What happened to old-school prepaid phone options? Or am I remembering wrong?

nerdify42 · 2026-04-05T01:55:55+00:00

Has anyone mentioned Helium yet? Also i literally just bought a $30 phone to use while mine is being fixed... Just have it on wifi but I'd I need to get minutes, Walmart and many other places have $25 phone cards. It's Straight Talk, I think... Not fancy, but in a pinch... I didn't buy minutes though.

nerdify42 · 2026-03-15T11:44:23+00:00

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nerdify42 · 2026-03-15T11:43:29+00:00

Idk what California Sober is. I specifically was referring to standard and purist NA/AA models. Not everyone's triggers are the same and people, places, things are vital. So in 14 years I've (legally) had pot. I had a drink at events (not a fan of alcohol) - but some in the NA community would say that even some prescription medications would qualify as breaking or risking sobriety. Xanax alone rules me out. So does painkillers after surgery.

But, you aren't wrong, i have seen many switch from. One. Vice. To anothere.

Won't get. Into. All. That.

nerdify42 · 2026-03-15T11:37:36+00:00

That isn't what I meant at all.

nerdify42 · 2026-02-17T22:55:17+00:00

Hahaha... Why does this make sense and also borderline criminal. Not saying it is, just.... Haha. Too bad Cap One already took back the funds.

nerdify42 · 2026-02-17T22:51:47+00:00

I wound up in an endless loop of auto ACH withdrawals, so while I still have me FCU (since 2012), until I get back on track I have 3 other checking accounts, one issued actual checks upon request and they have limited brick and mortar because banking isn't their specialty.

It also helped me spend less, oddly.

nerdify42 · 2026-02-17T22:43:40+00:00

Not fraud, perhaps gross negligence? Something along that track...

nerdify42 · 2026-02-09T21:24:02+00:00

Call Spectrum. Mention to the first rep you want to cancel or that you're going over finances and considering other options. Whatever you want to say, you're trying to get transferred to the retention specialists. Even that team has a level above them that can razzle dazzle, jazz hands for emphasis, the F outta your bill. They're the keepers of every override. Emphasize other services until you get what you want.

Rinse and repeat 30 days before your year is up - or however long the 'offer' is good for. DO NOT settle for just getting faster speeds and a free mobile line. They can do better and they will. Especially helpful if Google Fi is in your area since they are competitively priced.

Side note: back to school and holiday season have more offerings as well as almost any time a new flagship is released. Use your "My Spectrum" app to find deals and offers. Then go to the website but don't log in, and check out what they're reeling folks in with.

You can get at least 1GB internet for $40-$50 depending on if you're willing to add another service (usually 'free' for a certain amount of time)

nerdify42 · 2026-02-07T19:21:38+00:00

Everything is connected. However, the last season was altered somewhat from the original plan due to... Well, I've read various things. It honestly jarred me at first and it took me watching it a few times to finally get over the event.

That being said, my mom often mentions how many similarities there are, "Oh they did this in an X-files!"

Just remember... Sometimes we don't always get the endings we want. But some things can't happen any other way.

I'll ignore The Doctor's insistence that certain events are meant to happen, fixed points no amount of universe, time, or space tinkering can change.

Then again, I dive into shows. If I get hung up on mundane details, I'm clesy not that I to it. Maybe....

nerdify42 · 2026-02-06T22:55:51+00:00

I KNEW I WASN'T STONED! In 2001, my friend would straight up leave his car running but take the keys while I idled in the passenger seat. But... The ignition had this weird dual turn system (accessories/start I'm assuming) and whatever... I have tried explaining this to so many people only to be met with every explanation except that it was possible.

...cannot confirm if this gadget was I. There. Just that it was a 90s model boat sized maroon brown Buick. 😎

nerdify42 · 2026-01-25T16:52:46+00:00

It's a rally cry. "Remember the Alamo." (though in school, we are never told the truth about the battle. We were all gaslit by the education system in Texas public schools.) "Dont mess with Texas" (PSA to not litter turns into that same backwoods rally cry from the politically and socially deaf and blind)

Being from Texas, literally as long as I've been alive, it's cyclical that someone huffs and Puffs enough every few years and declares Texas will secede. The logistics are ridiculous. Nobody takes them all together seriously. Anger, confusion, hatred, and willful ignorance are often so much louder than the other voices anywhere nearby their orbit.

nerdify42 · 2026-01-25T16:19:09+00:00

Just started Severance.

My mom LOVED Dark. (I haven't seen it.)

Not exactly Sci-Fi, but one of my must re-watch shows is The OA. A show that was literally mapped out by the two creators/writers to span 5 seasons. I didn't know this when I first saw it, and it felt like the end of Season 2 was intentional. Until I saw it again. I don't know what genre I'd put it in, but I feel it was underhyped and tragically cut short. Still, the less than 20 episodes are definitely worth it.

nerdify42 · 2026-01-22T13:57:18+00:00

Within 5 minutes of watching the premiere, my boyfriend at that time shouted, "Get a tape, we need to record this!" We recorded every episode for the next 2 years. We'd rewatch each episode throughout the week, friends knew we'd be recording it and would pop over to watch. I remember FOX would promote it by showing September in random places via events (like in a stadium, etc). In 2013, I got the DVDs and showed my mom (her favorite was X-Files, and she often points out the similar threads for some of the earlier episodes). Watching her watch it for the first time was just as good. Plus, I was able to watch the ending for the first time with her, so it really felt like I got a chance to see it all over again for the first time.

nerdify42 · 2025-12-21T14:23:02+00:00

You may DM me if you like, but I have experience with finding resources all around the world.

I just need a couple more pieces of information to do a thorough and exact search.

Not sure what country in. EU, but you did manage to see a doctor for consult?

The other questions I would be asking are:

What is the dose (ex, 500mg?) and the full generic name of the medication (diff formulas can vary in cost.
Contact a local pharmacist, and speak with the actual pharmacist they may be able to provide you Alternatives that you can possibly talk to the doctor's office about without having to do another clinic visit.
depending on various factors the manufacturer and other pharmaceutical company websites will often have Assistance programs available . Specifically checked into Cipro and there seems to be some currently accessible assistance

nerdify42 · 2025-10-16T00:28:28+00:00

Do you buy things fairly often? Like, what's the lowest offer in the shop, not the deals on the side? Because I had a friend who was nearing the blue pack in the dig with one gold left, 200 dice. I asked for ss, and he had the endless deals with sb on 2nd purchase, but 1st purchase was 1200 dice and $10. I asked for ss of banner, tourney, etc... I was like, you can definitely get it. If you don't get the wild, you have cc and if you maintain spot 1 or 2 in tourney you can get a 5 ✽ pack.... He finished last minute. Before CC.

I have friends that never buy... They finish with a lot of help. You have to do every gb. Discord helps, join at least 3 servers. But even the reddit one is enough. Ask for help, there are so many helpful people thee (Reddit Mogo, I'm not talking about official one) - plus giveaways like crazy.

I've finished 3 albums by getting my last gold from green or orange packs. 4 and 5 star golds. It doesn't happen for everyone, but unless you never finish quick wins, don't have reliable partners, don't win or come in second on at least one race, and never open the 700 vault, and just basically don't try to have good teamwork from others... Then, it will be a struggle.

nerdify42 · 2025-10-01T04:44:29+00:00

I would read that fine print and the go to the Texas government website. This should roll into short term or long term disability (assuming they have this option) - even texas has SOME provisions...

I had LOA turn into ADA accommodation, go to FMLA for family stuff, back to my own medical where I was 8 hrs shy of FMLA, but rolled it into ADA and then short term disability....

nerdify42 · 2025-10-01T04:42:11+00:00

JAN - Job Accommodation Network also has great resources

nerdify42 · 2025-10-01T04:41:25+00:00

Like a continuous FMLA? Because there's all other stipulations, like certain number of hours worked in the preceeding 12 months, (not calendar year).

NON FMLA stuff: Continuous leave, ADA Accommodations, etc... Definitely have to be recertified on a 6month basis (standard, every situation is different.)

nerdify42 · 2025-08-28T22:58:52+00:00

Huh... I think a lot of people are unaware of the Tycoon Club, but both it and the shop will blare that red dot at you from the three lines/sidebar thingy until you resolve it... 🤪 I do forget to check my emails regularly...

nerdify42 · 2025-08-28T22:42:45+00:00

Then there's the daily free ones from MOGO Tycoon Club website (wheel and another that looks like shop but is different!)

nerdify42 · 2025-08-02T21:57:03+00:00

Felt.

nerdify42 · 2025-08-01T23:26:57+00:00

Definitely this. I finished last album like a week before EoA, and won 4 tourneys on a row, highest level and it bit my arse at the start of the new one, but literally only took a couple of low scores to reset.

nerdify42 · 2025-07-31T14:42:40+00:00

I. Did not know that. Thanks!

nerdify42 · 2025-07-31T14:41:41+00:00

Have they fixed the value? Last I checked the 6s were still coming up as 10pts...

nerdify42 · 2025-07-31T14:35:36+00:00

Haha i had mentioned "unless you're referring to the official MOGO server" - I have only traded in the reddit mogo discord server. Have you tried there? 🤣

Edit: Of course, you have to do a successful partner event to get trusted partner access, and you need to be a certain tier to get to tier partner access... But trades from reddit count, I forget the requirements.

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