Random Thoughts Thread

[El Kabong]

Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a 1,000 run between Edmonton and Fort Mcmurray.

Then I got the bright idea to do a day trip to Banff, via Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House, and double back through Calgary, because crazy.

Anyhoo, 1,927km later, after running through mountains, highways, and cities... 25.6mpg.

Not bad.

[Suaviloquent]

Buzz, I just noticed this, so had to enquire. Why do you have commander shepard's face being splooged into a smiling mug as your profile's avatar?

[FAPTurbo]

Buzz, I just noticed this, so had to enquire. Why do you have commander shepard's face being splooged into a smiling mug as your profile's avatar?

 

[Intrepidation]

[daves87rs]

Damn Cobalt.....

[G. David Felt]

Monday Morning at work and having to wait on people that take for ever to do a simple job just to justify their job.

[El Kabong]

Cubicle hell?

[El Kabong]

If a forum mod bans everyone they don't like from a forum, will it still take seventeen attempts to post in there?

:D

[surreal1272]

If a forum mod bans everyone they don't like from a forum, will it still take seventeen attempts to post in there?

:D

Only at one site LOL!

[Intrepidation]

If a forum mod bans everyone they don't like from a forum, will it still take seventeen attempts to post in there?

:D

 

[El Kabong]

If a forum mod bans everyone they don't like from a forum, will it still take seventeen attempts to post in there? :D

 

Your a mod at MT as well?

[El Kabong]

Guy tries to sell his pet python. Gets a phone call from a guy. "Big snake, is it?" "Yup." "How many feet?" "None, it's a snake."

HEY-oo

[Intrepidation]

If you're in Las Vegas and eat chicken Caesar Salad, and find out that, it gives you the $h!, but you're stuck walking the strip, and almost crap behind some bushes, then you run into a casino and bust down the stall door and $h! all over the place!

[cp-the-nerd]

Any TV/home theater experts around?

 

I bought some Playstation branded universal 3D glasses to use with my new Sony 3D TV (both glasses and TV use active IR 3D), but the glasses wont sync. I've updated the TV and scoured the internet to no avail. I'm hoping it's something stupid and easy that I'm missing. I've double checked that my new TV is compatible with standardized universal glasses, and both are made by Sony after all. The glasses have excellent reviews.

 

TV came with 3D glasses that DO WORK. Sync for them was automatic.

 

Anyone have any ideas? I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out.

Edited August 11, 2015 by cp-the-nerd

[G. David Felt]

Any TV/home theater experts around?

 

I bought some Playstation branded universal 3D glasses to use with my new Sony 3D TV (both glasses and TV use active IR 3D), but the glasses wont sync. I've updated the TV and scoured the internet to no avail. I'm hoping it's something stupid and easy that I'm missing. I've double checked that my new TV is compatible with standardized universal glasses, and both are made by Sony after all. The glasses have excellent reviews.

 

TV came with 3D glasses that DO WORK. Sync for them was automatic.

 

Anyone have any ideas? I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out.

Interesting issue, I found the following on this:

 

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Support/ps3-3d-glasses-are-not-working/td-p/39284785

 

Seems to be an issue from Playstation as I see other threads where the PS 3D glasses are hard to sync with various other manufactures.

[cp-the-nerd]

 

Any TV/home theater experts around?

 

I bought some Playstation branded universal 3D glasses to use with my new Sony 3D TV (both glasses and TV use active IR 3D), but the glasses wont sync. I've updated the TV and scoured the internet to no avail. I'm hoping it's something stupid and easy that I'm missing. I've double checked that my new TV is compatible with standardized universal glasses, and both are made by Sony after all. The glasses have excellent reviews.

 

TV came with 3D glasses that DO WORK. Sync for them was automatic.

 

Anyone have any ideas? I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out.

Interesting issue, I found the following on this:

 

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Support/ps3-3d-glasses-are-not-working/td-p/39284785

 

Seems to be an issue from Playstation as I see other threads where the PS 3D glasses are hard to sync with various other manufactures.

 

 

I saw that article. My TV and the glasses are both Sony and are designed for the same 3D standard. The owner at the link had a 3D TV that wasn't using the universal standard that manufacturers came up with.

[Stew]

So, the thought I am having is you cannot go anywhere when you are basically living in the poorest area in the country.  Where to move............

[oldshurst442]

So, the thought I am having is you cannot go anywhere when you are basically living in the poorest area in the country.  Where to move............

Im sorry to hear you live In the Ghetto

 

 

You could start by taking the Midnight Train to Georgia

 

Or you could hop on the bus and go to Kansas City...Kansas City Here I Come...

 

Or you could just say "Screw that man!!! Who needs this shyte???!!!  Im gonna go down to Montego Bay and chill  on the beach 4 ever!"

Edited August 12, 2015 by oldshurst442

[Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)]

Don't know if this is a popular method for racing these days, but I have now seen it twice.

 

I was cruising home the other night about 11PM, and while cruising a 4 lane highway, I saw traffic started to back up.  About 3 cars ahead of me in the 2nd from left lane was a Hellcat, I could clearly see as I approached and to it's right was a Nissan GT-R.  The left most and right most lanes had basic vehicles running block, slowing down everyone to about 30mph, on a 70mph limit.  This went on for a few miles, letting the road safely clear way ahead of them.  Pretty exciting.  I had a great vantage point in my wife's Explorer.  Cars slowly started to exit to get away. Not me. I wanted to see a race.  I heard 3 taps of a horn, and OFF THEY FREAKING WENT!!!!   It was close at first, but then the GT-R pulled ahead  a few car lengths....and then they seemed to tie a bit, and then they were gone about 1 mile ahead.  I even sped up to about 80, but I bet they were clocking 150 by then.

 

Anyway, at least they did it safely.  Too many arseholes on the road.  

 

And tonight was one of my favorite Woodward Cruise nights. About 1/3 of the normal crowd, but plenty of cars and people and good times.

Back again tomorrow.

Edited August 13, 2015 by Wings4Life

[El Kabong]

I like butter chicken.

[ocnblu]

Sounds a bit personal, but yeah, butter works I guess.

[Drew Dowdell]

So, the thought I am having is you cannot go anywhere when you are basically living in the poorest area in the country.  Where to move............

 

If your career allows it, move to one of the more expensive areas of the country that has a growing population.

[Stew]

Certainly considering different places.  Don't want to venture too far off.  Right now considering places in Tn and Oh;.  

[cp-the-nerd]

Over at Malibu forum...

 

OP: Got this used Malibu but two of the buttons on the keyfob don't work! What do I do!? WHAT IS HAPPENING?! *(Paraphrasing)*

 

Me: Contacts on the rubber keypad are worn out, common problem. Get a new one off Amazon for a couple bucks. Tons of threads on this subject if you need more help.

 

OP: Do I have to replace the computer chip too??

 

Me: *Yells at computer screen: WHAT DID I JUST SAY.*

 

OP: Oh gee, it was just the rubber keypad all along!

 

Me: !@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*

 

Why is this every day on the internet??

[Drew Dowdell]

Over at Malibu forum...

 

OP: Got this used Malibu but two of the buttons on the keyfob don't work! What do I do!? WHAT IS HAPPENING?! *(Paraphrasing)*

 

Me: Contacts on the rubber keypad are worn out, common problem. Get a new one off Amazon for a couple bucks. Tons of threads on this subject if you need more help.

 

OP: Do I have to replace the computer chip too??

 

Me: *Yells at computer screen: WHAT DID I JUST SAY.*

 

OP: Oh gee, it was just the rubber keypad all along!

 

Me: !@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*

 

Why is this every day on the internet??

 

Because we have become much dumber as a society. 

[ocnblu]

Still has to be programmed to the car.  The radio frequency will be new, so any older transmitters that still work will need programmed too.

[ccap41]

Over at Malibu forum...

 

OP: Got this used Malibu but two of the buttons on the keyfob don't work! What do I do!? WHAT IS HAPPENING?! *(Paraphrasing)*

 

Me: Contacts on the rubber keypad are worn out, common problem. Get a new one off Amazon for a couple bucks. Tons of threads on this subject if you need more help.

 

OP: Do I have to replace the computer chip too??

 

Me: *Yells at computer screen: WHAT DID I JUST SAY.*

 

OP: Oh gee, it was just the rubber keypad all along!

 

Me: !@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*

 

Why is this every day on the internet??

There are some pretty..."unknowledgable" people over on the Escape forums as well. Mostly just average people looking for a solution to something small. There are plenty of real knowledgable people but that's only about a handful really.  So I feel for ya! lol

Still has to be programmed to the car.  The radio frequency will be new, so any older transmitters that still work will need programmed too.

He's talking about just replacing the rubber pad with the contacts. Not the entire thing.

[cp-the-nerd]

Still has to be programmed to the car.  The radio frequency will be new, so any older transmitters that still work will need programmed too.

 

Ccap is correct.

 

$3 to $5 on amazon. Easiest, cheapest auto repair ever.

[ocnblu]

OK cool!

[El Kabong]

Sounds a bit personal, but yeah, butter works I guess.

No no, not BUTTERED chicken. That's something else entirely.

[ccap41]

Cardinals gave up 7 runs in the first inning yesterday.. in a game that I had an opportunity to watch almost all of it. That sucked. But we came back to make it 7-5 in the 8th. But then gave up 3 more runs in the 9th.. lost 10-5.

 

Also, NFL network just wasn't working yesterday for whatever reason. I couldn't watch my Cowboys first preseason game. I typically enjoy the first three quarters to see how the 1's and 2's play and whos progressing and who may or may not make the 53 man roster. The 4th quarer in preseason games is usually not the greatest quality of football to watch. That's about making a play and a name for yourself to just try and make the roster. I think NFL teams enter training camp with max rosters at 90 players.. That's a lot to trim down from.  

[ocnblu]

When choosing a campground, always pick one that allows you to pack light.    Have a good weekend, all.

[cp-the-nerd]

Cardinals gave up 7 runs in the first inning yesterday.. in a game that I had an opportunity to watch almost all of it. That sucked. But we came back to make it 7-5 in the 8th. But then gave up 3 more runs in the 9th.. lost 10-5.

 

Also, NFL network just wasn't working yesterday for whatever reason. I couldn't watch my Cowboys first preseason game. I typically enjoy the first three quarters to see how the 1's and 2's play and whos progressing and who may or may not make the 53 man roster. The 4th quarer in preseason games is usually not the greatest quality of football to watch. That's about making a play and a name for yourself to just try and make the roster. I think NFL teams enter training camp with max rosters at 90 players.. That's a lot to trim down from.  

 

I feel you, man. The Orioles can't get their sh*t together enough to make a play for the wildcard. Such a great roster of players, but it's such an inconsistent team this year. They go from the hottest team in baseball to cold fish from month to month. I don't get it. Buck is an amazing coach but he needs to get that under control.

 

On the bright side, my Ravens put on a fun show against the Saints last night. 3rd string QB gave up an interception with a few minutes to go, giving away the lead, then he crammed it down their throat with an impressive highlight-reel touchdown drive that Tyrod Taylor never could have put together (our worthless 2nd stringer the past several years). Won 30 to 27 with 2 seconds left on the clock. Stadium went nuts.

Edited August 14, 2015 by cp-the-nerd

[G. David Felt]

Starting a new job on the 24th of August in the same company and now I am finding it hard to finish out next week working for the moron manager I have. So glad to start a new job with new tech that will be exciting.

[Stew]

I think the guy in the new F-150 got mad as me and the guy in the new Colorado were exchanging truck compliments at the gas station...... 

[ccap41]

I think the guy in the new F-150 got mad as me and the guy in the new Colorado were exchanging truck compliments at the gas station...... 

'Bong?

 

oh..

wait..

STEW!

Hey man! lol

[Stew]

 

I think the guy in the new F-150 got mad as me and the guy in the new Colorado were exchanging truck compliments at the gas station...... 

'Bong?

 

oh..

wait..

STEW!

Hey man! lol

 

Muahahaha.  He gave us a look and then sped off, funny.  Was a nice FX4, but I like the smaller trucks haha. 

[El Kabong]

The Toronto Blue Jays are no longer the Most Boring Team in Baseball.

[FAPTurbo]

[Stew]

I want a TJ Wrangler, bu dang they are sooooo pricey for their age!

Edited August 17, 2015 by Stew

[G. David Felt]

People wonder why a good employee leaves, just look to mgmt. Usually chaos that shows why the good ones leave.

[balthazar]

My son's cousin works as a valet at the local BMW dealer. I asked him what the BMW owners bringing their cars in were like.

His reply : "Entitled assholes, every last one of them. Want everything, right away, and for free."

Somehow, I wasn't surprised by that.

[Stew]

Thinking something is happening to make things better, then life kicks you in the balls, spits in your face and has a jolly laugh about it.......

[Drew Dowdell]

I've used 17 days of vacation/comp time this year so far, but I've also earned another 30 days (and counting) that I have to use by the end of the year.  

[ccap41]

I've used 17 days of vacation/comp time this year so far, but I've also earned another 30 days (and counting) that I have to use by the end of the year.  

You're a dick. I just started my current job a year ago(13 months) and I only have 16 days of PTO a year.. I don't think it goes up until my 5 year mark.

[cp-the-nerd]

I need to stay the f@#k off Facebook for a while. I got sucked into TWO separate political arguments today alone. Both times, the people arguing with me didn't know anything about the subject or present facts, but I can't help responding to incredibly wrong statements. I f@#king hate arguing with ignorant people who DON'T KNOW FACTS and have no intention of being open minded.

[G. David Felt]

Technology is an amazing field to work in.

[Drew Dowdell]

 

I've used 17 days of vacation/comp time this year so far, but I've also earned another 30 days (and counting) that I have to use by the end of the year.  

You're a dick. I just started my current job a year ago(13 months) and I only have 16 days of PTO a year.. I don't think it goes up until my 5 year mark.

 

 

I have 25 official days off per year, but I've been with the company 9 years in October.  However, because of my unusual amount of travel and off-hours work, I earn a ton of comp time also.  If I have to travel over a weekend or a holiday or even a 3 day weekend, I get those days back as comp days. 

 

It may sound great that I have 30 days comp time to use, but the reality is that I've earned them by giving up my weekends and holidays (I was traveling on both Good Friday and July 3rd, officially days off for me). 

 

Also, there is no chance in hell that I'll be using 30 days comp time by the end of the year. I have far too many projects coming up... and I'll be earning even more comp time in October and November.

 

So the reality is that my employer is taking advantage of me.

[ccap41]

 

 

I've used 17 days of vacation/comp time this year so far, but I've also earned another 30 days (and counting) that I have to use by the end of the year.  

You're a dick. I just started my current job a year ago(13 months) and I only have 16 days of PTO a year.. I don't think it goes up until my 5 year mark.

 

 

I have 25 official days off per year, but I've been with the company 9 years in October.  However, because of my unusual amount of travel and off-hours work, I earn a ton of comp time also.  If I have to travel over a weekend or a holiday or even a 3 day weekend, I get those days back as comp days. 

 

It may sound great that I have 30 days comp time to use, but the reality is that I've earned them by giving up my weekends and holidays (I was traveling on both Good Friday and July 3rd, officially days off for me). 

 

Also, there is no chance in hell that I'll be using 30 days comp time by the end of the year. I have far too many projects coming up... and I'll be earning even more comp time in October and November.

 

So the reality is that my employer is taking advantage of me.

 

Ohhhhh.. yeah that is a completely different story than just hearing you have 47 days off a year.

 

Can you can paid for what you don't use at the end of the year? We're allowed to be paid for up to ten days a year if we don't/cant use them but also required to take 5 consecutive days off at some point to just get a break.

 

Hopefully you can get as many of those days off as possilble, bud. Everybody deserves a break. Especially ones working that much extra for their company.

[Drew Dowdell]

I'm more on the mindset to use what is owed to me. They should have never asked me to calculate what I'm owed.

No, I don't get paid for it, I get to carry over 5 days to next year at best.