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Post by shanendoah on Jan 5, 2016 16:07:17 GMT -5
Yes, for some it is. For the rest of us, the subject is a little like listening to Sheldon Cooper talk about trains or flags. Trains and flags are way better than listening to people talk about coffee...
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Post by milee on Jan 5, 2016 16:14:13 GMT -5
Yes, for some it is. For the rest of us, the subject is a little like listening to Sheldon Cooper talk about trains or flags. Trains and flags are way better than listening to people talk about coffee... Very, very true. I have 8 different kinds of tea in my cupboard right now (only one was a gift of looseleaf someone gave me this Christmas) but no coffee at all.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 5, 2016 17:24:18 GMT -5
That's interesting. If I leave my seats on when I turn off the car, they do not turn back on when I start it. Allegedly there's a 'memory' setting, but I haven't felt like digging out the manual. mine stay on as well, but I have to actually go start it myself. I can't put a remote starter in my manual transmission. DH has an Accord with a manual transmission. He is in the process of teaching the boys how to drive a stick -- it is absolutely a life skill.
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Post by milee on Jan 5, 2016 17:39:47 GMT -5
DH has an Accord with a manual transmission. He is in the process of teaching the boys how to drive a stick -- it is absolutely a life skill. Funny you should mention the manual transmission Accord... that's what I'm thinking about buying for our sons to drive. Has it been a good car for you?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 5, 2016 17:46:18 GMT -5
DH has an Accord with a manual transmission. He is in the process of teaching the boys how to drive a stick -- it is absolutely a life skill. Funny you should mention the manual transmission Accord... that's what I'm thinking about buying for our sons to drive. Has it been a good car for you? It's in the shop now for something transmission related, but, other than that, it has been relatively problem-free. It's DH's daily driver and he commutes about 50 miles round trip (mostly highway and, thankfully, mostly reverse-commute -- a stick can be a real pain in heavy traffic). I think he has close to 100K miles on it now. But, it is definitely a solid, dependable, car. It is a 2011, though, and that model year had a high rear shelf in it. I'm short, and the Accord front seats ride low, so I always have trouble seeing out the back window when backing up. I'm considering another Accord as a third car for the kids, but first I want to go out and check whether subsequent model years have fixed the high rear shelf design. It might also be that, since my daily driver is a minivan, I'm not used to the low-riding front seats.
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 5, 2016 17:47:18 GMT -5
This past weekend I crewed on a sailboat as the galley wench for a yacht race around Catalina Island, and had to contend with a bottle of champagne exploding in the frig .
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Post by milee on Jan 5, 2016 17:50:46 GMT -5
Funny you should mention the manual transmission Accord... that's what I'm thinking about buying for our sons to drive. Has it been a good car for you? It's in the shop now for something transmission related, but, other than that, it has been relatively problem-free. It's DH's daily driver and he commutes about 50 miles round trip (mostly highway and, thankfully, mostly reverse-commute -- a stick can be a real pain in heavy traffic). I think he has close to 100K miles on it now. But, it is definitely a solid, dependable, car. It is a 2011, though, and that model year had a high rear shelf in it. I'm short, and the Accord front seats ride low, so I always have trouble seeing out the back window when backing up. I'm considering another Accord as a third car for the kids, but first I want to go out and check whether subsequent model years have fixed the high rear shelf design. It might also be that, since my daily driver is a minivan, I'm not used to the low-riding front seats. Don't know when exactly it became standard, but in at least the 2013 and newer models a backup camera is standard equipment. So if you're a shortie (like my oldest son and I) you can't see out the back window, but at least you can see to back up.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 5, 2016 17:52:35 GMT -5
It's in the shop now for something transmission related, but, other than that, it has been relatively problem-free. It's DH's daily driver and he commutes about 50 miles round trip (mostly highway and, thankfully, mostly reverse-commute -- a stick can be a real pain in heavy traffic). I think he has close to 100K miles on it now. But, it is definitely a solid, dependable, car. It is a 2011, though, and that model year had a high rear shelf in it. I'm short, and the Accord front seats ride low, so I always have trouble seeing out the back window when backing up. I'm considering another Accord as a third car for the kids, but first I want to go out and check whether subsequent model years have fixed the high rear shelf design. It might also be that, since my daily driver is a minivan, I'm not used to the low-riding front seats. Don't know when exactly it became standard, but in at least the 2013 and newer models a backup camera is standard equipment. So if you're a shortie (like my oldest son and I) you can't see out the back window, but at least you can see to back up. I'm a Luddite. Backing up without a camera is a life skill, too, LOL.
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Post by milee on Jan 5, 2016 17:56:20 GMT -5
This past weekend I crewed on a sailboat as the galley wench for a yacht race around Catalina Island, and had to contend with a bottle of champagne exploding in the frig . Was there a Snacktician to assist you or did you have to deal with the explosion all by yourself?!?
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 5, 2016 18:01:09 GMT -5
This past weekend I crewed on a sailboat as the galley wench for a yacht race around Catalina Island, and had to contend with a bottle of champagne exploding in the frig . Was there a Snacktician to assist you or did you have to deal with the explosion all by yourself?!? No snacktician. The captain of this particular sailboat is fond of saying the only snacktician she (yes, the owner is a She and a licensed captain) wants on board is one who distributes cocktails after the race is won .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 18:14:57 GMT -5
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 5, 2016 18:36:02 GMT -5
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 5, 2016 18:43:42 GMT -5
This past weekend I crewed on a sailboat as the galley wench for a yacht race around Catalina Island, and had to contend with a bottle of champagne exploding in the frig . OMG! I totally misread that and thought "You go, girl!" Oh, and welcome back.
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 5, 2016 18:49:30 GMT -5
This past weekend I crewed on a sailboat as the galley wench for a yacht race around Catalina Island, and had to contend with a bottle of champagne exploding in the frig . OMG! I totally misread that and thought "You go, girl!" Oh, and welcome back. Thanks, POM . I got back from vacation in September just on time to see my counterpart (who handles private sector grant writing and contract management, I handle the government sector) fly out the door (with less than a week's notice) to another job. They have not replaced her yet, so I have been uber-busy handling two desks. And a kitchen remodel. And an extended trip out of town over Christmas to take my 92 year old mother to visit her great-grandchildren. So I had little time to be here. It's good to be back .
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 7, 2016 11:51:34 GMT -5
I got an incredible deal on a pair of boots from Cole Hann. I'd been coveting them all fall, but was balking at paying $300+ for them. They finally went on sale, and I bought them (for about $100). They're too narrow. I've got to send them back!
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Post by skubikky on Jan 7, 2016 12:09:27 GMT -5
mine stay on as well, but I have to actually go start it myself. I can't put a remote starter in my manual transmission. DH has an Accord with a manual transmission. He is in the process of teaching the boys how to drive a stick -- it is absolutely a life skill. Yes....our kids learned because they had dirt bikes where the concept of a clutch hits home quite hard.
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Post by shanendoah on Jan 7, 2016 16:36:15 GMT -5
My problem today - I feel like crud, just incredibly run down. Pondering going home. But then I think - if I go home now, I won't get my 10,000 steps for the day. But going for my afternoon walk and then claiming I don't feel well enough to sit at my desk doesn't seem kosher. Stupid fitbit
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Post by lexxy703 on Jan 7, 2016 16:46:12 GMT -5
My problem today - I feel like crud, just incredibly run down. Pondering going home. But then I think - if I go home now, I won't get my 10,000 steps for the day. But going for my afternoon walk and then claiming I don't feel well enough to sit at my desk doesn't seem kosher. Stupid fitbit Tell them you are sick, go home & then walk in your neighborhood where the boss can't see you
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 7, 2016 16:48:38 GMT -5
My problem today - I feel like crud, just incredibly run down. Pondering going home. But then I think - if I go home now, I won't get my 10,000 steps for the day. But going for my afternoon walk and then claiming I don't feel well enough to sit at my desk doesn't seem kosher. Stupid fitbit There there. Would you like a hot beverage? I heard tea is the latest go to hot beverage. Do you like tea?
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 7, 2016 16:51:24 GMT -5
Heh heh. POM!!
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Post by shanendoah on Jan 7, 2016 17:25:19 GMT -5
lexxy703 - Problem being, I am the boss. My Chair might notice, but he certainly wouldn't care. I care more about how it would look to all of my staff.
Peace Of Mind - Why yes, yes I would like a(nother) cup of tea. In fact, my tea is how I've made it this far today as it is.
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Post by lurkyloo on Jan 7, 2016 18:19:15 GMT -5
Yes, for some it is. For the rest of us, the subject is a little like listening to Sheldon Cooper talk about trains or flags. There there. Can I offer you a hot beverage? Thanks oped for the link...tempting! The problem with Le Creuset sets is that then I have to look at the fact that I'm spending $500 for three pots. One of my first choices is to get an LC Dutch oven though. Today's first world problem is that I couldn't go home with a migraine because I was attending my first meeting of quasi group heads (In our tiny department I'm the expert in one of our three areas of specialization, which makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and occasionally panicked). Second "problem" of the day: now that I'm employed again I've heard from three headhunters in the past few months. Where were they last year when I was actually looking And yesterday's first world problem was discovering that DS' daycare is closed on MLK day when I was hoping to get some cleaning done and then go clothes shopping (not really possible with a two year old hurricane in tow). I know, I know. #worlds'smallestviolin
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 18:37:23 GMT -5
You have gift cards... that's like getting 3 pots for free
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Post by shanendoah on Jan 7, 2016 18:48:46 GMT -5
And because I feel like crud, I didn't even take my usual afternoon walk around the quad. Instead I roamed the halls of my building for a couple thousand steps - which resulted in a first world problem for some of my staff - I found work I wanted done, mostly in the form of removing outdated posters from walls, and removing a lovely (actually lovely) sign advertising a minor in our program that no longer exists (in fact, the official faculty vote ending it happened yesterday).
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Post by MJ2.0 on Jan 7, 2016 19:54:57 GMT -5
And because I feel like crud, I didn't even take my usual afternoon walk around the quad. Instead I roamed the halls of my building for a couple thousand steps - which resulted in a first world problem for some of my staff - I found work I wanted done, mostly in the form of removing outdated posters from walls, and removing a lovely (actually lovely) sign advertising a minor in our program that no longer exists (in fact, the official faculty vote ending it happened yesterday). I know people at my work cheat by putting the fitbit in the dryer on the no heat setting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 19:58:25 GMT -5
I had such a draining day with the kids... math took hours and I had two moms to get back to who are starting to homeschool and need some handholding and nothing is getting done this week I feel like I'm moving in slow motion in sludge.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jan 7, 2016 20:36:54 GMT -5
Today's first world problem is my rental car doesn't have a backup camera. And my EZ Pass isn't mounted on the windshield since it's a rental. Blah!
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Post by tractor on Jan 8, 2016 9:41:36 GMT -5
I spent over $1000.00 buying really good snow tires this year and we haven't had any snow, and it's been so warm that my heating bills are rather low.
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Post by movingforward on Jan 8, 2016 10:00:45 GMT -5
And because I feel like crud, I didn't even take my usual afternoon walk around the quad. Instead I roamed the halls of my building for a couple thousand steps - which resulted in a first world problem for some of my staff - I found work I wanted done, mostly in the form of removing outdated posters from walls, and removing a lovely (actually lovely) sign advertising a minor in our program that no longer exists (in fact, the official faculty vote ending it happened yesterday). I know people at my work cheat by putting the fitbit in the dryer on the no heat setting.
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Post by movingforward on Jan 8, 2016 14:40:39 GMT -5
I worked M-F this week . I typically work 10/4 and have Mondays off; however, my new assistant started on Monday and I definitely felt like I needed to be at work on her first day. Okay, working 5 days a week sucks! I have been working 4 day weeks (except for a couple of really busy weeks each year) for the past 5 years. The 10 hours days can get long but it is completely worth it for a 3 day weekend (even though I do generally work from home a little on those days).
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