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Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
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Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
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gmann
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
I grew up and learned how to drive with a three on the tree.
One evening I was with my dad (not sure how old I was maybe 9, 10 or 11 years old) and my dad had to much to drink. He tossed me the keys and said "get us home". After taking the back roads and a little bit of gear grinding we made it with no issues.
I grew up and learned how to drive with a three on the tree.
One evening I was with my dad (not sure how old I was maybe 9, 10 or 11 years old) and my dad had to much to drink. He tossed me the keys and said "get us home". After taking the back roads and a little bit of gear grinding we made it with no issues.
bostonewe
Short/Round
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
I just like the control.
Grades are coming in for Spring semester. *fingers crossed* Need stellar grades.
Exactly.
Right, but that's not quite what I meant - you can drive any car/suv/pick up - you need a special license to drive an 18-wheeler (I think). When I think of renting a car in Europe or having to DD unexpectedly and there only being stick shifts...
I just like the control.
Grades are coming in for Spring semester. *fingers crossed* Need stellar grades.
Gonzo
Still not a muppet
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
So I tried to determine if you drive a stick in the UK, is the shift pattern the same or backwards? Google didn't help.
I've been there and rode in our friends Peugeot, but didn't really pay attention.
So I tried to determine if you drive a stick in the UK, is the shift pattern the same or backwards? Google didn't help.
I've been there and rode in our friends Peugeot, but didn't really pay attention.
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
Goldy, why would you need to rent a car in Europe? They supposedly have an excellent mass transit system over there.
Except that most cars in the US aren't manual, so it doesn't matter. I also think that wealth = true freedom, since having enough of it means you can pay someone else to drive you if need be, rather than worrying about what type of transmission a car has.
Goldy, why would you need to rent a car in Europe? They supposedly have an excellent mass transit system over there.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
Well, if you dump it into reverse one time, you'll know the answer for sure.
So I tried to determine if you drive a stick in the UK, is the shift pattern the same or backwards? Google didn't help.
I've been there and rode in our friends Peugeot, but didn't really pay attention.
Well, if you dump it into reverse one time, you'll know the answer for sure.
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
The bolded word is key. Also, let me know when a med technologist accumulates that kind of wealth. I know for sure us engineers don't.
Not in Provence or many of the other cool, out of the way places. Just the major cities.
Except that most cars in the US aren't manual, so it doesn't matter. I also think that wealth = true freedom, since having enough of it means you can pay someone else to drive you if need be, rather than worrying about what type of transmission a car has.
Goldy, why would you need to rent a car in Europe? They supposedly have an excellent mass transit system over there.
The bolded word is key. Also, let me know when a med technologist accumulates that kind of wealth.
I know for sure us engineers don't.Not in Provence or many of the other cool, out of the way places. Just the major cities.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
Aren't all Wolverines feral?
no, they've let a pack of feral wolverines loose of the main floor
Aren't all Wolverines feral?
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
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The key is your savings rate and not having kids (oops, too late for you on that oneThe bolded word is key. Also, let me know when a med technologist accumulates that kind of wealth.
).I like major cities, so needing a car over there probably wouldn't be an issue for me.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
I can only speak for MN on the licenses, but I think it is the same all over the midwest. To drive a semi >26,000 lbs you need a class A CDL, to drive a heavy truck (think dump truck, no trailer) >26,000 lbs you need a class B CDL. Anyone can drive anything under 26,000 lbs, with a standard class D license, unless you have hazardous cargo. Special license required for hazardous materials, and special endorsements for busses and such. Also, if it is agricultural and in the family, aka: family farm, you can drive anything with a class D license. Notice on the back of MN class D licenses, they all say "all agricultural vehicles". I got my license a couple days after I turned 15 and was driving 80,000 lb semis to town a couple days later, and it was completely legal.
Never thought about that before. Now I'm curious. I'm guessing it is the same pattern as here. No need to redesign the entire tranny.So I tried to determine if you drive a stick in the UK, is the shift pattern the same or backwards? Google didn't help.
I've been there and rode in our friends Peugeot, but didn't really pay attention.
Gonzo
Still not a muppet
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
That's my thought as well. The only real difference is that you're shifting with your left hand. For that matter, would the pedals be switched as well? I have to get our friends email address and sort this out.
That's my thought as well. The only real difference is that you're shifting with your left hand. For that matter, would the pedals be switched as well? I have to get our friends email address and sort this out.
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
I'm tired of this argument, but I will say this - once you learn to drive a manual, you will HATE driving an automatic (except in certain, relatively rare, cases). I like my current car ('02 CR-V), but I'd like it a whole lot more if it were a manual.
I'm tired of this argument, but I will say this - once you learn to drive a manual, you will HATE driving an automatic (except in certain, relatively rare, cases). I like my current car ('02 CR-V), but I'd like it a whole lot more if it were a manual.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
I drive both Autos and Standards, either one is fine as long as it goes. I spend the most time driving an Auto and I like it better especially in traffic. The only time I want a manual shift is in a muscle car, then a standard rules, nothing like the chirp of the tires hitting second(or third or fourth)
I drive both Autos and Standards, either one is fine as long as it goes. I spend the most time driving an Auto and I like it better especially in traffic. The only time I want a manual shift is in a muscle car, then a standard rules, nothing like the chirp of the tires hitting second(or third or fourth)
MarkEagleUSA
C'mon Q!
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
Today has been one of those days where I wish I stayed in bed. I was up early to be at work before 6. When I went downstairs I smelled burnt plastic... vv t f I thought. Walk into the kitchen and there's no coffee in the coffee maker. The little green lights are on but the pot is empty. As I get closer, the smell gets stronger. Apparently, Mr. Coffee decided today would be a good day to die. So now my day started without caffiene!
I get to work and there's a 53' semi at the dock with 24 skids to be unloaded. I have to do it because my guys aren't in yet and we're expecting 2 40' containers for loading today. I go to get the fork lift and it's got a dead battery. Argh! I end up unloading the truck by hand with a manual pallet jack.
Just before the last skid came off the that truck, the first container arrived. That, too, needed to be loaded by hand... 18 skids weighing close to 28,000 lb, though I had a helper for this one. We no sooner put the seal on that container and the 2nd one arrives. Another 20 skids at about 24,000 lbs... again loaded by hand.
Needless to say, it was well after 8:00 by the time I got to my first cup of coffee. Now it's in the 80's and slightly humid and our soda/water machine is completely empty. I'm really thinking about packing it in for today before something else goes wrong! Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
If he took it off where's the pain coming from?
Indeed. Heck of a way to start a career.
Today has been one of those days where I wish I stayed in bed. I was up early to be at work before 6. When I went downstairs I smelled burnt plastic... vv t f I thought. Walk into the kitchen and there's no coffee in the coffee maker. The little green lights are on but the pot is empty. As I get closer, the smell gets stronger. Apparently, Mr. Coffee decided today would be a good day to die. So now my day started without caffiene!
I get to work and there's a 53' semi at the dock with 24 skids to be unloaded. I have to do it because my guys aren't in yet and we're expecting 2 40' containers for loading today. I go to get the fork lift and it's got a dead battery. Argh! I end up unloading the truck by hand with a manual pallet jack.
Just before the last skid came off the that truck, the first container arrived. That, too, needed to be loaded by hand... 18 skids weighing close to 28,000 lb, though I had a helper for this one. We no sooner put the seal on that container and the 2nd one arrives. Another 20 skids at about 24,000 lbs... again loaded by hand.
Needless to say, it was well after 8:00 by the time I got to my first cup of coffee. Now it's in the 80's and slightly humid and our soda/water machine is completely empty. I'm really thinking about packing it in for today before something else goes wrong! Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
gmann
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
FWIW my office is nice and cool and I had plenty of coffee this morning.
Today has been one of those days where I wish I stayed in bed. I was up early to be at work before 6. When I went downstairs I smelled burnt plastic... vv t f I thought. Walk into the kitchen and there's no coffee in the coffee maker. The little green lights are on but the pot is empty. As I get closer, the smell gets stronger. Apparently, Mr. Coffee decided today would be a good day to die. So now my day started without caffiene!
I get to work and there's a 53' semi at the dock with 24 skids to be unloaded. I have to do it because my guys aren't in yet and we're expecting 2 40' containers for loading today. I go to get the fork lift and it's got a dead battery. Argh! I end up unloading the truck by hand with a manual pallet jack.
Just before the last skid came off the that truck, the first container arrived. That, too, needed to be loaded by hand... 18 skids weighing close to 28,000 lb, though I had a helper for this one. We no sooner put the seal on that container and the 2nd one arrives. Another 20 skids at about 24,000 lbs... again loaded by hand.
Needless to say, it was well after 8:00 by the time I got to my first cup of coffee. Now it's in the 80's and slightly humid and our soda/water machine is completely empty. I'm really thinking about packing it in for today before something else goes wrong! Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
FWIW my office is nice and cool and I had plenty of coffee this morning.
A Shot and a Goal
Hupamone
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
So in review, you are: hot, sweaty, annoyed, tired, without caffeine, complaining that it's in the 80s and looking to turn an employee into a eunuch. Your normal Tuesday, eh?
If he took it off where's the pain coming from?
Indeed. Heck of a way to start a career.
Today has been one of those days where I wish I stayed in bed. I was up early to be at work before 6. When I went downstairs I smelled burnt plastic... vv t f I thought. Walk into the kitchen and there's no coffee in the coffee maker. The little green lights are on but the pot is empty. As I get closer, the smell gets stronger. Apparently, Mr. Coffee decided today would be a good day to die. So now my day started without caffiene!
I get to work and there's a 53' semi at the dock with 24 skids to be unloaded. I have to do it because my guys aren't in yet and we're expecting 2 40' containers for loading today. I go to get the fork lift and it's got a dead battery. Argh! I end up unloading the truck by hand with a manual pallet jack.
Just before the last skid came off the that truck, the first container arrived. That, too, needed to be loaded by hand... 18 skids weighing close to 28,000 lb, though I had a helper for this one. We no sooner put the seal on that container and the 2nd one arrives. Another 20 skids at about 24,000 lbs... again loaded by hand.
Needless to say, it was well after 8:00 by the time I got to my first cup of coffee. Now it's in the 80's and slightly humid and our soda/water machine is completely empty. I'm really thinking about packing it in for today before something else goes wrong! Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
So in review, you are: hot, sweaty, annoyed, tired, without caffeine, complaining that it's in the 80s and looking to turn an employee into a eunuch. Your normal Tuesday, eh?
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
He scraped the spur off the bone, the bone is still there
If he took it off where's the pain coming from?
He scraped the spur off the bone, the bone is still there
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
Yes. And no desire to learn either.
Which treatment did you use? There were a couple of different solutions.
If he took off the bone spur, then how is it causing the problem?
You are incorrect in that assumption.
Hey! I'm not the only one that noticed that statement!!
Ah, OK. That's more clear.
Wait, there are people that don't know how to drive a stick?
Yes. And no desire to learn either.
Good morning, Lodge. Thanks for telling me how to get the blood out of my clothes; they came out spotless.
Which treatment did you use? There were a couple of different solutions.
If he took off the bone spur, then how is it causing the problem?
You are incorrect in that assumption.
If he took it off where's the pain coming from?
Hey! I'm not the only one that noticed that statement!!
Ah, OK. That's more clear.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
No, no. You leave them with a dead forklift, and maybe you disable something else important that they'll need this evening. Then you can go home.
Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
No, no. You leave them with a dead forklift, and maybe you disable something else important that they'll need this evening. Then you can go home.
Gonzo
Still not a muppet
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #112: Son of "Filling in for the night shift"
You should have Hoven come out as a "Logistics Consultant" and straighten shiat out with your dock/warehouse crew. He's always up for a road trip
You lead a charmed life. Let's see how cozy and comfy you are after this coming weekends adventure you mentioned in rep
Reminds me of a Moody Blues song
Actually just one word, but it's a nice song
"critical success factor" = Leave the actual bone intact
.............Today has been one of those days where I wish I stayed in bed. I was up early to be at work before 6. When I went downstairs I smelled burnt plastic... vv t f I thought. Walk into the kitchen and there's no coffee in the coffee maker. The little green lights are on but the pot is empty. As I get closer, the smell gets stronger. Apparently, Mr. Coffee decided today would be a good day to die. So now my day started without caffiene!
I get to work and there's a 53' semi at the dock with 24 skids to be unloaded. I have to do it because my guys aren't in yet and we're expecting 2 40' containers for loading today. I go to get the fork lift and it's got a dead battery. Argh! I end up unloading the truck by hand with a manual pallet jack.
Just before the last skid came off the that truck, the first container arrived. That, too, needed to be loaded by hand... 18 skids weighing close to 28,000 lb, though I had a helper for this one. We no sooner put the seal on that container and the 2nd one arrives. Another 20 skids at about 24,000 lbs... again loaded by hand.
Needless to say, it was well after 8:00 by the time I got to my first cup of coffee. Now it's in the 80's and slightly humid and our soda/water machine is completely empty. I'm really thinking about packing it in for today before something else goes wrong! Before I do, I am going to find whoever forgot to charge the forklift last night and castrate them!
You should have Hoven come out as a "Logistics Consultant" and straighten shiat out with your dock/warehouse crew. He's always up for a road trip
FWIW my office is nice and cool and I had plenty of coffee this morning.
You lead a charmed life. Let's see how cozy and comfy you are after this coming weekends adventure you mentioned in rep
Reminds me of a Moody Blues song
Actually just one word, but it's a nice song
"critical success factor" = Leave the actual bone intact
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