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I think many phones can provide wifi for your computer/tablet. It uses your data allowance, though. Of course, I don't have a smartphone, so I'm not really sure.Unacceptable. Purchase a satellite.One thing I like about Japan is you can carry your portable wifi around. I don't think US has that equivalent.
Yeah I don't have data allowance in America so it's going to cost me an arm and a foota forepaw and a hind paw. Then how will I be able to walk?
No, I don't think being nekkid helps.
*Puts on clothes*
Snow showers are in the forecast for tonight.
I won't be telling the General, I don't want to ruin her day.
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(1) When NobodysWife went to Portugal, she could have enabled her phone as a global hotspot (and we can do it here), but with a 2 GB/month data allowance, you can quickly find yourself burning extra cash. Ours is "only" $15/GB, though. I was going to post about that earlier. It used to be that a $40 phone bill seemed like a lot. NobodysWife's 10-day trip to Portugal cost us $115 in roaming charges total. And I thought, "Gee, that's not so bad."
My, how times have changed.
(2) Straight alcohol is an acquired taste that you don't want to acquire. You start off getting a rum and Coke at a restaurant and get the 1:4 "restaurant ratio" (1.5 ounces of rum to 6 ounces of Coke). It's sweet, it's tasty, and you can drink 2-3 of them and still not feel all that buzzed. Then you get one at a bar (1:3 or even 1:2, depending on the bar). You start mixing them yourself, and to get that buzz the ratio drops to 1:1.5 or even 1:1. And by the time you're drinking rum and Cokes at a 1:1 ratio, you find that it's easier to just skip the Coke entirely, saving yourself the sugar and the calories.
Once you're drinking a "sweet" alcohol straight (rum or tequila are the big ones), you soon find that you can drink the "harsher" ones straight as well (vodka, or even gin).
Once you're there, you can even start upping from the standard 80 proof (40% ethanol by volume) to higher and higher proofs.
I got to the point where I was drinking 4.5-7 ounces of straight 96-proof rum a day. And that's when I realized I needed to stop.
How many days, so far, NH?
Ugh, you want me to keep track on a weekend!?!?
I *think* it's 480 now. Somewhere around that.
*SIGH*. Our new neighbor hit the Celica in her moving van yesterday, and did significant cosmetic damage to the fender (ripped off the reflector and the hubcap, caved it in, and the accompanying damage to the paint).
What would be nice: Her insurance pays for a handyman to come out, knock out the dents, buff the scrapes, and replace the reflector, for a total cost of maybe $300. And she'd have a $250 deductible so it wouldn't be a horrific blow to her, and my Celica would at least get a little bit of body work.
What I expect: Her insurance will insist on a full body shop, that will insist on a $1500-$2000 repair job, likely replacing the entire fender and hubcap. She'll have a $1000 deductible and will have to pay for most of it herself, causing her economic hardship. Then the insurance company will raise her rates by $500/year for the next 5 years, reaping further profit, so simple mistake ends up costing her closer to $3500, at which point I can't justify making someone pay THAT much for a simple mistake.
So NobodysWife is incensed, simply because it seems we can't park the Celica anywhere without someone running into it, and she wants someone to finally pay for all the damage that's been done. But honestly, the neighbor actually stopped what she was doing, came to the door, and told us she's done it, so I don't want to reward honesty with punitive financial ruin.
I'll follow up on it, but I'm not enthused that I'll learn anything other than, "You can't get your car repaired without hosing the person you hit you."
So, why do we all pay for insurance again?
I pay for it so that when I get sideswiped by a dickbag moving company who's insurance company refuses to pay for totalling my car I don't have to worry about it.
I just sick Geico on them.
A%!&%@#s, I loved that car.
Or then there was the lady that whipped out in front of the General and then claimed our brakes must've been faulty and oh gosh, she has whiplash, etc, etc.
Unfortunately for her, I had the brakes inspected two days earlier and still had the mechanic report in the car about how awesome our brakes were.
And the one guy that claimed I backed into his car parallel parking because he had red paint on his fender (our car is blue).
We went to a friend's Bday party, and Mrs Sunrise got more than a little tipsy on apple whiskey.
I took a sip, and I still don't know how people drink alcohol straight. Bloody awful-tasting stuff.
Hmm...
Don't think I've tried any apple whiskey…*Make a note to scrounge up some apple whiskey*
Yeah I usually have my alcohols mixed but I can drink half a shot of whiskey neat. Practice with the herbal liquors.
*Pours Mort a small glass of scotch, with a splash of water*
Don't really mix anything other then a splash of cold water into my alcohol.
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*SIGH*. Our new neighbor hit the Celica in her moving van yesterday, and did significant cosmetic damage to the fender (ripped off the reflector and the hubcap, caved it in, and the accompanying damage to the paint).
What would be nice: Her insurance pays for a handyman to come out, knock out the dents, buff the scrapes, and replace the reflector, for a total cost of maybe $300. And she'd have a $250 deductible so it wouldn't be a horrific blow to her, and my Celica would at least get a little bit of body work.
What I expect: Her insurance will insist on a full body shop, that will insist on a $1500-$2000 repair job, likely replacing the entire fender and hubcap. She'll have a $1000 deductible and will have to pay for most of it herself, causing her economic hardship. Then the insurance company will raise her rates by $500/year for the next 5 years, reaping further profit, so simple mistake ends up costing her closer to $3500, at which point I can't justify making someone pay THAT much for a simple mistake.
So NobodysWife is incensed, simply because it seems we can't park the Celica anywhere without someone running into it, and she wants someone to finally pay for all the damage that's been done. But honestly, the neighbor actually stopped what she was doing, came to the door, and told us she's done it, so I don't want to reward honesty with punitive financial ruin.
I'll follow up on it, but I'm not enthused that I'll learn anything other than, "You can't get your car repaired without hosing the person you hit you."
So, why do we all pay for insurance again?
Well, if you were NG or CG instead of LG, I would suggest contacting your *own* insurance company and claiming you don't know who did it; it was parked in front of your house and you didn't see it happen. That way the repairs get handled and the deductible comes out of the pocket of someone who can much better afford it.
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After ignoring/dismissing/insulting everyone who has suggested it for at least a year now, I'm coming to terms with the fact that Teensy Valeros most likely has pretty significant ADHD, combined type.
Of course, it would have been a whole hell of a lot better if I'd reached this point a few months ago, back in California, where we had insurance and a great pediatrician, rather than now.
Well, if you were NG or CG instead of LG, I would suggest contacting your *own* insurance company and claiming you don't know who did it; it was parked in front of your house and you didn't see it happen. That way the repairs get handled and the deductible comes out of the pocket of someone who can much better afford it.
But that would require telling a falsehood. Or at least omitting...
The falsehood isn't the issue; the $400 blue book value of the car is. If I had my own insurance company pay, they'd just total the car and not only would it not cover the damage, but I wouldn't be allowed to drive it.
Which is why I don't carry Collision on the Celica (or whatever it is that covers damage to your own car).
Then you ask your guys who do the good detailing for cheap if they know a guy. He'll ask you to pay cash and he'll order parts off the internet, but it will end up looking better than it does.
I *think* it's 480 now. Somewhere around that.
You are IT guy Nobody, write an app for that...
Then you ask your guys who do the good detailing for cheap if they know a guy. He'll ask you to pay cash and he'll order parts off the internet, but it will end up looking better than it does.
That's likely what we'll end up doing. First I want to poke at her insurance company a bit and see where things lie with them. State Farm and AAA are awesome about that: "Well, *if* you file a claim, then *this* is what we'd do, and *this* is how it would affect her rates, so it's up to you how you want to proceed."
I haven't had to deal with other companies, but my guess is that it's the usual "you get what you pay for". I've got a while to find out. Just took pictures, and waiting for her to appear with her insurance information (she was mid-move when she told me about it, and didn't have it handy, and it's not like I don't know where she lives).
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*SIGH*. Our new neighbor hit the Celica in her moving van yesterday, and did significant cosmetic damage to the fender (ripped off the reflector and the hubcap, caved it in, and the accompanying damage to the paint).
What would be nice: Her insurance pays for a handyman to come out, knock out the dents, buff the scrapes, and replace the reflector, for a total cost of maybe $300. And she'd have a $250 deductible so it wouldn't be a horrific blow to her, and my Celica would at least get a little bit of body work.
What I expect: Her insurance will insist on a full body shop, that will insist on a $1500-$2000 repair job, likely replacing the entire fender and hubcap. She'll have a $1000 deductible and will have to pay for most of it herself, causing her economic hardship. Then the insurance company will raise her rates by $500/year for the next 5 years, reaping further profit, so simple mistake ends up costing her closer to $3500, at which point I can't justify making someone pay THAT much for a simple mistake.
So NobodysWife is incensed, simply because it seems we can't park the Celica anywhere without someone running into it, and she wants someone to finally pay for all the damage that's been done. But honestly, the neighbor actually stopped what she was doing, came to the door, and told us she's done it, so I don't want to reward honesty with punitive financial ruin.
I'll follow up on it, but I'm not enthused that I'll learn anything other than, "You can't get your car repaired without hosing the person you hit you."
So, why do we all pay for insurance again?
So basically, the neighbor would be better simply paying you for a handyman who would repair the damage than go through the insurance...
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I wonder how long till that stuff is legal everywhere. Its one of the few things that both red necks and hippies both like. Also its better for you then alcohol by like 10 fold yet alcohol is legal and its not.
Preaching to the choir.
I didn't even start smoking until I was 20 and did a 17 page paper on legalizing it for an English Comp 2 class. I convinced myself via research to try it. My immediate reaction was horror that I had waited that long at how many years of joy I had denied myself.
Anyway pot is illegal because of racism. Do some history research...alcohol is loved by the...ahem...majority groups...while weed, coke, and opium were loved, at the time of their original prohibitions, by 3 minority groups. The attorney general at the time used them as excuses to arrest random people from those groups when he wanted.
I wonder how long till that stuff is legal everywhere. Its one of the few things that both red necks and hippies both like. Also its better for you then alcohol by like 10 fold yet alcohol is legal and its not.Preaching to the choir.
I didn't even start smoking until I was 20 and did a 17 page paper on legalizing it for an English Comp 2 class. I convinced myself via research to try it. My immediate reaction was horror that I had waited that long at how many years of joy I had denied myself.
Anyway pot is illegal because of racism. Do some history research...alcohol is loved by the...ahem...majority groups...while weed, coke, and opium were loved, at the time of their original prohibitions, by 3 minority groups. The attorney general at the time used them as excuses to arrest random people from those groups when he wanted.
Interesting -- I thought Hearst was one of the primary instigators, wanting to eliminate any competition to his paper monopoly...
So basically, the neighbor would be better simply paying you for a handyman who would repair the damage than go through the insurance...*SIGH*. Our new neighbor hit the Celica in her moving van yesterday, and did significant cosmetic damage to the fender (ripped off the reflector and the hubcap, caved it in, and the accompanying damage to the paint).
What would be nice: Her insurance pays for a handyman to come out, knock out the dents, buff the scrapes, and replace the reflector, for a total cost of maybe $300. And she'd have a $250 deductible so it wouldn't be a horrific blow to her, and my Celica would at least get a little bit of body work.
What I expect: Her insurance will insist on a full body shop, that will insist on a $1500-$2000 repair job, likely replacing the entire fender and hubcap. She'll have a $1000 deductible and will have to pay for most of it herself, causing her economic hardship. Then the insurance company will raise her rates by $500/year for the next 5 years, reaping further profit, so simple mistake ends up costing her closer to $3500, at which point I can't justify making someone pay THAT much for a simple mistake.
So NobodysWife is incensed, simply because it seems we can't park the Celica anywhere without someone running into it, and she wants someone to finally pay for all the damage that's been done. But honestly, the neighbor actually stopped what she was doing, came to the door, and told us she's done it, so I don't want to reward honesty with punitive financial ruin.
I'll follow up on it, but I'm not enthused that I'll learn anything other than, "You can't get your car repaired without hosing the person you hit you."
So, why do we all pay for insurance again?
Yep. Same reply as to lisamarlene.
I'll halfheartedly go through the motions of talking to the insurance company, because with my kids coming of driving age soon I'll need to know which ones to avoid like the plague, but I sincerely doubt I'll make a claim. I'll just have the agent come out, say, "This is what I want," have the agent say, "I'm sorry, we won't do that," and I'll go to precisely the guy LM mentioned.
I'm patient. I like to take the time to do things right, rather than quickly.
It's just the delicate politics of not hosing the honest person who hit your car while gathering all the information you can to have it be as non-impactful to her as possible.
Interesting -- I thought Hearst was one of the primary instigators, wanting to eliminate any competition to his paper monopoly...I wonder how long till that stuff is legal everywhere. Its one of the few things that both red necks and hippies both like. Also its better for you then alcohol by like 10 fold yet alcohol is legal and its not.Preaching to the choir.
I didn't even start smoking until I was 20 and did a 17 page paper on legalizing it for an English Comp 2 class. I convinced myself via research to try it. My immediate reaction was horror that I had waited that long at how many years of joy I had denied myself.
Anyway pot is illegal because of racism. Do some history research...alcohol is loved by the...ahem...majority groups...while weed, coke, and opium were loved, at the time of their original prohibitions, by 3 minority groups. The attorney general at the time used them as excuses to arrest random people from those groups when he wanted.
From my understanding, Hearst's desire to eliminate potential cotton-based industries was the primary motive. Painting marijuana as "corruption" spread by a minority group was the means of achieving his goal, thanks to his enormous press juggernaut fully suitable for extensive propaganda assault.
Things to do one day:
Play a press magnate who shapes politics via propaganda.
I was close before, but I was more of a industry magnate, a hero, and a celebrity, whose image was widely used, with and without his permission, for advertisement and propaganda.
I was also considered to be among the top five bachelors to be hunted for marriage across the Known Worlds... Maybe top three, with another PC being the other one, while the unquestioned first was the emperor himself, at least until he got married.
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Interesting -- I thought Hearst was one of the primary instigators, wanting to eliminate any competition to his paper monopoly...I wonder how long till that stuff is legal everywhere. Its one of the few things that both red necks and hippies both like. Also its better for you then alcohol by like 10 fold yet alcohol is legal and its not.Preaching to the choir.
I didn't even start smoking until I was 20 and did a 17 page paper on legalizing it for an English Comp 2 class. I convinced myself via research to try it. My immediate reaction was horror that I had waited that long at how many years of joy I had denied myself.
Anyway pot is illegal because of racism. Do some history research...alcohol is loved by the...ahem...majority groups...while weed, coke, and opium were loved, at the time of their original prohibitions, by 3 minority groups. The attorney general at the time used them as excuses to arrest random people from those groups when he wanted.
He may have had some supporting effect, but Anslinger spearheaded the initiative for decades. Seriously, I hope it's f~+~ing toasty for his ass.
Nixon also propogated it as an excuse to arrest hippies and other political enemies. Bush Sr continued cause he had a hard on for Nixon.
I'm sure Hearst had a strong effect as well.
The point is it's illegal for racism, greed, and personal power reasons, and not safety or anything logical. I mean look at some of the s#$~ you can prescribe...or get over the counter! Tylenol will f&!@ you up so much more than weed.
That was History, and NOT Politics. I was speaking of the past. Doesn't count.
I'll stop. Sorry.
Things to do one day:
Play a press magnate who shapes politics via propaganda.
I was close before, but I was more of a industry magnate, a hero, and a celebrity, whose image was widely used, with and without his permission, for advertisement and propaganda.
I was also considered to be among the top five bachelors to be hunted for marriage across the Known Worlds... Maybe top three, with another PC being the other one, while the unquestioned first was the emperor himself, at least until he got married.
Sweet! A campaign wiki! I like your style, Drejk. Any open spots in your games?
Actually it is a general Fading Suns wiki that I am completely unaffiliated with. I just googled for the first description of emperor Alexius to link.
The campaign itself died some eight years ago, and we don't do online games anyway.
Interesting -- I thought Hearst was one of the primary instigators, wanting to eliminate any competition to his paper monopoly...I wonder how long till that stuff is legal everywhere. Its one of the few things that both red necks and hippies both like. Also its better for you then alcohol by like 10 fold yet alcohol is legal and its not.Preaching to the choir.
I didn't even start smoking until I was 20 and did a 17 page paper on legalizing it for an English Comp 2 class. I convinced myself via research to try it. My immediate reaction was horror that I had waited that long at how many years of joy I had denied myself.
Anyway pot is illegal because of racism. Do some history research...alcohol is loved by the...ahem...majority groups...while weed, coke, and opium were loved, at the time of their original prohibitions, by 3 minority groups. The attorney general at the time used them as excuses to arrest random people from those groups when he wanted.
He may have had some supporting effect, but Anslinger spearheaded the initiative for decades. Seriously, I hope it's f+&@ing toasty for his ass.
Nixon also propogated it as an excuse to arrest hippies and other political enemies. Bush Sr continued cause he had a hard on for Nixon.
I'm sure Hearst had a strong effect as well.
The point is it's illegal for racism, greed, and personal power reasons, and not safety or anything logical. I mean look at some of the s$@@ you can prescribe...or get over the counter! Tylenol will f**# you up so much more than weed.
the actual history is FASCINATING.
However, no, tylenol is not more powerful than weed. Or at least what weed has become over the years.
Tylenol, as in brand name for paracetamol drugs, is nowhere near anything related to recreational drugs. It's a pain reliever and that's all, with no noticeable psychotropic effects. It doesn't even influence relaxation except as a very mild pain-killer (i.e. if you are in pain or feverish, then yes, it might let you relax).
Unless you are speaking of some kind of tylenol-branded drug that contains additives beyond paracetamol and possibly caffeine.
There might be folks who have some strange reaction to paracetamol but it would be quirk of their own neurochemistry and not the effect of drug itself.
BTW: what the hell is wrong with English language that it uses the same word for medicines and for narcotics?
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However, no, tylenol is not more powerful than weed. Or at least what weed has become over the years.
Fascinating, "a blight on our history as a country", you know, however you want to phrase it.
And I meant it will KILL you. Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is really REALLY bad for your liver, and accounts for a LOT of liver failure in the USA...yet I can buy like 40 bottles at Walmart without anyone looking at me twice.
Meanwhile, if I want to catch a buzz with a drug that has lead to (on its own) no (or as close to none as to be statistically beyond insignificant), deaths, ever, I need to find some shifty dude and meet them in a semi-public place so we both make sure neither is screwing the other over, until we establish a cordial relationship neither of us wants with one another, pretending to be friends when we both know it's nothing but a business transaction.
Prices vary by region, strength, and how much the dealer thinks he can suck out of you, meanwhile a bottle of liver killer is always a set price wherever you go. It's f#&&ing ridiculous.
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Gnoll-harpies. Because bat-winged, hyena-headed harpies!
However, no, tylenol is not more powerful than weed. Or at least what weed has become over the years.Fascinating, "a blight on our history as a country", you know, however you want to phrase it.
And I meant it will KILL you. Tylenol is really REALLY bad for your liver, and accounts for a LOT of liver failure in the USA...yet I can buy like 40 bottles at Walmart without anyone looking at me twice.
Meanwhile, if I want to catch a buzz I need to find some shifty dude and meet them in a semi-public place so we both make sure neither is screwing the other over, until we establish a cordial relationship neither of us wants with one another, pretending to be friends when we both know it's nothing but a business transaction.
Prices vary by region, strength, and how much the dealer thinks he can suck out of you, meanwhile a bottle of liver killer is always a set price wherever you go. It's f*$$ing ridiculous.
Yes, it has a lethal dose that is closer to usage does than most other over-the-counter drugs but still not that close to warrant regulations. Of course it would matter less if people bothered with reading the leaflet once and remembered to keep their use in check.
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Yes, it has a lethal dose that is closer to usage does than most other over-the-counter drugs but still not that close to warrant regulations. Of course it would matter less if people bothered with reading the leaflet once and remembered to keep their use in check.
However, no, tylenol is not more powerful than weed. Or at least what weed has become over the years.Fascinating, "a blight on our history as a country", you know, however you want to phrase it.
And I meant it will KILL you. Tylenol is really REALLY bad for your liver, and accounts for a LOT of liver failure in the USA...yet I can buy like 40 bottles at Walmart without anyone looking at me twice.
Meanwhile, if I want to catch a buzz I need to find some shifty dude and meet them in a semi-public place so we both make sure neither is screwing the other over, until we establish a cordial relationship neither of us wants with one another, pretending to be friends when we both know it's nothing but a business transaction.
Prices vary by region, strength, and how much the dealer thinks he can suck out of you, meanwhile a bottle of liver killer is always a set price wherever you go. It's f*$$ing ridiculous.
Americans? Read? Be responsible for their own actions? The nation of of lawsuits and ignorance so strong we have warning labels like this.
Oh man. I need to link a proper video to show exactly my attitude in regard to this. Sweet Clyde, if you would, my good sir?
The point is our pharmacological and medical priorities are bass-ackwards, and mostly based on who put money in which pocket. Pills are money makers - I can grow pot in my backyard if it weren't illegal. They don't call it "weed" because it's hard to grow. That doesn't make anyone money but me. Nope, we can't have that, or our corporate overlords might lower their profit margins! Heaven forbid!
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Yes, it has a lethal dose that is closer to usage does than most other over-the-counter drugs but still not that close to warrant regulations. Of course it would matter less if people bothered with reading the leaflet once and remembered to keep their use in check.
However, no, tylenol is not more powerful than weed. Or at least what weed has become over the years.Fascinating, "a blight on our history as a country", you know, however you want to phrase it.
And I meant it will KILL you. Tylenol is really REALLY bad for your liver, and accounts for a LOT of liver failure in the USA...yet I can buy like 40 bottles at Walmart without anyone looking at me twice.
Meanwhile, if I want to catch a buzz I need to find some shifty dude and meet them in a semi-public place so we both make sure neither is screwing the other over, until we establish a cordial relationship neither of us wants with one another, pretending to be friends when we both know it's nothing but a business transaction.
Prices vary by region, strength, and how much the dealer thinks he can suck out of you, meanwhile a bottle of liver killer is always a set price wherever you go. It's f*$$ing ridiculous.
Americans? Read? Be responsible for their own actions? The nation of of lawsuits and ignorance so strong we have warning labels like this.
Oh man. I need to link a proper video to show exactly my attitude in regard to this. Sweet Clyde, if you would, my good sir?
The point is our pharmacological and medical priorities are bass-ackwards, and mostly based on who put money in which pocket. Pills are money makers - I can grow pot in my backyard if it weren't illegal. They don't call it "weed" because it's hard to grow. That doesn't make anyone money but me. Nope, we can't have that, or our corporate overlords might...
the warning label thing is interesting, and again, the actual history is more fascinating than the "people are so stupid!" aspect of the article.
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The gig was alright, but it was very warm and very dark and I'd eaten a looot of cake at the interval, so nearly dozed off halfway through the 2nd set. Now having a pint of stout and listening to old UK jazz funk on the train, which is my idea of a good time, for sure.
the warning label thing is interesting, and again, the actual history is more fascinating than the "people are so stupid!" aspect of the article.
Probably. I don't really find those histories fascinating like I do, say, the story of Buddicia or how b!*$$*@ crazy one of our most famous presidents was. I guess I'm more of a biography person than general history. I like narratives. It's one of, if not the primary, reasons I play RPGs.
But I'm weird. I, for example, can't stand horror movies. Something about them seems like you're engaging in schadenfreude to watch. I know it's fiction, but isn't the point of good fiction the suspension of disbelief? I also don't like dramas that aren't set in a fantasy or sci-fi world, because...well...life has enough drama for me. I could be spending that time watching a comedy. Laughter is never a bad thing.
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The gig was alright, but it was very warm and very dark and I'd eaten a looot of cake at the interval, so nearly dozed off halfway through the 2nd set. Now having a pint of stout and listening to old UK jazz funk on the train, which is my idea of a good time, for sure.
That sounds relaxing as all get out, Limey. I don't even drink and I have a healthy respect for a good stout.
I love gigs. I only have done comedy and stage acting, but there's something about that live performance that just feels...good. It's the only time I feel genuinely happy and not so much accepting of life while sober. People paying attention to you, and actually listening to you instead of waiting to reply or pretending to care.
It's weird - I can't stand to be in the middle of a crowd, but put me in front of one and I'll talk to my heart's content. Meanwhile theme parks make my skin want to crawl and me want to dart the hell out of there.
I need to find some places to perform up here. Get the juices flowing again.
Speaking of juices, or tasty liquids at least, kombucha needs to be cheaper. That stuff is delicious! Random tangent 'cause it was at Aldi on sale, and still expensive - and if something is expensive at Aldi, that's just wrong.
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The gig was alright, but it was very warm and very dark and I'd eaten a looot of cake at the interval, so nearly dozed off halfway through the 2nd set. Now having a pint of stout and listening to old UK jazz funk on the train, which is my idea of a good time, for sure.That sounds relaxing as all get out, Limey. I don't even drink and I have a healthy respect for a good stout.
I love gigs. I only have done comedy and stage acting, but there's something about that live performance that just feels...good. It's the only time I feel genuinely happy and not so much accepting of life while sober. People paying attention to you, and actually listening to you instead of waiting to reply or pretending to care.
It's weird - I can't stand to be in the middle of a crowd, but put me in front of one and I'll talk to my heart's content. Meanwhile theme parks make my skin want to crawl and me want to dart the hell out of there.
I need to find some places to perform up here. Get the juices flowing again.
Speaking of juices, or tasty liquids at least, kombucha needs to be cheaper. That stuff is delicious! Random tangent 'cause it was at Aldi on sale, and still expensive - and if something is expensive at Aldi, that's just wrong.
now THAT I can get behind. Also, make your own kombucha!
Also, make your own kombucha!
I like this idea and shall begin research. :-D
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It is so weird how much posting slows on the weekend. You would think with no work for so many it would increase, but it just goes to show how many people dick around online at work. Also goes to show the 40 hour work week is an archaic institution that should be abolished.
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After ignoring/dismissing/insulting everyone who has suggested it for at least a year now, I'm coming to terms with the fact that Teensy Valeros most likely has pretty significant ADHD, combined type.
Of course, it would have been a whole hell of a lot better if I'd reached this point a few months ago, back in California, where we had insurance and a great pediatrician, rather than now.
You always see your kids through rose tinted glasses, so admitting he is different is not easy.
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It is so weird how much posting slows on the weekend. You would think with no work for so many it would increase, but it just goes to show how many people dick around online at work. Also goes to show the 40 hour work week is an archaic institution that should be abolished.
I do think the 8 hour work day needs to stop.
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I love gigs. I only have done comedy and stage acting, but there's something about that live performance that just feels...good. It's the only time I feel genuinely happy and not so much accepting of life while sober. People paying attention to you, and actually listening to you instead of waiting to reply or pretending to care.
I sort of get you in a way, though the manifestation for me is different. If I see a public piano, I will go and plonk on it. Not that I don't have my own at home, but I'll just plonk where I can get a audience.
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Coincidences that are more indicative of a pattern.
Crookshanks' character when she was 7, a Catfolk Ninja.
Tiny T-Rex's character at age 7, a Nagaji Ninja.
Ninja! For the 7 year old in us all.
It is so weird how much posting slows on the weekend. You would think with no work for so many it would increase, but it just goes to show how many people dick around online at work. Also goes to show the 40 hour work week is an archaic institution that should be abolished.I do think the 8 hour work day needs to stop.
Yes, in the summer I work ten hours, at least.
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My posting actually goes down during the week, something about operating big f~+!ing saws and heavy equipment while distracted isn't safe.
It's like they've never heard of multitasking.
That's pretty cool, Mort! We should have something like that here in the US. We should, frankly, have more public entertainment. It would be considerably helpful to keep down juvenile crime, I imagine.
It's been proven that we waste around half our time at work, but only pretend to do so because we're expected to work 40. It would be much better for society as a whole if we received the same pay to come in, do our job, and go the f~#$ home instead of dicking around on the internet and otherwise pretending to work.
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Oh, I don't pretend to work, there's a reason I got 3 raises this summer.