Firstly, interesting note at the end.
Secondly, I'm with your son. They're all monkeys, just like KC's avatar.
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Secondly, I'm with your son. They're all monkeys, just like KC's avatar.
When did it go off the air?ABC announced on GMA this morning that they are bringing back American Idol.
Time for a new prescription?I'm getting really frustrated with not being able to see your images...and apparently everyone else can.
ABC announced on GMA this morning that they are bringing back American Idol.
That goes way beyond beating a dead horse. That's like beating a dead horse, burying it, disinterring it and the beating it some more.
@GTO, what kind of car?
@wxman1 I've been in a similarly tough spot recently and had a sort of "come to Jesus" talk with who I would consider my mentor at work a couple weeks ago. It definitely helped clear some things up and help me see where things stand. Made it clear that I was not thrilled with where I was and wanted to move forward. So I've seen some positive changes so far but we'll see. Maybe you've already mentioned similar conversations but if you keep getting passed over after having those types of chats.......I'd at least be looking around.
@wxman1 I've been in a similarly tough spot recently and had a sort of "come to Jesus" talk with who I would consider my mentor at work a couple weeks ago. It definitely helped clear some things up and help me see where things stand. Made it clear that I was not thrilled with where I was and wanted to move forward. So I've seen some positive changes so far but we'll see. Maybe you've already mentioned similar conversations but if you keep getting passed over after having those types of chats.......I'd at least be looking around.
friend who moved away last year was back in town last night to defend for Master's. They mentioned that they had to give a public talk before meeting with just advisors and so we jumped on the fact that hey, we could have all attended! And brought signs!
I said I would have stood up with one of these:
I was very proud of that joke, I'll have you know.
I said I would have stood up with one of these:
I was very proud of that joke, I'll have you know.
in poopy news, meow friend is moving further away for spouse's job. Still looking in this are and I'm hoping that it will only be temporary as she is still working here and baby daycare will be here too. Hope he can find something closer after a year. Stahp moving away, friends!
Ah, the old mad at the world patrol guy! I had an Iowa chauffeurs license when I moved to Minnesota. Back then you had to take the driving test again, no reciprocity. Had to go to this place with fake streets and such layed out. Checked in and this big fat highway patrolman came out. He looked mad at the world. He was obviously too fat to patrol anymore and guessing this was his "desk" assignment. We drive around this course with him scowling at me the entire time. He actually yelled at me for starting to back up using mirrors (habit from driving my dad's truck with the entire back window blocked by the 1200 gal cargo fuel tank). So he flunked me, docked me for every left turn and a bunch of other stuff. Pissed me off. Came back the next week and drove like I was again in Mr. Wheathorns drivers ed class. No Mr. Mad Guy this time and drove slow, deliberate, indecisive, and making absolute 90 degree turns at intersections etc. Got a perfect score but I was still pissed.
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And yes, I am a ******* cop magnet. Pretty much every single stop or even 911 call for assistance. Traffic stop, get bait attempts at insulting me and such to see if I will react badly, I don't. I call 911 and they treat me like I had committed a crime rather than being the guy who called it in. Reluctant to even call anything in now. I think when I called in to report a lost kid (like maybe three years old or so) who had wandered up the street. They treated me like I had abducted the kid. No, I am the guy would just called you and kept the little dude from getting run over in the street.
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Both kids have questioned a variety of avatars including mine and CG's (which they both find hilarious, BTW) on different occasions. He didn't have the chance on this occasion since I had to put him into protective custody as I mentioned before. Orangutans have ridiculous long arms so I had to get him away from the monitor double quick!
The teenage daughter has her driving test on one of the fake street things in Arden Hills on Friday. I think she'll do OK as she is constantly telling me what I'm doing wrong when I drive. You didn't use your blinker in the round about... You didn't come to a complete stop...
On our way to pick up my daughter last night, we saw a van with light grey smoke gently billowing out of the engine sitting at the gas station. We were sitting at the stop light for a good minute and nobody was around it. Five minutes later, we have our daughter picked up and heading back by the gas station to go to soccer practice. The van is now a full blown inferno with flames going at least 10-12 feet in the air.
I couldn't help but wonder if the owner even tried to go inside and get a fire extinguisher to put it out or if they just had enough of their van and said **** it.
I couldn't help but wonder if the owner even tried to go inside and get a fire extinguisher to put it out or if they just had enough of their van and said **** it.
I am the only known adult driver in Minnesota that comes to a complete stop at stop signs. It is known.
I attribute this to Mr. Wheathorn from 50 years ago.
My daughter has thankfully given up policing my speed. (my foot is made of a material that can be found between thallium and bismuth on the periodic table)
After constant badgering, I finally told her that if we would have left on time, daddy wouldn't have to speed.
The same argument should work with the wife, but, honestly, no argument works with the wife.
Not true, but close. (Although I will slow greatly but roll through on my bike, but only if I am not disrupting anyone else by doing so.) I abhor those who blow through stop signs at full speed in my residential neighborhood where there are kids all over the place. Your time is not that important! And don't get me started on the "stop lights are optional for cyclists" crowd. I have had numerous near misses as a pedestrian when crossing with the light.I am the only known adult driver in Minnesota that comes to a complete stop at stop signs. It is known.
I attribute this to Mr. Wheathorn from 50 years ago.
Also, I am glad that JC's youngun is keeping him honest in the roundabouts. Those things are much more efficient if people are signalling their intention when leaving so other drivers are aware when it is safe to enter. If used properly they are much more efficient and quicker than 4 way stops. I have one a block from my house and I swear I'm the only person who ever signals when leaving the thing.
Wow, that blew up to a rant...
As long as I'm at it, I might as well complain about all of the people dropping off their kids at my son's school who can't even stop surfing the phone while driving through a busy elementary school parking lot. I have no idea what they are thinking!
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