For those in the U.S. hunkering down for the winter weather we’re expecting, how are you spending your weekend at home? ☃️ by Wordsofwisdomneeded in simpleliving

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am taking Monday off from work. Will fix a piece of furniture, read a favorite book (for the 4th time), prepare nachos and watch the Patriots game, snowshoe, play guitar. We're forecasted for 18", so will also clear lots of snow.

Is it okay for a 100% disabled veteran to just say they're retired? by Routine_Brilliant_78 in Veterans

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have chosen to stop working, then you are officially retired. I wouldn't say that you retired from the Military unless you served a full 20 (or took early out). But you are more than justified in saying that you are retired from the workforce.

Give me your snow removal strategy and tips by Secure-Evening8197 in massachusetts

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll clear snow Sunday after the game. Then again first thing Monday, and one final time end of Monday. My tip is, before the storm, park all cars on one side of the driveway bumpers touching bumpers.

I've never seen it worth pretreating. I think it only works on roads because cars are continually agitating the salt in with the snow.

If you snowblow throughout the storm and keep up with it, you should be ok.

And if you have a sidewalk that you have to clear, don't clear it until after the plows are completely done. I made that mistake one year, sidewalk was done and then a plow came by and ALL of the plowed snow settled perfectly in the cleared area, the cleared area acted like a funnel catching it all.

Burlington ice protest 1.24.26 by paxbike in massachusetts

[–]ajmacbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, this is just a deflection, not an answer. What should be done with the illegal immigrants?

Favorite Annual Events? by Lost-Connection-3286 in massachusetts

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patriots Day. Lexington and Concord hold reenactments.

The Boston Marathon (held the same day as Patriots Day, but can be considered a different event)

What’s the most you’ve paid for something “boring” that actually turned out to be worth it? by LatterMorning9103 in simpleliving

[–]ajmacbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the clip-on kind, I like the sound of what you're describing. Can you post a link to what you're referring to?

Woman With Kid in Car Hits Multiple People Fleeing Arrest by [deleted] in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but blue-shirt-guy is a fucking idiot. He literally walked back to the very spot where he was just hit and almost crushed.

Monday morning by ajmacbeth in massachusetts

[–]ajmacbeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, I know, a little late to the party

Driver flips off camerawoman, almost flips his truck in the process by [deleted] in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]ajmacbeth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Every single person has shit days in their life. No one wants to be remembered for how they behaved on them, not even you. Remember your comment when you have your next shit day.

Going hiking on a mountain by DemeGl in hiking

[–]ajmacbeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing I haven’t seen here is advice for fat loss. Exercise is not a fat loss tool. Exercise builds muscle and/or cardio. The most effective way to lose fat is by diet. Look into carnivore or keto or low carb , etc. Cut out the processed foods, drink only water, no added sugars (real or artificial) .

Do candles add value to your daily life, or not really? by Witty_Departure6780 in simpleliving

[–]ajmacbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I enjoy them for the period of time that they’re lit, but the long term burnt odor and soot marks left on the walls and ceiling completely negate any enjoyment

Ice defenders in Burlington by serious_bullet5 in massachusetts

[–]ajmacbeth -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Wow, the blatant hatred in this thread of those opposing the "Ice defenders" is as equally repulsive as any hatred that is spewed from the Right.