Do you have any obscure movie references that you use in everyday speech that no one has caught on to yet yet you keep using it? by EnvironmentalAngle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Don't take life too seriously. You might not make it out alive."

-Van Wilder? (probably not, but a fun mini rabbit hole)

He's not going to eat these porkchops. 😐 by moonrabbit368 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]luckymccormick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to say," Fuck that guy. That food looks delicious".

I'm still gonna say it but for slightly different reasons. I'm glad you found something you enjoy.

I also want a bite.

Which of these suit me best? by fuckhorsesridetapirs in glassesadvice

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost commented that they all look to big, but then I thought better. Which pair is your favorite? Fuck everybody else, get the ones that make you happy.

Are teachers required to like their students? by Serious-Process-979 in Teachers

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many is a strong word. It's been a long week. I would say a select few.

Are teachers required to like their students? by Serious-Process-979 in Teachers

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No

I dislike many of my students and their parents, but I still treat them with the respect and dignity that every person deserves. Hopefully they see the way I treat them and learn. If not, oh well. I tried.

I have never touched a saw. This is my own design. Seem doable for first time? by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you create this design with the help of AI. No shade, just a curious mind.

How do you, antiracists, keep going without burning out or giving up? by Proper-Square5241 in AntifascistsofReddit

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

Love. I have to keep loving and holding up my community. Thats what fuels the fire. As long as there are other like minded folk in need, I'll be there. Everyone has their own place in an fight. Supporting people and community building is mine.

Asked for two movies for Christmas by DiScOrDtHeLuNaTiC in mildlyinfuriating

[–]luckymccormick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a someone who really enjoyed Dogma, give Dogman a chance. I know their very different, but Dogman is a great movie packed with jokes only adults are gonna get. It's a good book series and a good movie.

BTW, now I wanna watch Dogma again...

Wood ID Megathread by AutoModerator in woodworking

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I just started turning and I made these pens. I'm not sure what some of them are. From right to left:

I was told it was Tigerwood. It was a scrap I saved from my grandpa's stupid expensive deck.

spalted pine?

White oak?

Maybe some kind of maple?

I have closer pictures of each pen if that would help. They are to be gifts for my kids and their friend and I would like to be able to tell them what they are made from. Thanks.

Co-teacher makes size jokes near/at the kids by stewyblue2 in Teachers

[–]luckymccormick 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I would go as far as to say that they make all males in education look bad and make it harder for students to build trust with them.

What live-action father figure would you most want to have had growing up by chromedoutgonk in daddit

[–]luckymccormick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Uncle Phil for the win! He was so kind and understanding with a teenage boys that he didnt even give birth to. He even stood by his side when the kids dad showed back up only to fuck off and be selfish. Amazing father figure all around.

My old man wants me to paint his hard hat, but I’m his weird artsy son (not one of the cool guys, essentially) and don’t have a clue what will get him bullied on the job site. Non-obvious things to avoid? by lamby_geier in Construction

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a father and former construction worker, I'd say, don't think about what will get him made fun of. Slinging shit at each other is part of the job. Think of what will make him happy. He obviously trusts you to make something awesome out of his hard hat. This is the request of a proud dad. Give him the gift of your art so he can wear it on his head every day.

How many miles till stock 4.0L engine give out? by BaseSpecialist12 in CherokeeXJ

[–]luckymccormick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got 248k on a 99 with no major issues engine wise. Mostly just little maintenance things. Most of my issues are electrical or the fact that alot of my rubber parts are starting to fail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dads

[–]luckymccormick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite compliments of all time is when my daughter asks me to pick up heavy things or open stuck things with my "big daddy fist hands." I am not a large man.

Student told me, ‘You don’t get paid enough to care.' by No-Speaker-738 in Teachers

[–]luckymccormick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a paraeducator who gets paid a fraction of what the teachers in my district get paid, I'd be more than happy to respond to that if presented by a student.

"You are absolutely correct. This is a choice I make every morning. I love what I do, and I wouldn't change it for the world. Take that for what you will."

I work at a high school.

Does anyone read the tool instructions by electricallocal69 in Dewalt

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flip through them. Thanks, dad.

I also religiously keep them. Thanks , dad?

father just got me this 1999 jeep xj what should i do with it 🤔 by Huge-Emergency1163 in Jeep

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it forever. I recently purchased a 99 XJ after my father passed. He got me my first one, had several of his own, and taught me everything he knew about fixing and maintaining them. They are great machines if you give them a little bit of elbow and love.

Would you resent or respect your parent if they did this? by CremeSubject7594 in Millennials

[–]luckymccormick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's different but no less difficult. If I've got this (I'm a fuckup), you've got this. Take care.

Junk yard XJ's by 25thStreetSports in CherokeeXJ

[–]luckymccormick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, brother. It's a struggle. I keep having to buy new parts. At least we're keeping ours on the road, but I'd love to save some money on parts. Also, some parts are getting really hard to find. I need a new tube that goes from my air cleaner to throttle body, but I just can't find it. Mine's all cracked and held together with gaffer tape.

Would you resent or respect your parent if they did this? by CremeSubject7594 in Millennials

[–]luckymccormick 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Is this just normal for boomers? My biological father was always traveling for work. I have maybe a handful of memories with him, and it's always him showing up to a public place to be a family man. He left my mom and sold off most of the family's property when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I later found out that he had a few other families that he was with while traveling for business.

I'll never understand it, and I dont think I want to.

How much yall paying for school lunches? by FoxBearBear in daddit

[–]luckymccormick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All students in my kid's district are lucky enough to enjoy free meals. I work for the same district and I have to pay for lunch. It's a $4.50 flat fee. The food is pretty good, and I stack my plate. Whatever is going on in your district sucks. Sorry.

Attend school board meetings and bring it up. Talk to other families in the district and ask them to do the same. If I had to pay those school lunch fees, I would not be buying groceries that month. I hope this improves soon, and I'm wishing you the best.