OT - NO POLITICS NOT home for the Holidays.................

[Troublesome 85]

Whats good about video games in 2020 is if youre stuck you can YT the game and find tutorials and walk thrus



Was stuck but now I know how to set my lines

 

[Gee Wally]

I dont play any video games. Used to play Mario Cart with my sons. But got tired of them blowing me up.

Was able to get a PS5 for my oldest. That will be a surprise.

The Bride plays some on line crap with my daughter who lives in Indiana. Brides computer was garbage. So my boy spec’d this out for me for her for Christmas. I’ll take his word for it.

Alienware Aurora R11 Gaming Desktop with Intel 10th Gen CPU | Dell USA

SO, I’m done. Just need to wrap stuff up. .

 

[Alicat]

My desktop pc is 10 yrs old and on its last legs. Trying to buy a new laptop on Black Friday is something I never thought I'd be doing but here I am on HP.com waiting for someone to answer me in the chat live box....

I did manage to score a Seagate 4TB external hard drive from Amazon for $84. I love my 1TB but I need more space to store all those GDT graphics.

Hope everyone is safely participating in Black Friday from their couches

 

[McGarnagle]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Describing it as “something out of the 1930s,” authorities say a former guard and two others stole more than $1.7 million from an armored car parked outside an Atlantic City casino earlier this month. Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said Tuesday that Dante McCluney of Newark was charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy in connection with the Nov. 5 theft from an armored car parked outside Bally’s casino.

Two others who participated in the theft have been identified but are not yet in custody, the prosecutor said.

“This was a brazen burglary of an armored car on a public street in broad daylight,” Tyner said. “Out of all the crimes I’ve seen committed in Atlantic County during my tenure, this incident harkened back to something out of the 1930’s.”

The vehicle was owned by Rapid Armored Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.

New Jersey Man Charged In $1.7M Theft Of Armored Car Outside Casino

I’m rootin for em, I love me a good heist


GET IN THE VAN GO GO GO

 

[Troublesome 85]

So far looks like other than video games I'll be getting a scope for my AR. $40! looks like its worth like triple that but lots of deals on the site. Prolly will check out NFL and see which jerseys are on sale. Sister wanted a Winovich jersey but instead I got her a shirt with proceeds that go to dog shelters. Looking at some shirts on AntiState and AAF.

IDK tho seems like I want/buy less each year at BF. Family keeps bugging me cuz next month is Christmas and Birthday. Only thing I can think of is a new TV................

I never know what to get my parents.

 

[Bruinaura]

I HATE SCIATICA.

Ugggghhhhhhh.... And of course the doctors offices are all closed.

Any Dr. Recchi's out there with some good advice? lol

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

The money I just spent for a top of the line tree stand is obscene. But it was the easiest time ever putting that tree in. No spikes and a pedal 5 prong holder with a water sensor to show how much water is in it. I say the less aggravation is worth the money.

 

[Bruinaura]

The money I just spent for a top of the line tree stand is obscene. But it was the easiest time ever putting that tree in. No spikes and a pedal 5 prong holder with a water sensor to show how much water is in it. I say the less aggravation is worth the money.

We haven't had a live tree since I was in college. I miss the fantastic pine smell, but not the needles on the floor and constant water monitoring. I remember they used to advise putting aspirin in the water but I don't remember why.

 

[Alicat]

After 2 hours of trying I finally was able to buy my new laptop.

Saved over $400 on it which is incredible. Doesn't ship til December 16th tho

 

[Alicat]

I HATE SCIATICA.

Ugggghhhhhhh.... And of course the doctors offices are all closed.

Any Dr. Recchi's out there with some good advice? lol

Hot shower and sitting on a pillow usually helps me along with some motrin

 

[Troublesome 85]

Sitting at checkout on this website like is 3 shirts for $80 worth it?

I dont think so. I'll look at TVs thats whats needed.

 

[BMC]

I HATE SCIATICA.

Ugggghhhhhhh.... And of course the doctors offices are all closed.

Any Dr. Recchi's out there with some good advice? lol

Start drinking heavily if you haven't already....

Stay hydrated that will help keep your back muscles loose. If you can, get in your shower & stand under the hottest water you can handle for several minutes to help relax your muscles. This next might sound crazy but try to relax your mind too, I have found that my mind definitely influences my body. And did I mention drinking heavily???

When you lie down put a pillow under both knees, that will keep your back straight. If you lay on your side put the pillow between your legs, again this helps keep your back straight.

Thankfully it has been a long time since I have had to deal with sciatica but if I can remember anything else you can try I'll post it here.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I HATE SCIATICA.

Ugggghhhhhhh.... And of course the doctors offices are all closed.

Any Dr. Recchi's out there with some good advice? lol

pot shops are open I think

 

[Bruinaura]

Start drinking heavily if you haven't already....

Stay hydrated that will help keep your back muscles loose. If you can, get in your shower & stand under the hottest water you can handle for several minutes to help relax your muscles. This next might sound crazy but try to relax your mind too, I have found that my mind definitely influences my body. And did I mention drinking heavily???

When you lie down put a pillow under both knees, that will keep your back straight. If you lay on your side put the pillow between your legs, again this helps keep your back straight.

Thankfully it has been a long time since I have had to deal with sciatica but if I can remember anything else you can try I'll post it here.

I don't drink, so I'll pass on that, but the other stuff sounds like a plan.

 

[Troublesome 85]

NFL Store is 65% off

 

[BMC]

Watching the classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"

 

[sooshii]

 

[TD Charlie]

I HATE SCIATICA.

Ugggghhhhhhh.... And of course the doctors offices are all closed.

Any Dr. Recchi's out there with some good advice? lol

Percocet =]

But really, perhaps a heating pad and some benadryl to sleep?

The money I just spent for a top of the line tree stand is obscene. But it was the easiest time ever putting that tree in. No spikes and a pedal 5 prong holder with a water sensor to show how much water is in it. I say the less aggravation is worth the money.

I find myself saying "It's only money" more and more these days. If you saved your back, the tree stays up, and doesn't die out in 10 days, the stand pays for itself pretty quickly.

I always loved the garbage bag under the tree skirt trick. Makes kicking the tree out to the curb so much cleaner.

 

[eightspokedb]

His rendition of Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me might be better than Elton's. I love that one and Father Figure.

If anyone has a great full version of O Come All Ye Faithful in Latin, please let me know. It is virtually impossible to find a decent version that is more than one verse. I was in church choir and we only sang that song in Latin so to hear it in English still seems strange all these years later.

Google Adeste Fidelis.... that's the title in Latin...lots of choices....

Pavarotti does two verses....wow.

 

[Fenway]

Google Adeste Fidelis.... that's the title in Latin...lots of choices....

Pavarotti does two verses....wow.

I remember seeing this live - this is perfection

 

[McGarnagle]

Masked up and went to Best Buy to get a new phone for Black Friday. I had a moto G6 that just turned into a laggy piece of crap, so I needed an upgrade but didn't need anything high-end.

Wound up getting a great deal for a Samsung Galaxy A51. The retail price if I bought it outright upfront would be $399, but going through Verizon Device Payments it was only $6.24 per month for 24 months - which equals just under $150. Add the pesky $40 activation fee, which is whatever, I can live. Best Buy let me put the maximum down payment of $125 toward it too, so there's only a leftover balance of $24. Not bad.

 

[Fenway]

 

[ODAAT]

We haven't had a live tree since I was in college. I miss the fantastic pine smell, but not the needles on the floor and constant water monitoring. I remember they used to advise putting aspirin in the water but I don't remember why.

I haven`t had an artificial tree since I left home decades ago. The last two buildings we have lived in had a no live tree policy, and our place in Halifax we lived 2 doors down from our super. Mrs Odaat asked how I planned on sneaking the tree past Danny, I told her I will "sneak" it by him by bringing it up the in the elevator, putting it over my shoulder and walking it down our hall to our condo. We paid more than enough in rent that if we want a real tree, we shall have it.

I`m not putting it near a heat source nor leaving the home for hours on end with the tree plugged in. No better smell than a real Christmas tree

 

[ODAAT]

good stuff

 

[ODAAT]

Strange week here, the restaurant I work in has been rendered all but dead for the time being as newest restrictions have tables no bigger than 6 ppl and all 6 of them have to be living in the same household and/or bubble if you will. Just killing all business, thankfully our owners also own a sort of fast food burger joint which prints money and it allows them able to absorb this financially tough time

About a month ago I was contacted by this company out of Halifax, they are restaurant consultants (something Victoria doesn`t have) and have just expanded here to the Island, clearly the timing isn`t terrific and the gig won`t likely start until February. Simply put, a restaurant is struggling or doing well but want to do better, I go in as a 30 year vet and identify the issues, put a plan in place to turn things around or improve it, help in everything from proper inventory controls, operations, training and development etc... similar to what you see on say Bar Rescue but spoiler alert for anyone who watches that show and others like it and believe it, YOU CANNOT FIX A RESTAURANT IN 2 DAYS OR A WEEK. Sorry for the Trump like caps

Looking forward to the new opportunity, I get to work with restaurant owners, I pick my schedule (bye bye weekends) and I stay in the restaurant typically for 60-90 days