Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[Dattebayo]

That's water weight and the dump you took before the weigh-in.

I always fluctuate about 10 pounds a week.

[WDRacing]

Quick update: Comcast is the only service out here in my little zip code.

They really want you to get the fast speed, it's $40 for the cheap internet and $70 for the really fast sh*t. Hm.

Same here. We have the "fast s***". 4 in my family though and we're all plugged in, so slow wasn't an option. We ALL game, stream and surf at the same time. The wifeunit also works from home if the weather sucks and they do vid conferences and etc.

No complaints so far. I regularly average 12 mbs when downloading from STEAM and torrents seem to be pretty quick.

I still miss FIOS.

[Dattebayo]

So I went and asked the neighbor what he's got, and apparently there's another game for internet in town called RCN.

It's $40 for a 50/10 mbps connection, so we're gonna try it.

[Dattebayo]

Had to buy a router to avoid rental fees, and DAMN SON, another rip-off. Have we really moved so far out of the hard-wired internet game that they can only afford to give me two LAN ports on my cable router? I'm falling out of love for the way America treats data connections...

So I went to cheer up somewhere online and found this:

[float_6969]

OMFG, that's hilarious. I would absolutely watch that movie, LOL!!!

[numbnuts240]

That's water weight and the dump you took before the weigh-in.

i can always count on david buzz killington.

[numbnuts240]

got a couple of rental applications come back completed over the weekend.

#1 - application for 3 adults and one minor. background information supplied for only 1 adult.

#2 - recently filed for bankruptcy, being foreclosed on, no savings accounts, no checking accounts, no credit, no jobs.

there isn't a facepalm in the world that could accurately portray how i feel right now.

[frapjap]

^ Jeesh, that sucks. Have you tried a realtor, or just using Craigslist?

[numbnuts240]

I have not hired a realtor as of yet. still getting plenty of interest, but there are so many idiotic people and flakes to weed through.

[frapjap]

You should make a website for bad applicants for our amusement.

[numbnuts240]

i love the extremely short and vague e-mails.

"i am really interested in the apartment. please respond with more information."

really? that's it? you want me to do all the work for you? what info do you want? how about taking a little bit of time and writing a legitimate response that i would actually want to take seriously. ask specific questions (just about everything you need to know is in the listing). tell me your name. how about a phone number i can reach you at. stop telling me that your dog is quiet and clean, there will be no pets, no exceptions. oh, you have a terrible financial history, but you're also a responsible person? here's a counter offer, suck macaque.

[sx moneypit]

[numbnuts240]

hey ben, how goes it?

[WDRacing]

here's a counter offer, suck macaque.

Fell out laughing.

[Dattebayo]

Finally up on the new connection, speeds as-advertised. At least for now...
Customer service was great once I let 'em know I meant business; they heard my rant on how only lazy as*holes wait till the end of the first time window of the day to show up for a job.

[numbnuts240]

so the pacquiao-mayweather fight was uneventful, as expected. spoiler alert, mayweather won, as expected. i really hate the guy, but i can't deny his talent. he really is the best in his class. unfortunately, he's also a complete tool.

i actually went out on a friday night last night, for the first time in probably 5 years. my best friend's future mother in law got us tickets for the grand opening of the college st music hall. the act was "the machine" (pink floyd cover band) backed by members of the hartford symphony orchestra. they performed all of "the dark side of the moon" as well as a dozen other songs. it was a fantastic show. the girl who did the vocals for "the great gig in the sky" gave me a chubby.

[frapjap]

That sounds like an awesome opening night for a new venue. Do they have anything notable booked up for the summer?
We're headed to the big country show at Gilette. Short shorts and crop tops all around I'd guess.

[numbnuts240]

only show on he current list of upcoming shows that i'd be remotely interested in seeing is trombone shorty and orleans avenue.

[numbnuts240]

saw a trifecta of automotive fail on the ride home monday afternoon.

first was an nsx. i got excited for a moment, but then i got close. burnt titanium tip exhaust, gaudy 20" chrome wheels, and one of these wings sitting atop the factory spoiler



next was an a4, dropped to the ground, with silly wheels/stretched tire combo. the edge of the rims were seriously about 2" outside the body.

finally there was the 80's lincoln, all donked out.

i predicted that it was an omen of a strange week. i wasn't wrong.

[Dattebayo]

Aww yeah friggin' whale tail btiches

[frapjap]

I think there are THREE spoilers on that car.
Is that the "M3 style spoiler" at the very bottom that is very commonly found on Ebay?

[numbnuts240]

yes. yes it is.

had a couple more showings of the apartment. first was a mother and son who had a cast on his foot and needed crutches. he hopped all the way upstairs before he decided to ask if i was going to allow pets. sorry buddy.
"oh, because i have my pit and it's staying with me"
cool story, bro. let me know how that works out for you.

tangent, i don't understand what the mentality is behind getting pets, or toys like extra cars or motorcycles if you intend on being an apartment renter. it's certainly not my responsibility to provide a home for animals or storage for "toys". i have no room in my garage or driveway for your crap, nor do i feel like paying the increase in my homeowners insurance because you thought it'd be a good idea to own a dog when your living situation is obviously unstable.

next, a minivan pulled up, and 9 small statured latinos poured out. i almost died trying to hold back my laughter. the mexican hat song really needed to be playing as it happened.
it's a three bedroom, it's probably illegal to have that many people in there. besides, i am not going to be paying for that much water to bathe and wash the clothing of 9 f*** people.

i need a beer.

[Dattebayo]

I wouldn't call renting an unstable living situation, maybe it's just that you’re somewhat jaded about the whole situation here given the stupidity of your potentials lately... You have stringent regulations on renting your place, but your rules are your rules. Those rules are going to make it harder to find someone, of course. I rent and I have a paid space in which to put my "toys"; a storage shack in the back lot of our lot. It costs an extra $50 a month.

As far as the pets thing, the only pets that most renters care about these days are dogs since cats usually don't cause a problem unless there is more than one of them. Can't blame you about the pit because those kinda dogs need space or else they will fu*k sh*t up.

[Bubba1]

yes. yes it is.

had a couple more showings of the apartment. first was a mother and son who had a cast on his foot and needed crutches. he hopped all the way upstairs before he decided to ask if i was going to allow pets. sorry buddy.
"oh, because i have my pit and it's staying with me"
cool story, bro. let me know how that works out for you.

tangent, i don't understand what the mentality is behind getting pets, or toys like extra cars or motorcycles if you intend on being an apartment renter. it's certainly not my responsibility to provide a home for animals or storage for "toys". i have no room in my garage or driveway for your crap, nor do i feel like paying the increase in my homeowners insurance because you thought it'd be a good idea to own a dog when your living situation is obviously unstable.

next, a minivan pulled up, and 9 small statured latinos poured out. i almost died trying to hold back my laughter. the mexican hat song really needed to be playing as it happened.
it's a three bedroom, it's probably illegal to have that many people in there. besides, i am not going to be paying for that much water to bathe and wash the clothing of 9 f**king people.

i need a beer.

Has Nala contacted you about hourly rental rates yet? I understand he's looking for a discreet place to "hook up" with his aun....er... cousi....er...prostitu... er..I mean GF.

[Dattebayo]

[numbnuts240]

so i think i came up with the perfect slogan to spray paint on the side of a brown panel van that will allow you to keep it entertaining. i'm thinking a cammed chevy 350 with the words "free disappointment" on the side. should be ok right?

[numbnuts240]

in case one of you more knowledgeable guys check in, my buddy's 2007 mazdaspeed3 has the traction control light on all the time (just started this morning). we're both doing research, but if any of you have any ideas, feel free to toss them out.

[sx moneypit]

Mornin' folks !

[WDRacing]

Doing a timed rally with Torry today. Something like 600 miles and 60% unpaved. Should be a blast.

[Dattebayo]

Riding a dude for that long might make some blisters, make sure you lube him up real good.

Disregard that.