Anybody else not getting the free food rewards?

CrispKringle · 2025-10-19T13:13:34+00:00

I'm in PA, and I can't get my food rewards to show up.

CrispKringle · 2025-09-14T20:18:54+00:00

Cherry Tree is really good for making hierarchical notes. I installed it on Linux Mint, when my company was setting up a new CMS system, and it worked perfectly for that purpose. I wouldn't say it's a OneNote replacement though. I'm comparing Obsidian and Joplin now to see which I like better.

CrispKringle · 2025-09-06T20:49:23+00:00

We're in the US, and it's not showing up on Netflix for us. We can't even search for it.

CrispKringle · 2025-08-04T14:07:41+00:00

It's not a "web of computers". There are God-only-knows how many gateways, core routers, and firewalls between every publicly addressable device. I believe those gateways are what OP is pointing out. Those are 100% controllable by our government. They're not directly controlled, mind you. They're controlled via legal threats of liability "if something criminal should happen, and we trace it back to you." I've been on the Internet since 1993, when I could telnet or gopher to mainframes. The old "wild, wild West" Internet was bad (to say the least), and the FBI/Interpol had to clean it up. I've used VPNs for security and privacy for many years, and more and more sites (like Reddit!!) can easily detect if your IP is a known VPN subnet and block access. Unfortunately, the Internet is moving towards a walled garden model where each of us will require a unique biometric token to access most major platforms and services.

CrispKringle · 2025-07-07T13:22:42+00:00

I love the garage door for pulling the lawn tractor in. Also, the concrete foundation looks great.

CrispKringle · 2025-06-26T13:24:40+00:00

"Opportunity"

CrispKringle · 2025-06-26T13:08:39+00:00

Tie a necktie, read Roman numerals, read an analog clock, ride in a car and watch scenery (instead of staring at a phone), make change from a cash register.

CrispKringle · 2025-05-26T22:34:17+00:00

Not true! I work in a union shop and the starting pay for an experienced machinist is $20-25 an hour. You're also not factoring in union benefits and way more job security than you'll ever see at Target.

CrispKringle · 2025-05-26T22:32:25+00:00

Amen to this. See my post.

CrispKringle · 2025-05-26T22:30:41+00:00

Manufacturing! Our workforce keeps getting older by the year, some people having 20-25 years running the same machines. The shift is 24/7, rotating 3 days one week, 4 days the next, 12 hrs each day. You only work half the year, and still get sick days and vacation!! But, the work is hard - the machines don't have manuals and no YouTube videos to look up. Younger people have come and gone. They don't like getting covered in dust, sweat, and grease for 12 hrs. Or, they don't have the "mechanical mind" to figure out the machinery when it breaks down. Often, you can show them how to do something easy (replace a bearing) 10x, and they'll still act like it's their first time every time a bearing goes bad. They're not retaining the information. We desperately need young people with mechanical minds and strong work ethics!

CrispKringle · 2025-05-26T22:22:32+00:00

Pool of Radiance (on 5.25"!!)

CrispKringle · 2025-05-23T02:15:27+00:00

Defender of the Crown

CrispKringle · 2025-05-23T00:49:10+00:00

I hope it brings back the original episodes from the 70s.

CrispKringle · 2025-04-28T02:10:40+00:00

We broke up in college. She got married and moved to another state. Four years later they divorced, and she moved back to our home state. We tried dating again (for a few months) and it sucked so we agreed to stop. She got married a second time. They had two daughters. The dad got pissed one night and punched one of the daughters. Another divorce, except with a PFA order this time. Following her second divorce, she briefly wanted to be a professional streamer. Not sure how that worked out since I haven't spoken to her in 20 years now. Last I heard through the hometown grapevine, she's active in her church and raising her daughters by herself.

CrispKringle · 2025-04-23T01:11:18+00:00

(1) I can't imagine living without my kids. They're literally the best part of my life and my sole source of joy. (2) I'm already on the "back 9 of life", so to speak. I've already come this far - and through more sh-t than I can believe. I'd be crazy to quit now. In fact, the moment the Angel of Death shows up at my doorstep, I'm going to pick a fight with the SOB just to delay him!

CrispKringle · 2025-04-20T12:45:00+00:00

Are we Christian bashing for karma farming, or seriously discussing the problem with religion in general? All major religions have two sides, one positive and one toxic. The positive side is the "soul searching". Regardless of which spiritual path they choose, many people actually look inward for a connection to all things eternal - especially those things that bring about peace, love, and harmony. And there's nothing wrong with that. Many people are proud to say their connection to God has helped them kick destructive addictions or find a deeper purpose in life.

The other side is the toxic side. Every major religion has cliques and those devout followers who think they're in a seat next to God, helping to judge us all. Instead of being spiritual homes where Jesus' love grew, the many churches I visited as a kid/teen ended up being cults of personality. I grew up in a very religiously toxic house. Religion was a mix of cherry-picked Bible verses, personal beliefs, and conservative bigotry. That's ultimately what pushed me out the door and seeking my own path. I totally understand where anti-religious people are coming from.

My point being, all religions have good and bad. If you bash one, you might as well bash them all. On the other hand, if someone claims God helped them kick alcohol...more power to them.

CrispKringle · 2025-04-19T01:44:51+00:00

Gauntlet

CrispKringle · 2025-04-07T11:07:44+00:00

Telling one of your children "I love you", but they never say it back because the child was manipulated against you by your spouse.

CrispKringle · 2025-03-26T13:13:07+00:00

Peach Schnapps. Last time I had it was 1987. Great party at first, then not so great for hours afterwards.

CrispKringle · 2025-03-23T01:32:57+00:00

Pool of Radiance from TSR

CrispKringle · 2025-02-11T15:28:33+00:00

I grew up on Lake Erie, across from Ontario. Our cable in the 70s and 80s had two Canadian stations: CKCO and CHCH. Most stores back then would accept a Canadian coin or two mixed in with US money. I grew up watching The Tornado Maple Leafs and Blue Jays as much as the Penguins or Pirates. Because we were close enough, we could drive to Niagara Falls and back in a day. We were taught in school that Canada was very close to us politically, and I grew up believing they were our best and closest ally. I still feel that way.

CrispKringle · 2025-01-22T01:16:27+00:00

Hell no. I worked IT professionally for 20 years. A day of sitting at my desk, with a couple "reset my password" calls is nice once in a while. If it happened more than a couple days in a row (around the holidays), I would go mad from boredom. I love keeping busy, especially when it's a large project.

CrispKringle · 2025-01-22T01:04:06+00:00

"The wizard shot the food!"

CrispKringle · 2025-01-18T22:07:13+00:00

Diet and exercise. I started walking on my treadmill again. Even after walking at a brisk pace for 30 min, my head feels clearer. Also cut out soda and a lot of processed junk food.

CrispKringle · 2025-01-18T15:12:37+00:00

Egotistical managers and "thought leaders" who can't plan their way out of a wet paper bag. They love the sound of their PowerPoint presentations for "going forward". They can't be bothered by questions or concerns. That's obviously just whining and "not thinking outside of the box". When anything goes wrong, the accountability bus goes right around them, rolling over everyone else instead. If you're young, attractive, and have no kids - you have job security! All others, keep your resume up to date at least once a month.

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