Trivial things that please the ever living shit out of you

[Superhero 8595]

When my 12 YO girl gets excited and says “yay” in her still chipmunk like voice.

She still holds my hand, and dread the day when she tells me to stop. 

[Tex Long 4273]

On 5/21/2024 at 9:03 PM, Armybrat said:

I was not aware of this beautiful landscape feature on 21st  across from Littlefield Fountain.

Few people remember that a city electric utility worker, Roy Schmidt, was shot to death August 1st, 1966 by Charles Whitman just a few steps away from this spot. 
I was crouching behind a car about a half block to the left.

 

 

I had graduated that spring and was off to grad school, but a close friend was there. He was in the barber shop near the Coop, sitting in a chair getting a shave. They heard the popping sounds and were wondering WTF was going on, when a passer-by took a round, right in front of their windows, killed dead. He told me there was likely never anyone in the history of the world with a straight razor on his throat who got out of the seat and behind a barber's chair in less time than he did.

[Js1 82948]

My plane to Denver yesterday touched down at exactly 4:20pm

[Sam Lin 3534]

Too bad it was 5:45 by the time you actually got a gate and deplaned, and 7:15 by the time you had your luggage and rental car and actually got on the road.

[Js1 82948]

2 hours ago, Sam Lin said:

Too bad it was 5:45 by the time you actually got a gate and deplaned, and 7:15 by the time you had your luggage and rental car and actually got on the road.

Surprisingly, no.  Got to a gate and deplaned around 4:35, was on the road with my rental car by 5:15 and at my hotel by 6

[Superhero 8595]

Google "chicxulub crater".

A meteorite will shoot across the screen, and the screen will shake.

 

Are there any other Google easter eggs like this?

[wd40 1976]

the subject of MC Escher came up a few weeks ago on a family vacation, and I remembered I had a big book of his work that my aunt had given me, when I was a kid.  when we got back, I took it out for my kids to look at.  of course, they just left it lying around, so when I went to put it back, I flipped it open to a random page and found these.

I must have stashed them in the book to protect them when I moved out to go to school.   they don't hand out shit like this at gas stations anymore.

[nnm 35552]

6 hours ago, Superhero said:

Google "chicxulub crater".

A meteorite will shoot across the screen, and the screen will shake.

 

Are there any other Google easter eggs like this?

Here’s what AI says:

Here are some Google Easter eggs:

• Do a barrel roll: Type "do a barrel roll" into the search bar to make the screen do a 360-degree turn. 
• Askew: Search for "askew" to see search results that are slightly crooked, but still function normally. 
• Dinosaur game: Play the endless runner game that was originally created for people without internet. 
• Fidget spinner: Search for "spinner" to see a digital spinner that you can spin. 
• Calculator: Search for "the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything" in lowercase to see the calculator answer with the number 42. 
• BTS: Type "bts( see it )" to see a purple heart with a microphone inside it. Click on it to make purple and heart-shaped balloons fly, and then click on a heart-shaped balloon to see a message from a BTS member. 
• Blink html: Type "blink html" to make all bold text blink.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21765]

It's pretty amazing what you can do by yourself with a chain, a couple of 2x4s, and a 4 ton hi-lift jack, even if you are old as shit.

[PRONG HORN 3086]

 

[Storm the Field 5254]

Holiday falling on a Thursday, setting up a nice 4 day weekend. Get home on Monday and the work week is already 1/3 of the way done.

Edited July 1 by Storm the Field

[Scheiss Meister 8308]

The city from which I retired last year has everyone working a summer flex schedule of four 10 hour days per week this summer.  The exception is holidays.  Weeks with holidays are four 8 hour days and a 8 hour holiday.  So this year everyone is getting screwed out of a four day weekend AND the supervisors still have to figure out how to cover 24/7/365 operations with split schedules.  Glad that's not me.

[52-80 18982]

On 6/30/2024 at 11:21 AM, PRONG HORN said:

 

You know what they say once they go shaq they dont come baq

 

[Scheiss Meister 8308]

Having the perfect onion on your cheeseburger.  Not sweet, not too mild, and not too hot.  It just fits in with the mustard and pickles to bring the perfect spice to the whole burger.  Sublime.

Edited July 3 by Scheiss Meister

[Steamboat1874 4008]

9 hours ago, Scheiss Meister said:

Having the perfect onion on your cheeseburger.  Not sweet, not too mild, and not too hot.  It just fits in with the mustard and pickles to bring the perfect spice to the whole burger.  Sublime.

So true.

I love the combination of cheese, pickles, onion and mustard.

[nnm 35552]

11 hours ago, Scheiss Meister said:

Having the perfect onion on your cheeseburger.  Not sweet, not too mild, and not too hot.  It just fits in with the mustard and pickles to bring the perfect spice to the whole burger.  Sublime.

You are wrong.  Onions are the devil's weed and should be wiped from the face of the earth.  

[PvilleStang 2805]

1 hour ago, nnm said:

You are wrong.  Onions are the devil's weed and should be wiped from the face of the earth.  

What are your feelings about lettuce?  Kale?  Carmelized onions are definitely a value add compared to most greens.

[Scheiss Meister 8308]

2 hours ago, nnm said:

You are wrong.  Onions are the devil's weed and should be wiped from the face of the earth.  

We each have our own tastes.  I know several people who don't like green chiles. 

[Sam Lin 3534]

Do they like green chili sauce?

[nnm 35552]

14 minutes ago, Sam Lin said:

Do they like green chili sauce?

 

New Mexicans are particular about their green chile the way that Texans are about brisket and chili. 

Edited July 3 by nnm

[Wally Pryor 5201]

Teenage kids that write a simple thank you note. I don't need the world for giving a $50 or $100 graduation gift card to the kid a couple houses down who I randomly see, just a small acknowledgement of appreciation. Pleasantly surprised to get a couple notes in the mail this year, so there's hope. 

[Bevo&Pevo 4923]

On 6/24/2024 at 2:07 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

It's pretty amazing what you can do by yourself with a chain, a couple of 2x4s, and a 4 ton hi-lift jack, even if you are old as shit.

A piece of chain and hi-lift jack can get a lot of work done once you learn the tricks. 

[nnm 35552]

On 6/24/2024 at 2:07 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

It's pretty amazing what you can do by yourself with a chain, a couple of 2x4s, and a 4 ton hi-lift jack, even if you are old as shit.

[Jameslaw121 4439]

On 7/3/2024 at 3:22 PM, Wally Pryor said:

Teenage kids that write a simple thank you note. I don't need the world for giving a $50 or $100 graduation gift card to the kid a couple houses down who I randomly see, just a small acknowledgement of appreciation. Pleasantly surprised to get a couple notes in the mail this year, so there's hope. 

Reminds me, right after covid, there is an area near me that has like a small park surrounded by restaurants with patios. This was shortly after stuff started opening, so a friend of mine, my 7 year old son, and I went to a pub, but still sat outside. I think we went to watch some sporting event and took the kid because he needed to be away from his sister and mom for a bit.

These rowdyish kids (around 16 years old) came by on their skateboards, kinda being dicks, like most boys that age, but nothing horrible. My 7 year old looks at one kid's skateboard (who seemed like the leader of the bunch) and said "Man, cool skateboard." Half expected the kid to same something sarcastic. But he looks over at my son and says "Yeah, you wanna try it?" And for like 20 minutes they let play on their skateboards.

 

[Incredulity 11160]

[Saint Tacky 1609]

On 6/24/2024 at 2:07 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

It's pretty amazing what you can do by yourself with a chain, a couple of 2x4s, and a 4 ton hi-lift jack, even if you are old as shit.

 

On 7/7/2024 at 8:07 AM, Bevo&Pevo said:

A piece of chain and hi-lift jack can get a lot of work done once you learn the tricks. 

Tell me more. I had a chain snap a couple of weeks ago and it whipped me across the shin. Nothing was broken, but holy fuck I bled like a stuck pig. Stump is still there.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21765]

I use 3/8 inch log chain that's rated for 2,650 lbs. 

[closetohumping 17287]

Smoking the shit out of a tailgating v8 car in my Tesla 

[nnm 35552]

26 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Smoking the shit out of a tailgating v8 car in my Tesla 

All the way to the next charging station. Good for you. 

[closetohumping 17287]

24 minutes ago, nnm said:

All the way to the next charging station. Good for you. 

Which in California is one mile away or at my work.  How about just not tailgating someone?

[Incredulity 11160]

11 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

How about just not tailgating someone?

how about not cruising 5MPH below the speed limit in the fast lane?

[closetohumping 17287]

Just now, Incredulity said:

how about not cruising 5MPH below the speed limit in the fast lane?

Wasn’t on the highway. I was in the right lane going 10 over. 

[Incredulity 11160]

Just now, closetohumping said:

Wasn’t on the highway. I was in the right lane going 10 over. 

Fuck the tailgater in this case.

Left lane cruiser can DIAF

[closetohumping 17287]

6 minutes ago, Incredulity said:

Fuck the tailgater in this case.

Left lane cruiser can DIAF

Yep.  Left lane is for passing only, even if you're not on the highway.  In this case, I was speeding in the right lane, he could've passed me on the left lane but wanted to get closer.   Left him in less than a second and then slowed down to see if he can catch up.

[nnm 35552]

54 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Which in California is one mile away or at my work.  How about just not tailgating someone?

I get the tailgating thing. I agree with you. 

My point is that I have about a 700-mile range on my F-150, 500 when towing something. When the tank is empty it takes about 8 minutes to fill up. 

Your Tesla is great for close-in driving. But not for the wide-open spaces and heavy use in most of the western US. 

[closetohumping 17287]

8 minutes ago, nnm said:

I get the tailgating thing. I agree with you. 

My point is that I have about a 700-mile range on my F-150, 500 when towing something. When the tank is empty it takes about 8 minutes to fill up. 

Your Tesla is great for close-in driving. But not for the wide-open spaces and heavy use in most of the western US. 

California has the best infrastructure for ev cars.  Tesla has the #1 and #2 selling models in this state.  
 

if I cared about time it takes to rejuice my vehicle I wouldn’t be driving a Tesla.  
 

anyways, use the left lane for passing

Edited July 15 by closetohumping

[Superhero 8595]

My mom and daughter making dumplings for dinner.

My parents come once a year from Taiwan, and it's precious time for me and the kids to spend with them. My dad is 83 and in good health, but you never know when they might get sick, so every minute making dumplings, going for walks, playing board games is cherished.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21765]

Looks like you have plenty of dumplings to share here

[nnm 35552]

33 minutes ago, Superhero said:

My mom and daughter making dumplings for dinner.

My parents come once a year from Taiwan, and it's precious time for me and the kids to spend with them. My dad is 83 and in good health, but you never know when they might get sick, so every minute making dumplings, going for walks, playing board games is cherished.

That is awesome.  My mother passed away last year.  I treasure the moments that she spent with my kids doing similar activities.  Of course, in my family, they were making tortillas and enchiladas instead of dumpling.

<insert Franco same same but different gif here>

[Native Horn 3465]

That is supremely badass, Superhero.  Also, yer mom has some amazing melons.

[Superhero 8595]

On 7/17/2024 at 8:35 AM, Native Horn said:

That is supremely badass, Superhero.  Also, yer mom has some amazing melons.

I'll let her know someone from the internet is checking out her melons. I'll let you know if she's flattered.

[closetohumping 17287]

Empty office on Friday.....

[nnm 35552]

14 hours ago, Superhero said:

I'll let her know someone from the internet is checking out her melons. I'll let you know if she's flattered.

If I’ve learned anything in my five and a half decades in this planet, it is that I do not want to piss off an Asian woman. 

[closetohumping 17287]

Mom telling me I raised my kids right 

[Mo Horn 8696]

3 hours ago, closetohumping said:

Mom telling me I raised my kids right 

Better yet, your adult children tell you thank you for how you raised them. Both of mine have done that, and one of the best things I've ever heard. 

[Superhero 8595]

Putting a new screen protector on my mom’s iPad without a single bubble.

 

 

I paid the price of getting a speck of glass from the original screen protector, but still… NO. AIR. BUBBLES. 

[Bevo&Pevo 4923]

These adhesive strips on charcoal bags.  

[PRONG HORN 3086]

 

[InkaUtexas 24932]

Son asked me today if I would help him put in a garden. Said he wished he has paid more attention helping me, but looking back it was a great time.

 

[Braff Zacklin 13289]

On 7/16/2024 at 3:23 PM, Superhero said:

My mom and daughter making dumplings for dinner.

My parents come once a year from Taiwan, and it's precious time for me and the kids to spend with them. My dad is 83 and in good health, but you never know when they might get sick, so every minute making dumplings, going for walks, playing board games is cherished.

Philosophical question for you, sir:

If you were to invite me over to your next dumpling event, would I be frowned upon for eating the entire lot?

Keep in mind that, if I did so, that'd just mean more quality time for your daughter and her Grams since they'd undoubtedly have to whip up another batch.

I'll hang up and listen.