Things that annoy me (11 Viewers)

[tdubel]

On to another topic from my morning reading that I just find nutso, actually 2 things:

Admittedly I didn't follow the Olympics because frankly, for me, it doesn't interest me, that said, here are 2 IMO head scratchers:

A. Men's Hockey - the poor sportsmanship of Canada - the comments in the press after losing are frankly classless. The better team won that night period, just like any other sporting event.

B. Men's Hockey - in the US, there are a large voice of people now basically crapping on the Men's hockey team because they were invited to the White House and they were happy about it. Hello, it doesn't matter who is President, getting invited should be an honor no matter which party is in the seat. Just absolute derangement if I have ever seen it. The team won, they are being honored for it, again, period.

TD

 

[tdubel]

Jason....in March...what part of Texas are you living in?

March in Texas is a transitional month characterized by rapidly warming temperatures, with daily highs often starting in the mid-60s°F and rising to the upper 70s°F by the end of the month. While it is generally pleasant, the weather is highly unpredictable, with the potential for both warm spring-like days and sudden, chilly, or stormy weather.
Regional Temperature Averages for March

• North Texas/Dallas: Highs typically range from 66°F to 73°F, with lows between 46°F and 54°F.
• Central Texas/Austin: Highs generally increase from 70°F to 76°F, with lows in the upper 40s to mid-50s°F.
• Houston/Coastal Area: Highs in the low-to-mid 70s (approx. 71°F–76°F), with milder lows in the 50s°F.
• West Texas/Midland: Cooler with lower, with high temperatures averaging in the mid-to-upper 60s.
• South Texas/McAllen: Warmer, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s (79°F–84°F).

I can answer for him - San Antonio, admittedly it is pretty hot there and muggy. Personally, I like North Austin and suburb/rural Dallas.
TD

 

[mikemiller1955]

I can answer for him - San Antonio, admittedly it is pretty hot there and muggy. Personally, I like North Austin and suburb/rural Dallas.
TD

March in San Antonio, Texas, features mild to warm temperatures and is generally considered one of the best times to visit. Daily high temperatures typically range from the low 70s to upper 70s °F (22–26°C), while overnight lows are often in the 50s °F (10–14°C). While often pleasant, the weather can be variable with occasional, swift changes from warm to cool.

 

[Combat]

I was considering New Mexico for retirement because of the weather and relatively modest cost of living but after visiting recently not so sure. It is so different in terms of geography and culture after living on the east coast for many years that it almost felt like being on the moon. Some of that is good but some not. Santa Fe is nice but I really disliked Taos (too remote and lots of traffic). Outside of the small enclaves there is also a surprising amount of poverty and a whole lot of nothing once you get outside the cities.

 

[mikemiller1955]

I was considering New Mexico for retirement because of the weather and relatively modest cost of living but after visiting recently not so sure. It is so different in terms of geography and culture after living on the east coast for many years that it almost felt like being on the moon. Some of that is good but some not. Santa Fe is nice but I really disliked Taos (too remote and lots of traffic). Outside of the small enclaves there is also a surprising amount of poverty and a whole lot of nothing once you get outside the cities.

I don't know Doug...I went to some bowling tournaments that lasted about 4 days in Albuquerque when I was younger...in just 2 days almost the whole team had nose bleeds and our lips were severely chapped...a very arid climate...dry low humidity...I guess your body acclimates after a few days/weeks...the one thing that really stood out was the lack of lawn grass in the home's yards...mostly rock and gravel lawns...

we went to a casino there...now this was years ago...and it was an American Indian Tribal casino...most ghetto casino I have ever seen...it was scary...really dark lighting...my feet were sticking to the carpet when I walked around...and I kept my hand on my wallet pocket...was not impressed...that was 20 years ago...I'm sure it's better now...

at least you won't have to mow your yards...plant a couple of cactus plants and you're good...

 

[Combat]

I don't know Doug...I went to some bowling tournaments that lasted about 4 days in Albuquerque when I was younger...in just 2 days almost the whole team had nose bleeds and our lips were severely chapped...a very arid climate...dry low humidity...I guess your body acclimates after a few days/weeks...the one thing that really stood out was the lack of lawn grass in the home's yards...mostly rock and gravel lawns...

we went to a casino there...now this was years ago...and it was an American Indian Tribal casino...most ghetto casino I have ever seen...it was scary...really dark lighting...my feet were sticking to the carpet when I walked around...and I kept my hand on my wallet pocket...was not impressed...that was 20 years ago...I'm sure it's better now...

at least you won't have to mow your yards...plant a couple of cactus plants and you're good...

There are lots of problems in Albuquerque including crime. Everyone that I spoke with in New Mexico said to avoid it and a larger city is not for me regardless of where it might be. I drove through many of the tribal reservations and they are unfortunately poverty stricken. Not sure where all the casino money is going but apparently not to the residents. Las Vegas, NM is an interesting place. Lots of history with the railroad and they filmed the hotel scene from "No Country for Old Men" at the hotel on the square but again the town has a feeling of longstanding economic decline. Santa Fe was the best fit in terms of size and amenities. The buildings and homes are very drab though due to the building codes. Almost invisible in that landscape. There are some places down south like Savannah, Georgia that are promising as well.

 

[marco55]

Is it a Jeep?

No, F150 Ford pickup.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

Downtown Stalingrad this morning here in Taunton MA; no travel except for essential personnel, 500.00 fine no questions asked if you are on the road and not essential.

They closed routes 24 and 495 here yesterday, that's medieval right there, two major highways closed?

Snow plows were getting stuck yesterday in the snow, snow rates here 3 to 4 inches an hour, that's insane, we ended up with 34 inches.

It will be awhile before things are back to anything resembling normal...................

 

[Horus]

Wow ! Haven't had snow like that around here since the eighties, up North they still do of course, though they usually find excuses to close schools, cancel trains, etc if there is just half an inch of the white stuff !

 

[Combat]

If there are Americans trapped in Mexico due to the violence who can't get out, why are Americans still being allowed to travel there? There was even a news report on about college kids who are planning to head down for Spring break. A bad idea even under normal circumstances but completely nuts right now.

 

[OzDigger]

Downtown Stalingrad this morning here in Taunton MA; no travel except for essential personnel, 500.00 fine no questions asked if you are on the road and not essential.

They closed routes 24 and 495 here yesterday, that's medieval right there, two major highways closed?

Snow plows were getting stuck yesterday in the snow, snow rates here 3 to 4 inches an hour, that's insane, we ended up with 34 inches.

It will be awhile before things are back to anything resembling normal...................

I'd prefer 'sweaty balls' to that much snow

 

[Warrior]

I'd prefer 'sweaty balls' to that much snow

It all comes down to what one is willing to tolerate, this is extreme, that's for sure, nothing like it for 11 years, then 49 prior to that, so there you go.

 

[OzDigger]

It all comes down to what one is willing to tolerate, this is extreme, that's for sure, nothing like it for 11 years, then 49 prior to that, so there you go.

We've had the worst heatwaves here for over 50 years, makes me wonder if 'climate change' is real, may be time to move to cooler climes, but where

 

[Terp152]

On to another topic from my morning reading that I just find nutso, actually 2 things:

Admittedly I didn't follow the Olympics because frankly, for me, it doesn't interest me, that said, here are 2 IMO head scratchers:

A. Men's Hockey - the poor sportsmanship of Canada - the comments in the press after losing are frankly classless. The better team won that night period, just like any other sporting event.

B. Men's Hockey - in the US, there are a large voice of people now basically crapping on the Men's hockey team because they were invited to the White House and they were happy about it. Hello, it doesn't matter who is President, getting invited should be an honor no matter which party is in the seat. Just absolute derangement if I have ever seen it. The team won, they are being honored for it, again, period.

TD

Add the US women's hockey team for turning down the White House invitation due to "previous commitments." Wonder why the women are not in the public eye nearly as much as the men's team.

 

[Terp152]

If there are Americans trapped in Mexico due to the violence who can't get out, why are Americans still being allowed to travel there? There was even a news report on about college kids who are planning to head down for Spring break. A bad idea even under normal circumstances but completely nuts right now.

Yeah, saw those reports. Was surprised at the numbers of Americans going there. Seems very carless, and then of course they expect the US to come and rescue them if they get into trouble.

 

[Horus]

Yeah, saw those reports. Was surprised at the numbers of Americans going there. Seems very carless, and then of course they expect the US to come and rescue them if they get into trouble.

Often same with people who hold dual citizenship, such and such a place they always consider their home, but when something happens......

 

[theBaron]

...in the US, there are a large voice of people now basically crapping on the Men's hockey team because they were invited to the White House and they were happy about it. Hello, it doesn't matter who is President, getting invited should be an honor no matter which party is in the seat. Just absolute derangement if I have ever seen it. The team won, they are being honored for it, again, period...

I have made this point before-we have regressed in terms of maturity over the past 70 years, and that is a symptom of the childishness that obtains in our society.

 

[Warrior]

I have accumulated 5 days worth of orders that needed to be dropped off at the post office in either East Taunton or on the Green in the center of town, schlepped out of here at 9:00AM to go to the East Taunton Post Office, the roads were a pooeshow, combination of a slushy mess or worse yet, packed down icy snow, a combination of a bobsled run and a downhill run, slick as Hell, get to the East Taunton Post Office; it's closed, not shoveled, not plowed, nothing, no one there..............turn around and head to the Post Office on the Green, another bobsled run/downhill run to Taunton Center...............that Post Office is closed too, again parking lot not plowed, a guy sitting in his car said "The distribution center on Myles Standish Road is closed too, no mail coming in or going out of Taunton.

I ended up going all the way to Westwood, a 45 minute drive, I used to go there back when my Mom was alive and I'd check up on her a couple of days a week then go to the Westwood Post Office, they were open. Westwood got "just" a foot and a half, but their roads were down to the asphalt everywhere, they did a top shelf job plowing in that town.

Not for nothing, but this is ridiculous; I can 1000% understand being closed on Monday, give them a pass on Tuesday too, but today/three days later? And no lots plowed yet? So are they planning on just taking the rest of the week off and keep both post offices and the distribution center closed? So zero mail coming in or going out of the city of Taunton?

If it was 1826 or 1926 or even 1978, ok then, whatever, but it's 2026, this is unacceptable.

A disgrace is more like it; the mail situation is nothing compared to those with no power, don't get me wrong, but what a mess.

Oh and my friends in Taunton and Fall River are still stranded, no sign of a plow for three days now.

Myself and two friends of mine told them if they need anything in the way of food or God forbid, prescriptions picked up, just let us know, we'll get to them no matter what.

Again; a disgrace, God forbid there is a health emergency from someone going face down in the show while shoveling what is no longer snow and more like cement.

 

[mikemiller1955]

I have accumulated 5 days worth of orders that needed to be dropped off at the post office in either East Taunton or on the Green in the center of town, schlepped out of here at 9:00AM to go to the East Taunton Post Office, the roads were a pooeshow, combination of a slushy mess or worse yet, packed down icy snow, a combination of a bobsled run and a downhill run, slick as Hell, get to the East Taunton Post Office; it's closed, not shoveled, not plowed, nothing, no one there..............turn around and head to the Post Office on the Green, another bobsled run/downhill run to Taunton Center...............that Post Office is closed too, again parking lot not plowed, a guy sitting in his car said "The distribution center on Myles Standish Road is closed too, no mail coming in or going out of Taunton.

I ended up going all the way to Westwood, a 45 minute drive, I used to go there back when my Mom was alive and I'd check up on her a couple of days a week then go to the Westwood Post Office, they were open. Westwood got "just" a foot and a half, but their roads were down to the asphalt everywhere, they did a top shelf job plowing in that town.

Not for nothing, but this is ridiculous; I can 1000% understand being closed on Monday, give them a pass on Tuesday too, but today/three days later? And no lots plowed yet? So are they planning on just taking the rest of the week off and keep both post offices and the distribution center closed? So zero mail coming in or going out of the city of Taunton?

If it was 1826 or 1926 or even 1978, ok then, whatever, but it's 2026, this is unacceptable.

A disgrace is more like it; the mail situation is nothing compared to those with no power, don't get me wrong, but what a mess.

Oh and my friends in Taunton and Fall River are still stranded, no sign of a plow for three days now.

Myself and two friends of mine told them if they need anything in the way of food or God forbid, prescriptions picked up, just let us know, we'll get to them no matter what.

Again; a disgrace, God forbid there is a health emergency from someone going face down in the show while shoveling what is no longer snow and more like cement.

Nothing I'm saying is going to appease your customers...if you're worried about that...

"WHERE IS MY ITEM?" complaint...

and I have no idea what your shipping policy is or how fast you advertise to get it in the mail...
but Ebay won't allow negative feedback...or give you a "strike" on a slow delivery due to inclement weather and post office's being closed...
it's literally an act of God...lol...
hopefully they will open soon...and you can rent a U-Haul to schlep a weeks work of deliveries out...

 

[Warrior]

Nothing I'm saying is going to appease your customers...if you're worried about that...

"WHERE IS MY ITEM?" complaint...

and I have no idea what your shipping policy is or how fast you advertise to get it in the mail...
but Ebay won't allow negative feedback...or give you a "strike" on a slow delivery due to inclement weather and post office's being closed...
it's literally an act of God...lol...
hopefully they will open soon...and you can rent a U-Haul to schlep a weeks work of deliveries out...

Thank Christ I did not select the one day shipping window, I'd be screwed had I done that, mine is 4 days just for situations like this. My mountain of orders dates back to Saturday and Sunday, neither of those days count in the 4 day window, so technically, I had until tomorrow to get them all out, they went out today, so I'm good.

It stopped snowing two days ago, the streets are still a mess and essential businesses like the post office and city hall are not open.

This state does not have enough money to pay for snow removal, they are too busy here setting aside taxpayer money for illegals, this is a sanctuary state don't forget.

If you talk to the man/woman in the streets, people around here are steaming mad over this, the next election is going to be a bloodbath; you reap what you sow.