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rowech · 12-08-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

We just got a quote for almost 8k to put new blinds in the house. Does that seem normal to anyone?

If they all have to be custom made, it can get quite expensive. That said, that's outrageous.

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-08-2012, 12:12 PM

Most of my windows are bare. If my neighbors want top watch my fat ass change shirts, more power to them.

sterlingice · 12-08-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

We just got a quote for almost 8k to put new blinds in the house. Does that seem normal to anyone?

It sounds like I'd either go without blinds or find another contractor

SI

Honolulu_Blue · 12-08-2012, 12:45 PM

Nothing like coming to work on a Saturday with a ton of work to do only to have your computer taken over by a virus.

sabotai · 12-08-2012, 02:14 PM

Watching Moneyball right now. I'm not going to say someone doesn't know comedy or doesn't have a sense of humor for not laughing at what I laugh at. But, if when Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) is leaving the room behind Billy (Brad Pitt) after letting Giambi go, you don't LMAO every time when he asks Art Howe (Philip Seymour Hoffman) "do you want this door closed?", then we probably won't agree much on what is or is not funny.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-08-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

We just got a quote for almost 8k to put new blinds in the house. Does that seem normal to anyone?

If they were custom, that really isn't a shocking figure if it's a decent-sized house.

edit to add: It's a ridiculous amount that I can't imagine I'd ever be willing to pay, but that's why I don't have custom blinds either.

stevew · 12-08-2012, 02:41 PM

Athletes Living in Affluent Neighborhoods | Grantland Channel - YouTube

Funny story at about 3:05 where Jalen starts talking about not wanting to invest 15k into blinds so he covers the windows with newspapers.

JediKooter · 12-10-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Animals are pretty good at picking up on that kind of thing. My dog, for example, always knows when it's time for a bath. He always starts to act the fool in such a way that he only ever acts when its bath time.

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Well he may not have known "vet" but he saw the cat carrier thingie. And he has no patience for that. He knows it brings bad news.

/tk

Haha! No I just pictured in my mind, "Crap! Who told him we were taking him to the vet! Now he's pissed."

cartman · 12-10-2012, 12:51 PM

Two years ago today I was walking on top of The Great Wall of China. Still can't believe I got to do that.

britrock88 · 12-10-2012, 06:46 PM

Started watching Twin Peaks yesterday (through 4 episodes so far)... am I the only person who sees Minka Kelly whenever Shelly (Madchen Amick) is on-screen?

molson · 12-10-2012, 08:34 PM

How can a pickle have zero calories? Aside from being sweet and delicious, it's like, an object.

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-10-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

How can a pickle have zero calories? Aside from being sweet and delicious, it's like, an object.

Move your thumb. It's obscurring the "20" in front of the "0 Calories"

britrock88 · 12-10-2012, 08:54 PM

Cucumbers are essentially water, so all that counts is the salt (don't think the dill would move the dial). It's probably in the 5-10 calorie range.

molson · 12-10-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Move your thumb. It's obscurring the "20" in front of the "0 Calories"

No way man, it says 0 for real, and a google search tells me that many others are similarly perplexed (though, I guess "0" really means "less than 5", and there is sodium so eating 500 of them would probably be bad.) Still, I feel like I could live off of pickles fairly comfortably for at least a few days.

thesloppy · 12-10-2012, 09:06 PM

I think you just invented a diet.

Coffee Warlord · 12-11-2012, 09:52 AM

For all you IT nerds.

thor:/var/log/apache2# uptime
09:48:02 up 1055 days, 9:22, 2 users, load average: 0.12, 0.24, 0.22

Suburban Rhythm · 12-11-2012, 11:12 AM

Isn't the "over the top" method generally considered to be the correct way to put toilet paper on the holder?

The janitorial staff at work consistently puts it on backwards.

Sun Tzu · 12-11-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Isn't the "over the top" method generally considered to be the correct way to put toilet paper on the holder?

No, I believe you're thinking of this...

General Mike · 12-11-2012, 07:48 PM

iTunes 11 is garbage.

That's all i got.

JediKooter · 12-11-2012, 07:56 PM

Just recorded a video message for George's retirement. Kind of weird, but, kind of cool at the same time. I really hope he doesn't mind that I did it using Jar Jar's voice.

Autumn · 12-11-2012, 08:27 PM

If he does mind, tell him, "Join the club."

Matthean · 12-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Right-to-work in Michigan gets BBC coverage. Pro-union protesters torn down a tent the pro-RTW people had up.

BBC News - Right to work: Michigan protests over 'anti-union' law

Noop · 12-12-2012, 09:53 AM

I am ready for 2012 to be over. The amount of crap I have had to deal with this year. I am pretty sure my grades will drop, but at this point I do not care. I just want to graduate and start a business or something.

JediKooter · 12-12-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Autumn

If he does mind, tell him, "Join the club."

I think we are supposed to have a group picture taken with him today for 12/12/12, I'll ask him.

Sun Tzu · 12-12-2012, 11:05 AM

There are few things I enjoy more than dropping a deuce in the bathroom and knowing it was one of those "I don't even have to wipe" bombs.

Awesome.

spleen1015 · 12-12-2012, 11:06 AM

You always have to wipe.....

Sun Tzu · 12-12-2012, 11:06 AM

Well, of course I do...just to make sure. But really, how awesome is it to see clean TP afterward?

I'll answer my own question - Very awesome.

JediKooter · 12-12-2012, 11:17 AM

A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a banana is.

Suburban Rhythm · 12-12-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

There are few things I enjoy more than dropping a deuce in the bathroom and knowing it was one of those "I don't even have to wipe" bombs.

Awesome.

Glad you clarified that part

thesloppy · 12-12-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a banana is.

And a peanut isn't a nut at all, but a bean. NoooOOOOoo! I SHOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN THE RED PILL.

JediKooter · 12-12-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

And a peanut isn't a nut at all, but a bean. NoooOOOOoo! I SHOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN THE RED PILL.

This day is getting stranger by the minute...

Sun Tzu · 12-12-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Glad you clarified that part

I have a friend that went on a walk one evening, and decided half-way through that he had to crap so bad, he couldn't make it home.

He dropped trow on someones lawn and pitched a piping hot loaf.

True story.

Noop · 12-12-2012, 06:15 PM

To top off the year... got in a car accident on my way to an interview.

LOL. I will be in the drunk guy thread later.

DaddyTorgo · 12-12-2012, 10:32 PM

I know it's not always publicized or known far in advance, but why aren't there any websites that list when movies that are in theaters are leaving the theaters??

Seems like something the studios (or the theater companies) would have an incentive to get out there...

Matthean · 12-12-2012, 10:34 PM

Trying to post in the images thread and any time I hit reply I get a virus warning.

stevew · 12-12-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I know it's not always publicized or known far in advance, but why aren't there any websites that list when movies that are in theaters are leaving the theaters??

Seems like something the studios (or the theater companies) would have an incentive to get out there...

Box Office Mojo would at least help. See what the screen count of new movies is and you can make a pretty educated guess. A blockbuster will have a preset # of weeks to bring carried I think.

I mean, don't worry. Twilight will still be there a while longer.

gstelmack · 12-13-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Noop

To top off the year... got in a car accident on my way to an interview.

Ooo ooo, I can top:

When I was in college, I got in an accident in a doctor's office parking lot, while trying to find a space to park so I could head in for my stress test appointment...

sterlingice · 12-13-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Noop

To top off the year... got in a car accident on my way to an interview.

LOL. I will be in the drunk guy thread later.

Been there, done that (well, not the drunk guy thread) and I can definitely sympathize.

After college, I had been bouncing around for a bit between unstable temp jobs, not really finding anything and going deeper into debt.

I was going to an interview, one of many interviews I had done for something more stable, but one of the few I thought I had a legit shot at as it was geared towards folks coming out of college and they were going to hire quite a few out of a large block of people but the odds were about 1 in 4 which is better than most things coming out of school.

Anyways, it was icy and on the exit ramp off the freeway, I couldn't get any traction and put my car onto the media, blowing out 3 tires and the suspension, which, I found out in a few days totalled the car. Also, I did not get the job. It was just a big pile of suck.

SI

molson · 12-13-2012, 09:23 AM

I DVR'd the Pats/Texans game on Monday, haven't gotten around to it, and still somehow have no idea who won. Being in Idaho helps. After a day or two I even started getting reckless and going onto ESPN and facebook. Still haven't heard. Not I'm just curious how long I can go with this. Sure, you'd think I'd have to find out at some point before or during the next NFL weekend, but I don't know, I think I might be able to go further. Don't be tempted to spoil it here, I won't check back into this thread until finally watch it. Jerks.

sterlingice · 12-13-2012, 09:43 AM

I think he's going to be disappointed to see the game was pretty much over in the 1st quarter

SI

booradley · 12-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Just witnessed a lesbian flirting with a male homosexter. Mind blown ...

DaddyTorgo · 12-13-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I think he's going to be disappointed to see the game was pretty much over in the 1st quarter

SI

Haha. Nope - he'll be happy.

Matthean · 12-13-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booradley

Just witnessed a lesbian flirting with a male homosexter. Mind blown ...

booradley · 12-13-2012, 10:05 AM

I'm having a second thought today, which is admittedly rare. Been reading some of the Werewolf stuff, and I think it would be the basis for a great mystery/thriller. Or has this already been done? Someone disappoint me quick, before I pounce on this and get all rich 'n famous ...

finketr · 12-13-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I know it's not always publicized or known far in advance, but why aren't there any websites that list when movies that are in theaters are leaving the theaters??

Seems like something the studios (or the theater companies) would have an incentive to get out there...

you can, of course, check the theatre website for future showtimes.

Honolulu_Blue · 12-13-2012, 12:42 PM

You know it says something when secretaries from other departments randomly stop by your office just to tell you that they are amazed that you've been able to stay in your department as long as you have.

gstelmack · 12-13-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Mike

iTunes 11 is garbage.

That's all i got.

My wife concurs. She just got the upgrade, and it failed to synch apps to our daughter's iPod last night, and right now she cannot get it to recognize her iPhone. Plus everything is rearranged so she can't find anything.

Apple is the king of user experience my butt...

OldGiants · 12-14-2012, 01:27 PM

When I was a kid, I went to the circus to see the Fat Lady and the Tattooed man. Now, they are everywhere.

DaddyTorgo · 12-14-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by finketr

you can, of course, check the theatre website for future showtimes.

Was thinking more long-term like "How many more weeks do i have to see Flight before it's out of theaters? Should I prioritize that over Bond because it will be gone first?" (to use an example)

molson · 12-14-2012, 02:02 PM

I bet they don't make the final decisions for the following weekend until they get the previous weekend's box office estimates. I know on fandango, you can see the schedule on future dates, but the weekend times don't go up until Monday or Tuesday.

12-08-2012, 12:45 PM	#10504
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Nothing like coming to work on a Saturday with a ton of work to do only to have your computer taken over by a virus. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

12-10-2012, 12:51 PM	#10509
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Two years ago today I was walking on top of The Great Wall of China. Still can't believe I got to do that. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-10-2012, 09:06 PM	#10515
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I think you just invented a diet. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

12-11-2012, 11:12 AM	#10517
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Isn't the "over the top" method generally considered to be the correct way to put toilet paper on the holder? The janitorial staff at work consistently puts it on backwards. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

12-11-2012, 07:56 PM	#10520
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Just recorded a video message for George's retirement. Kind of weird, but, kind of cool at the same time. I really hope he doesn't mind that I did it using Jar Jar's voice. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

12-08-2012, 12:12 PM	#10502
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Most of my windows are bare. If my neighbors want top watch my fat ass change shirts, more power to them.

12-08-2012, 02:14 PM	#10505
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Watching Moneyball right now. I'm not going to say someone doesn't know comedy or doesn't have a sense of humor for not laughing at what I laugh at. But, if when Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) is leaving the room behind Billy (Brad Pitt) after letting Giambi go, you don't LMAO every time when he asks Art Howe (Philip Seymour Hoffman) "do you want this door closed?", then we probably won't agree much on what is or is not funny.

12-08-2012, 02:41 PM	#10507
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Athletes Living in Affluent Neighborhoods \| Grantland Channel - YouTube Funny story at about 3:05 where Jalen starts talking about not wanting to invest 15k into blinds so he covers the windows with newspapers.

12-10-2012, 06:46 PM	#10510
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Started watching Twin Peaks yesterday (through 4 episodes so far)... am I the only person who sees Minka Kelly whenever Shelly (Madchen Amick) is on-screen?

12-10-2012, 08:34 PM	#10511
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	How can a pickle have zero calories? Aside from being sweet and delicious, it's like, an object.

12-10-2012, 08:54 PM	#10513
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Cucumbers are essentially water, so all that counts is the salt (don't think the dill would move the dial). It's probably in the 5-10 calorie range.

12-11-2012, 09:52 AM	#10516
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	For all you IT nerds. thor:/var/log/apache2# uptime 09:48:02 up 1055 days, 9:22, 2 users, load average: 0.12, 0.24, 0.22

12-11-2012, 07:48 PM	#10519
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	iTunes 11 is garbage. That's all i got.

12-11-2012, 08:27 PM	#10521
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	If he does mind, tell him, "Join the club."

12-11-2012, 08:55 PM	#10522
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Right-to-work in Michigan gets BBC coverage. Pro-union protesters torn down a tent the pro-RTW people had up. BBC News - Right to work: Michigan protests over 'anti-union' law __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

12-12-2012, 09:53 AM	#10523
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I am ready for 2012 to be over. The amount of crap I have had to deal with this year. I am pretty sure my grades will drop, but at this point I do not care. I just want to graduate and start a business or something. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-12-2012, 11:05 AM	#10525
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	There are few things I enjoy more than dropping a deuce in the bathroom and knowing it was one of those "I don't even have to wipe" bombs. Awesome. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

12-12-2012, 11:06 AM	#10526
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	You always have to wipe..... __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

12-12-2012, 11:06 AM	#10527
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Well, of course I do...just to make sure. But really, how awesome is it to see clean TP afterward? I'll answer my own question - Very awesome. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

12-12-2012, 11:17 AM	#10528
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a banana is. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

12-12-2012, 06:15 PM	#10533
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	To top off the year... got in a car accident on my way to an interview. LOL. I will be in the drunk guy thread later. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-12-2012, 10:32 PM	#10534
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I know it's not always publicized or known far in advance, but why aren't there any websites that list when movies that are in theaters are leaving the theaters?? Seems like something the studios (or the theater companies) would have an incentive to get out there...

12-12-2012, 10:34 PM	#10535
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Trying to post in the images thread and any time I hit reply I get a virus warning. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table. Last edited by Matthean : 12-12-2012 at 10:34 PM.

12-13-2012, 09:23 AM	#10539
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I DVR'd the Pats/Texans game on Monday, haven't gotten around to it, and still somehow have no idea who won. Being in Idaho helps. After a day or two I even started getting reckless and going onto ESPN and facebook. Still haven't heard. Not I'm just curious how long I can go with this. Sure, you'd think I'd have to find out at some point before or during the next NFL weekend, but I don't know, I think I might be able to go further. Don't be tempted to spoil it here, I won't check back into this thread until finally watch it. Jerks.

12-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#10540
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I think he's going to be disappointed to see the game was pretty much over in the 1st quarter SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

12-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#10541
booradley High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2001	Just witnessed a lesbian flirting with a male homosexter. Mind blown ... __________________ I hate you evil!

12-13-2012, 10:05 AM	#10544
booradley High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2001	I'm having a second thought today, which is admittedly rare. Been reading some of the Werewolf stuff, and I think it would be the basis for a great mystery/thriller. Or has this already been done? Someone disappoint me quick, before I pounce on this and get all rich 'n famous ... __________________ I hate you evil!

12-13-2012, 12:42 PM	#10546
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	You know it says something when secretaries from other departments randomly stop by your office just to tell you that they are amazed that you've been able to stay in your department as long as you have. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

12-14-2012, 01:27 PM	#10548
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	When I was a kid, I went to the circus to see the Fat Lady and the Tattooed man. Now, they are everywhere. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

12-14-2012, 02:02 PM	#10550
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I bet they don't make the final decisions for the following weekend until they get the previous weekend's box office estimates. I know on fandango, you can see the schedule on future dates, but the weekend times don't go up until Monday or Tuesday.

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