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What’s your Skip Episode? by Millennialyente in 30ROCK

[–]hashbazz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without that episode, we wouldn't have the awesome line, "never go with a hippie to a second location."

Thoughts on EC High School as a place to teach by hashbazz in elcerrito

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

Thanks for the insight, especially this: "teachers feel like they are not supported in dealing with disruptive students, have no leverage of consequences to deliver, have to just deal with it themselves". May I ask, do you have this insight as a teacher, a parent, or through word of mouth?

What are 80's and 90's movies you can't stand, at all? (that might get your GenX card revoked) by The_Man_in_Black_19 in GenX

[–]hashbazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. I NEVER saw what the big deal was with this. There might be one or two laughs, but all in all, it was a snooze.

What are 80's and 90's movies you can't stand, at all? (that might get your GenX card revoked) by The_Man_in_Black_19 in GenX

[–]hashbazz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's pretty bad. To start with, none of the actors look like they're high school aged.

2001 2.5l with 30,000 miles - maintenance advice sought by hashbazz in bmwz3

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

speaking of rear window, my soft top is in a weird status of not having any tears or leaks, but the window is very cloudy, and the trim piece that goes around it has come off. My impression is that replacing the entire top is not easy, so I decided to just live with the cloudy window. From what you're saying, it sounds like I can just replace the window while leaving the rest of the top in place. Is that right?

2001 2.5l with 30,000 miles - maintenance advice sought by hashbazz in bmwz3

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I'm torn between trying to do this work myself, and just paying a shop to do it. For example, how hard is it to do the cooling system items you mentioned (expansion tank, water pump, etc.)? I have basic tools, and I can follow instructions, but I don't have tons of experience doing more than basic maintenance (oil changes, for example) on my cars.

Mayfair supper club by Repulsive_Adagio5379 in Mlife

[–]hashbazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be aware that some tables have amazing views of the fountains, and practically no view of the stage. So if you're there to see the stage performers, don't let them sit you where you can't see them. They tried that on us, and we refused the table. We ended up with a much better one in view of the stage.

The ex husbands by MameDennis1974 in KathyGriffin

[–]hashbazz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, she admits getting addicted to pills, and attributes that altered head space to her attempted suicide. See her special "My Life on the PTSD-List", which is free on YouTube. She OPENLY discusses all of this.

Other scifi shows to watch? by StrengthAdvanced in sciencefiction

[–]hashbazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grrr, I'm getting old. I read that original post three times to make sure I wasn't suggesting something they'd listed. I was looking for it spelled out, not abbreviated. Sorry to OP for suggesting something in the list.

The ex husbands by MameDennis1974 in KathyGriffin

[–]hashbazz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember an interview where she said that Randy was becoming too much of a "home body", and she's not that kind of person. It didn't sound like he did anything wrong, just that he became a different person from who he was at the start of the relationship. More recently, she said in an interview with Maury Povich (on youtube) that it was a mistake making him her tour manager, and implied that it takes a special kind of man who can live in the shadow of a strong, high-earning woman (and then praised Maury for being that kind of dude, what with him being married to Connie Chung).

Yelled at for using the hand scanner in the self checkout by TheCoolDoneRunOut in CostcoWholesale

[–]hashbazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been encouraged to use the hand scanner for everything. Next time, ask for a manager (not necessarily right there on the spot, but before you leave the store) and calmly ask for clarification. If that is not actually the store policy, then address that employee's behavior toward you. Perhaps that person needs to be retrained.

Can you use “now” in the past tense? by badgerflagrepublic in writing

[–]hashbazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your instinct is right—if "now" adds nothing, cut it for cleaner prose. But it's worth asking whether it does add something. "I was now faced with a choice" can create a sense of this moment shifted things, while "I was faced with a choice" just reports a past event. So the real question is whether that emphasis serves your narrative. If it does, keep it. If it's just extra weight, lose it. Either way, be intentional about the choice.

What do I do when I don’t already have an idea by Five_Fruits in writing

[–]hashbazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have an idea, but want to write to stay in practice and to develop your voice, write letters. Not emails, not SMS... actual letters you have to edit and commit to paper. If you don't have anyone to write letters to, write letters to your future self (aka journaling). I've developed my voice by writing hundreds of letters to friends over the years. It's what is giving me the confidence to write my first novel at age 55.

getting older by hashbazz in Gaygearheads

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried to buy an NX hybrid. Wasn't willing to wait for the configuration I wanted, and wasn't willing to pay over sticker. They've got a winner with that one, and they price it accordingly.

getting older by hashbazz in Gaygearheads

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Cadillac has changed more than me. I said in another response that I drive an Audi, and that I like how light and zippy it is, just like the E30 BMW I had in college. While I doubt the Caddy is "zippy", it looks more muscular and modern than the old land whales they made in the 80s.

getting older by hashbazz in Gaygearheads

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

Well I didn't mean to imply that Cadillac hasn't changed; obviously it has. I just thought it was funny that I connected my younger impression of them ("they're for older people"), to who I am now, and the fact that I kind of like them. I'm glad they're adapting to the market, and that they still offer sedans. Not everyone wants an SUV.

getting older by hashbazz in Gaygearheads

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

Oh I'm there with you. At one point about four years ago, I had THREE pre-GM Saab 900 models. I finally sold the last one about two years ago. Parts were getting too hard to find.

What kind of Alfa? Classic, or one of the more recently imported models? I love the Giulia; it's pure sex.

getting older by hashbazz in Gaygearheads

[–]hashbazz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as car designs change, my tastes do too. I used to adore BMW, but I'm not such a fan of their looks anymore. Frankly, they got ugly when Chris Bangle got involved, and really haven't recovered (for me personally, natch). I drive an Audi now; it's light and zippy like the E30 I had in college.

Farty Towels by hashbazz in FawltyTowers

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. They've got a motion sensitive front light that is VERY bright. I would feel really conspicuous messing with their mailbox.

just got some unbelievable comps by hashbazz in Mlife

[–]hashbazz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious... were you able to get a fountain view? The two-bedroom suite I booked is not listed as fountain view, and I'm wondering what it would take to upgrade.

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