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[ChiefD]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

Living the Midwestern Dream!

 

[Rustoleum]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

It has to be horrible to have one of those jobs. I try to ignore them nicely.

I won’t shop for electronics at Sam’s any more so I can bypass them.

As soon as they open their mouth, whether it be to greet me, tell me my hair is on fire, or just breathe in general, I preempt it with “No thanks I’m good on phones”.

 

[Gatorade]

I can't tell you how much I hate traveling with my wife. She can't pack, always late my anxiety level goes through the roof when we go on trips. Once we get there is fine but the lead up makes me miserable

All this plus she tells me how to drive the whole way even though I spent a large portion of my career driving.

 

[shuke]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

These people ought to be able to pick out who looks like they are up for a conversation and who isn't. For whatever reason Costco lets AT&T phone people camp out right along the main aisle way. Drives me crazy.

 

[SayChowda]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

These people ought to be able to pick out who looks like they are up for a conversation and who isn't. For whatever reason Costco lets AT&T phone people camp out right along the main aisle way. Drives me crazy.

Bingo. What about me with two little kids made them think I was a good prospect? I can only imagine the paperwork process with my kids...

 

[urbanhack]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

When is your first meat raffle?

 

[ChiefD]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

When is your first meat raffle?

Good question. Might save that for the fall/winter when there is nothing else to do.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

When is your first meat raffle?

Good question. Might save that for the fall/winter when there is nothing else to do.

Ice fishing??

 

[Osaurus]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

Good bubblers too?

 

[wazoo11]

Happy to share that I got into graduate school (again) this time at LSU starting in September

 

[SWC]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

please tell me the window guy was mad city windows they have the absolutely most annoying ads of all time during bucks games take that to the bank bromigo

 

[SWC]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

Good bubblers too?

bubbler or bublrs because if you are a kid anywhere near a kwik trip or a kwik star these days the later is more popular than the former take that to the bank brohans

 

[BeTheMatch]

Kwik Trip is one of the best-run businesses on earth. Ever need a clean bathroom, I guarantee Kwik Trip will provide one. They stand so far alone in the industry, they actually restore my faith in America and humanity.

 

[Osaurus]

Kwik Trip is one of the best-run businesses on earth. Ever need a clean bathroom, I guarantee Kwik Trip will provide one. They stand so far alone in the industry, they actually restore my faith in America and humanity.

Yep. They’ve always been solid

 

[psychobillies]

Happy to share that I got into graduate school (again) this time at LSU starting in September

Welcome to the Bayou State. We don't have bars in grocery stores, but you can walk around almost anywhere with a beer in your hand. Let me know if you need anything, I'm about an hour from BR.

 

[Snoopy]

Was in Target this morning. This was after my dog threw up at the house and after my car didn't start and had to take my wife's car.

Was with my 2 little kids and walked in one of the main aisles past the electronics department. Some worker (from a cell phone company I assume not dressed as a Target employee) stops as to ask what cell phone carrier I have and what plan. I think I was still a bit stressed from this morning (and other things) that my immediate reaction out loud was "do you think it's a good time for that question when I am here with two little kids?"

Out of character for me. It just came out.

I was at the county fair today and there was some booth there with a chucklehead trying to sell windows. He tried to entice me with the ‘ol “hey would you like to sign up to win today?”

Me: No, I’m good. Our house already has windows.

Did you at least get some cheese curds at the fair?

No. Got a funnel cake. Had cheese curds the night before at the fish fry.

please tell me the window guy was mad city windows they have the absolutely most annoying ads of all time during bucks games take that to the bank bromigo

I just say you have to be mad to go with them.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me".

She'd have made more sense if she answered "yes". Not much, but some.

Tell her that the sooner she sells her house, the sooner she won't be offended. Drop that price, girly!

 

[General Malaise]

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me".

She'd have made more sense if she answered "yes". Not much, but some.

Tell her that the sooner she sells her house, the sooner she won't be offended. Drop that price, girly!

And you know what, GB? For about half a second, I was actually entertaining the idea of taking it down to help her sell the house. But when she said that wasn't her chief reason for wanting it to come down, I had a quick and drastic turn of heart.

She's priced the house way too high.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Make multiple offers from different “buyers” on her house.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Well done, and I'll leave it at that.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Well done, and I'll leave it at that.

Thanks, and yeah, I'm worried this might cross lines so it might not last. I should just leave it alone now.

But just for perspective - my oldest son is gay and has a boyfriend that we adore. I'm not taking my flag down. It's very personal to me.

 

[psychobillies]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

Unlike Shuke, I'll accept FB friend requests from people I've never met IRL.

 

[Scoresman]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

This is why I live within the Portland border. You take one step out and it's just disgusting stuff like this. Good job standing your ground on this.

 

[psychobillies]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

Unlike Shuke, I'll accept FB friend requests from people I've never met IRL.

1 mutual friend, Joe T.

 

[SWC]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

i mean i always knew i liked you forest but jesus some days i like you more than others that is the type of thing that the one who needs to see will surely see and know that you are 100 percent in their corner keep on keepin on and being a great effen dad take that to the bank and you sure as hell are a brohan

 

[ChiefD]

Kwik Trip is one of the best-run businesses on earth. Ever need a clean bathroom, I guarantee Kwik Trip will provide one. They stand so far alone in the industry, they actually restore my faith in America and humanity.

Yep. They’ve always been solid

On the surface, Kwik Trip is outstanding. Back in Kansas City we had Quik Trip, which I have considered the gold standard in terms of convenience stores/gas stations. I had high hopes moving to Wisconsin that Kwik Trip could meet or exceed what Quik Trip provides.

However, after being here since April, I've been to Kwik Trip enough to present what I feel is a professional opinion of the operations of both.

1. Food: Kwik Trip is a slight bit favorite here. Every time I walk into a Kwik Trip there seems to be something new I've never seen before. Edge: Kwik Trip.

2. Straws. This one is not even close. Quik Trip in Kansas City provides a proper straw with the proper circumference for ease of drinkage. Kwik Trip has a straw that is damn near the size of a swizzle stick. I have to suck on this thing so hard I feel like I'm going to burst my ears. Edge: Quik Trip.

3. Napkins: Another one that is not even close. Quik trip in KC has a nice, stout napkin that holds up well in every scenario. You eating BBQ? No problem. Using them for kleenex later? No problem? You wanna strain oil before you put it into your car? No problem. The ones at Kwik Trip are reminiscent of those dainty napkins that Dairy Queen used to have where you'd need 3 or 4 to clean the face of your kid after he eats a soft serve. Edge: Quik Trip.

4. Parking Lots: OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS SUCH A PROBLEM IN WISCONSIN????!!!!! Do they not realize EVERYONE up here has a boat or an RV or a boat AND RV or an ATV trailer? Kwik Trip designs their stores like they are living in Japan. Getting in and out of here is a major PIA. And if a FIB gets in there with a boat or RV?

WATCH OUT!!! Hide your children because they are gonna get run over. And they aren't the only culprits. Every store in Wisconsin is like this. Edge: Quik Trip.

5. Rewards Program: On the surface this idea sounds great. You buy stuff - you get rewards points. BUT - you have to accumulate a certain number of visits to qualify for a reward. Now, I stop and get a fountain coke every day on my way to work. Their refill price is $1.42. BUT - I have to have 15 visits to get my reward, which is that I get .05 off per gallon of gas (up to 30 gallons of gas, and the reward expires in 30 days, so you can't stack them). Except the math doesn't add up:

15 x $1.42 = $21.30 spent
.05 x 30 gallons of gas: $1.50

WTF is this?

Edge: Quik Trip.

6. Check Out Procedure: So, at the Quik Trip in KC, their checkout procedure is lightning fast. If there are more than 3 people in line they are calling out for more troops to get their asses up there and get people on their way. At the Kwik Trip up here, it's soooooooooo slooooooooooooow. People are buying their groceries in there. Then the cashier has to ask for the Rewards card, which people then have to dig out of their purse or wallet, swipe that card, and then present their payment. Edge: Quik Trip.

Now, lucky for me I have realized that things just move at a slower pace up here. So these things don't really affect me at this point. I just stand there and chill and get what I need and just take my time. So all in all life is good up here.

Kwik Trip is good, but it's not the best.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

Unlike Shuke, I'll accept FB friend requests from people I've never met IRL.

1 mutual friend, Joe T.

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long long long time.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

i mean i always knew i liked you forest but jesus some days i like you more than others that is the type of thing that the one who needs to see will surely see and will see and know that you are 100 percent in their corner keep on keepin on and being a great effen dad take that to the bank and you sure as hell are a brohan

Thanks, brohan. That means a lot to me. You have a special place in my heart and you take that to the bank.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Kwik Trip is one of the best-run businesses on earth. Ever need a clean bathroom, I guarantee Kwik Trip will provide one. They stand so far alone in the industry, they actually restore my faith in America and humanity.

Yep. They’ve always been solid

On the surface, Kwik Trip is outstanding. Back in Kansas City we had Quik Trip, which I have considered the gold standard in terms of convenience stores/gas stations. I had high hopes moving to Wisconsin that Kwik Trip could meet or exceed what Quik Trip provides.

However, after being here since April, I've been to Kwik Trip enough to present what I feel is a professional opinion of the operations of both.

1. Food: Kwik Trip is a slight bit favorite here. Every time I walk into a Kwik Trip there seems to be something new I've never seen before. Edge: Kwik Trip.

2. Straws. This one is not even close. Quik Trip in Kansas City provides a proper straw with the proper circumference for ease of drinkage. Kwik Trip has a straw that is damn near the size of a swizzle stick. I have to suck on this thing so hard I feel like I'm going to burst my ears. Edge: Quik Trip.

3. Napkins: Another one that is not even close. Quik trip in KC has a nice, stout napkin that holds up well in every scenario. You eating BBQ? No problem. Using them for kleenex later? No problem? You wanna strain oil before you put it into your car? No problem. The ones at Kwik Trip are reminiscent of those dainty napkins that Dairy Queen used to have where you'd need 3 or 4 to clean the face of your kid after he eats a soft serve. Edge: Quik Trip.

4. Parking Lots: OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS SUCH A PROBLEM IN WISCONSIN????!!!!! Do they not realize EVERYONE up here has a boat or an RV or a boat AND RV or an ATV trailer? Kwik Trip designs their stores like they are living in Japan. Getting in and out of here is a major PIA. And if a FIB gets in there with a boat or RV?

WATCH OUT!!! Hide your children because they are gonna get run over. And they aren't the only culprits. Every store in Wisconsin is like this. Edge: Quik Trip.

5. Rewards Program: On the surface this idea sounds great. You buy stuff - you get rewards points. BUT - you have to accumulate a certain number of visits to qualify for a reward. Now, I stop and get a fountain coke every day on my way to work. Their refill price is $1.42. BUT - I have to have 15 visits to get my reward, which is that I get .05 off per gallon of gas (up to 30 gallons of gas, and the reward expires in 30 days, so you can't stack them). Except the math doesn't add up:

15 x $1.42 = $21.30 spent
.05 x 30 gallons of gas: $1.50

WTF is this?

Edge: Quik Trip.

6. Check Out Procedure: So, at the Quik Trip in KC, their checkout procedure is lightning fast. If there are more than 3 people in line they are calling out for more troops to get their asses up there and get people on their way. At the Kwik Trip up here, it's soooooooooo slooooooooooooow. People are buying their groceries in there. Then the cashier has to ask for the Rewards card, which people then have to dig out of their purse or wallet, swipe that card, and then present their payment. Edge: Quik Trip.

Now, lucky for me I have realized that things just move at a slower pace up here. So these things don't really affect me at this point. I just stand there and chill and get what I need and just take my time. So all in all life is good up here.

Kwik Trip is good, but it's not the best.

You shut your dirty ##### mouth!

I'll give you the napkins. They're not as bad as you say, but point taken.

The parking lots, that's probably a Wisconsin thing because You Guys are idiots. All the newer ones in Minnesota are huge. No issues.

And checkouts are sublime. Can go through a person if you want, but they also have multiple self-checkout stations at many now.

You should've moved to Minnesota instead of that backwater hillbilly cheese curd of a drunken state.

 

[nirad3]

Why does the poop always hit the fan at work on FRIDAY? Especially during summer Fridays, when we're off at 1pm... I am scrambling to get $25MM out the door to a partner of ours and our investor is making things very difficult on me. Sucks being the middle man. At least today is (supposedly) International Beer Day and I am going to Uber over to a brewery around 3 to meet up with @acarey50 before we play in a home poker game. Phooey!

 

[Hawks64]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

Unlike Shuke, I'll accept FB friend requests from people I've never met IRL.

Well in that case....

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me".

She'd have made more sense if she answered "yes". Not much, but some.

Tell her that the sooner she sells her house, the sooner she won't be offended. Drop that price, girly!

Yeah. Why bring it up at all, especially now that you're about to move, if you don't think it'll affect the house-selling process? Was it a "I'm going to finally tell you what I think because soon I won't be around you anymore" kind of thing?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Just sent you a facebook friend thing. Not sure why I didn't think of that before.

Unlike Shuke, I'll accept FB friend requests from people I've never met IRL.

In Shuke's defense, he gets so many PMs on this site that he probably doesn't have time to check FB.

 

[General Malaise]

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me".

She'd have made more sense if she answered "yes". Not much, but some.

Tell her that the sooner she sells her house, the sooner she won't be offended. Drop that price, girly!

Yeah. Why bring it up at all, especially now that you're about to move, if you don't think it'll affect the house-selling process? Was it a "I'm going to finally tell you what I think because soon I won't be around you anymore" kind of thing?

I don't know, I didn't give her anymore of my time after I gave her my decision. I think I was over there for all of 3 minutes tops. She wanted to lecture me about T and how it's a great threat to our society and as a dad, I should have grave concerns and that the T portion of the flag was what offended her. That same flag has been there for 3+ years....I think selling her home was a catalyst to tell me how she felt. Finally. Thing is, I already knew what she believed, just by all the candidates and measures she vocally supports. I guess she just felt emboldened to say it to me out loud.

 

[Hawks64]

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me".

She'd have made more sense if she answered "yes". Not much, but some.

Tell her that the sooner she sells her house, the sooner she won't be offended. Drop that price, girly!

Yeah. Why bring it up at all, especially now that you're about to move, if you don't think it'll affect the house-selling process? Was it a "I'm going to finally tell you what I think because soon I won't be around you anymore" kind of thing?

I don't know, I didn't give her anymore of my time after I gave her my decision. I think I was over there for all of 3 minutes tops. She wanted to lecture me about T and how it's a great threat to our society and as a dad, I should have grave concerns and that the T portion of the flag was what offended her. That same flag has been there for 3+ years....I think selling her home was a catalyst to tell me how she felt. Finally. Thing is, I already knew what she believed, just by all the candidates and measures she vocally supports. I guess she just felt emboldened to say it to me out loud.

Kindness, empathy, and love, just don't seem to be what people lead with anymore. It's pretty sad frankly.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

6. Check Out Procedure: So, at the Quik Trip in KC, their checkout procedure is lightning fast. If there are more than 3 people in line they are calling out for more troops to get their asses up there and get people on their way. At the Kwik Trip up here, it's soooooooooo slooooooooooooow. People are buying their groceries in there. Then the cashier has to ask for the Rewards card, which people then have to dig out of their purse or wallet, swipe that card, and then present their payment.

MOP at this place would be comical/scary.

 

[acarey50]

Why does the poop always hit the fan at work on FRIDAY? Especially during summer Fridays, when we're off at 1pm... I am scrambling to get $25MM out the door to a partner of ours and our investor is making things very difficult on me. Sucks being the middle man. At least today is (supposedly) International Beer Day and I am going to Uber over to a brewery around 3 to meet up with @acarey50 before we play in a home poker game. Phooey!

Handle that business so we can indulge in greasy food, cold beers and some suspect poker playing abilities.

 

[wazoo11]

Happy to share that I got into graduate school (again) this time at LSU starting in September

Welcome to the Bayou State. We don't have bars in grocery stores, but you can walk around almost anywhere with a beer in your hand. Let me know if you need anything, I'm about an hour from BR.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana? Hoping to catch an LSU football and or basketball game!

 

[DA RAIDERS]

interesting that my post was removed

 

[Terminalxylem]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Her behavior was obnoxious, but why escalate the conflict?

Also, thanks for the new vocabulary word.

 

[Rustoleum]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Her behavior was obnoxious, but why escalate the conflict?

Also, thanks for the new vocabulary word.

I think it was an admirable show of restraint to what could be construed as coming into his yard with a personal attack on one of his kids. I probably would’ve engaged in a much more vocal manner.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Her behavior was obnoxious, but why escalate the conflict?

Also, thanks for the new vocabulary word.

I think it was an admirable show of restraint to what could be construed as coming into his yard with a personal attack on one of his kids. I probably would’ve engaged in a much more vocal manner.

I think he went to her house. And while her behavior was clearly obnoxious and ignorant, it's a giant leap to consider it an attack on his kid imo.

 

[General Malaise]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Her behavior was obnoxious, but why escalate the conflict?

Also, thanks for the new vocabulary word.

I think it was an admirable show of restraint to what could be construed as coming into his yard with a personal attack on one of his kids. I probably would’ve engaged in a much more vocal manner.

I think he went to her house. And while her behavior was clearly obnoxious and ignorant, it's a giant leap to consider it an attack on his kid imo.

She asked me to come over so I did.

I don't think what I did crossed a line. I denied her request and moved the flag from the garage door to the flag pole.

My wife would have escalated it far more....

oh well, I'm not ashamed.

 

[belljr]

Rainbow speedo mowing the yard ftw

 

[General Malaise]

Rainbow speedo mowing the yard ftw

I don't want ALL the neighbors to move. Just her!

 

[Terminalxylem]

Posted this on FB today, figured I'd repost in here. Hope this doesn't get the thread locked and happy to delete it if it crosses bounds. Here we go:

Our neighbor across the street listed her house for sale and asked me to come over yesterday to discuss something. Went over, sat down and she says to me - "As you know, we are selling our house. I'd like you to consider taking down your Gay Pride flag."

I was flabbergasted by this. It's been proudly hanging on our garage for a few years now. To us, it's a very personal matter and we will be proud allies of the LGBQT+ community as long as we are both breathing oxygen. It's not going anywhere.

I asked her this once I reattached my jaw from the floor: "You want me to take the flag down because it will help you sell your house?" She said "No, I want you to take it down because it offends me". Nevermind the fact that this termagant festoons her yard with the signs of the grosses political candidates who never do win any elections - never once have I complained about those. But she's offended by the "T" part of the flag.

So, after I told her that I wouldn't be removing our flag and that I found her request to be ridiculous, I raced over to the house, pulled the flag off the garage and hung it up on a flagpole right in front of our house, directly across from her large, front windows so she can get a better view.

Her behavior was obnoxious, but why escalate the conflict?

Also, thanks for the new vocabulary word.

I think it was an admirable show of restraint to what could be construed as coming into his yard with a personal attack on one of his kids. I probably would’ve engaged in a much more vocal manner.

I think he went to her house. And while her behavior was clearly obnoxious and ignorant, it's a giant leap to consider it an attack on his kid imo.

She asked me to come over so I did.

I don't think what I did crossed a line. I denied her request and moved the flag from the garage door to the flag pole.

My wife would have escalated it far more....

oh well, I'm not ashamed.

You definitely crossed no line, nor should you feel ashamed.

You just went out of your way to antagonize her. I guess the metaphoric middle finger feels good, so there’s that.

My wife has described me as a vigilante at times, and I’m working on not making conflict worse, or trying to ‘get even’ when slighted. So while I might think about recreating the Olympic opening ceremony on open house day, my mindset is becoming less confrontational with time.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

Kwik Trip is one of the best-run businesses on earth. Ever need a clean bathroom, I guarantee Kwik Trip will provide one. They stand so far alone in the industry, they actually restore my faith in America and humanity.

Yep. They’ve always been solid

On the surface, Kwik Trip is outstanding. Back in Kansas City we had Quik Trip, which I have considered the gold standard in terms of convenience stores/gas stations. I had high hopes moving to Wisconsin that Kwik Trip could meet or exceed what Quik Trip provides.

However, after being here since April, I've been to Kwik Trip enough to present what I feel is a professional opinion of the operations of both.

1. Food: Kwik Trip is a slight bit favorite here. Every time I walk into a Kwik Trip there seems to be something new I've never seen before. Edge: Kwik Trip.

2. Straws. This one is not even close. Quik Trip in Kansas City provides a proper straw with the proper circumference for ease of drinkage. Kwik Trip has a straw that is damn near the size of a swizzle stick. I have to suck on this thing so hard I feel like I'm going to burst my ears. Edge: Quik Trip.

3. Napkins: Another one that is not even close. Quik trip in KC has a nice, stout napkin that holds up well in every scenario. You eating BBQ? No problem. Using them for kleenex later? No problem? You wanna strain oil before you put it into your car? No problem. The ones at Kwik Trip are reminiscent of those dainty napkins that Dairy Queen used to have where you'd need 3 or 4 to clean the face of your kid after he eats a soft serve. Edge: Quik Trip.

4. Parking Lots: OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS SUCH A PROBLEM IN WISCONSIN????!!!!! Do they not realize EVERYONE up here has a boat or an RV or a boat AND RV or an ATV trailer? Kwik Trip designs their stores like they are living in Japan. Getting in and out of here is a major PIA. And if a FIB gets in there with a boat or RV?

WATCH OUT!!! Hide your children because they are gonna get run over. And they aren't the only culprits. Every store in Wisconsin is like this. Edge: Quik Trip.

5. Rewards Program: On the surface this idea sounds great. You buy stuff - you get rewards points. BUT - you have to accumulate a certain number of visits to qualify for a reward. Now, I stop and get a fountain coke every day on my way to work. Their refill price is $1.42. BUT - I have to have 15 visits to get my reward, which is that I get .05 off per gallon of gas (up to 30 gallons of gas, and the reward expires in 30 days, so you can't stack them). Except the math doesn't add up:

15 x $1.42 = $21.30 spent
.05 x 30 gallons of gas: $1.50

WTF is this?

Edge: Quik Trip.

6. Check Out Procedure: So, at the Quik Trip in KC, their checkout procedure is lightning fast. If there are more than 3 people in line they are calling out for more troops to get their asses up there and get people on their way. At the Kwik Trip up here, it's soooooooooo slooooooooooooow. People are buying their groceries in there. Then the cashier has to ask for the Rewards card, which people then have to dig out of their purse or wallet, swipe that card, and then present their payment. Edge: Quik Trip.

Now, lucky for me I have realized that things just move at a slower pace up here. So these things don't really affect me at this point. I just stand there and chill and get what I need and just take my time. So all in all life is good up here.

Kwik Trip is good, but it's not the best.

A+ for a very complete review.