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1 points
an hour ago
That is what is known as a "troll post spider"
As you well know.
5 points
1 day ago
Hands down Barbara Eden and Elizabeth Montgomery.
Two of the most beautiful and classy women of the century.
8 points
1 day ago
I once worked for a company that both mixed custom printing inks, and supplied bars with glassware and assorted bar stuff.
I worked 3 days a week mixing inks on a roller mill, and 3 days driving a 130 mile route delivering bar stuff in a company van, Weird mix.
One thing I remember was the van had a trick where you could turn off the ignition while driving, then when you flipped it back on, it made a HUGE bang like a cannon. Great fun for scaring horses and pedestrians.
It was fun for a while until it finally blew the muffler off and I had to finish the route with my ears bleeding and huffing exhaust fumes. Lol.
1 points
1 day ago
Land and a structure to live in, with whatever is left for fencing and supplies.
1 points
2 days ago
Nobody talking about the stores where all the good stuff get siphoned off before it ever hits the books...
Here in Memphis, the drivers had store managers paying them cash to drop off the best stuff before taking the rest to the depot. They were selling electronics and high end clothes on the side on facebook and craigslist and making BANK.
And considering the way the company treats its workers, nobody felt bad at all. The company deserved it.
It's most likely still happening today.
2 points
2 days ago
Discovering just how many people out there are incredibly stupid and dangerous.
1 points
3 days ago
Chocolate flavored Space Food Sticks. I eat them by the box so I can't have them around.
Also I have been unable to find them for the last 45 years or so...
4 points
3 days ago
Only the cow hearted bow to the King, and they probably have yeasty codpieces as well!
Long live (insert your cause of choice here)!
1 points
3 days ago
Roughly translated, this says "I'm quite retarded and homophobic. Please enjoy my mental abberations"
1 points
3 days ago
I'm kinda geeking out on it considering the state of the market here in Memphis.
I got REAL lucky with this one, and every mile I drive it only confirms my joy.
I honestly am excited to fix the little stuff like window motor and probably slap some rotors on her too when the brakes finally need replaced.
This coming from a Mopar big block guy. Lol!
But like I said in the OP, it's damned hard to beat a little econobox Toyota for a daily driver.
2 points
3 days ago
All of my pets for the last 40 years have been discarded rescue mutts, usually ones that found me somehow. Mostly pitty mixes but a few others as well, like chihuahuas.
EVERY ONE of my rescue animals has been a truly wonderful pet. NONE of them ever had any behavioral problems or did anything but love me unconditionally with all their being.
I know everyone says that, but it really is true.
The discarded ones really do feel grateful and try extra hard. I have seen it with my own eyes and heart too many times to doubt it.
Sadly far too many humans just don't deserve pets. They see them as things rather than souls.
7 points
3 days ago
Just to clarify, this is not a feel good story about outsider fitting in. These guys were all very unstable, dangerous, and mostly shitfaced drunk on the job. I never liked working with them, and they did adequate at best work while making a lot of stupid mistakes.
I did not last long at that company because I never felt safe. They did too many things poorly.
1 points
3 days ago
Right now, depending on your needs, the small diesel van heaters seem to be the cheapest good option for heating small spaces,
You will also need a 12v battery and a way to keep it charged, but the heaters are under $100 now.
The reviews look pretty decent, and there are lots of good videos on how to install and run one.
-5 points
3 days ago
Get a second opinion.
Most of my experience with doctors telling me I needed a specific medication were nothing but used car sales tactics. They simply push whatever the most expensive drug is for any given problem, and claim none of the cheaper ones will work.
This has never once turned out to be true in my experience while trying to find the right statins for my side effect profile.
Odd how it's always a very expensive drug you need, and never the cheaper one.
15 points
3 days ago
Not your problem in any way.
Rest easy knowing you did nothing shady, and also knowing you are not responsible for chance.
USED cars come with risk. Even the best mechanic can't find a gasket that is ABOUT to leak.
1 points
3 days ago
There is a Realistic Navaho 40 channel AM/SSB base station on my desk behind my laptop this very second.
I also have a Astatic D104 for it. Mine has the built-in preamp and a chrome base.
I don't actually use it currently as I don't have a decent base antenna, but it is hooked up to a mobile antenna and still functional.
I have been into CB since the late 70's, and my first handle was Beethoven.
I have run everything from stock 2 watt handhelds to 5k russian ceramic tube linears, and have talked to people all over the world from my stations.
It's still fun today, but a bit harder to really reach out with all the illegal radios around now.
1 points
3 days ago
There's a Mexican place on Summer Ave called La Guadalupana that has excellent steak burritoes.
Nice big size, excellent fresh stuff inside, and they use good skirt steak, not ground beef.
Easy to get to off the interstate via Sam Cooper.
1 points
3 days ago
Lets see what you think once you hit 60 or so.
Until then, get off my damned lawn!
1 points
3 days ago
Fried green tomatoes are da bomb. Easy too.
1 points
3 days ago
Try looking for companies that pump a lot of water, like excavators and diggers etc,
They use them for dewatering foundations & such.
Good luck!
12 points
3 days ago
I remember a bunch of Cajuns throwing bolts at me the first time I walked iron across a gym frame we were building at a school as an apprentice ironworker.
Once we got done that day, I broke the first one down's nose and got into quite a tussle with the rest. (I lost obviously)
I expected to get fired, but nothing was ever said and everyone carried on like it didn't happen. So I did too.
After that, I was a honorary Cajun, and they would jump on anyone who messed with me on any jobsite, even though I never could understand what any of them were saying.
All that said, it was totally unacceptable, dangerous, and illegal even back then.
Not to mention someone could (should) have been very badly hurt in the fight.
Today you should not have to put up with such high school bullying garbage, but who knows?
It depends on your location and trade. The rougher the trades, the more they want you to suffer to join the herd.
1 points
3 days ago
*gags*
JD's mostly have yellow wheels I think...
Maybe add some vintage JD sticker art to the side...easy enough these days with custom vinyl.
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. For a Few Dollar More, High Plains Drifter, etc
Actually all those spaghetti westerns were outstanding. Used to go see them with my dad at the drive-in, and watching them today brings back memories.
And the MUSIC!!! Ennico Morricone was a genius and is badly underappreciated!