Trivial things that please the ever living shit out of you

[Superhero 8827]

My parents are visiting from Taiwan. I've asked my parents to only speak Mandarin to my kids. My 10 year old has been responding and starting conversations with my mom in Chinese (albeit with a heavy American accent). But it's awesome that she's able to converse in Chinese especially since she never speaks it back to my wife and I.

[GoPokes83 2240]

May belong in the TV thread. Watching a Simpsons Christmas episodes marathon this afternoon. Dang the first years of that series was outstanding!

[High Plains Drifter 11029]

On 8/15/2022 at 4:46 PM, nnm said:

When someone reps a post you made a year ago.

 

I've gotten a few of those. I usually don't even remember making them.

 

[elfenix 34223]

Turned north on highway 95 from 290 in Elgin right about 5:30. A few minutes later you hit the Travis county line and if you look to the southwest you can see the skyscrapers in downtown Austin. Today, the skyline was set against the blaze of orange from the just-set sun. Really perfect.

[Armybrat 40822]

On 12/21/2022 at 1:36 PM, Superhero said:

My parents are visiting from Taiwan. I've asked my parents to only speak Mandarin to my kids. My 10 year old has been responding and starting conversations with my mom in Chinese (albeit with a heavy American accent). But it's awesome that she's able to converse in Chinese especially since she never speaks it back to my wife and I.

Please tell your parents I was astounded to see how the Tien Mu suburb on the north side of Taipei has grown since I lived there (1957-59).

 

[Kennythetiger 9375]

9 hours ago, Armybrat said:

Please tell your parents I was astounded to see how the Tien Mu suburb on the north side of Taipei has grown since I lived there (1957-59).

 

But then, he’ll inevitably have to explain to his in-laws his association with you. 
“Brat is my friend from the internet. See, we have this website that is supposed to be based around Texas football, but we also have an 87-page thread helping those with substance abuse issues, a 142-page thread supporting those with relationship problems, and 93 pages of recipes for those wanting to cook for their friends and family. 
Oh- and there’s also a three-page argument on whether or not it’s gay to suck your own dick”.  

[Superhero 8827]

There is a MicroCenter 15 minutes from my house. 

In case you don't know what a MicroCenter is, it sells computers, computer parts, accessories, electronics, TVs, etc. It is GEEK CENTRAL. Picture what a geek looks like and imagine there are hundreds congregated in one spot.

But it has the lowest prices of anything I've ever wanted to buy. We got monitors during Covid when monitors were sold out everywhere else. I got my kid's ipad for $260, which was at least $50 cheaper than the next vendor.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21874]

I love Microcenter.  They actually have employees that are helpful and knowledgeable.  When you go there, you realize how much shit there is that you want that you never knew you wanted

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

When my wife is cooking and the olive oil, garlic and onions hit the pan and fill the house with that awesome smell.

[Longhorn_Fan68 33864]

 

 

[Bevo&Pevo 5120]

Our over the oven microwave gave up the ghost.  It was original to the haus when it was built 12 years ago, so I guess it was time.  We bought the same brand but different model.  Brackets and mounting holes pretty much aligned perfectly.  I'd be hard pressed to say if it took longer to unbox it or install it.  

[52-80 19147]

On 12/28/2022 at 11:01 PM, Superhero said:

In case you don't know what a MicroCenter is, it sells computers, computer parts, accessories, electronics, TVs, etc. It is GEEK CENTRAL. Picture what a geek looks like and imagine there are hundreds congregated in one spot.

never forget

 

 

[SilasCoade 2622]

now I caught the sads

[Storm the Field 5294]

Just got back from dentist office. The tech that used to do my cleanings was super naggy and always trying to push extra services on me. The last 3 trips, she's been replaced by an absolute smoke show (8 face, 10 body) that is super friendly and just cleans my teeth without hassling me.

On 1/9/2023 at 6:28 PM, Patricio Swayze said:

When my wife is cooking and the olive oil, garlic and onions hit the pan and fill the house with that awesome smell.

[Sam Lin 3551]

Why did you upload a pic of garlic and shit when there are rules?

[Storm the Field 5294]

Sadly, I've found it a tad bit difficult to snap a pic of my hot dental hygienist when she's standing over me jamming dental tools in my mouth.

[Prepuce of Doom 21053]

38 minutes ago, Storm the Field said:

Sadly, I've found it a tad bit difficult to snap a pic of my hot dental hygienist when she's standing over me jamming dental tools in my mouth.

[WhatTheBuck 28775]

On 1/17/2023 at 2:59 PM, Storm the Field said:

 

Don’t you just love the smell of salt cooking?

[Superhero 8827]

My son is decently smart, so I applied for him to be in the APL (Applied Primary Learner) program. Whether they get in is heavily based on what their teacher thinks. We were pretty confident because he got all As on his report card, except for art, which according to him is not a real subject because “you don’t learn anything.”

We applied for my daughter to be in the GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) program. We applied for it “just because”. We didn’t think she’d get in, but were surprised when she was accepted. According to a standardized test, she was in the 98th percentile in the state.

I couldn’t be prouder of both my kids, but like a good Asian parent, I looked them in the eyes and said

[Sam Lin 3551]

Why not 99th percentile? Shame.

[Kennythetiger 9375]

The coffeemaker at my house doesn’t have a stop-and-pour feature. The gurgling sound when it’s done brewing is music to my ears. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21053]

I just completely beat the shit out of myself with four extra hot and three hot peri peri chicken tenders. 

That stuff is no joke, and gorging on it feels really good for about an hour thanks to all the endorphins. 

[nnm 36349]

Peri peri chicken is awesome. 

[Bevo&Pevo 5120]

Finally, just a simple haircut.  Donated the "ponies" to Wigs 4 Kids for probably my 6-7th time.  

[Underdog 28576]

When one of your favorite songs play on the radio you change the channel afterwards and damn if it's not playing there also. 

[Superhero 8827]

My office got rid of plastic cutlery, and now we have real silverware. My conscience is slightly clearer today.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21874]

Just hope you don't ever see what your coworkers are doing with that silverware when you're not around

[52-80 19147]

The skinny mini Cokes. Perfect for dispensing a few hits when you have a craving for that sweet-sweet. Makes me feel like Shaq when I figuratively or literally crush a can. 

[Scheiss Meister 8407]

16 hours ago, Superhero said:

My office got rid of plastic cutlery, and now we have real silverware. My conscience is slightly clearer today.

 

5 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Just hope you don't ever see what your coworkers are doing with that silverware when you're not around

Or you could take your own silverware and keep it in your office.  You know that you have, and you know that it's clean.

[nnm 36349]

Not so trivial, but marrying off my second daughter today to a young man I really enjoy and that loves her and our family. The wedding planning is all finished, my daddy dance with her is all choreographed (by her) and practiced, and my speech is ready. It’s going to be a good day. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21053]

^^^^not so trivial - congratulations! 

Trivial: when I go to set the bezel on my watch and it's already exactly where I would have set it to. 

Happens to me far more frequently than the absolute 1:120 odds would suggest. 

[Superhero 8827]

11 hours ago, nnm said:

Not so trivial, but marrying off my second daughter today to a young man I really enjoy and that loves her and our family. The wedding planning is all finished, my daddy dance with her is all choreographed (by her) and practiced, and my speech is ready. It’s going to be a good day. 

Damn, you old.

 

Still... congratulations on finding a son-in-law that loves your daughter. Remember that he's going to love your daughter tonight. Depending how young he is, might love her several times.

[Superhero 8827]

On 1/24/2023 at 2:47 AM, Sam Lin said:

Why not 99th percentile? Shame.

[shakahorn 1645]

Ignoring a call from a number you don't recognize, then googling it and finding out it really was, in fact, a spam call.

[SilasCoade 2622]

lmao, that's way too much effort. I answer calls from my wife and my mom. That's the whole list.

[Crapinon 2253]

Am I the only one getting 20 calls a day that say " I'm with senior aid helper, regarding a financial matter...."? It's a robocall so I can't even jack with them like I do other telemarketers. I never answer them but it always leaves a message. Pisses me off. 

[Kennythetiger 9375]

3 hours ago, SilasCoade said:

lmao, that's way too much effort. I answer calls from my wife and my mom. That's the whole list.

Each one of those are a 50/50 answer for me. God bless text messaging. 

[Brothahorn 10087]

This video always makes me smile

 

 

[Bevo&Pevo 5120]

First gallon of dewberries for the year.  What should I make....pie, cobbler, kolaches, jelly, wine, or moonshine?  

[NeverMarryAStripper 21874]

Cobbler without a doubt

[After irth 1243]

On 3/15/2023 at 8:18 PM, Brothahorn said:

This video always makes me smile

 

 

That's just comedy gold, right there!

[Brothahorn 10087]

21 hours ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

First gallon of dewberries for the year.  What should I make....pie, cobbler, kolaches, jelly, wine, or moonshine?  

WINE!

[General Specific 3253]

I vote for Moonshine!

[closetohumping 17435]

Laying on the horn while sitting 3rd-7th in the left turn lane after the light turns green, then subsequently seeing the driver in the first car yell at the driver in the second car.

[nbmishoid 949]

Apple butter over buttered sourdough toast 

[nnm 36349]

We’re all familiar with the image of a housefly printed on the urinal to give us something to aim at. 
Well, this weekend we visited the USS Midway in San Diego. It’s a very cool museum now. 
In the men’s room on the flight deck they have this setup in the urinals. It’s extremely satisfying to hit that field goal. 
I’m sure this isn’t the only place this exists. Just the first place I’ve seen it. 

[GoPokes83 2240]

We’re all familiar with the image of a housefly printed on the urinal to give us something to aim at. 
Well, this weekend we visited the USS Midway in San Diego. It’s a very cool museum now. 
In the men’s room on the flight deck they have this setup in the urinals. It’s extremely satisfying to hit that field goal. 
I’m sure this isn’t the only place this exists. Just the first place I’ve seen it. 

This thing’s begging for Bob Stoops

[52-80 19147]

I was putting together some furniture and getting pissed at how my Bosch drill/driver bit set isn’t magnetised like my BIL’s Milwaukee set is…

…then I realized I bought this little Wera magnetizer to rub the tip on and bam, like magic, it turned magnetic. 

Very chuffed. 
 

 

[closetohumping 17435]

One of my buddy's son saw me at school and came up to me and gave me the biggest hug and held my hand.  

[GoPokes83 2240]

I ordered a replacement glass lens cover for the back of my phone yesterday at 1:00 and it was in my mailbox at 10:00 this morning. This both pleases and amazes me. It’s not like it’s a super common item, yet they can get it, and get it to me in under 24 hours. I’m old enough to remember when you bought something from TV or a catalog they’d tell you to expect six to eight weeks for delivery.