April 27Apr 27 Got my backyard sprinklers working for the first time since I moved into our current house. Feels good man.
May 1May 1 When you dig out a big solid booger first thing in the morning and your nose cavity feels so clear and free.
May 1May 1 This, and doing the same for our primary bedroom walk in closet have taken a lot of stress away.Every closet and pantry(1) in our house has the button just like a refrigerator that operates the light when the door opens and closes. Anytime I catch someone in the pantry I like to close the door on them.
May 1May 1 Seeing Junior High kids( no pedo) hoot, holler, and talk smack while playing NBA Jam 4 player( 2 on 2) game. Pretty sure I never heard a cussword either. It was impressive, while also being a reminder of them days when me and my buddies were doing the same over Super Tecmo Bowl/ Street Fighter/ John Elway's Quarterback, although we were a bit older and more profane.
May 3May 3 I was just googling "good mother's day gifts" trying to figure out something I can get within a week and one suggestion was fancy chocolates and I remembered that i ordered a fancy box of chocolates to be delivered next weekend like 3 weeks ago.
May 3May 3 Took the kids bouldering and climbing (with rope) today. For whatever reason, my kids are good at it and always up for the challenge. There was one rock face where my daughter got to the top, albeit it took her a while. My boy climbed that like a mountain goat.
May 5May 5 On 5/1/2025 at 7:51 AM, Iceman said: Seeing Junior High kids( no pedo) hoot, holler, and talk smack while playing NBA Jam 4 player( 2 on 2) game. Pretty sure I never heard a cussword either. It was impressive, while also being a reminder of them days when me and my buddies were doing the same over Super Tecmo Bowl/ Street Fighter/ John Elway's Quarterback, although we were a bit older and more profane. Jr high school kids talking "shit" w/out cussing? Must've been some wicked fucking smack.
May 8May 8 Signature Select hot salsa. Really nails the flavor combination and heat level for my preferences. Available at stores in the Albertsons family (Jewel, Safeway, Vons, Shaw's). One Party Size bag of Tostitos Scoops is good for two 1lb containers of salsa.
May 8May 8 41 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said: Signature Select hot salsa. Really nails the flavor combination and heat level for my preferences. Available at stores in the Albertsons family (Jewel, Safeway, Vons, Shaw's). One Party Size bag of Tostitos Scoops is good for two 1lb containers of salsa. The Tom Thumb/Signature white corn tortilla chips are quite good for a low-cost alternative.
May 8May 8 24 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: The Tom Thumb/Signature white corn tortilla chips are quite good for a low-cost alternative. I'm happy to pay the premium for the bowl-shaped Scoops, but thanks!
May 9May 9 6 hours ago, Prepuce of Doom said: Signature Select hot salsa. Really nails the flavor combination and heat level for my preferences. Available at stores in the Albertsons family (Jewel, Safeway, Vons, Shaw's). One Party Size bag of Tostitos Scoops is good for two 1lb containers of salsa. Matteo’s salsa is the best salsa out there. Fight me.
May 9May 9 26 minutes ago, nnm said: Matteo’s salsa is the best salsa out there. Fight me. Mine is fresh and therefore better.
May 17May 17 Pool or beach, sitting around all day in a wet suit, then finally changing into dry undies/shorts. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
May 21May 21 Ladies and gentlemen we have closed the door to main cabin. Middle seat empty. Edited May 21May 21 by Im_smarter_then_you
May 21May 21 Started my day at Love Field for an early flight. Needed a big ole coffee. Line of people 30 deep at the Starbucks kiosk. Skipped that shit, walked right into Jason’s deli and walked out with a large coffee 60 seconds later.F’n amateurs.
May 21May 21 14 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Started my day at Love Field for an early flight. Needed a big ole coffee. Line of people 30 deep at the Starbucks kiosk. Skipped that shit, walked right into Jason’s deli and walked out with a large coffee 60 seconds later. F’n amateurs. Better coffee, too.
May 21May 21 18 minutes ago, nnm said: Better coffee, too. Verdad. I like to drink coffee. Just...coffee. Not some froofy shit, not burnt-ass "french roast" shit, just plain old trucker coffee. Pikes Place roast at Starbucks is....fine. But if I'm traveling and just want a cup of coffee, pretty much anyplace that sells coffee has a regular cup just as good (usually better) than Starbucks. Convenience stores (if they have Community coffee, that's a big win), any number of fast food places, etc. My joy in getting a cup of coffee elsewhere while I see a long line of people at Starbucks -- even better when it's 20 fucking cars waiting forever in the drive through -- is one of the purest joys you can know.
May 21May 21 57 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Verdad. I like to drink coffee. Just...coffee. Not some froofy shit, not burnt-ass "french roast" shit, just plain old trucker coffee. Pikes Place roast at Starbucks is....fine. But if I'm traveling and just want a cup of coffee, pretty much anyplace that sells coffee has a regular cup just as good (usually better) than Starbucks. Convenience stores (if they have Community coffee, that's a big win), any number of fast food places, etc. My joy in getting a cup of coffee elsewhere while I see a long line of people at Starbucks -- even better when it's 20 fucking cars waiting forever in the drive through -- is one of the purest joys you can know. One of my best life hacks is "senior coffee" at McDonald's. It used to be 50 cents, now it varies, but almost always under a dollar. They don't care how old you actually are. Quick, easy, cheap, and McD's actually has pretty good coffee now. Certainly better than Starbucks. I don't like Starbucks coffee.
May 21May 21 33 minutes ago, Underdog said: I don’t hate Starbucks but always flabbergasted at the lines for it, same goes for CFA. Or In-n-out. At least In-n-Out is still affordable. A meal for 4 is $35-45. For that money I can get a bad ass katsu with leftovers.
May 21May 21 14 minutes ago, nnm said: One of my best life hacks is "senior coffee" at McDonald's. It used to be 50 cents, now it varies, but almost always under a dollar. They don't care how old you actually are. Quick, easy, cheap, and McD's actually has pretty good coffee now. Certainly better than Starbucks. I don't like Starbucks coffee. Back in my delivery days I’d sometimes buy breakfast at McDs with coffee and then refill it later in the day when I came across another one on the route.
May 21May 21 1 hour ago, Underdog said: I don’t hate Starbucks but always flabbergasted at the lines for it, same goes for CFA. Yep. My wife likes Starbucks. If we're traveling, out for the day, etc., and she wants to stop and get a latte, I go along with it and have her grab me just a plain pikes place roast. It's fine. But what I've NEVER understood is the American obsession with the drive through instead of going inside. 20 cars in line. Or, you could park, go inside and get your coffee, and leave by the time they've gotten through 3-4 cars. And yeah, I don't get CFA either. It's....fine. It's a good enough chicken sandwich, I guess, with no spice. The nuggets are tasty, but I'm only eating them if someone has ordered a tray for an event. Their waffle fries are horrible, limp sadness. My hypothesis on CFA is that it's "safe." It's for people who want a chicken sandwich, but aren't courageous enough to brave the chaos and entropy that is Popeyes. As for me, I'm a Popeye's man, and my place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
May 22May 22 I'm traveling in Japan. There's a free, clean, restroom with bidet toilets every few blocks it seems. I've been drinking fluids with reckless abandon.
May 22May 22 2 hours ago, Orale said: I'm traveling in Japan. There's a free, clean, restroom with bidet toilets every few blocks it seems. I've been drinking fluids with reckless abandon. It's unbelievable. Clean, spotless public bathrooms everywhere. That was our first purchase upon returning home -- a high quality, heated, Japanese style bidet with all of the different controls. Game changer.
May 22May 22 Also incredible is that the subways are immaculate and silent, people follow the dang rules everywhere, and that despite the lack of any public trash cans (literally, there are none) there is no litter anywhere. We were in Ueno, a massively densely populated area of Tokyo, and at night -- quiet as a mouse, no litter. Amazing.
May 22May 22 18 hours ago, Im_smarter_then_you said: Hangin at an Irish bar in New York. Four navy sailors walk in. Buying them a round. There's army sailors?
May 22May 22 36 minutes ago, baboso said: There's army sailors? No but there’s one in the village people. Didn’t want to confuse
May 22May 22 On 5/21/2025 at 10:41 AM, Brisketexan said: Verdad. I like to drink coffee. Just...coffee. Not some froofy shit, not burnt-ass "french roast" shit, just plain old trucker coffee. Pikes Place roast at Starbucks is....fine. But if I'm traveling and just want a cup of coffee, pretty much anyplace that sells coffee has a regular cup just as good (usually better) than Starbucks. Convenience stores (if they have Community coffee, that's a big win), any number of fast food places, etc. My joy in getting a cup of coffee elsewhere while I see a long line of people at Starbucks -- even better when it's 20 fucking cars waiting forever in the drive through -- is one of the purest joys you can know. Convince stores started using the machines that grind the beans and they are typically pretty bad and taste watered down for some reason. I just started going to Starbucks occasionally when I’m close to one and it’s not busy to grab a cup. If you just get one of the drip coffees it’s pretty good and cheaper than a lot of local coffee shops actually. My local place I use to go do remote work at to get out of the house just closed down and all the other ones close to me have uncomfortable seats. Wtf is with so many local coffee shops not having drip coffee even? No I don’t want watered down expresso, I want regular coffee. Edited May 22May 22 by Hook1997
May 22May 22 2 minutes ago, Hook1997 said: Convince stores started using the machines that grind the beans and they are typically pretty bad and taste watered down for some reason. I just started going to Starbucks occasionally when I’m close to one and it’s not busy to grab a cup. If you just get one of the drip coffees it’s pretty good and cheaper than a lot of local coffee shops actually. My local place I use to go do remote work at to get out of the house just closed down and all the other ones close to me have uncomfortable seats. Convenience stores are definitely hit-and-miss on coffee quality. I try to stick with 1) places I already know, if they are a one-off place, convenience store type (I have places I've stopped on certain road trips and routes before that I trust) or 2) a chain, but not something that is going to have 475 yoga pants moms gumming up the works (I appreciate the scenery, but I've got shit to do). So, McDonald's and BK are on that list, Whataburger is too, but don't sleep on places like Jason's deli. Also, even a diner/mexican joint that looks to do a lot of breakfast business? Walk in, go to the cashier and order a cup of coffee to go. It's likely to be fresh (as they're covering the breakfast rush) and not too pricey. The simple pleasure of just a decent cup of coffee is a good thing.
May 22May 22 On 5/21/2025 at 10:44 AM, Brisketexan said: And yeah, I don't get CFA either. It's....fine. It's a good enough chicken sandwich, I guess, with no spice. The nuggets are tasty, but I'm only eating them if someone has ordered a tray for an event. Their waffle fries are horrible, limp sadness. My hypothesis on CFA is that it's "safe." It's for people who want a chicken sandwich, but aren't courageous enough to brave the chaos and entropy that is Popeyes. As for me, I'm a Popeye's man, and my place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Stop comparing my dick to a CFA waffle fry.
May 27May 27 On 5/21/2025 at 11:56 AM, Underdog said: Back in my delivery days I’d sometimes buy breakfast at McDs with coffee and then refill it later in the day when I came across another one on the route. One day fast food giants or Bucees will figure a way to put a bar code on a cup, so you have free drinks all day at their locations.
May 28May 28 23 hours ago, Bevo&Pevo said: One day fast food giants or Bucees will figure a way to put a bar code on a cup, so you have free drinks all day at their locations. They figured out a way at Great Wolf Lodge. One time use cups, you scan at the fountain drink dispenser, and you have 20 seconds to fill your cup, and it cuts you off at 32 oz or so. Smart way to minimize loss, but could pivot to allow you what you're talking about, but in essence, why would any fast food or convenience store offer MORE when it would cut into their overhead?
June 10Jun 10 Popular Post Kids catching the waves on their first day out. The last pic was right before my boy crashed into his sister.
June 11Jun 11 Not to brag on my kids any more. But both of them got straight As on their report card. I get weekly update from my daughter's school, so no surprise there. My son OTOH doesn't give as much shit to learning, so it was a nice surprise. The picture below is a joke, but deep down, I do agree with this.
June 11Jun 11 Spread weed and feed and insecticide over my entire yard yesterday. The rain today was enough to soak it all into the ground but not wash it away. That's probably 60 bucks I won't have to shell out on my water bill this month putting out the sprinklers.
June 12Jun 12 20 hours ago, Superhero said: Not to brag on my kids any more. But both of them got straight As on their report card. I get weekly update from my daughter's school, so no surprise there. My son OTOH doesn't give as much shit to learning, so it was a nice surprise. The picture below is a joke, but deep down, I do agree with this....thinks Asian, Jewish and Indian parents everywhere. Fixed it.
June 12Jun 12 3 hours ago, ABSR said: Fixed it. Don’t forget that Asian kids have multiple career options to pursue. They can choose between doctor, lawyer and engineer.
June 12Jun 12 7 hours ago, ABSR said: Fixed it. Don’t forget African immigrant parents. Tiger moms have nothing on Nigerian and Ghanaian parents.
June 13Jun 13 This is no joke. My daughter (no pics) just graduated summa cum laude in a graduating class of more than 440 students. I went through the graduation program and counted the number of summa cum laude graduates. It was something like 220. Right around half of her graduating class had a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher. The valedictorians (plural) had to have a GPA of 4.7 on a 4.0 scale and a perfect 36 on the ACT. I think there were 14 of them. Salutatorians had to have at least a 4.6 and at least a 35 ACT. I think there were 11. My daughter's 4.3 GPA and 33 ACT practically put her into slacker category.
June 13Jun 13 1 hour ago, SurlyGator said: This is no joke. My daughter (no pics) just graduated summa cum laude in a graduating class of more than 440 students. I went through the graduation program and counted the number of summa cum laude graduates. It was something like 220. Right around half of her graduating class had a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher. The valedictorians (plural) had to have a GPA of 4.7 on a 4.0 scale and a perfect 36 on the ACT. I think there were 14 of them. Salutatorians had to have at least a 4.6 and at least a 35 ACT. I think there were 11. My daughter's 4.3 GPA and 33 ACT practically put her into slacker category.
June 13Jun 13 7 hours ago, nnm said: Don’t forget African immigrant parents. Tiger moms have nothing on Nigerian and Ghanaian parents. Haven’t had much interactions with Nigerians. But my one data point with Ghanaians is that he is pretty impressive.
June 13Jun 13 On 5/21/2025 at 11:06 AM, Underdog said: I don’t hate Starbucks but always flabbergasted at the lines for it, same goes for CFA. white women
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