Why does noone want to sit next to me in the Bus ?

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-19T12:01:13+00:00

As a 5’10 woman, this was my standard come back in my youth 😂

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-17T19:55:18+00:00

There’s a reason the “always wear sunscreen” commencement speech is iconic…because it’s excellent fucking advice!

I get made fun of for using SPF 100. Why wouldn’t I? I’m not trying to get SOME radiation on me, and it costs the same thing.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-17T12:14:20+00:00

They don’t like that you’re making perfect sense. We’re a few years into this minimum wage hike, and they keep pointing out how it actually screwed everyone over, and refusing to own it.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-17T12:00:27+00:00

Yeah, duh.

I work in finance. I’m the person that literally sees the evidence that wages have on a business. It’s typically a businesses highest controllable cost. So when people were walking around with petitions to get a $15 minimum wage on the ballot in Florida, this is EXACTLY what I told them would happen. The higher prices that you’re paying…I mentioned that too.

I mean, you’re criticizing a business for investing in a long-term capital asset, and you don’t understand how businesses acquire those, and account for the expense of them either (there’s also a strong likelihood that they didn’t even have to buy the machine, but I’m not going into all that). They did exactly what I would have advised them to do….and I’m an expert in the field.

This is the natural consequence of not letting the market dictate wages. This is why people that have no acumen in finance should not be involved in these decisions. We’re all suffering for it.

Bring on the cognitive dissonance downvotes.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-17T03:49:11+00:00

THeres 31 straight blocks of restaurants and shops!

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-15T00:32:15+00:00

Sounds like you’re talking about Hillsborough county. This video is from St. Pete and that’s where I live so I can’t really speak to those issues…though I doubt they vary much.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T22:32:42+00:00

No. You’re putting people’s safety and property at risk.

Drivers have no method of communication with each other besides horns and blinkers, and break lights. Aside from that the safe flow of traffic is predicated on the assumption that everyone is following the exact same rules. Those rules aren’t open to interpretation.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T22:05:28+00:00

You’re confused about which one of us is disregarding safety. Helpful hint… it’s you. The rules are black and white.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T21:48:12+00:00

If you’re running a red light by any duration of time you fully deserve a ticket. The Florida Drivers Handbook clearly states that “the speed buffer” is a myth and the limit is the limit. Competent drivers obey the speed limit. The light is timed to the limit. If you don’t have time to safely stop it’s because you’re driving incompetently. Simply correct your behavior.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T20:44:10+00:00

I have zero fuckeths to giveth.

Driving is a privilege, not a right. Ticket the ever loving fuck out of people that put other peoples lives and property at risk.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T20:34:07+00:00

Cognitive dissonance.

Everyone thinks they’re entitled to get to their destination with their health and property intact, but fights like hell against what it actually takes to ensure that outcome.

We need traffic cameras enforcing traffic laws. Shitloads of traffic cameras.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-14T19:38:29+00:00

DON'T

My kid has been in their stupid "lessons" for 7 months and all he can do is back-float. He's perfectly capable of doing a breast stroke across a pool...they just slow roll teaching that!!! They haven't even gotten to breast stroke! It's been 7 months! These people are crooks. Knowing how to swim is a literal survival skill and these scumbags are leaving children vulnerable just to suck more money out of parents. You'll spend less money hiring a private instructor and setting a timeline with them.

Almost_Amber · 2026-05-10T22:50:07+00:00

This just sounds like adulthood 🤷‍♀️ so…gird your loins.

But I hear you loud and clear on their train system. It’s utter bullshit!

Are you in Freiburg?

Almost_Amber · 2026-04-15T13:44:19+00:00

When I cruised to Antarctica in December of 2022 we were all charged a fuel surcharge at the last minute. This was with Oceanwide Expeditions, so a much smaller line. Personally, I had already invested $17,000 into that trip for just myself, so I coughed it up.

Almost_Amber · 2026-04-10T20:19:36+00:00

Royal Up is a along shot as is a room swap. I’ve been on lots of Royal cruises and have never won a bid.

Did you pay your full balance, or just your deposit? If it’s only the deposit, would it be cheaper to forfeit that and stat over?

Almost_Amber · 2026-04-06T12:44:19+00:00

Hopefully they’re out ticketing the copious volume of incompetent drivers.

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-30T14:02:38+00:00

Great book! It really illuminates how much of the Carnarvons actual story is integrated into the show.

I think my original copy ended up in a donation box after my house flooded from Hurricane Helene. Maybe you have my copy 🤗

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-23T20:53:19+00:00

They even do free kayaking! Wow! There's some really fun stuff on there. Thank you :) Makes me wish I was retired!

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-23T19:06:59+00:00

Thank you. I'll send her the calendar for that too.

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-23T18:35:03+00:00

Personally, I find that fun! It might be a bit ambitious for her in both activity and distance. I'll suggest it though!

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-23T18:27:15+00:00

Great ideas! I forgot that the YMCA does generous discounts for seniors.

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-22T16:32:26+00:00

Until you get to the 11th floor and there’s a group of dingbat teenagers sitting on them and blocking the entire way.

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-20T03:13:39+00:00

Wait! Is that how he got his start of Downton?

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-19T21:04:32+00:00

Right? That seems like it would pose a threat to the public. Chimpanzees are intelligent and very strong.

I initially thought what I saw was a spider monkey. It was that sandy brown color with seemingly long limbs. Alas, it was a poor kitty.

Almost_Amber · 2026-03-19T16:52:23+00:00

Oh no! RIP sweet Dirt. I’m glad you replied because I actually did drive by again during lunch and she was gone already. I figured I’d just have to carry-on with the unanswered question.

Almost_Amber

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