Random Thoughts

Posted By: Peepers

Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 06:41 PM

I'm tired of trying to find the thread for a specific day.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 06:46 PM

HEre ya go, slacker:

http://www.bankersonline.com/forum/ubbth...rue#Post1974325

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 06:49 PM

http://www.bankersonline.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1705008#Post1705008

Today is my Thursday

Posted By: Miscuit

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 06:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I'm tired of trying to find the thread for a specific day.

i agree!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 07:15 PM

The Nestle Quik bunny is walking around downtown.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 08:29 PM

Oh that reminds me of tax time (shudder)...the Statue of Liberty will be coming in our branch on a semi-regular basis.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 08:43 PM

I'm king and they know it
When I snap my fingers everybody says show it
I'm hot and your not
But if you wanna hang with me I'll give it a shot

Top that, top that
You can do all you can but you'll never top that
Top that, top that
You can try until you blow but you'll never top that

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 09:08 PM

Heard two gun shots last night. Scared the living life out of the beagles and I.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 09:26 PM

Why do colds always hit you when you have something fun to do?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/25/14 09:33 PM

I think it is life's way of keeping our expectations low. ^_-

Posted By: ComplianceDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 03:49 PM

Songwriting these days, sheesh:

�We ain�t e�en
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We ain�t e�en
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Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:00 PM

It's Jeans Day at work am I'm wearing my dollah belt buckle (fist with bling holding dollar bills).

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:18 PM

Just signed the loan docs. My trip to Disneyland with my son is now funded.

Posted By: Bobby Boucher

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Just signed the loan docs. My trip to Disneyland with my son is now funded.

That's awesome. Did you have to put him up as collateral?

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:20 PM

Originally Posted By: Bobby Boucher

Originally Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Just signed the loan docs. My trip to Disneyland with my son is now funded.

That's awesome. Did you have to put him up as collateral?

I used my youngest son for collateral. More earning potential.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:22 PM

Originally Posted By: ComplyYouMust

Songwriting these days, sheesh:

�We ain�t e�en
We ain�t e�en
Gotta tell�em
Gotta tell�em
We ain�t e�en
We ain�t e�en
Gotta tell�em
Don�t tell�em
We ain�t e�en
We ain�t e�en
Gotta tell�em
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We ain�t e�en
We ain�t e�en
Gotta tell�em
Don�t tell�em�

you don know you can change the channel, right?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Just signed the loan docs. My trip to Disneyland with my son is now funded.

How old is your son?

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:35 PM

8

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:44 PM

Fun! Old enough to ride a lot of stuff, but young enough to still get into the magic of it all.

Do y'all pin trade? My youngest is 8 (for another 3 days) and he loved pin trading this spring.

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:55 PM

He says he does, but then he just loses everything.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 04:55 PM

i'm all about trading my kids, they are 28 and 18...anyone want them?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 05:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Blade Scrapper

He says he does, but then he just loses everything.

Gotta put them straight in the pin book! My daughter is the one who loses them all. They're scattered all over the house right now.

Posted By: Bobby Boucher

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 05:13 PM

Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore

i'm all about trading my kids, they are 28 and 18...anyone want them?

Is this still open? I can swap a 14 and a 10.

Posted By: Bobby Boucher

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 05:14 PM

Originally Posted By: Blade Scrapper

8

Has he been before?

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 05:17 PM

Yes. Twice. This time we have 2 day park hopper tickets (hence the loan).

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 05:21 PM

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start.

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:03 PM

Is that a mortal kombat code for the NES?

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:08 PM

From my own little personal bubble of reality - that's a code for Contra on the NES. But I also know that this code was used about 100 million times - so it might have some relevance to Mortal Kombat, but whether or not it actually does...I wouldn't know.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:14 PM

Bacon flavored Ritz crackers. Yeah, that's a good idea.

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:15 PM

I just figured it was one of the Fatality codes or something like that. I remember keeping a notebook next to the NES where we would write down codes.

Thanks for the memory.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:14 PM

Your comfort zone--->
<---Where the magic happens

Posted By: Bobby Boucher

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:19 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Your comfort zone--->
<---Where the magic happens

C'mon, Freak! We already covered this with Blade Scrapper's post about taking out a mortgage to go to Disney Land.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:26 PM

Originally Posted By: QCL

I just figured it was one of the Fatality codes or something like that. I remember keeping a notebook next to the NES where we would write down codes.

Thanks for the memory.

We kept our NES sitting on top of our notebook. Games codes, save codes, cheat codes, high scores......fun times.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 06:47 PM

Originally Posted By: burkemi

Originally Posted By: QCL

I just figured it was one of the Fatality codes or something like that. I remember keeping a notebook next to the NES where we would write down codes.

Thanks for the memory.

We kept our NES sitting on top of our notebook. Games codes, save codes, cheat codes, high scores......fun times.

Because I am a huge gamer nerd ... Mortal Kombat was never released to the NES it released for the SNES in '93. The code was known as the "konami code" and was found in several konami games (including gradius and contra).

I had the notebook next to the system(s) too. (now I use my laptop)

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 07:17 PM

Originally Posted By: DoS

Because I am a huge gamer nerd ... Mortal Kombat was never released to the NES...

Somehow I have to doubt that your status as a gamer nerd affected Konami's decision not to release Mortal Kombat to the NES console.

Sorry - sometimes the sarcasm is just too hard to resist.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 08:07 PM

Originally Posted By: burkemi

Originally Posted By: DoS

Because I am a huge gamer nerd ... Mortal Kombat was never released to the NES...

Somehow I have to doubt that your status as a gamer nerd affected Konami's decision not to release Mortal Kombat to the NES console.

Sorry - sometimes the sarcasm is just too hard to resist.

Dang ... I have been telling people for years that's why they didn't realease it on the NES. I thought for sure!

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 08:25 PM

NES - SNES - I had them both. Like I can remember which one I played which game on back in the early 1990s. (I also still have my N64

)

Posted By: Stupendous Man

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 08:58 PM

Mortal Kombat blood code was "Dullard" Down, Up, Left, Left, A, Right, Down. I have to look at my business cards to give out my direct phone line, but I haven't played in a decade at least and i still remember that.

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 09:10 PM

That is awesome, SM!!!

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 09:14 PM

That is pretty cool. The only code I can remember is the up up down down.....it was for 30 lives per continue in Contra.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 09:20 PM

Don't ask me why I remember this but in Commodore 64 basic programming the command "POKE 808,234" disables the RUN/STOP key.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 09:32 PM

Really - it's the random things that make life interesting.

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 11/26/14 09:36 PM

Has a NES in the basement and I'm pretty sure Contra is in the box too. Probably right next to the Atari.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 04:12 PM

today is the last day eating turkey, the rest is going in the trash

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 04:49 PM

Yes, Mr. News Reporter, we can see it's raining. We don't need you to instruct us to 'look at this raindrop falling into the puddle.' sheesh!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 05:15 PM

In the news reporter's defense, many people in So Cal do not know what rain is. They certainly don't know how to drive in it.

Rain is that stuff that causes vegetation to grow and then die, providing nice, dry fuel for fire season.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 05:36 PM

Common sense is water soluble.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 05:49 PM

The first news report I saw was able to find the downside to the rains - catastrophic mudslides. I like the way they can make any story into an impending disaster.

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 06:12 PM

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/46753963.jpg

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/02/14 10:25 PM

I had a dream last night about.....

ringworm

Lord knows why.....

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 03:12 PM

mud. runs.

That is all.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 06:21 PM

A-HA!

So it's your fault for bringing it up back in October! That was a long, repressed random thought....

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 06:44 PM

Yup!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 07:45 PM

I concur with what ever

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 09:59 PM

OH YEA??!! - Well you just wait........................What? <<That? No, I'm not finishing that thought.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 10:02 PM

overdrafts...overdrafts...overdrafts...overdrafts...mmmmmmmm, Steak...overdrafts...overdrafts...overdrafts...wait, what about steak?

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 10:14 PM

Moderate

adjective

1. not extreme, excessive, or intense:

2. mediocre

3. calm or mild, as of the weather.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 10:18 PM

I opened the locker at the Y....

....and it smelled like Asiago cheese inside

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 10:20 PM

that makes for a good bagel

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 11:12 PM

The weather around here is stormy.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 11:16 PM

My left shoulder blade itches.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 11:17 PM

Originally Posted By: bOaty

The weather around here is stormy.

And it's coming this way!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/03/14 11:51 PM

There's more, BaBo. I thought it was supposed to be over today, but there's more coming. I don't mind it, but I hate to drive in it. Stay dry!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:01 PM

How is it that cockroaches always have an egg ready to lay as they're dying?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:22 PM

So true...it never fails...it's like they poop eggs.

Maybe this is why after all else is gone, they will still survive.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:23 PM

Quote:

Big Mac Attack

Today is buy one get one for a penny.

js.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:29 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Quote:

Big Mac Attack

Today is buy one get one for a penny.

js.

OMG! there may be a shortage of them here in the Midwest for that price

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:47 PM

I think it may only be here...it's Big Mac's or Double Cheese...take your pick or have several of both.

I could pack some up and send them to you....for a fee.

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:54 PM

This place is so remote that the nearest McDonald's is 38 miles away.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 02:55 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

I think it may only be here

a lot of good this does for those around here that love to shove them in their gaping pie hole

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 03:00 PM

Originally Posted By: califgirl

There's more, BaBo. I thought it was supposed to be over today, but there's more coming. I don't mind it, but I hate to drive in it. Stay dry!

I love the rain! It's been overcast since Monday and most people are in the best of spirits.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 03:03 PM

because they generally like overcast weather or because there is rain (i.e., it was too dry before)?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 03:09 PM

Because it's normally sunny and dry, so having a change is appreciated. But it's supposed to clear up overnight and the sun should come out tomorrow. Which is good, because 4 days of grey are about all I can take.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 03:11 PM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

Because it's normally sunny and dry, so having a change is appreciated. But it's supposed to clear up overnight and the sun should come out tomorrow. Which is good, because 4 days of grey are about all I can take.

I do not think that the people of phoenix appreciated the rain last year

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 03:10 PM

got it, some here feel the change of seasons is something to look forward to

I think I've seen enough seasons in my life that if I had sun for the rest of it I would be ok with that

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/04/14 08:55 PM

Hey, has anyone

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:00 PM

Nope...not me.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:07 PM

I see London ...

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:35 PM

Since my cordless mouse went bad I plugged in a new USB mouse. The little balloon pops up telling me that it is installing the new hardware and to click for more information. Ummm, if it's not done installing the mouse I ain't gonna be able to click nuthin'. And once am able to click, installation is complete anyway.

I liken this to the modem manual that tells you to log onto their website if you are having problems with the modem.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:40 PM

HA!!!...."Use caution, contents may be hot" (when removing from the oven). MAY BE HOT????? If I put it in the oven for 60 minutes it dern well better be hot.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:44 PM

I wish my iron skillet had this warning on it.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 03:50 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

I wish my iron skillet had this warning on it.

Make tag: When applying this product to exes head this product may cause severe brain damage (damage may not be detected).

Here you go.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 04:09 PM

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/05/14 08:39 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

I wish my iron skillet had this warning on it.

Make tag: When applying this product to exes head this product may cause aggravate severe brain damage (damage may not be detected have been preexisting).

Here you go.

Fixed.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 04:11 PM

We had our work Christmas party Saturday night. We really wanted to head down the street to where GoDaddy was hosting theirs though. They flew in Pitbull this year, apparently it was much better than when they had Snoop last year. We had a DJ though, and at least our roof wasn't on fire.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 04:56 PM

FACT: Every year on the eve of December 5, St. Nicholas Day, Austrians celebrate Krampus Night, when people dress up as Krampus, a demon, and roam the streats looking for incorrigible children to beat with a stick. The tradition is meant to encourage good behavior in kids.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 05:14 PM

My kids used to think "Evacuate the Dance Floor" was really "Vacuuming the Dance Floor".

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 05:30 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

FACT: Every year on the eve of December 5, St. Nicholas Day, Austrians celebrate Krampus Night, when people dress up as Krampus, a demon, and roam the streats looking for incorrigible children to beat with a stick. The tradition is meant to encourage good behavior in kids.

This is every night in my neighborhood!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 08:58 PM

Season 3 of American Horror Story is on Netflix

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 09:35 PM

That clown is NASTY. I've never watched, but I did Google AHS clown this morning because I was curious.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 09:51 PM

I put a pot of chili on at lunch but now a greasy bacon cheeseburger sounds SO much better!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/08/14 10:01 PM

Greasy bacon cheeseburger FTW!

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 01:01 PM

This time next week, I will still be in bed. But that bed will be in a villa in Oahu. And I will be on vacation for two full weeks.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 03:34 PM

There are a significant number of online businesses designed to store passwords, challenge question answers, and all sorts of other information for e-estate planning. I was just thinking about this type of thing yesterday. I wonder if they can also remote-wipe your browser history too. I was thinking about what would happen if I up and kicked it. My wife wouldn't be able to get into Netflix, change the utility billing, all sorts of nightmares! (she'd get over me passing, I'm sure, but not being able to watch her favorite shows would be a total bummer)

I also like that you can set up emails to go out after your death. I'd set them up for like 3 years later to go to people I didn't like with haunting, menacing comments.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

I also like that you can set up emails to go out after your death. I'd set them up for like 3 years later to go to people I didn't like with haunting, menacing comments.

This is an intriguing idea.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 07:32 PM

Originally Posted By: E.G.B.

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

I also like that you can set up emails to go out after your death. I'd set them up for like 3 years later to go to people I didn't like with haunting, menacing comments.

This is an intriguing idea.

I was about to spend the rest of the afternoon writing postmortem menacing messages, but I remembered I don't know when I'm going to die. I guess I could just pick a date in the future when I won't care anymore whom I offend.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 07:49 PM

Yes, in the end, someone has to trigger things to go out, which is a bit of a flaw and requires someone that's either in the dark about the results of initiating that sequence, or someone as sadistic as you.

Posted By: tdogz

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 08:08 PM

I saw services like this years ago. Most of them had a 'dead man switch.' The service would send you an email, text, whatever; and if you didn't indicate you were still alive (click the email link, for example) after so long it sent the messages automatically. I could see that backfiring terribly.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 08:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

Yes, in the end, someone has to trigger things to go out, which is a bit of a flaw and requires someone that's either in the dark about the results of initiating that sequence, or someone as sadistic as you.

Oh I got that covered.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 09:01 PM

So.. you like your job?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/09/14 09:07 PM

Originally Posted By: tdogz

I saw services like this years ago. Most of them had a 'dead man switch.' The service would send you an email, text, whatever; and if you didn't indicate you were still alive (click the email link, for example) after so long it sent the messages automatically. I could see that backfiring terribly.

This would not work for me...I'm TERRIBLE at staying on top of my personal email.

Posted By: Sci_Comply

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/10/14 12:08 AM

Random pun:

When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/10/14 09:45 PM

Told my boss he had a loose bit in his Z-buffer and was losing data into his bit bucket.

He told me to leave his love life out of this and tell him what is wrong with his computer.

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/10/14 09:58 PM

It's my Friday!

surgery tomorrow to remove a cataract. I feel old now.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/10/14 09:59 PM

The air freshener doohickey in the elevator at this branch emits the scent of pipe tobacco.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/10/14 10:38 PM

Some old dude apparently couldn't find a parking space close enough at the grocery store, and decided to pull up on the sidewalk nest to the door.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 01:40 PM

Today is my Friday.

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 01:52 PM

That's OK, Monday is my Sunday.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 01:58 PM

Cool! I gotta open Monday, so I guess I'll be here then.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 02:56 PM

Might as well be my Friday. Department Christmas Party tonight. Hangover tomorrow. Leaving at noon tomorrow so I can watch the kiddo's Christmas program. Woo-hoo!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 03:05 PM

Weekday company holiday party=big regrets.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 03:10 PM

^^ Agreed! Fortunately it's a small group and at a public place so that should lessen the fun.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 03:34 PM

Party at the bank tonight for special customers - invite only. We have to be on our best behavior and smile a lot.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 03:36 PM

VanDamn is going to be in the new KickBoxer remake.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 07:45 PM

Opted not to go to the party this year.

On another note: rain rain rain rain rain rain rain AAAANNNNDDDD more rain.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 07:47 PM

you could have handed out mints

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 07:53 PM

Well it's never too late to change one's mind!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 08:41 PM

Why can I only buy thin mints? I wan to buy the extra value mints!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 08:44 PM

We held our company holiday party last weekend. I pre-ate because I'm weird about food that's left out for others to touch. It was fun. Danced like a fool and fell on the dance floor. My butt has finally stopped hurting.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/11/14 09:22 PM

Was there a bruise??

Posted By: Purple Pride

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 12:11 PM

Does this sound like anybody we know?

Real Life Adventures for today

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 02:55 PM

One or two folks, yep.

Is it weird that I had to ask the female construction worker to step out of the locker room while I showered this morning? She acknowledged me, I said I'd only be 5-10 mins, she nodded and went back to working. Eventually, turned back and said "Oh, do you want me to step out?" Yeah, given that the shower curtains are see-through and you're in direct line of sight from where I'll be, that might be best to prevent it being pretty awkward for us both.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:27 PM

You should have offered to keep the curtain open for a certain amount of money and she could stay and watch.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:29 PM

was she hot?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:34 PM

Doesn't matter--should be asking if she was packing cash. Shower peepshow. Close the curtain every 30 seconds until she deposits more cash.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:40 PM

I'll hold onto that idea for later.

I cannot attest to her appearance, I only have eyes for my wife.

That being said, she would not fit the image of what you might conjure as a typical female construction worker.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:44 PM

^^^ that means no.
(Should have charged her double)

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 04:58 PM

Those construction worker ladies always trying to get a peek. I feel you pain man.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 05:29 PM

Win a bacon Christmas sweater!!!!

No, it's not made of bacon, but it has picture of Santa holding bacon.

http://www.farmlandbaconclub.com/index.php

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:01 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

^^^ that means no.
(Should have charged her double)

Actually, my intended implication is that she is better looking than stereo-typical assumptions might lead you to believe.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:04 PM

Does she look like Heidi from Home Improvement?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:06 PM

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Win a bacon Christmas sweater!!!!

No, it's not made of bacon, but it has picture of Santa holding bacon.

http://www.farmlandbaconclub.com/index.php

I'm now am official member of the Bacon Club and entrant into the bacon sweater drawing. Thanks for the heads up!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

^^^ that means no.
(Should have charged her double)

Actually, my intended implication is that she is better looking than stereo-typical assumptions might lead you to believe.

This?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:18 PM

Ahhh I skipped right over that "not"

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:19 PM

<<< afraid to click that ^^ link at work.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:25 PM

Too far on the other end of the scale now, sorry!

The construction dudes here already don't get anything done. Can't imagine how much worse it would be if they had Heidi or Lisa (don't forget about Lisa!) here.

What are the rules on catcalling perpetrated against construction workers?? I know the opposite is pretty frowned upon.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/12/14 07:39 PM

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Win a bacon Christmas sweater!!!!

No, it's not made of bacon, but it has picture of Santa holding bacon.

http://www.farmlandbaconclub.com/index.php

Words cannot express how much I love you for this.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 08:19 PM

If I ate something, let's say really greasy deep fried stuff, and it runs through my system quickyly my body won't absorb any calories from it, right?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 08:28 PM

A friend who teaches HS English used "Moves like Jagger" as an example of an allusion. None of his students knew who Mick Jagger is. One guessed the singer for Kiss.

But I may have him beat. I was training new hires, and mentioned Dodd-Frank. Blank looks. Most of them were just teenagers in 2009. It's ancient history.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 08:34 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

If I ate something, let's say really greasy deep fried stuff, and it runs through my system quickyly my body won't absorb any calories from it, right?

Nope! Not that easy...I'm pretty sure the calories hang on for dear life while the other stuff runs away.

Posted By: ComplianceDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 08:42 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

If I ate something, let's say really greasy deep fried stuff, and it runs through my system quickyly my body won't absorb any calories from it, right?

Nope! Not that easy...I'm pretty sure the calories hang on for dear life while the other stuff runs away.

Yep. Ya only expelled the nutrients!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 08:44 PM

Originally Posted By: ComplyYouMust

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

If I ate something, let's say really greasy deep fried stuff, and it runs through my system quickyly my body won't absorb any calories from it, right?

Nope! Not that easy...I'm pretty sure the calories hang on for dear life while the other stuff runs away.

Yep. Ya only expelled the nutrients!

There goes lunch plans.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 11:01 PM

Apparently, logging into the NMLS registry and attesting to one's MU4R is the most difficult thing one can ask an MLO to do. Nearly impossible.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 11:18 PM

OH THE HUMANITY

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 11:37 PM

Chicken and capers with lots and lots of butter. Mmm....

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 11:41 PM

....and more capers!!!!

I have a homemade lasagna and a nice bottle of wine waiting on me to get home!!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/15/14 11:43 PM

Well then, what are you waiting for?? Scoot, scoot!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 12:07 AM

More rain. Should be a fun drive home.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 01:59 PM

somehow putting reindeer antlers on your car windows or a wreath on the grill makes you a horrible driver

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 02:23 PM

Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore

somehow putting reindeer antlers on your car windows or a wreath on the grill makes you a horrible driver

True

Posted By: ComplianceDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore

somehow putting reindeer antlers on your car windows or a wreath on the grill makes you a horrible driver person

Fixed?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 02:54 PM

Where is that ham recipe someone promised?!?!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 02:59 PM

Fun for the holidays: New Crypto-Ransomware Uses Next-Gen Encryption

From the article: It's important to keep your computer software as up-to-date as possible with the latest patches and security fixes to minimize the chance that an exploit kit will find a working exploit in your browser.

But then we turn around and let our customers know our online banking services only officially support web browsers from 4 years ago. lol

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 03:33 PM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

Where is that ham recipe someone promised?!?!

I was just thinking the same thing. (see Christmas recipe thread)

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 04:18 PM

There's bacon on the Christmas tree.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 04:24 PM

and on the egg mcmuffin

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 04:27 PM

Oh, Peepers. You are just. too. funny

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 04:37 PM

freezing rain and round-a-bouts make for an interesting commute. I should get a chair and watch the fun.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 05:31 PM

Oh the culinary wonder of it all!!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/16/14 11:48 PM

There's and entire blog dedicated to shootings at Walmart.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 03:47 PM

Today is:

ANSWER THE TELEPHONE LIKE BUDDY THE ELF DAY

Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day is celebrated annually on December 18th.

Simply answer the phone and say �(Insert your Name) the Elf, what�s your favorite color�.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 09:24 PM

I'm addicted to Amazon

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 09:27 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I'm addicted to Amazon

Yes ^_^

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 10:04 PM

Definitely.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 10:21 PM

is there a support group?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 10:24 PM

yes

http://community.ebay.com/t5/Discussion-Boards/ct-p/12001

Posted By: ComplianceDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 10:35 PM

Jello (like all or most gelatin) is made from horse's hooves. That may or may not be true, but I can't avoid thinking about it on the rare ocasions that I eat it. Maybe it's pig's hooves?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 10:41 PM

Or perhaps toenail clippings?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/18/14 11:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I'm addicted to Amazonian women

Hmmm...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 03:38 PM

Wonder Woman is going to get her own movie

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 04:10 PM

IDST=if destroyed, still true.

Who knew??

Posted By: swiggles

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 05:23 PM

We had food day at work yesterday. Guess what? Chocolate-covered bacon is actually good!! I was so surprised.

Posted By: swiggles

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 05:24 PM

And someone brought poppers stuff with dove. Mmmmm.....never eaten dove before.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 06:05 PM

Originally Posted By: swiggles

And someone brought poppers stuff with dove. Mmmmm.....never eaten dove before.

Stuffed with bird?

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/19/14 06:37 PM

dove is great! it's sometimes hard to hit those little buggers though and it takes quite a few to feed a family of four.

Swiggles ... can you get that recipe?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/20/14 01:13 AM

Dove is one quarter moisturizing cream (or so they say).

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 03:10 PM

Did Pale move to Florida?

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-golfer-gus-andreone-103-scores-a-hole-in-one/

Posted By: ComplianceDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 04:46 PM

Originally Posted By: GuitarDude

Dove is one quarter moisturizing cream (or so they say).

This struck me as pretty funny, not having read the posts that came before it. Like the random thought was a complaint about Dove soap, like:

Crest has been shown to be an effective decay-preventive dentifrice (or so they say).

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 05:10 PM

I had a dream Saturday morning (woke me up!) that a tarantula the size of a dinner plate jumped on the side of my head and was trying to burrow into my ear canal. I didn't want to yank it off because it might bite me. Then again, I really didn't want it inside my ear.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 05:18 PM

I just asked a robocaller (medical alert) how she feel about scamming seniors during the holiday, knowing that her sale may prevent the elderly from purchasing gifts for their grand kids.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 05:25 PM

Originally Posted By: ComplyYouMust

Originally Posted By: GuitarDude

Dove is one quarter moisturizing cream (or so they say).

This struck me as pretty funny, not having read the posts that came before it. Like the random thought was a complaint about Dove soap, like:

Crest has been shown to be an effective decay-preventive dentifrice (or so they say).

When I saw that my post ended up on the next page I figured it would look really random. The moisturizing cream content of Dove soap is not something I generally think about (much).

Posted By: CB#3

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 05:53 PM

Would 1 person or 2 people get credited for something like a high 5 when it takes 2 people to accomplish?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 08:56 PM

I suppose it depends on the effort of each person. If both people slap 5 it is a joint effort. If one person merely holds up a hand and the other person slaps it, the slapper, rather than the slappee should get the credit. But the slappee might deserve some credit if that person initiated the high 5. And it is still rude to leave someone hanging.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 09:02 PM

no one should get any credit, all credit should go to the person's manager

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 09:09 PM

I've never watched The Shawshank Redemption but I recorded it this weekend.

I plan to watch it this week

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/22/14 09:25 PM

Excellent movie, Peepers.

I wish someone would kill the 'Everything is Going to Kill Us' thread.

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 01:20 PM

I wonder if those of us who usually battle the trolls could figure out a way to troll it into the trash.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 02:13 PM

how come when a pet runs away you get so frustrated and mad but as soon as they come home you are so happy? Just still waiting on the happy part this time.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 02:33 PM

Agree Wolfy. Hopefully the happy part will come soon. When we moved, our cat wondered back to our old house 4 different times. Luckily, he has come to the conclusion that we are not moving back and has decided to stay at the new house.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 02:49 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Becca

I wonder if those of us who usually battle the trolls could figure out a way to troll it into the trash.

Wonder what will kill that thread? Germs from a dishrag, poisonous apples, a meteor, radiation from cell phones?
If you kill a killer thread will that cause some sort of time warp?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 02:48 PM

Hooray for Tylenol 3 with codeine.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 03:14 PM

How can Red Lobster end the endless shrimp promotion

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 03:18 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Originally Posted By: RR Becca

I wonder if those of us who usually battle the trolls could figure out a way to troll it into the trash.

Wonder what will kill that thread? Germs from a dishrag, poisonous apples, a meteor, radiation from cell phones?
If you kill a killer thread will that cause some sort of time warp?

I know what will surely kill it. Politics or religion...Both are deadly thread killers!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 03:23 PM

Shall we debate the politics within organized religion with a few personal attacks sprinkled in?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 03:24 PM

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Skittles

Excellent movie, Peepers.

I wish someone would kill the 'Everything is Going to Kill Us' thread.

Go into it make a religiously political statement, and flame the original poster while you are at it, that might make it go poof.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:10 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Shall we debate the politics within organized religion with a few personal attacks sprinkled in?

Catch up, DD...will ya?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:19 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Shall we debate the politics within organized religion with a few personal attacks sprinkled in?

Catch up, DD...will ya?

...and add a number of sexual innuendos for good measure!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:22 PM

^^ That'll just make the thread more fun!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:31 PM

That's what I'm thinking, Okie!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:36 PM

We kinda called CYM a fake and he/she didn't bite and defend him/herself. I thought maybe that would have finished it off.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:40 PM

(he)

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 04:42 PM

Oh that's right. He confirmed his wife shares some of his same paranoid delusions, err I mean quirks.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:09 PM

9 important facts to remember as you get older

Number 9 - Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

Number 8 - Life is sexually transmitted.

Number 7 - Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

Number 6 - Men have two emotions: hungry and h***y, and they can't tell them apart. If you see a gleam in his eyes, make him a sandwich.

Number 5 - Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.

Number 4 - Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospital, dying of nothing.

Number 3 - All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.

Number 2 - In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people take Prozac to make it normal.

Number 1 - Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers. What you do, or eat, today might burn your bum tomorrow.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:12 PM

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:25 PM

Number 10 - Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he'll sit in a boat all day and drink beer.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:46 PM

I have some odd things in my trunk including three pairs of women's panties.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:51 PM

The only question that comes to mind is where are the women associated with these panties?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 09:55 PM

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 10:07 PM

Just as I suspected.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 10:14 PM

Nah, there his.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 10:32 PM

Originally Posted By: DD Regs

Nah, there his.

Now Punkin' you said how much you enjoy seeing me wear them

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/23/14 10:46 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By: DD Regs

Nah, there his.

Now Punkin' you said how much you enjoy seeing me wear them

Get a room!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/29/14 08:52 PM

Over Christmas my nephew got me hooked on a new game, Trivia Crack. All weekend when I had a free minute I noticed I was answering a few questions. There really isn't anything spectacular about the game. Just kind of fun to see how much I really know

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/29/14 08:57 PM

Ditto. Now I'm up to level 32

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/29/14 08:59 PM

Trivia Crack is like, well...crack!

I'm on level 39.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/29/14 09:00 PM

Well said Sarah!

I'm on level 30.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/29/14 09:05 PM

I'm downloading it now ... sounds like something right up my alley

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 03:05 PM

Me too!!!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 03:34 PM

:sigh: Me, three.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 03:44 PM

I feel compelled to download this app now!!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 03:55 PM

My son's GF loves this game...I have not downloaded it...I don't really think I need another game...particularly not another addicting game.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 05:52 PM

Suh out for one game fine TBD

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/30/14 06:37 PM

FACT: In Spain, a Catalonian Christmas tradition features a statue of a little man pooping as part of the Nativity scene. The entire town of Bethlehem, Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are depicted--along with the little man, Caganer, doing his business in the corner.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 03:23 PM

IT did some server maintenance and somehow mine and about four other people's computers have been reset to default settings. My desktop icons are all gone or in the wrong spot, email settings/signature stuff is gone, all my bookmarks, several relevant software pieces missing...

I didn't expect to be too productive today, but I sort of figured I'd be able to do something!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 04:38 PM

That would ruin my day, Matt. It takes a couple of hours to reset everything the way I want it- fonts, Excel tool bar, colors. Someone's in big trouble.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 04:47 PM

It'll all come back...eventually. We have the stupid little virtual desktop things, so it all exists somewhere in our server room, it just needs to be put back together. I'm probably not as high priority as the others who are more customer-facing and need to be fixed first. I can review reports and work on some other stuff at least, unfortunately. Otherwise I'd just call it a day and go home!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 04:50 PM

Losing the bookmarks is probably the biggest hassle of all. I back up my bookmarks periodically because you never know if your hard drive will decide to crash or what IT has planned for your PC.

Hopefully you get it all back, Matt.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 04:53 PM

Our plans for your PC are released on a need to know basis. That way know one knows that we do not know ahead of time when your PC is going to die.

For some reason people always think we IT people can see the future. I tried to explain the problem with that idea only to hear way to many times. "But your IT."

So now I learned to say nothing till it happens then address it with a "long term plan" ^_-

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 05:53 PM

Well, since we don't have hard drives which can go bad, it's not much of a concern! If the machine dies, it can be swapped out in a matter of 30 seconds and you can move on like it never happened. They have terrible computing speed though, and running something like the security camera software takes everything it's got.

All is well now, 15 minutes before closing for the day

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 08:18 PM

The entire issue (pdf) of Consumer Compliance Outlook is taking FOREVER to download.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 12/31/14 10:04 PM

Matt_B, are you sure you didn't say something to offend the Supreme Leader? Maybe the NORKs took you down like Sony.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 02:24 PM

It feels like a Monday - but luckily it's not.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 02:31 PM

I left 2 hours early Wednesday and put my out of office gretting on both my email and voicemail. I come in today and found I have 3 missed calls from the same person and left a voicemail each time along with an email. Apparently they don't listen to the voicemail.

I think I will wait and see if they call back this morning

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 03:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Skittles

It feels like a Monday - but luckily it's not.

It's our bank's long day -- open an hour later this evening than other days, and it's so discouraging having it be dark when we leave the bank. Not a fan of winter. Happily, though, tomorrow is Saturday!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 03:05 PM

Someone's out-of-office: Hello, I am away until 01/06/2015 and am unable to read your message.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 03:37 PM

I was looking forward to having Christmas through New Year's day off from work. I ended up answering work phone calls and e-mails everyday and physically coming in 3 or 4 different times. Back at work today not feeling nearly as "Refreshed" as I had hoped......

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 04:38 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/01/0...ze-automobiles/

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/02/15 09:26 PM

Heard this at the c-store:

1st Man: John, how are you?

2nd Man: Must be good. Woke up on the right side of the grass"

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 01:32 PM

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 02:59 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix

If you place this month's digit in front of this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

1 5 = 15

Amazesauce!!

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 05:30 PM

How did I ever manage before auto start?!?!?!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 05:50 PM

Full work weeks are fuller than non full work weeks.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 05:56 PM

And we know what they are full of.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/05/15 06:00 PM

So very true

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 02:14 PM

After our first major snow fall I am ready to buy a snow blower. When we moved in I didn't think the driveway was too big and shoveling wouldn't be too much. Well this morning proved me wrong. It was good exercise though!

Posted By: JenF

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 02:33 PM

2 more days and I'll be on my way to New Orleans for a long weekend. So excited to go to New Orleans Comic Con and celebrate my bf's birthday.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 02:44 PM

sorry Jen, but good chance of rain this weekend in NO, although temps in the high 50s/low 60s...enjoy

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 02:55 PM

It's 8:51 and IT is already making me stabby. It might be a long day. Think I need to head to the bar already.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 02:57 PM

Got our first snow fall this morning (6 inches of the light fluffy type). My truck is in the garage, so I borrowed my dad's. Glad I had his, it's a 4x4, made it to work no problems. My truck would have like a bobsled ride.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 03:30 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

After our first major snow fall I am ready to buy a snow blower. When we moved in I didn't think the driveway was too big and shoveling wouldn't be too much. Well this morning proved me wrong. It was good exercise though!

They're only good when they work! We inherited ours from the house's previous owner, and I had started it up a couple times in prep for winter, but last night it wouldn't go for me. May have been the -10 temps, not sure what the deal was. Shoveled, then again this morning. Didn't even bother trying the blower again.

Now that I'm a homeowner, I finally get why people have kids. Mowing, vacuuming, and shoveling snow.

Posted By: JenF

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 03:33 PM

Thanks Happy. I live in upstate NY so high 50s/low 60s and rain is still better then low teens and snow.

Do you know anything about the company called Free Tours by foot? We were thinking of doing a couple of tours while we're down there.

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 03:33 PM

Last year at this time we had over a foot of snow. This year (season) we got our first snowfall on Sunday, about 2 inches at best. Hopefully we will not get the 100 inches + that we did last year. Very cold here though, in the single digits.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 03:35 PM

Jen - not familiar with that company, but the National Park Service also has free tours throughout the French quarter that are guided

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 04:07 PM

I did the Vampire tour one year when I was down there for Compliance Conference. Fun but HOT!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 04:35 PM

I saw this on FB and decided to print it and post it in my office:

"According to astronomy,
when you wish upon a star,
you're actually a few million years late.

That star is dead.

Just like your dreams."

That makes me smile.

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 04:45 PM

Originally Posted By: waldensouth

I did the Vampire tour one year when I was down there for Compliance Conference. Fun but HOT!

as an aside, Walden has worked the night shift ever since and hasn't been seen in the light of day...but that is purely a coincidence, i'm sure

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 04:51 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

I saw this on FB and decided to print it and post it in my office:

"According to astronomy,
when you wish upon a star,
you're actually a few million years late.

That star is dead.

Just like your dreams."

That makes me smile.

That is sad...

Posted By: JenF

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 04:54 PM

Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore

Originally Posted By: waldensouth

I did the Vampire tour one year when I was down there for Compliance Conference. Fun but HOT!

as an aside, Walden has worked the night shift ever since and hasn't been seen in the light of day...but that is purely a coincidence, i'm sure

Thanks for the info. I'll make sure I bring lots of garlic with me to keep Lestat and his vampire buddies away.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 05:03 PM

Day 2 and car still frozen the heat did not work. Looked online and the support forums are filled with posts from other people with the same car that will not start in the cold. I guess it is a known thing.

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 05:06 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

I saw this on FB and decided to print it and post it in my office:

"According to astronomy,
when you wish upon a star,
you're actually a few million years late.

That star is dead.

Just like your dreams."

That makes me smile.

I always end up wishing on Venus or some other visible planet.
Now I don't feel so bad

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 05:29 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

They're only good when they work! We inherited ours from the house's previous owner, and I had started it up a couple times in prep for winter, but last night it wouldn't go for me. May have been the -10 temps, not sure what the deal was. Shoveled, then again this morning. Didn't even bother trying the blower again.

I know I'm not an expert being from Southern California, but a snowblower that doesn't work when it's cold?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/06/15 05:31 PM

Originally Posted By: QCL

I always end up wishing on Venus or some other visible planet.
Now I don't feel so bad

Be careful wishing on Venus as there are not many clean words that rhyme.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 04:52 PM

Why is it so hard to find a digit copy (or any copy, for that matter) of the song "Puberty Love" from Attack of the Killer Tomatoes???

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 04:58 PM

have you tried youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsxwwhJ6GrY

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 05:23 PM

Thx, ed. I have seen it on there. But I'm looking to the full song. I've heard it exists.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:15 PM

"If it happens, it happens"

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

"If it happens, it happens"

poop?

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:50 PM

I had a bloody nose last night which I think is in part due to this cold, dry weather. I was thinking of 'cleaning some house' if you know what I mean but I'm sure that will just lead to another bloody nose.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:54 PM

I was thinking of 'cleaning some house'

you are getting married?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:56 PM

Peeps is getting MARRIED?

I hope she hides her vacuum cleaner and breaks the oven before he demands pies and junk like that!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 07:57 PM

you can pick your friends

you can pick your nose

but you can't pick your friend's nose

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 08:26 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Peeps is getting MARRIED?

I hope she hides her vacuum cleaner and breaks the oven before he demands pies and junk like that!

It won't help, Valentine's Day is not too far away and gifts are expected.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 08:26 PM

Can't??

I beg to differ. Shouldn't, maybe. But you absolutely can!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 08:38 PM

My flirting skills need some major work

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 08:47 PM

Don't you just love when anon posters take shots at others, assuming we don't know who they are, when it is easy identifying them with the IP address?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 08:49 PM

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/07/15 09:41 PM

was a quote from Mr Rodgers about Sundays game

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/08/15 02:42 AM

The Salt N Pepa Geico commercial is HILARIOUS.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/08/15 02:59 PM

Originally Posted By: E.G.B.

The Salt N Pepa Geico commercial is HILARIOUS.

OMG! I totally agree.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/08/15 04:05 PM

Roll over Data from AT&T is nice but the Roll over plan from T-bole is really cool. To bad I am locked in.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/08/15 10:19 PM

My wife is going out to dinner with her sister to work on her wedding stuff. I am swinging through McDonald's on my way home and going to have a date at home with my little girl. Looking forward to it!

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/08/15 10:53 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

My wife is going out to dinner with her sister to work on her wedding stuff.

your Wife is getting married? neat!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 03:08 PM

Originally Posted By: DoS

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

My wife is going out to dinner with her sister to work on her wedding stuff.

your Wife is getting married? neat!

Well it wold seem to go with the "I am swinging" statement at a local McDonald's.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 04:07 PM

Is it cold enough yet?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 07:17 PM

As Robbin Williams once said "it is cold enough to make ice cubes in your shorts around here."

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 07:36 PM

BeerMapper is Pandora for Beer

Find the 27 craft beer taps at the bar confusing? The new BeerMapper app will make getting tipsy even tastier and have you feeling like a connoisseur no matter what saloon you wander into.

http://www.bloodsweatandcheers.com/natio...mpaign=national

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 07:39 PM

For those who just LOVE fruit in their beer

I highly recommend Mich Ultra Cactus Lime.

Delightful!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/09/15 09:41 PM

disgusting

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 02:02 PM

So glad you don't approve, Peeps!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 02:52 PM

Waking up to zebras bleating is so much nicer than pigs squealing.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 04:22 PM

Sometimes I enjoy squealing like a pig.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 04:45 PM

The boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 05:32 PM

We have no heat in my part of the building, and we are only surviving by passing a space heater from office to office every few minutes.

My only comfort is that we have a group of OCC trainees in, and our external auditors, and they have no heat either.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 05:37 PM

I just ate a twix, I think the right side was better.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 09:59 PM

Today is National Kiss a Ginger Day.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 10:02 PM

Ginger Rodgers?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 10:13 PM

Just don't leave tongue marks on your TV screen.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/12/15 10:35 PM

I love ginger! I try to juice it every week.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/13/15 03:14 PM

Ginger from Gilligan's Island?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/13/15 03:15 PM

The root.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/13/15 03:30 PM

Not you, BABO!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/13/15 03:39 PM

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/13/15 08:47 PM

Out of curiosity - where is BBB1? Does anyone know?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 02:04 PM

I am Groot! = I know not the where abouts of the one know as BBB! But I shall remain vigilant and note his, or her, return to posting on these wonderful forums.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 03:06 PM

My sister and I are the same age for the next 30 days.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 03:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Skittles

Out of curiosity - where is BBB1? Does anyone know?

Buried under a pile of stupidity at his bank. He's alive, I can at least confirm that. Just doesn't have much time for anything enjoyable at this point.

Posted By: JenF

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 03:28 PM

First day back from my New Orleans trip and I wake up to a nice warm temperature of -14....should have stayed down south.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 04:58 PM

Thanks for responding Matt. Tell him we miss him.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 05:21 PM

He just made a Serena-like grunt. I'm not sure if he's working out currently, or if the stress is devolving him to a gorilla at this point.

But he's hoping to make a triumphant return in the coming weeks.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 05:34 PM

The Misfits' songs really were better.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 05:52 PM

Bacon taco shell

http://dudefoods.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BaconWeaveTaco3111.jpg

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 06:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

He just made a Serena-like grunt. I'm not sure if he's working out currently, or if the stress is devolving him to a gorilla at this point.

::psst...he was in the restroom::

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 06:27 PM

meathead Rob Lowe

I can't stop saying bro, bro

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 07:54 PM

My brain hurts... don't think I can take anymore.

Second thought... how many things on my desk can go into the "hot, need-it-now" pile?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 08:25 PM

Imagine a meat that is almost like a cooked egg-yolk consistency.

It would fall apart as you ate it.

...and tasted the way I imagine sweaty gym socks would taste.

Not good!

Description by Rusty while eating bull testicles.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 09:08 PM

Were they sweaty?

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 09:20 PM

the butterfinger candy bar is definitely smaller than it once was

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 09:30 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

meathead Rob Lowe

I can't stop saying bro, bro

I just read that as "Meth-head Rob Lowe"

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 09:37 PM

Originally Posted By: DD Regs

Originally Posted By: Peepers

meathead Rob Lowe

I can't stop saying bro, bro

I just read that as "Meth-head Rob Lowe"

That would make a fun commercial.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/14/15 10:27 PM

Why are people being so argumentative today! I have had 2 people argue things with me today. I cite the regulation and the one lady's response was "I will have to see if this is really true." She told me she was going to call the FDA.

My response was "Well I don't think the Food and Drug Administration cares on how we advertise a product."

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 01:16 PM

Thanks for the laugh, ahk! That was a good one.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 02:05 PM

Oh my gosh... I am laughing so hard... I needed that!!

Thanks ahk!!!!

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 02:18 PM

ahk..priceless, don't you just love it when people who have no clue disagree with you.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 02:21 PM

The FDA. That is priceless.

I vote that to be THE post of yesterday!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 02:20 PM

Glad I can make some people chuckle! This particular employee came to us with no banking experience but she knows it all!

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

Glad I can make some people chuckle! This particular employee came to us with no banking experience but she knows it all!

I LOVE employees like that. [/sarcasm]

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:06 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

Glad I can make some people chuckle! This particular employee came to us with no banking experience but she knows it all!

Francine?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:16 PM

A closed door is like a magnet to some people.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:27 PM

This is an email I received this morning from the person:

"After reading through the information you gave me. I can clearly see this a requirement that is mandated by the FDA and that you just didn't make this up. Thank you for your time that you spent on researching my question. I do really appreciate it. I will pass on a good note to management noting that you really know the FDA laws. I have decided I will not call the FDA."

I am totally LOLing...She hasn't a clue! I have not bothered to tell her that the FDA is the wrong agency and that it should be FDIC. I will let her believe the FDA is in control. I can't wait to see managements face when she tells them I know FDA laws!!

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:31 PM

Nice how she thinks you have time to make things up and would do that.......

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:33 PM

I do it all the time

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:35 PM

The FDA is the puppet master for all the other agencies! Didn't you know?

I make stuff up all the time. Nobody believes my truths or lies, so it doesn't much matter, and at least this way I can have some fun.

No, I'm sorry, the regulators expect the staples in the top left corner to be at a 45 degree angle, not parallel to the top edge. Please correct this.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:42 PM

All I can say is WOW! I hope she's not in charge of anything important!

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 03:51 PM

Just wait until the CFPB takes over the FDA laws!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 04:22 PM

I fear the EPA much more than the FDA!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 04:38 PM

And let's don't even get started on the CDC.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 06:15 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

This is an email I received this morning from the person:

"After reading through the information you gave me. I can clearly see this a requirement that is mandated by the FDA and that you just didn't make this up. Thank you for your time that you spent on researching my question. I do really appreciate it. I will pass on a good note to management noting that you really know the FDA laws. I have decided I will not call the FDA."

I am totally LOLing...She hasn't a clue! I have not bothered to tell her that the FDA is the wrong agency and that it should be FDIC. I will let her believe the FDA is in control. I can't wait to see managements face when she tells them I know FDA laws!!

Can you post one of these everyday.. it equals the required laugh a day in my book

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 07:38 PM

I would have responded:

The FDA requires the following warning - Disagreeing with me in the future can cause nausea, vomiting, bleeding, dizziness, bronchitis, unusual dreams, irregular heartbeat, ingrown toenails, thinning hair, involuntary twitches, uncontrollable itching and acute embarassment.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 08:05 PM

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 08:12 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

I can't wait to see managements face when she tells them I know FDA laws!!

unless, of course, someone in management fails to see the humor in this and wants to know why you didn't disabuse this notion the know-it-all had...

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 08:38 PM

My luck, management wouldn't even 'get it'.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 08:44 PM

Just had a call from the CEO. He finds it funny I didn't say anything about her calling the FDA. He asked if I was going to tell her and I said she will figure it out eventually. He laughs and says have a good day!

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/15/15 10:04 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

Just had a call from the CEO. He finds it funny I didn't say anything about her calling the FDA. He asked if I was going to tell her and I said she will figure it out eventually. He laughs and says have a good day!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 01:56 PM

It's Cookie time!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 03:46 PM

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 03:50 PM

Are the Girl Scouts doing the cookies for the troops again this year?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 04:24 PM

Including the ones on my feet and in my gym bag I have 5 pairs of shoes in my office

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 04:53 PM

Only 5? I'm shocked!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 05:28 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Only 5? I'm shocked!!

I've been slacking and not meeting my weekly target....

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 05:35 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Sarah

Are the Girl Scouts doing the cookies for the troops again this year?

Yes - here is the link:
https://www.texascookietime.org/forms/tct2015/t2t.php

If anyone would like to put my daughter as the referral, click HEARD ABOUT FROM A GS TROOP, select 4900 and Julia M as the referring Scout. We would very much appreciate it.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 06:17 PM

<<<--- has not eaten a GS cookie in so many years, I can't remember how long it's been...but when I did, I believe it was thin mints compliments of RR Becca.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 07:47 PM

I just told my niece that college students need to organize and protest the cost of text books. It's a racket!!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 07:51 PM

My favorite is that the e-books aren't that much cheaper!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 08:03 PM

And the author/prof that requires his book, and the latest edition when all he has done has changed the preface or intro.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 08:19 PM

Or the prof that requires the latest version of the book but doesn't use it at all. I've had books that weren't cracked the entire semester.

There's a special place in he11 for textbooks sellers.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 08:19 PM

Anything the government subsidizes gets very expensive.

Look out for community college costs if they become free!!!!!

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 08:24 PM

And they try to sell them back and are offered $5 for a $200 book.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 08:34 PM

I rented most of my books. The only ones I purchased were Intermediate Accounting and Cost Accounting. I figured I would have to revisit those. Then I got a job doing compliance at a bank and literally use NO accounting skills. Oh well.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 09:04 PM

I tried to get to the bookstore as soon as I could in order to buy used for my required books as much as possible. Even still I don't think I ever spent more that a couple of hundred on books. Granted, that was 20 years ago. My niece paid $800 for her 1st semester books and almost $500 for this semester.

Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 09:07 PM

Outs were rented and included with tuition. I think I ever recall ever buying a book in college.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 09:12 PM

I'm just so done with this day. Come on 5 o'clock!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 09:17 PM

I am suppose to be here til 5 but at this rate I am thinking 4:30 sounds better!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 09:21 PM

I bought/sold almost all of mine online, except for the school/professor specific versions, and most of those I handled via private sale with another student. Everyone is better off that way!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 10:37 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Sarah

I just told my niece that college students need to organize and protest the cost of text books. It's a racket!!

Originally Posted By: RR Sarah

And they try to sell them back and are offered $5 for a $200 book.

AMEN!!

Last semester, the daughters books were $550
She got $70 on the trade in.
This semester, was $510

What a racket!!!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/16/15 11:40 PM

Jem
Jem is excitment
Ooh ooh jem
Jem is adventue
Ooh ooh
Glamor and glitter, fasion and fame
Jem
Jem is truly outrajous
Truly truly truly outrajous
Whoa jem
Jem the musics contajous, outrajous
Jem is my name no one else is the same
Jem is my...
But we're the Misfits
Our songs are better
We are the Misfits
The Misfits
And we're going to get her
Jem
Jem is truly outrageous, contagious
Jem is my name no one else is the same
Jem is my name
Jem

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/20/15 04:44 PM

I had a couple of semesters where my books were only $500.00 or so... I thought that was pretty cheap. I spent close to $1000.00 on books several semesters.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/20/15 07:21 PM

Jem, and Bacon Boy, scares me. O_o

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/20/15 10:18 PM

o_O @ Wolfy

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/21/15 12:02 PM

The DVDs of the first half of Season 1 of Outlander (the Starz series) is now available to pre-order on Amazon.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/21/15 05:04 PM

my dog just tossed up 1/2 of my sleep apnea headset this morning. It disappeared about 2 weeks ago. One more half to go and I am all set again. ^_^

Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/21/15 05:45 PM

Wow, not even the courtesy of a 'thank you for your time'.

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/22/15 03:45 PM

Thought my hearing aid died a few days ago. Took it to the audiologist, who fixed it for no charge. ^^

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/22/15 09:58 PM

The one shot coffee machine here has hot-coco now and I am on my 2nd cup this week!!!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 05:18 PM

Want to really freak your coworkers out? Have a water bottle full of beet juice on your desk. It sure looks like blood, and I think some of them have even believed me when I said it was. "Oh, this? It's what I took from the last person that messed up a HMDA reporting form"

::Evil laughs::

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 05:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

Have a water bottle full of beet juice on your desk.

the problem with that is one may accidently drink out of it

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 05:44 PM

Tomorrow is my Saturday to work...trying to figure out how I can leave early today

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 05:59 PM

Originally Posted By: DoS

the problem with that is one may accidently drink out of it

Ah, it's even more effective if you're drinking it though!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 07:21 PM

A biohazard sticker would really help sell it.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 07:25 PM

Does a bad crank sensor always throw an OBDII code?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 07:35 PM

no

http://easyautodiagnostics.com/misc-index/ckp-cmp-sensor-basics-4

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 07:48 PM

Thanks ed; everything I've read didn't specifically state that a code most likely wouldn't register. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/23/15 07:55 PM

Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Taking the wife to a movie?

The codes are just a guideline you may have to trace the thousands of possible broken grounds that I a currently dealing with because some one a gm did not like using a cable for the throttle (that has worked for the past 150 years).

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/24/15 05:48 PM

Now I remember why I don't work with customers! I am the officer on duty today and just got yelled at by a customer because I wouldn't let her cash a check without applying a portion to her overdraft.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 03:17 PM

Sounds like a good reason to stay in cubeville.

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 03:55 PM

Blizzard of 15 now rolling in.

Time to make sure we have supplies:

Gas for generator? Check

Bottle of JD? Check

That should just about cover it all!

All you NE folks stay safe!

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 04:03 PM

So glad I'm far enough west in CNY to be missing this..Good Luck.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 04:58 PM

So glad I'm far enough west to be missing this..Good Luck.

Me too.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 07:02 PM

have you even seen snow?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 08:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

have you even seen snow?

I've seen lots of snow (Christmas Vacation, Better Off Dead, Grumpy Old Men, etc.).

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/26/15 08:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

have you even seen snow?

I was 18 the first time I saw snow. (a few years back)

My husband lived in CO when we met. One time I went to visit for Thanksgiving and a big storm was coming in. My plane was the last one to land before the airport was closed. That was the point when I knew I didn't want to live there, so he moved here.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/27/15 02:41 PM

Frozen snow can be scary but being more afraid of scorpions and other stinging insects that could kill me outright, I think I will stay where we get enough snow to keep those bug populations in check. (I am allergic to stinging insects)

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/27/15 02:48 PM

Wasn't there a thread devoted to things that can kill you?

Okay, so I'm grumpy this morning because all my fave breakfast joints are closed down because SB Central is downtown. I just hope I can get into some place for lunch, and will have to pack it for the rest of the week. Madness, I tell you! Madness

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/27/15 03:26 PM

I have to say, for some reason, it's enjoyable and somewhat cathartic watching the eagles chill out on the top of the electric pole outside my office during the work day. It's also pretty cool when they fly by carrying their quarry for the day in their talons.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/27/15 04:10 PM

Why do advertisers keep releasing Super Bowl commercials before they air on TV? Most of the time, the commercials are the best part of the SB and now even that's ruined.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 06:36 PM

Someone is warming up sauerkraut in the kitchen, it now stinks on the whole floor.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 06:47 PM

Sorry...that's the smell from my socks in my gym bag.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 07:32 PM

Yummo!

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 08:31 PM

Ick.

In other news, I went home for lunch today to find my husband, doing the laundry!!!! I told him to carry on and pretend I wasn't even there.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 08:35 PM

Was he out of underwear or socks?

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 08:35 PM

Yes.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 09:29 PM

My 8-yr old boy has to have glasses. I'm kind of sad for him. I used to hate wearing glasses when I was his age. Oh well. Here's to a summer of broken and lost glasses.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 10:34 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

My 8-yr old boy has to have glasses. I'm kind of sad for him. I used to hate wearing glasses when I was his age. Oh well. Here's to a summer of broken and lost glasses.

Try zenni.com for $6.95 prescription glasses. That way you can have a few different pairs for him, including a pair specific for sports. And they do have kid sizes!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/28/15 10:57 PM

Thanks for the tip grrl! I'll give them a try!!!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/29/15 05:59 PM

Just got back from the dentist...I feel like I have drool coming from my mouth

Plus I wasn't hungry BEFORE my appointment but now I am starving. It may be a long afternoon.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/29/15 07:33 PM

Today feels like a Friday with all the random issues/problems that seem to be landing on my desk today.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/30/15 05:37 PM

If I hand you a document with a paper clip on it, return it to me with a paper clip on it! It doesn't even have to be the same paper clip, just replace what you removed and hand it back. What is so difficult to understand about that. And while I'm on a rant:

* clear the time on the microwave
* close the lid on the copy machine
* push in your chair in the break room
* clean up your dishes; don't just leave them in the sink

Gah!!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/30/15 05:53 PM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

If I hand you a document with a paper clip on it, return it to me with a paper clip on it! It doesn't even have to be the same paper clip, just replace what you removed and hand it back. What is so difficult to understand about that. And while I'm on a rant:

* clear the time on the microwave
* close the lid on the copy machine
* push in your chair in the break room
* clean up your dishes; don't just leave them in the sink

Gah!!

If you miss the trash can, get your own rebound and put it in...

Use the air freshner when you are done, shut the door and leave the vent running...

Clean up the table when you are done at lunch. Don't leave crums, salt, katsup, lettuce all over the table...

Learn how to use a stapler...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/30/15 05:55 PM

Don't drink pineapple juice then hot coco an hour later. O_O

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 01/30/15 06:02 PM

Bubble guts, Wolfy?

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/02/15 03:31 PM

I think I will start wearing jeans each day it snows. We have one employee who wears jeans when it snows because he has to drive in and jeans are warmer.

He has been told not to wear them or bring other pants but nothing happens when he doesn't. He has the mindset that he doesn't think the handbook applies to him because he is not customer facing.

Frustrating!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/02/15 03:37 PM

Jay?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/02/15 04:01 PM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

Bubble guts, Wolfy?

over 3 hours worth.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/03/15 03:25 PM

If I'd known they were out of the proper straws, I probably wouldn't have ordered boba this morning. Gah!

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 03:51 PM

Trying to decide what to do with my tax refund: Pay down debt or go to Vegas for a week long poker binge.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 04:16 PM

strange cold has sapped all my strength. Slept all day yesterday only awake long enough to eat lunch, supper and care for the dogs. less than 6 hours awake and less than 1 hour on my feet.
Feeling like I may have needed another day of rest but duty calls.

Posted By: BBoyd

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 04:32 PM

Why doesn't Arby's make cups that fit in my car's cup holder?

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 04:36 PM

First World Problem ^^^

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 05:36 PM

Verifin has started calling me from a UK based number. They tricked me into answering! Darn British sales people, but I will say, he was rather friendly and kept saying "brilliant" so that was a treat.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 05:46 PM

Magic Mike XXL trailer released today. Wonder how many times I can watch it in 1 day?

3 so far...

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 05:56 PM

Just because it is snowing doesn't mean you have to drive 10 mph! We live in Iowa, we are used to driving in the snow!

I can get road rage fairly easy

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 06:50 PM

Got some 3/4 length sweatpants made by some company called Calida of Switzerland yesterday. Calida sounds like a venereal disease.....

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 06:54 PM

eewwww..yes, it does!!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 07:07 PM

3/4 length sweatpants. You mean capri sweats?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 07:40 PM

No, he means man-pri sweats.

He's in Washington, they're very progressive!

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 08:27 PM

Bad news... out last week 4 days with stomach flu.

Good news... down 16 lbs and my clothes are loose. Every girl loves a "diet", but I'd rather lose weight a different way from here on out.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 08:36 PM

This would make a killer power yacht for a bargain price:

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/you-can...1457.1420831616

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 08:47 PM

Why is the theme song for "Murder, She Wrote" on a loop in my head?

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 09:33 PM

That's funny Bacon - I've been watching them on Netflix for months. I think I have 3 left. It was on for 12 years and ended on 1995.

Great - now it's in my head.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 09:44 PM

Even better if you imagine Jem playing/singing the theme song

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 10:07 PM

If I win the lottery tonight, this may be my last post ever!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 10:15 PM

no post to say you won?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 10:15 PM

Originally Posted By: Skittles

That's funny Bacon - I've been watching them on Netflix for months. I think I have 3 left. It was on for 12 years and ended on 1995.

Great - now it's in my head.

Cool. And, you're welcome.

::takes a bow::

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Even better if you imagine Jem playing/singing the theme song

That would be even better!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 11:04 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

3/4 length sweatpants. You mean capri sweats?

Yes. For pilates and yoga. Hot yoga. Or it is when I'm in the class stripped down to my Calidias.....

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/04/15 11:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

No, he means man-pri sweats.

He's in Washington, they're very progressive!

We have vending machines that dispense weed

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 01:39 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

no post to say you won?

I WON!! $4

::Tears up resignation letter::

I guess I'll let it ride.

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 01:49 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

No, he means man-pri sweats.

He's in Washington, they're very progressive!

We have vending machines that dispense weed

Seriously? Do they have the green cross on them?

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 01:50 PM

Did anyone win last night? I may have to purchase a ticket or two before Saturday's drawing. You just never know. Somebody's going to win - it might as well be me. Ha!

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 02:23 PM

No winner. Now $360 Mil

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 02:37 PM

ok, maybe now I will buy a ticket.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 02:45 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

No, he means man-pri sweats.

He's in Washington, they're very progressive!

We have vending machines that dispense weed

Literally the only time I'd be caught in public wearing 3/4 length VD sweatpants is when I made me daily trip to the weed vending machine. Please tell me this machine also dispense Funyuns!!!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 02:53 PM

I want some tie-dyed ones to go with my weed and funyuns!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 07:11 PM

Shocking:

https://www.yahoo.com/health/the-one-thing-most-of-us-are-stressed-about-110081709832.html

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 07:53 PM

I'll take two:

http://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-s-p85d-the-jalopnik-review-1683834973

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 08:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

No, he means man-pri sweats.

He's in Washington, they're very progressive!

We have vending machines that dispense weed

Seriously? Do they have the green cross on them?

Not sure about the green cross:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/marijuana-first-pot-vending-machines-dispense-weed-n299701

And they dispense edibles, but no Funyuns.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/05/15 09:38 PM

Are there burritos, twinkies, and whitecastles in the machine

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 02:57 PM

Joshua: (age 5): What does Daddy do for work?
Mommy: He catches bad guys.
Joshua: With a net?
Mommy: No.
Me: Actually, I tattle on people.
DJ (age 8): Why are you a tattletale?
Me: Because it keeps you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 03:57 PM

Woke up to my youngest beagle having the dry heaves and chucking up some foam. Then he seemed fine.
Kind of worried about the lil guy now though.

Posted By: Stupendous Man

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:33 PM

What if all the texting and twitter way of writing (Wut R U Doing?) actually ends up making the English language better

Hear me out, English is kind of a weird combination of a bunch of other languages with rules that are inconsistently applied and letters that sound like other letters and have multiple sounds. What if we really did just start writing in the simplest way possible? What's the drawback to making it simple if it still gets the point across? Would it make the language easier to learn and actually help communication?

I dunno, i just had the half-baked idea while driving back from lunch.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:39 PM

SP you may be on to something!! My 6 year old is having a hard time learning to read. He likes firm rules that are followed every time. Unfortunately our language has LOTS of rules that are followed SOMETIMES. Poor kid struggles trying to understand how live and live are spelled the same and pronounced differently. Maybe spelling foneticly phonetically would simplify things!!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Stupendous Man

What if all the texting and twitter way of writing (Wut R U Doing?) actually ends up making the English language better

Hear me out, English is kind of a weird combination of a bunch of other languages with rules that are inconsistently applied and letters that sound like other letters and have multiple sounds. What if we really did just start writing in the simplest way possible? What's the drawback to making it simple if it still gets the point across? Would it make the language easier to learn and actually help communication?

I dunno, i just had the half-baked idea while driving back from lunch.

Sounds like the logic behind Common Core.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:42 PM

Half-baked, after Freak posts about pot. Hee-hee.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:48 PM

Originally Posted By: Stupendous Man

What if all the texting and twitter way of writing (Wut R U Doing?) actually ends up making the English language better

Hear me out, English is kind of a weird combination of a bunch of other languages with rules that are inconsistently applied and letters that sound like other letters and have multiple sounds. What if we really did just start writing in the simplest way possible? What's the drawback to making it simple if it still gets the point across? Would it make the language easier to learn and actually help communication?

I dunno, i just had the half-baked idea while driving back from lunch.

AYS

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 07:51 PM

or, ur crz

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 08:52 PM

Well I just had someone from "Microsoft" call to tell me my computer has errors and when I said to please not call back, she called me a moron!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 09:08 PM

"Microsoft" needs to get better people skills ^_-

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 09:11 PM

She called me another name too but I couldn't understand that one!

Is there a place I can report these unwanted calls?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 09:17 PM

The FTC's website has a complaint form in the Do-Not-Call section. Even if you can't identify the caller's number with caller ID (blocked, unknown) you can enter the date and time they called.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/06/15 09:23 PM

They follow the same process as the ones with the full info.

Ignore.

Can someone stop Rachael from calling me?

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/09/15 05:00 PM

do you think as part of Bruce Jenner's transformation, there will be pie baking lessons?

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/09/15 05:40 PM

Yup people it's snowing, you live in Central NY get good tires or get in the right lane!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/09/15 06:27 PM

That Kanye West, what a guy!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 03:32 PM

Sounds like a movie for Woody and Snipes "White men can't rap!"

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 04:07 PM

We send out birthday cards and balloons to our kid's club members every year. We had a parent call in, furious that we would send out a choking hazard and try to kill their kid. It's our fault that they took the balloon, threw it away, and their kid dug it out and put it in his mouth.

I'm deeply sorry we failed to secure your garbage can. I will mail your kid a "get well" balloon as soon as possible!

Posted By: Post-it

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 06:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

Verifin has started calling me from a UK based number. They tricked me into answering! Darn British sales people, but I will say, he was rather friendly and kept saying "brilliant" so that was a treat.

Just received that same call. Unfortunately my coworker already gave him my email address

Although I do agree he was entertaining to listen to.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 06:47 PM

This issue with Bobbi Kristina Brown has really gotten to me. That poor kid didn't stand a chance.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 06:53 PM

I don't like their plans to pull the plug on Whitney's death day...that's just weird.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 06:55 PM

Both the Brown's and the Houston's agreed with it. They claim as a way to keep mother and daughter together.

I will not pass judgement on this.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 06:56 PM

The entire events since Whitney (and probably before)passed is strange

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 07:00 PM

Sure seems like Bobby Brown was a big part of her untimely demise...but who knows the truth?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:23 PM

I think it's bizarre he celebrated his BD while she is on her death bed.

Other than that, I've seen very little surrounding the actual event..pre/during/post other than the BF is being investigated.

I don't watch enough tv apparently?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:27 PM

Who knows if he "celebrated" his birthday or just went out to eat as it had been reported that he does not live in Atlanta.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:31 PM

Supposedly the celebration turned violent and cops were called. Someone ended up with stitches.

Seems strange to me too that they would remove life support on the anniversary of Whitney's death. But the whole darn thing is strange. Pretty sure if my mother had died from a drug overdose in a bathtub, I would not ingest drugs (allegedly) and then climb in a bathtub.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:37 PM

Yeah...it was more than a dinner.

Anyone so far over the edge as to commit suicide can't be accountable for how...we don't know how badly she's handled her mother's death...I could actually see the 'repeat'.

If they were, in fact, suicides.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:43 PM

Yes I suppose if it was intentional, that would explain the similarities.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 08:50 PM

Y'all know way too much about this.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 09:39 PM

I confess: secret tabloid junkie. It's a disgusting habit but I really like reading them. I don't know why.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 09:40 PM

::very delicately handles swollen ketchup packet that has been in top drawer for who-knows-how-long::

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 09:39 PM

This online survey includes the question:

Sex
*Male
*Female
*Other

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/10/15 09:42 PM

They are not pulling the plug at all. They are unhappy about the false reports being told in the tabloids. There is a criminal investigation occurring and they are not talking about the incident. Presumably she is getting better whatever that means. Hopefully its true.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 03:53 PM

Bank's Kurig blew a gasket or something this morning and was spraying hot coco all over the place.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 06:28 PM

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 07:32 PM

those funfetti Eggos were good for awhile but then you kind of get sick of funfetti........especially because they stick with you for some time after eating them as you burp funfetti

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 07:41 PM

Jimmy John's delivered free samples today to the bank for at least the third time since they opened a few months ago. I'm hoping the new liquor store being built across the street does the same.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 07:43 PM

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Jimmy John's delivered free samples today to the bank for at least the third time since they opened asked for a loan a few months ago. I'm hoping the new liquor store being built across the street does the same.

Food for thought.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 08:06 PM

So, now the Little League is as corrupt as the NFL.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 08:08 PM

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

So, now the Little League is as corrupt as the NFL.

no they found the offending party and dealt out sufficient penalties.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 09:33 PM

Raccoon for dinner, anyone?

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/02/1...ccoons-as-food/

Posted By: Hobbes

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 09:37 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

So, now the Little League is as corrupt as the NFL.

no they Brian Williams found the offending party and dealt out sufficient penalties.

Fixed

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 10:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Bank's Kurig blew a gasket or something this morning and was spraying hot coco all over the place.

I just read in Consumer Reports that there is a recall on some Keurigs which presents a scalding hazard. Keurig's website has the info.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 10:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Bank's Kurig blew a gasket or something this morning and was spraying hot coco all over the place.

The sweetest wet t-shirt contest ever.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/11/15 10:46 PM

I saw that, the recall is on the mini brewer, the K10. Bank has the Deluxe 2.0 for lots of cups of joe.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 08:28 PM

Today marks the one year anniversary of the sinkhole that opened up and swallowed 8 corvettes at the Corvette Museum. Obviously that's a big deal here.

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 08:34 PM

Did Brian Williams cover that story?

Posted By: Big Dog

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 08:41 PM

He was sitting in one of the cars when the hole opened up...

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 09:30 PM

Our first Popeye's opened this week. Apparently the line has been massive. It's great that it's on a busy road, and has actually backed up traffic on that road at night.

I hope everyone enjoys the chicken! Chicken? That's what they have, right?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 10:04 PM

And mashed potatoes & gravy. And biscuits. Mmmmmmmm.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 10:45 PM

Of all fast food fried chicken, I like Popeye's the best. However, I would not wait in a line for it.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/12/15 10:57 PM

Tried Popeye's while living in the Chicago area. KFC for me.

Posted By: Hoosierland

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 04:10 PM

We got a new Popeye's here a few months ago. I didn't think it was terrible, but couldn't see what all the fuss was about. There were 3 of us, who all ordered something different. The color of every bit of food we had was some variation of beige. Pretty sure that means this didn't qualify as health food!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 05:35 PM

Popeye's is OK.

I'd rather have Raising Kane's chicken strips if I'm eating that kind of stuff.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 06:49 PM

The only popeye's around here is in the truck stop out by the interstate. Nuff said.

If I want chicken, I buy it out of the deli at the IGA.

Posted By: Stupendous Man

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 06:55 PM

oh heck yeah, Grocery store deli's are the bomb-diggity. We have HEB here and it's awesome. big servings and it tastes good for well under $10.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 07:47 PM

Thank goodness for searchable PDF's.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/13/15 07:49 PM

So true, Okie...so true!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/17/15 03:59 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!!

If you subtract this month from this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

17-2=15

Cowabunga!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 03:19 PM

Ouch I will never be able to log into my lappy again with out a small bit of worry.

http://news.yahoo.com/lenovo-installed-s...1--finance.html

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 03:37 PM

So, it appears that Bruce Jenner has become a women and immediately had a car accident.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 04:03 PM

There's nothing about that man woman man (?) that isn't an accident.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 04:20 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

So, it appears that Bruce Jenner has become a women and immediately had a car accident.

Post of the day

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 04:36 PM

edAudit is today's winner of the internet.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 05:42 PM

�Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.�

� Marilyn Monroe

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 07:19 PM

Today is draaaagging.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 07:40 PM

I would agree. It should have been 5pm hours ago!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:01 PM

basil. It is some where!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:11 PM

1 hour making CRA AA maps should equal 4 hours of normal people time. At this point I'm 4 hours in meaning I've worked at least 16 hours already. I hate mapping!!

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:27 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

basil. It is some where!

That's right - let's celebrate!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:42 PM

Who is Iggy and why is it news she stopped using Twitter!?!?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:46 PM

It is always news when someone quits twitter

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:48 PM

There's a new reality show waiting to happen: Twitter Quitters!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:49 PM

Why do the nerves that go along with HMDA submission never get better through the years?

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 08:54 PM

Mark Paul Gosselaar and wife just had baby. I thought Kelly Kapowski should had his baby.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 09:02 PM

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

Mark Paul Gosselaar and wife just had baby. I thought Kelly Kapowski should had his baby.

Agreed!!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 09:10 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Originally Posted By: ahkcompliance

Mark Paul Gosselaar and wife just had baby. I thought Kelly Kapowski should had his baby.

Agreed!!

Could be that he went to Mexico and had a few to many mojitos.

Kelly is having a baby as well.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 09:10 PM

one must be very careful it seems when it comes to mojitos!!

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/19/15 09:50 PM

I agree Wolfy.. things get misconstrued... and the rumors start!

Posted By: Stupendous Man

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 02:19 PM

via reddit: If all of a sudden all humans simultaneously lost the ability to sneeze, how long do you think it would take mankind as a collective to realize?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 02:33 PM

That's pretty random alright!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 02:41 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

That's pretty random alright!

This however, is not

or
This for that matter

or this

or this

or this...

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 03:02 PM

or that.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 03:04 PM

this still

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 04:02 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

this still

...is for makin' moonshine.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 04:59 PM

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 05:16 PM

Where's Peepers?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 06:48 PM

Preparing for a birthday?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 07:02 PM

I'm pretty sure he's home vacuuming and baking pies.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 07:13 PM

And getting pretty for later.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 08:08 PM

Probably waxing too.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 08:13 PM

How can it be 18 degrees this morning and then almost 80 by Sunday?

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 08:39 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Probably waxing too.

I was going to say that he was probably curling that back hair...

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 09:31 PM

Oh ICK...I'd rather think he's waxing!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/20/15 09:45 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Sarah

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Probably waxing too.

I was going to say that he was probably curling that back hair...

Yes! And braids, a la The Cowardly Lion when he's all dressed up to see the Wizard.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 05:55 PM

Missed the Oscars last night. Actually I just skipped them and watched Snake escape from LA.

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 06:54 PM

Too busy to watch the Oscars last night. Did take time for Downton Abbey when the work was done......

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 07:24 PM

Wig-wiggy-wiggy-wiggy-wiggy-wack!

On the way to the clubs we pass a Dairy Queen
You stop 'cause you know how much it means to me
We take the backseats out of your minivan
Now we roll like a Hummer or a full-sized sedan

Now park this thing real close to the club
And feel free to break out the golden lady rub
And hold my hand when we approach the bouncer
I don't wanna look like a hungry camp counselor

'Cause this is how we go out
In my town, roll down the windows
Let Reba crack the bass
Wave to the Hot Pocket peoples with the smiles on their face
Waiting and wanting just a good time on the dancefloor
Shake it if you wanna hear more

Stomp once to hear Britney
And twice for Beyonce
Now three times if you wanna hear me get nasty
Ooh, girl get nasty

All I wanna do is zig-a-zig-ah!
Little louder now 'cause I can't hear ya
You get me hotter than a stick of hot glue
And I'm scrapbooking everything we do

Ring ring ring, that's my cell
Bring the bling when I sing, of course I will
Hand it to me to get the people shocked
Myspace from my lovers, can you hear my beat talking?
It says I love you!

I arrive looking good, and thankfully
My pants do stretch which allow me to be
Free on the dancefloor but not a cheap date
I pour the body glitter on 'cause I never hesitate

Now my master plan is to shock then tease
Break every heart then bust my knees
Proving and grooving; my brand new dance
Might just be the greatest in the land

Then the crowd says, "Ahahaha"
When I do my scissor kicks
And then the crowd screams, "Oohoohoohoohoo"
When I do my lady flips

'Cause this is how we go out
In my town, roll down the windows
Let Reba crack the bass
Wave to the Hot Pocket peoples with the smiles on their face
Waiting and wanting just a good time on the dancefloor
Shake it if you wanna hear more

Stomp once to hear Britney
And twice for Beyonce
Now three times if you wanna hear me get nasty
Ooh, girl get nasty

All I wanna do is zig-a-zig-ah!
Little louder now 'cause I can't hear ya
You get me hotter than a stick of hot glue
And I'm scrapbooking everything we do

Ring ring ring, that's my cell
Bring the bling when I sing, of course I will
Hand it to me to get the people shocked
Myspace from my lovers, can you hear my beat talking?
It says I love you!

It's 2 o'clock and the club is closed
Everyone's heading home, I'll see you next weekend
Then I get a tip about a party
Three blocks away (let's go!)

'Cause this is how we go out
In my town, roll down the windows
Let Reba crack the bass
Wave to the hype, like the people with a smile on my face(?)
Waiting and wanting just a good time on the dancefloor
Shake it if you wanna hear more

Stomp once for Britney
Stomp once for Britney
Now twice for Beyonce
Now twice for Beyonce
Now three times if you wanna hear me get nasty

All I wanna do is zig-a-zig-ah!
Little louder now 'cause I can't hear ya
You get me hotter than a stick of hot glue
And I'm scrapbooking everything we do

Ring ring ring, that's my cell
Bring the bling when I sing, of course I will
Hand it to me to get the people shocked
Myspace from my lovers, can you hear my beat talking?

Girl, get nasty
Girl, get nasty

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 08:31 PM

::twerks at his desk::

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 08:39 PM

Careful there...you'll get tangled in your braids.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 09:53 PM

a little twerking thrown in to your prancercise routine as you make your way around the neighborhood tends to mean people give you lots of space

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/23/15 11:56 PM

That's a good way to avoid having to settle for the middle seat on an airplane. You'll get your own entire row.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/24/15 03:15 PM

Dear Mother Nature:

Us Okies have had a pretty mild winter this year. Thanks for making up for it this week with bitter cold, ice, sleet and snow. Next week, could we please hit 90 just so we know we're still in OK?

At your mercy,
CompliantOkie

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/24/15 03:43 PM

I would settle for 20's.

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/24/15 04:09 PM

I would settle for the thermometer getting into positive numbers.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/26/15 03:00 PM

I know 8 people whose goal is to "loose weight". How about I add spelling to their goal list?!

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/26/15 03:16 PM

I can tell you, EGB - my weight is pretty loose.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 02/26/15 04:30 PM

Originally Posted By: E.G.B.

I know 8 people whose goal is to "loose weight". How about I add spelling to their goal list?!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 05:30 PM

Are smart watches really that smart?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbette...waste-of-money/

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 05:37 PM

Final day of a three-day juice fast and I'm torn between finding serenity and wanting to tackle that homeless man on the corner for his box of pilfered leftovers.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 05:41 PM

Spent 4 hours yesterday turning 5+ pounds of oranges into orange marmalade. My arm is so tired from slicing and stirring I can hardly lift it. Hope the marmalade sets and is worth it!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 06:53 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Spent 4 hours yesterday turning 5+ pounds of oranges into orange marmalade. My arm is so tired from slicing and stirring I can hardly lift it. Hope the marmalade sets and is worth it!!

Do you have a recipe? I used this one the beginning of fall and it turned out pretty good.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 07:25 PM

I did a combo of that one and Alton Brown's recipe and scaled up. Did your batch end up the consistency of a normal berry jam? I'm afraid mine will be slightly runny but I plan on using it in sauces and rubs so that shouldn't be too big of a problem. The fruit came from my brother's tree in Phoenix so I owe him a jar and a few to friends. Can't wait to roast a chicken with the marmalade this weekend.

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 08:44 PM

How is it possible to have heartburn for 12hrs already ....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 09:10 PM

Originally Posted By: PATSGirl74

How is it possible to have heartburn for 12hrs already ....

Get back to me after 36 and I will let you know.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 09:19 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

I did a combo of that one and Alton Brown's recipe and scaled up. Did your batch end up the consistency of a normal berry jam? I'm afraid mine will be slightly runny but I plan on using it in sauces and rubs so that shouldn't be too big of a problem. The fruit came from my brother's tree in Phoenix so I owe him a jar and a few to friends. Can't wait to roast a chicken with the marmalade this weekend.

Mine set up quite well. I used tiny jars to can it and handed them out as party favors. My citruses came from a couple of different friends' trees. I'm fixing a batch of limoncello now.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 09:33 PM

Yummy. Can you share your limoncello recipe? I've got about 10 lbs of lemons to use up too. I hate the idea of just juicing them and freezing them in cubes.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/02/15 09:44 PM

Can someone tell me why it isn't 5 o'clock yet? I hear the Crown Royal Apple calling my name all the way across town! It's saying don't forget the sprite and kiwi limes!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 03:04 PM

A friend of mine and I were in the liquor store the other day and happened upon a stack of CR Apple. Somehow that just seems wrong to fruit the Crown!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 04:25 PM

Happy World Wildlife Day!!

Here's a picture of a weasel riding a woodpecker.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 04:46 PM

That's cool, isn't it? I'm so glad the woodpecker won that battle!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 04:58 PM

I hear TV

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 05:01 PM

If you listen carefully, that woodpecker can be heard to be singing "I can show you the world..."

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 05:30 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Are smart watches really that smart?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbette...waste-of-money/

I don't have any smart watches. All mine are dumb. Hah, they're still smarter than I am. You ever looked inside one of those things?!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 05:50 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Yummy. Can you share your limoncello recipe? I've got about 10 lbs of lemons to use up too. I hate the idea of just juicing them and freezing them in cubes.

This is the recipe I've been using the last 8-9 years. The Cost Pluses in Phx no longer carry the suggested bottles, but I've found you can use a litre flip top bottle and be the life of the party.

You'll still have the juice with which to contend, though. So perhaps canning some lemon curd would be an option?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 05:55 PM

Not a big user of lemon curd. I have successfully frozen straight lemon juice in cubes and then dropped into water, sauces etc. There's also a lemonade concentrate that I've been thinking about making. I will definitely try that limoncello recipe though.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 09:00 PM

Every time I search Outlook for anything, it freezes the whole program up for several minutes. I've complained to IT multiple times. Do you have any idea how many times in a day a compliance person searches their email?

Have to prove you said something, have to prove they said something, have to repeat something you said three times before, have to find some email from some listserv or other. This is unreasonable and I'm going to start taking a five minute nap every time I hit the search button.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 09:19 PM

Mine freezes if I even TOUCH it! I think it freezes even if I THINK about touching it.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 09:27 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Mine freezes if I even TOUCH it! I think it freezes even if I THINK about touching it.

We're still talking about Outlook, right??

Posted By: Purple Pride

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/03/15 10:54 PM

We sure hope so.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/04/15 07:45 PM

The finicky poodle ate her dinner Monday and then I picked her up and was carrying her around (because she was being clingy/needy). I was bouncing her and then put her on the floor. She ran over to the rug and threw up. Never bounce a poodle with a full belly.

Posted By: TINKerBell

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/04/15 08:40 PM

Or a baby...

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/04/15 08:55 PM

Originally Posted By: TINKerBell

Or a baby...

Oh, I learned that the hard way with my firstborn.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/04/15 10:13 PM

It appears some guy was getting ready to sit when he had intestinal distress causing a blow out against the back wall of the stall in the men's room. The Admin. guy said he�s never seen anything quite like it; "It was everywhere".

I dunno...we still haven't ruled out the possibility of a monkey getting loose in the men�s room and being the culprit of aforementioned flung poo....

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 02:59 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!!

If you multiply this date by this month, you get the last two digits of this year:

5X3=15

Shazaam!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 03:05 PM

wow only 9am and it feels like I have been at work all day already. Might have something to do with the sinus infection cold and stomach flu I have been fighting off and seem to be loosing to.
I seem to have caught almost everything a sick employee brings to the bank and our new sick day policy means we are all here sharing rather than being home healing.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 04:05 PM

We have a special pi day coming up. At 9:26:53 on March 14, it will be 3/14/15 9:26:53, which is pi to nine places.

3.141592653

I can't decide whether to celebrate with pizza or apple pie.

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 04:09 PM

Why, both, of course!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 05:55 PM

Somebody feed the squirrels! Bol is a slow mess!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 06:21 PM

Maybe the squirrels have been spending too much time in the bar. They are hammered and all bloated from the cheesy hash browns.

<--- jealous of the squirrels

Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 07:39 PM

Maybe it was locked up because Mb was making the announcement about two million thread posts! Seems to be running better now.

And Freak, thanks for the sorely needed lols above.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/05/15 09:11 PM

Trust me--the guy from Admin did not LOL when he was in there with the mop

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 03:34 PM

Drinking lemon water reminds me of a riding teacher I had when I was a little kid. I spent the whole summer working with her at her stable and she always had lemon in her water. Said it helped cut the dust. Fond memories from that summer teaching an stubborn Appaloosa to change leads.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 03:46 PM

A stubborn appy? Well I've never heard of (or owned) such!

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:06 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

A stubborn appy? Well I've never heard of (or owned) such!

Yea, me neither.
<<<<<<<<

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:07 PM

Cause they're usually so easy to work with right!! She was an incredible horse but she didn't do anything she didn't want to. And she was terrified of cobblestones. Made for a couple very interesting parades until we figured that out. Still miss my Brandy. I wouldn't have traded her for a million bucks!

I really need to find a Brandy for my kids to grow up on.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:08 PM

grrl that horse is beautiful! I've got a soft spot for Apps. My daddy always loved Apps so I guess it runs in the family!

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:18 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

grrl that horse is beautiful! I've got a soft spot for Apps. My daddy always loved Apps so I guess it runs in the family!

Thanks, I think so! And...she's even got a real tail!

She was a rescue, and she's got a pretty good retirement life now, roaming the hills and keeping the donkeys in line.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:22 PM

Originally Posted By: mtngrrl, crcm

And...she's even got a real tail!

I recently saw a leopard App mule and I wanted him so bad I tried to figure out how to steal him!

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:23 PM

My last play date before the regulators arrive on Monday. In a few minutes I'm heading over to the local college to help evaluate scholarship applications received by the college foundation. Fun! And CRA credit, too! Have a great weekend, all...

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:24 PM

Originally Posted By: mtngrrl, crcm

...keeping the donkeys in line.

Are you sure she's not a compliance officer?

Posted By: Purple Pride

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:26 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

I really need to find a Brandy for my kids to grow up on.

Wow! Is that how compliance officers get that way? They grow up on brandy?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:40 PM

Originally Posted By: Purple Pride

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

I really need to find a Brandy for my kids to grow up on.

Wow! Is that how compliance officers get that way? They grow up on brandy?

Maybe that's where I went wrong! I'll keep the kids away from brandy and see how they turn out!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 04:43 PM

I left a bag of almonds on my desk and walked away. When I had come back someone (thinking they were being humorous) put a Post-It note on the bag with "YOUR NUTS!" written on it. Grammatically I believe they intended to write "you're." Your nuts has a totally different meaning.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 05:20 PM

You really shouldn't leave your nuts lying around on your desk.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 06:17 PM

lil Freak!
You truly make me laugh out loud! Thank you

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 06:26 PM

He is the standard that allows the rest of us to believe we're sane.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 06:41 PM

Oh and grrl...mine has a real tail too!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 06:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

He is the standard that allows the rest of us to believe we're sane.

Most of us need the bar that low.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 07:14 PM

Originally Posted By: GuitarDude

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

He is the standard that allows the rest of us to believe we're sane.

Most of us need the bar that low.

True then that way we won't have far to fall when we pass out!

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 10:00 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Oh and grrl...mine has a real tail too!

I'm thinking about changing my avatar to her butt, tail and all. Then I'd be represented by a horse's *ss.

She even has a cute little heart shaped spot back there...

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/06/15 11:09 PM

Originally Posted By: GuitarDude

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

He is the standard that allows the rest of us to believe we're sane.

Most of us need the bar that low.

LOL--I'm not much of a yardstick, that's for sure!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 02:39 PM

Originally Posted By: mtngrrl, crcm

Originally Posted By: RR Joker

Oh and grrl...mine has a real tail too!

I'm thinking about changing my avatar to her butt, tail and all. Then I'd be represented by a horse's *ss.

She even has a cute little heart shaped spot back there...

A friend of mine used to have a blanket app mare that had a spot shaped like a skull & crossbones. Having ridden her several times, I found it appropriate that she came with a warning label.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:02 PM

I kind of like the lemon Girl Scout cookies but find them a bit trickier to eat. It takes at least two bites.

Now, the shortbreads, peanut butter patties, peanut butter sandwiches and thin mints are bite size, just pop one in your mouth. It's also convenient that the thin mints, the shortbreads and peanut butter sandwiches come in single serving sleeves.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:08 PM

Daylight savings time, one of the two times of the year that everyone notices if I don't complete one of my tasks on time. It's like a dang catastrophe if the time on the big digital clock outside isn't updated by the time people start rolling in to work. Two calls and four emails at 8:30 reminding me. Like I've ever forgotten! (DST is a compliance issue by the way)

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:09 PM

with the re-org of Hostess, their fruit pies are now snack size

a person really needs to eat a couple for there to be any benefit

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:15 PM

Originally Posted By: Matt_B

Daylight savings time, one of the two times of the year that everyone notices if I don't complete one of my tasks on time. It's like a dang catastrophe if the time on the big digital clock outside isn't updated by the time people start rolling in to work. Two calls and four emails at 8:30 reminding me. Like I've ever forgotten! (DST is a compliance issue by the way)

Why weren't you in taking care of it at 2AM Sunday like you should have been?

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

with the re-org of Hostess, their fruit pies are now snack size

a person really needs to eat a couple for there to be any benefit

benefit ? As in colon cleanse?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:21 PM

Because I'd need a second person to come in with me so I could open the office, break into the IT closet that has the plug-in device, change the time, and put it all back!

If we didn't have a stupid old sign that will only self-adjust with the old time adjustment dates, that'd sure be nice.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I kind of like the lemon Girl Scout cookies but find them a bit trickier to eat. It takes at least two bites.

Now, the shortbreads, peanut butter patties, peanut butter sandwiches and thin mints are bite size, just pop one in your mouth. It's also convenient that the thin mints, the shortbreads and peanut butter patties come in single serving sleevesboxes.

Fixed for accuracy from my perspective at least.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:35 PM

How does one lose weight while working at a bank? We just had Oreo Day on Friday and have 3 bags of left overs to clean up this week!!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:41 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I kind of like the lemon Girl Scout cookies but find them a bit trickier to eat. It takes at least two bites.

Now, the shortbreads, peanut butter patties, peanut butter sandwiches and thin mints are bite size, just pop one in your mouth. It's also convenient that the thin mints, the shortbreads and peanut butter sandwiches come in single serving sleevesboxes.

Fixed for accuracy from my perspective at least.

I was trying to cut back a bit but appreciate your go for it attitude.

As far as the hostess fruit pies, the benefit is your daily serving of fruit.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 03:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

How does one lose weight while working at a bank? We just had Oreo Day on Friday and have 3 bags of left overs to clean up this week!!

Don't forget Pi day coming up

We are celebrating with all kinds of pies

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 04:45 PM

One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he

asked about his bill, and the barber replied, "I cannot accept money from

you, I'm doing community service this week."

The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a

"thank you" card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his

bill,the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you, I'm

doing community service this week." The cop was happy and left the

shop.

The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a

"thank you " card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Then a member of government came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his

bill the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm

doing community service this week."

The member of government was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen

members of government lined up waiting for a free haircut.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:09 PM

Why must people clip their fingernails at work? Surely one cannot be too busy to do that at home over the weekend. I can understand clipping 1 broken nail but to do your regular grooming at work is very strange to me.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:10 PM

I confess: I've been known to clip my toenails on occasion.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:26 PM

Quote:

How does one lose weight while working at a bank? We just had Oreo Day on Friday and have 3 bags of left overs to clean up this week!!

Is this a banker way of celebrating no more OREO in the portfolio?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:27 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Why must people clip their fingernails at work? Surely one cannot be too busy to do that at home over the weekend. I can understand clipping 1 broken nail but to do your regular grooming at work is very strange to me.

Amen sista!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:28 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

I confess: I've been known to clip my toenails on occasion.

you mean you don't bite them like normal people?

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:31 PM

We now have 12 little goldfish in the newly cleaned horse's stock tank. The fish help keep the tank clean. I love to watch the fish grow.

I hope the cats don't go fishing. They like to sit on the edge of the tank to get a drink since the tank has a float.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:39 PM

Originally Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

We now have 12 little goldfish in the newly cleaned horse's stock tank. The fish help keep the tank clean. I love to watch the fish grow.

I hope the cats don't go fishing. They like to sit on the edge of the tank to get a drink since the tank has a float.

Do they control the mosquitos too?

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:41 PM

I never thought of that CO, but I bet they can catch those that come to rest on the top of the water. Cool!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:50 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Originally Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

We now have 12 little goldfish in the newly cleaned horse's stock tank. The fish help keep the tank clean. I love to watch the fish grow.

I hope the cats don't go fishing. They like to sit on the edge of the tank to get a drink since the tank has a float.

Do they control the mosquitos too?

Yep. I keep goldfish in ours, too. Of the last batch of 5/$1 fishies that went into the tank, there is 1 left. It's now probably almost 3 years old and longer than my hand.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 05:58 PM

I haven't replaced mine (his name was Shark and he was HUGE and then I added a homeless smaller one) since a crane ate them.

ETA: and i used to scoop skeeter larvae up from out of the overflow and they would gobble them up.

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 06:54 PM

It always hate it when we've lost the larger ones for any reason. We haven't put in fish in the tank for quite a while, so now I'm excited to have a new batch o' pets. I seriously love to watch them grow and I like that we have fishies in different colors like some white-ish and some more gold and some gold with white. I didn't see any with black in this batch. Those are the prettiest, in my opinion. Must be why I wanted some of the Koi. They had prettier colorings.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 07:52 PM

How big are the tanks? Don't they produce a lot of waste....poor horses!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 07:52 PM

I lose some to birds and raccoons fishing, but most of them are stomping victims. My retired gelding and Haflinger mare like to climb into the tank and splash around whenever they are hot or bored. I put a board across the top to keep them from getting all the way in, but they still manage to get one or both front legs in there sometimes. Dorks.

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 07:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Pale Rider

How big are the tanks? Don't they produce a lot of waste....poor horses!

Mine is 150-ish gallons - I don't remember exactly. I figure it's still cleaner than the puddles and ponds they will drink out of if given the choice. Very rarely will a critter pick a sparkly clean bucket over a nice mossy, fishy natural source.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 08:12 PM

Originally Posted By: Pale Rider

How big are the tanks? Don't they produce a lot of waste....poor horses!

Of course the horses produce a lot of waste but not in their own water tanks.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 08:22 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Becca

My retired gelding and Halfinger mare like to climb into the tank and splash around whenever they are hot or bored. I put a board across the top to keep them from getting all the way in, but they still manage to get one or both front legs in there sometimes. Dorks.

they just like to take a dip on a hot summer day, who doesn't

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 08:37 PM

I wonder if I should eat more salads

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 08:48 PM

We had to put one of those huge brick-things in our tank because when hot my Jack Russell would run and take a flying leap into the tank and not be able to get out. She learned to swim to the brick so she could stand on it and get out of the tank. 10 lb dork!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 08:49 PM

This DST hangover is killer.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 09:33 PM

What unholy demon created cookie butter, and why didn't I know I'd eaten nearly the entire bottle in one sitting?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 09:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

I wonder if I should eat more salads

I'll take "The World's Fastest Research Projects" for $1,000 Alex.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/09/15 10:01 PM

there should be more foods on a stick

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 11:18 AM

Deep fried Salad on a stick?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 11:27 AM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

What unholy demon created cookie butter, and why didn't I know I'd eaten nearly the entire bottle in one sitting?

Try the cookie butter filled dark chocolate cups (like Reeses but smaller and more evil.)

Also the cookie butter cheesecake.

I didn't love the cookie butter ice cream though. Too crumby.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 12:17 PM

I have never heard of cookie butter. What type of product is it?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Skittles

I have never heard of cookie butter. What type of product is it?

Pure EVIL! It's like peanut butter only made with crushed up cookies. I did, however, find that eating it with a spoon cut down on calories. Well, in my mind it did.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:17 PM

Originally Posted By: CompliantOkie

Why must people clip their fingernails at work? Surely one cannot be too busy to do that at home over the weekend. I can understand clipping 1 broken nail but to do your regular grooming at work is very strange to me.

I ask this same question every Monday at 8am when the employee in the next office starts clipping! It makes me crazy, you have had all weekend, figure it out!!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:23 PM

Originally Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Originally Posted By: Pale Rider

How big are the tanks? Don't they produce a lot of waste....poor horses!

Of course the horses produce a lot of waste but not in their own water tanks.

^^^obviously doesn't have horses.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:24 PM

<<<---has never heard of cookie butter and doesn't want to know any more about it either!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:32 PM

Somebody feed the dang squirrels! The server is not turning fast enough to take all our requests!

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 03:33 PM

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

Originally Posted By: Skittles

I have never heard of cookie butter. What type of product is it?

Pure EVIL! It's like peanut butter only made with crushed up cookies. I did, however, find that eating it with a spoon cut down on calories. Well, in my mind it did.

Is this similar to eating cookie dough? (Not that I've ever done that.....)

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:04 PM

Better than cookie dough, which I will still eat today.

And when will people realize, when a camera is on DON'T SAY/DO STUPID STUFF?!?!?!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Pale Rider

Somebody feed the dang squirrels! The server is not turning fast enough to take all our requests!

Hack attack according to MBG at Top Gun this morning.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:26 PM

The CFPB is trying to bring us down!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:35 PM

Please mister hacker leave BOL alone we need to share our important thoughts with Bacon and Happy about happy bacon. ^_^

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By: DEL

Originally Posted By: BaconBoy

Originally Posted By: Skittles

I have never heard of cookie butter. What type of product is it?

Pure EVIL! It's like peanut butter only made with crushed up cookies. I did, however, find that eating it with a spoon cut down on calories. Well, in my mind it did.

Is this similar to eating cookie dough? (Not that I've ever done that.....)

Cookie dough is gross. Cookie butter is pure awesomeness. Think peanut butter texture but a gingerbready type taste. Kind of like nutella but even better.

Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 04:46 PM

Thanks for the hacker explanation. I was beginning to wonder if my IT dept was cutting me off BOL!

I'm not much of a sweets eater, but just a fingerful of Naked Dough from the Cookie Dough Caf� is awesome! My granddaughter HAD a full jar in the back of the fridge.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 08:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Truffle Royale

Thanks for the hacker explanation. I was beginning to wonder if my IT dept was cutting me off BOL!

I thought my IT department was up to the same...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 08:14 PM

Interesting, with all the streaming audio, video and news feeds people look at all day it is interesting people would think IT would be worried about BOL.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/10/15 08:22 PM

Pay the ransom!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/11/15 05:13 PM

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Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 02:24 PM

What is up with all these humongous satchel purses these days?

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 03:14 PM

it's just that's the style I like

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 03:24 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you add this month to this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

12+3=15

Amazesauce!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 04:21 PM

I got toner on my banana.

I went ahead and ate it.....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 04:58 PM

my old company used to make the person changing the toners wear a face-mask and rubber gloves as the toner boxes had toxic warnings all over them. Now we have people eating the stuff for a snack taste enhancer. O_o

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/12/15 05:43 PM

Thank goodness for smartphones and video streaming today! My high school is playing in the state basketball tournament this week and I wasn't able to go due to other obligations so I'm just sitting in my office and streaming it

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 01:13 PM

Someone should invent a silent chip bag.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 02:54 PM

I love beet juice!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 03:20 PM

Beetle Juice was a good movie that really does not need the sequel they are planning to make.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 04:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Wolfy

Beetle Juice was a good movie that really does not need the sequel they are planning to make.

I love that movie, but it drives me crazy that the name of the movie is spelled differently that the character in the movie (Beetlejuice vs Betelguese)

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 05:55 PM

They probably didn't want people pronouncing it baytel-gweese.

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:06 PM

Originally Posted By: RR Becca

Someone should invent a silent chip bag.

Someone would have to first invent a good silent chip.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:07 PM

Originally Posted By: noelekal

Originally Posted By: RR Becca

Someone should invent a silent chip bag.

Someone would have to first invent a good silent chip.

They did. It's called "beef jerky".

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:12 PM

I hope you liked the "works" car wash I paid for, old lady in the Honda Pilot who jumped in front of me at the car wash...... I hope you drive through a 4 huge mud puddles and a swarm of juicy locusts on your way home today.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

swarm of juicy locusts

This made me a little

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:28 PM

Sorry Okie.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/16/15 06:35 PM

I'm just not ready for grasshoppers. I prefer to delay that for as long as possible!!!!!

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 02:32 PM

The article on backpack wearing cockroaches made me

. I only got as far as the words "thousands " and "clicking and crunching" before I had to stop reading.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 02:50 PM

They had crunchy backpacks on? Must be smuggling Cheetos!!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 03:50 PM

Get ready for the love bugs!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 04:01 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I hope you liked the "works" car wash I paid for, old lady in the Honda Pilot who jumped in front of me at the car wash...... I hope you drive through a 4 huge mud puddles and a swarm of juicy locusts on your way home today.

You forgot to wish for a flock of seagulls with diarrhea fly over your car.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 05:16 PM

Originally Posted By: DD Regs

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I hope you liked the "works" car wash I paid for, old lady in the Honda Pilot who jumped in front of me at the car wash...... I hope you drive through a 4 huge mud puddles and a swarm of juicy locusts on your way home today.

You forgot to wish for a flock of seagulls with diarrhea fly over your car.

Drat!!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 05:40 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Originally Posted By: DD Regs

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I hope you liked the "works" car wash I paid for, old lady in the Honda Pilot who jumped in front of me at the car wash...... I hope you drive through a 4 huge mud puddles and a swarm of juicy locusts on your way home today.

You forgot to wish for a flock of seagulls with diarrhea fly over your car.

Drat!!

Also, just because they are called "water balloons" doesn't mean they have to be filled with water.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/17/15 07:45 PM

dirty water filled balloons FTW

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 03:23 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you subtract this month from this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

18-3=15

Werd to ur mutha!!

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 03:37 PM

Kitten!!!
♥

The Gas N Sip must be keeping her very busy. ::sniffle::

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 04:41 PM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 04:46 PM

Popcorn, at least that is what I had.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 04:50 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Go to MC Donald's order two happy meals then on to BK for a number 1 followed by a double down at KFC then off for some taco bell.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 04:52 PM

You could go for pizza. Or a double bacon cheeseburger. Or sushi. Or gumbo. Or fried chicken. Or mac and cheese with lobster and bacon.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 04:58 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Go to MC Donald's order two happy meals then on to BK for a number 1 followed by a double down at KFC then off for some taco bell.

My name is not Peepers.....

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 05:04 PM

Baseball season starts tonight for my little leaguers. First practice at 6. They're both on the same team for the first time. I'm so excited to only have to keep track of 1 schedule this year!!!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 05:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Go to MC Donald's order two happy meals then on to BK for a number 1 followed by a double down at KFC then off for some taco bell.

My name is not Peepers.....

Salad?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 05:35 PM

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Go to MC Donald's order two happy meals then on to BK for a number 1 followed by a double down at KFC then off for some taco bell.

My name is not Peepers.....

Ha! I was going to call that the Peepers snack meal. He does eat lighter on some days after all...

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 05:53 PM

happy meals are for chumps

what makes me happy is a 20 piece of chicken parts, the largest large fry they have, a large shake and two apple pies

since this is the time of year for the shamrock shake, it makes this light meal even better

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 05:55 PM

An ambulance just pulled out of the Taco Bell across the street, with it's emergency horn and flashes going...

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 06:01 PM

Originally Posted By: Peepers

happy meals are for chumps

what makes me happy is a 20 piece of chicken parts, the largest large fry they have, a large shake and two apple pies

since this is the time of year for the shamrock shake, it makes this light meal even better

one persons happy meal is an extra small burger apple and milk another's is everything in the entire cooking area.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 06:24 PM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Originally Posted By: edAudit

Originally Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

I'm hungry but I don't know what I want for lunch.

Go to MC Donald's order two happy meals then on to BK for a number 1 followed by a double down at KFC then off for some taco bell.

My name is not Peepers.....

Salad?

Probably should have.....but I went with a Chicago dog, tots, and cherry coke from Sonic. Mmmmmmmm.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 08:22 PM

I just ordered a fecal occult blood test kit from my doctor. However, I'm pretty sure my poo isn't into witchcraft...just sayin'....

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/18/15 08:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Peeper's location

Loc: Tone

Don't forget to wash all of that down with some funky cold medina.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/19/15 06:14 PM

If the gravitational pull of the moon effects the tides do my cloths get cleaner the closer the moon is to earth?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 02:31 PM

Sometimes sharing an office really sux. Most of the time I get along with my office mate but some days I just want to strangle him.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 02:48 PM

I wonder if a 15 minute mile is a good pace though it feels like it's more a brisk walk rather than a jog.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 02:50 PM

Filet O Fish are on sale right now but I'm really craving Big Macs

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 03:25 PM

You can jog slower than you can walk if you want to.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 03:27 PM

That dirty Q-Tip in the lunchroom trash? Yeah...that's mine. Felt inspired to clean the potatoes out of my ears so I grabbed a couple swabs before heading out the door this morning.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 03:28 PM

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 03:36 PM

Why order oatmeal and act like you're eating all healthy then complain because the server didn't bring enough brown sugar and butter (with the emphasis on butter, lots and lots of butter)?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 03:56 PM

That's healthy in my book...Now if they had put an emphasis on MARGARINE!!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 04:36 PM

I've never put butter on oatmeal.

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 04:46 PM

Me either. I don't usually put anything in my oatmeal.

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 05:35 PM

I load my oatmeal up with fruit - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raisens, craisens....

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 08:16 PM

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Megadeth's first album. The way Metallica kicked out Dave Mustaine was weak, but had that not happened, there would be no Megadeth. And I don't want to know a world without Megadeth.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 08:28 PM

I'm really enjoying these Old Navy boxer briefs. They're cut low enough so they don't ride under my ribcage like some pairs that I have to fold the band over two or three times, the elastic band doesn't choke my mid-section like a python, and there's enough spandex to keep stuff in place. Now as long as the legs don't creep up and if they survive boot camp tonight I think I might have found some real winners.

The story of my life...the quest for the ideal underpants....

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 08:36 PM

I put peanut butter in my oatmeal. It gives it a whole new twist!

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 08:42 PM

Only in this thread can we go from oatmeal to Megadeath, to boxer briefs!

I will take it back to oatmeal--I am going to have to try the peanut butter idea ahkcompliance!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 08:56 PM

I like honey in my oatmeal

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 09:05 PM

Oatmeal was made for condensed milk or it that is missing maple syrup. ^_^

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 09:34 PM

I'm deaf, and my deaf customer came in today. Despite our disabilities we had a nice visit!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 09:45 PM

Why do people feel the need to post what they do on facebook. Seriously, there are somethings that should NEVER, i mean NEVER be told in public!

And I am tired of looking at your big toe!

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 10:04 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

The story of my life...the quest for the ideal underpants....

I like the Duluth Trading "Bare Naked" boxer briefs. No riding up. They are spendy, but worth it IMO.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/20/15 11:52 PM

Originally Posted By: TMatt87

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

The story of my life...the quest for the ideal underpants....

I like the Duluth Trading "Bare Naked" boxer briefs. No riding up. They are spendy, but worth it IMO.

Hmmm...might have to try for hiking/biking/backpacking (no stink!) Otherwise, I think I'd be more inclined to go Free Range cotton.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/21/15 03:06 AM

Originally Posted By: GuitarDude

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Megadeth's first album. The way Metallica kicked out Dave Mustaine was weak, but had that not happened, there would be no Megadeth. And I don't want to know a world without Megadeth.

Hello me, meet the real me.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/21/15 03:08 AM

Originally Posted By: JWills

Me either. I don't usually put anything in my oatmeal.

I usually put a ham and cheese omelet and 10 strips of bacon in my oatmeal but then I cut out the oatmeal.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 01:48 PM

Well it's Monday and the finger nail clipping has just concluded. Honestly not enough time to sqeeze that in over the weekend?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 02:12 PM

Ewwwww! Luckily my clipper buddy is at another location this week. I won't have to dodge flying fingernails!!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 03:36 PM

Yuck! I believe that could either be done over the weekend or wait until Monday night at home. Yuck.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 04:20 PM

better if they would just chew them to a jagged edge. That is what I did till dentist told me to STOP. Only time I saw him give me the angry face.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 04:42 PM

Ever notice sometimes when you stand up you suddenly have to pee? Wonder if gravity is to blame....

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 06:04 PM

This makes all kinds of sense:

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/...tcmp=latestnews

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/23/15 09:00 PM

Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Ever notice sometimes when you stand up you suddenly have to pee? Wonder if gravity is to blame....

DUH!!! It is what happens when it gets old and used up! Depends are on Aisle 6! Clean up on Aisle 6!!!

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 02:00 PM

Holy! He's clipping again! Must be the toes this time!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 02:11 PM

Somebody needs to take his clippers away!!!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 02:30 PM

Maybe he's part demon.

(Buffy reference, anyone?)

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 03:49 PM

Does he play the same song over and over again till you want to stake him for the sake of humanity?

(Buffy rules!!)

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 05:00 PM

10 Ways to Stay Germ-Free At Hotels:
http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice...bacterial-wipes

Be prepared!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 07:12 PM

My little guy turns 7 today. He's so crazy and wild and smart and cute I just love him to pieces. Can't wait to get home and fix him his favorite supper of hamburgers and ice cream.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 09:25 PM

What time do we eat mom!!!!!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/24/15 09:45 PM

I thought I smelled onions but wasn't near anyone eating onions. I then wondered if I remembered to put on deodorant today. I think the smell was me.

Posted By: Blade Scrapper

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/25/15 02:00 PM

I will defend your constitutional right to drive in my blind spot, especially at 6am before coffee, and I will personally submit your nomination for a Darwin Award as well.....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/25/15 02:41 PM

oops lane change.... oops breaks slamming on

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 03:44 PM

I was on my way to work and rolled up to a stop light. I looked up and had a slight jolt when I realized the Plymouth Acclaim in front of me had a stuffed clown doll in the back window looking back at me. Granted, it was Ronald McDonald, but it was too early in the morning to be dealing with clowns.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 03:50 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

I was on my way to work and rolled up to a stop light. I looked up and had a slight jolt when I realized the Plymouth Acclaim in front of me had a stuffed clown doll in the back window looking back at me. Granted, it was Ronald McDonald, but it was too early in the morning to be dealing with clowns.

That's great ^^^

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 04:33 PM

Says the person with the scariest vampire I have ever seen!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

I was on my way to work and rolled up to a stop light. I looked up and had a slight jolt when I realized the Plymouth Acclaim in front of me had a stuffed clown doll in the back window looking back at me. Granted, it was Ronald McDonald, but it was too early in the morning to be dealing with clowns.

It's ALWAYS too early in the morning to be dealing with clowns.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 04:48 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Says the person with the scariest vampire I have ever seen!

That's Batboy, star of the BOL Cooler!

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 07:25 PM

Originally Posted By Soccer

Holy! He's clipping again! Must be the toes this time!

Have you ever turned his keyboard upside down to see how many clippings come out? OHHHHH!!! GROSSSSS!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 08:03 PM

EWWWWWW HD. It probably is full of nails. That's the most disgusting thing I've thought of all day!

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/26/15 08:14 PM

Please!! It's bad enough listening to it, have no desire to see the clippings.

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 12:45 PM

The box of Kleenex wins again. I am beginning to think that it is physically impossible to get the first tissue out without shredding it.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 12:52 PM

Or all by itself. It never fails. When I grab the first tissue from a new box of tissue, I inevitably get 4 tissues at one time.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 01:16 PM

I think the paper companies are in cahoots with Putin to weaken the west!!

Posted By: Bankster

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 02:12 PM

Why is it that nail clippings are so gross once they are clipped? They aren't gross when they are still attached to the fingers. It's kind of like hair. It's not gross when it's still on someones head, but the minute it drops on your food or gets tangled in your fingers in the swimming pool, it makes your skin crawl.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 04:42 PM

^^^

Clippings don't bother me, but hair does. What's gross is doing burpees, mountain climbers, push ups, and what not where we are down on the gym floor at the Y. There's always hair (sometimes all kinds of hair

) and I start puffing down on the floor to try and blow the hair away from me. What's really gross is when they turn on the fans and a giant hair clump comes blowing out from a corner and starts twirling across the floor like a hairy tumbleweed. Bleh

.

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 05:30 PM

^^^^^^
OMG just read when the hair in your fingers in the pool part & literally gagged. That is an awful feeling.

Speaking of gross habits at work - we had a co-worker that was partial to flossing her teeth in her cubicle........GROSS is not even the word

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 05:41 PM

My favorite music group is doing a small US tour (four cities, one of which is about an 8 hour drive from me) and ticket info comes out today! Hopefully it isn't TOO terribly expensive to see them, because I really want to!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 06:03 PM

I'm so glad the subject changed!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 06:57 PM

I agree, concerts with handsome guys are so much better than toenail clippings or hair horror stories. ^^

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 07:12 PM

Funny - one lender charged a customer VSI - on an unsecured loan.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 07:41 PM

I had a boss while at ma bell that would dig and scratch herself while standing in my personal space.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 07:48 PM

EWWWWWW! I hate diggers and scratchers!!!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 07:49 PM

Ahhhhh, back on the gross things again!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:07 PM

Thanks for bringing us back on topic, Wolfy.

In my branch days I had a manager who would dig in her ear with her keys.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:22 PM

I am very sorry for all of you. Now be sorry for me. I used to work in a small office about 10 foot by 10 foot with a woman who did not bathe! Needless to say there wasn't an air freshener strong enough to cover up that stench!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:23 PM

When I say did not bathe I mean never.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:27 PM

I pray for you even now #ONENANA

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:30 PM

Thank you Wolfy. As you can tell I'm still traumatized and that was over twenty years ago.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/27/15 08:31 PM

OHHHHH Scared for life!!! Even I bathe on special occasions!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/30/15 07:54 PM

Monday, started the day with a power outage that took a server down at our most remote location and our backup system crashing at our main. All was fixed and happy before noon but that is a lot of running and driving in a short amount of time.
Oh how I love thee Monday

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/30/15 08:29 PM

Monday has been good at our place! Nothing has crashed, burned or fell apart! We still have an hour and a half to go though! Completed 2 easy CTRs, so it makes me scared what the rest of the week may hold!!!

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/30/15 08:32 PM

By the way Wolfy i feel your pain, I was IT manager for over 20 years and I don't miss those times of running, making calls, listening to the whine of the employees, the late nights! If they ever dig up the basement where our IT was located they will find the bodies of all the employees they thought walked off the job!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 01:35 PM

Dear runners and walkers, if running or walking on the shoulder of the road I believe the safest way to do so is against the traffic.

That is all.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 01:40 PM

Runners and walkers who wish to stay alive know ^^ that!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 01:50 PM

not so much everyone around here

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 02:27 PM

My 35 minute commute turned into an hour and a half thanks to the fog and some delightful semi-drivers that decided to play bumper trucks. Fun stuff....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 03:35 PM

Truckers are the same around here. Who needs to see to drive 65!?!?
They spend most there time watching "stuff" on their in dash DVD players any ways, so who has time to look at the road?

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 04:37 PM

Speaking of Mondays that's why I wasn't visiting with you fine folks yesterday, I couldn't get on bol.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 04:41 PM

Apparently I'm supposed to be celebrating National Pooper Scooper Week....

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 04:58 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Speaking of Mondays that's why I wasn't visiting with you fine folks yesterday, I couldn't get on bol.

I wasn't able to get into the threads yesterday afternoon either.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 06:25 PM

I think it was a conspiracy Matt.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 06:48 PM

I got knocked off yesterday afternoon as well, thought I had been kicked out of the whole BOL cooler!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 07:43 PM

You know your to old to drive when.....

http://www.cnet.com/news/man-followed-gp...ftag=YHF65cbda0

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 08:33 PM

Hey Wolfy - be careful. There are many here who are almost that age or older.

I think that was tragic. I can see the man driving and not knowing where he's going and putting his faith in the GPS - and then watching his wife burn. Very sad.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 09:21 PM

That is so very sad. I am 5 months shy of that age, and I would hope if I saw barriers up on a road it would make me stop and think before traveling any farther. I wonder if they had been in this country for that long and just didn't understand what was going on?

I had a GPS send me left at a light, circle around this street, then take a right and at the next light take another right and the restaurant was just a few 100 ft away. I saw where we were at and realized the first light it told us to turn at we could have went straight a new feet and turned right into the restaurant! We were so busy trying to follow the GPS we never looked up and saw the restaurant!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 09:32 PM

I'm pretty sure there's a warning at the beginning of GPS that says it's not guaranteed to be 100% accurate and that you still need to pay actual attention to the roads and surroundings including other traffic and obeying things like stop lights.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 03/31/15 10:01 PM

It is sad, the police are investigating how he got around all the signs, cones and concrete blocks in order to get up there.

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/01/15 06:01 PM

If there's a bottle of wine on my desk, then it's okay to drink it at work, right?

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/01/15 06:06 PM

if it's your non-perfect birthday!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/01/15 06:08 PM

I think it'd be quite rude not to.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/01/15 06:22 PM

Happy Birthday, NotPerfect!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/01/15 06:52 PM

The Bing front page has adorable kittens on it. Awwwwww!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/02/15 06:53 PM

Darn it. I just missed a sales call from somebody who wanted to talk to me about SEC reporting. I would have been happy to tell him, that as a Big10 fan, I think much of sports reporting biased in favor of the SEC, and I'm sick of Seminoles and the Crimson Tide.

I'm not sure why he wanted my opinion on college sports reporting.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/02/15 07:11 PM

Ha!! (and go Big10!!!)

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 12:47 PM

Badger day here at the bank today.
Got a extra early start so I could come in and cycle a server that had issues over night during patching.
Fun stuff!!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 01:16 PM

You.... celebrate cranky rodents at your bank?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 01:35 PM

https://www.badgerbank.com/

???

I could not find the "Cranky Rodent S&L" link.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 02:08 PM

Two questions about badger day.

1.) Does it involve mushrooms at all?
2.) Does it mean that everyone at the bank has permission to not give a [expletive deleted] about anything?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 02:11 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

Two questions about badger day.

1.) Does it involve mushrooms at all?
2.) Does it mean that everyone at the bank has permission to not give a [expletive deleted] about anything?

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger. Mushroom, mushroom

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 02:43 PM

^^ Gets it.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 03:04 PM

<<<< Way too excited someone else got it!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 03:20 PM

We have special guest bankers Chech and Chong!!!

Oh and Bucky as well of course. ^_-

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 03:31 PM

Does this mean we don't need to open the bar today?

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 04:40 PM

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

You.... celebrate cranky rodents at your bank?

Celebrating them here too!

And I noticed that we have the new Bucks logo graffiti'd all over our sidewalk as well.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 06:28 PM

Y'all are weird.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 06:51 PM

we are a state full of people that wear foam cheese on our heads so yes we are weird. But also very happy. ^_^

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 07:36 PM

You're filled with Beer, Cheese, and Sausage. What's not to be happy about?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 07:57 PM

Originally Posted By TMatt87

You're filled with Beer, Cheese, and Sausage. What's not to be happy about?

No professional sports team

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 08:26 PM

Has anyone ever had a Cheese Whiz sandwhich?

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/03/15 08:34 PM

Is badger day when you get to harass people all day?

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 12:18 PM

It's Monday, let the clipping begin!!!!!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 01:04 PM

Took a 5 hour nap yesterday due to being over tired then slept like a rock last night. But still tired enough to be blurry, must have a bug I am fighting. (The Badgers in the finals baby bug!!!)

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 01:05 PM

We need a good rain to wash this pollen away.....my eyes are itching like crazy!!!!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 01:47 PM

My niece overheard a backseat conversation between her daughter, Lauren, and a friend.
Lauren: What happened to your dog? I haven't seen him.
Friend: My dad took him to the farm.
Lauren: You know that's just something parents say. Your dog is dead.
Friend: No, he living at the farm.
Lauren: Your dog is dead.
Silence in the back seat.

My niece and Lauren later found out that the dog was in fact well, and living at the family farm.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 04:57 PM

O_o

years of therapy later the kid will be fine I'm sure.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 05:29 PM

The ululation that passed for singing in that movie was hysterical!!

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 06:37 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

My niece overheard a backseat conversation between her daughter, Lauren, and a friend.
Lauren: What happened to your dog? I haven't seen him.
Friend: My dad took him to the farm.
Lauren: You know that's just something parents say. Your dog is dead.
Friend: No, he living at the farm.
Lauren: Your dog is dead.
Silence in the back seat.

My niece and Lauren later found out that the dog was in fact well, and living at the family farm.

I bet Lauren is a hoot!

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 06:38 PM

Has anyone tried Cheetos new Sweetos? OMG!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 07:43 PM

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 08:08 PM

ahk - that cracked me up. Probably because I've done it.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 09:08 PM

I was out of socks this morning so I am wearing my husbands.

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 09:10 PM

According to my 8 year old daughter, "the average person."

Yup. That was her complete statement.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 09:19 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

I was out of socks this morning so I am wearing my husbands.

I do this but wear my 8 yr old son's socks. His feet are gigantic. His socks fit me perfectly. By next year I will be able to wear his shoes.

Posted By: CULady

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 09:25 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

I can top that, I did that with shoes one day! Both black heels, but one had a bow on it. Luckily, I only live about 5 minutes away from work...

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/06/15 10:18 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

I do that on purpose.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 01:35 PM

I have to stay out of the Better Call Saul thread today. I haven't watched the finale yet. It's going to drive me crazy all day!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 01:47 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

I have to stay out of the Better Call Saul thread today. I haven't watched the finale yet. It's going to drive me crazy all day!

Saul received a call yesterday it was from Rachael from CardMember services.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 01:58 PM

Are you sure it wasn't Peggy?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 08:18 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

Have you ever tried walking with both feet in one sock?

Posted By: PrimeTime

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 08:21 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

Have you ever tried walking with both feet in one sock?

Still not even REMOTELY close to walking with 1 or both socks slightly slipping off your feet. One of the worst feelings known to mankind.

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/07/15 08:27 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Just realized that I have 2 different socks on.

Have you ever tried walking with both feet in one sock?

Thanks for the laugh!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 04:22 PM

just call him pogo stick! ^_-

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 04:57 PM

Just got a new computer and the IT guy noticed I had a very old monitor (15"). He didn't think there were any of those left in the bank. Now I have a 22" monitor. I don't think I'm going to need those new glasses.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 05:51 PM

I got upgraded to dual monitors about a month ago. I won't go back to one now

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 05:55 PM

I would kill for dual monitors. But unfortunately I only need them for a couple days a month and the rest of the time it would be inconvenient to have them. I need a second monitor that I can fold down or something!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 06:23 PM

Love the triple monitor set up. One is for internet only and takes a little getting used to.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 06:36 PM

I have a two-monitor set up, but never use it. I have my laptop in the docking station that I can open as well as a large desktop monitor.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 09:14 PM

I didn't think I would like the dual set up but LOVE IT! Especially handy right now as I am preparing items for a compliance exam.

Posted By: Sunshine Lady

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 09:29 PM

I love my two monitors, they have saved me so much time when I am researching or doing my annual reviews.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/08/15 09:30 PM

Wow, I would love a dual set, even a 17 inch monitor would make me happy!

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 12:31 PM

I love my 2 monitors. when I am offsite and have to look at just my laptop, I feel lost!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 03:04 PM

Love my duel screens at work, one has Outlook open and I work on the large screen. I liked it so much I set up a 2nd screen at home and it was removed before the end of the day as I never used it once. No need to have Email open the whole time if not at work it seems.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 03:06 PM

How did I get signed up for the Tony Stewart discussion board?!?!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 03:32 PM

Anyone know what happened to Rachel from card services? Heather just called me. When I asked about Rachel, Heather just kept on talking.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 04:13 PM

She called last week so she is still around

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/09/15 09:54 PM

One of the two left me a voice message on my "Do Not Call List" registered cell phone tell me for the 100th time this is my last chance to take advantage of..... what ever I had already hit the delete button.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 10:47 AM

You can call them and tell them that they can make much more money as a whistle blower against their company for violation of DNC than they can make in 100 years as a telemarketer.

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 02:45 PM

I don't want to be here today. It's too pretty outside to be stuck at work!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 03:28 PM

Today is a travel day to do some IT work at one of the other locations so at least I will be out on the road for an hour or so.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 04:13 PM

Was in the kitchen and one of the construction workers was milling about. Didn't feel good about it, pulled up the security cameras when back in my office and watched him reach into the can that has staff's payment for pop in it, and pocket a few bills.

Golly, I needed some more issues to deal with today, glad I got this one!

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 05:40 PM

The wife is prego. If I had a dollar for every time I heard the term "Braxton Hicks", I would be a very wealthy man.

I would have an awesome sailboat by now.

That is all.

Posted By: kw004h

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 05:54 PM

My husband would just look at me blankly and say "Higgs-Boson"?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 06:03 PM

Originally Posted By Norman Paperman

The wife is prego. If I had a dollar for every time I heard the term "Braxton Hicks", I would be a very wealthy man.

I would have an awesome sailboat by now be able to afford college for the soon to be new born.

That is all.

what does a hypothetical type of heavy, electrically neutral particle have to do with preggers. and congrats.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 06:07 PM

Where can a guy get a drink around here? I thought it was Friday.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 06:13 PM

One of our ATMs is printing balances of $8,000,000 on all the receipts. Is that a problem?

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 06:15 PM

Yeah, student loan debt builds character.

As for MBH, yeah, what gives?

Posted By: kw004h

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 06:17 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

One of our ATMs is printing balances of $8,000,000 on all the receipts. Is that a problem?

Oh no not at all. Will it dispense that amount as well, regardless of my actual balance? If so, please provide address..... :-)

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 07:38 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

One of our ATMs is printing balances of $8,000,000 on all the receipts. Is that a problem?

Yes, I deposited $10,000,000 you ripoff artist!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/10/15 08:05 PM

$2,000,000 is the processing fee. We don't accept deposits for free you know!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 01:39 PM

We have an employee who sits down the hall from me and puts everyone on speaker phone. When someone calls he answers Bank's Name, this is (insert his name.)

Since he can see by caller id that it is an internal person calling, you'd think the person calling knows they are calling the bank they work for!

Just drives me nuts!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 03:11 PM

now, when i say Shazam, you tell me that i'm Glamorous

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 05:02 PM

Love Gomer Pile "Shazam!!"

Posted By: crzy2rtrn

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 05:31 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

We have an employee who sits down the hall from me and puts everyone on speaker phone. When someone calls he answers Bank's Name, this is (insert his name.)

Since he can see by caller id that it is an internal person calling, you'd think the person calling knows they are calling the bank they work for!

Just drives me nuts!

Similar situation here and it is driving me nuts! She's in an office, yet she won't close her door.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 05:33 PM

Do we work in the same place?

Posted By: Hobbes

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 05:42 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

We have an employee who sits down the hall from me and puts everyone on speaker phone. When someone calls he answers Bank's Name, this is (insert his name.)

Since he can see by caller id that it is an internal person calling, you'd think the person calling knows they are calling the bank they work for!

Just drives me nuts!

I worked with someone like that - we had two different "scripts" if it was an internal or external call. She used the external script for everything. But I think she did it on purpose because it aggravated the ever-living daylights out of another co-worker.

I also worked with two employees who sat about 20 feet apart. One would call the other, and both would be on speaker phone. Since I sat in the middle, I could hear the speaker, and also hear them coming through the receiver on the other end. Nice stereo effect.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 07:28 PM

Someone needs to open a Monday bar... you will find me in the corner, curled up in a ball, maybe even shedding a soft tear.

OK... its not that bad. But I feel like Eeyore "I hate Mondays..."

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 08:08 PM

Monday started good with lots of broken things to fix to keep me busier than normal so the day goes fast but now I got a killer headache. Not a migraine this time but still want to find a cool dark hole till I feel better.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 08:40 PM

Listening to music on my phone reminds me I have way more Christmas music than any other genre.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 09:29 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Listening to music on my phone reminds me I have way more Christmas music than any other genre.

Christmas music in April:

[missing BOL musical notes] Oh, the weather outside is frightful way too nice to be stuck indoors! [/missing BOL musical notes]

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 09:44 PM

Rules mean you only look but you cannot touch
Anything more would leave it to chance too much
Now the rules weren't made for breakin
But I'm only askin for 3 seconds
3 seconds on the line I hope it's not askin too much

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/13/15 09:49 PM

I know it's early in the season ... but it's looking to be another frustrating season to be a Twins fan.

Posted By: Purple Pride

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 12:32 PM

^^^^This^^^^

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 01:06 PM

This is the year for the Cubs not a cub fan but it is about time.

Posted By: TB 12

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 01:10 PM

If Lester keeps pitching that way, good luck to the Cubbies.

Posted By: Island Dreaming

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 01:27 PM

Is it Friday yet?

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 01:59 PM

Not Friday yet.

I have my choice of three things to work on today:

The call report.
The loan loss reserve.
Gathering information for the TWO exams we are having this summer.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 02:02 PM

Originally Posted By jaenelle

Not Friday yet.

I have my choice of three things to work on today:

The call report. Mountain
The loan loss reserve. beach
Gathering information for the TWO exams we are having this summer. winning lotto

Fixed

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 02:40 PM

Originally Posted By jaenelle

Not Friday yet.

I have my choice of three things to work on today:

The call report.
The loan loss reserve.
Gathering information for the TWO exams we are having this summer.

I'd rather do any of the above over what I have planned for today. I get to develop remedial training on how to use the copy/paste function in order to complete the credit report information of the AAN. Not that anyone will listen or read the step-by-step instructions I give them..... grrrr.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 03:10 PM

Give them scissors and a glue stick as an alternative.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 03:28 PM

That's a workman's comp claim in the making!!!!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 03:30 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

Originally Posted By jaenelle

Not Friday yet.

I have my choice of three things to work on today:

The call report. Mountain
The loan loss reserve. beach
Gathering information for the TWO exams we are having this summer. winning lotto

Fixed

I choose win the lotto and visit the awesome beach on the mountain!!!

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 04:04 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Originally Posted By edAudit

Originally Posted By jaenelle

Not Friday yet.

I have my choice of three things to work on today:

The call report. Mountain
The loan loss reserve. beach
Gathering information for the TWO exams we are having this summer. winning lotto

Fixed

I choose win the lotto and visit the awesome beach on the mountain!!!

I wish it was that easy!

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 04:11 PM

Originally Posted By jaenelle

I wish it was that easy!

It's not?!? My financial advisor is in so much trouble!!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 04:29 PM

Originally Posted By Dani York, CRCM

That's a workman's comp claim in the making!!!!!!

Make sure they're safety scissors--the kind one can run with!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 04:44 PM

Quote:

I get to develop remedial training on how to use the copy/paste function

Wouldn't it be fun to bring in a six year old to teach basic computer skills to co-workers? They might realize they're being a little thickheaded.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 04:46 PM

A buddy and I were at dinner with some girls who we were interested in years and years ago, and the topic got onto why girls like "bad boys" so to speak.

The one girl said that she actually did like the "bad boy" type of guy, so my friend (who is a world class smart-***), asked her, "So, someone who runs around the house with scissors?"

The girls just stared.

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 06:28 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

Quote:

I get to develop remedial training on how to use the copy/paste function

Wouldn't it be fun to bring in a six year old to teach basic computer skills to co-workers? They might realize they're being a little thickheaded.

I really wish HR would require that any potential new hire pass a basic computer skills test prior to being hired. You know, at least demonstrate that you know how to turn the thing on.... Unfortunately, they said no.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 07:51 PM

How does The Little Mermaid manage to ice skate in the Disney on Ice show?

Someone has some 'splainin' to do.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 07:54 PM

<----mindblown thinking about that ^^^^

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 08:11 PM

Originally Posted By califgirl

How does The Little Mermaid manage to ice skate in the Disney on Ice show?

Someone has some 'splainin' to do.

I think she just flops around like a salmon on ice at the fish market.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 08:11 PM

Princess Jasmine is hotter

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 08:15 PM

Originally Posted By califgirl

How does The Little Mermaid manage to ice skate in the Disney on Ice show?

Someone has some 'splainin' to do.

she is probably visiting the Frozen chicks.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/14/15 09:05 PM

Originally Posted By califgirl

How does The Little Mermaid manage to ice skate in the Disney on Ice show?

Someone has some 'splainin' to do.

Don't some mermaids get "feet" for a time period? I seem to recall that from those Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello beach movies when I was a kid.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/15/15 04:23 PM

Well today was a total waste of a suit.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/15/15 04:28 PM

It's still early.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/15/15 06:28 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

Well today was a total waste of a suit.

Birthday suit?

::awkward office moment::

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/15/15 08:45 PM

Do you know we only have 1 hour and 12 minutes before we can go home? That is if you work normal hours!!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/15/15 09:32 PM

What day is it?

Posted By: TINKerBell

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 11:39 AM

I am not sure anymore. The only thing I AM sure of is that the sun sets in the east...

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 12:03 PM

Originally Posted By TINKerBell

I am not sure anymore. The only thing I AM sure of is that the sun sets in the east...

and also the west, north, south and places in between.

Posted By: justsayjulie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 01:08 PM

More of a pet peeve, but why do drivers feel a need to run red lights? It seems to be the "norm" around here! I witnessed a two-car accident as I arrived at work today due to this...no injuries, thankfully.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 03:26 PM

My oatmeal oozed over in the microwave

Wiping up warm oatmeal with a paper towel reminds me of cleaning up dog barf.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 04:15 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Wiping up warm oatmeal with a paper towel reminds me of cleaning up dog barf.

At least it's not the other way around ....

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 06:20 PM

I'm thinking of replacing all of my jeans with skinny jeans

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 06:23 PM

Just eat more to fill out your current ones, then they'll become skinny jeans!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 06:40 PM

well, I haven't had second lunch yet......

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 07:04 PM

Originally Posted By justsayjulie

More of a pet peeve, but why do drivers feel a need to run red lights? It seems to be the "norm" around here! I witnessed a two-car accident as I arrived at work today due to this...no injuries, thankfully.

You do not drive? I can say most drivers in my town do not run red lights but we have a few yahoos that like to think they made it on the yellow even when they are not even in the intersection yet when it goes red. And to make it even safer they try not to look at the other drivers on the road lest they realize they are driving like a (not good driver)!!

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 07:31 PM

Doesn't yellow mean speed up?

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 07:49 PM

Yes it does, read you drivers manual, page 65! It explains how it works!

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 08:17 PM

There is one STOP sign in my mother's neighborhood that doesn't work.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 08:47 PM

Our HOA has a Facebook page. Running stop signs is the number one topic. (Stray pets is #2, coyotes #3.)

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 09:03 PM

MBH, I would think problem #3 would reduce problem #2.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 09:06 PM

And #1 would reduce both #2 and #3.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/16/15 09:20 PM

If two witches were watching two watches, which witch would watch which watch?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 02:04 PM

On more use of Duct Tape

I like a story that includes "was drinking with friends late at night"

http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state...-say-1.10284490

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 03:15 PM

We ducktaped a kid to the wall in HS.
He was up there for about an hour.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 04:21 PM

Come to Washington...we have bees...millions of them on I-5:

A semitruck rolled early Friday, spilling a load of honeybees on the Interstate 5 median at the Interstate 405 interchange near Lynnwood.

Beekeepers were at the crash site within an hour of the 3:30 a.m. crash to try to round up the honeybees, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

As temperatures warmed and the bees became agitated, firefighters killed the bees by spraying a mixture of foam and water on the hives that hadn’t been recovered by beekeepers, said Sgt. Ben Lewis of the State Patrol.

“Everybody’s been stung,” Lewis said.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Milli...-300280101.html

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 05:11 PM

Free the bees!!!!

Oh wait, they killed them.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:06 PM

Good thing they do not need bees to help pollinate in that state.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:36 PM

Our Assistant Compliance Officer just installed a beehive at his house last week - and is installing a second one tomorrow. From what he's told me it's quite interesting - those and his 10 chickens. AND he lives in town.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:39 PM

My hubby wants a hive really bad. He's planted a bunch of flowering trees this spring so he can buy an established hive next spring. They really are fascinating creatures.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:44 PM

There sure are a lot of empty condom boxes in this neighborhood....

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:50 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

My hubby wants a hive really bad. He's planted a bunch of flowering trees this spring so he can buy an established hive next spring. They really are fascinating creatures.

I do too. I love bees.

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 06:54 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Come to Washington...we have bees...millions of them on I-5:

A semitruck rolled early Friday, spilling a load of honeybees on the Interstate 5 median at the Interstate 405 interchange near Lynnwood.

Beekeepers were at the crash site within an hour of the 3:30 a.m. crash to try to round up the honeybees, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

As temperatures warmed and the bees became agitated, firefighters killed the bees by spraying a mixture of foam and water on the hives that hadn’t been recovered by beekeepers, said Sgt. Ben Lewis of the State Patrol.

“Everybody’s been stung,” Lewis said.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Milli...-300280101.html

Alert the Alderwood Mall. Tell everybody to get inside--quick!

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 09:29 PM

I'd like to have a bat box.

Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 09:51 PM

I use to have a pigeon that somehow decided to take up residence in on my garage door when it was up!

Really creepy to be outside doing something I could feel something watching me! It was awhile before I discovered the bird-poopin guy!

Posted By: justsayjulie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/17/15 09:58 PM

I'd like to have a bat box, too, bOaty, but since I have kids and dogs, the possibility of disease stops me. But, the bats would really enjoy the mosquitos that reside in our area!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 01:07 PM

We have bats (natch, in the swamp!) and I put a bat box on the warm exposed side of my upper barn facing...no bats have ever chosen to live in it tho...It's now full of spider webs.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 02:03 PM

Michigan finally got 2 beautiful, sunny days in a row - and on a weekend!

My lobster-like sin is proof. Darn-it... spring's first break-in-the-weather... gets me every other year or so and I forget about that sunscreen.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 02:21 PM

Originally Posted By basilring

My lobster-like sin is proof.

what were you doing to the poor lobster?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 02:28 PM

What sins do lobsters commit??

I'm a red head so our first sunny day always gets me too. Yesterday I thought far enough ahead to wear a hat while I was working in the garden. I was pretty proud of myself.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 03:04 PM

Happy, power is out to start your day, Monday

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 03:17 PM

The first pool party of the season was a splash! I was able to get a base tan Saturday afternoon.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 04:00 PM

I find it hard to understand how, when ending business with a certain large garbage company, they charge you $40. I am not mid contract or anything! $40! time to contact customer service and see how high I can climb the complaint ladder! Jerks!

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 04:15 PM

I have long suspected that they guy who drives the garbage truck in our neighborhood dislikes me. I have tried to say hello on a couple of occasions when I am walking the dog and have gotten a blank stare. I've seen him talk to the other neighbors on occasion. This morning when surveying the neighborhood after he went through - the lid of every garbage can was neatly placed on top of their can while mine was laying 6 feet away in the driveway. Maybe it's time to switch companies, but then I would be faced with a year or so of forgetting when the new garbage day is....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 04:26 PM

Those posts makes me glad the City takes care of the trash in our area.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By RR Joker

It's now full of spider webs.

And perhaps spiders????

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

What sins do lobsters commit??

They tend to be very shellfish.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 06:49 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

I find it hard to understand how, when ending business with a certain large garbage company, they charge you $40. I am not mid contract or anything! $40! time to contact customer service and see how high I can climb the complaint ladder! Jerks!

Just be glad they aren't coming by to visit you personally and break your kneecaps.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 08:33 PM

I was being introduced to a new hire, and in my stupor (was trying to review an SSAE report for some insurance product or other), I forgot there was a bowl and spoon sitting on my desk, directly in the path between my keyboard and where the person was standing.

In short, I knocked over the bowl (empty, thankfully!) and sent the spoon flying at her. Hey, welcome, oh and this won't be the last time I throw something at you, so don't screw up!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/20/15 08:35 PM

I wonder if my garbage people appreciate the bag of cat litter clumps I put in the trash every other week

at least it's in its own bag, one of those with Fabreeze in it, though two week's of litter gunk is pretty much more than the Fabreeze can handle

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/21/15 02:47 PM

Do your trash people still actually touch the trash?

Our town we have trucks with robot arms that grab it. Trash guy almost never leaves the AC cabin of his truck.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/21/15 03:31 PM

Yeah, Wolfy, that's what we have. The city provides two big wheelie bin, one for garbage and one for recycling. The truck picks it up, empties, and drops it in your neighbor's yard.

The only thing they pick up by hand is yard waste.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/21/15 03:35 PM

I have to present at the Audit Committee meeting at noon, the Board meeting at 4:00, and the employee meeting at 6:00. Going to be a very busy day.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/21/15 03:50 PM

You should reschedule them all to noon and present them the same thing, then just walk out as they stand there quite puzzled.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/21/15 05:00 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

I'd like to have a bat box.

you should get a beat box............and jam

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 02:27 PM

One Third of Households Making More Than $75,000 Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Among U.S. households earning more than $75,000 a year, nearly a third live paycheck-to-paycheck at least part of the time, a survey by SunTrust Bank has found. The same is true for more than one-fourth of households with annual income topping $100,000. Forty-three percent of middle-class survey respondents said they do not save enough or are unsure if they are on track. Some low saving rates are related to poor spending habits, with many households admitting they indulge too much on leisure. The study did not factor in details such as family size, healthcare needs, or student loans -- all of which could make it more difficult to live on $75,000 a year. Stagnant wages have made it more difficult to keep up with increased living expenses, healthcare, and tuition. People may be able to save more, however, if they have a better idea of where their money is going and if they have a specific goal in mind, such as buying a house or planning a vacation.

From "One Third of Households Making More Than $75,000 Live Paycheck to Paycheck"
Washington Post (04/17/15) Marte, Jonnelle

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 02:32 PM

The more you make, the more you spend. Having a high paying job doesn't make you financially intelligent, which we see regularly in our collections department, as I'm sure most other financials do!

I feel like I'd enjoy living paycheck to paycheck on that salary more than I do living on my current one and being financially "responsible" with my money though. I'd certainly drink higher class stuff!

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 03:14 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

Originally Posted By bOaty

I'd like to have a bat box.

you should get a beat box............and jam

With my bats!!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 03:35 PM

Yum, luvin my Utz BBQ Chips

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 04:31 PM

Missing the Ruffles Smokehouse BBQ chips.

Can't
Find
Them
Anywhere

And what's with the downsizing of Diet Dr. Pepper from the 24 oz. plastic bottle 6 pack to 16.9 oz.? Price is pretty much the same, but no more 24 oz. to be found around here.

[horror and despair]

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 04:40 PM

^^ Primary concerns with life:
Wants to use a stun gun on people
Not enough Diet Dr. P.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 04:45 PM

Solution: Stun gun shopkeepers until they hand over the Ruffles and larger sized Diet Dr. Pepper.

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 04:47 PM

The first world problems thread is that way------>

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

^^ Primary concerns with life:
Wants to use a stun gun on people
Not enough Diet Dr. P.

Nor Ruffles Smokehouse BBQ Potato Chips. I checked the Frito Lay site for stores in my area and they do carry Ruffles, but not Smokehouse BBQ

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 06:41 PM

Here Freak, order through walmarts and have them delivered to your home. That way you can just walk outside and pick them up in the buff.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ruffles-Smokehouse-Style-BBQ-Potato-Chips-9-oz/19766121

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 08:26 PM

We don't sell this item at Walmart within 50 miles of you. Shipping not available for this item.

Can I still walk outside in the buff?

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 08:52 PM

Somebody please send Freak a care package!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/22/15 09:12 PM

"Whats wrong?"

"I felt a great disturbance in the force, like a million voices crying out, then they suddenly stopped"

I think Freak just went outside in the buff. ^_-

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 02:54 PM

Ride your bike to work day has been canceled this morning and replaced with cross country ski to work day.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 03:08 PM

I missed it. I'll have to drive home at lunch, get my bike and ride back.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 03:19 PM

Saw the snow at the Tigers game yesterday, my condolences to the folks living up there.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 04:04 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

I missed it. I'll have to drive home at lunch, get my bike and ride back.

I missed it, too, but considering we had frost warnings this morning, I don't think I would have done it this year. I had to cover the lettuce last night. Is it really April?

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 05:26 PM

Over here it's been summer like for weeks now.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 06:40 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

Over here it's been summer like for weeks now.

corkscrew you

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 06:47 PM

::chucks box of wine at Peepers::

Originally Posted By bOaty

Over here it's been summer like for weeks now.

Here too. First pool party was last week.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 07:13 PM

The pool's not open yet but the chemicals have been bought and we're gearing up to open in the next couple weeks!!! Yay!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/23/15 07:46 PM

our pools are open as well, but for the polar bear dip!!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 01:09 PM

Wells Fargo Looks for Non-Traditional Compliance Hires

Wells Fargo Chief Compliance Officer Yvette Hollingsworth says increased enforcement, regulatory changes, and new sanctions have put compliance staff in high demand at banks. However, she says the perception that "banks are bad" has put a damper on compliance recruitment, leading to a shortage of candidates that has prompted her to "think more creatively about talent sourcing" and look past traditional compliance roles. She says she invited an engineer who had a negative view about banks to coffee so she could explain that banks are large institutions that help ordinary people achieve their goals. After getting him to look past issues like foreclosure, she notes that he recently sent her his resume. Among other things, Hollingsworth recently hired PhDs for the first time and is looking to hire other quantitative types to analyze streams of transaction data to help the bank identify suspicious activity.

From "Wells Fargo Looks for Non-Traditional Compliance Hires"
Wall Street Journal (04/22/15) Schectman, Joel

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 02:58 PM

Where can a gal get a drink around here?

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 03:55 PM

check the still in the "swamp"

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 04:12 PM

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

::chucks box of wine at Peepers::

Originally Posted By bOaty

Over here it's been summer like for weeks now.

Here too. First pool party was last week.

Love it!!

We even had a very summer like storm last night with warm rain and TONS of lightning and thunder. The show went on for a couple of hours!!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 04:58 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

check the still in the "swamp"

The still is cooking nicely, but it ain't full of beer!

Oh wait...the request was for a 'drink' SO...come on down to the swamp and we'll fix you right up!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 05:05 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

::chucks box of wine at Peepers::

Originally Posted By bOaty

Over here it's been summer like for weeks now.

Here too. First pool party was last week.

Love it!!

We even had a very summer like storm last night with warm rain and TONS of lightning and thunder. The show went on for a couple of hours!!

We're expecting a storm to blow through tomorrow night, and it's expected to be a good'un.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 05:06 PM

Same here.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 05:09 PM

It just started raining here, BaBo, so it'll be on the way to you soon.

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 06:13 PM

Originally Posted By RR Joker

Originally Posted By DoS

check the still in the "swamp"

The still is cooking nicely, but it ain't full of beer!

Oh wait...the request was for a 'drink' SO...come on down to the swamp and we'll fix you right up!

Young Gin I hope!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 06:30 PM

got a cool glass of water and about to start reading The Ugly Truth about Windows and Software Patches, Cyber Criminal Attacks, and Why Your Business is at Risk White Paper.

By the time I got through the title the water was gone and I am falling asleep. ^_-

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 07:58 PM

How does one become an expert on everything?

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/24/15 07:58 PM

focus on nothing.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/27/15 08:31 PM

no thoughts on BOL yet today.... Well no random ones any ways ^_^

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/27/15 09:14 PM

Stopped at the grocery store and you have to walk through the produce section to get to the good stuff (weigh your own candy). I noticed a few people huddled around the broccoli as it was on sale. What good use is there for broccoli? This and cauliflower have got to be two of the most disgusting things on earth, I don't care how much cheese sauce you pour over them or how much ranch sauce you dip them in.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/27/15 09:15 PM

Both can make you crazy gassy, which is awesome if you have an afternoon of lame meetings planned...

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/27/15 09:21 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

Stopped at the grocery store and you have to walk through the produce section to get to the good stuff (weigh your own candy). I noticed a few people huddled around the broccoli as it was on sale. What good use is there for broccoli? This and cauliflower have got to be two of the most disgusting things on earth, I don't care how much cheese sauce you pour over them or how much ranch sauce you dip them in.

They must be model train enthusiast and are using them as trees for their set up.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/27/15 10:00 PM

I find it amusing that you can walk into a pharmacy and buy cholesterol and blood pressure meds, insulin, vitamins, candy, chips, booze and cigarettes. Although some might call that self-fulfilling prophecy.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 02:35 PM

I see them all as effective medications for what ails you. ^_-

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 03:27 PM

today is my Friday

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 03:29 PM

Well lucky you, I am jealous..

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 03:44 PM

Tomorrow is my Friday and I'm out until Tuesday.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 04:22 PM

The average 16-25-year-old woman spends 5 hours a week taking selfies.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 05:19 PM

Well, I am neither in that age group... or average... so I have those 5 extra hour back in my week. Don't worry... somebody will find something for me to do that isn't already on my to-do list.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 06:25 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

The average 16-25-year-old woman spends 5 hours a week taking selfies.

And in that time, only 1-2 actually get saved while the rest get deleted for not-enough duckface!

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:10 PM

Originally Posted By basilring

Well, I am neither in that age group... or average... so I have those 5 extra hour back in my week. Don't worry... somebody will find something for me to do that isn't already on my to-do list.

No kidding!

Posted By: PrimeTime

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:16 PM

I went from searching for a new job on the basis of career advancement to full funding of a CAMS Certification (prep courses, exam, membership) and a promotion to the most senior member of the BSA Department overnight, without even a hint of it coming within the next 2 years. Today was a good day.

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:19 PM

I would say it was a very good day indeed! Congrats!

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:22 PM

Yes - an excellent day. Many congratulations Prime Time!

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:22 PM

Originally Posted By PrimeTime

I went from searching for a new job on the basis of career advancement to full funding of a CAMS Certification (prep courses, exam, membership) and a promotion to the most senior member of the BSA Department overnight, without even a hint of it coming within the next 2 years. Today was a good day.

Very good day indeed !!! CONGRATS

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/28/15 08:43 PM

I almost got in trouble during a meeting last week. I was sitting next to an employee and she had her phone on the side of her chair. It kept falling onto the floor so she placed it between her legs. I commented, "Selfie?"

"Huh...wha..."...and then she laughed. It was the distracting laughter that almost got me in trouble...I think....

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/29/15 11:45 AM

I don't know what it is that makes gyro meat so delicious but a gyro supreme is just about the perfect meal.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/29/15 04:19 PM

Submitted my compliance exam request info on Monday, took yesterday as a "catch up" day and now today back at the grind.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/29/15 04:33 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

I don't know what it is that makes gyro meat so delicious but a gyro supreme is just about the perfect meal.

Did the gyro supreme just dethrone the Double Down?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/29/15 05:55 PM

Hebrew National Hotdogs are my new top favorite dog!!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 01:35 PM

today in 1803 the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million

I think they may have overpaid.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 03:00 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By Peepers

I don't know what it is that makes gyro meat so delicious but a gyro supreme is just about the perfect meal.

Did the gyro supreme just dethrone the Double Down?

yes, the double down seems to come around sporadically, which has caused it's overall rating to fall

if possible, I would get one of each with a large mashed potatoes and extra gravy for dipping.....on a light meal day

Posted By: JenF

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 03:04 PM

I was at local pizza place last night and they had a pizza with mashed potatoes, corn and gravy on it.

Peepers, I have a feeling you would love this pizza.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 03:09 PM

Came in and deleted a half dozen emails...22 more to go (I swear emails procreate like tribbles during the night).

The Coaching Sticky Situations and Stinky People webinar made me laugh.

I'm putting off the forwarded email that has "Seizure Order" as the subject....

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 03:25 PM

My favorite music group has a new album out but I've been too busy to listen to it. Got half listened to in the car on the way to work this morning, and meant to bring my headphones to work so I could listen to the rest but forgot them!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 04:46 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

The Coaching Sticky Situations and Stinky People webinar made me laugh.

What was the advice on the stinky people? I have one here that I have to stand 3 feet away from. I don't remember ever having this problem in 40 years of banking.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 05:16 PM

Saw the old 80's GI Joe, Transformers and Jem cartoons are coming to Vimeo. But they was 40 bucks to purchase or 12 bucks to rent each!! crazy.

Posted By: Derwood

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 06:22 PM

Just found our our backcountry permit request to hike the northern loop trail in Mt. Rainier NP this summer was approved.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 04/30/15 11:32 PM

Well that's fantastic.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/01/15 04:23 PM

Originally Posted By califgirl

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

The Coaching Sticky Situations and Stinky People webinar made me laugh.

What was the advice on the stinky people? I have one here that I have to stand 3 feet away from. I don't remember ever having this problem in 40 years of banking.

I don't know--it's not a webinar I want to attend.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/01/15 04:26 PM

No matter how many times I send emails with the word diarrhea in them I never can remember how to spell it correctly....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/01/15 07:29 PM

When your sliding into 1st and you feel something....

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/01/15 08:48 PM

Originally Posted By Derwood

Just found our our backcountry permit request to hike the northern loop trail in Mt. Rainier NP this summer was approved.

Neat! Doing the full 44 miles? Been to Grand Park and Lake Eleanor (bring bug spray). Backpacked into Ipsut Creek and did hikes to Ipsut Pass, Tolmie Peak, Mowich last fall.

Posted By: Derwood

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/01/15 09:49 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By Derwood

Just found our our backcountry permit request to hike the northern loop trail in Mt. Rainier NP this summer was approved.

Neat! Doing the full 44 miles? Been to Grand Park and Lake Eleanor (bring bug spray). Backpacked into Ipsut Creek and did hikes to Ipsut Pass, Tolmie Peak, Mowich last fall.

That's the plan with side trips to Natural Bridge and Grand Park along the way. It'll be our first time up at Rainier, we spent 4 days in Goat Rocks last year.

Posted By: BowlingQueen

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/04/15 01:44 PM

Ugh......Monday :P

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/04/15 03:46 PM

Originally Posted By BowlingQueen

Ugh......Monday :P

I'll second that 'UGH'!

Last week I bought a $155.00 concert ticket. The concert sold out in 9 minutes and now my ticket is worth over $2000.00 on the resale sites.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/04/15 03:53 PM

Whose concert jaenelle?

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/04/15 04:27 PM

Originally Posted By MB Guy

Whose concert jaenelle?

A group called Bangtan Sonyeondan -- my favorite guys in pretty much the whole world!

( I tried to put a Youtube video in there, did it work? )

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 03:00 PM

Wow good way to make some spending money!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 03:02 PM

Just found out this morning that my DL expired 2 months ago. Ugh. To the tag agency I go...

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 05:05 PM

Somebody please put me out of my misery. Or hand me a cocktail.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 05:07 PM

Sweet Misery

Drink Type: Cocktail

Ingredients

1/2 oz. Rum (more Rum drinks)
1 oz. Grapefruit Juice (more Grapefruit Juice drinks)
1/2 oz. Maraschino Cherry Juice (more Maraschino Cherry Juice drinks)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients with ice in a blender and pour into a cocktail glass.

Credit

WyreWizard

http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/s/sweet-misery-8109.html

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 05:23 PM

I was just thinking how good a mai tai on the Maui beach would be right now.

3 ounces light rum
1 1/2 ounces dark rum
1 -ounce Orange Curacao
2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
1 -ounce fresh orange juice
1/2 -ounce fresh lime juice
Dash grenadine
Cracked ice

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 08:07 PM

It would be even better in a glass!!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/05/15 08:45 PM

Funny Wolfy!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 07:12 PM

I'm dusting my office and finding quite a few nail clippings. They seem to like to congregate under my vintage 1978 10-key adding machine.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 07:19 PM

Ewwww! Are you a work clipper?

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 07:29 PM

Ah, I love Mai Tai's (Mai Tais?), so tasty. I love rum. I could've been a pirate.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 07:50 PM

"Why are we always out of rum?
BURB!!
"Oh that is why" ^_^

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 07:53 PM

Originally Posted By MB Guy

Ah, I love Mai Tai's (Mai Tais?), so tasty. I love rum. I could've been a pirate.

I don't think that's the only qualification. Do you have both legs? Do you wear an eye patch? And have a parrot as a best friend?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:02 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Ewwww! Are you a work clipper?

I've also been known to clip my toenails

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:03 PM

A man has start somewhere as I imagine that not all pirates had a wooden leg, missing eye and parrot right outta the gate...however, those traits would be aspirations.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:15 PM

Originally Posted By MB Guy

A man has start somewhere as I imagine that not all pirates had a wooden leg, missing eye and parrot right outta the gate...however, those traits would be aspirations.

::tacks Pacific Northwest Pirate Plastic Surgery Center sign on alley doorway; pulls out crosscut saw::

Step on up MB Guy--we'll get you amputated below the knee and hobbling in no time

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:29 PM

Originally Posted By MB Guy

A man has start somewhere as I imagine that not all pirates had a wooden leg, missing eye and parrot right outta the gate...however, those traits would be aspirations.

Remember to achieve your goals, they must be
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely

Looks like Freak's willing to help ya achieve!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:40 PM

I'd almost be more afraid of what Freak is teaching that parrot to say than letting him loose with a saw.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 08:43 PM

For all you pirate wannabe's...

Wooden Leg

1 shot Captain Morgan
1 shot Root Beer Schnapps
Dr. Pepper

Actually, now that I think about it...I probably use more like 2 to 1 Captain to Schnapps.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 09:51 PM

An employee outside my office downloaded a black light app. For some reason she comes into my office and starts looking around....

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/06/15 10:33 PM

I just cracked up Freak! I'm talking teary eyes and everything!!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/07/15 12:45 PM

May 7, 1915

in an incident that sparked international outrage, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/07/15 02:30 PM

Unfortunately, it sparked more than outgrage.

Posted By: DEL

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/07/15 02:34 PM

What were your feelings at the time, Pale?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/07/15 06:03 PM

She should also download the gold app and make gold come out of the phone as well.

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 01:45 PM

on the morning commute ......
18 Wheeler Trucks should not be allowed on the regular roads during the morning commute

If you are going to drive less than 70mph you DO NOT have any business in the high speed lane of the highway

Posted By: BowlingQueen

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 01:58 PM

Originally Posted By PATSGirl74

on the morning commute ......
18 Wheeler Trucks should not be allowed on the regular roads during the morning commute

If you are going to drive less than 70mph you DO NOT have any business in the high speed lane of the highway

Agreed!

When I've taken road trips across the country and semis would pull into the "fast" lane to pass another semi......JUST to do 2 MPH faster than the one he was passing, it would drive me absolutely bat ish crazy!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 02:10 PM

Celebrating my 9 year anniversary with the bank today. Deciding on what fun I can have today. It's either working on exam info or doing some more testing on TRID...it's a tough choice.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 02:29 PM

On highways in Houston, the big rigs are not allowed in the passing lane - ever.

And ahk, you need to get out more often....

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 02:55 PM

I did have Wednesday off but that wasn't celebrating my 9 years. How about we open a bar and I'll do 9 rounds of shots...that should make for an interesting afternoon!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 04:55 PM

I am so tired today. Feels like I didn't sleep at all last night. Come on 5:00!!

Posted By: Dani York, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 05:18 PM

Green apple slush with Jolly Rancher candy add-in from Sonic......my new favorite drink. Mmmmmmmmm.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 05:53 PM

Oooooh, I haven't seen the Jolly Rancher add ins! Ours is just doing the Nerds add ins.

Is yours doing the 28 flavors of shakes? The jalapeno chocolate one isn't bad. (I had to try it, at least once.)

Posted By: Dazed Auditor

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 06:46 PM

Our sonic has the Jolly Rancher add ins and a popping candy add in. I assume it is Pop Rocks.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 07:50 PM

I may go to your Sonic this weekend!

Trader Joe's has a chocolate bar that has pop rocks and chiles in it. I like it.

Posted By: Dazed Auditor

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 08:02 PM

Swing by my house. I need your help in collecting a sample....

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/08/15 09:16 PM

LOL

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/11/15 04:02 PM

Day 3 after dog ate CPAP headgear and am so tired I could sleep. Yet I can't, or when I do sleep it is shallow and I wake up all night long.
Can't wait for the new gear to show up I ordered.

Posted By: doobydoobydoo

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/11/15 04:09 PM

Who is "Peepers"?

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/11/15 07:35 PM

Well look what the cat drug in.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 04:08 PM

I've cut back on my junk food consumption to only seven days per week

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 04:47 PM

::watches Mickey D's stock price drop::

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 05:22 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

I've cut back on my junk food consumption to only seven days per week

Moderation is key, just don't overdo it!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 05:23 PM

Hard work eventually pays off but procrastination pays off now. I'll explain when I get around to it...

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 05:54 PM

Local establishment got raided by customs, national security, and local PD today. Apparently they got busted trafficking weapons to Lebanon and Syria under the guise of a "clothing drive".

Wonder if they have accounts here!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 05:59 PM

you can always look up "Abduls used clothing and weapons",

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 06:03 PM

It's a pizza place actually, and one I used to frequent! Not many other places you could order up delivery from at 3 am.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 06:08 PM

Must be easier to have your pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less when the driver's punishment is doled out by weapons traffickers.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 06:17 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By Peepers

I've cut back on my junk food consumption to only seven days per week

Moderation is key, just don't overdo it!

oh don't worry, I'm not one to over do moderation

I ain't crazy

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 06:20 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

you can always look up "Abduls used clothing and weapons",

Paula sells her used clothing?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 09:51 PM

A hummingbird just flew by my office window.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/12/15 09:59 PM

Posting 1 min before 5pm CST!!!

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 11:55 AM

14 years ago tonight, in West Hollywood, CA, Francis Albert Sinatra died. He was 82 years old.

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race

RIP Francis.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 12:16 PM

That's life...

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 01:32 PM

::drops the needle on a Megadeth album in remeberance::

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 03:20 PM

Indeed, rest in peace

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 06:06 PM

It's Friday for me!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/14/15 06:35 PM

It's Thursday for me!!
Looking forward to another happy day sitting at a desk in an office with no windows as the sunny day passed me by!

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 02:19 PM

Just sitting here thinking. My heartburn is so bad that if I just happen to burp then I will fry my PC.

Posted By: BowlingQueen

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 04:34 PM

I've recently started exercising, eating healthier and......quit smoking. Needless to say, I'm feeling much better physically, but I honestly want to throat-punch someone.

Posted By: Sunshine Lady

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 05:10 PM

Feeling overwhelmed with family health issues and still trying to give my all at work. Glad it is Friday.

Posted By: Relax

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 05:17 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

A hummingbird just flew by my office window.

huh? are you working from home?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 05:17 PM

I got an email from someone named Sweet Peach:

hi-ya
We have talked recently...
I am ashamed to admit that I can't forget you.
Send you some pictures to call me up in your memory.
Anyway, I'm still waiting for your message.

Goodbye...

There's a photo attached, but sadly I cannot remember conversing with her...or him

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 05:17 PM

My little beagle Keitaro is back from the vet and apparently he severally sprang his neck with minor damage to his vertibre. we and the vet have no idea how he did it. He is on groovy pain killers but even with that he is moping around and crying every time he sees me. I wish I was able to be home with him. Poor little buddy.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 05:40 PM

Originally Posted By Sun Shine Lady

Feeling overwhelmed with family health issues and still trying to give my all at work. Glad it is Friday.

Sorry to hear that SSL. It's very hard to concentrate on work when you've got personal issues pressing. Hope things work out very soon!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:28 PM

Sooooo.....I drove my husbands car the other day and it had axe body spray and a pair of binoculars in the door. Beside the seat was a machete. Any thoughts? : >

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:29 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Sooooo.....I drove my husbands car the other day and it had axe body spray and a pair of binoculars in the door. Beside the seat was a machete. Any thoughts? : >

You married a man

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:33 PM

The Axe body spray eliminates the man part straight off unless he is 12. Other than that any time you are spying on the crows you need a machete to battle them off if you get busted. Everyone knows that. ^_-

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:36 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

The Axe body spray eliminates the man part straight off unless he is 12. Other than that any time you are spying on the crows you need a machete to battle them off if you get busted. Everyone knows that. ^_-

sure go on and tell her the truth.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:41 PM

Can't stop laughing!!!!!!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:42 PM

Axe body spray = cheap mace? He's weaponized it!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:43 PM

If the binoculars do not have night vision, he's an amateur.

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 06:48 PM

Directed to ONENANA

I have to ask. Your tag states "Loc: Texas Girl"

Does this mean you are a Texas girl or are you actually located inside a Texas girl?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 07:42 PM

Who'd have thought... if the compliance person is fundraising for a charity, all they have to do is say "Give me $20 and you can throw a pie at me!" and the money starts flowing like water. Man, I think I'll have half the place in line to claim their prize!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 07:51 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Sooooo.....I drove my husbands car the other day and it had axe body spray and a pair of binoculars in the door. Beside the seat was a machete. Any thoughts? : >

"So You Married An Axe Murderer"?

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 08:02 PM

Oh BaconBoy - that was bad, but so good!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 08:42 PM

Mike Myers!!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 08:42 PM

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Sooooo.....I drove my husbands car the other day and it had axe body spray and a pair of binoculars in the door. Beside the seat was a machete. Any thoughts? : >

"So You Married An Axe Murderer"?

Is an Axe Murderer someone who murders axes? And why are axe murderers the only murderers identified by the weapon with which they murder? Why are there no gun murderers, cyanide murderers or their-own-two-hands murderers?

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 08:49 PM

Lizzie Borden took an axe

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 08:50 PM

No I didn't marry an axe murderer his name is Jason Vorhees!!

Posted By: Sunshine Lady

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/15/15 09:08 PM

Thanks CompliantOkie, one day at a time.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/18/15 07:09 PM

Good thing we have Twitter to save the free world!!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/18/15 07:21 PM

I have a headache that the Excedrin is not phasing.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/18/15 08:38 PM

the blood from a perfectly cooked steak can be sopped up with a roll or bled into your mashed potatoes

either way, it's delicious

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/18/15 08:50 PM

yes, but if it is cooked away, then we are just dust in the wind!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 03:13 PM

The freezer smells like someone hid a rotten trout in it. Could possibly be perch, but I'm leaning toward trout.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 03:15 PM

My sheltie got a hold of a corn cob last night and ate it. Hopefully this too shall pass.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 03:27 PM

Skittles, you will find it in your yard in a few days. Trust me.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 03:33 PM

My husband is mowing tonight. He said if he sees anything interesting he'll put a flag there. Ha!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 05:12 PM

Oh good. It's raining again. Another 3-5 inches expected this week. Will make this the rainiest May ever in Oklahoma and we've still got 10 days left!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 05:17 PM

Global wetting?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 05:27 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Oh good. It's raining again. Another 3-5 inches expected this week. Will make this the rainiest May ever in Oklahoma and we've still got 10 days left!

Send some of that rain to California. I'm tired of Governor Brown's executive orders.

If I go silent on BOL, it's because I violated a water-usage ordinance and got thrown in the clink.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/19/15 05:31 PM

Some of our local lakes were down to 13% capacity. Most are sitting above 75% now with several over 100%. It's been a long time since SW OK got this much rain. We were in stage 4 or 5 water restriction in the towns. It's just comical now how much we've gotten! Hopefully Cali starts picking up some soon!!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 06:21 PM

Keep an eye on your sheltie Skittles. My sister has a dog that did the same thing and it caused some issues that sent the dog to the vet. Praying that won't happen but I wanted you to know.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 06:33 PM

I must have fallen asleep for a bit, and dozed through summer. I see it's November again. Temps in the 40s and a cold rain.

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 06:52 PM

It is a beautiful 77 degrees and sunny here. Not too hot and not too cold. Basically perfect, in my opinion.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 07:58 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

I must have fallen asleep for a bit, and dozed through summer. I see it's November again. Temps in the 40s and a cold rain.

Same here minus the rain.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 08:15 PM

Tomorrow's high here - 66 degrees. Right now they're saying next Thursday - 90 degrees.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 08:20 PM

Negative 66 and negative 90?!?!!? Good grief, Skittles! Where do you live?

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 08:47 PM

Not negative - hyphens.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/20/15 09:59 PM

"She'd rather have the rain than anything I can giver her."

--The Partridge Family

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/21/15 01:10 PM

Neurologist says have to live with the pain, do not be so stingy with the pain killers and see me in one year.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/21/15 04:30 PM

Little league baseball has sucked up my nonexistent free time. All this rain has caused cancelled games, rescheduled games to be rescheduled 3 times! It's driving me mad!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/21/15 06:57 PM

Good chance of rain every day for the next week! The drought is pretty much over for all of Texas.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/21/15 07:03 PM

Here too. They've evacuated parts of Wichita Falls due to flooding. The lakes here are mostly full. Lost 1 soldier over the weekend to high water. Found his car swept away but still haven't recovered his body. Another 4-5 inches predicted this weekend.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/21/15 07:39 PM

Why is Max still so mad? Its been over 20 years man take a clue from Elsa and let it go!!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 07:33 PM

I'm eating Erica's lunch from the freezer.

She left months ago, so that makes it fair game up for grabs in my book.

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 07:40 PM

Just make sure if it has grown arms and legs to stick it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 08:23 PM

Meh...it was asparagus and cheese ravioli with a 9/2015 expiration date. I'm good.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 09:06 PM

You checked the expiration date? Where's your sense of adventure?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 09:17 PM

I had asparagus as an appetizer earlier in the week. With my metabolism, I could tell not long after that I did indeed eat enough asparagus.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/22/15 10:02 PM

Now my pee smells funny.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/26/15 09:18 PM

Saw this on the AP news feed today. The writer and I totally disagree on the final summery sentence.
---
3:20 p.m. CDT

A North Texas man has drowned when water being released from a dam overtook his kayak.

Chad Lorance with the Tarrant Regional Water District said Tuesday that 29-year-old Joshua Reed of Fort Worth was on the water with others when they disregarded signs Saturday and entered a restricted part of the Trinity River adjacent to the main dam for Eagle Mountain Lake.

Lorance says water was being released from the dam to prevent the lake from overflowing from recent rains.

The Tarrant County medical examiner's office says Reed died of accidental drowning.

Reed's body was recovered Sunday. He is among the nine weather-related deaths over the weekend in Texas.
---

I would have keyed more off the part where he chooses to ignore the signs and put himself in danger rather the death resulting from the storm. (I know , I know personal responsibility is not PC these days, sorries)

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 03:04 PM

Last night I watched two guys on bicycles playing giant jenga outside at a bar. It took a long time, but was pretty awesome to watch. They did surprisingly well!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 03:48 PM

Why isn't it lunch time yet? I have yummy chicken tacos leftover from last night and I want to eat them!!

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 03:52 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Why isn't it lunch time yet? I have yummy chicken tacos leftover from last night and I want to eat them!!

Do you have enough for me?? Sounds yummy.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 04:18 PM

Sure but it's BYOT!! (bring your own tortillas)

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 04:18 PM

BK offering Hot Dogs I hope they bring these to my part of the country...I would like a flame broiled Hot Dog

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 06:14 PM

New super market coming into town called Rainbow. Anyone ever experience one of these? I think I saw one when driving though Minnesota once.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 06:16 PM

No, but I saw a double rainbow once

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 06:29 PM

I used to live in a suburb of St Paul, MN and we had 2 grocery stores.. Cub Foods and Rainbow. So, yes. I've heard of it. I preferred the Cub store, but the Rainbow wasn't bad. I lived a little closer to the Cub too.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 06:33 PM

I used to work next to a Rainbow Foods ... I thought they went bankrupt ....

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 07:16 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

New super market coming into town called Rainbow. Anyone ever experience one of these? I think I saw one when driving though Minnesota once.

Dio used to shop at Rainbow... in the dark.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 07:18 PM

"Taste the Rainbow"

Maybe they sell Skittles.....

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 08:18 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By Wolfy

New super market coming into town called Rainbow. Anyone ever experience one of these? I think I saw one when driving though Minnesota once.

Dio used to shop at Rainbow... in the dark.

I always hated being last in line

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/27/15 09:02 PM

Just learned on BBC news that acting out of fear and jumping the gun is the new definition of brave. I would be confused if it was not a story from the UK ^_-

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 05:25 PM

Originally Posted By JWills

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Why isn't it lunch time yet? I have yummy chicken tacos leftover from last night and I want to eat them!!

Do you have enough for me?? Sounds yummy.

You took too long to get here. The remainder of chicken tacos turned into chicken taco nachos today. So delicious!! The whole family has asked we switch permanently to chicken tacos from the regular ground beef tacos.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 06:47 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Originally Posted By JWills

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Why isn't it lunch time yet? I have yummy chicken tacos leftover from last night and I want to eat them!!

Do you have enough for me?? Sounds yummy.

You took too long to get here. The remainder of chicken tacos turned into chicken taco nachos today. So delicious!! The whole family has asked we switch permanently to chicken tacos from the regular ground beef tacos.

Recipe, please?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 07:53 PM

So easy and completely made up by me out of dinner desperation one evening.

I roast boneless/skinless chicken breasts drizzled with a little olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper in a 375 degree oven until they’re almost done. If I’m not using them immediately I just bag them and stick them in the fridge after they’ve cooled.
If using immediately, I shred them into a skillet and dump the juices out of the roasting sheet into the skillet. Set over medium/high heat until the chicken is fully cooked. I add some chicken stock if the chicken gets too dry and allow it to reduce down. Then I add chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little paprika to taste. I’ve also used Old El Paso taco seasoning mix and it works perfectly and lends that traditional tex/mex taco flavor. Then I add a can of Ro-Tel. I’ve been using original because one of my boys doesn’t like really spicy food but it would be perfect with the hot Ro-Tel. If I’m making a smaller batch and don’t want to use a whole can of Ro-Tel, then I will instead add some regular salsa. I’m currently in love with Herdez salsa. I’ve been wanting to add some salsa verde so I will try that next time. Then of course you can use whatever type of tortillas you want. I love corn but the kids like crunchy and hubby likes flour so I’ve usually got all three. Top with whatever you like on your tacos. I like cheese and sour cream, one kid eats them plain, other kid puts cheese and a spicy ranch sauce and hubby eats whatever I hand him!! It really is such a fast meal and you can adjust it to your liking! Enjoy!!!
And the leftovers were great!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 07:57 PM

We make chicken tacos as well but we do the chicken in the crock pot with some taco seasoning and salsa.

Posted By: JWills, CRCM

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 08:28 PM

Going to have to try this--sounds yummmmmmy!!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 09:05 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

We make chicken tacos as well but we do the chicken in the crock pot with some taco seasoning and salsa.

I do carnitas in the crockpot using salsa verde and a cheap pork roast and it's to die for! Do you use chicken breasts in the crockpot?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/28/15 10:48 PM

Thx, CO! Yum

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/29/15 02:36 PM

Well now I'm hungry.

::heads down to the local taco truck::

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/29/15 02:49 PM

Saw a food truck in my town for the 1st time last night. Would have grabbed some if I had the money. We are not a very big town so I had never seen one before. Cost was about 2 times normal fast food.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 05/29/15 03:20 PM

I find myself typing a lot of comments lately and deleting them before hitting "submit" ... the comments seem benign in my head but after reading them on the screen, not so much

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/01/15 05:52 PM

Had a dream this morning that the sonar button on my minisub kept malfunctioning and my co-pilot would keep talking till I pushed the button the reset it. 6 snooze button pushes later my head cleared enough top realize what was really happening. Always nice to star the week late to work. O_o

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/02/15 04:54 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/01/excavator-china-bashes-bmw-jeep-video/

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/02/15 05:20 PM

I am way late to the party but I've been listening to the Serial podcast about the murder of Hae Min Lee. Fascinating stuff! I may have found my new addiction...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/02/15 08:44 PM

Just saw the news Russian company admits missile that shot down plane was theirs.

Posted By: jaenelle

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/02/15 08:59 PM

My Hawaiian sister in law sent me a recipe for a delicious-sounding Hawaiian pork dish, but I can't find the lid to my Crockpot and wife and daughter swear they haven't seen it either.

I want to make this dish, it sounds so good! It's called Kalua pig.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/02/15 09:01 PM

Rob Halford can still bring it

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/03/15 03:25 PM

Los Santos needs water!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/03/15 03:40 PM

Build a pipeline from Texas to California!!!!

Problem solved.....

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/03/15 03:56 PM

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

Build a pipeline from Texas to California!!!!

Problem solved.....

Hear, hear!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/03/15 09:19 PM

Batteriser gives basic batteries 8 times normal life span, for $2.50 says pcworld.com
I will try it

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928997/b...00-percent.html

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/03/15 09:30 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Batteriser gives basic batteries 8 times normal life span, for $2.50 says pcworld.com
I will try it

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928997/b...00-percent.html

I saw an article about this on Yahoo a little while ago. I bet Eveready and Duracell are freaking out.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/04/15 03:32 PM

Which one of those battery companies did Warren just buy up?

Posted By: Little Miss BSA

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/04/15 04:40 PM

Did you ever find the lid? Did you make the Hawaiian pork dish? Was it good - if so share the recipe

Originally Posted By jaenelle

My Hawaiian sister in law sent me a recipe for a delicious-sounding Hawaiian pork dish, but I can't find the lid to my Crockpot and wife and daughter swear they haven't seen it either.

I want to make this dish, it sounds so good! It's called Kalua pig.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/04/15 04:46 PM

rule number 27,897,676 of BOL, never ask for the recipe of the special ham/pork.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/05/15 07:01 PM

Dani, I'm sorry to say I do not love the Sonic green apple slush with Jolly Ranchers. However, the cranberry with PopRocks is awesome!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 04:03 PM

It was 88 yesterday. Today is going to be 86. And the heat is cranking full blast in my office

We're at 77.8 and climbing....

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 04:08 PM

We prefer AC in WI when it gets to those temps. ^_-

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 07:02 PM

I prefer jeans and a light jacket when it gets to those temps.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 07:12 PM

My door got closed for a conference call. It's now 82.4 83.9 and still climbing. I don't wear boxers, so I think their plan is sterilization.....

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 07:48 PM

We are supposed to get 101.

I'm not used to this inferno stuff anymore, it's going to be a rough summer.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 09:38 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

We are supposed to get 101.

I'm not used to this inferno stuff anymore, it's going to be a rough summer.

Us too. Me either!

Posted By: Peach

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/08/15 09:52 PM

Oh heck with the heat, I can't take the BUGS. So not ready for mosquito s....dislike with a vengeance!!!

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 11:37 AM

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 02:09 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

We are supposed to get 101.

I'm not used to this inferno stuff anymore, it's going to be a rough summer.

Ew. It's going to be 98 today, I think.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 02:35 PM

Originally Posted By burkemi

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

Totally agree, and seeing your post was at 6:30 in the morning your morning is even more to early!!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 03:07 PM

101F? That's kids play. Not even shorts weather. Pfft!

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you add this month to this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

9+6=15

Huzzah!! And leaf it to Shazaam!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 03:16 PM

Originally Posted By burkemi

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

I like morning. I got up at 5:30 and spread Turfbuilder Plus2 on my lawn. Tomorrow I'll run six miles. It's the only comfortable time of the day. I like that it's light just after 5 AM.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 03:19 PM

Prescription NSAID anti-inflammatory medication for my dog - $35 for a 10 day supply.

Prescription NSAID anti-inflammatory medication for me - $1.85 for a 30 day supply.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 04:52 PM

Isn't that discrimination?

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 05:03 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

Isn't that discrimination?

Since they both come out of my pocket, I don't think so....

Although it is comforting to know that the prescription I have also has veterinary applications. Maybe I can share my medication with the beagle.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 05:51 PM

Thomas - what are you giving her?

Posted By: TB 12

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 05:56 PM

We frequently had our pet meds filled at CVS or Target.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 06:06 PM

My horse has his own account (and rewards card) at Walgreens.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 06:19 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

Originally Posted By burkemi

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

I like morning. I got up at 5:30 and spread Turfbuilder Plus2 on my lawn. Tomorrow I'll run six miles. It's the only comfortable time of the day. I like that it's light just after 5 AM.

The night person in me is thinking this might have something to do with why your BrainHurts. ^_-

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 06:30 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

Originally Posted By burkemi

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

I like morning. I got up at 5:30 and spread Turfbuilder Plus2 on my lawn. Tomorrow I'll run six miles. It's the only comfortable time of the day. I like that it's light just after 5 AM.

The night person in me is thinking this might have something to do with why your BrainHurts. ^_-

Absoltely right Wolfy. The night person in me and the morning demon (oops, I mean person) in me definitely do not play well together!

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 07:00 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

Originally Posted By burkemi

Is it just me, or do mornings come way too early?!

I like morning. I got up at 5:30 and spread Turfbuilder Plus2 on my lawn. Tomorrow I'll run six miles. It's the only comfortable time of the day. I like that it's light just after 5 AM.

The night person in me is thinking this might have something to do with why your BrainHurts. ^_-

I'm with you Wolfy. I don't think I could even find the lawn at 5:30 in the morning.

I'm a night person for sure.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 07:31 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

Thomas - what are you giving her?

She's had a couple of 10 day courses of Rimadyl due to lameness from her bout with Lyme disease. I know I can get the meds for about 1/3 the cost online if she were to need it long term.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 07:56 PM

Rimadyl is quite expensive - and PM me if you like. We had some issues with our basenji and rimadyl.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 08:07 PM

Payroll person stopped by, informed me that I'll be getting instructions (from my boss) to assist in understanding some compliance aspects of ACA and year-end reporting.

Really? I will? I thought I was in charge of banking compliance, this sounds like an HR issue, or an HR attorney issue. I demand a raise!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 08:23 PM

Other duties as assigned Matt!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 08:29 PM

Coincidently, I was just asked to give my opinion on an HR issue. Nothing to do with regulatory compliance or legal matters or BSA, just a problem person. I said it's an HR issue. I was told HR won't decide without my input. I look forward to weighing in on loan approvals and landscaping soon.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 08:35 PM

well there may be a maximum blade of grass height requirement

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 08:42 PM

What about the all-important question of which sodas should be stocked in the break room?

(Hint - not Pepsi.)

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 09:01 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

Rimadyl is quite expensive - and PM me if you like. We had some issues with our basenji and rimadyl.

Thankfully Lucy is not on it long term, I would be concerned if she were. We are giving her some glucosomine daily to try to keep her feeling good. We also switched her dog food and it seems to have helped.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/09/15 09:13 PM

Good - glad Lucy is on the mend.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 11:57 AM

I switched her to "Taste of the Wild" brand food. It is a premium dog food with no grain. I also switched the cat to their brand of cat food. I added it gradually to Lucy's diet but she would eat all of the new food first then the old food. I tried that with the cat, but he would just eat the new food and leave the old sit in his bowl and cry for more of the new.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 12:46 PM

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

What about the all-important question of which sodas should be stocked in the break room?

(Hint - not Pepsi.)

I noticed an error in your post. Don't worry, I fixed it for you.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 04:00 PM

Hottest day of the year (so far) and the 2nd floor A/C quits. Yeah today's gonna be a horrendous day.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 08:54 PM

I am lucky enough - in my mid-forties - to find out that I am extremely allergic to poison ivy. I am at 2 1/2 weeks, still getting new outbreaks. I've had steroid shot, steroid cream and now prednisone.

I'm starting to feel pretty manly.

Never had it before, never want it again.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 09:13 PM

Just don't develop man hands!

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/10/15 09:40 PM

Compliance = Mastering the art of finding stuff online

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 12:16 PM

Originally Posted By basilring

I am lucky enough - in my mid-forties - to find out that I am extremely allergic to poison ivy. I am at 2 1/2 weeks, still getting new outbreaks. I've had steroid shot, steroid cream and now prednisone.

I'm starting to feel pretty manly.

Never had it before, never want it again.

I found that out several years ago as well. To get the full experience, you need to hit a patch of it with the weed eater, mince it up, and have it land on your exposed legs, arms, and hands. I have never been more uncomfortable in my life and it wasn't until I was fully recovered that I realized what it was.

Hope you feel better soon!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 01:39 PM

Originally Posted By Norman Paperman

Compliance = Mastering the art of finding stuff online

Truth!

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 02:03 PM

Yes... we did a bunch of landscaping over Memorial Day weekend and it must have been in the weeds I pulled. At first I thought (because we had dug into some brown ants) I thought maybe I had some super itchy ant bites.. or bites from some other critters... on my arm. But then it spread to my legs, neck and abdomen like wildfire about a week later. About 2 days after that, I called the doc.

Next time, I will know sooner and know what to do faster!

Posted By: BBoyd

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 02:21 PM

If I say "I'm sorry" about something, I don't need anyone to tell me "No need to be sorry." Leave me alone. I want to be sorry. Geesh.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 04:06 PM

Recovering from a one day flu. Just glad I was able to race home fast enough to not end up in a public bathroom yesterday.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 04:13 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Recovering from a one day flu. Just glad I was able to race home fast enough to not end up in a public bathroom yesterday.

so is the rest of the public

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 04:14 PM

Good stuff:
On the iPhone, a handy shortcut awaits when you’re trying to type a Web address or email address.
If you hold down your finger on the period key (.), you get a pop- up menu of common endings for Web addresses—.com, .gov, and .edu.
Use that. Learn that. It’ll save you a lot of time over the years.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/11/15 04:33 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Recovering from a one day flu. Just glad I was able to race home fast enough to not end up in a public bathroom yesterday.

so is the rest of the public

lol so very true!!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/12/15 02:47 PM

My office-mate's morning snack is cottage cheese with onions cut up in it. Raw onions and cottage cheese. It's not a good scent combination. Not to mention the sound of him chomping is enough to put me over the edge today. Ugh...

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/12/15 03:20 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

My office-mate's morning snack is cottage cheese with onions cut up in it. Raw onions and cottage cheese. It's not a good scent combination. Not to mention the sound of him chomping is enough to put me over the edge today. Ugh...

Nail clipping/chomping onions, it's all not work appropriate!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/12/15 03:49 PM

Originally Posted By Soccer

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

My office-mate's morning snack is cottage cheese with onions cut up in it. Raw onions and cottage cheese. It's not a good scent combination. Not to mention the sound of him chomping is enough to put me over the edge today. Ugh...

Nail clipping/chomping onions, it's all not work appropriate!

Oh the tales I could tell. Nice guy but socially awkward does not begin to explain the quirks.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/12/15 07:12 PM

Sugar snap peas taste like summer.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/12/15 07:26 PM

my to do list has lots of check marks on it but I just do not feel like things are getting done. I love Fridays, but only after I am paroled from this place.

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/15/15 01:31 PM

Rain pouring down outside is making me want to go home and watch movies rather than update risk assessments

5 working days until I start a 2-week vacation .....COME ON FRIDAY

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/15/15 04:12 PM

We had so much rain we have a new pond out back of the bank and the night drops was flooded along with all the deposits in it.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/15/15 05:39 PM

Tropical storm may be headed our way, Houston has not dried out from the last soaking rains we got. Fun times!

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 03:24 PM

Life is essentially a series of interactions with idiots while dealing with differant levels of exhaustion ~ Jim Gaffigan

Apparently he is not only a comedien but also a Compliance Officer

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 03:48 PM

Boy, the pressure of the Compliance Season is ramping up.

If a Bluebird f a r t s while flying west, how much flood insurance should he have on his nest? What if he turns north; should he have reported his gross income?

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 04:13 PM

Originally Posted By PATSGirl74

Life is essentially a series of interactions with idiots while dealing with differant levels of exhaustion ~ Jim Gaffigan

I think I'll steal that for my tag line. Thanks!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 05:46 PM

Zak’s traumatic childhood left him deeply scarred.

Yeah, starting when his parents named him "Zak."

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 06:11 PM

if you sometimes get your beard in your mouth when eating, it may be time to trim it

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 07:17 PM

never had more than some scruff so I was never able to find out what extra flavor having a long beard can bring a meal.

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 08:16 PM

If a procedure is more than 10 pages and has links to related procedures, what's the likelihood that a banker will even bother reading and following it?

And why am I bothering to review it?

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/16/15 08:29 PM

Originally Posted By TMatt87

Originally Posted By PATSGirl74

Life is essentially a series of interactions with idiots while dealing with differant levels of exhaustion ~ Jim Gaffigan

I think I'll steal that for my tag line. Thanks!

AWESOME Matt !!!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/17/15 06:29 PM

Originally Posted By NotPerfect

If a procedure is more than 10 pages and has links to related procedures, what's the likelihood that a banker will even bother reading and following it?

And why am I bothering to review it?

I have found if it is even more than one page long our people will skip to the back sign it and move on.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/17/15 06:43 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Originally Posted By NotPerfect

If a procedure is more than 10 pages and has links to related procedures, what's the likelihood that a banker will even bother reading and following it?

And why am I bothering to review it?

I have found if it is even more than one page long our people will skip to the back sign it and move on and when asked claim they were never informed of such policy.

Fixed

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 04:56 PM

So far today I have cleared the time on the microwave, closed the lid on the copier, and straightened the window blinds in the lunch room so they are all even. Anything else I can do for you?

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 06:45 PM

Did you replace the paper towels?

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 07:19 PM

Top off the soap dispenser?

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 07:54 PM

You closed the lid to the copier, but did you restock the paper?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 07:56 PM

Can you brew a pot of coffee? I'm sure someone just poured the last cup.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 08:12 PM

Replace the TP and make sure comes over the top

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 08:19 PM

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Replace the TP and make sure comes over the top under the bottom

Fixed......

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 08:52 PM

Sun, soft wind and puffy clouds. Perfect day to be locked in an office with no windows and a broken cooling system.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 08:57 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Can you brew a pot of coffee? I'm sure someone just poured the last cup.

You mean that 1/8-inch at the bottom of the pot is not enough for a cup? Sorry...

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 09:09 PM

Originally Posted By burkemi

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Replace the TP and make sure comes over the top under the bottom

Fixed......

You are sick individual, must be a LO and not in Compliance.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/tips/a27506/right-way-to-hang-toilet-paper/

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/18/15 09:24 PM

Over the top is the only way to go. I think there is a really old thread about that in here...

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/19/15 12:42 PM

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Originally Posted By burkemi

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Replace the TP and make sure comes over the top under the bottom

Fixed......

You are sick individual, must be a LO and not in Compliance.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/tips/a27506/right-way-to-hang-toilet-paper/

HA! I must admit, this is the only article I've ever read on the subject. And I don't have a cold, but thanks for your concern! Lastly, I am a compliance guy.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/19/15 12:45 PM

Originally Posted By TMatt87

Over the top is the only way to go. I think there is a really old thread about that in here...

There is, and I thought about trying to find it when this was mentioned, but it sounded like too much work.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/19/15 12:49 PM

Originally Posted By burkemi

Originally Posted By TMatt87

Over the top is the only way to go. I think there is a really old thread about that in here...

There is, and I thought about trying to find it when this was mentioned, but it sounded like too much work.

Are you sure you are not a loan Officer?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/19/15 09:57 PM

The thread upgrades are awesome. I love the spellcheck!!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/22/15 03:43 PM

I used FireFox, so I always had spellcheck. Not that it helped me at all. ^_-

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/22/15 07:51 PM

Why can't protein bars taste like candy bars instead of chocolate-like chalk?

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/22/15 08:49 PM

If this day gets any worse, then I will be jumping out of my window pretty soon.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/22/15 08:53 PM

Originally Posted By NotPerfect

Why can't protein bars taste like candy bars instead of chocolate-like chalk?

Simple answer?...Generally, if it tastes good then it isn't good for you.

Bacon, hamburgers, bacon, hot dogs, bacon, fried chicken, bacon, pizza, bacon, and ummm, bacon are just a few prime examples.

Posted By: dottiec

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/23/15 03:47 PM

Luna Chocolate Dipped Coconut protein bars taste like a candy bar. The Chocolate Peppermint Stick are pretty good also.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/23/15 06:04 PM

Originally Posted By NSFW

If this day gets any worse, then I will be jumping out of my window pretty soon.

Watch out for that flagpole on the way down. It smarts!! ^_-

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/25/15 07:51 PM

Got monitoring/reporting access to the system that controls our door card access for some security auditing today from the head of IT. Viewing authority only, he said. Well, took me about 30 seconds to find the controls that allowed me to unlock doors, change the schedules for what was locked, when, etc. Being the good compliance person I am, I of course reported this to him...right after I unlocked the server room door and discovered it triggered a 30 second long constant beeping!

I debated making the whole building screech for a bit before giving myself up.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/25/15 08:07 PM

Funny Matt.

Years ago I went to a branch of our bank in a local grocery store. They had a computer for customer use in the lobby (the branch wasn't closed off at night. I got curious to see where people had been surfing the net. I was told our firewall would prevent anything 'unsavory'. Well, the history showed a bunch of porn sites and I tried to remove them and they kept popping up. I was embarrassed, but it showed the vulnerability and the computer was removed the next day. The security video showed the grocery store stockers and cleaners viewing this during the wee hours of the morning.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/25/15 09:26 PM

clean up in isle four!!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/25/15 09:52 PM

Yeah, they kept popping up...

I think that's an excuse most parents with teenage boys are getting used to hearing. "I don't know what happened, I was doing homework and these pop-ups just started taking over!"

Wasn't a problem back in the dial-up days, I can tell you that much.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/26/15 03:01 PM

The pooping up was not a problem, or the parents walking on at the wrong time? ^_-

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/26/15 06:24 PM

I'm pretty sure pooping up would be a problem Wolfy!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/26/15 07:22 PM

All you had to do was pick up the phone and kick yourself off the dial-up

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/26/15 07:27 PM

The Keurig machine here at work produces a much hotter cup of coffee than the one we have at home.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/29/15 06:12 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

I'm pretty sure pooping up would be a problem Wolfy!

lol

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/29/15 11:36 PM

259 x your age x 39 = something amazing!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 12:02 AM

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

259 x your age x 39 = something amazing!

::looks over shoulder::

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 01:24 PM

That there is some wild and crazy stuff

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 02:20 PM

Oh cool!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 04:08 PM

Very cool!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 04:36 PM

Originally Posted By califgirl

Very cool!

^^^
math nerd

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 05:26 PM

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 09:37 PM

Shut up (not you, you.)

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 09:43 PM

Wow, that's cool. It must be witchcraft because I don't understand it.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 09:45 PM

You are some kind of sorcerer Baco!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 09:46 PM

It said random thoughts.

I had a random thought of punching someone in the face, but instead thought I better just tell them to shut up, so that is what my thought was, but I didn't want you to think I was saying it to you. Got it?

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 10:12 PM

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

259 x your age x 39 = something amazing!

The secret is

Click to reveal...

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 10:37 PM

You are 101?

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 10:47 PM

It stops working once you reach the age of 100.

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 11:15 PM

Lots of things stop working by then.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 06/30/15 11:54 PM

Originally Posted By mtngrrl, crcm

It stops working once you reach the age of 100.

Yeah, I tried it too.

Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:08 PM

Seriously people, spellcheck. Use it.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:29 PM

Originally Posted By #Just Jay

Seriously people, spellcheck. Use it.

Wy wuld peeple uze spelchek?

Sorry! Couldn't resist. lol

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:31 PM

Took my son to see Inside Out last night. He loved it! And it's actually a good family movie.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:45 PM

Originally Posted By #Just Jay

Seriously people, spellcheck. Use it.

Loose the atitude, mistr.

Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:55 PM

You forgot your

face.

Posted By: HRH Okie Banker

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 01:57 PM

I really, really, seriously, truly, fersure don't want to be here today.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 02:06 PM

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 02:13 PM

I found a dead bat in the pool skimmer this morning. Pretty sure he died gorging himself on mosquitos the size of eagles we've got buzzing around.

Off to the interwebs to buy a bat house to entice more of his batty friends to stick around.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 02:24 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Off to the interwebs to buy a bat house to entice more of his batty friends to stick around.

They are really easy to build out of scrap wood and a bit of cloth if you're a little bit handy

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 02:39 PM

When I came into the building this morning (first one here), there was a Hercules Beetle hanging right by the door. I had never seen one before and it was awful - about 2" long. My husband follows me in to see that I get in OK - and he moved it for me.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 02:39 PM

Cool DoS. I'll check around online for some directions and dimensions. I just love bats!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 03:00 PM

Originally Posted By #Just Jay

Seriously people, spellcheck. Use it.

Eye no people who ewes spell check butt they rely two much on it. Do too there thinking that they don't halve two proof-read, they do knot catch they're grammar foe paws.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 03:12 PM

TV Land pulls ‘Dukes’ — Confederate flag a no-no

The network declined to comment on why the episodes were removed, but the southern-set show has come under fire recently for its depiction of the Confederate flag, which is emblazoned on the hood of the Duke Boys’ signature 1969 orange Dodge Charger.

The Dukes of Hazzard” originally aired on CBS from 1979-85 and followed the adventures of cousins Bo Derek (John Schneider) and Luke Derek (Tom Wopat) who raced around town in their trusty stock car.

Have they ever watched the show?

http://nypost.com/2015/07/01/tv-land-pulls-dukes-confederate-flag-a-no-no/

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 04:04 PM

Did you say Bo Derek?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 04:10 PM

The finally fixed it.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 06:56 PM

Went to the doctor thinking I have broken/sprung something in my foot...nope its good ole gout.

Hopefully this pain relieves itself fast!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 07:21 PM

The show would have been even better with Bo Derek instead of Bo Duke.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/01/15 07:39 PM

So the blood work came back negative on Lymes disease which was good to hear. But that leaves the other option. "If it is not Lymes I just do not have any idea what it might be son. Maybe it just stress."

Thanks Doc, going in for a followup tomorrow I am hoping they can actually find out what might be going on.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/02/15 11:33 AM

July 2, 1776

the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/02/15 02:41 PM

Pfffffft, that's so "old school" ed. These are the free and wild 'teens where anything goes. Who needs that old out of date constitution and related documents? Whooo hooooo!

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/02/15 02:42 PM

Hey, if anyone on here has anyone in a hospital please note the following:

I was just listening to the radio and they were talking about all of the infectious stuff floating around hospital rooms these days such as C-Diff, etc. which are wreaking havoc with patients.

They said to make sure you go in and wipe down all of the touchable surfaces with a bleach wipe, and it will cut down the likelihood of infection by 80%.

Valuable information.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/02/15 08:18 PM

Ugggg. I just want it to be 5 o'clock!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/02/15 08:37 PM

It's 5!?! ^_^

darn it you tricked me.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 01:07 PM

http://terror-alert.com/

July 3, 2015
FBI and Homeland Security on Hightened Alert heading into July 4 weekend
As Americans celebrate the country's 239th birthday, FBI and DHS remain on hightened alert following an increased threat of a terror attack. There is no "specific, credible intelligence" about an attack; only that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has called for attacks "against members of the military, law enforcement, the U.S. government and the American public."

But yet the level is only elevated?

either it is high or elevated pick one.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 04:26 PM

Why oh why would a pool store be closed today? I need some last minute chlorine!!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 06:19 PM

That's CRAZY!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 06:43 PM

A pool store closed the day before a major Summer holiday? You should leave a flyer for business classes on their door!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 06:53 PM

I think we all need to spend more time doing things we love, going to places that make us feel small, remembering to laugh at ourselves, and getting a little cold, tired, and scared every once in a while.

--Brendan Leonard

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 07:43 PM

So as I was sitting in the waiting room yesterday and older gent was chatting up the counter girl while she was trying to do her job. Finely she noted to him he was a bit early to his appointment, like over an hour early so he might want to go get a cup or coffee or something, he said oh well I am done golfing so I figured I come chat with you nice ladies. She smiled very politely as she realized she had become his new best friend for the next hour or so. It was refreshing to see her patience.

Posted By: Peach

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/03/15 08:41 PM

We should have been closed today.....as well as tommorrow

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 02:44 PM

So I just read about that 22 year old kid that put a firework on his head and blew himself up over the weekend. The whole group of them where drunk and his brother noted this poor boy was not the type to do something stupid.
I am thinking to myself how much more stupid does it get then drunk with class C explosives!?!?!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 02:49 PM

And not just a firecracker, but a reloadable mortar tube. Looked like a nice guy. He had played Gaston from Beauty and the Beast at WDW.

He ranks right up there with the guy down in Texas who had been warned about an 11 foot alligator, but jumped in to swim anyway.

It's all starting to make me think that excessive alcohol consumption might be a bad idea.

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 06:57 PM

We had a guy near here blow most of one leg off setting off fireworks from a kayak...

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 07:09 PM

I have a yellowfly bite on my ankle. It itches. A lot.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 07:21 PM

Annnddd now all my bites are itching. I swear the mosquitos and horse flies are out of control this year.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 07:52 PM

Had a small bug bite on my left forearm about a month and a half ago. after a weeks treatment of steroids it is back and all over. Doctor currently has no idea what might be going on but he said to try and limit my stress. He might put me back on steroids but that is a short term solution he noted.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 08:00 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Had a small bug bite on my left forearm about a month and a half ago. after a weeks treatment of steroids it is back and all over. Doctor currently has no idea what might be going on but he said to try and limit my stress. He might put me back on steroids but that is a short term solution he noted.

We had a dog (Mitzi) when I was a kid that got scratched by the cat and ended up having a bot fly lay an egg in the wound. The sore didn't go away until my dad squeezed a big ol' larva out of her.

Perhaps you have a bot fly larva.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 08:13 PM

Squeeze it!!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/06/15 09:56 PM

Today would have been much better if I was allowed to flog LO's mercilessly.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/07/15 01:47 PM

!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/07/15 01:56 PM

Originally Posted By bOaty

Squeeze it!!!

No he is my precious!!!

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/07/15 03:09 PM

Lived here for 9 months now and finally a neighbor came over to say Hi!. The guy across the street spoke to my Uncle at Christmas but His next door neighbor come over to see me today. Her Husband died in October so I'm sure she's been busy.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/07/15 06:42 PM

I'd never heard of Johnny Marzetti before, and don't think it's something I'd want to eat. :gross:

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/07/15 07:32 PM

Originally Posted By waldensouth

Lived here for 9 months now and finally a neighbor came over to say Hi!. The guy across the street spoke to my Uncle at Christmas but His next door neighbor come over to see me today. Her Husband died in October so I'm sure she's been busy.

We have lived in our house a year and only have talked to the neighbors a couple of times. The one time the lady informed me that I would be fined by the city if I blew my grass clippings in the street. Needless to say as she was walking across the street I proceeded to blow them in the middle

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 02:35 PM

!

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 02:39 PM

Originally Posted By waldensouth

Lived here for 9 months now and finally a neighbor came over to say Hi!. The guy across the street spoke to my Uncle at Christmas but His next door neighbor come over to see me today. Her Husband died in October so I'm sure she's been busy.

OK Walden,
Let me pose this question to you then. I think our new neighbors are moving in. (There is a cluster of houses, each a couple of acres apart - far enough away that you can't quite tell what is going on.) At what point do I drop in with an apple pie to welcome them to the "neighborhood"? Like I said, I "think" they have moved in. They planned on rehabbing the place, while theirs in the suburbs was on the market, but their place sold in 36 hours. But they are still rehabbing. Do I still just drop by? Don't want to seem nosy. But don't want to seem unwelcoming either. What to do? What to do?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 02:50 PM

When we moved into our house last year, we made the rounds of our immediate neighbors and those across the street. Every single one of them was really suspicious like we were bill collectors or something, didn't offer last names, let alone a pie! We've been there over a year now, haven't had a conversation with most of them since then, just the guy we share a fence with once in a while.

QCL, if they don't graciously accept a pie, they can shove off!

I'd stop by on a Saturday afternoon, or some time you see people out and about. Of course, if they're cradling the shotgun when you're heading up the lane, maybe don't push it.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 02:51 PM

Not Walden but I'll chime in. Our neighbors are about 1/2 mile away. I planned on taking over a pan of brownies and introducing myself a couple weeks after they closed on the house. They took a rather unfriendly stance so I decided against it. I do think 2 weeks is an appropriate time frame. Take them a dessert and welcome them. Sounds really nice!

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:05 PM

Yes, take over your apple pie and welcome them to the neighborhood. It will make them happy unless they are from mars or something......

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:10 PM

Y'all are so trusting. I would never eat something made by a stranger, even if they live in my neighborhood.

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you add this date to this month, you get the last two digits of this year:

7+8=15

F'realz, yo!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:12 PM

And if they start asking if the apples were washed first, or organic, or if the pie is gluten free...

Just write them off and run away as fast as you can!!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:20 PM

as I was still moving in, stuff in my truck, movers finishing up, the retired lady accross the street brought over homemade blueberry muffins

I'm normally skeptical but I figured it was from an old lady and I really like blueberry muffins so I dug in, they were awesome

In the few years I've been there she has left homemade cookies in my mail box (delicious) and walked over with a fresh homemade apple pie one other time

I happily snarfed all of it down, in fact, I downed the whole pie in one sitting, it was my entire dinner that day

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:21 PM

oh, and I let her have some plants that were overgrowing around my house that she replanted by her house

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:23 PM

When new neighbors moved in behind us a few years ago, my wife took over cookies. The woman grunted something and closed the door in my wife's face. She has never spoken to us, not even "hi". I've gotten the husband to say a few words.

Just the opposite with our neighbors next to us. My wife baked cookies and took them over. They thought that was nice, so they made us cupcakes. Then they thought we shoveled their snow (must have been the neighbor on the other side) so they baked us something again. Since we didn't deserve it, my wife baked again. At that point, the two women got together and agreed to put an end to the baking before we all gained 20 pounds.

Other than the one neighbor, everyone is friendly. It's common to help each other shovel snow. Everyone waves if you drive by. We have a neighborhood facebook page and a website, and those help people to get acquainted.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:24 PM

Why is it WIPFLI when WHIPFLI is so much more fun to type!?!? ^_^

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:33 PM

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:35 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

And if they start asking if the apples were washed first, or organic, or if the pie is gluten free...

Just write them off and run away as fast as you can!!

And take the pie back with me!
Seriously though, they bought the house 2 summers ago, and were renting it out. They come out to the sticks once a month to check on the property, and so we have met them and they are not total strangers, but now that they're officially part of the neighborhood I wanted to do something nice.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:38 PM

Originally Posted By BaconBoy

Y'all are so trusting. I would never eat something made by a stranger, even if they live in my neighborhood.

^^^
THIS!!! I'd be leary. How would I know whether or not they washed the apples before making the pie?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:40 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

I'm normally skeptical but I figured it was from an old lady

::ears perk up::

Is she as yummy as the muffins?

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 04:48 PM

no

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 05:28 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

no

Posted By: NotPerfect

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 05:39 PM

I say greet your new neighbors before you dog leaves them a gift in their yard.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 06:42 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

And not just a firecracker, but a reloadable mortar tube. Looked like a nice guy. He had played Gaston from Beauty and the Beast at WDW.

He ranks right up there with the guy down in Texas who had been warned about an 11 foot alligator, but jumped in to swim anyway.

It's all starting to make me think that excessive alcohol consumption might be a bad idea.

A now there's another guy in Texas, who, three days after the 4th, was drinking down at the ol' fishin' hole and decided to set off a 60 gram shell off his chest. Search for 60 gram shell on youtube and you'll understand why he's no longer with us.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 07:07 PM

I've seen where the mother of the first guy is now advocating for regulations on selling these products. While this is an incredibly tragic event (or events adding the guy in Texas), I don't think having any sales regulations would necessarily stop future tragedies.

Posted By: CB#3

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 07:19 PM

Call me crazy, but you can't stop stupid.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 07:37 PM

Is it just me, or does the bird on the back of the Louisiana state quarter have arms?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 09:02 PM

My brother found out you can make a very intense explosive out of nothing but sparklers and tape... there is a four-foot diameter hole in his back yard. (one of his friends brought this knowledge, and executed the plan, viewing was from a safe distance and nobody was hurt)

Regulate all you want, but as Ian Malcolm says, life finds a way.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 09:14 PM

I don't see arms on the pelican am I missing something?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 09:33 PM

Regulation is useless. Fireworks are illegal in Illinois, and yet my wife and I stood out on our deck and watch fireworks being shot from a half dozen locations within a quarter mile. You'd need a few hundred cops in town to try to enforce the ban.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 09:39 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

I don't see arms on the pelican am I missing something?

It's the 2015 quarter with Kisatchie on it. I'm good with the armless pelican, just not whatever the new critter is....

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 10:45 PM

Googled the 2015 Louisiana quarter. That pheasant looks ultra creepy!!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/08/15 10:50 PM

picture

It claims to be a wild turkey, but it looks like a flying dinosaur.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 01:30 PM

That is one fugly bird...

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 01:42 PM

I'll take some wild turkey breast meat with gravy and one of its arms please.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 01:49 PM

Turkey? I thought it was a pheasant that looks like a backward flying dinosaur. And yes it definitely has at least 1 arm. Perhaps Happy can clue us in about this mysterious armed turkey-pheasant-dinosaur.

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 03:17 PM

Dang, that IS ugly. Watch your small children, folks. That thing might snatch them up.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 03:59 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

looks like a backward flying dinosaur.

THANK YOU! I thought it was just me. It's like furry with haunches and talons...and an arm. It looks like a creepy prehistoric critter

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 04:02 PM

have you ever seen a turkey ... they are not exactly pretty to begin with

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 04:47 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

have you ever seen a turkey ... they are not exactly pretty to begin with

Do you mean a Butterball?

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 06:38 PM

I had a pet turkey and he was beautiful! Whenever he saw me he would spread his tail feathers and gobble. His name was drum stick. : >

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 06:58 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By DoS

have you ever seen a turkey ... they are not exactly pretty to begin with

Do you mean a Butterball?

I should have clarified ... have you ever seen a turkey prior to being made into a sandwich?

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 06:59 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

I had a pet turkey and he was beautiful! Whenever he saw me he would spread his tail feathers and gobble. His name was drum stick. : >

how did he taste?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 08:07 PM

That looks like a turkey with a turkey 'beard'...just like any normal gobbler.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 08:33 PM

My favorite turkey is a Monte Cristo.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 08:43 PM

mine is Wild turkey bourbon

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 09:23 PM

Looks like a reasonable rendition.

https://www.google.com/search?q=turkey+i...urkey+in+flight

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 09:28 PM

I'll have to ask my lousy neighbors dog!! That #%$@!@*(&^

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 10:30 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

mine is Wild turkey bourbon

I was going to post something similar but as I've never tried Wild Turkey, I figured the internet is no place for exaggeration.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/09/15 10:47 PM

It only takes one to have an internet crush.

Posted By: BowlingQueen

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 01:42 PM

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 03:36 PM

I have a mosquito bite on the top of my ear. I'm so done with the bugs this year!!

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 03:55 PM

Beware of roommates.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 04:28 PM

Snoring?

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 04:42 PM

Blood.

Amongst other things.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 04:50 PM

Spooky, isn't it?

Posted By: bOaty

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 04:51 PM

Very!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 04:53 PM

It's Christmas in July. Management has decided I need help (no kidding) and wants to get someone hired asap. Completely out of the blue.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 05:07 PM

Congrats!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 06:05 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

It's Christmas in July. Management has decided I need help (no kidding) and wants to get someone hired asap. Completely out of the blue.

Good luck, that "asap" part has a way of biting back!

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 06:06 PM

Yeah, it usually means some board member has a nephew that can't find a job.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/10/15 06:15 PM

^^^ That was my first thought!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/13/15 02:24 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

It's Christmas in July. Management has decided I need help (no kidding) and wants to get someone hired asap. Completely out of the blue.

So, my uncle says I should ask you about a job or something!?!?! ^_-

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/13/15 03:43 PM

Neighbors (the good ones not the psycho new ones) brought over some smoked catfish last night. Never had smoked catfish before but it was surprisingly good.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/13/15 08:11 PM

Storms blew through my hometown last night ... 18 trees down across my Parents driveway

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/13/15 09:03 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

Storms blew through my hometown last night ... 18 trees down across my Parents driveway

lucky you, now you have a reason not to go visit them...

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/13/15 09:37 PM

Originally Posted By HappyGilmore

Originally Posted By DoS

Storms blew through my hometown last night ... 18 trees down across my Parents driveway

lucky you, now you have a reason not to go visit them...

I needed to borrow his chainsaw ...

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 01:57 PM

That really sad feeling you get when you pick up your coffee cup and realize you already finished your coffee

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 02:15 PM

That equally sad feeling when you're walking to the kitchen holding your coffee cup down at your side and suddenly realize you're spilling yesterday's coffee on your pants/shoe. Why in the world was there coffee in the cup? I never have leftover coffee!

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 02:17 PM

Matt - at least "yesterday' was Monday and not left over from Friday .... that stinks (literally)

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 02:26 PM

True. My pants smell delightful. Thankfully they're brown and you can't tell.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 03:09 PM

Awesome lightning display last night at sunset.
Pink clouds surrounded by dark grey and lots of lightning, flash style and witches fingers.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 03:17 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

My pants smell delightful. Thankfully they're brown and you can't tell.

If one were to read this post without reading the previous posts, it would take on an entirely different tone.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 04:05 PM

Originally Posted By thomasj

Originally Posted By Matt_B

My pants smell delightful. Thankfully they're brown and you can't tell.

If one were to read this post without reading the previous posts, it would take on an entirely different tone.

As I did...

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/14/15 09:55 PM

You're welcome!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/15/15 03:32 PM

The Bing front page image is so cool. It's a macro-photo of a bee's face.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/15/15 04:41 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

The Bing front page image is so cool. It's a macro-photo of a bee's face.

Holy cow that is awesome looking. The eyes complexity just blows my mind. Great find, and thanks for the share. ^_^

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/15/15 04:48 PM

No prob. If you look at more of the photographer's images they're equally beautiful.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/15/15 08:14 PM

You can tell we're about 6 weeks out from this year's exam, people are finally starting to discuss how to address last year's findings! I think they're a week or two ahead of their usual response time, so that's just wonderful.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 06:30 PM

I picked up my new glasses at lunch today. This is going to take some adjustment.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 07:33 PM

Do they hold that much more, or less, liquid?

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 08:09 PM

Less. They are frameless.

Posted By: justsayjulie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 08:27 PM

Skittles, you got a pinz-nes?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 09:01 PM

Just reviewed a CTR where the occupation is listed as: Retired Lowe's Stalker. Yep. Stalking Lowes.

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 09:05 PM

Why would anyone want to stalk Rob Lowe?

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 09:37 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Just reviewed a CTR where the occupation is listed as: Retired Lowe's Stalker. Yep. Stalking Lowes.

My brother put on an employment application that he was a stalker at the local grocery store

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 09:53 PM

Originally Posted By Sinatra Fan

Why would anyone want to stalk Rob Lowe?

That is LITERALLY the most important question here.

(Parks and Recreation reference)

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/16/15 10:30 PM

Which Rob Lowe is it? Meat head, peaked in high school, incredibly hairy, paranoid....

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 01:30 PM

It's actually makes bad decisions Rob Lowe.

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 02:11 PM

Incredibly hairy Rob Lowe kills me with the "Arm Hair Curtains" ... laugh out loud every time.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 02:48 PM

That or "still richer than Wolfy" Rob Lowe

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 06:18 PM

A hillbilly redneck ice chest a/c unit does really work in small spaces, like RVs.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 06:26 PM

a Wendy's baconator (add tomato and mayo) with a side of baconator fries is almost total bliss

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 06:29 PM

I usually get the 1/2 pound burger from Fuddruckers but I'm thinking next time I'll get the 2/3 pounder so I don't leave still hungry

Posted By: YosemiteSamIAm

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 06:47 PM

My nose hairs are tickling me!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 08:24 PM

PLUCK!!!!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/17/15 08:54 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

PLUCK!!!!

But for the love of everything NOT at work!!!!!!

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 12:33 PM

I went up Saturday to visit with my parents and my sister. My sister has lost 30 pounds and looks fantastic! She wants to lose another 15.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 12:44 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

I went up Saturday to visit with my parents on my sister. My sister has lost 30 pounds and looks fantastic! She wants to lose another 15.

could be that people riding on her was the cause of the weigh loss.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 01:05 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

I usually get the 1/2 pound burger from Fuddruckers but I'm thinking next time I'll get the 2/3 pounder so I don't leave still hungry

Wow that is a lot of awesome burger peepers, I normally get he 1/3 and am more than full. And I never finish my fires or rings.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 01:08 PM

Sorry Ed - that should have been AND my sister. Oops! I really hate it when I post a typo.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 01:15 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

Sorry Ed - that should have been AND my sister. Oops! I really hate it when I post a typo.

I actually enjoy it. It make for a more interesting story.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 01:48 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Originally Posted By Peepers

I usually get the 1/2 pound burger from Fuddruckers but I'm thinking next time I'll get the 2/3 pounder so I don't leave still hungry

Wow that is a lot of awesome burger peepers, I normally get he 1/3 and am more than full. And I never finish my fires or rings.

You're a circus performer?

Typos amuse me too!!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/20/15 03:59 PM

Only in my younger years Okie I never liked how the tights would ride up mid performance. ^_-

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 06:46 PM

Is it just me or do a lot of posters seem particuarly cranky today?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 07:01 PM

It's not just you. I was thinking the same thing.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 07:03 PM

I guess somebody better open a "Don't be cranky" bar.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 07:36 PM

::Tosses mini Snickers in the mouths of posters::

Let's see if that helps...

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 08:20 PM

Must be something in the air... had to ask my husband last night why he's been so cranky lately

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 08:22 PM

So my nephew graduated boot camp a few weeks ago and my whole family is so proud of him. However apparently my mom and dad (both 75) are more proud of their 3 pound mango they got off of their tree. The sent me two pictures of my nephew and three pictures of their mango. :>

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 08:29 PM

Wow! I'm trying to think what an average mango would weigh in comparison? It must be huge! (And congrats to your nephew too!)

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 09:17 PM

But, back to that mango...

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/21/15 09:22 PM

She made mango jalapeno jelly with some of it. mmmmmmm!!!!!

Posted By: RR Becca

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/22/15 08:23 PM

I just ran over my own foot with my desk chair.

Posted By: mtngrrl

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/22/15 08:29 PM

Talented!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/22/15 09:33 PM

I've never seen Night of the Lepus.

Sharknado 3 airs tonight!!!

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 01:11 PM

The bored thread bored me to tears.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 02:08 PM

today is my Friday ... but I have to do manual labor all weekend. I'm conflicted if I should be happy about it or not.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 02:09 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

today is my Friday ... but I have to do manual labor all weekend. I'm conflicted if I should be happy about it or not.

Updating Policy and Procedure Manual?

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 02:48 PM

that's what I do all week

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 03:56 PM

The other night I was out spraying weeds when a young mother walking down the street with her kids stopped to compliment me on my nice lawn. I was pretty pumped until it dawned on me that I've hit the age where the only compliments I'm going to get from young women are about my lawn.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 04:02 PM

I want to start up a new cable channel that just plays Sharknado movies 24/7. Just need some seed money. ^_^

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/23/15 04:08 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

The other night I was out spraying weeds when a young mother walking down the street with her kids stopped to compliment me on my nice lawn. I was pretty pumped until it dawned on me that I've hit the age where the only compliments I'm going to get from young women are about my lawn.

hang in there, soon you will be at the next stage, where you just yell at them to keep off the lawn! Even the young perky ones...

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 05:30 PM

New barbeque restaurant opened in a town about month ago. I finally tried it today for lunch......it was good. A little too good. I ate so much that I'm miserable!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 06:34 PM

Purge yourself.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:08 PM

Is it time to leave yet?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:12 PM

Scarf and barf, baby!

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:16 PM

Is anyone sill here...

:crickets:

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:16 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Purge yourself.

Clean up on aisle four please, clean up on aisle four

Posted By: basilring

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:35 PM

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Is anyone sill here...

:crickets:

Wish I wasn't! I feel like the clock has come to a stand still!

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 07:42 PM

We're running a special over in the "boredom thread." Two-for-one posts until 5:00 (somewhere).

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/24/15 09:10 PM

Twenty more minutes it might as well be twenty more hours.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 01:38 PM

Mr Cruise says he will only make TopGun2 if they use real jets rather than CGI.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 02:14 PM

Tom Cruise is too old to be a fighter pilot.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 02:21 PM

The pilot is Cmdr. Tim Kurtz, and at 54, he is acknowledged as the oldest fighter pilot in the Navy. But that information is difficult to check, according to a report in the New Orleans Advocate, because the Navy does not keep a listing of its pilots by age. Andrew Thomas, public affairs officer for the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, said that fighter pilots are a pretty close-knit group, so if they say Kurtz is the oldest, then it's probably true

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=16e21994-1621-443e-acbf-49e76c2fcc57

Born: Jul 03, 1962 (age 53)

As per wiki

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 03:43 PM

I remember the Macarena.

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 03:46 PM

BaconBoy's new avatar is making my hungry, and it's not even 10 am here.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/27/15 09:53 PM

what is this brain eating amoeba in Louisiana!?!?! Time for bottled water baby!!

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/28/15 03:38 PM

That was not a cherry jellybelly, it was cinnamon!

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/28/15 06:48 PM

How has Dr. Pepper come out with a cherry flavored drink when it was already cherry flavored???

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 01:43 PM

So happy to see the Patriots thread has fired up again. It's almost as bad and the things that will kill you thread.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 02:02 PM

I have used up 6 months of migraine meds in 4 days. Praying today will be the break.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 02:13 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

So happy to see the Patriots thread has fired up again. It's almost as bad and the things that will kill you thread.

Dead horse, CHECK

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 02:21 PM

Gotta keep beating it just to make sure.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 02:23 PM

@ Okie

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 03:42 PM

People are really going overboard about this lion in Zimbabwe ....

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 03:52 PM

I think Milwaukee should hire this dentist to hunt the one roaming around here

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 04:14 PM

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

So happy to see the Patriots thread has fired up again. It's almost as bad and the things that will kill you thread.

Dead horse, CHECK

My thoughts exactly

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 04:53 PM

Goodnight, but we are subjected to reading posters' thoughts on recipes, what soft porn chick books are being read, word games and the like to no end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 05:50 PM

I read on www.thegreatist.com 5 embarrassing underwear questions you were afraid to ask. My underwear anxiety issues have been alleviated.

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 05:57 PM

I can empathize with your migraine suffering Wolfy. Read once that they tend to lessen once one passes 50 years of age.

I'm still waiting.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 06:15 PM

"It's Christmas time in Hollis Queens
Mom's cooking chicken and collard greens
Rice and stuffing, macaroni and cheese
And Santa put gifts under Christmas trees
Decorate the house with lights at night
Snow's on the ground, snow white so bright
In the fireplace is the yule log
Beneath the mistle toe as we drink egg nog
The rhymes you hear are the rhymes of Darryl's
But each and every year we bust Christmas carrols"

Posted By: Sinatra Fan

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/29/15 11:19 PM

Wasn't that what Argyle was listening to in the car during Die Hard?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 03:42 PM

I normally only drink coffee I make at home. But I had a gift certificate to a local coffee shop so I stopped and got an iced mocha this morning. I am currently unable to sit without bouncing my leg or twirling in my chair. I'm sure I look a little

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 03:54 PM

TYPE LIKE THE WIND

Posted By: CB#3

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 04:13 PM

I wonder how accurate is astrology is?

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 05:06 PM

all your base are belong to us

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 05:26 PM

Today is one of those days where I really dislike my job.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 05:34 PM

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

all your base are belong to us

awesome .... Zero Wing

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 06:35 PM

So big Ben says his Batman will be even more grumpy than Bales was. Grumpy heroes are so much fun I think I will go see AntMan again instead, laugh and have a fun time.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 06:42 PM

I don't know what would be worse, Ben Affleck as Batman or Nic Cage as Batman, it's too close to call.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 06:45 PM

I can't wait to see Batdad impersonate Ben the Bat. I am obsessed with batdad.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/30/15 07:23 PM

Cage was cast as superman ... they never finished the movie though

http://www.inquisitr.com/2257350/what-would-superman-have-been-like-with-nicolas-cage-as-the-star/

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/31/15 03:07 PM

A quick reference to the number of forum viewers sure does indicate that we are in peak vacation season.

No vacation for Norm this year. Maybe next year. It's going to be a long 12 months until I hit the beach again...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/31/15 07:55 PM

Originally Posted By DoS

Cage was cast as superman ... they never finished the movie though

http://www.inquisitr.com/2257350/what-would-superman-have-been-like-with-nicolas-cage-as-the-star/

I heard they made a movie about the making of the Cage Superman movie that never got made. Crazy but I would like to see it.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/31/15 08:05 PM

Originally Posted By Norman Paperman

A quick reference to the number of forum viewers sure does indicate that we are in peak vacation season.

No vacation for Norm this year. Maybe next year. It's going to be a long 12 months until I hit the beach again...

I hope that's because the kids are too busy or you've got some DIY projects and not because of work. If I couldn't get away from work, I'd start a job hunt. I'm not recommending that for you; that's just what I'd do. I'm grateful to be in a situation where I'm able to be planning my next three trips.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 07/31/15 08:20 PM

http://www.pheasantsforever.org/DogOfTheDay/Dog-Of-The-Day/Sarge.aspx

I am ready for fall ....

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/03/15 04:00 PM

Originally Posted By MyBrainHurts

Originally Posted By Norman Paperman

A quick reference to the number of forum viewers sure does indicate that we are in peak vacation season.

No vacation for Norm this year. Maybe next year. It's going to be a long 12 months until I hit the beach again...

I hope that's because the kids are too busy or you've got some DIY projects and not because of work. If I couldn't get away from work, I'd start a job hunt. I'm not recommending that for you; that's just what I'd do. I'm grateful to be in a situation where I'm able to be planning my next three trips.

Yeah, it's two-fold. First, we are in save mode as we contemplate building a new home. Second, we brought a new daughter into the world earlier this year. Newborns don't do well on the beach. But next year will be a different story. Work is busy, but they are great about encouraging time off.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 01:50 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national...ticle-1.2313905

Anyone we know?

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:14 PM

hmmm...New Jersey, beer, whiskey...not ringing any bells...now, if it were gin

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:24 PM

First Blake and Miranda. Now Reba and Narvel...country music marriages aren't fairing so well. Bets on a Blake/Reba hookup??

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:45 PM

what about will and jada? gavin and gwen? music and movie folks don't seem to mix well either...

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:46 PM

https://www.yahoo.com/food/the-33-best-burgers-in-america-125265820336.html

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:51 PM

Forgot about Gavin and Gwen. 90's music powerhouses. Strange the announcements are all grouped together.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 02:54 PM

I was fine MB until I got to that description of a Green Chile Cheeseburger from Santa Fe. Gosh, I miss those.....

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national...ticle-1.2313905

Anyone we know?

"Fenton dutifully and happily adhered — even throwing in some Johnnie Walker Blue Label into the mix — for decades.

But her caregivers recently nixed alcohol from the daily routine since she eats less now."

Really? What's with these caregivers? Afraid the Miller High Life is going to kill her? She's 110!

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 04:56 PM

What's the world coming to? The Taco Bell about a block down the street from the office is roped off because the cops found an employee and another man there at 4:30 this morning apparently cooking meth.

What the story left out is that it was actually the secret ingredient in Taco Bell's breakfast menu! Sounds like the breakfast defectors are actually just garden variety meth-heads.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 05:05 PM

That explains the cravings

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 06:24 PM

So that is what is in the secret sauce!

Posted By: Gioia

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 07:59 PM

Matt, you live in my hometown! All my old friends that still live there have been posting on Facebook about the meth tacos all day.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 08:18 PM

We had another power outage in my neighborhood last night. Both times it was not storm related

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 08:28 PM

Originally Posted By Gioia

Matt, you live in my hometown! All my old friends that still live there have been posting on Facebook about the meth tacos all day.

Well hey, any time you're looking for a fix, you know where to go

And I'm at the CU right down the street if you need to take out an unsecured loan to buy more tacos

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 08:49 PM

Cell service is down in the area. I think it may be almost state-wide. Ugh!

Posted By: SociallyInept

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/04/15 09:01 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

Cell service is down in the area. I think it may be almost state-wide. Ugh!

It reaches all the way down here in Alabama too. How weird.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 02:55 PM

This is my Friday. Looking forward to some much needed time off to rest. If you can call hanging out with all the nieces and nephews at Little America rest. Going to be a blast!!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 03:24 PM

Originally Posted By SociallyInept

Originally Posted By Skittles

Cell service is down in the area. I think it may be almost state-wide. Ugh!

It reaches all the way down here in Alabama too. How weird.

Freaky. I didn't know there was a website https://downdetector.com/

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 03:30 PM

I am shocked that school ads have started and school starts very soon for a number of y'all's crumb crunchers.

Where did the summer go?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 04:29 PM

It's flown by Pale!! My kids start next week. Clothes and shoes have been purchased. Shopping for supplies this weekend. Very busy time.

Thank goodness the sweet merciful bureau took some of the pressure off with TRID. Whew! Don't know how we would have managed. \sarcasm off

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 06:06 PM

Remember when school didn't start until AFTER Labor Day?

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 06:36 PM

It still does here in the northeast.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 07:06 PM

Yeah. I wish it still did. I wouldn't even mind if they went a little later. Right now they start in August in the heat of the summer. Most of the time it's too hot for them to go out for recess. Then get out in May. I think it would be much more cost efficient to got Sept-early June.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 07:26 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

Yeah. I wish it still did. I wouldn't even mind if they went a little later. Right now they start in August in the heat of the summer. Most of the time it's too hot for them to go out for recess. Then get out in May. I think it would be much more cost efficient to got Sept-early June.

There you go having a great thought, you know thinking and the American school system do not go together ^_-

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 07:52 PM

From the interwebs:

Quote:

An earlier start date gives teachers more instructional time before statewide assessment tests in the spring. Several experts agreed that this is one of the biggest factors pushing calendars back.
Beginning in August allows students to complete the first semester before the December holiday break, rather than taking tests and turning in big projects after two weeks off. Teachers don't have to spend time reviewing material in January when they should be starting new lessons. Those were some of the reasons given by the Los Angeles Unified School District when it moved up its start date in 2012.
Starting early allows for a fall break in September or October and a winter break around February, in addition to breaks around Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Teachers are happier and kids behave better when they have more breaks throughout the year, said Rebecca Kaye, the Atlanta Public Schools policy and governance adviser, who makes the yearly calendar. "Learning is hard work, and teaching is hard work, and people need breaks," Kaye said. "We have gotten feedback from our employees that they need that time."
When you start after Labor Day and end school in June, that last month is simply not taken as seriously. "That end of the year is perceived as being time that is sometimes not used to the maximum value," Kaye said. And in fact, when Atlanta schools ended in June, a lot of kids simply didn't show up after Memorial Day. "Even though we were having school after Memorial Day, people had it in their minds that school ended. It may seem ridiculous, but that's what happened."
Many graduating students and staff members take summer courses at colleges and universities. Ending school around Memorial Day creates fewer conflicts for them.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 08:03 PM

Quote:

"Learning is hard work, and teaching is hard work, and people need breaks," Kaye said.

Don't we all need breaks? I get 2 weeks off every year. 4 if you count sick time I accrue each month. Sometimes I really question my choice not to give in and become a teacher. I realize it's a very difficult job, and one I do not wish to have, but to complain about not getting more time off is ridiculous. Between summer, spring break, fall break and Christmas break, they're already off 4 months.

Posted By: JacksTigger

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 08:58 PM

It's state law in WI--that schools can't start until Sept. 1--for the benefit of the tourism.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/05/15 09:38 PM

Originally Posted By JacksTigger

It's state law in WI--that schools can't start until Sept. 1--for the benefit of the tourism.

Some one has to drive those ducks. ^_^

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 12:41 PM

Nothing quite like seeing a 10 point buck with three of his 8 point buddies on your game camera - time stamped 20 minutes before you came in to check it. You can't eat antlers, but they sure do look nice on the wall while you enjoy a nice venison tenderloin....

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 01:22 PM

Originally Posted By thomasj

Nothing quite like seeing a 10 point buck with three of his 8 point buddies on your game camera - time stamped 20 minutes before you came in to check it. You can't eat antlers, but they sure do look nice on the wall while you enjoy a nice venison tenderloin....

Nice! I have an eight point with 2 six point and several does. I went through an entire mineral block in less than a week. Plus I have turkeys building a highway through the neighbors beans

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 01:44 PM

Talked to my mother this morning who is on vacation in MT. She said there were deer right outside her cabin window. A doe with a fawn. The fawn was bigger then OK deer. Our whitetail look like large dogs compared to a good sized mule deer.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 02:55 PM

There are so many nice bucks coming in, it's unreal. There is one that is just a 4 point, but he has big antlers and a big spread. Here in PA only junior hunters can shoot a buck with less than 3 points on one side. I will have to be careful if I see this 4 point because he looks rack looks much bigger.

The fawns are growing so fast, some are almost as big as their mothers. We saw a mom with two fawns and what must have been last year's fawn (now a small 6 point) on camera. She was trying to run him off and keep him away from the little ones.

In the past couple of weeks we've seen tons of deer, some black bears, porcupine, raccoon, turkeys, and an elk. I am hoping that the thoughts of all these bucks being in the woods will motivate my 12 year old son to be more patient and stay out past lunchtime this year. He was fortunate to have tagged an 8 point early on the second day last year.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 03:30 PM

Tom Brady (for sox)

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 06:13 PM

5 out by our drive thru yesterday around lunch time

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 06:19 PM

Hey, TJ, you going to share pictures of all the trophy racks on your Facebook page?

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 08:30 PM

What does CVS have against Viagra?

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 08:41 PM

They probably couldn't keep up with sales...

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 08:48 PM

hahahahahahahaha ^^^^^^^

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 09:07 PM

I'm sure it was a hard decision

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 09:10 PM

Looks like the decision has lasted more than 4 hours. Time to call a doctor.

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/06/15 09:35 PM

Must... take... high... road!

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/07/15 02:38 PM

They were blinded by the media hype

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/07/15 03:25 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you add this date to this month, you get the last two digits of this year:

8+7=15

Wonderbears!!

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/07/15 03:33 PM

Who is kitten?

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/07/15 06:38 PM

I always have a laugh when I go see a lender to help them with something and they say "Oh, yeah I've used BankersOnline a few times".

The club isn't as exclusive as you might think, dork.

If they only knew.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 03:36 PM

Part of the suspension has detached from the front driver's side wheel. Wonder how long that will last before BOOM!!

But the mechanic said it is still probably safe to drive. O_o

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 03:49 PM

CV boot, or worse?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 04:59 PM

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

CV boot, or worse?

Said it is the part that attaches the wheel to the anti-roll bar. And to fix that would cost more than I paid for the car.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 06:34 PM

Anti-roll bar...sway arm? If so, is it the end linkage? If so, that's a pretty easy repair...just sayin.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 06:42 PM

Sway bar links should be less than $20 and take less than a half hour to install (I replaced mine last year). If the mount for one of the links is gone, that's going to be a little more involved.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 06:49 PM

I would think if it was completely broken, the arm on that side would be hanging down on the ground.

!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 06:54 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-End-Suspen...=item2c9fa667f9

They may only sell them in kits.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 07:08 PM

One of the links on mine broke completely off and the bar didn't hang down, but there was a thump when hitting a bump and/or turning.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 07:37 PM

Mine sounded HORRIBLE, but they were just worn out on each side....not broken....LOL! Yeah, I guess it would still be connected at the mount.

At any rate, you can remove the entire arm and keep on trucking...I have one sitting n my backyard that came off my son's Grand Marquis!

!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 08:11 PM

I love days like today. I'm firing on all cylinders. I'm busy but not swamped. Lots of little side projects to occupy my brain. Been a good day.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 08:41 PM

Sounds like I should get a 2nd opinion on the repair cost.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 08:54 PM

in the best of condition an AMC Pacer is only worth so much.

Now if it was a gremlin...

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 10:05 PM

Or a yugo!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/10/15 11:19 PM

Drowning Mona!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/11/15 05:51 PM

flame grilled burgers for the win.

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/11/15 06:20 PM

You know you are a weary Compliance Officer when you read the word recession, but your brain automatically translates it to rescission.

Posted By: doobydoobydoo

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/11/15 07:07 PM

Im hungry

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 05:00 PM

Now the PC police want to ban the word "Dixie"

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 05:04 PM

Originally Posted By edAudit

Now the PC police want to ban the word "Dixie"

That's just wrong! Ban it from what?

Wouldn't it be easier to ban PC? I'm fed up with it.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 05:08 PM

http://kutv.com/news/local/professor-bel...derate-flag-ban

Sorry, I read it on fox and did not wish to post from a political site.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 05:12 PM

bunch of lunatic's

Sorry can not use that word either

http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/06/congress-overwhelmingly-votes-to-ban-the-word-lunatic/

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 05:46 PM

eventually the PC crowd will get to the point they will no longer be able to communicate with anyone because every word will be "racist" ... hopefully sooner than later

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 06:10 PM

maybe we should work on banning the "n" word first, huh?

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 06:42 PM

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A.

Posted By: RockChucker, CAMS

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 07:01 PM

A, B, A, B, Select, Start

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 07:21 PM

Ready Player One!!

Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/12/15 08:22 PM

Dixie cups will be upset - all that marketing/boxes etc to change. very costly to appease one wimpy human.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/13/15 07:47 PM

The meth Taco Bell is still closed. I don't go there, almost ever, but the fact that I can't even if I wanted to bothers me!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 04:04 PM

What is a meth taco?

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 04:21 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B

What's the world coming to? The Taco Bell about a block down the street from the office is roped off because the cops found an employee and another man there at 4:30 this morning apparently cooking meth.

Ten days in and they still haven't reopened. Cleaning crews and what not to ensure things are safe.

So currently, there's nowhere in town to get authentic Methican.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 04:23 PM

Do you expect them to just throw out the supplies? It takes time to make all the rest of the meth.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 04:25 PM

Now Taco Bell sounds good Matt!

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 04:47 PM

I'd be surprised if they are able to reopen, depending on the type of cook that was happening there. I've heard stories of meth labs in foreclosed properties where the house had to be torn down (and handled as hazardous waste) because it could not be decontaminated.

If it was one of those new "Shake and Bake" cooks, maybe they could clean that up, but if it was a full blown lab it would be tough.

Were they using traditional psuedo or was it a P2P cook? (I've started re-watching Breaking Bad from the beginning recently...)

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 05:16 PM

LE has never confirmed any cooking even occurred there, only that "materials used for producing meth" were present at the site when they responded to the suspicious persons report that morning. They're concerned with lawsuits, I'm sure, but who knows what the real details are.

Based on the pictures of the arrested fellows, I'd highly doubt their stuff was blue. They looked like they were breaking the "Never get high on your own supply" rule.

Posted By: Blessed

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 06:44 PM

Over four years, and I came back.

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 07:36 PM

Good to hear from you again Blessed.

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 07:39 PM

BOL's blessed with Blessed!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 07:56 PM

Trump is promising free helicopter rides in front of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Posted By: Blessed

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 08:07 PM

Thanks guys..

To bad I'm far away from Iowa :-(

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 08:11 PM

Well I'm here, but that doesn't mean I want to go ride on his fancy helicopter! (or go to the fair at all, but I'll be there, next weekend anyway)

Our parents, they want the bestest stuff for us. But right now they gotta do what's right for them, 'cause it's their time. Their time, up there. Down here it's our time. It's our time down here. That's all over the second we ride up Troy's bucket Trump's helicopter.

Disclaimer, this isn't a political post, I just try to quote The Goonies as often as possible, and this line popped into my head when I was reading the above.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 08:24 PM

I love the Goonies!!!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 08:44 PM

I'll be at the fair maybe one day next week. I have to get my fix of eating anything fried on a stick.

Love the Goonies! Reminds me to pull out my Sloth shirt and wear this weekend.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 09:11 PM

Sloth shirt? That'd be ideal for the fair!

Our visit will be next Saturday. I'm sure there will be something fried I'll try, just because. Didn't get sold on fried butter though...ick.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/14/15 09:53 PM

Positive affirmation:
The next 7 minutes will not feel like an eternity. The next 7 minutes will not feel like an eternity....

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 03:34 PM

Word association post reminded me...
I finally watched Gone Girl yesterday. I thought it was really good. Not usually an Affleck fan but I thought he played the unwitting husband, cheater, suspect really well.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 04:04 PM

based upon real life is not acting.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 04:12 PM

Jennifer is killing old boyfriends? ^_^

That movie was messed up on pretty much every level.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 04:15 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Jennifer is killing old boyfriends? ^_^

That movie was messed up on pretty much every level.

she should have started with ben.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 04:17 PM

Hope Jen didn't watch it and take notes.

Wifey was pretty messed up. I suspected that Desi was in on the whole thing but he was apparently unaware of her intentions. That scene was shocking to say the least.
I was hoping the redneck couple would figure out who they robbed and come forward.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/17/15 07:58 PM

Cache, cookies, sessions, refresh....what has the interwebs come to?

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/18/15 12:07 PM

Went to bed early last night; caught a couple hours of extra sleep. Then woke up this morning sluggish and tired. Where is the fairness in that!?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/18/15 03:32 PM

AM in one location PM in another. Helps break up the day and distract me from what ever cold or flu I am fighting this week.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/18/15 03:51 PM

A 93 year old former Tuskegee Airman was driving to his daughter's house in St. Louis Sunday morning, and stopped to use his cell phone. A young man jumped in his car and robbed him of the cash he had on him. He drove on, and stopped to ask two young men for help. They stole his car.

What's this world coming to?

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/18/15 04:28 PM

Electric youth
Feel the power, you see the energy
Comin' up
Coming on strong
The future only belongs
to the future itself/in the hands of itself
and the future is
Electric youth
It's true you can't fight it
Live by it
the next generation...

it's electric

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/18/15 07:43 PM

is thinking of writing a book - a true life story of my time at work however I feel everyone would see it as a fictional piece not a true life story

Posted By: CB#3

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/19/15 03:19 PM

The positive about the market going down is I can buy a lot more with my 401(k). Hopefully, in 25ish years when I retire, it'll be a lot higher.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/19/15 03:26 PM

Just when I thought Bill Cosby had Biggest Creep of 2015 sewed up, along comes Jared.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/19/15 06:21 PM

You can now post a review of the bureau (and many other federal agencies) on Yelp . So far only 1 review and it was positive from a consumer. I would bet the more widely known agencies have some dandy reviews.

Posted By: Soccer

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/20/15 03:32 PM

Sure wish IT would unblock BOL, burning up data on my phone!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 05:32 PM

People that shuffle their feet irritate me.

We've recently moved buildings and I now have my own office (woo-hoo no more co-worker finger nail clipping) but the tellers walk by my office to get behind the line. There are a couple that shuffle their feet like they're marching to their doom. It's beyond annoying.

:rant over:

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 05:37 PM

like they're marching to their doom

The are dealing with the public they are marching to their doom.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 05:58 PM

touché ed.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 06:03 PM

That, and they have to walk by your office. It's probably like playing Super Mario Bros. and dealing with the Chain Chomp dudes that pop out and try to bite you! Every trip past may be their last. Not to mention, what happens if you break free!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 06:29 PM

Originally Posted By CompliantOkie

There are a couple that shuffle their feet like they're marching to their doom. It's beyond annoying.

:::shuffles slowly past Okie's office clipping nails:::

::shuffle shuffle snip shuffle snip shuffle shuffle snip snip shuffle::

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 06:36 PM

They have to shuffle so their flip-flops don't fall off or flap.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 07:49 PM

Freak don't forget to trim your nose hairs as you walk by too!

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 09:09 PM

when did flip-flops become a work shoe? I see it all the time now and it is batty.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/21/15 10:01 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

when did flip-flops become a work shoe? I see it all the time now and it is batty.

I bet it's women bucking the dress code! Never hear about issues with men wearing flip flops at work.... Just sayin'....

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 04:57 PM

Dancing with the Stars have announced some contestants.

CFPB is launching an investigation over UDAAP violations as once again no stars were listed.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 04:57 PM

IT is making me stabby. Good thing they're in another building.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 05:16 PM

:hands Okie a Ginsu knife:

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 05:26 PM

Thanks DeeQ. I'll be right back.
:zooms over to their office in a basement somewhere:

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 07:59 PM

Does anyone else go into the Word Association thread, post the next word but then scroll back up to find the last time you (yourself) posted to the thread to see who put what onto your last word?
Just wondering if I am the only weirdo? I literally do it everytime

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:10 PM

you're the only one

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:10 PM

[quote=PATSGirl74]
Just wondering if I am the only weirdo? ]

YOU are the one and only weirdo posting in the Cooler.

Next question....?

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:11 PM

Good Lord Peepers and I are on the same mental wavelength.....

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:13 PM

you should feel special

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:19 PM

Thanks Peepers 7 Freak ... now I am LOL at my desk and everyone at work has also confirmed (at least to themselves) I am a weirdo.... MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Totally puttingthat on my 2015 Professional Accomplishments sheets for my evaluation

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:25 PM

Originally Posted By PATSGirl74

Thanks Peepers 7 Freak ... now I am LOL at my desk and everyone at work has also confirmed (at least to themselves) I am a weirdo.... MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Totally puttingthat on my 2015 Professional Accomplishments sheets for my evaluation

Pat. You really aren't alone...I've been guilty of that more times than not.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:33 PM

Originally Posted By RR Joker

Originally Posted By PATSGirl74

Thanks Peepers 7 Freak ... now I am LOL at my desk and everyone at work has also confirmed (at least to themselves) I am a weirdo.... MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Totally puttingthat on my 2015 Professional Accomplishments sheets for my evaluation

Pat. You really aren't alone...I've been guilty of that more times than not.

Confirming that you are a weirdo? (no BOL smiley on this page)

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 08:50 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Good Lord Peepers and I are on the same mental wavelength.....

That is one scary tuning crystal!

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/27/15 09:21 PM

Shoulda cut marketing's computer cords and phone lines while I was over there attacking IT.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 04:43 PM

It is impossible not to dance when listening to Sweet Home Alabama.
:chair dancing:
Keep moving. Nothing to see here.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 04:49 PM

Originally Posted By babycompliance

Shoulda cut marketing's computer cords and phone lines while I was over there attacking IT.

This is the best strategy I've seen to try to prevent non-compliance in Marketing.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 04:55 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By babycompliance

Shoulda cut marketing's computer cords and phone lines while I was over there attacking IT.

This is the best strategy I've seen to try to prevent non-compliance in Marketing.

This way I'm not on the hook for any violent felonies. They're really not worth the prison time.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 07:18 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Freak

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 08:48 PM

Originally Posted By Peepers

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Freak

Stop.

Just stop...pleeze.....

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 09:25 PM

Anybody want to start a "Who Can Make Freak's Head Explode" pool?

Or would that get BOL shut down as an illegal gambling site?

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 09:33 PM

since we are so close to Christmas when is the Elf movie on?

Posted By: cbu3

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 10:34 PM

I guess it's time to unpack the container of Christmas movies.... and put the tree up...preparing the holiday menues....(starts making a list)

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/28/15 11:20 PM

Need to start untangling the Christmas lights.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/29/15 10:40 AM

Does anyone have a good holiday ham recipe?

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 12:20 PM

^^^^^ THAT made me lol...

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 04:19 PM

Person looking to buy my house offer includes an FHA.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 04:47 PM

Do you have any repairs that could possibly need to be done? If so, best start working on them! Steps without railings, or too big of a drop from an external door to the ground seemed to come up a lot with UW when I dealt with loans directly. Radon and stuff like that of course, if applicable in your area.

Also, just go ahead and expect a 90 day closing

Posted By: TB 12

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 04:50 PM

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Person looking to buy my house offer includes an FHA.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

To add on to Matt's response:

Peeling/chipping paint;
open electrical/junction boxes;
broken/cracked windows;
If you have private well and septic, there are specific distances between well, septic tank and leach field that need to be met.

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 05:14 PM

Originally Posted By TB 12

Originally Posted By Wolfy

Person looking to buy my house offer includes an FHA.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

To add on to Matt's response:

Peeling/chipping paint;
open electrical/junction boxes;
broken/cracked windows;
If you have private well and septic, there are specific distances between well, septic tank and leach field that need to be met.

...bodies buried in the crawl space....

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 05:52 PM

Spiders in the attack.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 06:23 PM

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

Does anyone have a good holiday ham recipe?

I do. But I won't be sharing it. I'm trying to find a way to keep my mother-in-law from crashing the holidays. Again.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 06:34 PM

Today has finally arrived! Blue Bell is back on the shelves, or at least it was around 5 this morning. It may be sold out by now.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 06:40 PM

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

Does anyone have a good holiday ham recipe?

I do. But I won't be sharing it. I'm trying to find a way to keep my mother-in-law from crashing the holidays. Again.

I think that's selfish. (Not that you're trying to keep her out. I get that. But that you won't share it with ME.)

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 06:47 PM

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

Today has finally arrived! Blue Bell is back on the shelves, or at least it was around 5 this morning. It may be sold out by now.

impatiently waiting north of the river.....Probably next week according to Blue Bell's fb page.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 06:48 PM

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

Originally Posted By E.G.B.

Does anyone have a good holiday ham recipe?

I do. But I won't be sharing it. I'm trying to find a way to keep my mother-in-law from crashing the holidays. Again.

I think that's selfish. (Not that you're trying to keep her out. I get that. But that you won't share it with ME.)

::stairs::

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 07:39 PM

Originally Posted By babycompliance

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

Today has finally arrived! Blue Bell is back on the shelves, or at least it was around 5 this morning. It may be sold out by now.

impatiently waiting north of the river.....Probably next week according to Blue Bell's fb page.

Waiting in Dallas! Hoping for next week for us too.

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 08/31/15 09:44 PM

Oh TRID, you are everything I thought you would be. You may have won the battle (today) but I won the bourbon.

Until we meet again.

Posted By: Princess Romeo

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 01:01 AM

I will never understand someone who gets into an elevator going down, and the elevator already has people in it, and the ground floor button is lit - why do people feel they need to push that button again?

Do you not trust that everyone else on the elevator has pushed the ground floor button already? Do you think we all just hopped on for a joy ride? You decide you can't trust the already lit button that the elevator is, indeed, going to stop at the bottom floor? And especially when you have to push me back a little bit to make SURE you PUSH THAT BUTTON, do not be surprised when I give you that "You IDIOT" look.

Really.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 01:19 PM

Maybe to make the door hurry up and shut?

!~

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 03:33 PM

::hops on elevator and hits the lit ground floor button multiple times::

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 04:02 PM

Feeling like nothing is going my way this week. I hate weeks like this. At least I'm off Fri-Tue!!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 04:28 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

::hops on elevator and hits the lit ground floor button multiple times::

::reaches in elevator and hits the button for every floor between Freak's floor and the ground floor, walks away::

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 04:28 PM

Originally Posted By RR Joker

Maybe to make the door hurry up and shut?

!~

Ding Ding Ding We have a winner folks!

Jonny, tell Ms Joker what she has won!

A brand new Ford Truck F-350, 4x4 Platinum Series. To help pull that POS Dodge back into the swamp.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 04:38 PM

It's almost lunch time and I haven't even had time to finish my first cup of coffee yet! This is BS.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 04:44 PM

Originally Posted By DD Regs

Originally Posted By RR Joker

Maybe to make the door hurry up and shut?

!~

Ding Ding Ding We have a winner folks!

Jonny, tell Ms Joker what she has won!

A brand new Ford Truck F-350, 4x4 Platinum Series. To help pull that POS Dodge back into the swamp.

LOL! Love it!!

Saw a 2016 F-150 King Ranch this morning. Not crazy about the new body style. Driving right next to a 2013 it looked much smaller.

Posted By: DD Regs

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 05:10 PM

Meh, not a fan of the new Fords. I just like giving Joker a hard time about her Duct Tape Series Dodge.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 07:16 PM

The patron saint of bacon is Saint Anthony the Abbot.

Posted By: DeeQ

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 07:26 PM

And here I thought that you were the patron saint of bacon... lol

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/01/15 07:55 PM

::blushing::

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/02/15 05:42 PM

he's the patron saint of roast beef

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/02/15 05:47 PM

::stares::

September: Celebrate National Chicken, Biscuit and Honey Month this September with Church's Chicken!

Posted By: califgirl

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 12:37 AM

I wonder what those foods have to do with September.

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 10:46 AM

Sounds like a fake celebration of "Chicken, Biscuit and Honey Month" and quite possibly a UDAAP violation if the bank takes deposit of these fraudulently obtained funds. It is always the banks fault.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:05 PM

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you multiply this month by this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

9 X 3 = 15

Huzzah!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:21 PM

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you multiply this month by this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

9 X 3 = 15

Huzzah!

Wha....? Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet....

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:23 PM

LOL I clearly haven't had enough coffee yet because I looked at that and didn't see a thing wrong!

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:23 PM

don't stop him, he's on a roll

"did we give up after the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?"

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:35 PM

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you multiply this month by this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

9 X 3 = 15

Huzzah!

<---needs something more than coffee this morning.

Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

kitten's Daily Math Fix!!

If you multiply this month by this date, you get the last two digits of this year:

9 X 3 = 15

Huzzah!

<---needs something more than coffee this morning.

OMG, thank you for the laugh! I really needed that.

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/03/15 04:19 PM

I assumed it was the Common Core math method in use.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/04/15 01:25 PM

One of my closest friends at the bank is moving to a new bank. Today is her last day.
Very sad to see her go, made the bank a better place to work. Best of luck to you kiddo.

Posted By: burkemi

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/04/15 02:04 PM

Originally Posted By Pale Rider

I assumed it was the Common Core math method in use.

Somehow I think this actually makes more sense than the Common Core method.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/09/15 02:30 PM

NCUA lead examiner this morning: Have you ever thought about being an examiner?

I laughed and told her I couldn't pick between my two immediate thought come-backs: "I wouldn't qualify, I have too much banking experience." or "I'm not willing to move to an exam region where they actually have compliance examiners."

It's nice to have people that you can joke with while they're ripping you to shreds.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/09/15 02:56 PM

Are they ripping you to shreds, Matt? You seem extremely knowledgeable, although I know that one person can't change an entire culture.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/09/15 04:35 PM

Well, not me personally, more like everyone else but since I'm the liaison, I'm getting the "friendly" fire.

As usual, they're hammering miniscule things and missing big things though.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/09/15 04:52 PM

My husband was working on his sisters car and had the whole steering wheel disassembled. After working on it for several hours he proclaimed to have fixed it. He was so happy putting it back together but that was short lived. When he was done reassembling there was a constant ding ding ding. After the f bombs and other curse words ceased I said to him "Try turning off the lights."

Posted By: PATSGirl74

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/10/15 04:58 PM

I really dislike when I have an off-site training first thing in the AM ..... leaves me feeling evne less motivated than normal. And I actually do have alot to do

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 02:19 PM

Why, oh why, do the lenders and processors continually fight compliance. Wouldn't it just be easier to do it the right way?

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 03:23 PM

Of course not.

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 03:24 PM

The right way is rarely the easy way.

But the easy way is a lot more likely to get you smacked in the face!

Posted By: BowlingQueen

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 03:24 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

Why, oh why, do the lenders and processors continually fight compliance. Wouldn't it just be easier to do it the right way?

AMEN!

Posted By: noelekal

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 03:56 PM

"Why, oh why, do the lenders and processors continually fight compliance. Wouldn't it just be easier to do it the right way?"

Because it is not truly the right way.

It is the government way, however.

There is a difference between the right way to do something and the way that is dictated by government bureaucracy.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 04:06 PM

Ambrose Burnside, Civil War General who coined the term “sideburn”

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 04:10 PM

My favorite lines would have to be "Security at a bank is stupid!" closely followed up with "Do we really have to follow the bank policies on this because I do not except it."

Posted By: Matt_B

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 07:48 PM

Wife is on the phone "There is a giant spider on the front porch. GIANT! It's hairy! It's on the package. I'm going to light the whole thing on fire!"

Freak, I think there might be something dead for you, soon. But it probably is more like...dime sized, not crazy big like the ones you prefer.

Posted By: DoS

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 07:53 PM

I got that call recently too. However it was bumblebees the size of hummingbirds in the basement

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/11/15 10:23 PM

Originally Posted By Matt_B_1570

Wife is on the phone "There is a giant spider on the front porch. GIANT! It's hairy! It's on the package. I'm going to light the whole thing on fire!"

Freak, I think there might be something dead for you, soon. But it probably is more like...dime sized, not crazy big like the ones you prefer.

Don't let her burn it! There was a big one lurking in the stairwell this morning...then it scampered off when I came back for it

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 03:52 PM

Flame on!!!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 05:57 PM

Hey Freak I used to have a pet tarantula named Cheap Trick.

Posted By: RR Joker

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 06:12 PM

!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 07:11 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Hey Freak I used to have a pet tarantula named Cheap Trick.

Right after I read this "I Want You to Want Me" came on the radio. No joke!

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 07:22 PM

That's quite a coincidence.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 07:23 PM

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Hey Freak I used to have a pet tarantula named Cheap Trick.

I might have named her ZZ. Ya know..she's got legs...she knows how to use 'em....

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 08:29 PM

lol

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/14/15 10:56 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By #ONENANA

Hey Freak I used to have a pet tarantula named Cheap Trick.

Right after I read this "I Want You to Want Me" came on the radio. No joke!

::like::

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/15/15 03:14 PM

What an idiot.

http://jalopnik.com/laferrari-asshat-who-terrorized-a-beverly-hills-neighbo-1730757102

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/15/15 03:32 PM

Also noted that this is California and the neighbors lawn looks the new green (brown) but the embassy property is green.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/15/15 09:04 PM

Watch the video at the end, it's worth 1 minute of your time:

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2017-jag...d-at-41985.html

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/15/15 09:24 PM

I wish I could click on the web sites but it won't let me. I can't even use the emogees (sp?). :{

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/15/15 09:49 PM

I read the police say they can not do any thing about the 2 drivers as they did not personally witness the events shown in the videos. Video is no longer enough proof to give a guy a ticket for running a stop sign? O_o

Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 06:31 PM

Fewer and fewer posts since the transition to a new website. Have people given up since it is difficult to log in and don't post any longer? Has the cooler become so boring?

What's up?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 07:42 PM

Not only are there fewer posts, but there's hardly ever a bar on Fridays anymore.

I have noticed the business threads seem slow, too.

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 07:47 PM

TRID

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 08:05 PM

Agree with Matt. I'm knee-deep in TRID. My only breaks are to come in here and post real quick and then scamper back off to the TRID forum to read and read and read.

Posted By: MB Guy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 08:15 PM

TRID sux.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 08:30 PM

I've spent hours in the TRID forum and the reg today, with the CFPB guides on my desk. I had to quit and do some BSA work before my head exploded. I never thought I'd find BSA a relaxing break from anything.

Posted By: EB, CAMS

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 09:41 PM

See, BSA isn't all that bad! LOL

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 10:08 PM

Originally Posted By MB Guy

TRID sux.

I'll take "Major Understatements" for $1000, Alex.

Posted By: TMatt87

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/18/15 10:42 PM

I actually like the new forms, but it's all the little details and just oddball stuff, plus dealing with the vendors that is driving me crazy.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/21/15 02:00 PM

I second TMatt's comment. I like the forms but just trying to figure out where things go in software, etc is crazy.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/21/15 03:46 PM

With all the software implementation issues banks are having, and all the unresolved questions, I absolutely certain they will push implementation back to January 1.

I'm also absolutely certain that there are unicorns, flying monkeys and a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/21/15 08:04 PM

We have a list of 5 residential real estate appraisers (in three different offices) we use for rotation. We checked who was going to be in fall break week (October 5-9) and there is one appraiser who will be in the office that week. Wow!

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/22/15 02:18 PM

Carmen from Card Services just called. I asked what happened to Rachel and she hung up.

Hope Rachel is ok.

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/22/15 04:40 PM

Carmen!?? Sounds like Rachel got replaced by a Latino immigrant, probably illlegal. Or maybe an anchor baby. Build a wall.

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/22/15 05:59 PM

I should have asked if she was Carmen San Diego.

Posted By: QCL

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/22/15 06:40 PM

Originally Posted By ahkcompliance

Carmen from Card Services just called. I asked what happened to Rachel and she hung up.

Hope Rachel is ok.

That is hilarious!!!

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/23/15 02:54 PM

Our external consultants are getting ready to do their annual compliance/fair lending audit and want to see a lot of RESPA files. I have to ask - why?

Posted By: MyBrainHurts

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/23/15 04:09 PM

Because, Skittles, that's a lot easier for them than coming in January and having to audit TRID.

Posted By: CompliantOkie

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/24/15 08:13 PM

Chinese food for lunch was a bad idea. 5pm cannot come soon enough.

Posted By: Sunshine Lady

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/24/15 08:16 PM

I feel the same way about my Mexican food I had for lunch. I am not going back to that establishment.

Posted By: #ONENANA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/25/15 03:51 PM

Whataburger today! My treat for making it through the week. I usually bring my lunch.

Posted By: Little Miss BSA

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/25/15 05:40 PM

haven't had lunch yet and now I'm starving

Posted By: ahkcompliance

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/28/15 01:46 PM

My wife and I randomly went and looked a house on Saturday. We ended up liking it. It offers more living and storage space than we have now. Now we need to decide if we want to pursue

We just moved a year and half ago.

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/29/15 03:44 PM

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

Posted By: Norman Paperman

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/29/15 06:39 PM

TRID, I'm not even scared of you anymore. I'm just tired of you.

You've put me behind on all of my audits.

It's perpetual catch-up now.

Posted By: jafo2

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/29/15 06:46 PM

TRID is the best thing ever. It's really helped me catch up on my drinking. Oh, and our LOS has handled it wonderfully... If only I could get at least a 30yr freddie (or any loan type for that matter) with a compliant LE we'd be all set.

Time to go sniff some glue.

Posted By: Skittles

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 01:24 PM

On hold with the cable company - DVR dead this morning. This is a nightmare!!!!!!!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 01:30 PM

Originally Posted By Skittles

On hold with the cable company - DVR dead this morning. This is a nightmare!!!!!!!

Hope you have already shopped for Thanksgiving.

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 02:14 PM

"My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious. "

Awesome!!

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 03:18 PM

I awoke to find myself in a puddle of drool.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 03:39 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

I awoke to find myself in a puddle of drool.

Did you fall asleep watching Baywatch again?

Posted By: thomasj

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 05:25 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

I awoke to find myself in a puddle of drool.

Did you fall asleep watching Baywatch again?

With Freak, I'm guessing it was Golden Girls....

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 09/30/15 08:47 PM

Originally Posted By thomasj

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

I awoke to find myself in a puddle of drool.

Did you fall asleep watching Baywatch again?

With Freak, I'm guessing it was Golden Girls....

Posted By: KTMiteComply

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/01/15 06:24 PM

dagnabit!!!

You guys are just plain craaaazzzyyy

That is my random thought right there....

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/01/15 07:29 PM

Originally Posted By KTMiteComply

dagnabit!!!

You guys are just plain craaaazzzyyy

That is my random thought right there....

It might be random, but certainly applicable!

Posted By: KTMiteComply

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 02:30 PM

Yes sir're it is! LOL Happy Friday!!!

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 03:39 PM

For Peepers: http://www.bk.com/menu-item/a1-halloween-whopper

I bet he could talk them into doing this with a Quad-Stacker.

Posted By: Peepers

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 03:42 PM

If that's that black bun thing, I'm not interested.

I'm taking doctors' orders and eating healthier. Only three meals per day are from fast food place now.

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 03:48 PM

I was fast-forwarding through commercials on my DVR last night and caught a quick glimpse that Whopper. I had to go back and see if they were just messing around with effects for Halloween but no, the bun is black.

This opens a pretty funky door. What's next, red buns for Valentine's Day? Green buns for St. Patrick's Day? Red, white and blue for July 4th?

Posted By: Wolfy

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 03:55 PM

Originally Posted By GuitarDude

I was fast-forwarding through commercials on my DVR last night and caught a quick glimpse that Whopper. I had to go back and see if they were just messing around with effects for Halloween but no, the bun is black.

This opens a pretty funky door. What's next, red buns for Valentine's Day? Green buns for St. Patrick's Day? Red, white and blue for July 4th?

I have seen all of those things already. Green shake at McDs is the standout yummy treat.

Posted By: Adam F

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 03:58 PM

I believe they released this Halloween whopper last year in Japan and not only was the bun black, but so was the cheese.

It might taste good, but if I see black cheese then there is not way I could even try it.

Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 05:29 PM

Don Henley's new solo album is classified as country?!

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 05:40 PM

[BOL musical notes]I like black buns and I cannot lie[/BOL musical notes]

The charcoal lime water from Kaleidoscope is black, but tastes like lime. Activated charcoal has no flavor or odor; yet, everyone in the office is afraid to try my water. I could drink it every day!

Posted By: edAudit

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 06:19 PM

Spieth's caddie made more money at golf than Tiger in 2015

http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/jord...-in-2015-100115

Posted By: 'Lil Freak!

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 09:01 PM

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

[BOL musical notes]I like black buns and I cannot lie[/BOL musical notes]

♪♫♪♫♪

...they're back

Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/02/15 09:36 PM

Originally Posted By 'Lil Freak!

Originally Posted By Bacon Boy

[BOL musical notes]I like black buns and I cannot lie[/BOL musical notes]

♪♫♪♫♪

...they're back

Whaaaaa?????

Posted By: GuitarDude

Re: Random Thoughts - 10/05/15 03:28 PM

Does every order I place with Amazon really need 3 follow-up emails asking for reviews? One asking for a review of the products I purchased, one asking for a review of the seller