't want to pay extra for it, nor did I feel it necessary (probably like my parents prior).  I didn't feel pain because he gave me some other injections to number my head, but such a weird experience to be awake while your head is having something removed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 28, 2020, 06:03:15 AM
That made me shudder thinking about being awake while having something removed. I had my wisdom teeth removed last year but mine was two trip. I had an extra pair of teeth so it was 6 removed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 28, 2020, 06:39:08 AM
I only have two (from birth).  Nothing on my left, one on my top right that looks like a normal tooth (but is a bit crooked) and the bottom one on my right is laying flat down next to my jaw bone.   One of those "there's a facial nerve there, so if it doesn't bother you, we're not going to bother it".   

Teeth/mouth/etc. work is my greatest fear.  I've played hockey games with a broken foot, twice played parts of soccer season with a broken arm (I was goal keeper, though).   But I'm like a 4 year old in the dentist chair.  I go, three times a year, because I know the alternative is worse, but I hate it and fear it.

Will and Jada Smith are their own separate thread.  All that "enlightenment" is too much to contain.  :) 

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 28, 2020, 08:48:34 PM
Someone please resurrect the Caption This Picture Thread with that picture of Will Smith (or is it Robert Horry)?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2020, 02:32:37 PM
Thank you Tropical Storm Isaiah for the power outage that may last for awhile. Downed trees all over my neighborhood.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 04, 2020, 05:38:58 PM
That blows! Half of our town is out. Not us luckily...this time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2020, 05:48:36 PM
2009 we had an ice storm that the power was out for 5 days. A plow truck sanding shot a large piece of ice through the rear window on my car on day 2.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2020, 06:01:17 PM
Local town update on Facebook says to expect a multi day outage as there's one spot with multiple poles down and then there's numerous other lines down from trees in the area that I can see on the JCPL website ouage map. I really just hope to have it back tomorrow otherwise I've got to figure out my food situation as the ice I bought earlier won't last further.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 04, 2020, 06:51:37 PM
Yowzers!!  Hope you got a lot of canned goods.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2020, 06:59:41 PM
My local cop friend texted me that he almost died and that moment I got power back  :rollin A bit later he finally explained (and it's coincidence) that he turned around a truck trying to go down a local road that he was blocking due to a downed tree on a power line and when the truck tried to turn around, it hit a different power line which caused the top to blow up while the power company was watching trying to fix the already down lines  :lol This is only about 2 miles from me, but luckily I seem to be in good shape now and he's fine, just annoyed.  I think being near a hospital helps getting the power back quicker for me though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 04, 2020, 07:57:30 PM
I think being near a hospital helps getting the power back quicker for me though.

Yes, that is a fact.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 08:59:33 AM
Adulting slowly rots the soul.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 09:00:48 AM
Adulting slowly rots the soul.

This is why I try to stay silly.  It's no fun being serious all the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 09:07:07 AM
There are days, I will break through walls, I feel great.  Other days, I'm tired of the battle and wish I was a kid again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 09:15:24 AM
I'd say that's completely normal. Got to take the good with the bad. Yesterday totally sucked for me but today is a new day and its beautiful out. Thats all you can do is move forward and stay positive. The tough times make you stronger.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 09:17:05 AM
Oh definitely.  I think the pandemic has hurt me where I could let off steam before I need to find other avenues.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Oh definitely.  I think the pandemic has hurt me where I could let off steam before I need to find other avenues.

How'd you let off steam before?  Going to shows?  I know that always helped get my negativity out of me.  Sadly, I haven't found anything close to that during these times either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 09:48:01 AM
Absolutely.  Going somewhere being able to communicate face to face with others.  Just being at home while good sometimes isn't the same.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 10:06:17 AM
Yea, isolation really gets to you.  I always consider myself an introvert but this stay at home stuff is really getting to me as well.  I'm happy though that my siblings and I are at least getting comfortable as we now have started seeing each other again.  I haven't hung out with any of my friends though, nor have I just mingled with strangers like I would at a concert.  I definitely miss those human interactions that I never really thought I would.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 10:07:42 AM
I have plenty of interaction at work but you need those conversations away from work.  Mindless fun.  I miss that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 10:14:23 AM
I have plenty of interaction at work but you need those conversations away from work.  Mindless fun.  I miss that.

Yea, work doesn't count in terms of this.  But I work mostly alone so I don't even get those conversations.  I'm going to see my nieces this weekend, those two kids really bring out something that I can't find anywhere else.  Like their ignorant happiness in all of this not knowing what's really going on, just being kids.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 10:15:53 AM
Well T-Minus 10 days until 2 weeks off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 10:17:44 AM
Well deserved my friend!

I took two days off last week and it felt great to go somewhere else for a bit even if it wasn't for long.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 10:20:29 AM
Going to do a drive in.  Going to a Botanical garden for the wifey.  Day trips to places not crazy congested with people.  A few restaurants that have outside dining. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 10:23:32 AM
Going to do a drive in.  Going to a Botanical garden for the wifey.  Day trips to places not crazy congested with people.  A few restaurants that have outside dining.

All local or are you going to drive somewhere and chill there to do these things?

Part of me wants to drive up to Maine to go to the National Park up there for a few days, but I'm just really lazy to make that drive.  Also who's playing at the drive in?  I tried to get tickets to a show and it sold out immediately.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 10:26:55 AM
Just a movie.  I don't know what's playing even if it's an oldie.  I want to just get out and be there,.  We are hitting Maine for sure.  Lighthouses plus that's where the Botanical Garden is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 05, 2020, 10:31:55 AM
Awesome, sounds like a good time coming up for you
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 05, 2020, 11:32:21 AM
Going to do a drive in.  Going to a Botanical garden for the wifey.  Day trips to places not crazy congested with people.  A few restaurants that have outside dining.

What's the clam place in Kittery... Bob's Clam Hut.  Excellent. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 01:14:46 PM
We love Petey's in Rye, N.H. on Rt 1A.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2020, 04:47:16 PM
The best thing in Kittery closed down years ago...

The Pepperidge Farm Outlet Store.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 07:45:30 PM
The best thing in Kittery closed down years ago...

The Pepperidge Farm Outlet Store.

My God you're old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2020, 07:51:29 PM
The best thing in Kittery closed down years ago...

The Pepperidge Farm Outlet Store.

My God you're old.

 :rollin :rollin

You know it.

I used to go home with a damn trunk full of Sausalito cookies and cinnamon swirl bread! :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 08:00:21 PM
 :lol

Come on.  We know you snuck a bag of Milano's just for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2020, 08:00:59 PM
Um...the trunkload of Sausalitos was for me! :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 08:01:59 PM
The fuck?  Your belly should be bigger!  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 09, 2020, 06:18:16 AM
Just felt my first ever earthquake, what a crazy feeling
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 09, 2020, 11:36:08 AM
I remember feeling the Nisqually Earthquake in 2001 (6.8). Was literally finishing packing and getting ready to head to the airport for a trip (which did not happen since the tower was damaged). Definitive a surreal experience, seeing the walls move and all that. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 09, 2020, 11:44:28 AM
At first I thought it was a low flying plane. We live close to the airport so if weather is bad planes will change their approach and fly lower which causes some dishes to rattle. The house just started swaying and I'm sitting there confused. Explains why my cat was going nuts 5 minutes before.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 09, 2020, 05:20:22 PM
Explains why my cat was going nuts 5 minutes before.

Crazy how animals have that sense.  I only experienced one small earthquake in NJ like 7 years ago while I was at work, and I just got dizzy for a second, followed by a moment of confusion (like you don't understand the sensation you are feeling), and then I looked around and everyone else realized that moment that it was an earth quake and I ran as fast as I could out of the building  :lol  I think I was the first out too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 10, 2020, 05:07:00 AM
:lol you weren't pushing heads out the way were you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 10, 2020, 05:11:43 AM
Crazy how animals have that sense.  I only experienced one small earthquake in NJ like 7 years ago while I was at work, and I just got dizzy for a second, followed by a moment of confusion (like you don't understand the sensation you are feeling), and then I looked around and everyone else realized that moment that it was an earth quake and I ran as fast as I could out of the building  :lol  I think I was the first out too.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/c205cbb26841e7f157e8639c71508642/tenor.gif?itemid=13087432)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 10, 2020, 05:34:55 AM
That's exactly what I was thinking of
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 10, 2020, 05:45:44 AM
That's exactly what I was thinking of

Naturally!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 10, 2020, 08:52:01 AM
 :lol not exactly that being there wasn't enough people to have to push out of the way, but not far off in terms of just being frantic.  I did not let the women out first for example, i beat them all to the door
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 10, 2020, 11:31:32 AM
https://youtu.be/_u1cbZTwBx4

"Then who would lead? The clown?!"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 10, 2020, 01:01:26 PM
Big company wide meeting this morning, 800 people being laid off.  None in my area of the company, but still kind of alarming especially when the CEO uses the word "painful" at least 15 times in the first 5 minutes of his opening of the meeting.  Great way to start a week...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 10, 2020, 01:04:14 PM
Yikes!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 10, 2020, 01:57:35 PM
Ouch. We had a meeting a few weeks back where we need to save "$10 billion in resources", meaning layoffs.

Did they give you any more details Cram like if 800 is just the first round?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 10, 2020, 02:03:44 PM
Ouch. We had a meeting a few weeks back where we need to save "$10 billion in resources", meaning layoffs.

Did they give you any more details Cram like if 800 is just the first round?

My boss said this is the first round and then they will reassess in 4-6 weeks.  It's very unlikely this impacts me directly at all given my specific job, but the later rounds could hit our org and be a little more close to home than this round.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 10, 2020, 05:03:08 PM
At first I thought it was a low flying plane. We live close to the airport so if weather is bad planes will change their approach and fly lower which causes some dishes to rattle. The house just started swaying and I'm sitting there confused. Explains why my cat was going nuts 5 minutes before.

One day I was riding my motorbike and I swear I thought a plane was crashing over head - I looked around and a Ferrari screamed past me. I could hear that thing for the next few miles at least.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 14, 2020, 01:39:18 PM
T-Minus 1 hour until VACATION!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 14, 2020, 01:40:49 PM
Nice King!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 14, 2020, 01:45:40 PM
One day off in 2020 so these 2 weeks are much needed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 14, 2020, 01:47:23 PM
I'm jealous!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 15, 2020, 03:01:29 AM
Wazzzup nerdz?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 15, 2020, 06:25:14 AM
Nothing much duder, what's happenign with you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on August 15, 2020, 06:26:05 AM
Oh dear.  This heat wave in Cali is the worst I've been in for a long time now.  For some reason, I only had five hours of sleep and can't go back to sleep and opted to just be on the computer doing the usual stuff.  I probably will fall back to sleep in like 6 hours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 15, 2020, 09:04:07 AM
It’s a glorious 27C here right now, and mostly clear skies. Gonna vacuum the pool, and chill the fuck out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 15, 2020, 09:07:43 AM
It's 25C here but cloudy and muggy as shit. Just a few months before that fall air comes in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 16, 2020, 06:20:19 AM
We're expecting a week of 100°+ (38C) this week. That doesn't happen here in August very often. I'll be hiding indoors a bit more than I like.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 16, 2020, 06:24:59 AM
Woke up to take the dog and it's 18C outside, this is the coolest it's been for a couple of months and while it's still humid it felt refreshing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 16, 2020, 06:43:14 AM
We had some heavy thunderstorms in the area last night. Lost power for about 45 mins .... it was the first chance to see if our new generator (old one crapped out) kicked in properly. It did. And as it turns out, the outlet for the PS4 is on the generator. Jingle.son was pleased.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on August 16, 2020, 06:46:55 AM
We had some heavy thunderstorms in the area last night. Lost power for about 45 mins .... it was the first chance to see if our new generator (old one crapped out) kicked in properly. It did. And as it turns out, the outlet for the PS4 is on the generator. Jingle.son was pleased.  :lol

 :lol

I would be too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 16, 2020, 06:57:32 AM
We had some heavy thunderstorms in the area last night. Lost power for about 45 mins .... it was the first chance to see if our new generator (old one crapped out) kicked in properly. It did. And as it turns out, the outlet for the PS4 is on the generator. Jingle.son was pleased.  :lol

 :lol

I would be too!

I would be as well
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 16, 2020, 12:25:23 PM
Sold the GF's car yesterday. Couple drove out from Barstow )
(2 hours or more depending on traffic... And fires) in the heat. Woman was buying it for her daughter, and has had "a lot of experience with PT Cruisers". Didn't even take it for a test drive. Looked it over for 10 min, gave.my GF the exact asking price in cash, and took off.

I feel like if we were asking more she still would have jumped on it. It was in good condition, 103k miles, and it's a rarer version. Oh well.

Now today we're going in to look at cars for her. Probably leaning toward a. Kia Soul, as there seem to be a ton of them on the market  (end of life from rental service mainly). It would make for good haggling, but since Covid and we have our dog, she's going to be going a it alone. It's not that I don't trust her... But being a female who doesn't know much about cars... She's a target.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 16, 2020, 08:09:18 PM
Kia Soul is a great car. My parents-in-law got one about a year and a half ago and have since put 30k miles on it with no issues. One thing that really pissed me off is I found a Kia Soul that was the color they wanted with the options and I negotiated a great deal for them only for them to go an buy another one with less options and they paid sticker for it. They are so goddamn stubborn, last time I try to help with anything.

Sorry lost myself at the end there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 16, 2020, 08:10:29 PM
My Kia Sedona has 268k on it, and has been driven to Florida about 20 times.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 18, 2020, 12:16:35 AM
Welp. We (technically she, but combine finances so we) are the proud owners of a 2016 Honda CRV SE.  She had an appointment with a dealer to look at a used Soul, but after dealing with the sketchy used car salesman over the phone , she decided to flake on the dude. She wound up falling in love with a little Prius C, but it had higher mileage, and the interior was pretty obviously smoked in for most of those 80k miles. Wouldn't have been a deal breaker if they would have been willing to negotiate a price but they didn't seem interested in selling her that or any other car. So she wound up and a 3rd dealer to look at a CRV, which was at the top end of what she wanted to spend, but in the end I think she did good. Really the only issue with it is one of the wheels looks like someone introduced it to a curb in a very not nice way. It's all cosmetic, and she didn't notice it until I pointed it out after she brought it home. But it's not a big deal at all.

This is the newest nicest car either of us have ever owned.  Tis exciting!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 18, 2020, 06:12:44 AM
Nice! Congrats! Getting a new car is exciting and the CRV is a great car.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2020, 07:03:16 AM
Yeah, that's awesome stuff Jay.  Glad Panda did well on her outing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 18, 2020, 10:11:06 AM
I'm a big Honda fan, just well built cars to take a beating on the road for people like me who drive a lot but aren't skilled or willing to do fixes myself so I prefer low maintenance vehicles. Hopefully this one does the job as well as I'd expect it to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 19, 2020, 04:51:52 AM
My Dad used to collect old 5 series BMW. Then he went through a phase of only getting Alfa Romeo - we had two 164. An Alfa 90 which was really nice but hard to get parts for...

Now he collects Fiat Ulysses because he needs a lot of room for the missus and nippers and all their stuff for when they go camping.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on August 19, 2020, 06:53:17 AM
Today I realized my disconnect with the modern ways to listen to music, and that while I'm barely 40, I'm a dinosaur when it comes to listening to music.

I'm planning multiple trips in my upcoming vacations that would require far more space than my old, but still beloved, faithful and reliable mp3 player; I spent a lot of time considering wether I should buy a very cheap but well promoted mp3 player in addition to the one I have, before even realizing that I have a modern smartphone with a music player, good quality and lot of free space both on the internal memory and on the external SD card.  :facepalm:

I guess I'll never get used to the idea of having music on your smartphone, I give so much capital importance to music that I'll probably always want to have a specific device dedicated only to play music.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 19, 2020, 07:04:52 AM
My Dad used to collect old 5 series BMW. Then he went through a phase of only getting Alfa Romeo - we had two 164. An Alfa 90 which was really nice but hard to get parts for...

Now he collects Fiat Ulysses because he needs a lot of room for the missus and nippers and all their stuff for when they go camping.



I love 5 series BMW's, especially the late 90's early 00's models, I wanted a new one but they are out of my price range.

Today I realized my disconnect with the modern ways to listen to music, and that while I'm barely 40, I'm a dinosaur when it comes to listening to music.

I'm planning multiple trips in my upcoming vacations that would require far more space than my old, but still beloved, faithful and reliable mp3 player; I spent a lot of time considering wether I should buy a very cheap but well promoted mp3 player in addition to the one I have, before even realizing that I have a modern smartphone with a music player, good quality and lot of free space both on the internal memory and on the external SD card.  :facepalm:

I guess I'll never get used to the idea of having music on your smartphone, I give so much capital importance to music that I'll probably always want to have a specific device dedicated only to play music.

In my mission to limit the things I carry in my pockets the mp3 player was the first to go. Spotify makes it so easy to carry all my music around, you can even import tracks that aren't on spotify to your phone and listen to them through spotify and integrate them into your playlists.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 19, 2020, 07:27:31 AM
Yea, dedicated mp3 players are old school now.  Load up the sd card on your phone, that's the way to go IMO.  Or stream if you like those services.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 19, 2020, 07:58:54 AM
Today I realized my disconnect with the modern ways to listen to music, and that while I'm barely 40, I'm a dinosaur when it comes to listening to music.

I'm planning multiple trips in my upcoming vacations that would require far more space than my old, but still beloved, faithful and reliable mp3 player; I spent a lot of time considering wether I should buy a very cheap but well promoted mp3 player in addition to the one I have, before even realizing that I have a modern smartphone with a music player, good quality and lot of free space both on the internal memory and on the external SD card.  :facepalm:

I guess I'll never get used to the idea of having music on your smartphone, I give so much capital importance to music that I'll probably always want to have a specific device dedicated only to play music.

You and me both!   But now I have a smartphone that is full of music!   Thankfully I'm not a huge picture guy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on August 19, 2020, 11:34:25 AM
Today I realized my disconnect with the modern ways to listen to music, and that while I'm barely 40, I'm a dinosaur when it comes to listening to music.

I'm planning multiple trips in my upcoming vacations that would require far more space than my old, but still beloved, faithful and reliable mp3 player; I spent a lot of time considering wether I should buy a very cheap but well promoted mp3 player in addition to the one I have, before even realizing that I have a modern smartphone with a music player, good quality and lot of free space both on the internal memory and on the external SD card.  :facepalm:

I guess I'll never get used to the idea of having music on your smartphone, I give so much capital importance to music that I'll probably always want to have a specific device dedicated only to play music.

Yeah, I use an external SD-card on my phone to keep all the physical music I own, and streaming platforms to listen to the stuff I don't have. I still have my CD-player and my old mp3 player stored somewhere though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 19, 2020, 12:06:00 PM
No but really. What is the point in living anyway ?

I wish i could jump off a cliff but hang around for a little while like Patrick Swayze in GHOST to see all the absolute horseshit people would say about me at my funeral.

"  :'( He was so talented and kind and sweet and funny and chatty and popular "

I'd be at the back like  :rollin " Nah this is gold. keep going. "
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 19, 2020, 05:53:02 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 19, 2020, 06:31:41 PM
No but really. What is the point in living anyway ?

I wish i could jump off a cliff but hang around for a little while like Patrick Swayze in GHOST to see all the absolute horseshit people would say about me at my funeral.

"  :'( He was so talented and kind and sweet and funny and chatty and popular "

I'd be at the back like  :rollin " Nah this is gold. keep going. "

These would have been much better lyrics to "Goodbye Cruel World" compared to what Floyd ended up using on The Wall.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 19, 2020, 06:44:02 PM
None of that talk here man. Every day is a joy and don't you forget that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 19, 2020, 06:45:26 PM

I wish i could jump off a cliff but hang around for a little while like Patrick Swayze in GHOST to see all the absolute horseshit people would say about me at my funeral.

Every day is a joy

Joe, the man just died. Jeesh!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 19, 2020, 06:48:20 PM
Lol. I just hate that talk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 21, 2020, 06:59:18 AM
Every day is NOT a joy.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 21, 2020, 02:13:25 PM
Yes it is. I've been feeling down.  I needed a wake up call to take better care of myself so I am.  I'm looking at the good to get that evil out of my mind.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 21, 2020, 07:49:16 PM
I've been feeling down. 


Let me help you feel better...

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv4RQFc7/73307.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)





And if that doesn't work there's always this...

(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/500x350q90/923/z8m1MF.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnz8m1MFj)




Err, on second thought, better stick with this one :lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv4RQFc7/73307.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 21, 2020, 08:00:54 PM
That brightens the spirit!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2020, 11:29:51 PM
 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on August 22, 2020, 06:44:36 PM
So we just harvested our first habanero from the garden and used it to make wing sauce. Oh holy fucking shit what have we done. 🔥😍🔥😥🔥😱🔥☠️
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on August 22, 2020, 06:51:56 PM
Yo Joe. Was that pic from the concert taken at The Meadows in Hartford?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 22, 2020, 07:18:08 PM
Pretty sure it was taken in a sunflower field.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 22, 2020, 07:56:00 PM
Yo Joe. Was that pic from the concert taken at The Meadows in Hartford?

No.  It was Mansfield Mass.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 25, 2020, 06:00:31 AM
Hi DTF. Just in case no one has told you today:

- Good morning
- I believe in you
- You're doing great
- Nice butt
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 25, 2020, 11:23:19 AM
Hi DTF. Just in case no one has told you today:

- Good morning
- I believe in you
- You're doing great
- Nice butt

I needed this so bad!  Thanks Zy!  I’d say the same to you,  it instead of “butt”, I’ll say “couch”
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 25, 2020, 11:40:50 AM
:zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 25, 2020, 11:45:46 AM
:zydarscouch:

:lhk:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 25, 2020, 12:13:06 PM
Hi DTF. Just in case no one has told you today:

- Nice butt

Thanks. I try my best. :zydar:  :blush
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 25, 2020, 04:03:39 PM
So I had a quote come up in my Facebook memories from 2011 that I copy/pasted from a thread here. That got me thinking... Whatever happened to our hobbit? I see she was last actively active 3-4 years ago. I hope she's doing well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 25, 2020, 05:17:57 PM
Our hobbit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 25, 2020, 05:23:04 PM
If I recall correctly, Alice was short and referred to herself as DTF's resident hobbit or something like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2020, 06:02:03 PM
Who is Alice??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 26, 2020, 12:18:45 AM
Am I the only person who remembers her?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 26, 2020, 12:20:35 AM
No I remember her too.

Her forum profile: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?action=profile;u=4756 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?action=profile;u=4756)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 26, 2020, 06:01:36 AM
Am I the only person who remembers her?

Yeah, I remember her as well.  There's lots of people we could say "what happened to", or "why'd they leave".  Faye comes to mind as well.  Sigz, Seneca, Scrop, Ultimetalhead, Zeltar, Ravenhead.... lots of names lost in the aether.  Which leads to a bit of a morbid thought... I mean, DTFrs aren't immortal.  The only one I know of that passed was ViolentGreen, but there's a reasonable chance he isn't the only one.   :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2020, 07:29:21 AM
Am I the only person who remembers her?

Yeah, I remember her as well.  There's lots of people we could say "what happened to", or "why'd they leave".  Faye comes to mind as well.  Sigz, Seneca, Scrop, Ultimetalhead, Zeltar, Ravenhead.... lots of names lost in the aether.  Which leads to a bit of a morbid thought... I mean, DTFrs aren't immortal.  The only one I know of that passed was ViolentGreen, but there's a reasonable chance he isn't the only one.   :-\

I'm still wondering about the guy who went to Mt Everest and never reported back to his thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 26, 2020, 07:41:43 AM
Am I the only person who remembers her?

Yeah, I remember her as well.  There's lots of people we could say "what happened to", or "why'd they leave".  Faye comes to mind as well.  Sigz, Seneca, Scrop, Ultimetalhead, Zeltar, Ravenhead.... lots of names lost in the aether.  Which leads to a bit of a morbid thought... I mean, DTFrs aren't immortal.  The only one I know of that passed was ViolentGreen, but there's a reasonable chance he isn't the only one.   :-\

I'm still wondering about the guy who went to Mt Everest and never reported back to his thread.

That's RIGHT!  That wasn't that long ago. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 26, 2020, 09:06:30 AM
My Cart post was removed from the DTF Facebook group because...."Not related to DT". But I have seen many posts that are related to the Forums not get remove.

It really is The Great Debate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2020, 09:33:15 AM
My Cart post was removed from the DTF Facebook group because...."Not related to DT". But I have seen many posts that are related to the Forums not get remove.

It really is The Great Debate.

Well the cart thread here did get shutdown too, censorship!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 26, 2020, 02:18:44 PM
I miss Zeltar's daily "good morning" posts. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 26, 2020, 02:40:02 PM
Am I the only person who remembers her?

Yeah, I remember her as well.  There's lots of people we could say "what happened to", or "why'd they leave".  Faye comes to mind as well.  Sigz, Seneca, Scrop, Ultimetalhead, Zeltar, Ravenhead.... lots of names lost in the aether.  Which leads to a bit of a morbid thought... I mean, DTFrs aren't immortal.  The only one I know of that passed was ViolentGreen, but there's a reasonable chance he isn't the only one.   :-\

I'm still wondering about the guy who went to Mt Everest and never reported back to his thread.

That's RIGHT!  That wasn't that long ago.

Dude from New Jersey, right?  The Trooper.  I think someone had looked at the missing/deceased list last year, and couldn't find any 52 year old Americans up to May '19.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2020, 02:44:53 PM
Yea, but who knows if he is truly from NJ

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53649.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53649.0)

there's the thread.  The thing is, I think someone fits his age who died in Everest but they listed that person from Denver which Trooper said he was going to first.  Who knows, the timing and silence is very eery.  I hope he's all well, but given all the people who died at Everest last year, it seems very possible sadly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 26, 2020, 03:02:15 PM
Yea, but who knows if he is truly from NJ

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53649.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53649.0)

there's the thread.  The thing is, I think someone fits his age who died in Everest but they listed that person from Denver which Trooper said he was going to first.  Who knows, the timing and silence is very eery.  I hope he's all well, but given all the people who died at Everest last year, it seems very possible sadly.

Quick scan of his posts suggest he did live in the NY/NJ area.  Only two American deaths - 55 year old from Sandy, Utah; 62 year old from Boulder, Colorado.  Doesn't seem to fit Trooper's profile info.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on August 27, 2020, 03:53:14 PM
Am I the only person who remembers her?

Yeah, I remember her as well.  There's lots of people we could say "what happened to", or "why'd they leave".  Faye comes to mind as well.  Sigz, Seneca, Scrop, Ultimetalhead, Zeltar, Ravenhead.... lots of names lost in the aether.  Which leads to a bit of a morbid thought... I mean, DTFrs aren't immortal.  The only one I know of that passed was ViolentGreen, but there's a reasonable chance he isn't the only one.   :-\

I'm still wondering about the guy who went to Mt Everest and never reported back to his thread.

That's RIGHT!  That wasn't that long ago.

Let's remember that the list of people died on the mountain is public. None of the americans died matched his age and location.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 27, 2020, 05:13:07 PM
No I remember her too.

Her forum profile: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?action=profile;u=4756 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?action=profile;u=4756)

Was she the one whos avatar was someone wearing Converse with their feet up ( from memory ) ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 30, 2020, 06:45:29 AM
Wow looks like there is a pretty serious internet outage in my area, fortunately DTF is still up
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 30, 2020, 05:27:44 PM
Good evening folks.
Yesterday Jenna and I decided to drive down to the middle of the middle of nowhere, to check out Slab City out on the ass end of the Salton Sea.

Slab City is an "anarchy" town built by squatters, druggies, artists, free spirits or whatever else you want to call them outside of Niland,CA. It originally was a Marine base that was decommissioned and sold to the state. There's nothing there but... Slabs of concrete where structures stood. Its been built up with trailers, handmade shelters, etc. Like a giant homeless encampment that's been allowed to thrive (not the best way to describe it but it fits.) They have their own library, hostel, bars, etc. Some really cool art installations as well.

It was 111° when we got there, hot enough that our phones wouldn't stay on long enough to take a lot of photos at the first spot we stopped at there( Salvation Mountain. Basically a giant jesusy mural painted on the the landscape as well as some precarious structures.) We got smart and carried an ice pack to stash our phones on in a bag between photos.  The second and only other spot we stopped at, "East Jesus", which is a commune of sever different artists, who actually bought the section of land they're on and are registered as a museum. Pretty cool place. Strong messaging. The dogs weren't having the heat (neither were the humans), so we cut things short. It was a 500 mile round trip and totally worth it. I'll post some photos to FB and on here in a bit.

Also if anyone is ever driving along Interstate 10 between LA and Palm Springs, there's a little taco stand along the entrance to the Morongo Indian Reservation called Crazy Coyote Tacos..highly recommended! Lmao
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 30, 2020, 05:29:40 PM
When I went to Death Valley last year, I had a similar issue with the heat and my phone automatically turning off from high heat.  That sounds like a pretty cool place, glad to see you're having some fun and doing interesting stuff.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 30, 2020, 05:33:03 PM
It's funny, death Valley came up a few times when we were talking about possible places to go on road trips over the next few months. She did not like the idea I'm going out to the desert. Yet the place she picked yesterday middle of a fucking desert lmfao.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 30, 2020, 06:34:35 PM
Slab City is an "anarchy" town built by squatters, druggies, artists, free spirits.... Like a giant homeless encampment that's been allowed to thrive...

I could just make the 30 minute drive down to Seattle if I wanted to experience this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2020, 06:37:11 PM
I just Google Imaged Slab City. WTF??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 02, 2020, 09:06:12 AM
Anyone watching David Blaine's Youtube stunt right now? That dude is nuts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 02, 2020, 03:51:48 PM
I wasn’t. Cliffs Notes?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 02, 2020, 04:39:01 PM
I wasn’t. Cliffs Notes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBOzG_wvWfI
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: 73109 on September 04, 2020, 01:14:00 PM
Good evening folks.
Yesterday Jenna and I decided to drive down to the middle of the middle of nowhere, to check out Slab City out on the ass end of the Salton Sea.

Slab City is an "anarchy" town built by squatters, druggies, artists, free spirits or whatever else you want to call them outside of Niland,CA. It originally was a Marine base that was decommissioned and sold to the state. There's nothing there but... Slabs of concrete where structures stood. Its been built up with trailers, handmade shelters, etc. Like a giant homeless encampment that's been allowed to thrive (not the best way to describe it but it fits.) They have their own library, hostel, bars, etc. Some really cool art installations as well.

It was 111° when we got there, hot enough that our phones wouldn't stay on long enough to take a lot of photos at the first spot we stopped at there( Salvation Mountain. Basically a giant jesusy mural painted on the the landscape as well as some precarious structures.) We got smart and carried an ice pack to stash our phones on in a bag between photos.  The second and only other spot we stopped at, "East Jesus", which is a commune of sever different artists, who actually bought the section of land they're on and are registered as a museum. Pretty cool place. Strong messaging. The dogs weren't having the heat (neither were the humans), so we cut things short. It was a 500 mile round trip and totally worth it. I'll post some photos to FB and on here in a bit.

Also if anyone is ever driving along Interstate 10 between LA and Palm Springs, there's a little taco stand along the entrance to the Morongo Indian Reservation called Crazy Coyote Tacos..highly recommended! Lmao

First learned about that area reading Into the Wild. Sounds like a cool place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on September 11, 2020, 08:19:35 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzNzylF33HM
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 14, 2020, 09:46:30 PM
Dead thread is dead.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 15, 2020, 09:54:02 AM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 15, 2020, 10:06:03 AM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(

Same.  It was 6C (43F) outside this morning when I woke up.  Fuck me.  Apparently the smoke from the West has wafted over, and is putting a 3C(ish) degree temp hit on us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 15, 2020, 10:57:45 AM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(


*Gasp*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 15, 2020, 12:06:08 PM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(

Same.  It was 6C (43F) outside this morning when I woke up.  Fuck me.  Apparently the smoke from the West has wafted over, and is putting a 3C(ish) degree temp hit on us.

I just grabbed my space heater from the porch and put it under my desk. I refuse to turn the heat on yet!  :lol My phone says it's 62F currently, and it was only 40F when I went for my walk this morning. I hate this time of year. My body isn't in cold weather mode yet, so I'm fucking freezing today, like shivering and everything.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 15, 2020, 12:11:07 PM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(

Same.  It was 6C (43F) outside this morning when I woke up.  Fuck me.  Apparently the smoke from the West has wafted over, and is putting a 3C(ish) degree temp hit on us.

I just grabbed my space heater from the porch and put it under my desk. I refuse to turn the heat on yet!  :lol My phone says it's 62F currently, and it was only 40F when I went for my walk this morning. I hate this time of year. My body isn't in cold weather mode yet, so I'm fucking freezing today, like shivering and everything.

Plus, you don't have those extra layers of insulation that you used to have!  (that's a compliment).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 15, 2020, 12:24:20 PM
Just had to turn the heat on in this house for the first time in awhile  :(

Same.  It was 6C (43F) outside this morning when I woke up.  Fuck me.  Apparently the smoke from the West has wafted over, and is putting a 3C(ish) degree temp hit on us.

I just grabbed my space heater from the porch and put it under my desk. I refuse to turn the heat on yet!  :lol My phone says it's 62F currently, and it was only 40F when I went for my walk this morning. I hate this time of year. My body isn't in cold weather mode yet, so I'm fucking freezing today, like shivering and everything.

Plus, you don't have those extra layers of insulation that you used to have!  (that's a compliment).

Very true  :tup

Luckily my whole house isn't an ice box, just the office. My office is the last room in the house to see sunlight. The front porch (enclosed), dining room, and living room are all a good 7 or 8 degrees (F) warmer than my office as I type this. It's good in the summer when I'm trying to stay cool, but it sucks in the winter when I'm trying to warm up. My entire downstairs (6 rooms) is all controlled by a single thermostat (in the dining room). It makes it really hard to heat the house evenly. If I want to warm up the office, I have to crank the shit out of the thermostat to compensate for the dining room being so much warmer. The space heater really comes in handy in that regard. I can keep just the office warm without having to heat the rest of the house for no reason.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 15, 2020, 12:30:20 PM
I hear ya.  Our basement is routinely about 6F colder than the rest of the house - that's with the vents closed in the summer to prevent the AC from pumping cold air in, and we close  most of the vents on the main floor to prevent too much hot air coming in during the winter.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 15, 2020, 12:53:39 PM
The benefit of a small house, I don't really have temperature issues throughout it.  It's fairly consistent other than the basement which is cooler.  Now that it's mid afternoon, it's pretty nice out but still a bit chilly.  I actually really like this weather though, just seemed like a surprise how quick it came on, but maybe the smoke from the west is the culprit like Jingle said.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on September 17, 2020, 01:42:50 AM
Good evening folks.
Yesterday Jenna and I decided to drive down to the middle of the middle of nowhere, to check out Slab City out on the ass end of the Salton Sea.

Slab City is an "anarchy" town built by squatters, druggies, artists, free spirits or whatever else you want to call them outside of Niland,CA. It originally was a Marine base that was decommissioned and sold to the state. There's nothing there but... Slabs of concrete where structures stood. Its been built up with trailers, handmade shelters, etc. Like a giant homeless encampment that's been allowed to thrive (not the best way to describe it but it fits.) They have their own library, hostel, bars, etc. Some really cool art installations as well.

It was 111° when we got there, hot enough that our phones wouldn't stay on long enough to take a lot of photos at the first spot we stopped at there( Salvation Mountain. Basically a giant jesusy mural painted on the the landscape as well as some precarious structures.) We got smart and carried an ice pack to stash our phones on in a bag between photos.  The second and only other spot we stopped at, "East Jesus", which is a commune of sever different artists, who actually bought the section of land they're on and are registered as a museum. Pretty cool place. Strong messaging. The dogs weren't having the heat (neither were the humans), so we cut things short. It was a 500 mile round trip and totally worth it. I'll post some photos to FB and on here in a bit.

Also if anyone is ever driving along Interstate 10 between LA and Palm Springs, there's a little taco stand along the entrance to the Morongo Indian Reservation called Crazy Coyote Tacos..highly recommended! Lmao

Very fascinating! yeah, I did google that as well, weird and unusual stuff!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 20, 2020, 06:32:10 PM
Saw my parents tonight for the first time since Christmas, they drove up from Florida because my little sister has been struggling a bit lately so they wanted to come up and give a hand, plus see everyone.  It was a very nice evening with family that I haven't been able to experience in a long time. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 20, 2020, 07:33:42 PM
That's awesome Marc!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 20, 2020, 08:02:27 PM
Saw my parents tonight for the first time since Christmas, they drove up from Florida because my little sister has been struggling a bit lately so they wanted to come up and give a hand, plus see everyone.  It was a very nice evening with family that I haven't been able to experience in a long time. 

That sounds really nice. How long of a drive is that?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 20, 2020, 09:00:40 PM
Saw my parents tonight for the first time since Christmas, they drove up from Florida because my little sister has been struggling a bit lately so they wanted to come up and give a hand, plus see everyone.  It was a very nice evening with family that I haven't been able to experience in a long time.

Very cool! :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on September 21, 2020, 07:23:11 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlMMcOO.gif)

It's that time of year again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 21, 2020, 10:20:45 AM
Saw my parents tonight for the first time since Christmas, they drove up from Florida because my little sister has been struggling a bit lately so they wanted to come up and give a hand, plus see everyone.  It was a very nice evening with family that I haven't been able to experience in a long time. 

That sounds really nice. How long of a drive is that?

Took them a little over 14 hours

(https://i.imgur.com/ZlMMcOO.gif)

It's that time of year again.

of course I do, the 22nd is my birthday.  Damn I'm getting old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 21, 2020, 01:36:42 PM
It's a great day to have a birthday. And you're not getting that old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 21, 2020, 02:45:18 PM
I've been hearing that song on the radio all fucking month long.  And probably won't hear it again for another 11 months.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 07:04:18 PM
the 22nd is my birthday.  Damn I'm getting old.

Happy birthday, bro!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 22, 2020, 07:23:20 PM
the 22nd is my birthday.  Damn I'm getting old.

Happy birthday, bro!

Thank you bud, also another really nice day out here  :yarr

Went to my sisters after work to have dinner with my parents and nieces... the two baby nieces both drew birthday cards for me and one was... lets just say disturbing as I told my Dad the black scribble looks like something from a child in a horror movie  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 07:27:29 PM
Awesome. But I believe the proper response was back atcha! ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 22, 2020, 07:32:42 PM
Awesome. But I believe the proper response was back atcha! ;D

Totally forgot we have the same birthday, happy birthday! Hope you had a good one.

It is funny, I removed my birthday from facebook and literally no one said happy birthday to me, which is fine, I'm terrible with birthdays so I get it, but just kind of funny.  I mentioned the birthday card to my friends in our group chat and everyone was like "wait, it's your birthday?"  :lol

Im 36 and birthdays are no longer really anything special so just another day of work that at least ended with seeing my family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 07:38:29 PM
I'm 52 today. I mentioned this before, but I have turned 30, 40, and then 50. But the one birthday that gave me the most angst was 36.

It's when you officially pass from 'early to mid 30's' to 'mid to late 30's'. :lol
I don't know why, but that really hit me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:03:00 PM
Tim, you old bastard!  Happy Birthday! If you were on Facebook you would have had a personal Birthday post.  Just like Cram.  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 08:13:12 PM
What's facebook?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:24:24 PM
It's a place where fun is had and people converse. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 22, 2020, 08:24:34 PM
I'm 52 today. I mentioned this before, but I have turned 30, 40, and then 50. But the one birthday that gave me the most angst was 36.

It's when you officially pass from 'early to mid 30's' to 'mid to late 30's'. :lol
I don't know why, but that really hit me.

See my last post in the exercise thread  :lol like literally the other night I had a moment of feeling old right before turning 36, ugh not a good sign especially when 2020 isn't even over.  Also, now that I think about it... that birthday card from my niece  :censored

Tim, you old bastard!  Happy Birthday! If you were on Facebook you would have had a personal Birthday post.  Just like Cram.  Lol

Thanks for going through some pictures lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:32:43 PM
Took 10 seconds seriously.   I said, "That's the face I'm looking for!" Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 08:33:48 PM
It's a place where fun is had and people converse.

DTF is my place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 22, 2020, 08:35:00 PM
Took 10 seconds seriously.   I said, "That's the face I'm looking for!" Lol

 :lol

It's a place where fun is had and people converse.

DTF is my place.

I like this place better than facebook personally.  Honestly, mostly hate facebook at this point.  I prefer twitter or instagram for my social media at this point. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:35:44 PM
You can cheat bro.  Coz would give you a "FUCK YEAH!"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:36:15 PM
Marc, he's old. It has to be Facebook.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2020, 08:37:55 PM
(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/69341657.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:39:19 PM
Experience Mofo!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 22, 2020, 08:43:25 PM
Also, OLD!  NIGHT!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 24, 2020, 04:14:55 AM
Seeing that Thom Yorke has gotten hitched has made me realise who would even give him a second look if he wasn't a millionaire rock star.

Also - Seeing how much people avoid me IRL - I kinda hope I get super successful - primarily just to see how many of those fair-weather friends suddenly get

super - chummy and wanna hang out. Cause i'd be going "  ;D You did not give two fux about me when I was nobody " .

Would be interesting for sure :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 24, 2020, 07:18:47 AM
Seeing that Thom Yorke has gotten hitched has made me realise who would even give him a second look if he wasn't a millionaire rock star.

Also - Seeing how much people avoid me IRL - I kinda hope I get super successful - primarily just to see how many of those fair-weather friends suddenly get

super - chummy and wanna hang out. Cause i'd be going "  ;D You did not give two fux about me when I was nobody " .

Would be interesting for sure :P

I used to think like this when I was younger.   You're a bit older, though, than I was when I sort of came to the realization that in fact there IS someone for everyone, except Jeff the Vomit Guy (Howard Stern guest; the guy just wanted someone to vomit on him, in a sexual context, and no matter how hard Howard tried, no one was really willing to do it for the right reasons).   I don't mean this in a dippy, romantic "soul mate" kind of way.   I mean it in the sense of no matter what you are, or are not, bringing to the table, there is someone for whom that will work.   The trick is, of course, to find it, and that's where the problem comes in.

I know some pretty.... deplorable people and yet, they find companionship.   Whether it's just crude - I can remember walking to a campus function with a guy in my dorm; there were four of us and we were following these girls.  One of the guys said "Stadler (except I wasn't Stadler then), I'm going to bang that blonde in front of us tonight, you watch."   She heard, one of her friends said something crude, but... you know where this is going.  Sure enough, she was spotted doing the walk of shame the next morning from his room.  My ex, not a nice person, my wife's ex, not a nice person (he's actually worse than that; he's an abusive tool):  both remarried to people that absolutely adore them.   My step-daughter's ex-husband? I wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire; odious, emotionally troubled little boy, not even that good looking (he looks like a cross between Justin Beiber and Ed Sheeran without the tats or the talent) and yet...  the four or five times he's cheated on her would seem to indicate he doesn't have any trouble finding willing partners.  And again, these are not super models; my ex was a looker ten years ago, but the rest?  Nah.   The difference?  They are all bold people who are seemingly indifferent to their odiousness.   

I don't feel like I'm lecturing you when I say that that person is not likely going to just waltz into your living room and say "Kotow, I'm here, baby.  Let's life." At least here in the States, on-line dating can cut some of that distance.   You also play music, am I right in my rememberance?  In my experience, that is a phenomenal ice-breaker. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 24, 2020, 04:16:44 PM
Anddd my vacation officially starts... I'm going to see my friends tonight for the first time since Superbowl Sunday, going to Top Golf which has always been a good time.  Tomorrow I am hitting up the Mooby's pop up fast food restaurant (from the Kevin Smith Viewaskew movies) in Red Bank NJ, grilling for my parents and siblings Saturday, Sunday is my day of rest and packings then off to Maine on Monday as I slowly work my way back down south hitting small towns along the way before ending in Scranton PA for a drive in concert next Friday.  Looking forward to my first adventure in 2020 and one of the few things I can do in regards to traveling without needing a covid test or quarantining since the Northeast (besides Rhode Island which I am bypassing) is all looking solid in covid spread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 24, 2020, 04:25:38 PM
I didn't mean it in a " Well if Thom Yorke with his homeless heroin addict face can get married then someone must love me..." way...

More of a "Even if you're not a looker - if you're a millionaire and famous - you can get anyone "... Way

I'd obviously love if someone gorgeous loved me - but i'm 42 and that's not happened once yet. And as such i'm not looking for it to happen.

if it does - great. I'm not gonna go looking for it cause I don't care. I have incredibly low self-worth. If someone wanted to go out with me

there's zero chance I would believe them. I'd assume they were joking. As for actually going on a date. That would be excruciatingly embarrassing.

 :( . I honestly blame my super strict parents for making me feel worthless growing up. . .
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 25, 2020, 07:35:48 AM
With the understanding that you DO have worth, to baffle you with some logic:   If you're worthless, why would anyone go through the effort of playing the joke on you?   Makes no sense.   The heart wants what the heart wants.

In any event, we knew this about fame and money for decades now, maybe centuries...   Mick Jagger has banged more women than all the men in your town combined.   Gene Simmons too (though he was good looking back in the day).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 25, 2020, 01:18:23 PM
What up nerdz?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 25, 2020, 03:49:04 PM
Just got back from the Mooby's (from Clerks 2, and other Kevin Smith movies) pop up for a late lunch, surprised how good it actually was but such a cool experience, plus a huge turn out even with reservations, the line was massive.  Also, I wasn't the only one to get mine to go and eat it outside the quick stop (from Clerks) about 20 minutes away.  :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 25, 2020, 05:28:51 PM
What up nerdz?

Yo. 

Just got back from the Mooby's (from Clerks 2, and other Kevin Smith movies) pop up for a late lunch, surprised how good it actually was but such a cool experience, plus a huge turn out even with reservations, the line was massive.  Also, I wasn't the only one to get mine to go and eat it outside the quick stop (from Clerks) about 20 minutes away.  :corn

I saw the pics. So cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 25, 2020, 06:18:42 PM
If you are a fan of Jay and Silent Bob like I am, then you'd love it for the experience.  I made a little video of my experience, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYV_WRKGQ4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYV_WRKGQ4) I just love how these "stoners" are like the local heros who made it big with their stupid comedy and have based so many of their movies locally.  Clerks 2 literally opens with a drive up Rt35 just like I had to do to get there (hence the Wendys and Circus liqour references which are both in the movie).

What's kind of sad and makes me feel a bit like a douche though was that I was supposed to do this for my birthday with my gf... but then I broke up with her.  I offered to give her money for the meals (since you had to make reservations that all sold out) but she said she could get a refund.  Then they released more open slots so I scooped one up for myself since I still really wanted to go, and then saw there were no refunds so I'm guessing she went by herself the other day just like I did today.  Definitely feel bad about that, but it kind of was just the circumstances. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 26, 2020, 12:12:06 AM
I listened to a Doughboys podcast episode Moobys a few weeks ago. I'd kill to have had a chance to go to one :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 26, 2020, 05:22:57 AM
'sup bitches.

Gonna be a glorious weekend here - supposed to be mid-high 20s today and tomorrow ... last gasp of summer weather methinks.  Got some dirt to haul, and gonna try to get in the pool one last time.  The only shitty thing is that, with the changing solstice, the arc of the sun now goes behind some really tall trees in our backyard.  Net effect is that our pool only gets sun from about 11am-2pm, and then is in shade until about 4:30.  We tried to get in it yesterday afternoon, but we were in shade the entire time... and it wasn't exactly 'hot' outside to begin with (23C).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 26, 2020, 08:10:14 AM
Morning dudes, it was supposed to be the weekend where I drink and play video games all weekend but my wife is sick and so is my dog so I guess I'll be busy with that.

Jingle do you have a heater for your pool?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 26, 2020, 08:59:52 AM
Morning dudes, it was supposed to be the weekend where I drink and play video games all weekend but my wife is sick and so is my dog so I guess I'll be busy with that.

Jingle do you have a heater for your pool?

Damn right we do. Been keeping it at 83.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 26, 2020, 11:46:37 AM
Morning dudes, it was supposed to be the weekend where I drink and play video games all weekend but my wife is sick and so is my dog so I guess I'll be busy with that.

Jingle do you have a heater for your pool?

Damn right we do. Been keeping it at 83.


Ohhhh

I'm on my way
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: eric42434224 on September 29, 2020, 04:55:28 PM
We keep our pool at 87.  Gas heater so it can raise temp 2-3 degrees an hour. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 02, 2020, 12:27:42 PM
Welp, Facebook has decided that it's going to force me to see everyone and page I've "unfollowed" from my newsfeed if I sort things by Recent vs their stupid algorithm. So all of the people who've I've remained friends with that I pulled out of my timeline, including super political charged asshole family members, are front and center.

Now seems to be a good time to purge.

Yes, let the Purging begin.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 02, 2020, 07:11:12 PM
In Scranton PA for a drive in concert, its a bit nipply but a beautiful night with the moon shining bright over the mountains here. Definitely a different vibe here but so far, not bad. Was able to bring a tripod in so I hope I get some good video footage.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 03, 2020, 06:11:58 AM
It's gonna be a weekend of household chores.  Weather is shit - we got more rain here this week than (I swear) we did all summer.  I don't know if I'm factually correct, but I'm not being hyperbolic.  My pool is only a few inches from over-flowing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 03, 2020, 06:45:43 AM
We just had another ceiling rack installed in the garage so my today will be spent reorganizing the garage. I'll definitely have to sneak in a few bikes rides this weekend with the weather so nice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 05, 2020, 06:31:05 AM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 05, 2020, 06:36:08 AM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!

Kev rage quit after he was butt-hurt (mostly by me) in P/R.  I was thinking the same about Brother Lion.  Haven't seen Tick on much lately either (or maybe we're just in different threads?)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on October 05, 2020, 06:37:44 AM
Haven't seen Blob in quite a while either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 05, 2020, 06:59:14 AM
I'm always loathe to assume everyone else thinks like me, especially lately when it seems that I'm really out of step with what's going on around me, but just food for thought:  I don't know if it's COVID, or change of seasons, or the rest of the shitshow that is national and world politics/culture/social events, but I know I've actually made conscious efforts to stay away from media and screens.   I purposefully made a point of being outside this weekend.   I was sore - my back and neck hurt yesterday - and wanted to watch the NASCAR race, but even then I decided I was going to be outside.  So I mowed/mulched the yard and did some edging.

I don't even put on CNN or any cable news at all.  I watch local news only to get weather and local events.  I largely turn off when it switches to the national coverage (though about twice a week I will tune in to Lester Holt to see what's what; I also watched the Special Reporting when the President went into Walter Reed).   

I was (I believe, wrongfully) banned from another site I visit, and honestly, it's like a breath of fresh air.   There's too much going on, too much to ACTUALLY worry about, that might impact the health of my family, or my job or paying the bills that I don't need the drama of someone's petty and partisan opinion on the way the world - or their little corner of it - ought to be.     Not saying that's what's what here, but you never know.  A break away, a little perspective, is a wonderful and fascinating thing. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 05, 2020, 07:20:09 AM
I'm loved by all of you.  I know it and you know it.  Come bask in my......my.. Oh hell, silliness.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 05, 2020, 07:21:53 AM
I'm always loathe to assume everyone else thinks like me, especially lately when it seems that I'm really out of step with what's going on around me, but just food for thought:  I don't know if it's COVID, or change of seasons, or the rest of the shitshow that is national and world politics/culture/social events, but I know I've actually made conscious efforts to stay away from media and screens.   I purposefully made a point of being outside this weekend.   I was sore - my back and neck hurt yesterday - and wanted to watch the NASCAR race, but even then I decided I was going to be outside.  So I mowed/mulched the yard and did some edging.

I don't even put on CNN or any cable news at all.  I watch local news only to get weather and local events.  I largely turn off when it switches to the national coverage (though about twice a week I will tune in to Lester Holt to see what's what; I also watched the Special Reporting when the President went into Walter Reed).   

I was (I believe, wrongfully) banned from another site I visit, and honestly, it's like a breath of fresh air.   There's too much going on, too much to ACTUALLY worry about, that might impact the health of my family, or my job or paying the bills that I don't need the drama of someone's petty and partisan opinion on the way the world - or their little corner of it - ought to be.     Not saying that's what's what here, but you never know.  A break away, a little perspective, is a wonderful and fascinating thing.

I'm with ya man.  I'm absolutely fed up with the 'news' and shit-show that it is.  COVID and politics dominates everything - and better still when they're combined!  We did outside chores most of the day Saturday, and inside stuff most of the day yesterday.  I worked out both days, and we watched some TV shows in the evening - including The Social Dilemma ... what a treat that was! <mildly sarcastic>

And yeah, I miss Blob too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 05, 2020, 07:31:05 AM
Blob hasn't been on Twitter like he normal does as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 05, 2020, 08:05:43 AM
Yeah, I very much look forward to my weekend walks. I'm out for usually at least 3 hours, if not more, and with some good music in my ears and largely unplugged from the wider world.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 05, 2020, 08:26:01 AM
Well I had a nice getaway to Maine to be with nature and not around anything.  It was so nice and refreshing.  I think I felt the best I've felt all year out there by disconnecting for a bit.  Sadly, I'm now back at work and it's almost like immediately all those good feelings are wiped by catching up on emails and work chat threads.  Ugh, I feel this is going to be a long and tough week for me.

And yeah, I miss Blob too.

+1
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 05, 2020, 09:06:51 AM
I'm always loathe to assume everyone else thinks like me, especially lately when it seems that I'm really out of step with what's going on around me, but just food for thought:  I don't know if it's COVID, or change of seasons, or the rest of the shitshow that is national and world politics/culture/social events, but I know I've actually made conscious efforts to stay away from media and screens.   I purposefully made a point of being outside this weekend.   I was sore - my back and neck hurt yesterday - and wanted to watch the NASCAR race, but even then I decided I was going to be outside.  So I mowed/mulched the yard and did some edging.

I don't even put on CNN or any cable news at all.  I watch local news only to get weather and local events.  I largely turn off when it switches to the national coverage (though about twice a week I will tune in to Lester Holt to see what's what; I also watched the Special Reporting when the President went into Walter Reed).   

I was (I believe, wrongfully) banned from another site I visit, and honestly, it's like a breath of fresh air.   There's too much going on, too much to ACTUALLY worry about, that might impact the health of my family, or my job or paying the bills that I don't need the drama of someone's petty and partisan opinion on the way the world - or their little corner of it - ought to be.     Not saying that's what's what here, but you never know.  A break away, a little perspective, is a wonderful and fascinating thing.

I think that's what people need to do. Just worry about yourself and whats around you, and not someones else's troubles from the other side of the country. Fight your battles that happening at home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on October 05, 2020, 07:43:15 PM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!

I am good, thanks for the sentiment!

And to set the record straight, I did not leave because of any one person and I did not rage quit (despite the lies told by some here).  I decided to quietly leave for a number of reasons and did so without making a dramatic "I am leaving forever!" post like some do.  I PM'd bosk1 and thanked him for running the forum for so many years and then left.  That is all.  Hope most of you are doing well!  :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 05, 2020, 07:45:28 PM
But you didn't even give us a chance to say goodbye..

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/WTcj5b17IZ8xbdCMBs/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 05, 2020, 08:24:40 PM
Seems like he just did, sucks though to see a long time member go off (for whatever reason, I didn't even read the thread referenced). 

But does this mean the WildRanger posts also end?  :laugh:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 05, 2020, 08:45:25 PM
Well, damn, thank you for the years of posting KevShmev.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 06, 2020, 05:19:31 AM
I guess the record is now straight. It's good to know it wasn't because of some of my posts during his "final" interactions.  It just seemed odd that a grown assed man would up and leave a community he's been so heavily invested in for over a decade without so much as a peep over what seemed like a disagreement of views over a P/R topic.  I know I've flaked a few times over the years, but that had to do with the depression I was battling.  Hopefully his other reasons aren't anything too serious, and hopefully he isn't permanently 'done' with DTF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 06, 2020, 07:53:38 AM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!

I am good, thanks for the sentiment!

And to set the record straight, I did not leave because of any one person and I did not rage quit (despite the lies told by some here).  I decided to quietly leave for a number of reasons and did so without making a dramatic "I am leaving forever!" post like some do.  I PM'd bosk1 and thanked him for running the forum for so many years and then left.  That is all.  Hope most of you are doing well!  :tup :tup

I'm pleased to hear you are well, my friend. As a long time, and valued, member of this community, just know you are missed. Rest assured, that anytime a song comes on my radio that I have some nasty and inappropriate alternate lyrics to, I think of you!  :lol  Be well!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 06, 2020, 08:38:08 AM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!

I am good, thanks for the sentiment!

And to set the record straight, I did not leave because of any one person and I did not rage quit (despite the lies told by some here).  I decided to quietly leave for a number of reasons and did so without making a dramatic "I am leaving forever!" post like some do.  I PM'd bosk1 and thanked him for running the forum for so many years and then left.  That is all.  Hope most of you are doing well!  :tup :tup

It was good to get to read your posts and insights into everything. Thanks man. We (I do at least) appreciate what you contributed to this Forums.

Take care, live long and prosper, and don't get eliminated... :biggrin:

Maybe in the future you will come and take a peep and post something. Until then...

 :metal

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 06, 2020, 12:32:01 PM
I coulda sworn I saw Blob somewhere in Social Media recently. Maybe responding to something King posted? I don't remember.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 11, 2020, 10:23:55 AM
Rafael Nadal plays tennis on clay better than any other athlete plays any sport on any surface.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 11, 2020, 07:59:17 PM
So... I'm writing this from the hospital, on some pretty good controlled substances. On Friday morning's run, my tire toe caught on an uneven sidewalk slab and I went flying, and landed hard. At the time, I though I'd just gotten bruised and scraped. I was wrong. Turns out I actually fractured a rib which in turn punctured my left lung, and now I have a pneumothorax. If things stay how they are, I can avoid surgery. If there pneumothorax enlarges, well, I get the tube. This blows. And hurts like a motherfucker. Incidentally, "motherfucker" has been my go-to phrase for freshing with the pain over the last couple of days.

🤬
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 11, 2020, 08:09:08 PM
Motherfucker is the greatest word ever invented!


Get well soon Mill! Are you prescribing your own medication? Are you lecturing the nurses as the med you up? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 11, 2020, 08:26:20 PM
Motherfucker is the greatest word ever invented!


Get well soon Mill! Are you prescribing your own medication? Are you lecturing the nurses as the med you up? :lol

 :lol

I actually don't know shit about pain meds. But I'm surprised at how much latitude they are giving me when it comes to asking for the big guns.  I was flying pretty high for about an hour earlier. Normally I tend to err on the low side on pain meds, but this sort of serious, and there's no point in just sitting here in severe pain, so bring it on!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 11, 2020, 08:32:00 PM
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169455/trivia

Quote
The most common curse word among guests is motherfucker.

Hang in there Millahh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 12, 2020, 08:34:30 AM
Damn dude, get well soon and hopefully you won't need the surgery
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 12, 2020, 09:15:31 AM
Thanks guys.

They are keeping me in suspense on whether I need the procedure, though if I do it's less of an undertaking than I though...local anesthesia, done bedside.  But still would like to avoid it.  It seems like it's not getting worse, but it may have been a little worse to begin with than they thought.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 12, 2020, 09:21:10 AM
This is why I don't run.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 12, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
This gives stubbing the toe a whole new meaning.  I hope you don't need surgery. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on October 12, 2020, 12:41:12 PM
This is why I don't run.

Eh, you can injure yourself in other ways. Wasn't it Kade who dropped a dumbbell or a weight plate on his foot? :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 12, 2020, 12:43:34 PM
 :lol true, shit happens, but I will say injuries are a reason I haven't even attempted to play hockey in the last 15 years.  I just can't risk breaking a bone when I need my arms and legs to do my job. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 12, 2020, 02:43:58 PM
Alright..they are keeping me for another night of observation and oxygen, but barring something unforeseen I go home in the morning, without the procedure (which sounds pretty unpleasant).  So looks like for the rest of the day I'll continue on my trajectory of listening to Regina Spektor while high on oxycodone!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 12, 2020, 02:58:07 PM
Good news!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 12, 2020, 07:24:29 PM
Late to the party, but here's hoping you get out with minimal "procedures" and maximum nurse interaction.

:)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 12, 2020, 07:29:05 PM
Gotta angle for one last spongebath before you're discharged :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 13, 2020, 03:39:32 AM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IjSULFcooHI/TxdHrcW_dNI/AAAAAAAAAFM/bc6jc1BrMdQ/s1600/tumblr_lel6luMjt01qb7hapo1_r1_500.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on October 13, 2020, 03:41:38 AM
:zydar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 13, 2020, 03:00:45 PM
Got discharged today, home now but sort of feel like shit. But, I'll have a vaguely amusing rant to type out later...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 13, 2020, 03:28:47 PM
Got discharged today, home now but sort of feel like shit. But, I'll have a vaguely amusing rant to type out later...

That's good, get well soon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 13, 2020, 03:31:53 PM
So... I'm writing this from the hospital, on some pretty good controlled substances. On Friday morning's run, my tire toe caught on an uneven sidewalk slab and I went flying, and landed hard. At the time, I though I'd just gotten bruised and scraped. I was wrong. Turns out I actually fractured a rib which in turn punctured my left lung, and now I have a pneumothorax. If things stay how they are, I can avoid surgery. If there pneumothorax enlarges, well, I get the tube. This blows. And hurts like a motherfucker. Incidentally, "motherfucker" has been my go-to phrase for freshing with the pain over the last couple of days.

🤬

Jesus, that's awful man.

Good you are finally home but an awful set of circumstances.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 14, 2020, 08:22:03 AM
Watched a kid last night lose his shit on video at work.  He started a fight with another employee, took a hit from his vape on the floor and then threw a piece of wood at the dock doors.


He will be fired today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 14, 2020, 09:03:48 AM
Watched a kid last night lose his shit on video at work.  He started a fight with another employee, took a hit from his vape on the floor and then threw a piece of wood at the dock doors.

At first I thought you meant this happened on a Zoom call, and I was honestly pretty impressed.  Someone who does that needs his own YouTube channel!

I'm home and resting (mostly wfh on the couch), and trying to recover from what all that oxycodone did to my digestion.  Speaking of which...the first 3/4 of the time, I had my own room in the hospital.  But a little after midnight on the second night, I got a roommate.  A old man with cognitive impairment who might have had a fall.  In addition to ruining any chance of sleep I had for the night, I was treated to the sound of him trying to take a dump in a bedpan for 3-4 minutes, on just the other side of the curtain.  It wasn't great.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 14, 2020, 09:12:43 AM
 :lol

I'll be on a conference today.  maybe I could do that though I don't smoke.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 14, 2020, 09:18:06 AM
Watched a kid last night lose his shit on video at work.  He started a fight with another employee, took a hit from his vape on the floor and then threw a piece of wood at the dock doors.

At first I thought you meant this happened on a Zoom call, and I was honestly pretty impressed.  Someone who does that needs his own YouTube channel!

I'm home and resting (mostly wfh on the couch), and trying to recover from what all that oxycodone did to my digestion.  Speaking of which...the first 3/4 of the time, I had my own room in the hospital.  But a little after midnight on the second night, I got a roommate.  A old man with cognitive impairment who might have had a fall.  In addition to ruining any chance of sleep I had for the night, I was treated to the sound of him trying to take a dump in a bedpan for 3-4 minutes, on just the other side of the curtain.  It wasn't great.

But how did it smell?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 14, 2020, 09:42:28 AM
Chad, you bastard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 14, 2020, 10:16:26 AM
Watched a kid last night lose his shit on video at work.  He started a fight with another employee, took a hit from his vape on the floor and then threw a piece of wood at the dock doors.

At first I thought you meant this happened on a Zoom call, and I was honestly pretty impressed.  Someone who does that needs his own YouTube channel!

I'm home and resting (mostly wfh on the couch), and trying to recover from what all that oxycodone did to my digestion.  Speaking of which...the first 3/4 of the time, I had my own room in the hospital.  But a little after midnight on the second night, I got a roommate.  A old man with cognitive impairment who might have had a fall.  In addition to ruining any chance of sleep I had for the night, I was treated to the sound of him trying to take a dump in a bedpan for 3-4 minutes, on just the other side of the curtain.  It wasn't great.

But how did it smell?

Fortunately, I don't know. That I didn't smell anything gave me some faith in how the air handling was set up in the room (from a Covid standpoint).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2020, 09:52:19 AM
Didn't want to create a thread for this so just throwing it out there, does anyone have or use a standing desk? 

Seriously considering buying this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ) for home.  Work allows a $200 credit towards a standing desk so I'd only be paying 100 out of my own pocket.  I sit wayyy too much when I work from home and I really have never been a fan of my current desk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 22, 2020, 10:03:42 AM
I like the styles you put on your desk.  You lift them up by your hand.  No cranks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2020, 10:10:38 AM
I like the styles you put on your desk.  You lift them up by your hand.  No cranks.

What do you mean?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 22, 2020, 10:12:53 AM
https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Converter-Tabletop-DESK-V000V/dp/B0784HWPN6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=231FWEK4R5BFH&dchild=1&keywords=desk+riser&qid=1603383082&s=office-products&sprefix=desk+%2Coffice-products%2C183&sr=1-6


Varies from $99 to $200.  You put them on an established desk.  Here is one example.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2020, 10:20:49 AM
Oh I see, yea, those are too small though. And I'm not a fan of my desk as it is either.  It's a nice very old wooden desk not meant for a computer desk so a new, and large (that is 55 inches) desk is what I would really want to move to.  Just not sure if people have experience with the standing desk in general.  Do you use that lift yourself?  How often do you use it standing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 22, 2020, 10:28:24 AM
I haven't got one.  I've seen them here that Wal Mart uses.  I want to get one for my office.  I stand up multiple times a day to stretch. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2020, 10:37:24 AM
On my days home, I sit at my desk most of the day.  Then after work, I continue to sit at my desk playing video games.  And when I exercise, I sit on an exercise bike.  I feel my body should be standing more.  When I come into work, I'm on my feet a good amount of time for it to not be an issue.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 22, 2020, 10:39:50 AM
Didn't want to create a thread for this so just throwing it out there, does anyone have or use a standing desk? 

Seriously considering buying this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ) for home.  Work allows a $200 credit towards a standing desk so I'd only be paying 100 out of my own pocket.  I sit wayyy too much when I work from home and I really have never been a fan of my current desk.

Funny enough, I mentioned this to my wife the other day; I just have to figure out what to do with the multiple monitors I have.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 22, 2020, 10:48:47 AM
Didn't want to create a thread for this so just throwing it out there, does anyone have or use a standing desk? 

Seriously considering buying this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2PNWZZ) for home.  Work allows a $200 credit towards a standing desk so I'd only be paying 100 out of my own pocket.  I sit wayyy too much when I work from home and I really have never been a fan of my current desk.

Funny enough, I mentioned this to my wife the other day; I just have to figure out what to do with the multiple monitors I have.

I would buy a stand if I do this.   Currently, I have my main monitor ontop of books because it doesn't have an adjustable stand.  But you can get nice stands to attach to the desk and mount the monitors on them.  Another reason why I want a big desk because I currently use all the space with the monitors. on my current desk.  Putting them onto mounts would save even more space.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 22, 2020, 03:31:24 PM
So it turns out I didn't break a rib or puncture my lung after all.  I just hit my chest on the concrete hard enough to collapse my lung without having an actual break (which is still pretty messed up wen you think about it).  So I'm still gonna be sore for a while, and need to give my lung a little more time to fully reinflate, but that's about it.  To say I'm relieved would be an understatement...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 22, 2020, 03:35:21 PM
I always though the lung had to be punctured to collapse it!  That's crazy!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 22, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
I always though the lung had to be punctured to collapse it!  That's crazy!

I had thought that was how it worked as well...but on reading up a bit, it can happen as a blast injury even without penetrating injury or breaking ribs.  This doesn't make as good a story as getting it from a hand grenade, but the principle is the same.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 22, 2020, 09:22:33 PM
So it turns out I didn't break a rib or puncture my lung after all.  I just hit my chest on the concrete hard enough to collapse my lung without having an actual break (which is still pretty messed up wen you think about it).  So I'm still gonna be sore for a while, and need to give my lung a little more time to fully reinflate, but that's about it.  To say I'm relieved would be an understatement...

(Serious question, though it might sound like I'm poking fun): how do you "reinflate your lung"?  Just normal breathing, and sleeping a certain way?  Or are there exercises? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 23, 2020, 08:15:48 AM
So it turns out I didn't break a rib or puncture my lung after all.  I just hit my chest on the concrete hard enough to collapse my lung without having an actual break (which is still pretty messed up wen you think about it).  So I'm still gonna be sore for a while, and need to give my lung a little more time to fully reinflate, but that's about it.  To say I'm relieved would be an understatement...

(Serious question, though it might sound like I'm poking fun): how do you "reinflate your lung"?  Just normal breathing, and sleeping a certain way?  Or are there exercises?

That's actually a damn good question.  If it's mild to moderate, it's breathing normally (though that also means breathing exercises and while you are laid up, and maybe some supplemental oxygen as well). If it's moderate to severe, an chest tube is needed.  Basically, they thread a tube between your ribs into the pneumothorax (the air pocket that has been created between the outside of the ling and the chest wall) and pull a vacuum. Obviously, the former is preferable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 23, 2020, 04:47:37 PM
That's actually a damn good question.  If it's mild to moderate, it's breathing normally (though that also means breathing exercises and while you are laid up, and maybe some supplemental oxygen as well). If it's moderate to severe, an chest tube is needed.  Basically, they thread a tube between your ribs into the pneumothorax (the air pocket that has been created between the outside of the ling and the chest wall) and pull a vacuum. Obviously, the former is preferable.

Well, that explains it!

I used an electric leaf blower on low power...which worked, but now my left ear whistles when I blow my nose.  >:(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 23, 2020, 05:06:29 PM
Holy shit, guys, I found Xocoveza!! I've been looking for it for like five years!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 24, 2020, 04:46:00 AM
Damn really?  I get it every year!

Getting ready to leave for Vermont.   26 years married on the 28th.  We'll see the beautiful countryside this weekend. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 26, 2020, 04:18:15 AM
Of course Eddie van Halen was an outstanding musician and he died way too young....

But...Maybe....

His signature stripy guitars were....Fuck Ugly ?

 :o
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 26, 2020, 06:58:20 AM
Holy shit, guys, I found Xocoveza!! I've been looking for it for like five years!

I hate those things. They make watching soccer unbearable.   I can only image how bad it is being in the grandstand. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Grappler on October 26, 2020, 12:27:44 PM
Last week, I was feeling really down about society.  Arguments about politics, arguments about COVID, my daughter's school pulling the plug on in-person schooling due to rising COVID cases in the area.  It just feels like the world is falling down around us.  But I looked out my front window on Friday to see my autumn blaze maple finally looking like a nice tree.  We lost a big ash tree in that spot to the emerald ash borer 4 years ago.  This tree was planted a year later, and after 3 years, it's doubled its height and is finally spreading it's branches outward (they were mostly vertical) for 3 years.   

It just reminded me to turn off some thoughts and enjoy a little bit of nature in my own front yard.  I can't wait until this tree gets to be 30-40 feet tall - the color in the fall is amazing.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/122080060_10224908879453971_258670223994522432_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=9jVl5hVP-LkAX9se3Ft&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&tp=7&oh=0c10a623607219f7ae81f7f18485556d&oe=5FBE2022)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2020, 12:33:55 PM
Color in the fall may be amazing, but raking is a bi-atch.

That is a glorious color though.
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Post by: King Postwhore on October 26, 2020, 04:11:54 PM
Mow/vacuum the lawn is soooooo much better than raking. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 26, 2020, 04:53:08 PM
I don't do any of that. Leaves are nature's mulch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2020, 05:12:09 PM
I don't do any of that. Leaves are nature's mulch.

Leaves. The only thing TAC doesn’t suck or blow.  :lol
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Post by: TAC on October 26, 2020, 05:14:20 PM
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/566/702/3f2.jpeg)


 :lol
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Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2020, 05:18:43 PM
BRB.  Gotta show this to Mrs.jingle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 26, 2020, 06:18:16 PM
I did that one year and none of the leaves decomposed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2020, 08:03:16 PM
I did that one year and none of the leaves decomposed.

Couple of areas of my yard had some leaves that got trapped under the first snowfall, and decomposed come he spring. Took all summer for the grass to re-grow.
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Post by: TAC on October 26, 2020, 08:09:06 PM
I'm not a lawn guy. I don't obsess about it one bit. I watch my neighbors act like "holy shit there's a leaf on my lawn" and laugh my ass off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 27, 2020, 05:18:54 AM
I'm not a lawn guy. I don't obsess about it one bit. I watch my neighbors act like "holy shit there's a leaf on my lawn" and laugh my ass off.

Me either really.  We just have too much property for me to care deeply about it.  Our actual backyard is pretty manageable.  But we live on such a small street, no one really sees our front, and the side yard (or 'dog park' as we call it) is about the size of a football field, so there ain't no way in hell I'm going to fret over how green/thick/weed-free it is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2020, 05:27:57 AM
I just want to get the Mass amount of leaves.  I'm not picky.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 27, 2020, 06:00:32 AM
I'm not a lawn guy. I don't obsess about it one bit. I watch my neighbors act like "holy shit there's a leaf on my lawn" and laugh my ass off.

Me either really.  We just have too much property for me to care deeply about it.  Our actual backyard is pretty manageable.  But we live on such a small street, no one really sees our front, and the side yard (or 'dog park' as we call it) is about the size of a football field, so there ain't no way in hell I'm going to fret over how green/thick/weed-free it is.

I'm a bit surprised. I would have thought you'd be picky about your lawn.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2020, 07:19:10 AM
It's about time spent .  Who wants to spend that much time out there to be perfect only to feel like you did nothing the next day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 27, 2020, 07:20:51 AM
It's about time spent .  Who wants to spend that much time out there to be perfect only to feel like you did nothing the next day.

Who?? My neighbors, that's who. I laugh my ass off as the leaves in my yard blow across the street into theirs.
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Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2020, 07:49:53 AM
I wish mine would. Lol.
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Post by: jingle.boy on October 27, 2020, 08:35:56 AM
I'm not a lawn guy. I don't obsess about it one bit. I watch my neighbors act like "holy shit there's a leaf on my lawn" and laugh my ass off.

Me either really.  We just have too much property for me to care deeply about it.  Our actual backyard is pretty manageable.  But we live on such a small street, no one really sees our front, and the side yard (or 'dog park' as we call it) is about the size of a football field, so there ain't no way in hell I'm going to fret over how green/thick/weed-free it is.

I'm a bit surprised. I would have thought you'd be picky about your lawn.

At our old house, I kinda was.  Even that was a larger than average lot.  With over an acre here... no fucking chance.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 27, 2020, 10:20:40 AM
I did that one year and none of the leaves decomposed.

Couple of areas of my yard had some leaves that got trapped under the first snowfall, and decomposed come he spring. Took all summer for the grass to re-grow.

That's what happened to me; I had a blanket of wet leaves, and dead grass underneath.   I bought a riding mower this summer and I think I'm going to just put the mulcher on it and do that.  Couple passes, chop them leaves up real fine, and go with that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 27, 2020, 11:25:29 AM
That's my plan too... but there's been too much goddamn rain.  The ecology here is such that there's only a couple of inches (at best) of dirt/soil, before the hardpan/clay takes over.  So it takes a long time for the ground to soften up when it's cold and/or wet.  In the heat of summer, there are tons of cracks and 'fissures' all over the place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Dublagent66 on October 27, 2020, 02:21:42 PM
Haven't seen KevShmev or brother Lion (Northern Lion) for quite awhile. It's hard not to jump to horrific conclusions these days. I hope they are alright!

I am good, thanks for the sentiment!

And to set the record straight, I did not leave because of any one person and I did not rage quit (despite the lies told by some here).  I decided to quietly leave for a number of reasons and did so without making a dramatic "I am leaving forever!" post like some do.  I PM'd bosk1 and thanked him for running the forum for so many years and then left.  That is all.  Hope most of you are doing well!  :tup :tup

Kev, I noticed you've been gone for a few weeks and decided to check your last post which was this one.  Just wanted you to know that even though sometimes I was a pain the ass, I still thought you were one of the most respected posters here.  Which made me want to be a better poster, even though sometimes I'm still a pita. :lol  Hope you decide to come back some day.  Take care. :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 29, 2020, 05:48:49 AM
I'm not a lawn guy. I don't obsess about it one bit. I watch my neighbors act like "holy shit there's a leaf on my lawn" and laugh my ass off.

I appreciate people wanting their yard to look presentable as possible but I just don't fucking get it.  People picking up sticks and leaves and shit I have no interest in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 29, 2020, 05:50:59 AM
What do you have to do at the U of U?

We may be upgrading our football season tickets to Club Level seating. We just took a tour of the new stadium seating and club level access is pretty plush. All inclusive food and drink, private bathrooms, fireplace lounge, exclusive entrance to the stadium, upgraded parking, not having to rub elbows with unwashed drunks...we just need to decide if it's worth the extra cash. My gut tells me it is, but we're going to think on it a bit. The only bad part is they are end zone seats, so the view isn't as prime as our 45 yard line current seats. Much closer to the field, though...

Tim,

We bought those club level seats yesterday. This will be the view from our new seats.

(https://i.imgur.com/xkZtR47.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 29, 2020, 08:04:15 AM
That's pretty awesome, I wish I had the money to do similar for PSU. 
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Post by: jingle.boy on October 29, 2020, 08:19:24 AM
That's fuckin suh-WEEEEET!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 29, 2020, 08:20:32 AM
That's pretty awesome, I wish I had the money to do similar for PSU.

The problem with that, of course, is that you'd have to watch PSU.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 29, 2020, 08:22:47 AM
That's pretty awesome, I wish I had the money to do similar for PSU.

The problem with that, of course, is that you'd have to watch PSU.

A lot better than watching Utah for sure  :biggrin: but really, nothing beats that home game environment in Happy Valley.  TBH, it's not even tickets that are the most expensive part, it's a hotel room because the 8 hour round trip drive is pretty brutal on gameday where it's likely closer to 10 hours with the traffic.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 29, 2020, 08:29:44 AM
It's so nice when you find out the GM of this Wal Mart DC tells their supervisors not to give us our moves and my counts just climb and climb.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 29, 2020, 03:37:52 PM
Dude...just sent out my goodbye email at work.  Fucking surreal.  The Xocoveza helped, but man is this weird.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 29, 2020, 08:20:32 PM
It's that unknown step but it can be exhilarating!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 29, 2020, 08:22:35 PM
Wait..Mill, did you lose your job? Quit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 29, 2020, 09:00:57 PM
Wait..Mill, did you lose your job? Quit?

Got laid off as a result of an acquisition. But, it's what I wanted, and I start my next gig in a week and a half at a higher title/salary. Which is all good, I've just been at this job 15 years, it's really the only "career" job I've had
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 29, 2020, 09:01:41 PM
Wait..Mill, did you lose your job? Quit?

Got laid off as a result of an acquisition. But, it's what I wanted, and I start my next gig in a week and a half at a higher title/salary. Which is all good, I've just been at this job 15 years, it's really the only "career" job I've had

OK.. If you're good, then I'm good! :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on October 29, 2020, 09:18:39 PM
Wait..Mill, did you lose your job? Quit?

Got laid off as a result of an acquisition. But, it's what I wanted, and I start my next gig in a week and a half at a higher title/salary. Which is all good, I've just been at this job 15 years, it's really the only "career" job I've had

OK.. If you're good, then I'm good! :)

It's all good in the hood
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 01, 2020, 09:28:59 AM
Just had to make an emergency run to empty my eavestroughs.  It's been pouring rain, and overflowing everywhere - cuz we had some brutal winds over night, so they were filled with leaves.  The only good thing is that doing it when it rains, the waterflow just brings all the leaves right to the downspouts.  Downside is that it's 4C out there right now, and at one point in the last 5 minutes, it was hail/ice pellets.  Clearing the leaves felt like stickin my hand in a block of ice.  Thankfully it was a quick job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 01, 2020, 03:07:12 PM
Guessing eavestroughs in Canadian for gutters?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 01, 2020, 03:07:54 PM
Guessing eavestroughs in Canadian for gutters?

 :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 01, 2020, 03:15:27 PM
Guessing eavestroughs in Canadian for gutters?

 :yarr

I would've definitely waited for the weather to improve before going out there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 01, 2020, 03:20:03 PM
Guessing eavestroughs in Canadian for gutters?

 :yarr

I would've definitely waited for the weather to improve before going out there.

As sucky as it was to go up there, I'd rather do it in the rain.  Like I said, the water flow ends up bringing the leaves right to the downspout - rather than either A) getting on the roof and squatting down to scoop up the leaves every 3 feet, or B) up and down the ladder every 6 feet to clear them out.  In the rain, I just go to each corner of the house, clear out the downspout, then just continually 'catch-and-release' as the leaves follow the current.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 02, 2020, 07:22:47 AM
Eavestroughs.  You can't make fun of me anymore; that's very Stadler-esque to use a 12-letter compound word instead of "gutters".  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 02, 2020, 07:38:06 AM
Eavestroughs.  You can't make fun of me anymore; that's very Stadler-esque to use a 12-letter compound word instead of "gutters".  :)

We can always make fun of you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on November 02, 2020, 08:22:29 AM
Last week, I was feeling really down about society.  Arguments about politics, arguments about COVID, my daughter's school pulling the plug on in-person schooling due to rising COVID cases in the area.  It just feels like the world is falling down around us.  But I looked out my front window on Friday to see my autumn blaze maple finally looking like a nice tree.  We lost a big ash tree in that spot to the emerald ash borer 4 years ago.  This tree was planted a year later, and after 3 years, it's doubled its height and is finally spreading it's branches outward (they were mostly vertical) for 3 years.   

It just reminded me to turn off some thoughts and enjoy a little bit of nature in my own front yard.  I can't wait until this tree gets to be 30-40 feet tall - the color in the fall is amazing.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/122080060_10224908879453971_258670223994522432_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=9jVl5hVP-LkAX9se3Ft&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&tp=7&oh=0c10a623607219f7ae81f7f18485556d&oe=5FBE2022)

It's good to turn off Society, and realign yourself with Nature. Society is Chaos, and Nature is Peace.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 02, 2020, 08:25:45 AM
Eavestroughs.  You can't make fun of me anymore; that's very Stadler-esque to use a 12-letter compound word instead of "gutters".  :)

We can always make fun of you.

I would feel naked and alone if you didn't.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 02, 2020, 08:26:51 AM
Eavestroughs.  You can't make fun of me anymore; that's very Stadler-esque to use a 12-letter compound word instead of "gutters".  :)

We can always make fun of you.

I would feel naked and alone if you didn't.  :)

And nobody wants to see that!   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 02, 2020, 08:27:11 AM
Lisa had to take our little boy Harry to the emergency vet today.  He was laying flat, not moving his legs.  It was scary.  Come to find out Lisa was dosing him too high with the insulin he has to take.  The new needles threw off Lisa.  She is beating herself up bigtime.  I trying not to say much bout it because she is so distraught right now and beating herself up. 
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Post by: cramx3 on November 02, 2020, 08:47:27 AM
Is Harry doing OK now?
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Post by: Zydar on November 02, 2020, 09:24:39 AM
Poor Lisa  :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 02, 2020, 10:29:23 AM
He's staying over night but is already up and walking.  My poor little old man.  He's 16 and we were scared shitless this morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 02, 2020, 10:59:56 AM
That's good news, shit happens man, you guys at least acted and got it taken care of. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 02, 2020, 11:09:06 AM
I'll comfort her tonight.  I know she is being hard on herself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 02, 2020, 11:09:50 AM
That's good news, shit happens man, you guys at least acted and got it taken care of.

Yeah that.  Give Lisa an extra hug from all of us.  Mistakes happen.  mrs.jingle beat herself up over something with our dog over the summer in his final week.  Thankfully, it's not Harry's time, and (it would seem) all will end up alright here.

I'll comfort her tonight.  I know she is being hard on herself.

Better for you to be hard on her.  :heybaby:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 02, 2020, 11:53:17 AM
Not that you horndog.  She was balling her eyes out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 02, 2020, 11:56:43 AM
Well you can comfort her first and then get hard on her  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 02, 2020, 12:04:38 PM
Yeah, no.  Not tonight. I know better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 02, 2020, 05:37:31 PM
Not that you horndog.  She was balling her eyes out.

You said balling.   :)

I kid; I feel for you, man.  I hope that Harry comes home tomorrow and all is back to normal.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2020, 05:25:47 AM
Our boy is comming home today!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 03, 2020, 05:52:21 AM
Our boy is comming home today!

:woot:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 03, 2020, 05:56:16 AM
 :dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2020, 06:56:41 AM
Lisa cried telling me.  I feel so bad for her.  She's blaming herself big time and I'm not saying it at all.  I don't want to make it worse.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on November 05, 2020, 04:52:17 AM
Lisa cried telling me.  I feel so bad for her.  She's blaming herself big time and I'm not saying it at all.  I don't want to make it worse.

How are both Harry and Lisa doing?

-

Yesterday, I made up a batch of pain in the kitchen. More specifically, a salsa that was a head of roasted garlic, ~1/3 cup citrus juices, and 24 roasted habaneros. Oh my fucking God. It is excellent, but do not that it was so I could manage to taste to adjust the seasoning. And to think, we have like another 350 or so habs left from the garden. My god, what have we done?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 05, 2020, 07:28:47 AM
I'm no expert in Mexican food, but in doing the "Home Fresh" (or "Hello Fresh" whatever), I've realized that there is a sort of "beauty" (and wonderful taste) in simple:  dice some tomatoes, dice some onions, dice some cilantro, squeeze in some lime, salt and pepper.    You can add some heat from a pepper if that's your taste, but just the natural "sweetness" of the fresh vegetables is just beautiful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 05, 2020, 08:32:53 AM
Lisa cried telling me.  I feel so bad for her.  She's blaming herself big time and I'm not saying it at all.  I don't want to make it worse.

How are both Harry and Lisa doing?

-

Yesterday, I made up a batch of pain in the kitchen. More specifically, a salsa that was a head of roasted garlic, ~1/3 cup citrus juices, and 24 roasted habaneros. Oh my fucking God. It is excellent, but do not that it was so I could manage to taste to adjust the seasoning. And to think, we have like another 350 or so habs left from the garden. My god, what have we done?

The wife is so happy.  he's returning to his lovable self.  Jumping up on the bed to nudge us when he wants us up.  Following us around.  He's a lot better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on November 05, 2020, 08:39:09 AM

The wife is so happy.  he's returning to his lovable self.  Jumping up on the bed to nudge us when he wants us up.  Following us around.  He's a lot better.

Woohoo!  Really relieved for you guys.

I'm no expert in Mexican food, but in doing the "Home Fresh" (or "Hello Fresh" whatever), I've realized that there is a sort of "beauty" (and wonderful taste) in simple:  dice some tomatoes, dice some onions, dice some cilantro, squeeze in some lime, salt and pepper.    You can add some heat from a pepper if that's your taste, but just the natural "sweetness" of the fresh vegetables is just beautiful.

Yeah, that's a good old pico de gallo.  It's awesome as long as you are using good tomatoes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 05, 2020, 08:44:25 AM
I'm no expert in Mexican food, but in doing the "Home Fresh" (or "Hello Fresh" whatever), I've realized that there is a sort of "beauty" (and wonderful taste) in simple:  dice some tomatoes, dice some onions, dice some cilantro, squeeze in some lime, salt and pepper.    You can add some heat from a pepper if that's your taste, but just the natural "sweetness" of the fresh vegetables is just beautiful.

Oh hell yeah.  Nothing like fresh salsa, guac, or pdg

:drool:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 05, 2020, 08:56:32 AM
We did that with pasta and hamburger this week.  It was delicious Stads. 


With fresh vegetables of course!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 05, 2020, 10:27:33 AM
Lisa cried telling me.  I feel so bad for her.  She's blaming herself big time and I'm not saying it at all.  I don't want to make it worse.

How are both Harry and Lisa doing?

-

Yesterday, I made up a batch of pain in the kitchen. More specifically, a salsa that was a head of roasted garlic, ~1/3 cup citrus juices, and 24 roasted habaneros. Oh my fucking God. It is excellent, but do not that it was so I could manage to taste to adjust the seasoning. And to think, we have like another 350 or so habs left from the garden. My god, what have we done?

The wife is so happy.  he's returning to his lovable self.  Jumping up on the bed to nudge us when he wants us up.  Following us around.  He's a lot better.

YAY!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 05, 2020, 10:31:36 AM
I'm no expert in Mexican food, but in doing the "Home Fresh" (or "Hello Fresh" whatever), I've realized that there is a sort of "beauty" (and wonderful taste) in simple:  dice some tomatoes, dice some onions, dice some cilantro, squeeze in some lime, salt and pepper.    You can add some heat from a pepper if that's your taste, but just the natural "sweetness" of the fresh vegetables is just beautiful.

Oh hell yeah.  Nothing like fresh salsa, guac, or pdg

:drool:

Sounds nasty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 05, 2020, 11:15:43 AM
Fresh guac is bomb.   Three fresh avocados, a plum tomato diced, a half an onion diced, chopped cilantro, juice of a full lemon, a clove of garlic, salt, and (if it's your thing) some cayenne pepper.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 05, 2020, 11:18:53 AM
Fresh guac is bomb.   Three fresh avocados, a plum tomato diced, a half an onion diced, chopped cilantro, juice of a full lemon, a clove of garlic, salt, and (if it's your thing) some cayenne pepper.

Sounds delish, but if I recall TAC doesn't like onions or something.

I'm all about making fresh stuff like that these days.  Maybe I should pick up those ingredients this weekend.

Also, glad to see the cat and queen feeling better
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 05, 2020, 11:37:02 AM
You can ditch the onions; in fact, if you make a big enough batch, DO ditch the onions.  They tend to get strong, so if you eat it fresh it's great.  The next day, it tends to be onion-forward, and that just gets worse as time goes on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 05, 2020, 11:38:54 AM
I love guacamole on toast with eggs and vine tomatoes cooked on a pan. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 05, 2020, 11:58:07 AM
People love their avocado toast and I don't think I've ever had it before.  I like guac, but too much avocado alone never really interested me.  Maybe I should try it though, my friend sent a pic of his avocado toast the other day and it looked really good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 05, 2020, 11:59:32 AM
I love guacamole on toast with eggs and vine tomatoes cooked on a pan.

I've never had that; that sounds delicious.  Does it matter how the eggs are cooked?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 05, 2020, 12:54:04 PM
Nope.  Whatever floats your boat.  Last weekend I made it the Gordon Ramsey way for scrambled.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 05, 2020, 06:21:44 PM
I never liked guacamole until we were at a restaurant in LA and they made it right there at our table. Thought "damn, might as well give it a shot, considering I've never had a condiment prepared right at my table before."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on November 05, 2020, 06:40:06 PM
Fresh guac is bomb.   Three fresh avocados, a plum tomato diced, a half an onion diced, chopped cilantro, juice of a full lemon, a clove of garlic, salt, and (if it's your thing) some cayenne pepper.

Cayenne?  I consulted my wife (who is both Texan and a food professional) for a ruling on this, and she expressed skepticism.  It would normally be a minced serrano pepper (or jalapeno).  That said, excellent call on the lemon juice instead of lime juice...I find that the lime can tend to be a little sharp and overwhelm the more subtle flavor of the avocado.  Also, texture is super important; it's critical to leave some bigger chunks of avocado intact, instead of bringing the whole thing to the uniform texture of baby food...I think that's why some people think they don't like guac, is because many people/places try to make it too smooth.

Also, you mentioned leftovers...I'm unfamiliar with the concept of leftover guac.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 05, 2020, 07:35:33 PM
The subject of TV commercials comes up every now and then and I think this one is really clever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Uqw5JMkeo
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 06, 2020, 01:07:46 PM
hello nerds


Just popping my head in to say I'm alive.

I feel guilty when I don't post for a while :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 06, 2020, 01:13:14 PM
Hello California nerd with Aqua Blue hair.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 06, 2020, 11:17:33 PM
Hello California nerd with Aqua Blue hair.

Actually... It's a golden gray right now. Getting it silver, which I've been aiming for, is a lot of work and upkeep :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 07, 2020, 06:34:26 AM
Silver?! Give it time.  That happens natural!  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 08, 2020, 08:02:09 AM
Fresh guac is bomb.   Three fresh avocados, a plum tomato diced, a half an onion diced, chopped cilantro, juice of a full lemon, a clove of garlic, salt, and (if it's your thing) some cayenne pepper.

Cayenne?  I consulted my wife (who is both Texan and a food professional) for a ruling on this, and she expressed skepticism.  It would normally be a minced serrano pepper (or jalapeno).  That said, excellent call on the lemon juice instead of lime juice...I find that the lime can tend to be a little sharp and overwhelm the more subtle flavor of the avocado.  Also, texture is super important; it's critical to leave some bigger chunks of avocado intact, instead of bringing the whole thing to the uniform texture of baby food...I think that's why some people think they don't like guac, is because many people/places try to make it too smooth.

Also, you mentioned leftovers...I'm unfamiliar with the concept of leftover guac.

Yeah, lemon; I made it that way by mistake once and it worked. I get lemons in our Home Fresh meals, and if they are just for garnish, I'll save them for things like this.

I do mean "cayenne"; just the red powder you get for chilis and stuff.  I'm sure I could up my game there, but I don't know enough to really do that.

As for texture, it's funny you say that; I had some avocados that weren't QUITE ripe; I did the bag thing for a day or so, but they were still a shade hard.  So I put them in the blender and it came out in a nice, creamy consistency like pudding.... and my family hated it.   "Where are the chunks?"   "Is this real avocado?"    "Did you make this or did it come out of a bag?"   I was like... ya know, make it yourself next time!    My daughter works part-time at Chipotle and she said the same thing as you:  you've GOT to leave some texture in there.   Too smooth and it almost changes the taste (makes it more bland). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 09, 2020, 07:35:34 AM
Good [time zone appropriate time of day], new and old friends.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on November 09, 2020, 07:37:14 AM
Welcome back, Hyperplex!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 09, 2020, 07:37:20 AM
Good [time zone appropriate time of day], new and old friends.

Well it's about goddamn time!   :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 09, 2020, 07:39:36 AM
Welcome back, Hyperplex!

In all fairness, I never actually left. Just got quiet. Sometimes, life, the universe, and everything reorders priorities.

Thanks.

Well it's about goddamn time!   :biggrin:

It's always goddamn time. :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 09, 2020, 09:21:54 AM
Hammer Time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 12, 2020, 09:39:25 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 12, 2020, 09:49:05 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 12, 2020, 09:52:01 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

I wouldn't feel that way if they just had one meeting about it.  It's non stop. I mean, obviously it's about the bottom line and I get that and understand that, but just stop after one meeting. 

Also, the good news, they did lay off one person that I work with and I absolutely hated working with this person.  But apparently, they didn't cut this person to cut costs, they just lumped this person in because of poor performance while the company was doing the slashes.  I feel bad for anyone getting cut during the pandemic and in general, but I can get behind cutting the people who are TERRIBLE employees.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 12, 2020, 10:46:19 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

How did you jump from an observance of forced compassion - around layoffs in the middle of COVID - to a broad-brush assumption about shareholders? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 12, 2020, 10:50:43 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

How did you jump from an observance of forced compassion - around layoffs in the middle of COVID - to a broad-brush assumption about shareholders?

I should add I work for a very large company that is a household name, there's no doubt in my mind the bottom line is about shareholders at the end of the day.  I mean, they didn't specifically say that, but it's all about the numbers which they certainly did say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 12, 2020, 11:59:26 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

How did you jump from an observance of forced compassion - around layoffs in the middle of COVID - to a broad-brush assumption about shareholders?

I should add I work for a very large company that is a household name, there's no doubt in my mind the bottom line is about shareholders at the end of the day.  I mean, they didn't specifically say that, but it's all about the numbers which they certainly did say.

And I get that; but first and foremost the company has to prosper.  It's easy to point fingers at the shareholders, but the things that "entice" shareholders are also the things that a) keep the doors open so that the remaining workers can be paid; b) keep the financial structure of the company in place (financial credit rating, insurance risk, bond rating); c) keep attracting new talent to grow the company footprint, and d) allow the company the agility to continue to develop new product lines/offerings to stay competitive. I'm baffled by this idea that corporations should be paying people just for the sake of paying them.  If they are not needed to do the work, or if their performance isn't up to standards, why should they continue to be paid?  More correctly, why should the company bear that burden?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 12, 2020, 12:26:19 PM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

How did you jump from an observance of forced compassion - around layoffs in the middle of COVID - to a broad-brush assumption about shareholders?

Look, I get that the number one rule/priority in business is .... stay in business.  I've been part of 'corporate america' for long enough to know that employee wellbeing (by-and-large) rarely trumps shareholder profits.  C-suite executives aren't goaled on metrics related to employees, it's on share price.  It's not an assumption.  There are very few companies that would sacrifice their EPS for more than a quarter or two in order to preserve headcount.

I'm not saying that companies like Hilton and Royal Caribbean aren't making prudent business decisions by reducing their headcount commensurate with their revenue reductions.  But I'm pretty sure I know which (three lettered) company acquired Marc's company.  They've certainly got the future growth/market opportunity, and pockets to withstand a short term blip.  When headcount reductions are pretty much solely to MAINTAIN profit expectations, or market projections, that's where my stance that shareholders>employees.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 12, 2020, 03:03:39 PM
There's no difference.   Maintaining is as important as anything. 

I understand all things being equal there's a desire to see good things happen to all people, but all things aren't equal. "Maintaining" is how the company gets to ensure that the remaining 98% of the work force can still be paid. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 12, 2020, 03:14:16 PM
There's no difference.   Maintaining is as important as anything. 

I understand all things being equal there's a desire to see good things happen to all people, but all things aren't equal. "Maintaining" is how the company gets to ensure that the remaining 98% of the work force can still be paid.

Well, you and I see things differently on this matter.  IMO, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate with business in Technology, Telco, and Media that gasses 10,000 people to have a better chance to meet or beat their EPS guidance, or NGP growth or whatever ... by 0.1% is placing a greater priority on the interests of their shareholders, than of their employees.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 12, 2020, 04:34:22 PM
remember, as they stated in a meeting yesterday, "our severance packages are very competitive in the industry"   :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 13, 2020, 06:39:12 AM
There's no difference.   Maintaining is as important as anything. 

I understand all things being equal there's a desire to see good things happen to all people, but all things aren't equal. "Maintaining" is how the company gets to ensure that the remaining 98% of the work force can still be paid.

Well, you and I see things differently on this matter.  IMO, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate with business in Technology, Telco, and Media that gasses 10,000 people to have a better chance to meet or beat their EPS guidance, or NGP growth or whatever ... by 0.1% is placing a greater priority on the interests of their shareholders, than of their employees.

I see it as doing both at the same time.  We can agree to disagree.  Certainly, my point is an option, and a viable one, as compared to the position that some - including some here at DTF - take, namely that corporations exist only to fuck their employees as frequently and as hard as they can.  I'm really just hoping to temper this notion of corporations as sentient beings with purposeful intents (that always seem to neatly feed the underlying political agenda of the observer).

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 13, 2020, 07:09:00 AM
In the wake of the pandemic, my company, which deals almost exclusively with non-profits for fundraising marketing, has experienced almost unbelievable growth in the wake of COVID. With many non-profits unable to conduct their typical in-person and public fundraising events, their foci have shifted almost exclusively on direct marketing, and we have had 6 of our biggest clients increase their marketing buys anywhere from 300-500%, which has resulted in ridiculous year over year growth for us. We moved remote in March, with only essential warehouse and production floor personnel working in reduced, staggered shifts, and essential shared services employees on divided days. While the office officially "reopened" back in July, the company has embraced all remote work and we have all been given the option to remain remote as long as we feel it appropriate. We've gone on a hiring spree, as my company, and the parent organization, has increased investments in all areas, including extra custodial staff, increased wages for cleaning staff, and new and burgeoning positions.

Two weeks ago in our company town hall, the president announced that there are discussions taking place to increase benefits packages in the wake of our growth, and stressed to everyone that job security is real and no one's role will be diminished in any way. My one-year is next week. It feels like forever and yesterday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 13, 2020, 09:27:24 AM
So I just found out that Suspect208, a new band formed by the sons of rock royalty Slash, Robert Trujillo and Scott Weiland,  released their debut single.

Holy crap.  Crazy that their all friends. It sounds like STP a little.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 13, 2020, 09:43:41 AM
They announced the layoffs this week that have been looming since August when they announced it was going to happen.  Didn't affect me or really my org at all, but it's been non stop meetings with all the C level people saying "this is the hardest thing... blah blah blah" it's getting old quick.  I get it, the business needs cutting, but the whole non stop talking to make it sound like they are so sorry just is starting to feel disingenuous now after the 6th meeting with the same leaders saying the same thing.  There's still two more of these meetings too... at least being all remote, I can just be on DTF and not need to physically be in a room and hear this over and over again.

Yeah... I hate disingenuous messaging to employees like this.  Just continues to reinforce that SHAREHOLDERS are always the most important constituency for most companies - not customers, not suppliers, and certainly not employees.

We are laying off betwen 30k-50k people at my company and they refer to it as "displacements".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 14, 2020, 08:15:30 AM
Yo, DTFeres, hope everyone is doing well!  :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 14, 2020, 08:41:13 AM
Yo, DTFeres, hope everyone is doing well!  :tup :tup

Someone had some mango this morning!   :lol  Stick around man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 14, 2020, 11:00:07 AM
I'm just glad the sun is out today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 14, 2020, 11:49:21 AM
I'm just glad the sun is out today.

It's beautiful out today over here.  Was drinking my morning coffee and had a squirel run directly at me carrying a peanut, but it scared the shit out of me which lead to it dropping the peanut right in front of me  :lol exciting day
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 15, 2020, 03:57:46 PM
I'm just glad the sun is out today.

The sun is out everyday. It's just blocked by the clouds sometimes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 15, 2020, 05:44:30 PM
I'm just glad the sun is out today.

It's beautiful out today over here.  Was drinking my morning coffee and had a squirel run directly at me carrying a peanut, but it scared the shit out of me which lead to it dropping the peanut right in front of me  :lol exciting day

Did you eat it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 15, 2020, 06:01:10 PM
I'm just glad the sun is out today.

It's beautiful out today over here.  Was drinking my morning coffee and had a squirel run directly at me carrying a peanut, but it scared the shit out of me which lead to it dropping the peanut right in front of me  :lol exciting day

Did you eat it?

It's still sitting on my patio
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 15, 2020, 06:30:20 PM
Shit ton of rain and win here today.  Tons of flooding... thankfully we're fare enough away from the shores of Lake Erie to be a concern for us.  Very thankful to have a generator, we lost power twice, for a total of about 3 hours.  Luckily, the Cable/Internet box is on the breaker that runs thru the generator.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 15, 2020, 07:14:45 PM
Yea, a crazy storm just rolled through here with high winds. Luckily no issues other than beer cans flying out of my recycling in through my backyard
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 15, 2020, 08:14:06 PM
Good evening folks.

I need to rant a tad, so bear with me.

Our landlord (aka my best friend's mother) is driving us mad. Last month she decided to send a group text to everyone (living at this address are myself and my other half in a detached studio, my best friend's mother and her boyfriend in the main house, my best friend and his wife in an attached apartment, and his sister in law and her husband in another attached apartment...) Stating that the electric bill was super high (over $800) and asked if we would all kick in to help (utilities are supposed to be included with our rent). We didn't, for many reasons (including the fact that her "boyfriend" basically runs an auto shop on the property, as well a screen printing set up... All on the garages attached to our studio).  She didn't seem to have any interest in looking into why it was so incredibly high compared to her normal summer bills.

This month, a few days before we paid rent, she sent another message out asking for $100 from each "couple" because utilities were high again, and basically threatened to raise people's rents permanently of we don't pitch in. We didn't respond to the group chat, and were going to just figure out where the extra money was going to come from and just add it on to our rent check. 2 days later she sends my girlfriend a long text going on about complaints she assumed we had (since we hadn't responded). She (we) responded with a long thought out text basically clarifying some of the issues she thought we had (the biggest one being her boyfriend basically running an auto shop attached to our studio... The noise and fumes are incredibly irritating. Especially since the garage is attached via a man door)   to our studio. The garage used to be included with the studio (my best friend had the garage when they lived in this studio). We were okay with it as we were under the expectation that it was going to be used for storage and we wouldn't be disturbed much). We explained that we understand that it's a compromise... Etc... And then asked that she look into why certain utilities were so high (this month it was the water bill)... And address them, instead of just demanding money, since we are on a tightish budget with me not working, and can't just pull money out of our asses whenever she asked.

Turns out she never even read the text. She may have at a later date but it was never acknowledged (minus her saying "I'm not reading all that". ) Yeaaa


It's gone from highs in the 90s to highs in the mid 60s here recently. A few days ago her boyfriend noticed a part of the propery was up unusually wet. I've noticed this as well at night but just attributed it to someone waterering their garden in the evening. I usually noticed at 1am.  Welp, turns out there was a leak. It wasn't noticable when it was hot, but now the water isn't evaporating at all.

Last night we received a text message less than 12 hours before work was going to begin, telling us to be prepared for the water to be turned off for 2-3 hours.  Jenna and I made plans to just go out for the day and play Pokemon Go (don't judge...) Safely in the car. I say that because we take the pandemic more serious than most. Sanitizing items, showering, and fresh change of clothing after every trip out. If we take the dog with us (she doesn't get left alone), she gets a bath as well. We stay away from people. Fuck Covid.  Jenna also had really bad anxiety when it comes it. She was already a huge germaphobe before all of this began. So this year has been really... Fun. Very stressful.


So 3 hours into it, we get a text telling us it's going to be a little longer than expected. It started at 10:30 AM. We were out until 6. Once we got home we learned that they broke the damn water main at the street, and we were going to have no water until tomorrow late morning at the earliest.

That's a big issue. Can't really cook and sanitize. Can't shower (lord knows I need one). Can't shit.  It's not like one can just hop over to a store or restaurant to use their restroom (most are closed due to Covid restrictions).   I think she should have to pay for a motel room for us... But with Covid... It's not that simple.


This type of lack of giving a shit has been going on since we moved in. It's not the worst situation ever, but I'm getting sick of it. Luckily, there's really nothing keeping us attached to this area, minus the fact that we are currently here and moving is expensive and sucks donkey nuts... But since I'm not working and Jenna can really work from anywhere... We've got our eyes and ears open. Her grandfather had offered to sign over land he owns on Utah of all places (it is curbed and has running water... Which is perfect for what we ultimately dream of doing- having a "Tiny Home" or even a cabin bulit somewhere.) But that's not feasible at the moment. You never know. We may wind up closer to one of you nerds :lol



Edit:

Just adding that out big frustration comes from not only what I mentioned above, but also our landlord just... Forgetting that we exist. She can go and have X or Y improvements done on the property (you should see the decks build for the other 2 units), but we can't get basic things acknowledged, like a leak in our shower and the what looks like mold growing under holes in the tile that she had her boyfriend seal very sloppily with clear silicone.  Don't even get me started on the issues with the ants that she spent a year ignoring, or the pile of wood sitting outside our window for the fence she's been promising to give us privacy from the neighbors who can see right into our studio if we open a window for air or light (the neighbors who happen to include her ex husband and her son- my friend's brother, who spends a lot of time right there able to look right in).

It's just frustrating. Especially since we try to respect her property. We know of previous tenants who thrashed the place.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 19, 2020, 06:44:35 AM
Today's my work anniversary, so I logged in to a bunch of congratulations emails from my team. It's wild to me how a) time has passed as it has and b) after all these years working, I still feel incredibly awkward when I'm the center of attention.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 19, 2020, 07:44:20 AM
I don't like being center of attention either so I get that.

Been kicking ass at work this week, got a ton of things lined up for me to knock out today and then I begin my 2+ weeks of vacation.

I was also planning on doing Thanksgiving alone this year, bought myself a nice big ham yesterday... but my brother's gf's family cancelled their plans due to covid concerns so now I'll be bringing that Ham over to my brothers to do Thanksgiving just the three of us.  I'm pretty happy, personally, that their plans got cancelled so now I'll be around some people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 19, 2020, 08:00:21 AM
Today's my work anniversary, so I logged in to a bunch of congratulations emails from my team. It's wild to me how a) time has passed as it has and b) after all these years working, I still feel incredibly awkward when I'm the center of attention.

I'm the opposite.  I'm am an attention whore.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 19, 2020, 08:01:39 AM
Did someone say 'whore'?

 :zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 19, 2020, 08:45:20 AM
I am the couch. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 19, 2020, 09:10:30 AM
(https://cdn.ustatik.com/article/news/8/44298_8_ver1478171914.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 20, 2020, 10:22:33 AM
Happy Friday peeps
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2020, 10:26:19 AM
Jay! What's up in Cali my friend?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 20, 2020, 10:43:15 AM
Dealing with a dryer from hell.

Short version is we bought a dryer from best buy, they installed it... We found a gas leak coming from where the line they installed meets the dryer.  We called them and they sent a "repair" guy, who showed up an hour early, called my gf a bitch over the phone, and then left and came back during the correct time but refused to touch the dryer, claiming the leak was at the wall and he can't touch it. He refused to even look at where the leak was.

They scheduled an exchange to just bring us a new dryer and install it fresh... But didn't actually schedule it as an install. So we had to bump the install date back. When that team finally got here they got pissed off when we asked them to wear gloves (per best buy's policy), claimed the dryer was broken (we think they unscrewed the door a little) and left.

Her dad, who retired from a job as a technician who installed and serviced
Pro grade industrial gas appliances is here now and was able to fix it in 20 minutes. Confirmed the leak was not at the wall. The hose was installed in a really fucked up way.

There's a lot more to the story... Hours on hold, etc but that's the jist of it. We bought this dryer like on Oct 24th. I probably could have installed it but we figured that since we're paying for delivery, we might as well let the pros do it.. so there is less... Chance... Of... An... Issue.

Lmao

It'll be nice to be able to do laundry again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2020, 11:23:39 AM
I hate people.  I really do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 20, 2020, 04:26:28 PM
I hate people.  I really do.

If there’s anything that I’ve (we’ve) learned from DTF, it’s that people are the worst.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2020, 05:31:47 PM
I try to be selfless in a selfish world and people wear you down because of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 23, 2020, 06:46:03 AM
You have to be a little selfish now and again. It's part of being human and maintaining your sanity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 23, 2020, 07:18:23 AM
Yeah but my selfish is minor compared to others who don't realize they are being so.  I think that's worse.  Self realization is important.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 24, 2020, 04:07:15 AM
I hate people.  I really do.

Quoted this because it needs to be repeated, over and over again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on November 24, 2020, 12:20:42 PM
Buncha fuckin' Scrooges in here. Y'all getting coal this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 24, 2020, 12:37:39 PM
Buncha fuckin' Scrooges in here. Y'all getting coal this year.

I'll take a diffuser instead.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on November 24, 2020, 01:17:48 PM
Buncha fuckin' Scrooges in here. Y'all getting coal this year.

I'll take a diffuser instead.

For your coal scented oils!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 24, 2020, 01:19:28 PM
Buncha fuckin' Scrooges in here. Y'all getting coal this year.

Let me further narrow this down for ya ... giddy people drunk on infatuation are the worst.   :biggrin: :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on November 24, 2020, 01:20:29 PM
Buncha fuckin' Scrooges in here. Y'all getting coal this year.

Let me further narrow this down for ya ... giddy people drunk on infatuation are the worst.   :biggrin: :P

 :lol Am not!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 24, 2020, 01:26:58 PM
I was a gentleman.  BAHAHAHA....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on November 24, 2020, 01:28:56 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 25, 2020, 07:40:08 AM
Wife woke up to news that the county public school system has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Schools are closed today, last day before Thanksgiving break, and all students and teachers with county devices have been advised not to open, use, or access hardware or accounts associated with schools. For us, it's of little consequence at the moment because my wife only ever uses her issued device for attendance and my son has his own laptop.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 25, 2020, 07:54:38 AM
What lowlifes would do something like that.  Ugh, the world we live in....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 25, 2020, 07:56:31 AM
Which makes me want to quote some wise man:

I hate people.  I really do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 25, 2020, 09:59:11 AM
There seems to be a lot of ransomware attacks lately... the building I work in, was attacked and it took down all the security applications which meant I couldn't get around the building for almost an entire day.  Then my friend's company also got ransomwared and took down their entire internal systems and laptops for over a month, I honestly don't know how his company didn't fold in that time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 25, 2020, 10:08:23 AM
My mother told me the United Church of Canada got a ransomware hit.  Da fuq?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Walrus on November 25, 2020, 10:10:37 AM
My mother told me the United Church of Canada got a ransomware hit.  Da fuq?

All your poutine are belong to us
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 25, 2020, 10:25:39 AM
My mother told me the United Church of Canada got a ransomware hit.  Da fuq?

All your poutine are belong to us

Ok, Yoda.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 25, 2020, 10:28:29 AM
The thing that really burns me about this particular attack isn't so much that it happened (I would not be at all surprised to find out the school system's IT was horribly outdated and insecure) but more how the system handled the communication.

It took hours for them to notify news outlets, send out phone calls, and post to social media. Meanwhile, the teachers' union was the first to disseminate information imploring teachers to not use their devices so as to save their data. It's believe the attack started in the wee hours of the morning. The union posted about it around 6am. By then, teachers were communicating with each other privately and on social media trying to get as straight a scoop as they could. The system's site went down and there was zero communication through their social channels until 7:45 when their chief communications officer tweeted that schools and offices were closed due to "network issues." The official channels for the system itself remained utterly silent and didn't communicate to local news until around 8:15, after high schoolers would have already logged on and started their day. It wasn't until roughly 9:30 that the system officially acknowledged the attack publicly, and then followed it up with a mass robocall to their lists.

I realize they probably needed to conduct assessments, damage control, and determine how to address it, but they knew very early on that a) virtual school could not be conducted, b) there was a threat to the security of system-issued devices, and c) those with those devices should not use them. Social media and news organizations do not require an intranet to function; anyone with access to the accounts could have made a post saying "due to network issues, schools will be closed today, more details to come as we investigate" or something of that nature, and it should have been done as soon as they determined there was going to be a massive problem.

I know more than a few families who were utterly confused as to what to do this morning due to zero communication that was readily available. I mean, really, no one follows the chief communication officer, but everyone follows the system page itself. If he could tweet the announcement, the system could have. I think it's very poor management, and seems to show more of a concern about optics and perception than on actually addressing the situation. It's a very common trait of the school system, to care more about how the appearances they keep than they do the issues themselves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on November 25, 2020, 11:23:03 AM
And now we've made Engadget's front page: https://www.engadget.com/baltimore-public-school-system-ransomware-attack-160600564.html
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 27, 2020, 11:43:21 AM
Happy  day after Thanksgiving, peeps.

We had to spend some time to get Jenna's dad to understand that we weren't going to be spending Thanksgiving with him this year,. Even if it were an outside event. One big reason is the fact that his fiance just took a vacation to Mexico for a week a few weeks ago. So instead they offered to package some food up for us, which Jenna picked up while she was out working. I spent most of the day home. It was interesting since I'm so used to working like a 12 hour shift on Thanksgivings.

The closest thing to work I had was checking in on my best friend's Golden Retriever (Weiland) a few times a day, while they are in North Dakota for a big family gathering ( I won't go into how fucking pissed at them I am)...  Especially since they left him alone after they've had someone home almost all day every day since March. He's a good boy and all he wants to do is play fetch.

How's everyone doing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 27, 2020, 01:58:39 PM
Just chillin.  Work's been reasonably slow yesterday and today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 27, 2020, 02:03:30 PM
Still at work.  I'm very frustrated right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 27, 2020, 03:00:17 PM
Just chillin.  Work's been reasonably slow yesterday and today.

I legit read this as "Just Chili"... And now I want chili lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 27, 2020, 03:06:30 PM
Had an awesome thanksgiving with two of my siblings and their significant others.  Much different than any year before, but it ended up working out well.  I got to my brothers early and the three of us cooked all the food while having some drinks.  My sister came over later with the nieces and they were so adorable and seemed to have more fun than any of us which made the day really special.  My sister was in a terrible mood when she got there but left in much better spirits.  The food was maybe the best we've ever had on Thanksgiving, probably thanks to my brother and I both getting much better at cooking during the pandemic.  Also we video chatted with my parents and older sister to help follow my mom's stuffing recipe.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnzNfwkXEAAUMA6?format=jpg&name=large)

Sorry King that your holiday has not been so good
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 27, 2020, 03:12:32 PM
Still at work.  I'm very frustrated right now.
What's up? Morons being morons?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 27, 2020, 03:21:01 PM
Had an awesome thanksgiving with two of my siblings and their significant others.  Much different than any year before, but it ended up working out well.  I got to my brothers early and the three of us cooked all the food while having some drinks.  My sister came over later with the nieces and they were so adorable and seemed to have more fun than any of us which made the day really special.  My sister was in a terrible mood when she got there but left in much better spirits.  The food was maybe the best we've ever had on Thanksgiving, probably thanks to my brother and I both getting much better at cooking during the pandemic.  Also we video chatted with my parents and older sister to help follow my mom's stuffing recipe.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnzNfwkXEAAUMA6?format=jpg&name=large)

Sorry King that your holiday has not been so good

Nice lookin spread Marc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 27, 2020, 03:31:31 PM
Still at work.  I'm very frustrated right now.
What's up? Morons being morons?

I'm frustrated that Wal Mart has affected what we could do, they put us on a back burner act act above us. 

I'm frustrated we had to work because of Wal Mart even though the stores are closed.

I'm upset I can't get anyone hired.

I'm frustrated at covid and how it's affected work and home.

I'm pissed for my friends who weren't there when her mom passed.

I need to hit something.   It's been a long, long time I've been this frustrated.


Marc, that's one hell of a spread.

On a good note Lisa and I bought only one Christmas present this year. A new tv.  55" LG OLED 4k. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 27, 2020, 04:36:16 PM
Sounds like you could use a relaxing night watching something fun on that new TV.  Tough couple of days for you, its the weekend now so try and find some positives
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 27, 2020, 05:01:01 PM
So I'm watching both F.B.I. TV shows to show me what could happen.   Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 28, 2020, 04:07:46 PM
My sister's in-law's bought a cabin in Ronald, WA as a vacation home to be closer to most of the rest of their family (though "cabin" really undersells how big this place really is - 6 br/4 bth in the 4k sf main house, 3 br/2 bth in the secondary house) and sister has access to it any time. So we are here with them for the weekend for a getaway without having to fly anywhere or drive for hours. I'd say it is relaxing but we do have our kids here (9, 7, 4, and 3). Still, enjoyable time. I am most thankful for a wonderful sister and that she married a great man (from a wealthy family, haha) and that I got to see my equally wonderful parents Thursday. My life would be so empty without them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on December 05, 2020, 07:11:14 AM
After 35 years, no major problems aside from a broken wrist when I was 8, I just had my first surgery. I've joined the No Appendix Club.

I had a scare back in 2002-2003 maybe, but it turned out to be nothing. I've had stomach issues all my life, so I thought I was backed up or just really gassy. I was miserable all day long, and then the pain started moving to the right. That's when I googled symptoms of appendicitis and I pretty much had every one minus a couple.

I'm still in the hospital, and still in pain. I guess there's a lot of air in me from surgery and I basically need to fart it out and I'll feel much better. My wife said they told her it wasn't long til it burst, which is nuts because it came out of nowhere. The only indicator that it might have shown signs is that one side of my stomach stuck out slightly more, but there was no pain.

Have a good day, folks. I hear it might be a certain day of the week...

  (https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/large/300045/1877597.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 05, 2020, 08:38:48 AM
Damn dude... that's scary.  Glad you caught it though.  Heal/rest up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on December 05, 2020, 08:59:36 AM
Damn dude... that's scary.  Glad you caught it though.  Heal/rest up.

Thanks. Send me some fart vibes. This is ridiculous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on December 05, 2020, 10:09:21 AM
After 35 years, no major problems aside from a broken wrist when I was 8, I just had my first surgery. I've joined the No Appendix Club.

Hey man, I had this 5 years ago. It swelled up but I caught it early, they've cut it out and there were some complications with the surgery because of how my appendix was placed in my body, so then I had trouble walking with a straight back for three days. Was out of the hospital after a week, but it took me three weeks to fully recover.

My best friend in 2010 though, he ignored the pain thinking it was just a stomach ache and it did burst, so he had peritonitis. That sucked, he spent three days in the ER and was stuck in the hospital for a couple more weeks. If he called an ambulance two or three hours later, he'd have been dead.

After that, I read about all the appendicitis symptoms and that helped me to catch it early.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on December 05, 2020, 10:38:13 AM
After 35 years, no major problems aside from a broken wrist when I was 8, I just had my first surgery. I've joined the No Appendix Club.

Hey man, I had this 5 years ago. It swelled up but I caught it early, they've cut it out and there were some complications with the surgery because of how my appendix was placed in my body, so then I had trouble walking with a straight back for three days. Was out of the hospital after a week, but it took me three weeks to fully recover.

My best friend in 2010 though, he ignored the pain thinking it was just a stomach ache and it did burst, so he had peritonitis. That sucked, he spent three days in the ER and was stuck in the hospital for a couple more weeks. If he called an ambulance two or three hours later, he'd have been dead.

After that, I read about all the appendicitis symptoms and that helped me to catch it early.

I'm glad you and your friend made it through. Were they doing the new procedure 5 years ago, or do you have the scar? My wife's sister's burst and after throwing up all day, their father finally took her to the hospital. He wasn't a very good father. She's fine now, aside from being a mental case and a racist, although you have to be a mental case to hate someone for their skin color, that someone being me, but I digress.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on December 05, 2020, 10:43:17 AM
I absolutely have a big-ass scar, haha. What's the new procedure?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on December 05, 2020, 01:15:48 PM
I absolutely have a big-ass scar, haha. What's the new procedure?

They make 3 incisions, 1 on the left side of the stomach, one under the bellybutton, and another slighty below that. They stick a camera in one side. And snip from another hole, and pull out through the bellybutton incision. I might have that slighty wrong, but that's kind of the gist. It's supposed to minimize the scaring, and I think it's safer. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on December 08, 2020, 12:44:17 PM
So an appendectomy is now laparascopic. That's pretty cool. It's a much easier recovery with less scarring.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 08, 2020, 01:09:40 PM
So an appendectomy is now laparascopic. That's pretty cool. It's a much easier recovery with less scarring.

That's good news man!

Zook, I have a huge scar from my lower chest to my belly button when they took out my spleen.  I always joked that I'd get a football tattoo using the scar looking like the stiches on a football.  It's defiantly now a medicine ball as I gained weight.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 08, 2020, 01:46:02 PM
I had diverticulitis a couple years ago, and I ended up in the hospital for three days as a result.  The inflammation went down, but I was looking at surgery to remove a part of my large intestine.   It was odd, and perhaps a subconscious deflection on my part, but I was less bothered by the loss of the stretch of colon than I was by how the scar would look on my fat belly.  :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 08, 2020, 11:13:34 PM
(sorry in advance for the photo dump)

As those of you who follow me on social media have probably noticed, I've gone out the last 2 days and gotten photos from brush fires burning around here. We've had 3 decent sized, yet manageable fires in the last 24 hours (the biggest being just shy of 200 acres).

I've found I really enjoy getting this shots.


The Cornell Fire in Santa Paula, CA :
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(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130538886_10158807851293427_6862566512100956598_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=8zV1WXC7cOAAX9_mCtB&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=85bfe9a2f1709052683b33279cbf6baf&oe=5FF41AE0)

The Perkin Fire between Ventura and Oxnard:
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130770799_10158810109918427_2739515000041855027_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=k0W7l6u2ev4AX-ris38&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=f09b8224fb21d47b3b22a5b683879618&oe=5FF56C05)
(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130194721_10158810110078427_1545576907570105279_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=V5FJIp-874AAX-9FLqw&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=74f51ed7c7c10c6db14494f38eb787ef&oe=5FF57D06)
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130818350_10158810256873427_2625072340048336296_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=mWBMajDqsuUAX-vGXw1&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=e5d5c374c35f1a7ce2dab025e9d4b4ae&oe=5FF4598B)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 09, 2020, 09:29:38 AM

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130818350_10158810256873427_2625072340048336296_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=mWBMajDqsuUAX-vGXw1&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=e5d5c374c35f1a7ce2dab025e9d4b4ae&oe=5FF4598B)

Please tell me that those guys are actually golfing on the driving range here.






GREAT shots!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 09, 2020, 11:56:13 AM
There were still a few people trying to hit their balls, but the range was full of looky-loos. Luckily the fire didn't make it up to either golf course it was sandwiched between.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 09, 2020, 11:57:00 AM
People Under 30              People Over 50
                            🤝
           Putting "lol" after everything.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 09, 2020, 01:54:14 PM
Guilty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 09, 2020, 02:51:41 PM
Guilty.lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 09, 2020, 02:57:50 PM
Guilty.lol

Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 09, 2020, 07:18:32 PM
Lol lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 10, 2020, 07:40:40 AM
People Under 30              People Over 50
                            🤝
           Putting "lol" after everything.

So I'm 36 and I can put lol after everything?  lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 10, 2020, 08:12:07 AM
Browsing twitter it's usually the older folk who use it as a full stop (period) at the end of sentences where it's not needed.

" Got up this morning - house was so cold I hate to put the heating on LOL "

Um...That's literally not even a joke. It's a FACT.

What's worse is - I know someone that literally laughs out loud at the end of every sentence.

That sh*t is irritating as f--k.

For example " Bought a new lawnmower today so i can finally sort out the lawn  :rollin "

 :( That's not even a joke ? Even worse is - he's one of those 'laughs at the absolute top of his voice at the SLIGHTEST thing' types.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on December 10, 2020, 08:48:07 AM
You focus way too much negativity energy on stuff other people do that have absolutely no bearing on your life, man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 10, 2020, 08:49:46 AM
You focus way too much negativity energy on stuff other people do that have absolutely no bearing on your life, man.

I agree.  of course I'm irritated by people but for example I see something on Facebook I just scroll on by.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 10, 2020, 08:52:42 AM
I'd take the guy laughing after every sentence any day over the person who is annoyed with everything.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 16, 2020, 11:27:57 PM
Browsing twitter it's usually the older folk who use it as a full stop (period) at the end of sentences where it's not needed.

" Got up this morning - house was so cold I hate to put the heating on LOL "

Um...That's literally not even a joke. It's a FACT.

What's worse is - I know someone that literally laughs out loud at the end of every sentence.

That sh*t is irritating as f--k.

For example " Bought a new lawnmower today so i can finally sort out the lawn  :rollin "

 :( That's not even a joke ? Even worse is - he's one of those 'laughs at the absolute top of his voice at the SLIGHTEST thing' types.

This isn't the mildly irritating thread dude.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/ZhQjb0HtwGrMA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 17, 2020, 08:22:32 AM
Woo passed my recertification exams to keep my CDCDP (certified data center design professional) for another 2 years... such a waste of money, but at least it was works money and I didn't let them down... anyway, it's still snowing over here but so far hasn't been as bad as they expected.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on December 17, 2020, 09:12:32 AM
Just got an earthquake.

They're so unexpected where I live that I completely freak out when they happen, while people living in Japan I assume whould shrug this off as "Tuesday"  :lol

It was by no means heavy or serious but when you don't live in an earthquake-prone area, even the little tremor is very offputting, just because you're not used to it. Or maybe I'm just a sissy   :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on December 17, 2020, 03:07:03 PM
 the construction across from my street is being noticable. By the dirt on the sides of the road have a slight gap between it and the concrete barrier. I've noticed this all along our street and on the bottom of the hill our street is on. Like how it looks when you shift something slightly that has sand on it, The Sand is still in place it's just that there's a small gap there now. It's a neat thing I noticed.

Either that or mini Earthquakes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 18, 2020, 06:13:24 AM
Woo passed my recertification exams to keep my CDCDP (certified data center design professional) for another 2 years... such a waste of money, but at least it was works money and I didn't let them down... anyway, it's still snowing over here but so far hasn't been as bad as they expected.

That's awesome Cram, congrats! Do they allow any of your work hours count towards certification? I've let mine lapse a while ago.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 18, 2020, 08:02:27 AM
Woo passed my recertification exams to keep my CDCDP (certified data center design professional) for another 2 years... such a waste of money, but at least it was works money and I didn't let them down... anyway, it's still snowing over here but so far hasn't been as bad as they expected.

That's awesome Cram, congrats! Do they allow any of your work hours count towards certification? I've let mine lapse a while ago.

Nah, it has nothing directly tied to work.  Just had to pass a couple exams.  Had to do take an actual in person class a few years ago but for recertifiying they just supplied all the updated study materials and you took two exams online.   My two coworkers failed though  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 18, 2020, 08:39:17 AM
Was the a lab component to the tests?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 18, 2020, 08:45:25 AM
Was the a lab component to the tests?

In the original in class part there was.  We had to do some basic designs and drawings, nothing too complex, but the labs, in class participation, and two exams were how the original class was weighted.  To recertify, I just needed to pass the online exams, no other labs or drawings and since no classes took place, no class participation.  Just straight up need to pass two exams which were tougher than expected and I guess why my two coworkers failed.  For them, to get recertified now they would need to do the in person class again which isn't cheap.  I don't expect work to pay for it, so I guess I am the only one on our team that can show off my badge  :lol (I really don't even care, I think this cert is pointless, but I really didn't want to fail on something that work paid for)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Epcs_1OUcAA392Z?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 20, 2020, 01:16:44 PM
Had a retinal migraine last night. Never any headache. Just weird vision and mild nausea. Lasted about an hour. The mildest one i've had and the first for 5.5 years luckily.

Usually I get this \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ flashing and gradually getting larger in one eye til it goes away then i can see properly again.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 21, 2020, 06:15:00 AM
That sucks, my ex used to get migraines like that all the time. I used to get severe migraines when I was younger but over the years they became less and less, I'll usually get one once every other month or so.

Did you take anything or just wait it out?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 21, 2020, 09:08:22 AM
A couple of precautionary anti-inflammatories at the onset. It was a very mild one to be fair. And I never get headaches.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 23, 2020, 08:31:12 AM
Can't believe I forgot to put up my Xmas avatar!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 23, 2020, 08:46:36 AM
Thanks for reminding me!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on December 24, 2020, 07:52:29 AM
Yersterday it was my first time ever back at work, in my office, since we all have been sent home to work from there mid-March. That's 8 months and counting. I would have never imagined it back then that it would take this long and that we'd still be home for many months to come.

I went to collect the annual Xmas package the company gifts us with, it couldn't be delivered so we had to hand pick it and I wanted to have it before tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on December 24, 2020, 07:56:20 AM
I have been to my office twice since March: once to have IT run an update on my laptop (for some reason they couldn't run it remotely), and the other to pick up a holiday package (that pickup was off-hours on the weekend). It feels so familiar yet so foreign.
I really wonder what "normal" will feel like whenever this levels off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 26, 2020, 03:49:37 AM
I'm supposed to go back to work at the end of Feb.

I hope I do. I'm not really looking forward to being furloughed again. It's money - but I wanna be back at work.


------

I work at a large holiday park - in the restaurant. Even if they do what they began last year - which is - only allow 'residents' ( i.e. People who own their own caravans on site - not holidaymakers )

in the actual building to use the facilities that'd be fine. ( Actual holidaymakers were on a greatly reduced offer - you can stay in your own caravan and use the onsite mini-market but that's it ... It's a

short walk to the beach and the town - and a short drive to the next big town - so it's not like they have nothing to do... )

:)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 28, 2020, 03:01:50 AM
• December 24th - Christmas Eve
• December 25th - Christmas Day
• December 26th - Boxing Day

?? HERE BE DRAGONS ??

• January 1st - New Years Day
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 28, 2020, 03:12:20 AM
• December 29th - Birthday
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on December 28, 2020, 03:13:16 AM
It's true though. The period from Boxing Day til New Years Day feels like one massively long day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 28, 2020, 03:46:10 AM
Especially when you're working on the 28-30th this year. I usually have vacation between Christmas and New Years, but not this year. Feels a bit weird to be working right after Christmas.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 28, 2020, 08:21:08 AM
My company uses to always shut down between Christmas and new years, they took that away this year only to give it back a couple weeks ago. I'm happy. I think it was a thank you for not giving out bonuses and raises during the pandemic though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 28, 2020, 08:31:57 AM
The only day this Distribution Center closed down was Christmas day.  Crazy, right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on December 28, 2020, 09:16:06 AM
For the first time in ages, I'm off until the new year. It feels weird. And yes, I'm pretty sure this week will be one elongated bout of extreme laziness.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 28, 2020, 03:39:05 PM
Welp, it's happened. Covid has infiltrated my circle. (By circle I mean people I am close with, not people I have had contact with much since this began, for the most part we don't see ANYONE outside of her work, the people living on this property in passing, or my GF's dad in passing, masked).


One of my best friends has Covid. So far mild symptoms. He's been isolating in his apartment with his cat. It's really shitty because he cant work (Was driving for Door Dash after his 3 forms of income closed down at the start of the pandemic, including his own business he was building). He also doesn't qualify for unemployment because he was Self Employed and worked various 1099 jobs.

I also have someone else close to us who was exposed by someone close but not as close to us who is Covid Positive (being vague as this person is a very private person), as well as an unrelated long time family friend who I've known my entire life.

I went from knowing no one, to having a few internet friends who have it, to it hitting pretty close to home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 30, 2020, 06:13:04 AM
Well last night was a little scary a few homes one street over from us burnt down. My wife woke me up at 4 and said she could smell smoke, we walked downstairs and looked in our backyard and saw a mass of firetrucks in our neighbors house.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/massive-house-fire-charlotte-steele-creek-neighborhood/275-346835f2-cefb-4ca9-8a86-0df6c3e50c36
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
This is nothing but the bad news chat thread.  We all need a win right about now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 30, 2020, 11:15:19 AM
2020 in thread form.



Good news right this second... I'm alive and I have caffeine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 30, 2020, 01:10:11 PM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 30, 2020, 02:39:48 PM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.

Me too!!! 1/2 decaf.  Peppermint bark flavor.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 30, 2020, 03:13:38 PM
Drinking a cup of coffee right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 30, 2020, 03:20:29 PM
I'm saving mine for later; I have an Entenmann's raspberry something or other, and I'm going to have a nice cup of coffee and a slice of that for dessert.   I'm not a huge dessert guy, but it's cold, it's going to be rainy, and why the f--- not, amiright?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 30, 2020, 04:13:15 PM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.

Me too!!! 1/2 decaf.  Peppermint bark flavor.

Is that the coffee flavor or creamer flavor?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 30, 2020, 05:00:33 PM
Hey, I do't know where to put this, but... does anyone else watch the year-end "In Memoriam" segments and have at least one "Wait... when did THEY die??" moments?   I just watched one (and it was a long one; they went deep) on NBC, and it happened like five or six times.  Where there hell was I???
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 30, 2020, 05:07:13 PM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.

Me too!!! 1/2 decaf.  Peppermint bark flavor.

Is that the coffee flavor or creamer flavor?

Coffee.  I drink black.  You go black, you never go back.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 30, 2020, 05:36:23 PM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.

Me too!!! 1/2 decaf.  Peppermint bark flavor.

Is that the coffee flavor or creamer flavor?

Coffee.  I drink black.  You go black, you never go back.  :lol

In this very specific instance, I agree. I drink coffee black once I started doing it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 30, 2020, 11:02:34 PM
I have never had a job where I didn't work between Christmas and New Year's Day. It is confounding to my wife, who hasn't had a job other than teaching since she was in college.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 31, 2020, 07:17:47 AM
I too am partaking in some caffeine.

Me too!!! 1/2 decaf.  Peppermint bark flavor.

Is that the coffee flavor or creamer flavor?

Coffee.  I drink black.  You go black, you never go back.  :lol

I went black a few weeks ago and I've gone back a couple of times, truth be told it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I drink it black 99% of the time now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on December 31, 2020, 07:47:14 AM
Just for curiosity, am I the only one whose internal calendar sees the end of an year as a big "wall" and before-after moment?

I mean, when I think of the 3rd of January, I think of it as "next year", not as "sunday". During these times I can never think of proper weekdays, but Christmas and NYE are basically big blocks that throw my seven-days calendar off  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 31, 2020, 07:50:53 AM
I'm the same way in thinking of it as "next year"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 01, 2021, 10:50:57 AM

GUYS 2020 WAS SOOO LAST YEAR

:neverusethis:

GUYS I REMEMBER 2020 LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY




Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 01, 2021, 03:35:53 PM
Happy December 32nd, 2020...  y'all!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 01, 2021, 03:50:45 PM
So I need to compile some of my new artwork to post in the creativity thread. I've only shared it on social media and my site so far.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 02, 2021, 04:38:11 AM
So I need to compile some of my new artwork to post in the creativity thread. I've only shared it on social media and my site so far.

I watched the time lapse of your hand/eye piece.  Very cool.  Gonna show it to jingle.son (who's studying art/animation - and has been doing so since he started High School)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 02, 2021, 08:04:49 AM
Cool. I studied animation in college but wound up having a career in design.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 03, 2021, 07:37:36 AM
Morning DTF, last day of my 4 day weekend and I was going to clean the car but the weather is shit. What is everyone up to?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 03, 2021, 08:50:10 AM
Happy Sunday everybody. On the couch for the day getting my new laptop setup. Right now I'm watching Star Wars Rebels, will cut over to football in a couple of hours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 03, 2021, 08:54:37 AM
Nice :tup, are you in Florida yet Axe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 03, 2021, 08:59:35 AM
Not for another few months. Agreed with my bosses from the outset that I wouldn't look to move down there until the Orlando office is up and running again. They think that might be April, but I'm expecting it'll probably be a little bit later than that. So I'll be in NJ for a little longer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 03, 2021, 09:01:44 AM
Nice when you do make it down and the rona simmers we'll have to meet up for a beer. All my family is in florida so I'm there frequently.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 03, 2021, 09:27:37 AM
My last day of vacation. Laundry and lounging today.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 03, 2021, 10:26:09 AM
Also last day of my vacation, stayed home for 7 days following my Florida trip and its back to work tomorrow sadly.  I'll be lounging all day and doing laundry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 03, 2021, 12:38:57 PM
My external hard drive is probably at least a decade old... transferring everything to my new laptop is brutal. I see a new SSD external hard drive in my near future :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 03, 2021, 05:46:04 PM
Was mostly a lounging day.  Got on the bike for a bit while I went back to the UFO Discography thread (TAC, I’m up to Chocolate Box). Took the dog for a 90 min walk with Mrs.jingle, did some chores, and took a nap.  Pizza and TV (our Sunday routine), and now gonna workout - jingle.girls are watching a Hallmark movie.

Sadly, back to work tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 03, 2021, 05:58:15 PM
Yeah ran through the laundry, watched some TV, straightened up a bit and bought a new book to start. The grind resumes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 03, 2021, 09:45:47 PM
I had to work straight through but got the main public holidays and weekends off.  I'm okay with that really as I'm use to it but damn the grind straight through with no let up is getting brutal as years pass by.  To top it off other management starting to come back today and complain to me how hard it is to come back after a 2 week break.  Hmmmm......
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2021, 05:51:33 AM
I had to work straight through but got the main public holidays and weekends off.  I'm okay with that really as I'm use to it but damn the grind straight through with no let up is getting brutal as years pass by.  To top it off other management starting to come back today and complain to me how hard it is to come back after a 2 week break.  Hmmmm......

Bloody hell...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 04, 2021, 06:44:28 AM
This DC I work at closed only Christmas day.  Open 364 other days.  Out counts are 6 times above our threshold.  We normally have to keep it under 40 trailers to sort.  We have 239 trailers.  the highest ever.  I am burnt.  I've been on for so long that it's affecting me.  I looked at the time clock last night ever hour.  I went to bed at 9:15pm and the alarm went off t 4:50am  was awake ever hour.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 04, 2021, 07:02:17 AM
Take care of yourself, man.  I have a cousin and a brother in the same boat; with all the stress of everything else (COVID, etc.) I worry about you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 04, 2021, 07:08:00 AM
Thanks man.  Yeah, I'm burnt but we got to get these counts down.  I plan to make a 4 day weekend soon.  I need it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2021, 07:13:47 AM
Thanks man.  Yeah, I'm burnt but we got to get these counts down.  I plan to make a 4 day weekend soon.  I need it.

Do it. The company will manage to exist without you for a day. We work to live ... not the other way around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 04, 2021, 07:15:48 AM
We are so shorthanded right now.  In this crazy day and age no one wants a job during covid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 04, 2021, 07:38:27 AM
Welcome back....they made a new hire (I knew we were searching) but didn't know she started today. That was interesting. That's what I get for going on vacation.

And my font server isn't working so I'm completely handcuffed til IT can fix. HFNY
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2021, 09:44:05 AM
Well first work day of 2021 and looks like Slack shat the bed  :lol (Slack is a very popular chat app that my company uses for our main way of communicating) which makes it impossible for me to do most of my job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 04, 2021, 09:54:49 AM
Yeah I saw Slack has/had a huge outage.

My issue is fixed so I'm back up again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2021, 11:30:40 AM
It's been a bit of a soft start for me today.  I purposefully scheduled no calls, so that I could just wrap my mind into getting back into the swing of things.  I've spent most of the day so far addressing my "Follow-up" email folder, and am now on to my "Awaiting Response" folder.  It's so frustrating to have to even keep the latter - drives me nuts when people can't simply respond to a specific 'ask' of them.  Invariably, I'll have 50-75 emails in that folder at any given time.

:zeltar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2021, 11:50:23 AM
Yea, I spent the entire morning reading through my emails and then once Slack came back, reading all the messages and chat rooms I follow to get caught back up.  My ticket queue spiked while on PTO, which I expected, so I guess I should really start busting ass this afternoon.... but I feel like I should take my time.  It's overall very quiet today at work (Not just because Slack was down, its up now and still super dead quiet).  I think everyone is similar in thought "let's not kill ourselves today"  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 04, 2021, 12:30:01 PM
The thing I am finding both funny and frustrating is that my manager is not a creative; she works mainly with licensing and art purchases. However, she is the dept VP. My Associate Creative Director, who is actually pretty young, has a design sense and a really great attitude, but very often will defer to me because she knows I have much more experience. We have just recently hired a VP Creative Director who is above the ACD but lateral to the VP Creative Services. VP Creative Services is mildly butthurt that there is now an equally ranked creative to her.

Today I sent along a concern I had about a project, specifically requiring a massive editing cut to copy for a piece that would allow proper message placement blah blah. In her antiquated ways, the VPCS wants us to email her before we reach out to Accounts and Strategy to "minimize the back and forth," which actually creates more back and forth. ANYWAY, when I did this, she replied to wait until the creatives responded with thoughts. Within two minutes, the Director answers, "of course, please reach out; that's a major shift that we need them to make before we can continue. thank you for bringing this to our attention."

It's like, I fucking told you the situation, I told you the expanse of the problem, and I told you it was an issue with copy provided by Strategy. That's not on us to correct, so what's the goddamn problem. I could hear the annoyance in the email, like "let him do his job."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
fucking bureaucracy.  Can't get away from it anywhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2021, 12:19:13 AM
In this crazy day and age no one wants a job during covid.


Indeed.  It's fucking crazy hey mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2021, 12:22:11 AM
This DC I work at closed only Christmas day.  Open 364 other days.  Out counts are 6 times above our threshold.  We normally have to keep it under 40 trailers to sort.  We have 239 trailers.  the highest ever.  I am burnt.  I've been on for so long that it's affecting me.  I looked at the time clock last night ever hour.  I went to bed at 9:15pm and the alarm went off t 4:50am  was awake ever hour.

That is brutal.  Mate, Chad is right.  For years I did 80 hour weeks and at times worked 7 days straight in peak period.  It took me many years to realise I was the fool.  They don't give a fuck and if you left tomorrow, nothing will change.  I don't know your work or anything but I hope you're getting paid for every hour.  Another crucial mistake I made.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 05, 2021, 06:49:14 AM
I'm the manager though so I can't randomly call out.  I'd love to take a few days off but with the counts so high it's not a good look.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 05, 2021, 07:50:04 AM
Nice when you do make it down and the rona simmers we'll have to meet up for a beer. All my family is in florida so I'm there frequently.

Deal.


It's amazing how much more pleasant Tuesday was when I was only looking at a four day work week :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2021, 02:07:33 PM
I'm the manager though so I can't randomly call out.  I'd love to take a few days off but with the counts so high it's not a good look.

Totally understand.  You are obviously a good manager then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 07, 2021, 07:52:31 AM
Can some of you help me test something?

Can you click this link and tell me what price you're seeing?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQONFVE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 07, 2021, 07:52:57 AM
Quote
Was:   $93.61
Price:   $87.37  & FREE Returns
You Save:   $6.24 (7%)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 07, 2021, 08:46:46 AM
Same as cram
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 07, 2021, 08:50:19 AM
Cool. Thanks dudes. That's something I've had my eye on for a while. I just need something easy to move that can get through plastic. I noticed the price came down over the last week, and I didn't know if Amazon was doing that intentionally in an attempt to get me to buy it. The fact that you guys are seeing the same thing makes me think otherwise.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 07, 2021, 08:55:03 AM
Cool. Thanks dudes. That's something I've had my eye on for a while. I just need something easy to move that can get through plastic. I noticed the price came down over the last week, and I didn't know if Amazon was doing that intentionally in an attempt to get me to buy it. The fact that you guys are seeing the same thing makes me think otherwise.

Does amazon do this?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 07, 2021, 08:56:27 AM
FYI (because I'm in your state), I see the same prices as Cram and Bill.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on January 07, 2021, 09:16:33 AM
Cool. Thanks dudes. That's something I've had my eye on for a while. I just need something easy to move that can get through plastic. I noticed the price came down over the last week, and I didn't know if Amazon was doing that intentionally in an attempt to get me to buy it. The fact that you guys are seeing the same thing makes me think otherwise.

Does amazon do this?

I wouldn't put it past them, but I guess not in this instance.

FYI (because I'm in your state), I see the same prices as Cram and Bill.

 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on January 08, 2021, 02:34:33 AM
Time to share something extremely random and funny  :D

I'm gonna leave you a "cover" of Nanowar of Steel (the guys behind Norwegian Reggaeton and Valallhaleluja), but the explanation behind it is longer than the song itself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMGR5sm-V1U

Basically... you all know how, coincidentally, words in a language can phonetically resemble other words of a totally different language, right? well, there was a dude that took the time to find an iranian pop song, and to add "subtitles" which became basically an alternative set of lyrics - how the legit, original farsi lyrics would sound (and what they would mean) if they were actually italian words.

Of course when you translate phonetically into your language, there is no sense whatsoever to the "lyrics", which is why is funny.

But wait, this is only the beginning! the first line of the farsi lyrics would sound, in italian, like if someone would say "Hey, let Ascanio enter from the 8th of January" (Ascanio, as weird and rare it is, is a legit italian male name, there are actual people named Ascanio).

So basically the song became a meme (Nanowar didn't "invent" it, they covered the original farsi song with "lyrics" from the dude who first made the video), and since it refers specifically to a date, it became an internet tradition in Italy, and so on social media you can be sure that this day, the 8th of January, you'll find lot of people suggesting to "let Ascanio enter"  ;D

And this is not even the end of it - a spanish/italian guy went to Persia Got Talent to perform the song, singing it basically in italian, while the iranian public was clapping and singing along  :rollin the ultimate trolling for a song that has became a symbol of iranian / italian friendship or whatever  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 08, 2021, 02:01:08 PM
So

I got my health insurance straightened out and went and saw my new Dr today. Trying to get my health straightened out (again. Last time didn't go to well). My last doctor was really awesome (I may have had a crush on her...), but didn't seem to take things seriously. This Doctor seems to actually give a shit. Went over a bunch of things, and told me he wanted to have bloodwork done. Well it just so happened that I thought of that and was already fasting for it. He also told me that he's also ordering a urine test.

Uhh... I am a nervous pisser, and pissed the piss of my life right before leaving for the doctor this morning. I hoped that I could maybe force it when the time came.


I leave, go to the one Quest Diagnostics that I know won't be busy, and go up to the door. Get my tempt taken, give them my info, and wait. Woman comes out and calls me over. I explain that I am a pussy and need the pussy room with the bed so I can have my blood taken while laying down... I don't like needles and wound up with a concussion after a blood draw when I was a teenager... so... yea). I get told to sit back down and will be called when the room is ready. I'm nervous as fuck, because needle and shit. (I know it doesn't hurt. It's just a thing. Hell I blacked out getting my first tattoo). I lay on my bed, and the girl, a different one, starts doing her thing and we chat while she's doing it. She's super sweet. I can tell she usually works with kids :lol . Afterwards, we chat for a few while I build up the willpower to sit up (Lightheadedness). Then I see her. She's cute as hell. Asian girl probably a few years younger than me. Then she hands me the cup. I tell her that I doubt I could "produce". She pushes me to try. So I go into the bathroom. Of course nothing happened. Not only was the tank empty, I also had a cute asian girl standing basically outside waiting for me.

I've gotta drive out on Monday to drop off some paperwork for an upcoming psych appointment so I guess I'll tank up on Sunday night and make a stop on Monday morning :lol

Moral of the story I guess is to expect a piss test with blood work next time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2021, 01:12:14 PM
Looks like my local utility company deposited my check for $500 more than what I wrote it out for.  I looked at my Chase account and since the checks get scanned, I can see, and while the 4 does look like someone could quickly say it's a 9, the written number is clearly four hundred.  So stupid.  At least it didn't take too long on the phone for it to get fixed, or well I should have the money back tomorrow. I'm not a fan of the new company who took over billing from the power utility (and also, why my bill is for three months due to them not accepting my previous payments).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 15, 2021, 02:51:09 PM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February.  Everything is online payment.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2021, 02:54:00 PM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February.  Everything is online payment.

The website doesn't seem to work for this new billing company.  It was all fine until they changed things.  My town sewege was the only bill I had to write checks for since they don't have an online system at all.  This is part of the reason why I paid 3 months of bills at once since their online system wasn't working, and it seems like it still isn't.  I've just resorted to writing a check so I can make the damn payment and then this happens  :facepalm:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 15, 2021, 03:01:22 PM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February.  Everything is online payment.

The website doesn't seem to work for this new billing company.  It was all fine until they changed things.  My town sewege was the only bill I had to write checks for since they don't have an online system at all.  This is part of the reason why I paid 3 months of bills at once since their online system wasn't working, and it seems like it still isn't.  I've just resorted to writing a check so I can make the damn payment and then this happens  :facepalm:

That's funny; my town sewer is also not online either.  Weird.   There's probably a joke in there somewhere, but I don't know what it is.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 15, 2021, 03:05:29 PM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February.  Everything is online payment.

Yeah, but you don't leave your house.



I write checks for my wife's dry cleaning. They don't accept a card. Also if I have to call my plumber.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 15, 2021, 04:15:52 PM
The joys of only have 5 major banks in Canada.  Everything I do is at my banking site.  I don't think there's any kind of bill payment in Canada that isn't integrated into the banking systems.

I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February.  Everything is online payment.
I write checks for my wife's dry cleaning. They don't accept a card. Also if I have to call my plumber.

I haven't been to a dry cleaner in years either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 15, 2021, 05:15:44 PM
I'm so happy we are using cash again over here.  Still my preferred choice.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 15, 2021, 05:22:29 PM
I'm so happy we are using cash again over here.  Still my preferred choice.  :biggrin:

And my least preferred.  While I was super annoyed about the check thing today, it was really easy and quick to resolve surprisingly.  Using a bank really helps making things secure and because I'm not a moron with my money, it ends up being a service they pay me to use (via rewards).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 15, 2021, 05:53:57 PM
Checks?

We write checks only for our rent (used to pay cash, but we really don't handle cash much since Covid. Checks are easier and also provides a record, since our landlord decided to just forget about receipts), and to pay the company that delivers our water.

For some reason, we use a local company that hasn't upgraded anything in their system since the towers fell. So every month we get a paper bill for $13 and change, and every month we spend 50 cents to mail a check to them. I think you can pay them over the phone, but they don't actively monitor their phones and have to leave a voice mail and hope they call back. They don't even return calls for simple questions like "hey we lost our paper, when's our next delivery?" so good luck getting to speak with someone to make a sketchy payment over the phone  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 16, 2021, 02:46:12 AM
I write checks for my wife's dry cleaning. They don't accept a card.

Let me guess, South Korean?

I haven't been to a dry cleaner in years either.

Damn it. Go get your suits cleaned!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 16, 2021, 04:43:55 AM
Damn it. Go get your suits cleaned!

I've worn a suit less than 10 times in the last 3 years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 16, 2021, 09:41:12 AM
Although I play that card sometimes, I'm not a Luddite.  I don't mind the technology.  And I've found that over the last 10, 15 years, WITH all this technology, customer service has gone out the ass.  As Marc has most capably said, I value having the check or the electronic receipt in the (very likely, frequently occurrence) chance that something gets screwed up.  And I'm that guy that WILL spend an hour on the phone resolving these discrepancies.  Ten bucks is ten bucks, and after a couple of these we're now talking real money. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 16, 2021, 09:50:36 AM
I got my $500 back today, I'm just happy that was pretty easy and quick to handle.  I totally expected to be on the phone for awhile, but luckily I guess this was pretty clear and simple.  I'd still rather just pay the bill online, but whatever. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 16, 2021, 01:53:56 PM
I can’t remember the last time I had any kind of electronic financial transaction go awry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on January 16, 2021, 10:33:12 PM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February. 

I haven't been to a dry cleaner in years either.

I've worn a suit less than 10 times in the last 3 years.

I can’t remember the last time I had any kind of electronic financial transaction go awry.

This page has been Chad not doing or experiencing anything anyone else does.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 16, 2021, 10:56:42 PM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 17, 2021, 05:16:08 AM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February. 

I haven't been to a dry cleaner in years either.

I've worn a suit less than 10 times in the last 3 years.

I can’t remember the last time I had any kind of electronic financial transaction go awry.

This page has been Chad not doing or experiencing anything anyone else does.

Ya'll a bunch of suckas!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 17, 2021, 05:34:15 AM
Damn it. Go get your suits cleaned!

I've worn a suit less than 10 times in the last 3 years.

Gross!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 17, 2021, 08:41:56 AM
I haven't written a cheque in years.  And I haven't used cash hardly at all since last February. 

I haven't been to a dry cleaner in years either.

I've worn a suit less than 10 times in the last 3 years.

I can’t remember the last time I had any kind of electronic financial transaction go awry.

This page has been Chad not doing or experiencing anything anyone else does.

I have this mental image of Chad in a loincloth with dollar bills tucked into the waist band.  I've called my therapist for an emergency session. 

:)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2021, 08:44:17 AM
Chad and loincloth should never be in the same sentence.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on January 17, 2021, 09:39:55 AM
Had a dream last night I was on the road headed somewhere, and as I stopped at a mini-mart, Chad pulled up next to me in the parking lot. I thought I recognized it as him but had no idea why he would have been in the NW corner of the US.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2021, 09:43:05 AM
Stadler wants to know if he had his loincloth on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 17, 2021, 10:27:57 AM
HAHA.




No.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 17, 2021, 12:05:31 PM
Stadler wants to know if he had his loincloth on.

I did. And it was no dream.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/03c29e261c6040dc5c51a4e117b65e7f/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2021, 12:11:26 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 17, 2021, 01:01:43 PM
Good almost afternoon from the hottest town in the  contiguous USA for like 3 days in a row. (Okay we tied it 2 days in a row... But still.)  93°-94° and windy. Today we're at 87° at noon... Probably going to hit 91°-92°. And then tomorrow the temperature drops to the low 80s and we get 3 days of 50 mph winds.


"Winter". :lol


(all temps in Freedom Units).





Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 23, 2021, 09:27:16 AM
Am I good at maths ?

Well I'd say bout 75% yes  58% no.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 23, 2021, 09:36:12 AM
There's three kinds of people in this world - those that can count, and those that can't.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 23, 2021, 04:51:54 PM
Math I am strong at.


Spelling.........
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 24, 2021, 06:07:55 AM
Woke up to a house at 68o when the thermostat is programmed to 74o   >:(  Fan works, but the furnace won't fire.

Emergency Technician is coming in a couple of hours.  Not how I wanted to spend my Sunday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 24, 2021, 06:14:21 AM
Is the fan running continuously on the "auto" setting, or have you switched it on "manual"?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 24, 2021, 06:25:57 AM
If you look at the control board behind the service panel, does it have a red light flashing slowly? If so, the thermal probe could have carbon built up on it and you could clean it. Also, you could check on the pressure switch but that would depend on your answer to my previous post.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 24, 2021, 06:32:00 AM
That weekend labor will be murder.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 24, 2021, 07:42:27 AM
Is the fan running continuously on the "auto" setting, or have you switched it on "manual"?

The fan will run if I turn it to manual. On Auto, I can hear the furnace start up every couple minutes, but it won’t fire.

Haven’t tried to trouble shoot myself. I prefer to pay the pros.  It’s 16 years old (original to the house). I just hope it doesn’t need to be totally replaced.

That weekend labor will be murder.

Yeah ... what are ya gonna do. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 24, 2021, 07:54:36 AM
There's three kinds of people in this world - those that can count, and those that can't.


Actually there's two kinds of people.

1. Those that can work out the end of a joke
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 24, 2021, 08:00:13 AM
Is the fan running continuously on the "auto" setting, or have you switched it on "manual"?

The fan will run if I turn it to manual. On Auto, I can hear the furnace start up every couple minutes, but it won’t fire.

Haven’t tried to trouble shoot myself. I prefer to pay the pros.  It’s 16 years old (original to the house). I just hope it doesn’t need to be totally replaced.


So that tells us that the induction fan is coming on expecting the glow bar to get hot enough to ignite the gas. Probably a bad or dirty thermister, but it could be a faulty glow bar. Yeah, if you don't want to mess with it, I understand. I'm kinda like Ralphy's father in a Christmas Story, I love cursing and banging on the furnace.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 24, 2021, 08:52:03 AM
Is the fan running continuously on the "auto" setting, or have you switched it on "manual"?

The fan will run if I turn it to manual. On Auto, I can hear the furnace start up every couple minutes, but it won’t fire.

Haven’t tried to trouble shoot myself. I prefer to pay the pros.  It’s 16 years old (original to the house). I just hope it doesn’t need to be totally replaced.


So that tells us that the induction fan is coming on expecting the glow bar to get hot enough to ignite the gas. Probably a bad or dirty thermister, but it could be a faulty glow bar. Yeah, if you don't want to mess with it, I understand. I'm kinda like Ralphy's father in a Christmas Story, I love cursing and banging on the furnace.  :biggrin:

You are a smart cochise my friend.  Replaced the induction fan, cleaned out a few things, and she fired up straight away.  $592 lighter in the pocket book, but it was nice to have the first trouble-shooting item fix the issue.  With our generator last year, I had the company out 5 times trying a whole bunch of things before they said 'fuck it, you need a new generator'.  Almost a grand in trouble-shooting and "fixes", only to have to replace the whole thing anyway.

Heat is pumping away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 24, 2021, 09:18:35 AM
Glad your heat is working Chad! When we built our house a few years back our heat wouldn't work when it ran over an hour, it was get in the 50's. Because the house was new we had a warranty on everything and the ac company that was sent out kept saying there was no issue, and maybe it was too cold for the heat to come on.... too cold for heat to work, cold in charlotte is 25F.

Anyway after a couple of years with no heat we got a different company out on our own dime and they fixed the issue in 10 minutes. Turns out some bird build a nest in some drainage line, after the heat would it would it would stop because of this clog.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 24, 2021, 10:28:45 AM
Glad your heat is working Chad! When we built our house a few years back our heat wouldn't work when it ran over an hour, it was get in the 50's. Because the house was new we had a warranty on everything and the ac company that was sent out kept saying there was no issue, and maybe it was too cold for the heat to come on.... too cold for heat to work, cold in charlotte is 25F.

Did you have a 13 year old trouble-shooting it!?!?  Man, that's just lazy diagnosis.  It was -7C here this morning... coldest it's been all season so far (which is kinda disturbing, tbh)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 26, 2021, 06:13:00 PM
There's three kinds of people in this world - those that can count, and those that can't.


Actually there's two kinds of people.

1. Those that can work out the end of a joke

Actually there's 10 kinds of people. Those who know binary and those who don't.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 26, 2021, 06:57:13 PM
There are 2 types of people.

Those with a funny bone. 

Those who suck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 26, 2021, 06:59:28 PM
Welp. I'm gonna do the thing. Friend of mine is referring me for a job at AAA. Filling out the application tonight. It's a long shot, but if I get it and get through the training, there's a lot of money to be made.

Of course you guys will hear about it every step of the way :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 27, 2021, 04:43:56 AM
JAY

:JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 27, 2021, 05:15:33 AM
WHAT IS THE DEAL with being "First" on a Youtube video.

Literally the other 99.9% of people watching that video literally could not give two fucks.

I don't understand it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on January 27, 2021, 06:48:56 AM
That's been a thing forever on the internet. First comment, just like marking digital territory that doesn't gain you anything but pathetic mediocrity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on January 27, 2021, 07:05:31 AM
I never read Youtube comments anyway. It's usually been known as the cesspool of the internet through the years.

I only watch Youtube videos on my TV, and you can't see the comments there. Brilliant.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 27, 2021, 08:04:31 AM
Glad your heat is working Chad! When we built our house a few years back our heat wouldn't work when it ran over an hour, it was get in the 50's. Because the house was new we had a warranty on everything and the ac company that was sent out kept saying there was no issue, and maybe it was too cold for the heat to come on.... too cold for heat to work, cold in charlotte is 25F.

Did you have a 13 year old trouble-shooting it!?!?  Man, that's just lazy diagnosis.  It was -7C here this morning... coldest it's been all season so far (which is kinda disturbing, tbh)

Worse, we had a few "managers" come out :lol I tried to check it out myself but couldn't get to the drainage pipe myself because I didn't have a tall enough ladder
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 27, 2021, 08:04:49 AM
I never read Youtube comments anyway. It's usually been known as the cesspool of the internet through the years.

I only watch Youtube videos on my TV, and you can't see the comments there. Brilliant.

I'd say facebook comments are worse, but yea, generally the comments are shiit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 27, 2021, 09:08:41 AM
The worst comments i've seen are the Red Letter Media YouTube comments.

Hundreds and hundreds of

" Is Jay Replacing Mike ?! "

" Rich is the hero we need but not the one we deserve "

" This video took 12 years to maaaaaaaake ! "

" Is Mike replacing Jay ?! "

" Rich is a better character than we've had before if we can just get him working "


it's like good god.


I remember RLM started one of their videos once with " To all the people in the comments just saying catchphrases over and over - JUST STOP . "

And they still continued.


----

It's the same as on twitter - I hate when people reply to a post of mine with literally just a GIF. Ok what does that mean ? You can't think of a reply ? What ?

Then - when you say you hate GIFs - 100% someone will then reply with one. 100%. As i'm sure someone will do here.

I don't understand it. What is that compulsion to do something incredibly obvious - even though you know it's what everyone else would do ?

I guess I just don't understand trends. Or memes. :dunno:

Look - here's the exact same joke absolutely everyone else is saying - only *I* said this one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 27, 2021, 11:38:20 AM
" Rich is the hero we need but not the one we deserve "

If any catchphrase/meme/sentiment could die I wish it was this one. It's the ultimate in hubris to assume you know - even in jest - what mankind mind "need" or "deserve" (I don't really believe in "deserve" anyway, so there's that).

Quote

I don't understand it. What is that compulsion to do something incredibly obvious - even though you know it's what everyone else would do ?

I guess I just don't understand trends. Or memes. :dunno:

Look - here's the exact same joke absolutely everyone else is saying - only *I* said this one.

It's not P/R but I'm going to thread the needle here... this characteristic, this trend feeds a lot of what I write in the P/R/ - specifically the race - threads.   We have an innate, deep-seated compulsion to be wanted, to be included.  And when we feel we're not, bad things happen.  Yeah, I sometimes wish these all would go away, but that isn't going to happen, so in lieu of that I would love if we generally could have more self-awareness about them, and maybe, just maybe, learn something from it that we could apply elsewhere and effect REAL change.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 27, 2021, 12:26:29 PM
For some reason i've never wanted to do things JUST cause everyone else is.

i've been like that as long as I can remember. I've never tried a cigarette. I've never been drunk etc. No tatts. No piercings.

Never done the black hair / emo fringe thing for example.

I wear skinny jeans - but only years after it was the thing - and only cause I tried a pair once and thought they were really comfy.

If I watch a "must see" film and I think it's shit - i'll say I think it's shit. I don't care if everyone tells me i'm wrong. I never want to grow a beard like ever.

I've literally always felt like this and I'm not sure why or what the impetus was.


It's weird cause my 6 years younger brother is the exact opposite. Drinks. Smokes. Has a massive beard etc. Loves whatever music is trendy. So bizarre.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 27, 2021, 12:43:16 PM
You focus too much on perceptions and not enough on what makes you happy.  Who cares about any of that, do what makes you happy even if it's the most popular thing ever or the most disliked, it means nothing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 27, 2021, 12:55:19 PM
You focus too much on perceptions and not enough on what makes you happy.  Who cares about any of that, do what makes you happy even if it's the most popular thing ever or the most disliked, it means nothing.

 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2021, 11:51:28 PM
For some reason i've never wanted to do things JUST cause everyone else is.

i've been like that as long as I can remember. I've never tried a cigarette. I've never been drunk etc. No tatts. No piercings.

Never done the black hair / emo fringe thing for example.

I wear skinny jeans - but only years after it was the thing - and only cause I tried a pair once and thought they were really comfy.

If I watch a "must see" film and I think it's shit - i'll say I think it's shit. I don't care if everyone tells me i'm wrong. I never want to grow a beard like ever.


I've literally always felt like this and I'm not sure why or what the impetus was.


It's weird cause my 6 years younger brother is the exact opposite. Drinks. Smokes. Has a massive beard etc. Loves whatever music is trendy. So bizarre.

 :lol WTF?!  You don't want a beard just because other people have one?

Do you also think anyone actually gives a fuck that you've never tried a cig or been drunk?  You not doing those things means nothing.  If you don't want to smoke or drink that's great but not doing things just because everyone else is is no way to live mate.

Not sure what the beard thing is though.  Maybe you should grow one and you just see what YOU think.  Gotta give things a try mate not just write everything off.  You're obviously conscious about it so you can definitely change that if you want to.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 30, 2021, 07:52:21 AM
k
Quote
Do you also think anyone actually gives a fuck that you've never tried a cig or been drunk?

I mean clearly one person does...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 30, 2021, 10:02:35 AM
*things he's never done*

Good for you.  Just so you know, a lot of people do things NOT because "everyone else is", but because that's what they want to do.  I wanted tattoos... had nothing to do with "everyone else is".  Funny how it only took you four lines to go from 'never done stuff cuz everyone else is' to doing something 'only after it was a thing'... but you had YOUR reasons.

You got some weird takes on life and society.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 30, 2021, 10:18:51 AM
I mean, who in the hell does a black hair emo thing? Did I miss my chance?

And my wife buys me skinny jeans, well, they're called Slim Fit Levis...because I have no ass.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 30, 2021, 10:23:57 AM

And my wife buys me skinny jeans, well, they're called Slim Fit Levis...because I have no ass.

They're so comfy to wear - but a pain to remove when they're wet  ;D ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 30, 2021, 02:23:15 PM
Sigh....

• I shave because I hate how I look and feel when I don't.

• I can't bear the taste of alcohol and obviously smoking is beyond unhealthy

• My post was more about how I can't pinpoint the impetus for not wanting to follow trends etc... Not that I go out of my way NOT to do things that are popular.

More like - if literally everyone is doing something - I feel like I don't have to ?

:emo:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 30, 2021, 04:30:14 PM
Sigh....

• I shave because I hate how I look and feel when I don't.

• I can't bear the taste of alcohol and obviously smoking is beyond unhealthy

• My post was more about how I can't pinpoint the impetus for not wanting to follow trends etc... Not that I go out of my way NOT to do things that are popular.

More like - if literally everyone is doing something - I feel like I don't have to ?

:emo:

Literally NOT everyone is trying a cigarette, or getting tats, or piercing, or growing beards or doing the other things you claimed you don't do "JUST cause everyone else is".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 30, 2021, 09:24:15 PM
I mean.... I've taken a single hit of a cigarette in my life...

And that was because everyone at my work smoked but me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2021, 03:56:07 AM
Sigh....

• I shave because I hate how I look and feel when I don't.

• I can't bear the taste of alcohol and obviously smoking is beyond unhealthy

• My post was more about how I can't pinpoint the impetus for not wanting to follow trends etc... Not that I go out of my way NOT to do things that are popular.

More like - if literally everyone is doing something - I feel like I don't have to ?

:emo:

My life took a big turn for the better when I stopped worrying about everyone else and focused on what I was doing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 31, 2021, 04:08:51 AM
 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 31, 2021, 05:40:28 AM
Aaaaaaanyway :lol


I was wondering - I wonder if Phil Collins has had to demonstrate THAT drum fill for a tv show or

an interview more times than actually playing the song live.  :D

Also wonder how many times he’s heard it being played completely wrong.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 31, 2021, 07:53:36 AM
Sigh....

• I shave because I hate how I look and feel when I don't.

• I can't bear the taste of alcohol and obviously smoking is beyond unhealthy

• My post was more about how I can't pinpoint the impetus for not wanting to follow trends etc... Not that I go out of my way NOT to do things that are popular.

More like - if literally everyone is doing something - I feel like I don't have to ?

:emo:

My life took a big turn for the better when I stopped worrying about everyone else and focused on what I was doing.

Word.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on January 31, 2021, 08:36:15 AM
I've seen a lot of drummers play that fill and it's never played the same way twice.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 01, 2021, 06:41:22 AM
Wife was supposed to have outpatient surgery this morning. So when does the biggest ice snow/ice storm in 2 years hit my area? Yesterday and today. Fuck winter sideways with garden shovel.
She called and cancelled the surgery and now we have to go through the entire pre-op process again whenever it gets rescheduled.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 01, 2021, 07:10:35 AM
Wife was supposed to have outpatient surgery this morning. So when does the biggest ice snow/ice storm in 2 years hit my area? Yesterday and today. Fuck winter sideways with garden shovel.
She called and cancelled the surgery and now we have to go through the entire pre-op process again whenever it gets rescheduled.

Damn, that fuckin sucks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 01, 2021, 07:13:04 AM
Thankfully it isn't emergency anything and has already been delayed before but still...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 01, 2021, 07:15:18 AM
I just got a reminder on my calendar that it's Groundhog Day tomorrow.  No fucking shit!  I considered making it a daily recurrence.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 01, 2021, 07:51:04 AM
Got an electrician coming over tomorrow during the snowstorm. YAY.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 01, 2021, 07:56:26 AM
Groundhog Day II : Groundhog YEAR

...Except in the movie - Phil allegedly spent ten years reliving the same day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 01, 2021, 09:35:17 AM
No but why is it when people ask you to play something for them on guitar - you forget literally everything except a G major chord  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 01, 2021, 09:40:11 AM
Tom Hanks needs to play Joe Biden in the film of the 2016-2021 period and call it

" JOE VERSUS THE LOLCANO "
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 02, 2021, 08:49:25 AM
FFS, it's only Tuesday.   >:(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 02, 2021, 09:11:20 AM
Yes but we're only one day away from VLASTO DAY !
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 02, 2021, 10:09:17 AM
101 year old man dies
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 03, 2021, 08:35:41 AM
No but why is it when people ask you to play something for them on guitar - you forget literally everything except a G major chord  :rollin

This happens to me all the time; let me show this sick G chord followed by a D chord.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 04, 2021, 10:33:50 AM
So they announced the start of the summer schedule of concerts at my local amphitheater... all rescheduled tours from last year, but I'm very skeptical of any of this happening.  We don't seem to be vaccinating quick enough to get out of this by the summer, but I do hope these shows happen and I can get back to going to concerts this summer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 04, 2021, 11:57:38 AM
So they announced the start of the summer schedule of concerts at my local amphitheater... all rescheduled tours from last year, but I'm very skeptical of any of this happening.  We don't seem to be vaccinating quick enough to get out of this by the summer, but I do hope these shows happen and I can get back to going to concerts this summer.

....SAFELY!  Biggest caveat ever.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 04, 2021, 12:01:11 PM
So they announced the start of the summer schedule of concerts at my local amphitheater... all rescheduled tours from last year, but I'm very skeptical of any of this happening.  We don't seem to be vaccinating quick enough to get out of this by the summer, but I do hope these shows happen and I can get back to going to concerts this summer.

....SAFELY!  Biggest caveat ever.

Well our governor is pretty strict, so I don't think he will allow events if they aren't deemed safe.  But of course that is important.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2021, 09:34:11 AM
Sad day today. It marks the 10 year anniversary of my Mom's passing.  I miss her every day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 09, 2021, 09:38:54 AM
That's rough Joe. Thinking of you, man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 09, 2021, 09:58:38 AM
Sad day today. It marks the 10 year anniversary of my Mom's passing.  I miss her every day.

Come 'ere you big lug.

:hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 09, 2021, 10:07:26 AM
Sorry King, must be so tough
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 09, 2021, 10:27:22 AM
Yeah, King, I can't even imagine.  My heart goes out to you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 09, 2021, 12:44:05 PM
Sad day today. It marks the 10 year anniversary of my Mom's passing.  I miss her every day.

Come 'ere you big lug.

:hug:

Next year will be 25 for me. I was 18 at the time which means i've now been without a mum longer than I had one. . . :emo:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 09, 2021, 01:03:49 PM
Damn.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2021, 01:24:21 PM
Sad day today. It marks the 10 year anniversary of my Mom's passing.  I miss her every day.

Come 'ere you big lug.

:hug:

Next year will be 25 for me. I was 18 at the time which means i've now been without a mum longer than I had one. . . :emo:

It's heartbreaking reading this.

Thank you everyone.  My mom was an amazing, kind, loving woman.  She was our moral compass for our family.  She's been in my thoughts all day.  Good thoughts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 09, 2021, 01:31:18 PM
:hug:  :natalieportman:  :king:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2021, 02:01:35 PM
Back at ya.  :kingshmeg:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 09, 2021, 02:37:47 PM
You calling me a bender ?

:emo:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2021, 02:42:28 PM
Who doesn't want to be Bender? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 09, 2021, 02:44:57 PM
Sad day today. It marks the 10 year anniversary of my Mom's passing.  I miss her every day.

Come 'ere you big lug.

:hug:

Next year will be 25 for me. I was 18 at the time which means i've now been without a mum longer than I had one. . . :emo:

shit, that is tough
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 09, 2021, 02:53:41 PM
What's a bender?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2021, 04:26:24 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 10, 2021, 08:29:56 AM
Of all my friends - you're the first!

:kingshmeg:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 10, 2021, 09:40:49 AM
DTF : Kotowboy really be out here asking the important questions !!

PUTTING THE COBVER ON THE DUVET

A: Shove it all in - then grab the corners and shake it. √

B: Turn the cover inside out - grab the duvet corners and shake it. X


Also it really helps if the seam on the duvet cover goes lengthways along the side and not widthways along the bottom.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 10, 2021, 10:38:53 PM
However my other half does it.

And then I piss her off by sleeping on top of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MirrorMask on February 17, 2021, 01:23:40 AM
So, if you want to see some cool pictures of Mother Nature at work, google images or footage of yesterday's Etna eruption (a volcano in Sicily, in Italy).

My dream when it comes to nature is to see the Northern Lights, but man, what an epic and kickass experience must be seeing a volcano erupt. Especially if it's a "friendly" eruption that doesn't kill people or destroy buildings.....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 18, 2021, 09:14:28 AM
One tremendously huge weight has been lifted off of me.

This morning, we received my son's official acceptance into the private school I attended, and which his little sister attends. This is momentous and amazing for him and his future and I couldn't be more proud (and relieved) for him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 18, 2021, 09:48:14 AM
One tremendously huge weight has been lifted off of me.

This morning, we received my son's official acceptance into the private school I attended, and which his little sister attends. This is momentous and amazing for him and his future and I couldn't be more proud (and relieved) for him.

Great news, Drew!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 18, 2021, 07:48:11 PM
Lost my little DTF buddy Harry today. Almost 17 years old. R.I.P. my little boy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhZ4XxGJ/FB-IMG-1613702714126.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on February 18, 2021, 07:50:03 PM
Damn.  Sorry to hear that, Joe!  :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 18, 2021, 07:51:29 PM
Damn Joe. That sucks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 18, 2021, 07:54:16 PM
17 is a great stint but always never easy losing a member of the family.  Sorry to hear that Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on February 18, 2021, 08:03:04 PM
I remember when I lost my cat Sally, one of the first things I felt compelled to do was post about it here. This is my social media, and it just felt good to get out my thoughts and feelings, and of course people here offered their kind thoughts, which I extend to you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 18, 2021, 08:06:19 PM
In my past life I had a couple of cats. They were still young when one of then literally dropped dead in front of me. I dorve it to the vets but is was already dead. the vet called a few days later and said it had a heart issue.

I was devastated. I remember telling a kid at work (18ish) and he made me a sympathy card. But the fucker drew a picture of a cat with a Reggie Lewis Celtics jersey on it.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 18, 2021, 08:08:57 PM
Sorry Joe and Queen, that must be tough
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 19, 2021, 03:35:42 AM
I'm sorry, Joe :hug:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 19, 2021, 05:03:44 AM
How you and the Queen holding up today, Joe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 19, 2021, 05:46:15 AM
Morning everyone.   Chad, we are ok.  Cried a ton.  We are still going on the sleigh ride today. Hoping to ease the pain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 19, 2021, 06:47:26 AM
Morning everyone.   Chad, we are ok.  Cried a ton.  We are still going on the sleigh ride today. Hoping to ease the pain.

Hey Joe, I just saw this and I'm so sorry; I hope you and your wife can find some peace today, together. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 19, 2021, 06:48:20 AM
I'm late but I am really sorry, Joe. I hope the healing happens swiftly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 19, 2021, 07:08:26 AM
Just saw this as well, I'm really sorry for your loss Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 19, 2021, 01:23:33 PM
I'm so sorry Joe. I lost my ball of fluff back in 2017 and it was really hard. Those little guys leave a big hole in us sometimes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 19, 2021, 02:00:48 PM
+/- 16 years is way too short to have a cat. You should get a kitten when you are a child and it should live as long as you. That would be amazing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 19, 2021, 02:19:58 PM
+/- 16 years is way too short to have a cat. You should get a kitten when you are a child and it should live as long as you. That would be amazing.

Should stick to pet birds then.  Cats live longer than dogs which is a huge plus for a cat over a dog as a pet for me.  It's so heartbreaking to have your beloved pet pass.

I noticed a lot of people on reddit posting videos of pet opossums.  Which seems a bit odd to me, so I researched it and apparently they actually make pretty good pets, but have a very short life (2-4 years).  With such a short life, it's really hard for me to want to invest in one as a pet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on February 19, 2021, 02:54:01 PM
Rats are really lovely pets too but only live 3 years. Such a shame.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 25, 2021, 12:12:27 PM
Welp...

Woke up this morning to a text from our landlord. Her boyfriend, who is building a deck for her (let's ignore the leaking shower and other items we've been trying to get fixed for years), and left an Easy Up Canopy up overnight.

We've had 40+ mph winds all night into the morning.

Fucking thing flew and scratched the hell out of my girlfriends car. It looks like the fucker really had it out for the CRV. Drivers side, hood, and even passenger side are all fucked up now. It also got my car (no biggy, my car is a beater and the big scratch it left blends in with the old scratches on it,), and left a scratch on landlords boyfriend's old Cadillac he's fixing up... But most of the damage was on my GFs car... Which we've only put 10k miles on since buying.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 26, 2021, 06:46:47 AM
You get their insurance info Jay?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 26, 2021, 07:05:06 AM
You get their insurance info Jay?

This!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 26, 2021, 05:03:41 PM
Short version of a long story, our landlord claimed responsibility, but we're waiting until we get a quote for the damage, which we just got this morning for almost $3k. I suspect she doesn't have homeowners insurance. So we're probably going to have to go through our insurance to get it fixed. The conversation is going to be had today.  I know she's going to offer to have her boyfriend "buff it out". He's not touching our car.

I know she also doesn't have the cash to pay outright to keep us from going through insurance.

 ...

I actually started typing this earlier and got distracted. Now that my GF is home from getting shit done (work related), she's reaching out to our landlord, who tends to get overwhelmed when a conversation doesn't go her way.  I'll let you know what happens
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 01, 2021, 02:03:51 PM
Landlord's solution is to pay for our $500 deductible. By giving us a $150/month break on our rent.


Jenna and I are debating how to handle this. It's fucking insane.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 01, 2021, 02:24:06 PM
Landlord's solution is to pay for our $500 deductible. By giving us a $150/month break on our rent.


Jenna and I are debating how to handle this. It's fucking insane.

Charge 20% interest on the 2nd and 3rd instalments.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 01, 2021, 02:42:58 PM
Landlord's solution is to pay for our $500 deductible. By giving us a $150/month break on our rent.


Jenna and I are debating how to handle this. It's fucking insane.

Charge 20% interest on the 2nd and 3rd instalments.

Well 500 doesn't divide evenly from 150 so maybe 4 months of 150 break.  But even then, if you go through your insurance, is your rate now going to go up?  I think you should get more than the $500 because you'll have a claim on your record from your insurance company that isn't going to drop off from their paperwork for years.  I'm not entirely sure how it all works, but you'll have to figure out if the $500 is the true total cost.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 01, 2021, 02:52:00 PM
Get a quote and tell him no way. Get me your insurance. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 01, 2021, 04:35:29 PM
Her homeowners insurance deductible is super high, hence her solution. She's standing firm on her solution.  Really we fight her and start looking 5o move or just deal with it.

Talking to the insurance company... They're going after her now... Especially after hearing how she wanted to handle it. If they are able to get it from her, our deductible will be refunded.


She sees this as an unpredictable act of god.

No. You left a canopy up and untethered overnight during a windstorm. It wasn't a freak windstorm. It was known to be coming. That's negligence.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 01, 2021, 08:00:48 PM
Talking to the insurance company... They're going after her now... Especially after hearing how she wanted to handle it. If they are able to get it from her, our deductible will be refunded.


Yup, let them handle it. Just make sure you pay your rent on time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 02, 2021, 09:08:22 AM
It's funny how as life becomes more stressful or otherwise distracting, I post here less. I do come on and read and try to catch up, but my inclination to share goes down under those circumstances. I'm still here, though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 03, 2021, 04:51:38 AM
It's funny how as life becomes more stressful or otherwise distracting, I post here less. I do come on and read and try to catch up, but my inclination to share goes down under those circumstances. I'm still here, though.

This is me, as well. I've always kinda been that way. As Spring (and golf season) approaches, ♫♪ people just don't have the time for DTF anymore. ♪♫

Speaking of which, I'm in the throws of a pretty big remodel at the house. I completed the demolition last week and am now armed with the knowledge of the challenges ahead. I'm a planner when it comes to these types of projects. I prefer to anticipate as many problems as I can and head them off during the planning stage. For this reason, I picked up Sketchup last weekend to do my drafting with...it's kind of a long story but for various reasons, my version of AutoCad has recently become unusable. I've enjoyed the learning curve of this software, even though it had me pretty frustrated for the first hour. You have to unlearn a lifetime of computer drafting habits. Have any of you used it? I'd love to hear some thoughts on it.

Maybe this should be posted in the home owners thread?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 03, 2021, 07:17:43 AM
It's funny how as life becomes more stressful or otherwise distracting, I post here less. I do come on and read and try to catch up, but my inclination to share goes down under those circumstances. I'm still here, though.

There is a direct correlation between how my life is going and the frequency in which I post. That doesn't just apply to DTF, it's everywhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on March 03, 2021, 10:36:30 AM
it's kind of a long story but for various reasons, my version of AutoCad has recently become unusable. I've enjoyed the learning curve of this software, even though it had me pretty frustrated for the first hour. You have to unlearn a lifetime of computer drafting habits. Have any of you used it? I'd love to hear some thoughts on it.

Can you elaborate on that? I'm curious, been using AutoCAD since for ~13 years and still using it for loads of different things.

Also never used Sketchup but I'm interested to hear how is it different from AutoCAD.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 03, 2021, 11:40:14 PM
It's funny how as life becomes more stressful or otherwise distracting, I post here less.

I am probably the opposite. I do not have many outlets for my stress, and the ones I used to have are too destructive and my wife wouldn't approve of anyway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 04, 2021, 04:16:31 AM
Greetings and salutations
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2021, 04:38:32 AM
Greetings and salutations

Johnny... long time no see.  What's up man?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 04, 2021, 04:45:57 AM
Johnny... long time no see.  What's up man?

Not much, brother. At the moment, sitting at work waiting for coffee. I sent you a message on LinkedIn back in November. It was for your work anniversary.

How are things with you? Sorry I disappeared on you. I know we were discussing some things through email. I really am terrible at corresponding, especially when things go wrong. I tend to curse the world and disappear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2021, 04:55:28 AM
Johnny... long time no see.  What's up man?

Not much, brother. At the moment, sitting at work waiting for coffee. I sent you a message on LinkedIn back in November. It was for your work anniversary.

How are things with you? Sorry I disappeared on you. I know we were discussing some things through email. I really am terrible at corresponding, especially when things go wrong. I tend to curse the world and disappear.

Oh man... missed that.  I got a bunch (along with some random birthday wishes around the same time), and just didn't respond to (m)any of them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 04, 2021, 04:58:56 AM
I get a lot of messages as well. I tend to forget to respond.

Everything else okay?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 04, 2021, 05:49:46 AM
it's kind of a long story but for various reasons, my version of AutoCad has recently become unusable. I've enjoyed the learning curve of this software, even though it had me pretty frustrated for the first hour. You have to unlearn a lifetime of computer drafting habits. Have any of you used it? I'd love to hear some thoughts on it.

Can you elaborate on that? I'm curious, been using AutoCAD since for ~13 years and still using it for loads of different things.


It's not very sexy, I'm afraid. The computer that I did drafting on (rarely) had the operating system SSD go out. The repair shop wouldn't put Windows 7 back on the new one, so I'm having to use Windows 10...which won't run a virtual XP box. Yes, you guessed it, my license was so old that it would only run on XP.  :lol

Also never used Sketchup but I'm interested to hear how is it different from AutoCAD.

Well, AutoCAD, as you well know, is more of an engineer's tool...that people like me used to make 2D prints. Plan layouts for home projects and such. Or perhaps to draw a traditional 2D print for getting a fab shop to make a part.

Sketchup is more of a precision designer's tool...that forces people like me to draw in 3D. Any shape you make is actually modeled in three dimensions, and more annoyingly, each surface and edge of the shape is it's own entity until you bind (group) them together. Any unbound shape that touches or overlaps the edge of another unbound edge or surface is inextricably stuck together. This can make for surprisingly hilarious results when moving an object. You have to practice good (tedious) habits of binding, locking, your work. Then later, if you need to move it, or change it's shape in any way, you must unlock it, explode it, change the shape/length/dimension, regroup it (being careful not to accidently grab something not wanted), relock it.

The program seems to morbidly pervert the instincts of an AutoCAD user. Click-dragging is highly punished...until it comes time for navigation...but not for Zoom! Common tasks like "offset" only work on polygons, for creating a new polygon that is larger or smaller in diameter, not for creating a new line a certain distance away. Copying an object is actually a modified move function, which finds you having to hold down the Ctrl key while moving...just don't click-drag it! And for Thor's sake, don't forget to make it it's own entity, because at it's birth, a copied object is still subject to the properties of it's mother. Bore a hole through a hex and every copy you make get's the same hole...which is actually handy in certain circumstances.

Anyway, typical learning curve.  :)


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 04, 2021, 05:53:19 AM
I've been having a good time with Fusion360. It's got a bit of a learning curve, but there are plenty of tutorials on Youtube
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2021, 06:30:38 AM
I get a lot of messages as well. I tend to forget to respond.

Everything else okay?

As good as they can be in pandemic era.  Still employed, and the jingle.family is (mostly) healthy.  I say mostly, cuz mrs.jingle is having some rather chronic back pain/issues - almost arthritis-like... which runs in her family.  Otherwise, nothing to complain about here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 04, 2021, 08:31:26 AM
I've had a lifetime of back issues, mostly sciatica. Is she going to a chiropractor or taking anything for it? I know arthritic back issues are different from nerve issues so I'm not familiar with how one would approach that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2021, 08:32:41 AM
I've had a lifetime of back issues, mostly sciatica. Is she going to a chiropractor or taking anything for it? I know arthritic back issues are different from nerve issues so I'm not familiar with how one would approach that.

Pandemic makes that kinda impossible  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 04, 2021, 09:59:46 AM
Maybe the chiropractor part but sometimes meds help.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 04, 2021, 01:49:32 PM
Good afternoon nerds.

Still dealing with the back and forth with the insurance companies for the car. Our company actually paid us out minus the deductible, and now we're just waiting for them to get her homeowners insurance to reimburse them so they'll pay out our deductible as well.


Unrelated, day before yesterday I went on a nice five and a half mile hike. we have put in an order for a pizza to be picked up, and I still had several hours to kill after my hike, so I decided to just drive around town and play Pokemon Go / listen to podcasts to kill time. Our town has a very small downtown area. It is the best place to go in town for Pokemon go. My ex's sister, who I'm still really friendly with and talk to occasionally on social media just got engaged that morning, and she lives in an apartment in the downtown area. as I was cruising around, I saw her car pull up and park. I figured I would pull over and tell her congratulations in person.

Well, it wasn't the sister driving, it was my ex who I haven't seen in like three years (her husband is Airforce..they were in TX... Now Kentucky). I figured since I was there, what the hell, and I rolled down the window and said hi. We then proceeded to have a very pleasant conversation. Found out she was in town for a funeral, she actually just got over a moderate case of covid two months ago, etc. The thing that really struck me, is I used to see her anywhere from once a week to every few weeks in the bowling world, and there's always some bad blood there. A mutual annoyance of each other. For the first time in literally a decade, that wasn't there.

Am I saying I have feelings for her again or anything? Fuck no. Do I want to be her friend? No. But does it feel good to know that I can run into her, or be around her in a bowling situation once that starts up again or say her sister's wedding or a mutual friends birthday party or something, and it not be incredibly uncomfortable? Yes, since... there's always going to be some form of loose connection to her, because of all of the mutual friends we have, including some really close friends, and the fact that I'm still friends with a lot of members of her family.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on March 04, 2021, 09:34:36 PM
it's kind of a long story but for various reasons, my version of AutoCad has recently become unusable. I've enjoyed the learning curve of this software, even though it had me pretty frustrated for the first hour. You have to unlearn a lifetime of computer drafting habits. Have any of you used it? I'd love to hear some thoughts on it.

Can you elaborate on that? I'm curious, been using AutoCAD since for ~13 years and still using it for loads of different things.


It's not very sexy, I'm afraid. The computer that I did drafting on (rarely) had the operating system SSD go out. The repair shop wouldn't put Windows 7 back on the new one, so I'm having to use Windows 10...which won't run a virtual XP box. Yes, you guessed it, my license was so old that it would only run on XP.  :lol

Also never used Sketchup but I'm interested to hear how is it different from AutoCAD.

Well, AutoCAD, as you well know, is more of an engineer's tool...that people like me used to make 2D prints. Plan layouts for home projects and such. Or perhaps to draw a traditional 2D print for getting a fab shop to make a part.

Sketchup is more of a precision designer's tool...that forces people like me to draw in 3D. Any shape you make is actually modeled in three dimensions, and more annoyingly, each surface and edge of the shape is it's own entity until you bind (group) them together. Any unbound shape that touches or overlaps the edge of another unbound edge or surface is inextricably stuck together. This can make for surprisingly hilarious results when moving an object. You have to practice good (tedious) habits of binding, locking, your work. Then later, if you need to move it, or change it's shape in any way, you must unlock it, explode it, change the shape/length/dimension, regroup it (being careful not to accidently grab something not wanted), relock it.

The program seems to morbidly pervert the instincts of an AutoCAD user. Click-dragging is highly punished...until it comes time for navigation...but not for Zoom! Common tasks like "offset" only work on polygons, for creating a new polygon that is larger or smaller in diameter, not for creating a new line a certain distance away. Copying an object is actually a modified move function, which finds you having to hold down the Ctrl key while moving...just don't click-drag it! And for Thor's sake, don't forget to make it it's own entity, because at it's birth, a copied object is still subject to the properties of it's mother. Bore a hole through a hex and every copy you make get's the same hole...which is actually handy in certain circumstances.

Anyway, typical learning curve.  :)

Sounds like a pain in the ass but also reminds me of how I learned 3D-modeling in Siemens NX. :lol There are lots of obvious things that absolutely weren't that obvious when I started.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 04, 2021, 09:53:20 PM
Invited to my first gender reveal party this weekend. It's virtual, so at least I do not have to go anywhere. Will report back sometime Saturday on the festivities.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 04, 2021, 10:02:25 PM
Invited to my first gender reveal party this weekend. It's virtual, so at least I do not have to go anywhere. Will report back sometime Saturday on the festivities.

Maybe it's because I'm antisocial and all my friends are awkward... But I've yet to attend... Or even be invited to... Anything over zoom. Outside of a few video calls with my GFs dad over out Portal to test them out, and a FB messenger call with my friend a few days ago where he used the video to show me how he melts his vegan cheese, Its just not been a thing for me during the Pandemic.

Hell, even my doctor appointments have been just regular phone calls and not via video :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 04, 2021, 10:12:08 PM
My MiL set up a monthly Zoom family meetings. My wife enjoys them quite a bit, especially hearing stories from older family members that she would otherwise never talk to. They also Skype often so they can connect with their grandkids.

I have been in one Zoom meeting in my life, one I had to host incidentally, as it is for our HOA and as President I am required to hold an annual meeting. I hated every second of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 05, 2021, 06:28:12 AM
Good morning, mortals.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 05, 2021, 06:51:49 AM
Invited to my first gender reveal party this weekend. It's virtual, so at least I do not have to go anywhere. Will report back sometime Saturday on the festivities.

Sorry, but one of the more ridiculous of the fads that has somehow endured.   It's worth looking up the episode of "Ridiculousness" where they had clips of reveals that failed, miserably.  Inevitably, the clips end with the husband/father laughing uncontrollably, and the wife/mother looking like someone just pissed in their kitchen sink.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 05, 2021, 06:52:30 AM
Good morning, mortals.

Morning PS!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 05, 2021, 07:15:10 AM
What's going on?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 05, 2021, 07:16:06 AM
Just having some coffee, browsing the interwebs, scheduling my COVID-19 vaccination. Normal shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 05, 2021, 07:19:28 AM
I like my coffee like my women...ground up and in the freezer. How about you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2021, 07:21:29 AM
Hot and scolding.  Hey, like a woman!

Morning Johnny!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 05, 2021, 07:26:05 AM
I like my coffee like my women - smokin' hot and on the couch.

:zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 05, 2021, 07:31:03 AM
 :lol  That's going to be a sticky couch, for more than one reason.

Morning, my liege!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2021, 07:54:00 AM
Going to be? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 05, 2021, 08:34:16 AM
  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 06, 2021, 03:38:09 PM
Invited to my first gender reveal party this weekend. It's virtual, so at least I do not have to go anywhere. Will report back sometime Saturday on the festivities.

Well, that was kinda dumb. Did not realize the couple didn't know the gender till the reveal either, which changes my opinion on these, I am just not quite sure how.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 08, 2021, 08:30:59 AM
We did not have a gender reveal party for my son, because they weren't a thing then. We did have one for my daughter, though I found it cumbersome. However, we made our son the center of the party. We knew what we were having and we made it a celebration for him (and by association, the rest of the family [we didn't invite friends]) to find out he was getting a sister. It was a first chance to make his sibling's arrival a happy thing, rather than the massive change that it was. He loved it and was smiling ear to ear during the whole thing, so I think we accomplished what we set out to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 08, 2021, 02:52:01 PM
I've only been to a gender reveal party once.  It was my ex's mom's best friend's oldest son's first baby. We had the party at our place. I was supposed to play photographer, but as the cake was being cut, the mother in law stomped on my foot and pushed me out of the way so she could get a blurry photo on her shitty cellphone... (This was like 2010). Twas the only reason I stuck around for the party was for the photos 😂


My cousin invited me to hers a few years ago. I liked the fact that they went with Purple and Green (she and her fiances favorite colors) instead of Blue and Pink.

I didn't go... Because it's a 400 mile drive and I'm a horrible person, but at least it wasn't a traditional pink vs blue thing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2021, 07:47:28 PM
Saw this upon arriving at work today..


Forget returning a carriage to the corral, but what kind of bastard does this??

(https://i.imgur.com/paCTy5N.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 08, 2021, 07:48:19 PM
Forget returning a carriage to the corral, but what kind of bastard does this??

Someone like .... you?   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2021, 07:48:52 PM
 :blush
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 08, 2021, 08:04:54 PM
Maybe it is taking a field sobriety test.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 08, 2021, 08:18:59 PM
We did not have a gender reveal party for my son, because they weren't a thing then. We did have one for my daughter, though I found it cumbersome. However, we made our son the center of the party. We knew what we were having and we made it a celebration for him (and by association, the rest of the family [we didn't invite friends]) to find out he was getting a sister. It was a first chance to make his sibling's arrival a happy thing, rather than the massive change that it was. He loved it and was smiling ear to ear during the whole thing, so I think we accomplished what we set out to do.

That is neat. My older daughter found out her mom was pregnant when we had to explain to her why we had to make an urgent trip to the ER when mom was having some complications. We had to make a snap judgment and it felt better to tell her the news than try to make up a lie on the spot.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2021, 08:29:56 AM
Saw this upon arriving at work today..


Forget returning a carriage to the corral, but what kind of bastard does this??

(https://i.imgur.com/paCTy5N.jpg)

Tim's like a goon.  Always just going over that line to cause trouble.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 09, 2021, 01:25:23 PM
Saw this upon arriving at work today..


Forget returning a carriage to the corral, but what kind of bastard does this??

(https://i.imgur.com/paCTy5N.jpg)

It's not like this fucking prick couldn't have carried the amount he had in this basket to the car and leave the basket inside?  You can tell they left it where it is while sitting in the driver's seat by the looks too.  Fuck this person.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 09, 2021, 02:21:44 PM
The Baskets are standing up for the carts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 09, 2021, 02:30:10 PM
There is unrest in the storefront
There is trouble with the carts
For the baskets want more lot space
And the carts ignore their pleas

The trouble with the baskets
And they're quite convinced they're right
They say the carts are just too bulky
And they grab up all the lot

But the carts can't help their feelings
If they like the way they're made
And they wonder why the baskets
Can't be happy in the store

There is trouble in the storefront
And the creatures all have fled
As the baskets scream "Oppression"
And the carts just shake their wheels

So the baskets formed a union
And demanded equal rights
"The carts are just too greedy
We will make them give us lot"
Now there's no more cart oppression
For they passed a noble law
And the lot is all kept empty
By ratchet, TAC, and car.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 09, 2021, 03:03:04 PM
I need a t shirt with that on it! :lol

Fucking awesome!

I'd swap forest with parking lot but that's great!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2021, 03:17:43 PM
 :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 09, 2021, 05:15:00 PM
That's awesome.  :rollin

Weird Al worthy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 09, 2021, 05:39:35 PM
I need a t shirt with that on it! :lol

Fucking awesome!

I'd swap forest with parking lot but that's great!

I missed that one!  I made it "storefront" like the other one. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on March 11, 2021, 03:48:30 AM
Morning, gentlemen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on March 13, 2021, 10:40:36 AM
If you're a fan of Kinder Surprise Eggs, but live in the US and aren't impressed by Kinder Joy, here they are without the toys. Same consistency and thickness. I've found them at Fry's Food and Target. I think they're seasonal though because so far I've only seen Easter and Christmas themes versions. Kinder Surprise Eggs and Haribo Gummy Frogs were my favorites as a kid, so it's nice to still be able to find them here in the US, mostly.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5128Md1nv4L.jpg)


The right thread this time. :D But... It's not so far off the topic.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on March 14, 2021, 02:11:03 PM
If you wnt to physically feel yourself losing IQ - just read the YouTube comments on any Red Letter Media video.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 14, 2021, 02:12:13 PM
If you wnt to physically feel yourself losing IQ - just read the YouTube comments on any Red Letter Media video.

Fixed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on March 14, 2021, 02:35:09 PM
Natch.

But seriously. Every single comment is the same on RLM.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 14, 2021, 02:40:40 PM
Sometimes YouTube comments are pure gold. I occasionally get distracted from the video by following a particularly hilarious comment thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on March 14, 2021, 02:42:53 PM
Sometimes YouTube comments are pure gold. I occasionally get distracted from the video by following a particularly hilarious comment thread.

If you want some good laughs, go to the video for Billy Squier's Rock Me Tonite video and read some of the comments on that one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 15, 2021, 01:02:11 PM
Update on the whole car getting raped by my landlord's EZ Up Canopy fiasco... After poking and prodding by our insurance... Our landlord finally went through her insurance and they are handling it. We are finally dropping off our car for the repairs.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 15, 2021, 01:50:40 PM
Update on the whole car getting raped by my landlord's EZ Up Canopy fiasco... After poking and prodding by our insurance... Our landlord finally went through her insurance and they are handling it. We are finally dropping off our car for the repairs.

Good
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 15, 2021, 02:04:34 PM
It's frustrating. Landlord's whole attitude is now basically "insurance is taking care of it so no reason to be frustrated"... But she doesn't understand how much time had been spent on dealing with both insurance companies, dealing with figuring out the rental car (which is going to be reimbursed by her insurance eventually... But first it's out of our pocket for the up to 3 weeks the car is going to be in the shop), etc.

I do have a new found appreciation for the cargo space in a CRV. They have us in an Equinox, and it doesn't have nearly close to the same amount of space. Funny thing is... We had to upgrade to this... As they consider the CRV a compact SUV... And tried to give us a fucking EcoSport :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 15, 2021, 09:13:31 PM
There is no way to separate the concepts of "insurance" and "frustrated."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on March 17, 2021, 05:00:06 AM
Guten morgen, meine freunde!

Y'all know those candles that the women folk seem to spawn naturally? They're in a wide glass, with three wicks, smell pretty darn good, and can dominate an entire floor of the house. Well, Sagan (my old dog) just ripped off a hair-curler, that drown out that candle's super powers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 17, 2021, 12:18:33 PM
The joys of pets.  LOL

The wife wanted corned beef & cabbage tonight so I ordered from a local Irish Restaurant to pick up. I went with the Guinness Fish and chips. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on March 17, 2021, 01:06:16 PM
There's a dog that lives on my road ( not within earshot of my house luckily ) - that goes apeshit at anyone that walks past.

Yet if you stop and actually approach it - he shits himself and runs away.   ;D ;D

It reminds me of that video where there is a dog on either side of this gate - growling and barking at each other.

Then the gate slides open and both Dog backs off and looks really sheepish... Then the gate closes and they go right back to growling and barking.

Says it all really !  :P

#CatPerson
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 17, 2021, 03:57:16 PM
Gotta love doing taxes.


Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet... so I am sitting with everything done, just waiting to see if that red number turns green or not in my tax software :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 17, 2021, 04:12:13 PM
Gotta love doing taxes.


Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet... so I am sitting with everything done, just waiting to see if that red number turns green or not in my tax software :lol

I read that they IRS may push back to May 15th as the deadline due to some confusions like this. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 17, 2021, 05:34:38 PM
The joys of pets.  LOL

The wife wanted corned beef & cabbage tonight so I ordered from a local Irish Restaurant to pick up. I went with the Guinness Fish and chips.

NICE.   I love St. Patrick's Day, even in spirit.  I"m having a reuben here in about 30 minutes.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 17, 2021, 05:36:19 PM
Gotta love doing taxes.


Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet... so I am sitting with everything done, just waiting to see if that red number turns green or not in my tax software :lol

I read that they IRS may push back to May 15th as the deadline due to some confusions like this.

I think that's official now.  I'm getting a larger than usual return this year (life changes and we erred on the side of caution) and I filed about 35 days ago; I would normally have heard by now, but still nothing.  They must be really underwater.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 17, 2021, 05:58:46 PM
Gotta love doing taxes.


Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet... so I am sitting with everything done, just waiting to see if that red number turns green or not in my tax software :lol

I read that they IRS may push back to May 15th as the deadline due to some confusions like this.

I think that's official now.  I'm getting a larger than usual return this year (life changes and we erred on the side of caution) and I filed about 35 days ago; I would normally have heard by now, but still nothing.  They must be really underwater.

I saw that as well. I hope they figure out how to implement things sooner rather than later. I'd like to get my shit done with and now have to worry about it for another year :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 17, 2021, 06:01:29 PM
Gotta love doing taxes.


Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet... so I am sitting with everything done, just waiting to see if that red number turns green or not in my tax software :lol

I read that they IRS may push back to May 15th as the deadline due to some confusions like this.

I think that's official now.  I'm getting a larger than usual return this year (life changes and we erred on the side of caution) and I filed about 35 days ago; I would normally have heard by now, but still nothing.  They must be really underwater.

I did my taxes late last year, because I could, got the accepted notification April 30th and didn't get my fed return until end of December
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 17, 2021, 06:15:28 PM
I've owed or broke even every year for the last few years for various reasons (mainly ACA related bullshit). Getting a return will be a treat, even if it does come in as late as yours did last year :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 17, 2021, 06:29:30 PM
Everyone who was on unemployment in 2020 and received the extra federal unemployment are in limbo basically. The new bill basically will make $10k of unemployment payments not taxable... but there hasn't been guidance on how to file it yet...

Nor, to my knowledge, what that means for people who already filed.

Just researched:

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Taxpayers who have already filed should also wait, they say. But these people should be prepared to possibly file an amended income tax return that will claim the exemption, the observers added. That’s accomplished with the Form 1040-X.

“Amending your return basically means that you re-file your return, but subtract up to $10,200 of [unemployment insurance] benefits,” according to experts at The Century Foundation. “Depending on your tax rate, that could result in a refund check of more than $1,000.”

Legislative language in the American Rescue Plan’s statute does not contain instructions on what the IRS should do when someone has already filed before the government can assess the income tax exemption.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 18, 2021, 09:30:01 AM
I've owed or broke even every year for the last few years for various reasons (mainly ACA related bullshit). Getting a return will be a treat, even if it does come in as late as yours did last year :lol

According to Suzie Orman, you should never get a refund to maximize your money... but I love getting a refund.  It's a weird mental thing for me.  I do believe if I changed my filing status I may be able to invest that extra money and get more of a return, but I know I'm not that good with actually pulling that off instead of just spending that extra cash.  But getting a nice lump sum (my tax refunds are usually a nice chunk of change mostly due to my house write offs) makes it easy for me to take that and put it into an investment.  I probably lose out a bit in the end, but it's not enough money to make me rewire my brain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2021, 02:31:02 PM
Ugh.

Our local Walmart Pharmacy is absolute trash. We used them for a while, but wound up swapping to Amazon Pharmacy for our prescriptions. So far no issues. BUT... they can't fill anything immediate need.

I wound up doing a Teledoc appointment for an infected bug bite on my elbow. I put it off and put it off until my other half basically made me schedule it. Doc puts me on some hefty antibiotics (I have a history with possible Staph infections in the past and he didn't want to fuck around. We have the Rx sent to the Walmart, since I am already in their system. Doctor wanted me to start taking them ASAP. Luckily, Jenna had that exact same med and dosage prescribed to her last month, and she had a reaction and stopped taking it... so I had 2 days of it right here for me to start taking.

The doc puts the prescriptions (antibiotic and ibuprofen) in. I get notification in the Walmart app that they received it. They fill the ibuprofen part of it, but they say there's a delay with the antibiotics. No problem.

The next day, it says there's still a delay. Whatever. I wasn't planning on going out that day anyway and I had a few doses left. The day after that (yesterday), It STILL said delayed. I call the pharmacy and get told that they have a new tech working, hence the delay, but they have it and will fill it asap. It'll be ready within the hour. Sweet!

I get there about an hour and a half later. Pick up my GF's one med still at that pharmacy, and then go to pick mine up. I get told that my antibiotics were canceled, and to call my doctor. I ask her how the hell was it canceled when an hour and a half ago, you guys were filling it? She just shrugs.

I'm fucking pissed. I walk out, get to my car, and call the pharmacy. I speak to the same woman who now tells me THEY, as in the PHARMACY canceled it by mistake, but will reopen it and fill it. It'll be ready in 5 minutes.


Really? Like... how is that acceptable? I gave the chick a piece of my mind. I didn't yell or anything, but I did tell her that shit like that is the reason we moved all of our normal prescriptions away from there, and that I'd not be coming back to this location, even if my life depended on it. I didn't even get an apology. 


I really don't get people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 18, 2021, 02:52:56 PM
Shake my damn head.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 18, 2021, 05:33:30 PM
It's almost comical how ridiculous the whole thing was.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 19, 2021, 01:49:09 PM
Time for Jay's Annoyance of the Day.


So my 30th birthday is next month. I've spent the last year with almost zero contact with people. For my birthday, my girlfriend is going to rent 2 or 3 cabins from getaway house in Big Bear (company that rents out like little single room cabins... They have sites all over the country.) For us, my best friends (husband and wife), and my other super close friend.  By that time we'll all be fully vaccinated (minus wife friend... Which isn't as much as an issue as one would think... You'll learn why in a second). All they'd need to do is show up and bring food. Hell, we are even paying the extra $40 so they can bring their dog.

When we decided we were going to do this... I immediately let my friends know my single friend basically told us to say when and he'll be there. My married friend, however, not so much.  We figured they'd be game... Since they've literally gone out of state every other month since the pandemic began. They have people over at their place. They don't take it seriously. Even though we basically said we're pretty much wide open... Tell us when you're free... We're getting pushback. First it was "oh we are flying out to see (wife's mother and brother) in Montana (whom they saw a few months ago). Then it was "oh we dont know if (he) can get the day off". That's why we are planning around them. She has a flexible schedule, and I know he can get 2 consecutive days off with this much heads up (since the schedule for april hasn't been made, and even if we have to do it in May... That schedule hasn't been even thought about yet. I worked there for a short period... I know how their schedules work).

It's pretty frustrating to see them flying / driving across the country all the time. To see people over visiting them (they live in a different unit on the same property). To see them have BBQs and shit. Hell, they spent a week in Colorado last month... But I can't get a commitment for 2 nights 2 hours away a month and a half to 2 months in advance with people who are vaccinated and actually are more careful about Covid than your average folk.

We're probably just going to book all 3 cabins, give them the dates that we selected... And just cancel theirs (we have to cancel before the 72 hr mark) if they can't commit.

In the end I'm going to enjoy this nomatter what... Just a bummer if 2/3 of my closest friends decide they can't make it
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 19, 2021, 03:26:08 PM
That sucks man. Invite RJ instead. He’ll make you dinner.

And then snuggle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 20, 2021, 08:54:06 AM
That sucks Jay hopefully they come around. I had a buddy who for some reason once he was married decided he was never going to be on time or commit to anything ever. It was like an on/off switch. I eventually just stopped inviting him out, hopefully your outcome is much better!

Got my braces on and I'm on day 3 uncomfortable to say the least, mainly because they adjusted my bite so I wouldn't bite down on my braces so I can't chew. It took me 15 minutes to eat a slice of a pizza with a knife and fork :lol. I'm going to be losing weight fast if this keeps up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 20, 2021, 09:12:13 AM
I hate people Jay.


Bought a new receiver today.  4k receiver.  Highest rated for low cost.  Our living room is small so it was perfect.  I also ordered a new router.  Wanted on a little stronger and a little faster.  Besides, the old one is 15 years old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 20, 2021, 09:13:35 AM
That sucks Jay hopefully they come around. I had a buddy who for some reason once he was married decided he was never going to be on time or commit to anything ever. It was like an on/off switch. I eventually just stopped inviting him out, hopefully your outcome is much better!

Got my braces on and I'm on day 3 uncomfortable to say the least, mainly because they adjusted my bite so I wouldn't bite down on my braces so I can't chew. It took me 15 minutes to eat a slice of a pizza with a knife and fork :lol. I'm going to be losing weight fast if this keeps up.

Dude... I remember that pain.  I got braces at 19, and I remember the most painful time was actually prepping for my braces, the had to put these 'spacers' in between a few of my back molars to create some ... space!  I couldn't even eat a dinner roll it hurt so much.

Smoothies dude.  Get ur blender out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 20, 2021, 10:08:54 AM
I got the blender out and the juicer. It's not bad when I'm not eating but my teeth are so tender that biting into anything radiates pain. On the bright side I'm 34 and these will come off at 36, I should still have some hair left and my new Tom Cruise teeth so 36-40 will be peak reaper :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 20, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
I'm so happy I've never had to deal with braces. I'd go insane dealing with that shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 20, 2021, 05:27:42 PM
Oof I had braces for like 4 years in like 7th through junior year of high school.  Absolutely hated them, always so much pain.  I guess it was worth it in the end, but I don't know how mid 30 year old me would handle it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 22, 2021, 06:54:33 AM
I probably should have gotten braces, but I never did.  I've talked with the dentist about getting Invisalign, but I'm probably not going to commit.  I have one tooth that is actually moving forward (it kind of looks now like I'm actually missing a tooth).  I'm self-conscious about it, but apparently not self-conscious enough to actually do something about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 22, 2021, 09:42:06 AM
I wanted to do invisalign but it wasn't going to work, invisalign will only move teeth on a single plain
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 22, 2021, 04:19:05 PM
I had braces for almost four years in high school.  Wasn't fun but you get used to the pain and discomfort.  I never thought it was as bad as some others but that's me.  The result is worth it in the end.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 23, 2021, 06:42:52 AM
I wore braces for about a year when I was 11ish. My teeth were dead straight and aligned, but I had a slight overbite. When I was 18ish, long after the braces came off, I had four impacted wisdom teeth that had to be removed. Once they were out, my teeth reset to the exact same position they were in pre-braces.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 25, 2021, 06:47:04 AM
After about a week it's not so bad, after talking to some friends who had them as kids apparently brace technology has come a long way because mine aren't so bad :lol

That said I would love to eat some potato chips right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 25, 2021, 07:47:27 AM
I had braces from age 11 to 13. Certainly wasn't pleasant, but wasn't awful. My wisdom teeth removal didn't affect the results, and while my bottom teeth drifted a bit, all signs point to fine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 25, 2021, 09:30:13 PM
My 9 year old has braces, which look rather benign and do not bother her much. But she also has a palatal expander that is pushing her upper jaw apart, which looks and sounds miserable.

https://www.discoverbraces.com/palatal-expander
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 26, 2021, 04:48:25 AM
My 9 year old has braces, which look rather benign and do not bother her much. But she also has a palatal expander that is pushing her upper jaw apart, which looks and sounds miserable.

https://www.discoverbraces.com/palatal-expander

I almost had to have that.  And yeah, I was told that it is incredibly painful.  Worse than braces themselves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 26, 2021, 06:56:43 AM
My 9 year old has braces, which look rather benign and do not bother her much. But she also has a palatal expander that is pushing her upper jaw apart, which looks and sounds miserable.

https://www.discoverbraces.com/palatal-expander

Yup, had that when I was 6 or 7. Fixed a cross bite. That motherfucker hurt like absolute fucking hell whenever my mother had to turn that fucking key.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 26, 2021, 07:48:21 AM
My 9 year old has braces, which look rather benign and do not bother her much. But she also has a palatal expander that is pushing her upper jaw apart, which looks and sounds miserable.

https://www.discoverbraces.com/palatal-expander

Yup, had that when I was 6 or 7. Fixed a cross bite. That motherfucker hurt like absolute fucking hell whenever my mother had to turn that fucking key.

Actually, now that I remember, I did have something like this.  I didn't have the key/crank apparatus, but one like this.

(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracesbyhenry.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F07%2Fpalatal-expander.png&f=1&nofb=1)

After the pain, the biggest annoyance was in chewing, and food getting stuck between the roof of my mouth, and that back cross-mechanism.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 26, 2021, 08:21:24 AM
I have a thing about my mouth; I've played hockey and soccer with broken bones (at one time or another I've broken both arms and all my fingers, and one foot), but I cry when the dentist scrapes my teeth.   

So for me, that device is basically a torture device.  I'll take waterboarding/an iron maiden before that. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 26, 2021, 08:26:31 AM
I had a gap in the front of my teeth at least the width of my two front teeth. Had kids asking me how many teeth I'd lost and I'd answer, "None." That's how much it spread my palate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 26, 2021, 09:20:14 AM
I have a thing about my mouth; I've played hockey and soccer with broken bones (at one time or another I've broken both arms and all my fingers, and one foot), but I cry when the dentist scrapes my teeth.   

If you want your skin to crawl read this https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/27851359/the-ugly-gory-bloody-secret-life-nhl-dentists
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 26, 2021, 09:35:25 AM
I'm out of this thread until we get to the next page (I'm actually not really joking). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 26, 2021, 10:41:54 AM
My kid doesn't complain about the spacer hurting and even when I had to crank it, it didn't bother her much. And she will complain about the slightest thing if in the wrong mood. It has made it difficult for her to eat some foods that have the propensity to get trapped up there, like noodles.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on March 27, 2021, 06:56:25 AM
Speaking of teeth, I had my two left wisdom teeth pulled yesterday.  I wasn't nervous about the procedure (I opted to get anesthesia since I was told the bottom left might have been a bit difficult to get out; had the right ones pulled when I was like 25 and was awake for those), but moreso about the recovery.  Next morning, it is barely bleeding at all (just little spots of it) and the pain doesn't seem bad even though I have only been awake for a bit and haven't taken any pain meds yet this morning. Feels like the worst would have been the first 24 hours after the procedure, so feeling like I was fortunate. Just have to make sure I do all of the right stuff so I do not get dry sockets.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on March 27, 2021, 02:46:26 PM
Speaking of teeth, I had my two left wisdom teeth pulled yesterday.  I wasn't nervous about the procedure (I opted to get anesthesia since I was told the bottom left might have been a bit difficult to get out; had the right ones pulled when I was like 25 and was awake for those), but moreso about the recovery.  Next morning, it is barely bleeding at all (just little spots of it) and the pain doesn't seem bad even though I have only been awake for a bit and haven't taken any pain meds yet this morning. Feels like the worst would have been the first 24 hours after the procedure, so feeling like I was fortunate. Just have to make sure I do all of the right stuff so I do not get dry sockets.

Good stuff Kev. I had mine sawed out from the gums a few years ago, had to take a couple of days off because my face swelled and I looked ridiculous. I woke up to go to work, looked in the mirror and actually laughed at how hamster-like I looked. :lol Also drooled some blood on my pillow and had to take painkillers for a week.

Sounds like yours went way better than mine, happy for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on March 27, 2021, 03:53:28 PM
Speaking of teeth, I had my two left wisdom teeth pulled yesterday.  I wasn't nervous about the procedure (I opted to get anesthesia since I was told the bottom left might have been a bit difficult to get out; had the right ones pulled when I was like 25 and was awake for those), but moreso about the recovery.  Next morning, it is barely bleeding at all (just little spots of it) and the pain doesn't seem bad even though I have only been awake for a bit and haven't taken any pain meds yet this morning. Feels like the worst would have been the first 24 hours after the procedure, so feeling like I was fortunate. Just have to make sure I do all of the right stuff so I do not get dry sockets.

Good stuff Kev. I had mine sawed out from the gums a few years ago, had to take a couple of days off because my face swelled and I looked ridiculous. I woke up to go to work, looked in the mirror and actually laughed at how hamster-like I looked. :lol Also drooled some blood on my pillow and had to take painkillers for a week.

Sounds like yours went way better than mine, happy for you.

Thanks!  That sucks that you had to endure that sucky of a recovery.  It really is a crapshoot when it comes to recovering from that procedure.  I worked with a guy once who got his pulled and said he went out drinking that night and was fine.  And then there are stories like yours.  You just never know. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 27, 2021, 07:37:27 PM
How are you feeling Kev. Much tougher when your older.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 27, 2021, 07:55:03 PM
I had all 4 of mine out when I was 17 over Christmas vacation of my senior year of HS. They wanted to do it on 12/22 but I said no way, I'm seeing Kiss that night!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 27, 2021, 08:43:33 PM
Had mine out in 10th grade, took a day or two off school as I was pretty sore and a little swollen. Was right before they aired the Freddy Mercury tribute concert, so that kept me pleasantly occupied while I was laid up. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 27, 2021, 08:55:32 PM
These stories are my f*****g nightmare.  Ugh.   I was only born with two wisdom teeth, one is "in place" and isn't a problem, and the other is lying sideways against my lower jawbone, and they don't want to touch it.  When anyone asks "why would you believe in a god?!? There's no proof!" I say, "I have x-rays that are proof positive". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on March 27, 2021, 10:07:22 PM
How are you feeling Kev. Much tougher when your older.

Mostly fine.  A little achy at times, but pretty minor.  I figured out quickly earlier not sing along to tunes when I had to take a quick drive somewhere. :lol  Best to let the jaws rest for a few more days.  Trying not to talk a lot either.

Also, I had the two on the right pulled when I was like 25, so all four are gone now. Glad it's over with.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 28, 2021, 06:07:55 AM
I had mine out at 18... swelled up like a chipmunk gathering nuts for the winter.  Not a pleasant experience.  Was done over March break or Christmas (can't remember), but I did have those pockets/cavities in my gums that took a few weeks to heal over.  Had to carry a plastic syringe with me so I could keep food from settling and developing an infection.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 28, 2021, 09:29:06 AM
I got all four out at once as a kid in high school, don't remember my age.  In fact, I still have all four molars in a bag saved still  :lol  I remember it not being so bad for me, one day of pain killers and lots of sleep with a bloody pillow and eating soft foods.  Was good 2 days later. Not sure how I'd handle that today thuogh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 28, 2021, 02:19:14 PM
I had all 4 of mine out when I was 17 over Christmas vacation of my senior year of HS. They wanted to do it on 12/22 but I said no way, I'm seeing Kiss that night!

I would have preferred the wisdom teeth removal myself.  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 28, 2021, 04:32:26 PM
These stories are my f*****g nightmare.  Ugh.   I was only born with two wisdom teeth, one is "in place" and isn't a problem, and the other is lying sideways against my lower jawbone, and they don't want to touch it.  When anyone asks "why would you believe in a god?!? There's no proof!" I say, "I have x-rays that are proof positive". 

I made up for your wisdom teeth lol, I was born with 7 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 28, 2021, 04:38:43 PM
I had all 4 of mine out when I was 17 over Christmas vacation of my senior year of HS. They wanted to do it on 12/22 but I said no way, I'm seeing Kiss that night!

I would have preferred the wisdom teeth removal myself.  ;D

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2021, 04:46:24 PM
I had all 4 of mine out when I was 17 over Christmas vacation of my senior year of HS. They wanted to do it on 12/22 but I said no way, I'm seeing Kiss that night!

I would have preferred the wisdom teeth removal myself.  ;D

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/9e/16/299e1626202f8be03dc0da6e24ecb172.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on March 28, 2021, 04:53:17 PM
It's been about 45 hours now since the teeth were yanked and I feel great.  Have not taken any pain pills since 9 am this morning and ate some good pulled pork a bit ago (chewing carefully on the other side) and everything was good.  No aches or pains from chewing.  Feeling like I dodged a bullet with this smooth recovery, although I have to remember not to get cocky and keep taking the rinse stuff so I don't risk getting an infection while the healing process continues.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2021, 04:59:13 PM
although I have to remember not to get cocky

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/50/f3/dc50f30aafcf14fd7ea4a1e043d7fe29.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 28, 2021, 10:20:27 PM
I had all 4 of mine out when I was 17 over Christmas vacation of my senior year of HS. They wanted to do it on 12/22 but I said no way, I'm seeing Kiss that night!

I would have preferred the wisdom teeth removal myself.  ;D

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/9e/16/299e1626202f8be03dc0da6e24ecb172.gif)

Luckily there was no one else in the office when I saw this.  Made me almost piss myself.  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 29, 2021, 06:18:40 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 29, 2021, 06:40:51 AM
I got all four out at once as a kid in high school, don't remember my age.  In fact, I still have all four molars in a bag saved still  :lol  I remember it not being so bad for me, one day of pain killers and lots of sleep with a bloody pillow and eating soft foods.  Was good 2 days later. Not sure how I'd handle that today thuogh.

I was helping my wife go through some old things and I found a bag of four teeth; they were HUGE and I thought they were for my stepson's dog.  Turns out they were HIS wisdom teeth.   I can only imagine the hole they left.   My goodness.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 29, 2021, 06:51:29 AM
I had all four out about 2 weeks before I moved in for my freshman year of college. Overall wasn't a horrible experience, and I did marvel at the wonders of Vicodin. Given what I've heard others say, I had it fairly easy.
It was kind of awkward syringing the food out of my tooth holes the first few weeks of college, though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 29, 2021, 07:01:02 AM
I had all four out about 2 weeks before I moved in for my freshman year of college. Overall wasn't a horrible experience, and I did marvel at the wonders of Vicodin. Given what I've heard others say, I had it fairly easy.
It was kind of awkward syringing the food out of my tooth holes the first few weeks of college, though.

That just seems to be... I cringe just thinking about that.   :tdwn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 29, 2021, 07:48:53 AM
It really sounds a lot worse than it is; it's less unpleasant than it is just awkward. But I get it. I didn't write it to make you uncomfortable, my bad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 29, 2021, 08:31:58 AM
Part of my dental saga involved me getting implants (still have more to go) and when got my first surgery in December they told me they'd be putting a screw in my mouth. When I got home and unpacked the gauze I remember laughing to myself because it was a legit screw, just in there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 29, 2021, 08:42:16 AM
It really sounds a lot worse than it is; it's less unpleasant than it is just awkward. But I get it. I didn't write it to make you uncomfortable, my bad.

Haha, no no.  I'm the one reading it, after all.  It's one of those things I'm trying to not let affect me as much as it does.  Reading the stories helps.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on March 29, 2021, 11:54:30 AM
It was kind of awkward syringing the food out of my tooth holes the first few weeks of college, though.

I couldn't stop touching the stitches with my tongue.

Don't quote this out of context I guess.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 30, 2021, 07:23:20 AM
Happy Birthday Andrew!!! :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 30, 2021, 09:54:03 AM
Thanks, Joe. :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 30, 2021, 07:45:20 PM
Oh, hey 'Plex..Happy Birthday!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 30, 2021, 08:12:17 PM
Yeah Happy Birthday mate!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 30, 2021, 08:30:25 PM
Thank you guys
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2021, 10:12:38 AM
Old man is getting released from rehab on Saturday.  He's still getting physical therapy at home but he's strong enough to go home. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 06, 2021, 10:49:04 AM
When home alone I like to blast music in the morning while I go through my morning routine.

This morning I learned:

Don't try to sing along to ITPOE while taking pills. I saw my life flashing before my eyes :lol


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 06, 2021, 12:11:59 PM
Old man is getting released from rehab on Saturday.  He's still getting physical therapy at home but he's strong enough to go home.

Great news Joe.

Ya know, without Blob, this thread hardly moves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 06, 2021, 01:21:09 PM
Glad to hear Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2021, 01:32:51 PM
Thanks guys.  I miss Blob.  I talk a little bit on Twitter with him once in a while.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 06, 2021, 01:58:28 PM
Thanks guys.  I miss Blob.  I talk a little bit on Twitter with him once in a while.

Get him back here!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2021, 02:30:59 PM
I try all the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 06, 2021, 02:55:44 PM
I try all the time.

Do or do not. There is no try.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2021, 04:55:26 PM
Check you IM.
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Post by: KevShmev on April 06, 2021, 06:45:00 PM
Old man is getting released from rehab on Saturday.  He's still getting physical therapy at home but he's strong enough to go home.

That is great to hear, man!  :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 11:02:26 AM
BLOOOOOOBBBYYYY!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 09, 2021, 11:33:01 AM
Is that your Blob call?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 11:37:46 AM
He was just on a little while ago.  I was hoping he saw it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 09, 2021, 03:13:06 PM
He did not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 09, 2021, 03:14:55 PM
BLOB!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 09, 2021, 03:20:36 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 09, 2021, 03:35:10 PM
Transformers and Robert made me think of Blob for some reason :blob:

I miss Blob.  :sadpanda:

I miss Blob.

I miss Blob too. Anyone knows what he's up to?

Thanks guys.  I miss Blob.  I talk a little bit on Twitter with him once in a while.

Get him back here!

He did not.

(http://replygif.net/i/1044.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 03:46:18 PM
He did not.

Dylan you son of a bitch!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 09, 2021, 03:49:03 PM
Yikes, y'all need to get lives if you're still mentioning me after all this time  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 03:52:31 PM
We missed your shiny metal ass.  Oh wait..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 09, 2021, 04:13:09 PM
Yikes, y'all need to get lives if you're still mentioning me after all this time  :lol

y'all??  You finally move out of Oz?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 04:44:44 PM
Yikes, y'all need to get lives if you're still mentioning me after all this time  :lol

You've gone hillbilly on us while you were gone? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 09, 2021, 04:48:10 PM
I don't know what you're talking about.


Dag nabbit!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 05:02:55 PM
So, what game are you working on these days?  I know that's where the money's at.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 09, 2021, 06:24:04 PM
That would be classified.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 09, 2021, 07:24:20 PM
That would be classified.

What does a hick know about classified information?  If you bought an air conditioner I'll cut you slack.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 09, 2021, 07:55:09 PM
eyyy Blob is back!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 09, 2021, 09:44:56 PM
Blob!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 10, 2021, 08:25:00 AM
eyyy Blob is back!

Let's not go crazy here.

Blob!

Oh hey there :zydar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 10, 2021, 09:42:55 AM
Blob, looks like you were missed.


Ya big lug.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 10, 2021, 12:29:07 PM
Why though
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 10, 2021, 02:32:49 PM
Your a great conversation.   


Brought the old man home. Boy was he happy to be back.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 10, 2021, 04:58:48 PM
I can imagine King!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 11, 2021, 05:29:16 AM
Why though

For the same reason air is missed when you don't have it.

Brought the old man home. Boy was he happy to be back.

 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 13, 2021, 08:43:52 PM
Welp. Did a thing.


Haven't seen my mom or brother up in Santa Rosa in like 2 years. There's a discount airline that flies a few flights a week out of Burbank (about an hour from me) to the airport in Santa Rosa. Booked a flight for $54 round trip... It's just 2 nights but if things go well with this shitty airline, I can start going up there every few months.

My mother is ecstatic, and I'm looking forward to getting away (alone... If you know what I mean) for a few days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 14, 2021, 06:22:37 AM
That's awesome Jay. I'm sure the flight can't be that bad. I take Allegiant to Florida every few months to visit my brother and mom for a round trip total of $80 and while the flight has no amenities it's cheaper than driving and way less of a hassle. Not to mention Allegiant actually figured out how to board a plane in 20 minutes, early boarding first then everyone loads back to front. No calling up zones 1 through 923.

Sorry went a little off the rails there.

I hope you have fun! When do you fly out?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 14, 2021, 09:25:07 AM
Hey, it's a good thing.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 14, 2021, 11:47:13 AM
I'm leaving May 11th, coming back on the 13th. I found out that the Amtrak and Metrolink lines run right the Burbank airport... So I'm going to make an adventure of it and take the train down.

My girlfriend is doing the same thing. She booked a flight through them for a flight up to Oregon to visit HER mother in August.


It's funny... I went a year without doing ANYTHING (minus our day trip to the desert back in August), and now I've got my birthday trip planned for the end of this month, a trip up to see family in May, Green Day /Weezer in July, and honestly there's something in June we've talked about but I can't remember what it was :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 14, 2021, 07:05:50 PM
This summer the inlaws have set up trips to HI (where MiL is from) and Lake Powell, which is a family tradition of theirs. I am lukewarm on these trips on a normal year, but we will be vaccinated by then. And a houseboat on a Lake with 2 other families who I believe are already vaccinated is about as socially distant as you can get on vacation. The kids will be with us, but we will have them wear masks when and where appropriate, as will we as required/necessary.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on April 15, 2021, 06:23:09 AM
Company officially announced yesterday that, starting on Jan 1 2022, salaried employees will receive unlimited paid time off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 15, 2021, 06:28:55 AM
Company officially announced yesterday that, starting on Jan 1 2022, salaried employees will receive unlimited paid time off.

The last company I worked for instituted that in 2016.  It's actually a VERY smart move for companies.  I'm shocked more don't do it, tbh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on April 15, 2021, 09:56:52 AM
Given that my company didn't pay accrued time upon separation to begin with, there is literally no downside to this. For people who are not salaried, the hour banks have increased for all tenures of employment.
Some people were whining about losing their accrued time at the end of the year before they finally grasped the fact that it's literally unlimited, no bank or accrual. And it was given with no backtalk; they are instituting it because the past year has shown how much we need work/life balance and they want us to use time as we need it without worrying about getting paid. It's being rolled out enterprise-wide, across the entire group, not just individual companies.

Many companies, especially smaller ones, view paid time off as lost money and wrongly feel employees will abuse it and never work, despite numerous data that show otherwise. It's another example of skewed and detached management not adjusting thought processes with workers in mind.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 15, 2021, 11:21:06 AM
Unused PTO is a liability that has to be accounted for on the books every quarter that it's not used.  My company forces us to at least schedule our PTO in the HR system so they don't have to have continue to account for it every quarter.  It's f'n stupid - like I know in January when I want to use my PTO for the next 12 months.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on April 15, 2021, 11:57:03 AM
Unused PTO is a liability that has to be accounted for on the books every quarter that it's not used.  My company forces us to at least schedule our PTO in the HR system so they don't have to have continue to account for it every quarter.  It's f'n stupid - like I know in January when I want to use my PTO for the next 12 months.

Up until this shift, we were allowed to roll up to two weeks over into the next year, continuing to accrue at our current rate on top of that with no maximum. Unused above those 80 hours were terminated and lost. So we all now have "use or lose" by Dec 31, at which point our old accrual balances drop off and are terminated, replaced with unlimited. Management is actively encouraging us to not leave time on the table. We request and schedule our PTO through our HR portal as well, but we aren't forced; we simply use it when we need to schedule, and it's centralized so all departments who need to see it have it in real time, rather than a piece of paper or some transient email getting beamed around the office like a ping pong ball.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 15, 2021, 03:07:50 PM
Awww shit Less Than Jake (one of my oldest and favorite ska bands) just announced they are playing a concert in NJ this summer at a beer festival! Best news I've heard in a long time.  Almost makes me want to start a "Your Concerts in 2021" thread but I don't want to get my hopes up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on April 15, 2021, 03:14:32 PM
Company officially announced yesterday that, starting on Jan 1 2022, salaried employees will receive unlimited paid time off.

The last company I worked for instituted that in 2016.  It's actually a VERY smart move for companies.  I'm shocked more don't do it, tbh.

Yep, because they know any good employee not only won't abuse it, but is likely to take less days than they would have had they still gotten a specific x-number of days per year, and a bad employee who does abuse it probably isn't long for the company anyway and this way they don't have to pay them for any unused vacation days if/when they quit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on April 16, 2021, 06:52:58 AM
Yep, because they know any good employee not only won't abuse it, but is likely to take less days than they would have had they still gotten a specific x-number of days per year, and a bad employee who does abuse it probably isn't long for the company anyway and this way they don't have to pay them for any unused vacation days if/when they quit.

The only limit on our new policy is that it can only be used for a maximum of 10 consecutive work days, which I feel makes sense. Someone on the call asked if it was possible to take 10 days, work for a day, then take another 10 days, to which the answer was yes, but then they'd have to re-evaluate, if the can afford to let them take off for 20 of 21 days, do they really need them on payroll....shut that one person up real quick.

And I agree with you, Kev. By almost all accounts, unlimited leave makes sense, and it really is an antiquated way of thinking that prevents it becoming the norm. It's a similar mindset to the one that strongly opposes remote work (for those whose jobs allow it); that flexibility and fluidity equate to abuse and neglect. I've worked for so many people that felt if they didn't see you every hour of every day, you were stealing from them. For me personally, it's refreshing and rewarding to finally be at a company that is embracing this flexibility and balance.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 16, 2021, 07:58:46 AM
The only limit on our new policy is that it can only be used for a maximum of 10 consecutive work days, which I feel makes sense. Someone on the call asked if it was possible to take 10 days, work for a day, then take another 10 days, to which the answer was yes, but then they'd have to re-evaluate, if the can afford to let them take off for 20 of 21 days, do they really need them on payroll....shut that one person up real quick.

I'd counter with "my contributions for the other 200 days of the year are disposable if I take my PTO consecutively?"  Also... Europeans seem to manage their businesses just fine with employees taking 3 or 4 weeks leave.

Not that anyone really can do much with 3-4 consecutive weeks atm, but in the future, if I want to take a vacation to Europe or Australia, I just might want more than 2 weeks off to do so.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 16, 2021, 08:08:10 AM
Not to sound like a broken record, but while it might be "antiquated thinking" that is holding this up, this isn't new, this isn't unique to this topic.  I've worked from home for close to a quarter of my working career, and I've almost always (I say "almost", but I'm being humble; I can only think of one and it was during a time I was NOT working from home) had stellar reviews.  I've also left vacation time on the table for almost (again...) every year for at least the past decade.  I know that good workers are going to be good workers regardless of what the circumstances are under which they are working. 

But like a distinct minority of gun owners abuse their right, like a distinct minority of whites fail to see equality with our black brothers and sisters, like a distinct minority of immigrants fail to follow the laws of their new country, like a distinct minority of our elected officials take bribes and diddle little girls, we're always beholden to the outliers. It's always the extremes that drive the narrative.   When you've got a P/L to run, when you've got a market that's not cooperative, it's not "antiquated thinking" that is standing in the way.  It's controlling variables.

If some company institutes this, and for some - unrelated - reason the numbers don't come in, that executive is STILL going to have to answer for it.   There are articles and articles about business practices that go against "common sense" (layoffs, bonuses, 360 feedbacks) and yet the "common sense" perceptions still persist.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on April 16, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
The Rolling Stones are Star Wars. They've been going for way too long - they're obviously inferior to the Beatles ( who are clearly Star Trek )

they're massively popular and nobody can quite work out why ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on April 16, 2021, 03:18:17 PM
Yep, because they know any good employee not only won't abuse it, but is likely to take less days than they would have had they still gotten a specific x-number of days per year, and a bad employee who does abuse it probably isn't long for the company anyway and this way they don't have to pay them for any unused vacation days if/when they quit.

The only limit on our new policy is that it can only be used for a maximum of 10 consecutive work days, which I feel makes sense. Someone on the call asked if it was possible to take 10 days, work for a day, then take another 10 days, to which the answer was yes, but then they'd have to re-evaluate, if the can afford to let them take off for 20 of 21 days, do they really need them on payroll....shut that one person up real quick.

And I agree with you, Kev. By almost all accounts, unlimited leave makes sense, and it really is an antiquated way of thinking that prevents it becoming the norm. It's a similar mindset to the one that strongly opposes remote work (for those whose jobs allow it); that flexibility and fluidity equate to abuse and neglect. I've worked for so many people that felt if they didn't see you every hour of every day, you were stealing from them. For me personally, it's refreshing and rewarding to finally be at a company that is embracing this flexibility and balance.

I'd love unlimited days off, as I'd be someone who still takes about the same, but then I wouldn't stress using them too quickly. I do the same thing every year, where I don't take too many early in my calendar year cause I don't want to run out of them in case a need a bunch later on, and then I end up with a ton left with three months left and end up taking off a bunch of random days and half-days just to use them.  And as we are getting busier, taking random days off gets less enticing as playing catch-up when I get back is almost not worth taking off.  The last 1/2 day I took last month, to get my wisdom teeth pulled, I came back to around 150 emails from having just that Friday afternoon off.  Now, granted, 139 emails were ones I could put in proper folders and move on cause it was all taken care of (my job has to get done by others when I am not here), but it's time-consuming to sort through them all and deal with the new stuff incoming that morning at the same time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 17, 2021, 10:29:37 AM
I don't consider myself a slave to my job - I call it a day after a certain time each day, I put my family first on weekends almost without fail, and generally my time here certainly attests to my willingness to separate - but I'm also paid to work. I'm paid to deliver.  I'm also not interested in delivering the bare minimum.  I'm not interested in people telling my boss "well, I tried to get Stads, but he wasn't answering his phone" or "he's not in until next Tuesday".  Granted, the world needs utility infielders, but if you're the one in the car accident, or with the estate that needs servicing, do you want your attorney to be "a utility infielder"?   Or your doctor?  Now that's you; but why should your company be any different? 

I struggle with this when having these conversations.  People DO talk; people DO notice those that seem to disappear right at 5:00 every day, or that let things just sit until they return. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 18, 2021, 08:41:17 AM
My cousin is coming over to watch the Synder cut of Justice League.   4 hours of yapping away like teenagers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 19, 2021, 10:18:20 AM
My cousin is coming over to watch the Synder cut of Justice League.   4 hours of yapping away like teenagers.

That sounds like a fucking BLAST (being dead serious, no sarcasm). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 19, 2021, 11:02:40 AM
Wifey made some grilled cheese with bacon and tomatoes and some artisan bread.  It was killer.  We were all ready for a nap since the movie was 4 hours.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 19, 2021, 11:54:56 AM
Having grilled cheese makes sense considering how cheesy those movies are.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 19, 2021, 12:06:05 PM
Having grilled cheese makes sense considering how cheesy those movies are.

So when you listen to outdated metal do you eat past date foods? :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 19, 2021, 12:55:29 PM
Snap!   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on April 20, 2021, 04:32:31 AM
I haven’t been back to DTF, like REALLY back, in a few years. Activity seems rather low compared to when I left. What’s up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 20, 2021, 05:22:59 AM
I haven’t been back to DTF, like REALLY back, in a few years. Activity seems rather low compared to when I left. What’s up?

This thread doesn't move as fast... more than a handful of regulars have left over the years for one reason or another, and not much new blood has come in.  I guess DT doesn't attract a lot of new fans, and website forums are a dying medium anyway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on April 20, 2021, 10:02:56 AM
I haven’t been back to DTF, like REALLY back, in a few years. Activity seems rather low compared to when I left. What’s up?

This thread doesn't move as fast... more than a handful of regulars have left over the years for one reason or another, and not much new blood has come in.  I guess DT doesn't attract a lot of new fans, and website forums are a dying medium anyway.

Yeah, I really meant in general, not this specific thread. I remember a time when I could barely keep up with my ‘new replies’ page and now it seems like it takes till the end of the day for most threads. Damn shame. I may not like DT anymore but I’ve missed this community.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2021, 10:52:25 AM
I think we communicate in other media, (Facebook, Twitter) that we use the chat less these days. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 20, 2021, 12:26:21 PM
Seeing this thread and the forum slowing down makes me sad.

Also going to the optometrist and finding out that I need 2 different glasses prescriptions makes me feel old :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on April 20, 2021, 02:10:50 PM
I think we communicate in other media, (Facebook, Twitter) that we use the chat less these days.

That's too damn bad. I actually deleted all of my social media a couple years back because I realized it was just making me unhappy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 20, 2021, 02:21:05 PM
I think we communicate in other media, (Facebook, Twitter) that we use the chat less these days.

We do?? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2021, 02:36:35 PM
I think we communicate in other media, (Facebook, Twitter) that we use the chat less these days.

We do?? :lol

99.9 of us here Tim you old cahoot! :lol

I think we communicate in other media, (Facebook, Twitter) that we use the chat less these days.

That's too damn bad. I actually deleted all of my social media a couple years back because I realized it was just making me unhappy.

Oh I understand. I'm at the point when I scroll by.  Makes my life much better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on April 20, 2021, 03:27:39 PM
I don't post in P/R anymore, but good to see that Chauvin was found guilty on all charges.  It's clear as day that he was guilty, and if the verdict had gone the other day, I shudder to think of what the rest of the week or even month would have looked like for the country.  I won't say this will help towards healing because I think we are too broken as a society to be healed in any real way in my lifetime, but at least this will stop a little bit of the bleeding for a bit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2021, 03:49:25 PM
It's crazy to think it took 9 & 1/2 minutes to subdue him.  4 guys should of had him in the back of their car at some point. 

I do think he put himself in a poor position resisting arrest.

In this day and age don't fight you never know what can happen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 20, 2021, 10:16:42 PM
It's crazy to think it took 9 & 1/2 minutes to subdue him.  4 guys should of had him in the back of their car at some point. 

I do think he put himself in a poor position resisting arrest.

In this day and age don't fight you never know what can happen.

He was in the back of the car, and they were allegedly beating the crap out of him - then he got out and refused to get back in (geez, I wonder why!?).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 21, 2021, 04:44:27 AM
I did not know that. Still, I wouldn't trust the police and continue to act out. It never ends well. 

All I saw was the 9 plus minutes kn the ground.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 21, 2021, 04:55:39 AM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-video-shows-minneapolis-officers-appear-struggle-george-floyd-back-n1220856

Given how calm and nonchalant officer Thao is just standing there with his hands in his pockets, I don't for a second believe that it is Floyd putting up a fight with the officers - but the other way around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2021, 05:03:12 AM
Can we just finally agree that ACAB?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 21, 2021, 05:12:30 AM
ABACAB? He's in anywhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 21, 2021, 05:17:41 AM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-video-shows-minneapolis-officers-appear-struggle-george-floyd-back-n1220856

Given how calm and nonchalant officer Thao is just standing there with his hands in his pockets, I don't for a second believe that it is Floyd putting up a fight with the officers - but the other way around.

Oof, I never saw or knew that. Was it ever brought up why they brought him back out of the car?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2021, 05:40:01 AM
ABACAB? He's in anywhere.

:neverusethis:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 27, 2021, 02:31:14 PM
Today, I did something I haven't done in a long time.  I updated my concert calendar! I'm very skeptical of these being able to happen, but since these are all either recently announced or postponed from last year and still on, I figured there might be a shot.  I probably shouldn't get my hopes up.  All are outdoors except the last which is a smaller indoor venue.  Fingers crossed...

June 5th - Less Than Jake @ Atlantic City Beer Festival, Atlantic City NJ - NEW announcement
July 24th - Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium, In Flames @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ - Previously rescheduled
August 28th - Deftones, Gojira, & Poppy @ Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park NJ - Newly rescheduled
September 1st - Alanis Morissette & Garbage @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ - Previously rescheduled
September 14th - Aerosmith & Extreme @ Fenway Park, Boston MA - Previously rescheduled
September 22nd - Dave Matthews Band @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ - Newly rescheduled
September 25th - Primus @ Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park NJ - Newly rescheduled
November 24th - Jinjer & Suicide Silence @ Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia PA - NEW announcement
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 27, 2021, 02:32:20 PM
Primus Concert is now on the board for us as well.  Mass just announce that of August 1st venues will be allowed to be full capacity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 27, 2021, 02:49:32 PM
Primus Concert is now on the board for us as well.  Mass just announce that of August 1st venues will be allowed to be full capacity.

nice! It seems a lot of the summer concerts are being pushed to the backend of the summer.  NJ announced venues can increase capacity yesterday, but I haven't seen a timeline to get to 100%.  It's still pretty low and still requires a 6ft distance.  I wonder if promoters have more info about potential timelines for all these concerts to actually happen. Also interesting are some of the internation acts on the bill like Gojira.  We will see.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 27, 2021, 02:53:59 PM
That's the Farewell to Kings tour, with Wolfmother opening, right?  I might have to hit that one hard.  They're in Boston, Wallingford, CT and New York City.  I ought to be able to make one of those. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 27, 2021, 02:59:53 PM
That's the Farewell to Kings tour, with Wolfmother opening, right?  I might have to hit that one hard.  They're in Boston, Wallingford, CT and New York City.  I ought to be able to make one of those.

Yup, maybe take the trip a bit more south to the Jersey shore for a Saturday night!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 27, 2021, 03:21:14 PM
That's the Farewell to Kings tour, with Wolfmother opening, right?  I might have to hit that one hard.  They're in Boston, Wallingford, CT and New York City.  I ought to be able to make one of those.

Yup, maybe take the trip a bit more south to the Jersey shore for a Saturday night!

That's on the table; I'd love to go to Asbury Park to see a show.   :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on April 28, 2021, 04:27:23 PM
That's the Farewell to Kings tour, with Wolfmother opening, right?  I might have to hit that one hard.  They're in Boston, Wallingford, CT and New York City.  I ought to be able to make one of those.

Didn't know Wolfmother were still a thing.  Their first album was a banger.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 10, 2021, 12:29:00 PM
Here is some DTF trivia for you (for those that remember him):

AndyDT was last active on April 02, 2013.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 10, 2021, 01:31:03 PM
Here is some DTF trivia for you (for those that remember him):

AndyDT was last active on April 02, 2013.

:andydt:

The OG of DTF trolling.

And stupidity.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 10, 2021, 01:33:05 PM
I mean, kind of.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 10, 2021, 01:33:28 PM
I remember the user name but not much about them.  Does this relate to something I'm not catching onto?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 10, 2021, 08:04:56 PM
In case anyone was wondering...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/the-only-right-way-to-pee-in-a-urinal-according-to-science/ar-BB1gz5cP
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 10, 2021, 09:24:19 PM
I remember AndyDT.

If I have been peeing incorrectly for 44 years of my life without incident, I am just going to accept that it is too late for me to change my ways.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 11, 2021, 08:56:00 AM
I stand as far back as I can, arc it up as high as I can, and go for the swish.   Shoes stay dry, I don't get the smell, and, well, if there's shrapnel, that's on you for taking the urinal right next to me and not leaving a courtesy space.

I'm totally joking, but being more serious, if I'm peeing in a place with a urinal, the odds are I'm not thrilled with taking a seat either, so I'm going to have to bring a protractor and a geometric calculator and plot the angles.   That's got to be less work than laying down paper and doing the hover.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 11, 2021, 08:25:20 PM
In the summer of 2019, we went to San Diego. I took this picture in the men's room on the USS Midway.

(https://i.imgur.com/25AwpBd.jpg)

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 11, 2021, 10:04:25 PM
Here is some DTF trivia for you (for those that remember him):

AndyDT was last active on April 02, 2013.

Damn, time flies.  8 years ago! Wow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 11, 2021, 10:05:31 PM
In the summer of 2019, we went to San Diego. I took this picture in the men's room on the USS Midway.

(https://i.imgur.com/25AwpBd.jpg)

Does the ball move?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 11, 2021, 10:09:17 PM
Does the ball move?

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d0/e2/81/d0e28198c2a622a71191019b12037bf1.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 12, 2021, 07:43:26 AM
Does the ball move?

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d0/e2/81/d0e28198c2a622a71191019b12037bf1.gif)
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 12, 2021, 04:23:43 PM
In the summer of 2019, we went to San Diego. I took this picture in the men's room on the USS Midway.

(https://i.imgur.com/25AwpBd.jpg)

Does the ball move?

Yes, it's hanging there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 13, 2021, 06:30:01 AM
That's what he said.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 18, 2021, 08:16:51 PM
So

Ive told the story a few times about finding out that my biological father wasn't who I thought it was... And finding out that I have a half sister (all via Ancestry DNA).

Well I have a cousin on that side who messaged me last year basically asking who the fuck I was... Nicely of course. I finally responded.

We had a short conversation back and forth. Turns out she's my 1st cousin, and she doesn't know much about her dad's side of her family (the side in which we are related).

This whole conversation was via the Ancestry app. I wound up asking her what part of the country is was on, and if she was on FB (since the Ancestry app sucks.)

She responded with something vague about being in the west coast, and then it looks like she blocked me! (She does actually have Facebook. I looked her up....she's local and we have at least one mutual friend....)

Anways... I decided to say Fuck it and sent my sister a message. Now for the anxiety of waiting for a response. :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 18, 2021, 08:19:31 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 18, 2021, 11:44:50 PM
Crazy. My family has shown little interest in delving in to our ancestry, so none of that interests me. My dad didn't like his parents much growing up, and his siblings were foreign born, from a different mom, and moved to the US as adults, so he didn't grow up with them. A while ago he went through an exercise of writing down memories of his childhood and exploring his family's history. I guess it was rather painful for him so I've never asked him about it.

My mom only had one half-sister, who was much older, and while they were close, she kept me at a distance from her because her life was such a mess. Since my wedding in 2009, the only blood relatives I've seen in person are my parents and my sister.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 20, 2021, 05:30:09 PM
News!

So either my cousin blocked and then unlocked me, or there was a glitch. Not sure... But not important.

Because...

My sister responded and then immediately added me on FB! She seems just as excited and just overall in awe as I am :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 21, 2021, 04:36:58 AM
News!

So either my cousin blocked and then unlocked me, or there was a glitch. Not sure... But not important.

Because...

My sister responded and then immediately added me on FB! She seems just as excited and just overall in awe as I am :JayOctavarium:

That's fantastic man!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on May 21, 2021, 05:27:40 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 21, 2021, 10:10:04 PM
I guess my sister has been in the same boat as me. Trying to build up the courage to reach out. I just did it first. She seems to be just we overwhelmed by this (in a good way), as I am.

I also have a beautiful 10 year old Niece that I am just excited to eventually meet in person as I am my sister.

It's hard to explain how happy this makes me...

They even have my eyes! (At least I think so).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on May 22, 2021, 06:52:01 AM
That's great Jay
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 22, 2021, 07:05:08 AM
Glad to read the joy you have Jay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 23, 2021, 09:36:19 AM
Know what is the worst of this earth? H Insurance companies.   My dad fell at my house when he got his second covid shot and broke his rib.  He did not knock to let me know I needed to help him to the bathroom. 

The insurance sends a questionnaire to see if the can charge someone else with the bill.

All the years my dad paid for insurance and they want to sneak the blame on others.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 23, 2021, 10:52:15 AM
Insurance companies are the best ... until you need their service.  That you’ve prepaid them for!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2021, 10:57:38 AM
Insurance companies are the best ... until you need their service.  That you’ve prepaid them for!

We had good and bad experiences with out homeowner's insurance.


Many years ago, we had an addition put on our house. An agent came by to reassess it and spotted our trampoline in the backyard. We were told we'd have to get rid of it or we'd lose our insurance. We were gutted because my oldest son, who was young at the time, was struggling with balance issues, and it seemed to be helping him. We called around the secondary market, but it just didn't make sense for that price to keep it.

Then, about 4 years ago, or so, we were sued because of an online message my wife left regarding a service we received. Our homeowners paid for an attorney to represent us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 23, 2021, 11:01:54 AM
Always looking to pay less no matter how they do it.

Tim, I had my homeowner's insurance decline the mold in our bathroom because our hose that goes outside and landed on the floor above the bathroom causing the mold in our walls.   

So I pay all that insurance and not by my fault the installer years ago messed up caused the issue.  I fought for months and said fuck it.

Redid the whole bathroom in my own dime.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2021, 11:08:07 AM
A few years ago, we had ice dams in the front of our house. Our insurance covered gutting the walls, drying them out, and rebuilding them.

Sent you a PM..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 23, 2021, 01:07:03 PM
For anyone who may care, the new Evership album is pretty fantastic.

That is all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 23, 2021, 01:45:53 PM
Just purchased it.  I'll stream it tomorrow at work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 23, 2021, 02:28:37 PM
Just purchased it.  I'll stream it tomorrow at work.

I commented in the album listening thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2021, 02:30:52 PM
Sounds interesting. I dropped the needle on it. Glad you guys like it, but it's not for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 23, 2021, 11:26:42 PM
Sounds interesting. I dropped the needle on it. Glad you guys like it, but it's not for me.

Looks like I won't even bother then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 24, 2021, 04:41:10 AM
Sounds interesting. I dropped the needle on it. Glad you guys like it, but it's not for me.

Looks like I won't even bother then.

Nah ... not your thing - either of you.  Joe/Nick/Hef/Mason and I saw them at RoSfest 4 years ago, then again at Progstock with an even bigger group of DTFrs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 24, 2021, 07:03:56 AM
Insurance companies are the best ... until you need their service.  That you’ve prepaid them for!

We had good and bad experiences with out homeowner's insurance.


Many years ago, we had an addition put on our house. An agent came by to reassess it and spotted our trampoline in the backyard. We were told we'd have to get rid of it or we'd lose our insurance. We were gutted because my oldest son, who was young at the time, was struggling with balance issues, and it seemed to be helping him. We called around the secondary market, but it just didn't make sense for that price to keep it.

Then, about 4 years ago, or so, we were sued because of an online message my wife left regarding a service we received. Our homeowners paid for an attorney to represent us.

That's us, as well.   Mostly good, not perfect.  Interestingly, the one place they fell down most was also involving mold (in a basement).  We had a water leak that CAUSED the mold, and they wouldn't pay for it even though the policy only excluded damage CAUSED by mold (not mold caused by the damage they were otherwise covering). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2021, 06:08:51 PM
I got suspended from Facebook for 24 hours. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 31, 2021, 06:39:23 PM
I got suspended from Facebook for 24 hours. Lol

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/gFEaaEl1wego40glRL/200w.gif?cid=82a1493bie59k42eqyguykh0uw27qfvwobomj722bcaneq38&rid=200w.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 31, 2021, 06:44:27 PM
I got suspended from Facebook for 24 hours. Lol


For what?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2021, 06:52:53 PM
Remember the 70's commercial and add with Burt Reynolds in pantyhose?  I put my buddies head on him for his birthday.   

Facebook said it was nudity.  It wasn't. The later agreed it wasn't but I still can't post for 24 hour.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 31, 2021, 06:55:18 PM
I'll never have to worry about getting in that kind of trouble. :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2021, 06:58:02 PM
I'm right but I'm still suspended. lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 01, 2021, 07:22:48 AM
lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2021, 07:44:07 AM
Hef, someone finally silenced me.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 01, 2021, 07:45:46 AM
(https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wgaboh.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2021, 08:04:15 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNc5zqX4/tenor-13.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 01, 2021, 11:10:30 AM
I got suspended from Facebook for 24 hours. Lol

I'm so proud!   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 01, 2021, 11:55:55 AM
LOL.  What I got suspended for you wouldn't be proud of. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 02, 2021, 07:49:08 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tbCjuVE.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 02, 2021, 07:56:24 AM
Yo.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 02, 2021, 07:59:07 AM
I see your suspension has been lifted.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 02, 2021, 08:03:00 AM
Yup.  I'm such a bad boy.  :lol

I post pictures of cats drinking wine.  Badass.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2021, 08:04:30 AM
Oh really? How do I join?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 02, 2021, 08:16:28 AM
By not being a pussy and join.  Mr. Anti fun. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 04, 2021, 06:06:30 PM
Crazy week. I'm gassed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 05, 2021, 08:00:19 PM
Walking the Atlantic city boardwalk and things are like covid never happened, I had the best day in a very long time!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 14, 2021, 07:12:29 AM
Stads, your inbox is full.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 14, 2021, 07:16:41 AM
Bet you say that to all the guys.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 14, 2021, 07:19:20 AM
*inserts guitar riff*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 14, 2021, 07:56:10 AM
*Takes a bow*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 14, 2021, 09:19:03 AM
That Wolfie VH album is damn good.  Just checked it out.  I'll have to buy it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 14, 2021, 11:46:27 AM
That Wolfie VH album is damn good.  Just checked it out.  I'll have to buy it.

I may be seeing his band twice this summer (opening for GNR and also they are playing a one day festival I have tickets for).  I checked out one song last weekend and really liked it.  I plan on getting the album. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 14, 2021, 12:21:29 PM
I will buy it this week.  I love his vocals. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 16, 2021, 09:55:48 AM
I was just thinking, where's Podaar been lately?  Then it got me thinking to the hardcore regulars that haven't been around for a while ... some for a LONG while.  A few of them I'm FB friends with, so I know things are ok.  Others ... who knows?   :|

Blob
Rumbo
James
Dimitrius
Sigz
Nightmare_Cinema
Scorpion
Tick (I got kinda worried when his last post was about having COVID 4 months ago - luckily I see he's still active on FB)
Debra
Indiscipline
Zeltar
Seneca
Shadow Ninja
MetalJunkie
Gadough
Dark Castle
Ravenheart
Robwebster

... to name a few.  And others that are like Navy Seals that pop in randomly for shits and giggles.

Coz
Obscure
DTVT
bout to crash
YtseBitsySpider
Tio
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 10:13:28 AM
Long list. 

I talk to Blob on Twitter.

Rumbo and I IM all the time.

James
Sigz
Tick
Deb
Coz DTVT Bout to Crash all are active on Facebook.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 10:14:23 AM
I'll add Indiscipline is the shocking one.  All seemed great and then, poof!  He disappeared.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2021, 10:26:55 AM
I've actually emailed Indiscipline 3 or 4 times over the last 9-10 months. No answer. I did a google search to see if he died, but nothing really supports that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 16, 2021, 10:34:38 AM
I still lurk, but don't always have much to say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 10:37:02 AM
I still lurk, but don't always have much to say.

You know.  When I'm depressed, I don't post as much.  I clam up.  I've been fighting it a bit for a few months.  Just a feeling of being down.  It's up to me to better myself. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 16, 2021, 12:57:09 PM
I'm right there with you, Joe. When my mental state takes a dive, which seems to be more often these days, I find it harder and harder to share and chat. Stress is my nemesis and it takes a lot of work to be present in real life, let alone virtually. We all do what we have to in order to get through. I hope things look up for you very soon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 01:00:30 PM
Same to you.  The only other time I felt this was was going through Lymphoma.  I've been in a rut of late.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2021, 01:31:15 PM
I felt like I was in a rut for the last year, only really started feeling better recently as life has been going back to normal and I've been busy again.  I think staying busy is best for my mental health.  I definitely did not think being home for a good part of a year was good for my mental and physical health.  I hope you start feeling better soon Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 01:38:15 PM
Thanks Marc.  Yeah, I've just been down for a while.  Not wanting to see friends now that we're loosening restrictions.  I'm pushing myself to get out there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 16, 2021, 02:52:13 PM
I've actually emailed Indiscipline 3 or 4 times over the last 9-10 months. No answer. I did a google search to see if he died, but nothing really supports that.

I seem to recall that he had something going on; I seem to remember not a big ol' "I LEAVING!" post but something buried that he was taking a job or something.  If memory services it was in one of the roulettes.   


Joe, I feel for you.  I certainly hope with summer coming you can find a little light.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2021, 06:43:34 PM

You know.  When I'm depressed, I don't post as much.  I clam up.  I've been fighting it a bit for a few months.  Just a feeling of being down.  It's up to me to better myself.

I hope you don't expect me to take it easy on you!


Seriously man, you brighten everyone's day that you come into contact with.



I'm right there with you, Joe. When my mental state takes a dive, which seems to be more often these days, I find it harder and harder to share and chat.

The nice thing is you don't have to share and chat. A simply "just popped in to say HI" should suffice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 07:57:17 PM
Thanks Tim. You giving me shit is the medicine I need. Love you like a brother.

Who needs a backhand.  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 16, 2021, 07:59:01 PM
(https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shutterstock_5884718ab.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2021, 08:01:59 PM
Um..he said who needs a backhand, not who needs a forehand!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 16, 2021, 08:06:03 PM
(https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shutterstock_5884718ab.jpg)

Room for a third.  Just admit Dennis was an ass. Lol

Um..he said who needs a backhand, not who needs a forehand!

I love hockey talk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 16, 2021, 08:09:57 PM
 :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2021, 04:03:02 AM
Um..he said who needs a backhand, not who needs a forehand!

Or a thumb!!   :omg:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 17, 2021, 06:14:52 AM
Hey, y'all.

I've popped in a few times over the last couple of months, but haven't really had anything to say. I've been busy, and now with restrictions being lifted all over, doing some pent up traveling.

I just got back from a week in Kentucky. I was primarily there to get reacquainted with my grand kids (eldest son moved there), but I did get in some distillery tours!

I'm having this coffee (https://dueling-grounds-distillery.square.site/product/linkumpinch-bourbon-barrel-aged-coffee-beans/117?cs=true&cst=custom) this morning. Tasty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2021, 07:08:02 AM
Gregg!  Glad to hear you're doing well!  Nice to see the family again. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2021, 09:05:58 AM
Glad to have you back Gregg. We were starting to worry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 17, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Welcome back. What distilleries did you visit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 17, 2021, 11:50:10 AM
The nice thing is you don't have to share and chat. A simply "just popped in to say HI" should suffice.

Very true. I try to do that when the thought occurs to me. Between working and life bullshit sometimes it slips my mind to just drop a line. I'll try to be more mindful of that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 17, 2021, 01:17:19 PM
Welcome back. What distilleries did you visit?

Angel's Envy, Old Forester, and a new one called Dueling Grounds... scored a bottle of single barrel, cask strength from Dueling Grounds, and got a custom engraved bottle of Angel's Envy Rye.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2021, 01:19:02 PM
Welcome back. What distilleries did you visit?

Angel's Envy, Old Forester, and a new one called Dueling Grounds... scored a bottle of single barrel, cask strength from Dueling Grounds, and got a custom engraved bottle of Angel's Envy Rye.

Damn... you got jingle's envy too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 17, 2021, 01:25:56 PM
Welcome back. What distilleries did you visit?

Angel's Envy, Old Forester, and a new one called Dueling Grounds... scored a bottle of single barrel, cask strength from Dueling Grounds, and got a custom engraved bottle of Angel's Envy Rye.

Damn... you got jingle's envy too!

(https://i.imgur.com/SiifcdO.jpg)

For the top shelf of my bar, Chad.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2021, 01:34:03 PM
For the top shelf of my bar, Chad.

Damn right it is!

:drool:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2021, 01:38:30 PM
I'd hate to open that thing of beauty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 17, 2021, 01:46:40 PM
I'd hate to open that thing of beauty.

I probably won't. I'll just buy another bottle and drink from that...keep this one sealed...unless you and Chad come to my house for a drink, that is. I'd crack it open for something special like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
You know we'd bring gifts.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 17, 2021, 01:48:15 PM
I don't even drink whiskey and I think that's cool af  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2021, 04:31:13 PM
I don't even drink whiskey and I think that's cool af  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2021, 07:23:45 PM
I'd hate to open that thing of beauty.

I probably won't. I'll just buy another bottle and drink from that...keep this one sealed...unless you and Chad come to my house for a drink, that is. I'd crack it open for something special like that.

Challenge accepted!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2021, 07:26:05 PM
..not invited..  :sadpanda:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2021, 09:09:44 PM
Nobody wants Southern Comfort Tim.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 18, 2021, 05:26:25 AM
..not invited..  :sadpanda:

Sure you are! I keep fruit juice boxes around for the little ones. You'd be welcome, buddy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 18, 2021, 05:27:24 AM
..not invited..  :sadpanda:

Sure you are! I keep fruit juice boxes around for the little ones. You'd be welcome, Little Buddy.

Fix'd.  I'm totally picturing a Skipper/Gilligan scenario between the two of you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 18, 2021, 05:57:34 AM
"What the fuck is a juice box?" - Tim.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 18, 2021, 06:03:59 AM
Didn't know where else to mention this, but go to google and do a search for the new Nicolas Cage film and see what the premise is.

All I can say is... :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 18, 2021, 06:06:58 AM
You mean Jiu Jitsu? :lol Wow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 18, 2021, 06:37:53 AM
Pig. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 18, 2021, 07:18:52 PM
We said goodbye to our incredible dog tonight. The hollowness is so cold right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2021, 07:31:31 PM
Oh man, that is awful. So sorry to hear, man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 18, 2021, 07:57:09 PM
Terrible, sorry for your loss   :sad:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 18, 2021, 08:10:52 PM
Sorry for your loss,  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 19, 2021, 04:51:17 AM
We said goodbye to our incredible dog tonight. The hollowness is so cold right now.

I know that pain and sorrow all too well. Hugs to all the 'plexes.  I'm sure your kids are devastated, never knowing life with out the "Commander".  He was a gorgeous looking fella.   :'(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on June 19, 2021, 05:56:41 AM
Morning. Hyperplex, sorry man.

I'm sure your kids are devastated, never knowing life with out the "Commander".  He was a gorgeous looking fella.   :'(

I went to the Dog Appreciation thread to see a pic so I could honor him, but couldn't find anything. I assume this comment is FB related, Chad?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 19, 2021, 06:14:40 AM
We said goodbye to our incredible dog tonight. The hollowness is so cold right now.

Really sorry to hear that Hyperplex. Hugs to you and your family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 19, 2021, 06:30:01 AM
Morning. Hyperplex, sorry man.

I'm sure your kids are devastated, never knowing life with out the "Commander".  He was a gorgeous looking fella.   :'(

I went to the Dog Appreciation thread to see a pic so I could honor him, but couldn't find anything. I assume this comment is FB related, Chad?

Yeah
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 19, 2021, 07:03:32 AM
If it's ok, here are a few samples I could pull together. There are too many hundreds to truly be able to grasp all of his greatness.
He was with us all 14 years of his amazing life.

(https://i.imgur.com/vMBevKD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PqpqPgI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3mQevv1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BjjzKYx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JKAq4D3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WASXeO8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tgOwr8a.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 19, 2021, 07:15:24 AM
 :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2021, 07:33:59 AM
Give your family some hugs for us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 19, 2021, 07:35:21 AM
We said goodbye to our incredible dog tonight. The hollowness is so cold right now.

My love and condolences. I know that pain and it’s never a brief stay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 19, 2021, 07:55:59 AM
Sorry to hear about that, Andrew.  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on June 19, 2021, 08:38:20 AM
Thank you guys. We will be ok, it's just very hard right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2021, 05:18:33 PM
Losing a pet is one of the toughest things.  Sorry to hear that mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 21, 2021, 01:17:13 PM
Internet hugs  :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 21, 2021, 11:22:01 PM
I remember when my cat died, I felt compelled to write something here, like this forum was my own personal journal. It was very cathartic. I hope you find the same comfort here I did.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 22, 2021, 06:50:21 PM
So apparently apartment hunting in Brooklyn is a nightmare and this is how Joker's are born.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 22, 2021, 07:15:58 PM
So apparently apartment hunting in Brooklyn is a nightmare and this is how Joker's are born.

You need a fancy desert stat! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 22, 2021, 07:17:51 PM
So apparently apartment hunting in Brooklyn is a nightmare and this is how Joker's are born.

You need a fancy desert stat!

I made a Brooklyn blackout cake with chocolate ganache, raspberry cooli, and multiple flavored frostings for my girls birthday. DIDNT HELP THE HORRIBLENESS!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 22, 2021, 07:19:20 PM
Bring a slice to a bubble bath and cry eating it in the tub.

IT HAS TO HELP!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 25, 2021, 11:13:11 AM
Oh man, I'm so happy.  My car's AC died a couple weeks ago, well it seemed to start to die a couple weeks ago and completely died last weekend.  Brought it to the Honda dealership today and they replaced the condensor for free under warranty.  I thought I was going to have to pay a lot of money today.  I feel like it's a rarity to not get screwed by the dealership.  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 25, 2021, 11:19:17 AM
What the hell that condo in Miami??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 27, 2021, 08:58:10 AM
What the hell that condo in Miami??

I still can't believe that happened.  What a nightmare for the families of those who are still unaccounted for, especially since I can't imagine how anyone still missing could have survived that. Sounds like there was negligence of epic proportions. Just an awful, awful thing.  :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 27, 2021, 02:11:21 PM
What the hell that condo in Miami??

I still can't believe that happened.  What a nightmare for the families of those who are still unaccounted for, especially since I can't imagine how anyone still missing could have survived that. Sounds like there was negligence of epic proportions. Just an awful, awful thing.  :( :(

it is awful, and I think they knew in advance.  Having said that, now comes the Monday Morning internet quarterbacks.   

They had a thing on the NBC news about the sister building and a dude standing there with some crumbling concrete around the rebar (the steel inside concrete) and pointing as if the building was about to collapse.   Concrete has very little tensile strength (that is to say, if you pull it apart, it will not resist you).   Almost all the strength of concrete is compressive (that is, if you press it together it will hold the weight).  This is why concrete is a fantastic road surface, deck surface, and pillar component.  Especially in a "marine" environment like in parts of Miami, the surface "coat" of concrete often crumbles, and while the exposed metal isn't great - it will corrode over time - it's not indicative in and of itself of a structural issue.  (FYI, I've let it lapse, but I held a Professional Engineer's license for almost a decade).

I say this not to be pedantic, but wasting time with each and every piece of concrete rubble is going to waste time in finding out what actually happened.  False or misleading accusations are going to invite lawyers to the party, and everything will come to a standstill until the truth is figured out, because no one is going to volunteer or offer information when at risk of being responsible for hundreds of deaths and millions of dollars in property damage.  Maybe you and I shouldn't know better, but the NEWS should, and the NEWS should be more circumspect in their coverage.  Stick to the truth, not the spectacle, and inform people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 27, 2021, 03:25:15 PM
I just saw the greatest gender reveal ever.  It's on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1409235545881038854?s=19


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 27, 2021, 04:59:56 PM
I am full-on anti-gender reveal, but that's the real deal.  I liked that.  The mumus on both were a nice touch!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 27, 2021, 05:14:40 PM
Same. I hate those reveals but hot damn that was so inventive. So well worked out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 28, 2021, 06:10:35 AM
That was a great way to start the day.

Back on the Miami condo... ironically, mrs.jingle and I just watched a mini-doc on sinkholes in Florida.  Wonder if that might have had anything to do with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2021, 07:49:46 AM
Sinkholes?  There was a doc for that?  Speaking of Docs, Stads did you see Part 1 of the Kiss Doc on A&E?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 28, 2021, 08:36:33 AM
Sinkholes?  There was a doc for that?  Speaking of Docs, Stads did you see Part 1 of the Kiss Doc on A&E?

Not a whole dedicated doc.  It was just the topic of some episode of something we found on National Geographic channel one night while channel surfing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2021, 09:04:38 AM
Ah, like a wonders of the world kinda thing.  How does it happen.  I get it now. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 28, 2021, 09:16:30 AM
Sinkholes?  There was a doc for that?  Speaking of Docs, Stads did you see Part 1 of the Kiss Doc on A&E?

I saw part of it; I taped it, though, so I will watch the whole thing.  The early years, the startup; I LOVE that part/era of the band.  So seeing Gene and Paul sitting on a couch chatting and reminiscing is like kid/candy store for me.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2021, 09:18:28 AM
I DVR'd it.  I'll watch it tonight. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2021, 09:35:03 AM
I am full-on anti-gender reveal, but that's the real deal.  I liked that.

Yeah this is me. That was very creative.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 28, 2021, 04:35:45 PM
Seattle is hitting 110+ temps today. The last couple days have set all sorts of records for the area. We usually shut down if there is more than 2" of snow, and I would say we are handling the heat in the same manner. Stores have been sold out of fans for days. Hotels are booked solid with locals wanting to be in a room with AC. "Cooling Centers" are being set up in places like libraries and senior centers where people can go to cool off and get some water. My boss even told us all to stay home today. Unprecedented times!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2021, 04:41:43 PM
97 degrees here. The warehouse was soupy to say the least. Made sure all Frank water and gave them an extra 10 minutes for breaks and lunches so they could stay in the AC.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2021, 04:45:11 PM
97 degrees here. The warehouse was soupy to say the least. Made sure all Frank water and gave them an extra 10 minutes for breaks and lunches so they could stay in the AC.

You just gave people named Frank water? What about everyone else?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 28, 2021, 04:54:36 PM
Seattle is hitting 110+ temps today. The last couple days have set all sorts of records for the area. We usually shut down if there is more than 2" of snow, and I would say we are handling the heat in the same manner. Stores have been sold out of fans for days. Hotels are booked solid with locals wanting to be in a room with AC. "Cooling Centers" are being set up in places like libraries and senior centers where people can go to cool off and get some water. My boss even told us all to stay home today. Unprecedented times!

I saw this in the news about the cooling centers. Crazy. It's been really hot here in NJ but nothing like that. I'm happy my cars AC is fixed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2021, 05:37:34 PM
97 degrees here. The warehouse was soupy to say the least. Made sure all Frank water and gave them an extra 10 minutes for breaks and lunches so they could stay in the AC.

You just gave people named Frank water? What about everyone else?

Lol. Drank
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on June 29, 2021, 08:45:05 AM
The heat is stupid ridiculous... And for some reason we're escaping it. It's a nice chill 80 here, and we capped out at 95 last weekend, but areas in fucking British Columbia are in the 110s. What the hell?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 29, 2021, 11:20:50 AM
93 with a heat index of 105 in Waterbury CT today.

It's gross. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 29, 2021, 12:28:18 PM
Yeah, 95 here in NJ.  It's unbearable outside.  I think that explains why my lawn service was mowing so early this morning.  As much as I didn't like being woken up, I don't blame them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on June 29, 2021, 07:00:56 PM
Welp...Bay Area gentrification claims another victim, the heat...

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/207470617_4003681503084271_7170651838056056321_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=ZTh_6pKZllAAX8WV7kM&tn=eDFx2UE07fIqwf_0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=8767124fe526ab80c0c2c8f9611a3bad&oe=60E07CC8)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 29, 2021, 07:08:22 PM
That's funny.

I remember it was fucking windy as hell in SF Bay. And cold.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on June 29, 2021, 07:11:13 PM
Yeah...this one has me baffled though...usually where I live (bout 35 miles inland) we'd be feeling the heat along with everyone, but this wave has some protective bubble over the whole of the bay area. We're peaking out today at about 85.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 30, 2021, 05:33:18 AM
Yeah, 95 here in NJ.  It's unbearable outside.  I think that explains why my lawn service was mowing so early this morning.  As much as I didn't like being woken up, I don't blame them.

I called a friend of mine to get a lawn cut (part of my move) and he said he had 2 guys "drop" yesterday; he shut down at 1:00 for the day.  My car said "98 Degrees" around 12:30.  And I don't mean the band on the radio!   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 30, 2021, 06:49:21 AM
Yeah, 95 here in NJ.  It's unbearable outside.  I think that explains why my lawn service was mowing so early this morning.  As much as I didn't like being woken up, I don't blame them.

I called a friend of mine to get a lawn cut (part of my move) and he said he had 2 guys "drop" yesterday; he shut down at 1:00 for the day.  My car said "98 Degrees" around 12:30.  And I don't mean the band on the radio!   :)

Did you choreograph your exit from your car?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 30, 2021, 08:21:32 AM
Yeah, 95 here in NJ.  It's unbearable outside.  I think that explains why my lawn service was mowing so early this morning.  As much as I didn't like being woken up, I don't blame them.

I called a friend of mine to get a lawn cut (part of my move) and he said he had 2 guys "drop" yesterday; he shut down at 1:00 for the day.  My car said "98 Degrees" around 12:30.  And I don't mean the band on the radio!   :)

Did you choreograph your exit from your car?
I did, and with minimal autotune too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 30, 2021, 08:38:13 AM
Thank God.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 02, 2021, 09:48:35 AM
I’m going to announce some good news when I get home this afternoon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 02, 2021, 11:34:57 AM
I’m going to announce some good news when I get home this afternoon.

Which is?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 03, 2021, 09:22:55 AM
I’m going to announce some good news when I get home this afternoon.

Which is?

They say no news is good news
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 03, 2021, 10:27:15 AM
I’m going to announce some good news when I get home this afternoon.

Which is?

They say no news is good news

I started a thread for it!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 03, 2021, 03:49:57 PM
I get it now!!

I'm in Vermont for my sis in law's dads celebration of his life. He passed away in November last year and it was too cold to bury him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 03, 2021, 03:55:27 PM
You can get a signal in Vermont??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 03, 2021, 04:49:59 PM
Wifi at the hotel we are staying at.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 04, 2021, 07:46:32 AM
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/police-respond-to-shots-fired-call-at-west-county-center-mall-active-shooter/63-11730f23-c796-41ea-be3a-5bb6236234b5

I was sorta there when this happened last evening.  I go to a mall about twice a year, and thought about doing a quick stop to maybe buy a few new shirts for work (I like dressing nice for work), so I pulled into the parking lot off of 270, saw cop cars everywhere, and thought, "I don't know what is going on, but feels like I should get the hell outta here," and then as I was heading back to the exit lane, I heard pops that I figured were fireworks given that the 4th is this weekend, but very likely were gunshots (which I realized later when I saw the story on Twitter).  Oof.  Felt pretty lucky once I realized what I had just missed walking into.  :eek :eek
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 04, 2021, 09:55:48 AM
That's crazy. I'm glad you had good instincts. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 04, 2021, 10:08:56 AM
Not sure it was instincts so much as it was, "Eh, I don't want to be bothered with whatever is going on."  I obviously had no idea at the time how extreme the situation was.  A lot of cars were leaving, but it didn't seem like anyone was in that "get me the f out of here as quickly as I can" mode. The traffic getting out was smooth and seamless, not hurried and panicked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 06, 2021, 08:06:12 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 06, 2021, 08:11:27 AM
That's great, that you've decided to seek help. Good on you!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 06, 2021, 09:51:39 AM
Huge step to seek help. I truly hope you find some assistance and guidance. Also remember, the first therapist you try may not be the perfect match. If you find you don't mesh well, it can't hurt to look elsewhere. It took me a couple tries to find a therapist that truly worked with me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 06, 2021, 10:20:00 AM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

This is great, good luck and I hope you find the help you need
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 06, 2021, 10:41:29 AM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

This makes me happy.  I want to see you not so down all the time.
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Post by: Kotowboy on July 06, 2021, 12:15:12 PM
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Post by: ReaperKK on July 06, 2021, 06:15:45 PM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

Really happy you decided to seek help which is a big step, good luck Kotow. :tup :)
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Post by: TAC on July 06, 2021, 06:17:15 PM
K-Boy, good luck man.
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 06, 2021, 06:25:11 PM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

Really happy you decided to seek help which is a big step, good luck Kotow. :tup :)

This exactly.  Hoping good things for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 06, 2021, 08:47:54 PM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

Good luck to you mate.
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Post by: Kotowboy on July 07, 2021, 03:19:46 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 07, 2021, 10:27:34 AM
Well it took several attempts and a lot of "who even cares anyway?" - but I finally have an appointment to talk about my unbearable depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  :sadpanda: :sadpanda:

Luckily I could do it online so i din't have to stutter and get all flustered on the telephone.

I know the last 18 months have been terrible for everyone - but this is probably the lowest i've ever felt.

So happy for you.  Put in the time, and be honest, with him/her AND yourself.  I think we want to see you happy.
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Post by: Kotowboy on July 08, 2021, 07:10:34 AM
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Post by: Hyperplex on July 08, 2021, 08:14:45 AM
Sounds like a sound start. Keep your mind and options open and be sure to remain honest with yourself and him. Antidepressant can take up to 3 weeks or more to have an effect, and sometimes it takes multiple different attempts to find the right one(s). Wishing you luck on this. You're moving in the right direction.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 08, 2021, 08:22:56 AM
Had my appointment today. Wasn't in the waiting room too long. It did start with him asking " what are your symptoms" and me going  :sadpanda: ........... errr.... But then he took over and we actually

talked for 45 mins! I've got another appointment in 2 weeks and he was like "we'll get to the bottom of this.  :)" Not just - read this pamphlet bye..  ::)

We even talked about Metallica  :laugh: .

I've got some anti-depressants - just to see if they help at all. If not we can try something else. I already said I tried CBT in 2014 and it wasn't for me.

That's really awesome Kotow, keep us posted on the progress!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 08, 2021, 08:35:04 AM
Had my appointment today. Wasn't in the waiting room too long. It did start with him asking " what are your symptoms" and me going  :sadpanda: ........... errr.... But then he took over and we actually

talked for 45 mins! I've got another appointment in 2 weeks and he was like "we'll get to the bottom of this.  :)" Not just - read this pamphlet bye..  ::)

We even talked about Metallica  :laugh: .

I've got some anti-depressants - just to see if they help at all. If not we can try something else. I already said I tried CBT in 2014 and it wasn't for me.

Everything everyone else said, but also, this is not a one-and-done thing, it's a PROCESS. There will be breakthroughs, and there will be setbacks.  There will be new things uncovered, and old things put to bed.   You might even be surprised - as I was - that things you thought and held dear were not what you thought (for me, I've always told people I LOVE change, and that I was far from a control freak, and the reality is, if not 180 degrees, then at least meaningfully different).   It's SCARY sometimes. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 08, 2021, 08:49:36 AM
Feel free to shoot me any questions you may have, but I'm glad you're starting the process on your terms and I hope your terms allow for natural growth, even when it's painful, uncomfortable, and makes you want to punch Stadler.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 08, 2021, 12:58:06 PM
Kowtow....

Good to hear your taking the initiative to talk to someone. And you have my support for it. The first step is always the biggest hurdle. Keeping consistent with these sessions will also be beneficial.

Seems like you have a great therapist, whom is willing and showing that he actually wants to work with you and help you get to the bottom of why you're there in his chair. 

It takes time, and patience, but it is worth it in the end. Just don't give up. And also, let it all flow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 08, 2021, 04:51:34 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 09, 2021, 08:55:07 PM
Kboy... That's HUGE!  I'm stoked for you!



Sorry I haven't been around much everyone. Depression and all that.


Anyways... I may be meeting my new found sister NEXT WEEKEND! She is going to be in town for a wedding... And wants to meet up. I'm stoked... But anxiety is also hitting me hard. I want to meet her (and my adorable 10 yr old niece) but didn't expect it to happen this quickly.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 10, 2021, 03:40:56 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 10, 2021, 01:15:19 PM
Jay, that is amazing.
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 10, 2021, 09:31:46 PM
Excellent news Jay!!
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Post by: Kotowboy on July 11, 2021, 04:36:24 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 11, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
So i'm on Anti DPs now. I'll let you know how I get on.  :corn


It'll take a bit to feel the affects, but if they work, you'll totally feel it. I still haven't found a therapist (because Procrastination), but the meds my Doctor put me on really do make a difference. I've talked about it before (in this thread  and/or the Depression thread)... they really have helped me get out of the house and do things I'd NEVER do before. Like hiking solo. It's also nice to like... enjoy things more than I used to.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on July 13, 2021, 05:49:05 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 07:06:25 AM
Got a letter in the post - referring me to a specialist. Just need to arrange an appointment. :)

Awesome news!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 13, 2021, 09:05:42 AM
First day back at the office hybrid. This week I am in the office three days this week (tomorrow and Thursday are a virtual conference in addition to the days) and Tuesdays and Thursdays for the foreseeable after that. So MWF from home, T/Th in office. It's a start.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 11:46:29 AM
First day back at the office hybrid. This week I am in the office three days this week (tomorrow and Thursday are a virtual conference in addition to the days) and Tuesdays and Thursdays for the foreseeable after that. So MWF from home, T/Th in office. It's a start.

How you dealing with it?  I never had to deal with it because we were "essential."  I feel like I could use a month off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 13, 2021, 11:48:07 AM
I had my first in person session last night in over a year. It was.........awesome! Despite it being in a new office that is literally just 2 chairs and a tiny corner table under florescent lights, it was just so cool to actually do therapy in person. I really felt back in my element and realized how little I like teletherapy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 11:50:17 AM
That's how much most have missed person to person communication.  It's the intimacy of a conversation face to face that's missed. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 13, 2021, 12:45:39 PM
I swear I feel like I'm the only one dreading going back to work. I like my co-workers, they are genuinely nice people that I enjoy being around but they aren't my friends, they are my colleagues and I don't think face to face communication will improve our relationship in any significant way. Not to mention all the other issues that come with going back to work, like paying for parking, getting dressed, commuting etc. etc.

I'm trying to not complain, I realize it's as first world problem as it gets :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 13, 2021, 12:58:34 PM
How you dealing with it?  I never had to deal with it because we were "essential."  I feel like I could use a month off.

Hardest part is just the new routine, missing my family with whom I've spent the entirety of every day for the past 16 months. As for being back in the office, since most everyone here is vaccinated and the environment is not at all what anyone would call crowded, it's returned very much to second nature. Like I said, the biggest disruption is different routines, timing, being out of the house and not available all the time, etc. It's good to see my coworkers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 01:00:40 PM
I'm fighting if my 10 minute drive is better than my old 45 minute drive.  That 45 minute drive was a good way to decompress.  Listen to music, sports talk.  Drink a coffee.  I actually miss that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 13, 2021, 01:25:40 PM
I'm fighting if my 10 minute drive is better than my old 45 minute drive.  That 45 minute drive was a good way to decompress.  Listen to music, sports talk.  Drink a coffee.  I actually miss that.

No lie!  I'm probably staying in my house for work now, and there's no break.   My step son is in camp, about 30 min. away and I've been volunteering to get him for that little reprieve.   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 13, 2021, 01:26:35 PM
Well, since my role is global in nature, the people I regularly interact with are in Ottawa (boss), Austin, London, Munich, Brussels, Dallas, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Saint John, Houston, San Mateo ....  No office anywhere near me that I'll be going to anytime soon.  Probably won't be until 2022 that I'll be able to travel.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 01:27:15 PM
I actually sit in my driveway.  Sipping my coffee.  Listening to the radio and my wife thinks I'm insane. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 13, 2021, 01:28:26 PM
Looks like HR and upper management just approved for me to travel to LA next month.  First business trip in 1.5 years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 13, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
I do like the decompression of the commute (though at times it does get taxing, especially if the weather is shit or people are more asshole-ish than usual), but there's also something to be said for being able to talk to my kids and wife at any moment for anything to get that little decompression. It's a totally different thing, though. Working at home is convenient and comfortable, but makes it more difficult to separate the work from the home.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 13, 2021, 01:55:05 PM
I'd be willing to take a $10K pay cut it if meant never having to a commute ever again. I'm not comprehending any of this support in favor of a commute.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 13, 2021, 02:01:24 PM
Well, I don't have to drive through Hartford like you did Brian.  Not as congested.  Only time i saw traffic was the beach traffic on a summer day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 13, 2021, 02:04:21 PM
I'd be willing to take a $10K pay cut it if meant never having to a commute ever again. I'm not comprehending any of this support in favor of a commute.

I don't mind the commute, but I can see it being a lot more enjoyable if I had a family back home and that time driving was my only quiet alone time.  A lot of my friends who are Dads find that to be a reason to enjoy the commute.

My biggest issue with commuting is not only dealing with traffic, but the high cost of the tolls in NJ.  Luckily my job pays my tolls (some weird perk I have which gets me like $250-300 cash back a month) so it's hard to complain and since covid traffic hasn't been bad or completely non existent (it's almost back to where it used to be, but that almost makes it just not bad enough to complain).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 13, 2021, 02:09:44 PM
For me, the commute becomes a physical divide between my work day and my home night. When you live and work in the same environment, sometimes it is difficult to switch that off in your mind. Having that physical and temporal separation makes it easier to disconnect from work at night.

For me personally, it has absolutely nothing to do with separation from family. I'd be around them 24/7 as I have been for the past year and a half all the time if I could.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 13, 2021, 08:33:31 PM
The commute does not bother me, but I am only 10-12 minutes from work, so I suspect I might feel like some of you if I had to do the 30-60 minute one (both ways) to and from work every day.  I have said for years that I don't know how people do that. Feels like you have so little time left in your day if you are working an 8-hour shift with a lunch break and that kind of commute. 

Either way, I greatly prefer working at the office.  Not only because I like the human interaction of seeing and chatting with co-workers, but I just feel more productive when I have to shower, get dressed and drive work rather than rolling out of bed and turning on the computer and getting right to it.  For me and my personality, working at the office is just the preference.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 13, 2021, 09:07:32 PM
I'd be willing to take a $10K pay cut it if meant never having to a commute ever again. I'm not comprehending any of this support in favor of a commute.

I thought that back when I was working for barely above minimum wage. There is zero about commuting I enjoy or find redeeming, other than having a job to go to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 14, 2021, 07:22:05 AM
The next two days are a digital conference that have a few sessions I'm attending, which at the moment is a bit of a blessing since my schedule is light. But the catered food is not conscious of my healthier diet I've been following (no theme, just healthy) so I'm glad I at least thought ahead to bring some hard-boiled eggs with me. Breakfast is nothing but coffee and doughnuts (definitely want, definitely not having; the doughnuts; coffee is fair game). Lunch is supposed to be sandwiches, salad, and pasta salad, so I should be good there. Easy enough to make healthy choices from that and limit my intake. Old me would have probably eaten two doughnuts at least and then multiple sandwiches and seconds of salads. These next two days will be true temptation challenges but we'll see how I do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on July 14, 2021, 11:59:17 AM
I'm still not working again yet, but I am one of the people who enjoyed the solitude if a commute. When I was working crazy hours in Los Angeles at different sites, my commutes were 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on location and time of day. That's a lot of time to unwind / wake up and listen to what I want at the volume I want, whether it be Podcasts or music. Also a good time to call and talk to my mom.

These days, I go out once a week or so for a few hours just driving around to get away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on July 14, 2021, 12:38:28 PM
There are some great roads to drive around me so I plot these routes that take into and around the surrounding counties that are just fun to drive. Taking the kids with me is fun, too. Fun conversations, sights, and just some time clearing our heads. This past Sunday I took my son on a 30-mile jaunt through two other counties and had a blast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 14, 2021, 01:42:53 PM
There are some great roads to drive around me so I plot these routes that take into and around the surrounding counties that are just fun to drive. Taking the kids with me is fun, too. Fun conversations, sights, and just some time clearing our heads. This past Sunday I took my son on a 30-mile jaunt through two other counties and had a blast.

I love going for a ride with the wifey and just get lost.  No agenda, nowhere to go and see where it brings us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 14, 2021, 07:50:02 PM
I admittedly had to look up which guy in the band he was, but Jeff LaBar of Cinderella died.

Hair rock fans everywhere are holding up their lighters in tribute tonight. R.I.P.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 14, 2021, 07:57:03 PM
Wow, that's awful. Only 58.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 14, 2021, 09:20:20 PM
You guys who drive for leisure and relaxation are crazy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 15, 2021, 05:28:03 AM
I admittedly had to look up which guy in the band he was, but Jeff LaBar of Cinderella died.

Hair rock fans everywhere are holding up their lighters in tribute tonight. R.I.P.

BIG Cinderella fan, here.   Sad to hear.   Did they say why?  I know when Tom went and did his solo thing, they were doing some Cinderella shows, and he was having some problems with alcohol; Tom decided to concentrate on the solo thing almost exclusively in part because of that.  There were some posts and whatnot where LaBar supposedly said things like "I like to drink and I'm going to keep drinking because it's fun" or something to that effect.  That was a couple years ago.   He was also doing something in cooking or something like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 09:43:04 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 15, 2021, 09:46:09 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.

Twitter?

Phew, then I am definitely cleared.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 15, 2021, 09:47:23 AM
 :lol wtf
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 15, 2021, 10:01:26 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.

JFC.  Tell him go back to sloop.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 10:04:44 AM
Fucking douche goes on the attack because he's a fucking idiot.  Now I do wish acts of violence on him. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 15, 2021, 10:09:16 AM
  :corn :lol

I also find it hilarious how far people will start to peck at you based off their own assumptions. This is a reason I find memes fantastic for replying to these type of posts with. Being more snarky, witty, and just having fun with them when they're the ones that came onto my page and posted on my tweet.

Reminds me of a story my dad told me. Jeff Dunham came into town to a place called Laughs, it was a comedy club type of venue that's been closed down for a long time. Dunham brought out Walter and was doing his jokes when some guy was heckling, he was drunk as well. He started arguing with the puppet, to which Walter looks up at Jeff and says, "He thinks I'm real." The entire place busted out laughing.

Twitter is an all out, no-holds-barred, arena of words. If you do not have tough skin, you are going to be devoured and your blood plastered on the wall for all to see, humiliated, and picked pieces off of by the vultures.  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 10:16:47 AM
If someone tries to pull that in the old days, it would be face to face and that person would be blasted in the face and they would know what they said is wrong to do. :lol

Now, people talk liberties online because there is no true ramification for being a dick online.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 15, 2021, 10:18:38 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.

JFC.  Tell him go back to sloop.  :lol

HAHA.

I feel bad for you, King.  That's lame-o.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 15, 2021, 10:24:05 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.


Good lord. Having met you and spent a wonderful bit of time with you, I can SAFELY say that you are, in fact, an abusive white supremacist.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 15, 2021, 10:24:39 AM
Sone soft asshole on Twitter today is lobbing falsehoods at me.  It's hilarious.  1st because I have that Christmas card of my wife and I strangling each other he says I am a abusive person.  Then he sees a picture of me from 1987 playing the punch game.  Circle by fingers on your waist or lower, and you get a punch if you look at it.  He says I'm a white supremacist. 

This is the world we live in where anyone can lob falsehoods at any time without even trying to get to know the real person.  It's hilarious how fucking soft and how woke this word is where they make up anything that they think is racist as truth.

Ugh.


Good lord. Having met you and spent a wonderful bit of time with you, I can SAFELY say that you are, in fact, an abusive white supremacist.

My ex gf also agrees with this  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 10:26:19 AM
 :lol

Marc, tell the story that your ex was worried about me.


Adami, you know how to sweet talk a guy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 15, 2021, 10:28:55 AM
:lol

Marc, tell the story that your ex was worried about me.


Adami, you know how to sweet talk a guy.

It’s all good man. Just have some pride.

Some white pride.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 15, 2021, 10:30:41 AM
If someone tries to pull that in the old days, it would be face to face and that person would be blasted in the face and they would know what they said is wrong to do. :lol

Now, people talk liberties online because there is no true ramification for being a dick online.

Unless your Jay and Silent Bob (https://youtu.be/I3aF_u1zw7U)  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 10:32:10 AM
If someone tries to pull that in the old days, it would be face to face and that person would be blasted in the face and they would know what they said is wrong to do. :lol

Now, people talk liberties online because there is no true ramification for being a dick online.

Unless your Jay and Silent Bob (https://youtu.be/I3aF_u1zw7U)  :lol

I forgot about that movie.  :lol

:lol

Marc, tell the story that your ex was worried about me.


Adami, you know how to sweet talk a guy.

It’s all good man. Just have some pride.

Some white pride.

Only on powdered doughnuts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 15, 2021, 10:32:27 AM
When I told my x I was going to meet Joe for the first time in Boston and that he was picking me up to take me out for beers, she got worried and asked me to text her before and after the meet up to make sure I was safe  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 10:34:30 AM
I never had time to drop those pills in his drink.  :lol

BTW, the kid is still trolling me.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 15, 2021, 10:38:04 AM
When I told my x I was going to meet Joe for the first time in Boston and that he was picking me up to take me out for beers, she got worried and asked me to text her before and after the meet up to make sure I was safe  :lol

That’s just silly. Obviously Joe would never hurt you. You’re a white man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 15, 2021, 10:38:43 AM
I never had time to drop those pills in his drink.  :lol

BTW, the kid is still trolling me.  :lol

 :rollin :rollin

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 15, 2021, 01:04:15 PM
Now others are fighting with this kid.  I'm just sitting back  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 16, 2021, 11:36:16 AM
I'm talking the old man for seafood on Saturday and then a movie (Black Widow) after.  Sunday is his 75th birthday and we are going to a restaurant called Hop + Grind.  Incredible burgers and beers.  The chef has been on Diners, Drive Ins & Divers and won multiple games on Guy's Grocery Games.  His name is Bobby Marcotte.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2021, 12:21:03 PM
I'm talking the old man for seafood on Saturday and then a movie (Black Widow) after.  Sunday is his 75th birthday and we are going to a restaurant called Hop + Grind.  Incredible burgers and beers.  The chef has been on Diners, Drive Ins & Divers and won multiple games on Guy's Grocery Games.  His name is Bobby Marcotte.

Where is that, Joe?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 16, 2021, 12:39:04 PM
I'm talking the old man for seafood on Saturday and then a movie (Black Widow) after.  Sunday is his 75th birthday and we are going to a restaurant called Hop + Grind.  Incredible burgers and beers.  The chef has been on Diners, Drive Ins & Divers and won multiple games on Guy's Grocery Games.  His name is Bobby Marcotte.

I love that guy!   Seriously, he's one of my favorites on GGG.  I remember one tournament, he was in the finals, he cooked his dish and had a couple minutes left over, and the guy he was competing against was a little older and struggling, so he went over and said "I'm here to help, chef, tell me what to do" and helped him get the guy's food on the plate.  I forget how the tourney played out but I know there was some sharing of cash too (for their charities).  Just seemed like a very straight up guy.

I thought his restaurant was a tavern, though. Tucker's Tavern or something like that?  Is Hop + Grind in Mass?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 16, 2021, 05:21:30 PM
Tuckaway Tavern is where he made his bones.  I live 5 minutes away from it Stafs. Hop + Grind is his own adventure though he still navigates 4 restaurants.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2021, 05:22:49 PM
TAC axed you a question too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 16, 2021, 05:33:01 PM
Sorry Tim.  Missed it!  In Durham, NH.  There is a 2nd stop in Peabody, Ma.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2021, 07:39:33 PM
Biz Markie died at 57. Yikes. From complications of diabetes. Wow! That's fucked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 17, 2021, 04:38:48 AM
Biz Markie died at 57. Yikes. From complications of diabetes. Wow! That's fucked.

Ok, maybe I'm pulling a 'you', but ...

(https://i.giphy.com/media/MTN4uwitLC1GM/giphy.webp)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2021, 07:10:09 AM
Biz Markie died at 57. Yikes. From complications of diabetes. Wow! That's fucked.

That is fucked.  I have no idea who that is either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 17, 2021, 09:11:32 AM
How’s it feel, suckers? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 17, 2021, 10:04:01 AM
Biz Markie died at 57. Yikes. From complications of diabetes. Wow! That's fucked.

You...got what I need....but you say he's just a friend....

Man, knowing he had diabetes and is as old as my dad. Made me realize that if my dad didn't do what he did for his diabetes, he would've very well not been here due to his diabetes.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 17, 2021, 11:41:39 AM
Biz Markie died at 57. Yikes. From complications of diabetes. Wow! That's fucked.

You...got what I need....but you say he's just a friend....

Man, knowing he had diabetes and is as old as my dad. Made me realize that if my dad didn't do what he did for his diabetes, he would've very well not been here due to his diabetes.

I have it too. I'm lucky for my wife and her fresh cooking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 19, 2021, 05:23:16 AM
How’s it feel, suckers? :lol

 :lol  and you still don't tell us who he was.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2021, 06:22:29 AM
Another tree fell in our yard.  That's 14 trees down in 18 years living there. On fell on our house in 2009 I think.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 19, 2021, 06:24:24 AM
Another tree fell in our yard.  That's 14 trees down in 18 years living there. On fell on our house in 2009 I think.

Is everyone and the house ok? Our house was new in a new development when we moved in so our 6 trees were like 4ft tall, currently they are around 15 feet tall. It's been crazy watching them grow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2021, 06:30:27 AM
Lucky for us it fell in the yard and in part of the street.  My wife posted picks with me linked on Facebook, Karolis.  You should be able to see it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 19, 2021, 07:05:52 AM
Just logged in to have a look, that's a hell of tree. Was it wind damage or lightening?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 19, 2021, 07:23:55 AM
We had heavy rains up to 4 to 6 inches.  It's been raining 2 weeks straight.  The tree was weak.  Came lose from the roots.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 19, 2021, 08:07:03 AM
This rain is unbelievable. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2021, 08:11:54 AM
It hasn't been raining crazy by me, but generally, the storms have been pretty wild this summer.  So much lightning and when it does rain, it's been hectic causing local roads to flood. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on July 19, 2021, 08:12:29 AM
This rain is unbelievable.

This is the wettest it's been in recent memory for me. It's not helping with the humidity at all either. Every time the sun comes out, we just get that much more vapor in the air.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 19, 2021, 08:42:40 AM
This rain is unbelievable.

This is the wettest it's been in recent memory for me. It's not helping with the humidity at all either. Every time the sun comes out, we just get that much more vapor in the air.

For some reason, the worst storms seem to be skating across Connecticut following the Massachusetts border.  Funny enough, I live about 200 yards from the Mass. border!   I've had violent storms probably half the days in July, at least one rain event every day in July, and including at least one tornado (in Somers, two days ago).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 19, 2021, 06:11:42 PM
It was biblical here on Saturday. A months worth of rain in about 9 hours. Lots of flooding around here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on July 31, 2021, 03:47:09 PM
What program/app do you all use to post personal images here? I need a recommendation. I only share pictures with family via Google Photos.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 31, 2021, 07:55:07 PM
What program/app do you all use to post personal images here? I need a recommendation. I only share pictures with family via Google Photos.

I use Imgur.

If I can do it, it's idiot proof.. Just make an account. It's easy to upload images, and easy to post them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 01, 2021, 05:02:01 AM
If I can do it, it's idiot proof..

Oh, that is sig-worthy!  Thanks  :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 01, 2021, 07:12:28 AM
That's what I do as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 01, 2021, 08:47:52 AM
If I can do it, it's idiot proof..

Oh, that is sig-worthy!  Thanks  :tup

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 01, 2021, 05:31:55 PM
What program/app do you all use to post personal images here? I need a recommendation. I only share pictures with family via Google Photos.

I use Imgur.

If I can do it, it's idiot proof.. Just make an account. It's easy to upload images, and easy to post them.

I feel like in the past 12 months I have doubled the number of online accounts I have - but that is mostly due to the kids.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 01, 2021, 06:36:46 PM
I use postimage.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on August 02, 2021, 08:59:55 AM
I also use imgur, and haven't really deviated from it since it's been ages since I made my account so there's no reason to move my shit elsewhere. I stopped hosting my images on my own website because I didn't want to have floating directories outside the site's structure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 02, 2021, 09:54:12 AM
Yeah, Imgur is my choice as well. Been using it for years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 02, 2021, 09:57:23 AM
I use imgur as well, although most of the times it's usually a picture I tweeted so I just copy the link from there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 02, 2021, 07:57:39 PM
So I don't really know where to drop this so I'll do it here..

Before we left for our vacation last Thursday (7/22), my wife found out that her older brother was coming home so he could die at home. I offered to cancel the trip, but my wife's nephew said he'd still be there when we got back, which was last Thursday night. We went over Friday morning and yikes, he was on death's door. My wife sat with him and he seemed to respond. Even wanted to sit up a bit, though his speech was really tough to understand. My wife was close to him, and I think he really waited for her to come before he let go.
My wife is the third of four siblings and each of them would probably consider my wife their closest. She really seems to run a chord throughout the family.

We went back over Saturday morning and he wasn't going to make it. His wife/son last gave him morphine around 3:30am. He was still breathing when we got there. My wife sat for a couple of hours at his bedside talking to him. He has a 3 y/o granddaughter, and when my wife mentioned her name, a tear appeared under his left eye. But he was clearly on his way out. He passed while my wife and I, along with her younger brother (who is the same age as me) where sitting with him.

My wife is quite sad, and I really feel for my mother in law, who has just outlived one of her children. Brutal. My wife's brother was 62.

The service will be on Saturday, so it's back to work for us tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 02, 2021, 08:04:32 PM
Wow. Thank you for feeling comfortable sharing that. I have only had two people I was close to pass away (my mom's parents), and that happened when I was much younger. My mom kept me posted as the end was coming, and we all agreed that I wouldn't see them, so as to best remember them when they were full of life.

Cosmo's thread reminded me I was right there with my cat when she died, and that was pretty goddamn hard, but with her, I felt that was how I wanted it to be, I wanted her to know I was there with her at the end.

I have no idea how I am going to handle the deaths of my parents, and, possibly worse, how I am going to handle the deaths of my wife's parents with her.

Sorry I totally made that post about me. Be strong for the Missus, TAC, as I know you will.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 02, 2021, 08:10:43 PM
Thanks Chris. My father in law died in 2007. That was really tough on my wife.

I have an odd story about that. You guys familiar with the movie Meet Joe Black? Well, my wife and I had watched it a number of times, and I always said that is just like her family. My wife seemed to be the peach of her father's eye, just as the daughter was to Anthony Hopkins, and then there was the older sister who kept talking and trying for approval, but just couldn't reach the sweet spot. Well, that's my wife's family, and I always said that. My wife knew it was true.

Anyway, the morning my father passed away (my wife was there, I was home with our kids), once I got the kids in school, I ran down to my MiL's house. As soon as I get there, my wife, her sister, and her mother head off to the funeral home to make plans. That leaves me alone in my in law's house. I turn on the TV and what's playing as soon as the picture appears? Meet Joe Black!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 03, 2021, 06:05:32 AM
Those kind of things are not coincidences in my world. I have no explanation for it, and my "science" brain is strong, but I just can't fully wrap my head around the idea that of the 500,000 +/- movies in existence, that's the one that was on your TV set.

I've never met her, TAC, but certainly your wife and your family have my condolences; I'm sorry for your loss.


My parents are 82 (dad) and 84 (mom).  Mom has Alzheimer's Dementia, and dad's list of ailments is as long as both my arms and half of TAC's (he's been handicapped since I was about 7 or 8 or so).  His cognizance is starting to fail as well, and it's sad. I've already told both my wife and my therapist that even though I'm already sort of preparing for the inevitable, I can't imagine a life without them in it.  It's a weird place to be, emotionally, to be honest.  I get sad - I cry easily - but I tend to get over things fairly quickly.  I feel like that's not going to be the case with my parents (though it was with my grandparents, including my grandmother to whom I was VERY close and still think of frequently, 30 years after her passing). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2021, 07:47:49 AM
So I don't really know where to drop this so I'll do it here..

Before we left for our vacation last Thursday (7/22), my wife found out that her older brother was coming home so he could die at home. I offered to cancel the trip, but my wife's nephew said he'd still be there when we got back, which was last Thursday night. We went over Friday morning and yikes, he was on death's door. My wife sat with him and he seemed to respond. Even wanted to sit up a bit, though his speech was really tough to understand. My wife was close to him, and I think he really waited for her to come before he let go.
My wife is the third of four siblings and each of them would probably consider my wife their closest. She really seems to run a chord throughout the family.

We went back over Saturday morning and he wasn't going to make it. His wife/son last gave him morphine around 3:30am. He was still breathing when we got there. My wife sat for a couple of hours at his bedside talking to him. He has a 3 y/o granddaughter, and when my wife mentioned her name, a tear appeared under his left eye. But he was clearly on his way out. He passed while my wife and I, along with her younger brother (who is the same age as me) where sitting with him.

My wife is quite sad, and I really feel for my mother in law, who has just outlived one of her children. Brutal. My wife's brother was 62.

The service will be on Saturday, so it's back to work for us tomorrow.

I'm so sorry Tim.  Man this is heartbreaking to read.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2021, 07:51:45 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss Tim, that's got to be so hard for your wife and family. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 03, 2021, 09:52:32 AM
Hugs for Mrs TAC from the forum.

And yeah... that wasn't a coincidence that Meet Joe Black was on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Harmony on August 03, 2021, 10:00:45 AM
My condolences are added as well, TAC.  I'm sorry for your loss and for the anguish your wife is undoubtedly experiencing.

I do believe sometimes loved ones 'wait' for specific family members before they shuffle off this mortal coil.  I saw this happen with both my grandmother and my step-father.

Sometimes it can even be helpful to reassure them that it is ok to go, especially if it seems like they are suffering.  When my mom was in the ICU just before she passed, my sister told her to go find her best friend (who had died a couple of years prior) and that seemed to help.  She had a more restful night and passed once we had them shut off the machines keeping her alive.  Now I find solace in thinking of those 2 together again.   They are undoubtedly plotting something hilarious.  :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 03, 2021, 01:04:35 PM
It's probably for another thread, or maybe not even appropriate for A thread, but there are just too many odd things that surround people in my family passing for it not to be "something".   My grandfather, I believe, knew exactly when he was going to pass.  He went to doctors and all, but he was old school.  He was a hard man, not very emotive, but he loved his family in his own way.  He had lost two daughters to cancer, and never really bounced back from that.  He had started to have problems with his liver, and one day he went into his den (where he spent most of his down time), closed the door (which he NEVER, EVER did), sat down to watch the Mets (which he did religiously) and fell asleep, never to wake up.   I don't think he committed suicide or anything like that, but you will never convince me he didn't know he was never coming out of that room again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on August 03, 2021, 01:09:42 PM
My condolences, Tim.

I don't have that much in the way of "coincidences" with deaths in my family. The only one is that my aunt, mother's oldest sister, who had been in hospice for weeks and we thought was actually gone a week prior (crossed information from family members), passed at 7:30am the exact same day my son was born, at 12:36pm. I don't put any vested weight on that timing, nor have I felt any other "irregularities" surrounding the deaths of those in my family. The only one that could have been a conscious thing was most likely, knowing he one involved, merely by chance than by effort.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2021, 02:05:50 PM
Hey thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Yesterday (the day after) we gathered at my MiL's house, and actually celebrated my stepson's partner's birthday, and my wife's sister's husband's (well, they're not actually married, but may as well be) birthdays. And it's my wife's birthday tomorrow..



Every time we used to watch Meet Joe Black, even before her father died, I used to say, well I guess this means I'm Brad Pitt! If I ever needed an eyeroll from my wife that usually did the trick.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on August 03, 2021, 06:25:50 PM
Just read this thread, and sorry to hear that as well, Tim.  :( :(

Condolences to you and your wife and her whole family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2021, 07:34:12 PM
Thanks Kev!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2021, 08:34:16 PM
Dude, that is a horrible thing for you and your wife to go through.  You wrote that story really well too Tim I must say.  Hugs to you guys and I know you'll be the rock your partner needs right now mate.  It's great he was able to pull through until you got back to see him.

62 also is not old at all, far from it.  Life really sucks sometimes.  Thanks for sharing with us mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2021, 08:40:51 PM
Dude, that is a horrible thing for you and your wife to go through.  You wrote that story really well too Tim I must say.  Hugs to you guys and I know you'll be the rock your partner needs right now mate.  It's great he was able to pull through until you got back to see him.

62 also is not old at all, far from it.  Life really sucks sometimes.  Thanks for sharing with us mate.

Thanks Kade. I appreciate it.

There was a time when I thought anyone over 50 was ancient. Isn't that so fucked? It couldn't be further from the truth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2021, 09:29:52 PM
Dude, that is a horrible thing for you and your wife to go through.  You wrote that story really well too Tim I must say.  Hugs to you guys and I know you'll be the rock your partner needs right now mate.  It's great he was able to pull through until you got back to see him.

62 also is not old at all, far from it.  Life really sucks sometimes.  Thanks for sharing with us mate.

Thanks Kade. I appreciate it.

There was a time when I thought anyone over 50 was ancient. Isn't that so fucked? It couldn't be further from the truth.

I think everyone thinks that way in their younger days.  Can't say I've really thought that, but maybe I have, dunno.  I've always gotten on much better with people older than me though.  Always somewhat struggled relating to people my own age and younger most of the time.

It's funny you mention that though, it makes me think of the kids at work.  One had a 21st birthday the other day and was complaining how old they are getting.  Another one just turned 24 and was getting stripped down by the others on 'how much of an old man he was turning into and how ancient he is now.'  Even he was like 'yeah, sure feeling the age now.'  I told him to fuck off haha!

But yeah, lots of love to you guys.  Losing someone is hard enough but losing them at that age just seems criminal.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on August 03, 2021, 10:22:24 PM
"The biggest surprise in a man's life is old age." -Tolstoy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2021, 06:50:06 AM
2 days until vacation.  Thank God.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 06, 2021, 05:22:00 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 09, 2021, 06:46:20 AM
Making the wifey happy today. Going to a botanical garden in Maine today.  2 1/2 hour drive. At the coast. It's beautiful. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 09, 2021, 06:59:52 AM
Making the wifey happy today. Going to a botanical garden in Maine today.  2 1/2 hour drive. At the coast. It's beautiful.

We're doing a "sunflower festival" next Saturday.  Although it's "making the wifey happy", it's also fun for me.  I really have cherished being outside this summer for some reason.  I went golfing this last Saturday (I'm not a big golfer; that's the first time since last September) and my partner kept apologizing for not playing his best game and I just kept saying "hey, I'm not inside, I'm not at a computer, I'm not painting."   It was just nice to be in the sun breathing fresh air.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 09, 2021, 07:01:10 AM
23:50 ... Ah i'll go to bed in a minute.

01:30 Shit.

Did this last night, feeling fine now but I'm going to be hurting in the afternoon.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 09, 2021, 07:33:15 AM
Making the wifey happy today. Going to a botanical garden in Maine today.  2 1/2 hour drive. At the coast. It's beautiful.

We're doing a "sunflower festival" next Saturday.  Although it's "making the wifey happy", it's also fun for me.  I really have cherished being outside this summer for some reason.  I went golfing this last Saturday (I'm not a big golfer; that's the first time since last September) and my partner kept apologizing for not playing his best game and I just kept saying "hey, I'm not inside, I'm not at a computer, I'm not painting."   It was just nice to be in the sun breathing fresh air.

She wants to hit a sunflower patch as well this week. Hitting a drive in as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 09, 2021, 07:12:59 PM
Holy crap we walked a ton today at the Botanical garden.   4 hours there. So much to see.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 16, 2021, 11:15:34 AM
My cousin got married yesterday and I was his best man. I am completely worn out after this weekend, but man what a great day it was yesterday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 18, 2021, 05:10:20 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on August 18, 2021, 05:40:23 PM
When you're ready, you'll be ready. Best of luck till then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 18, 2021, 05:43:11 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on August 18, 2021, 06:04:30 PM
:dunno: 2 months ago was the closest i've EVER gotten. I highly doubt i'll get to that point again...

It won't change anything anyway.

I guess not then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 18, 2021, 06:21:41 PM
You posting that changes everything. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 20, 2021, 08:19:30 PM
Not to start everyone again, but thought I might share this...

https://imgur.com/gallery/ZyaxCP6
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 20, 2021, 08:21:07 PM
Not to start everyone again, but thought I might share this...

https://imgur.com/gallery/ZyaxCP6

It never happens though. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 20, 2021, 08:27:25 PM
Someone is a hero.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 20, 2021, 08:28:15 PM
Someone is a hero.

Not you Tim

You've admitted it all ready.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 21, 2021, 05:40:01 AM
Why didn't the dude/chick filming get out and try to "save" her car??

Looks like a horror movie!!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2021, 09:30:29 AM
Not to start everyone again, but thought I might share this...

https://imgur.com/gallery/ZyaxCP6

 :rollin

Why didn't the dude/chick filming get out and try to "save" her car??

That's what I was thinking, I'm not sure I would just sit there and let that happen.  But it seemed like even then, you might not have been able to stop them all
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
What does Lonestar and TAC have in common?

DTF is their Facebook for a day. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2021, 07:01:24 PM
What does Lonestar and TAC have in common?

DTF is their Facebook for a day. Lol

Yeah except he won't join my Onions Are Terrible Group.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:02:42 PM
Don't worry.  He'll explain why. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2021, 07:03:52 PM
Don't worry.  He'll explain why. Lol

Yup..chivetalkin'
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 30, 2021, 07:04:52 PM
Im in Facebook jail for calling a girl who was trolling a hiking group about starting fires a fucking cunt.


I regret nothing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:06:54 PM
I'm a 2 time Facebook jail guy. Lol

It's ridiculous what you can't say these days even to lunatics.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2021, 07:09:08 PM
Guess who's not in Facebook jail?!

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3o6Zt4HU9uwXmXSAuI/200.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:10:04 PM
You wouldn't be since you wouldn't know how to navigate it old man. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 30, 2021, 07:11:50 PM
I'm a 2 time Facebook jail guy. Lol

It's ridiculous what you can't say these days even to lunatics.

This is my second trip as well, my first was even more ludicrous. It was International women's day, and there was a post that said the most googled thing on that day was "When is international men's day" I responded that men are fucking idiots and caught an instaban.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:13:45 PM
I had Facebook say I was right and I didn't post nudity.   Remember the Burt Reynolds in nylons?  So they said I was right but I was locked out for a day from posting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2021, 07:14:29 PM
Are you guys really 13 y/o girls, because if so..I might as well just drive to the police station and turn myself in.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:14:58 PM
Like you should have decades ago.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 30, 2021, 07:15:58 PM
WTF is this? DTF Mad Libs?? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 30, 2021, 07:18:42 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 30, 2021, 09:01:49 PM
Im in Facebook jail for calling a girl who was trolling a hiking group about starting fires a fucking cunt.


I regret nothing.

I'm not surprised.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on August 31, 2021, 07:37:21 AM
:lolpalm:

My twitter account was closed because...wait for it...


When Charlie Watts passed away I re told that VERY FAMOUS STORY of him getting out of bed in the night - having a shower - shaving - putting on a suit - going to Mick jaggers hotel room

and punching him in the face.

I got an email from twitter saying my account was deleted because my tweet "Promoted violence and made twitter an unsafe place"..

 :rollin Had to laugh really.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 31, 2021, 09:39:47 AM
That's why? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 31, 2021, 09:45:19 AM
:lolpalm:

My twitter account was closed because...wait for it...


When Charlie Watts passed away I re told that VERY FAMOUS STORY of him getting out of bed in the night - having a shower - shaving - putting on a suit - going to Mick jaggers hotel room

and punching him in the face.

I got an email from twitter saying my account was deleted because my tweet "Promoted violence and made twitter an unsafe place"..

 :rollin Had to laugh really.

You mean teacher saw you and got mad and sent you to be punished by sending you to ISS, and you have to write an apology letter to teacher saying "I will not do this again"... :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 31, 2021, 11:16:22 AM
The Caldor fire has entered the residential area of South lake Tahoe...and is moving at a pace of two blocks per minute.  :'(


This is where it's burning now, that's lake Tahoe in the north, about three miles away, where all the casinos are.

(https://www.tahoekeysrealtor.com/wp-content/gallery/meyers/cache/DJI_0089.jpg-nggid03263-ngg0dyn-1000x750x65-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 31, 2021, 11:17:50 AM
David Coverdale lives somewhere in there.   (I'm not trying to be funny; it's just a fact that is interesting, perhaps, only to me). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 31, 2021, 11:21:03 AM
David Coverdale lives somewhere in there.   (I'm not trying to be funny; it's just a fact that is interesting, perhaps, only to me).

There's roughly over 16k homes in the evacuation area, including four very large casinos and a massive downtown area.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 31, 2021, 11:35:15 AM
David Coverdale lives somewhere in there.   (I'm not trying to be funny; it's just a fact that is interesting, perhaps, only to me).

I follow him on twitter and he's been talking about it
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 31, 2021, 11:43:32 AM
I was wrong, they reported that there's over 30,000 structures currently threatened.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 31, 2021, 12:53:50 PM
I'll admit... I think I have slight PTSD from the Thomas Fire down here in 2017, and indirectly from the Tubbs and Glass fires in Santa Rosa in the last few years (family lives up there)... Seeing what's going on in Tahoe (as well as what has happened with the Dixie Fire), really has me on edge.

We've yet to have a big one near me this year... But I know it's coming.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on August 31, 2021, 01:38:26 PM
I'll admit... I think I have slight PTSD from the Thomas Fire down here in 2017, and indirectly from the Tubbs and Glass fires in Santa Rosa in the last few years (family lives up there)... Seeing what's going on in Tahoe (as well as what has happened with the Dixie Fire), really has me on edge.

We've yet to have a big one near me this year... But I know it's coming.

Santa Rosa is in such a precarious place in concern to these fires, as is Placerville. I'm working on accepting this as a part of life in CA, but man, I've got so many good memories of the Tahoe area, and to see it going like this is just brutal.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 01, 2021, 07:50:28 AM
I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2021, 07:55:29 AM
I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.

That's nuts.  So glad your here to type that Brian. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 01, 2021, 08:02:34 AM
I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.

That's nuts.  So glad your here to type that Brian.

Same! And false alarm... today marks 11 years  :facepalm:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 01, 2021, 08:09:28 AM
Good to know no harm was done.  :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 01, 2021, 08:17:56 AM
I've had 35-40 nights in the hospital since then due to lingering issues in my legs from the impact, and I had a surgery last year (with complications that landed me back in the hospital) that will hopefully prevent any of those issues from returning. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 01, 2021, 08:27:39 AM
I'm working on accepting this as a part of life in CA, but man, I've got so many good memories of the Tahoe area, and to see it going like this is just brutal.

Right before Covid, I had plans to move to Northern CA. Postponed because of it but seeing the fires from last year and this year has really put me off and that is no longer in my future plans  :-\

I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.

How high was the balcony? Glad you came out OK.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 01, 2021, 08:29:12 AM
5th floor, but height wise it might have been closer to 4. The first floor of the building was/is partially below ground level.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 01, 2021, 11:14:57 AM
It's incredible that you survived that  :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 01, 2021, 11:15:38 AM
I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.
That was 10 years ago?  Wow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 01, 2021, 11:16:14 AM
I fell off a balcony 10 years ago today. Man, time flies.
That was 10 years ago?  Wow!

Was actually 11! I forgot how to do math this morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 01, 2021, 12:01:38 PM
I've had 35-40 nights in the hospital since then due to lingering issues in my legs from the impact, and I had a surgery last year (with complications that landed me back in the hospital) that will hopefully prevent any of those issues from returning. Fingers crossed.

I have always wondered about if someone does get nerve issues after falling from a certain height. I remember jumping off of heights and upon impact feeling it in the nerves in my feet. It would give me that same numb sensation but with a burning feeling when I would land on my feet from high up, it's a reason for my fear of heights.

Now I wonder if this possible "nerve damage" is what really causes the person to succumb to a really high fall, and if it does this by sending a shock to the heart which causes it to become overworked and just flat out stop beating, or if it completely shuts down the organs upon impact including the brain.

Glad you did survive and are still here to have these great discussions with. Falling from a 5 story building and surviving...Now that's metal...

And...Time does fly where you forget it's been longer than you first thought.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 01, 2021, 12:06:22 PM
10 years!

Time sure does fall off a balcony fly!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 01, 2021, 01:09:05 PM
10 years!

Time sure does fall off a balcony fly!

 ;D ;D ;D  :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 01, 2021, 03:15:11 PM
Man, sure doesn't seem like 11 years ago!

Just came in to say I had a 2 hour nap this afternoon.  Man, I forgot how awesome naps are.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on September 02, 2021, 07:28:34 AM
Naps that long usually fuck me up for falling asleep at night unless I am so rest-broken that I'm still dead after waking up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 02, 2021, 07:39:18 AM
Hope everyone in the northeast is ok after the storm. I know there are a couple of people from NJ, NY, CT and MA here.

Here is a video of a NYC subway station

https://mobile.twitter.com/maps_dk/status/1433258107145183233
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on September 02, 2021, 07:41:24 AM
Yeah, I very rarely take long daytime naps. Anything more than half an hour and I'm confused for a while when I woke up because the sensation of waking up and it's the same day as it was when I went to sleep is so foreign to me. Feels like a preview of what alzheimer's is going to be like :lol That said, I may try to sneak a half hour snooze in on my lunch break today because I didn't get much sleep last night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 02, 2021, 07:56:46 AM
Yeah, a long daytime nap usually leaves me feeling like shit. 

Cat naps are fine, usually.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 02, 2021, 08:06:33 AM
Hope everyone in the northeast is ok after the storm. I know there are a couple of people from NJ, NY, CT and MA here.

Here is a video of a NYC subway station

https://mobile.twitter.com/maps_dk/status/1433258107145183233

The major roads by me flooded last night, but that was about it locally.  North Jersey and South Jersey seem to go the brunt of it.  South with a tornado and north with lots of flooding.  Driving into work today, there wasn't any flooded roads for me but lots of abandoned cars from being flooded last night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 02, 2021, 08:22:31 AM
Hope everyone in the northeast is ok after the storm. I know there are a couple of people from NJ, NY, CT and MA here.

Here is a video of a NYC subway station

https://mobile.twitter.com/maps_dk/status/1433258107145183233

Thanks for that; some parts of CT got between 6 and 7 inches of rain in the span of like 12 hours.  A CT State Trooper was hurt/killed (we're not sure how he is) when his cruiser was swept away by the Pomperaug River while responding to a call.  Sad days.

It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL here now, though.  75, breezy and sunny.  It's hopefully going to be like this through the weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 02, 2021, 09:16:13 AM
Yeah, a long daytime nap usually leaves me feeling like shit. 

Cat naps are fine, usually.

I power nap quite regularly - 20-30 mins while I brew an afternoon coffee does wonders.  Being on vaca at the moment, I felt the need to go with a full 2pm-4pm schnooze.  'twas glorious.  And I was still asleep by 11.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 02, 2021, 09:23:51 AM
Yeah, a long daytime nap usually leaves me feeling like shit. 

Cat naps are fine, usually.

I power nap quite regularly - 20-30 mins while I brew an afternoon coffee does wonders.  Being on vaca at the moment, I felt the need to go with a full 2pm-4pm schnooze.  'twas glorious.  And I was still asleep by 11.

I'm with you with a nap.   20 minutes is usually enough to recharge the batteries for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 02, 2021, 10:30:08 AM
I snore myself awake.  i could never get 2 hours in unless I put on my mask for the sleep apnea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 02, 2021, 02:50:20 PM
All the stories and scenes I see from PA/NJ/NY/CT on the news and social media are crazy.  I knew this storm was going to be bad, but really did not know it would be this wild.  I feel pretty fortunate to come away unscathed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 02, 2021, 04:25:39 PM
I saw on the news that on top of the flooding, there were 2 houses destroyed by fire.

I think the death count is up to 25 between NY and NJ.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 02, 2021, 05:00:28 PM
NJ is saying 23 alone for the state, crazy.  Seems the deaths were worse here than Louisiana although the power outages down there are much worse. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 02, 2021, 05:03:20 PM
The story about the guy being killed by an alligator in Louisiana is sick.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 02, 2021, 09:31:13 PM
Nap lovers unite!

The highlight of my last job was when I would take my afternoon 15 minute break, head to the cafeteria, which was by then nearly empty, put my head down on a table, and crash.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 03, 2021, 02:30:52 AM
I'm not one of those people who can 'just have a quick nap'.

Even when i'm exhausted and in my super comfy bed with all fresh sheets etc etc I still just lie there for an hour.

If anything the more shattered i am the harder it is to fall asleep.

Ah, life. You sick fuck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 03, 2021, 05:48:26 AM
Nap lovers unite!


*high five*

"I love a good nap. Sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning."

I had a day at work about six months ago or so where I didn't sleep great the night before and just had a splitting headache all morning that felt like it was getting worse. By the time it was time for lunch, I wanted to run through a wall head first.  So I went home and literally crawled in bed under the covers for 30 minutes (set my phone alarm so I would wake up in time to get back to the office) and when I woke up the headache was totally gone and I felt great.  So weird. So yeah, yay naps.  :coolio :coolio
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 03, 2021, 06:07:26 AM
Nap lovers unite!


*high five*

"I love a good nap. Sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning."

(https://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/George-Costanza-Winking.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 06, 2021, 11:32:49 AM
Rap Music is fucking dreadful and the worst genre of 'music' by a fucking light millennia.


But at least rappers are all dissing each other instead of focusing on their 'music'.  :hat












Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 06, 2021, 11:35:07 AM
My issue with rap comes from the lyrical content and the lack of creativity in most of it, both musically and lyrically.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 06, 2021, 01:33:34 PM
It's one guy talking over a backing track for the most part.

I like 'rapping' when it's mostly featured in Electronic Dance Music such as The Prodigy.

I cannot bear absolute shit like 50 Cent or Drake. Where it's literally just going " fuck you bitch imma kill you bitch what waht what uh uh uh fuck you bitch "

over a drum machine. And people go fucking mental for it.

The lack of musical ability and plagiarism is shocking. When whats his name died and Puffy Daddy made that Every Breath You Take rip off..

i thought Great.. .what a way to honour your friend who was murdered..." here you go... me just talking over a song I didn't write. "
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 06, 2021, 01:44:26 PM
I laugh when I see pictures of rappers in a recording studio sat in front of a 64 channel desk. :lolpalm:

What you need one channel for vocals and 63 for the backing track you stole ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 06, 2021, 03:29:05 PM
You completely do not understand the genre of Rap. Which is not about the genre itself. Rap is part of the Hip-Hop culture, which includes some basic principals such as Rap.

I'll let Dead Prez explain...

Quote
One thing 'bout music, when it's real, they get scared
Got us slavin' for the welfare
Ain't no food, clothes, or healthcare
I'm down for guerilla warfare
All my niggas, put your guns in the air if you really don't care
Skunk in the air
Make a nigga wanna buck in the air for my brother
Locked up in the jump for a year
Shit is real out here, don't believe these videos
This fake-ass industry, gotta pay to get a song on the radio
Really though, DP's gon' let you know
It's just a game of pimps and hoes
And it's all about who you know
Not who we are or how we grow
I rap 'bout what I know, what I go through
What I been through, not just for no dough
Even though the rent due, what I'm into ain't for no dough
Or just more fame
Everything must change, nothin' remains the same
Sick of the same ol' thang, it's bigger than bling-bling

[Chorus]
If I feel it, I feel it, if I don't, I don't
If it ain't really real, then I probably won't
Rollin' with my soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh
Hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (What?) hop (What?)
Hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (What?) hop (What? Come on, come on)
My soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh

[Verse 2]
Hip hop means sayin' what I want, never bitin' my tongue
Hip hop means teachin' the young
If you're feelin' what I'm feelin', then you hearin' what I'm sayin'
'Cause these fake, fake records just keep on playin'
What you sayin'? Huh? DP bringin' the funk
Let the bassline rattle your trunk, uh
Punk pig with a badge wanna handcuff me
'Cause my pants is tendin' to sag
Hip hop means throw up your rag, soldier flag
If you're ridin' on the bus or you stole a Jag'
M-1 mean freedom, burn the cash
Revolutionary love 'til the day we pass
Will they play it on the radio?
Maybe not, maybe so
We gon' keep it pumpin' though
Everybody know we headed for the whoa
Fo sho

[Verse 3]
Ayy, dawg, that label is that slave ship
Owners got them whips and rappers is slaves
If you really wanna eat, you got to hear the same thing
With the football, b-ball, or if you slangin' that dope
Ain't never seen no hope, brainwash video shows be foolin' my folk
What the hell a brother gon' do though, huh?
When the rent due, when the lights and the gas finna get cut off
Drop them raps or cock them gats?
Ain't never had shit ever since we came to this bitch
Why I gotta feel pain to get rich?
'Stead of stackin' chips, finna pack them clips, boy

[Chorus]
If I feel it, I feel it, if I don't, I don't
If it ain't really real, then I probably won't
Rollin' with my soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh

[Bridge]
Ride to this if you miss 2Pac
Bounce to this if you love Big Poppa
My soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh
Hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (What?) hop (What?)
Hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (What? Come on)
It's bigger than hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (Yeah) hop (What?)
Hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (What? Come on)
It's bigger than hip (What?) hop (Ride), hip (Ride) hop (Ride)
Hip (Live) hop (Live), hip (Bounce, come on)
It's bigger than hip (What?) hop (What?), hip (Ride) hop (Ride)
Hip (Bounce) hop (Bounce), hip (Live) hop (Come on)

[Chorus]
If I feel it, I feel it, if I don't, I don't
If it ain't really real, then I probably won't
Rollin' with my soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh

[Outro]
Ride to this if you miss 2Pac
Bounce to this if you love Big Poppa
My soldiers, live soldiers, ready to ride
For this real hip hop, y'all, I'm ready to die, uh
We keep it crunked up (Crunked up)

Dead Prez - It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop  (https://youtu.be/VfMy_p0HZWI)



It's like all you guys are hearing are the "Blink 182" of the rap world, and calling it metal.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 07, 2021, 06:13:55 AM
Yeah, I'm not a big rap fan myself, and I get not liking it (I don't) but in terms of the culture and the impact and the intent I think some of the comments here are... let's leave it at off-base.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 07, 2021, 07:31:57 AM
Jesus Christ, are you honestly celebrating murder because you don't like the musical genre? I'm not going to report it, but I find any comment celebrating murder to be insanely off-putting, offensive, and just awful.

And I'm not quoting anyone since there's a good chance they will simply delete the post in question and I want them to have the chance to do that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 07, 2021, 08:01:45 AM
Jesus Christ, are you honestly celebrating murder because you don't like the musical genre? I'm not going to report it, but I find any comment celebrating murder to be insanely off-putting, offensive, and just awful.

And I'm not quoting anyone since there's a good chance they will simply delete the post in question and I want them to have the chance to do that.

And that is why people are fighting that kind of ignorance.

Which i fight back with education, and the best ones are from those that are Rappers and are not part of that mainstream (C)Rap.

There are Rappers who agree about those like Drake and the Mumble Rap. Also, they talk the defeminization of their men, and how the big executives want them to do things in order to be big.

Wearing dresses and that kind of stuff...

A good reason why you don't hear these artists such as Dead Prez on the radio at all.

Those lyrics talk about how it is in the rap world and why rapping is a sort of a way to give them their voice. Or it's either football, B-Ball, or slanging dope.

Now that's real right there.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 07, 2021, 10:51:22 AM
Rap is definitely not my go-to genre (to me, it's lost some of the charm from the 80s, but I realize that is just "old man me" talking), but I don't have anything against, and there is certainly some good rap out there.

Drake, of course, is not that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 07, 2021, 10:37:51 PM
Ayy, dawg, that label is that slave ship
Owners got them whips and rappers is slaves

I really don't give two rips about rap, but I really think literally nothing should be compared to or equated with slavery. How does that hypothetical conversation go?

Slave "I was taken away from my family and sold at an auction when I was 15, and since then I work 16 hours a day for no money in the hot sun..."
Rapper "I feel ya homey, I mean, my record contract only advanced us a couple hundred thousand for our last album..."

And if being a recording artist is so tough, go do something else. Places are hiring. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 08, 2021, 06:29:06 AM
Ayy, dawg, that label is that slave ship
Owners got them whips and rappers is slaves

I really don't give two rips about rap, but I really think literally nothing should be compared to or equated with slavery. How does that hypothetical conversation go?

Slave "I was taken away from my family and sold at an auction when I was 15, and since then I work 16 hours a day for no money in the hot sun..."
Rapper "I feel ya homey, I mean, my record contract only advanced us a couple hundred thousand for our last album..."

And if being a recording artist is so tough, go do something else. Places are hiring.

It's not that simple my man. If it was they wouldn't be concerned about some things and issues.

But it did its job. It got you talking about slavery right?

Also, these are their relatives, their ancestors. It's like saying if you were of jewish decent, that you can't compare mistreatment to Nazi Germany. It's like saying, us natives can't compare assimilation of our people to our ancestors.

And why can't they?

To me, working for money that keeps inflating and keeps getting more difficult to basically live with all the damn debt people have, is the modern evolution of Slavery. It just has a more prettier label on it now.

But, you also do not understand the music business and what happens behind the scenes in the rap world. All of these underground rappers talk about how the music business is. They talk about how these music executives manipulated Rap and infiltrated it to become the manufactured rap you see today. Those executives knew how influential Rap is to the youth, so they corrupted it into the mainstream rap that has lyrics that only talk about Thots and their WAP.


I would highly suggest that if you want to really understand rap and it's culture and how it relates and is influential for the black community or more so the oppressed, I would NOT listen to mainstream rap, but rather search for rappers such as Dead Prez, Immortal Technique, KRS-ONE, Talib Kweli, Jedi Mind Tricks. These rappers do not subscribe to that mainstream executive music business products.

These guys understand what is in these record contracts, and what is required of them once they sign that contract. And how difficult it is to get out of that contract while not tarnishing your career as a music artist.


Rap is an art. I dare any of you to make a rap and have it mean something, from the heart, and have a good flow, with some nice poetic words.

I also highly recommend reading this book...

https://mkasante.com/books/its-bigger-than-hip-hop/

Quote
It’s Bigger Than Hip Hop takes a bold look at the rise of a generation that sees beyond the smoke and mirrors of corporate-manufactured rap and is building a movement that will change not only the face of pop culture, but the world.

MK Asante,  a passionate young poet, professor, filmmaker, and activist who represents this new movement, uses hip hop as a springboard for a larger discussion about the urgent social and political issues affecting the hip-hop and post-hip-hop generations.

Through insightful anecdotes, scholarship, revolutionary rap lyrics, personal encounters, and conversations with youth across the globe as well as icons such as Chuck D and Maya Angelou, Asante illuminates a shift that can be felt in the crowded spoken-word joints in post-Katrina New Orleans, seen in the rise of youth-led organizations committed to social justice, and heard around the world chanting “It’s bigger than hip hop.”

Here's an example of a heartfelt, from the heart, rap song with poetic lyrics....

Immortal Technique - You Never Know (https://youtu.be/5pqiqrnZE44)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 08, 2021, 09:01:49 PM
Bam. Received and accepted a job offer this evening.

As soon as my background check comes back, I'll start with a DSP (Delivery Service Partner- an Amazon Prime delivery contractor).

It's going to be a pain in the ass, but if I last there, I am going to lose a shit ton of weight. Funny enough, out of the 3 DSPs I interviewed with recently, this was the only one where I interviewed with the OWNER, and I think he wants to make me, if I stick around, a supervisor or dispatcher eventually... which would be cool.

Dude seems to take care of his people... they're a smaller DSP... and he seems to like to try to keep his employees happy. It could be all BS... but he sold me on the company as I was selling him on me :lol

And now... I wait.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 08, 2021, 09:40:52 PM
Ben, if you equate "working for money that keeps inflating and keeps getting more difficult to basically live with all the damn debt people have" to slavery, I don't know where to go with that. I just think comparing anything to slavery that isn't actually slavery is insulting to slaves. It may be demeaning, demoralizing, any number of things. I worked minimum wage jobs up till my 30s. I get it. I just cannot go so far as to use the word "slavery" anywhere near voluntarily working for a paid wage. 

I cannot speak intelligently about rap or the music business. I will defer to your knowledge on those topics.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 08, 2021, 11:47:21 PM
Ben, if you equate "working for money that keeps inflating and keeps getting more difficult to basically live with all the damn debt people have" to slavery, I don't know where to go with that. I just think comparing anything to slavery that isn't actually slavery is insulting to slaves. It may be demeaning, demoralizing, any number of things. I worked minimum wage jobs up till my 30s. I get it. I just cannot go so far as to use the word "slavery" anywhere near voluntarily working for a paid wage. 

I cannot speak intelligently about rap or the music business. I will defer to your knowledge on those topics.

How can you say this when it's the descendants of the slaves making the comparisons.

Debt is actually one of the main aspects of Slavery. How else did they get the slaves to submit and keep them subdued. How else did Slaves become owned and forever indebted. Isn't the fine line of being treated as Slave Labor a reason for the formation of Labor Unions?

I think they have more of a right to compare than one that is not a slave descendant does. They are the ones whom know the stories of what happened as their ancestors whom were those very slaves passed down the tales to their children, and then it continues to the descendants we see today. I feel it's the same as how no one really has more of a right to compare the mistreatment of the jewish people by the nazi's more so than the Jewish descendants themselves.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 09, 2021, 06:39:33 AM
No offense, Ben, but I kind of see Chris' point here.   I'm never one to bring in slavery as a talking point - it's simply too emotionally charged - but I'm not at all in favor of entitled people (meaning today) unhappy with their job and not willing/able to do something else whining about "slavery".  I worked many minimum- or near-minimum wage jobs (janitor, security guard, construction worker) and I can't remember one time I was physically restrained and/or beaten for my efforts.  I was able to go home after work hours and do what I pleased (within the bounds of law and my bank account).

Frankly, I'm a little tired of the trend of abdication of responsibility we see in America today; YOU not managing your money or improving your station or being aggressive enough to make ends meet is NOT your current employer/corporate America's problem.   There is a DEARTH of skilled workers in America right now and while sure, Harvard isn't free, there are programs at local community colleges all across this great land that can get you the skill set to move up the (pay) ladder.  No one said it was easy or even fun, but life isn't a reality TV show or a twitter feed.  Sometimes it's down and dirty.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 09, 2021, 07:13:15 AM
Ben, if you equate "working for money that keeps inflating and keeps getting more difficult to basically live with all the damn debt people have" to slavery, I don't know where to go with that. I just think comparing anything to slavery that isn't actually slavery is insulting to slaves. It may be demeaning, demoralizing, any number of things. I worked minimum wage jobs up till my 30s. I get it. I just cannot go so far as to use the word "slavery" anywhere near voluntarily working for a paid wage. 

I cannot speak intelligently about rap or the music business. I will defer to your knowledge on those topics.

How can you say this when it's the descendants of the slaves making the comparisons.

Debt is actually one of the main aspects of Slavery. How else did they get the slaves to submit and keep them subdued. How else did Slaves become owned and forever indebted. Isn't the fine line of being treated as Slave Labor a reason for the formation of Labor Unions?



With threats such as them being chained together and thrown off ships, or cutting the feet off their children and telling them the hands are next if they don't comply. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 09, 2021, 08:16:51 AM
No offense, Ben, but I kind of see Chris' point here.   I'm never one to bring in slavery as a talking point - it's simply too emotionally charged - but I'm not at all in favor of entitled people (meaning today) unhappy with their job and not willing/able to do something else whining about "slavery".  I worked many minimum- or near-minimum wage jobs (janitor, security guard, construction worker) and I can't remember one time I was physically restrained and/or beaten for my efforts.  I was able to go home after work hours and do what I pleased (within the bounds of law and my bank account).

Frankly, I'm a little tired of the trend of abdication of responsibility we see in America today; YOU not managing your money or improving your station or being aggressive enough to make ends meet is NOT your current employer/corporate America's problem.   There is a DEARTH of skilled workers in America right now and while sure, Harvard isn't free, there are programs at local community colleges all across this great land that can get you the skill set to move up the (pay) ladder.  No one said it was easy or even fun, but life isn't a reality TV show or a twitter feed.  Sometimes it's down and dirty.

I agree with that, but let me tell you this...Our education is so screwed that it doesn't even teach the children basic finances such as this. These public schools in these areas are not well funded, they're not well kept, and are quite difficult to run and control the kids. These schools do not teach finances to these impoverished children that when they do get and make money, they spend it on the latest fashions, shoes, purses, hair, nails, eyelashes, and not budgeting it to use for survival.

There are people who rose from the top and many of these people are upset at the rappers for preaching this crap, and yet not using that money to help their own people by using it towards funding the education in the schools and better the community environment that does benefit the children in the long term.

As I said, I am not comparing it to Slavery. I am calling it the Modern Form of Slavery. The evolution of Slavery from being physical to being Mental Slavery. A great example of Mental Slavery is how high our mental illness is, people are becoming slaves to their mentality where it does affect their everyday lives to the point they have to take a pill to go on with their day, a slave to the mind.

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds"...

Also this song by Dead Prez also talks about the schools...

Dead Prez - They Schools (https://youtu.be/YSWwWdAw-h8)



Ben, if you equate "working for money that keeps inflating and keeps getting more difficult to basically live with all the damn debt people have" to slavery, I don't know where to go with that. I just think comparing anything to slavery that isn't actually slavery is insulting to slaves. It may be demeaning, demoralizing, any number of things. I worked minimum wage jobs up till my 30s. I get it. I just cannot go so far as to use the word "slavery" anywhere near voluntarily working for a paid wage. 

I cannot speak intelligently about rap or the music business. I will defer to your knowledge on those topics.

How can you say this when it's the descendants of the slaves making the comparisons.

Debt is actually one of the main aspects of Slavery. How else did they get the slaves to submit and keep them subdued. How else did Slaves become owned and forever indebted. Isn't the fine line of being treated as Slave Labor a reason for the formation of Labor Unions?



With threats such as them being chained together and thrown off ships, or cutting the feet off their children and telling them the hands are next if they don't comply. 

Don't forget the important Cultural Suppression.

There's many factors that are a part of the slavery. Debt is but one of them. Which all these factors combine to blend and form the picture of the history of slavery.

Queen Isabella relinquished Slavery, and yet it took a long, long, time for it to be recognized and actually dealt with.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 09, 2021, 08:48:59 AM
No offense, Ben, but I kind of see Chris' point here.   I'm never one to bring in slavery as a talking point - it's simply too emotionally charged - but I'm not at all in favor of entitled people (meaning today) unhappy with their job and not willing/able to do something else whining about "slavery".  I worked many minimum- or near-minimum wage jobs (janitor, security guard, construction worker) and I can't remember one time I was physically restrained and/or beaten for my efforts.  I was able to go home after work hours and do what I pleased (within the bounds of law and my bank account).

Frankly, I'm a little tired of the trend of abdication of responsibility we see in America today; YOU not managing your money or improving your station or being aggressive enough to make ends meet is NOT your current employer/corporate America's problem.   There is a DEARTH of skilled workers in America right now and while sure, Harvard isn't free, there are programs at local community colleges all across this great land that can get you the skill set to move up the (pay) ladder.  No one said it was easy or even fun, but life isn't a reality TV show or a twitter feed.  Sometimes it's down and dirty.

I agree with that, but let me tell you this...Our education is so screwed that it doesn't even teach the children basic finances such as this. These public schools in these areas are not well funded, they're not well kept, and are quite difficult to run and control the kids. These schools do not teach finances to these impoverished children that when they do get and make money, they spend it on the latest fashions, shoes, purses, hair, nails, eyelashes, and not budgeting it to use for survival.

There are people who rose from the top and many of these people are upset at the rappers for preaching this crap, and yet not using that money to help their own people by using it towards funding the education in the schools and better the community environment that does benefit the children in the long term.

Well, now you're preaching to the choir.   I just went through this with my kid.  She went to a top ten ranked high school NATIONALLY, and is now on scholarship at a major university, and I had to walk through, step by step, how a checking account works and how a budget works.   Loans, interest, principal.  Same with two of my three step kids.   We were in my step son's house - he already bought it! - and his statement came in and he tossed it in the drawer.  I said pull that out, you need that, and walked him through the escrow, the principal, the interest, the equity...   why any of those kids didn't learn those things in high school is beyond me.   I just thank god I was able to explain it to him (now my step son is like an equity nazi; every payment he's figuring out how much he's earned on his investment, and plotting out how to leverage that into a property that better suits his family. For a kid who four years ago only worried about how many horsepower his e36 BMW was putting out, I'm very proud). 

I've long secretly thought that the "gap" between the wealthy and the poor wasn't JUST about earnings.  I think it's a dirty little secret, but there's an element to having to "know" how to manage/hold/have money.  There's a fantastic - and LIMITING - difference between living like a rock star AFTER you become a rock star, and living like a rock star BEFORE you become a rock star.  The latter likely precludes the former in a material way. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 09, 2021, 10:19:14 AM
No offense, Ben, but I kind of see Chris' point here.   I'm never one to bring in slavery as a talking point - it's simply too emotionally charged - but I'm not at all in favor of entitled people (meaning today) unhappy with their job and not willing/able to do something else whining about "slavery".  I worked many minimum- or near-minimum wage jobs (janitor, security guard, construction worker) and I can't remember one time I was physically restrained and/or beaten for my efforts.  I was able to go home after work hours and do what I pleased (within the bounds of law and my bank account).

Frankly, I'm a little tired of the trend of abdication of responsibility we see in America today; YOU not managing your money or improving your station or being aggressive enough to make ends meet is NOT your current employer/corporate America's problem.   There is a DEARTH of skilled workers in America right now and while sure, Harvard isn't free, there are programs at local community colleges all across this great land that can get you the skill set to move up the (pay) ladder.  No one said it was easy or even fun, but life isn't a reality TV show or a twitter feed.  Sometimes it's down and dirty.

I agree with that, but let me tell you this...Our education is so screwed that it doesn't even teach the children basic finances such as this. These public schools in these areas are not well funded, they're not well kept, and are quite difficult to run and control the kids. These schools do not teach finances to these impoverished children that when they do get and make money, they spend it on the latest fashions, shoes, purses, hair, nails, eyelashes, and not budgeting it to use for survival.

There are people who rose from the top and many of these people are upset at the rappers for preaching this crap, and yet not using that money to help their own people by using it towards funding the education in the schools and better the community environment that does benefit the children in the long term.

Well, now you're preaching to the choir.   I just went through this with my kid.  She went to a top ten ranked high school NATIONALLY, and is now on scholarship at a major university, and I had to walk through, step by step, how a checking account works and how a budget works.   Loans, interest, principal.  Same with two of my three step kids.   We were in my step son's house - he already bought it! - and his statement came in and he tossed it in the drawer.  I said pull that out, you need that, and walked him through the escrow, the principal, the interest, the equity...   why any of those kids didn't learn those things in high school is beyond me.   I just thank god I was able to explain it to him (now my step son is like an equity nazi; every payment he's figuring out how much he's earned on his investment, and plotting out how to leverage that into a property that better suits his family. For a kid who four years ago only worried about how many horsepower his e36 BMW was putting out, I'm very proud). 

I've long secretly thought that the "gap" between the wealthy and the poor wasn't JUST about earnings.  I think it's a dirty little secret, but there's an element to having to "know" how to manage/hold/have money.  There's a fantastic - and LIMITING - difference between living like a rock star AFTER you become a rock star, and living like a rock star BEFORE you become a rock star.  The latter likely precludes the former in a material way.

Oh yes. I see "living like a rock star before your are a rock star" consistently with the people in my community. And it has no bias either. Just look at the supposed lottery curse, which I think is that these people went out and did exactly that. Just spent without having any idea about financing and investing some of that money to generate some income.

 I don't think people realize that investing in generating income is how you get rich. The more you invest, the more likely it will generate income. The Stock Market Game is one entire game of chance, It's the biggest gambling ring in the world. It's chance because you don't have control of the outcomes, you rely on the business game and system to play their game, and when their game toppples or falls, you also fall. So you need to be wise and really research and know that whatever you invest in, is steady enough to not topple or crush under it's own weight.

I don't claim to know a lot about finances and the Money Game. I don't care about that. I find it a horrible game.

What if....It's that people just do not care to play that game anymore, and are finding ways out of that game, by making their own game...with blackjack and hookers. :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 10, 2021, 07:54:21 AM

And if being a recording artist is so tough, go do something else. Places are hiring.

Exactly. I said the same thing when I saw that Radiohead film Meeting People Is Easy and hearing how miserable every one of their album sessions were.

It's like... Go work on a checkout in a Supermarket for 40 hours a week for 1 year then you'll soon be running back to the studio.

Never seen a more entitled rockstar than Thom Yorke whos's basically a huge success at his DREAM JOB and still being a whiny miserable prick.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 10, 2021, 08:02:17 AM

And if being a recording artist is so tough, go do something else. Places are hiring.

Exactly. I said the same thing when I saw that Radiohead film Meeting People Is Easy and hearing how miserable every one of their album sessions were.

It's like... Go work on a checkout in a Supermarket for 40 hours a week for 1 year then you'll soon be running back to the studio.

Never seen a more entitled rockstar than Thom Yorke whos's basically a huge success at his DREAM JOB and still being a whiny miserable prick.

Name me one job that is easy money?

Musicians are the hardest working people I have ever met, and they know how to cut a loss and accept failure. Many, many, many bands and musicians have tried but failed and had no choice but to become a factory worker or in the another field for money.

Most bands and musicians do have day jobs because music is not easy money. Some musicians have also left their music careers to pursue other interests of work.

A lot of bands ended up calling it a day because of the pandemic and we're already financially struggling to catch up on the losses from touring that they can't generate again. Anathema is another one.


Patty Gurdy talked with Tom Englund about mental health in the music business.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 10, 2021, 08:04:10 AM
I'm not even talking about MONEY.

I'm talking about having your dream job and being incredibly successful at it ( as Radiohead are )... And still being the miserable whiny rockstar who doesnt want to do interviews

or videos etc. If you hate your DREAM JOB I cannot help you...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 10, 2021, 08:10:37 AM
I'm not even talking about MONEY.

I'm talking about having your dream job and being incredibly successful at it ( as Radiohead are )... And still being the miserable whiny rockstar who doesnt want to do interviews

or videos etc. If you hate your DREAM JOB I cannot help you...

People can still have emotions and be miserable at their dream job. There are still things that are required of that dream job that people still don't want to deal with and do. That's where that dream job becomes miserable.

A Musician hating their dream job would include touring, playing the music to the audience, and the actual albums. IF one finds those miserable then maybe.

Also, these artists became well-known for various reasons and maybe, they are just dealing with the fact they're well-known when they didn't want to be in the first place, and have to find ways to deal and handle all that pressure and negativity that does come from the fandoms. Devin Townsend does this by playing the jester. Yet, in real life, he is calm and does seem a bit shy. That's how he was when I met him and had him sign my Epicloud bear that he had never seen at all until I had him sign it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 10, 2021, 08:11:12 PM
Thom Yorke has never struck me as being miserable or whiny.  Just because he is a famous, successful rock star doesn't mean the public is entitled to countless interviews or him to always put on a happy face.   Some people are born to be in the spotlight and embrace it and live it up.  Some are not.  People are different.  Write it down.  :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 11, 2021, 08:19:54 AM
Bam. Received and accepted a job offer this evening.

That's awesome. I listened to a recent podcast about people working at amazon and I heard the same thing about the weight loss :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 11, 2021, 08:25:52 AM
It's become increasingly obvious at work they care 100% about profit and 0% about team.

Putting a notice on the corkboard saying " Thanks for all your hard work ! We appreciate you all ! " and then going out of your way to make our

jobs harder... Words don't mean fuck all. There is no way i'm gonna go back to this job after this season has finished in October.

I've already had 3 jobs call me back. We shall see. I'd rather be on Welfare than go back there.


The reason i'm gonna try stick it out til October is - i've not taken any days off this year and maybe 2 sick days. They owe me an entire season of holiday pay.

So I just need to grin and bear it for just a few more weeks and collect an entire year of holiday pay. Then i'll be gone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 12, 2021, 07:59:04 AM
My three shortened weeks are coming to an end tomorrow. Was definitely nice while it lasted.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 12, 2021, 08:52:31 AM
Back to work for me tomorrow too. 2 weeks vacation was glorious.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 12, 2021, 08:59:06 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. What did you get into the past two weeks (apologies if you've posted somewhere else)?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 12, 2021, 09:03:20 AM
I shudder to think of the emails I'd come back to if I took 2 weeks off from work. I get 300-400 a day, so multiple that by 10 business days, throw in the couple dozen or so that trickle in on weekends, and there you have it.  I would spend my first day back doing nothing but playing catch-up. :eek :eek
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 12, 2021, 09:05:13 AM
I do the same thing Kev, when I took a week off I came back to almost 2000 emails. I'd say about 60% are system generated emails that can go directly in the trash and the rest I skim.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 12, 2021, 09:10:22 AM
I shudder to think of the emails I'd come back to if I took 2 weeks off from work. I get 300-400 a day, so multiple that by 10 business days, throw in the couple dozen or so that trickle in on weekends, and there you have it.  I would spend my first day back doing nothing but playing catch-up. :eek :eek

When I take off from work, I almost always take a half hour each day to weed through the messages I get.   It's not a chore, and it keeps me grounded.  Work is a part of my life, and I don't forget my wife or kids when I'm at work, why should I forget my work entirely when I'm on vacation?  I can and do do both.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 12, 2021, 09:18:16 AM
I do the same thing Kev, when I took a week off I came back to almost 2000 emails. I'd say about 60% are system generated emails that can go directly in the trash and the rest I skim.

Yeah, many for me are not ones I have to intend to (usually close to half are for accounts I do not manage normally, but ones I have to do on days when my backup is off, and vice versa), but it's time-consuming to sort through them all, and that is not even taking into account looking my stuff over that was done when I was gone to make sure everything was done correctly since I am one of those "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself" types.  :lol :lol

I shudder to think of the emails I'd come back to if I took 2 weeks off from work. I get 300-400 a day, so multiple that by 10 business days, throw in the couple dozen or so that trickle in on weekends, and there you have it.  I would spend my first day back doing nothing but playing catch-up. :eek :eek

When I take off from work, I almost always take a half hour each day to weed through the messages I get.   It's not a chore, and it keeps me grounded.  Work is a part of my life, and I don't forget my wife or kids when I'm at work, why should I forget my work entirely when I'm on vacation?  I can and do do both.

Same here. I will usually glance at them in the evening before I go back the next day and move over what I can and whatnot to the proper folders to get them out of my Inbox. The problem there is if I see a mess I know I will have to clean up the next day, I start thinking about it and it affects me getting to sleep.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 12, 2021, 09:20:29 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. What did you get into the past two weeks (apologies if you've posted somewhere else)?

Did a whole lotta nothing. Sat around the pool, worked out, a few day trips, had friends over one night for a fire pit, my mother over another day.  Friday and yesterday, we took jingle.son to Ottawa for an impromptu visit of his campus. He’s still 100% online this term, but will/should be on campus in January.

Today’s weather ain’t great, so it’s just chilling out inside.

Luckily, email is not a bear for me (50 or so a day), but when most of my contacts know I’m out, they don’t burden me with much. My job doesn’t get a lot of incoming communication (quantity wise).  I’ll be surprised if I come back to more than 300.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 12, 2021, 09:37:16 AM
Usually when Im off, im off. It's pretty frowned upon to log in at my work during pto, however if it's urgent my boss will shoot me a text or a phone call.

Jingle that sounds really nice. There is something to be said for spending time off at home. I've been on the move so much the past month that in tired from taking time off :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 12, 2021, 09:51:28 AM
I got a vacation dilemma.

A few months back or so I put in for 3 weeks of vacation (which I've accrued) in November so I can go to Israel and see my mom for the first time in two years. Since then, the director, several psychologists, and the associate director have left. By the time I leave, it will (likely) just be me, another staff psychologist, and a graduate assistant running the whole damn counseling center (for a university). So I feel kind of bad since that'll mean 3 weeks of one dude essentially doing everything. But I also really don't want to change it and I don't keep the time after Jan 1st.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 12, 2021, 10:09:11 AM
I got a vacation dilemma.

A few months back or so I put in for 3 weeks of vacation (which I've accrued) in November so I can go to Israel and see my mom for the first time in two years. Since then, the director, several psychologists, and the associate director have left. By the time I leave, it will (likely) just be me, another staff psychologist, and a graduate assistant running the whole damn counseling center (for a university). So I feel kind of bad since that'll mean 3 weeks of one dude essentially doing everything. But I also really don't want to change it and I don't keep the time after Jan 1st.

What is more important for you and what do you prioritize more? Who is more deserving of your compassion and care, who's feelings do you want to hurt the most....Your co-workers, or your mother?

I would ask myself these questions if faced with that dilemma.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 12, 2021, 12:13:27 PM
I got a vacation dilemma.

A few months back or so I put in for 3 weeks of vacation (which I've accrued) in November so I can go to Israel and see my mom for the first time in two years. Since then, the director, several psychologists, and the associate director have left. By the time I leave, it will (likely) just be me, another staff psychologist, and a graduate assistant running the whole damn counseling center (for a university). So I feel kind of bad since that'll mean 3 weeks of one dude essentially doing everything. But I also really don't want to change it and I don't keep the time after Jan 1st.

I think that there'd be so much planning and care to take in planning a trip to Israel. This is an important trip it seems, and I wouldn't change it. I totally understand the responsibility you feel for work, but this isn't just some random vacation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 12, 2021, 01:40:29 PM
Agreed. It’s admirable you feel a sense of loyalty and twinge of guilt to your employer (and co-workers) but this (the recent departures) is their problem to solve, not yours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on September 12, 2021, 04:15:31 PM
Bingo. Although if you're concerned about it and the trip would be feasible to reschedule you could see if they want to make an exception about the lack of rollover days and let you delay the trip until they're staffed back up a bit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 12, 2021, 06:07:22 PM
Agreed. It’s admirable you feel a sense of loyalty and twinge of guilt to your employer (and co-workers) but this (the recent departures) is their problem to solve, not yours.

Said perfectly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 12, 2021, 08:53:34 PM
I work for a small remodeling company. I am the guy who drives the van, picks up all the materials, cleans up the jobsites and takes trash to the dump, and helps out with grunt work whenever and wherever I can. Whenever I take vacation days, my boss hates having me gone because none of that stuff happens (or happens at a much less efficient clip), but appreciates that I use my well-earned vacation time, with the attitude of "Have a great time, don't think about work, we'll figure out it." Because that is what management/ownership is supposed to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 13, 2021, 04:42:32 AM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 13, 2021, 05:36:56 AM
I got a vacation dilemma.

A few months back or so I put in for 3 weeks of vacation (which I've accrued) in November so I can go to Israel and see my mom for the first time in two years. Since then, the director, several psychologists, and the associate director have left. By the time I leave, it will (likely) just be me, another staff psychologist, and a graduate assistant running the whole damn counseling center (for a university). So I feel kind of bad since that'll mean 3 weeks of one dude essentially doing everything. But I also really don't want to change it and I don't keep the time after Jan 1st.

Take it from someone who has been that exact guy and sacrificed taking leave to keep everything at work running for his entire twenties and now most of his thirties.  When the time comes that you realised one should have done things, taken breaks and seen the world for the sake of himself and not a company who doesn't give a shit about you, but now can't and realised opportunities are wasted and limited from things outside your control, regret is a real emotion.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on September 13, 2021, 07:13:28 AM
Go on vacation and let shit hit the fan. You staying back to help the company is just them using you as a crutch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 13, 2021, 07:27:23 AM
Go on vacation and let shit hit the fan. You staying back to help the company is just them using you as a crutch.

It's not so much the university. They treat us all like crap, which is why there's almost no one left. It's the actual coworker and the students. The university wouldn't have to figure anything out when I'm gone. They'll just put it all on the other psychologist here and students will go without services. I don't think I'm going to reschedule (unless forced to by COVID stuff), it just really sucks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 13, 2021, 07:41:27 AM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:

No offense, but there just seems to be so much more to that story...    ;) :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 13, 2021, 08:31:10 AM
Go on vacation and let shit hit the fan. You staying back to help the company is just them using you as a crutch.

It's not so much the university. They treat us all like crap, which is why there's almost no one left. It's the actual coworker and the students. The university wouldn't have to figure anything out when I'm gone. They'll just put it all on the other psychologist here and students will go without services. I don't think I'm going to reschedule (unless forced to by COVID stuff), it just really sucks.

It's unfortunate for the students, but ultimately is not really your problem.  Use your time.  Especially because you have plans and your own needs to see your family.  That's way more important than helping the university that doesn't seem to care either way. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 13, 2021, 01:50:01 PM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:

No offense, but there just seems to be so much more to that story...    ;) :) :)
I would think so.  I work for a great company, but I've never hear them say anything like "we care MORE about the team than profit".  Care for the team?  Yes.  But they also care about profit, as do we, since our bonuses are based on our company's results.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 13, 2021, 02:56:23 PM
Go on vacation and let shit hit the fan. You staying back to help the company is just them using you as a crutch.

It's not so much the university. They treat us all like crap, which is why there's almost no one left. It's the actual coworker and the students. The university wouldn't have to figure anything out when I'm gone. They'll just put it all on the other psychologist here and students will go without services. I don't think I'm going to reschedule (unless forced to by COVID stuff), it just really sucks.

I garuntee that if any of those students or coworkers were in your shoes, every single one of them would take their leave.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 14, 2021, 06:53:25 AM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:

No offense, but there just seems to be so much more to that story...    ;) :) :)
I would think so.  I work for a great company, but I've never hear them say anything like "we care MORE about the team than profit".  Care for the team?  Yes.  But they also care about profit, as do we, since our bonuses are based on our company's results.

I think we forget sometimes that we don't have jobs if the company doesn't care about profit.   At least the larger enterprises.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 14, 2021, 02:15:27 PM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:

No offense, but there just seems to be so much more to that story...    ;) :) :)
I would think so.  I work for a great company, but I've never hear them say anything like "we care MORE about the team than profit".  Care for the team?  Yes.  But they also care about profit, as do we, since our bonuses are based on our company's results.

I think we forget sometimes that we don't have jobs if the company doesn't care about profit.   At least the larger enterprises.
Exactly.  I can't keep working for this great company if they don't make enough profit to keep me employed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: vtgrad on September 14, 2021, 02:32:59 PM
Go on vacation and let shit hit the fan. You staying back to help the company is just them using you as a crutch.

It's not so much the university. They treat us all like crap, which is why there's almost no one left. It's the actual coworker and the students. The university wouldn't have to figure anything out when I'm gone. They'll just put it all on the other psychologist here and students will go without services. I don't think I'm going to reschedule (unless forced to by COVID stuff), it just really sucks.

Said better multiple times... take the time and take the trip.  Go for a swim (or float I guess) in the Dead Sea and hike up Masada; go see the Eastern Gate and tell me when you get back if the growing plants are actually spelling the unspoken name of God.  Go see your family.  Work is work and it will be waiting for you when you get back.

My wife and I have always worked on our vacations (usually an hour or two in the early morning and an hour or two late at night) because to not work for 10-days would be a merciless Hell that would take days for us to recover from as many others have said.  But I've never let that stop me from going on vacation (usually two or three a year)... especially a trip that requires planning on that level. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 15, 2021, 04:12:15 AM
Does anyone else have that thing where you wake up early and you immediately know something is wrong ?

So you check your phone and you've got bad news ? This has happened to me several times.

It's like your brain wakes you up early and there's just this ugly "feeling"... But you know something bad has happened.

I dunno. Maybe 'someone' wakes you up early so you can deal with it pronto and get it out of the way...

Maybe it's just a huge coincidence.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 15, 2021, 07:21:07 AM
Maybe it's just a huge coincidence.

I think this is more likely.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 15, 2021, 07:27:08 AM
case closed
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 15, 2021, 07:55:20 AM
I think humans have some instincts though.  I'm not entirely sure it's always a coincidence. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 15, 2021, 07:56:21 AM
Right. There have been several times i've woken up and gone " oh crap - what's happened ? " only to check my phone and have received bad news.

And no I didn't have an audible notification or anything. It's just a "sense".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 15, 2021, 09:09:08 AM
Right. There have been several times i've woken up and gone " oh crap - what's happened ? " only to check my phone and have received bad news.

Yeah, but you think every piece of news is bad, so there's that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 15, 2021, 09:21:53 AM
Right. There have been several times i've woken up and gone " oh crap - what's happened ? " only to check my phone and have received bad news.

Yeah, but you think every piece of news is bad, so there's that.

Right, plus doesn't K-boy wake up expecting bad news? I mean, if so, he's going to be correct some days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 15, 2021, 10:25:08 AM
Right. There have been several times i've woken up and gone " oh crap - what's happened ? " only to check my phone and have received bad news.

Yeah, but you think every piece of news is bad, so there's that.

Right, plus doesn't K-boy wake up expecting bad news? I mean, if so, he's going to be correct some days.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 16, 2021, 01:48:08 PM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on September 16, 2021, 03:53:54 PM
That's awful Joe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 16, 2021, 08:06:09 PM
Holy fuck dude. This is absolutely terrible.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 16, 2021, 08:31:15 PM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.

Holy crap, that is beyond awful.  :( :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 16, 2021, 08:32:03 PM
I’m so sorry. That’s a lot. I hope you’re able to take the time you need.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 16, 2021, 08:36:03 PM
Horrible. I hope it was a mere fluke and not due to negligence.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 16, 2021, 08:40:03 PM
Thanks guys. I've been thinking all night about greeting him getting my badge. I just fell for those who worked with him closely.  I could see the pain on their faces.

I heard management on the walkie talkie as it all went down.  It was tough to hear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on September 16, 2021, 09:55:45 PM
Holy shit man....that's just horrible. Reach out if you need to bro.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 16, 2021, 11:13:32 PM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.

Fucking hell Joe.  :(

That's beyond horrid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 17, 2021, 03:24:17 AM
Yeah the managers at work are all " we care more about the team than we do about profit. "

Then they go out of their way to make our jobs harder. Thank F I only have one month left there. if I don't quit/get fired sooner !  :biggrin:  ;D :biggrin:

No offense, but there just seems to be so much more to that story...    ;) :) :)

ok :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 17, 2021, 07:22:31 AM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.
OMG that's awful!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 17, 2021, 07:46:53 AM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.
OMG that's awful!

Wow.  I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 17, 2021, 02:18:56 PM
A Wal Mart security employee at our DC was checking in trailers coming into the yard at the gate and was crushed between 2 trucks.  He did not survive.  This place is numb right now.  He handed me my badge to get in to the building today.  I'm beside myself right now.

Holy shit that brutal. I'm sorry Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 18, 2021, 07:50:35 AM
Oh shit, that's so terrible Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on September 20, 2021, 01:28:33 PM
I'm so sorry, Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 20, 2021, 08:56:45 PM
Holy Fuck!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 21, 2021, 04:35:26 PM
Sad walking by the table they made for him in the hallway walking out of the building. To lose your life that way is unfathomable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2021, 11:06:37 AM
My training is all done. Met with my dispatch team yesterday for a.quick orientation, picked up my uniform, and I start my first route on Saturday. Wish me luck peeps!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 23, 2021, 12:28:44 PM
Nice! :tup

Forgive me if I missed it but are you driving?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2021, 12:54:57 PM
Yea.

I got hired on to deliver for Amazon.

I lucked out. Most of the DSPs (Deliver service partners- the contract companies that does the last mile deliveries in the Amazon Prime Vans) suck ass... But from what I can tell from talking to the owner, other employees, and other drivers with different DSPs, the company that I'm starting with is pretty decent.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 23, 2021, 03:18:18 PM
Hey Jay, could you not leave my package out by the garage?  It puddles there and the package always soaks through. 

:) :) :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2021, 05:43:42 PM
I mean...

It's better than on the roof... Right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 23, 2021, 06:18:40 PM
I mean...

It's better than on the roof... Right?

Lmao I was about to link that video and say the same thing before I saw your response lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/pte0xj/amazon_driver_accidentally_throws_package_on_roof/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 23, 2021, 06:33:21 PM
I mean...

It's better than on the roof... Right?

Lmao I was about to link that video and say the same thing before I saw your response lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/pte0xj/amazon_driver_accidentally_throws_package_on_roof/

I can honestly see this happening to me  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 24, 2021, 06:51:30 AM
I was just joking; maybe it's where I live, but <knock on wood> I have pretty decent luck with deliveries. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 24, 2021, 06:58:43 AM
Our Fedex guy sucks, he will often leave packages by the garage door, even in the rain. He will also pull into the driveway sometimes leaving a nice oil spot in the driveway.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 24, 2021, 07:46:49 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 24, 2021, 08:55:30 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!
Congratulations!  I hope you find the new position fulfilling.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 24, 2021, 09:24:39 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

I hope it goes well for you, too!   Congratulations!

(Where is the hospital? Local to you?)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 24, 2021, 09:25:54 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Enjoy that vacation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 24, 2021, 09:26:46 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

I hope it goes well for you, too!   Congratulations!

(Where is the hospital? Local to you?)

It's in Queens, actually about 5 minutes from my current job haha.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 24, 2021, 09:54:14 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Enjoy that vacation.

My thought exactly!  Contrats Adami
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 24, 2021, 10:02:57 AM
Contrats Adami

Thanks King!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 24, 2021, 11:16:02 AM
Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 24, 2021, 11:25:03 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Congratulations! What's your work schedule look like going to a hospital?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 24, 2021, 12:31:23 PM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Fuck it! If they ignored you / didn't take you seriously... Their loss is ultimately your gain! Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on September 26, 2021, 02:25:00 PM
:JayOctavarium:  :adami:


lmao the amount of writers and producers on Kanye's new album is hilarious. Genius my arse. #Kanye :lolpalm:

How can it be a Kanye West album if 10 people wrote each track ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 26, 2021, 03:25:52 PM
Day 2 of driving a route..


Yesterday went smooth....if you ignore the flat tire.

Today I'm already getting more organized and moving packages a lot quicker. They've had me delivering in a part of a town that I basically spent half my life in while growing up... Which is a blessing and a curse. Blessing is knowing my way around. The curse is the narrow as fuck roads, most dead end... Making a 25 point turns in a full sized van is a pain...

And the other curse is the fact that is definitely a bad neighborhood. Definitely not kosher to leave the van unlocked while running packages go doors.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 26, 2021, 05:41:08 PM
:JayOctavarium:  :adami:


lmao the amount of writers and producers on Kanye's new album is hilarious. Genius my arse. #Kanye :lolpalm:

How can it be a Kanye West album if 10 people wrote each track ?

How can it be a JLB solo album if he didn't write the songs?  :lol


It's Jeen-Yuhs,  :lol

Rap music is an entirely different musical machine. It is not the same formula or process that is used with any other form of music. EDM, I would also consider a different, literal, musical machine. Writing and Producing a song is different, making a rap album includes a group unit. A family, you could say. Within this family, each person has their own thing they incorporate within the group that benefits the group. It's how you have G-Unit, Wu Tang Clan, G-Money, and the creation of labels such as Death Row Records.

Wu Tang Clan has a lot of affiliates within their family or Crew, known as the Wu Fam.


What I find Genius about his new album is that he went and collaborated with DaBaby and Marilyn Manson...When I saw that while looking up the album on Wiki, I just had to laugh and say, man that guy is a genius. Doesn't mean he is a wise genius though.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 26, 2021, 06:28:34 PM
Day 2 of driving a route..


Yesterday went smooth....if you ignore the flat tire.

Today I'm already getting more organized and moving packages a lot quicker. They've had me delivering in a part of a town that I basically spent half my life in while growing up... Which is a blessing and a curse. Blessing is knowing my way around. The curse is the narrow as fuck roads, most dead end... Making a 25 point turns in a full sized van is a pain...

And the other curse is the fact that is definitely a bad neighborhood. Definitely not kosher to leave the van unlocked while running packages go doors.

Are you driving one of those mercedes vans?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on September 26, 2021, 06:34:56 PM
Making a 25 point turns in a full sized van is a pain...

(https://c.tenor.com/-CWNKTHn_zgAAAAC/austin-powers-stuck.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 26, 2021, 08:45:30 PM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Fuck it! If they ignored you / didn't take you seriously... Their loss is ultimately your gain! Congrats!

Ended up writing back to me after I reminded them. They very politely said they couldn’t come close to paying me what I asked for.

So I guess I’ll start my new job in January. This way I still get all my vacation time.  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 26, 2021, 11:32:27 PM
Day 2 of driving a route..


Yesterday went smooth....if you ignore the flat tire.

Today I'm already getting more organized and moving packages a lot quicker. They've had me delivering in a part of a town that I basically spent half my life in while growing up... Which is a blessing and a curse. Blessing is knowing my way around. The curse is the narrow as fuck roads, most dead end... Making a 25 point turns in a full sized van is a pain...

And the other curse is the fact that is definitely a bad neighborhood. Definitely not kosher to leave the van unlocked while running packages go doors.

Are you driving one of those mercedes vans?

Most of my company's vans are Ford Transit 250 high tops. They've got a few unbranded (as in not blue and labeled Amazon) Ram Promaaters, and a couple Amazon Branded Stepvans.

Come to think of it....I don't think I've seen any Mercedes vans at my station. I think the other 4 companies at my station have mainly branded Fords, with a few branded Promasters and Stepvans.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 27, 2021, 08:02:09 AM
I drive a Transit 250 for my job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 27, 2021, 08:48:26 AM
I guess this has also become the informal job thread.

So since where I work is falling apart (university counseling center), and we're down to me and one other psychologist, who has already accepted a job elsewhere after this semester, I was left wondering what to do. I was offered a position at a hospital with a 17k pay increase. Not too shabby. I told the acting director here that I had offers but would prefer to stay if I could receive a promotion and pay increase to justify it. He has since largely ignored it and not gotten back to me. So today I signed the acceptance letter for the hospital to also start after this current semester ends. Hope it all goes well!

Fuck it! If they ignored you / didn't take you seriously... Their loss is ultimately your gain! Congrats!

Ended up writing back to me after I reminded them. They very politely said they couldn’t come close to paying me what I asked for.

So I guess I’ll start my new job in January. This way I still get all my vacation time.  :metal

Sounds like this worked out perfectly, congrats on the new job.

Jay, good luck with the new job as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on September 28, 2021, 10:29:17 AM
Thanks Cram!

My new short term life plan is to work here for a few years until my county opens up hiring for fire dispatch positions again... And try to get in there. They just opened and closed hiring for it... But I kind of procrastinated and missed it... Which is fine since I know I'm not mentally prepared for it yet. A current dispatcher recommended I spend the next few years getting into shape and getting mentally prepared and jump on it when it opens up again in 2-3 years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 29, 2021, 04:35:17 PM
So it’s looking like I’ll be in San Jose/San Francisco area for December like 20-28 or something (dates pending), anyone know what I can do or anyone want to hang out with a cool Jew who will always reliably disagree with Stadler?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2021, 06:56:38 PM
RJ 4 the win.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on September 29, 2021, 07:32:58 PM
You rang?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 30, 2021, 07:25:26 AM
A Berkeley liberal and a cool Jew who reliably disagrees with me. That ought to be a hell of a conversation!  :)  :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 01, 2021, 08:23:43 PM
So a few months ago, I applied to a Loss Prevention gig for an Amazon Fulfillment Center opening near me. It was a long shot, but figured why not. Decent pay, great room to grow, good benefits, and a $6k-$10k sign on bonus.

Well, I didn't hear anything back, and eventually figured I was under qualified and gave up on it And focused on other work...

Well now I have a phone interview scheduled for next Friday. It's still a long shot... But this would be amazing to land.

I feel bad, since I just started with the place I'm at, but this is an opportunity I can't pass up. I'll let my boss know sometime between now and the interview... I want to let him know the story behind it so it doesn't look like I'm trying to jump ship.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 02, 2021, 06:10:12 AM
Your first priority is to yourself, not your new boss.  It would suck to jump ship so quick, but I'm sure that signing bonus will help you get over it.  Good luck Jay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 02, 2021, 06:24:35 AM
Your first priority is to yourself, not your new boss.  It would suck to jump ship so quick, but I'm sure that signing bonus will help you get over it.  Good luck Jay.

Said perfectly. Good luck Jay!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 02, 2021, 03:08:39 PM
Seeing a Rush tribute band fir a second time tonight. Lotus Land.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 03, 2021, 07:52:26 AM
I saw the pic on instagram, was it a good show?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 03, 2021, 10:07:51 AM
Yeah, the guy that's Geddy plays and sings it all so good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 03, 2021, 02:18:07 PM
DRUMEO are doing a Neil Peart tribute with a replica of his giant Time Machine kit I think...

I'm not a fan of Rush at all but that should be a fun video.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 03, 2021, 02:51:21 PM
Is someone playing the kit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 04, 2021, 01:05:03 AM
Yes - Brandon Toews
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 04, 2021, 07:44:27 AM
I'll check it out!  Thanks!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on October 04, 2021, 01:46:51 PM
Everything except Twitter takes a complete shit today... Twitter takes full advantage of it. This thread is just hilarious...

https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19 (https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 04, 2021, 02:04:10 PM
Everything except Twitter takes a complete shit today... Twitter takes full advantage of it. This thread is just hilarious...

https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19 (https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19)

I think facebook being down is hilarious mostly because I've grown to hate facebook, but it's been down basically all day now which is actually a bit concerning on some level.  Like what happened to make it this bad?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 04, 2021, 02:08:55 PM
Everything except Twitter takes a complete shit today... Twitter takes full advantage of it. This thread is just hilarious...

https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19 (https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19)

I think facebook being down is hilarious mostly because I've grown to hate facebook, but it's been down basically all day now which is actually a bit concerning on some level.  Like what happened to make it this bad?

Facebook Whistleblower....

https://youtu.be/_Lx5VmAdZSI
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on October 04, 2021, 02:44:18 PM
Everything except Twitter takes a complete shit today... Twitter takes full advantage of it. This thread is just hilarious...

https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19 (https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973?s=19)

I think facebook being down is hilarious mostly because I've grown to hate facebook, but it's been down basically all day now which is actually a bit concerning on some level.  Like what happened to make it this bad?

Facebook Whistleblower....

https://youtu.be/_Lx5VmAdZSI

Unrelated, but definitely a bad day for the Zucc...

Rumor I heard was Marc posted female nipples and had to zucc himself for 24 hours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 06, 2021, 06:45:03 AM
Last day before having the next 5 days off. Can't wait.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 06, 2021, 06:47:05 AM
Last day before having the next 5 days off. Can't wait.


Mmmmmm. 3 more weeks at this job and then it's over. I have no intention of re-applying for next season. I'm just so fed up with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 06, 2021, 07:47:52 AM
Last day before having the next 5 days off. Can't wait.
Nice
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 06, 2021, 08:29:45 AM
Last day before having the next 5 days off. Can't wait.

Mmmmmm. 3 more weeks at this job and then it's over. I have no intention of re-applying for next season. I'm just so fed up with it.

Enjoy your time off  :coolio

I need to schedule some time off myself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 06, 2021, 08:37:33 AM
I've had long weekend the last 5 weeks in a row now, I'm debating about making it 6 and taking friday off.  I still have so much PTO to use this year. Already told my boss I'd be making long weekends for most of the rest of the year since I have no real vacation plans besides spending Thanksgiving in Florida.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 06, 2021, 08:55:56 AM
I've had long weekend the last 5 weeks in a row now, I'm debating about making it 6 and taking friday off.  I still have so much PTO to use this year. Already told my boss I'd be making long weekends for most of the rest of the year since I have no real vacation plans besides spending Thanksgiving in Florida.

I get Monday off for Indigenous/Columbus day, which is nice I guess
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 06, 2021, 08:56:55 AM
Columbus was indigenous?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on October 06, 2021, 08:57:17 AM
I've had long weekend the last 5 weeks in a row now, I'm debating about making it 6 and taking friday off.  I still have so much PTO to use this year. Already told my boss I'd be making long weekends for most of the rest of the year since I have no real vacation plans besides spending Thanksgiving in Florida.

I  scheduled out all my time for the rest of the year and will be rolling over 5 days into 2022 as well. I still have 4 days to burn. I'm already taking the last week of November and the last two weeks of December off as it is. I'm thinking a few three-day weekends as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 06, 2021, 09:01:15 AM
My company doesn't let us roll over days anymore so use it or lose it.  But the policy is very pro "use it" so there's no real obstacles to take my days off unless I have scheduled work.  They are also giving us the last week of the year off, not part of my PTO. 

I have days currently schedule at the end of October because I was planning on seeing Judas Priest, but since that's not happening I am likely taking those back and putting them onto two different Fridays.  I kind of want to spend this Friday just vegging and playing the Battlefield beta so I may burn one day this week.  Then I'd still have 8 more days to burn on top of the already scheduled 3 other days I have in.  It's honestly a nice problem to have.  It's real great to work with a company that values your time away and promotes it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 06, 2021, 09:11:54 AM
Columbus was indigenous?

No, but for the past few decades there has been push to rename the holiday from Columbus day to Indigenous People day. It gained more momentum in recent years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 06, 2021, 09:15:35 AM
Columbus was indigenous?

No, but for the past few decades there has been push to rename the holiday from Columbus day to Indigenous People day. It gained more momentum in recent years.

I know.  ;D
I was being cheeky.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on October 08, 2021, 09:45:31 PM
Holy crap. Had the first (phone) interview this morning for that Loss Prevention job with Amazon. I thought I bombed it.

A few hours later, an email comes in congratulating me to making to the next and final round, date to be determined.



:JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 11, 2021, 07:58:59 AM
Holy crap. Had the first (phone) interview this morning for that Loss Prevention job with Amazon. I thought I bombed it.

A few hours later, an email comes in congratulating me to making to the next and final round, date to be determined.



:JayOctavarium:
#KillingIt
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 11, 2021, 08:12:58 AM
Holy crap. Had the first (phone) interview this morning for that Loss Prevention job with Amazon. I thought I bombed it.

A few hours later, an email comes in congratulating me to making to the next and final round, date to be determined.



:JayOctavarium:

Dude that's so awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 14, 2021, 08:25:31 AM
Did they ask you how far apart the telegraph poles are ?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on October 15, 2021, 07:08:08 AM
DRUMEO are doing a Neil Peart tribute with a replica of his giant Time Machine kit I think...

I'm not a fan of Rush at all but that should be a fun video.

For all you RUSH and NEIL PEART fans...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNMXBo__SpU    :metal :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 24, 2021, 12:40:10 AM
This popped up in my Youtube algorithm after I watched the "Flower" video...

This time...

 Telling customers in the hood I seen them on a G*Y dating website (https://youtu.be/ACwqaZtUNcw)

That last guy was a wise one, and knew how to answer.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on October 25, 2021, 03:32:24 PM
So how’s everyone doing? I’ve been away for a bit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 25, 2021, 08:55:11 PM
JediKnight1969 has been catching up on some old threads in the music subforum. And I mean, REALLY old threads.

Posting in your other thread with my thoughts on that subject.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2021, 08:49:50 AM
JediKnight1969 has been catching up on some old threads in the music subforum. And I mean, REALLY old threads.

Posting in your other thread with my thoughts on that subject.

No fuckin shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 26, 2021, 08:53:10 AM
So how’s everyone doing? I’ve been away for a bit.
'sup?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on October 27, 2021, 06:43:46 AM
Blast from the sort of past. Glad you are on your way to getting healthier, and that you made it through the difficult times and are on the way up. I am joining you on the improved health quest. I started in April and have made good progress. Here's to improving health all around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on November 01, 2021, 08:32:19 PM
So how’s everyone doing? I’ve been away for a bit.
'sup?
Hard dicks and airplanes.

Which one are you going down on?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 02, 2021, 06:39:21 AM
So how’s everyone doing? I’ve been away for a bit.
'sup?
Hard dicks and airplanes.

Which one are you going down on?
Well, that was not what I expected lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on November 02, 2021, 06:40:39 AM
:lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 02, 2021, 06:49:20 AM
So how’s everyone doing? I’ve been away for a bit.
'sup?
Hard dicks and airplanes.

Which one are you going down on?

Well hi there, stranger.

 :zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 03, 2021, 09:27:01 AM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 03, 2021, 09:51:57 AM
I know Piglatin...

Did that count?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on November 03, 2021, 10:17:50 AM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?

The one time I needed assistance with Latin to inscribe inside my wife's engagement ring, I called the local high school and asked to speak to the Latin teacher. She was happy to help me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 03, 2021, 10:21:08 AM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?

The one time I needed assistance with Latin to inscribe inside my wife's engagement ring, I called the local high school and asked to speak to the Latin teacher. She was happy to help me.

Not a bad idea!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 03, 2021, 10:47:09 AM
Schools have Latin teachers?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 03, 2021, 12:02:52 PM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?
20 years ago, I would have been your guy.  But I'm way out of practice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 03, 2021, 12:34:49 PM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?
20 years ago, I would have been your guy.  But I'm way out of practice.

Don’t worry, you’ll always be my guy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 03, 2021, 12:35:35 PM
Schools have Latin teachers?

They did when I went to school. It was required for everyone to take 1/4 year of Latin.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 03, 2021, 12:38:29 PM
QED

:emo:

Veni Vidi Vici
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 03, 2021, 12:47:46 PM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?
20 years ago, I would have been your guy.  But I'm way out of practice.

Don’t worry, you’ll always be my guy.

If not a Latin teacher, a Catholic priest.  Seriously.   Unless you're translating dirty limericks to your girlfriend...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 03, 2021, 12:52:08 PM
Fuit senex de Nantucket
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on November 03, 2021, 06:09:07 PM
Yeah, two years of Latin was mandatory at my high school. Don't remember any of it except for "baculum habet" (sp?) which translates to "I have the stick" and is what the drunk priest who taught us Latin 1 would yell at us when we were acting up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 03, 2021, 06:12:49 PM
I took Latin in the 8th grade.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 03, 2021, 06:13:58 PM
Weird request.

Does anyone speak or understand Latin quite well? I want to write something and have it translated into Latin, and not through something like google translate. Anyone know anyone?
20 years ago, I would have been your guy.  But I'm way out of practice.

Don’t worry, you’ll always be my guy.

If not a Latin teacher, a Catholic priest.  Seriously.   Unless you're translating dirty limericks to your girlfriend...

Also a good idea. Hopefully he doesn't ask why I need it. Not sure a priest is gonna be too cool with a prog rock concept album about a gay catholic committing suicide and being told that god loves everyone. But maybe! Guess I gotta write the part in English first.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2021, 06:14:08 PM
I took French because my grandmother and great aunt spoke behind my back. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 03, 2021, 06:15:40 PM
I got lucky and went to the one public high school that had a Hebrew teacher.

Unfortunately he was not a great teacher and I am pretty sure I learned nothing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 04, 2021, 06:37:54 AM
Fuit senex de Nantucket

HAHA
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 04, 2021, 08:00:42 AM
I took Latin in the 8th grade.

:angry: So you're to blame ! PUT IT BACK !
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: splent on November 11, 2021, 06:53:35 AM
Poop
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 11, 2021, 06:59:36 AM
Poop

:angry: PUT IT BACK!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 11, 2021, 07:01:08 AM
Poop

Shitposting?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 11, 2021, 07:05:27 AM
What King calls Ship Toasting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 11, 2021, 07:55:04 AM
My ears were burning.....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 15, 2021, 09:54:19 AM
If you guys haven't listened to Silk Sonic, you should remedy that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 15, 2021, 10:39:11 AM
If you guys haven't listened to Silk Sonic, you should remedy that.

I will give it a whirl.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 15, 2021, 10:44:06 AM
1st song had that Stevie Wonder vibe to it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 15, 2021, 12:17:30 PM
1st song had that Stevie Wonder vibe to it.
The whole thing is like a love letter to the instrumentation/arrangements of 70's funk, soul, and R&B, like Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers, Sly & the Family Stone, and Earth Wind & Fire, but with modern touches and lyrics.

It's just gorgeous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Implode on November 17, 2021, 08:04:26 PM
Are people still hanging out here lately? Been wanting to be a bit more active after I feel off of it the past few years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 18, 2021, 04:26:05 AM
This particular thread doesn't move the way it used to, but yeah... there's still quite a few old-time regulars still kickin around.  Occasionally, new folks find their way over to GD from the DT-side... otherwise, I have no idea how many new posters this site attracts.  I rarely venture over to DT side.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 18, 2021, 04:28:44 AM
Fuck you all I am still here :angry:

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 18, 2021, 03:48:40 PM
I'm here occasionally. Lately I've been working... And when I'm not working I'm too exhausted to do much but completely veg out.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Kotowboy on November 18, 2021, 04:16:00 PM
Veggies are god for you ! :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2021, 12:43:16 PM
Merry Christmas.   Over the stove microwave started to smoke. Just bought a new one. Installed January 8th.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2021, 01:03:48 PM
Merry Christmas.   Over the stove microwave started to smoke. Just bought a new one. Installed January 8th.

That blows. Not having a microwave through the holidays.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2021, 01:25:33 PM
Yup.  Too busy to take time off to have it installed during a weekday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 12, 2021, 01:38:54 PM
My over the stove microwave "died" over the summer when I accidentally started a fire in my pan underneath it that seemed to have burnt the button panel. I went 2 months without a microwave because I was so lazy to replace it. Then I lost power and when it came back, the microwave suddenly worked. This was right before I was about to buy a new one. I was so happy.

Those two months without a microwave sucked though, you forget how convenient having one is.  I was constantly reheating things in the oven.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2021, 02:06:50 PM
It only sucks when you have leftovers and you don't want to cook. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2021, 02:07:20 PM
It only sucks when you have leftovers and you don't want to cook. Lol

Or reheating coffee..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2021, 02:08:53 PM
I'm not a reheating coffee guy. I love my coffee scorching hot and I can still drink it quickly. My wife is always shocked. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2021, 02:11:31 PM
I'm a lazy coffee drinker. I usually reheat the same cup twice before I finally finish it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 12, 2021, 02:25:14 PM
I do the same, for some reason I almost never drink the full cup at once and need at least 1 reheat and occasionally 2. This did suck while not having a microwave but I would just make another cup.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 12, 2021, 11:31:25 PM
The last place I rented before I moved in with the future Mrs. Cool Chris didn't have a microwave. I was there for a couple years too. I just got used to not owning one. Looking back, I honestly don't recall what I ate. I was working on eating less after a decade of unhealthy eating, so that helped. I think I just baked a bunch of frozen meals in the oven or made sandwiches. I don't think I ate out or got take-out much as I was trying to lose weight. And I never drink hot beverages so never needed coffee/tea reheated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 13, 2021, 04:49:04 AM
I'm a lazy coffee drinker. I usually reheat the same cup twice before I finally finish it.

Same... so I invested in a $25 cup warmer.  Well worth it.  Then again, I'm a desk worker, so it's easy and convenient.  You probably move around a lot more than I do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 13, 2021, 04:59:17 AM
I'm a lazy coffee drinker. I usually reheat the same cup twice before I finally finish it.

Same... so I invested in a $25 cup warmer.  Well worth it.  Then again, I'm a desk worker, so it's easy and convenient.  You probably move around a lot more than I do.

My brother has one of those. I've got myself a nice system of timing my reheats. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 13, 2021, 06:03:02 AM
I'm a lazy coffee drinker. I usually reheat the same cup twice before I finally finish it.

Same... so I invested in a $25 cup warmer.  Well worth it.  Then again, I'm a desk worker, so it's easy and convenient.  You probably move around a lot more than I do.

My brother has one of those. I've got myself a nice system of timing my reheats.

Me four.  I do the same thing.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 13, 2021, 09:53:31 AM
I totally don't mind cold coffee. I never reheat it.

It stems from when my coffee drinking first started... I'd come home from school freshmen year of high school and kill off the coffee still sitting in the coffee pot from my parents' morning coffee. Drank it cold with a shit ton of sugar in it. It's funny... My stepmother didn't like me drinking coffee, but I'm pretty sure my dad liked the fact that I'd rinse the pot and shit and have it ready for the next morning so he didn't have to deal with it.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 13, 2021, 03:24:58 PM
I didnt drink coffee until around 30 years old.  I got my caffiene fix from soda, when I gave that up, I started drinking coffee.  And I would add cream and sugar to it.  Adding cream and sugar is also the only way I'd drink cold coffee.  Like those starbucks drinks that are super tasty.  Eventually I got myself off the sugar and cream/milk from hot coffee, but still can't drink it black cold. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 13, 2021, 05:50:33 PM
There's a difference between iced coffee, and coffee that's gone cold.  If it's so old that it's cold, it's shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 13, 2021, 08:58:21 PM
There's a difference between iced coffee, and coffee that's gone cold.  If it's so old that it's cold, it's shit.

I didn't know any better when I was 14 :lol

I rarely drink hot coffee now. Iced coffee is life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 14, 2021, 07:09:36 AM
There's a difference between iced coffee, and coffee that's gone cold.  If it's so old that it's cold, it's shit.

I will occassionally drink coffee that is less than hot, or maybe even room temperature.  I don't like it, because I drink coffee for "the hot", not the taste.  I find "Iced Coffee" to be undrinkable (though I like unsweet iced tea a lot). 

I also don't drink coffee with any sweeteners.  I do drink with milk, though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 14, 2021, 07:13:51 AM
I've never had coffee.
















-runs-
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 14, 2021, 07:46:15 AM
You sound like Gene Simmons.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 14, 2021, 07:49:54 AM
You sound like Gene Simmons.

If only my back account looked like his.

Though we were born less than 100 miles from each other.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 14, 2021, 08:01:03 AM
You sound like Gene Simmons.

If only my back account looked like his.

Though we were born less than 100 miles from each other.

That last fact is cool!   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 14, 2021, 10:58:01 AM
You sound like Gene Simmons.

If only my back account looked like his.

Though we were born less than 100 miles from each other.

That last fact is cool!

I thought it sounded cool, since Israel is a small country, but apparently Haifa (where he's from) and Jerusalem (where I'm from) are considerably farther away from each other than I had imagined. No idea why I assumed Israel was like 10 miles long.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 14, 2021, 11:06:45 AM
I've probably drank the equivalent of one cup of coffee in my whole life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on December 14, 2021, 11:13:23 AM
It's insane how you people without coffee survive, the thought of life without makes me shudder. And I only like one cup a day, sometimes two.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 14, 2021, 11:17:16 AM
I guess my question is, do you use another form of caffeine?  I kind of wish I didn't need caffeine, but also, it is pretty enjoyable to get that boost.  I do wonder what life would be like if I never used caffeine. Luckily, it's not the worst thing to be addicted to. I drink 2 cups a day, but while I've been in Europe it's probably closer to 3 or 4 (as in, like 6-8 of their small serving sizes here)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 14, 2021, 11:18:32 AM
I guess my question is, do you use another form of caffeine?  I kind of wish I didn't need caffeine, but also, it is pretty enjoyable to get that boost.  I do wonder what life would be like if I never used caffeine. Luckily, it's not the worst thing to be addicted to. I drink 2 cups a day, but while I've been in Europe it's probably closer to 3 or 4 (as in, like 6-8 of their small serving sizes here)

I don't drink soda or tea (occasional tea, I guess) either. I guess if I happen to have some chocolate, that's caffeine? But other than that, nope.

I think it's also the difference between never having had something and giving it up. I'd imagine giving up caffeine is WAY harder than just not having had it in the first place.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 14, 2021, 12:28:39 PM
I think it's also the difference between never having had something and giving it up. I'd imagine giving up caffeine is WAY harder than just not having had it in the first place.

Yeah totally.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 14, 2021, 09:16:02 PM
If I had no care for my teeth or belly, I would drink soda all day every day, and not even for the caffeine. Just because I love it so. Alas, I have a soda once or twice a weekend, and then often with a splash bourbon of vodka in it. I have no idea what it is like to be hopped up on caffeine. I am a bit of a slug in the morning, and up till my current job, have never worked in an occupation that required me to be alert throughout the day. I've thought about trying those 5-hour energy shots or whatever they are, but never think I need that much of a kick during the day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 14, 2021, 09:22:25 PM
If I had no care for my teeth or belly, I would drink soda all day every day, and not even for the caffeine. Just because I love it so. Alas, I have a soda once or twice a weekend, and then often with a splash bourbon of vodka in it. I have no idea what it is like to be hopped up on caffeine. I am a bit of a slug in the morning, and up till my current job, have never worked in an occupation that required me to be alert throughout the day. I've thought about trying those 5-hour energy shots or whatever they are, but never think I need that much of a kick during the day.

A few friends have joked with me that I am probably so tired all of the time because I drink no caffeine. I do not drink coffee (I tried to like it, but it took a ton of creamer for it to taste good at all, and I figured there was no point in drinking it if I had to do that) and the only soda I have drank in the last 20 years is 7UP or Sprite.  Throw in a mild case of apnea and it's no wonder I feel half asleep all day, every day. :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 14, 2021, 09:39:49 PM
I have often wondered how I would feel about mornings and approach the day if I consumed caffeine in the morning. I feel I am generally tired throughout the day, and just assume everyone feels this way. Then I see people who are way too perky and wonder if that is just how they are, if they are putting up a front, or are caffeinated to the brim.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: newtree43 on December 16, 2021, 02:28:15 AM
It's insane how you people without coffee survive, the thought of life without makes me shudder. And I only like one cup a day, sometimes two.

double bagging a yorkshire tea has similar caffiene to a coffee and if u use a pot you can get that stuff pretty thick. hot milk and u got a lattea
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 16, 2021, 06:16:58 AM
I have often wondered how I would feel about mornings and approach the day if I consumed caffeine in the morning. I feel I am generally tired throughout the day, and just assume everyone feels this way. Then I see people who are way too perky and wonder if that is just how they are, if they are putting up a front, or are caffeinated to the brim.

If I were to guess I'd say caffeinated, I didn't start drinking coffee until my early 20s but I remember before then it was a real slog to get through the morning. I typically have no problem getting up but waking up is harder without coffee.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 17, 2021, 01:33:14 PM
I have often wondered how I would feel about mornings and approach the day if I consumed caffeine in the morning. I feel I am generally tired throughout the day, and just assume everyone feels this way. Then I see people who are way too perky and wonder if that is just how they are, if they are putting up a front, or are caffeinated to the brim.

If I were to guess I'd say caffeinated, I didn't start drinking coffee until my early 20s but I remember before then it was a real slog to get through the morning. I typically have no problem getting up but waking up is harder without coffee.

I actually know people who are just hyper without caffeine, just who they are. You give them coffee or sugar and they are jumping on walls.

Maybe is because I started drinking coffee at an early age because of my family, but coffee does nothing for me (And I drink dark roast coffee). I feel the same with a cup of coffee or without it. I just drink it nowadays out of habit, usually 1 cup a day, sometimes none. But to be fair, I've always been a morning person. Usually up by 7am. As long as I get 5+ hours of sleep, I'm good for the day.

I honestly have been thinking of substituting it with tea, but Yogi tea stopped making the one tea I liked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 17, 2021, 05:03:51 PM
I have often wondered how I would feel about mornings and approach the day if I consumed caffeine in the morning. I feel I am generally tired throughout the day, and just assume everyone feels this way. Then I see people who are way too perky and wonder if that is just how they are, if they are putting up a front, or are caffeinated to the brim.

If I were to guess I'd say caffeinated, I didn't start drinking coffee until my early 20s but I remember before then it was a real slog to get through the morning. I typically have no problem getting up but waking up is harder without coffee.

I actually know people who are just hyper without caffeine, just who they are. You give them coffee or sugar and they are jumping on walls.

Maybe is because I started drinking coffee at an early age because of my family, but coffee does nothing for me (And I drink dark roast coffee). I feel the same with a cup of coffee or without it. I just drink it nowadays out of habit, usually 1 cup a day, sometimes none. But to be fair, I've always been a morning person. Usually up by 7am. As long as I get 5+ hours of sleep, I'm good for the day.

I honestly have been thinking of substituting it with tea, but Yogi tea stopped making the one tea I liked.

Try substituting it with decaf, and see if full octane REALLY does nothing for you.  :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 18, 2021, 07:25:27 AM

Try substituting it with decaf, and see if full octane REALLY does nothing for you.  :D
(https://c.tenor.com/sOb--NKJ64gAAAAC/challenge-accepted-himym.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 18, 2021, 08:24:05 AM
I have often wondered how I would feel about mornings and approach the day if I consumed caffeine in the morning. I feel I am generally tired throughout the day, and just assume everyone feels this way. Then I see people who are way too perky and wonder if that is just how they are, if they are putting up a front, or are caffeinated to the brim.

If I were to guess I'd say caffeinated, I didn't start drinking coffee until my early 20s but I remember before then it was a real slog to get through the morning. I typically have no problem getting up but waking up is harder without coffee.

I actually know people who are just hyper without caffeine, just who they are. You give them coffee or sugar and they are jumping on walls.

Maybe is because I started drinking coffee at an early age because of my family, but coffee does nothing for me (And I drink dark roast coffee). I feel the same with a cup of coffee or without it. I just drink it nowadays out of habit, usually 1 cup a day, sometimes none. But to be fair, I've always been a morning person. Usually up by 7am. As long as I get 5+ hours of sleep, I'm good for the day.

I honestly have been thinking of substituting it with tea, but Yogi tea stopped making the one tea I liked.

I can definitely feel it if I miss coffee in the morning but if I were to drink a cup at night I could go to sleep with no issue. I've never had a problem with caffeine keeping me up fortunately
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 18, 2021, 11:48:50 AM
Neither did I ... until my late 30s
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 18, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Well now that I'm heading into my late 30's I'm getting nervous lol.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 21, 2021, 02:18:32 PM
Caffeine definitely does not keep me awake.  I can have a cup of coffee right before bed, and out I go.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 21, 2021, 02:37:31 PM
Caffeine definitely does not keep me awake.  I can have a cup of coffee right before bed, and out I go.

I'm the same.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on December 21, 2021, 02:40:27 PM
Caffeine definitely does not keep me awake.  I can have a cup of coffee right before bed, and out I go.

I'm the same.

There was a time in my life where this was true for me as well, now I can't have caffeine after 3 or 4 pm max, otherwise I'll be up all night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 21, 2021, 03:58:54 PM
Caffeine definitely does not keep me awake.  I can have a cup of coffee right before bed, and out I go.

I'm the same.

There was a time in my life where this was true for me as well, now I can't have caffeine after 3 or 4 pm max, otherwise I'll be up all night.

Same ... though for me, it’s 6 or 7 ish.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 21, 2021, 09:03:30 PM
Talking about coffee...today was my anniversary (11 years!) and part of what I got was a subscription to a coffee club, I'll receive a  bag of dark roast once a month from different places around the world.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 22, 2021, 09:17:02 AM
Talking about coffee...today was my anniversary (11 years!) and part of what I got was a subscription to a coffee club, I'll receive a  bag of dark roast once a month from different places around the world.

That’s cool. And congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 22, 2021, 10:54:49 AM
Talking about coffee...today was my anniversary (11 years!) and part of what I got was a subscription to a coffee club, I'll receive a  bag of dark roast once a month from different places around the world.

Nice!  and Happy Anniversary!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on December 24, 2021, 08:45:46 AM
Merry Christmas gang.
I hope my DreamTheater show in Ottawa doesn't get cancelled. But I suspect it might.

Coffee tastes like ass and cigarettes mixed together...….it's an acquired taste.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 24, 2021, 09:05:29 AM
Merry Christmas gang.
I hope my DreamTheater show in Ottawa doesn't get cancelled. But I suspect it might.

Coffee tastes like ass and cigarettes mixed together...….it's an acquired taste.

Merry Christmas (and a belated Happy Festivus) to you as well, Kris.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 24, 2021, 01:27:46 PM
Coffee tastes like ass and cigarettes mixed together...….it's an acquired taste.

If someone gave me a mug of "Ass and Cigarettes" and, after me telling them I didn't care for it, they told me to just keep drinking it as I would eventually come to like it, I would punch them in the face.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 24, 2021, 05:29:17 PM
That depends on the ass…and presumably the brand of cigarettes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 24, 2021, 05:30:43 PM
Coffee tastes like ass and cigarettes mixed together...….it's an acquired taste.

If someone gave me a mug of "Ass and Cigarettes" and, after me telling them I didn't care for it, they told me to just keep drinking it as I would eventually come to like it, I would punch them in the face.

This sounds exactly like whenever I tell someone I don't really like whiskey, cigars, or wine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 27, 2021, 08:02:59 AM
My Holiday.

I slipped in my driveway on Christmas day and sprained my knee. A phantom crack appeared on my truck's windshield. My wife snowblowed because I could barely walk Sunday. She went onto cut my cord for my electric starter for the snow blower in half and broke my scraper fir the truck, LOL Hell of a holiday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 27, 2021, 08:11:32 AM
Goddamn King that sounds like one hell of a holiday indeed. I hope you have a quick recovery on your knee!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 27, 2021, 08:20:44 AM
I sprained it before and it's been lingering but now, I wrenched it bad and it was unbearable on Christmas day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 27, 2021, 09:47:54 AM
Sounds like someone was on the Naughty List. :lol


Nah, that all blows, Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 27, 2021, 09:58:00 AM
Add to the insult, the wife yells at me like it's all my fault.  LOL  Can't win man.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 27, 2021, 12:39:37 PM
That depends on the ass…and presumably the brand of cigarettes.

Gospel truth. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 27, 2021, 01:48:51 PM
That depends on the ass…and presumably the brand of cigarettes.

Gospel truth.

Eva Green and a Dunhill International...amirite?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 27, 2021, 03:30:41 PM
Add to the insult, the wife yells at me like it's all my fault.  LOL  Can't win man.  :lol

This too is Gospel truth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 27, 2021, 07:23:44 PM
My Holiday.

I slipped in my driveway on Christmas day and sprained my knee. A phantom crack appeared on my truck's windshield. My wife snowblowed because I could barely walk Sunday. She went onto cut my cord for my electric starter for the snow blower in half and broke my scraper fir the truck, LOL Hell of a holiday.

Damn, that sucks, dude. Get better soon.  :hat :hat
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on December 27, 2021, 09:18:07 PM
Hope you feel better soon, Joe.

I find these "holidays" aren't always the most relaxing. That's why we fucked off to the beach and have been sequestered here away from drama since Thursday. I don't want to come back.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 28, 2021, 02:18:26 AM
My last day as a 39 year old. Tomorrow I enter "old fogey" territory - although mentally I've been that way for many years now :lol 

"Damn kids these days!" :getoffmylawn:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 28, 2021, 04:54:51 AM
My last day as a 39 year old. Tomorrow I enter "old fogey" territory - although mentally I've been that way for many years now :lol 

"Damn kids these days!" :getoffmylawn:

I'd teach you the secret handshake, but I forget it.  :tick:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 28, 2021, 09:05:37 AM
My last day as a 39 year old. Tomorrow I enter "old fogey" territory - although mentally I've been that way for many years now :lol 

"Damn kids these days!" :getoffmylawn:

Time to put on those sensible pants and take a nap.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 28, 2021, 11:22:18 AM
Time to start smoking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 28, 2021, 11:59:57 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEwSAvvbzJ4
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 28, 2021, 03:03:41 PM
My last day as a 39 year old. Tomorrow I enter "old fogey" territory - although mentally I've been that way for many years now :lol 

"Damn kids these days!" :getoffmylawn:

Time to put on those sensible pants and take a nap.


It's when Zydar's Couch is actually for sleeping.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 28, 2021, 03:06:07 PM
He may want to buy a new couch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 29, 2021, 12:56:13 AM
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 29, 2021, 05:21:22 AM
Happy Birthday Zydar!
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/l4KibWpBGWchSqCRy/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b9529b2d01b322cb773332abee67d6b9c75e1ab04172&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 29, 2021, 05:30:15 AM
Thank you! I'll be careful with the candles today :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2021, 12:23:48 PM
TMZ is reporting Betty White passed away this morning.  A few weeks shy of her 100th birthday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 31, 2021, 12:25:16 PM
TMZ is reporting Betty White passed away this morning.  A few weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

GOD DAMMIT!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2021, 12:28:51 PM
Yeah, this will upset many people for sure.  She was beloved.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 31, 2021, 12:31:17 PM
Hold me, King. Hold me tightly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 31, 2021, 12:33:09 PM
I'm here for you.  Fall into my arms.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: bosk1 on January 04, 2022, 10:23:15 AM
I guess this thread is the best place for this.

Had this really strange dream last night.  I was leaning out one of the second story windows in my house cleaning something, when I saw that somehow my nextdoor neighbor's teenager had gotten his car up onto my roof.  I was Just about to yell at him to quit being an idiot and get down, but before I could, he gunned the engine and committed suicide by plunging the car off the roof and through my neighbor's house. 

I immediately got on the phone and called 911 to get an ambulance over to see if they could save the kid.  After I got finished giving the details, the dispatcher put a police officer on the phone, and he told me to take a deep breath and consider something.  He said he ran the address, and it turns out my neighbor doesn't have insurance to cover the incident, and that if I went forward with the report, it would become official, and my neighbor would lose his house, and it would be my fault.  I was screaming that the kid needed help.  Just then, my neighbor came storing out of the house yelling obscenities, got into his car, and drove away.

I guess we were having some sort of get together, because a few cars with some of our friends starting pulling up.  I was trying to tell them what was happening, but couldn't, and just sat down in the middle of the street and was sobbing uncontrollably.  My friends all just hugged me to try to console me as I cried harder and harder.  Then I woke up.

It was one of those weird dreams that feels real when you first awaken.  For what was literally a small fraction of a second, I felt this intense, indescribable grief.  And then a moment later, it was gone as my mind adjusted to the fact that I was now awake and that was not real.  It's really strange and interesting how the human mind works.  I guess that's about all I can say about that.  I'm just fascinated by what happened within my own mind during those however many few seconds early this morning.



Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2022, 10:40:44 AM
Well thats an odd one

I can say the last few nights I have been taking night time cold medicine and getting some deep sleep and very odd dreams.  I can't recall specifics because I usually forget pretty quick, but I can say I've had quite a few very vivid dreams that make me wonder wtf is going on in my mind similar to you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 05, 2022, 03:00:13 PM
Wiw bosk1.  Normally,  one can figure out where the dream is connected to real life but this one is so confusing, that it's hard to pinpoint that link.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 05, 2022, 06:44:46 PM
I guess this thread is the best place for this.

Had this really strange dream last night.  I was leaning out one of the second story windows in my house cleaning something, when I saw that somehow my nextdoor neighbor's teenager had gotten his car up onto my roof.  I was Just about to yell at him to quit being an idiot and get down, but before I could, he gunned the engine and committed suicide by plunging the car off the roof and through my neighbor's house. 

I immediately got on the phone and called 911 to get an ambulance over to see if they could save the kid.  After I got finished giving the details, the dispatcher put a police officer on the phone, and he told me to take a deep breath and consider something.  He said he ran the address, and it turns out my neighbor doesn't have insurance to cover the incident, and that if I went forward with the report, it would become official, and my neighbor would lose his house, and it would be my fault.  I was screaming that the kid needed help.  Just then, my neighbor came storing out of the house yelling obscenities, got into his car, and drove away.

I guess we were having some sort of get together, because a few cars with some of our friends starting pulling up.  I was trying to tell them what was happening, but couldn't, and just sat down in the middle of the street and was sobbing uncontrollably.  My friends all just hugged me to try to console me as I cried harder and harder.  Then I woke up.

It was one of those weird dreams that feels real when you first awaken.  For what was literally a small fraction of a second, I felt this intense, indescribable grief.  And then a moment later, it was gone as my mind adjusted to the fact that I was now awake and that was not real.  It's really strange and interesting how the human mind works.  I guess that's about all I can say about that.  I'm just fascinated by what happened within my own mind during those however many few seconds early this morning.

I'll interpret it for 200 dollars. An extra 80 bucks for every time something represents a penis.


....so it'll be around 1000 dollars in all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 06, 2022, 06:38:25 AM
Haha. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2022, 09:26:57 AM
Stads, your inbox is full.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 09, 2022, 10:12:11 AM
Stads, your inbox is full.

Cleared.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2022, 08:11:02 AM
IT'S ALLLIIIIIIIIIVVVEEE!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 12, 2022, 08:16:39 AM
I was getting worried.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on February 12, 2022, 08:26:35 AM
Right? It's been out for me since like 7pm last night PST.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on February 12, 2022, 08:35:17 AM
It's on.....

I couldn't get on since about that same time. I just checked now and forgot about it not being on last night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 12, 2022, 08:36:45 AM
Right? It's been out for me since like 7pm last night PST.

I'm so pumped!


But for other people who aren't as cool......maybe explain why we're so pumped?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Elite on February 12, 2022, 12:16:07 PM
So it wasn’t just me!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 12, 2022, 12:55:38 PM
Stads, your inbox is full.

Cleared.

Look what your full inbox did to the forums.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2022, 01:09:18 PM
Stads, your inbox is full.

Cleared.

Look what your full inbox did to the forums.

He not only cleared his inbox, but he cleared the forums.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2022, 05:29:21 PM
Stads has the power in his words.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 12, 2022, 05:37:21 PM
 :rollin

noticed the forums were down last night too, glad Stadler wiped his inbox
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2022, 06:03:53 PM
Was totally crushing this site.😆
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2022, 06:07:50 PM
I was going to ask you guys on Facebook this morning what happened and then...I remembered...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2022, 06:09:09 PM
Then you'd see us shitting on you even more than we do on DTF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2022, 06:13:10 PM
(https://c.tenor.com/H_XV6p45GrIAAAAd/what-huh.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 12, 2022, 07:09:26 PM
It took me six hours to delete all that text.  The forum needed a cigarette after.   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2022, 07:19:09 PM
Thankfully, your DTF wives are here to remind you. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on February 13, 2022, 12:28:20 AM
Cramming for my Linux midterm.

I really hate Linus Torvalds right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 01:28:06 PM
Speaking of being alive...

I'm alive. Just lurking occasionally. Work has been kicking my ass
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 15, 2022, 01:30:00 PM
I'm glad you're alive Jay! How do you like work? Aside from the ass kicking
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 01:44:16 PM
I'm glad you're alive Jay! How do you like work? Aside from the ass kicking

I love it. (for those who don't know... I now work as a driver for an Amazon Delivery Service Partner- known as a DSP... All Amazon deliveries go through contract companies, UPS, USPS, their contract partners whom drive the blue prime vans, etc)

The company I work for is the smallest of the 5 working out of our delivery station. The owner seems to actually give a shit about his employees. The management between the owner and the bottom of the barrel drivers are all really cool too, and actually give a damn. The pay could be better... Less than I was making in security as a manager, but so much less stress.

Most of my issues come from Amazon themselves and their awful routing / stop order (which we have to follow to a point), and the lack of logic in their route sizing... Since it's all done with bullshit algorithms. Like for example, my normal route (which is known as one of the worse routes my company gets) has me split between 3 parts of town. Sometimes it includes a pain in the ass apartment complex on one side, and a beach community with narrow dead end roads leading into the sand on their other. Turning around / backing out of these streets take way more time than Amazon's stupid algorithm predicts it will... But my company itself understands and gives me zero shit for anything.

Plus... I've lost at least 44 lbs since I started in Sept, per my doctor's scale.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 01:49:40 PM
Double post. Sorry mods :JayOctavarium:

I've also been seeing a therapist and a psych regularly, and actually started taking Adderall (after trying non stimulants and what not) along with antidepressants and honestly... I feel fucking normal for the first time in my life. It's amazing to be able to get up, take care of shit, work, not feel like a complete waste of space and flesh.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 15, 2022, 01:53:31 PM
Jay that's awesome, reading your posts literally put a big smile on my face! So wait, are the blue trucks not owned by Amazon?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 15, 2022, 02:00:24 PM
Good to hear things are going well Jay  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 15, 2022, 02:05:13 PM
I want to see pictures of you in your Amazon shorts baby.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 02:17:36 PM
Jay that's awesome, reading your posts literally put a big smile on my face! So wait, are the blue trucks not owned by Amazon?

So basically to avoid liability and unionizing, all "prime" deliveries are through contract companies. We wear Amazon uniforms. We drive Amazon branded vehicles that the contract companies lease through Amazon. All specced out by Amazon. All branded vehicles also use 2 different driver tracking / safety systems... All vans use eMentor, which tracks acceleration, g force, etc via the OBD port and an app on a phone. Most also have these really annoying AI cameras that will record clips and send them to your dispatch if it senses you being distracted (phone, etc) or like... Seatbelts off, speeding, red light / stop sign violations, etc. Most of the larger vehicles (step vans and the stupid van / box truck hybrids they developed to circumvent DOT regulations, called CDVs) only have the cameras.

A lot of companies have just as many or even more unbranded vehicles as the blue vans though. Both owned by the companies or rentals. Those still require us to use the stupid app on the phone to track safe driving. My company has 33 vans. 5 are branded stepvans, 2 are the new CDVs, 12 branded 2020 Ford Transits, 8 branded 2019 Transits, 1 Branded Ram (RIP. 2021. Had 6k miles on it and was wrecked by a new driver. My favorite van. It's been in the shop for months), and 2 unbranded smaller Ram vans we use for rural areas. My numbers may be off so take it with a grain of salt lol.

But yea. We aren't Amazon employees but Amazon has control over all aspects of the job. They can call my company and permaban anyone from delivering at any time, essentially firing them. They control the minimum wage at each station. They have super high metrics they want companies to meet to get priority in route numbers... It's a complete shit show. I like my company, owner, management (I even may totally have a work crush on one of my managers... Shhhhhh. It's nothing though lol). Most of my coworkers are cool... But Amazon itself sucks.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 02:21:14 PM
I want to see pictures of you in your Amazon shorts baby.


Lmfao.

I just went down a size. I need to show off a little :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on February 15, 2022, 02:26:30 PM
I want to see pictures of you in your Amazon shorts baby.


Lmfao.

I just went down a size. I need to show off a little :lol

Go down two sizes and showoff that bulge to your work crush.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 15, 2022, 02:34:04 PM
I want to see pictures of you in your Amazon shorts baby.


Lmfao.

I just went down a size. I need to show off a little :lol

Go down two sizes and showoff that bulge to your work crush.

I probably could go down one more size but I'm worried about gaining some of the weight back.

And she's got a cool yet big black military boyfriend.... (And I'm still in my relationship) so I don't wanna play with that fire :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 18, 2022, 08:58:27 AM
It's a year to the day we lost our little furry boy Harry.  The pictures hurt to see in my Facebook memories today.  Love that little guy.  His sister (From the same litter) is going strong.  She'll be 18 in April.

Down 26 pounds.  Way ahead of the doctor's schedule.  They had me losing 12 pounds by now.  Adding some exercise now too.  Keep moving forward.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 18, 2022, 09:12:41 AM
That sounds great, Joe! (The exercise bit).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 18, 2022, 09:18:01 AM
Sorry about the anniversary.

Awesome about the weightloss!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 18, 2022, 09:18:50 AM
Sorry about the anniversary.

Awesome about the weightloss!

this, keep up the good work
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 18, 2022, 09:25:26 AM
It's a year to the day we lost our little furry boy Harry.  The pictures hurt to see in my Facebook memories today.  Love that little guy.  His sister (From the same litter) is going strong.  She'll be 18 in April.

Down 26 pounds.  Way ahead of the doctor's schedule.  They had me losing 12 pounds by now.  Adding some exercise now too.  Keep moving forward.

Proud of you.   Good to hear! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 18, 2022, 09:27:05 AM
Down 26 pounds.  Way ahead of the doctor's schedule.  They had me losing 12 pounds by now.  Adding some exercise now too.  Keep moving forward.


That’s good to hear Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on February 18, 2022, 09:32:33 AM
Down 26 pounds.  Way ahead of the doctor's schedule.  They had me losing 12 pounds by now.  Adding some exercise now too.  Keep moving forward.

 :heart

I'm going to join you, brotha. Picked up my rec center annual pass yesterday. I will start my new exercise regimen tomorrow morning at 5:00 am. Half hour of cardio to warm up, followed by a half hour of light weight training. I'm going to start with legs, and go from there. If I can drop 20 lbs by May, I'll be very happy. I think it's doable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 19, 2022, 12:50:35 AM
Let's all get skinny!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 19, 2022, 07:00:05 AM
(https://c.tenor.com/VIOgHbhOdVAAAAAC/impracticaljokers-sexy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 19, 2022, 02:02:21 PM
I just started the process to get certified for the larger vehicles at work. I may even start the training tomorrow :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on February 19, 2022, 03:48:57 PM
Great update Jay, and thank you for the detailed breakdown on the vans and such.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on February 21, 2022, 03:28:19 PM
Great update Jay, and thank you for the detailed breakdown on the vans and such.

Haha no problem. I tend to obsess over stupid details like that.  Funny enough, my knowledge of shit actually helped me get a nice easy day today.

I finished my videos for the step van training this morning, and was chosen by our fleet manager to help him drop off and pick up various vans at a couple shops, which killed a few hours. Now I'm o out sweeping (taking packages off of people with heavier routes or who're running behind). Literally just parked a stop on someone's itinerary eating my lunch while I wait for her to show up
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on February 22, 2022, 06:40:38 AM
Great to hear people getting healthier. It's been almost a year since my wakeup call and I feel better than I've felt in years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 23, 2022, 06:21:24 AM
Stadler, your inbox is full again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 23, 2022, 06:25:08 AM
Stadler, your inbox is full again.

Popular guy. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 23, 2022, 06:28:39 AM
Stadler, your inbox is full again.

Popular
Lazy guy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 23, 2022, 07:09:40 AM
Stadler, your inbox is full again.

Uh-oh, the forum is about to implode again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 25, 2022, 06:40:42 AM
High 60's on Wednesday and 14 inches of snow today. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 25, 2022, 06:54:31 AM
Nothing makes me feel worse than the wild temperature swings we get this time of year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 25, 2022, 07:00:43 AM
Bad timing for the snow.  We are going to see a Rush tribute band tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 25, 2022, 07:01:18 AM
That sucks King... What band is the tribute?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 25, 2022, 07:02:21 AM
I still remember the worse storm I experienced was during high school. It was 55 and sunny on my way to school. It started raining around noon and by 3pm, there was a sheet of ice on the floor and temperatures had fallen to the 30's. By evening time there were 2 ft of snow on the ground and the temperature was 15.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 25, 2022, 07:19:11 AM
That sucks King... What band is the tribute?

Lotus Land.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SWgkyhM1-4

I still remember the worse storm I experienced was during high school. It was 55 and sunny on my way to school. It started raining around noon and by 3pm, there was a sheet of ice on the floor and temperatures had fallen to the 30's. By evening time there were 2 ft of snow on the ground and the temperature was 15.

That's the northeast for you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 25, 2022, 07:32:44 AM
That was a pretty excellent cover King, one of my favorite Rush songs too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 25, 2022, 07:34:54 AM
This will be my 3rd time seeing them live.  They are fantastic to see live.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2022, 08:57:47 AM
That sucks, we were supposed to get a snow storm but the temp picked up and just a ton of rain.  I was worried the Kansas concert tonight would be cancelled if we got the original projection of snow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 25, 2022, 09:05:47 AM
Kansas eh?!  Very cool!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 25, 2022, 09:26:48 AM
I saw Kansas a few years back in a very small venue (At most 300 people), and they blew my mind. Their music was so much fun to see live! Enjoy the show.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2022, 09:32:11 AM
I saw Kansas a few years back in a very small venue (At most 300 people), and they blew my mind. Their music was so much fun to see live! Enjoy the show.

Playing at Count Basie (same venue DT is playing at soon) and it's 1k capacity but im not sure it's even half sold looking at it.  You can even get face value front row seats right now.  I'm just looking to get the cheapest ticket, sit back and enjoy the show.  Probably end in the back section completely secluded lol but honestly, I didn't even know this show was happening until a few days ago.  Beats a night in playing video games (which I otherwise would have done tonight, and can still do after the show).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2022, 11:23:30 AM
Wordle in 2, bitches!

I am the lord and master of all that I survey.


BTW, my wife hates it when I announce that lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 02, 2022, 11:59:22 AM
Wordle in 2, bitches!

I am the lord and master of all that I survey.


BTW, my wife hates it when I announce that lol

It's 'cause she knows you're right.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 02, 2022, 01:02:59 PM
Guys

Guys


I passed my DOT medical exam this morning. I know it doesn't seem like much, but the fact that I know that I would not have been physically fit enough a year ago to pass is a huge deal to me. Especially since it's a very basic test to make sure you're not going to die while driving a large commercial vehicle.


My blood pressure alone a year ago would have failed me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2022, 01:06:45 PM
Wordle in 2, bitches!

I am the lord and master of all that I survey.


BTW, my wife hates it when I announce that lol

It's 'cause she knows you're right.
If she knows it, she knows it way, way deep down and won't admit it to me lol


Guys

Guys


I passed my DOT medical exam this morning. I know it doesn't seem like much, but the fact that I know that I would not have been physically fit enough a year ago to pass is a huge deal to me. Especially since it's a very basic test to make sure you're not goignt I die while driving a large commercial vehicle.


My blood pressure along a year ago would have failed me.
Congratulations, my man!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 02, 2022, 01:14:11 PM
Guys

Guys


I passed my DOT medical exam this morning. I know it doesn't seem like much, but the fact that I know that I would not have been physically fit enough a year ago to pass is a huge deal to me. Especially since it's a very basic test to make sure you're not goignt I die while driving a large commercial vehicle.


My blood pressure along a year ago would have failed me.

Siiiick. Awesome job, man, Proud of you  :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 02, 2022, 03:38:38 PM
Jay, that's fucking awesome!  Good on ya.

@hef...

(http://replygif.net/i/610.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 03, 2022, 06:34:37 AM
Wordle in 2, bitches!

I am the lord and master of all that I survey.


BTW, my wife hates it when I announce that lol

I am so terrible at Wordle but I play everyday. I'm a on a two day streak now and my wife thinks I'm cheating :lol

Guys

Guys


I passed my DOT medical exam this morning. I know it doesn't seem like much, but the fact that I know that I would not have been physically fit enough a year ago to pass is a huge deal to me. Especially since it's a very basic test to make sure you're not going to die while driving a large commercial vehicle.


My blood pressure alone a year ago would have failed me.

Dude that's awesome news, congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 03, 2022, 11:23:12 AM
Wordle took me to 6 today.  Only the second time ever.  I was sweating there for a second.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 03, 2022, 11:32:25 AM
Wordle seems pretty simple to me, haven't lost one yet of the 21 tries.  But my strategy isn't to do it the quickest, it's just to complete it so I usually make sure my first 2 or 3 tries dont overlap letters so I can put myself in good position to solve it in the last 3 if I haven't already. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 03, 2022, 12:08:30 PM
Wordle took me to 6 today.  Only the second time ever.  I was sweating there for a second.

I got really lucky today with my first two guesses so I got it in 4
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 03, 2022, 12:14:39 PM
I didn't get today's Wordle.

Dammit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 03, 2022, 12:20:09 PM
Word.





Sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 03, 2022, 12:33:39 PM
Can someone explain what the big deal with Wordle is?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 03, 2022, 12:35:59 PM
Can someone explain what the big deal with Wordle is?

Yes, and if you can do it in 6 tries or less, that would be great.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 03, 2022, 01:14:39 PM
Can someone explain what the big deal with Wordle is?

Yes, and if you can do it in 6 tries or less, that would be great.

I don't know what any of this means, but it's still funny.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 03, 2022, 01:16:23 PM
What is a wordle?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 03, 2022, 01:53:54 PM
Can someone explain what the big deal with Wordle is?

Yes, and if you can do it in 6 tries or less, that would be great.

I don't know what any of this means, but it's still funny.

I think you have to guess a word and the less letter you guess, the better score it it. I just don't get the blocks that people post.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 03, 2022, 02:45:21 PM
Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.

I dont understand why people share the squares on social media, who cares? It's a fun little daily challenge, I do it during my morning dump.  Apparently I missed a day as my stats show a 100% win percentage, but not a 21 day streak, just 5 and longest of 16.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 03, 2022, 02:47:30 PM
Is it an app?

EDIT:  So I downloaded it.  Is there a "word of the day" thing?  Oh, and the ads can eat my ass and balls.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 03, 2022, 04:52:44 PM
Is it an app?

EDIT:  So I downloaded it.  Is there a "word of the day" thing?  Oh, and the ads can eat my ass and balls.

It’s NYT. There’s a new one daily. You can just google wordle and it should be one of the first few options.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 03, 2022, 05:07:04 PM
Is it an app?

EDIT:  So I downloaded it.  Is there a "word of the day" thing?  Oh, and the ads can eat my ass and balls.

It’s NYT. There’s a new one daily. You can just google wordle and it should be one of the first few options.

So I got today's in three.  Is that good? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 03, 2022, 06:33:48 PM
That's really good!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 03, 2022, 07:12:51 PM
I'm confused. Do you have to use all of the letters in the first page?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 03, 2022, 07:24:04 PM
You old farts that remember the game Mastermind, it's that, but with a 5 letter word.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 03, 2022, 07:25:52 PM
You old farts that remember the game Mastermind, it's that, but with a 5 letter word.

Never heard of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 03, 2022, 10:02:44 PM
Mastermind is a great game! Had it growing up. My sister has it, I have played it with her kids.

Just played my first Worlde. 0-1.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2022, 04:14:40 AM
You old farts that remember the game Mastermind, it's that, but with a 5 letter word.

Never heard of it.

I shouldn't be surprised, but I kinda am .... a little.

(https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_559e5743-433f-4603-b4f7-7736d95a6d8b?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=pjpeg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 04, 2022, 07:57:56 AM
I have zero recollection of that. I seriously don’t think I’ve ever seen it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 05, 2022, 04:51:32 PM
Even I remember playing that one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 08, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
I got suspended today for 7 days off of Facebook for telling my buddy that I hoped Toto would kick his ass live.


Can you imagine if I wielded that power to have Toto the band attack any friend I wanted? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 08, 2022, 08:10:28 AM
Maybe a sign to just stay off facebook.  I've become such a hater of facebook the last couple years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 08, 2022, 08:11:57 AM
Haha wow :lol

Well, there's nothing that a hundred Joe's or more could ever do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 08, 2022, 08:14:36 AM
I got suspended today for 7 days off of Facebook for telling my buddy that I hoped Toto would kick his ass live.


Can you imagine if I wielded that power to have Toto the band attack any friend I wanted?

You'd think a company like Meta would have a better sentiment scoring analysis / capability in their algorithms or  police-bots or whatever issues the bans.

I just don't post on FB.  I follow, and make a few comments a month here-and-there, but it's mostly to take in information for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 08, 2022, 08:17:15 AM
I use it mainly to hang around in discussion groups, I've made quite a few acquaintances there over the years. And my family have a closed group where we organize family gatherings and stuff. It's great!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 08, 2022, 08:30:24 AM
You'd think if I meant to attack my friend I would have used a death metal band at least.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 08, 2022, 11:43:22 AM
Haha wow :lol

Well, there's nothing that a hundred Joe's or more could ever do.

:) :)   As sure as Kingshmegland rises like Olympus above the Serengeti...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 08, 2022, 12:03:57 PM
Moving forward, call me,


The Music Master! :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2022, 06:16:26 PM
FB obviously doesn't know that Toto is a pussy band.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 08, 2022, 06:26:30 PM
Right.  All day I've been thinking of what band would I send to beat up someone. You would be Winger  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2022, 06:30:25 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/spjbyPWn7Aw/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 08, 2022, 07:01:24 PM
If only.  If only.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: bl5150 on March 08, 2022, 08:19:05 PM
Copyright strike TAC for using my likeness without permission


Bloody algorithms :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 09, 2022, 09:02:32 AM
FB obviously doesn't know that Toto is a pussy band.
The fuck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 09, 2022, 09:09:34 AM
FB obviously doesn't know that Toto is a pussy band.
The fuck

Maybe he means how to get pussy?  My gf was LOVING their set a couple weeks ago (as did I)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 09, 2022, 11:50:00 AM
FB obviously doesn't know that Toto is a pussy band.
The fuck

Maybe he means how to get pussy?  My gf was LOVING their set a couple weeks ago (as did I)
Hell yeah, Toto is great.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 09, 2022, 12:40:39 PM
Of course Toto rules, Tim drools.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 10, 2022, 04:49:45 PM
Bam. Passed my road test. I'm now certified  by the DOT to drive commercial vehicles, not carrying hazmat, up to 26,000 pounds.

Fuck yea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 11, 2022, 06:06:48 AM
Keep truckin, congrats  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 11, 2022, 11:49:49 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 11, 2022, 05:45:23 PM
Jay man you've been really killing it! Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 12, 2022, 12:31:07 PM
Thanks guys!

I'm probably making out to be a bigger deal than it actually is... But honestly most of the times when I have taken chances with a job, Its turned to shit... So I'm taking every victory I can take. I don't know if I'll eventually move up into higher weight classes (I'm pretty sure anything higher than I have right now requires a CDL), but it's an option in the future.


Also... My company is looking to promote within for dispatch trainees. I'm torn on whether or not I want to put my hat in the ring or not for it. I know that if I ask, I'll likely get it unless there's a bunch of people with more seniority who also want it. I think it's only a small pay bump on top of the raise I'll be getting for getting DOT certified... And dispatchers still drive routes at least 1 day a week depending on the need, but I don't know if I'll want to spend 8-13 hours a day sitting on my ass yet. I'm enjoying being on the road, especially since I've been on rural areas with so much less stress (not to mention I fucking love pushing these anemic Ford Transits to their limits. It's fun!).

I get along well enough with the dispatch team, and I know I'm going to eventually wind up there, but I just don't know if I want to do it yet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 13, 2022, 04:07:03 PM
FB obviously doesn't know that Toto is a pussy band.
The fuck

It's true.  Toto sucks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 13, 2022, 04:08:56 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/58/98/5a58988f0368b30b2f5fe524af17922a.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2022, 04:23:43 PM
Electric bitches....please.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 15, 2022, 02:56:04 PM
Could we be so lucky?

https://news.yahoo.com/daylight-saving-time-permanently-staying-203236074.html

Look, given where I live, I could give a rats ass which we keep (DST or ST), just do away with one of them.  I can see how some wouldn't want DST though.  I remember when I asked a colleague of mine in AZ why they don't switch the clocks, the response was "who the hell wants another hour of daylight in the desert!?!?"   :lol

My question is, for the places that don't recognize DST today, are they going to shift their timezone?  Like, AZ is currently MST.  So, without DST, do they switch to become PST?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 16, 2022, 06:33:41 AM
I saw that yesterday and it bums me out. I actually love when the sun sets at 5.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 16, 2022, 09:40:18 AM
Would be great to get rid of DST, maybe the best news in awhile seeing that this morning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 16, 2022, 01:30:37 PM
I am totally fine with getting rid of DST. I think it is finally freaking time. I am tired of having to check to see whether or not my cousin in AZ is in the same time zone essentially as me :lol


So... another work update. My company sent out an email to employees regarding an empty dispatch position(s?) that needs filling, and was looking for drivers who may be interested. I threw my hat into the ring, and apparently I made the short list :JayOctavarium:

I am actually slightly surprised, because even though the owner ultimately knows I want to make my way into Dispatch, I partially feel that I may not be 100% ready, but decided to go for it anyways. I figured the response to me applying was going to be "No, not yet."

Now I need to really sell myself to get the position. It shouldn't be too hard, since I have already shown to him and to the dispatch team that I really do have an interest in learning the inner workings, and I have already shown that I am not one of those drivers who just hops in the van in the morning to leave, nor do I just park my van at night and run out the door. I am always looking for things to do to help...  Even though I know I have built myself as a valued employee already, my pessimistic ass still feels anxious about everything :lol

(Also.. essentially we have 2-3 dispatchers on every day. They come in an hour or more before our start time, check out the routes and who amazon assigned them to, assign vans, sometimes swap route assignments if needed, deal with call outs and no shows that day, make sure loading goes smoothly (van loading is a shit show), keep tabs on drivers' progress throughout the day, help the drivers problem solve, send help as needed to drivers who are behind / running into trouble / have van issues, make sure everything goes smoothly as drivers return to the station, debrief everyone, make sure to log van issues,  and lock everything up. Depending on the shift, a dispatcher can be there from like 8am to 10pm.) 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 16, 2022, 01:46:36 PM
YOU CAN DO IT
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 16, 2022, 02:01:57 PM
Basically the owner asked a few questions in the email that he wants responses to by Monday. The first 3 are just basic... how long have you been with the company, are you Step van certified (which I just did), what is your availability.

The last 2 are a bit harder. Basically asking what relevant (management) experience I have, which was easy to answer... and asking what faults do I find with operations, if any, and what would I do to change things. That's a really tough one, because honestly I don't see many issues with how things are ran. Most issues I have, especially the big ones, involve the Amazon side of things, and my company has no control over that. The company itself is still new (just over a year old), and growing, so I love the fact that he is asking this. I just don't have a solid answer yet. I don't want to look either like I am brown nosing (because I know this and the owner knows this... NOTHING is ever going to be perfect), but I also don't want to look like I have issues with small probably meaningless things.

I am glad I have a few days to figure it out :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 16, 2022, 02:03:37 PM
Not sure how I feel about DST being permanent, because that means in winter, the sun will rise after 8am for me. I personally don't care about the late sunset, but EST would mean an early AF sunrise in the summer.

FWIW, this isn't the first time this has been done.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/03/15/the-us-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-in-the-70s-people-hated-it/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 16, 2022, 04:03:32 PM
It's hilarious. I ended up looking at some articles about trying to adjust time, and the reasons make me laugh.

First was because of war and saving energy. Then we get the need to determine a set time schedule to agree upon because the railroads were seeing a lot of train crashes or conflicts due to the states having different times.

Then there's this article which is a fascinating take for the farmers not wanting Daylight Savings Time, because it also effects their production and supply distribution.

http://archive.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2005/08/22/massachusetts_sprang_forward/

Quote
The idea of falsifying clocks to delay sunrise and sunset times came to New England from old England. British architect William Willett noticed people were sleeping through sunrise. In 1907, he published ''The Waste of Daylight," which inspired Germany, then Great Britain and the United States, to shove ahead their clocks during the First World War, hoping to conserve fuel.

It didn't work. It did work for Boston department store magnate A. Lincoln Filene. He knew evening sunlight encouraged working people to shop on their way home. Filene was chairman of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, which produced the influential 1917 study, ''An Hour of Light for an Hour of Night." This became the basis for the national daylight saving campaign. Filene predicted a boon to the health and morals of the nation, and he outlined ten specific benefits for farmers. Each one was at odds with the experience of actual farmers.

Filene claimed that produce harvested before sunrise retained dew, making if fresher and more appealing at markets. Farmers knew crops could not be harvested until the sun had dried that dew. Filene predicted farmers would enjoy sleeping later, but they rose earlier than ever with one less hour of light to get their dairy to cities. Filene said animals preferred to work in the cool darkness of morning. Farmers said roosters did not wear watches.

Congress repealed daylight saving in 1919, despite intense lobbying from the Chamber of Commerce, Wall Street, professional baseball, and golfers. Except for an unpopular experiment during World War II, we had no national policy until the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

Most Americans still believe we save daylight to help farmers. Massachusetts residents should know better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 16, 2022, 04:14:27 PM
Could we be so lucky?

https://news.yahoo.com/daylight-saving-time-permanently-staying-203236074.html

Look, given where I live, I could give a rats ass which we keep (DST or ST), just do away with one of them.  I can see how some wouldn't want DST though.  I remember when I asked a colleague of mine in AZ why they don't switch the clocks, the response was "who the hell wants another hour of daylight in the desert!?!?"   :lol

My question is, for the places that don't recognize DST today, are they going to shift their timezone?  Like, AZ is currently MST.  So, without DST, do they switch to become PST?

Interestingly, since all reservations are under Federal Regulations, The Navajo Nation Reservation that lies within Arizona follows Federal Time regulations and adopted DST. The Hopi Reservation follows the state regulations of time and does not follow DST. When driving through that area of Arizona, you'll be in DST and then drive into the ST differences. You could technically go back to the future when driving in Arizona, due to the time changing.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 23, 2022, 02:20:49 PM
So a campaign on which I was Design Lead for one of our clients was submitted for an International ECHO Award by the Association of National Advertisers, an award that dates back almost 100 years and awards data-driven marketing campaigns based on innovation, creativity, execution, and performance. Out of over 300 applicants from 20 countries, we won an ECHO. We will find out next week what tier award we received (gold, silver, or bronze), but the reality is any ECHO at all is an incredible achievement. We are the first, and so far only, agency within our entire enterprise to win this award, and to allow myself a moment of pride, I am individually named as the Design Lead. I'm not just part of the team, or an employee of the company...I am THE Design Lead on the project along with my VP Creative Director.

I don't really feel what I would consider jubilant, but I'm proud of the result, and glad that my name is attached to it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 23, 2022, 02:22:14 PM
Oh Hell Yes! That's awesome! Congrats Plex!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 23, 2022, 02:36:57 PM
That's so great Andrew!! :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 23, 2022, 02:38:07 PM
That's awesome, congrats  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 23, 2022, 02:56:42 PM
So a campaign on which I was Design Lead for one of our clients was submitted for an International ECHO Award by the Association of National Advertisers, an award that dates back almost 100 years and awards data-driven marketing campaigns based on innovation, creativity, execution, and performance. Out of over 300 applicants from 20 countries, we won an ECHO. We will find out next week what tier award we received (gold, silver, or bronze), but the reality is any ECHO at all is an incredible achievement. We are the first, and so far only, agency within our entire enterprise to win this award, and to allow myself a moment of pride, I am individually named as the Design Lead. I'm not just part of the team, or an employee of the company...I am THE Design Lead on the project along with my VP Creative Director.

I don't really feel what I would consider jubilant, but I'm proud of the result, and glad that my name is attached to it.

You have a right to gloat all you want.  Congrats Drew.

:happydance:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 23, 2022, 08:22:34 PM
Thanks, guys. The campaign generated a 15% year over year increase in gross revenue and outpaced donation projections (we work for nonprofits) by nearly 40%.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 23, 2022, 08:24:08 PM
Thanks, guys. The campaign generated a 15% year over year increase in gross revenue and outpaced donation projections (we work for nonprofits) by nearly 40%.

Adds up to 100% awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 24, 2022, 12:19:26 PM
So a campaign on which I was Design Lead for one of our clients was submitted for an International ECHO Award by the Association of National Advertisers, an award that dates back almost 100 years and awards data-driven marketing campaigns based on innovation, creativity, execution, and performance. Out of over 300 applicants from 20 countries, we won an ECHO. We will find out next week what tier award we received (gold, silver, or bronze), but the reality is any ECHO at all is an incredible achievement. We are the first, and so far only, agency within our entire enterprise to win this award, and to allow myself a moment of pride, I am individually named as the Design Lead. I'm not just part of the team, or an employee of the company...I am THE Design Lead on the project along with my VP Creative Director.

I don't really feel what I would consider jubilant, but I'm proud of the result, and glad that my name is attached to it.
killin' it

Congratulations, my man!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 25, 2022, 04:17:59 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/6Dn76yl.png)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 25, 2022, 10:05:58 AM
 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2022, 10:06:35 AM
I wish!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 25, 2022, 03:43:42 PM
Good afternoon nerds.

So I spent 13 hours yesterday with our dispatch basically shadowing them. My company really puts a lot into picking new dispatchers. They want candidates to see what goes on in a day in the life of an all day dispatcher... And to show people that it's not just sitting on your ass.

Mind you there is a lot of sitting on your ass. But... And I already knew this... When shit hits the fan, they have to take care of everything. They basically run day to day operations....


With that being said... I'd love it and would do pretty well with my previous experience... But... I don't want to be off of the road. Dispatchers still drive but it's like once a week, if that. I've lost so much weight with how active the job has me... I'd hate to go backwards on that.

Also there's not much of a pay increase with the dispatch position. More freedom, more responsibility, but that's it.

It's a conundrum.

Also I haven't been offered the position yet... So I shouldn't get ahead of myself. There are several people going for it, most of who would do well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2022, 06:30:28 PM
Go where the money goes Jay

At a small show seeing Mike Campbell's band, "The Dirty Knobs" tonight. The guitarist for Tom Petty.  So cool to see him in a small venue.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 27, 2022, 07:08:17 PM
You don't realize how fast the years go by until you see children grow up. I blink and 6 year olds are 22.

It happens so fast and even though I've always been there, it goes so fast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 27, 2022, 09:27:15 PM
You don't realize how fast the years go by until you see children grow up. I blink and 6 year olds are 22.

It happens so fast and even though I've always been there, it goes so fast.


Stop blinking so slowly!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 28, 2022, 04:46:42 AM
Seriously. Just waxing poetic seeing my friend's kids grow up so fast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 28, 2022, 01:07:16 PM
Seriously. Just waxing poetic seeing my friend's kids grow up so fast.

Yea. I went on FB a few weeks ago and saw my ex fiancé's daughter is graduating highschool. I last saw her when she was 3 or 4 years old. And that felt like a few years ago, not 13! It's crazy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 29, 2022, 06:22:18 AM
Don't get me started on kids growing up fast... 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 29, 2022, 06:22:46 AM
Don't get me started on kids growing up fast...

...well now I have to!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 29, 2022, 07:03:14 AM
Too damn fast.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 29, 2022, 01:51:17 PM
On the heels of the ECHO award, the full results of which I'll know later tonight, I just had my review and have been promoted and given a raise. Hell of a pre-birthday gift. I'm floating right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 29, 2022, 03:57:49 PM
On the heels of the ECHO award, the full results of which I'll know later tonight, I just had my review and have been promoted and given a raise. Hell of a pre-birthday gift. I'm floating right now.

Fuck Yeah. :2metal:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 30, 2022, 05:39:50 AM
 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 30, 2022, 06:29:02 AM
On the heels of the ECHO award, the full results of which I'll know later tonight, I just had my review and have been promoted and given a raise. Hell of a pre-birthday gift. I'm floating right now.
Kick Ass
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 30, 2022, 06:32:56 AM
Hyperplex, now that you're on this incredible run, at your highest point, don't go and slap anyone on any stages anywhere.  Keep your cool, keep your humility!   :) :) :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 30, 2022, 06:54:25 AM
Oh, and Drew,


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on March 30, 2022, 06:31:23 PM
Thank you guys.
I have no intention on doing anything rash. I am incredibly humbled by the success at work; I now need to prove their faith in me is founded. I'm incredibly fortunate.

Thanks, Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 02, 2022, 10:16:48 AM
Flyby from Labor & Delivery! Baby Girl millahh inbound keys tonight or early tomorrow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 02, 2022, 11:01:18 AM
Awe yeah!!  Let us know once she is born!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 02, 2022, 12:12:26 PM
Yes! Once she is born be sure to post here right away! Don't wait for them to clean her off or do that APGAR stuff. Keeping us updated is your primary concern.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 02, 2022, 12:17:47 PM
LTE2, track 5...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 03, 2022, 06:50:41 AM
LTE2, track 5...

 :lol

I assume the little sweetie is here, so I'll tip a Scotch to you and your fam...tonight. I'll do that tonight.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 03, 2022, 01:58:03 PM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 03, 2022, 02:05:18 PM
Congrats!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2022, 02:53:08 PM
Congratulations Dad!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 03, 2022, 03:00:25 PM
Oh wow! That's awesome!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 03, 2022, 03:38:19 PM
Congrats!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 03, 2022, 03:59:01 PM
Everybody is tired but ok.

Don't worry about being tired. That will not last. In no time at all you will be enjoying full, uninterrupted night sleeps.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 03, 2022, 04:40:13 PM
DT won Best Metal Performance on the Grammy 's  :hat :coolio
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2022, 06:14:05 PM
DT won Best Metal Performance on the Grammy 's  :hat :coolio

Personally, I like Gojira's song better, but I'm super happy for the band to get that recognition.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 03, 2022, 06:39:52 PM
DT won Best Metal Performance on the Grammy 's  :hat :coolio

Personally, I like Gojira's song better, but I'm super happy for the band to get that recognition.

That's cool for them to finally get that mainstream recognition.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 03, 2022, 06:44:19 PM
DT won Best Metal Performance on the Grammy 's  :hat :coolio

Personally, I like Gojira's song better, but I'm super happy for the band to get that recognition.
Same here, I honestly though Mastodon would win.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on April 04, 2022, 06:17:00 AM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.

YAY!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 04, 2022, 07:26:47 AM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.
Congratulations, milllaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 04, 2022, 07:29:52 AM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.
Congratulations, milllaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!

Congrats for sure... you're a better person than I to take on being a new parent in your mid-40s.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on April 04, 2022, 07:30:18 AM
Wooo!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 04, 2022, 07:34:02 AM
Congrats!  :dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Deadeye21 on April 04, 2022, 07:35:01 AM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.

Many congratulations! Welcome to the world, Ivy!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on April 04, 2022, 07:38:38 AM
Everybody is tired but ok.

Don't worry about being tired. That will not last. In no time at all you will be enjoying full, uninterrupted night sleeps.  :biggrin:

Congrats!, and I concur with this. LMAO....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hyperplex on April 04, 2022, 08:33:19 AM
Ivy arrived a little before 10:00 this morning via (unplanned) C-section. Everybody is tired but ok.  Pics to come.

Congrats!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 04, 2022, 09:08:00 AM
Thanks all!

So, uhh, what do folks use for image sharing these days? I realized I don't have an account anywhere anymore
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on April 04, 2022, 09:35:05 AM
I use Imgur.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 04, 2022, 10:00:59 AM
I use Imgur.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 04, 2022, 10:29:11 AM
https://imgur.com/a/qXiXAv4

Can't get it to work with the image tags. Doing this from mobile and the imgur app if that matters
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 04, 2022, 10:37:01 AM
DAWWWWWWWWWWW.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 04, 2022, 11:04:06 AM
https://imgur.com/a/qXiXAv4

Can't get it to work with the image tags. Doing this from mobile and the imgur app if that matters
Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 04, 2022, 12:02:12 PM
https://imgur.com/a/qXiXAv4

Can't get it to work with the image tags. Doing this from mobile and the imgur app if that matters
Beautiful!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 04, 2022, 12:25:10 PM
Allow me ....

(https://i.imgur.com/T4YkjLr.jpeg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 04, 2022, 04:25:37 PM
Congratulations Chad!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 04, 2022, 04:35:14 PM
Congratulations Chad!

 :rollin :rollin

That's a hard fucking no.  mrs.jingle would have some serious 'xplainin to do.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on April 04, 2022, 05:19:57 PM
Adorable! This is the easiest stage!


https://imgur.com/a/qXiXAv4 (https://imgur.com/a/qXiXAv4)

Can't get it to work with the image tags. Doing this from mobile and the imgur app if that matters
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 05, 2022, 05:19:43 AM
She's the sweetest, ever. Have fun!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2022, 05:31:51 PM
Got suspended again from Facebook.   This is a picture of my cousin's post.

(https://i.postimg.cc/j52bm4jH/Screenshot-20220406-175510-Facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBWVsYGt)

My response joking using a Worf line from First Contact, "If you were any other underwear, I would hang you."

This got me suspended.   An underwear joke. What a fucking joke.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 06, 2022, 05:56:07 PM
Maybe Bosk should ban you here for some of your comments just for consistency.

:banhammer:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 06, 2022, 05:58:04 PM
You can't threaten to hang someone over underwear. When are you going to learn?
The whole purpose of underwear is to prevent hanging.

I will never have to worry about getting banned from facebook.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2022, 06:04:29 PM
So stupid. Frigging bots.  It's out of control. 

I'm a murderer of Hanes and Fruit of the Loom I guess.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: senecadawg2 on April 06, 2022, 06:04:55 PM
Got suspended again from Facebook.   

That's obviously nuts. I'm curious about that "again," though: what was the previous time for?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2022, 06:07:08 PM
For tell my friend who was seeing Journey & Toyo live, "Toto is going to kick your ass."  " You'll love them live "

Verbatim
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 06, 2022, 06:12:03 PM
Toyo blows.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2022, 06:46:55 PM
Lol. Toto.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: senecadawg2 on April 06, 2022, 07:12:48 PM
That's a hell of a threat  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 06, 2022, 07:28:12 PM
I kill my underwear another way. Not by hanging them!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2022, 08:06:41 AM
There consistency of your threats on facebook has me worried.  Maybe my x-gf was right about you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 09:01:30 AM
There consistency of your threats on facebook has me worried.  Maybe my x-gf was right about you.


 :lol

My new slogan is that I am a white supremacists.  I hate all white tighty whities.

I still can't believe that that line got me suspended.  A quote from a movie with an underwear added.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2022, 09:11:16 AM
It's not someone reporting you is it?  If it's not, then I guess facebook's algorithm detects some of those words and immediately flags it as a threat and probably not reviewed by a person so context doesn't come into play. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2022, 09:18:37 AM
You should just write your comments in Kingshmeglish. No algorithm will be able to decipher that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 09:31:58 AM
It's not someone reporting you is it?  If it's not, then I guess facebook's algorithm detects some of those words and immediately flags it as a threat and probably not reviewed by a person so context doesn't come into play.

Yeah, it's a bot I'd assume.  Plus they don't even address it when you are suspended.  I still am waiting on my appeal on the other one.  It's poor business honestly.

You should just write your comments in Kingshmeglish. No algorithm will be able to decipher that.

You'd think the internet knew this all ready.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 07, 2022, 11:38:03 AM
It's not someone reporting you is it?  If it's not, then I guess facebook's algorithm detects some of those words and immediately flags it as a threat and probably not reviewed by a person so context doesn't come into play.

:ontome:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 12:04:47 PM
Yeah, yeah Chad.

Marc, maybe they should have the trigger words available for us so that we can avoid them?  Only seems fair right? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2022, 12:27:44 PM
Marc, maybe they should have the trigger words available for us so that we can avoid them?  Only seems fair right?

Wut?

That'd make a great press release..

To: Internet psychos
If you don't want to get busted making threats and planning weird shit, be sure to not use the following words...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2022, 12:34:31 PM
I doubt it's the single word, it could be phrases too.  "hang you" as the word hang alone can't be used to trigger that since it has many other uses.  I'm just guessing here really.  Although if they did provide a list, it would be pretty hilarious.  They won't and honestly don't need to.  I think at this point you have an idea of how slim the line is here and can just play it smart when using facebook. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 12:51:00 PM
I don't want to honestly, since my intent was never that.  Intent is lost and I don't think it's right.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 01:30:22 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2022, 01:36:06 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!

What are you talking about? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 01:55:46 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!

What are you talking about? :lol

I'm not telling you since you don't have Facebook.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2022, 01:58:15 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!

What are you talking about? :lol

I'm not telling you since you don't have Facebook.

If you were any other underwear, I would hang you. :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 02:00:06 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!

What are you talking about? :lol

I'm not telling you since you don't have Facebook.

If you were any other underwear, I would hang you. :P

Wedgie I'd bet.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on April 07, 2022, 04:38:21 PM
Matt, that blond hair. Adorable!!

What are you talking about? :lol

I'm not telling you since you don't have Facebook.

 :lol

Once I make myself less dumb about image sharing, I'll post the pic here...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 07, 2022, 05:58:54 PM
Matt, I'd respond on Facebook but you know....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2022, 07:11:44 AM
Cool news today.  An old DTF'er is now a touring musician for Pattern-Seeking Animals.  TheAtliator.  Dennis Atlas.  So cool!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on April 08, 2022, 07:39:51 AM
Very cool. Looking forward to seeing them on CttE.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on April 11, 2022, 01:58:02 AM
Why would that joke get you suspended, I don't understand?  I understand saying Toto rocks gets you suspended but that one I don't get.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 11, 2022, 04:45:58 AM
Trigger words by a program. My intent was never about hanging a person but that is what happens with bots.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 13, 2022, 10:26:05 AM
Good morning peeps.

I was called a psychopath (lovingly) by my lovely coworker / dispatcher this morning. Apparently it's strange that I was parked in my work parking lot at 8am... When I can't even clock in till 930 and my shift doesn't technically start till 945 :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 13, 2022, 10:58:47 AM
Duh. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 13, 2022, 10:19:59 PM
I had video call scheduled with my psychiatrist at 830. So I picked up coffee and breakfast, and enjoyed my morning alone time... In my car lmao
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 14, 2022, 04:29:23 AM
Sometimes I finish my small coffee in my driveway listening to sports talk.  Especially in the spring with the windows down.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 14, 2022, 07:56:49 AM
I had video call scheduled with my psychiatrist at 830. So I picked up coffee and breakfast, and enjoyed my morning alone time... In my car lmao

Nothing wrong with that, but at the same time I can see why your coworkers joke on you  :lol  Sometimes I'll chill in my car during my lunch break instead of at my desk just to get some fresh air, change of environment, or just some alone time.  Granted, Ill take my car to a different lot if I do that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 26, 2022, 12:24:42 PM
So my company has a designated gas station a few block from our station that we fill our vans up at in the evenings after our routes. It's also a chance to clean out our trash, and get things ready to "debrief" back at the station.

 Anyways... Yesterday was a complete shit show. A lot of our drivers wound up up in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is beautiful but every town is a pain in the fucking ass, and it's a good hour drive to and hour and a half drive back (traffic). My company doesnt regularly do a lot of routes up there.

During the drive back, while in traffic, I had the van windows down and was blasting my huge "every  DT studio, live, and bootleg album on random" playlist I tend to listen to a lot now. Kept the windows down and music on full blast the entire way and pulled into a gas station full of my annoyed (at the routes we had) coworkers shooting the shit. A few of them asked me what I was listening to. I said "oh it's just Dream Theater"

And this chick, who's already a trip because she's totally anti social and not a people person but it's fun to chat with her because we totally feel the same way about hating people, pops her head out and says "oh shit. I love Dream Theater!" And asked what album I was listening to.  Apparently she got big into DT back in the mid 2000s. Totally took my by surprise... And made my day :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 26, 2022, 02:00:15 PM
DT bringing anti social people together since 1989.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 26, 2022, 02:36:07 PM
True, a very socially awkward girl who lived on my floor in my apartment in college was the one who loaned me Images and Words and Awake.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on May 04, 2022, 07:37:56 PM
Here's hoping the jury aren't fans of SyFy Original movies because they won't be able to tell just how bad Amber Heard's acting is on the stand.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on May 05, 2022, 09:05:37 PM
Here's hoping the jury aren't fans of SyFy Original movies because they won't be able to tell just how bad Amber Heard's acting is on the stand.

 :lol I swear I have never heard :laugh: of this person before, and now she is all over my news every single day. Is this case so damn important?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 06, 2022, 06:12:09 AM
Here's hoping the jury aren't fans of SyFy Original movies because they won't be able to tell just how bad Amber Heard's acting is on the stand.

 :lol I swear I have never heard :laugh: of this person before, and now she is all over my news every single day. Is this case so damn important?

To today's America it is.  What's better than fallen celebrities and the intimate details of people that you see on screen and therefore are best friends with?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 06, 2022, 08:14:31 AM
Go to admit though, those details are pure entertainment.  I haven't followed closely, but it's all over my tiktok feed and I usually watch because it's highly entertaining... but I do agree. This is part of today's America. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zook on May 06, 2022, 08:22:31 AM
Here's hoping the jury aren't fans of SyFy Original movies because they won't be able to tell just how bad Amber Heard's acting is on the stand.

 :lol I swear I have never heard :laugh: of this person before, and now she is all over my news every single day. Is this case so damn important?

It kinda is. She is clearly lying. The woman is a psycho and Johnny is clearly the victim here. Her winning this case is bad for both men and women.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on May 14, 2022, 12:17:29 PM
Sitting at a bar drinking and waiting for my wings when "When I See You Smile" comes on by Bad English and holy fuck how many times is this dude gonna point at the camera.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2022, 12:30:21 PM
Don't you dare dis John Waite!  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2022, 12:34:44 PM
John Waite blows. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2022, 12:36:56 PM
He ain't missing you Tim.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2022, 12:37:30 PM
He can't lie to my face.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2022, 12:44:36 PM
You are his possession.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2022, 12:46:44 PM
He's gonna be in tears.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2022, 01:08:37 PM
Tim, you'll be back on your feet again in no time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 14, 2022, 07:56:44 PM
Sitting at a bar drinking and waiting for my wings when "When I See You Smile" comes on by Bad English and holy fuck how many times is this dude gonna point at the camera.

John Waite is a fucking douche bag asshole.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 14, 2022, 09:32:11 PM
Sitting at a bar drinking and waiting for my wings when "When I See You Smile" comes on by Bad English and holy fuck how many times is this dude gonna point at the camera.

John Waite is a fucking douche bag asshole.

His music sucks too
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 14, 2022, 09:59:29 PM
Sitting at a bar drinking and waiting for my wings when "When I See You Smile" comes on by Bad English and holy fuck how many times is this dude gonna point at the camera.

John Waite is a fucking douche bag asshole.

His music sucks too

Yeah, that too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 14, 2022, 10:09:15 PM
Why is Waite a douchebag?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 15, 2022, 05:26:31 AM
Because he is.  I mean, look at him....

(https://xsrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/john-waite-featured-eidt-990x696.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 15, 2022, 06:29:01 AM
Lol. I've never heard bad things about him before.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 15, 2022, 04:19:28 PM
Haha, I'm just being a dick.  I do hate his earring though, I must say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 15, 2022, 04:30:31 PM
Shit, I had the hoop back in the day. Lol. Not that big though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 15, 2022, 04:31:29 PM
Haha, I'm just being a dick. 

I think what you really mean is...



(https://i.imgflip.com/6g9qfz.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 15, 2022, 04:41:36 PM
 :rollin :rollin :rollin  Outstanding!! Perfect in fact!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 15, 2022, 04:43:16 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 24, 2022, 09:01:40 AM
Nothing like starting your day but getting hit from behind while turning into the work parking lot (and even worse, that person behind me then got hit by a truck. 

I feel like this is going to be a nightmare dealing with insurance for 3 vehicles although I'm pretty sure since I got hit from behind I should be better off than the other two.  It's been a very long time since I had to deal with an auto accident.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 24, 2022, 09:09:39 AM
Nothing like starting your day but getting hit from behind while turning into the work parking lot (and even worse, that person behind me then got hit by a truck. 

I feel like this is going to be a nightmare dealing with insurance for 3 vehicles although I'm pretty sure since I got hit from behind I should be better off than the other two.  It's been a very long time since I had to deal with an auto accident.

You should be fine. Just be sure to get the police report.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 24, 2022, 09:12:17 AM
Nothing like starting your day but getting hit from behind while turning into the work parking lot (and even worse, that person behind me then got hit by a truck. 

I feel like this is going to be a nightmare dealing with insurance for 3 vehicles although I'm pretty sure since I got hit from behind I should be better off than the other two.  It's been a very long time since I had to deal with an auto accident.

Just a pain in the ass to deal with the insurance, getting repairs, ect.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 24, 2022, 09:37:16 AM
Yup, police report will be ready in 3 to 5 days.  Just a pain. Even though the lady behind me was definitely a bit at fault, and the truck behind her even worse, I feel bad for the lady because she took the brunt of the accident having both the front and back of her car damaged and she said she was experiencing chest pains so the ambulance came for her.  The truck really destroyed the back of her rav4 too.  I think myself being in the front of the accident and only taking the damage to the back corner will have it easiest with insurance, but I'm sure this is going to be a nightmare to deal wtih.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 24, 2022, 04:06:26 PM
yeah, those situations are always just a total pain in the ass.  At least you're not at fault at all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on May 25, 2022, 06:32:21 AM
Sorry, Marc; I hope you're okay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 25, 2022, 08:07:20 AM
Yeah I'm fine, just an annoyance and with vacation next week I may not be able to get that police report for a bit so it's going to be on my mind all next week likely. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on May 25, 2022, 08:35:02 PM
I think myself being in the front of the accident and only taking the damage to the back corner will have it easiest with insurance, but I'm sure this is going to be a nightmare to deal wtih.

I wouldn't sweat it honestly. You're clearly not at any fault. You likely wouldn't even need the police report, BUT definitely get it. It was clearly absolve you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 26, 2022, 12:23:51 AM
I think myself being in the front of the accident and only taking the damage to the back corner will have it easiest with insurance, but I'm sure this is going to be a nightmare to deal wtih.

I wouldn't sweat it honestly. You're clearly not at any fault. You likely wouldn't even need the police report, BUT definitely get it. It was clearly absolve you.

Definitely.  You got hit from behind, there is no fault to you whatsoever.  But it is annoying when things weigh on your mind at times you want to enjoy yourself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 26, 2022, 08:16:26 AM
Not just dealing with insurance but taking it to a shop and what not as well.  Just a pain. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 31, 2022, 07:19:40 AM
Sorry you're going through that.

Rather than deal with 3 insurance companies, it may be easier to just deal with your own to have your car fixed, and have them subrogate against the other companies.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on May 31, 2022, 12:52:25 PM
I'm operating under the assumption I don't want to get my insurance involved at all if I don't need to.  I think I'm going to make a claim against the truck and see what happens, then maybe also make a claim against the rav4.  I just don't want my insurance to go up or have to pay a deductible.  Either way, a problem to start figuring out next week, I'm in vacation mode now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on May 31, 2022, 01:00:10 PM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with no accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 31, 2022, 01:11:30 PM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

If the report comes back as 100% his fault and especially since he rear ended you, how could your insurance go up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on May 31, 2022, 04:07:51 PM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

You need to change insurance companies as they are screwing you.  It shouldn't have gone up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on May 31, 2022, 05:14:58 PM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

You need to change insurance companies as they are screwing you.  It shouldn't have gone up.

I switched that afternoon.

My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

If the report comes back as 100% his fault and especially since he rear ended you, how could your insurance go up?


Because they can :/ They only got one month of that extra money out of me though before I left them.

**edited my original post - should have read "no accidents prior to that"**
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 31, 2022, 05:19:12 PM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

You need to change insurance companies as they are screwing you.  It shouldn't have gone up.

I switched that afternoon.


15 minutes saved you 15%??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 01, 2022, 06:55:19 AM
.... or more?!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 01, 2022, 06:56:42 AM
It was Gheico that jacked my rates up  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 01, 2022, 07:05:08 AM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

You need to change insurance companies as they are screwing you.  It shouldn't have gone up.
It depends on the laws in the state.

Here in the U.S., insurance is regulated state by state, not at a national level.  So if you are an at-fault state, whomever is deemed to be at fault has to pay, but only if the victim is 100% NOT at fault.  Laws can vary from state to state, and sometimes it can be hard to determine 100% of the fault.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 01, 2022, 07:10:40 AM
My insurance went up when I got into my first accident after nearly 13 years of driving and with accidents prior to that. Wasn't even my fault. I was stopped at a red light at the end of an off ramp and a guy's brakes failed in his truck. He barreled into me coming off the highway. There wasn't a thing I could do and I still got dicked for it.

You need to change insurance companies as they are screwing you.  It shouldn't have gone up.

I switched that afternoon.


15 minutes saved you 15%??

A little off topic but car insurance is ridiculous here. I got my renewal letter and my insurance went up to $187 (from $104 two years ago). I said fuck this called to cancel, they requoted me at $117 a month but I had to start a brand new policy with the same insurance company.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 09, 2022, 09:12:28 AM
I finally got my police report for my accident a few weeks back now.  But my insurance company reached out to me because it looks like the 3rd vehicle filed a claim against me?  The guy I spoke to said he sees no liability from me so I should be good, but got to go through the process and I need to file that claim against the middle car (the one that hit me) and the police report does state the middle car hit me first then the truck hit the middle car.  The guy said if thats what the police report states that the middle car admits to hitting me first, then I am not liable.  It does state that so hopefully this gets sorted out without being a huge PITA and costing me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 09, 2022, 10:23:30 AM
How can anyone getting rear-ended be considered at fault / liable.  Were you going in reverse.  Up here, the laws are such that it is the 'following' driver's responsibility to be aware of what's in front of them at all times.  Short of pulling out right in front of someone who then cannot stop in time, it is ALWAYS the rear end"er" that is considered at fault.  Then again, we actually have "no fault" insurance laws up here, so there's that too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 09, 2022, 10:34:04 AM
How can anyone getting rear-ended be considered at fault / liable.  Were you going in reverse.  Up here, the laws are such that it is the 'following' driver's responsibility to be aware of what's in front of them at all times.  Short of pulling out right in front of someone who then cannot stop in time, it is ALWAYS the rear end"er" that is considered at fault.  Then again, we actually have "no fault" insurance laws up here, so there's that too.

I think that's what they are tring to claim.  I changed lanes too quickly.  This is also what the lady said to my face.  The police report states i changed lanes from right to left lane and quickly made a left turn.  It's basicly true that it was quick, but I never even stopped because there was no incoming traffic. She hit me after I had completed the lane change and was almost complete wtih the turn (hence why the hit on my car is only on the rear passenger side, not flat against my back).   The lady was very much not paying attention and I made that clear in my interview this morning that was recorded for the claim.  The police report also states she hit me first and then got hit by the truck behind her.  Since she admitted to hitting me first, my insurance guy said I should not be liable at all even with the quick lane change since I had already established myself in the lane fully.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 09, 2022, 01:57:38 PM
How can anyone getting rear-ended be considered at fault / liable.  Were you going in reverse.  Up here, the laws are such that it is the 'following' driver's responsibility to be aware of what's in front of them at all times.  Short of pulling out right in front of someone who then cannot stop in time, it is ALWAYS the rear end"er" that is considered at fault.  Then again, we actually have "no fault" insurance laws up here, so there's that too.

With dash cams becoming as popular as they are, people are starting to get boned for brake checking. If you slam on your brakes in the middle of the highway with nothing in front of you and get rear ended as a result, there's a chance you can be found not at fault. Usually something like reckless endangerment or something. At least that's what my 18 wheeler buddy tells me. You'd be amazed how many people think it's a good idea to brake check a vehicle towing 80,000lbs at 70mph.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 09, 2022, 02:37:52 PM
How can anyone getting rear-ended be considered at fault / liable.  Were you going in reverse.  Up here, the laws are such that it is the 'following' driver's responsibility to be aware of what's in front of them at all times.  Short of pulling out right in front of someone who then cannot stop in time, it is ALWAYS the rear end"er" that is considered at fault.  Then again, we actually have "no fault" insurance laws up here, so there's that too.

With dash cams becoming as popular as they are, people are starting to get boned for brake checking. If you slam on your brakes in the middle of the highway with nothing in front of you and get rear ended as a result, there's a chance you can be found not at fault. Usually something like reckless endangerment or something. At least that's what my 18 wheeler buddy tells me. You'd be amazed how many people think it's a good idea to brake check a vehicle towing 80,000lbs at 70mph.

I believe this is correct.  The rule isn't "if you're behind the other guy, you're always at fault.".   It's more correctly, "ABSENT ANY HARD EVIDENCE, if you're behind the other guy, you're PRESUMED TO BE at fault."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 09, 2022, 03:01:51 PM
How can anyone getting rear-ended be considered at fault / liable.  Were you going in reverse.  Up here, the laws are such that it is the 'following' driver's responsibility to be aware of what's in front of them at all times.  Short of pulling out right in front of someone who then cannot stop in time, it is ALWAYS the rear end"er" that is considered at fault.  Then again, we actually have "no fault" insurance laws up here, so there's that too.

With dash cams becoming as popular as they are, people are starting to get boned for brake checking. If you slam on your brakes in the middle of the highway with nothing in front of you and get rear ended as a result, there's a chance you can be found not at fault. Usually something like reckless endangerment or something. At least that's what my 18 wheeler buddy tells me. You'd be amazed how many people think it's a good idea to brake check a vehicle towing 80,000lbs at 70mph.

I believe this is correct.  The rule isn't "if you're behind the other guy, you're always at fault.".   It's more correctly, "ABSENT ANY HARD EVIDENCE, if you're behind the other guy, you're PRESUMED TO BE at fault."

Fair point.  I generalized a bit too much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 10, 2022, 08:07:55 AM
It's finally Friday. Two more weeks to go until my vacation starts.

This will be my weekend plans:

(https://i.imgur.com/4qYjF04.jpeg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 09:00:36 AM
Sounds perfect honestly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 10, 2022, 10:32:09 AM
So a friend of mine was on the Jimmy Fallon show, and I thought that was cool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gssal8FY98U

He is contestant #2  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 10, 2022, 10:58:56 AM
It's finally Friday. Two more weeks to go until my vacation starts.

This will be my weekend plans:

(https://i.imgur.com/4qYjF04.jpeg)

Man, that was one of my favorite episodes as a kid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 02:26:06 PM
Hi Tim.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xztw06m/20220610-161828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sn76TRmx)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 02:32:30 PM
Hi Joe! How are you today?

(https://i.imgur.com/LBUHGjk.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 03:03:44 PM
 :rollin

Proof you own it!!  Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 03:50:35 PM
I knew that was coming.  :lol

Of course I own it. It's actually quite useful.
















(https://i.imgur.com/AbtQqUt.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 03:51:37 PM
How can you do that to an original pressing.  I KNOW!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 10, 2022, 04:00:17 PM
oh you two  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 05:25:47 PM
 :lol

Don't worry. We'll be texting like teenagers watching the Celtics tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 05:30:56 PM
:lol

Don't worry. We'll be texting like teenagers watching the Celtics tonight.

Yup.

LOLing
OMGing
LMAOing
Hashtagging



Am I doing it right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 10, 2022, 06:23:32 PM
Almost you silly goose. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 11, 2022, 04:25:32 PM
yoy know what’s really useless?? the M on TACs mug.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 11, 2022, 08:34:18 PM
I knew that was coming.  :lol

Of course I own it. It's actually quite useful.
















(https://i.imgur.com/AbtQqUt.jpg)


(https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/haroo27/gifs/Dwarf_rages.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 12, 2022, 12:18:01 PM
That's ok.  It's there every day to remind Tim how wrong he is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 13, 2022, 07:41:04 AM
How can you do that to an original pressing.  I KNOW!!!

I know, right?   Isn't that one of the "atomic" or whatever they call them releases? 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 13, 2022, 07:48:00 AM
How can you do that to an original pressing.  I KNOW!!!

I know, right?   Isn't that one of the "atomic" or whatever they call them releases?

I don't think I've ever heard the term "Atomic" before.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 13, 2022, 07:55:08 AM
How can you do that to an original pressing.  I KNOW!!!

I know, right?   Isn't that one of the "atomic" or whatever they call them releases?

I don't think I've ever heard the term "Atomic" before.

It's the design on the face of the CD from those original releases.  I'm not a huge "sound" guy; I mean, I can tell the difference between some of the releases, but it's my understanding that some of those atomic versions of the later album releases sound pretty good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 13, 2022, 08:16:06 AM
Ah.  Got it.  Plus, a lot of the original pressings the record companies didn't use the master tapes. What a sham early on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2022, 04:57:31 PM
Went to the store to grab a couple of things, and I see this. So for all of you stooges doing this kid's work, look at what you are contributing to. Slacking on the job, looking at his phone, because he has nothing better to do...




(https://i.imgur.com/TVP5dlr.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 15, 2022, 06:15:40 PM
Supervisor should be checking in with the kid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 15, 2022, 06:18:53 PM
Maybe he's on break? Maybe he's there to give a thumbs up to everyone who puts a cart there and say "SUCK IT TAC!!"? Maybe he isn't an employee and he's just wearing the latest fashion. Maybe he isn't real and never was.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2022, 06:24:19 PM
He wasn't on break. He's slacking on the job.

Like I've been saying...people get paid to out the carts away. You people doing it for them are creating moments like this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 15, 2022, 06:25:51 PM
I stand by my theory that he isn't real and never was.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2022, 06:43:06 PM
I could barely figure out how to scribble out his face area.  :lol

I can text you the original picture!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 16, 2022, 04:22:08 AM
He wasn't on break. He's slacking on the job.

Like I've been saying...people get paid to out the carts away. You people doing it for them are creating moments like this.

I'm not sure if this was supposed to be in green font, or if you're legitimately upset at/with people that put carts in the coral.  Personally, I've seen far more instances of carts strewn across a parking lot than I've ever seen a person as you've taken this pic.  People get paid to bring the carts back from the coral to the store. Let me ask you (legit question), have you ever used a self-checkout line?  Have you ever bagged your own groceries?  Do you pump your own gas?  At a fast food restaurant, do you take your tray of garbage to the bin?

It's ludicrous (imo) to suggest the action of putting carts in the coral is taking work away from people.  Like there's nothing else in the store for this person to do?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2022, 07:29:00 AM
I’m joking of course. Kind of.

I saw him sitting there and immediately thought of DTF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2022, 08:09:59 AM
Maybe he isn't real and never was.

With a grey face like that, I agree, not real  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 16, 2022, 08:45:00 AM
He wasn't on break. He's slacking on the job.

Like I've been saying...people get paid to out the carts away. You people doing it for them are creating moments like this.

Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't have an issue with that. Also, I mainly put my cart away to avoid it hitting someone else's car.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 16, 2022, 10:23:34 AM
Man... I used to hate my local Walmart pharmacy... Transfered all of my meds that I could away to Amazon pharmacy minus the "controlled substances) that can't be mailed.

I'm glad I still have to come here now because they've got 2 really fucking cute pharm techs working now :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2022, 02:37:10 PM
I'm glad I still have to come here now because they've got 2 really fucking cute pharm techs working now :lol

Hopefully you're not getting your viagra there. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 16, 2022, 06:29:30 PM
I'm glad I still have to come here now because they've got 2 really fucking cute pharm techs working now :lol

Hopefully you're not getting your viagra there. ;D

Who says I need Viagra?

It's Adderall :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 17, 2022, 08:34:37 AM
My theory is, that's TAC!   :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 17, 2022, 08:36:03 AM
My theory is, that's TAC!   :)

(https://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Mind-Blown-Chris-Pratt.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2022, 09:18:48 AM
Man, my legs & feet are junk after last night.  Even with losing 35 pounds so far the weight is a lot for me.  We walked 15 minute to a beer garden, then 12 minutes to a restaurant.  Then 10 minutes to the venue.  Standing 3 hours on concrete for a show.  Woke up this morning and my legs hate me.   LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2022, 09:20:38 AM
When did this thread be one the Bust TAC’s Balls Thread? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2022, 10:02:09 AM
When did this thread be one the Bust TAC’s Balls Thread? :lol

Well, you are an easy target.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 17, 2022, 11:27:49 AM
When did this thread be one the Bust TAC’s Balls Thread? :lol
What do you mean, "this thread"?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2022, 11:35:53 AM
When did this thread be one the Bust TAC’s Balls Thread? :lol
What do you mean, "this thread"?

This read this like it was from the line in the movie, "Tropic Thunder".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2022, 12:09:13 PM
Tropic Thunder?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 17, 2022, 12:12:00 PM
Tropic Thunder?

God dammit. If you don't want us to bust your balls, then stop waving them all around for us!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 17, 2022, 12:26:19 PM
Tropic Thunder?
https://youtu.be/Odd8Zdhuj9o?t=97
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2022, 12:28:18 PM
Tropic Thunder?
https://youtu.be/Odd8Zdhuj9o?t=97

I like it!
Tom Cruise is in that too?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 17, 2022, 12:35:30 PM
Tropic Thunder?
https://youtu.be/Odd8Zdhuj9o?t=97

I like it!
Tom Cruise is in that too?

Now you're trolling! This is the scene Kind referenced by the way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPxs0Qh72kY
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2022, 12:36:59 PM
Oh No. I didn't know Tom Cruise was in that movie. That's truth. I've never seen it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 17, 2022, 12:39:52 PM
He was the one with the phone

(https://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2013/01/tom_cruise_tropic_thunder_movie_transformations.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2022, 12:43:34 PM
I KNOW!! I spotted it!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2022, 01:03:38 PM
Tropic Thunder?
https://youtu.be/Odd8Zdhuj9o?t=97

I like it!
Tom Cruise is in that too?

Now you're trolling! This is the scene Kind referenced by the way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPxs0Qh72kY

This.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 20, 2022, 12:45:09 PM
Tropic Thunder?

God dammit. If you don't want us to bust your balls, then stop waving them all around for us!
This lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2022, 04:38:58 PM
Went to the store to grab a couple of things, and I see this. So for all of you stooges doing this kid's work, look at what you are contributing to. Slacking on the job, looking at his phone, because he has nothing better to do...




(https://i.imgur.com/TVP5dlr.jpg)

Maybe he's come to work sick, cause he looks a bit grey.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2022, 04:42:53 PM
I’m joking of course. Kind of.

I saw him sitting there and immediately thought of DTF.

You know something, I always put them back, but if I went to this supermarket and saw this kid and knew he wasn't on break, afterwards, I'd leave my trolley/cart around near my car also.  It's when I see guys doing their job cleaning and collecting in the carpark where I like to put them in the bay.  If I saw this, I'd 100% say fuck it and not put it back.

Kids doing this at work is all too common these days, I hate it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2022, 05:18:51 PM
To be fair to the kid, we don't know the circumstances.  Other than Tim's cart, were there other carts just sitting around the lot waiting to be put back? That corral looks empty to me, which makes me think all the carts are at the front of the store.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2022, 05:47:31 PM
I always park on the side of the building. The carriage kids are always slacking around the corner.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2022, 05:51:25 PM
I always park on the side of the building. The carriage kids are always slacking around the corner.

That's your manager instinct to look for the slackers  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2022, 06:06:00 PM
If it's his break, he shouldn't be in public view or if he is, don't have the uniform on. 


To be fair to the kid, we don't know the circumstances.  Other than Tim's cart, were there other carts just sitting around the lot waiting to be put back? That corral looks empty to me, which makes me think all the carts are at the front of the store.

No excuse to be slacking on the job.  Public perception is critical.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2022, 06:10:10 PM
He definitely wasn't on break. Like I said, the kids hide around the corner to use their phones.

It is brutal. These kids can't do anything without their phones in their hands. It's fucked. I see it at work all of the time. Now I'm not anyone's boss, but if I was, I'd be out of my mind. They'd fucking hear about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2022, 06:18:41 PM
He definitely wasn't on break. Like I said, the kids hide around the corner to use their phones.

It is brutal. These kids can't do anything without their phones in their hands. It's fucked. I see it at work all of the time. Now I'm not anyone's boss, but if I was, I'd be out of my mind. They'd fucking hear about it.

My kids are the same at work.  I'm always ragging on them with them phones.  I don't need children, I have enough at work.

It is a problem though, they are lost as fuck without them in their hands.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2022, 06:52:00 PM
I agree slacking on the job and doing it publicly is not a good look.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2022, 07:22:43 PM
When I was a manager, here's what I told my department heads..

"I don't want to see phones on the salesfloor in view of the customers. I totally understand that you may need to access your phone during your shift, and I have no issue with that, but just do it in a backroom area. I have young kids, and my wife WILL call me throughout the day, so I don't expect anyone to not take a call. But do it out of view of the customer."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2022, 08:10:23 PM
That's more than reasonable.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 21, 2022, 07:00:40 AM
He definitely wasn't on break. Like I said, the kids hide around the corner to use their phones.

It is brutal. These kids can't do anything without their phones in their hands. It's fucked. I see it at work all of the time. Now I'm not anyone's boss, but if I was, I'd be out of my mind. They'd fucking hear about it.

I have to actively tell my stepson, "put the phone down".  Bathroom, outside, to the dinner table... everywhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 21, 2022, 07:40:27 AM
What grinds my gears is I can call them and they will not pick up but if I text they respond right away.  If a phone you have on you dammit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 21, 2022, 03:56:48 PM
What grinds my gears is I can call them and they will not pick up but if I text they respond right away.  If a phone you have on you dammit.

I'm even guilty of that sometimes at work if it's someone I don't want to talk me.  I won't message back right away though or else it looks sus.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 21, 2022, 04:36:32 PM
That I get but this is nieces and nephews and they respond right back when I text after I hung up.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 21, 2022, 04:37:32 PM
That I get but this is nieces and nephews and they respond right back when I text after I hung up.

Yeah haha, little bastards, so blatant.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 21, 2022, 07:19:08 PM
....and my wife WILL call me throughout the day...

My co-workers know when it is summer break or some other school break as I will get several calls throughout the day from my wife that I won't normally get while school is in session and she is working.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 21, 2022, 09:47:23 PM
That's one thing I enjoy about my job... No one has around to give me grief if I use my phone outside of our stupid AI cameras who can detect phone usage (kinda) while the vehicles are not in P... But I wouldn't be using my phone during those times anyways... And even though I'm parking like every 90 seconds... I can still totally have it as an excuse to not respond to message from my other half... Who for some reason, even though I'm working and driving... Gets really... Upset... For lack of a better word... If I don't respond asap :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 22, 2022, 06:26:45 AM
That I get but this is nieces and nephews and they respond right back when I text after I hung up.



My nephew just got his first phone a week ago and this little dude will not stop calling me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 22, 2022, 06:37:33 AM
When did this become the old-man gripe thread?

The brains of digital natives are literally wired differently.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 22, 2022, 08:23:24 AM
That I get but this is nieces and nephews and they respond right back when I text after I hung up.

Yeah haha, little bastards, so blatant.

 :lol no fucks given about talking on the phone.  I feel the same but like you, wouldn't make it so obvious. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 22, 2022, 08:36:53 AM
When did this become the old-man gripe thread?

The brains of digital natives are literally wired differently.
This.  My kids don't use their phones the way I use mine, but I don't expect them to, either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 22, 2022, 09:28:42 AM
When did this become the old-man gripe thread?

The brains of digital natives are literally wired differently.

Let me bitch dammit.

When did this become the old-man gripe thread?

The brains of digital natives are literally wired differently.
This.  My kids don't use their phones the way I use mine, but I don't expect them to, either.

Oh I understand, it just frustrates me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on June 24, 2022, 10:41:04 AM
I was going to ask to have my rights to post in the political forum re-instated.
But, now I think I won't do that.
It's all civil in there, I'm not suggesting otherwise.
But...there's really nothing left to say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 24, 2022, 03:53:38 PM
There is a Heat Advisory issued for Western WA this weekend. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 27, 2022, 12:48:12 AM
Upper 80's?  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 27, 2022, 10:41:42 AM
Upper 80's?  :lol

It's all relative dude.  You'd shit yourself if it got down to the 30s (F) next month.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 27, 2022, 05:26:40 PM
Jeez, just perusing through P/R was a good reminder of why I asked to have my posting privileges there taken away a while back.  I think Stadler and Barto are the only regular posters who are actually interested in actual discussion without throwing a bunch of snark and attitude into the mix.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 27, 2022, 05:56:01 PM
Jeez, just perusing through P/R was a good reminder of why I asked to have my posting privileges there taken away a while back.  I think Stadler and Barto are the only regular posters who are actually interested in actual discussion without throwing a bunch of snark and attitude into the mix.

Yeah, you'd rather throw your snark and attitude in GMD. ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 27, 2022, 05:56:30 PM
Jeez, just perusing through P/R was a good reminder of why I asked to have my posting privileges there taken away a while back.  I think Stadler and Barto are the only regular posters who are actually interested in actual discussion without throwing a bunch of snark and attitude into the mix.

Yeah, you'd rather throw your snark and attitude in GMD. ;D

Exactly.  :lol :lol :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 27, 2022, 06:09:55 PM
Upper 80's?  :lol

It's all relative dude.  You'd shit yourself if it got down to the 30s (F) next month.   :lol

We here in the PNW have a very narrow range of comfortable weather. Anything over mid-80s is a HEAT WAVE. Over an inch of snow falls and its SNOWMAGADDON!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 27, 2022, 06:25:02 PM
Upper 80's?  :lol

It's all relative dude.  You'd shit yourself if it got down to the 30s (F) next month.   :lol

Eh.  It doesn't get to 1 degree C here but at the moment the mornings we're seeing 4-5 degrees C where I am.  I've gone for some morning runs in that temp, it's pretty cold but it's fine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 27, 2022, 09:24:58 PM
Upper 80's?  :lol

It's all relative dude.  You'd shit yourself if it got down to the 30s (F) next month.   :lol

Eh.  It doesn't get to 1 degree C here but at the moment the mornings we're seeing 4-5 degrees C where I am.  I've gone for some morning runs in that temp, it's pretty cold but it's fine.

No shit!  I stand corrected.  But if you had 10cm of snow... then you'd shit yourself.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 28, 2022, 05:12:00 AM
Upper 80's?  :lol

It's all relative dude.  You'd shit yourself if it got down to the 30s (F) next month.   :lol

Eh.  It doesn't get to 1 degree C here but at the moment the mornings we're seeing 4-5 degrees C where I am.  I've gone for some morning runs in that temp, it's pretty cold but it's fine.

No shit!  I stand corrected.  But if you had 10cm of snow... then you'd shit yourself.   :lol

We've actually had a lot of really cold mornings so far this year.  I'll give you that with snow though, I've never experienced the stuff so I would definitely be out of my comfort zone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2022, 11:59:48 AM
Chad, you should show Kade the warm water thrown in the air crystalizing right away video you made a few years ago.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 28, 2022, 03:00:12 PM
Chad, you should show Kade the warm water thrown in the air crystalizing right away video you made a few years ago.

That assumes I still have it somewhere - or know how to find it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 28, 2022, 03:23:44 PM
I figured it was saved to Google. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 28, 2022, 07:52:49 PM
Chad, you should show Kade the warm water thrown in the air crystalizing right away video you made a few years ago.

Is this a video of Chad peeing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2022, 07:54:04 PM
Chad, you should show Kade the warm water thrown in the air crystalizing right away video you made a few years ago.

Is this a video of Chad peeing?

That will not get him any flow points if Puppies' roulette, that's for sure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on June 28, 2022, 07:56:06 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 29, 2022, 04:27:21 AM
 :lol

It was boiled water. They took it outside,  tossed it in the air and it crystallized in an instant!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 01, 2022, 09:23:24 PM
Just caught RJ on a live YouTube feed of Nemophila!! :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on July 23, 2022, 06:52:57 PM
I hate unpredictable weather  >:(

Drove 2 hours to do some stargazing/Astrophotography tonight. Weather where I am was supposed to be a nice 75 and clear skies. I get here and it's mostly cloudy, yet the app still says it's not cloudy  :tdwn hoping it clears up in the next hour or so
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 24, 2022, 08:23:52 PM
Weather apps are notoriously and consistently wrong. Meteorology is a hoax.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 25, 2022, 03:41:12 AM
Weather apps are notoriously and consistently wrong. Meteorology is a hoax.

I'm not disagreeing because my profession revolves around weather but tell me more.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 25, 2022, 05:06:15 AM
Weather apps are notoriously and consistently wrong. Meteorology is a hoax.

I'm not disagreeing because my profession revolves around weather but tell me more.

I was mostly being facetious, because the only thing these weather apps seem to get right on a regular basis is the temperature.  When/how much rain (or snow in the winter) is going to come is wildly inaccurate.  I can't tell you how often it will call for a high chance of rain within the next 24 hours, and nothing comes.  Plus, I have two weather apps on my phone (Weather Canada, and Weather Network), and they often say different things.  Plus, what's the consequence of being wrong in that industry?  Whoopsie, sorry.  :dunno:

The only time they seem to regularly get it right is when a huge ass storm is already developed, and already moving in this direction.  Literally just last weekend, our town was forecasted to get 10mm of rain overnight one day early last week.  The tail end of the storm dissipated a little, and we got virtually nothing.  This happens all the time.  Another day a couple weeks back, I woke up and it said 90% chance of rain at 10am, and then rain comes at 6pm.

So I joke that meteorology is a hoax.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on July 25, 2022, 05:18:31 AM
Mate, trust me, they get it wrong all the fucking time.  Agree, temperature is usually pretty good but cloud cover, rain, storms, no fucking chance.

I used to try and look forward to long range forecasts to help with rostering a little but gave up on that a few years ago.  Would used to roster a little less staff at times the forecasts said rain, the amount of times you don't get a single drop and a sunny hot day.  Fucking jokers.

Yeah, so do they get fired for being wrong all the time?  WTF?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 25, 2022, 06:15:26 AM
I'm a weather junkie, of sorts; it's the only thing I consistently watch on the news.  I switch between Rachel Frank on the local Fox station and Ryan Hanrahan on the local NBC station.  Both are EXCELLENT.   BUT, I've noticed in recent years that both have scaled back their predictions wildly, especially in the face of storms and precipitation.  We get the typical "it's going to be warm on Saturday!" and they're usually in the ballpark, but when it comes to heavy thunderstorms (which my area is prone to) and heavy snow, sometimes they won't make narrow predictions until the day before.  So we'll get the sort of vague bands "0-4" near the shore, 4-8" across the I-84 corridor, and 8+" in the north west hills, but we're looking closely at this, so stay tuned!"  Sometimes the bands are 6" each, not 4".   I don't know; for me, being six inches off your prediction is a pretty big differential.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 25, 2022, 06:18:55 AM
I'm a weather junkie, of sorts; it's the only thing I consistently watch on the news.  I switch between Rachel Frank on the local Fox station and Ryan Hanrahan on the local NBC station.  Both are EXCELLENT.   BUT, I've noticed in recent years that both have scaled back their predictions wildly, especially in the face of storms and precipitation.  We get the typical "it's going to be warm on Saturday!" and they're usually in the ballpark, but when it comes to heavy thunderstorms (which my area is prone to) and heavy snow, sometimes they won't make narrow predictions until the day before.  So we'll get the sort of vague bands "0-4" near the shore, 4-8" across the I-84 corridor, and 8+" in the north west hills, but we're looking closely at this, so stay tuned!"  Sometimes the bands are 6" each, not 4".   I don't know; for me, being six inches off your prediction is a pretty big differential.

That's what she said.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on July 25, 2022, 11:25:54 AM
I use Astrospheric and Clear Dark Sky Chart for cloud coverage. These are usually very good with predicting cloud coverage most of the time, specially when both apps agree on the forecast. I guess Saturday was one of those days where they were wrong.

https://www.astrospheric.com/?Latitude=42.195739394643&Longitude=-74.041321569755

https://www.cleardarksky.com/c/NSLkNYkey.html

It is what it is :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 25, 2022, 02:50:10 PM
Weather Radar apps are great for seeing weather patterns. It pretty much allows us to all be our own meteorologists, making our own weather predictions.

How humans take the weather on the news as factual, basing our plans for the day around those predictions, then we get mad when the prediction turns out not to come fruition and curse the weather (Old man yells at cloud) is pretty funny, at least to me it is. It's also funny that we then disregard the weatherman by making jokes on how they can't predict shit.

What I noticed about weather patterns though, from my own observation, is that the moon seems to have an effect on when bigger storms occur.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on July 26, 2022, 09:09:12 AM
Weather Radar apps are great for seeing weather patterns. It pretty much allows us to all be our own meteorologists, making our own weather predictions.

How humans take the weather on the news as factual, basing our plans for the day around those predictions, then we get mad when the prediction turns out not to come fruition and curse the weather (Old man yells at cloud) is pretty funny, at least to me it is. It's also funny that we then disregard the weatherman by making jokes on how they can't predict shit.

What I noticed about weather patterns though, from my own observation, is that the moon seems to have an effect on when bigger storms occur.

Not sure if the second paragraph was directed at me because of what I said, but trust me, as someone who spends a lot of time outdoors at night, I am very aware that the weather is very unpredictable. I wasn't mad or cursing the weather, it was a general comment of a specific situation. I still had a good time even if I was expecting a cloudless sky.

Would love to hear about how you think the moon affects weather.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 26, 2022, 12:55:55 PM
Weather Radar apps are great for seeing weather patterns. It pretty much allows us to all be our own meteorologists, making our own weather predictions.

How humans take the weather on the news as factual, basing our plans for the day around those predictions, then we get mad when the prediction turns out not to come fruition and curse the weather (Old man yells at cloud) is pretty funny, at least to me it is. It's also funny that we then disregard the weatherman by making jokes on how they can't predict shit.

What I noticed about weather patterns though, from my own observation, is that the moon seems to have an effect on when bigger storms occur.

Not sure if the second paragraph was directed at me because of what I said, but trust me, as someone who spends a lot of time outdoors at night, I am very aware that the weather is very unpredictable. I wasn't mad or cursing the weather, it was a general comment of a specific situation. I still had a good time even if I was expecting a cloudless sky.

Would love to hear about how you think the moon affects weather.

Oh, no. It wasn't directed at you. It's just in general, I find it funny. That's why I used The Simpsons reference, the newspaper clipping of Grandpa Abe yelling at a cloud.

And what I have noticed is that around the time of full moons, the big weather storms come in, I just started noticing when I looked at the moon when it snowed good, then noticed it was around a full moon again another time. So I try to see when a Full Moon is and see if a big storm is coming around then. I have a garden that I tend with my dad, so I do look at the moons cycles and say, well it's almost a full moon, so we may not need to water. There's also lots of cultures that base their calenders around the moon. My Hopi culture is one that does. Observing this has led me to feel more connected to the knowledge of my culture, and why we based ceremonies around the cycles of the moon. For me, I feel we did these around these times to call for rain, since we knew these summer moons would produce those monsoon storms and our songs and prayers are what call that rain towards us. Then we got the Harvest Moon, which is when the wheater begins to change and the plants start to go into their dormant stages.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 26, 2022, 12:56:54 PM
I go on the National Weather Service’s website. They’re usually dead on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 03, 2022, 04:58:53 PM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2022, 04:59:45 PM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Oh wow! Moving?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 03, 2022, 05:09:30 PM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Oh wow! Moving?

Yeah. I took a job back in December 2020 that would ultimately involve moving down to work out of our Orlando office, I just wasn't making the move until we had successfully started going back into the office.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2022, 05:16:23 PM
Good luck and have a safe journey south, you'll have to let me know the next time your up north for a concert  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 03, 2022, 05:20:15 PM
Good luck and have a safe journey south, you'll have to let me know the next time your up north for a concert  :yarr

Oh I already know when that'll be :lol I'll be back up next month for Porcupine Tree in NYC and Philly
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2022, 05:24:36 PM
Oh we talked about that at the Haken show, I'll probably see you in NYC then
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2022, 05:48:29 PM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Oh wow! Moving?

Yeah. I took a job back in December 2020 that would ultimately involve moving down to work out of our Orlando office, I just wasn't making the move until we had successfully started going back into the office.

Awesome. Good luck with everything!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2022, 05:49:23 PM
Took this today. I swear this is not the same pic I posted a couple of months ago...


(https://i.imgur.com/KIbbmJO.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2022, 06:28:37 PM
Supervisor needs to bust this kid.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 04, 2022, 06:40:19 AM
Supervisor needs to bust this kid.

He's watching old Queen live videos on his phone, no doubt. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 06:52:39 AM
Supervisor needs to bust this kid.

He's watching old Queen live videos on his phone, no doubt.

Remix.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 04, 2022, 07:18:13 AM
Kev posting in the NFL thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 07:22:18 AM
Kev posting in the NFL thread.

 :lol

I actually know what he does for a job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 04, 2022, 07:24:13 AM
For every pic that TAC assumes is a cart-gathering-slacker, I could post a couple dozen of customers actually returning them to the coral, or the signs requesting that customers do so.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 07:46:30 AM
My beef and I can look right at Tim on this as a Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, it's their fault they do not do a better job with the carts in the parking lot for us to leave them around like he wants us too.  No one trust that the cart will be taken care of in minutes. Sometimes it's hours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 04, 2022, 08:04:25 AM
The shopping cart conversation will never die here, it will outlive the forum  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 08:06:27 AM
The shopping cart conversation will never die here, it will outlive the forum  :lol

Not with Tim here.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2022, 08:12:13 AM
The shopping cart conversation will never die here, it will outlive the forum  :lol

Not with Tim here.  :lol

 :lol I do enjoy the constant cart debate, but Tim's old man creepin on the kid is a bit much for me  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 08:23:28 AM
 :lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvb5bnNL/The-Muppet-Show-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 04, 2022, 08:32:09 AM
Kev posting in the NFL thread.

 :lol

I actually know what he does for a job.


You do now! :lol
The shopping cart conversation will never die here, it will outlive the forum  :lol

Not with Tim here.  :lol

 :lol I do enjoy the constant cart debate, but Tim's old man creepin on the kid is a bit much for me  :lol

It’s research!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 04, 2022, 08:40:22 AM
sure sure  :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 08:41:52 AM
Orange vests turn Tim on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 05, 2022, 11:06:40 AM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Safe travels man. I'm in Florida every few months in the Tampa area and occasionally in Orlando. I'll hit you up for a beer if you're free.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 06, 2022, 07:04:13 AM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Safe travels man. I'm in Florida every few months in the Tampa area and occasionally in Orlando. I'll hit you up for a beer if you're free.

Yeah, for sure. I'm in Oviedo, which is just north/northeast of downtown Orlando.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 06, 2022, 08:22:14 AM
Let me know if you make it to the Tampa area by the way, I have an exhaustive list of amazing food places.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 07, 2022, 07:24:32 AM
Oh lord she's back!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on August 08, 2022, 12:14:45 PM
Oh lord she's back!
??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 08, 2022, 12:16:12 PM
And ReaperKK was never seen again...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 08, 2022, 12:42:25 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 10, 2022, 06:27:49 AM
Well, my whole life is loaded up ina UHaul truck. Next stop, Florida.

Safe travels man. I'm in Florida every few months in the Tampa area and occasionally in Orlando. I'll hit you up for a beer if you're free.

Yeah, for sure. I'm in Oviedo, which is just north/northeast of downtown Orlando.


I just saw this, Bill.  Good luck to you! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 12, 2022, 07:24:35 AM
Seem to be happening more and more but my dad's memory is slowly fading away with the MS.

This week for example I told him after I took him for a scan Monday that we would get the results Thursday and I'd pick him up at 12 noon.  He called me Tuesday night asking if he should order a steak and cheese or am I still coming over.  Then Wednesday he couldn't remember why and who we were seeing Thursday.  It breaks my heart to see a once sharp man slowly descend into a shell of himself.  I worry about him daily. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on August 12, 2022, 08:15:40 AM
Damn dude... so sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 12, 2022, 08:34:01 AM
Seem to be happening more and more but my dad's memory is slowly fading away with the MS.

This week for example I told him after I took him for a scan Monday that we would get the results Thursday and I'd pick him up at 12 noon.  He called me Tuesday night asking if he should order a steak and cheese or am I still coming over.  Then Wednesday he couldn't remember why and who we were seeing Thursday.  It breaks my heart to see a once sharp man slowly descend into a shell of himself.  I worry about him daily.

We can get drunk and commiserate over that one, buddy. BY FAR the hardest part of the last year or so of my dad's life.  He was a genius in so many ways, and to have to talk to him like a child in the last couple months... suffice to say my therapist has been earning her keep in 2022. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 12, 2022, 08:46:06 AM
It saddens me to see him slowly lose himself.  He presses a wrong button on the remote and it changes the input and he can't figure out to get back to the correct input.  My brother has to drive to his house to fix it for him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 12, 2022, 09:01:43 AM
It saddens me to see him slowly lose himself.  He presses a wrong button on the remote and it changes the input and he can't figure out to get back to the correct input.  My brother has to drive to his house to fix it for him.

EXACTLY the same. "Bill, why is there a big black border around the picture; that was never there before!" This from a guy that once walked me through the changing of a transmission on a car he had never worked on before, off of memory. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 12, 2022, 09:08:53 AM
OMG.  My dad will watch movies not in HD.  He just can't get it right to look in the 800's for channels that are HD.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on August 12, 2022, 07:18:28 PM
Seem to be happening more and more but my dad's memory is slowly fading away with the MS.

This week for example I told him after I took him for a scan Monday that we would get the results Thursday and I'd pick him up at 12 noon.  He called me Tuesday night asking if he should order a steak and cheese or am I still coming over.  Then Wednesday he couldn't remember why and who we were seeing Thursday.  It breaks my heart to see a once sharp man slowly descend into a shell of himself.  I worry about him daily.

Sorry to hear that, man.  I cannot imagine. :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 12, 2022, 07:22:17 PM
Good days and bad days. My brother and I lean on each other when it hurts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on August 12, 2022, 08:06:33 PM
Sorry you're going through that Joe. I watched my mom deal with it with both her parents and it was so tough.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 18, 2022, 08:35:31 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/kim-kardashian-admitted-to-using-pete-davidson-because-she-was-dtf-before-he-reportedly-dumped-her/ar-AA10P5Z5?cvid=3fefc0bb285f42f4a917bb49ff9ed1ef


Kim Kardashian was DTF!  :lol  Probably not the same thing when I DTF! :lol

WTF is DTF? or BDE?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on August 18, 2022, 08:38:29 PM
Down to F...

Big D... Energy

Fill in the blanks.  :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 18, 2022, 08:40:30 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 19, 2022, 03:35:34 AM
DTF.org could be mistaken for a site for casual hookups then?

Prog nerds galore! :dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 19, 2022, 09:12:15 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/kim-kardashian-admitted-to-using-pete-davidson-because-she-was-dtf-before-he-reportedly-dumped-her/ar-AA10P5Z5?cvid=3fefc0bb285f42f4a917bb49ff9ed1ef


Kim Kardashian was DTF!  :lol  Probably not the same thing when I DTF! :lol

WTF is DTF? or BDE?

This can't be your first time hearing this! It's been discussed and joked here countless times over the last 10 years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 19, 2022, 09:16:25 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/kim-kardashian-admitted-to-using-pete-davidson-because-she-was-dtf-before-he-reportedly-dumped-her/ar-AA10P5Z5?cvid=3fefc0bb285f42f4a917bb49ff9ed1ef


Kim Kardashian was DTF!  :lol  Probably not the same thing when I DTF! :lol

WTF is DTF? or BDE?

This can't be your first time hearing this! It's been discussed and joked here countless times over the last 10 years.

I swear to God, Marc, I’ve never heard that before. I’ve never seen it in any thread I’ve been in.

I have MSN as my homepage and there’s always clickbait about the Kardashians, which I ignore. But when I saw DTF, I knew it wasn’t the Dream Theater Forums but I was still curious.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 19, 2022, 09:52:55 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/kim-kardashian-admitted-to-using-pete-davidson-because-she-was-dtf-before-he-reportedly-dumped-her/ar-AA10P5Z5?cvid=3fefc0bb285f42f4a917bb49ff9ed1ef


Kim Kardashian was DTF!  :lol  Probably not the same thing when I DTF! :lol

WTF is DTF? or BDE?

This can't be your first time hearing this! It's been discussed and joked here countless times over the last 10 years.

I swear to God, Marc, I’ve never heard that before. I’ve never seen it in any thread I’ve been in.

I have MSN as my homepage and there’s always clickbait about the Kardashians, which I ignore. But when I saw DTF, I knew it wasn’t the Dream Theater Forums but I was still curious.

Apparently Seth Rogan coined the phrase, but it got popular from the MTV Jersey Shore show.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 19, 2022, 10:01:16 AM
For reference:

https://youtu.be/tihmB8lDNHI?t=57
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on August 23, 2022, 11:05:27 AM
And ReaperKK was never seen again...

The forum was down that morning lol.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on August 23, 2022, 05:16:09 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/kim-kardashian-admitted-to-using-pete-davidson-because-she-was-dtf-before-he-reportedly-dumped-her/ar-AA10P5Z5?cvid=3fefc0bb285f42f4a917bb49ff9ed1ef


Kim Kardashian was DTF!  :lol  Probably not the same thing when I DTF! :lol

WTF is DTF? or BDE?

This can't be your first time hearing this! It's been discussed and joked here countless times over the last 10 years.

I swear to God, Marc, I’ve never heard that before. I’ve never seen it in any thread I’ve been in.

I have MSN as my homepage and there’s always clickbait about the Kardashians, which I ignore. But when I saw DTF, I knew it wasn’t the Dream Theater Forums but I was still curious.

I've never heard either term before mate also.  Never seen either mentioned here either.  Seems like those phrases wouldn't be common phrases thrown around at will here either I would have thought.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 13, 2022, 10:12:00 PM
So I bought tickets for all of the following today:

Oct. 20th - Ralph Macchio is coming to town to promote his book. Ticket gets me a copy of his book and a photo with him.
Oct. 27th - An Evening With Penn Jillette - I think it's a chat about his book... or something? Not clear on that
Oct. 28th - Penn and Teller show
Dec. 9th - Joe Gatto comedy show with meet and greet.

I'm pumped! So far I've met:

Jason David Frank
Jon Ratzenberger
George Wendt
Garth Brooks
Jim Belushi
Dan Aykroyd

The list grows ever longer!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 14, 2022, 04:49:30 AM
Hell of a lineup to see and who you've met so far!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 14, 2022, 06:55:56 AM
So I bought tickets for all of the following today:

Oct. 20th - Ralph Macchio is coming to town to promote his book. Ticket gets me a copy of his book and a photo with him.
Oct. 27th - An Evening With Penn Jillette - I think it's a chat about his book... or something? Not clear on that
Oct. 28th - Penn and Teller show
Dec. 9th - Joe Gatto comedy show with meet and greet.

I'm pumped! So far I've met:

Jason David Frank
Jon Ratzenberger
George Wendt
Garth Brooks
Jim Belushi
Dan Aykroyd

The list grows ever longer!

That's so cool.

How was Garth Brooks? 

I thought Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers because of his marriage imploding and having to be "with family in this difficult time" or whatever?   Now he's on a comedy tour?   Not digging at him, because he's funny, and I know things change on a dime sometimes, but still. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 14, 2022, 08:33:05 AM
So I bought tickets for all of the following today:

Oct. 20th - Ralph Macchio is coming to town to promote his book. Ticket gets me a copy of his book and a photo with him.
Oct. 27th - An Evening With Penn Jillette - I think it's a chat about his book... or something? Not clear on that
Oct. 28th - Penn and Teller show
Dec. 9th - Joe Gatto comedy show with meet and greet.

I'm pumped! So far I've met:

Jason David Frank
Jon Ratzenberger
George Wendt
Garth Brooks
Jim Belushi
Dan Aykroyd

The list grows ever longer!

That's so cool.

How was Garth Brooks? 

I thought Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers because of his marriage imploding and having to be "with family in this difficult time" or whatever?   Now he's on a comedy tour?   Not digging at him, because he's funny, and I know things change on a dime sometimes, but still.
Garth Brooks was really nice. I think everyone in my town has met him in public at same point.

I was working at Cici's Pizza, a buffet, at the time. We would occasionally do fundraisers for local sports teams where the players could come in and work for tips. We happened to be doing a fundraiser for his daughter's soccer team that night, and he came in to eat. He was super pleasant and polite. Poor guy was ambushed. The whole town knew he was there inside of 15 minutes, and the guy's just trying to eat. Even then, he was still being nice to people and taking selfies with the ones who asked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 14, 2022, 08:39:38 AM
I met Penn and Teller after a show of theirs in Vegas, they just hung out in the lobby for free photos.

I thought Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers because of his marriage imploding and having to be "with family in this difficult time" or whatever?   Now he's on a comedy tour?   Not digging at him, because he's funny, and I know things change on a dime sometimes, but still. 

I think he's been touring, but I wondered the same thing.  He's on tiktok too and for some reason, him leaving impractical jokers but now just doing his own thing kind of pisses me off and makes me disinterested in both him and the tv show. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 14, 2022, 09:04:20 AM
I met Penn and Teller after a show of theirs in Vegas, they just hung out in the lobby for free photos.

I thought Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers because of his marriage imploding and having to be "with family in this difficult time" or whatever?   Now he's on a comedy tour?   Not digging at him, because he's funny, and I know things change on a dime sometimes, but still. 

I think he's been touring, but I wondered the same thing.  He's on tiktok too and for some reason, him leaving impractical jokers but now just doing his own thing kind of pisses me off and makes me disinterested in both him and the tv show.
Maybe his family travels with him? Maybe it's not as taxing is filming a show all day every day? I don't know. There are a lot of unknowns.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 15, 2022, 10:11:17 PM
Starting my film study paper that's due tomorrow. Wish me luck.

(https://i.imgur.com/16m4ion.png)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 16, 2022, 07:30:00 AM
Jesus Fuck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 16, 2022, 07:31:05 AM
Starting my film study paper that's due tomorrow. Wish me luck.

(https://i.imgur.com/16m4ion.png)

Based on the title alone, I assume this paper will necessarily have to be at least 500 pages. You can do that in a day?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 16, 2022, 08:00:31 AM
 :lol that's an paper, good luck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 16, 2022, 04:28:55 PM
:lol that's an paper, good luck
I think you accidentally a word.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on September 16, 2022, 04:32:02 PM
Starting my film study paper that's due tomorrow. Wish me luck.

(https://i.imgur.com/16m4ion.png)

Based on the title alone, I assume this paper will necessarily have to be at least 500 pages. You can do that in a day?
This paper was actually supposed to be no more than three pages, double-spaced. I couldn't go as in-depth as I wanted.

That being said, I wrote my final essay for Comp I the night before it was due and got a perfect score.
(https://i.imgur.com/DvCLrpp.jpeg)

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 17, 2022, 02:41:44 PM
Starting my film study paper that's due tomorrow. Wish me luck.

(https://i.imgur.com/16m4ion.png)

Based on the title alone, I assume this paper will necessarily have to be at least 500 pages. You can do that in a day?

I did.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 19, 2022, 12:09:00 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 19, 2022, 12:10:13 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 19, 2022, 12:19:33 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0

I WILL NOT FALL FOR THIS YOU BASTARD!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: emtee on September 19, 2022, 12:20:17 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?

Only 2 known cures for this:

Listen to Rebecca Black, Friday 3 consecutive times.

Listen to King Missile, Detachable Penis one time.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 19, 2022, 12:36:18 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0

I WILL NOT FALL FOR THIS YOU BASTARD!

It's not a Rick Roll but it's just as bad. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 19, 2022, 01:51:43 PM
:lol that's an paper, good luck
I think you accidentally a word.

Sure did  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 20, 2022, 12:52:27 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?
My condolences.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2022, 08:12:15 PM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?
My condolences.

It’s a good song. I was trying to explore other Living Colour songs but for some reason got stuck with that one.

Luckily now I have Cinderella Man by Rush in there. So all good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 21, 2022, 02:12:05 AM
I saw Living Colour earlier this year, funny thing is you could hear them arguing with each other on the mics right before they started  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2022, 07:13:07 AM
I saw Living Colour earlier this year, funny thing is you could hear them arguing with each other on the mics right before they started  :lol

Not shocking. I have seen a number of live performances from 88 to 2022 on youtube and they don't seem to have much to do with each other on stage. Everyone is just doing their own thing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 21, 2022, 09:01:49 AM
So I’ve had A Cult of Personality stuck in my head for like three days now and it’s driving me insane. Help?
My condolences.

It’s a good song. I was trying to explore other Living Colour songs but for some reason got stuck with that one.

Luckily now I have Cinderella Man by Rush in there. So all good.
I've never liked Cult of Personality, or really anything else I've ever heard by that band.

Just never did it for me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2022, 09:46:48 AM
I'll admit that the bulk of the songs I've heard have done little for me, but there's a few that were pretty cool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 21, 2022, 10:33:20 AM
Adami, you check out their album, Stain?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2022, 10:53:48 AM
Adami, you check out their album, Stain?

Nope! But I will now.

I mostly just went through various youtube videos/live videos that I could find.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 21, 2022, 11:43:27 AM
Adami, you check out their album, Stain?

Nope! But I will now.

I mostly just went through various youtube videos/live videos that I could find.

I think you'll like that album more than other of theirs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 25, 2022, 08:35:54 AM
Anyone have an experience with Solo Stove's? I just ordered one after ditching our old firepit when we did our backyard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on September 25, 2022, 08:52:51 AM
A couple of my friends have them and have been very happy with them. They've seemed great to me when said friends have used them while I was over.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 25, 2022, 01:02:38 PM
Adami, you check out their album, Stain?

Nope! But I will now.

I mostly just went through various youtube videos/live videos that I could find.
I think you'll like that album more than other of theirs.

Listened to about half of it. Was good but a bit samey. I’ll come back to it at some point.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 25, 2022, 01:17:37 PM
I love the production of that album. Heavy, and raw.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 25, 2022, 01:21:46 PM
I love the production of that album. Heavy, and raw.

Oh yea the sound was great. I did dig it. Just need to spend more time with it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 04:19:20 PM
I had an employee that moved from NY.   He was hard to deal with. Wanted more, never doing the things you need to move up.  Was late.  Called out admitting he went on a bender.  Never drunk or on something at work though.

I sat him down last week and told him he needs help,  I gave him phone #'s to call.  I implored him to do so. I didn't want him to slip through the cracks.   He didn't take insurance here. Always money hungry, but never reliable even on overtime.   

Then he got his 23 year old girlfriend pregnant.  They fought, she told him she'd cut him out of the child's life.  I asked him again to get help for the child's sake.

He called out Monday.  Drank too much. His shift is a 3 day shift. Saturday through Monday. Monday he called and talked and asked to go on a leave of absence to go back to NY where he had insurance.   I said yes.  I told him I had to talk to my boss. I asked him to come in Tuesday to fill out the LOA paperwork to save his job. He asked to email him it. I reached out Tuesday to verify his email.  He never responded.   I though he was on another bender.

I had tests today to see if my heart is OK for surgery November or December for weight loss.  I got a call from my backup.  My employee died of an overdose.

I'm heartbroken.  I'm beating myself up if I could have done more. I know I did a lot talking to him but my mind is still spinning.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 28, 2022, 04:25:03 PM
Joe, fuck that. You did everything you could. Way more than above and beyond.

How did your tests go?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 28, 2022, 04:28:05 PM
Joe, sorry to hear that, that's a fucked up situation. You did what you could
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 28, 2022, 04:29:27 PM
Joe, this world isn't good enough for you.

Next time I see you, you're getting a damn big hug.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 04:29:59 PM
Tim I know, still seeps in though.

One more test tomorrow then wait for results.

Thanks Victor.

Thank you Adami.  I feel rotten right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 28, 2022, 04:40:17 PM
King...Don't beat yourself up over that employees OD. You did everything you could by offering him the help. It was up to him to need that help. Unfortunately his situation seemed to have just kept escalating to that point. It's sad but, we as humans can not save every human being, sometimes it's up to the person as a human being to desire that help and take that hand, it's not easy as well.

Hope your tests results go good...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 28, 2022, 04:45:51 PM
Joe, even if you didn't offer help, it's still on him. But you did, so you did right.
You have way more worthwhile causes in your life.

I mean, if it'll make you feel better, give the cat a swift kick across the room.  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 05:28:01 PM
Thanks Ben. 

Tim, I know but my thoughts have wandered. And I love my kitty.  No way.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 28, 2022, 05:30:05 PM
Joe, I'm not going to tell you to not feel the way you feel. You're feeling that way because of how great of a person you are.

I can say that there's little as difficult as doing everything you can to help someone and still see them self destruct. It feels like there was just SOMETHING more, that if we had done it, would have saved them. But there isn't. There wasn't. A person will only accept the help they're ready to accept. I'm so sorry that his not being ready resulted in his death and his future child never knowing their father. That guilt your feeling is a constant reminder to keep trying. Because once you stop, once you give up on people, the world loses something special. It's a hell of a struggle to try to help people and only succeed some of the time. Those times they can't be helped is like a dagger in our hearts.

I'm so sorry man. I really am.



Also never kick a damn cat. But feel free to kick whatever cat is backwards.  :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 05:39:43 PM
I'll picture Tim as a cat. :lol

Thank you Adami. I just care about my employees. It's just a gut punch right now. I've got a guys night at a camp at a lake. The guys will cheer me up too. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 28, 2022, 05:46:12 PM
I've got a guys night at a camp at a lake. The guys will cheer me up too.

(https://prod-images.tcm.com/Master-Profile-Images/deliverance1972.22066.2.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 05:59:35 PM
Nope. It's a house. I have my own bed. Neighbors are awesome. They'll party with us too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 28, 2022, 06:55:13 PM
Nope. It's a house. I have my own bed. Neighbors are awesome. They'll party with us too.


Well if you hear a banjo, run.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 28, 2022, 07:01:02 PM
Nope. It's a house. I have my own bed. Neighbors are awesome. They'll party with us too.


Well if you hear a banjo, run.

You mean, other than Joe's?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 28, 2022, 07:06:24 PM
They'd catch me. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on September 28, 2022, 09:04:29 PM
Damn, Joe, that sucks. Like others have said, you can't beat yourself up over it as it sounds like you did everything you could, but I get it; I am sure I would feel the same way you do.  :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2022, 05:10:54 AM
Thank you Kev.  I slept long and hard last night. Today after my test, I talk to 2 shifts about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 29, 2022, 06:33:35 AM
I'm really sorry Joe. You tried to do more for him than any employer I've personally worked for. I think that ultimately it falls on the individual to take steps to better themselves and their life. You tried to do as much as you could. Sad story all around.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on September 29, 2022, 06:44:01 AM
Today after my test, I talk to 2 shifts about it.

Best of luck with this...that won't be easy. I just read about your situation, Joe. I think it's admirable how much you care for your employees and are willing to have the tough conversations. I'm sorry that it sometimes leads to heart break, but the world needs more people like you, Joe. Don't ever change.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2022, 07:55:23 AM
Just catching up and that is terrible Joe, but holy cow you really tried to help someone above and beyond your means and there is nothing to beat yourself over.  You are a good man. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on September 29, 2022, 08:14:33 AM
I had an employee that moved from NY.   He was hard to deal with. Wanted more, never doing the things you need to move up.  Was late.  Called out admitting he went on a bender.  Never drunk or on something at work though.

I sat him down last week and told him he needs help,  I gave him phone #'s to call.  I implored him to do so. I didn't want him to slip through the cracks.   He didn't take insurance here. Always money hungry, but never reliable even on overtime.   

Then he got his 23 year old girlfriend pregnant.  They fought, she told him she'd cut him out of the child's life.  I asked him again to get help for the child's sake.

He called out Monday.  Drank too much. His shift is a 3 day shift. Saturday through Monday. Monday he called and talked and asked to go on a leave of absence to go back to NY where he had insurance.   I said yes.  I told him I had to talk to my boss. I asked him to come in Tuesday to fill out the LOA paperwork to save his job. He asked to email him it. I reached out Tuesday to verify his email.  He never responded.   I though he was on another bender.

I had tests today to see if my heart is OK for surgery November or December for weight loss.  I got a call from my backup.  My employee died of an overdose.

I'm heartbroken.  I'm beating myself up if I could have done more. I know I did a lot talking to him but my mind is still spinning.
Damn sorry to hear this, Joe.

There was nothing else you could have done.  If anything, he may have lasted as long as he did because of you and your efforts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2022, 08:58:18 AM
Thank you Karolis, Gregg, Marc & Jeremy.   I'm feeling better today. Just sad that this kid could have gotten help. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 29, 2022, 09:07:21 AM
I've got a guys night at a camp at a lake. The guys will cheer me up too.

(https://prod-images.tcm.com/Master-Profile-Images/deliverance1972.22066.2.jpg)

I look damn good in that picture (I'm the second from the right). 

In all serious, though, Joe, my heart goes out to you. I'm sorry you're carrying that in your heart, but as others have said, it just goes to show what a standup guy you are.  I'm proud to call you my friend. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2022, 09:32:30 AM
Thanks Bill.  Well,  time to go into work. Yuck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 29, 2022, 11:55:36 AM
I had an employee that moved from NY.   He was hard to deal with. Wanted more, never doing the things you need to move up.  Was late.  Called out admitting he went on a bender.  Never drunk or on something at work though.

I sat him down last week and told him he needs help,  I gave him phone #'s to call.  I implored him to do so. I didn't want him to slip through the cracks.   He didn't take insurance here. Always money hungry, but never reliable even on overtime.   

Then he got his 23 year old girlfriend pregnant.  They fought, she told him she'd cut him out of the child's life.  I asked him again to get help for the child's sake.

He called out Monday.  Drank too much. His shift is a 3 day shift. Saturday through Monday. Monday he called and talked and asked to go on a leave of absence to go back to NY where he had insurance.   I said yes.  I told him I had to talk to my boss. I asked him to come in Tuesday to fill out the LOA paperwork to save his job. He asked to email him it. I reached out Tuesday to verify his email.  He never responded.   I though he was on another bender.

I had tests today to see if my heart is OK for surgery November or December for weight loss.  I got a call from my backup.  My employee died of an overdose.

I'm heartbroken.  I'm beating myself up if I could have done more. I know I did a lot talking to him but my mind is still spinning.

Reading through the comments others have left about this Joe and I agree with all of it. I know it's easier said than done when we're all saying that "you did all you could" and that you have no "reason" to feel like the way you feel. You knew this man personally and had enough empathy for him to bring it to light and offer him help. I'm praying that you can find a sense of peace over this soon that will help you heal from it and move on in a way where you don't have any doubts or lingering "what if's" about any of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2022, 12:00:32 PM
Thank you Gary.  I'm feeling a little better today.  I have to call his girlfriend who is pregnant and talk about his insurance which she is the beneficiary.  Going to be a tough call.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2022, 01:39:56 PM
Talking to his mom and girlfriend is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do today. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 29, 2022, 01:47:40 PM
Talking to his mom and girlfriend is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do today.

I can't imagine. Big bro hug to ya Joe.....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 30, 2022, 04:26:50 AM
I had an employee that moved from NY.   He was hard to deal with. Wanted more, never doing the things you need to move up.  Was late.  Called out admitting he went on a bender.  Never drunk or on something at work though.

I sat him down last week and told him he needs help,  I gave him phone #'s to call.  I implored him to do so. I didn't want him to slip through the cracks.   He didn't take insurance here. Always money hungry, but never reliable even on overtime.   

Then he got his 23 year old girlfriend pregnant.  They fought, she told him she'd cut him out of the child's life.  I asked him again to get help for the child's sake.

He called out Monday.  Drank too much. His shift is a 3 day shift. Saturday through Monday. Monday he called and talked and asked to go on a leave of absence to go back to NY where he had insurance.   I said yes.  I told him I had to talk to my boss. I asked him to come in Tuesday to fill out the LOA paperwork to save his job. He asked to email him it. I reached out Tuesday to verify his email.  He never responded.   I though he was on another bender.

I had tests today to see if my heart is OK for surgery November or December for weight loss.  I got a call from my backup.  My employee died of an overdose.

I'm heartbroken.  I'm beating myself up if I could have done more. I know I did a lot talking to him but my mind is still spinning.

Mate, you went above and beyond the call of duty.  There is nothing more you could or should have been expected to do.  I've dealt with a drug user before and actually sent him packing in the end and told him to get help.  Not sure how it ended but I know I did all I could.  We got on great too.  A shame.

So I can kind of relate but ufortunately, you still have a job to do mate.  DO NOT beat yourself up Joe over this.  You sound like a great boss, he had your support and love so don't feel like you let him down, you didn't, he let himself down.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 30, 2022, 04:29:50 AM
Talking to his mom and girlfriend is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do today.

I bet.  Props to you again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 30, 2022, 08:50:13 PM
Wow and his girlfriend was pregnant? How awful. Nothing more to say that hasn't already been said. 

(I did chuckle and the Deliverance reference).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 01, 2022, 07:30:55 AM
For what it's worth Joe, I've seen you talk about how you treat your employees a few different times and it's something I try to keep in mind as I wade into management myself.

Hope the tests this week went well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 01, 2022, 07:53:15 AM
It did Bill!  Passed the tests. Now they can pick a date for the surgery!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 01, 2022, 07:54:23 AM
It did Bill!  Passed the tests. Now they can pick a date for the surgery!!

 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 01, 2022, 07:54:42 AM
It did Bill!  Passed the tests. Now they can pick a date for the surgery!!


(https://media3.giphy.com/media/l3q2XhfQ8oCkm1Ts4/200w.gif?cid=82a1493b4z99s1vlhamdwxrrbwvzxilpe91a1bklevhiewg2&rid=200w.gif&ct=g)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 01, 2022, 07:55:22 AM
It did Bill!  Passed the tests. Now they can pick a date for the surgery!!

Joe that's fucking awesome! Are you still thinking November?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 01, 2022, 12:47:04 PM
Might be late November,  early December.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on October 01, 2022, 12:48:53 PM
Great news, Joe!  :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 03, 2022, 06:20:24 AM
It did Bill!  Passed the tests. Now they can pick a date for the surgery!!

Can't be happier for you. That's so good to hear!!!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 03, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
https://mynorthwest.com/3655163/abandoned-shopping-carts-requiring-coordinated-response-everett-police/

Imagine the chaos if this police department was defunded!

Quote
The Everett Police Department (EDP) is installing a Shopping Cart Recovery Program to roll away and remove abandoned shopping carts on city streets that are becoming a nuisance.

Calling it a "Recovery Program" makes it sound like it is a 12 step support group.
"Hi, my name is Carter the Cart, and my user didn't return me to the corral."
[all] "Hi Carter"
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 03, 2022, 08:35:20 PM
That's a great use of Police funds. WTF?? I mean, isn't there a Dept of Public Works or something like that?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 05, 2022, 04:30:34 AM
That's a great use of Police funds. WTF?? I mean, isn't there a Dept of Public Works or something like that?

Or people could just, ya know, put them back where they found them.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 05, 2022, 07:38:19 PM
That's a great use of Police funds. WTF?? I mean, isn't there a Dept of Public Works or something like that?

Or people could just, ya know, put them back where they found them.  :biggrin:

Hmm.....he does have a point.  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 10, 2022, 02:47:31 PM
SLACKERS!!!!


(https://i.imgur.com/Vg3xIjx.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 10, 2022, 02:50:34 PM
Curse them out old man!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 10, 2022, 07:43:31 PM
Outrageous!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 10, 2022, 08:34:12 PM
I swear you’ve posted that pic before. You just pull it out ever couple of months or so?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 11, 2022, 04:30:46 AM
I swear you’ve posted that pic before. You just pull it out ever couple of months or so?

Pretty sure the last one was just a kid on his own.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 11, 2022, 06:41:31 AM
My cart was hit yesterday by a rogue shopping cart, got a nice scratch. Thanks TAC  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 11, 2022, 07:19:05 AM
My cart was hit yesterday by a rogue shopping cart, got a nice scratch. Thanks TAC  :)

Can't trust managers to put a priority on shagging carriages. Or at least monitor the kids out there.  Why?  It's not a money maker.  Tim will still tell you it's on grocery stores to get the carts but they can't be trusted.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 11, 2022, 02:12:08 PM
I swear you’ve posted that pic before. You just pull it out ever couple of months or so?

I have posted two separate pics of a different carriage kid.

This is a new one with a bunch of them slacking.


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 13, 2022, 08:09:41 AM
They are taking a second when they are outside the store to depressurize.  That doesn't really make them slackers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 13, 2022, 09:23:11 AM
They are taking a second when they are outside the store to depressurize.  That doesn't really make them slackers.

What are you, head of the union?

Depressurize? 
From what? Gathering carriages?  :lol


They may not be slackers but they are slacking. You’re going to make excuses for them?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 13, 2022, 09:24:43 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 13, 2022, 09:27:57 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.

They’re not on break though. They’re on the side of the building out of view of their supervisors.



These are just kids and I guess I’m just having fun with it. But it is what it is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 13, 2022, 09:29:10 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.

They’re not on break though. They’re on the side of the building out of view of their supervisors.



These are just kids and I guess I’m just having fun with it. But it is what it is.

But how do we know that's not a break? Maybe they're not on break. But I have no idea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 13, 2022, 09:31:27 AM
The obsession is odd and borderline creepy  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on October 13, 2022, 09:31:36 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xFjqlgupAe0/maxresdefault.jpg)


(And my Friends knowledge ends there, thankfully....)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 13, 2022, 09:35:14 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.

They’re not on break though. They’re on the side of the building out of view of their supervisors.



These are just kids and I guess I’m just having fun with it. But it is what it is.

But how do we know that's not a break? Maybe they're not on break. But I have no idea.

Because they are wearing vests which is required when working.  Not while on break.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 13, 2022, 09:40:13 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.

They’re not on break though. They’re on the side of the building out of view of their supervisors.



These are just kids and I guess I’m just having fun with it. But it is what it is.

But how do we know that's not a break? Maybe they're not on break. But I have no idea.

Because they are wearing vests which is required when working.  Not while on break.

(https://gifdb.com/images/high/the-more-you-know-graphic-animation-hyccxsu9yyh6bl8m.webp)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 13, 2022, 09:51:28 AM
Don't most people get breaks? Maybe the coral is the cool place to chill on a break.

They’re not on break though. They’re on the side of the building out of view of their supervisors.



These are just kids and I guess I’m just having fun with it. But it is what it is.

But how do we know that's not a break? Maybe they're not on break. But I have no idea.

They’re not on break.



The obsession is odd and borderline creepy  :lol

 :lol

If I’m sitting there I’m thinking about DTF and the chatter about the carts. I figure it’ll give us a few minutes of content.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 13, 2022, 10:36:48 AM
I'm here for you Adami since Tim can't articulate it.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 13, 2022, 12:33:02 PM
Of course they aren't on break.  They are just not hurrying to get back into the building.  Every grocery store employee I've ever known did that.  And yes, I was one of them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 13, 2022, 12:34:49 PM
Of course they aren't on break.  They are just not hurrying to get back into the building.  Every grocery store employee I've ever known did that.  And yes, I was one of them.

Slacker.  Lol. Ah, to be 16 again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on October 13, 2022, 02:24:08 PM
This sucks.  I discovered that someone charged $235.00 to Clark Atlanta University to my debit card. So I had to call my bank's customer service, they told me that they will sort that out and get me a new card. In the meanwhile, I am cardless for the next 10 days. Fun....

I can still withdraw funds from my local bank if I show them my account number and ID, right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 13, 2022, 03:47:10 PM
Yes. You can.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 13, 2022, 03:56:22 PM
It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on October 13, 2022, 03:58:33 PM
It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.

So the guy sitting on the rail is clearly doing something work-related?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 13, 2022, 04:24:03 PM
It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.

I mean King explained the jacket thing, but a bunch of guys standing around looks like a break. If they had their jackets off, would we be so sure they’re not on a break?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 13, 2022, 04:37:50 PM
It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.

I mean King explained the jacket thing, but a bunch of guys standing around looks like a break. If they had their jackets off, would we be so sure they’re not on a break?

Because they're not ON break. They're taking a break, but it's an unauthorized break.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 13, 2022, 05:16:53 PM
Alrighty then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 13, 2022, 05:40:47 PM
Seems like a lot of assumption.  I'll give Tim a break on this if that lot is a mess with the carts though (he might have already mentioned this) although if that's the case, I'd blame management more so than the kids.

This sucks.  I discovered that someone charged $235.00 to Clark Atlanta University to my debit card. So I had to call my bank's customer service, they told me that they will sort that out and get me a new card. In the meanwhile, I am cardless for the next 10 days. Fun....

I can still withdraw funds from my local bank if I show them my account number and ID, right?

You don't have a credit card to hold you over?  I lost my credit card at the 311 concert a couple weekends ago.  I was glad to see no charges were on it and I got a replacement quickly, but luckily I have a few cards to pull from in case of such situations.  Also for international, it's good to have both a Visa and Mastercard because it's hit or miss what card places take (if at all).   Also, for me, I earn so much rewards from the credit cards that there's almost no reason ever to pay cash or use a debit card.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on October 13, 2022, 06:10:34 PM
This will sound embarrassing to say, but I have never used a credit card ever.  Don't know how it works when it comes to interest and whatnot and, to me, it seems a bit intimidating what moves I need to make so that I don't get played at all when it comes to interest rate (I have good credit score though, mainly due to paying off my car in the last four years).

Although, after seeing that fraud charge on my account, I am thinking more about looking into getting a credit card and see what kind of perks is out there that intrigues me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 13, 2022, 06:23:23 PM
There's nothing intimidating about a credit card other than your own mind set if you think it means free money.  Pay your bill every month and there's no interest so you end up ahead in the end with the perks.  If you think you can't control yourself then it honestly may be best to still get one for emergencies but not use it.  Having one is good for your credit score assuming you pay it or don't use it too because it increases your credit to debt ratio.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 13, 2022, 06:24:15 PM
This will sound embarrassing to say, but I have never used a credit card ever.  Don't know how it works when it comes to interest and whatnot and, to me, it seems a bit intimidating what moves I need to make so that I don't get played at all when it comes to interest rate (I have good credit score though, mainly due to paying off my car in the last four years).

Although, after seeing that fraud charge on my account, I am thinking more about looking into getting a credit card and see what kind of perks is out there that intrigues me.

We use AmEx almost exclusively. We have the clear card for every day purchases...gas, groceries, etc... My wife pays that off every month. We'd rather use that than a debit card so at least we have protection if something happens. Plus, we get points back, and use those for gift cards at Christmas. We can knock out a large swath of her family with those.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 14, 2022, 04:47:01 AM
It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.

So the guy sitting on the rail is clearly doing something work-related?

No.  Sacking off wouldn't be in the job description though.

It's pretty easy to see from the picture they are not on a break.

I mean King explained the jacket thing, but a bunch of guys standing around looks like a break. If they had their jackets off, would we be so sure they’re not on a break?

Just ask yourself for a second, why would these guys be taking their designated break outside in the cart/trolley bay in the carpark?  They are taking a break alright, one they shouldn't be taking.  If they had their jackets off, it would just be 3 guys hanging around the bay.  We wouldn't know they are employees and wouldn't be talking about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 14, 2022, 08:40:04 AM
This will sound embarrassing to say, but I have never used a credit card ever.  Don't know how it works when it comes to interest and whatnot and, to me, it seems a bit intimidating what moves I need to make so that I don't get played at all when it comes to interest rate (I have good credit score though, mainly due to paying off my car in the last four years).

Although, after seeing that fraud charge on my account, I am thinking more about looking into getting a credit card and see what kind of perks is out there that intrigues me.

They should be able to expedite you a debit card, too; I had mine compromised, and got a new one not next business day, but the day after.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on October 14, 2022, 10:00:55 AM
This will sound embarrassing to say, but I have never used a credit card ever.  Don't know how it works when it comes to interest and whatnot and, to me, it seems a bit intimidating what moves I need to make so that I don't get played at all when it comes to interest rate (I have good credit score though, mainly due to paying off my car in the last four years).

Although, after seeing that fraud charge on my account, I am thinking more about looking into getting a credit card and see what kind of perks is out there that intrigues me.

They should be able to expedite you a debit card, too; I had mine compromised, and got a new one not next business day, but the day after.

Well, the new debit card is coming into the mail in a couple of days.  It's just this experience makes me want to look into a few things when it comes to credit cards.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 15, 2022, 06:30:28 AM
Maybe those kids were DTF’g when they should be working?  Ffs, we’re all slackers in that regard!! :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on October 15, 2022, 04:55:15 PM
Maiden with my son in 20 minutes !!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 15, 2022, 05:20:03 PM
 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 15, 2022, 05:30:08 PM
Maybe those kids were DTF’g when they should be working?  Ffs, we’re all slackers in that regard!! :rollin


(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/566/702/3f2.jpeg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 15, 2022, 05:39:17 PM
I plead the 5th.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 17, 2022, 04:03:50 AM
Maybe those kids were DTF’g when they should be working?  Ffs, we’re all slackers in that regard!! :rollin

And your point is?  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 17, 2022, 09:31:58 AM
So I have jury duty today.  First time in a bit, but they've changed things since covid.  It's virtual now.  So I had to log into a zoom meeting at 7:30, they played a video... which was the same one I saw last time I had to attend in person, and then said I need to check my email every 30 minutes the rest of the day to see if I'm called.  I always found this such an odd procedure, but at least being home I can get some stuff done instead of being in that basement auditorium bored out of my mind all day.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 19, 2022, 07:29:46 PM
I tripple dog dare you Tim.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zD7rBfR5/FB-IMG-1666229331064.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjrKvd2P)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 19, 2022, 07:31:35 PM
 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 20, 2022, 12:49:48 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 20, 2022, 12:50:54 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!

 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2022, 01:09:13 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!

 :metal :metal :metal

 :metal :metal :metal

I'm actually supposed to find out next week about my new salary and job title. It's a change across the board for the company since we got bought but we've been told everyone is going to be getting a raise.  I would be super happy if it 8k to my salary, but I'm guessing it will be closer to 4 or 5k.  The real cool news about that is that we'll start getting stock options too, that's got me real excited because the stock here is one that holding would be beneficial to my overall wealth in the long term. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 20, 2022, 01:47:00 PM
It was a surprise for sure.  A welcomed surprise. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 20, 2022, 01:54:23 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!
Very nice!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2022, 01:54:38 PM
It was a surprise for sure.  A welcomed surprise.

You deserve it
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 20, 2022, 02:14:01 PM
Congrats Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 21, 2022, 08:03:45 AM
Beer's on Joe!!!  Nice job, buddy. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 22, 2022, 10:51:48 AM
Awesome news Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 22, 2022, 04:24:28 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!

Outstanding!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on October 22, 2022, 04:47:03 PM
Just got a wage adjustment of $8,000.00 per year on my salary!  I'll take it!

Awesome!  :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 25, 2022, 03:56:24 AM
Thanks everyone.   

I'm at the airport flying to Washington DC for a conference.   Then fly home on our Anniversary.   28 years Friday.   We're going to VT for a few days. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 25, 2022, 06:00:10 AM
Pretty cool Joe  :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2022, 08:25:29 PM
Our site won Site of the year!!  Our employees rock!!  I'm over the hill!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 27, 2022, 08:32:40 PM
Moon, King... if you are elated you are over the moon.

"Over the hill" is when you are over 40. So... guess you are that too?

Never mind.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 27, 2022, 09:19:16 PM
Our employees rock!!

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3PDdFvZ/20221027-210051.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBq3Np93)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 28, 2022, 04:57:02 AM
Congrats Joe! Speaks to your leadership that A) you won and B) you immediately gave your employees all the credit
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 28, 2022, 05:00:12 AM
Our site won Site of the year!!  Our employees rock!!  I'm over the hill!!

 :lol

Congrats Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on October 28, 2022, 05:01:56 AM
Congrats Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 28, 2022, 05:24:00 AM
Our site won Site of the year!!  Our employees rock!!  I'm over the hill!!

 :lol

Congrats Joe.

If I said Moon Kade no one would believe me. :lol


Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 28, 2022, 06:24:58 AM
Congrat! pretty cool stuff. What's that other award on the table?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on October 28, 2022, 06:26:25 AM
Our site won Site of the year!!  Our employees rock!!  I'm over the hill!!

(https://i.giphy.com/media/ZmuUzqOIEojjnd4tN8/200.webp)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 28, 2022, 06:33:19 AM
Congrat! pretty cool stuff. What's that other award on the table?

Safety award. We are 3 years 2 month safe right now
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on October 28, 2022, 06:41:09 AM
(https://media.tenor.com/mh3BwMxEoeEAAAAC/the-simpsons-homer-simpson.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 28, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
Nooo. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on October 28, 2022, 07:59:13 AM
Props to the King!

Well deserved. Everyone should have a boss like you.


Except Stadler.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 28, 2022, 09:28:32 AM
Congrats Joe! Speaks to your leadership that A) you won and B) you immediately gave your employees all the credit

Exactly.  Good job, Joe.  Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 28, 2022, 11:07:29 AM
Thank you everyone. Walking on cloud 9 and it's our 28th anniversary for the Queen and I.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 28, 2022, 04:37:06 PM
Killing it across the board Joe! Congrats!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 28, 2022, 05:43:25 PM
Thanks Tim. My head is in the clouds still.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2022, 04:07:23 AM
Clocked in a 75 hour work week this week.  Not sure why I keep doing this to myself.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 30, 2022, 04:40:07 AM
Clocked in a 75 hour work week this week.  Not sure why I keep doing this to myself.  :lol

Yeah, I feel your pain. I clocked in about 16ish hours this week. I'm not sure why I keep doing this to myself.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 30, 2022, 05:05:06 AM
Gregg, clocked in at 8 hours this week. He'll yeah!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on October 30, 2022, 05:10:59 AM
Why the fuck do we keep working at all, Joe?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 30, 2022, 05:19:36 AM
If only I could quit!  Lol. Typing from VT. Peaceful morning in a ski resort before the snow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 30, 2022, 08:04:24 AM
I need to see you on skis.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 30, 2022, 08:30:59 AM
I've never tried. Rollerskating, not there's a calamity.   I am horrible on them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2022, 03:45:56 PM
Clocked in a 75 hour work week this week.  Not sure why I keep doing this to myself.  :lol

Yeah, I feel your pain. I clocked in about 16ish hours this week. I'm not sure why I keep doing this to myself.

 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 30, 2022, 09:45:22 PM
Not sure where this goes. I was going to put it in the fogey thread, but it isn't strictly a fogey issue. I took a tumble on my side the other day at work and believe I busted a rib. Haven't got an x-ray but did some reading, talked to my mom the nurse, and talked to a co-worker who had a similar experience. Guess there isn't much to do but endure the weeks long healing process. Will be fine if I don't catch a mean cold as coughing and sneezing are the two most painful things right not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2022, 10:42:47 PM
Not sure where this goes. I was going to put it in the fogey thread, but it isn't strictly a fogey issue. I took a tumble on my side the other day at work and believe I busted a rib. Haven't got an x-ray but did some reading, talked to my mom the nurse, and talked to a co-worker who had a similar experience. Guess there isn't much to do but endure the weeks long healing process. Will be fine if I don't catch a mean cold as coughing and sneezing are the two most painful things right not.

Sounds like rib.  Or could be rib cartridge?  I've done those a couple of times and that's painful like a mofo.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 31, 2022, 09:32:52 AM
Ribs hurt like a bastard. If they are bad enough, even BREATHING can be painful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 31, 2022, 04:13:38 PM
Ribs hurt like a bastard. If they are bad enough, even BREATHING can be painful.

You HAVE to hold the sneezes in too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 03, 2022, 01:41:23 PM
You HAVE to hold the sneezes in too!

No doubt. My youngest caught RSV. She is doing alright but coughing like a beast. If I get that and start coughing to that degree, I better make sure my will is updated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 03, 2022, 02:24:48 PM
I read where RSV has come early this season, and is spreading like wildfire.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2022, 03:04:40 PM
I read where RSV has come early this season, and is spreading like wildfire.

I never heard about this to this year.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 03, 2022, 03:13:34 PM
I had never heard of RSV until I recently saw a local news story saying the main children's hospital in the area is running over capacity due to the number of RSV cases, and then a buddy who works there vouched for that. With my kid anyway is just sounds and acts like a bad flu bug, but if you see your kid having a hard time breathing, you are on the way to the hospital right away.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 03, 2022, 03:15:59 PM
I don't have kids but I've heard of RSV through my parent/doctor friends.  I read it's pretty bad this year too.  I also read they are pretty close to having a vaccine ready for moms before they give birth to protect the child.  Interesting, but it's not something I'm really educated in. Hope all the kids can recover quickly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 03, 2022, 03:27:28 PM
I should add that when my 5 year old (she was 4 at the time) had Covid this summer, it knocked her on her ass with a high fever, but after 3 days she was essentially good as new. This RSV has been lingering since Sunday afternoon, and she is just now showing signs of coming out the other side. The fever isn't as bad, but the coughing, pink eye, and fatigue are hitting her hard. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 03, 2022, 03:35:17 PM
What the hell is RSV?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 03, 2022, 04:50:46 PM
It's a respiratory virus. It's not new, it is just one of those things that mostly affects kids, and previously if it required a clinic visit, parents were told "your kid has a bug, give them plenty of rest and fluids and they'll get better in a couple days." Since it is affecting kids more strongly now and putting many in the hospital, after being kept away from others due to Covid, it is becoming news and people are  hearing the term for the first time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 03, 2022, 05:06:13 PM
Ah, no good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2022, 08:52:27 PM
I just found a platform called Cart Narcs.
Youtube, Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram.

It pleases me that this will drive Tim nuts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 03, 2022, 08:57:05 PM
Well......it does have the word Cart in the name.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 03, 2022, 08:59:46 PM
It's everything Tim is against and it makes me giggle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on November 04, 2022, 05:36:32 AM
I've seen some of the videos on youtube, fun stuff
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 04, 2022, 06:02:34 AM
I just found a platform called Cart Narcs.
Youtube, Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram.

It pleases me that this will drive Tim nuts.

I've seen a couple of his vids in the past.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 04, 2022, 06:46:20 AM
I just found a platform called Cart Narcs.
Youtube, Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram.

It pleases me that this will drive Tim nuts.
Glorious
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 04, 2022, 06:50:16 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 04, 2022, 07:47:48 AM
Well, well.  When do you think you pop the question?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 04, 2022, 08:10:02 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!

(https://media.tenor.com/p2ZDhpcB-tAAAAAM/finally-dwayne-johnson.gif)

It's about damned time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 04, 2022, 08:17:41 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!

Congrats  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 04, 2022, 08:47:58 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!
:metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 04, 2022, 08:49:49 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!



 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 04, 2022, 10:35:34 AM
Well, well.  When do you think you pop the question?

In 9 more years. ;D


I thought Chino was married already. And then I thought he was single...not in a relationship.....and now he's getting engaged?


I hope Mrs Chino to be doesn't follow him on DTF.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 04, 2022, 12:14:46 PM
Well, well.  When do you think you pop the question?

In 9 more years. ;D


I thought Chino was married already. And then I thought he was single...not in a relationship.....and now he's getting engaged?


I hope Mrs Chino to be doesn't follow him on DTF.

I mean, I consider Brian a friend, so I SHOULD know this, but I'm kind of with TAC.  We need a timeline!!  :) (Unless I'm just old and I've known you THAT LONG and don't realize it!)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 04, 2022, 12:52:52 PM
Right. I thought it was just a few years ago he was posting pics at home with his wife, and then recently he was posting like he was a single guy. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 04, 2022, 12:56:09 PM
I believe Brian bought a house with his girlfriend at the time. Never married.

He had to give up his addiction to cones first.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 04, 2022, 01:11:43 PM
Thanks dudes. Still working on the proposal. She knows it's coming though (she built the ring and sent it to me upon request).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 04, 2022, 04:16:04 PM
IIRC, him and the future Mrs Chino were on a break for a while a few years back?

Then he wisened up and realized how fuxk8ng awesome she is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on November 04, 2022, 08:48:31 PM
Chino, buddy, this could be considered worthy of its own thread.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 05, 2022, 03:38:15 AM
I just ordered an engagement ring. Only took 9 years!

Don't do it mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 05, 2022, 04:15:33 AM
IIRC, him and the future Mrs Chino were on a break for a while a few years back?

Then he wisened up and realized how fuxk8ng awesome she is.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa. I am not the one who wisened up! Ive always known. V made the decision to move out back in 2018 when we were struggling to agree on certain financial matters while trying to reconcile differences in the paths our careers were on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 05, 2022, 05:50:15 AM
IIRC, him and the future Mrs Chino were on a break for a while a few years back?

Then he wisened up and realized how fuxk8ng awesome she is.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa. I am not the one who wisened up! Ive always known. V made the decision to move out back in 2018 when we were struggling to agree on certain financial matters while trying to reconcile differences in the paths our careers were on.

Gotchya.  Either way, you got your shit together for her.   ;) :P :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 07, 2022, 08:58:21 AM
I can only assume we will all be invited to the nuptials.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 07, 2022, 12:47:33 PM
IIRC, him and the future Mrs Chino were on a break for a while a few years back?

Then he wisened up and realized how fuxk8ng awesome she is.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa. I am not the one who wisened up! Ive always known. V made the decision to move out back in 2018 when we were struggling to agree on certain financial matters while trying to reconcile differences in the paths our careers were on.

In all seriousness, I'm happy for you.  I hope everything goes as planned. 

(And you better explain to her UP FRONT why you're getting 14 traffic cones as wedding presents!!).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 07, 2022, 12:57:15 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 07, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yBC7CRq/20221031071458.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRbDgkxv)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 07, 2022, 02:32:35 PM
I can only assume we will all be invited to the nuptials.

Hell.  Fucking.  Yes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 07, 2022, 02:38:47 PM
Will they be held ON or underneath a balcony? Need to know what kind of shoes to wear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 07, 2022, 03:10:49 PM
All will wear harnesses for the ceremony. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 07, 2022, 09:22:14 PM
Congrats Brian!

Buying the ring is a big step.




Also hi everyone. I'm alive.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 08, 2022, 04:37:32 AM
What's shakin Jay?  Post a cute picture of yourself, then take off for a few months??   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 08, 2022, 06:52:48 AM
Thanks dudes. There will be a DTF table(s) for sure. Thinking 11/4/2023 as the date, but it's not set in stone yet.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 08, 2022, 07:11:04 AM
My wife's birthday Brian!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 08, 2022, 07:12:35 AM
Thanks dudes. There will be a DTF table(s) for sure. Thinking 11/4/2023 as the date, but it's not set in stone yet.

That'll be 9 days before my first wedding anniversary!


On an unrelated note, don't pick 11/13  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on November 08, 2022, 12:37:19 PM
What's shakin Jay?  Post a cute picture of yourself, then take off for a few months??   :lol

:Lol

I've been busy between with work and relationship shit. Home life has gotten a bit better lately, my mental health has improved a decent amount, annnnd work has been... Well... Work lol.

For a while at work I was dealing with a lot of unneeded pressure from higher ups for stupid stuff but that's smoothed out for the most part. They have figured out that I'm reliable and get my job done with high numbers on my delivery metrics, so I get left alone.

Going into the busy season so I'm going to be working 55-60 hour weeks soon. Luckily due to DOT regulation I cant go over 60 hours... So I've got that going for me or else I probably would be pulling 65 hour weeks.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 09, 2022, 11:23:28 AM
Will they be held ON or underneath a balcony? Need to know what kind of shoes to wear.
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 11, 2022, 09:05:18 AM
Kevin Conroy, The voice that will be Batman for so many fans passed away today at 66 year old.  Too damn young.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 11, 2022, 09:59:11 AM
Kevin Conroy, The voice that will be Batman for so many fans passed away today at 66 year old.  Too damn young.
Oh wow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on November 11, 2022, 10:07:30 AM
I wasn't into the batman animated series, but I obviously am aware of how impactful it was and how he is a lot of people's Batman.

I'm really glad he got the chance to play live action Bruce Wayne before he died.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 06:51:59 AM
Now I'm here to bitch about our employees.  They are ungrateful.  We are setting up a party for them on December 1st.  They get a $300 present of their choice.  They are all bitching that they have to pick a present and want a gift card.  The company can't for tax purposes.  Then some don't want to travel to the restaurant 20 minutes from the warehouse.  Are you kidding me?!  Other mad that they are not getting paid saying it's on company time.  Only those scheduled to work while we shut down will get paid.  I had a guy complain that they are getting embroidered pull over jackets for us.  "I don't wear them."

I'm at my wits end with this.  I want them to bask in a huge accomplishment but a lot of them are acting like idiots.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 16, 2022, 06:55:40 AM
Ungrateful sons of bitches!  All of 'em.  :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on November 16, 2022, 07:02:44 AM
If I was offered a $300 gift when I worked in retail, I would've been so happy. All I got was a reminder that sales people were getting a nice commission check, and warehouse workers got a "thank You" email from corporate lol.

Joe, you can't please everyone, if some workers end up not going for whatever reason, it's their lost (Though maybe some peer pressure could help).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 07:04:02 AM
Never have I deal with people living in the negative and self centered like this.  I told them I want them to bask in this moment.  It's all for them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 07:08:34 AM
Joe, they don't have to go to the restaurant? Like if they don't go, they still get their gift?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 07:15:33 AM
Joe, they don't have to go to the restaurant? Like if they don't go, they still get their gift?

They still get their gifts.  I'm not forcing anyone to go by it will look bad if many don't show up.  They can also bring a plus 1 too!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 07:20:10 AM
Joe, they don't have to go to the restaurant? Like if they don't go, they still get their gift?

They still get their gifts.  I'm not forcing anyone to go by it will look bad if many don't show up.  They can also bring a plus 1 too!

Hasn't the company off site party kind of fallen off though? If I was a worker, I wouldn't go, honestly.
Besides, I can't say I agree with the decision to pay some to go, but not the others.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 07:33:37 AM
Joe, they don't have to go to the restaurant? Like if they don't go, they still get their gift?

They still get their gifts.  I'm not forcing anyone to go by it will look bad if many don't show up.  They can also bring a plus 1 too!

Hasn't the company off site party kind of fallen off though? If I was a worker, I wouldn't go, honestly.
Besides, I can't say I agree with the decision to pay some to go, but not the others.

The ones getting paid are the one's schedules to work that night.  They still have to go to work after the party.  We are shutting down 1/2 the night.

Besides, you're an old curmudgeon who hate going anywhere. LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 07:48:51 AM
It's tough. While I do think companies overvalue parties like this, if they don't do it, employees will just bitch that "they didn't do anything for us.."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 08:08:50 AM
It's tough. While I do think companies overvalue parties like this, if they don't do it, employees will just bitch that "they didn't do anything for us.."

Yeah but this isn't any ordinary party.  It for Site of the Year!  You never know if you'll win another.  11 years we've strived for this and we finally did it.  They should be basking in the glory of it all right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 16, 2022, 08:56:58 AM
I'm actually with Tim, I don't think I'd attend if I can get the gift card without doing so.  People have lives outside of work, if you expect attendance then it should be paid. Gas isn't free, time isn't free either.  I understand it is meant to be for the employees, but this seems to only benefit those on shift for attending.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 09:06:32 AM
It's tough. While I do think companies overvalue parties like this, if they don't do it, employees will just bitch that "they didn't do anything for us.."

Yeah but this isn't any ordinary party.  It for Site of the Year!  You never know if you'll win another.  11 years we've strived for this and we finally did it.  They should be basking in the glory of it all right now.

Most workers don't care about that. it's really Management that only cares. Plus, if they're getting a $300 gift, many are likely resentful that members of Management are likely getting a much larger one.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 09:33:42 AM
They got $1800 in bonuses so far this year.  I have not.  I will at the end of the fiscal year.  I don't expect all of them to go, but the negativity of something they've talked about wanting is shocking.  You've got to remember.  This is a small get together. 45 people if all went.  You guys are thinking along the lines of the whole company.  in 11 plus years our site never won this.  It's important. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 16, 2022, 09:37:17 AM
I dont think it's cool to complain against getting a bonus.  That seems messed up.  But I would politely say thank you for the gift card, I appreciate it, but I can't make the get together. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 09:41:05 AM
I want my store to do well, so they won't close it. If my store won Store Of The Country, other than a yeah, that's great, I wouldn't care, and I wouldn't likely go to a dinner to celebrate it. People care about their paychecks. That's generally it. Me, I like the satisfaction to know I worked hard and did a good job. Other than sustainability as a company, I don't give a shit about any accolades that some higher up can bask in.

And I'm not jaded. Anything but. That's just how it works.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 09:45:23 AM
And I'm fine with that.  I've skipped Christmas parties before. But there has been so much complaining it's mind boggling.  They don't want to invest time thinking about a present I will go out and get them.  Complaining about getting a pull over Jacket.  That's why I'm upset. 

I want my store to do well, so they won't close it. If my store won Store Of The Country, other than a yeah, that's great, I wouldn't care, and I wouldn't likely go to a dinner to celebrate it. People care about their paychecks. That's generally it. Me, I like the satisfaction to know I worked hard and did a good job. Other than sustainability as a company, I don't give a shit about any accolades that some higher up can bask in.

And I'm not jaded. Anything but. That's just how it works.


Last year I fought to get them 2 increases in their pay.  They received over $2000.00 in bonuses last year for being safe.  They are being showered and taken care of.  Your talking about a situation you know nothing about Tim.  I've pushed for every employee to make more.  I think you're off base.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 09:53:41 AM
What you did for your employees over the years doesn't make me off base at all. I'm just giving you my two cents of how I believe employees generally feel. I have 30 years experience of managing people, so I think I can speak to that.

You're a good boss fighting for them. There will be people that feel loyalty to you for that. But some people never get past the manager/employee thing, where they're resentful of management, no matter how fair you feel you have been to them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 09:56:35 AM
This is this past year Tim not over the years.  I get that but they were all excited winning.  I guess the presents, food, jackets their bonuses are not enough.  Funny thing is, we will have a big % raise next year for this too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 16, 2022, 09:58:39 AM
The complaining is not cool at all.  Why make a big deal out of the jacket?  I've received some free swag from work before that I wouldn't wear out of my house, but I'm not going to complain about it.  My coworker actually complained about the swag a few months ago and he looked very bad in doing that. Like what's the point of complaining about these things?  You aren't going to get something better for it and you are just going to look ungrateful. 

I still stand by my thoughts on my time outside of work.  My company used to have quarterly get togethers after work, paid for by the company like going bowling, to a movie, or just to a bar, but just getting there would cost me time and money and I went to some, especially early in my career here because I thought the mingling would be good, but after doing a few, I felt it was not worth my time or money.  However, I still go to them when they do them during work hours which is rare these days.  I certainly wouldn't complain about the company hosting these either, just graciously decline.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 10:00:07 AM
And like I said Marc, I get not going but all this other complaining is was bugs me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 10:02:33 AM
This is this past year Tim not over the years.  I get that but they were all excited winning.  I guess the presents, food, jackets their bonuses are not enough.  Funny thing is, we will have a big % raise next year for this too.

Awesome. It really is. There's good management there and I can appreciate that.


And like I said Marc, I get not going but all this other complaining is was bugs me.

Don't let it get to you, Joe. They're not doing it on purpose to spite you. That's just how people are.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 10:04:40 AM
I try not to but I'm mad right now.  I'll get over it but it feels like a slap in the face right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 16, 2022, 10:06:35 AM
That's fucked up.  As regular workers, all they are entitled to is their weekly paycheck.  Now the company has doled out bonuses already, and now they've achieved a big result and the company wants to reward them with a dinner (even including a +1) and a gift for their accomplishments?  I would be there in a heartbeat. 

Bunch of ungrateful ingrates.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 16, 2022, 10:08:03 AM
I try not to but I'm mad right now.  I'll get over it but it feels like a slap in the face right now.

I can see how you feel that way.  I don't understand why someone would be upset with a gift card they otherwise wouldn't of had and it can even be attributed to how you, the manager, pushed them to get that award.  That's certainly a shitty feeling.  I do see where Tim is coming from though, for some people, it's never enough.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 10:10:02 AM
That's fucked up.  As regular workers, all they are entitled to is their weekly paycheck.  Now the company has doled out bonuses already, and now they've achieved a big result and the company wants to reward them with a dinner (even including a +1) and a gift for their accomplishments?  I would be there in a heartbeat. 

Bunch of ungrateful ingrates.
No they're not. They're just people working a job.


I try not to but I'm mad right now.  I'll get over it but it feels like a slap in the face right now.

You have to be careful to not place expectations of people, especially how you expect them to feel.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 10:10:44 AM
Oh and Joe, I surely don't know the nature and severity of the actual complaints....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 10:11:44 AM
I'm emotional invested in them.  I expect better from them.  They know I'm disappointed right now.  I was so happy for them!  Now it feels cheapened.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 10:14:30 AM
I'm emotional invested in them. 

That's a mistake on your part.

BTW, your work/DTF ratio hasn't been very good this morning.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on November 16, 2022, 10:23:19 AM
I feel like I spend enough time with my coworkers and thinking about work. I'd much rather the company just take whatever that dinner was going to cost and divide that sum and distribute it among those invited. $50+ will provide me with way more food than that one dinner would. Better yet, flip us all an extra day of PTO or something instead. Short of a raise, that's one of the best rewards a company can give.

Dinner never really resonated with me as a reward, even if there is stuff being handed out like bonuses. It's a nice gesture, but management shouldn't get upset when employees might want to do something else in their non-scheduled work time. It still ends up feeling like work somehow.

That's just me though. Love yah Joe!

 

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 10:33:06 AM
I'm emotional invested in them. 

That's a mistake on your part.

BTW, your work/DTF ratio hasn't been very good this morning.  :lol

Lol believe it or not, it's average right now. Wal mart sending their recieving crew home early today, 2 hours.   It's unheard of at this time of the year.

People are definitely not spending money right now
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 16, 2022, 11:02:53 AM
It's tough. While I do think companies overvalue parties like this, if they don't do it, employees will just bitch that "they didn't do anything for us.."

Yeah but this isn't any ordinary party.  It for Site of the Year!  You never know if you'll win another.  11 years we've strived for this and we finally did it.  They should be basking in the glory of it all right now.

Most workers don't care about that. it's really Management that only cares. Plus, if they're getting a $300 gift, many are likely resentful that members of Management are likely getting a much larger one.

This I have a beef with ... management should management get more.  They already get more of everything -  responsibilities, accountability, bullshit, headaches, problems, challenges ... more of everything (except time off probably).  That (imo) more than entitles them to get more reward and recognition.  If one resents managers for getting more incentives/rewards, then take on more all that other shit too.

You (royal) take the good with the bad.

And I'm not jaded. Anything but. That's just how it works.
Based on everything you've stated, yes you are.  :biggrin:  Not everyone sees things this way.  I took advantage of pretty much any 'perk' that the companies I've worked for offered - ESPECIALLY anything that also allowed mrs.jingle to participate; it was kind of like a recognition of the sacrifices she made for my career/job success.

I'm emotional invested in them. 

That's a mistake on your part.

No... you're not jaded at all.   ::) :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 11:27:42 AM
If one resents managers for getting more incentives/rewards, then take on more all that other shit too.

I agree. I have no patience for people that just complain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 11:31:44 AM

And I'm not jaded. Anything but. That's just how it works.
Based on everything you've stated, yes you are.  :biggrin:  Not everyone sees things this way.  I took advantage of pretty much any 'perk' that the companies I've worked for offered - ESPECIALLY anything that also allowed mrs.jingle to participate; it was kind of like a recognition of the sacrifices she made for my career/job success.

Of course not everyone sees things the same way.
The other thing is that you have more of a professional career than I think most of the people Joe deals with, or I have dealt with.

I mean, you just have to look at The Great Resignation that has gone on.

No I don't think I'm jaded at all. I'm just speaking from my own experience of about 30 years. I'm not bitter in anyway or frustrated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 16, 2022, 12:00:16 PM
I think we have slightly different interpretations of "jaded".  I don't think you're bitter at all.

"Cynically or pretentiously callous."

Definitely not pretentious .. but you can be cynical (hell, all us fogeys are).  And I'd say you're more "prickly" than "callous".   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 12:07:33 PM
I think we have slightly different interpretations of "jaded".  I don't think you're bitter at all.

"Cynically or pretentiously callous."

Definitely not pretentious .. but you can be cynical (hell, all us fogeys are).  And I'd say you're more "prickly" than "callous".   :lol

Yeah, maybe I can be prickly and a bit cynical. But it's cynicism based on personal observation and experience. I'm not a pessimist by nature.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 16, 2022, 12:09:49 PM
That's fucked up.  As regular workers, all they are entitled to is their weekly paycheck.  Now the company has doled out bonuses already, and now they've achieved a big result and the company wants to reward them with a dinner (even including a +1) and a gift for their accomplishments?  I would be there in a heartbeat. 

Bunch of ungrateful ingrates.
No they're not. They're just people working a job.
Yes they are.

If they were JUST people working a job, they probably wouldn't have performed at a level high enough to achieve this.

Joe, I say cancel the dinner for everyone except the management, since no one else gives a fuck, and to hell with the gifts.  They are just people working a job, so they will be happy with just their paycheck.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 12:16:24 PM


If they were JUST people working a job, they probably wouldn't have performed at a level high enough to achieve this.

That's not true at all, and I'm not the one that capitalized JUST. A general worker can still work with pride. They are obviously well managed and given the right framework, an average skilled worker can still produce good results. These people can still take pride in their work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 12:19:56 PM
I think you know with your line of work Tim that it's hard to get workers that care at the entry level job that we both do.  I take pride in seeing the growth of the employees and I want them to enjoy the spoils.  Not be jaded.  I don't promote that, I promote them and their good work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 16, 2022, 12:21:35 PM


If they were JUST people working a job, they probably wouldn't have performed at a level high enough to achieve this.

That's not true at all, and I'm not the one that capitalized JUST. A general worker can still work with pride. They are obviously well managed and given the right framework, an average skilled worker can still produce good results. These people can still take pride in their work.
Yeah, they CAN.  But people that take pride in their work normally don't mind being recognized for it, either.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 12:23:52 PM
I think you know with your line of work Tim that it's hard to get workers that care at the entry level job that we both do.  I take pride in seeing the growth of the employees and I want them to enjoy the spoils.  Not be jaded.  I don't promote that, I promote them and their good work.

Totally Joe. I did the same. I considered it my job to do so, as do you.




Yeah, they CAN.  But people that take pride in their work normally don't mind being recognized for it, either.

Well, Joe hasn't said that any of his workers didn't like being recognized.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 16, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
The recognition is the meal and the gift.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 12:38:27 PM
My #1 guy who started as a temp and grew to be able to run a site like me got a part time job, getting his foot into the Budweiser plant.  Don't blame him at all.  At $35.15 per hour, he should.  It takes a long time, (2 to 5 years) to get a full time job there.  He made promises and hasn't lived up to them here.  He's had a poor attitude to the presents the company wants to give for the Site Of the Year. 

Just this week, I had to remind him, I'm doing him a favor keeping his Full Time status to get insurance when he is not working 32 hours he promised he would.  I even reminded him that I've allowed it because I want him to get the other job without losing the insurance.  I told him to stop poisoning others because he has one foot out the door. Now he's kissing my ass this week.  Funny how he didn't remember how much I've done for him.

BTW, when they called I gave him a glaring review.  He deserves it.  I would like him to support me here with the guys.

That's just one example.  He should be happy.  We are all feeling the pinch right now but I've got him more money than most here.  At least show the appreciation for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 12:39:36 PM
The recognition is the meal and the gift.

I recognize that.  ;D

I take pride in my work, yet I'm not attending a dinner. It doesn't make me ungrateful.
Like Cram said, just politely decline.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 16, 2022, 12:41:58 PM
Now I'm here to bitch about our employees.  They are ungrateful.  We are setting up a party for them on December 1st.  They get a $300 present of their choice.  They are all bitching that they have to pick a present and want a gift card.  The company can't for tax purposes.  Then some don't want to travel to the restaurant 20 minutes from the warehouse.  Are you kidding me?!  Other mad that they are not getting paid saying it's on company time.  Only those scheduled to work while we shut down will get paid.  I had a guy complain that they are getting embroidered pull over jackets for us.  "I don't wear them."

I'm at my wits end with this.  I want them to bask in a huge accomplishment but a lot of them are acting like idiots.

Kind of with you on this one, Joe. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 16, 2022, 12:47:24 PM
My #1 guy who started as a temp and grew to be able to run a site like me got a part time job, getting his foot into the Budweiser plant.  Don't blame him at all.  At $35.15 per hour, he should.  It takes a long time, (2 to 5 years) to get a full time job there.  He made promises and hasn't lived up to them here.  He's had a poor attitude to the presents the company wants to give for the Site Of the Year. 

Just this week, I had to remind him, I'm doing him a favor keeping his Full Time status to get insurance when he is not working 32 hours he promised he would.  I even reminded him that I've allowed it because I want him to get the other job without losing the insurance.  I told him to stop poisoning others because he has one foot out the door. Now he's kissing my ass this week.  Funny how he didn't remember how much I've done for him.

BTW, when they called I gave him a glaring review.  He deserves it.  I would like him to support me here with the guys.

That's just one example.  He should be happy.  We are all feeling the pinch right now but I've got him more money than most here.  At least show the appreciation for it.

Yeah, this would make me very upset and mad too.  It's OK if you don't like or want the extras you are receiving, but to not respect the person who has been looking out for you is poor form.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 16, 2022, 04:54:21 PM
Now I'm here to bitch about our employees.  They are ungrateful.  We are setting up a party for them on December 1st.  They get a $300 present of their choice.  They are all bitching that they have to pick a present and want a gift card.  The company can't for tax purposes.  Then some don't want to travel to the restaurant 20 minutes from the warehouse.  Are you kidding me?!  Other mad that they are not getting paid saying it's on company time.  Only those scheduled to work while we shut down will get paid.  I had a guy complain that they are getting embroidered pull over jackets for us.  "I don't wear them."

I'm at my wits end with this.  I want them to bask in a huge accomplishment but a lot of them are acting like idiots.

Give these ungrateful cunts nothing. 

I work for a government body and get fucking nothing.  I would be stoked with a $300 gift, no matter what it is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 16, 2022, 04:56:28 PM
I want my store to do well, so they won't close it. If my store won Store Of The Country, other than a yeah, that's great, I wouldn't care, and I wouldn't likely go to a dinner to celebrate it. People care about their paychecks. That's generally it. Me, I like the satisfaction to know I worked hard and did a good job. Other than sustainability as a company, I don't give a shit about any accolades that some higher up can bask in.

And I'm not jaded. Anything but. That's just how it works.


I generally agree with this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 05:30:22 PM
Some are happy to get presents one wants a TV, the other wants a watch, a fishing pole.  A 6 person and 4 person rafts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 16, 2022, 05:50:14 PM
Joe, your epic fail was not offering hookers and beer. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 05:50:50 PM
Joe, your epic fail was not offering hookers and beer.

It's New Hampshire. A fishing pole and a raft is where it's at.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 16, 2022, 05:52:44 PM
Joe, your epic fail was not offering hookers and beer.

It's New Hampshire. A fishing pole and a raft is where it's at.

Ah.  See, I have never been to the Northeast, so I am outta my depth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 05:53:58 PM
New Hampshire is practically Canada.


Oh, and you should come to the Northeast!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 16, 2022, 05:55:20 PM
Someday.  Maybe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 16, 2022, 06:06:07 PM
Some are happy to get presents one wants a TV, the other wants a watch, a fishing pole.  A 6 person and 4 person rafts.

I've worked for the Council here for 14 years.  In that time I've only gotten a VIP bonus once and I was pretty stoked.  I know managers get their bonuses each year and I couldn't care less.  Some deserve it, some don't, whatever.  But I was grateful to get that bonus, even though I've done so many free hours.  There's no point complaining and people that do get these sorts of things given to them and still complain just pisses me off.  I understand how you feel, but that's kind of how it is, and as the generations come through and years go by, it's not going to get any better.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 06:12:47 PM
I know. It's just depressing that they are acting like this. I feel like all I do doesn't matter to them
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 16, 2022, 06:19:02 PM
I know. It's just depressing that they are acting like this. I feel like all I do doesn't matter to them

Just know that you do do everything you can for them mate.  You know yourself you go above and beyond for them and that's what matters.  They can see that though I'm sure but sometimes as Tim kinda mentioned, no matter what, people are still gonna act like this.  It seems the world these days is every man for themselves no matter how much you do for others.  it's when your presence isn't there though, that's when it would be felt unfortunately and people will realise how much you do and care.  until then, they'll continue to take the piss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 06:23:52 PM
I learned a long time ago to take pride in how I treat people, and not to worry about how they felt about it.
My job as a manager was to help the workers achieve their goals. Guide and counsel as needed. Once that happens, it's really out of my hands.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2022, 06:25:41 PM
And Joe, what should make you feel extremely good is that your workers do perform their jobs well. Hell, I heard you guys just won site of the year. You've helped to create and foster an environment for that to happen. You have done your job.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 16, 2022, 06:26:46 PM
I know. It's just weird to see them be so selfish. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 16, 2022, 06:31:24 PM
And Joe, what should make you feel extremely good is that your workers do perform their jobs well. Hell, I heard you guys just won site of the year. You've helped to create and foster an environment for that to happen. You have done your job.

100%.  No matter what they think or how they act, these have come from your direction and leadership. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on November 17, 2022, 12:04:57 AM
Now I'm here to bitch about our employees.  They are ungrateful.  We are setting up a party for them on December 1st.  They get a $300 present of their choice.  They are all bitching that they have to pick a present and want a gift card.  The company can't for tax purposes.  Then some don't want to travel to the restaurant 20 minutes from the warehouse.  Are you kidding me?!  Other mad that they are not getting paid saying it's on company time.  Only those scheduled to work while we shut down will get paid.  I had a guy complain that they are getting embroidered pull over jackets for us.  "I don't wear them."

I'm at my wits end with this.  I want them to bask in a huge accomplishment but a lot of them are acting like idiots.

I'd be completely satisfied if my company did this. My only question would be, what is meant by "my choice"?. And how can they not understand the reason for why they can't get a gift card?

I can understand not being able to attend the dinner party. But  if I wasn't able to attend, would I still get the gifts?

And lastly, those workers getting paid would be getting paid regardless, it's not like they're getting time and a half for attending. I think some employees are just upset some co-workers are getting paid to have fun, while they are not. Without realizing, their co-workers are still on the clock and can't really "have fun" as they have to go back and work after.

Its all perspective, and I would see this as an opportunity to experience an achievement for everyone's hard work. Do they even realize that without you all, your site wouldn't have hit the achievement of "Site of the Year". This is an actual real life achievement too, not something you get while playing Xbox.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on November 17, 2022, 06:51:48 AM
Joe, your epic fail was not offering hookers and beer.

It's New Hampshire. A fishing pole and a raft is where it's at.

Dude, no lie; in my old company we had a guy out of our Manchester, NH office do some exemplary work, and my boss asked him what his wife would like (thinking it might be a nice gesture to give a "night out" kind of gift) and he said "new tires for the truck".  My boss laughed and said no seriously, and he said "new tires for the truck".   $1000 and a trip to Town Fair Tire, and we had one happy employee. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 17, 2022, 07:42:35 AM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 17, 2022, 07:45:48 AM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Hey, I'm getting a new electric start generator. 7500.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 17, 2022, 07:48:25 AM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Hey, I'm getting a new electric start generator. 7500.  :lol

That's awesome. :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 17, 2022, 08:07:12 AM
Joe, your epic fail was not offering hookers and beer.

It's New Hampshire. A fishing pole and a raft is where it's at.

Dude, no lie; in my old company we had a guy out of our Manchester, NH office do some exemplary work, and my boss asked him what his wife would like (thinking it might be a nice gesture to give a "night out" kind of gift) and he said "new tires for the truck".  My boss laughed and said no seriously, and he said "new tires for the truck".   $1000 and a trip to Town Fair Tire, and we had one happy employee.

Many years ago when my company did little spot bonus's for good work, my boss asked me what's something in the ~ $150 value you'd like?  I was like uhhh (I wasn't prepared to answer as I didn't know he was seriously asking) and said "Van Halen tickets?" next thing you know my brother and I were seeing them a few days later and actually ended up being the last time I got to see them in 2015.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on November 17, 2022, 09:25:49 AM
Now that is how you seize the moment and opportunity.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 17, 2022, 07:33:53 PM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Know what is practical? Cash. :P :P
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 17, 2022, 07:35:43 PM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Know what is practical? Cash. :P :P

Can't give 'em cash. Read the OP!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 17, 2022, 07:36:36 PM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Know what is practical? Cash. :P :P

Can't give 'em cash. Read the OP!

I'm too old to remember what we were talking about yesterday.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 17, 2022, 08:42:33 PM
Nothing says employee appreciation like new tires for the truck! :lol

I believe it. At the end of the day, people appreciate something practical.

Hey, I'm getting a new electric start generator. 7500.  :lol

That's awesome. :metal

Shit dude. My hardwired natural gas generator cost less than that. Installed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 18, 2022, 04:29:23 AM
No. It's not $7500.  It's wattage.   It's about $1150.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 18, 2022, 05:43:10 AM
No. It's not $7500.  It's wattage.   It's about $1150.

Well, that would make more sense!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on November 18, 2022, 09:36:39 PM
Stressing so hard today I can't enjoy anything. I'm nauseous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on November 20, 2022, 09:39:37 PM
RIP Jason David Frank. And Nikki Aycox. Loved her in Supernatural. Meg was one of the best side characters.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Anguyen92 on November 23, 2022, 10:34:55 AM
Is it strange that as I get older, I'm disappointed in the taste of pumpkin in anything?  You see these fall seasonal treats and drinks in bakeries like pumpkin smoothies and the likes and I think, "Oooo, this sounds promising." and then I try it and I go, "Oh, it's ok, I guess.  Not extraordinary."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on November 23, 2022, 11:28:39 AM
RIP Jason David Frank. And Nikki Aycox. Loved her in Supernatural. Meg was one of the best side characters.

From the point I was 18 until my late 20's, I use to get random people come up to me to tell me "Hey you look like the green ranger". I never saw the resemblance myself but who am I to question random people  :)

Is it strange that as I get older, I'm disappointed in the taste of pumpkin in anything?  You see these fall seasonal treats and drinks in bakeries like pumpkin smoothies and the likes and I think, "Oooo, this sounds promising." and then I try it and I go, "Oh, it's ok, I guess.  Not extraordinary."

Not strange at all, our taste palates change over time. It's how as I gotten older I can't stand overly sweet stuff. Gone are the days where I would enjoy white chocolate, caramel lattes, and the sort. I never been a fan of pumpkin flavored stuff though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on November 24, 2022, 08:50:57 PM
I'm meeting Joe Gatto in a few weeks. Anything in particular I should say to him? Anything I should have him sign?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 25, 2022, 07:25:11 AM
Tell him to get his dumb ass back on Impractical Jokers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 25, 2022, 09:27:14 AM
Tell him to get his dumb ass back on Impractical Jokers.

:iagree:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on November 28, 2022, 01:00:20 PM
I want to take something that says "Scoopski Potatoes" for him to sign.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on November 28, 2022, 01:18:31 PM
I want to take something that says "Scoopski Potatoes" for him to sign.

I have a t-shirt with that on it, I'm sure you could probably buy something before the show
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 02, 2022, 05:30:36 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 02, 2022, 08:13:51 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 02, 2022, 08:19:44 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.
:tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 02, 2022, 10:43:09 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.
:tup

Me too:   :tup

We're here for you, Joe! 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 02, 2022, 10:45:53 AM
Excited to get the February!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on December 02, 2022, 11:29:29 AM
Good stuff Joe :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 02, 2022, 03:56:47 PM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.


 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 03, 2022, 07:34:22 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.

Wooo! That's awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 03, 2022, 07:50:28 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.

Congrats! Let me (and us) know if there's anything you need during recovery.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 03, 2022, 07:50:52 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.

Congrats! Let me (and us) know if there's anything you need during recovery.

Cookies.  We all need some cookies.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 03, 2022, 08:00:49 AM
I agree to accept cookies.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 03, 2022, 08:16:04 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.

Congrats! Let me (and us) know if there's anything you need during recovery.

Cookies.  We all need some cookies.

No cookies for me gents!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 03, 2022, 08:56:13 AM
Finally got the surgery date. February 7th.

Congrats! Let me (and us) know if there's anything you need during recovery.

Cookies.  We all need some cookies.

No cookies for me gents!

I'll take his  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 03, 2022, 08:58:10 AM
King, I will be glad to send you a box of no cookies.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 03, 2022, 12:01:17 PM
I will gladly except them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 03, 2022, 06:46:03 PM
Did someone say cookies???
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on December 03, 2022, 11:59:36 PM
I want to take something that says "Scoopski Potatoes" for him to sign.

I have a t-shirt with that on it, I'm sure you could probably buy something before the show
This is not mine, but I love the idea. Wish I had come up with it first.

(https://preview.redd.it/mgtt23dy4sb81.jpg?auto=webp&s=f0e3f11fd83b4a9f951a1690814a79f8ab816cc2)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 04, 2022, 05:03:19 AM
Powdered mashed potatoes from a bag are nasty.  Not in a good way.

Autograph is pretty wicked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 04, 2022, 09:19:09 AM
You know what isn't nasty? Having steaming hot mashed potatoes in about 45 seconds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 04, 2022, 09:28:18 AM
You know what isn't nasty? Having steaming hot fake mashed potatoes in about 45 seconds.

Fix'd.  Also, steaming is the right adjective, I think you and I would be using it in a different context though.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 04, 2022, 09:29:59 AM
 :biggrin: You remember what it was like to try and cook a meal with kids right? I don't got time to peel, boil, and mash anything!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 04, 2022, 09:58:43 AM
:biggrin: You remember what it was like to try and cook a meal with kids right? I don't got time to peel, boil, and mash anything!

I have a wife for that!  Seriously, she makes great mashed, and *she* is the one absolutely opposed to powdered vegetables.  I could probably tolerate it, but thankfully don't have to.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 04, 2022, 01:30:11 PM
:biggrin: You remember what it was like to try and cook a meal with kids right? I don't got time to peel, boil, and mash anything!

I have a wife for that!  Seriously, she makes great mashed, and *she* is the one absolutely opposed to powdered vegetables.  I could probably tolerate it, but thankfully don't have to.


My wife is a great scratch cook, but I must admit, I love instant potatoes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 05, 2022, 08:54:18 AM
I never make instant potatos, but I have enjoyed them in the past.  I made mashed potatos this past weekend, other than taking awhile to boils the potatos, it's pretty simple to make.  I don't have kids though, im sure if I did, I would be using a lot more "instant" recipes. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on December 05, 2022, 09:03:34 AM
Instant potatoes are fine, especially with a bit of cheese and butter in them. If I'm just cooking for myself, I'll happily go that route versus messing up the kitchen further.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 05, 2022, 12:04:54 PM
I don't have a beef with instant potatoes and when my wife makes shepards pie I prefer the instant potatoes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 05, 2022, 12:06:54 PM
I haven't had instant potatoes in a long time, but I never had much problem with them.

My eldest daughter referred to them as "magic taters" when she was wee little.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 05, 2022, 02:48:11 PM
Don't think I've ever tried instant potatoes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 05, 2022, 02:50:27 PM
Don't think I've ever tried instant potatoes.

Another reason to come to the States!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 05, 2022, 02:51:32 PM
Don't think I've ever tried instant potatoes.

Another reason to come to the States!

 :lol  Nice.  I don't know if we even have those here.  I'll have to look at the shops on the weekend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 07, 2022, 06:30:01 PM
Does anyone ever buy themselves something for Christmas and then wrap it and put it under their tree, just so they have an additional gift to open on Christmas morning? Or is that just a me thing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 08, 2022, 03:21:50 AM
Does anyone ever buy themselves something for Christmas and then wrap it and put it under their tree, just so they have an additional gift to open on Christmas morning? Or is that just a me thing?

Do you still act surprised when you open it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 08, 2022, 07:16:20 AM
Does anyone ever buy themselves something for Christmas and then wrap it and put it under their tree, just so they have an additional gift to open on Christmas morning? Or is that just a me thing?

Well, I do buy myself presents for Christmas, but I don't bother with the wrapping...  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 08, 2022, 07:17:05 AM
Don't think I've ever tried instant potatoes.

Another reason to come to the States!

 :lol  Nice.  I don't know if we even have those here.  I'll have to look at the shops on the weekend.

For all our faults, coming to the States for the instant potatoes is like going on a date with Margot Robbie because she wears nice watches. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 08, 2022, 07:18:08 AM
I like to lie down under the Christmas tree, so the family knows I'm truly a gift.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 08, 2022, 07:23:09 AM
Speaking of Christmas gifts, it gets harder and harder every year for me to know what to gift my SO. I still have no idea what to get her this year, and it makes it worse that our anniversary is just a few days before Christmas, so it's double the work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 08, 2022, 07:47:38 AM
Speaking of Christmas gifts, it gets harder and harder every year for me to know what to gift my SO. I still have no idea what to get her this year, and it makes it worse that our anniversary is just a few days before Christmas, so it's double the work.

Me too; for anniversaries, though I usually go to the sites that have the "anniversary gifts by year" info (https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year-for-him-her-and-them); lot's of good hints there if you're even moderately creative (and I think you are).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 08, 2022, 08:45:34 AM
I just realized there was no forum secret santa this year?  I know I had to back out of last years because of business travel, and sadly, would have had to do the same this year for the same reason, but kind of sucks if a forum tradition has died.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 08, 2022, 08:48:55 AM
I just realized there was no forum secret santa this year?  I know I had to back out of last years because of business travel, and sadly, would have had to do the same this year for the same reason, but kind of sucks if a forum tradition has died.

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57794.0
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 08, 2022, 08:52:27 AM
I just realized there was no forum secret santa this year?  I know I had to back out of last years because of business travel, and sadly, would have had to do the same this year for the same reason, but kind of sucks if a forum tradition has died.

There is one, just not many participants this year.

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57794.0

Speaking of Christmas gifts, it gets harder and harder every year for me to know what to gift my SO. I still have no idea what to get her this year, and it makes it worse that our anniversary is just a few days before Christmas, so it's double the work.

Me too; for anniversaries, though I usually go to the sites that have the "anniversary gifts by year" info (https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year-for-him-her-and-them); lot's of good hints there if you're even moderately creative (and I think you are).
Yeah I used different websites for Ideas (mainly Etsy, Uncommon Goods and other anniversary gift sites). It just get's harder as the years go by.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on December 08, 2022, 08:52:46 AM
Speaking of Christmas gifts, it gets harder and harder every year for me to know what to gift my SO. I still have no idea what to get her this year, and it makes it worse that our anniversary is just a few days before Christmas, so it's double the work.

Me too; for anniversaries, though I usually go to the sites that have the "anniversary gifts by year" info (https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year-for-him-her-and-them); lot's of good hints there if you're even moderately creative (and I think you are).

We just buy joint gifts for stuff like that, things that enhance the relationship or provide value for both of us. Kitchen Aid mixers, power washer, operas at The Met, dinner trips on old trains, Random weekends away... stuff like that. We set a limit of $100 for personal gifts, usually just little things like socks or whatever mundane stuff we hate shopping/paying for, and then we go halvsies on something for the two of us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 08, 2022, 08:56:08 AM
I just realized there was no forum secret santa this year?  I know I had to back out of last years because of business travel, and sadly, would have had to do the same this year for the same reason, but kind of sucks if a forum tradition has died.

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57794.0

damn, how did I miss this?  I mean, like I said, I have to travel for the next two weeks so I wasn't going to participate, but I totally never saw this until now.  I even looked before I posted!  :lol I must be losing it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 08, 2022, 09:25:03 PM
Does anyone ever buy themselves something for Christmas and then wrap it and put it under their tree, just so they have an additional gift to open on Christmas morning? Or is that just a me thing?

Do you still act surprised when you open it?

No, but my family does, because they didn't know anything about it.

When my wife's family is with us for Christmas, which they usually are, opening gifts on Christmas morning is an arduous task. We go one at a time, and the kids get a ton of gifts from aunts and uncles. After 5 or so gifts I am done, and the kids have several rounds to go. So I started to give myself gifts to open, to keep myself in the rotation and stave off boredom.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on December 09, 2022, 05:17:20 AM
Now that is how you do 'mercan consumerism right there, bucko. :clap:
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Post by: millahh on December 09, 2022, 07:50:17 PM
 :metal :millahhhh :metal
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Post by: King Postwhore on December 09, 2022, 07:53:54 PM
:metal :millahhhh :metal

 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 09, 2022, 09:01:34 PM
Haha! Don't think I am just buying something to have something to open on Christmas morning. They are things I legitimately want, and just hold off buying until Christmas.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 06:07:45 AM
My Dad fell last night.  Too weak to stand.  My brother was at his house until 1:30am.  Then I see him on the floor this morning. Ugh.  My brother is back there now.  Think we are having him go to the hospital.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 12, 2022, 06:17:56 AM
I'm really sorry to hear that King, keep us posted about your Dad!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 12, 2022, 06:37:27 AM
Damn man... that's not good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 12, 2022, 06:57:59 AM
Thinking about you and your family, King. 
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Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 07:03:17 AM
We think he's sick which made him weak.  When he's weak, he can't stand up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2022, 08:24:21 AM
My Dad fell last night.  Too weak to stand.  My brother was at his house until 1:30am.  Then I see him on the floor this morning. Ugh.  My brother is back there now.  Think we are having him go to the hospital.

Hopefully he didn't break anything.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 09:08:07 AM
They are doing X Ray and a cat scan.  He seems ok to them. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2022, 09:22:17 AM
They are doing X Ray and a cat scan.  He seems ok to them.

Good!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 12, 2022, 03:09:28 PM
That sucks to hear Joe, hope he recovers quickly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 03:53:42 PM
Dad has slight pneumonia.  Also has a UTI.  They don't have a fucking room for him and might be in the emergency room hallway all fucking night. They wouldn't let me in. Because my brother was there and only 1 visitor a day. They wouldn't let us switch.

I'm fucking pissed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 12, 2022, 03:55:44 PM
That's an absolute fucking joke.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2022, 03:59:42 PM
Dad has slight pneumonia.  Also has a UTI.  They don't have a fucking room for him and might be in the emergency room hallway all fucking night. They wouldn't let me in. Because my brother was there and only 1 visitor a day. They wouldn't let us switch.

I'm fucking pissed.

That is fucked.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 12, 2022, 07:02:42 PM
What was the reasoning?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 07:16:40 PM
Only one visitor a day.  So I couldn't switch out with my brother. Plus him not having a room with us not there pissed me off. I made a scene. My dad has MS and can't process what people are saying sometimes. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 12, 2022, 07:23:16 PM
But what is the reasoning for that?

My dad just had heart surgery and was overwhelmed with all the visits, test, and information. My mom has handled everything and been there as much as possible, and of course if she couldn't me and my sister would. I can't imagine someone going through surgery or a hospital stay without support.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 07:31:34 PM
2 hospitals at max capacity and hospitals look at covid differently as others do I'd assume.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2022, 07:41:20 PM
That's really awful Joe, the fact that you guys can't switch. I cannot imagine how frustrating that is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 12, 2022, 08:01:44 PM
Dang, that sucks for sure, Joe.

That seems to be SOP for hospitals now, unless the situation is terminal.  Once it became clear earlier this year that my mom had hours left, there was no cap on how many visitors she could have.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2022, 08:14:57 PM
I never lose control in public but today I did.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 13, 2022, 03:21:57 AM
I never lose control in public but today I did.

Fuck it mate, it was justified.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 13, 2022, 06:07:29 AM
Dad has slight pneumonia.  Also has a UTI.  They don't have a fucking room for him and might be in the emergency room hallway all fucking night. They wouldn't let me in. Because my brother was there and only 1 visitor a day. They wouldn't let us switch.

I'm fucking pissed.

We had a couple "events" with my dad when he broke his leg.  One night my brother and I went out and had a couple beers and decided that "nice guys finish last" and we sort of coordinated who would be the "good cop" and who would be the "bad cop".  Since he IS a cop, he was the "bad cop" and while we didn't play that card very often, sometimes it had to be done.  I think our healthcare system is a fair amount better than a lot of people claim it is - I don't know what they expect; "death" is so far undefeated out of several billion attempts - but I have no problems sleeping at night knowing that at times my dad's care was a matter of "squeaky wheel gets the grease". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 13, 2022, 06:16:33 AM
Only one visitor a day.  So I couldn't switch out with my brother. Plus him not having a room with us not there pissed me off. I made a scene. My dad has MS and can't process what people are saying sometimes.
Sorry to hear that Joe. Not sure if it would work where your Dad is, but last year my SO's grandma was in the hospital and they had the same policy of only 1 visitor per day. The way they got around it was by saying they were going to the second floor cafeteria, and just continued to the room.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 13, 2022, 06:34:59 AM
Thanks guys.  I'm hopeful today we get the call that they are transferring him to rehabilitation to build his strength back up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 13, 2022, 10:04:43 AM
Sorry to read about this Joe. 

I never lose control in public but today I did.

Sometimes you just got to let it out.  I'm sure it wasn't your proudest moment, but don't beat yourself up too much, you are going through a lot with your father.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 13, 2022, 10:24:38 AM
Thanks Marc.  He finally got a room an hour ago.  I just tried to call but the doctor was with him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 13, 2022, 03:17:24 PM
He finally got a room an hour ago. 

That's great!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 14, 2022, 09:16:29 PM
https://komonews.com/news/local/ordinance-banning-pushing-shopping-carts-in-right-of-ways-to-take-effect-in-federal-way-homeless-drug-addiction-jack-walsh-city-council-grocery-violation-ticket-special-operations-unit-police-seattle-washington-king-county#

Quote
Federal Way City Council has passed an ordinance that bans anyone from pushing or using a grocery cart in a city right-of-way.

I feel like members of this forum would have comments on this.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 15, 2022, 03:06:07 AM
How the fuck is a homeless person supposed to pay a 50 dollar fine?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 15, 2022, 07:16:09 AM
How the fuck is a homeless person supposed to pay a 50 dollar fine?

They don't. They rack up tickets and then get arrested and then fill up our jails.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 15, 2022, 07:35:55 AM
The article says this: "...but will also get assistance in connecting to recovery program services."  I wonder if there's a fine waver if alternative options are selected.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 15, 2022, 08:53:48 AM
They won't pay a fine, be arrested, go to jail, or accept "recovery program services." Was hoping for discussion about if this would be a problem if carts were properly stored in the corrals. You disappointed me dtf.org.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 15, 2022, 09:17:56 AM
Funny enough, the whole cart corral debate came up in my friend group chat earlier this week :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 15, 2022, 12:00:54 PM
If a person returns your cart to the corral, do you tip them?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 15, 2022, 12:11:17 PM
Depends on which country you are in
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 16, 2022, 03:07:20 AM
I'm sure some of the homeless out there wouldn't mind getting locked up for a few nights.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 16, 2022, 03:08:00 AM
If a person returns your cart to the corral, do you tip them?

Don't need to worry when you do it yourself.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 16, 2022, 05:03:21 AM
If a person returns your cart to the corral, do you tip them?

Or tip the cart over?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 16, 2022, 05:18:50 AM
Tim's tip is "Don't return the cart."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2022, 04:16:45 AM


Quote
“We want to accomplish three things,” said Walsh. “One, like I say, help reduce shopping cart theft. Two, make the city more livable, more looking better, and number three, help those who need help.”


I find the order of priorities interesting..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 17, 2022, 05:07:52 AM
So the carts are more valuable than people!?  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 17, 2022, 11:38:33 AM
Man. My dad was rushed to the ICU last night. At first they were worried about a stroke.  They think he didn't have one but he's not swallowing.  He's not doing well. 

I'm heartbroken.   He has a hard time speaking a full sentence and is so weak.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 17, 2022, 11:46:57 AM
Hang in there King, we're here for you buddy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 17, 2022, 11:48:06 AM
Man. My dad was rushed to the ICU last night. At first they were worried about a stroke.  They think he didn't have one but he's not swallowing.  He's not doing well. 

I'm heartbroken.   He has a hard time speaking a full sentence and is so weak.

It’s a rough road and a bunch of us are here for you. Text if you need anything. Or even want anything. Love ya buddy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 17, 2022, 11:59:44 AM
Thank you guys. It's so damn hard sitting here seeing him so fragile.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 17, 2022, 12:05:47 PM
My thoughts are with you Joe.  So sorry mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2022, 01:28:54 PM
Joe, WTF??

I am so sorry. I didn't see this. I'd like to retract the PM I just sent you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 17, 2022, 01:33:40 PM
Joe, WTF??

I am so sorry. I didn't see this. I'd like to retract the PM I just sent you.

No you don't. It's OK my friend. See my response.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on December 17, 2022, 03:53:58 PM
Bro hugs for you and recovery hopes for your dad, Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 17, 2022, 04:23:31 PM
Very sorry Joe, hoping for the best
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on December 17, 2022, 06:06:14 PM
Sorry to hear that, Joe. Hoping for the best as well.

2022 can fuck off any time now.  :censored :censored
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 17, 2022, 06:32:08 PM
Thanks. It's like the doctors don't really know what's going on with him. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 18, 2022, 07:09:27 AM
Sorry mate. Wishing him a speedy recovery
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 18, 2022, 07:09:50 AM
Thank you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 18, 2022, 09:51:06 AM
I'm really sorry Joe, I'm hoping for the best for you and your family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 19, 2022, 07:42:00 AM
Sorry to hear that, Joe. Hoping for the best as well.

2022 can fuck off any time now.  :censored :censored

Seriously, this

Sorry Joe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 19, 2022, 11:08:02 AM
Did a eulogy at my Nan's funeral today. Was a bit of a hard day, but it was well received. Hope I sent the old dame off okay.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 19, 2022, 11:10:09 AM
That takes a lot of strength to do. Good on you.

Did you ever get your suit??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 19, 2022, 11:12:41 AM
Yeah, showed up after 4 hours in the end! Thanks for checking! :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 19, 2022, 11:12:49 AM
Did a eulogy at my Nan's funeral today. Was a bit of a hard day, but it was well received. Hope I sent the old dame off okay.

I'm sure you did, sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 19, 2022, 11:17:49 AM
Thanks. Mostly fine with it myself. Hardest part about Funerals is seeing all the pain in others. Seeing my dad broken up is always hard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 19, 2022, 11:24:28 AM
Did a eulogy at my Nan's funeral today. Was a bit of a hard day, but it was well received. Hope I sent the old dame off okay.

I had to do this at my Mom's funeral.  It's so hard to to well up and break down when talking about someone you just lost.  I hope she looks over you lovingly every day XJD.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 19, 2022, 12:13:17 PM
Appreciate that mate. Thanks.
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Post by: Hellholming on December 23, 2022, 03:18:28 PM
Seasons greetings!   ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 23, 2022, 03:20:52 PM
Jeez, it's the ghost of Christmas past!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hellholming on December 23, 2022, 03:28:00 PM
Watching a few DT live gigs tonight made me think of you guys. :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 23, 2022, 03:30:21 PM
Thanks. Mostly fine with it myself. Hardest part about Funerals is seeing all the pain in others. Seeing my dad broken up is always hard.

I have been to 2 funerals in my life, for my mom's parents. I was at peace with them dying, but seeing my mom sad was unexpectedly hard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hellholming on December 23, 2022, 03:35:37 PM
Thanks. It's like the doctors don't really know what's going on with him.
all the best!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hellholming on December 23, 2022, 03:36:22 PM
Did a eulogy at my Nan's funeral today. Was a bit of a hard day, but it was well received. Hope I sent the old dame off okay.
I'm sure you did.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 23, 2022, 06:10:42 PM
Now there's a blast from the past. Nice to see you back!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 27, 2022, 12:22:55 PM
Wow, I've missed a lot.

XJ and king, sorry about what you've been going through.

Hellholming!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2022, 07:56:03 PM
Barbara Walter's passed away at 93.  A legend.   R.I.P.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on December 30, 2022, 08:58:02 PM
Just saw the news, RIP.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2022, 09:12:21 PM
Do many these days with my age. I see it daily.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2023, 05:10:57 PM
Soooo I honked right in the face of a lady today... in a parking lot... due to a cart  :rollin

Seriously, though. Yes I did. My coworker and I just got into my car when the lady finished loading her van diagonally from me and then just leaving the cart in the dead center of the spot directly in front of me right before I was about to pull through.  I gave it a moment, thinking she just moved it to shut the door, nope. She starts to get in the driver seat.  HONK and a death stare.  People are terrible. And yes, I can back out, which I did, but how fucking rude to leave a cart completely blocking the spot like that and with no shame.  She left the cart and drove off the other way from me after our stare down.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 04, 2023, 05:12:36 PM
What are you, the Cart Avenger??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2023, 05:27:30 PM
Maybe I am now  :lol it made me so mad at the moment, just such a blatant disregard for anyone but herself. My coworker was laughing at me for honking, but was completely on my side.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 04, 2023, 06:04:56 PM
Marc and his coworker ready for action!

(https://static3.bigstockphoto.com/8/1/1/large1500/118477268.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2023, 06:51:27 PM
I don't see a horn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2023, 07:15:24 PM
I don't see a horn

Tim doesn’t need a horn to honk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 04, 2023, 07:32:51 PM
I don't see a horn

Tim doesn’t need a horn to honk.

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/MTtw80dGI6pGxFaUsR/giphy-downsized-large.gif?cid=790b7611dd18857dec397547d0fbc63e0bfab517b93a2c41&rid=giphy-downsized-large.gif&ct=g)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 04, 2023, 07:41:10 PM
I don't see a horn

Tim doesn’t need a horn to honk.

Tim talks best out of his....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on January 04, 2023, 08:05:11 PM
Wanted to share this, didn't know where, so will do it here.

Was talking with a friend I've known since high school and the topic of our wildly different musical tastes came up. He recalled a time I made him watch the film version of The Wall with me (oddly I do not remember this, but it probably happened) and it was a clear sign he and I were on radically different musical trajectories, which exist to this day. He went on to say he thought it was so great that there was a community of people who shared similar musical interests that I have been active with for over a decade. He was envious of our community here. That made me appreciate us in a new way.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 04, 2023, 08:08:21 PM
You should make him join!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 04, 2023, 08:33:51 PM
Make him read Tim's take on cart etiquette.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2023, 03:20:53 AM
Make him read Tim's take on cart etiquette.

Are we trying to recruit people, or keep DTF a secret society?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 05, 2023, 04:34:49 PM
Real tough day today. My brother called me at 12:30pm. Dad was admitted to the ICU last night. He was unresponsive and oxygen levels down to 40%  They intubated him.

For him to live they sedated him and are treating the pneumonia that he can't shake. They would have to give him a tracheostomy so he doesn't aspirate. But he will have to live with it and live in a nursing home.

What a conversation he will have when he clears up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2023, 05:44:37 PM
That's just horrid Joe.  I'm so sorry things aren't going well.  :heart :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 05, 2023, 06:47:39 PM
Real tough day today. My brother called me at 12:30pm. Dad was admitted to the ICU last night. He was unresponsive and oxygen levels down to 40%  They intubated him.

For him to live they sedated him and are treating the pneumonia that he can't shake. They would have to give him a tracheostomy so he doesn't aspirate. But he will have to live with it and live in a nursing home.

What a conversation he will have when he clears up.

I'm having deja vu right down to the call from a brother. That's rough Joe. I feel for you. He's not going to be happy about a nursing home I'm sure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 05, 2023, 06:54:18 PM
If he gets to the point to talk, which seems like a realistic,  we will ask him. It's his life as much as I would want him to fight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 05, 2023, 07:37:04 PM
Fuck, sorry to hear that Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 06, 2023, 07:49:31 AM
That's terrible for your father and must be tough for you and your family to go through.  A tough conversation for sure. Sorry Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 06, 2023, 07:19:12 PM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 06, 2023, 07:22:04 PM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored

Jeez. That's a lot for a family to endure. Are your grandparents still alive?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 06, 2023, 07:28:21 PM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored

Jeez. That's a lot for a family to endure. Are your grandparents still alive?

No.  I never knew either of my grandfathers (both were gone before I was born).  My paternal grandmother passed away in 1986 when I was 13, and my maternal grandmother passed away 10 years ago at the age of 103. 

My mom's parents had five kids, and there were 20 grandkids from the five marriages. I was the 17th of 20, and one of three my parents had.

Uncle Dan (passed away today) and Aunt Juanita
Uncle Tom (passed away in 2015) and Aunt Margie (passed away in 1988)
Uncle Jack and Aunt Dora (passed away 17 days ago)
Uncle Joe (passed away in 2008) and Aunt Kathleen (passed away in 2006)
Dad and Mom (passed away last February)

It seems surreal to think that only three of those 10 are now living (Dad, Aunt Juanita and Uncle Jack). I feel numb, to be honest.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 06, 2023, 07:31:30 PM
Wow. I asked about your grandparents because it'd be awful to have them experience this.

My wife's brother died a couple of years ago, and it is still awful, especially for my MiL. Heck, my wife even teared up tonight talking about it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 06, 2023, 07:34:17 PM
Yeah, it never gets better, getting over a loss like that.  You get used to dealing with it, but it leaves a hole that can never be filled again.  That is what I have learned in the last 10 1/2 months.  Not trying to sound like a cliche, but we all just do our best to carry on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 06, 2023, 07:42:42 PM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored

I'm so sorry Kev.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 06, 2023, 07:47:24 PM
Thanks, man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 07, 2023, 04:28:52 AM
So sorry Kev.  :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on January 07, 2023, 05:40:16 AM
My condolenses, Kev  :-[ :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 07, 2023, 05:51:27 AM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored

Sweet Jesus that's a lot for you and the entirety of your family to endure.  I hate to simply throw out the obligatory 'sorry for your loss', but from a thousand miles away, there isn't much more to be done or said.  Internet hugs to you, man.  I'll raise a glass to the Shmev's later tonight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 07, 2023, 06:17:12 AM
Many internet hugs to you Joe and Kev!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on January 07, 2023, 02:06:12 PM
Appreciate the sentiments, everyone!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on January 07, 2023, 04:29:12 PM
Sorry to hear this, Joe.  What a terrible start to the year.  :( :(

Along those lines, as some you know, my mom passed away last February.  Then, my aunt (who was married to my mom's younger brother) passed away 17 days ago, and then my uncle (my mom's oldest brother and my godfather) passed away this morning.  What a terrible last 12 months this has been.  :censored :censored

That's awful. I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 08, 2023, 12:50:35 PM
That's rough Kev, very sorry for your family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 12, 2023, 07:10:58 AM
In the office today, debating on what to have for lunch. Should I go with a local deli, chick fil a, or mellow mushroom? Help me DTF
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 12, 2023, 07:12:32 AM
In the office today, debating on what to have for lunch. Should I go with a local deli, chick fil a, or mellow mushroom? Help me DTF

How mellow will that mushroom make you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 12, 2023, 07:13:25 AM
Unfortunately I didn't bring my jazz gummies to work so not too mellow, moderately mellow I'd say
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 12, 2023, 08:49:40 AM
In the office today, debating on what to have for lunch. Should I go with a local deli, chick fil a, or mellow mushroom? Help me DTF

I haven't had Mellow Mushroom in a while; that's where I'd lean.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on January 12, 2023, 08:55:07 AM
Whatever you do, don't be a masochist and eat chic fil a... Popeye's is the way to go.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 12, 2023, 01:10:04 PM
I ended up getting some mellow mushroom and it was delicious.

I love Popeyes by the way, sadly not one near work
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 13, 2023, 03:54:54 AM
Are we talking about drugs?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 13, 2023, 10:13:13 AM
 :lol

Right? WTF is a mellow mushroom?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on January 13, 2023, 10:27:49 AM
It's a pizza chain, haven't had it in a while but remember it being really good

https://mellowmushroom.com/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 13, 2023, 12:03:26 PM
Mellow Mushroom is good stuff.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 13, 2023, 12:05:22 PM
Never heard of it
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 19, 2023, 06:57:13 AM
Never heard of it
I believe it is quasi-regional. Mostly Southeast/Mid-Atlantic, if memory serves.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 19, 2023, 07:08:28 AM
Never heard of it
I believe it is quasi-regional. Mostly Southeast/Mid-Atlantic, if memory serves.

Yeah; I only ever saw them in Georgia or in North Carolina.  There might be one in southwest Florida.  Pizza in the southeast generally blows, but MM isn't bad at all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 21, 2023, 07:44:21 AM
40,000th post.  Seems I'm a

:ruben:

Party on, bitches.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 21, 2023, 10:27:56 AM
Oh hell yeah! :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on January 21, 2023, 04:55:07 PM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on January 23, 2023, 12:44:50 PM
Helloo peeps. Just checking in. I'm not dead :JayOctavarium:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 23, 2023, 01:09:51 PM
Hi Jay!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 24, 2023, 01:09:23 PM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Some of them would be ridiculous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 24, 2023, 01:59:52 PM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Some of them would be ridiculous.

What does that mean?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 24, 2023, 03:27:01 PM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Some of them would be ridiculous.

What does that mean?

It means Tim's the biggest post-whore of them all.

Or Kotow would probably still have the highest post count despite being banned for the last 3-4 years.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 25, 2023, 06:54:55 AM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Some of them would be ridiculous.

What does that mean?

It means Tim's the biggest post-whore of them all.

Or Kotow would probably still have the highest post count despite being banned for the last 3-4 years.

No, no, what I mean is, the number isn't accurate?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 25, 2023, 07:02:29 AM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 25, 2023, 07:14:58 AM
I'd love to see what the post counts would be if none of the posts were purged over time.
Some of them would be ridiculous.

What does that mean?

It means Tim's the biggest post-whore of them all.

Or Kotow would probably still have the highest post count despite being banned for the last 3-4 years.

No, no, what I mean is, the number isn't accurate?

A while ago they cut down some peoples post counts as a joke.  I remember Hef had his.  A few others.  My post counts are correct.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on January 25, 2023, 07:17:23 AM
Was Kotow banned or did he just leave?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 25, 2023, 07:19:13 AM
Was Kotow banned or did he just leave?

As far as I remember, he was banned, snuck back in, and was then banned again.

Of course prior to this he DID leave. About 548 times.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 25, 2023, 07:27:37 AM
Was Kotow banned or did he just leave?

I think he called hef a fat fucking cunt or something? ... oh yeah, here it is (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=48443.msg2834664#msg2834664).  His 2nd last post.

But he still lurks .. "Last Active:January 22, 2023, 04:16:26 AM"

As for accurate post counts, I'm not sure the last time there was a pruning of old posts, but it used to happen every couple of years.  I'm sure most of us long-haulers are down a few hundred posts.  Bosk for sure used to (maybe still does) manually change his post count.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 25, 2023, 08:05:26 AM
It's been a looong time since there was a post count discussion.  I don't know if a high count is something to be praised or worried about  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 25, 2023, 08:50:12 AM
Was Kotow banned or did he just leave?

I think he called hef a fat fucking cunt or something? ... oh yeah, here it is (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=48443.msg2834664#msg2834664).  His 2nd last post.

But he still lurks .. "Last Active:January 22, 2023, 04:16:26 AM"

As for accurate post counts, I'm not sure the last time there was a pruning of old posts, but it used to happen every couple of years.  I'm sure most of us long-haulers are down a few hundred posts.  Bosk for sure used to (maybe still does) manually change his post count.
The post counts are MOSTLY accurate.  Mine is pretty fucked up.

Technically, Kotow isn't banned, he's only muted.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 06, 2023, 05:26:18 AM
4.4 magnitude earthquake not too far from us in Buffalo this morning.  House shook and rattled for 3-4 seconds while I was washing my hands this morning.  My first earthquake since I was a child.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 06, 2023, 05:48:19 AM
4.4 magnitude earthquake not too far from us in Buffalo this morning.  House shook and rattled for 3-4 seconds while I was washing my hands this morning.  My first earthquake since I was a child.

I've never really felt one thankfully.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 06, 2023, 05:50:00 AM
4.4 magnitude earthquake not too far from us in Buffalo this morning.  House shook and rattled for 3-4 seconds while I was washing my hands this morning.  My first earthquake since I was a child.

I've never really felt one thankfully.

I'll bet the Queen has!  :heybaby:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 06, 2023, 06:27:17 AM
AWWWWW GIGGITY!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 06, 2023, 06:45:14 AM
4.4 magnitude earthquake not too far from us in Buffalo this morning.  House shook and rattled for 3-4 seconds while I was washing my hands this morning.  My first earthquake since I was a child.

Scary, heard about it in the news. Then there was also that earthquake in Turkey/Syria that killed over 1600 so far.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 06, 2023, 06:47:34 AM
I felt one once several years ago, but it was so mild that I questioned what was happening.  Saw it confirmed on local news that night.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 06, 2023, 07:06:05 AM
4.4 magnitude earthquake not too far from us in Buffalo this morning.  House shook and rattled for 3-4 seconds while I was washing my hands this morning.  My first earthquake since I was a child.

Scary, heard about it in the news. Then there was also that earthquake in Turkey/Syria that killed over 1600 so far.

Saw that as well.  Hoping Obscure is fine.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: SeRoX on February 06, 2023, 07:40:59 AM
There is a 7,7 magnitude earthquake south of the Turkey and after 9 hour a 7,6 magnitude earthquake happened again. Winter time, death is increasing... I don't know what to say. Scients says it's even bigger disaster than 1999 Kocaeli earthquake and one of the big in Turkey's history.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 06, 2023, 07:43:46 AM
There is a 7,7 magnitude earthquake south of the Turkey and after 9 hour a 7,6 magnitude earthquake happened again. Winter time, death is increasing... I don't know what to say. Scients says it's even bigger disaster than 1999 Kocaeli earthquake and one of the big in Turkey's history.
I drove from Istanbul to Eregli (about four hours east, along the Black Sea) in the aftermath of that '99 earthquake and the destruction was incomprehensible.  Entire buildings were reduced to just a shell, pillars and floor slabs.   I've never seen so many tents in all my life.  If this is worse, that's heartbreaking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: SeRoX on February 06, 2023, 07:53:51 AM
There is a 7,7 magnitude earthquake south of the Turkey and after 9 hour a 7,6 magnitude earthquake happened again. Winter time, death is increasing... I don't know what to say. Scients says it's even bigger disaster than 1999 Kocaeli earthquake and one of the big in Turkey's history.
I drove from Istanbul to Eregli (about four hours east, along the Black Sea) in the aftermath of that '99 earthquake and the destruction was incomprehensible.  Entire buildings were reduced to just a shell, pillars and floor slabs.   I've never seen so many tents in all my life.  If this is worse, that's heartbreaking.

It seems worse sadly. I was 11 years old when 99 earthquake happened and lived in Kocaeli very center of the earthquake. I remember all the things clearly and never forget. We are following the news, seeing the scenes... It's unbeliveable and saddening. It's like I l am living again the horror.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on February 06, 2023, 07:55:12 AM
Experienced the 6.8 Nisqually Earthquake here in WA in 2001. We managed to skate by without significant damage, comparatively. I just looked it up, there was 1 recorded death, and that is listed as a heart attack.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 06, 2023, 07:55:40 AM
Death toll is up to 2000+

I drove from Istanbul to Eregli (about four hours east, along the Black Sea) in the aftermath of that '99 earthquake and the destruction was incomprehensible. Entire buildings were reduced to just a shell, pillars and floor slabs.   I've never seen so many tents in all my life.  If this is worse, that's heartbreaking.

This is a recent image from earlier:

(https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/digital-images/org/5e4b4751-1bb2-4b56-a925-24997a2a8213.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 06, 2023, 08:48:11 AM
Jesus H!!   :omg: :omg:

Fucking awful
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on February 06, 2023, 08:49:59 AM
My gosh. That is just sad beyond words.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 06, 2023, 09:50:08 AM
It really is.  Heartbreaking.

SeRoX, my heart is with you, your family, and your countryfolk.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on February 06, 2023, 03:02:56 PM
Some of the pictures and videos of buildings collapsing and the area damaged are gut-wrenching.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on February 08, 2023, 08:25:44 PM
Crap, up to 12,000+ now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: SeRoX on February 08, 2023, 10:13:56 PM
Crap, up to 12,000+ now.

I can't describe what I feel. I lost my some of university friends and their families. All I can do is to watch and follow the news and it pains me.... it makes me useless. Me and some of my friends organize some medicine and medical care equipment for babies and children from Istanbul thanks to my institution. There is a huge help from many countries around the world too.

I know in DTF there is so many people around the world. I thank you all, all your countries, your kindness, your considerate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 09, 2023, 03:23:33 AM
That's just bloody horrendous mate.  Can't imagine how you feel.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 09, 2023, 07:46:39 AM
Crap, up to 12,000+ now.

I can't describe what I feel. I lost my some of university friends and their families. All I can do is to watch and follow the news and it pains me.... it makes me useless. Me and some of my friends organize some medicine and medical care equipment for babies and children from Istanbul thanks to my institution. There is a huge help from many countries around the world too.

I know in DTF there is so many people around the world. I thank you all, all your countries, your kindness, your considerate.

That's awful, sorry to hear that.

The number continues to go up and I believe already surpassed the 1999 numbers  :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 09, 2023, 07:47:22 AM
The destruction is crazy, I can't imagine what it's like over there and the death toll keeps rising.  So sad to see / read the stories.  Very sorry Serox for your losses and the struggles that I can't possibly comprehend you are going through. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2023, 11:23:53 AM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 09, 2023, 11:29:31 AM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...

But feeling good emotionally, I hope?   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 09, 2023, 11:32:46 AM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...

Good news bro!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 09, 2023, 11:35:11 AM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...
:tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 09, 2023, 12:22:33 PM
Yeah.  Its just so painful right now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 09, 2023, 12:29:21 PM
(https://media.tenor.com/NII7Z9YQLsMAAAAC/go-for-it-you-can-do-it.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 09, 2023, 03:29:57 PM
Awesome news Joe! Home again!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 09, 2023, 04:34:10 PM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...

Nice.  You got this mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on February 09, 2023, 05:42:55 PM
Heading home. Still sore as a Mutha,F...

 :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on February 10, 2023, 05:24:39 AM
Take care Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 06, 2023, 03:29:01 PM
Thanks Greg. Missed this.

10 hour drive. I'm gassed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on March 06, 2023, 03:36:19 PM
Summary of my day:

take 05 Town & Country in for oil change and alignment
after a few hours, call shop back about an ETA

"Well, your transmission's about to go out, it's going to cost about $9000 to repair."
*have heart attack*
*have another heart attack*
*ten minutes later, receive another phone call*

"Sorry about the confusion. I thought you were the owner of the other Town & Country that's in here. Yours is fine."

Edit: I didn't inquire further and I'm wondering if I heard wrong, but I swore he said "9809" to replace the transmission. Why the hell would it cost that much to replace a transmission, anyway? Maybe he said 980.09?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on March 08, 2023, 11:44:44 AM
Summary of my day:

take 05 Town & Country in for oil change and alignment
after a few hours, call shop back about an ETA

"Well, your transmission's about to go out, it's going to cost about $9000 to repair."
*have heart attack*
*have another heart attack*
*ten minutes later, receive another phone call*

"Sorry about the confusion. I thought you were the owner of the other Town & Country that's in here. Yours is fine."

Edit: I didn't inquire further and I'm wondering if I heard wrong, but I swore he said "9809" to replace the transmission. Why the hell would it cost that much to replace a transmission, anyway? Maybe he said 980.09?

$9000 seems very high to me. I think the higher-end of consumer transmission replacements is in the $4000 realm before labor, but on a 17yo mini-van? It shouldn't be anywhere near that. Unless they need to do a ton of other labor like remove the engine, exhaust, and suspension in the process, I have no idea how they could get to $9000.   


Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 08, 2023, 11:47:29 AM
Yeah, I would have thought around 5 grand, all-in, or less.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 08, 2023, 12:27:25 PM
Summary of my day:

take 05 Town & Country in for oil change and alignment
after a few hours, call shop back about an ETA

"Well, your transmission's about to go out, it's going to cost about $9000 to repair."
*have heart attack*
*have another heart attack*
*ten minutes later, receive another phone call*

"Sorry about the confusion. I thought you were the owner of the other Town & Country that's in here. Yours is fine."

Edit: I didn't inquire further and I'm wondering if I heard wrong, but I swore he said "9809" to replace the transmission. Why the hell would it cost that much to replace a transmission, anyway? Maybe he said 980.09?

$9000 seems very high to me. I think the higher-end of consumer transmission replacements is in the $4000 realm before labor, but on a 17yo mini-van? It shouldn't be anywhere near that. Unless they need to do a ton of other labor like remove the engine, exhaust, and suspension in the process, I have no idea how they could get to $9000.

If you're in my neck of the woods, I know someone who would probably do it for a fraction of that cost.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 08, 2023, 12:32:33 PM
Yeah, but then he'll just find that something else is wrong with the car.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 08, 2023, 12:35:33 PM
Yeah, but then he'll just find that something else is wrong with the car.  :biggrin:

He better not, since the car will likely be in my garage while he's working on it!  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 14, 2023, 08:36:48 PM
I keep getting these postcards in the mail saying if I leave a 5-star review from some recent Amazon purchase I will get an Amazon gift card for some specified amount. Are these legit?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 17, 2023, 07:42:41 AM
I keep getting these postcards in the mail saying if I leave a 5-star review from some recent Amazon purchase I will get an Amazon gift card for some specified amount. Are these legit?
If they are specific to a purchase you made, most likely yes. Small vendors on Amazon use this to get high reviews, and increase their visibility.

Though I would be careful. Sometimes is not worth the $5 or $10 gift card. If the amount is higher than that, I would be questioning it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 17, 2023, 07:14:04 PM
I think I remember reading about it also being against amazon policy to buy reviews and a seller can be banned for it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on April 17, 2023, 07:54:11 PM
I checked them and one is for a $30 gift card and the other is for a $40 card, from different sellers. Neither of the products they want me to review cost that much.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 10:59:44 AM
Greetings and salutations!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 20, 2023, 11:57:37 AM
Greetings and salutations!
What's up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on April 20, 2023, 11:58:51 AM
Greetings and salutations!

Yo!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 12:13:31 PM
Greetings and salutations!

Yo!

Greetings and salutations!
What's up?

Not much, gentlemen. I'm sitting at work. It's a quiet day. What are you up to?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 20, 2023, 01:33:36 PM
Same.  Wasting time at work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 01:48:06 PM
It's one of those days. Time is dragging. We need a meme of a dragon with a wristwatch with a subtitle that says Time is Draggin'...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 20, 2023, 01:50:18 PM
Hey, PS! I've missed you :progsnob:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 01:53:15 PM
Hey, PS! I've missed you :progsnob:

Aww, shucks. It's nice to be missed.  :blush  The feeling is mutual. So, how goes it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 20, 2023, 01:58:13 PM
Good. Just getting older and trying not to get fatter...you know.

Semi retired now, so a bit of traveling, a bit of playing with my grandchildren, a bit of golf...etc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 01:59:45 PM
Where are you traveling to? How many grandchildren?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2023, 02:01:06 PM
Johnny you S.O.B.  How are you?!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 02:02:44 PM
Johnny you S.O.B.  How are you?!

My liege! What an intriguing name you have there...  ;)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 20, 2023, 02:25:33 PM
Where are you traveling to? How many grandchildren?

Spent a month seeing the sights in the Mediterranean about this time last year. Since then, I've been to Vegas a few times, Orlando, Palm Springs Cali, Tucson, Kentucky, just about anywhere that's warmer than Utah.

I've got seven grandchildren, but other than the youngest (who is going to be 2 in June) the rest are getting too grownup to spend much time with their Nana & Papa.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2023, 02:35:30 PM
I've seen the clan pictures. A fantastic, loving big family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 20, 2023, 02:36:21 PM
Johnny you S.O.B.  How are you?!

My liege! What an intriguing name you have there...  ;)

Inside joke on TAC trying to type out a band name.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 20, 2023, 02:43:33 PM

Spent a month seeing the sights in the Mediterranean about this time last year. Since then, I've been to Vegas a few times, Orlando, Palm Springs Cali, Tucson, Kentucky, just about anywhere that's warmer than Utah.

I've got seven grandchildren, but other than the youngest (who is going to be 2 in June) the rest are getting too grownup to spend much time with their Nana & Papa.

My daughter is almost at that age where she will rather hang out with her friends, so I get it. It's heartbreaking.

You've managed to get around though. That's remarkable. You've traveled to a lifetime's worth of places.




Inside joke on TAC trying to type out a band name.  :lol

Kinky
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 21, 2023, 01:19:54 PM
Where are you traveling to? How many grandchildren?

Spent a month seeing the sights in the Mediterranean about this time last year. Since then, I've been to Vegas a few times, Orlando, Palm Springs Cali, Tucson, Kentucky, just about anywhere that's warmer than Utah.

I've got seven grandchildren, but other than the youngest (who is going to be 2 in June) the rest are getting too grownup to spend much time with their Nana & Papa.

Seven?? Wow, I didn't know that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 21, 2023, 01:34:46 PM
Where are you traveling to? How many grandchildren?

Spent a month seeing the sights in the Mediterranean about this time last year. Since then, I've been to Vegas a few times, Orlando, Palm Springs Cali, Tucson, Kentucky, just about anywhere that's warmer than Utah.

I've got seven grandchildren, but other than the youngest (who is going to be 2 in June) the rest are getting too grownup to spend much time with their Nana & Papa.

Seven?? Wow, I didn't know that.

Imagine if you had Facebook.  You would have known that.  Stubborn old man.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 21, 2023, 04:42:20 PM
Wait..you mean this isn't facebook??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 21, 2023, 07:15:50 PM
This is Timbook.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 21, 2023, 07:18:47 PM
This is Timbook.

For Dummies.




Wait..
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 21, 2023, 07:20:11 PM
I should sig that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 22, 2023, 06:32:31 AM
I'm sure I've mentioned it before, Tim.

Five girls, two boys. Their ages are, 21, 19, 15, 12, 11, 4, 22 months. My middle daughter married a man who already had a son (7 years old) so I guess you could say I've actually got 8 grandkids.

Oh, and don't let Joe fool you, I don't really post on Facebook anyway so he doesn't really know all this either.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 22, 2023, 06:37:22 AM
I've seen your family picture fool! :lol

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 22, 2023, 06:45:09 AM
There are a few missing from that picture, fool.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 22, 2023, 06:52:54 AM
Still a large, beautiful family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on April 22, 2023, 06:55:24 AM
Yup.

I'm mostly proud of them being pretty cohesive without sharing a significant amount of blood. We are a tight group patched together by love, respect, and admiration. It's a good life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 22, 2023, 07:10:33 AM
Nothing better.  I've actually met Tim's family in full on different occasions. That's what I love about this community.   Getting together with Nick next month for a Haken show and then an oldie but goodie, Rumborak for Extreme/Living Colour in August.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Prog Snob on April 22, 2023, 11:09:01 AM
Greetings and salutations. It's Saturday and I'm working. It's quiet today so I'm studying for my CCNP/CCIE and drinking a mediocre cappuccino.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 22, 2023, 03:31:08 PM
Just went food shopping.  Making Salmon baked on pineapple rounds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on April 22, 2023, 03:38:20 PM
I'm sure I've mentioned it before, Tim.

Five girls, two boys. Their ages are, 21, 19, 15, 12, 11, 4, 22 months. My middle daughter married a man who already had a son (7 years old) so I guess you could say I've actually got 8 grandkids.

Oh, and don't let Joe fool you, I don't really post on Facebook anyway so he doesn't really know all this either.  :)

Perhaps you had mentioned the full pack before, but I either glazed right by it or didn't remember. I know you've mentioned grandchildren before but I guess I didn't realize it was so many.

Your oldest grandchild is older the my son!  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on April 23, 2023, 07:38:51 AM
Morning folks. Last day of vacation for me, dreading going back into the office tomorrow :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 23, 2023, 12:36:20 PM
Worst feeling there is about work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on April 24, 2023, 09:16:48 AM
Morning folks. Last day of vacation for me, dreading going back into the office tomorrow :(

(https://preview.redd.it/f56uvs6vcpy61.jpg?auto=webp&s=59282ee721d491babb5f76b0576b53f835aa01e7)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on April 25, 2023, 05:25:32 AM
I think my boss is showing up today. Might have to go on silent mode for DTF today. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 25, 2023, 08:10:32 AM
Morning folks. Last day of vacation for me, dreading going back into the office tomorrow :(

(https://preview.redd.it/f56uvs6vcpy61.jpg?auto=webp&s=59282ee721d491babb5f76b0576b53f835aa01e7)

This will definitely be me two weeks from today
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on April 25, 2023, 06:43:27 PM
Morning folks. Last day of vacation for me, dreading going back into the office tomorrow :(

This is kind of why I don't go on holidays much.  At least being in a groove of hatred you get used to it and kind of roll with the punches.  Going away and coming back after a week or two is such a worse feeling to me.  It doesn't make you recharged, it just makes you hate it even more.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 26, 2023, 07:02:08 AM
I mean, you could possibly fix that by working a job you don't hate lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on April 26, 2023, 12:10:41 PM
I mean, you could possibly fix that by working a job you don't hate lol

This crosses my mind every few minutes, but life is expensive and I'm grossly overpaid for what I do. I recently had the opportunity to take on a completely unrelated job that I would have loved, but not even factoring in the benefits, it'd have been a $35K pay cut. I couldn't get myself to take that leap. I'm trying to pile as much into my 401K (9%) as early as humanly possible before kids come into the picture. I also get a pension through my company in addition to their 401K matching (5%), and now that I've been here for 8.5 years, that pension's actually starting to materialize into something, making it even harder to bail. Then there's the 28 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays, health benefits, the ability to take 5 days off a year to volunteer somewhere, mental health and chiropractic services provided by the company, etc.....   

My company makes it really hard to leave even if you hate your job  :lol 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 26, 2023, 12:18:55 PM
I get all of that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on April 26, 2023, 01:18:31 PM
My company makes it really hard to leave even if you hate your job  :lol

You guys hiring? sounds pretty great lol

though I currently get 13 paid holidays, but I can sacrifice those extra 5 days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 26, 2023, 01:53:16 PM
I mean, you could possibly fix that by working a job you don't hate lol

This crosses my mind every few minutes, but life is expensive and I'm grossly overpaid for what I do. I recently had the opportunity to take on a completely unrelated job that I would have loved, but not even factoring in the benefits, it'd have been a $35K pay cut. I couldn't get myself to take that leap. I'm trying to pile as much into my 401K (9%) as early as humanly possible before kids come into the picture. I also get a pension through my company in addition to their 401K matching (5%), and now that I've been here for 8.5 years, that pension's actually starting to materialize into something, making it even harder to bail. Then there's the 28 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays, health benefits, the ability to take 5 days off a year to volunteer somewhere, mental health and chiropractic services provided by the company, etc.....   

My company makes it really hard to leave even if you hate your job  :lol

I don't hate my job, but it has been progressing to be not the greatest anymore... but with the new stock option grants they started giving out, it would be a foolish decision to walk away.  I'm not nearly in a bad spot like you describe or that maybe Wolf is dealing with, but man, every time I think "I need a new job" it is immediately followed up with "but the benefits here are just too good". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on April 26, 2023, 02:12:22 PM
I enjoy my job for the most part.  Great team-mates; boss is supportive and largely leaves me alone; pay is good (thought not as good as my last job); I get a shit-ton of time off (between PTO, holidays and other incentives, I think I get 40-45 days off a year.  The work is a grind sometimes, but largely satisfying.

So, I ain't gonna complain.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 27, 2023, 08:26:08 AM
No complaints here, for sure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on April 27, 2023, 08:39:20 AM
My current issue is my company wants my team (a team of 4 people including my manager who is hands off) to build a data center in India by January.  Uhh we just don't have the man power for this.  Even though they gave me a promotion/raise this year, it just doesnt feel like anywhere close to enough based on the current goals.  I just don't see how it's possible without the three of us going insane. There's a huge part of me that just wants to bolt and leave them burning with their ambitions, but as I mentioned, part of that promotion was stock options that really make it worth staying.  They've got me by the balls. I really have no desire to go to India, plus I very likely am doing another Euro trip this summer and someone needs to go back to Singapore before the end of the year.

Anyway, today is the last day I want to talk about work because I have 7 PTO days starting tomorrow and I'm going to Aruba on Monday. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on April 28, 2023, 06:53:45 PM
I mean, you could possibly fix that by working a job you don't hate lol

Absolutely, but there's a lot behind it which the other guys have kind of already mentioned that I can somewhat relate to.  A lot of it is a me problem, but it's been an ongoing saga behind the scenes.  I've mentioned it before but I've been where I am since 2008 and I feel the longer you're invested in something, the harder it is to leave, no matter what shit is thrown at you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: MetalJunkie on April 29, 2023, 12:03:27 AM
REN FAAAIIIIIRE SUNDAYYYYYYY! We have an awesome one here in Oklahoma. I'll be going every Sunday for the next six weeks. I always have trouble navigating it, so I did a super nerdy thing. I made a map with Inkarnate (a D&D map builder) and used the image as an overlay in Google Earth, so now I will have real-time GPS while I'm at the faire.

(https://i.imgur.com/cBAXvVv.jpg)

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on May 01, 2023, 09:27:40 AM
I love me a good Ren Faire!

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on May 11, 2023, 01:20:39 PM
Is it Friday yet?

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on May 11, 2023, 01:29:56 PM
Is it Friday yet?
Soon
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on May 11, 2023, 01:33:25 PM
Sooooo close. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on May 14, 2023, 05:13:06 AM
Happy National Guilt Day!

Go kiss your mom, get it over with, go back to ignoring her tomorrow. Or maybe that's just me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on May 15, 2023, 02:00:10 PM
Happy National Guilt Day!

Go kiss your mom, get it over with, go back to ignoring her tomorrow. Or maybe that's just me.

Nope... I'm with ya.  Almost.  I talk to mom a couple times a month - whether I need to or not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on May 15, 2023, 03:09:38 PM
*shudders*

I’ve said it before, you’re a brave man. A legend even!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 03, 2023, 07:04:16 PM
Saturday night flyby!

Hopefully I can show my face around more... between dealing with the biggest challenge of my career and joint getting rolled by all of the bugs Ivy has brought home from daycare, the last few months have just been pulverizing. The work stuff is pretty much solved (and just in time to go into my performance review!), and hopefully the worst of the devil bugs are out of the way now...though as I write this, I'm feeling another sore throat coming on.

I miss anything good around here?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2023, 07:51:48 PM
Whaaazzttss uuuppp.

Just getting through the passing of my dad. Work is out of control.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 03, 2023, 08:11:41 PM
I found out my dad passed while I was at work (back in 2020, right before COVID shit on the world). He died on my mom's birthday.

I hope you find peace, my friend. Losing a parent is hard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 03, 2023, 08:22:29 PM
That is so tough for your mom. I'm so sorry James. I always try to be uplifting and use being funny as a crutch. It's been hard but it's a work in progress. As you know, you never get over pain. My brother and I are facing life without our parents. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 03, 2023, 08:27:32 PM
Keep being you, man. I always appreciate having you here or social media.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 07, 2023, 12:30:07 PM
The air quality is awful here in NYC. I experienced bad air quality before, but nothing like this. These are pictures from Earth Cam of downtown.

2 days ago
(https://static.earthcam.com//hof/newyork/skyline/1685990135253_41.jpg)

4 hours ago
(https://static.earthcam.com//hof/newyork/skyline/1686153472984_51.jpg)

5 minutes ago
(https://static.earthcam.com//hof/newyork/skyline/1686161983342_87.jpg)

https://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/worldtradecenter/?cam=skyline_g
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 07, 2023, 12:30:44 PM
Jesus!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 07, 2023, 12:42:14 PM
I just saw that flights in and out of LaGuardia are benched due to the air quality.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2023, 12:44:46 PM
Yeah, about an hour or two ago over here on the NJ side of the Hudson river it was about as bad as the 3rd picture.  It's cleared up a bit and more like the second now.  But it's been really bad. And the smell of burning wood has creeped inside the building at work too.  It's apocalyptic
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 07, 2023, 01:12:48 PM
Here, in Northern Connecticut, it just looks wicked hazy, and when you go outside, it smells like someone is burning leaves on one of the neighbor's properties.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 07, 2023, 01:14:31 PM
It's not as bad as that third pic, but that 2nd pic is accurate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 07, 2023, 02:22:15 PM
The smoke haze is covering virtually the entirety of southern Ontario. I had a 3 hour drive home from a conference today, and I literally could smell hints of burning wood at several times throughout the drive.

Also, the air quality index is supposed to be worse tomorrow.

Yay, climate change.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2023, 02:24:49 PM
The smoke haze is covering virtually the entirety of southern Ontario. I had a 3 hour drive home from a conference today, and I literally could smell hints of burning wood at several times throughout the drive.

Also, the air quality index is supposed to be worse tomorrow.

Yay, climate change.

Yeah, I saw something that stated its going to clear up a bit tonight into tomorrow morning (it already cleared up a lot since earlier) but that it will get worse again late in the day tomorrow.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 07, 2023, 02:28:21 PM
Stupid Canada, ruining everything as usual.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 07, 2023, 02:29:00 PM
The smoke haze is covering virtually the entirety of southern Ontario. I had a 3 hour drive home from a conference today, and I literally could smell hints of burning wood at several times throughout the drive.

Also, the air quality index is supposed to be worse tomorrow.

Yay, climate change.

Don't point the finger. It's Canada (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/07/us/canada-wildfires-air-quality-smoke). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 07, 2023, 02:32:10 PM
The smoke haze is covering virtually the entirety of southern Ontario. I had a 3 hour drive home from a conference today, and I literally could smell hints of burning wood at several times throughout the drive.

Also, the air quality index is supposed to be worse tomorrow.

Yay, climate change.

Don't point the finger. It's Canada (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/07/us/canada-wildfires-air-quality-smoke).

I'd say it's time for all of us people in America, liberals, conservatives, MAGA people, AOC fans, scientologists, all of us team up to take down Canada once and for all!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2023, 02:32:19 PM
pfft i've seen the tiktoks saying it's a government conspiracy! I mean how else would all these fires start up at once!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on June 08, 2023, 05:20:48 AM
The air quality is awful here in NYC. I experienced bad air quality before, but nothing like this. These are pictures from Earth Cam of downtown.

Wow! That's insane!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 08, 2023, 05:34:44 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2023, 05:55:04 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

I reached out. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 08, 2023, 06:22:36 AM
The smoke haze is covering virtually the entirety of southern Ontario. I had a 3 hour drive home from a conference today, and I literally could smell hints of burning wood at several times throughout the drive. :biggrin:

Also, the air quality index is supposed to be worse tomorrow.

Yay, climate change.

Don't point the finger. It's Canada (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/07/us/canada-wildfires-air-quality-smoke).

I know. But what do you think is causing the wild fire problems??  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 08, 2023, 06:50:57 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2023, 06:59:52 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.

Well, Florida, we needed a lawyer because that's the law, but "protect" is just as likely from creditors.  We got claims in on the estate from all over, ranging from $500 to $22,000, and various points in between. I THOUGHT my dad planned rather well, and in hindsight, he did a B, B+.  There's always something to learn, though.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 08, 2023, 07:09:58 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.

Well, Florida, we needed a lawyer because that's the law, but "protect" is just as likely from creditors.  We got claims in on the estate from all over, ranging from $500 to $22,000, and various points in between. I THOUGHT my dad planned rather well, and in hindsight, he did a B, B+.  There's always something to learn, though.  :)

I'd say that makes sense but I can't follow much of it. No legal mind here. But I do remember learning about the estate tax when my grandparents died. Turns out they don't care of the money is cash or in property. We lost a LOT because the government saw that my grandparents owned millions in properties, thus owed them half. So we had to sell everything (except our house) to pay off the taxes, most of it for not nearly what the worth was supposed to be according to the gov.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 08, 2023, 07:13:32 AM
We are getting ready to start the process of taking my father-in-law's property out of his name.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 08, 2023, 07:30:58 AM
Adami, it's all red tape.  You have to go through the process.  Lawyers are needed to guide you through so many twist and turns.  What needs to go to probate, what doessn't.  The will, will silbings fight over the money? (In my case, we are simpatico)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2023, 08:02:50 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.

Well, Florida, we needed a lawyer because that's the law, but "protect" is just as likely from creditors.  We got claims in on the estate from all over, ranging from $500 to $22,000, and various points in between. I THOUGHT my dad planned rather well, and in hindsight, he did a B, B+.  There's always something to learn, though.  :)

I'd say that makes sense but I can't follow much of it. No legal mind here. But I do remember learning about the estate tax when my grandparents died. Turns out they don't care of the money is cash or in property. We lost a LOT because the government saw that my grandparents owned millions in properties, thus owed them half. So we had to sell everything (except our house) to pay off the taxes, most of it for not nearly what the worth was supposed to be according to the gov.

For all the criticism that Florida takes, they DO look after their own.  There is a provision in the Florida Constitution called the "Homestead Exemption" that CONSTITUTIONALLY keeps that property you live in free from creditors, full stop.  It doesn't apply to ALL property, but it prevents creditors from demanding the sale of the primary residence in order to cover outstanding claims.   But you need a lawyer to affect that protection under law from the courts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 08, 2023, 08:06:17 AM
Dealing with all that sort of stuff ontop of the grief sounds so terrible.  I feel for you guys who have recently (or in the past) gone through it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 08, 2023, 08:09:12 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.

Well, Florida, we needed a lawyer because that's the law, but "protect" is just as likely from creditors.  We got claims in on the estate from all over, ranging from $500 to $22,000, and various points in between. I THOUGHT my dad planned rather well, and in hindsight, he did a B, B+.  There's always something to learn, though.  :)

I'd say that makes sense but I can't follow much of it. No legal mind here. But I do remember learning about the estate tax when my grandparents died. Turns out they don't care of the money is cash or in property. We lost a LOT because the government saw that my grandparents owned millions in properties, thus owed them half. So we had to sell everything (except our house) to pay off the taxes, most of it for not nearly what the worth was supposed to be according to the gov.

For all the criticism that Florida takes, they DO look after their own.  There is a provision in the Florida Constitution called the "Homestead Exemption" that CONSTITUTIONALLY keeps that property you live in free from creditors, full stop.  It doesn't apply to ALL property, but it prevents creditors from demanding the sale of the primary residence in order to cover outstanding claims.   But you need a lawyer to affect that protection under law from the courts.

Does that apply to something like the estate tax or just independent creditors? Cause, for my grandparents, there were no independent creditors, just the estate tax.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2023, 08:27:08 AM
Getting a lawyer to protect dad's money. We can't sell the house until it fully goes through probate.

So much red tape even though the will has my brother and I as the primary recipients.  And such a long process.

Protect it from whom?

When my grandparents died, one of my aunts was all ready to fight it in court to get more than everyone else. Luckily my grandparents saw that coming and put in a clause that said that if anyone contested the will, they'd be written out.

Well, Florida, we needed a lawyer because that's the law, but "protect" is just as likely from creditors.  We got claims in on the estate from all over, ranging from $500 to $22,000, and various points in between. I THOUGHT my dad planned rather well, and in hindsight, he did a B, B+.  There's always something to learn, though.  :)

I'd say that makes sense but I can't follow much of it. No legal mind here. But I do remember learning about the estate tax when my grandparents died. Turns out they don't care of the money is cash or in property. We lost a LOT because the government saw that my grandparents owned millions in properties, thus owed them half. So we had to sell everything (except our house) to pay off the taxes, most of it for not nearly what the worth was supposed to be according to the gov.

For all the criticism that Florida takes, they DO look after their own.  There is a provision in the Florida Constitution called the "Homestead Exemption" that CONSTITUTIONALLY keeps that property you live in free from creditors, full stop.  It doesn't apply to ALL property, but it prevents creditors from demanding the sale of the primary residence in order to cover outstanding claims.   But you need a lawyer to affect that protection under law from the courts.

Does that apply to something like the estate tax or just independent creditors? Cause, for my grandparents, there were no independent creditors, just the estate tax.

Estate tax too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 08, 2023, 08:37:42 AM
Woah. Ah well, even though I partially grew up in Florida, all of this happened in St. Louis.

Damn.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 08, 2023, 08:50:28 AM
But let's not lose the message moving forward:  estate planning is not for the faint of heart.   I know with my dad, I early on said "put me down, I'll handle it", and I will.  But I'm seriously thinking of who I can use that is NOT my wife or daughter, simply to spare them the ordeal.   I have an attorney friend I may ask.

I am also being maniacal in terms of making sure beneficiary forms are in place and up to date, and I am seriously considering a trust for my assets to facilitate non-probate transfer (Adami, that might have helped your family). I'm not really "wealthy" enough to traditionally consider a trust, but in terms of administration, or lack thereof, it's a valuable tool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 08, 2023, 08:51:30 AM
But let's not lose the message moving forward:  estate planning is not for the faint of heart.   I know with my dad, I early on said "put me down, I'll handle it", and I will.  But I'm seriously thinking of who I can use that is NOT my wife or daughter, simply to spare them the ordeal.   I have an attorney friend I may ask.

I am also being maniacal in terms of making sure beneficiary forms are in place and up to date, and I am seriously considering a trust for my assets to facilitate non-probate transfer (Adami, that might have helped your family). I'm not really "wealthy" enough to traditionally consider a trust, but in terms of administration, or lack thereof, it's a valuable tool.

Easy solution, leave everything to me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 08, 2023, 09:21:51 AM
Yeah, Like Stads, we knew we needed help.  It's so many little loopholes that I don't have the time or energy to follow through so We'll pay for the help. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 10, 2023, 01:18:38 PM
When the time comes, I am *not* looking forward to dealing with this stuff.  My relationship with my parents is somewhere between strained and estranged, and I have a feeling everything will be a mess both from a logistics and drama standpoint. Like, I would be probably be willing to forego my share of anything just to not have to deal with any of it.
--

Having a bit of a do-over of Mother's Day here, as much body was trying to violently turn itself inside-out on the actual Mother's Day.  And of course Ivy comes down with a stomach bug this morning, and J may be getting it was well [/facepalm]...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 12, 2023, 06:05:59 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 12, 2023, 06:28:53 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.

I honestly forgot he was alive.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2023, 08:03:36 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.

I'm not sure I know who either of these two are (both names sound familiar, but I can't pin point who either are or known for).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 12, 2023, 08:06:16 AM
Conservative Religious fleece master.

Unabomber.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2023, 08:08:34 AM
Conservative Religious fleece master.

Unabomber.

Oh ok, two douches  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 12, 2023, 08:41:09 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.
It's a fine look.  Kaczynski ceased being relevant years ago.

I mean, I'm not one to speak ill of the dead in most circumstances, but were I to be, Pat Robertson would be high on my list, and I certainly have nothing GOOD to say about him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 12, 2023, 07:44:41 PM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.

In fairness, with Kaczynski, evil was punished while he was alive. Robertson is only getting his punishment now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 13, 2023, 06:22:20 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.

In fairness, with Kaczynski, evil was punished while he was alive. Robertson is only getting his punishment now.

How is Robertson getting his punishment now?  He is dead. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 13, 2023, 06:32:49 AM
And they are different in other ways:  Kaczynski directly caused three people to die, as determined by a court of law, the standard we use in a country free of thought, speech and deed to determine such things.   Robertson...    He took some odious positions, positions I patently DO NOT agree with, but I'm not on board with this assumption that he's now somehow responsible for the things we're talking about in the various threads here.

Yet another example of the ridiculous proposition that "hate is bad, I hate hate, we need to get rid of all hate...well, expect when it's my hate. That hate is okay."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 13, 2023, 08:05:12 AM
So....I see some just couldn't wait to speak ill of the dead when that was Pat Robertson (for whom I had zero liking) last week, but Ted Kaczynski dies days later and not a peep.  What a great look.

In fairness, with Kaczynski, evil was punished while he was alive. Robertson is only getting his punishment now.

How is Robertson getting his punishment now?  He is dead.

I was trying to be clever, insinuating that he is in hell.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 06:26:00 AM
And they are different in other ways:  Kaczynski directly caused three people to die, as determined by a court of law, the standard we use in a country free of thought, speech and deed to determine such things.   Robertson...    He took some odious positions, positions I patently DO NOT agree with, but I'm not on board with this assumption that he's now somehow responsible for the things we're talking about in the various threads here.

Yet another example of the ridiculous proposition that "hate is bad, I hate hate, we need to get rid of all hate...well, expect when it's my hate. That hate is okay."

Agreed.  I know that kind of thing is rampant on Twitter, but it's a bit sad to see it exist with some here as well. Not that I think "DT FORUMERS ARE THE BEST HUMANS ON THE PLANET," but to see some flaunt their hate so willingly, while appearing completely oblivious to it, is very unfortunate.

Full disclosure: I had a member of my extended family member totally go off about Robertson on FB (a reminder of why I rarely go there anymore) over the weekend, but didn't say a single word about Kaczynski, and I thought of that when reading the speaking ill of the dead thread in P/R.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 14, 2023, 06:40:29 AM
Just trying to understand your point (and again, as someone who rarely if ever speaks ill of the dead):  It's OK if you speak ill of ALL of the bad dead guys?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2023, 06:43:42 AM
I don't have hate in my heart (well....except for the French....bastards). So I have no feelings of any really toward Pat or Ted.

That said, Ted was universally despised and FAR removed from the public zeitgeist when he died. Speaking ill of Ted is preaching to the choir.

Pat, on the other hand, had millions upon millions of devoted fans and followers. He was not punished for anything he did (and you can disagree that he did anything wrong at all) and he didn't die in prison. So their deaths invoke different reactions in people.

Also, is it okay to speak ill of Ted? Cause hating murderers is an arbitrary line of hatred and other people have their own arbitrary lines.


Hating the French, on the other hand, is an objective measure.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 14, 2023, 06:57:45 AM
Just trying to understand your point (and again, as someone who rarely if ever speaks ill of the dead):  It's OK if you speak ill of ALL of the bad dead guys?

My point was about the "hate" to begin with.  I have a sort of philosophical problem with a lot of the dialogue in P/R that seems to isolate, alienate and marginalize a group of people for their hate... all by ANOTHER group of people that, lo and behold, have their own hate (and are so often either oblivious to it, or try to rationalize their own hate away).  I just find it hypocritical at worst and head-scratching at best.   What makes you so special that YOUR hate is okay and someone else's isn't?

(And INB4 the "Well, Pat Robertson was BAD!"  Maybe, maybe not, but regardless that assessment right now is being made by YOU the individual to justify your hate, and if you don't think the haters in P/R that are targeted and marginalized don't have the SAME rationalizations, you're not paying attention.  So who gets to decide whose rationalization is right?   And in terms of those subjected to that "hate", why do we expect that the reactions and consequences are any different?  If "hate" causes a gay kid to retreat, medicate, or otherwise suffer, wouldn't - shouldn't - we expect that those that are subject to the state-sanctioned hate have the same reactions?  How is that any good?)

EDIT:  Most of the "you's" are general and not to any specific person here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 07:13:52 AM
Just trying to understand your point (and again, as someone who rarely if ever speaks ill of the dead):  It's OK if you speak ill of ALL of the bad dead guys?

No, that is not what I said or implied. I think I said in that thread in P/R (back before I requested to have my P/R posting privileges removed) that I am not a fan of trashing someone right after they die.  I was raised to be better than that.   

And I don't disagree with any of what was said about Robertson (I have come to really dislike organized religion, and I find people like him pretty vile), but if someone's grave was going to be pissed on last week, I would think the guy who killed people by mailing them bombs would have been first on the list.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 14, 2023, 08:19:15 AM
That said, Ted was universally despised and FAR removed from the public zeitgeist when he died. Speaking ill of Ted is preaching to the choir.

Pat, on the other hand, had millions upon millions of devoted fans and followers. He was not punished for anything he did (and you can disagree that he did anything wrong at all) and he didn't die in prison. So their deaths invoke different reactions in people.

This.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 08:32:35 AM
I get that, but did Robertson have any devoted fan or follower here? And, at that, an outspoken one?  I would get it if someone was talking him up, and some came back with, "No, actually, he was a piece of shit," but that doesn't appear to be what happened. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2023, 08:33:44 AM
I get that, but did Robertson have any devoted fan or follower here? And, at that, an outspoken one?  I would get it if someone was talking him up, and some came back with, "No, actually, he was a piece of shit," but that doesn't appear to be what happened.

I highly doubt Robertson has a supporter here, but I'm not sure that matters in general. It's the general response, the fact that it's DTF is irrelevant.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 14, 2023, 08:55:35 AM
Just trying to understand your point (and again, as someone who rarely if ever speaks ill of the dead):  It's OK if you speak ill of ALL of the bad dead guys?

My point was about the "hate" to begin with.  I have a sort of philosophical problem with a lot of the dialogue in P/R that seems to isolate, alienate and marginalize a group of people for their hate... all by ANOTHER group of people that, lo and behold, have their own hate (and are so often either oblivious to it, or try to rationalize their own hate away).  I just find it hypocritical at worst and head-scratching at best.   What makes you so special that YOUR hate is okay and someone else's isn't?

(And INB4 the "Well, Pat Robertson was BAD!"  Maybe, maybe not, but regardless that assessment right now is being made by YOU the individual to justify your hate, and if you don't think the haters in P/R that are targeted and marginalized don't have the SAME rationalizations, you're not paying attention.  So who gets to decide whose rationalization is right?   And in terms of those subjected to that "hate", why do we expect that the reactions and consequences are any different?  If "hate" causes a gay kid to retreat, medicate, or otherwise suffer, wouldn't - shouldn't - we expect that those that are subject to the state-sanctioned hate have the same reactions?  How is that any good?)

EDIT:  Most of the "you's" are general and not to any specific person here.
Sorry, Stads.  I was asking Kev and wasn't clear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 09:56:36 AM
I get that, but did Robertson have any devoted fan or follower here? And, at that, an outspoken one?  I would get it if someone was talking him up, and some came back with, "No, actually, he was a piece of shit," but that doesn't appear to be what happened.

I highly doubt Robertson has a supporter here, but I'm not sure that matters in general. It's the general response, the fact that it's DTF is irrelevant.

Well, if "we" want to turn the forum into a Twitter-type "hey, let's overreact to the worst things and people" atmosphere instead of adjusting to those around you, I suppose it is what it is.  Let the hate continue!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2023, 09:58:24 AM
Alright?

I wasn't justifying any hate. Nor was I spewing any hate. I was just trying to provide a possible explanation as to why one person got 5 or so posts of hate and one person did not.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 10:05:58 AM
The hate comment was in reference to Bill's post about the people who proclaim to hate hate, yet are all about it when it is their hate.  I don't expect it to stop, so carry on.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2023, 10:09:23 AM
The hate comment was in reference to Bill's post about the people who proclaim to hate hate, yet are all about it when it is their hate.  I don't expect it to stop, so carry on.

Humans have and will continue to be quite depressing. I feel ya.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 14, 2023, 05:19:11 PM
The hate comment was in reference to Bill's post about the people who proclaim to hate hate, yet are all about it when it is their hate.  I don't expect it to stop, so carry on.

Humans have and will continue to be quite depressing. I feel ya.

 :tup :tup

And to be clear, my frustration really is in general, and not really directed at anyone specific here.  I am just so sick and tired of the negativity and division.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 15, 2023, 10:10:21 AM
The hate comment was in reference to Bill's post about the people who proclaim to hate hate, yet are all about it when it is their hate.  I don't expect it to stop, so carry on.

Humans have and will continue to be quite depressing. I feel ya.

 :tup :tup

And to be clear, my frustration really is in general, and not really directed at anyone specific here.  I am just so sick and tired of the negativity and division.

As am I. Kev, you don't post in P/R, but I don't know if you read there; I pretty much post once a day - minimum - about that divisiveness being THE primary problem facing the US right now.  I deeply believe it's driven by a deep, systemic insecurity, and that same insecurity is a contributor to our mass killing problem, our suicide problem and a host of other ills.  The political bickering is just one symptom of it.


I watched a 20/20 episode about the University of Idaho killings; they interviewed the parents of one of the girls - last name, Goncalves - and I finally had to fast forward over their parts.  EVERY interview was confrontational or self-affirming, but in a really awkward, off-putting way.   The police kept the investigation VERY quiet, and in hindsight, it was the right thing to do. They handled that investigation almost PERFECTLY, and had the suspect in their sights within days of the murder, even though they didn't arrest him till almost a month later.  In the intervening time, they kept collecting evidence, and they way they handled it, the suspect did several things that will now help implicate him in court.   Masterful. 

And the one thing they asked was, they would give info to the families a day or so before, but asked that they keep it quiet.  Not that family, though. They had to go public and declare how "brave" their daughter was, and that SHE alone had "defensive wounds" (contrary to some of the other evidence that was found).  That might compromise the case against this killer.   In each interview they were consistently puffing out their chest - "that guy picked the wrong family!" kind of stuff.  In the court room the dad was all "I kept staring at him, daring him to look me in the eye."   And I kept thinking, "Dude, this isn't about your masculinity.  Chill the fuck out.  I get it your daughter was brutally slaughtered at the doorstep of the prime of her life, but you HAVE to let the experts do what they do, and get the hell out of their way".  What was dad going to do? Fight the guy in court?  It just struck me as exceedingly "American", that "we've got to fight even to our detriment even if it jeopardizes all we claim to stand for". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 15, 2023, 10:49:19 AM
Thanks for that post, Bill.  It's heartening to see that others see it as well.  :tup :tup

Your Idaho story reminds me about the people who get fired because something happens at work and they feel the need to complain about it on Twitter or TikTok, and then get fired when their employer finds out about it.  Actions have consequences.  I feel like many have forgotten that or simply do not realize it. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2023, 01:06:26 PM

And the one thing they asked was, they would give info to the families a day or so before, but asked that they keep it quiet.  Not that family, though. They had to go public and declare how "brave" their daughter was, and that SHE alone had "defensive wounds" (contrary to some of the other evidence that was found).  That might compromise the case against this killer.   In each interview they were consistently puffing out their chest - "that guy picked the wrong family!" kind of stuff.  In the court room the dad was all "I kept staring at him, daring him to look me in the eye."   And I kept thinking, "Dude, this isn't about your masculinity.  Chill the fuck out.  I get it your daughter was brutally slaughtered at the doorstep of the prime of her life, but you HAVE to let the experts do what they do, and get the hell out of their way".  What was dad going to do? Fight the guy in court?  It just struck me as exceedingly "American", that "we've got to fight even to our detriment even if it jeopardizes all we claim to stand for".

I don't know, Bill. I totally get what you're saying and while we all try to imagine us being cool as a cucumber under those circumstances, having a child brutally murdered is a test to all we believe in life. I'd probably cut the guy a little slack.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 16, 2023, 06:16:26 AM

And the one thing they asked was, they would give info to the families a day or so before, but asked that they keep it quiet.  Not that family, though. They had to go public and declare how "brave" their daughter was, and that SHE alone had "defensive wounds" (contrary to some of the other evidence that was found).  That might compromise the case against this killer.   In each interview they were consistently puffing out their chest - "that guy picked the wrong family!" kind of stuff.  In the court room the dad was all "I kept staring at him, daring him to look me in the eye."   And I kept thinking, "Dude, this isn't about your masculinity.  Chill the fuck out.  I get it your daughter was brutally slaughtered at the doorstep of the prime of her life, but you HAVE to let the experts do what they do, and get the hell out of their way".  What was dad going to do? Fight the guy in court?  It just struck me as exceedingly "American", that "we've got to fight even to our detriment even if it jeopardizes all we claim to stand for".

I don't know, Bill. I totally get what you're saying and while we all try to imagine us being cool as a cucumber under those circumstances, having a child brutally murdered is a test to all we believe in life. I'd probably cut the guy a little slack.


I don't disagree with you on that; and I thought of that mightily while watching it and then again while posting it. And there's always the "TV" angle; those are the quotes that the producers of the show decided to air; who knows what else they said, right?  But none of the other parents were like that; one of the others was clearly a dear in headlights, a single dad who's daughter was unequivocally the best thing he's ever done in his life.

I opted to post it in part because of the same thing you wrote:  that was their truth under pressure.  That was what they opted for when they didn't know what to do.  If, in their grief, they opted to spew out about "n------s" and "f--s" and what not, we wouldn't give them a pass then.   I'm not sure we should give a pass here, at least not a full pass.  Maybe give them the pass individually, but use it as a teaching lesson for the rest of us. I don't know.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2023, 04:25:16 PM
Honestly, I would never judge a grieving parent no matter what they say. It's possible to disagree with them, but I'd probably let it go.

Now like you say, fuck the producer for trying to make things seem spicy. (I didn't watch, nor do I know of what you're referring to.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 17, 2023, 09:01:29 AM
So that was 20/20.  The same week, Dateline did the same story (yes, I'm behind on my DVR-watching!).  Two hour show, and for the first hour and 45 minutes or so... it was clearly the 20/20 producers creating drama.   They had multiple interviews with these parents, and while it was still... very focused on their kid, I can understand that.   They're not there to talk about the other three kids.  Very different in tone and content.  Notably, none of the other kids' parents contributed to the Dateline story (which, otherwise, was the better recitation of the facts, even if Keith Morrison was doing his darnedest to create suspense on a story that didn't lend itself to that approach).

Until... the last fifteen minutes, and then it started.  According to them, THEIR daughter was brave enough to have forcibly removed the knife sheath so that it would be found on the bed (it was a key piece of evidence).  There was the chest-puffing; the father made it clear he marched into the police department and demanded answers.  At one point he said something like "I told them I was honest, I was trustworthy and I wouldn't lie."  Which, of course WAS a lie, because they blabbed potentially, likely, false information during the investigation against the express wished of the police.   They even had an expert with the FBI lauding the police for their discretion and discipline in handling the case.  At one point, Morrison asked the expert if the criticism from the parents and community was a problem, and he said, it can compromise the investigation, but on a personal level, the police couldn't care less.  They are there to solve the murders, full stop.

I don't know; I've experienced grief, and I can tell you first hand that it's not something you can forecast or plan for, and it arises in very different ways for different people.   But there is still a modicum of diplomacy that we can and should expect of all people regardless of where they are on the continuum.  "Grieving" doesn't give you a completely free pass.   I'm not really birching about their unreasonable estimation of their daughter, as much as I am their inconsiderateness in terms of the necessity to solve that crime for ALL people not just them.  I had told my wife about the 20/20 show (she didn't watch it) but she watched the last hour of this show and even she said "what's up with these people?". 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2023, 02:52:14 PM
That's fine. We're good. I didn't watch the piece nor am I familiar with the situation. Nor am I familiar with catching up on shows with my DVR. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 19, 2023, 08:45:50 AM
I'm not really birching about their unreasonable estimation of their daughter, as much as I am their inconsiderateness in terms of the necessity to solve that crime for ALL people not just them.   
Well, what are you birching about?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on June 19, 2023, 11:35:36 AM
I'm not really birching about their unreasonable estimation of their daughter, as much as I am their inconsiderateness in terms of the necessity to solve that crime for ALL people not just them.   
Well, what are you birching about?

Son of a birch always has something!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 19, 2023, 11:43:40 AM
I'm not really birching about their unreasonable estimation of their daughter, as much as I am their inconsiderateness in terms of the necessity to solve that crime for ALL people not just them.   
Well, what are you birching about?

Be careful Hef.  Have you read the definition of birching?  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 19, 2023, 11:47:26 AM
Don't knock it until you birch it, I always say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 19, 2023, 10:04:37 PM
I've got the urge to birch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2023, 08:35:07 AM
I do miss seeing concerts at Birch Hill and it's been awhile since I had a birch beer.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on June 20, 2023, 08:49:38 AM
My neighbor is cutting down some trees on his property. There’s one tree that’s right on the property line between our houses, and he asked if I cared if he cut it down. I told him I don’t care. It ain’t my birch.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 20, 2023, 11:11:31 AM
Birch please. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 20, 2023, 01:42:34 PM
you guys are just a bunch of birchmen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQo9bwQ2rQc
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 22, 2023, 09:51:06 AM
We passed our Audit.  Phew!

Now birches, it's time to party!


I'm got my zero sugar drink with me.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 22, 2023, 10:09:23 AM
 :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on June 22, 2023, 12:23:31 PM
You know you’ve been on DTF too much when it starts to creep into your dreams.
Last night I dreamt we had a community yard sale in my yard. Joe bought a dehumidifier from me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 22, 2023, 12:27:45 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on June 22, 2023, 12:29:35 PM
haha wow :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 22, 2023, 12:36:16 PM
I have one in my basement. Lol. I dropped it down the stairs one time. Funny story.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 22, 2023, 01:06:37 PM
Last night I dreamt we had a community yard sale in my yard. Joe bought a dehumidifier from me.
Same
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on June 22, 2023, 01:22:54 PM
I have one in my basement. Lol. I dropped it down the stairs one time. Funny story.

Sorry. No returns, no refunds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on June 22, 2023, 01:24:32 PM
Haven't seen any chat about it, but sad news about that OceanGate sub. I'm a Titanic buff and belong to a number of online communities that revolve around her and her sisters. It's been a wild few days across all of those communities, and the amount of vitriol, trolling, and filth that came from outsiders was pretty disheartening. We've been discussing that company since their fundraising days, and the CEO even got on r/RMS_Titanic a few years back and did an AMA to try and set the record straight on a bunch of stuff.

It looks like an implosion has been confirmed, with the sub's landing gear and tail section identifiable a just few hundred feet in front of Titanic's bow. I hope the thing imploded before anyone was aware that something was amiss. The thought of having to be trapped in that thing for any period of time seems like the worst time in the world. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on June 22, 2023, 01:29:57 PM
I’ve been following that. And I’ve seen a lot of mean spirited memes about it. I know it’s fun to laugh at the stupidity of rich people, but man I wouldn’t wish that fate on anyone.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 22, 2023, 01:35:24 PM
Very sad story, indeed.  Like Chino said, I hope it was sudden and instantaneous so it was over before they ever knew anything was happening. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 22, 2023, 01:43:23 PM
I’ve been following that. And I’ve seen a lot of mean spirited memes about it. I know it’s fun to laugh at the stupidity of rich people, but man I wouldn’t wish that fate on anyone.

My tiktok has been filled with memes joking about it and I can't lie, a lot of them have been hilarious.  Yes, it's terrible.  I guess most people, myself included, have a hard time taking it seriously given the signing of death waivers, 250k price, the history of sketchiness, the playstation controller and the kid going to the blink 182 concert.  It's all just so much to not stand back and have a bit of a laugh.  But that's just me I guess, and well, everyone I've talked to in person about it.  It's certainly sad and unfortunate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 22, 2023, 06:12:09 PM
The absurdity of all the details fully detaches a lot of people, especially since they were rich people. It makes it really easy for people to sink to a low level.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 22, 2023, 06:52:27 PM
I hope they got a look at the Titanic before they imploded.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 22, 2023, 07:53:00 PM
They recovered pieces of the submarine, it did indeed implode.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 22, 2023, 07:54:49 PM
Seems the Navy was basically aware of the implosion on Sunday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 22, 2023, 08:11:55 PM
I may have missed something, why do you say that?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on June 22, 2023, 08:17:04 PM
I may have missed something, why do you say that?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-navy-first-detected-the-titan-sub-s-implosion-soon-after-it-went-missing-wsj/ar-AA1cUaQa?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=cf3eb4c8e4ca4f8f8d1235a42a586364&ei=14
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 22, 2023, 08:20:14 PM
It imploded shortly after losing contact.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 22, 2023, 08:27:30 PM
The whole situation is sad, but the way they were operating and cutting corners on some things, it seemed inevitable that an accident would happen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Harmony on June 22, 2023, 09:38:02 PM
And in case anyone missed it

Quote
The pilot of the submersible that has gone missing on a quest to take tourists to see the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean has a personal connection to two victims of the doomed shipwreck. Records show that OceanGate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush's wife, Wendy Rush, is a descendant of a famous elderly couple who died during the 1912 incident.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-submarine-pilot-stockton-rush-linked-titanic-couple-who-died/
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 23, 2023, 06:19:33 AM
James Cameron has been on a couple interviews since yesterday, and one thing he has mentioned is the irony (and similarities) between the Titanic tragedy and this one, in the sense that safety warning were ignored.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 23, 2023, 01:34:21 PM
We passed our Audit.  Phew!

Now birches, it's time to party!


I'm got my zero sugar drink with me.  :lol

 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on June 23, 2023, 02:06:41 PM
I’ve been following that. And I’ve seen a lot of mean spirited memes about it. I know it’s fun to laugh at the stupidity of rich people, but man I wouldn’t wish that fate on anyone.

Me either. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. But also, if Humans ignore reality thinking we can conquer and have control of this world by doing things like this. It's hard to feel sorry because of Ego, and our human desire. But then it makes it harder when all these warnings were ignored because bof Ego and Human desire and passion to explore.

Coincidentally, this is what A View From The Top of The World is about. That middle section is entirely about humans exploring the depths of the ocean. "Take a chance you may die."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 24, 2023, 07:35:08 PM
Holy cow, I was looking back at some old posts from 2011-2012 that I made. I was nuts back then.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 24, 2023, 07:41:09 PM
Slightly nuts, James. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 24, 2023, 07:53:45 PM
I think I was in the weirdest and possibly lowest parts of my adult life. I remember not liking much about myself at all and I let that come out as a deluge of whatever I could do to be reckless and weird.

I am still a weird guy and probably always will be, but I am much more in tune with who I "should be", and am generally happier these days.

Sorry mod team :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 24, 2023, 08:08:48 PM
I did that 2 years ago. I was miserable with my weight.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 24, 2023, 08:10:11 PM
I did that 2 years ago. I was miserable with my weight.

I am there right now. I need to drop some serious weight but I am stressed all the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 24, 2023, 08:12:24 PM
I was too. I couldn't walk into work without stopping. It was a 10 minute walk to my office. Now, it's a breeze. Still have the stress though. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on June 24, 2023, 08:21:49 PM
Holy cow, I was looking back at some old posts from 2011-2012 that I made. I was nuts back then.

Yes, you were.  Parenthood wisens up even the douchiest of douches.  Not that you were a complete douche.

Some pieces were missing.   ;) :D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 24, 2023, 08:25:01 PM
Heh.

There were some very funny post in there as well. DTF was quite the site to be on back then. It's much mellower nowadays. Also a lot less people are here, it seems?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 24, 2023, 08:32:25 PM
Definitely. Still, the core of great people are still here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on June 25, 2023, 10:01:24 AM
...I am much more in tune with who I "should be", and am generally happier these days.

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. My life isn't perfect, I am not fully happy, but I feel more like "me" than I have ever felt as an adult, if that makes any sense.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 25, 2023, 05:30:00 PM
Definitely. I am in my groove with lots of room for improvement.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 25, 2023, 05:36:18 PM
I try to be as good as a person as I can to everyone I come in contact with.  I just want all to get along. I think that stems with being a boss and dealing with conflicts all the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 25, 2023, 05:58:48 PM
Same. At the same time, I am also adjusting to what I believe about the world and talking about it, trying to be less afraid to stand my ground.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 25, 2023, 06:07:38 PM
I've gotten less standoffish.  For me in my 50's is different for those in their 30's with children. I know your concerns. I'm worried that  o on can compromise or at least agree to disagree.   

Everyone on every side feels the need to push their beliefs on others and now there's quite a pushback. 

So for me in my 50's. I'm tired of the fight. Sad to say.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on June 26, 2023, 04:49:04 AM
Morning, gang. Been an interesting few days. A week ago, my mom went into the doctor (then hospital) comparing of fatigue and shortness of breath. Fast-forward to Friday morning, she's getting air-lifted from Erie to Pittsburgh, and it being unlikely that she'll even make it through the trip. But, she stabilized, she is getting a double-bypass and a value replacement this morning. And I've been doing back-and forth of NJ to Pittsburgh...

My family relationships are... complicated, but everybody seemed able to put aside their bullshit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on June 26, 2023, 04:58:04 AM
Sorry to hear that Millahh, hoping she continues to recover and everything goes well
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 26, 2023, 05:01:48 AM
Thoughts are with your mom and your family.  Thinking nothing but good thoughts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 26, 2023, 07:10:50 AM
Morning, gang. Been an interesting few days. A week ago, my mom went into the doctor (then hospital) comparing of fatigue and shortness of breath. Fast-forward to Friday morning, she's getting air-lifted from Erie to Pittsburgh, and it being unlikely that she'll even make it through the trip. But, she stabilized, she is getting a double-bypass and a value replacement this morning. And I've been doing back-and forth of NJ to Pittsburgh...

My family relationships are... complicated, but everybody seemed able to put aside their bullshit.

Thinking about you, buddy.   Fingers crossed, and let us know how it goes. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on June 26, 2023, 07:25:33 AM
I've gotten less standoffish.  For me in my 50's is different for those in their 30's with children. I know your concerns. I'm worried that  o on can compromise or at least agree to disagree.   

Everyone on every side feels the need to push their beliefs on others and now there's quite a pushback. 

So for me in my 50's. I'm tired of the fight. Sad to say.

That's me, but for me it wasn't kids, really.  It was a combination of things.   I've just seen too many people, and met too many people and experienced too many things to maintain this idea that I AM RIGHT and YOU ARE WRONG and there's nothing more to be said.   I stand my ground; I will argue my point with anyone at any time, but I don't consider you disagreeing with me to be a character flaw, or that because you disagree you are a lesser person than I am.   

It's an odd thing to meet someone, talk with them, and they see the world COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than you do.  I don't mean "somewhat different", like "I am a foodie and hate sports and you couldn't care less about food but live or die on the Mets". That's a minor difference.  I mean COMPLETELY different, as in, "I don't care if I live or die" or "there is nothing sacred about life, and the taking of a life is no big deal".   Fundamental questions of our existence kind of different.  Whether I like their position or not, they are a human, entitled to all the same benefits, rights and privileges I am and we have to coexist.   It's really that simple.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on June 26, 2023, 07:59:23 AM
Morning, gang. Been an interesting few days. A week ago, my mom went into the doctor (then hospital) comparing of fatigue and shortness of breath. Fast-forward to Friday morning, she's getting air-lifted from Erie to Pittsburgh, and it being unlikely that she'll even make it through the trip. But, she stabilized, she is getting a double-bypass and a value replacement this morning. And I've been doing back-and forth of NJ to Pittsburgh...

My family relationships are... complicated, but everybody seemed able to put aside their bullshit.

oh damn that is rough, hoping things stay stable and she recovers.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 26, 2023, 09:29:27 AM
I've gotten less standoffish.  For me in my 50's is different for those in their 30's with children. I know your concerns. I'm worried that  o on can compromise or at least agree to disagree.   

I am trying to get there. I do get along with people IRL. Online is where there are just huge shitstorms about everything, and it's very easy to get caught up in it.

@millahh good to see you buddy, sorry to hear about your recent events
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on June 26, 2023, 09:32:30 AM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 26, 2023, 09:36:33 AM
Sorry mod team :lol
It's OK.

Morning, gang. Been an interesting few days. A week ago, my mom went into the doctor (then hospital) comparing of fatigue and shortness of breath. Fast-forward to Friday morning, she's getting air-lifted from Erie to Pittsburgh, and it being unlikely that she'll even make it through the trip. But, she stabilized, she is getting a double-bypass and a value replacement this morning. And I've been doing back-and forth of NJ to Pittsburgh...

My family relationships are... complicated, but everybody seemed able to put aside their bullshit.
Yikes!  Sorry to hear about that, millahh.  Been in similar situations.

I will argue my point with anyone at any time, but I don't consider you disagreeing with me to be a character flaw, or that because you disagree you are a lesser person than I am.   
I'm not quite there yet lol

Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks.
Definitely food for thought, King.  The wife and I are having similar conversations now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on June 26, 2023, 10:06:13 AM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks. 

It worries me to see people retire and they seem to change and sometimes wilt into a version of themselves that seems unfulfilled, and then they get really sick or die. My wife thinks and plans a lot for our future, which I think is smart for our kids and us, but I think we also need to focus on living a good life now, too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 26, 2023, 10:35:14 AM
Morning, gang. Been an interesting few days. A week ago, my mom went into the doctor (then hospital) comparing of fatigue and shortness of breath. Fast-forward to Friday morning, she's getting air-lifted from Erie to Pittsburgh, and it being unlikely that she'll even make it through the trip. But, she stabilized, she is getting a double-bypass and a value replacement this morning. And I've been doing back-and forth of NJ to Pittsburgh...

My family relationships are... complicated, but everybody seemed able to put aside their bullshit.

Dang, sorry to hear this.  Thoughts are with you and your family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on June 26, 2023, 10:36:21 AM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks.

I hear this.  I get strange looks from people when I say, "give me 15 more years and I'm good," but given that I have less than a month left in my 40s, gimme till my mid to late 60s and then peace out. I don't want to hang on too long.
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Post by: jingle.boy on June 26, 2023, 11:23:11 AM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks.

It's stories like this that I've heard a few times to many over the past few years (especially because of COVID) that is the reason mrs.jingle and I dropped a little over 2-large on exterior and interior renovations in the last 12 months.  I don't really care as much about the debt (we're not going unreasonably far into debt on this), as I do in enjoying the life we have to live.  There's no use in letting the capital I have in my home to just sit there unused, afaic.

4 more days until the inside renos are completed.  Then we've got a handful of punch-list items to do ourselves over the next few weeks, and it'll be like a whole new house.
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Post by: cramx3 on June 26, 2023, 01:33:29 PM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks.

Oh for sure.  YOLO, as stupid and cliche as that sounds, but it's the only truth (unless re-incarnation is a thing)
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Post by: Stadler on June 26, 2023, 02:55:04 PM
Lately, since seeing my parents work so hard to build up a retirement nest egg only to not enjoy it together has changed my perspective on work of late.  Mom passed away at 64, 8 months after retiring.  Dad's MS progressed fast after mom passed away.  He had all that money and was stuck at home.  I want to enjoy more of life.  It has weighed on my brother and I a lot in conversations the last few weeks.

It's stories like this that I've heard a few times to many over the past few years (especially because of COVID) that is the reason mrs.jingle and I dropped a little over 2-large on exterior and interior renovations in the last 12 months.  I don't really care as much about the debt (we're not going unreasonably far into debt on this), as I do in enjoying the life we have to live.  There's no use in letting the capital I have in my home to just sit there unused, afaic.

4 more days until the inside renos are completed.  Then we've got a handful of punch-list items to do ourselves over the next few weeks, and it'll be like a whole new house.
That at least might have some return on investment.  Dropping two large on renovations that you might recoup in ten years when you need it is smart; dropping two large on a huge bag of coke because YOLO! is not. 
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Post by: millahh on June 27, 2023, 09:31:22 AM
Thanks for the support, all.

Surgery now likely for Thursday, been issues with a potential heparin allergy, and a possible underlying infection. By Thursday, it still have been 10 days bedridden with wires and tubes. Kind of awful.

There are complicated feelings around all of this, estrangement with her only ever a few months ago, and things were definitely awkward/strained. When I was driving the six hours on Friday the get there, I spent the first half of it thinking not about my own loss (there wasn't much there to lose, honestly), but about Ivy not being able to spend at least a little more time with her, and about what could have been (if my mother hadn't made so many selfish choices). I'm not forcing myself to make sense of any of it or make myself feel the way I "should", I'm just experiencing all of it.
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Post by: El Barto on June 27, 2023, 10:20:46 AM
Thanks for the support, all.

Surgery now likely for Thursday, been issues with a potential heparin allergy, and a possible underlying infection. By Thursday, it still have been 10 days bedridden with wires and tubes. Kind of awful.

There are complicated feelings around all of this, estrangement with her only ever a few months ago, and things were definitely awkward/strained. When I was driving the six hours on Friday the get there, I spent the first half of it thinking not about my own loss (there wasn't much there to lose, honestly), but about Ivy not being able to spend at least a little more time with her, and about what could have been (if my mother hadn't made so many selfish choices). I'm not forcing myself to make sense of any of it or make myself feel the way I "should", I'm just experiencing all of it.
Sounds like you're dealing with it exactly as I'd expect you would. Hope everything works out for the best, Doc Millahh.
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Post by: millahh on June 28, 2023, 07:55:46 PM
Surgery successful, though a bit hairy....
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Post by: millahh on June 30, 2023, 07:18:18 AM
She passed away overnight.
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Post by: Stadler on June 30, 2023, 07:24:43 AM
She passed away overnight.
Even though you said you had your issues, you have my deepest condolences.   I'm so sorry.   We're building quite the fucking network of people in a similar situation, and I think I speak for all of us when I say we're here for you in whatever way you need.  It's such a singular thing, grief, but it doesn't mean you have to go it alone.

My heart is with you. 
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Post by: KevShmev on June 30, 2023, 07:26:16 AM
She passed away overnight.

Very sorry to hear this.

And ditto what Bill said.
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Post by: Lonk on June 30, 2023, 07:29:00 AM
My condolences Millahh  :-\
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Post by: Chino on June 30, 2023, 07:34:47 AM
 :heart :heart
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Post by: cramx3 on June 30, 2023, 07:42:54 AM
Very sorry Matt
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Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 30, 2023, 08:30:33 AM
My condolences, millaaahhhh my friend.

I know from experience that nothing anyone can say can really do anything for you right now, but just know that I'm holding you in my thoughts, and I'm here for you if you need anything.
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Post by: King Postwhore on June 30, 2023, 08:32:38 AM
She passed away overnight.

I am so sorry.  We are here for you anytime you need a shoulder. 
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Post by: ReaperKK on June 30, 2023, 09:15:27 AM
I'm really sorry to hear that millahh.
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Post by: Jamesman42 on June 30, 2023, 10:18:47 AM
Echoing everyone else, sorry for your loss milllaahhh
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Post by: jingle.boy on June 30, 2023, 02:09:32 PM
She passed away overnight.

Goddammit.  I'm sorry to hear this.
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Post by: TAC on June 30, 2023, 02:11:43 PM
Oh shit! So sorry to hear that Mill.
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Post by: El Barto on June 30, 2023, 05:15:01 PM
She passed away overnight.
Very sorry to hear that. Despite the issues y'all had, I know this isn't what you wanted. My sympathy to you, J, and the kiddo.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on June 30, 2023, 06:31:44 PM
Shit, sorry to hear that Matt. I'm glad there was at least some thawing there before the end. You and yours are in my thoughts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 01, 2023, 06:54:30 PM
I really appreciate all of your support, it has meant a lot.

I can be at peace with this.  In our last conversation, it felt like she finally saw me as who I actually am (and wanted to know more about who I actually am, and became), rather than how I fit into a certain role.  There is peace and closure in that, but also profound loss for what could have been, and for what will never be.

Sometime last year, I stumbled upon a definition of forgiveness that was something like "You are released of all obligations to me, and I am released of all obligations to you", and whatever is (or isn't) in the future is built from there.  That is the spot I got to, and was starting to build at least a little something. I had been hoping to build a little more. But I have the closure of knowing that we finally saw each other as we are.

[/end therapy session]
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Post by: TAC on July 01, 2023, 07:02:15 PM
I really appreciate all of your support, it has meant a lot.

I can be at peace with this.  In our last conversation, it felt like she finally saw me as who I actually am (and wanted to know more about who I actually am, and became), rather than how I fit into a certain role.  There is peace and closure in that, but also profound loss for what could have been, and for what will never be.

Sometime last year, I stumbled upon a definition of forgiveness that was something like "You are released of all obligations to me, and I am released of all obligations to you", and whatever is (or isn't) in the future is built from there.  That is the spot I got to, and was starting to build at least a little something. I had been hoping to build a little more. But I have the closure of knowing that we finally saw each other as we are.

[/end therapy session]

Matt, my father passed away right before Christmas this past year, and I spent many years of somewhat estrangement from my parents, mostly due to my mother. Fortunately, things got better in the last couple of years, and luckily, I had no unfinished business with my father. It is what it is. I believe I did all I could for the situation over the years, but you can't make people do what they're not ready to do.

Glas you were able to achieve some peace before it was too late.
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Post by: XJDenton on July 03, 2023, 10:17:05 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss millahh. I am glad you were able to find some closure before she passed though.
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Post by: faizoff on July 03, 2023, 10:45:43 AM
My condolences. Losing a parent is always tough.
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Post by: Zydar on July 03, 2023, 10:53:07 AM
My condolences  :heart
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2023, 07:05:03 AM
Feeling it today.  Losing my dad, now, out little girl (Our cat names Sally who is 19 years old) is very sick and Lisa is bringing her to the emergency vet.  Our damn vet is booked right now.  WTF of a day so far.

Plus work is out of control right now and 2 of the 3 new hires quit and the 3rd isn't doing well.  I'm at my wits end.
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Post by: ReaperKK on July 05, 2023, 07:29:49 AM
I'm sorry to hear that Joe, hang in there!
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Post by: cramx3 on July 05, 2023, 07:35:53 AM
Thats rough, hopefully Sally is OK
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2023, 07:50:27 AM
Now my boss runs over me on a call because our counts are through the roof.  Tonight would be a good bourbon night except no alcohol until August. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 05, 2023, 07:51:22 AM
Feeling it today.  Losing my dad, now, out little girl (Our cat names Sally who is 19 years old) is very sick and Lisa is bringing her to the emergency vet.  Our damn vet is booked right now.  WTF of a day so far.

Plus work is out of control right now and 2 of the 3 new hires quit and the 3rd isn't doing well.  I'm at my wits end.

Hang in there, pal.  You WILL get through it.  I had a spell like that this past weekend. 
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Post by: axeman90210 on July 05, 2023, 08:13:50 AM
Yeah, I was knee-deep in it earlier this month. Sometimes when it rains it just absolutely pours. Thinking about you buddy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2023, 01:58:04 PM
0-3.  Last kid quit.  His asthma was too much with the wet pallets and dust we deal with.  0-3 on the new hires sticking.  Out little girl cat Sally is in the hospital.  Her liver is failing.  Man, all at once.  With my Dad now these.  Tough patch right now. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 05, 2023, 01:59:47 PM
0-3.  Last kid quit.  His asthma was too much with the wet pallets and dust we deal with.  0-3 on the new hires sticking.  Out little girl cat Sally is in the hospital.  Her liver is failing.  Man, all at once.  With my Dad now these.  Tough patch right now.

That blows Joe. Losing a pet sucks, even if it is a cat.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2023, 02:02:35 PM
We don't know all the results left but it's the same disease that took her brother away 2 years ago from us. They were a litter of only 2 and we got them. 

She's lived a good 19 years but this is a terrible time for us.
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 05, 2023, 07:17:00 PM
And now my brother and wife had to put their cat down who was only 12 years old. My 11 year old nephew is not doing well with it. This past month has sucked for our family, big time.

My little Sally is in the hospital overnight. Csn we have a damn break from heartache please?!
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Post by: TAC on July 05, 2023, 07:17:47 PM
Wow! Damn!
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Post by: Jamesman42 on July 05, 2023, 07:20:32 PM
Hugs for everyone, come get one
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Post by: KevShmev on July 05, 2023, 07:34:12 PM
Dang, sorry to hear all this, Joe. When it rains, it pours. :(
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 05, 2023, 08:06:13 PM
No matter how old they are, it’s always brutal.  I feel for you, and your nephew. Life with their cat is all he’s ever known.

So sorry for you and Lisa about Sally.  :'(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Tick on July 06, 2023, 12:55:34 PM
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all! Hi Tim!
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Post by: TAC on July 06, 2023, 12:57:08 PM
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all! Hi Tim!

(https://media.tenor.com/6pe1sPYOKvIAAAAM/asombrado.gif)




Hi Tick!!!
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 06, 2023, 01:05:13 PM
 :lol

See my power Tim?!  Be afraid, be very afraid!
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Post by: TAC on July 06, 2023, 01:09:41 PM
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY KINGER!!!! :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 06, 2023, 01:37:20 PM
 :lol
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 06, 2023, 09:00:26 PM
I’ll be impressed if you can re-recruit the third part of Tick TAC (Kat)Toe(lox).
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 06, 2023, 10:21:01 PM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 07, 2023, 04:37:53 AM
I’ll be impressed if you can re-recruit the third part of Tick TAC (Kat)Toe(lox).


Kat told me a was a bad person for calling a terrible girl online a bitch. I stepped over a line by his standards.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 07, 2023, 04:38:52 AM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

That is terrible. I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 07, 2023, 04:42:39 AM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

Oh Jesus dude, that's rough.  Especially since it's coming up a year since the last tragedy you had with some friends.  It's a gut punch just READING this... I can't even fathom how devastating it is to be going through it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 07, 2023, 05:54:16 AM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

Dang, that is awful news. :( :(

My younger brother has been an avid cyclist for years, and I worry sometimes that something like that will happen to him.  He rides on main roads and will do 30-40 miles, and I always tell him to be careful because in a battle between a bicycle and a car (or a truck), the cyclist is not going to win that ever.  :eek :eek
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Post by: cramx3 on July 07, 2023, 08:53:44 AM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

That's so sad and unfortunate.  ugh, sorry man.

I’ll be impressed if you can re-recruit the third part of Tick TAC (Kat)Toe(lox).


Kat told me a was a bad person for calling a terrible girl online a bitch. I stepped over a line by his standards.

I don't think he's allowed back, but even if he was, I'm not sure he would even want to.
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Post by: El Barto on July 07, 2023, 10:01:38 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all! Hi Tim!
:tup
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Post by: Chino on July 07, 2023, 10:10:35 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all! Hi Tim!

No lie, I was driving into work on Wednesday and I randomly thought to myself "I wonder what Tick's doing these days?".
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Post by: JayOctavarium on July 07, 2023, 04:39:00 PM
Did I just back my 20k lb step van into a hard to access spot whilst 2 cute girls from other delivery companies (FedEx and GLS) watched? Yes. Was I blasting Pull Me Under from a shitty Bluetooth speaker in my van? Yes. Were my sex calves of steel on full display while doing so? Yes.

Do I feel bad fucking ass? Yes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 07, 2023, 04:50:25 PM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

Oh Jesus dude, that's rough.  Especially since it's coming up a year since the last tragedy you had with some friends.  It's a gut punch just READING this... I can't even fathom how devastating it is to be going through it.
Yeah, I was just thinking about that too. The first thing I thought when I got the call was, oh god not again...

Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

Dang, that is awful news. :( :(

My younger brother has been an avid cyclist for years, and I worry sometimes that something like that will happen to him.  He rides on main roads and will do 30-40 miles, and I always tell him to be careful because in a battle between a bicycle and a car (or a truck), the cyclist is not going to win that ever.  :eek :eek
I've said for a long time that bicyclists shouldn't be allowed on roads unless there is a clear and defined actual bike lane. And even then it's still risky. I mean, seriously, get a mountain bike and ride the trails. It's more scenic and you're less likely to get run over. I remember about 16-17 years ago, a guy that worked for my grandfather would ride his bike to and from work every day. One day on his way home he was literally run over by a semi-truck and killed instantly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 07, 2023, 04:56:39 PM
Not sure where else to post this, it's been a long day.

Anyways, I got a call earlier today. A good friend of mine, who I've known for about 20 years now, her husband was out riding his bicycle and was hit by a truck that wasn't paying attention. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest from the impact and lost oxygen for a long time. Also punctured a lung, amongst numerous other injuries. He's been in a coma since the accident and they aren't sure if he is going to pull through. They need to wait a day or two before they can do a CT scan to see how much brain damage there is....

It's so weird, we just had dinner with them and now they are going through this. I feel so bad for her.

Oh Jesus dude, that's rough.  Especially since it's coming up a year since the last tragedy you had with some friends.  It's a gut punch just READING this... I can't even fathom how devastating it is to be going through it.

I saw this this morning and just coming back to this. Yeah, what Chad just said. It was the first thing I thought of.
Damn, that's rough. I feel bad for his family.
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Post by: King Postwhore on July 08, 2023, 04:31:40 AM
We have to lay my little princess to rest today. Sally has been the best kitties ever. We don't want her to suffer anymore. The Callahan Family are taking it on the chin again. 
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Post by: Podaar on July 08, 2023, 04:48:45 AM
Poor baby kitty... I'm sorry Joe. My best to you and the Queen.
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Post by: jingle.boy on July 08, 2023, 05:06:50 AM
I've got no words to describe the hurt I feel for you and Lisa, and I know it's a billion times worse for the two of you.  Wish I could be there to hug ya both.
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Post by: Zydar on July 08, 2023, 06:02:50 AM
I'm sorry Joe... All my love to you and Lisa.
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Post by: Cool Chris on July 08, 2023, 09:02:05 AM
We have to lay my little princess to rest today. Sally has been the best kitties ever. We don't want her to suffer anymore.

I remember having to make that decision with my Sally a few years back. I am 47, married, with 2 kids, and this felt like the most grown-up decision I ever had to make. I look back believing I gave Sally a good home and life, I am sure your Sally feels the same. 
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Post by: TAC on July 08, 2023, 09:28:27 AM
That blows Joe. I’m sure she had the best cat’s life. 
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Post by: cramx3 on July 08, 2023, 09:57:14 AM
Sorry Joe, I know she was a special cat for you.
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Post by: KevShmev on July 08, 2023, 03:41:40 PM
Damn, sorry to hear that, Joe. :( :(
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Post by: Jamesman42 on July 08, 2023, 03:47:11 PM
I'm sorry Joe :(


Not to take away from everyone else, but my sister just called me to tell me my brother took his life this morning. His whole adult life was a sea of misery from getting a DUI at the age of 18 and running away from facing it. I did a lot to support him though I probably could have done more.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 08, 2023, 03:54:03 PM
Holy shit! That's awful.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 08, 2023, 04:06:46 PM
James. That's terrible. I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 08, 2023, 04:26:59 PM
Omg. That’s horrifically tragic. I don’t know what else to say. My condolences James.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 08, 2023, 04:39:38 PM
That's so sad and terrible. Sorry James.

What a shit thread this has become (no offense to anyone, but damn, like a lot of shit has gone bad for people on this forum lately :( )
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 08, 2023, 08:03:37 PM
Wow James that's terrible, I'm so very sorry.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on July 08, 2023, 09:02:51 PM
I'm sorry Joe :(


Not to take away from everyone else, but my sister just called me to tell me my brother took his life this morning. His whole adult life was a sea of misery from getting a DUI at the age of 18 and running away from facing it. I did a lot to support him though I probably could have done more.

So sorry to hear this, terrible news and just gut wrenching. My condolences.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 08, 2023, 11:43:11 PM
I'm sorry Joe :(


Not to take away from everyone else, but my sister just called me to tell me my brother took his life this morning. His whole adult life was a sea of misery from getting a DUI at the age of 18 and running away from facing it. I did a lot to support him though I probably could have done more.
This to me is always one of the hardest things anyone has to go through. Ever since one of my best friends took his life years ago, things like this always hit me hard. I just hope you can find comfort in the support of close friends and family.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 09, 2023, 05:47:16 AM
My gosh, that is terrible news, Jamesman. Very sorry to hear that.  :( :(
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: millahh on July 09, 2023, 06:50:45 AM
Jamesman, my deepest condolences to you. That is awful.

King, I'm so sorry about Sally. I know his special she was too you. 19 years is a helluva run...

And I saw that Heffue had to put his dog Maise yesterday.

I think the chart thread is cursed
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on July 09, 2023, 07:01:29 AM
I think so. My little dog's knee cap has started popping out and might need surgery. My older dog started to have seizures for the first time in the past two weeks. Maybe time for new chat thread?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on July 09, 2023, 08:19:05 AM
Thank you, guys. I processed a lot of it last night and already feel much more at peace.

And yes, I really think this chat is cursed.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Tick on July 09, 2023, 08:35:06 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all! Hi Tim!

No lie, I was driving into work on Wednesday and I randomly thought to myself "I wonder what Tick's doing these days?".
Thanks Chino!
First off, thanks for the love peeps!
To answer your question. I started working at Tile America in New Haven in January 2021 on their trade counter. I love being there!
Currently I’m recovering from a cervical fusion on my neck. Not fun but it’s day 27 and I’m getting there.
King mentioned TAC asked about me and it’s been so long since I popped in I felt the time was right. I’ve met quite a few great peeps here.
Hi ya doing Bart?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on July 10, 2023, 08:34:45 AM
I think the chat thread is cursed
*gets the fuck out*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 10, 2023, 08:38:00 AM
*gets the funk out*

 :riskybiz:


But yeah, a new chat thread is a good idea.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: El Barto on July 10, 2023, 08:45:17 AM
We have to lay my little princess to rest today. Sally has been the best kitties ever. We don't want her to suffer anymore. The Callahan Family are taking it on the chin again.
Very sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: El Barto on July 10, 2023, 08:45:56 AM
Not to take away from everyone else, but my sister just called me to tell me my brother took his life this morning. His whole adult life was a sea of misery from getting a DUI at the age of 18 and running away from facing it. I did a lot to support him though I probably could have done more.
You have my sympathy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 07:00:27 AM
My stress level has been to high of late.  Work has been crazy.  I can hire or keep anyone.  We finally get our counts down and we have multiple call outs again the last 2 days.  One kid won't call me back.  He was just hired on this Friday.  He had his car impounded and now won't respond.

Add that today would have been my dad's 77th birthday. Plus I'm going to a wake of neighborhood friends we all grew up together tonight.  Vacation in august can't come soon enough. 12 days off. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 18, 2023, 07:06:36 AM
Hang in there, Joe. You've had a lot on your plate recently.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 18, 2023, 07:10:50 AM
Hang in there, Joe. You've had a lot on your plate recently.

Not on his actual plate.  ;D



Yeah Joe, when it rains it pours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 07:14:53 AM
Thanks guys.  I'm fighting through it all but man, I need a break. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 18, 2023, 07:16:51 AM
(https://www.baerpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/break-today.jpg)




Just don't actually go to McDonald's for it. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 07:19:25 AM
I can't! :lol

Maybe a smoothie place.  Get my fruit and proteins added. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 18, 2023, 07:20:06 AM
Hang in there, Joe. You've had a lot on your plate recently.
Not on his actual plate.  ;D

Hah, didn't think about that :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 07:37:08 AM
Adding on it, an employee had a seizure Sunday night.  He's being monitored right now.  The family asked for him to have the week of since he is seeing the doctor next Tuesday after the change of medication.  He used all his PTO a month ago with an infection that did some big damage.  They think maybe the medication might have caused this seizure.  I told them his health comes 1st. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 18, 2023, 07:43:38 AM
That's scary.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 07:47:35 AM
He is deaf too.  I went to school with him and his bother.  I told the family for him to take care of himself.  He has had a few tough setbacks with his health of late. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 18, 2023, 08:54:33 AM
Did you hook him up with the job?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 09:45:06 AM
Did you hook him up with the job?

He was here 4 years before I came on as the manager.  I went to high school with him.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on July 18, 2023, 10:34:34 AM
Joe, you need a long vacation and a loud listen of Power Windows to help with the stress relief.  :tup :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 10:48:10 AM
Seriously. I'm on vacation in August from the 9th to the 20th.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on July 18, 2023, 12:10:54 PM
Joe, you need a long vacation and a loud listen of Power Windows to help with the stress relief.  :tup :tup

I'd rather work.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 18, 2023, 12:14:05 PM
Joe, you need a long vacation and a loud listen of Power Windows to help with the stress relief.  :tup :tup

I'd rather work.

Now that's a flat out lie.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 21, 2023, 10:00:15 PM
I just watched Jimmy Carr get a little dirty talking about teabagging a dude and as an American,  its hilarious to think a brittish man could talk so dirty in a brittish way.

I need Rich to chime in here. Comedy In any culture,  pleases me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 06:27:02 AM
Morning Gents.  And Zydar.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 31, 2023, 06:41:48 AM
What's up, bitches
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on July 31, 2023, 06:45:27 AM
Morning Gents.  And Zydar.

:zydarscouch:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 31, 2023, 06:53:17 AM
G'morning all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 07:09:55 AM
Tons of work.  After work, I've got to pick up a cake for our 4 year OSHA safe celebration.  Big accomplishment in the manual labor world. 

T-minus 8 days until vacation!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on July 31, 2023, 07:30:55 AM
Tons of work.  After work, I've got to pick up a cake for our 4 year OSHA safe celebration.  Big accomplishment in the manual labor world. 

T-minus 8 days until vacation!

Where’s vacation?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 31, 2023, 07:38:28 AM
Tons of work.  After work, I've got to pick up a cake for our 4 year OSHA safe celebration.  Big accomplishment in the manual labor world. 

T-minus 8 days until vacation!

Where’s vacation?

In the past for me.

But I got an extra long weekend coming up.  Company is giving all employees Friday off, and Monday is a Canadian holiday for most provinces.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 07:53:38 AM
Tons of work.  After work, I've got to pick up a cake for our 4 year OSHA safe celebration.  Big accomplishment in the manual labor world. 

T-minus 8 days until vacation!

Where’s vacation?

Day trips, a few concerts.  We'll hit a botanical garden on the coast of Maine. 3 hour drive.  Hit Vermont for the day. We've got 2 concerts, a few breweries. enjoy the outside. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 31, 2023, 09:14:29 AM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 09:24:29 AM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Who you looking forward to seeing as an opener for Metallica, Bill? There's 4 bands, 2 each night.  Correct?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 31, 2023, 09:29:59 AM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Speaking of which, I'm heading down as well.  Do they send an itinerary or a schedule or anything? How do I know where and when to be to get the maximum out of the event?   I'm staying down near Nashville, but I'm by myself, so I'm kind of figuring I'll try to get the most out of this if I can.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 09:35:14 AM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Speaking of which, I'm heading down as well.  Do they send an itinerary or a schedule or anything? How do I know where and when to be to get the maximum out of the event?   I'm staying down near Nashville, but I'm by myself, so I'm kind of figuring I'll try to get the most out of this if I can.

They do Bill but that's if you buy the expensive tickets. Bill did it last year with Jen if I remember correctly. The Queen & I didn't
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2023, 10:01:30 AM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Who you looking forward to seeing as an opener for Metallica, Bill? There's 4 bands, 2 each night.  Correct?

I'll also be at Metallica weekend in NJ.

There's 2 bands each night, Friday is Pantera and Mammoth WVH, Sunday is Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.  The cool thing, they also announced one extra band each day in the parking lot before the show, for free.  So Friday has Prong and Sunday has Overkill.  Really fucking cool how they added the extra bands.  Going to try to catch them both, one long day of metal music...twice.   Also, Saturday night is Fall Out Boy and Bring Me The Horizon about 40 minutes south of Metlife (near where I live). So it's a packed weekend.

Enjoy your vacation though, you deserve it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 10:21:49 AM
Jesus Marc.  Busy weekend. I'm seeing Extreme and Living Colour Saturday night.  Meting up with Rumborak.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on July 31, 2023, 10:27:51 AM
Jesus Marc.  Busy weekend. I'm seeing Extreme and Living Colour Saturday night.  Meting up with Rumborak.

That sounds awesome.  Oh, and the Rumbo part too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on July 31, 2023, 10:34:45 AM
Jesus Marc.  Busy weekend. I'm seeing Extreme and Living Colour Saturday night.  Meting up with Rumborak.

That sounds awesome.  Oh, and the Rumbo part too.

And Brian too. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2023, 11:26:09 AM
That'll be awesome  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 31, 2023, 12:18:19 PM
Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Who you looking forward to seeing as an opener for Metallica, Bill? There's 4 bands, 2 each night.  Correct?

I'd have to say Wolfie is the opener I'm looking forward to the most out of the four, followed by Pantera.

Good stuff king. Busy stretch of short trips for me. I was in Las Vegas most of last week, flying home on Thursday for two nights of Metallica at Metlife Stadium this weekend, and then flying to Nashville the following weekend for Morsefest.

Speaking of which, I'm heading down as well.  Do they send an itinerary or a schedule or anything? How do I know where and when to be to get the maximum out of the event?   I'm staying down near Nashville, but I'm by myself, so I'm kind of figuring I'll try to get the most out of this if I can.

Did you get a VIP ticket? If not, there's not much to it, just show up each night a bit before doors (thank god they do assigned seating now). There's a concert for Inner Circle members that Saturday morning that will be just Neal and some of the local musicians running through some stuff, and then if you're so inclined Neal often leads worship session at some point on Sunday.

Jesus Marc.  Busy weekend. I'm seeing Extreme and Living Colour Saturday night.  Meting up with Rumborak.

Excellent, I was bummed that tour wasn't going to make it down my way.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on July 31, 2023, 02:24:40 PM
Did you get a VIP ticket? If not, there's not much to it, just show up each night a bit before doors (thank god they do assigned seating now). There's a concert for Inner Circle members that Saturday morning that will be just Neal and some of the local musicians running through some stuff, and then if you're so inclined Neal often leads worship session at some point on Sunday.

I did get the VIP ticket.  I probably won't do the Inner Circle show, but the rest.. I think I have Saturday for the VIP, if I remember correctly. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on July 31, 2023, 06:02:59 PM
Did you get a VIP ticket? If not, there's not much to it, just show up each night a bit before doors (thank god they do assigned seating now). There's a concert for Inner Circle members that Saturday morning that will be just Neal and some of the local musicians running through some stuff, and then if you're so inclined Neal often leads worship session at some point on Sunday.

I did get the VIP ticket.  I probably won't do the Inner Circle show, but the rest.. I think I have Saturday for the VIP, if I remember correctly. 

Ah, nice. Friday then you should just need to get there in time for the show and then there should be a schedule sent out for the VIP stuff beforehand on Saturday.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 02, 2023, 05:48:58 PM
Would you look at that. My company is finally pulling their heads out of their asses and are handing out raises. We used to be slightly above the average pay in our warehouse (6 subcontractors working out of the warehouse.)

Over the last 12 months that changed drastically as they started to try to save pennies. Both overtime and raises were basically throttled. Lots of write ups going out for things that used to be shrugged off (all things that affect the company's metrics with Amazon, and the metrics are what determines bonuses given to the company by Amazon. Better metrics = more money for the company = more money for the employees).

New employees started starting out making only  50 to 75 cents less than the top veteran drivers, even the DOT certified ones.

People started leaving, including a lot of DOT drivers. The company in turn added a pay increase incentive to try to get newer employees to go through the process of getting certified. That incentive would put someone who's been there 3 months and jumps into driving Step Vans at a higher wage than those who have been there 8 times as long and driving DOT for most of it.

I was the first one to point that out to the higher ups, and they decided to scramble to make sure the vets are happy. I've gotten 2 pay increases in a month and another coming at the end of next month.

This will definitely help me be a tad more productive in the 95° heat all day...  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 02, 2023, 05:50:28 PM
Hey Jay!  Good to hear.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 02, 2023, 05:57:01 PM
It also makes the verbal warning I got last week for have 4 DNR (Delivered Not Received- basically I delivered a package but it wasn't there. Either misdelivered or stolen or the customer is a fucking moron) over the course of 4 weeks out of literally over 4k packages delivered.

I was pissed... Because they see no difference in the number of packages delivered. 1 out of 100 or 1000... It doesn't scale.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 02, 2023, 05:58:25 PM
I would say stolen. Don't you take a picture of a delivery
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 02, 2023, 11:28:31 PM
I would say stolen. Don't you take a picture of a delivery

85 percent of the time, yes... But Amazon likes to group multiple locations together and call it 1 stop. That stop can have like 4 houses in one block. It's.stupid....and the system doesn't prompt a photo with those. One has to go in and manually do it, which is fine but when you have 300 packages, 164 stops, and 202 locations... Corners get cut.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2023, 04:19:58 AM
I received a picture when delivered. Isn't that proof?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 03, 2023, 08:31:04 AM
I don't always get a picture
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Chino on August 03, 2023, 09:00:11 AM
I'd say I get a picture for maybe 20% of my Amazon deliveries at best.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 03, 2023, 09:59:05 AM
One time I got a picture of my package at a different building
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2023, 10:01:32 AM
That's weird. I always get a picture.  That's poor management because they should be enforcing pictures to protect the employees.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 03, 2023, 10:44:29 AM
I get one maybe 25% of the time (and we order a LOT from Amazon between my daughter, my wife, my step son, and me).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on August 03, 2023, 12:11:09 PM
One time I got a picture of my package at a different building

Now that's one helluva dick pic!


 :zydar: :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on August 03, 2023, 12:13:29 PM
One time I got a picture of my package at a different building

Now that's one helluva dick pic!


 :zydar: :lol

John Bobbitt would not find this funny.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on August 08, 2023, 10:01:36 AM
That's weird. I always get a picture.  That's poor management because they should be enforcing pictures to protect the employees.

The poor management aspect is the fact that they cram our vans with 300 packages going to 160 stops (but actually over 200 physical locations)... And then you find out that your last stop on the itinerary (which you're supposed to follow and not deviate from) is a business that closes at 5... Though my projected finish time is 2 hours later than that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 08, 2023, 03:00:16 PM
Posting in case anyone is willing to support this project.

The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY (which I am a member of) has been working on securing a observatory dome (to house a telescope) and a permit from the Parks Department to place the done in one of the NYC parks. The location that was selected is here (https://goo.gl/maps/2DVMdQCfxKcEWAnPA).

This observatory would mainly be used for public viewing sessions and for partnerships with local schools (2 high schools and a college within walking distance) to promote astronomy and science in general. The page explains where the funds would go to. If anyone can support, any amount is appreciated! Thank you.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aaadotorg/bring-stargazing-to-the-bronx?fbclid=IwAR32LHloPciELNVkswzXuprk74R3F1siG3TIdcMj02ao8UBVmUgMgyuxya8
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on August 19, 2023, 02:23:58 PM
Restaurants that offer free items for your birthday should allow you to cash in on previous birthdays.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 21, 2023, 10:15:40 AM
Restaurants that offer free items for your birthday should allow you to cash in on previous birthdays.

 :lol but why should they?

If anything, they should give you a period of more than just your birthday to use a birthday free item. But I feel like that's part of the deal so all those companies compete for your business on that single day. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 26, 2023, 04:24:07 PM
We buried my dad today with my mom. The weather was great. The priest was poignant, and the mercy meal was excellent.

My parents loved being with family so it was an awesome way to honor them with both their families.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2023, 04:26:28 PM
We buried my dad today with my mom. The weather was great. The priest was poignant, and the mercy meal was excellent.

My parents loved being with family so it was an awesome way to honor them with both their families.


That's awesome Joe. I'm sure they're happy together.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 26, 2023, 04:49:19 PM
It was cathartic, sad, happy and we reminisced of all the good times.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2023, 06:08:18 PM
I bet! That's good.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on August 26, 2023, 07:05:56 PM
Thank you, Tim. Thank you DTF. You've got me through some tough times of late.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2023, 04:04:20 AM
That's nice Joe.  Glad a nice event came from a sad situation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on August 28, 2023, 06:00:48 AM
It was cathartic, sad, happy and we reminisced of all the good times.

We went through a similar situation in late April (coincidentally enough, I took a ride down to visit Mom and Dad yesterday for the first time since).
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on August 28, 2023, 06:04:13 AM
It was cathartic, sad, happy and we reminisced of all the good times.

Good to hear.  I'm sure your parents are at peace together again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on August 28, 2023, 07:10:28 AM
Posting in case anyone is willing to support this project.

The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY (which I am a member of) has been working on securing a observatory dome (to house a telescope) and a permit from the Parks Department to place the done in one of the NYC parks. The location that was selected is here (https://goo.gl/maps/2DVMdQCfxKcEWAnPA).

This observatory would mainly be used for public viewing sessions and for partnerships with local schools (2 high schools and a college within walking distance) to promote astronomy and science in general. The page explains where the funds would go to. If anyone can support, any amount is appreciated! Thank you.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aaadotorg/bring-stargazing-to-the-bronx?fbclid=IwAR32LHloPciELNVkswzXuprk74R3F1siG3TIdcMj02ao8UBVmUgMgyuxya8

Not sure if anyone from here supported, since I can't see those that donated, but wanted to say thank you if you did. Shortly after I posted here, the numbers went up (there was no change for about 2 weeks), and as of today, the goal was reached. So thank you if anyone helped. I'll provide an update when there is some progress with the project.

We buried my dad today with my mom. The weather was great. The priest was poignant, and the mercy meal was excellent.

My parents loved being with family so it was an awesome way to honor them with both their families.

My thoughts are with you Joe
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 01, 2023, 06:07:09 PM
It breaks my heart to have to post this...

I am completely done with this forum.

I feel no one appreciates my posts, no one even bothers to respond to them. What is the point of a forum when no one wants to respond.

As is said in Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy....

So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 06:14:10 PM
Ben.  You are loved. Don't let the one issue get to you. Yesterday I mad a lewd joke in a thread and some took offense. While I felt bad because some took offense, I never feel like I'm a bad person.

Stay here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2023, 06:17:21 PM
It breaks my heart to have to post this...

I am completely done with this forum.

I feel no one appreciates my posts, no one even bothers to respond to them. What is the point of a forum when no one wants to respond.

As is said in Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy....

So long, and thanks for all the fish.

I haven't been online much lately but unless I've missed something I always see you in plenty of conversations back and forth with others, myself included.

What was the catalyst here?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 06:19:28 PM
Adami blocking him. It's in the politics selection.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2023, 06:23:35 PM
Adami blocking him. It's in the politics selection.

I don't step foot in that section.  Not a fan of discussing politics and being where I am doesn't translate with a lot of you anyway.

Ben, Adami blocked you, who gives a shit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on September 01, 2023, 06:26:22 PM
It breaks my heart to have to post this...

I am completely done with this forum.

I feel no one appreciates my posts, no one even bothers to respond to them. What is the point of a forum when no one wants to respond.

As is said in Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy....

So long, and thanks for all the fish.



I appreciate them. I'll be sad to see you go but I get that feeling. I made some big posts from the heart in a few threads and no response. I do wonder if I am just an annoyance :lol

Also, you can block people? That is the weirdest thing to do on this forum. Some people just don't get along, that's fine, but blocking seems wholly unnecessary.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 06:36:04 PM
James, where was your heartfelt post?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on September 01, 2023, 07:02:21 PM
James, where was your heartfelt post?

Patriarchy thread
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 07:08:02 PM
I just responded to you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on September 01, 2023, 07:33:43 PM
It breaks my heart to have to post this...

I am completely done with this forum.

I feel no one appreciates my posts, no one even bothers to respond to them. What is the point of a forum when no one wants to respond.

As is said in Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy....

So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Honestly, I’ve felt the exact same way many times on this site. This place has always felt like more of a social club than a forum.

I refuse to set foot in the PR section, so I can’t speak for whatever happened there, but you are appreciated, Ben. Take a break if you need to, and I hope to see you back here again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 07:37:01 PM
I was lucky to sit behind you at Morsefest. I'm gad we figured it out you were in front of me. Lol. My wife, Lisa and I are greatful to have met you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on September 01, 2023, 07:47:19 PM
Likewise Joe! Great times. Hope you both are doing well
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 01, 2023, 07:48:39 PM
Honestly, I’ve felt the exact same way many times on this site. This place has always felt like more of a social club than a forum.

In many ways, it's both.


It can get tiring though. Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to get really engaged.


Take a break if you need to

Good advice.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 01, 2023, 07:50:23 PM
Likewise Joe! Great times. Hope you both are doing well

Definitely!  I hope we get a meet up again!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 01, 2023, 08:44:25 PM
I'll still be "Lurking"...But I won't be posting much anymore
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 01, 2023, 08:48:17 PM
Adami blocking him. It's in the politics selection.

I don't step foot in that section.  Not a fan of discussing politics and being where I am doesn't translate with a lot of you anyway.
Yeah, this. Political discussion only seems to serve one purpose and that's to divide people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 01, 2023, 09:11:47 PM
I rarely engage with political/religious conversation with anyone in real life, and find the dialogue in P&R fairly reasonable. I don't read through every thread and every post, but will admit to seeing a few things a bit differently over the past few years based on conversations there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 01, 2023, 09:25:33 PM
I rarely engage with political/religious conversation with anyone in real life, and find the dialogue in P&R fairly reasonable. I don't read through every thread and every post, but will admit to seeing a few things a bit differently over the past few years based on conversations there.

You’ve always impressed me there. I know you and I come from very different viewpoints, and it’s been great seeing someone on either side being as open minded and willing to adopt and learn as much as you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 01, 2023, 09:30:32 PM
Thank you Adami, it means a lot. I am not as good with words as the primary posters there so I do not write much as I have in my head.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 02, 2023, 05:37:04 AM
I rarely engage with political/religious conversation with anyone in real life, and find the dialogue in P&R fairly reasonable. I don't read through every thread and every post, but will admit to seeing a few things a bit differently over the past few years based on conversations there.

You’ve always impressed me there. I know you and I come from very different viewpoints, and it’s been great seeing someone on either side being as open minded and willing to adopt and learn as much as you.

We need more of this. Compromise is  lost word these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on September 02, 2023, 11:22:10 AM
It's not even compromise. It's just listening. There are a couple regular posters in P&R that I rarely agree with, but I still read everything they post.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 02, 2023, 11:42:38 AM
I'm saying in all walks of life. Especially politics.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 02, 2023, 01:14:46 PM
I didnt know you can block people here. Sucks you feel that way Ben. I dont think one person blocking should be a reason to leave. But if you feel your time isn't valued here then you got to do what's best for you, as others suggested, maybe a break is worth it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on September 02, 2023, 01:27:10 PM
I don't know about blocking, but there is an Ignore feature. I've used it on a few people, who will remain nameless.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 02, 2023, 03:50:41 PM
I don't know about blocking, but there is an Ignore feature. I've used it on a few people, who will remain nameless.

That's what Adami meant. It's still like blocking.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 03, 2023, 05:35:01 PM
I will let you all know, It's NOT because Adami supposedly "blocked" me for my reason on not wanting to participate in the discussions much anymore. I appreciate Adami and his discussions, as all people are deserving of their viewpoints being heard.

I didnt know you can block people here. Sucks you feel that way Ben. I dont think one person blocking should be a reason to leave. But if you feel your time isn't valued here then you got to do what's best for you, as others suggested, maybe a break is worth it.

It's akin to why Michael felt he needed to leave forum. It's a bit more of a personal reason, like it's better for my mentality. I am feeling the same about Facebook, but with Facebook, my reason for staying there is due to connecting to others, such as classmates and people from home.

As I said, I will still be lurking, but I won't be posting as much as I do. Such as in the P/R thread. the P/R thread is a fantastic thread and I feel it's needed.




Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 03, 2023, 05:45:55 PM
Who's Michael?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on September 04, 2023, 05:28:57 AM
Who's Michael?

Is that Walrus?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 04, 2023, 06:11:27 AM
Yes it is.  This isn't the same thing.  Michael was attacking others on the forum.  Rage quit then got back on as another name, shielding who he was.

Ben hasn't done anything like that.  Ben's been good to all others.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 04, 2023, 06:58:36 AM
I thought Mike was banned, twice. Although I think he left on his own at one point too.

I get it, I don't participate on Facebook for maybe similar reasons.  Shit gets tiring sometimes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 04, 2023, 07:04:54 AM
I thought Mike was banned, twice. Although I think he left on his own at one point too.

I get it, I don't participate on Facebook for maybe similar reasons.  Shit gets tiring sometimes.

Yeah.  He rage quit the 1st time.  Got banned the second time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on September 04, 2023, 07:51:52 AM
What was his name the second time?

Ben, I'm sorry to hear about you leaving, if it feels like the forum is negatively impacting your life then maybe a break is what's needed. I'll miss reading your take on things!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 04, 2023, 07:56:40 AM
I can't remember.  Dan old age.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 04, 2023, 09:31:51 AM
Katellox
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 04, 2023, 09:52:44 AM
No, it was something different.  I just can't remember.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on September 04, 2023, 12:45:26 PM
Melphina
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on September 04, 2023, 04:53:56 PM
That's right!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 05, 2023, 06:17:32 AM
I for one hope you don't go, Ben.   I look forward to your inputs, whether I agree with them or not.   

As for P/R, I get it's not for everyone, but one man's meat is another man's poison.  I find it helpful and, in a way, therapeutic, to put my thoughts down on "paper".  No one HAS to read what I write (though it's always a benefit to READ it if you're going to comment or critique on it).  I rarely talk about this stuff at work or at social events, mostly because there are other things to talk about.  I do talk about them occasionally at home, particularly with my daughter, but less and less now that my dad has passed.  It is what it is; I don't quite get the "block" (or "ignore") feature myself; seems kind of arrogant and narrow-minded to me, but it's also not my call how people live their life.  But I also make time away (primarily weekends; there are times I wake up and think "I have to post this" and figure, if it's still in my brain on Monday, then we'll see what happens). 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on September 05, 2023, 10:07:43 AM
I participate on a Penn State forum, for football mostly, and I block people there occassionnaly because there's basiclaly little to no moderation so some times there's someone who's clearly not a fan and just trolls in every single topic. It makes sense for me to just block them so I can get the information and discussion I'm interested in.  On DTF? I don't think I've ever thought about the need to do that.  Lots of people have different opinions, but I don't think it's ever been so bad I felt like my enjoyment of this platform would be better if I blocked someone.  If anyone was really being over the top or doing something wrong, the mods here would take care of it.  I actually didnt (and still dont) know how to block someone here  :lol  But at the end of the day, I get why someone wouldn't want to stay here.  It's certainly not for everyone, especially the PR side.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on September 05, 2023, 10:38:14 AM
I actually didnt (and still dont) know how to block someone here  :lol

If you click on your profile, then go to "Modify Profile" there is a "Buddies/Ignore List". You can add people to the ignore list through there.

It is what it is; I don't quite get the "block" (or "ignore") feature myself; seems kind of arrogant and narrow-minded to me, but it's also not my call how people live their life.
I don't see how that makes anyone arrogant or narrow-minded. I'm not speaking for Adami, and Ben pointed out how Adami blocking him has nothing to do with his decision (though the timing makes it seem otherwise), but there has been multiple instances when other members have pointed out to Ben how his posts might be insensitive or inappropriate. Not saying it is right or wrong, but I can understand why someone would not want to read them after a while.

Whether he stays or not, I wish Ben the best.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 05, 2023, 10:44:48 AM
People can say whatever they want about me. It’s fine. It’s a little rude but such is life.

I used the ignore feature (confused it for blocking) a long time ago. My mistake was publicly saying it and I apologize for that. If that makes me arrogant or narrow minded or whatever other things people want to say, sure.

If Ben wants to leave the forum, that’s a shame. His posts weren’t for me so I simply ignored them. I didn’t belittle or insult or whatever him. I’m glad other people got a lot out of what he said. I’m sorry to see him post less. The situation was fine as was. People said often that if you didn’t like something someone was saying, just don’t read it. But apparently doing just that also makes me a jerk. It is what it is.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Skeever on September 05, 2023, 11:04:43 AM
Ben, you'll be missed.

But, I get it. As somewhat less frequent of a poster who still takes broad interest in these forums, I've often found myself accidentally sticking my foot into it - and by that I mean, making a post, and seeing a response from someone who I often disagree with,  but who brings a lot to the table (i.e., a Reapsta, or Stadler), and thinking "damn, there was no way I was going to keep up with that, now I'm going to silently disappear and one of those guys will think I just didn't read or care about what they said."

I've been on the flipside. I had another account here back in the day with many, many posts. I responded to everyone, participated in debates and arguments, got way too invested. It didn't go well for me, in the end. When I decided to return to the forums, I did so knowing that I was going to keep it way more casual than I had in the past. But every now and then, I accidently step into it again.

Ben, you bring a lot to the table, and I am sure that I am not alone in cherishing your unique perspective. Please stick around. Maybe you can just take a break from some of the heavier, more divisive topics, and rather focus instead on the interests you share with many posters here.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 05, 2023, 11:13:27 AM
People can say whatever they want about me. It’s fine. It’s a little rude but such is life.

I used the ignore feature (confused it for blocking) a long time ago. My mistake was publicly saying it and I apologize for that. If that makes me arrogant or narrow minded or whatever other things people want to say, sure.

If Ben wants to leave the forum, that’s a shame. His posts weren’t for me so I simply ignored them. I didn’t belittle or insult or whatever him. I’m glad other people got a lot out of what he said. I’m sorry to see him post less. The situation was fine as was. People said often that if you didn’t like something someone was saying, just don’t read it. But apparently doing just that also makes me a jerk. It is what it is.

First off, I'm not calling you "arrogant" or "narrow-minded".   I said ignoring "seems like".  If you have your reasons, so be it.  Not for me to say what you should or should not do.  MY EXPERIENCE with blocking - and I know for a fact two people here have blocked me, and suspect a third - is what I said and I stand by it.  They're "better than me" and can't be deigned to waste their time with my cockamamie opinions, even if those opinions are backed up with data and fact.  To me, ignoring truth (or potential truth) because it doesn't jibe with their precious world view is the definition of arrogant - that you, out of 7.6 billion people on the planet are "right" and everyone else is wrong (except for those that agree with you) - and narrow-minded - that there's nothing you can learn even from people that you disagree with.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on September 05, 2023, 11:14:32 AM
People can say whatever they want about me. It’s fine. It’s a little rude but such is life.

I used the ignore feature (confused it for blocking) a long time ago. My mistake was publicly saying it and I apologize for that. If that makes me arrogant or narrow minded or whatever other things people want to say, sure.

If Ben wants to leave the forum, that’s a shame. His posts weren’t for me so I simply ignored them. I didn’t belittle or insult or whatever him. I’m glad other people got a lot out of what he said. I’m sorry to see him post less. The situation was fine as was. People said often that if you didn’t like something someone was saying, just don’t read it. But apparently doing just that also makes me a jerk. It is what it is.

First off, I'm not calling you "arrogant" or "narrow-minded".   I said ignoring "seems like".  If you have your reasons, so be it.  Not for me to say what you should or should not do.  MY EXPERIENCE with blocking - and I know for a fact two people here have blocked me, and suspect a third - is what I said and I stand by it.  They're "better than me" and can't be deigned to waste their time with my cockamamie opinions, even if those opinions are backed up with data and fact.  To me, ignoring truth (or potential truth) because it doesn't jibe with their precious world view is the definition of arrogant - that you, out of 7.6 billion people on the planet are "right" and everyone else is wrong (except for those that agree with you) - and narrow-minded - that there's nothing you can learn even from people that you disagree with.

Well fortunately none of that has anything to do with what I did. So I hope you don’t assume it does.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 05, 2023, 11:18:15 AM
People can say whatever they want about me. It’s fine. It’s a little rude but such is life.

I used the ignore feature (confused it for blocking) a long time ago. My mistake was publicly saying it and I apologize for that. If that makes me arrogant or narrow minded or whatever other things people want to say, sure.

If Ben wants to leave the forum, that’s a shame. His posts weren’t for me so I simply ignored them. I didn’t belittle or insult or whatever him. I’m glad other people got a lot out of what he said. I’m sorry to see him post less. The situation was fine as was. People said often that if you didn’t like something someone was saying, just don’t read it. But apparently doing just that also makes me a jerk. It is what it is.

First off, I'm not calling you "arrogant" or "narrow-minded".   I said ignoring "seems like".  If you have your reasons, so be it.  Not for me to say what you should or should not do.  MY EXPERIENCE with blocking - and I know for a fact two people here have blocked me, and suspect a third - is what I said and I stand by it.  They're "better than me" and can't be deigned to waste their time with my cockamamie opinions, even if those opinions are backed up with data and fact.  To me, ignoring truth (or potential truth) because it doesn't jibe with their precious world view is the definition of arrogant - that you, out of 7.6 billion people on the planet are "right" and everyone else is wrong (except for those that agree with you) - and narrow-minded - that there's nothing you can learn even from people that you disagree with.

Well fortunately none of that has anything to do with what I did. So I hope you don’t assume it does.

I do not.  Being serious for a second, I (think I) know you well enough and I (like and) respect what I know.   The topic sort of veered off to "ignore/block" in general and I commented on that.  I'm sorry if there was confusion.  If anyone reads anything I write, you know I don't believe in a "black and white", you're all in or you're all out, world.  There are exceptions to every rule.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 05, 2023, 11:32:50 AM
I appreciate you all. And I am posting just to let you all know, I respect each and every one of you.  :heart :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on September 05, 2023, 01:57:03 PM
I for one hope you don't go, Ben.   I look forward to your inputs, whether I agree with them or not.   

As for P/R, I get it's not for everyone, but one man's meat is another man's poison.  I find it helpful and, in a way, therapeutic, to put my thoughts down on "paper".  No one HAS to read what I write (though it's always a benefit to READ it if you're going to comment or critique on it).  I rarely talk about this stuff at work or at social events, mostly because there are other things to talk about.  I do talk about them occasionally at home, particularly with my daughter, but less and less now that my dad has passed.  It is what it is; I don't quite get the "block" (or "ignore") feature myself; seems kind of arrogant and narrow-minded to me, but it's also not my call how people live their life.  But I also make time away (primarily weekends; there are times I wake up and think "I have to post this" and figure, if it's still in my brain on Monday, then we'll see what happens). 

Upon fully returning to the forums this year, your posts are ones I never want to skip over. Even if others disagree with you, and, maybe occasionally myself, I feel you post very thought-provoking stuff. Just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 05, 2023, 02:07:46 PM
I for one hope you don't go, Ben.   I look forward to your inputs, whether I agree with them or not.   

As for P/R, I get it's not for everyone, but one man's meat is another man's poison.  I find it helpful and, in a way, therapeutic, to put my thoughts down on "paper".  No one HAS to read what I write (though it's always a benefit to READ it if you're going to comment or critique on it).  I rarely talk about this stuff at work or at social events, mostly because there are other things to talk about.  I do talk about them occasionally at home, particularly with my daughter, but less and less now that my dad has passed.  It is what it is; I don't quite get the "block" (or "ignore") feature myself; seems kind of arrogant and narrow-minded to me, but it's also not my call how people live their life.  But I also make time away (primarily weekends; there are times I wake up and think "I have to post this" and figure, if it's still in my brain on Monday, then we'll see what happens). 

Upon fully returning to the forums this year, your posts are ones I never want to skip over. Even if others disagree with you, and, maybe occasionally myself, I feel you post very thought-provoking stuff. Just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated.

Thank you; that means a lot to me.  I appreciate that very much. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on September 06, 2023, 02:36:46 PM
I have everyone except Stadler blocked.

Ben, if you need to take a break from posting or browsing for your mental health, then I would say absolutely do so and I wish you only the best. God knows I've had to step back from posting heavily in the past. Hopefully we'll see you again when you feel up to it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on September 06, 2023, 02:48:25 PM
I have everyone except Stadler blocked.

Ben, if you need to take a break from posting or browsing for your mental health, then I would say absolutely do so and I wish you only the best. God knows I've had to step back from posting heavily in the past. Hopefully we'll see you again when you feel up to it.

See, that's the way it ought to be. 

I know for me, I try to step away when the fam is around.  Nights, and weekends.  If I'm on those times, it's usually because the family isn't around for whatever reason.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 17, 2023, 09:04:31 AM
In an Airport waiting to board to head to our conference in Pittsburgh this year. We are in the running for Site of the Year again.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 17, 2023, 09:39:01 AM
In an Airport waiting to board to head to our conference in Pittsburgh this year. We are in the running for Site of the Year again.
Good luck!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 17, 2023, 12:18:22 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 17, 2023, 12:21:46 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.

(https://i.gifer.com/Lue.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on October 17, 2023, 12:22:07 PM
Hell yeah Joe! That’s great news!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 17, 2023, 12:28:12 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.

 :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 17, 2023, 12:48:29 PM
Things have been looking up for you, you deserve it as well as the Queen.  Great to hear  :yarr
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 17, 2023, 07:58:11 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohzdIuqJoo8QdKlnW/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 18, 2023, 07:14:48 AM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.


That is fantastic news!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: faizoff on October 18, 2023, 07:24:34 AM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.
So good to hear!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 18, 2023, 01:20:39 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.

Outstanding Joe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on October 18, 2023, 06:48:25 PM
Yay Joe!

Can I ask, what is the purpose of radiation after the surgery? I have (thankfully) not had to know about any of this sort of stuff up to this point in life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 19, 2023, 04:14:35 AM
I'm not quite sure. I think the just want to radiate the area where the tumor grew.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 19, 2023, 06:46:04 AM
Yay Joe!

Can I ask, what is the purpose of radiation after the surgery? I have (thankfully) not had to know about any of this sort of stuff up to this point in life.

Can't speak for the Queen, but I (unfortunately) have a pretty extensive experience with cancer in my family - it's ultimately what took my dad - and they often radiate after removal as a precaution to make sure that they have gotten all the cells. In some instances, it's hard to confirm in real time that all the cells have been removed; there's a process (I think it's called a Mohs process) for doing this on skin lesions (they literally take a slice, look at it under the microscope, and keep going if they see "cancer") but can't always do it when the cancer is internal. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 19, 2023, 10:45:05 AM
We received these monstrosities yesterday at my job. They'll be carved this weekend:

(https://i.imgur.com/VjR2CC9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fq4gs9q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ieREc6q.jpg)

This is what was done last year:

(https://i.imgur.com/7ZdodpU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ciHBiDp.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 19, 2023, 10:53:42 AM
oh wow
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Post by: Stadler on October 19, 2023, 11:46:06 AM
That's bad-ass.
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Post by: King Postwhore on October 19, 2023, 02:15:44 PM
Holy cow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 19, 2023, 02:22:04 PM
And we got great news!

The second biopsy came back non spreading and the genealogy results show that that the cancer will not come back.

I am so released. The weight is lifted. Surgery will be set up then radiation.
Hell yeah! That's fantastic!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on October 19, 2023, 02:45:31 PM
Yay Joe!

Can I ask, what is the purpose of radiation after the surgery? I have (thankfully) not had to know about any of this sort of stuff up to this point in life.

Can't speak for the Queen, but I (unfortunately) have a pretty extensive experience with cancer in my family - it's ultimately what took my dad - and they often radiate after removal as a precaution to make sure that they have gotten all the cells. In some instances, it's hard to confirm in real time that all the cells have been removed; there's a process (I think it's called a Mohs process) for doing this on skin lesions (they literally take a slice, look at it under the microscope, and keep going if they see "cancer") but can't always do it when the cancer is internal. 

Makes sense, thank you
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 19, 2023, 08:55:52 PM
Speaking of skin, everyone add to your list of things to not have happen to you: getting shingles on your face. Just a tip from me to you all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 20, 2023, 05:08:33 AM
Speaking of skin, everyone add to your list of things to not have happen to you: getting shingles on your face. Just a tip from me to you all.

Dayum.  How long did it last for you?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 20, 2023, 06:03:01 AM
Speaking of skin, everyone add to your list of things to not have happen to you: getting shingles on your face. Just a tip from me to you all.
Hope it gets better dude or it's already gone. Sounds awful
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on October 20, 2023, 07:20:11 AM
Speaking of skin, everyone add to your list of things to not have happen to you: getting shingles on your face. Just a tip from me to you all.

Some of you know my dad's medical history (chronic arthritis from the age of 30+/-, over 20 surgeries including bowel resection, spinal fusion, and at least seven artificial joints, one stroke, and beat cancer three out of four times) and he maintained that shingles was the most painful thing he endured.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2023, 08:12:48 AM
My boss had shingles and said it was miserable.  I honestly don't know much about it, but yeah, from all acounts, it sounds bad.  Hope you get well soon Chris
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 20, 2023, 08:28:18 AM
It started out as what i thought was a rash or weird acne breakout on my forehead. A couple days later when my eye started to swell shut I knew it was something worse. Oddly it never hurt. My forehead looked like hamburger and my eye looked like it took a punch in a bar brawl for a few days, then it started getting better. The worst thing was going out in public. I wore a bandana across my forehead to cover up the worst of it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2023, 08:50:35 AM
It started out as what i thought was a rash or weird acne breakout on my forehead. A couple days later when my eye started to swell shut I knew it was something worse. Oddly it never hurt. My forehead looked like hamburger and my eye looked like it took a punch in a bar brawl for a few days, then it started getting better. The worst thing was going out in public. I wore a bandana across my forehead to cover up the worst of it.

I hope you got some good pictures then  :lol

I had surgery on my forehead to remove a lipoma, the day after my entire face was like drooping from the blood under my skin apparently.  I made sure to get a picture of easily the worst I've ever looked in my life  :lol  I've only shown it to a few people.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on October 21, 2023, 10:24:47 AM
I looked as bad I can ever remember. I felt awful walking my kid in to her school every morning. I wore a bandanna all day, and only took it off right before bed, I wouldn't even let my wife see the worst of it. Incidentally, a couple people said they liked the bandanna look and thought it suited me.

Two weekends ago was the worst of it, and now you have to look close to see anything amiss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 23, 2023, 11:33:14 AM
I got the shingles vaccine earlier this year.  Two shots, about six months apart.

Both of them made me feel like shit afterwards, but I am now allegedly 99% likely not ever going to get shingles.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 23, 2023, 12:16:33 PM
I got the shingles vaccine earlier this year.  Two shots, about six months apart.

Both of them made me feel like shit afterwards, but I am now allegedly 99% likely not ever going to get shingles.

Same.  I think the first one was the one that made me feel like shit.  2nd one not as much.

Totally worth it though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 23, 2023, 12:39:32 PM
I got the shingles vaccine earlier this year.  Two shots, about six months apart.

Both of them made me feel like shit afterwards, but I am now allegedly 99% likely not ever going to get shingles.

I need to get my second shot.  That 1st one was brutal.  My arm was so sore compared to other shots. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 24, 2023, 06:56:04 AM
I felt worse after the second.  I had to take a day or 2 off work.

I couldn't even smoke a cigar!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on October 24, 2023, 08:01:23 AM
Both of them made me feel like shit afterwards, but I am now allegedly 99% likely not ever going to get shingles.

Based on my experience on tinder I am also 99% likely not ever going to get any shingles either. [/SeanConnery]
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 24, 2023, 09:31:42 AM
Both of them made me feel like shit afterwards, but I am now allegedly 99% likely not ever going to get shingles.

Based on my experience on tinder I am also 99% likely not ever going to get any shingles either. [/SeanConnery]
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 24, 2023, 04:49:50 PM
 :lol
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Post by: axeman90210 on October 25, 2023, 07:59:19 AM
Just settling in for a potentially interesting day  :corn
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 25, 2023, 08:01:58 AM
What's happening?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on October 25, 2023, 08:04:41 AM
Check out DT side.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on October 25, 2023, 08:05:13 AM
https://dreamtheater.net/dream-theater-announce-the-return-of-drummer-mike-portnoy/
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Post by: ReaperKK on October 25, 2023, 08:06:48 AM
holy FUCK!!!!
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Post by: Zydar on October 25, 2023, 08:09:16 AM
Well damn!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: splent on October 25, 2023, 09:17:30 AM
Well now that I'm here I had to go back and look at the Emo Fight thread again because duh  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on October 25, 2023, 02:17:06 PM
What the fuck??!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: LCArenas on October 25, 2023, 03:40:44 PM
https://dreamtheater.net/dream-theater-announce-the-return-of-drummer-mike-portnoy/
A Mike Portnoy Announcement sitting next to me

It asks me how I feel

Not sure I understand its questioning
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on October 25, 2023, 06:22:46 PM
Calling Blob!!  :lol
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Post by: Zydar on October 26, 2023, 12:17:18 AM
Both Blob and Kev made an appearance! That is just as sweet as the DT news.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on October 26, 2023, 02:22:05 PM
It started out as what i thought was a rash or weird acne breakout on my forehead. A couple days later when my eye started to swell shut I knew it was something worse. Oddly it never hurt. My forehead looked like hamburger and my eye looked like it took a punch in a bar brawl for a few days, then it started getting better. The worst thing was going out in public. I wore a bandana across my forehead to cover up the worst of it.

I hope you got some good pictures then  :lol

I had surgery on my forehead to remove a lipoma, the day after my entire face was like drooping from the blood under my skin apparently.  I made sure to get a picture of easily the worst I've ever looked in my life  :lol  I've only shown it to a few people.

How long did it take to develop? Was it sudden? I had a lipoma removed a couple of years ago that popped up suddenly on my abdomen. It looked so much like a swollen lymph node that my doctor sent me straight to the ER, and they did scans and bloodwork and then set me up to have it removed just a week later, and biopsied. Mine was just there one day out of nowhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 26, 2023, 02:39:03 PM
It started out as what i thought was a rash or weird acne breakout on my forehead. A couple days later when my eye started to swell shut I knew it was something worse. Oddly it never hurt. My forehead looked like hamburger and my eye looked like it took a punch in a bar brawl for a few days, then it started getting better. The worst thing was going out in public. I wore a bandana across my forehead to cover up the worst of it.

I hope you got some good pictures then  :lol

I had surgery on my forehead to remove a lipoma, the day after my entire face was like drooping from the blood under my skin apparently.  I made sure to get a picture of easily the worst I've ever looked in my life  :lol  I've only shown it to a few people.

How long did it take to develop? Was it sudden? I had a lipoma removed a couple of years ago that popped up suddenly on my abdomen. It looked so much like a swollen lymph node that my doctor sent me straight to the ER, and they did scans and bloodwork and then set me up to have it removed just a week later, and biopsied. Mine was just there one day out of nowhere.

My lipoma came slowly.  It was on my forehead.  It wasn't much at all, but slowly turned into a very obvious bump in my head that became questionable because of it growing still so they removed it as they werent 100% sure it was even just a basic lipoma and tested it for cancer or anything else that was false.  It was just a fatty tissue. Since it formed immediately after my break up wiht my x fiance, I think it was stress induced.  Had it maybe for 2 or 3 years before it was removed. Fun story, I opted not to get put under for the surgery.  It wasn't painful because they still used injections to numb me, but you could feel the scraping and pressure of something being ripped off your head.  Also feeling the blood coming out.  It was such an odd feeling and the surgeon put on classic rock radio, so I was enjoying the music at least.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JustJen on October 26, 2023, 02:48:38 PM
It started out as what i thought was a rash or weird acne breakout on my forehead. A couple days later when my eye started to swell shut I knew it was something worse. Oddly it never hurt. My forehead looked like hamburger and my eye looked like it took a punch in a bar brawl for a few days, then it started getting better. The worst thing was going out in public. I wore a bandana across my forehead to cover up the worst of it.

I hope you got some good pictures then  :lol

I had surgery on my forehead to remove a lipoma, the day after my entire face was like drooping from the blood under my skin apparently.  I made sure to get a picture of easily the worst I've ever looked in my life  :lol  I've only shown it to a few people.

How long did it take to develop? Was it sudden? I had a lipoma removed a couple of years ago that popped up suddenly on my abdomen. It looked so much like a swollen lymph node that my doctor sent me straight to the ER, and they did scans and bloodwork and then set me up to have it removed just a week later, and biopsied. Mine was just there one day out of nowhere.

My lipoma came slowly.  It was on my forehead.  It wasn't much at all, but slowly turned into a very obvious bump in my head that became questionable because of it growing still so they removed it as they werent 100% sure it was even just a basic lipoma and tested it for cancer or anything else that was false.  It was just a fatty tissue. Since it formed immediately after my break up wiht my x fiance, I think it was stress induced.  Had it maybe for 2 or 3 years before it was removed. Fun story, I opted not to get put under for the surgery.  It wasn't painful because they still used injections to numb me, but you could feel the scraping and pressure of something being ripped off your head.  Also feeling the blood coming out.  It was such an odd feeling and the surgeon put on classic rock radio, so I was enjoying the music at least.

Oh wow that's such a crazy story. I've been under general anesthesia a couple of times and also twilight twice for joint replacement surgeries last year. The first time was uneventful but the second time the nurse couldn't find the vein for the IV. She had another nurse come in who placed it and tested it with saline and I said that it felt like cold water inside my arm, and that I didn't taste/smell the plastic like I normally do when an IV is placed correctly, but she seemed content. Then when they took me down for surgery the anesthesiologist said he was pushing the meds and I kept talking and was like "I genuinely feel nothing". He gave me more. still nothing. At this point I was IN the OR and they had me move over onto the stretcher and they began buckling my arms and legs with thick leather straps and i was like "guys I literally feel like when I walked in today, and also I don't remember this part from my previous surgeries, I seriously think this IV is also bad" and one of the doctors said to his assistant "don't cut yet" then came to check my IV then ripped it out and started swearing and yelling at someone about the nurses and how this has happened a couple of times today, then placed it in the other arm in a completely different spot and said to the anesthesiologist to push it again, and that was the last thing I remember.

Very uncool.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 26, 2023, 03:00:01 PM
Oof, that would be scary knowing you are about to get cut and still feeling normal.  Glad they figured that out before opening up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on October 26, 2023, 03:08:43 PM
I read something somewhere that the hospital system is so understaffed (thanks COVID!) that nurses who are being hired right out of school are being pushed into higher responsibility situations (eg, the ER), without having gained the necessary experience that would normally come with that.  Oh, and on top of that ... these fresh grads took Nursing school during COVID, to the extent they didn't get the kind of practice and teaching on actual people.  Comment was that some of them have never put an IV in a real human before.

Yeah... thats the US (and Canadian) medical system atm.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on October 27, 2023, 06:58:10 AM
My wife was an ER nurse for close to ten years, she did 3 in adult ER and 7 in pediatrics. She now is a nurse educator so she travels around the country teaching nurses how to use iv catheters their hospitals bought and she told me that it's shocked how poorly educated nurses are now a days.

She's told me that a large part of the problem with retaining quality nurses is that hospital systems have slowly switched to a satisfaction based system versus quality of care. It's more important that hospitals get good survey results than quality patient care. Additionally hospitals do not back up their nurses nor pay them anything close to a fair wage. In my state an entry level nurse makes $5 an hour more than the chick-fil-a pays across the street from my office.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on October 27, 2023, 03:16:30 PM
It's more important that hospitals get good survey results than quality patient care.

Don't even get me started on this. I work for a major chain supermarket and when I was a store manager, I'd honestly rather lose sales than have bad survey results. The pressure on these surveys is ridiculous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on October 30, 2023, 06:07:37 AM
This is what was done last year:
(https://i.imgur.com/7ZdodpU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ciHBiDp.jpg)
And this is what was done this year.

(https://i.imgur.com/cKftMAN.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on October 30, 2023, 08:20:45 AM
Thats wild
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 01:59:43 AM
Drive-by
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 19, 2023, 02:07:02 AM
 :panicattack:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 03:06:04 AM
ZYDARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR How are you doing?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on November 19, 2023, 03:18:36 AM
I'm freeeezing, the cold winter has arrived in Sweden (-12C at the moment). Otherwise I'm perfectly fine.

What's up with Blob?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 19, 2023, 04:01:04 AM
Drive-by

On my birthday no less!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 04:28:06 AM
Drive-by

On my birthday no less!

Oh shit, happy birthday! I hope you have a great day my friend

I'm freeeezing, the cold winter has arrived in Sweden (-12C at the moment). Otherwise I'm perfectly fine.

What's up with Blob?


The opposite here  :lol Currently 33C in my room at 10:30pm. Still not even in Summer yet
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 19, 2023, 04:40:25 AM
Your parents still won't spring for air conditioning?!?!?   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 19, 2023, 06:35:43 AM
Bloby!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on November 19, 2023, 06:58:03 AM
Drive-by

*WAVES ENTHUSIASTICALLY*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 07:14:02 AM
HI GUYSSSSSSSSSS


Your parents still won't spring for air conditioning?!?!?   :lol

I could afford it myself, my dad's just weird about that stuff even though I could pay. I think I'll need to sort out something to do my work through summer though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 19, 2023, 07:18:49 AM
Whatcha been working on of late, Blob?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 07:34:19 AM
I can't really say here. But I'm making good bank now!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on November 19, 2023, 07:40:06 AM
What's up Blob! Good to see you again.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 07:51:58 AM
*waves*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 07:58:14 AM
What's up Blob! Good to see you again.

 :heart :heart

*waves*

 :heart :heart

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 08:01:28 AM
Blob, you beautiful bastard.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 08:10:58 AM
NO YOU!

I'm much more on the bastard side than the beautiful side. How are you doing hef?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 08:36:54 AM
NO YOU!

I'm much more on the bastard side than the beautiful side. How are you doing hef?
COVID

Actually, in recovery, technically.  One more negative result tomorrow morning and I'm out of prison.  Waiting on senses of taste and smell to return.  Otherwise, not bad. 

You?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 08:42:58 AM
Glad you're recovering! Is that your first time having it?

I'm doing good. I get 5 days off instead of my usual 3, partially because of Thanksgiving. I give thanks for this day off.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 08:47:41 AM
Glad you're recovering! Is that your first time having it?

I'm doing good. I get 5 days off instead of my usual 3, partially because of Thanksgiving. I give thanks for this day off.
Yep, first time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 08:58:28 AM
Wow, you've done a good job avoiding it this long. I got it a bit over a year ago, caught it from my bro. I hadn't left the house in a couple of years at that point.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 09:06:42 AM
Wow, you've done a good job avoiding it this long. I got it a bit over a year ago, caught it from my bro. I hadn't left the house in a couple of years at that point.
What a coincidence, I caught it from my brother as well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 19, 2023, 09:09:04 AM
Brothers are such jerks like that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 19, 2023, 09:22:27 AM
Brothers are such jerks like that.
I know, right?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 19, 2023, 12:06:40 PM
I can't really say here. But I'm making good bank now!

That's awesome!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 19, 2023, 12:27:50 PM
I hadn't left the house in a couple of years at that point.

You hadn't left your house in a couple of years? WTF, that doesn't even make sense.

Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 19, 2023, 12:59:02 PM
I can't really say here. But I'm making good bank now!

Hopefully you are making some sick video games  :metal good to see you
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 19, 2023, 06:44:34 PM
Wow, you've done a good job avoiding it this long. I got it a bit over a year ago, caught it from my bro. I hadn't left the house in a couple of years at that point.

How do you cope with not leaving the house in a couple of years?  Serious question.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 02:37:06 AM
I can't really say here. But I'm making good bank now!

Hopefully you are making some sick video games  :metal good to see you

Not video games, but still developing using a game engine, so kinda!

Wow, you've done a good job avoiding it this long. I got it a bit over a year ago, caught it from my bro. I hadn't left the house in a couple of years at that point.

How do you cope with not leaving the house in a couple of years?  Serious question.

Idk. Anything I need I just order online, and all of my friends are online, so I hang out with people on discord. Even before covid I rarely left the house anyway, mostly just the occasional movie or con.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 20, 2023, 03:19:13 AM
That's cool man.  Sounds awesome if it works for you.  I'd probably feel claustrophobic after a while buy I guess like anything you'd get used to it.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on November 20, 2023, 09:31:00 AM
Just Blob being Blob.  I don't think I could take being in my home that long either.  After a weekend of being in, I feel I need to get out badly.... such as last weekend.  I'm on day 3 at home and I'm done with it. Going to Florida tomorrow
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 09:47:38 AM
There are definitely times I'd like to get out for something, but overall I don't even think of it tbh. I've always been an indoors kid
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2023, 10:18:15 AM
The older I am, the more I'm a homebody. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 10:26:56 AM
Indoors is where all the cool shit is. TV, computer, video games, bed, etc.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on November 20, 2023, 10:28:32 AM
Blob and being inside are synonymous, not surprised you didn't leave for years :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 10:30:06 AM
At the start of the pandemic, I went 360 days without stepping foot outside, not even into the yard. I wish I'd waited to make it a full year, but I went out to renew my ID because I needed it to sign up for something online.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on November 20, 2023, 10:32:40 AM
I absolutely believe that.

Man, I have two kids now and haven't had much time to think about when all that Covid shit went down. My oldest was an infant and I felt extra stressed because I thought I was going to get killed by this virus and not be there for her. So glad we are 3.5 years removed from that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 10:38:10 AM
You've got kids now? Damn, making me feel old.

Which I am, but don't remind me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2023, 10:41:18 AM
Old, Blob, old. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 20, 2023, 10:56:58 AM
Old, Blob, old. 

If I'm old, you're a fossil  :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 20, 2023, 11:25:07 AM
 :lol

I feel it.  Though I'm down 176 pounds.  Feeling a bit spry these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on November 20, 2023, 12:35:30 PM
You've got kids now? Damn, making me feel old.

Which I am, but don't remind me.

Hey old man, yes I have kids now, one is 4 and the other is 1.5. Damn you must be old if I have kids at these ages.
























































You're old Blob.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on November 20, 2023, 04:45:56 PM
Blob....

Great to see you on the forums again. I just wanted to let you know that I ended up seeing a meme on Facebook that was made by you, it has your watermark and I was all, oh cool one of Blobs vids is now a meme.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 20, 2023, 06:22:26 PM
At the start of the pandemic, I went 360 days without stepping foot outside, not even into the yard.

Why not?? You didn't even go outside to your own yard. I hate to ask, but is there some sort  of disability at play?

Are you afraid to go outside?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 20, 2023, 06:32:32 PM
At the start of the pandemic, I went 360 days without stepping foot outside, not even into the yard. I wish I'd waited to make it a full year, but I went out to renew my ID because I needed it to sign up for something online.

Holy shit, your grass must have been fucking long!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 21, 2023, 04:55:11 AM
At the start of the pandemic, I went 360 days without stepping foot outside, not even into the yard. I wish I'd waited to make it a full year, but I went out to renew my ID because I needed it to sign up for something online.

Holy shit, your grass must have been fucking long!!

I still live with my parents. I don't do that shit  :sadpanda:

Blob....

Great to see you on the forums again. I just wanted to let you know that I ended up seeing a meme on Facebook that was made by you, it has your watermark and I was all, oh cool one of Blobs vids is now a meme.

No shit! Which one was it? I want to know whether I should be upset about the lost views or not  :lol

:lol

I feel it.  Though I'm down 176 pounds.  Feeling a bit spry these days.

Congrats! That's amazing!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: The Great Ape on November 28, 2023, 02:04:37 PM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on November 28, 2023, 02:54:42 PM
You're not the first to enjoy some Ayahuasca on this forum. Have fun, enjoy the 5th dimension.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 28, 2023, 03:26:55 PM
May the Force be with you!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on November 28, 2023, 04:41:21 PM
Live long and prosper.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2023, 05:01:23 PM
I'll be off DTF tomorrow at work. I have a safety audit with 2 bug wigs heading to my sit tomorrow. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2023, 05:35:54 PM
I'll be off DTF tomorrow at work. I have a safety audit with 2 bug wigs heading to my sit tomorrow.

Good thing it's not a spelling audit.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: KevShmev on November 28, 2023, 05:37:09 PM
I'll be off DTF tomorrow at work. I have a safety audit with 2 bug wigs heading to my sit tomorrow.

Good thing it's not a spelling audit.

 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 28, 2023, 05:41:45 PM
I'll be off DTF tomorrow at work. I have a safety audit with 2 bug wigs heading to my sit tomorrow.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4a/9e/5e/4a9e5e7cf74890cc43a6aac49eed0e20.jpg)

I could certainly see you in one of these too Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2023, 05:46:09 PM
I'll be off DTF tomorrow at work. I have a safety audit with 2 bug wigs heading to my sit tomorrow.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4a/9e/5e/4a9e5e7cf74890cc43a6aac49eed0e20.jpg)

I could certainly see you in one of these too Joe.

 :lol

With his wife's robe!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on November 28, 2023, 05:47:51 PM
 :lol  Don't get me excited Tim.  :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on November 28, 2023, 06:04:12 PM
Haha. Big wigs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 29, 2023, 12:39:13 PM
lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 07, 2023, 11:10:34 AM
I've two flights that have required me to get up at 3:30 am this last week, compounded by getting over jetlag from a 15 hour flight from singapore. Just got back home and tested positive for COVID.

I am goddamn tired.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 07, 2023, 11:29:53 AM
Yuck
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 07, 2023, 02:01:16 PM
I've two flights that have required me to get up at 3:30 am this last week, compounded by getting over jetlag from a 15 hour flight from singapore. Just got back home and tested positive for COVID.

I am goddamn tired.

I feel so bad for you!! Sincerely; I hope you feel better soon. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 07, 2023, 02:29:20 PM
I've two flights that have required me to get up at 3:30 am this last week, compounded by getting over jetlag from a 15 hour flight from singapore. Just got back home and tested positive for COVID.

I am goddamn tired.

I feel so bad for you!! Sincerely; I hope you feel better soon.

Yeah, that's fucking shyte.  I had COVID this time last year (mild case) but passed it on to mrs.jingle (severe case).  It ain't no fun anytime, but especially during the holidays.  Hope it's quick and easy for ya
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on December 07, 2023, 06:10:18 PM
Sorry to hear that XJ, I hope you're able to rest up and feel better soon. I went and got flu and Covid boosters at the local CVS today, hopefully they don't knock me on my ass as much this year as they did last time I got them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 07, 2023, 06:14:23 PM
Get some rest XJ.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 07, 2023, 06:42:19 PM
Cheers for the sympathy all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 08, 2023, 12:08:17 PM
I've two flights that have required me to get up at 3:30 am this last week, compounded by getting over jetlag from a 15 hour flight from singapore. Just got back home and tested positive for COVID.

I am goddamn tired.

That's terrible, get well soon and at least you made it home
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on December 08, 2023, 08:31:05 PM
If I drive for more than 15 minutes I get restless. Cannot imagine a 15 hour flight.

Get better soon XJ!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 09, 2023, 10:57:28 AM
If I drive for more than 15 minutes I get restless. Cannot imagine a 15 hour flight.

Get better soon XJ!

How long are your flights to Hawaii?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on December 09, 2023, 08:05:11 PM
14 minutes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 10, 2023, 04:54:52 PM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on December 10, 2023, 04:55:41 PM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.
:heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 10, 2023, 05:55:41 PM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.


(https://i.imgur.com/kkculHw.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 10, 2023, 06:00:42 PM
We do.  Positively is the fuel for us.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on December 10, 2023, 06:41:58 PM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.

Much love to you and the Queen
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 10, 2023, 10:33:53 PM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.

Good stuff mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 11, 2023, 06:20:20 AM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.

I need to add "Hearing Joe's message" to the "Things That Made Me Happy Today" thread.   So awesome and we're right there with you. 

One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with the maniacs from DTF.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to the clowns from DTF.

After the scene of 2023 flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the idiots at DTF about it.
"Hey, you lunatics, you said once I decided to join you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed you the most, you would leave me."

They mumbled something like "My precious child, there was a debate about whether Portnoy's vocals are good or notwe love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that we carried you."
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on December 11, 2023, 08:48:04 AM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.

I'm so happy for you, my good man. You and Lisa deserve absolutely nothing but the royal life.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 11, 2023, 09:33:57 AM
Hey everyone. Lisa and I are in a good place. We find out her treatment on the 14th but we are resolved to beat this. We've had a year to forget but I want to best this cancer and 2024 will be a year to remember.

Thank you all for your shoulders. We needed it.  Lisa is appreciative of you all.

I'm so happy for you, my good man. You and Lisa deserve absolutely nothing but the royal life.

Damn straight.

Well put, Bill.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on December 11, 2023, 10:17:55 AM
Great to hear Joe, keep your head high as you've been doing
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on December 11, 2023, 04:18:47 PM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
*pops back up 13 days later*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 11, 2023, 04:25:23 PM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
*pops back up 13 days later*

 :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 11, 2023, 04:32:24 PM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
*pops back up 13 days later*

The organiser of the retreat mentioned there were rumors of some updates in regards to the MP/DT situation so it was his duty as a DT fan to leave the retreat early, get back to his computer and wait for updates as the internet connection at the retreat was too slow and wouldn't update the news fast enough.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 12, 2023, 05:47:09 AM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
*pops back up 13 days later*

The organiser of the retreat mentioned there were rumors of some updates in regards to the MP/DT situation so it was his duty as a DT fan to leave the retreat early, get back to his computer and wait for updates as the internet connection at the retreat was too slow and wouldn't update the news fast enough.

HAHAHA.  Nice throw back.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 12, 2023, 06:52:25 AM
going into a 40 day ayahuasca darkness retreat, see you later DTF
*pops back up 13 days later*
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: SoundscapeMN on December 12, 2023, 04:25:13 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2023, 04:34:38 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I don't, but I've had to split some roulette results posts. If you're over, it will tell you without losing your work. But I think the character limit is pretty damn high.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2023, 05:16:37 PM
I've never typed that much. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2023, 05:18:05 PM
Thank God!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 12, 2023, 05:28:16 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

It's listed somewhere.  For some reason I think it's 5000??  Though, that number seems low.  I'm sure a mod knows.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2023, 05:39:57 PM
Thank God!

 :lol

There's only so many ways to say you're old.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on December 12, 2023, 09:00:08 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 12, 2023, 09:10:22 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: SoundscapeMN on December 12, 2023, 11:27:23 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.

ok thanks. I'm not sure if spaces or lines factor in, but they may.

I ask this per in the 2024 DTF Release Calendar thread (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58751.0), if we have like 500+ albums listed, the character limit may be reached. I wouldn't normally think that could happen, but, we have some folks submitting a ton of albums, at some point, the number could lead to that limit per, we are also talking about 11+ months of adding/editing the same post.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on December 13, 2023, 02:45:45 AM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.

ok thanks. I'm not sure if spaces or lines factor in, but they may.

I ask this per in the 2024 DTF Release Calendar thread (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58751.0), if we have like 500+ albums listed, the character limit may be reached. I wouldn't normally think that could happen, but, we have some folks submitting a ton of albums, at some point, the number could lead to that limit per, we are also talking about 11+ months of adding/editing the same post.

Maybe just drip feed the list into your next post maybe mate if I comes down to it?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 13, 2023, 06:15:59 AM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.
It should not surprise anyone that I have hit that limit - it is 20k - in a P/R post.  :).   I do think everything counts, because part of the "problem" was the nested quotes.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 13, 2023, 06:42:45 AM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.
It should not surprise anyone that I have hit that limit - it is 20k - in a P/R post. :).   I do think everything counts, because part of the "problem" was the nested quotes.

 :lol :lol

(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/74165001/just-look-at-everyone-whos-surprised.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: XJDenton on December 13, 2023, 04:07:56 PM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.
It should not surprise anyone that I have hit that limit - it is 20k - in a P/R post.  :).   I do think everything counts, because part of the "problem" was the nested quotes.

Whenever DTF goes offline for a few minutes its because we are having to reoptimize the database because Stadler made one of these posts.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on December 14, 2023, 06:12:49 AM
Does anyone know if/what the Character limit there is for a post?

I'm thinking 20k or 40k but I'm not too sure. I hit it a couple of times before for roulette/discography threads.

A quick forum search of "character limit" suggests a few people have found out that it's 20k.
It should not surprise anyone that I have hit that limit - it is 20k - in a P/R post.  :).   I do think everything counts, because part of the "problem" was the nested quotes.

Whenever DTF goes offline for a few minutes its because we are having to reoptimize the database because Stadler made one of these posts.

And the server's pay me handsomely for the reprieve.  :)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 14, 2023, 12:15:16 PM
I'm sure a mod knows.
This is virtually always an incorrect assumption.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on December 14, 2023, 05:42:30 PM
I'm sure a mod knows.
This is virtually always an incorrect assumption.
Amen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 15, 2023, 07:48:51 AM
I'm sure a mod knows.
This is virtually always an incorrect assumption.
Amen.
Peace be with you.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 15, 2023, 08:02:21 AM
My damn hiatal hernia has been bothering me. Rock hard and throbbing.  2 days of this.  I set up an appointment with the surgeon who preformed my bariatric surgery who will preform the hernia surgery to look at it.  It sore to the touch.  That's hasn't happened for 9 months since I was diagnosed with having them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on December 15, 2023, 08:03:55 AM
Sounds awful :/, hope the surgeon can see you soon
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on December 15, 2023, 08:05:20 AM
You had me at "rock hard and throbbing".


Sorry to hear that, king. Hopefully it can be sorted out quickly.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 15, 2023, 08:07:48 AM
 :lol

It's been ok until the last 2 days, the doctor's plan was to wait until after February when the weight loss completed.  Then they would preform the surgery and pull my skin up and not charge me for that while doing the surgery.   
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 18, 2023, 06:05:14 AM
Also, I have to call my cardiologist today.  My blood pressure is too low.  I'm at 98 over 56.  I've been dizzy and light headed the last 2 weeks. Got to get my medication reduced.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on December 18, 2023, 06:15:09 AM
Might have something to do with losing the equivalent of a small adult??
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on December 18, 2023, 06:20:53 AM
Yeah and they need to adjust the heart meds.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Hellholming on December 28, 2023, 01:25:04 PM
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on December 28, 2023, 02:13:26 PM
Merry Christmas!
Holy shit!

Merry Christmas, pal!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on January 12, 2024, 01:06:56 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on January 13, 2024, 10:28:10 PM
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Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on January 14, 2024, 07:12:25 AM
.....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: axeman90210 on January 14, 2024, 08:35:40 AM
I concur
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 14, 2024, 01:41:22 PM
Echo in the Canyon is a masterpiece for Rock Docs.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 17, 2024, 07:00:42 AM
Today is Lisa's 1st day of radiation. 5 days a week for 4 weeks.  I can tell how scared she is.  She's not sleeping.  I hope this goes easy for her.  So much on our minds right now.  I just want her to be at ease right know.  I do understand going through cancer myself over 25 years ago. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 17, 2024, 07:02:54 AM
Best of luck to her, joe. Wishing for the best possible outcome
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2024, 08:18:54 AM
5 days a week for 4 weeks.

Wow!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 17, 2024, 08:24:04 AM
Going to be a long four weeks for you guys, but got to do it and we all wish for the best.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 17, 2024, 08:33:13 AM
She's a tough woman, to have lived with you for so long.  She's got this.  :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 17, 2024, 08:35:47 AM
No one fucks with the King and Queen.  Not even C.

Love to you both.  :heart :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2024, 01:19:34 PM
All the best Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on January 17, 2024, 01:31:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/LOUcqwM.jpg)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 18, 2024, 01:07:46 PM
All in on wishing you and the Queen the best.   Her support network is crucial at these times and she's got the best in the business with her!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on January 18, 2024, 02:24:50 PM
Good luck Joe and Queen!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 18, 2024, 04:44:35 PM
God save the Queen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on January 18, 2024, 05:40:07 PM
God save the Queen.

Well through God all things are possible, so jot that down, jabroni.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 18, 2024, 06:00:25 PM
Thank you my children. She's gassed. Went to bed at 8pm. I haveca feeling the radiation and stress will wipe her out.  See also hurt her shoulder and is seeing a doctor for that too. She doesn't sleep well.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 23, 2024, 09:44:32 AM
Just returned home from my grandmother's funeral. I guess we (the family) all saw it coming (she was 82 and she deteriorated after her husband/my grandfather died last April) although I visited her at her home right before the New Year's Day and she was still lucid and seemed lively.

It's surreal to realize all my grandparents are now dead. I never posted about the rest of them passing away here (didn't plan to do it this time either), but it just feels weird right now. Like the whole era has ended.

Just had to share it somewhere I suppose.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on January 23, 2024, 09:47:03 AM
My condolences, hope you and your family are doing alright  :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 23, 2024, 09:50:34 AM
I know your pain all too well, Ruslan.  I am so sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 23, 2024, 10:15:48 AM
Sorry for your loss and having that awkward feeling of the end of an era.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 23, 2024, 10:53:32 AM
So sorry for you and your loss Ruslan.  It's hard when an entire generation of your family has been lost.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on January 23, 2024, 11:19:13 AM
A big hug, Ruslan. Cherish your memories of her.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 23, 2024, 11:35:42 AM
My condolences, my friend.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 23, 2024, 12:18:18 PM
What everyone else said, Ruslan. Savor those memories.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 23, 2024, 12:29:16 PM
Thank you guys. :heart
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 23, 2024, 01:32:20 PM
Just returned home from my grandmother's funeral. I guess we (the family) all saw it coming (she was 82 and she deteriorated after her husband/my grandfather died last April) although I visited her at her home right before the New Year's Day and she was still lucid and seemed lively.

It's surreal to realize all my grandparents are now dead. I never posted about the rest of them passing away here (didn't plan to do it this time either), but it just feels weird right now. Like the whole era has ended.

Just had to share it somewhere I suppose.

Here for you.  I still think of my grandmother with love every day more or less and I lost her back in the early '90s.  They'll always be with you if you let them.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 24, 2024, 02:45:34 AM
Just returned home from my grandmother's funeral. I guess we (the family) all saw it coming (she was 82 and she deteriorated after her husband/my grandfather died last April) although I visited her at her home right before the New Year's Day and she was still lucid and seemed lively.

It's surreal to realize all my grandparents are now dead. I never posted about the rest of them passing away here (didn't plan to do it this time either), but it just feels weird right now. Like the whole era has ended.

Just had to share it somewhere I suppose.

So sorry to hear that man.  Thank you for feeling comfortable to share with us.  We're all thinking if you during this tough time mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 26, 2024, 08:41:51 PM
Facebook ban, here I come!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on January 26, 2024, 09:09:36 PM
Evermind, thank you for feeling comfortable for posting here about your family's loss.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on January 26, 2024, 11:24:57 PM
Facebook ban, here I come!

Ah it's that time of year again huh.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 06:51:00 AM
Some guy came at me on a Rush page and I cleanly told him off and I got a 12 hour ban. I hurt his feelings and his vagina.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on January 27, 2024, 07:18:07 AM
Some guy came at me on a Rush page and I cleanly told him off and I got a 12 hour ban. I hurt his feelings and his vagina.

YOU SHOWED HIM!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 07:23:01 AM
I just responded. It wasn't mean. Today people are so soft. Tim is a warrior compared to these pussies. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2024, 01:12:55 PM
Some guy came at me on a Rush page and I cleanly told him off and I got a 12 hour ban. I hurt his feelings and his vagina.

Fuck him.  Give him a bigger serve again in 12 hours.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 01:15:20 PM
People are so soft these days.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 01:20:50 PM
I just responded. It wasn't mean. Today people are so soft. Tim is a warrior compared to these pussies.

(https://media.tenor.com/mNaQ2mXmM-gAAAAe/scandal-patty-smyth.png)



What on earth did the guy say? :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 01:50:03 PM
Tim. We shit on each other but we don't get butthurt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4CkHbGv/giphy-27.webp) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 01:59:00 PM
I want to know what he said, because if he said Power Windows blows, I'd have to have his back.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 02:03:52 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncbyB6PS/Screenshot-20240127-160320-Facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhjpG6R7)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 02:05:29 PM
Wow, you guys weren't holding back. :neverusethis:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2024, 03:10:35 PM
That's one outta control crazy argument right there. 

The dude has a point though.  I don't agree with the 'non active player' tag, he's a fucking legend in the genre but it's true, he's never played Godin before so the partnership seems a bit random with no history.  Almost something to help both Alex and Godin out.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 03:33:18 PM
Alex gas sold a $900.00 guitar and a $1,300.00 guitar before this. Are we shocked that professional musicians will stop making money? 

Just a old ass idiot crying because of the price but attacks because he's butthurt. No one is forcing anyone to buy it. Jesus.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 03:40:11 PM
With that language, I'm surprised you only got a 12 hour ban.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2024, 03:42:36 PM
Alex gas sold a $900.00 guitar and a $1,300.00 guitar before this. Are we shocked that professional musicians will stop making money? 

Just a old ass idiot crying because of the price but attacks because he's butthurt. No one is forcing anyone to buy it. Jesus.

 :lol  It's all good man, I get it, fuck oath they can make money however they want, more power to them.  I was more in line with your comment referencing the term 'non active player,' which I thought was what you were taking aim at.  You're right though, I won't be buying his guitar and neither should he.

But alright then.......what a butt hurt bitch, fuck that guy, talking shit about our boy Alex.  Might make a facebook account just to give him a serve too!  ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 03:44:49 PM
I don't think I want to dip my toes in those waters. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 03:56:57 PM
 :lol

I'm just tired of complainers on the internet and when you clap back they tattletail.  Like a fucking pussy. Lol. Clap back.

Be a man.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 27, 2024, 04:35:38 PM
 :rollin

I do like the "clap back" attitude you have but well, sadly you know how it works with Facebook.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 04:50:48 PM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 04:52:39 PM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

Well, I did PM Bosk, but apparently, you're still posting.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 05:02:22 PM
 :lol

Tim, you would kill me with posts before you did that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 07:31:50 PM
Can I tell you how strong of a woman I married. She is battling breast cancer and working full time!

I am so happy she is a warrior. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2024, 07:34:07 PM
Can I tell you how strong of a woman I married. She is battling breast cancer and working full time!

I am so happy she is a warrior.


 :metal :metal :metal :metal


How have the treatments been going?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 27, 2024, 07:58:22 PM
She's tired from the radiation but working full time. She kicks ass.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on January 27, 2024, 08:41:37 PM
She's tired from the radiation but working full time. She kicks ass.

Didn't the Vikings used to sing songs about her?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 28, 2024, 04:19:05 AM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 28, 2024, 06:11:21 AM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.

It doesn't  but I had a 12 hour ban.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 28, 2024, 06:11:47 AM
She's tired from the radiation but working full time. She kicks ass.

Didn't the Vikings used to sing songs about her?

I sing to my love all the time.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 28, 2024, 06:13:27 AM
Maybe Facebook heard you singing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 28, 2024, 06:14:07 AM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.

That's because, well... you're Australian! In most english speaking countries, "cunt" isn't a term of endearment.

She's tired from the radiation but working full time. She kicks ass.

 :hefdaddy to the Queen.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on January 28, 2024, 12:48:09 PM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.

That's because, well... you're Australian! In most english speaking countries, "cunt" isn't a term of endearment.

 :rollin

Damn language barrier. :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 28, 2024, 01:36:03 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 28, 2024, 04:24:11 PM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.

It doesn't  but I had a 12 hour ban.

That's crazy.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 28, 2024, 04:24:43 PM
You are correct. Lol. Sadly I did it clean and the sandy vagina reported me. Lol

I don't get it, you were banned just from that reply?  That doesn't make sense.

That's because, well... you're Australian! In most english speaking countries, "cunt" isn't a term of endearment.


(https://media1.giphy.com/media/8lMWzGL3htVysI5WSw/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 28, 2024, 05:09:46 PM
Crikey!  😆
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 28, 2024, 06:50:38 PM
Gregg, you're lucky I love you, you bloody cunt!  :metal ;D
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 29, 2024, 05:32:13 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncbyB6PS/Screenshot-20240127-160320-Facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhjpG6R7)

Drew Hallenbeck:  He has no records.
Joe:  He has a record in 2022, and another one coming.
Drew:  I think you'll see that what I said was true. 

Uh, no, no it wasn't, not on any planet except maybe "Hallenbacktopia".   WTF is wrong with people?   

And you guys laugh when I say Americans are insecure.  That's the walking definition of "insecure" right there.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Evermind on January 29, 2024, 06:05:14 AM
I think the guy meant "zero records playing this guitar and no tours playing this guitar", at least that's the only way it makes any sense to me. As in maybe he used another guitar on Envy of None records.

I have no idea if any of this is true :lol I should probably also do some homework before posting.

Also getting banned for this is ridiculous.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on January 29, 2024, 06:07:03 AM
I think the guy meant "zero records playing this guitar and no tours playing this guitar", at least that's the only way it makes any sense to me. As in maybe he used another guitar on Envy of None records.

I have no idea if any of this is true :lol I should probably also do some homework before posting.

Also getting banned for this is ridiculous.

(By the way, I think you're right; though I don't know that he can know any of that.)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Podaar on January 29, 2024, 06:30:53 AM
Gregg, you're lucky I love you, you bloody cunt!  :metal ;D

Love you too, you bogan legend!  :-*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 29, 2024, 09:10:42 AM
king gets banned so often that he gets bans that started out going to someone else.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 29, 2024, 10:05:42 AM
I haven't been banned for a year and 1/2.  LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2024, 10:11:00 AM
I haven't been banned for a year and 1/2.  LOL

Does this deserve an award?  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 29, 2024, 10:23:21 AM
Bake me a cake, dammit.   :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2024, 10:46:13 AM
Bake me a cake, dammit.   :lol

Carrot cake?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 29, 2024, 11:05:48 AM
I wish Marc.  I haven't had a cake in a long time.  I'm too full with the little amount of food I can eat.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2024, 01:38:31 PM
I think the guy meant "zero records playing this guitar and no tours playing this guitar", at least that's the only way it makes any sense to me. As in maybe he used another guitar on Envy of None records.

I have no idea if any of this is true :lol I should probably also do some homework before posting.

Also getting banned for this is ridiculous.

Yeah that's how I read it too.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2024, 01:39:46 PM
I wish Marc.  I haven't had a cake in a long time.  I'm too full with the little amount of food I can eat.

I'll take care of it for you mate.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2024, 01:42:16 PM
I wish Marc.  I haven't had a cake in a long time.  I'm too full with the little amount of food I can eat.

Yeah, that sucks but you are killing it so the rewards for you are better than the cake.  I actually was wondering if you were joking about the carrot cake I posted this morning in the food thread though since you mentioned baking a cake  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on January 29, 2024, 02:22:41 PM
I was. I saw your post. Lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2024, 02:24:20 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2024, 06:31:27 AM
We are getting 3 kittens on March 3rd.  My wife and I need some kitten healing right about now. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 07, 2024, 06:43:30 AM
We are getting 3 kittens on March 3rd.  My wife and I need some kitten healing right about now. 

Nice!

Lerxst, Pratt and Dirk?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 07, 2024, 08:01:29 AM
Hef, Chef, and Jingle.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2024, 08:08:22 AM
2 boys and 1 girl.

I joked they would be called, Lenny, Squiggy & Laverne. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 07, 2024, 08:09:44 AM
I saw on IG.

I'm trying to figure out if you're A) Trying to make me come visit by getting super cute kittens or B) Trying to make sure I never visit because I'm allergic to cats.

Either way, this is obviously all about me.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on February 07, 2024, 08:10:30 AM
Xanadu, Cygnus, and Barchetta.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 07, 2024, 08:27:10 AM
Kevin, Derek, and Jordan.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 07, 2024, 08:30:57 AM
Stadler, Dadler, and Gladler.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 07, 2024, 08:35:54 AM
Stadler, Dadler, and Gladler.

 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 07, 2024, 08:42:08 AM
Or going with his forum avatar: Bender, Fry and Leela.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2024, 09:45:53 AM
I saw on IG.

I'm trying to figure out if you're A) Trying to make me come visit by getting super cute kittens or B) Trying to make sure I never visit because I'm allergic to cats.

Either way, this is obviously all about me.

We'll get you bubble boy enclosure. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 07, 2024, 09:47:05 AM
Or going with his forum avatar: Bender, Fry and Leela.

I'm showing this to my wife.  :lol

Xanadu, Cygnus, and Barchetta.

A DTF'er has a cat named Xanadu.  The one and only, Nick!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 07, 2024, 10:13:11 AM
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 12, 2024, 07:16:57 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/XqXVZoz.png)

Cheers to 13 years, DTF
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 12, 2024, 07:21:34 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/XqXVZoz.png)

Cheers to 13 years, DTF
:clap:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2024, 08:22:45 AM
Tip of the cap, Metro!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 13, 2024, 07:08:47 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on February 13, 2024, 07:09:39 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support. 

That is great news to hear it's her last day!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 13, 2024, 07:10:27 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.
:metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 13, 2024, 07:11:19 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.

Our hearts are with both of you.


Except RJ. He left his in San Francisco.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 13, 2024, 08:28:23 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.

 :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 13, 2024, 08:30:23 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support. 

Damn straight! Good luck :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on February 13, 2024, 08:30:40 AM
That's awesome Joe.  Much love to you both
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: pg1067 on February 13, 2024, 05:27:11 PM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.

Awesome!!!


Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 13, 2024, 05:37:29 PM
Good stuff Joe.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 13, 2024, 05:38:00 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 13, 2024, 05:40:14 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'

another good one is 'peace be in you' LOL
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 13, 2024, 05:42:33 PM
Do you even need a sign off?  Can you just put your name?  I've done that before.  If not maybe a simple, thank you, which is professional but can be taken a bit more direct?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 13, 2024, 05:43:01 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'

another good one is 'peace be in you' LOL

wut?  That sounds more offensive than mine.  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 13, 2024, 05:47:04 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'

another good one is 'peace be in you' LOL

wut?  That sounds more offensive than mine.  :lol

oh, i didn't mean anything by it, sorry if i offended you. i thought we were talking hypothetical sign offs for other people
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 13, 2024, 05:49:58 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'

another good one is 'peace be in you' LOL

wut?  That sounds more offensive than mine.  :lol

oh, i didn't mean anything by it, sorry if i offended you. i thought we were talking hypothetical sign offs for other people

No, I wasn't offended I just meant......ah don't stress, yes, that's exactly what we are both talking about.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 13, 2024, 05:56:42 PM
Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

'kind fucks to you'

another good one is 'peace be in you' LOL

wut?  That sounds more offensive than mine.  :lol

oh, i didn't mean anything by it, sorry if i offended you. i thought we were talking hypothetical sign offs for other people

No, I wasn't offended I just meant......ah don't stress, yes, that's exactly what we are both talking about.

 :rollin :metal :hefdaddy
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 14, 2024, 07:43:39 AM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.

Awesome!!!


Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.
Just do a reprise of "To Whom It May Concern" lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on February 14, 2024, 08:05:26 AM

Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

So there,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 14, 2024, 08:06:18 AM
"I hope this letter finds you in a well".
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 14, 2024, 08:46:20 AM
good morning
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 14, 2024, 09:11:24 AM

Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.

So there,

Paul

I remain,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 14, 2024, 09:12:07 AM
I am the walrus,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 14, 2024, 09:17:14 AM
Your superior in every way,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 14, 2024, 09:55:09 AM
Your personal heffdaddy,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: pg1067 on February 14, 2024, 01:05:05 PM
Lots of good options here.  Unfortunately, I cannot use the one I like best.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 14, 2024, 01:13:11 PM
That was the Pauliest Paul that ever Pauled.

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 14, 2024, 01:16:31 PM
That’s all,

Paul
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 14, 2024, 01:22:30 PM
Today is Lisa's last day of radiation and I will be there with her for support.

Awesome!!!


Anyone have a good idea for a way to close a business letter to a genuine asshole?  I'm already using the "to whom it may concern" salutation.  I usually close my letters with "sincerely," but that's far more respect than this guy deserves.  It needs to be superficially at least superficially professional.
Just do a reprise of "To Whom It May Concern" lol

Concern may it whom to,

Paul.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 14, 2024, 01:23:16 PM
Cheers cunt,

Paul.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 14, 2024, 01:33:22 PM
Cheers cunt,

Paul.
Not gonna lie, kinda partial to this one
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 14, 2024, 05:58:59 PM
Cheers cunt,

Paul.
Not gonna lie, kinda partial to this one

It's the perfect response Paul was looking for.  Can be passed off both ways!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 14, 2024, 06:09:12 PM
Yea, Kade's is gonna be hard to top.

Though, while in most countries it's passive aggressive, I assume in Australia it's just how people end e-mails and letters from family.



Cheers cunt,

Grandma
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 14, 2024, 06:23:55 PM
GRANDMAAAAAAAAA

King Diamond
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on February 14, 2024, 06:25:48 PM
Yea, Kade's is gonna be hard to top.

Though, while in most countries it's passive aggressive, I assume in Australia it's just how people end e-mails and letters from family.



Cheers cunt,

Grandma

 :lol  You can't get mad at Grandma calling you a cunt, brilliant!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 15, 2024, 06:27:17 AM
Yea, Kade's is gonna be hard to top.

Though, while in most countries it's passive aggressive, I assume in Australia it's just how people end e-mails and letters from family.



Cheers cunt,

Grandma
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 17, 2024, 09:33:25 PM
Is the forum working now
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 18, 2024, 08:27:48 AM
Is the forum working now

been working fine for me
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 18, 2024, 08:30:22 AM
Yeah it was down for a couple hours last night. Working fine now.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 18, 2024, 10:30:30 AM
Anyway, does anyone know where I can find a practical explanation about next life?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 18, 2024, 10:35:56 AM
Anyway, does anyone know where I can find a practical explanation about next life?

Have you considered supreme lord Krishna?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Revenge319 on February 18, 2024, 01:31:34 PM
Anyway, does anyone know where I can find a practical explanation about next life?

If you die after the checkpoint, you restart at the checkpoint. Otherwise you're sent back to the beginning. If you intentionally skip the checkpoint, you may be unable to recall your cheapest minute. If you lose all your lives, you will not be freed from birth after birth.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: PMSummer on February 18, 2024, 02:14:58 PM
I was on board till the 'no onion and garlic' thing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 18, 2024, 02:29:35 PM
I was on board till the 'no onion and garlic' thing.

Indeed. Hope he got permabanned for that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 18, 2024, 03:06:25 PM
I was on board till the 'no onion and garlic' thing.
:clap:  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Metro on February 19, 2024, 12:58:00 PM
A lot of bots around here lately.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 19, 2024, 11:56:54 PM
A lot of bots around here lately.

Can we be sure that you're not a bot as well?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 20, 2024, 06:12:07 AM
A lot of bots around here lately.

Can we be sure that you're not a bot as well?
Do a lot of people not know if they are bots?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 20, 2024, 09:00:40 AM
I'm more of a scam email.  Lots of misspelled words and asking for money.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on February 20, 2024, 09:43:59 AM
I'm more of a scam email.  Lots of misspelled words and asking for money.

You'll always be my Nigerian prince.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 20, 2024, 09:56:29 AM
*Blushes*
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 20, 2024, 09:58:38 AM
I'm more of a scam email.  Lots of misspelled words and asking for money.

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExc2llNnR4b2FpYmY0ejE3dWNnZ2YwM296bm5hbDZreTVxeDF6YnFiYiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/3oKIPa2TdahY8LAAxy/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on February 20, 2024, 10:09:48 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 22, 2024, 07:54:31 AM
LOL at ATT, major outage and my cell service is down
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on February 22, 2024, 09:06:43 AM
My daughter asked me about my coverage, and I didn't notice anything.   I don't have ATT, though.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 22, 2024, 09:32:16 AM
My daughter asked me about my coverage, and I didn't notice anything.   I don't have ATT, though.

Even if you hvae ATT, it's spotty.  Worked fine at my house and I was able to stream music on my commute up until about 10 miles from my offie and since then ive been off cell service.  Kind of crazy how large the outage is. Got some people thinking about an EMP or something, but more likely some network engineer made a typo somewhere.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on February 22, 2024, 09:41:41 AM
I have ATT. No problems to my knowledge.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on February 22, 2024, 09:42:47 AM
I swear I'm not making this up!  :lol https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/tech/att-cell-service-outage/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/tech/att-cell-service-outage/index.html)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on February 22, 2024, 09:44:57 AM
I swear I'm not making this up!  :lol https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/tech/att-cell-service-outage/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/tech/att-cell-service-outage/index.html)
Heard it on the news this morning because it was affecting 911 calls.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on February 22, 2024, 07:29:40 PM
Yeah, my connection was dead unless I was on my work or home WIFI. Seems to be good now, I think I saw it going in and out around 4pm est.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 03, 2024, 05:11:31 PM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.



Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 03, 2024, 05:15:20 PM
You da man!!!!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 03, 2024, 05:19:06 PM
 :tup
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 03, 2024, 06:23:21 PM
We are living live on a high. Looking positive for our future.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 03, 2024, 06:28:07 PM
Happy 2024 King! Hope it keeps kicking ass.

Hey, did you all know having a 1.5 year old boy is like having someone with the will and strength to attempt crazy physical stunts? My little boy is wild.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 03, 2024, 06:34:23 PM
I can't tell you how much we live vicariously through family and friends through their children?

Fills my heart. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 04, 2024, 07:49:05 AM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.
:metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 04, 2024, 07:55:57 AM
And now I find out my boss is showing up tomorrow.  Booooo.  The day of the concert. 
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 04, 2024, 07:58:12 AM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.
:metal :metal awesome stuff
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 04, 2024, 12:38:40 PM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.

(https://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Yes-That-Is-Awesome-Dart-in-Neck-Old-School.gif)
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: cramx3 on March 04, 2024, 02:55:37 PM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.

 :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: wolfking on March 04, 2024, 07:46:11 PM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.
Wolfking roulette


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.

Nice.  :metal
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 04, 2024, 07:57:53 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Indiscipline on March 05, 2024, 04:30:07 AM
My wife is kicking cancer's ass.
We just got 3 new kitties.
I'm down to 255.
I'm seeing Big Big Train, Tuesday from the 1st row.
I need to work on our 30 anniversary in New York.


Feeling extremely positive.

Cheers to 2024.

And that's how a King rolls.

Happy for you, mate!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 05, 2024, 08:40:44 AM
Anyone else's Facebook and Instagram just take a massive shit or is it just me?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 05, 2024, 08:42:29 AM
Nope, they're down at the moment according to news sites.

Looks like I have to be productive here at work....
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 05, 2024, 08:45:20 AM
Nope, they're down at the moment according to news sites.

Looks like I have to be productive here at work....

Ok... The way it shut down is weird, it logged me out and won't let me log in, I just wanted to make sure I didn't get hacked and logged out.


Yep, time to be productive  :-\
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 05, 2024, 08:51:59 AM
It just logged me off and I don't have my password on hand at the moment.  :biggrin:...At least I have DTF and Spotify to keep me company.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 05, 2024, 08:52:22 AM
Same up here in Canadaland.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 05, 2024, 08:54:41 AM
Everyone on Twitter is all 'is Facebook down?'  :lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Lonk on March 05, 2024, 09:02:40 AM
Everyone on Twitter is all 'is Facebook down?'  :lol
What's Twitter?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2024, 09:12:20 AM
Ah, I was wondering that.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: TAC on March 05, 2024, 09:23:26 AM
Everyone on Twitter is all 'is Facebook down?'  :lol
What's Twitter?

What’s facebook?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2024, 09:48:32 AM
Facebook is back up.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: lonestar on March 05, 2024, 09:57:46 AM
Facebook is back up.

Good, we can go back to talking shit about Tim there...
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 05, 2024, 10:01:58 AM
Facebook is back up.

Good, we can go back to talking shit about Tim there...
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 05, 2024, 10:23:56 AM
Facebook is back up.

Good, we can go back to talking shit about Tim there...

😆😆😆
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 12, 2024, 08:26:19 PM
Boobies
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: jingle.boy on March 12, 2024, 08:46:48 PM
Jay! 

:panicattack:

What’s up dude?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: King Postwhore on March 13, 2024, 04:15:43 AM
Yo Jay!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Zydar on March 13, 2024, 04:17:37 AM
You had me at "boobies" :zydar:
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Adami on March 13, 2024, 05:48:53 AM
Boobies

Dammit man, do go on!
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Stadler on March 13, 2024, 02:17:08 PM
I was at work, and I heard "boobies" so I thought I'd pop in.  What's up?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 14, 2024, 05:38:55 AM
I was at work, and I heard "boobies" so I thought I'd pop in.  What's up?
:lol
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 15, 2024, 06:08:09 PM
What's up Jayo?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 16, 2024, 12:52:10 PM
Just checking in letting y'all know I'm still alive.

Still delivering packages.
Still in the situationship I've been on for 12 years.
Still fat.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 16, 2024, 01:04:50 PM
And I still like boobies
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: Cool Chris on March 16, 2024, 02:01:05 PM
Was it you who recently found out you had a sister you never knew you had, or was that someone else?
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 16, 2024, 03:30:45 PM
Twas me.

An older sister, whom I finally met like a year and a half ago. Also a beautiful 13 yr old niece whom I still haven't met in person. It's crazy how similar my sister and my niece are to me. Absolutely mind blowing.
Title: Re: DTF Chat Thread v.BrexitMeansBrexit
Post by: ReaperKK on March 17, 2024, 07:32:01 AM
Jay I saw some of your photography on instagram and it's great stuff.