Re: Random Ramblings

by **Motown Spartan** 2023-03-03, 11:53

Dendrobates wrote:
Motown Spartan wrote:

We had a big lemon party on Monday and DWags won the lotto and gave everyone that showed up a million dollars.

FML.
I have the worst luck

DM me for pics.

by **Dendrobates** 2023-03-03, 12:53

Motown Spartan wrote:
Dendrobates wrote:

FML.
I have the worst luck

DM me for pics.

Damn if I had a nickel every time some guy said that to me

by **DWags** 2023-03-03, 13:10

Motown Spartan wrote:
Dendrobates wrote:I haven't been on here at all for a few days. What I have I missed?

We had a big lemon party on Monday and DWags won the lotto and gave everyone that showed up a million dollars.

every penny was worth it.

by **The Pantry** 2023-03-03, 18:01

HR department must have decent budget and a lot of time on their hands. They've been going desk-to-desk passing out stuff with cutsie notes last couple weeks...chips, gum, etc. They brought in Cappuccino Man one morning fews weeks ago.

Got an HR email late this morning they were bringing in pretzels from Auntie Anne's this afternoon. Never heard of the place. Looked them up and was surprised at the number of locations...many in malls (haven't been to one since can't remember when). Noticed there's one on GR in EL.

Worst soft pretzel I ever had. I like butter, but not on pretzels. Skipped the cheese sauce they offered. Only thing that saved it was the bottle of Gulden's spicy brown mustard I keep at work.

Auntie Anne's sucks IMO, but reminded of great soft pretzels use to get when a kid. The pretzel vendor at Universal Mall in Warren made great ones...soft, salty, and not greasy. Were good plain without mustard.

by **The Pantry** 2023-03-07, 17:32

Got a stone chip fixed 7-8 ago. Couple years ago it spread into a crack. No problem since the chip/crack was very low on the windshield and didn't obstruct vision.

Noticed another thin crack today spreading up from the original chip and curling toward the driver side. Time to get the windshield replaced. On the bright side, haven't cleaned the inside of the glass in about 4 years and won't have too tongue

by **Motown Spartan** 2023-03-07, 18:00

Kid Rock fans know exactly how much Sudafed can be purchased legally at a drug store.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-07, 20:00

Any Lansing area peeps got an HVAC guy?

My 2ndary exchange is cracked, new furnace... on top of 1800 in car repairs for the wife. Rains pours (poors?)

by **Jake from State Farm** 2023-03-07, 20:06

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Any Lansing area peeps got an HVAC guy?

My 2ndary exchange is cracked, new furnace... on top of 1800 in car repairs for the wife. Rains pours (poors?)

Try Chasco out of St Johns. You might even want to check into a heat pump type as long as you're getting a new one. Supposedly there's going to be some tax rebates on them.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-07, 20:20

Jake from State Farm wrote:
AvgMSUJoe wrote:Any Lansing area peeps got an HVAC guy?

My 2ndary exchange is cracked, new furnace... on top of 1800 in car repairs for the wife. Rains pours (poors?)

Try Chasco out of St Johns. You might even want to check into a heat pump type as long as you're getting a new one. Supposedly there's going to be some tax rebates on them.

Yeah I talked to 2 guys today and they both said heat pumps shouldn't be installed north of Tennessee. ...One said they are super complex & parts aren't available. He replaces more with furnaces then stay in.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-08, 07:42

AvgMSUJoe wrote:
Jake from State Farm wrote:

Try Chasco out of St Johns. You might even want to check into a heat pump type as long as you're getting a new one. Supposedly there's going to be some tax rebates on them.
Yeah I talked to 2 guys today and they both said heat pumps shouldn't be installed north of Tennessee. ...One said they are super complex & parts aren't available. He replaces more with furnaces then stay in.

Heat Pump Systems in Michigan can be installed with geo-thermal heat transfer loops. There is nothing more complex in a heat pump than in an air conditioner, since an air conditioner is a heat pump.

Also it is claimed that air to air heat pumps work just fine in cold climates, if the installer knows how to install them.

https://www.consumerreports.org/heat-pumps/can-heat-pumps-actually-work-in-cold-climates-a4929629430/

by MSU addict 2023-03-08, 15:00

I live North of Tennessee, I have a heat pump (actually I have two, it is not a small house). I would say roughly half of the houses where I live have heat pumps.

The newer highly efficient heat pumps can operate at temperatures below zero, but they are not very efficient at that low of a temperature. The reality is most heat pumps aren't very efficient below 32 degrees. But they are significantly cheaper to run than a furnace (to heat a house) at temperatures above that range.

Heat pumps use some form of auxiliary heat when it is below its efficient operating temperature. For a stand alone heat pump like I have that is an electrical coil built into the handling unit. Heating off that electrical coil is quite expensive, so you don't want to do that where your temps are often below freezing. In northern climates that auxiliary heat is generally provided by a gas furnace.

by **Dendrobates** 2023-03-11, 12:04

I completely made an ass out of myself last night. Both kids spent the night at my in-laws, and we had a date night in RO. To say I let myself go is an understatement. I was at least a silly drunk ass, but God am I dumb.

I'm also still in bed, and I have a ton of shit to do today to get ready for a bunch of people coming over for dinner.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-11, 12:40

Come on man... get your shit together and start prepping, you know they are going to judge the cleanliness of your bathroom and hors d'oeuvres.

by **DWags** 2023-03-11, 12:45

Dendrobates wrote:I completely made an ass out of myself last night. Both kids spent the night at my in-laws, and we had a date night in RO. To say I let myself go is an understatement. I was at least a silly drunk ass, but God am I dumb.

I'm also still in bed, and I have a ton of shit to do today to get ready for a bunch of people coming over for dinner.

Everyone is allowed one of those. Hair of the dog and you’ll be fine.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-12, 19:40

I'd tag Norah O'Donnell. Just sayin.

by gomersbro 2023-03-14, 08:38

The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-14, 08:43

gomersbro wrote:The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

That sucks, hope they recover quickly.

by **DWags** 2023-03-14, 09:14

gomersbro wrote:The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

Sorry to hear that. I imagine hearing those words from a doctor prolly alarmed you a bit, but I’m guessing they have some great stuff for it in 2023. Best to you guys.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-14, 11:22

gomersbro wrote:The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

Musta been the B1G Tourney that got em. (It appeared AJ and the scorers got it too)

by **tGreenWay** 2023-03-14, 14:40

The skin at the crotch of my hand between the base of my thumb and index finger smells like vanilla.

by **DWags** 2023-03-14, 16:05

At least it doesn’t smell like Motown’s pilonidal cyst.

by gomersbro 2023-03-14, 16:45

Trapper Gus wrote:
gomersbro wrote:The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

That sucks, hope they recover quickly.

Yes she is doing better. A little antibiotics seems to do the trick :fingers crossed:

by **tGreenWay** 2023-03-14, 16:59

DWags wrote:At least it doesn’t smell like Motown’s pilonidal cyst.

I’d rather it smelled like Pantry poop than Motown’s cyst. Either way, Random Ramblings - Page 14 1401550746

by **The Pantry** 2023-03-14, 17:05

tGreenWay wrote:
DWags wrote:At least it doesn’t smell like Motown’s pilonidal cyst.

I’d rather it smelled like Pantry poop than Motown’s cyst. Either way,

PM me your address and I'll overnight some.

by **Dendrobates** 2023-03-14, 17:10

gomersbro wrote:The little one has scarlet fever. I didn't know that was still a thing. I thought that disappeared about the same time Michigan won all their "National Championships".

Hope your little one feels better soon!
More crud going around with my kids as well. Strep throat again.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-19, 09:55

Hotel room, found a bed bug... what next?

Assuming everything in plastic bags then nuke it all in the washer when we get home....

Then what, cross our fingers?

by **Jake from State Farm** 2023-03-19, 09:59

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Hotel room, found a bed bug... what next?

Assuming everything in plastic bags then nuke it all in the washer when we get home....

Then what, cross our fingers?

Nuke it all at the public laundromat don't you think?

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-19, 10:01

Yeah maybe.

by **Cameron** 2023-03-19, 10:46

You're gonna need to burn the hotel down.

by **DWags** 2023-03-19, 11:18

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Hotel room, found a bed bug... what next?

Assuming everything in plastic bags then nuke it all in the washer when we get home....

Then what, cross our fingers?

I would just leave all my stuff there and drive home naked. It’s not like you have a choice here.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-19, 11:39

DWags wrote:
AvgMSUJoe wrote:Hotel room, found a bed bug... what next?

Assuming everything in plastic bags then nuke it all in the washer when we get home....

Then what, cross our fingers?

I would just leave all my stuff there and drive home naked. It’s not like you have a choice here.

Lol that's what the wife's boss texted her.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-03-19, 16:31

DWags wrote:
AvgMSUJoe wrote:Hotel room, found a bed bug... what next?

Assuming everything in plastic bags then nuke it all in the washer when we get home....

Then what, cross our fingers?

I would just leave all my stuff there and drive home naked. It’s not like you have a choice here.

The worst that can happen is you get mistaken for a Detroit Lions assistant coach.

by **The Pantry** 2023-03-20, 18:44

Have always been a bit paranoid even though I've rarely smoke weed.

Company moved into a brand new building in 2019. Was set up with surveillance/security cameras...no big deal. Today, a company came in and removed the camera maybe 30 feet from my desk...then installed a new one maybe 6-8 feet from being directly over my desk.

Should I be worried?

by **Jake from State Farm** 2023-03-20, 19:15

The Pantry wrote:Have always been a bit paranoid even though I've rarely smoke weed.

Company moved into a brand new building in 2019. Was set up with surveillance/security cameras...no big deal. Today, a company came in and removed the camera maybe 30 feet from my desk...then installed a new one maybe 6-8 feet from being directly over my desk.

Should I be worried?

Moon the camera two or three times to give them a hint that you don't like where they put the camera and maybe they'll realize their mistake and move it.

by **DWags** 2023-03-21, 03:14

The Pantry wrote:Have always been a bit paranoid even though I've rarely smoke weed.

Company moved into a brand new building in 2019. Was set up with surveillance/security cameras...no big deal. Today, a company came in and removed the camera maybe 30 feet from my desk...then installed a new one maybe 6-8 feet from being directly over my desk.

Should I be worried?

Definitely don’t pick your nose while working.

by **Motown Spartan** 2023-03-21, 06:49

I’ve intentionally lost 12 lbs in the past 6 weeks. Feeling much healthier and better about myself.

by **The Pantry** 2023-03-21, 07:33

DWags wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Have always been a bit paranoid even though I've rarely smoke weed.

Company moved into a brand new building in 2019. Was set up with surveillance/security cameras...no big deal. Today, a company came in and removed the camera maybe 30 feet from my desk...then installed a new one maybe 6-8 feet from being directly over my desk.

Should I be worried?

Definitely don’t pick your nose while working.

I can still do that. The camera is a little behind me.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-21, 07:40

The Pantry wrote:
DWags wrote:

Definitely don’t pick your nose while working.
I can still do that. The camera is a little behind me.

Do you work on a computer?

If yes, you probably have a camera within 3 feet of your face.

by Rick Saunders 2023-03-21, 08:00

The Pantry wrote:Have always been a bit paranoid even though I've rarely smoke weed.

Company moved into a brand new building in 2019. Was set up with surveillance/security cameras...no big deal. Today, a company came in and removed the camera maybe 30 feet from my desk...then installed a new one maybe 6-8 feet from being directly over my desk.

Should I be worried?

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by **Jake from State Farm** 2023-03-21, 08:26

Motown Spartan wrote:I’ve intentionally lost 12 lbs in the past 6 weeks. Feeling much healthier and better about myself.

I've unintentionally lost 12 pounds over the past few months. Should I be concerned?

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