Ramble about anything in here...

[oldgrayfrog]

In that case I'll post here instead of PM.
I'll give you $100 for the SSRs and $1500 for your red na for parts.
Thats a total of $1600. :lol: :lol: :lol: ;)


I know, I know...you parted out better.:lol::lol::lol:

[metalman]

...and thats in cash. :D

[Beastinthebushes]

Tomorrow morning, or today rather, I will find out if I still have a job or have my hours cut. It's not going to be enjoyable, but it is what it is. Wish me luck.

I never thought this company would do what they are doing tomorrow, but oh well.

[spinnerdog]

Tomorrow morning, or today rather, I will find out if I still have a job or have my hours cut. It's not going to be enjoyable, but it is what it is. Wish me luck.

I never thought this company would do what they are doing tomorrow, but oh well.

Are they reacting to poor sales? Or something else?

[FooSchnickens]

Tomorrow morning, or today rather, I will find out if I still have a job or have my hours cut. It's not going to be enjoyable, but it is what it is. Wish me luck.

I never thought this company would do what they are doing tomorrow, but oh well.
Good luck bro.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Good luck Daniel, let us know how it turns out!

[Bernie]

Good luck.

[Stealth97]

Tomorrow morning, or today rather, I will find out if I still have a job or have my hours cut. It's not going to be enjoyable, but it is what it is. Wish me luck.

I never thought this company would do what they are doing tomorrow, but oh well.

Ive been there man, good luck

[Dr.Drew]

Well, give em hell man! You're the best damn theater manager they've ever seen and don't let em forget.

[Beastinthebushes]

Thanks for the good luck everyone. I got the word an hour ago and I get to keep my job!!!:clap:

However, its very difficult to celebrate when I know other people are gonna get screwed. Even though its out of my hands, its tough watching someone else have to go through it. We have all worked together for a long time. :(

Are they reacting to poor sales? Or something else?

Poor everything. The company seemed to stop caring about customer service or keeping everyone happy. Their decisions have shown that they do not look outside of numbers up at the corporate office. Business has been down, but up compared to last years numbers. Prices have gone up, but customers do not like it. Its a mixture of bad things, and this economy isn't helping either.

[Bernie]

Poor everything. The company seemed to stop caring about customer service or keeping everyone happy. Their decisions have shown that they do not look outside of numbers up at the corporate office. Business has been down, but up compared to last years numbers. Prices have gone up, but customers do not like it. Its a mixture of bad things, and this economy isn't helping either.

First off, congrats...

Second, I think this is Business 101 now for most MBA programs. We've totally moved from a "customercentric" to "screw them discreetly" method of business. We push out "improved" products every 6 months and the only improvements are designed to deliver less to the customer while increasing or keeping the price the same. Sorry, but less at the same $$ = screwage in my book.

In my opinion, businesses today don't concentrate on supplying a good product at a reasonable price and fighting for market share. They put out the cheapest POS they can to satisfy big box retailers' profit goals and hope they can ride on the 900lb gorilla's back to profitability.

[NA6R]

Alright damit! Who kicked open the barn and stole my horses!!!

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Glad you dodged a bullet, Daniel. It is like you said though. Hard to celebrate when good co-workers weren't as lucky.

[Bernie]

anyone know of an easy way to combine .VOB files into an .AVI or something similar?

[NA6R]

found the culprit....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Cat_Scruff.jpg

[FooSchnickens]

anyone know of an easy way to combine .VOB files into an .AVI or something similar?
I think handbrake can do it. If not VLC can or virtual dub.

[Animus21]

found the culprit....



wtf dude

[NA6R]

wtf dude

damn feline lost my ponies!

[spinnerdog]

damn feline lost my ponies!

Okaaaaaay?........ What does that mean?

[subspeed6]

It's odd to hear about people talking about paycuts and/or being scared of being laid off. I got a call from my boss yesterday, who just got requisition approval for hiring new people in my field of work. He called me up to ask about what he should look for in people with a military background as far as my field goes.

Granted my job isn't the easiest or nicest in the world, but the pay is nice and I get to travel a lot. I work for Honeywell in their Process Solutions department as a Project Specialist in the Pulp and Paper Industry. I enjoy it because it relies on my electronics and electrical training from the Navy and I get to work with my hands on some mechanical work too. Friggin' awesome!

Edit: found the culprit....

Yeah, wtf?!

[Dr.Drew]

This morning I discovered that the Miata is the least gay car of all time.

I was sitting in the bank waiting in line for the teller. Now, at this particular branch the line for the walk up ATM runs directly alongside (and quite near to) the line for the teller. Well, I glance over towards the walk-up line and there, in a tight pair of yoga pants, is one of the finest asses of all time. Better yet, it's about three feet away and perfectly eye level.

Now, if I'd had been in some redneck truck I would have had to look down and not gotten the most perfect view of where cheek meets leg. Also, having tinted windows helped because there was no worry of being caught. What a great way to start the day.
In Other News: I suppose I'll find out shortly if my girlfriend ever lurks on here.

[Beastinthebushes]

Pics or it didn't happen! No excuses mister black as night window tint.

[Dr.Drew]

See, that's where the situation would go from "man admiring God's work" to "creeper"

And I tinted my windows on the outside to match my color on the inside... Darkness Biyatch!

[miata5620]

I woke up this morning thinking I would install the 10AE wheel that I have had for a while in my car since my stocker is really starting to come a part ( stitching is shot). So I drive to the storage unit and I spent about an hour looking around for it with no luck finding it. I really hate not having a garage of my own anymore. I can't find any of my car stuff or tools since I have everything that was in my garage plus stuff from the apt stuffed into the smallest unit I could cram it all in. The car business really needs to pick up so I can start making some real money again and get my own place and get away from living with family.

[NA6R]

ratio mph @7950 rpm
1st 3.163 41.5
2nd 1.888 69.5
3rd 1.333 98.4
4th 1.000 131.2
5th .814 161.2

http://www.emofaces.com/en/smilies/b/big-grin-smile.gif (http://www.emofaces.com/en/smilies/b/big-grin-smile.gif)

and with HO-HO's
1st 3.163 38.2
2nd 1.888 64.1
3rd 1.333 90.8
4th 1.000 121.0
5th .814 148.6

[theothersawyer]

This is the reason my bumper is not painted yet!

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/GaAsSlugger22/Work.png


Yup, that is my work schedule! Fun times....So how am I supposed to find time to go get my bumper painted??? Who wants to take my car to get it painted for me :D

[theothersawyer]

Found my cats playing with this little guy yesterday.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5073/5882494148_d36723e15f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494148/)
DSCN1691 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494148/) by theotherSawyer (http://www.flickr.com/people/50481382@N04/), on Flickr

I just missed this one, it had the potential to be a good picture, but I was using a PnS
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5882494746_e51d77c7ae_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494746/)
DSCN1689 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494746/) by theotherSawyer (http://www.flickr.com/people/50481382@N04/), on Flickr

flash whited out this picture, but you can see the cats want to eat it!
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5882494448_d3cb0390a7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494448/)
DSCN1694 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50481382@N04/5882494448/) by theotherSawyer (http://www.flickr.com/people/50481382@N04/), on Flickr

[Beastinthebushes]

Batman has a new ride...

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/check-bruce-waynes-dark-knight-rises-lamborghini-chats-rain-catwoman

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Jesus christ.... that's a Lambo I actually like!

[Beastinthebushes]

No no, I was referring to Anne hathaway....


Har har!

[miata5620]

No no, I was referring to Anne hathaway....


Har har!

I bet batman has fun riding both.

[RotorNutFD3S]

All the initial paperwork is done (I know, there will be much more), underwriting is done, and the closing is set for Tuesday at 4:00 pm!!! I'm buying a house b*tches!!! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

[Dr.Drew]

Congratulations good sir! :party:

So next year is my 10 year high school reunion. To help organize the thing they've started a facebook page to ask for suggestions and comments. Now my graduating class is broken into three groups. Group 1 wants to have it at a bar, group 2 wants a family style cookout, and group 3 wants to take a ****ing cruise.

Personally I don't care because I'm not going, I don't see the point. But I went ahead and trolled a bit to break up a boring day. I explained that a cruise is an awful idea because most people arent going to have the time or money and also because no one wants to be stuck on a boat for a week with people they would avoid at Wal Mart.

I have now been disinvited from my HS reunion for being "rude."

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lmao: Awesome, they're in the midst of planning ours as well... not sure if I'm going or not, but at least they're being realistic with the gathering ideas.

[NA6R]

I have now been disinvited from my HS reunion for being "rude."

You good sir should be bestowed with hero status

[Dr.Drew]

Man Pike County High had theirs in a field with a ****ing bouncy castle and some kegs! I would go if they did something like that. But honestly, it's just a big dick showing contest anyway. People don't go to catch up (we have facebook for that) people go in hopes that everyone else's lives have gone to ****.

Now they're saying they want a formal get together at the FOX. I posted that I can't go because I've declared a fatwah on tuxedos and dude deleted my comment.

[NA6R]

Pretentious people are so easy to play...

[theothersawyer]

You guys are planning your 10 year reunion, and I just graduated a month ago....

[lance]

2013 is going to be my 40 year college reunion!!

[NA6R]

WAHOO!!!!!

Just found a 10mm gearwrench in the road!

[iamdallas]

WAHOO!!!!!

Just found a 10mm gearwrench in the road!

Sweet... That's even by far the most useful size.

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[ConstantProject]

Haha finding them under the carpet when stripping the car is more fun :lol:

along with 37 cents, 2 razor blades, and...**** tons of bolts

[FooSchnickens]

Heh, I remember finding all kinds of fun stuff when doing top installs.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Heh, I remember finding all kinds of fun stuff when doing top installs.

I think Casey won out when he found $800 in cash tucked away in there.

[miata5620]

You find all kinds of things when cleaning out repo cars before they get sent to auction. It's amazing how much stuff and the kinds of stuff people keep in their cars. Everything from tools, electronics , to sex toys. Can be a very dirty job though especially when you get suicide cars in those normally don't get much of anything taken out from them.

[metalman]

Psycho beotch got away with it.

http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/ap_Casey_Anthony_Trial_jt_110703_wg.jpg

Now she can get back to being a worthless effing hore without having to deal with a kid. ;)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2oLmwO0GJA/TeUdBL4W_ZI/AAAAAAAADTI/C3vef4H8jAU/s1600/casey-anthony.jpg

[friday]

Nick and OGF, got another car for you guys to buy

Really this is a great car, so many top quality parts on it and a a pretty damn good price.

[metalman]

I'd buy...but not at 11k.

[Beastinthebushes]

That is a nice car.

And as far as Casey Anthony goes, regardless of the fact that she was found not guilty, her life is still ruined. Unless of course MTV cuts her a reality tv show deal.

[theothersawyer]

So as of today, my car is officially "MY CAR!" My parents fronted me the money and I have been paying them back, well I paid it off a couple months ago, but today they signed the title over to me and now it is all mine!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana na:

[Beastinthebushes]

Congrats Danny! I wish I had just bought an NA outright instead of financing my car. Congrats on actually owning a car!

[metalman]

And as far as Casey Anthony goes, regardless of the fact that she was found not guilty, her life is still ruined. Unless of course MTV cuts her a reality tv show deal.

She'll be a celebrity in no time, making $ from it.

[Beastinthebushes]

That or someone will murder her and then get off using the "Casey anthony case" as a defense.

[metalman]

Works for me. :lol:

[lance]

That or someone will murder her and then get off using the "Casey anthony case" as a defense.

Probably find her a the bottom of a pool with duct tape wrapped around her head, you know, an accident :rolleyes:

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/ehibar/261657_10150258075242236_219706092235_7430418_8309 808_n.jpg

[qualcon]

http://nasa.racingjunk.com/category/1080/NASA_Spec_Miata/post/1919467/2-spec-miatas-ready-to-race.html

Seller seems motivated.

[FooSchnickens]

Probably find her a the bottom of a pool with duct tape wrapped around her head, you know, an accident :rolleyes:

The water was cloudy!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

http://nasa.racingjunk.com/category/1080/NASA_Spec_Miata/post/1919467/2-spec-miatas-ready-to-race.html

Seller seems motivated.

If I had a 9-5 M-F job that allowed for predictable weekend plans, I'd be all about buying one of those.

[lance]

The water was cloudy!

As cloudy as those juror's minds

[qualcon]

If I had a 9-5 M-F job that allowed for predictable weekend plans, I'd be all about buying one of those.


What's going on with the MX5Atlanta Track Rental Car? It would be cool to have a few of of those.

Reading some of the posts on miata.net motorsports section got me thinking. Someone said they wished more of their miata club autocrossed. For those of you that have tried autocrossing in the past, but no longer attend, what turned you off? Was it classing reasons? How long did you stick with autocross?

I love autocross, but seat time per dollar is not good enough in my opinion. But then again, there's not much out there that can compare so I still go when I can.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Seat time per dollar/seat time in general. The ARSCCA is a victim of its own success. They're a really top notch unit but that's exactly what the problem is for me now - too much time picking up cones!

The MX5 car is at a bit of a hiatus at the moment. Need to pick up a part for it and it might no longer be a site car but a fun car with some of the plans we may have for it.

Ballin' on a budget.

[Bernie]

dammit! I crimped my boost gauge line when I reinstalled the boost gauge and then when i tried to fix it, i made it even worse... dammit!

[Dr.Drew]

The sell replacements at O'Riellys. The staff will have no idea what you're talking about but it's over by the big gauge display.

[theothersawyer]

YouTube - ‪CRISTAL - Control of Remotely Interfaced Systems using Touch-based Actions in Living spaces‬‏

[jzilla]

What's going on with the MX5Atlanta Track Rental Car? It would be cool to have a few of of those.

Reading some of the posts on miata.net motorsports section got me thinking. Someone said they wished more of their miata club autocrossed. For those of you that have tried autocrossing in the past, but no longer attend, what turned you off? Was it classing reasons? How long did you stick with autocross?

I love autocross, but seat time per dollar is not good enough in my opinion. But then again, there's not much out there that can compare so I still go when I can.

Back in the days... when the car first came out... they had "miata club" autocrosses for the members... those were the days.... this was back in 1990-1991.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Yeahhhhh... that would be a nightmare to sort out.

[jzilla]

well hey had dues and fees for the event but they would hire out a company to set that up for them, and you had tons of runs.

[qualcon]

jzilla, I have quite a few questions, but I'm hoping they're all easy for you to answer. Where were the mx5Atlanta autox events held? How often? How much were they? How many people turned out? Who ran the events?

I know Redraceface said he's hoping to start holding his own events starting October this year. I'm hoping to start holding events as well, but it may not be for a while. I've been to the Atlanta SCCA events and know it takes a lot of manpower, but the demand is there.

[NA6R]

Back in the days... when the car first came out... they had "miata club" autocrosses for the members... those were the days.... this was back in 1990-1991.

there was also the Miata Performance Driving School @ Robeling Road

[FooSchnickens]

Totally forgot the suby had a pretty much full tank when the engine blew. Just pumped 6 gallons out to fill up the miata.

[Beastinthebushes]

What's going on with the suby?

[FooSchnickens]

Waiting on funds to get a new motor. It'll probably happen end of the month depending on what I hear back from my engine guy.

I had paid off more than I thought on my amex so I'm in a pretty good position to buy one outright and then pay it off over time which would make life a whole lot easier since the suby gets better mileage than the miata and can carry more than my skinny *** and two bags of groceries. Plus it has working A/C AND cupholders.

[FooSchnickens]

Speaking of, I'll probably try to schedule another "tech day" to pull the motor that's currently in it. Last time got snubbed because it happened to land on the same weekend as Rip's tech day. :lol:

[subspeed6]

Just activated my Droid 3 today. RIP my little OG Droid, you have served me well. This thing is just effing amazing!

[friday]

so if I have a terrible sqealing noise coming from my gauge cluster, could that mean my speedo cable is dying? It stops when the car stops.

[metalman]

Yep

[friday]

So I was just looking at our fleet at work and trying to determine if we can take some of our high mileage cars and switch them to routes closer to the hub and it was an ugly sight. I guess I have never really sat back and looked at the entire list, but we only have 10 vehicles with less than 400K miles, and half of those are in the 300's. In total the atlanta fleet which is currently only 31 cars has 11,676,888 miles on it. I think we need a few new cars.

The crazy thing is that most of them keep on running. We get blown motors and serous issues every now and then but for the most part we fix them and they keep on working. It's sometimes hard to argue with no car payments...

[metalman]

Hmmm...

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/113083/next-big-boom-towns-forbes

Re: places like Austin TX, when I see terms like 'fastest growing' I see a giant red flag.
Pretty much anytime there is an explosion of growth there follows a bursting bubble that leaves many holding the bag.....aka Atlanta.

I would much rather see 'slow steady growth', 'consistent' etc
Atlanta's explosion of growth and subsequent bursting bubble has cost me tens of thousands, hundreds even. While the slow consistent steady growth of my previous location netted me a reasonable sum in a reasonable time. My friends who experienced the explosion of growth in New England some years back all ended up in bankruptcy or losing severely when the bubble burst. This is a cycle that seemingly constantly repeats itself.

[friday]

So I have a missing title for one of our vehicles. I have a copy of the title that is signed over to us, but the actual title has gone missing somehow. The tag office shows that it still belongs to the old company. What do I need to do to get this title back?

[Redraceface]

Ok so, I appealed to the MX5 Atl community in another thread... if anyone is curious, and or think they may have some input go to the "Racing and Performance" section of the forum and look for the AutoX Thread, go to the 2nd page, read my post, and then let me know.

[Beastinthebushes]

There have been people lined up to watch the midnights of Harry Potter since 2pm....is that sad? Or dedication?

[Dr.Drew]

A little bit of both.

Btw, congrats on finally admitting that it's a good story.

[theothersawyer]

I say it is sad. I am trying to get into harry potter. Back when the books came out I read the first page of the first book and said **** that and put the book down (I can not stand reading, it is way to boring for me) I have seen maybe the first 3 movies. I want to watch all of them so i can see the new one but thats alot of time to devote to watching movies.

[Stealth97]

been working since 9AM on my day off. Had to "blow off" fence contractors I had working at the house... also had to work on my day off yesterday as well. I'm glad my wife was home so she could pay them when finished.

[nickt93]

There have been people lined up to watch the midnights of Harry Potter since 2pm....is that sad? Or dedication?

Is there such thing as a sad dedication?

I woke up at 2am to pee and immediately checked the forum to see if 4Sevens had posted any other cool parts for sale. Is THAT sad or dedication?!?

[CMP]

A little of both.

[friday]

so if I have a terrible sqealing noise coming from my gauge cluster, could that mean my speedo cable is dying? It stops when the car stops.

Temporary fix. I memorized my cruising speed RPMs and disconnected the bastard. This would have been the third weekend in a row driving to Tennessee with that thing squealing.

[lazybones]

I woke up at 2am to pee and immediately checked the forum to see if 4Sevens had posted any other cool parts for sale. Is THAT sad or dedication?!?

HAHAHAHAHA :lol:

[FooSchnickens]

There have been people lined up to watch the midnights of Harry Potter since 2pm....is that sad? Or dedication?
I thought the last movie had already come out. Shows what I know.

[metalman]

Any of you south siders work at Stowe Woodward or have family there??

[FE3tMX5]

These two cars look remarkably similar in the rear.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t86/m2cupcar/bmwlexus.jpg

[FooSchnickens]

Well yeah. Chris bangle didn't design that BMW so it will obviously look like everything else on the road :lol:

[Stealth97]

If you want to see a total design ripoff, compare the 2nd gen prius with the current insight. I have a hard time telling the difference... looks like honda blatently ripped it off, being the amazing styling masterpiece that it is :lol:

[iamdallas]

I had a nightmare that I don't actually have a torsen.... Is that bad?

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[NA6R]

A black hardtop and no A/C sux

[RotorNutFD3S]

I can relieve you of the hardtop if you like. Think of it as weight savings. :)

[iamdallas]

A black hardtop and no A/C sux

Tell me about it.

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[ConstantProject]

I will relieve either one of ya'll of the burden of having those black hardtops :)
No one can say I am not a caring individual lol

[VitaminD]

A black hardtop and no A/C sux

Keeping your head dry you ingrate. :lol:
Return that puppy anytime, I need to buff it.

[Spark!Plug]

maybe its my exhaust.. maybe the roll bar.. maybe its my rims.. maybe its my ride height.. I get people trying to race me in 35-45mph zones DOWNTOWN Lagrange EVERY ****ING TIME I go somewhere. wow ***che, you went out of your way to buy whatever car you got.. contrary to your belief, I'm not racing you, and in reality, your car is not really fast. that's why when i passed you at the posted speed as you turned, i gave you the :poof: wave.


:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

[metalman]

For once the mnet Miata of the month is actually pretty cool....

http://miata.net/motm/2011/bustygates.html

http://miata.net/motm/2011/images/bustygates7.jpg

Usually its nothing more than some arrogant dooshbag buttsucker like Frank Reiss ("motor guru" LMFAO) etc etc etc :D

[wakabama]

thats probably one of the top 3 most gangster things i've ever seenhttp://justpiper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/applause.gif

[theothersawyer]

This might just be the cleanest Miata I have seen. The damn thing looks brand new!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2526158325.html

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Says no serious accidents, but I wonder about that. Seeing it in person is the only way to tell.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Definitely been repainted, it has overspray everywhere, even in the exhaust pipe.

[theothersawyer]

Yeah you could tell it had been repainted. Didn't see the over spray, but I was amazed by how clean the wheels and interior were.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Definitely been repainted, it has overspray everywhere, even in the exhaust pipe.

Exactly, that's why I'm curious about how serious those accidents were. Don't think they really know what they're talking about.

EDIT: Fixed the RX-7 and drove it yesterday, so I parked the Miata and drove the 7 home. Today I go to crank my Miata to wash it, and I have no fuel pump. Karma better start paying me back really ****in' soon because I haven't been a dick to anybody. Bad luck go away!

[friday]

The front parts of that 92 seem a bit orange peely. Clean looking, but overpriced. 97k is not that low of miles. Mine has less and had much less when I got it.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Fixed the RX-7 and drove it yesterday, so I parked the Miata and drove the 7 home. Today I go to crank my Miata to wash it, and I have no fuel pump. Karma better start paying me back really ****in' soon because I haven't been a dick to anybody. Bad luck go away!

One car gets jealous when you drive the other. It's just how it works.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

One car gets jealous when you drive the other. It's just how it works.

Jealous *****es! I'm just going to have to start driving this thing....

NClL1_cNIGY

[RotorNutFD3S]

*light bulb*

[Dr.Drew]

Lady just came in the store *****ing because our voicemail says we close at 7 and we're closing at 6 during the summer. She *****ed about driving "20 minutes with gas prices the way they are" and said it was "tacky."

Well **** you ****ing whiny *****. **** you in your ****ing whine hole till you choke on it and pass the **** out you ****ing *****. :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

But it's only 5:00 pm, why does she care that you close at 6:00 instead of 7:00? Or does that logic not apply here?

[Dr.Drew]

No she tried to come in Monday.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

(Devil's advocate) So just change the voicemail. I mean it DID say 7.


:D

[Dr.Drew]

Yes, but I don't care. It's not what she said but how she said it. Plus I'm feeling generally ornery today.

[Beastinthebushes]

So, you're pissed, because some lady is pissed, because you guys didn't stay open during the hours you said you did? I'm with Joe, change the recording!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm calling the BBB!

[NA6R]

Lady just came in the store *****ing because our voicemail says we close at 7 and we're closing at 6 during the summer. She *****ed about driving "20 minutes with gas prices the way they are" and said it was "tacky."

Well **** you ****ing whiny *****. **** you in your ****ing whine hole till you choke on it and pass the **** out you ****ing *****. :)


http://tshirts.thlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Mean-People-Suck-t-shirt.jpg

[Dr.Drew]

Damnit you fiends! I'm not mad because she was mad, I'm mad because she called us "tacky"!

And because I've been working retail for almost three years which tends to make people a little ornery when it comes to the public.

[spinnerdog]

Having met you, i can't say you weren't predisposed to being ornery.....

I'll refrain from calling you tacky in the future.:lol:

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I hate retail, so I can relate.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

The front parts of that 92 seem a bit orange peely. Clean looking, but overpriced. 97k is not that low of miles. Mine has less and had much less when I got it.

It may have been Casey's old Miata from what it sounds like. The guy upped the price and took pictures to make it look nicer than it is in person. It's a 2400 car truth be told.

[epilonious]

Yes, but I don't care. It's not what she said but how she said it. Plus I'm feeling generally ornery today.

It appears her cryabetes was contagious.

Oh dear, we have to get you to the cryCU stat...

[Beastinthebushes]

Paging Dr. Drew

[Dr.Drew]

Peter: I will fight you!

Daniel: yes?

[epilonious]

Peter: I will fight you!

:-3

[Beastinthebushes]

I'm sorry, I was paging Dr.Drew, not tacky Dr.Drew.

[Dr.Drew]

Oh FFS!

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol:

I saw The Egg today, looked ok from the angle I first saw but then I saw the front end, apparently they hit something, crumpling the "hood" and shattering the headlights. Their fix was buying a set of rectangle fog lights and bolting them to the front bumper, which wasn't messed up, so maybe they went under something. We had that van since I was a little kid so it was kinda sad to see it like that. There are times I miss it, even if it wasn't the most fun thing to drive. lol

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/6009326290_1377bfc13e_z.jpg

[theothersawyer]

Oh noez!!!! Thats sad!

[Dr.Drew]

I still hear the A-Team theme in my head whenever I think about that thing.

[theothersawyer]

LOLZ at drew's name change!

[Dr.Drew]

Laugh it up now Danny, when the FBI shows up at your house because I reported you as a terrorist we'll see who's laughing!

[theothersawyer]

Hahahah I just google image searched "sweet tea is gross" to see if I could find a funny picture to post. Well, when you search that my sig picture comes up on the first page!

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Ahhhh, it's good to see Drew the target of abuse again. It'd been to long.

[Dr.Drew]

So get this. My laptop's keyboard is finally giving out. When I press m j or u I usually just get a stream of letters.

So I hop online and order a new keyboard, costs $20, shows up in two days, I'm happy. This morning I take the thing apart to replace the keyboard but it doesn't work like that. The keyboard it riveted to the top case of the computer and you need the entire unit. So I contact the company and tell them that I need to return the keyboard. They say they won't do it because it's not their fault I bought the wrong thing. Well, I explain that they advertised it as a replacement for my exact model. But they say "The keyboard we sold you is the keyboard in that computer"

So I explain to them that yes, it's the proper keyboard, but it's not a replacement part because it CAN'T BE REPLACED!

She said "I'm sorry" and hung up.

[Stealth97]

Drill and rivet gun?

[RotorNutFD3S]

How tacky. *snicker*

[Dr.Drew]

Well the rivets arent real rivets. They're more like bits of plastic that have been melted to hold it in place.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

You could still try drilling them out perhaps. It's tough to know exactly what the situation is with out pics.

Either way, that company is run by *******s it seems.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hey Daniel, here's some inspiration for your car:

http://images.craigslist.org/3k63o63pc5Q25X25S6b7d6dc402e9c4d61d2a.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3k03mc3p65V55P45R4b7dfed7b4173da71362.jpg

[Beastinthebushes]

I was trying for this look

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890e28-0deb-6328.jpg

[FooSchnickens]

-_zLOnDnFpw

The human voice is an absolutely amazing thing.



And ben folds is pretty awesome, too. I mean, he took a crappy Kesha track and turned it into this:

uN1nD_mftaI

[Beastinthebushes]

Ben folds is the ****. I've seen him live, and he is an extremely underrated musician in my opinion.

[FooSchnickens]

He really is. Most people just brush him off as some pop singer but he really knows his ****. Every time he comes through ATL I make sure to go see him.

[Beastinthebushes]

Honestly, I think he is one of the most successful artists out there because he hardly gets any radio play.

[FooSchnickens]

Outside of portland, at least.

[Dr.Drew]

Hey, one of you mods fix my bloody name so I can log in easily again. Took me five minutes to figure out why the hell tapatalk wasn't working this morning.

Oh, and change it from dr.drew to Dr.Drew! :D

[miata5620]

Hey Daniel, here's some inspiration for your car:

http://images.craigslist.org/3k63o63pc5Q25X25S6b7d6dc402e9c4d61d2a.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3k03mc3p65V55P45R4b7dfed7b4173da71362.jpg

That is one very yellow car the yellow " rollbar" puts it over the top for me

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hey, one of you mods fix my bloody name so I can log in easily again. Took me five minutes to figure out why the hell tapatalk wasn't working this morning.

Oh, and change it from dr.drew to Dr.Drew! :D

No.

[Dr.Drew]

Well ****

[RotorNutFD3S]

You miss poker, you get no favors.

[theothersawyer]

you miss poker, you get no favors.
+100000

[Beastinthebushes]

You miss poker, you get no favors.

Yeah! You tacky B!tch!!!

[Dr.Drew]

Damnit I got home at 9. I slept all the way there and managed to stay awake for maybe a half hour once I got home. Sorry I didn't get to spend all day nude sunbathing or whatever yall did.



Fags...

[RotorNutFD3S]

or whatever yall did.


Fags...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6012007594_f20944664a_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6011466883_1b754a6e8b_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/6012019626_82415de14c_z.jpg

[Dr.Drew]

****ing Daniel! How many times do we have to remind him that sodomizing someone with a wrench is illegal!

[Beastinthebushes]

I never follow the Dr's orders.

[wonton]

Lulz!

[wildfire0310]

I never follow the Dr's orders.

Definitely not a tacky Dr's orders :D

[Beastinthebushes]

I hate $chool

[FooSchnickens]

****ing Daniel! How many times do we have to remind him that sodomizing someone with a wrench is illegal!
Fair game in newnan.

[nickt93]

Ramble part A - just spent an hour sitting in a hot parking lot. I accidentally stuck the key to my GS in the ignition of the IS. In any other car this wouldn't be a major problem - just put the right key in and away you go. In a Lexus though - big problem.

When I put the correct key in the ignition wouldn't turn. Reading up on this issue online, it could be either an electronic security issue or a mechanical issue. Apparently Lexus has some anti-theft technology that prevents a car from being started if the incorrect key is put into the ignition. The fix for that is to unhook the battery for 30 minutes.

It could also be a mechanical issue - putting the wrong key in can screw up the pins in the lock and prevent it from turning properly. I put some WD-40 on the key and wiggled it around for a bit - eventually got it to turn. Suck!

Ramble B - assault: the crime I would be charged with if I ever find out who cut the radio harness out of my '92. A simple head unit swap turned into hours of researching the Miata wiring harness, soldering, etc. Suck 2!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gNSCxPXwdZw/TkNWSMNwhDI/AAAAAAAAEXM/2RlUw5zODRM/s640/photo.JPG

That's all for now.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yep, because it's too much of a hassle to go buy a $15-20 half harness and splice it in correctly. :rolleyes:

But thanks for mentioning the radio thing, I need to put up a WTB ad a very random aftermarket deck part.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Ah the joys of what's hidden behind your dash! At least it wasn't a dead raccoon.

[Dr.Drew]

Holy wire nuts batman!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Those aren't wire nuts, they're crimp caps. Damn tacky doctor...

[Dr.Drew]

Oh, well I suppose that's better then. Although I still don't see the problem with solder and heat wrap.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I prefer solder and heat wrap too, but to each their own. I think those caps work fairly well, it's just a lot of extra bulk in a tight space.

[theothersawyer]

Bleh, gotta start school in less than a week...:(

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Tangle the wires and a bit of electrical tape. :banana:

[Dr.Drew]

Jack I've had British friends and Redneck friends, but you might just be the first that combines the two.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Gyah!!!

:facepalm::mad:

Ladies and gentleman! Our fearless leader. :lol::lol::p

[FooSchnickens]

Ramble part A - just spent an hour sitting in a hot parking lot. I accidentally stuck the key to my GS in the ignition of the IS. In any other car this wouldn't be a major problem - just put the right key in and away you go. In a Lexus though - big problem.

When I put the correct key in the ignition wouldn't turn. Reading up on this issue online, it could be either an electronic security issue or a mechanical issue. Apparently Lexus has some anti-theft technology that prevents a car from being started if the incorrect key is put into the ignition. The fix for that is to unhook the battery for 30 minutes.

It could also be a mechanical issue - putting the wrong key in can screw up the pins in the lock and prevent it from turning properly. I put some WD-40 on the key and wiggled it around for a bit - eventually got it to turn. Suck!

Ramble B - assault: the crime I would be charged with if I ever find out who cut the radio harness out of my '92. A simple head unit swap turned into hours of researching the Miata wiring harness, soldering, etc. Suck 2!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gNSCxPXwdZw/TkNWSMNwhDI/AAAAAAAAEXM/2RlUw5zODRM/s640/photo.JPG

That's all for now.
Why would you need an FSM? All the aftermarket wires are already connected to their OEM counterparts.

[theothersawyer]

So today was my first day of training as a server and so now I can start to make some more money, but unfortunately I am still going to have to host until we hire a bunch of people, but the good news is that I got a $1.25 raise today! :banana:

Also, I have been having problems with my IPhone, but seeing as Apple is awesome they gave me a brand spanking new phone today at no cost to me! IPhone > Android!

[FooSchnickens]

Also, I have been having problems with my IPhone, but seeing as Apple is awesome they gave me a brand spanking new phone today at no cost to me! IPhone > Android!
It's probably one of the hot phones from London.

[Mr Egg Rollllll]

So today was my first day of training as a server and so now I can start to make some more money, but unfortunately I am still going to have to host until we hire a bunch of people, but the good news is that I got a $1.25 raise today! :banana:

Also, I have been having problems with my IPhone, but seeing as Apple is awesome they gave me a brand spanking new phone today at no cost to me! IPhone > Android!

Congrats on the raise!

And psh, they poop out 3g Iphone's all day. The cost of one for them is minimal to make a customer stick with Apple since they have lost so much business from Android. I wouldn't expect anything less from them.

[subspeed6]

So, I had my nice high end headphones break on me (wire came loose) and I spent the morning repairing them. Thanks to the Navy for sending me to a microminiature soldering school but damn me for not having the equipment to do it.

I managed to get it done and repaired them. I also made a slight mod to them that I read about to increase the sound quality. It would be almost like adding a port on it and stuffing a bit of cotton inside. Hehe

[epilonious]

Also, I have been having problems with my IPhone, but seeing as Apple is awesome they gave me a brand spanking new phone today at no cost to me! IPhone > Android!

I haven't been having any problems with my Android phone.

Yours had problems so large they thought it was easier to replace it.

Android > iPhone.

[theothersawyer]

I no numerous people that have so many problems with android phones. They call people randomly or text the wrong person. My sisters boyfriend has had many different phones and he always ends up with the IPhone.

But all bias aside (I'm actually not a huge apple fanboy) Apple has some of the best customer service in the world. If you call their support you get americans living in the U.S. unlike most company who send you to india.

[Dr.Drew]

My only problem ever with Apple customer service has been the complete disconnect between them and their "authorized service centers."

I call Apple, I tell them my problem, they say it will be fixed, I take the item to my local service center, and those people promptly inform me that they will not fix/replace anything for free. I get them to call Apple, the dude disappears for a half hour and he comes back with the same answer.

However if you go to an Apple store it's fixed almost instantly.

[Beastinthebushes]

I no numerous people....


Really, Danny?

[Dr.Drew]

I'd like to amend to my previous post.

I'm also thankful for the android/pc guys out there. They're so desperate to prove that their phone/computer is better than apple's that they want to jump on any defect, any mistake, any tiny nuance and try and spoil Apple's reputation. That's why Apple has to do it right, the first time, and when they don't they fix it immediately.

So thanks to all the Apple haters out there. If it werent for you guys I wouldn't get the products and services that I'm used to.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Fitting time to use this image again, ya know, just to stir the pot a little :lol: :

http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/lonestar/album186/1265831186703_G.jpg

[Dr.Drew]

I love that picture. Because my computer runs an Intel i7 quad core processor and comes in an aluminum case.

It's fun watching PC Mag have to admit every quarter that my computer is blowing away laptops that cost several hundred more. Poor suckers.

[epilonious]

Methinks you doth defend too much ;)

[Dr.Drew]

Damn, you're right. And now it's too late to delete and pretend it never happened.

I suppose I could just take it to an absurd level in hopes that everyone would just think its a joke.

So, fight to the death to defend the honor of the corporation from which we purchase our personal electronics? I vote pistols at dawn.


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.193108,-84.340124

[epilonious]

The nature of my marriage prevents pistol play with outside parties.

And my preference for android is really much more about being with Sprint for 12 years and them being the only one of the bastardy phone companies to actually have unlimited plans.

The win7 phone I have with them that work pays for is a bit slicker anyways (but not WiMax).

[Beastinthebushes]

The nature of my marriage prevents pistol play with outside parties.


:lol::lol::lol:

[Dr.Drew]

Sorry Daniel, I guess Pete's not looking for a new suitor like you hoped.


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.193070,-84.340099

[RotorNutFD3S]

The people who take defending their brand further than Drew, for either side, are the ones who really make me laugh about the whole thing. I get brand loyalty, it's a good thing, it keeps me employed. But personally I'm happy if I feel that I got my money's worth, it does what I need it to, and it doesn't break or act up, regardless of the logo on the casing. I tried both my phone and the iPhone and saw pros and cons with each but found that they were overall very comparable, so the price point won, and my phone hasn't caused me a single issue yet. I'm a happy customer. If there had been something that I really disliked with the Android, I'd have an iPhone, it's that simple for me.

[theothersawyer]

Really, Danny?

:facepalm:Normally I am the type of person that is the grammar nazi, I can not believe I just did that, I mean I no better. :lol:

[metalman]

But personally I'm happy if I feel that I got my money's worth, it does what I need it to, and it doesn't break or act up, regardless of the logo on the casing.

My main gripe with Apple is not that their products are no good, just that they are often way overpriced and not competitive. They have done a great job selling their brand, especially to brand wh0re types. They sell on hype. When I can buy something else thats just as good for much less it doesnt make sense to me to pay for their stuff.
Example: I can buy a $250 IPod, or I can buy the same thing from Sansa for $100.
IMO only a fool would pay an extra $150 for a logo/name.
On a side note, I have been rocking a Sansa MP3 player for several years. In that same time some of my friends who bought equivalent IPods had them take a sheit on them, or had battery or other issues. My player still works as new.

[redjeff]

Kurt, You don't own an MP3 player....those are called 8 tracks. You're old, go take a nap

[metalman]

True. But its a Sansa 8 track, so bite me. :D

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I disagree on overhyped/overpriced crap. Sure you can get cheaper alternatives but the Apple products do tend to be better. I used to hate on 'em all the time but truth be told they are just better. Not a problem though, competition is always good for prices/development.

I've beaten the crap out of my iphone and it won't stop. Love it and have no desire to change really. Everything I want/need doing - it does.

[redjeff]

Jack = Apple Fanboy

http://forums.ixplora.com/uploads/monthly_07_2008/post-1-1216041782.jpg

[epilonious]

Jack = Apple Fanboy

http://forums.ixplora.com/uploads/monthly_07_2008/post-1-1216041782.jpg

I can see someone's excited for Apple!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I have just decided what I'm going to do so I can have a project car at my new house:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VF_OEDWS5qk/TkmnZeW89NI/AAAAAAAAANA/6JivpTERhLA/s720/Lift%2525203.JPG

Project car above and daily driver below. The ceilings in there are definitely high enough to support this idea. :)

I'm an addict.

[epilonious]

And if you get really pissed off at your cars, you can ruin both with the push of a button.

[metalman]

Jack = Apple Fanboy

http://forums.ixplora.com/uploads/monthly_07_2008/post-1-1216041782.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dr.Drew]

Jack- Jesus ****ing Christ man! No more leotards! I can't believe this even has to be a rule.

Ripley - Please god do it! Not to mention it doubles as a lift!

[Stealth97]

I wanted to put one of those lifts in the townhouse to make my one car garage a two car garage. Like your place mine had the high celings, then I went and rented it out...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lmao: :lmao: that picture is raunchy!!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I have just decided what I'm going to do so I can have a project car at my new house:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VF_OEDWS5qk/TkmnZeW89NI/AAAAAAAAANA/6JivpTERhLA/s720/Lift%2525203.JPG

Project car above and daily driver below. The ceilings in there are definitely high enough to support this idea. :)

I'm an addict.

The daily would end up having a nice oil stain on the roof every night in my case! :lol:

[theothersawyer]

Laurabeth and Steve are getting a Canon T3i before our trip to Michigan (we leave thursday) :banana: That means I now can get my hands on a dslr and not pay money for one!

Edit: So now I also vote that we bring back the picture contest threads!

[Stealth97]

Nice! The t3i is awesome.

[doombastic]

Nice. I would definately put a cover on the white miata on the bottom bunk though.

[doombastic]

Jury room internet sucks.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Is it a badass case at least?

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Rip, you will thank yourself EVERY time if you get a lift like that. A two post lift is even better for car work, but a mobile 4 post lift is still very awesome. You will be spoiled.

[tbone heller]

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8-000-p/xh-pro8000.htm
It even comes with 3 drip trays to keep crap off of the car below. And they are local...no shipping.

[friday]

I love my 2 post lift at work. It makes working on cars almost relaxing.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I love my 2 post lift at work. It makes working on cars almost relaxing.

If I were to own a house - I think I'd own one of these too.

[Stealth97]

The cops these days are really digging. I got pulled over on 575 tonight in the miata for not having a tag light. The car hasn't had one for the better part of a decade and it's the first time the tag light was mentioned, and I've probably been pulled over 30 tines in it... Damn it's a cop magnet.

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8-000-p/xh-pro8000.htm
It even comes with 3 drip trays to keep crap off of the car below. And they are local...no shipping.

Awesome! Thanks for the link! Price is right around where I thought it would be. Now to start measuring the garage...

I love my 2 post lift at work. It makes working on cars almost relaxing.

One thing I miss about working at my last job is having lift access anytime I needed it. Plus the tire machine, alignment rack, etc., etc.

[friday]

Any computer people here?

I need to build a new computer, but I am stuck on what CPU to go with. I am on a tight budget so I am looking at either the phenom II 840 in an AM3+ mobo, or intel's i3 2100. The sandybridge chip will cost me about $38 more with the cpu and mobo combo, but it give me the upgrade path to a 2500k in the future. The AMD option would allow me to upgrade to the future, but unproven bulldozer chip.

What do you guys think?

[qualcon]

Friday,
I'd stick with AMD for bang for the buck. You might want to consider the AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE. It's a quad core that's locked and sold as a dual core by locking the cores to 2. It's cheaper for AMD to do it this way since it's 1 design for all the chips in each family. At the same time, it's only a bios setting to unlock the cores again for some motherboards. 3 cores is pretty much guaranteed, but most get both unlocked to have all 4 cores. The X2 also has a lot L3 cache that the 840 doesn't have, but I'm not sure if 3 cores with L3 is faster than 4 cores without the L3. My guess is that it would be faster though until software takes better advantage of more cores. I just checked newegg, and it's less than a $20 difference between the 2. I'd take the 555, but maybe you want to research more.

I wouldn't get an i3. If going with intel, the i5 is the better bang for the buck. Some software (like office) is optimized for intel, so what you plan to use it for may be part of the consideration.

I hope this helps. Nice seeing you at the NSTC too.
In general, best bang for the buck is the lower models of the top tier, 1 or 2 generations back. The top budget video cards wil get destroyed by a 2 generation older top tier model, kind of how the best all season tires aren't even close in grip compared to lower tier, dedicated summer tires.

I used to buy parts that have upgrade potential, but for how fast technology is jumping, you'd still want to upgrade the other parts in favor of newer technology. My previous 3 computers, took upgradability into consideration, but in the end, getting all new stuff was cheaper. Like right now, 4 gigs of DD3 is a third to half the cost of the older ddr2. Once any company ramps up production, parts start getting ridiculously cheap. Blank DVD's and most forms of memory/storage are kind of like that now. Not sure how long it'll take for bluray to really come down in price though.

Nice talking with you at the NSTC by the way. I hope this helps. GL.

[miata5620]

Car lifts are a lot of money but if you have a garage that can support one I think it would be totally worth the investment. I rather have a two post style than a four post but either one would be great.

[friday]

Lots of good information

Thanks for the help. I am getting similar advise from techreport.com's forum also. For stability reasons I think I will go with the x4 955 Black edition. It is only $15 more than the 840, is a bit faster, and offers the ability to OC if I feel so inclined. For the mobo I am going with the asus m5a97 EVO, which has an AM3+ socket. GPU wise I am going with an asus made 6870, which should pack enough power for a couple of years (hopefully). Either way the AM3+ socket mobo should offer me upgrade options to last many years, which is the important part.

NSTC was a fun event. Hot, but nice getting in 6 runs throughout the day. I am excited for points 8.

[metalman]

Attention phone nerds! :)
RE: Android phone, specifically LG Optimus if that matters.

What is the best call block app or method?
The phone will direct 'blocked' calls to voice mail, but some of the apps
tried dont seem to connect and hang up as they are supposed to. They only dump to voice mail which the phone does without the app, so thats useless.
One even connects without the user being notified and allows the caller
to listen to whatever is going on where the phone is. That is TOTALLY horrible, worse even then just answering the unwanted caller.

[nickt93]

I had an epiphany last night. This epiphany is probably common sense to about 90% of you, but I'm a bit slow. When undertaking a job that is going to require a lot of time under the hood, it is ONE MILLION times easier to just remove your hood altogether! Keeps it out of the way so you don't have to duck under the hood plus you can get much better lighting and visibility.

Also, I saw a recent test that showed that Liquid Wrench's penetrating lube is much more effective than PB Blaster. I tried it last night for the first time and initial impressions are good. It smells a little better also.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xWkynS1ZRL8/Tk22-OBKm0I/AAAAAAAAEac/GC49WrCT2hg/s800/photo.JPG

[Dr.Drew]

It does have a more pleasing aroma but not the awesome color of PB Blaster. Although ATF and Acetone work better (and are cheaper) than either.

[scandmx5]

sigh

i miss having a Miata and being a part of dis haus

[Animus21]

my favorite penetrating oil is aerokroil..........Nothing else i have tried is quite as wonderful, but really, all of em work.

[nickt93]

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Date: 2011-08-18, 3:39PM PDT
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Anyway, so I landed this job with a marketing firm in San Francisco, and I have no ****ing clue where to live. Honestly, I'm moving there in 3 weeks, so I don't give a **** if I have to sleep in your bathtub.

A bit about me: I'm respectful, quiet, clean and I won't bother any of your ****. If you leave **** out, I'm just like, "Oh **** I better not mess with this ****, because it's not mine." I turn off lights. I clean toilets. **** it. I'll even cook for you. That's right! My dad is a chef and taught me everything there is to know about cooking southern cajun cuisine. I'll fry green tomatoes, cover them with marinated crab meat and smother that **** in bearnaise. EVERY. GODDAMN. NIGHT. Don't eat meat? That's ****ing FANTASTIC! I'll make a zucchini and yellow squash carpaccio that will knock your ****ing socks off.

I also read a lot. I ****ing LOVE books. Vonnegut, Palahniuk, Hawthorne. All that ****. I read Tuesday's with Morrie the other day. It's a sad story, but I learned something about life, love, knowledge and the pursuit of something greater than myself. ****ing smart. Do you like movies? I ****ing love them. We can watch the **** out of some movies together if you like, or go get drinks, or work out, hike, play video games or play a game of one-on-one basketball, or I don't have to talk to you at all. It's completely UP TO YOU!

Sometimes I play guitar. Are you going to love getting baked and listening to Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd? LIVE? WHENEVER THE **** YOU WANT? Of course you are! I'll take requests and learn any song you like, because I have the voice of an angel and the acoustical stylings of James ****ing Taylor. AWWWWWW **** YEA!

A lot of people ask me, "Hey, you're from Alabama. Are you racist?" And, the answer to that question is, no. I'm not racist or judgmental at all. I love everyone. I'm a secular humanist. I ****ING LOVE PEOPLE. That's the only requirement to being a secular humanist actually. You have to like other human beings and want to help them for no other reason than they are human regardless of race, religion or sexual preference. WTF?!!!? Pretty ****ing cool right?

I own almost nothing! I'm driving my car from Alabama to California in which I'll be transporting two duffelbags of clothes, one laptop computer, one guitar, one cell-phone with charger, 8 pairs of shoes, one picture frame, probably some condoms and a ****load of beef jerky and Pringles for the trip. Though, you can expect the jerky to be gone upon my arrival. Unless you'd like me to pick up some on my way into the city. See?! I'm the most considerate person you've ever met. I'm offering to buy you **** already!

Am I interested in your pad? You can bet my nomadic *** I am! I only require 4 walls, a ceiling and a floor to shelter me from the elements. Other than that, anything else will be considered a convenient plus. I'm taking being a roommate to the next level. Email me! I'll hook yo *** up with Facebook links, background checks, credit reports, phone numbers, resumes, references, awards, sexual history, pictures of karate trophies and a list of the top 10 women I'd like to bang before I die. If you want a next-generation roommate who consistently blows your ****ing mind with awesomeness, then hit me up. I'm ready to give you money.


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[CMP]

This reads like an episode of Epic Meal Time. All it needs is some Jack Dagnels.

And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.
And bacon strips.

[Stealth97]

sometime in the last two days some hardcore, brazen ******* had the nerve to knock a ****ing dent in my ****ing car. No note, no nothing. What a sorry excuse for a ******bag, and a waste of toilet paper at that. It probably happened while parking at the hospital.

[RotorNutFD3S]

^That sucks! Miata or Scion?

I'm stuck at home with septic bursitis in my left knee. I've had some minor swelling there off and on, even before working on the flooring at the new house, so I didn't think much of it. Figured if I went to the dr. they'd tell me to stay off of it and take an anti-inflammatory. I'd already been doing the latter and the former was not an option at that point. But Saturday morning it looked like someone stuffed half a baseball under the skin on top of my knee cap and it was angry red. Trip to the Urgent Care on Saturday to get it drained and the fluid sent off for labs and a trip to the ortho today for more labs and draining. Now I'm on antibiotics, pain meds, can barely put weight on it or bend it, and obviously can't drive, well a manual anyway. Anyone want to trade an automatic car for my Miata for a few days? :lol:

[Beastinthebushes]

Which car? Let's find the ******* and bash his windshield!

[lance]

^That sucks! Miata or Scion?

I'm stuck at home with septic bursitis in my left knee. I've had some minor swelling there off and on, even before working on the flooring at the new house, so I didn't think much of it. Figured if I went to the dr. they'd tell me to stay off of it and take an anti-inflammatory. I'd already been doing the latter and the former was not an option at that point. But Saturday morning it looked like someone stuffed half a baseball under the skin on top of my knee cap and it was angry red. Trip to the Urgent Care on Saturday to get it drained and the fluid sent off for labs and a trip to the ortho today for more labs and draining. Now I'm on antibiotics, pain meds, can barely put weight on it or bend it, and obviously can't drive, well a manual anyway. Anyone want to trade an automatic car for my Miata for a few days? :lol:

your body trying to tell you "too much work, not enough play":(

[qualcon]

^That sucks! Miata or Scion?

I'm stuck at home with septic bursitis in my left knee. I've had some minor swelling there off and on, even before working on the flooring at the new house, so I didn't think much of it. Figured if I went to the dr. they'd tell me to stay off of it and take an anti-inflammatory. I'd already been doing the latter and the former was not an option at that point. But Saturday morning it looked like someone stuffed half a baseball under the skin on top of my knee cap and it was angry red. Trip to the Urgent Care on Saturday to get it drained and the fluid sent off for labs and a trip to the ortho today for more labs and draining. Now I'm on antibiotics, pain meds, can barely put weight on it or bend it, and obviously can't drive, well a manual anyway. Anyone want to trade an automatic car for my Miata for a few days? :lol:

Sorry to hear that. I hope your recovery is quick.

[metalman]

Figures, best pizza joints in the country and NONE anywhere near Atlanta...or in the south for that matter. ;)

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40636046

I'll take a plain pie from Di Fara in Brooklyn thank you.

[friday]

Just go to Antico. The place is a mad house, but it is by far the best I have ever had. All ingredients, cooks, and ovens imported from Italy. They have some pickled dark red peppers that blew my mind.

[FooSchnickens]

Figures, best pizza joints in the country and NONE anywhere near Atlanta...or in the south for that matter. ;)

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40636046

I'll take a plain pie from Di Fara in Brooklyn thank you.
You tried Manhattan Pizza? Def the best pizza I've had in the metro area (and not just because I used to work there).

Also, finally got the rental subs working again after the wiring grenaded itself form too much vibration. Turns out the crossovers don't like being tightened down too hard and a connection was breaking as a result. Backed off one corner about 1/8th of a turn and got 1200W of bass and sawdust in my face >_<

Now to add a pair of 15s and see how it rounds everything out before doubling the system for the big show in February.

[metalman]

You tried Manhattan Pizza? Def the best pizza I've had in the metro area (and not just because I used to work there).



Havent tried it.
And, I am not saying there isnt some good pizza in the south, I just have never found the kind I was raised on...made from scratch by some old italian guy...as per the one I mentioned.

I recently had a "Pearl Harbor" pizza at Mellow Mushroom that was excellent.
Thats ham, pineapple, and jalepenos.
For a NY pizza I like just a plain cheese pie, nothing else. BUT, the crust has to be right, the sauce has to be right, and the cheese right as well for that to work in perfect harmony.

[portabull]

i'm a fan of little italy in either winder or athens. very close to what i got while in the army in germany a hundred years ago, the pizza place imported italians that would stay as long as their work visa allowed and then they'd rotate back home. pretty neat, they'd sing in italian while cooking. little italy has excellent crust and sauce... we drive up there from grayson when we're in the mood for pizza. no songs though.

[jester911]

Just go to Antico. The place is a mad house, but it is by far the best I have ever had. All ingredients, cooks, and ovens imported from Italy. They have some pickled dark red peppers that blew my mind.

I second this one. We were in Italy a few years ago and experienced the real thing and this is as close to that as you will find anywhere in these parts.

Kurt if you want the made from scratch by real Italians this is it.

[Dr.Drew]

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Don't sleep tonight.

[Stealth97]

^That sucks! Miata or Scion?

I'm stuck at home with septic bursitis in my left knee. I've had some minor swelling there off and on, even before working on the flooring at the new house, so I didn't think much of it. Figured if I went to the dr. they'd tell me to stay off of it and take an anti-inflammatory. I'd already been doing the latter and the former was not an option at that point. But Saturday morning it looked like someone stuffed half a baseball under the skin on top of my knee cap and it was angry red. Trip to the Urgent Care on Saturday to get it drained and the fluid sent off for labs and a trip to the ortho today for more labs and draining. Now I'm on antibiotics, pain meds, can barely put weight on it or bend it, and obviously can't drive, well a manual anyway. Anyone want to trade an automatic car for my Miata for a few days? :lol:

The scion. Dude, I hope you start feeling better soon!

Which car? Let's find the ******* and bash his windshield!

Well, about that. I did a full blown CSI on the dent. I've got drywall t-square that was out of place in the garage, and dont you know its covered in drywall dust (explains the white mark), and is at the exact same hight as the dent. I'm pretty sure I must have hit it pulling it out of the garage last week when I was swapping it out for the miata. I feel like a total dumbass. At least its not very noticable. I snagged a OEM ipod headunit for it off ebay, so hopefully that will help make up for it.

[Beastinthebushes]

Well, about that. I did a full blown CSI on the dent. I've got drywall t-square that was out of place in the garage, and dont you know its covered in drywall dust (explains the white mark), and is at the exact same hight as the dent. I'm pretty sure I must have hit it pulling it out of the garage last week when I was swapping it out for the miata. I feel like a total dumbass. At least its not very noticable. I snagged a OEM ipod headunit for it off ebay, so hopefully that will help make up for it.

Well in that case, I didn't mean to call you an ******* in my original post, and I'm not going to bash your windshield in.

It's always worse when you're the culprit behind damaging your car, makes you feel worse. Sorry, man

[Stealth97]

I actually feel better now that I know it was me!

[FooSchnickens]

Havent tried it.
And, I am not saying there isnt some good pizza in the south, I just have never found the kind I was raised on...made from scratch by some old italian guy...as per the one I mentioned.
Everything there is made from scratch on a daily basis. We had numerous NY natives comment on how it was a little slice of home finally finding a decent piece of pizza in GA :lol:

Oh and there's guitar hero and forza on the sexbawks while you wait.

[theothersawyer]

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Don't sleep tonight.
Thanks for that! That honestly just scared the **** out of me!

[oldgrayfrog]

I really want to keep an open mind, but lately it seems that the whole Cali, IA slammed and lost everything that makes a Miata a great handling car, I just want to put really stupid wide wheels with ridiculously narrow aspect tires, need moooor offset, I wouldn't know how to make a car handle, oooh can I buy your Racelands! stupidity has been rearing it's ugly head around here.

I really would like to keep this civilized, but this place was founded by guys who
A) knew how to turn a corner, and make their car go around corners faster, who
B) valued modifications that improved the cars speed, and or handling, and really only were looking at changing their cars to make them better. For instance, a rear wing is only a good thing if it actually provides downforce. A carbon fiber hood is only a good thing if it actually weighs less than the original aluminum one, and provides extra cooling through aerodynamically (preferable wind tunnel tested) designed vents, to support an actual performance engine that needed extra cooling. Enough requests for suggestions on how to slam the Miata to the max, or what wheels will look best with this clown car body kit I want to put on the car. If it improves 0-60, quarter mile time, your lap times at Little Talledega, or Road Atlanta, your 60-0 braking distances, or even how fast you can take the on ramp onto 85... go ahead, otherwise....just don't!

[theothersawyer]

I could not have said it any better myself Dave. I have not seen to many new people join up who have been valuable members. We are getting the cr.net hella slammed BS, Form over function type people. And it truly is annoying!

[oldgrayfrog]

On an unrelated note, my ledger has the cost of parts on the RS at $30,120.:jawdrop: Good thing Ripley don't charge for labor huh? I can never, ever sell this car. Good thing I usually make money when i flip cars. Note that I bury this admission at 12:55 AM on a weeknight:lol:

[jester911]

Dave you know that hard parking trumps hard driving.