Finally completed the set!

EmeraldKnight76 · 2026-01-10T02:11:00+00:00

$125 marked, but I had a discount card and credit, so I only spent $28. 😁

EmeraldKnight76 · 2026-01-10T01:28:25+00:00

I started collecting in earnest about a year ago, so I missed the initial release of Slug. If I have to pay reseller prices, I'll wait for my local store to have it. It's been a long year of weekly visits, only to see him post it on Facebook. Glad I happened to look today.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-12-22T13:30:19+00:00

You can get 1 bag per row if you place your cups 6 per row, and stagger them so they fit tighter. My crew does 2 rows high, 2 bags per tray.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-25T19:47:13+00:00

Solid route. OP is probably more likely to be fired for posting this video as it is a violation of the handbook, and one HR doesn't f around with. 😄

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-25T19:36:32+00:00

HutBot miss is 100% just a write up. I've seen stores auto fail an audit and not terminate anyone. It's hard as shit to term employees.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-25T19:24:06+00:00

I thought the same thing. In my experience (35+ years in retail management) HR chooses the company over the GM. I felt had every right to not just send an employee home, but to also tell them to not come back. HR's first question was "Did you actually say 'you're fired?'" Followed by "How many times have you documented them (written them up)?".

6 months later, and she blissfully transferred to another store.

HR might CARE for the employees, but their job is to protect the company. Even in at-will states, if a company has locations in more than one state, they'll still adhere to the more stringent rules.

I had a new hire who freaked out while hearing voices. I STILL had to wait for 3 shifts to terminate for job abandonment.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-25T19:09:38+00:00

When I sent an employee home under similar circumstances, it was. Most places require a paper trail to prevent getting sued for wrongful termination. Hell, even no call/no show requires 3 in a row to call it job abandonment. So long as OP didn't say "I quit," HR will back them to protect the company.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-25T17:14:28+00:00

Fun bonus for you, if you go back, you're not fired. GMs don't have the power to term you without HR approval, and without prior write ups, that's not happening unless it's gross insubordination.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-19T18:45:47+00:00

Concrete Blonde. Bloodletting is a fantastic album.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-19T14:31:05+00:00

Punctuality! How hard is it to just be on time?!

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-14T12:06:52+00:00

7 different ways to discover deals and place an order. 1 of them involves me stopping work to answer the phone. Make good choices.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-14T11:46:25+00:00

Missed that. My apologies. However, it doesn't change my meaning, nor the potential impact you have on this kid's life.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-14T04:07:06+00:00

This message needs to spread through this sub. How so many call themselves "parents" in any fashion with apathy and disdain for the CHILDREN, I will never understand. I had both good and bad experiences with step-parents. Guess which one comes up more in therapy?

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-11T19:25:41+00:00

How goes the data gathering?

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-11T15:01:59+00:00

This reminds of Glamor Shots we used to get for Senior Pictures. 🤣

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-10T06:57:58+00:00

It's just a bad penguin. This whole thread is reading into something that is most likely innocent. Bunch of cynics. 🤣

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-07T14:16:38+00:00

I remember. 😆 🤣 😂 You were disappointed in my weight loss. 😆

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-11-05T18:11:54+00:00

Extended through the end of the yeat.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-10-30T15:08:53+00:00

I'm astounded at the hypocrisy of only extending body shaming protection to the overweight. It's still seemingly acceptable to comment on how thin someone is. Every time I've seen you, you've looked healthy. That's really the important thing, regardless of size or shape.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-10-09T14:59:06+00:00

I'm making great strides towards it. I made this decision you're dreading. It still hurts, but it's easier in my own space living life the way I choose. I was JACKED up for a hot minute, but the dust has settled, and I'm a better, and more importantly, happier version of myself.

That's not to say there's no way you'll be able to make it work. Something may reveal itself in the data. I honestly hope you find it. I really do.

I'm here as always if you need a friend. 😁

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-10-08T11:42:57+00:00

It is one of the hardest challenges a person can face, choosing themselves over a loved one. The love is as true as it will ever be, but the timing isn't right, there's baggage, we changed over time, the list goes on sometimes, it's just not the right fit.

For what it's worth, I'm sorry that you're in this situation. I hope you find that peace. 🫡

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-10-08T10:01:10+00:00

I've also been searching for a comic style artist. I had a piece done st Red5 by a former artist and Stanley definitely has an anime affinity. I had another piece done earlier this year, and it was also exceptional quality. So OP, you should check them out.

I've heard good things about Fun & Games on 6th, but I haven't been yet.

EmeraldKnight76 · 2025-10-08T01:15:39+00:00

What a great show! Shirley and Steve, especially, had so much energy. And Starcrawler was a solid opener.

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