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[Notorious T.R.E.]

Those pre-cooked beef fajitas from costco are great.

Yes, yes they are.

Don't help me on this, bro

 

[General Malaise]

Any other Costco suggestions? We just became members (actually seriously true)/I want to ruin this thread for good.

Just buy everything.

Love Costco. Love.

Vacations? Eye-glasses? Socks?

Great place to go for rental cars. Actually actually true.

 

[General Malaise]

I need a vacation and am considering a locale where the only option is to do it by boat. I've studiously avoided cruises in my life, so am not sure what I should know about choosing a boat, cabin, etc. Thoughts?

I'll hold off on my Sun Chips opinion for now.

Forrest Island imo

WHY DO YOU WANT ME DEAD?????????????????

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Any other Costco suggestions? We just became members (actually seriously true)/I want to ruin this thread for good.

The Carne Asada is very good. They tried to replace it with the Guy Fieri crap for a while but brought the good stuff back. Yellow package.

The pizzas are good, of course, although they don't do the Caprese pizza as much as they used to. Up here they have a great selection of Tillamook cheese including the awesome white aged reserve cheddar. I would think they might still have that in NorCal. Good deals on Salmon up here as well. The prepared one with the pesto butter is very tasty. Good deal on the Z-bars (Cliff bars for kids) if you're into that type of thing as well as the Diamond Smokehouse Almonds.

And I'm done.

They have it MN, so I assume its e'r'where.

 

[General Malaise]

Any other Costco suggestions? We just became members (actually seriously true)/I want to ruin this thread for good.

Just buy everything.Love Costco. Love.

Vacations? Eye-glasses? Socks?

yesyes

yes

plus tires, car rentals, hummus, salmon, liquor, luggage, bread, buns, coffee, eggs, milk, shoes, shirts, bagels, fruit, produce, meat, cereal, electronics, blue diamond almonds, corn chips, jerky, kettle chips, pretzels, popsicles, burgers, sausage, chicken, pasta, soup, toilet paper, paper towels, pop, lemonade, etc.

basically, all of it.

Popsicles on the list made me

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Thanks all for the replies. I get "if not this, then he should do something else". Just not sure what that something else would be. He's not the most physically gifted kid. Which is why I think Tkd I good for him, I've seen a lot of improvement.

I guess part of me was thinking if he didn't do it, that would free up more time each week for us to do physical activity together, but we know how that goes. That time would just get sucked into everything else we have going on.

So I guess I want him to keep doing it, I just want him to convince himself he still wants to.

Go with this:

"If you don't want to keep kicking ### at Tae Kwon Do, that's cool, but then I want you to do some other dumb activity like basket weaving. So which is it? SUPER AWESOME KICKING AND STUFF or really dumb other thing?"

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Any other Costco suggestions? We just became members (actually seriously true)/I want to ruin this thread for good.

Just buy everything.

Love Costco. Love.

Vacations? Eye-glasses? Socks?

AND A NEW 2015 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER!

 

[El Floppo]

So the fashion designer wife hasn't worked since before our daughter was born- about 4 years ago, and was only doing limited consulting work since our son (7+ years). Things have been rough for me financially- in spite of having plenty of decent work (ceiling for employee architects is low... goofily low)- yes... NYC... I'm stupid.

Prior to getting married, when she was working full-time for different companies, she was making twice what I made and we were able to live a nice life in NYC with lots of travel and doing whatever we liked (within reason). One company in particular- her first 'job' after closing her own critically successful, but financially strapped collection, was a fantastic place to work for people with kids- great benefits, great salary, comfortable environment... but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day. This woman is the most brilliant designer of anything I've seen- wikkid smaht, lightening quick decision-maker, great instincts and great vision. She never figured to be a mom and in spite of being incredible at that too, IMO really needs to be designing again for her own sanity, let alone paycheck.

2 kids later and no work for her has been a massive strain for me financially- like... within a year of Operation Something Else Has To Happen or we're moving back in with one of our moms, or moving to a tiny 1BR in the burbs. But in the mean-time, she gets calls from head-hunters looking for exactly the skills she has- but of course with the code-words of "1-3 years experience", which means paying her not much more than what it would cost to hire the full-time nanny we'd need to look after the kids.

But today- out of the blue- she got an interview with that old company for basically her old position (a division she single-handedly helped grow so much that there's now 4 people doing what she used to do by herself).

I ask you, my Jim & Tanners... PRAY TO EVERYTHING YOU HOLD HOLY for me that she gets this position. Should be a happy game-changer for the Floppos if it happens.

I'm kind of a nihilistic optimist- I expect things to go to ####, but also figure the #### will work itself out.

TIA

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

isn't guru the guy who started all this when he told us a long time ago that he's never even tried ketchup?

wtf orders a three course breakfast?? and I love me some cosjobs, but toast is certainly not mandatory with any egg dish. Tortillas >>> toast. A fresh bagel is about the only thing preferable to a tortilla. I have a pretty simple rule. If you need to add a condiment to it to eat it, it's probably because it taste like ####. waffles and pancakes suck, plain and simple. You don't need to add anything to an egg to eat it. I haven't had syrup in probably 15+ years, maybe more. I've never had ketchup in my life. Mustard and a light mayo are about the only condiments I'd consider on a sandwich.

hmmm....so the guy who doesn't like to read about other people's taste in foods still felt the need to tell us that "tortillas >>> toast", that waffles and pancakes suck, and he's never had ketchup in his life.

odd indeed.

Sick pvvn@g3

 

[shuke]

This airplane smells like Indian food. I am starving.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

floppo wishes sent.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

gllll mrs floppies

 

[-fish-]

costco by me has a nice 19' SeaRay Sport for a pretty good price. I nearly pulled the trigger earlier this summer before buying the boat I ended up with.

 

[Josie Maran]

So the fashion designer wife hasn't worked since before our daughter was born- about 4 years ago, and was only doing limited consulting work since our son (7+ years). Things have been rough for me financially- in spite of having plenty of decent work (ceiling for employee architects is low... goofily low)- yes... NYC... I'm stupid.

Prior to getting married, when she was working full-time for different companies, she was making twice what I made and we were able to live a nice life in NYC with lots of travel and doing whatever we liked (within reason). One company in particular- her first 'job' after closing her own critically successful, but financially strapped collection, was a fantastic place to work for people with kids- great benefits, great salary, comfortable environment... but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day. This woman is the most brilliant designer of anything I've seen- wikkid smaht, lightening quick decision-maker, great instincts and great vision. She never figured to be a mom and in spite of being incredible at that too, IMO really needs to be designing again for her own sanity, let alone paycheck.

2 kids later and no work for her has been a massive strain for me financially- like... within a year of Operation Something Else Has To Happen or we're moving back in with one of our moms, or moving to a tiny 1BR in the burbs. But in the mean-time, she gets calls from head-hunters looking for exactly the skills she has- but of course with the code-words of "1-3 years experience", which means paying her not much more than what it would cost to hire the full-time nanny we'd need to look after the kids.

But today- out of the blue- she got an interview with that old company for basically her old position (a division she single-handedly helped grow so much that there's now 4 people doing what she used to do by herself).

I ask you, my Jim & Tanners... PRAY TO EVERYTHING YOU HOLD HOLY for me that she gets this position. Should be a happy game-changer for the Floppos if it happens.

I'm kind of a nihilistic optimist- I expect things to go to ####, but also figure the #### will work itself out.

TIA

GLGBELF.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

No way I'm reading all that, but gll flop.

 

[-fish-]

didn't know finless was back.

 

[Osaurus]

No way I'm reading all that, but gll flop.

Absolutely

 

[krista4]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

 

[krista4]

GLLLLLLLLL Floppys!!

 

[-fish-]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

there are tons of blue-footed boobies in Baja. hell, I caught one trolling for roosterfish off a kayak.

you might like loreto bay. just don't look in the water. fish everywhere.

 

[Mr.Pack]

So the fashion designer wife hasn't worked since before our daughter was born- about 4 years ago, and was only doing limited consulting work since our son (7+ years). Things have been rough for me financially- in spite of having plenty of decent work (ceiling for employee architects is low... goofily low)- yes... NYC... I'm stupid.

Prior to getting married, when she was working full-time for different companies, she was making twice what I made and we were able to live a nice life in NYC with lots of travel and doing whatever we liked (within reason). One company in particular- her first 'job' after closing her own critically successful, but financially strapped collection, was a fantastic place to work for people with kids- great benefits, great salary, comfortable environment... but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day. This woman is the most brilliant designer of anything I've seen- wikkid smaht, lightening quick decision-maker, great instincts and great vision. She never figured to be a mom and in spite of being incredible at that too, IMO really needs to be designing again for her own sanity, let alone paycheck.

2 kids later and no work for her has been a massive strain for me financially- like... within a year of Operation Something Else Has To Happen or we're moving back in with one of our moms, or moving to a tiny 1BR in the burbs. But in the mean-time, she gets calls from head-hunters looking for exactly the skills she has- but of course with the code-words of "1-3 years experience", which means paying her not much more than what it would cost to hire the full-time nanny we'd need to look after the kids.

But today- out of the blue- she got an interview with that old company for basically her old position (a division she single-handedly helped grow so much that there's now 4 people doing what she used to do by herself).

I ask you, my Jim & Tanners... PRAY TO EVERYTHING YOU HOLD HOLY for me that she gets this position. Should be a happy game-changer for the Floppos if it happens.

I'm kind of a nihilistic optimist- I expect things to go to ####, but also figure the #### will work itself out.

TIA

Good luck Flop!

 

[El Floppo]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

how YOU doin?

I'm with you on group things. Hate them. Cruises, all-inclusives... I just want to do my thing on my time and terms.

My dad was a sailor, and we'd do a lot of sailing vacations when I was young- including the San Juans, which I don't remember at all. But those are close to you I think? Cold and wet, IIRC. But we did BVI as well (as recommended by Da Raiders just now) and those otoh, were memorably awesome. You can bear (bare?) boat with or without a captain depending on your abilities- great way to see any islands away from the crush of group tours. My folks did that Galapagos tour and loved it, fwiw.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

No way I'm reading all that, but gll flop.

I'd almost rather read everybody's Costco shopping lists.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

how YOU doin?

I'm with you on group things. Hate them. Cruises, all-inclusives... I just want to do my thing on my time and terms.

My dad was a sailor, and we'd do a lot of sailing vacations when I was young- including the San Juans, which I don't remember at all. But those are close to you I think? Cold and wet, IIRC. But we did BVI as well (as recommended by Da Raiders just now) and those otoh, were memorably awesome. You can bear (bare?) boat with or without a captain depending on your abilities- great way to see any islands away from the crush of group tours. My folks did that Galapagos tour and loved it, fwiw.

I love all-inclusive resorts. Don't know why that's considered a 'group thing'

 

[El Floppo]

thanks all.

I felt like a dope writing all that and asking for thoughts, considering some of the IIRL genuine crap so many of us in here are going through- money seems a petty thing to me to reach into the collective karma-banks about. But appreciated none-the-less.

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

Still tl imo

 

[BobbyLayne]

So the fashion designer wife hasn't worked since before our daughter was born- about 4 years ago, and was only doing limited consulting work since our son (7+ years). Things have been rough for me financially- in spite of having plenty of decent work (ceiling for employee architects is low... goofily low)- yes... NYC... I'm stupid.

Prior to getting married, when she was working full-time for different companies, she was making twice what I made and we were able to live a nice life in NYC with lots of travel and doing whatever we liked (within reason). One company in particular- her first 'job' after closing her own critically successful, but financially strapped collection, was a fantastic place to work for people with kids- great benefits, great salary, comfortable environment... but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day. This woman is the most brilliant designer of anything I've seen- wikkid smaht, lightening quick decision-maker, great instincts and great vision. She never figured to be a mom and in spite of being incredible at that too, IMO really needs to be designing again for her own sanity, let alone paycheck.

2 kids later and no work for her has been a massive strain for me financially- like... within a year of Operation Something Else Has To Happen or we're moving back in with one of our moms, or moving to a tiny 1BR in the burbs. But in the mean-time, she gets calls from head-hunters looking for exactly the skills she has- but of course with the code-words of "1-3 years experience", which means paying her not much more than what it would cost to hire the full-time nanny we'd need to look after the kids.

But today- out of the blue- she got an interview with that old company for basically her old position (a division she single-handedly helped grow so much that there's now 4 people doing what she used to do by herself).

I ask you, my Jim & Tanners... PRAY TO EVERYTHING YOU HOLD HOLY for me that she gets this position. Should be a happy game-changer for the Floppos if it happens.

I'm kind of a nihilistic optimist- I expect things to go to ####, but also figure the #### will work itself out.

TIA

Reposting to FB so my devout friends can light candles &....j/k.

GL Mrs EF!

 

[Foosball God]

So the fashion designer wife hasn't worked since before our daughter was born- about 4 years ago, and was only doing limited consulting work since our son (7+ years). Things have been rough for me financially- in spite of having plenty of decent work (ceiling for employee architects is low... goofily low)- yes... NYC... I'm stupid.

Prior to getting married, when she was working full-time for different companies, she was making twice what I made and we were able to live a nice life in NYC with lots of travel and doing whatever we liked (within reason). One company in particular- her first 'job' after closing her own critically successful, but financially strapped collection, was a fantastic place to work for people with kids- great benefits, great salary, comfortable environment... but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day. This woman is the most brilliant designer of anything I've seen- wikkid smaht, lightening quick decision-maker, great instincts and great vision. She never figured to be a mom and in spite of being incredible at that too, IMO really needs to be designing again for her own sanity, let alone paycheck.

2 kids later and no work for her has been a massive strain for me financially- like... within a year of Operation Something Else Has To Happen or we're moving back in with one of our moms, or moving to a tiny 1BR in the burbs. But in the mean-time, she gets calls from head-hunters looking for exactly the skills she has- but of course with the code-words of "1-3 years experience", which means paying her not much more than what it would cost to hire the full-time nanny we'd need to look after the kids.

But today- out of the blue- she got an interview with that old company for basically her old position (a division she single-handedly helped grow so much that there's now 4 people doing what she used to do by herself).

I ask you, my Jim & Tanners... PRAY TO EVERYTHING YOU HOLD HOLY for me that she gets this position. Should be a happy game-changer for the Floppos if it happens.

I'm kind of a nihilistic optimist- I expect things to go to ####, but also figure the #### will work itself out.

TIA

Good luck Mrs. El Floppo

 

[El Floppo]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

how YOU doin?

I'm with you on group things. Hate them. Cruises, all-inclusives... I just want to do my thing on my time and terms.

My dad was a sailor, and we'd do a lot of sailing vacations when I was young- including the San Juans, which I don't remember at all. But those are close to you I think? Cold and wet, IIRC. But we did BVI as well (as recommended by Da Raiders just now) and those otoh, were memorably awesome. You can bear (bare?) boat with or without a captain depending on your abilities- great way to see any islands away from the crush of group tours. My folks did that Galapagos tour and loved it, fwiw.

I love all-inclusive resorts. Don't know why that's considered a 'group thing'

Yeah- overstepped with that a bit... as I know there are nice AIs out there.

I just prefer small (like a house on the beach) and choices (cook at house, go out wherever). AIs seem bigger and more limited than I like. I'm not a big drinker either, so that aspect of the AI experience doesn't work.

 

[El Floppo]

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

Still tl imo

Fingers' crossed for Floppo-wife getting a job.

 

[El Floppo]

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

Still tl imo

and your face is tl imo.

 

[arrow1]

Besides the tilapia I mentioned, the 5 pound bag of Hoody's peanuts for around 6 bucks is awesome. They have a pre-cooked mozzarella/garlic/artichoke chicken sausage that's fantastic in a pinch (add to pasta or do whatever) and SPEAKING OF PASTA!@#$ You can get a crapload of organic whole wheat pasta that's very good and I like the bigass bags of San Francisco coffee beans and they used to have these dental chews for my dogs that weren't made next to a chemical plant by infants in China but they stopped carrying them and I second the roto chicken that was mentioned and the pizza really is pretty good but I'm trying not to be a pile of goo anymore and their Kirkland vodka is good but I stopped drinking and also mouthwash.

Take a breath...

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

Still tl imo

and your face is tl imo.

GL to your wife. What kind of stuff does she design? If you say "men's jeans with flap pockets and/or bling on the butt" I take it back.

 

[El Floppo]

oh... tl:dr:

Floppos are almost broke. Brilliant wife hasn't worked in years since kids. Old (good) job interviewed her today for basically the same old (good) position. thropwashers cheaply illicited.

Still tl imo

and your face is tl imo.

GL to your wife. What kind of stuff does she design? If you say "men's jeans with flap pockets and/or bling on the butt" I take it back.

 

[krista4]

I'm not a big drinker either

We don't cotton to your kind around here. Scram.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'm not a big drinker either

We don't cotton to your kind around here. Scram.

(see translation)

GTFO

 

[T Bell]

Get the #### out of here with sun chip love. Worst chip ever invented bar none.

Sun Chips are just wide-ruled Ruffles.

 

[bryhamm]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

 

[Josie Maran]

I'd think you'd be fine with dramamine.

or those wrist-bands.

Meh, I'm not that worried about it--have been on boats thousands of times and have been at worst queasy (no vomiting) if I didn't take precautions. Just thought if there were a way to minimize any issues by cabin selection I'd do so.

Bigger issue is I'm not excited about having to be on a group outing. Only time I've done a group tour was to Cuba since as a US citizen that was necessary to go there legally, and I hated being stuck with other people, not due to the people so much as the tour is then always scheduled to the lowest common denominator, or based on consensus. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Wonder if land-based excursions would give me desired flexibility, but from what I've read doing the cruise is better.

Maybe the Galapagos aren't for me at all. I don't much enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water-based activities due to my fear of fish. I just wanted to see some blue-footed boobies. Maybe they could come up here and visit me instead.

how YOU doin?

I'm with you on group things. Hate them. Cruises, all-inclusives... I just want to do my thing on my time and terms.

My dad was a sailor, and we'd do a lot of sailing vacations when I was young- including the San Juans, which I don't remember at all. But those are close to you I think? Cold and wet, IIRC. But we did BVI as well (as recommended by Da Raiders just now) and those otoh, were memorably awesome. You can bear (bare?) boat with or without a captain depending on your abilities- great way to see any islands away from the crush of group tours. My folks did that Galapagos tour and loved it, fwiw.

I love all-inclusive resorts. Don't know why that's considered a 'group thing'

Yeah- overstepped with that a bit... as I know there are nice AIs out there.

I just prefer small (like a house on the beach) and choices (cook at house, go out wherever). AIs seem bigger and more limited than I like. I'm not a big drinker either, so that aspect of the AI experience doesn't work.

WTF are you doing in here?

 

[Ignoramus]

More Prison Diaries....(Editor's Note: I have not corrected any of the grammatical or spelling errors below...nor did I remove the embarrassing admission of listening to Shaka Kan)

Good Afternoon All,

My new digs overlook the 1/4 mile track and I can see the garden in the distance. Last week I was moved to a new building. This will likely be by residence until I depart. Day 190

Here are some the the lastest stories from afar:

12 Pound Soup

Cooking here is something that many do and few do well (myself included in the latter). Several folks will pool their resources and come up with culinary delights seldom seen outside these walls. Everything from Burritos, pizzas, stromboli and various soups. All with a sole cooking utility.....the microwave!

A few days ago a "chef" prepared tortilla soup for his group. One such group participant we'll call "Hank" to protect his identity contributed his share of ingredients with great anticpation. The Chef busted out his culinary wizardy and made his brew. I had not seen this concoction befor and waited to see the finished product ( I was not a contributor and therefore not a participant). As the soup was served it looked amazing. The bowls had a nice layer of shredded cheese melter to perfection over ortillas and chips. It reminded me of a french onion soupl all of the participatnctes slurped up the mix and seemed to enjoy the grub.

Later in the day, Hank who is weighs in at 350 plus slowly turned green and then a yellowish shade of pale. This man is large by any measuring stick and was seen repeatedly making a mad dash to the restroom. I live right by him so I was forced to witness the utter shock, eyebrowns raised and whites of eyes glaring when the moment presented itself. This sequence of events always resulted in "The Dash". I felt genuinely sorry for Hank. After each successive trip down the hall, Hanks skin color was getting more pale....ooo did I mention Hank is from south of the boarder? Yeah...even more impressive! After two days of "The Dash" and have zero intake of food or water, Hank was finally returning to the gregarious Hank we all know and love. Unfortunately his love for the chef had waned. As a joke the chef came over and asked Hank if we would like to finish the remaining soup. Hank came unglued....Here is what I heard:

Chef: Hank, wanna fish up the rest of the soup?

Hank: Look here you m..........r. I have lost 12 pounds in 2 days and my ### feels like a windsock. Get that sh.. away from me.

Chef: I will make you something good to eat.

Hank: The hell you will. Go cook for Jenny Craig's accelerated weight loss program.

And that my friends is the tale of "The 12 pound Soup"

THE BAILING BARBER

Its 3:00am and over the intercom I hear, " Emergency Count". Everyday the folks here come around and manually count everyone to insure that no one has quit and left the village. The counts happen 3-4 times at night and I have never experienced being woke up for an emergency count before.

I slip on my sunglass's as early morning bright lights and my baby blues do not go hand in hand. As I sport this unique look, the guys I live with have asked me several times if I am hungover. I guess I look awesome with shades in the early morning while parading around with "rats nest" hair.

Back to the story.......Everyone is a little miffed at having to wake up and stand there while the guards come around and being to take inventory of us. I look across the hall and see that one guy is still in bed. He is a young guy who always seems to be getting his beauty sleep but something seems odd that he would not wake up given the commands through the loudspeaker and the bright lights. Just about the time I notice that he is still under the covers the guards come in with a book that has our pictures and one by one they are making sure that we are all accounted for. When they get over to the sleeping guy the guards yells, "count time, get up". No such luck..this guy is sleeping hard. The guard then rips off the covers and an arm sways from the edge of the bed. As I watch this event unfold, I gasp and say wholly ####. The guard now stands over this mans bed and is now looking at a near perfect dummy. We are all standing there is disbelief. The man had decided to quit and leave the camp. At this point, the radios that the guards wear are going bezerk and a female guard shows up momentarily. She inspects the "dummy" and says "wow. this ones is good. Too bad the other guy did not do as good of a job or we would have probably missed this until morning"....Other guy! This dude had partner who slipped out the back door with him...

I was simply not prepared for this...I had no idea anyone would be so bold to bail. The consequences are too high. I guess with you speak Spanish, have a long sentence and have ties to foreign countries the enticement to "move on" is greater.

No word on the capture of these guys..

I have switched workout partners and I now spend an hour and a half with 3 guys who could each bench press a prius! Why the accepted me into their group? I guess they think they can build muscles on a stick man...o well....what the heck...Its not like I have a busy schedule...I workout out Monday through Friday for an hour and forty five minutes and then come back and make my "Sheridan Shake"....my creation of Peanut butter, powdered milk, chocolate powder and a touch of freeze dried coffee....I mix this with about 6 ounces of water to dissolve the ingredients and then pour ice over the top.....ahhhh....the most delicious protein shake. My concoction is catching on....Patent Pending!

Now playing on my MP3 player:

The Clash...Train in Vain

Spin Doctors...Two Princess

The Physcadelic Furs...Love my way

The Cranberries....Linger

Patrice Rushen...Forget Me Not

Garbage....I think I'm paranoid.....Reminds me of playing Rockband with the Family

Collective Soul...Gel

Collective Soul...Shine

David Bowie....Golden Years

Counting Crows....Mr. Jones

Kiss....Shout it out loud

Queen..... You're my best friend.....makes me think of my awesome bride

Swedish House Mafia........Greyhound

Shaka Kan......I don't know what I was thinking downloading this one. Please don't judge me...

Peace, Love and Until Next Time Chao!

David

I don't know the back-story on this... what is?

Google: Blue Koo Laid

 

[Ignoramus]

I think I fixed it.

but the big tub of Sabra hummus is worth buying twice. Also Tillamook Cheese, both varieties.

Hummus is so simple to make and a can of chickpeas can be had for like a buck. I'll never go back to store-bought hummus.

Tahini isn't that cheap though, is it? Either way, that Sabra hummus at Costco is not expensive either and saves a lot of effort.

I use about a tablespoon of sesame oil instead of the tahini.

go on..

Can of chickpeas, drainedTablespoon of sesame oil

clove of garlic

crushed red pepper

salt

black pepper

dash of lemon juice

Whirl in food processor til creamy, adding a little olive oil if needed to bring it together.

If you are going to go to all that trouble, you may as well buy dried garbanzos and cook them yourself. It will slice the cost in half and the taste is superior. Just soak them overnight then boil them the next day, Easy.

:shuked:I got me one of them electric can openers, so it's really not all that much trouble.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

My wife has done a couple phone interviews with a company and now they want her to go to Boston for a final interview. The (3rd party) recruiter is asking her to front the cost of the hotel and car rental. That's weird, right? We're talking regional director level position. Has anyone been flown for an interview and had to pay for any of the costs, reimbursed or not?

Yeah, that's really bizarre.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

My wife has done a couple phone interviews with a company and now they want her to go to Boston for a final interview. The (3rd party) recruiter is asking her to front the cost of the hotel and car rental. That's weird, right? We're talking regional director level position. Has anyone been flown for an interview and had to pay for any of the costs, reimbursed or not?

Yeah, that's really bizarre.

She needs to follow back up with the recruiter, that is BS. I wouldn't go, doesn't smell right at all.

 

[-fish-]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

First 1000 pages were pretty funny and contained lots of great individual stories.

Last 700 pages are arguing about why people should dislike certain foods.

Lots of people got drunk.

Don't be friends with Bob.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

First 1000 pages were pretty funny and contained lots of great individual stories.

Last 700 pages are arguing about why people should dislike certain foods.

Lots of people got drunk.

Don't be friends with Bob.

Krista moved

 

[Ignoramus]

...but a bit corporate in all senses (lingo, sale-driven design, etc, etc), which didn't jibe with her "artist" mentality at the time. She started drinking regularly after work just to make it through the day...

I must be Pablo effin Picasso then.GL to the Floppos!

 

[-fish-]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

First 1000 pages were pretty funny and contained lots of great individual stories.

Last 700 pages are arguing about why people should dislike certain foods.

Lots of people got drunk.

Don't be friends with Bob.

Krista moved

Tanner has stupid kids with weird names in his class.

 

[-fish-]

Guster > When you break down and marry this chick, I'll write you a pre-nup as a wedding present.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

First 1000 pages were pretty funny and contained lots of great individual stories.

Last 700 pages are arguing about why people should dislike certain foods.

Lots of people got drunk.

Don't be friends with Bob.

Krista moved

Tanner has stupid kids with weird names in his class.

This is by far one of the strangest groups of kids I've had in a long time.

 

[-fish-]

So, haven't been in here in a while. Can someone recap the last 1700 pages?

First 1000 pages were pretty funny and contained lots of great individual stories.

Last 700 pages are arguing about why people should dislike certain foods.

Lots of people got drunk.

Don't be friends with Bob.

Krista moved

Tanner has stupid kids with weird names in his class.

This is by far one of the strangest groups of kids I've had in a long time.

can't wait for student council elections.