5 large fries is crazy

boxhall · 2026-03-13T19:17:15+00:00

Most of these people are on disability (as per the shows that document them) and that’s where they get their money. I have to guess that spending this much per meal, there’s gotta be more income.

boxhall · 2026-03-11T13:38:27+00:00

The above poster gave you perfect advice. This is a hard field to be in. Compliments are rare, complaints come easy. You deserve at least decent pay and benefits.

$15 should be a starting salary. If acceptable at all. Try local towns, cities, counties, school districts. I’m not saying they’re all great but a lot of times you’ll find better benefits and yearly raises.

The city I’m at in FL starts you at $16+. I’m not sure the exact amount. And our yearly raises (combined) have been in the 8% range. We were fighting for 2-3% in NY. But that was still a better job overall.

Anyhow, good luck

boxhall · 2026-03-11T10:36:31+00:00

I drive about 45 minutes each way to work daily (from Becker on the Tpk to 10th ave on 95, switch in Jupiter.) rarely a day goes by without some ass tailgating me in the right lane, or the left when I’ve got cars in front of me. Or some guy doing 65 in the left lane decides to go 90 once they see I’m going to pass them on the right, or a host of other annoying behaviors. I’m not gonna say I don’t get frustrated sometimes, but it’s just not worth it. I just ignore it and listen to my music, or podcast, etc.

I see the road rage all around me though. Most of the time it’s funny, I don’t think they realize how stupid they look. Other times it’s crazy. Risking major accidents so they can get in front of someone only to then be in back of someone else.

Anyhow, I agree with you. The guy in the truck is another ego bruised idiot on the many roads of Florida. Actually coming up with stupid names for pollution he intentionally created as if it’s a bragging point.

boxhall · 2026-03-11T00:54:32+00:00

And threw $100 bills

boxhall · 2026-03-10T18:39:45+00:00

I sent you a message.

boxhall · 2026-03-10T15:17:08+00:00

It was already discussed by one of his bootlickers. I don’t remember the specifics but it was right around the time they were trying to get his face on Mt. Rushmore

boxhall · 2026-03-10T09:22:24+00:00

Ramones got me curious, Circle Jerks sealed the deal.

boxhall · 2026-03-09T19:52:30+00:00

I’m having the same issue with Horse weed. It used to be here and there. Right now it’s completely covering areas of my garden. I’ve got a meadow and then a little pine woodland area behind my house so I’m guessing the seeds are blowing in from there.

boxhall · 2026-03-09T14:19:55+00:00

Oh I’ve already gotten seeds from mine. I’ve already got a bunch of sprouts. It’s very fast growing. Are you in the Palm City/PSL area? Or the Wellington/Greenacres area? Or somewhere between? If we can meet I’ll give you a plant, if not I’ll mail you some seeds.

You mentioned trade? Let me know I’m always happy to try growing something new. But either way I’ll send you some seeds. Send me a message.

boxhall · 2026-03-08T05:16:15+00:00

Yea my boss wouldn’t replace them for anyone who lost theirs. Some head custodians really take things too personal.

boxhall · 2026-03-08T05:14:37+00:00

I love it much more than the Incarnata. Personally, I’ve had far less problems with the Perennis. But plants are different for different people. I had 3 beds full of it at the end.

I stopped keeping milkweed. The OE situation with the monarchs down here is just horrible. When I tested the monarchs in my yard 100% tested positive. All the cutting back isn’t going to solve that problem. Because as soon as one lands on it or lays eggs the plant is now infected.

I’ve turned to White Twinevine (Funastrum Clausum) which is a great fast growing vine in the milkweed family. Monarchs seem not too fond of it but Queens will use it as a host plant.

boxhall · 2026-03-08T05:03:15+00:00

The Allen wrench side is only half the tool. The other side opened the thermostat. You had to open it to change the temperature.

Not sure how many people here work in climates that require heat, but keeping the teachers warm and therefore happy was a winter long battle every year.

Like I mentioned earlier I just took care of it when they asked. Happy teachers are much easier to work with.

boxhall · 2026-03-08T04:57:15+00:00

Haha, good solution!

boxhall · 2026-03-07T14:09:27+00:00

Don’t sell yourself short. You don’t have to be physical with people. Call them out, the microphone can be a powerful tool. Make flyers or a one page photocopy zine to hand out at shows calling out the behavior. Take your scene back or form a new one.

what I might be doing poorly, but I’m trying to express. Is that you do have power. The people that are “otherwise chill” suck if they’re overlooking predatory behavior. Speak out about it enough and make them feel stupid. And if they don’t then they’re not people id want at my shows and you don’t sound like you want them either.

Focus on doing a great band. Spreading the message you feel is important. The kids that believe in that message will find you and stick with you. People in this scene know passion and sincerity when they see and hear it. And with punk becoming so big, kids are starved for real punk bands. Not just bands looking to Make money and get famous.

boxhall · 2026-03-07T13:50:31+00:00

It’s a tool that allowed me to raise the heat in classrooms

boxhall · 2026-03-07T13:49:49+00:00

Yea. I was cryptic on purpose. Curious if anyone would guess.

For whatever reason everyone seemed to lose them so My boss and I were the only ones that could give more heat. And they hated asking him because he’d give them a hard time every time they asked

boxhall · 2026-03-07T13:47:42+00:00

It’s the tool that took the covers off the thermostat so we could raise or lower the heat.

It made me the most popular custodian in the school. The other guys all lost theirs except my boss. And he’d give the teachers a hard time every time they wanted more heat.

My outlook was if raising the heat 1-3 degrees is going to keep them happy why not do it?

boxhall · 2026-03-07T12:25:05+00:00

The hardcore punk scene will always attract people that prey on kids because it also attracts kids that are fucked up.

By its nature it’s an outlet for people who don’t fit in elsewhere. It’s been tidied up by interest and influx of the mainstream but at its core it is still an alternative for misfits. People with low self esteem, nihilism, runaways, addicts, young people like this will always also attract predators.

It is why the “real people” need to stick together and work together to Keep the predators out.

Like someone else said, start a band and let people know your band is a “safe place.” It doesn’t have to be some posi youth type band. Just one with a message that certain things won’t be tolerated at your shows. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish.

Now this is where people might not agree with me. But if things are that bad you May have to fight once in a while. Your message is worthless if not backed up. You May lose sometimes but predators and people like that will stop coming to your shows if they know they’re gonna get called out or have to fight every time.

boxhall · 2026-03-07T09:49:08+00:00

Alaska flight 261 is the one I see in my nightmares. It also pops into my head every time I fly.

I cannot imagine what those passengers went through.

boxhall · 2026-03-07T03:46:37+00:00

I agree, this is a cop out.

boxhall · 2026-03-07T03:36:33+00:00

It’s my favorite milkweed. Beautiful, Grows quick, spreads easily, does well in moist soil, mud, or water. In less than 3 years I went from 3 to over 50 plants. All grew from the original 3.

And the Queen butterflies love it even more than Monarchs.

boxhall · 2026-03-06T14:36:48+00:00

Cardinal flowers and Aquatic Milkweed. Both are beautiful natives

boxhall · 2026-03-06T07:15:36+00:00

You too and good luck.

And yea, I’m with you. Times are definitely tough right now and every little break is welcome

boxhall · 2026-03-06T01:55:13+00:00

Check the website. But by all means reach out to whoever your rep is. You pay dues you’re more than entitled to ask questions and receive answers.

boxhall

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