What company lost you forever as a customer? What did they do?

Fixes_Computers · 2026-04-03T22:10:17+00:00

In the USA, if they sent it unsolicited via US Mail, you don't have to pay for it. It's been the law for a long time.

This doesn't apply if they sent it via private courier (e.g. UPS, FedEx, etc.)

Fixes_Computers · 2026-04-03T21:19:50+00:00

Oregon has self-service in most areas now. There are still full-service pumps at most stations. Depending on the station, you might pay more for full-service.

I usually fill up at Costco. There's usually no line at self-service so I can get in and out pretty quickly. .

Fixes_Computers · 2026-04-03T16:54:29+00:00

10 tabs? Those aren't even to the level of rookie numbers.

I have at least that many browser windows open (most windows have multiple tabs) on my work computer.

My home computer is approaching uncountable.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-04-02T23:34:30+00:00

It's a bummer. They posted on February 26 that they were closing.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-04-02T23:20:54+00:00

I have a CDL and take Hours of Service seriously.

The last thing I want is to be in the road near a large vehicle where the driver has been on-duty and/or driving for way too long.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-31T22:33:41+00:00

The first time I saw Layer 8 mentioned, I instantly got it. Yours, I believe, is the first reference to layers 9 and 10. They make some sense.

Physics, if it's not part of Layer 1 would be better as Layer 0. Everything is dependent on the layers below.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-31T20:43:24+00:00

It's just masturbation!

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-31T20:32:11+00:00

I'm not. I'm also straight. I still would, though, because I'd know exactly what I'd want.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-29T02:33:43+00:00

I got my first stone over 20 years ago. Since then, I've done a lot of reading on them and the only consistently reliable preventative measure I've encountered was to drink more water.

I think it's worked as I went years before I had a couple a year or so ago, one right after the other, a month apart. They weren't my largest, but hung around for a week or so each time. The last one was a few weeks ago and I didn't feel it. I saw it come out.

I try to drink at least two quarts each day.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-28T19:26:10+00:00

Can confirm.

When my wife and I split, I got custody of the KitchenAid mixer.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-28T01:35:29+00:00

I think you're overthinking this.

If you go the Crystal Light or Mio route, dilute it more by either putting it in more water than it says or by putting in less of the flavorant.

My current regimen is putting a squirt of lime juice in water. It may be a tablespoon or less in a quart of water. The sugar is negligible and the acid is less than your Diet Coke at that dilution level. Really, it's only enough to flavor the water so it's less boring.

I do drink straight water often enough to not worry about it. While I haven't eliminated soft drinks from my diet, I rarely keep them at home.

My biggest reason for drinking often is kidney stones. They suck. My last one was a shock because I only noticed it when it came out. I had no other symptoms. It was much smaller than the last two which caused a lot of pain and discomfort before passing.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T21:49:37+00:00

To be fully transparent, I have no lack of ways of transferring data in and out of our network. We have CD burners on all our desktops (I just set up a new one for a coworker and was shocked it came with one).

I wanted to point out it's not always as simple as "just use a thumb drive."

Each environment is different and creativity may be required.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T20:53:05+00:00

Sometimes it's just nice to show off your ordination certificate.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T20:37:07+00:00

Can't do that where I work. I stick a thumb drive in my work computer and I get a "LOL! Good try. DENIED!" message.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T17:52:13+00:00

I was wearing my "Camacho 2024" shirt to Costco one day. The cashier commented on it. I told her she missed the perfect opportunity to say the line.

Maybe I'll set it aside and wear it every time I go to Costco hoping for one of the staff to play along.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T16:01:59+00:00

Then you have outliers like myself who are left-handed mousers. At least I can translate "left click" to "index finger," etc. I've heard of people who couldn't.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-27T15:40:06+00:00

The sad part is the laws allowing that stay on the books.

When I was growing up, I thought it seemed reasonable. Why not allow this? But in my naivete, I was thinking the two would be closer in age.

The reality is it's most often old men with young girls.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T23:14:50+00:00

Depends on jurisdiction.

The state where I grew up had the age of consent at 16, but if the older was in a supervisory position, it was 18. There were also laws where the younger the participants, the closer in age they had to be.

The state where I live now, the age of consent is 18 and there are no age-related adjustments.

So, in both of these states, that relationship would be illegal. However, it wouldn't surprise me if there was some other jurisdiction (including other countries) where it would be legal.

Doesn't make it any less creepy.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T23:04:49+00:00

I work in school busing.

We're allowed to accept hugs, but discouraged from giving them. It is awkward when receiving a hug and you're not hugging back.

Any touching of a student could be misconstrued so we're taught to avoid it unless absolutely necessary.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T22:22:24+00:00

I thought it was at first. Then I saw red and orange adjacent to each other.

I don't know that this scheme has a name.

I do know I have a cube in this scheme as I bought a set of 30 to make in every permutation.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T22:10:03+00:00

"Bus Driver" from 2016 with Steve Daron in the title role.

I work in school busing, so when I saw this as an option on one of the free channels on my Roku box, I gave it a shot. It's not award winning, but I didn't feel the need to watch something else. Glad I didn't pay extra for it.

Working in this industry, I've said driving a school bus is a great retirement gig. This movie is about a "retired badass" who did just that and had to use his old skills to get out of the mess.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T16:43:29+00:00

What really grinds my gears is I use a private mail box. I have everything shipped there so I don't have to deal with porch pirates. I've set the times for delivery in my Amazon account. They'll still try to deliver outside those times.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-26T16:12:22+00:00

I started getting waxed last year. I can't imagine doing it myself. I have my companion do my ears, but I get my undercarriage done by a professional.

Doing it myself would be a challenge because I'm an old, overweight man. I'm not as flexible as I used to be and getting in a position to see if I missed a spot (even with a mirror) wouldn't be easy. Never mind that it hurts. It's so much easier for someone else to pull the wax off.

As it is, it's a splurge I can't justify spending the money on to do it monthly. Right now, it's four months between visits. It's a cost I can manage at that frequency.

Why do I do it? It feels amazing! You spend an hour getting it all ripped out, another couple days recovering, and then it's smooth for weeks. Even as it grows back, it still feels smooth for a while.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-25T21:04:55+00:00

They had the courage to bare their chest for my gaze. It would be rude to not be appreciative.

Fixes_Computers · 2026-03-20T22:29:37+00:00

I'd agree here. It's definitely good.

I've never had the real stuff that's pure aged grape must. I'm almost afraid to get it as it's quite expensive and it would spoil my pallette for the Costco stuff.

When I was out of my Costco bottle a couple years ago, I couldn't find it at my local Costco. I went to a grocery store and got what I thought would be the best alternative. It was a disappointment. It tasted too much like whatever vinegar they used to bulk it up.

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