First-World Problems...

Oh hell.

It still works, which is odd to me, because the latch shaft operating the lock seems to be broken. I guess it is possible that there is some support screw that has sheared. But locks and I have an agreement. I don't f*ck with them, and they don't f*ck with me. I tend to over-tighten and misalign stuff when I dip into lock sets. Then it becomes an irritating and frustrating series of disassembly-reassembly until I get it right.

Luckily, Baldwin locks warranties their stuff forever, so I will be having a chat with their customer service folks on Monday morning.

Damn...I can't even get pissed off about this!

Below the fold is why I was outside in the first place.

***

First-World Problem indeed!

Posted by: CBD at 02:00 PM

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1 CBD, with all of your first world problems you need to sell that house and move into an apartment.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at November 26, 2023 02:02 PM (2NHgQ)

2 /plants flag

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at November 26, 2023 02:02 PM (Px5D+)

3 Well, if you cut the tree down, you'd have no leaves to clog gutters or clutter the ground. I think spraying the entire tree with gasoline and lighting on fire would be spectacular.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 02:03 PM (GOUb9)

4 Missed it by that much

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at November 26, 2023 02:03 PM (Px5D+)

5 So you were outside because you wanted to... leave?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 26, 2023 02:04 PM (S4Tgw)

6 My red maples have already dropped ALL their leaves. Japanese maple, as well. Lawn crew vacuumed up everything this week. It's all gone.

Posted by: Dr. Rumack at November 26, 2023 02:05 PM (iODuv)

7 I had a Baldwin lock break on me years ago. Contacted Baldwin and they sent out a replacement very quickly.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at November 26, 2023 02:06 PM (pJWtt)

8 Off Dr Rumack sock, damnit.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at November 26, 2023 02:06 PM (iODuv)

9 Hey CBD- your thumb looks just like Brian Stelter.

Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (991eG)

10 Could the side bar ads get MORE f'ing disgusting here? I hope it's worth it for ACE or whoever is cashing the checks. It's all worthless crap, too. I can't even stand looking at the splash page.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (7Fj9P)

11 Just how old is this house of yours CBD?
It does seem that you have an inordinate number of FWPs with it.

I'm tending more towards the "get out now" crowd as you should save yourself and your family before it collapses around you!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (OzHHn)

12 The same third-world bastard you hire to rake you leaves can also probably repair your lock. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 02:08 PM (5N8Mz)

13 Had a similar FWP yesterday - neighbor lady couldn't lock her outside basement door as the strikeplate was not in line with the deadlatch. Of course, the strikeplate couldn't be adjusted easily and a quick ten minute job turned into a two hour ordeal.

She made me cookies so I made out on the deal.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 26, 2023 02:09 PM (SAX5G)

14 My red maples have already dropped ALL their leaves. Japanese maple, as well. Lawn crew vacuumed up everything this week. It's all gone.

Posted by: Dr. Rumack at November 26, 2023 02:05 PM (iODuv)

All of our trees are bare except for the Red Maple! I love it!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:09 PM (3Gtis)

15 I had a Baldwin lock break on me years ago. Contacted Baldwin and they sent out a replacement very quickly.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop

Heh, heh, heh, if CBD gets a replacement he's back to uninstalling and installing which seems to be beyond his DIY level of comfort!
MOME at CBD's place!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 02:10 PM (OzHHn)

16 Well, it's not like rake-rake...

/Whoopi

Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2023 02:10 PM (991eG)

17 Hey CBD- your thumb looks just like Brian Stelter.

Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (991eG)

Fat, puffy and potato-like?

Ouch.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:10 PM (3Gtis)

18 I bought my house (c.1945) about 30 years ago. I have unsystematically replaced every door handle and lockset here. With one exception: my front hall closet/coat dump. Even though there's a dead spot on the spindle, I keep nursing it along, 'cause I'm a romantic.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:11 PM (7Fj9P)

19 maybe y'all remember me talk about Amazon delivering my package to the wrong address

---

then I saw some videos online showing delivery drivers putting a package on a doorstep, taking that picture they send you, then stealing the package

I'm getting a UPS PO box this week

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:12 PM (geLO8)

20 Fat, puffy and potato-like?

Ouch.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

*******

Oh you know I'm just kidding. You have a very noble and distinguished thumb. Dare I say even handsome!?

Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2023 02:12 PM (991eG)

21 Silver Maple? Sugar Maple?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2023 02:13 PM (RIvkX)

22 Hey CBD- your thumb looks just like Brian Stelter.
Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (991eG)
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That's his big toe. And then he wonders why the latch is broken!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 26, 2023 02:13 PM (S4Tgw)

23 Another one, but unresolved: other neighbor's double hung (!!) casement window doesn't go up and down properly. One of the spring-cables tore loose from the side of the window. Haven't yet figured out how to fix it yet.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (SAX5G)

24 I had a front door latch with maybe the same problem a few months ago. You had to press it just right to get the door to open and eventually it wouldn't open at all. I took it apart and found that the pin on which the latch rotated had worked its way out and it was supporting the latch on one side and not the other. All in all, it was about a 10 minute job to fix.

Posted by: Murph at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (9aX1q)

25 Heh, heh, heh, if CBD gets a replacement he's back to uninstalling and installing which seems to be beyond his DIY level of comfort!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 02:10 PM (OzHHn)

HEY!

I can handle things! I'm smart! Not like everyone says!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (3Gtis)

26 Oh. Pretty.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (RIvkX)

27 I have a door strike that's wonky. There's a small insert for the latch that keeps coming loose.

No idea how to fix it. I slide it back into position and a day later it's wacked. No way to secure it either.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (Q4IgG)

28 That's his big toe. And then he wonders why the latch is broken!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 26, 2023 02:13 PM (S4Tgw)

Okay, I really did laugh out loud!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:15 PM (3Gtis)

29 >>No idea how to fix it. I slide it back into position and a day later it's wacked. No way to secure it either.

Posted by: Martini Farmer
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you should just move

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:16 PM (geLO8)

30 Oh you know I'm just kidding. You have a very noble and distinguished thumb. Dare I say even handsome!?
==========================
There's definitely fungus hiding under that nail. Just look at the myriad examples in the sidebar graphics. However, YOU ARE IN LUCK!!
One simple trick...

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:16 PM (7Fj9P)

31 it was supporting the latch on one side and not the other.

Posted by: Murph at November 26, 2023 02:14 PM (9aX1q)

That makes sense.

So...an entire new door?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:16 PM (3Gtis)

32 Yep, not a lot of deciduous trees in the Third World.

Not even in Baltimore.

Posted by: logprof at November 26, 2023 02:17 PM (LIZdX)

33 *whispers* All this lockset talk gives me a hardon.

Posted by: Naval Aviator Wolfman at Fighter Weapons School at November 26, 2023 02:17 PM (4I/2K)

34 I have a door strike that's wonky. There's a small insert for the latch that keeps coming loose.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Try this: remove the strikeplate. Fill the screw holes with a few toothpicks, and replace the strikeplate. It should hold better then.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 26, 2023 02:17 PM (SAX5G)

35 the 1/4" gum rubber tubing on my slingshot just snapped. FWP?

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at November 26, 2023 02:17 PM (hXr4C)

36 I replaced all my interior and exterior door handles and locks a couple of years ago. Funny thing I got the front door interior side reversed so to open the door from the inside you have to turn the handle up not down.

Helps when some broad is trying to make a quick exit with my wallet and she fumbles the door knob.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 26, 2023 02:18 PM (R/m4+)

37 Helps when some broad is trying to make a quick exit with my wallet and she fumbles the door knob.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy

You don't write them checks?

Posted by: Zombie Jerry Springer at November 26, 2023 02:18 PM (SAX5G)

38 The Mary-Jane tree is ready to harvest.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:19 PM (cOq4q)

39 My FWP is I'm an idiot. Went 30 minutes up to daughters for a brunch, came home to watch in solitude just how far the Patriots have fallen (spoiler alert: far, far), and heading out for some live music this evening.
Cell phone seems to have remained at the daughters. That'll add an hour to the evening commute.

Posted by: From about that Time at November 26, 2023 02:19 PM (4780s)

40 Haven't yet figured out how to fix it yet.
======================
If it's vinyl, I'd call a pro. Had the same thing with my dining room window, I could move it up and down, but it was like doing 40lb.curls. They still have sash weights in there, but taking those apart has a lot of proprietary tools.
And, if you break the glass, all the argon and insulating gas comes out, making the window less than insulated.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:21 PM (7Fj9P)

41 That's his big toe. And then he wonders why the latch is broken!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 26, 2023 02:13 PM (S4Tgw)
===
What am I chopped liver?

Posted by: Sgt. Hulka at November 26, 2023 02:21 PM (RIvkX)

42 Helps when some broad is trying to make a quick exit with my wallet and she fumbles the door knob.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy

You don't write them checks?
Posted by: Zombie Jerry Springer at November 26, 2023 02:18 PM (SAX5G)

----------

I pay them in scrip for the company store.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 26, 2023 02:23 PM (mh/M/)

43 Fill the screw holes with a few toothpicks,===coated in wood glue. Smash them in w/a hammer, then cut off with a chop-saw. Best backfill technique for over worked holes.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:24 PM (7Fj9P)

44 Dildo's thumb was his very best feature,
'Cause his hand does not look like some creature
Had chewed it for kicks
then spat out the bits,
And used them to count for his math teacher!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 02:24 PM (3Gtis)

45 Manicure problems? Different thread i presume. LOL

Posted by: t-dubya-d at November 26, 2023 02:25 PM (w+7qh)

46 My first world problem is that I'm commuting 95 miles one way each week and house-sitting at my brother's home while I rebuild a manufacturing facility. He won't accept a check for rent and wants cash so it won't red flag his unemployment.

I tried to assure him nobody gives a fuck about him or me, but whatever. I'm spending a lot more time at the ATM.

Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 02:25 PM (5N8Mz)

47
then I saw some videos online showing delivery drivers putting a package on a doorstep, taking that picture they send you, then stealing the package

I'm getting a UPS PO box this week

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:12 PM

I had a UPS PO box for years. Started out at $5.00 a year. When it got up around $75.00 a year I bailed and planted a mailbox. The very next day it had junk mail in it.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 02:25 PM (enJYY)

48 As said downstairs, few of family are making Christmas grave wreaths

Posted by: Skip at November 26, 2023 02:25 PM (U4tOx)

49 Window counterweights can be painful, or very easy, depending on type -

Bing Up a typical example.
29" Caldwell Series 300 5/8" Channel Block & Tackle Window Balance

Very Very Easy to replace. You might even need a butter knife to do it. Had to replace two pairs as it finally got cool enough to opem windows recently.
Other types may be more difficult.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:26 PM (cOq4q)

50 My FWP is finding a color to paint my entertainment center. I am assuming my Fuji Q4 won't be a FWP

Posted by: Jamaica at November 26, 2023 02:27 PM (Eeb9P)

51
I can handle things! I'm smart! Not like everyone says!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Something about asserting facts not in...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 02:27 PM (OzHHn)

52 Best backfill technique for over worked holes.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:24 PM (7Fj9P)

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Wait til I tell all my friends.
You're a lifesaver!

Posted by: Mayor Pete at November 26, 2023 02:28 PM (mh/M/)

53 >>> double hung (!!) casement window
~~~~~

Isn't that kind of like an electric gas stove?
Or an upright chest freezer?

Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop at November 26, 2023 02:29 PM (3ImbR)

54 >>> Fill the screw holes with a few toothpicks,===coated in wood glue. Smash them in w/a hammer, then cut off with a chop-saw. Best backfill technique for over worked holes.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin

Some, in lieu of toothpicks, require another sausage or two.
- Madonna

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:30 PM (cOq4q)

55 Wait til I tell all my friends.
===============
I knew we'd get there eventually.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:30 PM (7Fj9P)

56
FWP: Bought a nice twenty dollar Christmas tree today for sixty-five dollars.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 02:31 PM (enJYY)

57 Cheap Chinese crap

Posted by: fd at November 26, 2023 02:31 PM (vFG9F)

58 I'm getting a UPS PO box this week

Packages can go missing anywhere in route. How will this deter thievery?

Posted by: Maybe it will, but I don't get it at November 26, 2023 02:32 PM (pjs7m)

59 My FWP is finding a color to paint my entertainment center. I am assuming my Fuji Q4 won't be a FWP
Posted by: Jamaica at November 26, 2023 02:27 PM (Eeb9P)
~~~~~

Go to a Benjamin Moore dealer. They usually have someone who can help with paint colors and usually are very good. You can give them an idea as to what you're looking for and they'll zero in on a color. I've used the lady here in town a couple of times and she's been great.

Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop at November 26, 2023 02:33 PM (3ImbR)

60 I once had a box of ammo left by the end of the driveway, not the front door. I figure the driver didn't want to drive up a 200ft curvy driveway and risk having to backup it... and the box weighed to much to carry.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:34 PM (cOq4q)

61 Isn't that kind of like an electric gas stove?
Or an upright chest freezer?
Posted by: IrishEi
===
I had the same thought.

Posted by: From about that Time at November 26, 2023 02:34 PM (4780s)

62
Climate change is responsible for shortage of Christmas trees this year and higher prices.

Nothing whatsoever to do with the bonehead in the White House.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 02:34 PM (enJYY)

63 No need to grow a Christmas tree, you can get one made in China of soy and dung.

Posted by: fd at November 26, 2023 02:36 PM (vFG9F)

64 >>> double hung (!!) casement window
~~~~~

Isn't that kind of like an electric gas stove?
Or an upright chest freezer?
Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop

It has two of the things that go up and down.
Help?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:36 PM (cOq4q)

65 No need to grow a Christmas tree, you can get one
Posted by: fd

You can find a Christmas tree growing wild in City, County, and State parks, just go pick one and use your battery operated Sawzall.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 02:38 PM (OzHHn)

66 60 Bought an Opinel pocket knife. Was left with a delivery notice that adult signature was required. Finally got it delivered and signed for. A couple days later they door dropped a spam can of ammo.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 26, 2023 02:39 PM (0EOe9)

67 I'm jealous of that spectacular red foliage.

Posted by: PaleRider at November 26, 2023 02:41 PM (3cGpq)

68 I've noticed Amazon is requiring a signature for every delivery now. The driver I asked about it said it's because of all the theft. Whether he was referring to the drivers doing the stealing or your common porch pirates is unclear.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2023 02:43 PM (Q4IgG)

69 With all the taxes you pay, you'd think the state of NJ would send a public union member over to fix it.

You can't even count on the Central Planners these days.

Posted by: Not trying to be mean but... at November 26, 2023 02:43 PM (j2LCL)

70 Don't call the wrong number and get ALEC Baldwin!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 26, 2023 02:43 PM (63Dwl)

71
The wife and I stopped exchanging Christmas gifts years ago. I buy her stuff all year 'round. Same for her with me. But she does love decorating an actual tree that smells good with all the ornaments an early ed teacher receives in 30 plus years of teaching.

She can pick up an ornament and tell me who gave it to her, even if it was decades before. "Oh, Tommy Smith gave this to me. I taught his sister Beth, too. Nice family her Dad, Tom Sr and Mom, Anne were a little concerned with his behavior."

It's actually a little scary how she remembers names. I can't remember anyone's name, so I bluff it a lot.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 02:44 PM (enJYY)

72
Or an upright chest freezer?
Posted by: IrishEi

Talking about Dolly Parton again?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 26, 2023 02:45 PM (63Dwl)

73 A-Z signature hasn't hit me yet. I've never had a package taken either. Advantage to being out in the sticks, its not worth the time nor gas for thieves to prowl around. Plus its a heavily armed neighborhood.

Posted by: PaleRider at November 26, 2023 02:46 PM (3cGpq)

74 I've noticed Amazon is requiring a signature for every delivery now. The driver I asked about it said it's because of all the theft. Whether he was referring to the drivers doing the stealing or your common porch pirates is unclear.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2023 02:43 PM (Q4IgG)
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I've gotten to the point where I try to limit deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Porch piracy isn't a huge problem around here as far as I know, but the temptation is always there. I get a lot of kids walking past my house after school.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 26, 2023 02:47 PM (BpYfr)

75 >>> 37 Helps when some broad is trying to make a quick exit with my wallet and she fumbles the door knob.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy

You don't write them checks?
Posted by: Zombie Jerry Springer at November 26, 2023 02:18 PM (SAX5G)

Sure, if you're a criminal mastermind like one guy...

Posted by: Charles Barkley at November 26, 2023 02:47 PM (llON8)

76 It has two of the things that go up and down.

--It has two uvular?

Posted by: logprof at November 26, 2023 02:48 PM (LIZdX)

77 Red Maple makes me think of Canada, which is even further down the leftist toilet than USA is. Now, I'm really depressed. Thanks.

Posted by: Lightbringer at November 26, 2023 02:49 PM (83IzV)

78 I have misplaced a pocketkknife, a Kershaw all metal locking folder. Got it off a crackhead who used it to cut copper wire (sometimes hot copper wire). I have lots of knives but this is the one if I had on my jeans I had my knife. Dang.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2023 02:49 PM (NxC5+)

79 When I was living over in Van Buren, there was a letter carrier stealing any package from the VA, rooting around for oxy and other pain pills. The Postal Inspectors (oldest law enforcement agency in the country) caught her and put her away so long and so deep they're pumping light to her.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 26, 2023 02:49 PM (0EOe9)

80 >>> 46 My first world problem is that I'm commuting 95 miles one way each week and house-sitting at my brother's home while I rebuild a manufacturing facility. He won't accept a check for rent and wants cash so it won't red flag his unemployment.

I tried to assure him nobody gives a fuck about him or me, but whatever. I'm spending a lot more time at the ATM.
Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 02:25 PM (5N8Mz)

We care.

Posted by: 87,000 new IRS agents at November 26, 2023 02:49 PM (llON8)

81 I'm willing to pay the annual PO box fee to have secure delivery

especially with high dollar items

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:50 PM (geLO8)

82 I've noticed Amazon is requiring a signature for every delivery now. The driver I asked about it said it's because of all the theft.

This must be region-specific. None of my frequent Amazon deliveries just outside of Houston require one. (Only ones I've ever had require a signature were some USPS ones from Ebayers. The postman unhelpfully never seeks a signature and instead just posts a come-pick-it-up notice.)

Posted by: I've never had package-theft problems here (thankfully) at November 26, 2023 02:50 PM (pjs7m)

83 am watching PIT v CIN

Steelers seem unfamiliar with the sport

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:51 PM (geLO8)

84 My 'hood has seemingly no issues with porch pirates, whether by Amazon employees or others.

Probably because at all hours there's someone walking dogs or taking a stroll within 200' or so of anywhere.

Posted by: logprof at November 26, 2023 02:52 PM (LIZdX)

85 >>>Don't call the wrong number and get ALEC Baldwin!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

>I would tear Alec Baldwin a new squeekhole and put half-cocked .45 SSA revolver in for shits and giggles.

Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 02:53 PM (5N8Mz)

86 " I have misplaced a pocketkknife, a Kershaw all metal locking folder. Got it off a crackhead who used it to cut copper wire (sometimes hot copper wire). I have lots of knives but this is the one if I had on my jeans I had my knife. Dang.
Posted by: Eromero"

I lost my favorite knife I had for many years and looked all over for it. Even down in my chair. One day I flipped the chair over for something else and it fell out. It was like finding an old friend. Look in your chair again Eromero.

Posted by: fd at November 26, 2023 02:53 PM (vFG9F)

87 It has two of the things that go up and down.

--It has two uvular?
Posted by: logprof

Actually, the 'casement' part is throwing me off. It's the type with the things that swing out, not up and down which describes double (or single) hung.

Paolo?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 02:54 PM (cOq4q)

88 I'm not worried about porch pirates. I'm more worried that the package actually makes here and not to somebody else's house.

Posted by: fd at November 26, 2023 02:55 PM (vFG9F)

89 >not up and down which describes double (or single) hung.

must be a FWP shopping for pants

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:55 PM (geLO8)

90
especially with high dollar items

Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:50 PM

I had a very expensive battery (nearly two grand) delivered by Amazon in a plain brown box. The driver somehow knew what the item was and that it was worth a lot of money. I guess the bar code on the box tells them.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 02:55 PM (enJYY)

91 Eromero--

Husband lost his favorite knife earlier this year. He figured he dropped it at the county recycling center and it was gone. About three months after it disappeared, I found it behind the storage ottoman at the foot of our bed. He sometimes puts his pants on that ottoman and apparently the knife fell out.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 26, 2023 03:00 PM (FEVMW)

92 I've used the lady here in town a couple of times and she's been great.
Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop at November 26, 2023 02:33 PM (3ImbR)

Phrasing?

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at November 26, 2023 03:01 PM (iODuv)

93 fd@ 86- last time I recollect using it was cutting a tag off a pillow (lesser crime than mattress) for Mrs. E. I looked in the bedroom for it but no joy. There's a shotgun in there too. Somewhere.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2023 03:01 PM (NxC5+)

94 He sometimes puts his pants on that ottoman and apparently the knife fell out.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 26, 2023 03:00 PM (FEVMW)

If his pants can fit on the ottoman he might need to back off on the pasta with cream sauce!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 26, 2023 03:02 PM (3Gtis)

95 I'm in the sticks so this delivery signature thing is weird. I think it might be because there are some sketchy areas, but where I am it's not sketchy at all. Regardless, the drivers are probably told to get a sig, so they get one everywhere.

And it's not consistent. Sometimes I sign, sometimes I don't have to. The last Amazon shipment had a Streamlight TLR-7A for a handgun in it. $100+ No signature.

*shrugs*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2023 03:02 PM (Q4IgG)

96 hiya

Posted by: JT at November 26, 2023 03:03 PM (T4tVD)

97 "You can find a Christmas tree growing wild in City, County, and State parks, just go pick one and use your battery operated Sawzall."

In New Mexico many of the federal lands are open for Christmas tree cutting (with a permit). We were visiting Bandelier National Monument and Los Alamos one year and almost every car we passed was heading back toward Albuquerque with a tree strapped to the roof.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at November 26, 2023 03:04 PM (FEVMW)

98 My company allows us to have personal packages delivered to the office. I will probably be taking advantage of this benefit this season.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:05 PM (/PkxG)

99 My FWP.
I miss comics. Haven't bought a paper in years so no comics to read. I used to find them on line but too many pop up ads. Or they wanted money and I'm a chea...errr...frugal fellow.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 26, 2023 03:09 PM (uSHSS)

100 There is no better neighborhood fun than bringing a Christmas tree home standing straight up in the back of a Studebaker Wagonaire. If you never open that roof the rest of the year, just the looks you get on that one trip make it worthwhile.

They are pretty righteous for a new refrigerator, too.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at November 26, 2023 03:10 PM (4PZHB)

101 'Nurse! What the hell's in this box? It must weigh 50 pounds!'.
- ICU Unit Tech

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2023 03:12 PM (NxC5+)

102
My company allows us to have personal packages delivered to the office. I will probably be taking advantage of this benefit this season.

“It's Amazon policy not to imply ownership in the event of a dildo. Use the indefinite article. A dildo. Never your dildo. Never say your dildo accidentally turned itself on.”

Posted by: Anonoumouse of Course at November 26, 2023 03:13 PM (enJYY)

103 I miss comics.
====
Same, going back.... a long time. Was Bill Winkle ever found?
Gave up cold turkey a year ago, for the same reasons. Plus Prince Valiant got woke. I have been surprised at how easy it's proven to be.

Posted by: From about that Time at November 26, 2023 03:13 PM (4780s)

104 Studebaker Wagonaire - had to look that one up. If Bing is to be believed there is one available for less than $20k.
Why buy new when you can get a classic and parade your trees and major appliances around the hood.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 03:14 PM (cOq4q)

105 In New Mexico many of the federal lands are open for Christmas tree cutting (with a permit).
Posted by: Art Rondelet

Same in AZ.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 03:14 PM (OzHHn)

106 Pocket knives are sentient beeings. They go where they want to be. I've had to recapture one twice this weekend.

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2023 03:15 PM (2tkXy)

107 My office share takes all my packages. Co-working spaces are amazing for pretty much everything and I get an entire building to myself in the middle of the night, which is mostly when I work, I can blast anything I want on Bluetooth because I'm the only one there, and they accept and sign for all my deliveries.
$100@month.
State of the art printers too.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:15 PM (/BBNv)

108 It has begun to rain here.

Posted by: JT at November 26, 2023 03:15 PM (T4tVD)

109 101 'Nurse! What the hell's in this box? It must weigh 50 pounds!'.
- ICU Unit Tech
Posted by: Eromero

Holy crap. I wonder what the reaction would be to having a thousand rounds of .223 delivered!

*snort*

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:16 PM (/PkxG)

110 108 It has begun to rain here.
Posted by: JT at November 26, 2023 03:15 PM (T4tVD)

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What's the outlook for ice skating on the birdbath this week?

Posted by: Woodstock at November 26, 2023 03:16 PM (hiMh5)

111 Itenerant Alley Butcher, it's alwas cheaper to buy restored. Easier on the wallet and the knuckles.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2023 03:16 PM (NxC5+)

112 >>>“It's Amazon policy not to imply ownership in the event of a dildo. Use the indefinite article. A dildo. Never your dildo. Never say your dildo accidentally turned itself on.”

Posted by: Anonoumouse of Course

>There is no shame in owning a dildo. There should be a dildo in every household!

Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 03:17 PM (5N8Mz)

113 >There is no shame in owning a dildo. There should be a dildo in every household!
Posted by: Dr.Bone at November 26, 2023 03:17 PM (5N8Mz)

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And a chicken in every pot!

Posted by: FDR at November 26, 2023 03:18 PM (hiMh5)

114 When I lived in Wicker Park Chicago before it became gentrified, I carried a cordless drill and simply lag bolted my door shut from the outside every day when I left. It didn't take much longer than fiddling with keys.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:19 PM (/BBNv)

115 I have a fake tree.

Real trees make me super sick. Every damn time. So, I've had the same fake tree since I got divorced in 2006. It still lights up and fluffs out just fine.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:19 PM (/PkxG)

116 We gave up on the 'live' tree thing about 12 years ago. The last one we bought cost about $80. And started to drop needles a week after it was up. Barely lasted until the 25th. Went out to the curb on the 26th.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2023 03:22 PM (Q4IgG)

117 What's the outlook for ice skating on the birdbath this week?
Posted by: Woodstock at November 26, 2023 03:16 PM (hiMh5)

No idea.

I check it in the AM, unless Skip gives a forecast. He's VERY reliable.

Posted by: JT at November 26, 2023 03:24 PM (T4tVD)

118 >>>Real trees make me super sick. Every damn time. So, I've had the same fake tree since I got divorced in 2006.

>Maybe the ex is what made you sneeze?

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2023 03:24 PM (5N8Mz)

119 My point about delivery of packages look into a co-working space. It's often far cheaper than a PO box.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:24 PM (/BBNv)

120 >>> 115 I have a fake tree.

Real trees make me super sick. Every damn time. So, I've had the same fake tree since I got divorced in 2006. It still lights up and fluffs out just fine.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:19 PM (/PkxG)

I had a nice ~6ft dwarf something or other pine in my backyard in CO that held one set of net lights very well. I want to plant something similar here.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 26, 2023 03:26 PM (llON8)

121 No problem with deliveries out here and no signature required, but I am usually home. I try to limit what I buy during the holidays.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 26, 2023 03:27 PM (t0dV9)

122 Today's first world problem: went to several big box stores to find replacement strings of LED outdoor lights that were lost during the move back to the homeland. Had no luck and had to order them with Tuesday delivery, and so to console myself I got a a cup of fresh brew coffee (Taste of San Antonio) from Central Market.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 26, 2023 03:28 PM (YRsIm)

123 The power switch of my Hoover vac stopped working. Disconnecting the handle from the lower housing revealed a plastic actuator in the handle that, due to poor design, no longer moved the power toggle mounted on the lower housing. Frankly, I couldn't figure how it ever worked. Took a piece of scrap wood and sanded it down to make a shim. Wedged that under the actuator. With the handle back in place, I can turn the thing on so success!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at November 26, 2023 03:29 PM (RMN7W)

124 13 Had a similar FWP yesterday - neighbor lady couldn't lock her outside basement door as the strikeplate was not in line with the deadlatch. Of course, the strikeplate couldn't be adjusted easily and a quick ten minute job turned into a two hour ordeal.

She made me cookies so I made out on the deal.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 26, 2023 02:09 PM (SAX5G)

You're a good neighbor, Tonypete!

Posted by: m at November 26, 2023 03:29 PM (4tUZx)

125 Today's first-world problem is a cat that pooped in my bed this morning. On the plus side, she only got it on the sheets and I was not in bed at the time. (I can't say that about the last time.)

Never a pleasant experience.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 26, 2023 03:30 PM (BpYfr)

126 The thumb latch always annoys me. Centuries of engineering to design a turning knob into a horizontal lateral motion BUT NO, that's too much work.
Also see: handle doorknobs even a retarded cat can open.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:30 PM (/BBNv)

127 If you are too stupid to turn a knob, you are not allowed in my house.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:30 PM (/BBNv)

128
Home has no heat here. Actually, the east and west side of the house do. But the center of the house we let the sun heat, or not heat. So it stays around the mid 50's and above all winter. We buy a Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving for the center of the house and it's still in really good shape after the Epiphany. Just crank the heat occasionally.

Some people park a cut tree in front of a forced air heat register blowing 100 plus degree air on it all day and night then wonder why it dries out in a week or two.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 03:34 PM (enJYY)

129 >Maybe the ex is what made you sneeze?
Posted by: Dr. Bone

Nope! My 3-5x a week debilitating migraine headaches went away though!

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:34 PM (/PkxG)

130 >>>Go to a Benjamin Moore dealer. They usually have someone who can help with paint colors and usually are very good. You can give them an idea as to what you're looking for and they'll zero in on a color. I've used the lady here in town a couple of times and she's been great.
Posted by: IrishEi with yet another new laptop

Yes! Benjamin Moore is my favorite paint. Goes on beautifully and takes a beating. They have several types of great samples to choose colors.

Posted by: iamfelix at November 26, 2023 03:36 PM (YXuNc)

131 I have misplaced a pocketkknife, a Kershaw all metal locking folder. Got it off a crackhead who used it to cut copper wire (sometimes hot copper wire). I have lots of knives but this is the one if I had on my jeans I had my knife. Dang.
Posted by: Eromero

I discovered I'd lost a pocketknife one day, after having been all over the property doing chores. Heartbroken because it was a favorite. Next time I got into the pickup, there it was! Hanging on the seatcover!

Evidently, when I'd reached across the seat (more like, crawled over it) to fetch some tools because too close to fence to open door & grab from that side-- the clip had caught on saddle blanket seat cover and slid right off when I backed out of the truck.

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 03:38 PM (njWTi)

132 In New Mexico many of the federal lands are open for Christmas tree cutting (with a permit).
Posted by: Art Rondelet

Same in AZ.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

Same in Sequoia National Park …

Posted by: Adriane the No, Really Critic. . . at November 26, 2023 03:43 PM (4Winp)

133 “We [Hi-Point] now start with a particular number for each model of pistol.
Rifles start with letters that are easily identifiable.”

Beyond this, Deeb uses uncommon rifling patterns and makes breech faces that leave readily identifiable markings on fired cartridge cases. He began doing workshops for firearm examiners at the Ass’n of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) annual training seminar and became a Technical Advisor to AFTE in 2002.
_American Rifleman

https://is.gd/Nb3Faz

Posted by: Braenyard at November 26, 2023 03:45 PM (3moUH)

134 You can cut your own tree in department of natural resources land with a tag here in western WA.

I have gone with friends and it's super fun tromping around to find the perfect tree. Lots of adult hot chocolate involved.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 26, 2023 03:46 PM (/PkxG)

135 When I was a kid we would drive into the Oregon woods for a Christmas tree. Only problem was the trees next to the logging roads were all replanted ones which were bred to grow straight and fast, so there was generally a foot of trunk between each layer of branches. Our trees always looked like the scraggly one that Charlie Brown got.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 26, 2023 03:48 PM (QS/Jn)

136 Yes! Benjamin Moore is my favorite paint. Goes on beautifully and takes a beating. They have several types of great samples to choose colors.
Posted by: iamfelix'

Two coats of PVA then the good paint.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:49 PM (/BBNv)

137
Same in Sequoia National Park …
Posted by: Adriane the No

But, you can only take the ones you can fit inside your home, right?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 03:50 PM (OzHHn)

138 “We [Hi-Point] now start with a particular number for each model of pistol.
Rifles start with letters that are easily identifiable.”

Haha, that's precious

Posted by: Hacksaw and a file at November 26, 2023 03:50 PM (/BBNv)

139 >>>Nope! My 3-5x a week debilitating migraine headaches went away though!

Posted by: nurse ratched

>Your restraint and fortitude have served you well.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2023 03:52 PM (5N8Mz)

140 Haha, that's precious

Posted by: Hacksaw
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What's really precious is the case.
If the case why not the bullet?

Posted by: Braenyard at November 26, 2023 03:52 PM (3moUH)

141 As a kid in Wyoming we always we always went to the forest to get a tree. Locally there were only a couple of species that were off limits. One year Dad cut down one of the off limits trees, and sure enough we were stopped by ranger. But he and Dad were acquaintances, so he let us go without a fine. Kind of silly, when you think about it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, 3/12 FA at November 26, 2023 03:52 PM (T/Lqj)

142 "105 In New Mexico many of the federal lands are open for Christmas tree cutting (with a permit).
Posted by: Art Rondelet

Same in AZ.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 26, 2023 03:14 PM (OzHHn)"

And in WI; I was reading that webpage the other day, oddly enough

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at November 26, 2023 03:53 PM (hXr4C)

143 $5 for Christmas tree cutting permit in Idaho. Limit is 3 trees per individual, each permit allows 1 tree.

Other restrictions apply, but it's a good program.

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 03:54 PM (njWTi)

144 and makes breech faces that leave readily identifiable markings on fired cartridge cases.

In other words, they cut costs by not doing finishing machine work on the breech faces.

"Hey, this gun is covered in rough machining marks!"
"Don't worry. It's a feature, not a bug."

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 26, 2023 03:55 PM (QS/Jn)

145 What's really precious is the case.
If the case why not the bullet?
Posted by: Braenyard'

No shit. I am embroiled in a shooting case now almost a year old due to my being a Good Citizen and picking up 9mm casings off a sidewalk, documenting that, and delivering them to the local PD. Material Witness.
They got two prints off the cases I turned in, they sent them to the State Crime Lab, and suddenly a few empties I picked up turned into multiple felonies.
The actual shooter just jumped bail for the second time.

Posted by: Hacksaw and a file at November 26, 2023 03:55 PM (/BBNv)

146 And in WI; I was reading that webpage the other day, oddly enough
Posted by: sock_rat_eez'

Yes, that is common here!

Posted by: Hacksaw and a file at November 26, 2023 03:56 PM (/BBNv)

147 @114, lol!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at November 26, 2023 03:57 PM (hXr4C)

148 No shit. I am embroiled in a shooting case now almost a year old due to my being a Good Citizen and picking up 9mm casings off a sidewalk, documenting that, and delivering them to the local PD. Material Witness.
They got two prints off the cases I turned in, they sent them to the State Crime Lab, and suddenly a few empties I picked up turned into multiple felonies.
The actual shooter just jumped bail for the second time.
Posted by: Hacksaw and a file

Actually that is not much of a First World Problem, I suppose!

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:58 PM (/BBNv)

149 I have misplaced the URL to that Minneapolis video. Anyone help?

Posted by: Ciampino - Ferrari was my goto always at November 26, 2023 03:58 PM (qfLjt)

150 "Hey, this gun is covered in rough machining marks!"
"Don't worry. It's a feature, not a bug."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy'

I am seriously considering getting the Hi-Point 10mm because it just so absurd.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 03:59 PM (/BBNv)

151 All my best pocket knives were confiscated by TSA.
I usually have one on me, and you'd think I'd learn that carrying them on plane is a no no.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at November 26, 2023 04:00 PM (MeG8a)

152 Foodies upstairs

FOOD NOOD

Posted by: Skip at November 26, 2023 04:01 PM (DaUTz)

153 All my best pocket knives were confiscated by TSA.
I usually have one on me, and you'd think I'd learn that carrying them on plane is a no no.
Posted by: gourmand du jour'

Ouch.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:01 PM (/BBNv)

154 My FWP is I just got a package delivered in one of those plastic bags that are supposed to be resealable if you want to make a return.
When I pulled the tab to open the bag, I found the drone at the shipping warehouse had used the "customer" peel and stick seal to close the bag. I had to cut it open.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 26, 2023 04:02 PM (QS/Jn)

155 Just used the last of the whipped cream on the afternoon slice of pumpkin pie.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 26, 2023 04:02 PM (YRsIm)

156 FWP today is--

I want to put up our Christmas lights but it's only 33F out there. Guess I'll just have to stay warm indoors and eat the last of turkey noodle soup and pumpkin pie.

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 04:02 PM (njWTi)

157 https://www.thefallofminneapolis.com/

Posted by: Skip at November 26, 2023 04:03 PM (DaUTz)

158
Somebody is gonna get fired. Stopped at a local pizza place and gotta foot and a half long 'Philly' cheese steak. Owner I guess took the day or weekend off. New border jumper manning the grill and loaded our cheese steak up with an unbelievable amount of meat and cheese. Impossible to open mouth wide enough to bite into.

But oh, so good.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2023 04:04 PM (enJYY)

159 Oh, FWP solution: there was a post a while back that went into people traveling and carrying chef's knives/cooking knives with them! I thought that was just about the dumbest thing I'd ever heard. But, thinking about it, I recall how many times I've stayed at hotels, Airbnb's, etc. and there were just no knives at all. Nothing. I mean, late at night you could not even get a steak knife from the restaurant.
So, this time, to Europe and I'm checking bags, I'm taking a serrated knife of sufficient length to cut bread, meats, etc.
You've won, First World Problems.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:04 PM (/BBNv)

160 >>> Itenerant Alley Butcher, it's alwas cheaper to buy restored. Easier on the wallet and the knuckles.
Posted by: Eromero

I am keeping a 2001 S-10 Blazer alive but it is a pain at times. Only real problem right now is that the battery light stays lit when key is in 'accessory' and it should not. Once, after letting it sit for a week in the rain it did not start. two days later fine.

I would defnitely consider buyin 'restored' vs anything new these days.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 26, 2023 04:05 PM (cOq4q)

161 Just used the last of the whipped cream on the afternoon slice of pumpkin pie.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead'

Oh man, that's just like the landing at Tarawa.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:06 PM (/BBNv)

162 So, this time, to Europe and I'm checking bags, I'm taking a serrated knife of sufficient length to cut bread, meats, etc

Etc, inshallah.

Posted by: Migrants at November 26, 2023 04:06 PM (pjs7m)

163 >>No idea how to fix it. I slide it back into position and a day later it's wacked. No way to secure it either.

Posted by: Martini Farmer
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you should just move
Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:16 PM (geLO

DB sells his cars when the ashtray gets full.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 26, 2023 04:06 PM (aD39U)

164 90 degree turn handle on all doors, the hands-down favorite aof the elderly.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2023 04:07 PM (NxC5+)

165 All my best pocket knives were confiscated by TSA.
I usually have one on me, and you'd think I'd learn that carrying them on plane is a no no.
Posted by: gourmand du jour'
--------

I accidentally got on a flight with pocket knife in my carry-on bag. TSA didn't 'catch' it, whew! Was a company trip and would've been a *big deal* due to w*rking for an ammo manufacturer at the time. Probably would've gotten fired.

Yeah, I knew to not do that. But I had packed it in my checked baggage, wrapped in some clothing. Checked bag "weighed too much" so had to take 2lbs of stuff out... which I merely placed into the carry on... forgetting all about the pocketknife in my frustration and hurry.

Brilliant, right? Sheesh.

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 04:08 PM (njWTi)

166 I'm getting a UPS PO box this week
Posted by: Don Black - (was DB) at November 26, 2023 02:12 PM

I'm getting rid of mine. Amazon made me use my home address for half my deliveries this past month.

My FWP is boxing up and getting rid of 25-50% of my possessions. I inherited a lot of things and got a lot of gifts in the last three years. My cup overfloweth.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at November 26, 2023 04:09 PM (YJlID)

167 We used to talk about various cars being as reliable as a refrigerator but I can't say that anymore. I have not bought a reliable appliance in the last 15 years. My parent's frigs are 30 years old and haven't missed a beat while I've replaced logic boards in my range twice, replaced the washer once, the dishwasher has limped for 10 years, and I am going to have to replace the evaporator fan in my 3 year old frig.

You can laugh at me telling you to get off my lawn but, they don't build them like they used to.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) has drink taken at November 26, 2023 04:13 PM (aD39U)

168 So, this time, to Europe and I'm checking bags, I'm taking a serrated knife of sufficient length to cut bread, meats, etc

Etc, inshallah.
Posted by: Migrants'

"HAHAHA!"

Posted by: Balkan residents with guns at November 26, 2023 04:16 PM (/BBNv)

169 That same type door locked me out of my house yesterday. Very glad for hide a 🔑

Posted by: Sidney at November 26, 2023 04:17 PM (FTRDF)

170 Could the side bar ads get MORE f'ing disgusting here? I hope it's worth it for ACE or whoever is cashing the checks. It's all worthless crap, too. I can't even stand looking at the splash page.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 26, 2023 02:07 PM (7Fj9P)

Late to the party, but Brave browser blocks all but King Harv, who is OK in my book.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 26, 2023 04:22 PM (jQJ+F)

171 Very glad for hide a 🔑
Posted by: Sidney
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Us, too!

Posted by: Burglars what know every place to look at November 26, 2023 04:27 PM (njWTi)

172 Another FWP--

Decided to do the Christmas lights anyway, damn the cold.

Can't find the zip-ties!!!!

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 04:30 PM (njWTi)

173 When I did Cable you would not even believe how many times I was easily able to find front door keys in the most obvious places. I made it a hobby.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:35 PM (/BBNv)

174 Here is a WAPO article masquerading as something called: https://princessfreezone.com/ - "It’s “Ok for Trump to Pressure a Witness!” Says Former President’s Legal Team" - gasps the article authors...

who seem to write for Princess Free Zone which is supposed to be about women who ride motorcycles but it's really just the same idiots that publish Raw Story, Business Insider, Altenet, MeidasTouch Network, etc - ie cubicle 5 located in the downtown DC WAPO offices. So, nothing really about women or riding - just lefty men manbun types writing lefty weirdo stuff.

"In a surprising stance, Trump’s lawyers argued that the ex-President should be free to influence witnesses."

Yeah no, the prosecution is allowed to pressure witnesses to tell the truth, the defense is allowed to do this to. The people writing here for WAPO are legally illiterate.

Posted by: Boswell at November 26, 2023 04:38 PM (K+UlC)

175 Us, too!
Posted by: Burglars what know every place to look'

Burglars know to look in obvious places. They toss everything. If it's not removable and you can't toss it out on the floor, it's a problem. They'll just rip everything off shelves and dump it. It's a speed issue. They'll target a specific place for valuables, etc. but they're not going to steal artwork, books, aesthetic stuff. Whatever can be sold to a pawnshop or a homie is what they will steal for an immediate profit.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:39 PM (/BBNv)

176 It's why I said a while ago, if you own guns you care about, get a nice gun safe, secure it in an obvious place, then put your guns somewhere else.

Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:43 PM (/BBNv)

177 Posted by: LenNeal at November 26, 2023 04:39 PM

No sh!t...

Dad's place got hit last winter. What a freaking mess...

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 04:44 PM (njWTi)

178 They broke the latch on old aluminum frame window. Had obviously been poking around for a hide-a-key and *found one* that I hadn't known about...

Didn't do it/them any good, as I'd rekeyed the house after Dad passed.

Posted by: JQ at November 26, 2023 04:48 PM (njWTi)

179 176> Interesting. I never understood a friend of mine( no kids) locking up her guns so securely and out of reach so that she would have no chance of protecting herself.

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