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by Mr. C
Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Playoffs 2015
Replies: 271
Views: 11345

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015

Bummer that Love is out for the season. That kind of play happens dozens of times each game. Maybe not with the momentum that Olynik was carrying with him, but I've done it and I've had it done to me countless times.
by Mr. C
Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Return of Confessions
Replies: 1283
Views: 76554

Re: Return of Confessions

I just lost an opportunity on a real estate deal that would have turned $120K plus a little sweat equity into an easy $200k+ because I dragged my feet. I feel fucking sick right now. And I want to punch something. So, a risk-less real estate deal! I've always wanted to see one. But I am told they h...
by Mr. C
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Return of Confessions
Replies: 1283
Views: 76554

Re: Return of Confessions

I just lost an opportunity on a real estate deal that would have turned $120K plus a little sweat equity into an easy $200k+ because I dragged my feet.

I feel fucking sick right now. And I want to punch something.
by Mr. C
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2109
Views: 177638

Jack White to play in Rapid City tonight. I gotta go stand in line for a couple hours.
by Mr. C
Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
Replies: 875
Views: 63437

Re: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two

If someone does a good job going along with something they are a "trouper," not a "trooper."
by Mr. C
Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)
Replies: 50
Views: 2864

April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)

In the office kitchen I pulled my usual "tape down the sprayer nozzle" prank, with the nozzle pointing at the faucet handle so the spray would innocently hit the person's hand. A couple hours into the work day a female co-worker shouts "Okay, who was trying to start a wet t-shirt cont...
by Mr. C
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Travel: Yellowstone
Replies: 6
Views: 478

Re: Swamp Travel: Yellowstone

I been to Yellowstone a couple times, and the upper section of Grand Loop Road has the most wildlife I've seen in the park. However, it has less geothermal activity iirc.

I like this website for helping in this type of decision: http://www.freemaptools.com/how-far-can-i-travel.htm
by Mr. C
Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 NCAA Tournament Thread
Replies: 282
Views: 12903

Re: 2015 NCAA Tournament Thread

UW needs to cool the f out or they will play themselves out of this game. N. Iowa is clearly a more disciplined team.
by Mr. C
Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8828
Views: 409699

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Johnny Carwash wrote:Does anyone else concur that any non-operating system software application that requires you to restart your computer after an install can go fuck itself?
I concur.
by Mr. C
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9205
Views: 462769

Re: Random Politics

In Rapid City, the council member we censured (Sam Kooiker) when I was on the dais rode that "persecution" all the way to the Mayor's office (he's savvy). Yesterday, the former Police Chief announced he's going to run for Mayor. This is a good thing, and I'm sure will prove to be a very en...
by Mr. C
Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What's happening, Dudes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1412

Re: What's happening, Dudes?

Well...they didn't accept my offer on the spot. One of the decision makers is in China, and they are gong to wait for him to get back before countering.

Tick...tock...........tick...tock...
by Mr. C
Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Official Brain Tumor thread
Replies: 177
Views: 8468

Re: Official Brain Tumor thread

Great news!
by Mr. C
Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Cooking Thread
Replies: 982
Views: 49543

Re: Swamp Cooking Thread

Made a seafood paella tonight with a couple audibles. I used a rice cooker instead of caramelizing the rice in the cast iron, but to make up for it I toasted some saffron (get an Indian friend, yo) and infused it in some tomato water (from canned tomatoes if your mom doesn't can) for the rice cooker...
by Mr. C
Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 NCAA B-Ball Conference Championships
Replies: 33
Views: 1206

Re: 2015 NCAA B-Ball Conference Championships

Wyoming. WYOMING...is in the tourney. I sense a repeat of 1943.
by Mr. C
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22357

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

Music. Even when I think I discover something new, I usually find out it's 10 years old.

Movies. For instance I just started watching Castaway for the first time. I still have the last 20 minutes to go.

Go ahead and put TV shows in here, too. I'm half way through Breaking Bad.
by Mr. C
Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What's happening, Dudes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1412

Re: What's happening, Dudes?

Not asking for numbers, but for curiosity's sake, how did you come up with the "what you would like" figure? I imagine a combination of current salary plus cost of living increase, etc? I did some research into similar positions in the industry, added a premium based on the uniqueness of ...
by Mr. C
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What's happening, Dudes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1412

Re: What's happening, Dudes?

After much thoughtful consideration of all these points, and what the job has to offer professionally, we've decided that I should pursue the position. I talked with the head HR guy and he told me to make them an offer. I've never been in that position before. So tomorrow I'm going to ask for 15% mo...
by Mr. C
Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Phones & Cases And Such
Replies: 284
Views: 14702

Re: Phones & Cases And Such

My Father-in-law had to return his first i-6 lifeproof case because of a defect, but as with all other lifeproof returns they were totally cool about it. His second case works fine.

I do hope they improved the touch-id cover. That is definitely the weak link on my i-5 case.
by Mr. C
Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What's happening, Dudes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1412

Re: What's happening, Dudes?

Heh. I can always use a new tie, DSafe. I mistakenly thought I could swamp from work...I forgot about Selma and that chick on the stool...she isn't welcome round those parts. The big reason that compelled me to come back at this time is that I'm considering moving and need some advice/perspective. I...
by Mr. C
Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What's happening, Dudes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1412

What's happening, Dudes?

Where you guys been all my life?