Useless Conversation

[Murgos]

The other day I called the rubber valve thing inside the cap of ketchup bottles a sphincter. I was immediately yelled at by multiple people. What the hell else would you call it?!

A "rubber valve" would probably have been fine too.

[Yegolev]

Yes, there are plenty of places in Atlanta to be the only white guy in the bar.

You ain't getting out, though.

Well, I don't know about that.  I had my bachelor's party at Nicki's VIP Lounge.

Speaking of getting out, I think it's time.  I'm too good for AIX administrative work.  My major hurdle is that I don't know anyone; despite my awesome personality, I'm actually very shy.

Also I need someone to fix my 2010 taxes.  I shouldn't be afraid of filing an amendment but I am.

[RhyssaFireheart]

I've finally decided to say screw it and installed FF on the work laptop.  I'll use IE for work related crap, but all my seekrit browsing is going to be done in a real browser with decent adblock capabilities.

[Yegolev]

Aaaaaaand NoScript.

[RhyssaFireheart]

/goes looking...

Never used NoScript before though, not had any problems.  But hey, I trust you guys, it's the internet!  What could go wrong! 

[Yegolev]

Well, the major "problem" is that NoScript works TOO well.  On rare occasions I have to disable it so I can do something, but usually I can just selectively allow domains to run scripts and be fine.  On the flip side, I don't generally have to worry about something invading my machine.

[RhyssaFireheart]

It's probably not a bad thing to have NoScript anyways.  I've known about it but never bothered installing on the home machine, but I better make sure the work machine is safe. 

But it's so nice to get snappy response when opening links compared to IE8.

[Paelos]

Also I need someone to fix my 2010 taxes.  I shouldn't be afraid of filing an amendment but I am.

Taxes you say? If only you knew a CPA in Georgia...

 

[Soln]

Eclipse committed seppuku on me.  Won't start and gives me a blank warning dialog.  Clever.


And I'm not running NoScript (derp grammar).

[Sky]

Everyone should be running NoScript.

[Salamok]

Everyone should be running NoScript.

The only time it becomes super annoying is when trying to make online purchases, they all seem to have dependencies on multiple domains that get introduced as you make your way through the purchase process..

[ghost]

My wife got me the Death Star Lego for my birthday and it arrived today.   

[Minvaren]

You, sir, have one heck of a wife.   

[MuffinMan]

$400?

[ghost]

Yeah, I'm pretty excited about it.  The boy is going bonkers because there are like 20 minifigures in it. 

[Minvaren]

It really is the little things in life.  Swapped the 10-year-old "no-burst" washer hoses for regular ones.  15 minutes off the wash cycle due to faster filling.  

Now, to attempt my first (single) decoction mash on the latest lager...

[ghost]

Swapped the 10-year-old "no-burst" washer hoses for regular ones.

You're a brave man.  We had six inches of water in our last house from a busted regular hose.

[Minvaren]

They're still stainless, just without the no-burst valve that constantly clogs.  I love my water supply.  

(edit: 88% efficiency on the decoction, woot!)

[ghost]

Why was it clogging?  I've never had trouble with mine (I don't think).

[Merusk]

Hard water's the only thing I can come up with that doesn't involve cast iron pipes that have gone to shit.

[Minvaren]

Merusk hits the bulls-eye, the clogs are some of both.  Putting in a whole-house water filter soon to try and narrow down if it's my pipes or the city's that are disintegrating.

[ghost]

Well, Texas has very hard water (aren't you in Austin?) and you should definitely have a water softener.

[RhyssaFireheart]

Yay for the power still being out at work.   

Storms roared through the area this morning and the power went out and ComEd still hasn't gotten it fixed yet, so now basically my entire office section is camped out in the cafeteria of one of the other buildings again.

[Yegolev]

Buying a new washer today.  I managed to determine that it is probably the clutch but since replacing it would be at least $150 plus a near-complete disassembly of the machine, we are going to get a new one.

[RhyssaFireheart]

Some days I kind of wish my washer would break down so I could justify getting one of those cool looking front loading washers and then, of course, I'd have to get the matching dryer.  And they would be RED!   

Question - is it permissible to smack around a co-worker who gets the Leo Sayer song "When I need You" stuck in your head?

[Merusk]

Buying a new washer today.  I managed to determine that it is probably the clutch but since replacing it would be at least $150 plus a near-complete disassembly of the machine, we are going to get a new one.

One of the front-load steamers like Rhyssa's talking about, of course.  That's the only way to do it.  "Screw this $150 part, let's go spend 2 grand!" 

If you just buy a $200 special we're all going to be very disappointed in you.

[Trippy]

Justified, of course, by the fact that they use less water and don't beat up your clothes as much.

[Merusk]

Well that, too, but I just think they're slick as hell.  If I could fit them into my laundry I'd have bought 'em already.

Plus it's fun to encourage other people to spend lots of money.  


Ed: I hope NASCAR takes the race away from the KY Speedway after all the bitching from locals over the last 48 hours who thought they could leave their house at 10am and make the race.   Folks, it's on a 2-lane stretch of highway and you were all too stupid to look up a map and drive one more exit then circle around.  Sux2bu.

[ghost]

Buying a new washer today.  I managed to determine that it is probably the clutch but since replacing it would be at least $150 plus a near-complete disassembly of the machine, we are going to get a new one.

Yeah, nothing's really fixable any more.  Just think about how much you'll be helping the economy.   

[Sky]

Washing machines are pretty easy to fix. Problem is the main point of failure is the stupid logic board, which costs enough to justify a new washer.

I bought a washer with no logic board, all point to point wiring. Didn't like some options on the matching dryer, so my dryer does have a logic board and a bunch of stupid 'smart' features that are a pain. But at least it doesn't have a boot screen, ffs.  A dryer needs a heating element, a blower and a motor to spin the chamber. Dammit.

I'd like technology more if it weren't so fragile and needlessly complex. And you could easily repair it yourself. I'm not really into this whole replacement economy the bastards have forced on us.

[RhyssaFireheart]

Ed: I hope NASCAR takes the race away from the KY Speedway after all the bitching from locals over the last 48 hours who thought they could leave their house at 10am and make the race.   Folks, it's on a 2-lane stretch of highway and you were all too stupid to look up a map and drive one more exit then circle around.  Sux2bu.

Husband watched the race and was telling me how fucked up a ring road around the track was.  Apparently this is a horrible, horrible design for tracks and results in nothing but traffic jams because the cars have no where to go.  I guess the latest (from the morning radio show he listens to on Sirius) is that about 18,000 ticket holders were turned away from getting in because the parking lots were full.  It sounds like a complete and utter clusterfuck all around for the logistics.  I think he said the race itself was okay though.

[Sky]

If you go to see a race, get pit passes.

[Chimpy]

Just bought a suit. Need to see if it helps in interviews compared to wearing a sport coat and shirt/tie/slacks.

[ghost]

Just bought a suit. Need to see if it helps in interviews compared to wearing a sport coat and shirt/tie/slacks.

I bet it does.  Also a new haircut/style can do wonders. 

[Viin]

I heard showering helps too!