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  • Yeah the Costco ones suck. Quantum rules!
    "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
    -aparch

    "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
    -INCH

    Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
    -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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    • Three of our recent choices:
      a) Chateau du Mayne, a nice Cahors, and
      b) Pinno, a S.African pinotage
      c) Ombretta Agricola Fermo by https://haywines.co.uk/
      Last edited by DonaldD; 09-12-2020, 11:33 AM.

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      • I think we have found a new problem since there is no more moderation.....
        It's never too early to start the Pre-game festivities

        Go Cats!!! GO BLACKHAWKS!

        Cuck the Fubs... Let's Go WHITE SOX!!!

        Wildcat Born, Wildcat Bred....

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        • Originally posted by RaceBoarder View Post
          I think we have found a new problem since there is no more moderation.....
          They must be mad we havent stopped posting so they are finding new ways to make things worse. USCHO is now the owner of the Cleveland Indians in Major League ;-)
          "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
          -aparch

          "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
          -INCH

          Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
          -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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          • Originally posted by Handyman View Post

            They must be mad we havent stopped posting so they are finding new ways to make things worse. USCHO is now the owner of the Cleveland Indians in Major League ;-)
            I am supposed to be worried about fatty liver, join the ANA (I am a member) and go to petco- I have no pets.

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            • Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post

              Had that happen recently. I applied for a position I was asked to apply by my boss. But I can stalk calendars with the best of them and found out the other candidates. One was so impeccably qualified I didn’t even take the interview as seriously as I normally would have.

              I joked to my boss (who was one of the five interviewers) after and said, “I’m not sure I stood a chance.” He laughed and agreed. He said I was the next choice. But I wasn’t even upset because you never know who’s going to apply. And the person who got it had every box checked. It sucks but I can’t be mad.

              I did just apply and interview for another job in management. I like my chances. I applied and the dept mgr called me the next day. I have a good working relationship with her so I knew I wasn’t going to be bullsh-tted. She asked why I was applying and what I had to offer. I answered and she said they had 15 applicants already. I got an interview spot 15 minutes later. Had a great officially interview/overview with her and a spectacular interview with the other managers in the dept. At the end I was just pure adrenaline. I hadn’t felt like that since the first date with my wife.

              i did find out some of the other applicants and they’re all very good candidates. Crossing my fingers. Ditto for you ND. Hope you get it.
              And I didn't get it... This was ****ing sucks. I really wanted this job.
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              As of 9/21/10:         As of 9/13/10:
              College Hockey 6       College Football 0
              BTHC 4                 WCHA FC:  1
              Originally posted by SanTropez
              May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
              Originally posted by bigblue_dl
              I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
              Originally posted by Kepler
              When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
              He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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              • Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post

                And I didn't get it... This was ****ing sucks. I really wanted this job.
                boo. that stinks.

                Best Buy Geek Squad is really grinding my gears. So far I have been there in person 3 times. They were supposed to upload some things, update my laptop and install my antiviral that came with my support package. Then I was supposed to return so they could transfer the data from outlook from my old laptop to the new one and set it up (because I coudn't get it to connect)
                As of today=
                I find out my antiviral is not functioning. It shows but says it is not working
                the data transferred to the wrong file in outlook
                the outlook is not set up in the laptop= the guy had duplicated it and then unbenownst to me deleted the connected one
                I called- they can't help me and I am transferred to a specialist. I cannot shut the laptop off. I can't use it because it isn't protected so I am not going out into the webworld. The wait time is 2.5 hrs. They will not call me back. I am supposed to be on alert to see when the person connects.
                What the absolute fvck. I am not sure what I paid for but I am not getting it
                and there is no email or conduit to complain except to call- which I did and so far NO satisfaction.

                Oh, and the world sucks too.

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                • My primary care doctor. Call to get my antidepressants refilled and I get put on hold with no call back. I'm a mess without them.

                  I think it's time I switched practices.
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                  • One thing that grinds my gears: I was told to be very careful with my right foot. No running, wear the brace, don't jump, and don't wear flats/unsupportive shoes at Meijer/Target. Last week Friday I had X-Rays, and was told no real progress is happening, that I might have to just live with it. And it's frustrating as all ****. To make no mistakes and still lose.
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                    • Fuking leaves!
                      Code:
                      As of 9/21/10:         As of 9/13/10:
                      College Hockey 6       College Football 0
                      BTHC 4                 WCHA FC:  1
                      Originally posted by SanTropez
                      May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
                      Originally posted by bigblue_dl
                      I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
                      Originally posted by Kepler
                      When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
                      He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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                      • Two things grind my gears about sobriety:

                        I haven't consumed alcohol in over 5 months, but I have been through some very stressful situations in the past few months that had me wanting it. When I mention I'm under stress and am thinking about having a drink to take the load off, there is always someone who condemns me for wanting to drink.

                        Someone keeps recommending AA to me. Why? Is it so I can be surrounded by jerkwads who will condemn me for wanting a drink?
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                        • First off, why are people condemning you for mentioning you could go for a drink, but are successfully resisting the urge? Second of all, why are those people still in your life?

                          AA varies from group to group, but there are absolutely people it does not work for. IMO, it is not a good option for committed atheists (me), people who are skeptical of the disease/allergy model of addiction (also me), people who aren't comfortable with telling their sins to a confessor (4th step inventory with your sponsor), and people who straight up dislike the label 'alcoholic' (also me - I am not an 'icky' person!).

                          It's obviously a bad time to be looking for in-person meetings. If you want to try AA, I would look for an online meeting that is specific to LGBTQ+ people.

                          SMART and LifeRing are also a good secular alternatives to try, and have had meetings available online long before AA ever did.

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                          • From what I was able to glean from people in AA they dont condemn you for desiring a drink...they are there to help you through that desire. There are obviously some that will judge but for the most part AA and its members know people in it are going to struggle and sometimes fail. The point is to have a safe place you can go to in hopes of alleviating the struggle with other people like you.

                            I have never been though this is all secondhand info.
                            "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
                            -aparch

                            "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
                            -INCH

                            Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
                            -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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                            • Having talked to people about AA for yrs it seems as different groups function differently depending on the participants. Sort of like families. THey have different styles and different things people focus on/ handle differently

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                              • Originally posted by Handyman View Post
                                From what I was able to glean from people in AA they dont condemn you for desiring a drink...they are there to help you through that desire.
                                Correct. They will tell you to call your sponsor (or someone else from your home group if he/she is unavailable), "play the tape" (which is a form of REBT), do an inventory, direct your attention to something positive that keeps you busy, pray to your HP, and/or find a group that is nearby and meeting soon.

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