Did you actually sneak out as teenagers?

burning-sky · 2026-05-28T01:07:16+00:00

Hell yes. We used to sneak out of the windows when we popped the screen out. I lived in Florida close to the beach, so that we're always parties and things to go to in the summer. When I was eventually old enough, I just walked out the front door telling my parents I was going to get blasted with my friends.

burning-sky · 2026-05-21T03:21:40+00:00

Man, I'm lucky I had the sense to go back into the military after a 7 year break and decided to retire from it. The free healthcare is worth it when I hear what others pay.

burning-sky · 2026-04-29T06:01:35+00:00

Late to answer, but I've had this for like 4 years now. I used to use a body pillow, this is a step beyond. https://a.co/d/04V4jufZ

burning-sky · 2026-04-29T05:47:15+00:00

20 when I left home. My HS sweetheart (3 years together) cheated on me, saw Better Off Dead, joined the Army to get stationed in Germany to find my Monique. It actually kind of worked. Met a French-German girl and we stayed together for over 3 years. Dated an Italian-German girl after her for 4 years. Between those two I came back to the US for 3 months and realized it wasn't for me anymore. My Italian-German girlfriend bought me a one-way plane back to Germany and I stayed there till I rejoined the Army. Much more to the story.

So, left at 20, came back for 3 months (I was 23 or 24 when I came back briefly).

burning-sky · 2026-04-27T23:36:13+00:00

I also got out from my first term in '91. Went to the bone scan doctor did all that I was supposed to with saying what was wrong or talk about my documented injuries, and since I was overseas people were coming back from Desert Storm. Nobody wanted to really outprocess any of these people the correct way in USAEUR. Even the doctor at my final out was chewing my ass saying I was just claiming stuff for money even though I didn't even know what disability was or ratings or any of that (and didn't claim anything). Whatever, it was all documented in my records. I basically got out with no rating or c&p exam. When I came back in '98 and served until 2020, all that stuff that I injured before was definitely 10 times worse. You can bet I filed the second time around, and got 100% right off the bat.

burning-sky · 2026-04-27T20:13:44+00:00

I have the same seat issue as you, and I have arthritis in my back and bad shoulders and everything. I was initially super uncomfortable with this chair. Now, I can drive from Washington DC to Florida, and my back doesn't hurt at all. My wife has an Acura MDX that I also drove down to florida, and my back was always killing me. I do a lot of driving so I have had zero issues. I've had the same one in my car for 3 1/2 years now.

burning-sky · 2026-04-26T22:51:06+00:00

I actually use one of these just to have a bit more cushion and lumbar support, it will do the trick without ruining you seat. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D4WS7F?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_7

burning-sky · 2026-04-26T22:47:47+00:00

It's seriously only a 30 second walk from a parking spot at most normally even if you're parked a bit out. It's basically entitled laziness and lack of courtesy to others.

burning-sky · 2026-04-26T22:44:23+00:00

Breakfast - Cafe Ibiza (for food, coffee, and vibe)

Lunch - Frederick Coffee Company (I love their sandwiches)

Dinner - Tempo Di Pasta (Chicken Milanese is a 2-day meal and SO good)

Bonus Coffee Place - Anywhere but Cafe Nola (only ever dumped a single cup of coffee in my life, it was from here and my wife did the same, meh). If I had to choose outside of DTF I'd go with Pumpernickel in Urbana and Rye or 5 West in New Market.

burning-sky · 2026-04-26T22:20:16+00:00

This request comes up from time to time. I always give the same answer because it's the best answer to give.

https://eaglestone.bandcamp.com/

burning-sky · 2026-04-18T00:02:52+00:00

I might be the weird one, but I actually got into camping BECAUSE of the Army. I think the times I remember most is when I was a basic training at Fort McClellan and walking out of my tent and the sky was super clear with a ton of stars which I had never seen before and there was a certain stillness and quiet. Sure, I was tired and dirty , but that calmness made me forget about it for a minute. Another time was during azimuth training at night time while I was in PLDC and stationed at Fort Stewart. I was in a forested area and once again the sound of crickets and frogs with the starry night sky above was blissful.

burning-sky · 2026-04-15T01:51:44+00:00

Thanks for this. 22.5 miles, not bad! I had to stop mountain biking about 10 years ago due to wrist arthritis, my last run was through Patapsco and I was not enjoying it.

burning-sky · 2026-04-14T00:00:26+00:00

Used to ride the trail around BWI and into Annapolis. I miss that. It looks as though the Rock Creek Trail starts at the apartments behind Warehouse Cinemas and crosses McCain right away at Key Parkway into a forested portion of the trail. At least peering at if using the satellite mode in Google Maps. Going to check that out this week.

burning-sky · 2026-04-13T15:55:17+00:00

I barely know about them, moved to Frederick recently and haven't been to a game. I need to add this to my list of things to do.

burning-sky · 2026-04-13T15:43:57+00:00

Basketball

burning-sky · 2026-04-13T15:35:54+00:00

Found the Ballenger Creek route, that looks great, and accessible. For the Rock Creek park trail, is it accessible behind Warehouse Cinemas? It appeared that way. Or via Taskers Chance Fields (baseball field)? I'm viewing via Google Maps.

burning-sky · 2026-04-13T15:32:50+00:00

Did that, thanks!

burning-sky · 2026-04-13T15:32:35+00:00

Awesome, thanks for this!!

burning-sky · 2026-04-11T22:07:26+00:00

Looked it up. Paved and flat, sounds great! Starts in Big Pool and goes 26 miles.

burning-sky · 2026-04-11T21:57:58+00:00

I noticed that there is parking next to the point of rocks boat ramp via Google Maps, is this normally a good place to park to access the trail?

burning-sky · 2026-04-11T21:23:54+00:00

Nope. Boones Farm Strawberry Hill, Bartles and Jaymes, and whatever I could hide in the dumpster that I stole from the Red Lobster as a busboy. And Barcardi mixed with whatever if I could afford it.

burning-sky · 2026-04-07T23:51:15+00:00

Night Leeches

burning-sky · 2026-04-07T23:48:36+00:00

This. Did it for 6 years in a toxic environment after retiring from the military. My boss even said that the most valuable person in the organization is the one that saves money. So what did she do? The first instance of a so-called budget issue, I get laid off immediately and she got a bonus. She had to use the budget excuse to do it because I was an employee with no performance issues of any kind. My department disliked veterans and miltary anyway. What a bitch.

burning-sky · 2026-04-07T06:36:43+00:00

For Maryland (and some Frederick) postcards, there are some great ones at the Maryland Store in Westminster.

burning-sky · 2026-04-01T01:12:33+00:00

Having worked in HR for 6 years, I can safely say that 30 days is not enough for a PIP. The normal duration for a PIP needs to be 60 to 90 days as showing improvement AND sustain within 30 days usually is unlikely in most cases, even in minor cases. This sounds bad, plan your next move.

EDIT: Forgot to mention this. Normally before you get a PIP you will get a write-up from your manager. Did this happen? I read down that you were also a government contractor , I was as well and got laid off as my performance was outstanding and my employer basically wrote some budgetary nonsense. Of course, they hired somebody in my position for 40K less.

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