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[cosjobs]

I have a few of the priority mail flat rate boxes on hand at all times, so I can just drop 'em off anytime I want. I highly recommend this.

Thise are nice. What are they $8-10 prepaid with no weight limit?

 

[proninja]

I have a few of the priority mail flat rate boxes on hand at all times, so I can just drop 'em off anytime I want. I highly recommend this.

Thise are nice. What are they $8-10 prepaid with no weight limit?

https://www.usps.com/send/priority-mail-flat.htm

 

[charvik]

GMTAN Secret Santa Shtick Exchange

PM me your address if interested.* I'll take PMs until midnight CST Friday, 12/2. I'll randomize the names and match each participant with a Secret Santa and send them out.

So that it is affordable for everyone we'll limit gifts to the $25-$50 range, including shipping. Please try to ship gifts to arrive in time for Christmas, say by 12/18. That should give you 2 weeks to find your gift(s) and a week for shipping.

Shtick it up, folks.

*Personal information will be kept strictly confidential and only given to your Secret Santa.

Bump

When would something need to be shipped for it to arrive 12/18? A week before?

USPS Priority mail gets it there in 2-3 days and it fairly reasonable.Go in at night and use the self service.

That would mean post office I assume? So, before 6pm or so. Do they pickup? ( haven't used snail mail in years...)

Yeah, I read that, but haven't set foot in a shipping/post office in 15 years, hence the question. I live in the boons, so they close and lock up early. I'll just ship through work. It'll probably cost more, but since I'm not paying that should still be allowed right? Maybe I can bump the gift cost slightly that way (getting porn imported from New Guinea isn't cheap with the current Exchange rate.)

Most post offices now leave their lobbies open 24 hours and most of those lobbies have a self service machine that weighs and prints shipping labels for you packages. The machines take credit cards and maybe (?) cash.The later you go the less likely you will have to wait.

Find your closest post offices and their services here

You are looking for a post office with an "Automated Postal Center"

awesome, thanks!

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Yeah, I read that, but haven't set foot in a shipping/post office in 15 years, hence the question. I live in the boons, so they close and lock up early. I'll just ship through work. It'll probably cost more, but since I'm not paying that should still be allowed right? Maybe I can bump the gift cost slightly that way (getting porn imported from New Guinea isn't cheap with the current Exchange rate.)

Tell me about it.

 

[krista4]

Yeah, I read that, but haven't set foot in a shipping/post office in 15 years, hence the question. I live in the boons, so they close and lock up early. I'll just ship through work. It'll probably cost more, but since I'm not paying that should still be allowed right? Maybe I can bump the gift cost slightly that way (getting porn imported from New Guinea isn't cheap with the current Exchange rate.)

Tell me about it.

If you guys happen to have received my name, I'm up to my eyeballs in New Guinean porn and really don't need any more.

 

[SofaKings]

GMTAN Secret Santa Shtick Exchange

PM me your address if interested.* I'll take PMs until midnight CST Friday, 12/2. I'll randomize the names and match each participant with a Secret Santa and send them out.

So that it is affordable for everyone we'll limit gifts to the $25-$50 range, including shipping. Please try to ship gifts to arrive in time for Christmas, say by 12/18. That should give you 2 weeks to find your gift(s) and a week for shipping.

Shtick it up, folks.

*Personal information will be kept strictly confidential and only given to your Secret Santa.

Bump

When would something need to be shipped for it to arrive 12/18? A week before?

USPS Priority mail gets it there in 2-3 days and it fairly reasonable.Go in at night and use the self service.

Define "night"? Charv's happy hour starts at 5 cst.

 

[SofaKings]

Yeah, I read that, but haven't set foot in a shipping/post office in 15 years, hence the question. I live in the boons, so they close and lock up early. I'll just ship through work. It'll probably cost more, but since I'm not paying that should still be allowed right? Maybe I can bump the gift cost slightly that way (getting porn imported from New Guinea isn't cheap with the current Exchange rate.)

Tell me about it.

If you guys happen to have received my name, I'm up to my eyeballs in New Guinean porn and really don't need any more.

Feel free to share and not be so selfish.

 

[YSR]

IN for the Secret Santa.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

IN for the Secret Santa.

What the hell. I'll hop in too, if it's ok. I like to drink alcohol.

 

[mr. furley]

wagering thread got locked... Rude drunk again?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

wagering thread got locked... Rude drunk again?

Or Herd. Didn't see anything offensive.

 

[mr. furley]

wagering thread got locked... Rude drunk again?

Or Herd. Didn't see anything offensive.

ah, my money is on the Texan

 

[cosjobs]

very weird. I was in there when it got locked and saw nothing offensive.

curious

 

[SofaKings]

I think I may have partially torn my achilles today. I can still walk though but it hurts like hell and I have a big knot and swelling. Other than going to the dr, ice or heat?

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

very weird. I was in there when it got locked and saw nothing offensive.

curious

I posted my picks AFTER it got locked, so those arent to blame.

 

[cosjobs]

very weird. I was in there when it got locked and saw nothing offensive.

curious

I posted my picks AFTER it got locked, so those arent to blame.

its back.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

very weird. I was in there when it got locked and saw nothing offensive.

curious

I posted my picks AFTER it got locked, so those arent to blame.

its back.

bummer. scandals are more fun.

 

[cosjobs]

very weird. I was in there when it got locked and saw nothing offensive.

curious

I posted my picks AFTER it got locked, so those arent to blame.

its back.

bummer. scandals are more fun.

I texted COlin and WA LA

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Fireplace question: If there is a crack on the floor of the fireplace (concrete) but none on the walls or anywhere else, is this a huge problem? I know you aren't supposed to have any on the fireplace walls because they expand and could lead to a fire hazard.

The metal firebox is intact, looks fine. Should I rush out tomorrow and get some fireplace mortar or is this not a huge issue? TIA.

 

[cosjobs]

Fireplace question: If there is a crack on the floor of the fireplace (concrete) but none on the walls or anywhere else, is this a huge problem? I know you aren't supposed to have any on the fireplace walls because they expand and could lead to a fire hazard. The metal firebox is intact, looks fine. Should I rush out tomorrow and get some fireplace mortar or is this not a huge issue? TIA.

Is the house on a slab? Only pressing problem I could possibly see if there were a room beneath it. Also seems like a pretty easy fix- get a tube of instant concrete at home depot and when it dries smear charcoal on it to blend it in.

 

[krista4]

Anyone in here have luck with a long distance marriage?I have the opportunity to apply to a job 3 hours away - the first job opportunity about which I've been excited in 2+ years. I ran it past Mr. YSR tonight, and he's excited that I'm excited, but understandably upset.Can this type of thing work? It's an easy 3 hour drive, and our work schedules would allow weekend visitations every weekend. Anyone have any experience?

Two updates:1.) Found out that the hiring manager/director of the department is a former high school classmate of mine. We played sports together and I'm pretty sure she has a good memory of me.2.) My older sister has also applied for this job. Just found this out today. She's pretty miserable in her current job, as it provides NO gratification whatsoever.So, at this point, I'm considering backing off from applying, given that I have an "in" with the hiring manager, I would be 3 hours from my husband, and getting this job may be something that my sister really needs.<-- Perplexed

Backing out for your husband is one thing. That's a really tough decision.Backing out for your sister is a little weirder. If for some reason it was down to you two for the job, I could definitely see that. There's got to be a ton of people applying for a job like that. What makes you think they'll hire her if you back out? Are you more qualified than her? If so, there's bound to be someone else in the running more qualified, and it's going to suck doubly when neither of you get it.

I'm more qualified for the position, but she's miserable in her job. At this point in time, it would be ideal if I had a job (I do not currently, so, financially speaking) but it's not a must-have. The job is with our high school, which is a private school (not look-at-me, just to say that hiring is direct and not through school district). I called her earlier to talk about it and I think we are both okay with the sister aspect. I just need to clear up the husband aspect and all will be well. I just have a weird gut thing making it hard for me to apply for a job like this (i.e. away from him4-5 days/week).

Hmmm, kinda bull####-y to me. If you back out it doesn't mean your sister would get the job, so it doesn't make any sense to me. You back out and someone else gets it, so how does that help anyone? And why anyway wouldn't it be best for the best person for the job to win? Could be you, could be her, could be someone else. And more importantly, is she the crazy Christian you-are-inappropriate-during-football-games person? If so, then try to get the job to crush every last fiber of her being anyway.**Might not be the answer for everyone.

My husband loves you.

 

[Hawks64]

Well that was very weird. Who the hell rings a strangers door bell at 8:50pm to ask them about their outside Christmas lights. People are really f'ing nuts.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

 

[YSR]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

I've been in an apparently dry household since 3:45. I was told we were just coming over here to watch the SEC championship. Somehow that turned into getting some pizza and staying for the UFC. I've been watching Clemson in the kitchen and trying to find booze in their cabinets.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

I've been in an apparently dry household since 3:45. I was told we were just coming over here to watch the SEC championship. Somehow that turned into getting some pizza and staying for the UFC. I've been watching Clemson in the kitchen and trying to find booze in their cabinets.

Huffing aerosol FTW

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

I've been in an apparently dry household since 3:45. I was told we were just coming over here to watch the SEC championship. Somehow that turned into getting some pizza and staying for the UFC. I've been watching Clemson in the kitchen and trying to find booze in their cabinets.

Check the mouthwash and hairspray.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

I've been in an apparently dry household since 3:45. I was told we were just coming over here to watch the SEC championship. Somehow that turned into getting some pizza and staying for the UFC. I've been watching Clemson in the kitchen and trying to find booze in their cabinets.

Huffing aerosol FTW

Whipped cream?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Tonight, the bourbon flows like water. Gob Bless America

I've been in an apparently dry household since 3:45. I was told we were just coming over here to watch the SEC championship. Somehow that turned into getting some pizza and staying for the UFC. I've been watching Clemson in the kitchen and trying to find booze in their cabinets.

Huffing aerosol FTW

Whipped cream?

Lemme check with Koya.

 

[Frostillicus]

I think I just found the perfect gift for my santa guy thing (along with a giant box of movies, of course). Shticky, while still take his/her interests and likes in mind. BOOM.

 

[krista4]

I think I just found the perfect gift for my santa guy thing (along with a giant box of movies, of course). Shticky, while still take his/her interests and likes in mind. BOOM.

I'm going to struggle with this. :( I got a really good giftee (not that there are bad ones), but am just lost on how to be shticky with this.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I have a team of experts work on my secret santa recipient's gift(s).

I will spare no expense determine the best item(s) for $25-50 dollars.

 

[krista4]

I have a team of experts work on my secret santa recipient's gift(s).

I will spare no expense determine the best item(s) for $25-50 dollars.

OK, I did just think of one good but shticky gift. Efforting.

 

[Frostillicus]

Pretty sure K4 is flirting with me via PM. I'm blushing.

 

[Tiger Fan]

I've got part 1 of my secret santa. Need to do some additional research

 

[krista4]

Pretty sure K4 is flirting with me via PM. I'm blushing.

Was it just the part where I said you're awesome or the part where I told you what I was wearing and asked what you were wearing, too?(Seriously, though, Frosty is when it comes to helping with Secret Santa stuff.)

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

GET A ROOM

 

[krista4]

GET A ROOM

RICK.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

GET A ROOM

RICK.

We need to talk about my box, it's a disaster.

 

[krista4]

GET A ROOM

RICK.

We need to talk about my box, it's a disaster.

Will you buy me a skinny microphone?Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, excellent Secret Santa gift, a skinny microphone.

 

[krista4]

This Big 10 Championship game is pretty freaking awesome.

Or was, until now.

 

[Frostillicus]

GET A ROOM

Someday if we're ever in the same city at the same time I'm sure we will.

 

[proninja]

I'm going to be in Arizona from Dec 28 to Jan 6. Any ideas what I should do aside from watch my wife's GB get married on Dec 30?

 

[Tiger Fan]

I'm going to be in Arizona from Dec 28 to Jan 6. Any ideas what I should do aside from watch my wife's GB get married on Dec 30?

soggy biscuit with Hucksy?

 

[proninja]

I'm going to be in Arizona from Dec 28 to Jan 6. Any ideas what I should do aside from watch my wife's GB get married on Dec 30?

soggy biscuit with Hucksy?

I'd totally have a beer with the guy, only I've got my wife with me on this trip, and, yeah, not so much with that guy

 

[Frostillicus]

I'm going to be in Arizona from Dec 28 to Jan 6. Any ideas what I should do aside from watch my wife's GB get married on Dec 30?

soggy biscuit with Hucksy?

Woz too. And I assume soggy biscuit is the same as mush cookie.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

GET A ROOM

Someday if we're ever in the same city at the same time I'm sure we will.

Here are some good upcoming rendezvous events and dates for your consumption.

 

[krista4]

GET A ROOM

Someday if we're ever in the same city at the same time I'm sure we will.

Here are some good upcoming rendezvous events and dates for your consumption.

I'm going with September 15, Duct Tape Appreciation Day.

 

[kevzilla]

GET A ROOM

Someday if we're ever in the same city at the same time I'm sure we will.

Here are some good upcoming rendezvous events and dates for your consumption.

I'm going with September 15, Duct Tape Appreciation Day.

Don't give Frosty any ideas.

 

[Frostillicus]

GET A ROOM

Someday if we're ever in the same city at the same time I'm sure we will.

Here are some good upcoming rendezvous events and dates for your consumption.

I'm going with September 15, Duct Tape Appreciation Day.

Don't give Frosty any ideas.

I could probably do some stuff with some things.

 

[krista4]

So we're joking around about pics and nothing actually had been shared and then... Let's just say that Frosty's wife is VERY beautiful. Seriously.

'zooks, you might wish to adjust your goals in terms of FBG wives. Although it's close in terms of alcohol consumption, I think Frosty might die earlier than SLB.

(You might wish to take a look at SLB2's wife, too. Gorgeous, and likely to be widowed.)