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Applebees Appetizer posted:Went for a deep tissue massage today and opted for cupping as well and it was.....interesting. I've got giant hickies all over my back and shoulders now and it feels like sunburn. My wife freaked when she saw it LOL I totally got cupped the wrong way
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You and me both man.  Minor rant... since Texas has a deregulated electricity market, it's up to the Transmission and Distribution Utility (company that owns the lines) to read the meters, then send that data to your retail electric provider. My power company has no loving clue what date that will happen on; I can call the TDU, but they're not open weekends, and will likely be closed Monday. Last bill cycle it bit me in the rear end because they read it a day earlier than I expected, and I lost out on a $70 bill credit by 23 kWh. This bill cycle... I'm really hoping they read it already. I'm within 130 kWh of going over the limit to get any bill credit, with electric heat and another cold front. I can do an on demand read, and I can see history for 2 years, but I don't get the monthly read until a few days after it's happened. The only pattern I've been able to come up with is they always do the read on a weekday, and always between the 11th and 17th (once on both days, most of them are on the 13th-15th). I'm really hoping they read it Friday; if not, if I bring this place up to a comfortable temp for the weekend, my bill may wind up being over $200, vs the ~$100 I'm projecting now. Jan 2016 they read it the Thursday before MLK day, Jan 2017 they read it the Friday before MLK day, so I'm hoping they hit it Friday. Some bill cycles have been as long as 35 days. I'm on day 32 (as of midnight). Deregulation is a great thing, right guys?  I finally cranked up the heater tonight. I'm gonna at least get it nice and warm while I'm awake; it's been at 55-60 for the past few days. randomidiot fucked around with this message at 09:06 on Jan 14, 2018 |
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Jan 14, 2018 09:02
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Five and a half hours into my Sunday and I've played a safety DVD for some new contractors, signed one hot work permit and assisted our crane operator stacking trailers on top of each other. I'm probably going to be here 10 hours total, I'd lose my mind if it wasn't double pay.
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Jan 14, 2018 13:34
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A couple years ago where I work they reduced double time to time and a half for OT. Still triple on statutory holidays though. The funny thing is ever since the change all the upper management folks whine constantly about how hard it is to get anyone to sign up for OT anymore.
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Jan 14, 2018 13:56
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:Jan 2016 they read it the Thursday before MLK day, Jan 2017 they read it the Friday before MLK day, so I'm hoping they hit it Friday. Some bill cycles have been as long as 35 days. I'm on day 32 (as of midnight). Lmao, that's bullshit. They're reading remotely right? I mean they have to be if you can view two days of usage or whatever. Guaranteed they know the billing cycles for the whole year beforehand...on ours each billing cycle is given a billing day (mine is the 15th), and that only changes if the 15th is on the weekend. In that case, if it's a Saturday it goes to the 14th, Sunday it goes to the 16th.
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Jan 14, 2018 16:23
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Somewhat Heroic posted:Just finished this weeks episode of The Grand Tour. We were a week behind so we got a double dose. Jaaaaaaaaags is going on the list to watch again, that was some good entertainment
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Jan 14, 2018 16:59
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Fo3 posted:It came from PYF. this is pretty much the best thing ever.
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gimpsuitjones posted:Anyone used an Aliexpress/chinese/ebay Turbo? if I buy one is it likely to explode and kill my engine A little late, but sloppymechanics guy uses VSracing turbos in most of his builds, including the 1000whp junkyard-scrounged 6.0 build. They seem to be OK.
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If you get a Chinese turbo, just make sure you get it balanced and it'll probably do fine.
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angryrobots posted:Lmao, that's bullshit. They're reading remotely right? I mean they have to be if you can view two days of usage or whatever. The TDU reads it, then they send it to the company that actually bills me. I went through the past 2 years (they're even showing me the previous tenant's billing dates and usage, but not their actual bill) on the smartmetertexas website, and the dates are generally the 13th-15th, but sometimes earlier, sometimes later, and never on a weekend. code:
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Jan 14, 2018 19:19
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The missus and I are moving, and we've decided to splurge on new, good beds. Where the gently caress does one even start? I'm not in the US, but does anyone have some good tips on how to go about it?
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Jan 14, 2018 19:30
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All I can say to that is buy it at Costco, either in store or online. I bought a high end Sealy online from them and after 5-6 years it was starting to sag and the pillow top was feeling a little flat. I asked Costco about it since it was supposed to have something like a 25 year warranty on it and they just told me outright to bring it back for a 100% refund. No bullshit, no hassle, nothing and they apologized to me having to return it. Anyone else I am sure I would have had a song and dance and if I was lucky to get any kind of refund/credit it would have been pro-rated out the rear end.
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Jan 14, 2018 20:00
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bolind posted:The missus and I are moving, and we've decided to splurge on new, good beds. Where the gently caress does one even start? I'm not in the US, but does anyone have some good tips on how to go about it? Is your new location a secret?
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Jan 14, 2018 20:16
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bolind posted:beds. gently caress start? good tips on how to go about it? Couldn't resist 
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Jan 14, 2018 20:41
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I'm very happy with our Tuft and Needle mattress. I'm not dicking around with mattress stores ever again.
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slidebite posted:All I can say to that is buy it at Costco, either in store or online. I bought a high end Sealy online from them and after 5-6 years it was starting to sag and the pillow top was feeling a little flat. I asked Costco about it since it was supposed to have something like a 25 year warranty on it and they just told me outright to bring it back for a 100% refund. No bullshit, no hassle, nothing and they apologized to me having to return it. Costco did the same for me after several years, can't recommend anywhere else after that. My parents bought a VERY expensive mattress and after a couple years it had compressed where they slept. Dad called to complain and they told him if it didn't measure so much sag in so many locations they wouldn't do anything. He took measurements and sure enough it wasn't bad enough to qualify. On top of the mattress we bought a 1" memory foam 'mattress topper' that really made a difference. We tossed one on the worn out mattress we have in the guest bedroom and it's like new. Think they're around $100 USD, not sure what they'd be over there. NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 21:41 on Jan 14, 2018 |
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Jan 14, 2018 20:55
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spog posted:Is your new location a secret? It's the same it's ever been - Copenhagen, Denmark. Goober Peas posted:Couldn't resist I got a three-month old kid, guess how much sex I'm having? I've read about Casper and Tuft & Needle etc., need to find out if there's something similar in my neck of the woods.
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Jan 14, 2018 21:01
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bolind posted:It's the same it's ever been - Copenhagen, Denmark. I found the IKEA stuff to be pretty good and you can try them in-store without the usual hovering sales people to slightly creep you out. Much cheaper than the other places and seems to be comparable in quality: even if they only last 5 years instead of 25, it works out cheaper. Plus you don't have a mattress with 50kg of dead skin cells in it after 20 years.
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We bought a latex mattress from ikea about 8 years ago and I have zero complaints. Firm without being too firm, same thing with heat retention. It's basically a slab of whipped rubber with holes poked in it so when it gets flipped/rotated it's like brand new again. Not sure what their policy is in Europe/Denmark but in the US you can exchange a mattress once within a year if you end up not liking it.
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Jan 14, 2018 21:29
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bolind posted:The missus and I are moving, and we've decided to splurge on new, good beds. Where the gently caress does one even start? I'm not in the US, but does anyone have some good tips on how to go about it? I got a silentnight mattress, thick foam on top with a big spring count lower and I have loving loved it, feel it was money well spent. I forget the model but it doesn't matter- see below. Go high spring count if it's sprung, and remember you spend a third of your life on this thing when budgeting. Foam is comfy as hell and I'm never going back but all foam didn't have the bounce I'm used to, so a combo is perfect. Most places are gonna have a price match guarantee. It doesn't mean poo poo, as manufacturers make eleventy dozen similar models and give individual exclusive lines to specific retailers. A shop has the best price on the "regal duchy 1350 spring count" because no other fucker sells it, and the "regal duke 1325 spring count" from the same manufacturer sold by a competitor is entirely different, they swear. "No hassle money back guarantees" or "try before you buy" are bullshit too- the fine print essentially says that if the mattress isnt spotless when they inspect it on return- gently caress you, pay us. Find what type and firmness you want by shopping around, find a cheap one and go for it. It can take a week or two to get used to a new one, so don't panic if the first few nights aren't quite there comfort wise. Most delivery places will take your old one away, which can be a pain otherwise.
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Ford guilty of historic nameplate abuse: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/14/16891118/ford-mach-1-electric-sports-car-detroit-auto-show-2018
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Seminal Flu posted:Ford guilty of historic nameplate abuse: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/14/16891118/ford-mach-1-electric-sports-car-detroit-auto-show-2018 what. the. gently caress. They took a trim package and turned it into a car? Whyyyyy? 
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:what. the. gently caress. Chevy did it. But that car was a car. And good.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:what. the. gently caress. Car? quote:Update January 14th, 5:54PM ET: Ford has clarified in subsequent tweets that the Mach 1 will be an SUV. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahaha
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One of my sister-in-law's bridesmaids decided to be a bitch and cancel (the canceling itself doesn't make her a bitch; many factors do from what I've heard) so I decided to volunteer. My first time standing in a wedding will be on the bride's side. I'm ok with that. I need a new suit...
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:One of my sister-in-law's bridesmaids decided to be a bitch and cancel (the canceling itself doesn't make her a bitch; many factors do from what I've heard) so I decided to volunteer. I think you should transcend traditional gender roles and wear the bitch's dress.
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:One of my sister-in-law's bridesmaids decided to be a bitch and cancel (the canceling itself doesn't make her a bitch; many factors do from what I've heard) so I decided to volunteer. How soon is the wedding? The suits we ordered via Ebay for my wedding are fantastic (mine is a hair too big but it's probably from weight loss). Edit: Speaking of, we're going to hit the west coast for out Honeymoon and there is a LOT of walking on the agenda. I need a new backback to cart all our shizzle around so looking for suggestions. We're planning on hitting up the Cars & Coffee at Laguna Seca while we're there, what's the absolute must see car stuff in Cali?
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Powershift posted:Car? Jesus christ lmao
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Rhyno posted:How soon is the wedding? The suits we ordered via Ebay for my wedding are fantastic (mine is a hair too big but it's probably from weight loss). You're probably going to have to be a bit more specific as to where you're staying, California is loving huge. Unless it's a tour with every day a few hours away from the last, then that should be awesome. Oh, you said CAR stuff. Sorry I thought you were being general.
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LloydDobler posted:You're probably going to have to be a bit more specific as to where you're staying, California is loving huge. Unless it's a tour with every day a few hours away from the last, then that should be awesome. San Diego, LA, San Francisco. We'll be in and around LA for 4 days.
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Petersen car museum in LA, CA Route 23 (aka Decker Canyon Road) from Westlake Village and then on to Neptune's Net at the Ventura county line just past Malibu.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Costco did the same for me after several years, can't recommend anywhere else after that. My parents bought a VERY expensive mattress and after a couple years it had compressed where they slept. Dad called to complain and they told him if it didn't measure so much sag in so many locations they wouldn't do anything. He took measurements and sure enough it wasn't bad enough to qualify. Yeah, I threw a 2" one of these on my $300 mattress to tide me over until I move next and buy a better bed, and it's night and day better.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I think you should transcend traditional gender roles and wear the bitch's dress. The bridesmaids aren't supposed to look better than the bride (Complimenting Boaz MacPhereson, not dissing the bride)
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At one of my friend's wedding they couldn't decide and because they only invited people special to them we were all part of the wedding party. I was a bridesman 
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Rhyno posted:Edit: Speaking of, we're going to hit the west coast for out Honeymoon and there is a LOT of walking on the agenda. I need a new backback to cart all our shizzle around so looking for suggestions. It’s funny you mention that word cart. If you’re planning on doing a lot of walking in California a cart is the only goon approved option. Bonus points for putting a sign on it
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cakesmith handyman posted:At one of my friend's wedding they couldn't decide and because they only invited people special to them we were all part of the wedding party. I was a bridesman I did Man-of-honour(or whatever you would call it) role at a wedding yeaaaars ago. Mostly due to the bride was very estranged from her father so I also escorted her down the asile.
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Fo3 posted:I broke a rib once too, but not very interesting. This really needs more love, outside of installing a loving PA and a drum kit on his hog he can play it like a boss too 
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Rhyno posted:San Diego, LA, San Francisco. We'll be in and around LA for 4 days. FYI, LA sucks and I would spend less time there and more anywhere else. I spent almost a week there out of a 3 week trip and I regret that.
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