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Dealing with the more important topic first, one of the items on my anti-Memphis list is dealing with the stupid liquor laws here, which prevent alcohol from being sold in stores on Sundays and requires that anything but beer be sold at an entirely separate store that can sell only wine, spirits and large-sized beers, and NOTHING, not even mixers or cups or whatever, can be sold in those same stores. And don't try to get around it by going to Arkansas or Mississippi which have equally jacked-up laws.

Chicago sold in pharmacies, 7-11s and any damn other kind of store, too. And on freaking Sundays.
I somehow forgot about this part of your post until I tried to go buy wine this afternoon. :hot:
 
'Thorn said:
Riddle me this. A local bookie in my area has cut a deal with some casino or off-shore book that has a website. The local now has a website that mirrors the odds and props etc available at the web-based book. One can place bets through this website, though no money is ever dealt with online. All collections and payoffs are done the old-fashioned way - in person. Local supposedly has to pay a per-bet fee to the web-based book.So is this a great way to finally get props and other off-the-wall bets (systems even?) through your local, or is this basically a guaranteed-to-be-busted-soon thing since there is a pretty nice public paper trail?
I've been approached with the same deal so i am very interested in the answer.
 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:

 
'Thorn said:
Riddle me this. A local bookie in my area has cut a deal with some casino or off-shore book that has a website. The local now has a website that mirrors the odds and props etc available at the web-based book. One can place bets through this website, though no money is ever dealt with online. All collections and payoffs are done the old-fashioned way - in person. Local supposedly has to pay a per-bet fee to the web-based book.So is this a great way to finally get props and other off-the-wall bets (systems even?) through your local, or is this basically a guaranteed-to-be-busted-soon thing since there is a pretty nice public paper trail?
I've been approached with the same deal so i am very interested in the answer.
check your pm
 
'Thorn said:
Riddle me this. A local bookie in my area has cut a deal with some casino or off-shore book that has a website. The local now has a website that mirrors the odds and props etc available at the web-based book. One can place bets through this website, though no money is ever dealt with online. All collections and payoffs are done the old-fashioned way - in person. Local supposedly has to pay a per-bet fee to the web-based book.So is this a great way to finally get props and other off-the-wall bets (systems even?) through your local, or is this basically a guaranteed-to-be-busted-soon thing since there is a pretty nice public paper trail?
I've been approached with the same deal so i am very interested in the answer.
check your pm
:hey:
 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.

 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.
You're absolutely right about all of that. I'm proud of him for doing it and happy that they are letting him tackle their house.Just not pleased at the 20-something percent interest we have been paying to allow him to store plywood in his garage.

 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.
You're absolutely right about all of that. I'm proud of him for doing it and happy that they are letting him tackle their house.Just not pleased at the 20-something percent interest we have been paying to allow him to store plywood in his garage.
Oof.
 
Jesus, he's already kicking his chick to the curb and now you're telling him that his scotch is not agreeing with him? :no:

(BTW, Bowmore, an Islay, is outstanding. My all time favorite).
:lmao: I actually haven't tried Bowmore. I'll pick a bottle up today. Talking about the 3D3 again got me interested, but since it's not being made, it's hard to find. Found This link. Shipping is a bit much, so could use some advice on what else to get that I haven't tried to make shipping more even.
Cool. Bowmore is more smokey, oakey, and berry, and certainly more subtle than the peaty scotch you're used to. Everyone's got a different palate, but it's worth a try.
Any other recommendations?:takesnotes:

 
Last time I can remember doing shrooms was in 1989. My aunt, who was from that generation, had a 20th anniversery Woodstock party. She hired a DJ, who played the album (& related records) and it rained. That night was a :trainwreck: - my brother's GF got a DUI because she decided while tripping that she wanted to try crack cocaine and went to find some. My first wife and I got into a terrible argument because my best friend's wife was hitting on me (we had a "history"). My uncle was chopping up ice for the cooler with a tobacco knife and broke it - with the blade spinning off and hitting my aunt in the leg. Another friend though it would be a good idea to get into his Jeep, get a running start, and power-brake into the driveway. He flipped over. I ended up DJing because my aunt's friend decided it was a good time to go back to heroin and nodded off. My uncle wanted to kick my butt because I - tripping/drunk - didn't want to stop playing Jimi's "Star Spangled Banner" over and over while extolling Reagan's virtues into the mike.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:The is the epic version of :trainwreck:
 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.
You're absolutely right about all of that. I'm proud of him for doing it and happy that they are letting him tackle their house.Just not pleased at the 20-something percent interest we have been paying to allow him to store plywood in his garage.
Why TF do they have your CC? Did I miss something?
 
Would you mind going back and scouring the cow patties in the fields for mushrooms? TIA.
The last time I did shrooms, they were procured this way. I was in Austin WITH MY PARENTS. It was 1999 and after watching the Rams clinch the division we went to The Salt Lick where I destroyed some BBQ and a 12 pack of beer. :bag:
 
I'm taking the kids to the pumpkin patch this morning in hopes that they find the perfect pumpkin and get bored quick enough for me to make kick-off of the 10am games this morning. Screw you, pumpkin patches. Screw you in the smallest of holes.
My ex wife just asked if I can spend the day with my daughter. I love my daughter more than anything, but it turns out only very, very slightly more than eggs benedict, bloody marys and a brunette with 36Ds that likes watching football and getting day-drunk. FML.
I understand that my situation is completely different, but I found myself a bit sad after this comment (mad at first, over it now). 8 months away from a "daddy's girl". No offense, it is after midnight and I still have a drink. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes and all of that. Thanks for letting me vent.
 
'Thorn said:
Riddle me this. A local bookie in my area has cut a deal with some casino or off-shore book that has a website. The local now has a website that mirrors the odds and props etc available at the web-based book. One can place bets through this website, though no money is ever dealt with online. All collections and payoffs are done the old-fashioned way - in person. Local supposedly has to pay a per-bet fee to the web-based book.So is this a great way to finally get props and other off-the-wall bets (systems even?) through your local, or is this basically a guaranteed-to-be-busted-soon thing since there is a pretty nice public paper trail?
I know a life long bookie that started doing this a couple of years ago. This guy is big time, makes about 300k a year and has never had a real job in his life. I think he's nuts. Paper trail=bad
 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.
You're absolutely right about all of that. I'm proud of him for doing it and happy that they are letting him tackle their house.Just not pleased at the 20-something percent interest we have been paying to allow him to store plywood in his garage.
JFC next time just buy it from the mafia. They got a better return policy.
 
Today's hoarder rant:

Mr. YSR has been over at his parents' house all weekend, trying to help them clean out the junk. He's taken several trips to the dump, put some things on Craigslist, etc. He's making progress, little by little, and I'm glad he's doing it.

He called about 45 minutes ago and said that he was about to make the most embarrassing trip to Home Depot, ever. It wasn't about what he was going to buy, it was about what he was going to return. Apparently, his father (who has been helping out with some of the maintenance on his rental properties while we were in FL) would go to Home Depot, charge materials on our Home Depot credit card, and then just stick anything he didn't use in his garage. Wood, power tools, sheetrock, etc.

Mr. YSR's quick guesstimate as to how much he's going to try to take back? At least two thousand dollars worth of stuff. :angry:
Let's look in the bright side here, though GB. For one, Mr. YSR is doing something that's probably pretty hard for all of them, and for two, they're getting some cash and hopefully some insight as to their own issues.Disclaimer: I've easily returned that much stuff to Home Depot. Though it was immediately after finishing the job.
You're absolutely right about all of that. I'm proud of him for doing it and happy that they are letting him tackle their house.Just not pleased at the 20-something percent interest we have been paying to allow him to store plywood in his garage.
Why TF do they have your CC? Did I miss something?
It's actually their credit card. They have poor credit in general, so when they were offered a credit card at Home Depot, they jumped at the chance to get it. I'm pretty sure that the interest rate is somewhere around 27% or something ridiculous like that.They claim that they are only using it for upkeep of Mr. YSR's 6 rental houses, so the responsibility for paying it falls on us. His mother mails or faxes me the bill every month. For a while it was fine, a couple hundred dollars per month, which was mostly evened out by the few hundred dollars/month he makes from his tenants. For some reason, the balance has been growing exponentially lately and because money is really tight for us right now, we haven't been able to pay it in full every month. The idea of paying interest on a credit card drives me nuts to begin with, so this has been a real source of stress for me. So, yeah, when I learned that over $2k in materials has been crammed into my inlaws' garage for however long, I wanted to lose it.

To top it off, when I was discussing it with Tony Romo, he - trying to be encouraging - said, "Well, them using that card so freely is going to stop now that we're here". I, being a highly sensitive female, read that to mean that this Knoxville situation isn't as temporary as I keep hoping. :(

 
Jesus, he's already kicking his chick to the curb and now you're telling him that his scotch is not agreeing with him? :no:

(BTW, Bowmore, an Islay, is outstanding. My all time favorite).
:lmao: I actually haven't tried Bowmore. I'll pick a bottle up today. Talking about the 3D3 again got me interested, but since it's not being made, it's hard to find. Found This link. Shipping is a bit much, so could use some advice on what else to get that I haven't tried to make shipping more even.
Cool. Bowmore is more smokey, oakey, and berry, and certainly more subtle than the peaty scotch you're used to. Everyone's got a different palate, but it's worth a try.
Any other recommendations?:takesnotes:
Got the bottle of Bowmore today. Going to enjoy a drink tonight, so I'll post my thoughts.On another note, got to three miles today. Maybe I'm not as out of shape as I thought.

 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
Hope things get better, gb. Good for you for being as patient as possible.
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
Good luck YSR, hope everything pans out for you and Romo.
 
I'm taking the kids to the pumpkin patch this morning in hopes that they find the perfect pumpkin and get bored quick enough for me to make kick-off of the 10am games this morning. Screw you, pumpkin patches. Screw you in the smallest of holes.
My ex wife just asked if I can spend the day with my daughter. I love my daughter more than anything, but it turns out only very, very slightly more than eggs benedict, bloody marys and a brunette with 36Ds that likes watching football and getting day-drunk. FML.
I understand that my situation is completely different, but I found myself a bit sad after this comment (mad at first, over it now). 8 months away from a "daddy's girl". No offense, it is after midnight and I still have a drink. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes and all of that. Thanks for letting me vent.
Part of being divorced is having a schedule. I wouldnt make plans when im scheduled to be with her. I chose to spend the time w my daughter so my ex could do something with her friends, but this one was tough to walk away from.
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.

I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
You really should be.
 
Just got a prerecorded cold call from some POS home re-fi outfit. The only reason I answered was because the caller ID read "OBAMA HOME HELP". I'm a little pissed that it wasn't really him.

 
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YSR> I'm sorry that things have been so rough with you lately regarding the business, finances and the move. Hope things turn around really soon for you.

I have been really interested in the hoarder diaries because I'm related to one. This should be a place for you to vent if you need to.

 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
The point wasn't that you shouldn't tell the stories, just that we're feeling for you. :shrug: :(
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
The point wasn't that you shouldn't tell the stories, just that we're feeling for you. :shrug: :(
Oh, I know! I have just felt sort of drama-queenish lately because it seems that all I've done is complain.
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
The point wasn't that you shouldn't tell the stories, just that we're feeling for you. :shrug: :(
Oh, I know! I have just felt sort of drama-queenish lately because it seems that all I've done is complain.
You do realize that your main audience here is a bunch of married dudes. We're used to it.
 
YSR, I would have been out of this relationship so long ago, Tony Romo or not. You are a much better person than I am. Sorry for all your travails.
I know I come in here complaining a lot these days, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sharing a lot of this because I just can't really believe that I'm living it, and if others laugh and see it as ridiculous it helps validate me, but I also just need to vent.At the end of the day, despite what I've said (and what Pickles has called him), my husband is a good man and I'm fortunate to be with him. We just have a LOT to figure out, but I imagine that I'm not the only person to go through that in his/her first year of marriage.I'll stop with the updates for the time being. Unless there's something really juicy. :)
The point wasn't that you shouldn't tell the stories, just that we're feeling for you. :shrug: :(
Oh, I know! I have just felt sort of drama-queenish lately because it seems that all I've done is complain.
Whew, OK. You shouldn't worry about it. You're the least drama-queen-ish chick I iKnow.
 
Kind of a cool thing: You all know my bro-in-law died last month. My sister, obviously, has been dealing with that and all the things that go along with settling an estate.

A couple of weeks ago she finds out that one of he life-long best friends, Sandy, (who now lives in NorCal) was going to go to New Orleans for her 50th birthday. My sister finds out from Sandy's sister that she can hook her up with an ultracheap flight somehow. So my sister thinks about it for a couple of days and decides to go.

On Friday she met Sandy and her sister at the gate at LAX. Sandy had no idea my sister was going. The last few days my sister has been posting all kinds of cool pics from N.O.

Just sent one from Champions Square outside the doom. They're drinking daiquaris and watching the game on the big screen.

 

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