OT 21: DFD Giveth and DFD Taketh Away

Off-topic? You mean on-topic!
User avatar
SAWCE
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 21921
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:26 pm
Drives: Ebombtra
Location: The mountains

max225 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:53 pm
SAWCE wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:45 pm Sitting on this grand jury selection this morning. Went into it initially hoping I won’t get selected, but checked and as a .gov employee I get full paid time off for any time spent on a jury. As a grand juror I’d be in the courtroom every week day for four weeks. I’ll take four weeks of paid leave from work lol.
How will your work get done?

Oh right... .gov they will figure it out :lol:
Luckily for them I’m one of the better/harder workers. Everything of mine is ahead of schedule, minus one project I have with a nightmare client… but even that one I think I’ve found a good path forward with them and should be able to get it back on track. Handing off my workload to someone else should be very easy and manageable for most of the team. There are a few people I wouldn’t want it to go to, but they support other clients than I do, so that would hopefully not be a concern.
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42724
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

SAWCE wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:08 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:53 pm

How will your work get done?

Oh right... .gov they will figure it out :lol:
Luckily for them I’m one of the better/harder workers. Everything of mine is ahead of schedule, minus one project I have with a nightmare client… but even that one I think I’ve found a good path forward with them and should be able to get it back on track. Handing off my workload to someone else should be very easy and manageable for most of the team. There are a few people I wouldn’t want it to go to, but they support other clients than I do, so that would hopefully not be a concern.
You could be gone for a month + whatever your paternity leave is... that's a good part of the year
User avatar
Desertbreh
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 17009
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:31 am
Location: Beyond Thunderdome

SAWCE wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:45 pm Sitting on this grand jury selection this morning. Went into it initially hoping I won’t get selected, but checked and as a .gov employee I get full paid time off for any time spent on a jury. As a grand juror I’d be in the courtroom every week day for four weeks. I’ll take four weeks of paid leave from work lol.
Nice gravy train
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
User avatar
SAWCE
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 21921
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:26 pm
Drives: Ebombtra
Location: The mountains

max225 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:12 pm
SAWCE wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:08 pm

Luckily for them I’m one of the better/harder workers. Everything of mine is ahead of schedule, minus one project I have with a nightmare client… but even that one I think I’ve found a good path forward with them and should be able to get it back on track. Handing off my workload to someone else should be very easy and manageable for most of the team. There are a few people I wouldn’t want it to go to, but they support other clients than I do, so that would hopefully not be a concern.
You could be gone for a month + whatever your paternity leave is... that's a good part of the year
True.. would have been 16 weeks of paid leave total.

Didn’t get selected, so they only lose me for my 12 weeks of paternity.
User avatar
J-Ho-Fo-Show69
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Posts: 282
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Drives: 328, TJ, Grand Trailhawk
Location: 35° 11' 16.20" N -80° 52' 17.99" W

D Griff wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:51 pm
J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:45 pm

I break the law all the time. So I have little concern for that.

I’ve sipped a few home distilled bourbons like you’re mentioning above. It’s kinda eh. Maybe I’m more of a bourbon snob than you.

HHs BnB is solid as fuck. I buy it every time I see it on the shelf. It’s a go to for when I have someone who doesn’t know if they like bourbon to pour them.

I’m a Jim guy myself: knob creek (currently have a few SPs and an 18 year sitting on the shelf), and bookers line nails my flavor profile to a tee (have had every batch every quarter for the last five years)(beaten biscuits being a show stopper. IYKYK)
I can't imagine the Charlotte PD is going to come bust you up for making some booze for personal consumption :lolol: 10 years is definitely a long wait though, talk about hyping something up!
….and sometimes you get lucky! Lake Lure ABC comes through. I brought some cigars up here and was thinking man, I wish I could finally find a cigar blend! Low and behold…



Image
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

wap wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:58 am More :truckyeah: greatness VW style.

Over the last couple weekends the Blue Meanie hauled 22 bags of mulch, 78 paver blocks, 4 - 2 x 4 x 10's, 15 - 2 x 4 x 8's, 15 - 3/4 x 6 x 6's, 7 - 3/4 x 6 x 8's for a couple of upcoming springtime projects.

Honestly, who besides tradespeople really "need" a :truk: for the vast majority of time.

Donning flame suit in 3...2...1...
I got 20 bags of mulch, like five plants, and a propane tank in muh Jeep last week myself, which is basically just a hatchback but more dumb.
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

golftdibrad1 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:39 am Oh I forgot I went to go see Bert Kreischer (AKA THE MACHINE) last saturday too, show was HILARIOUS.

he went to a popular knoxville spot and left this review that the place is quite proud of:

Image
The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

SAWCE wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:45 pm Sitting on this grand jury selection this morning. Went into it initially hoping I won’t get selected, but checked and as a .gov employee I get full paid time off for any time spent on a jury. As a grand juror I’d be in the courtroom every week day for four weeks. I’ll take four weeks of paid leave from work lol.
:notbad: I have a summons for the end of May as well, curious what it turns out to be. I believe my job will pay me for it as well.

I was summoned once previously and just didn’t go and nothing happened :yikes:
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:03 pm
D Griff wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:51 pm

I can't imagine the Charlotte PD is going to come bust you up for making some booze for personal consumption :lolol: 10 years is definitely a long wait though, talk about hyping something up!
….and sometimes you get lucky! Lake Lure ABC comes through. I brought some cigars up here and was thinking man, I wish I could finally find a cigar blend! Low and behold…



Image
I thought they were corrupt?!
User avatar
J-Ho-Fo-Show69
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Posts: 282
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Drives: 328, TJ, Grand Trailhawk
Location: 35° 11' 16.20" N -80° 52' 17.99" W

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:08 pm
golftdibrad1 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:39 am Oh I forgot I went to go see Bert Kreischer (AKA THE MACHINE) last saturday too, show was HILARIOUS.

he went to a popular knoxville spot and left this review that the place is quite proud of:

Image
The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
Those pork rinds we had last weekend sucked! My aunt makes homemade ones that are dank!
User avatar
J-Ho-Fo-Show69
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Posts: 282
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Drives: 328, TJ, Grand Trailhawk
Location: 35° 11' 16.20" N -80° 52' 17.99" W

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:11 pm
J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:03 pm

….and sometimes you get lucky! Lake Lure ABC comes through. I brought some cigars up here and was thinking man, I wish I could finally find a cigar blend! Low and behold…



Image
I thought they were corrupt?!
They were, but they changed locations and fired all their staff. This equals a win for Jeremy
User avatar
wap
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 45258
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:52 pm
Drives: Blue Meanie
Location: Pepperland

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:07 pm
wap wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:58 am More :truckyeah: greatness VW style.

Over the last couple weekends the Blue Meanie hauled 22 bags of mulch, 78 paver blocks, 4 - 2 x 4 x 10's, 15 - 2 x 4 x 8's, 15 - 3/4 x 6 x 6's, 7 - 3/4 x 6 x 8's for a couple of upcoming springtime projects.

Honestly, who besides tradespeople really "need" a :truk: for the vast majority of time.

Donning flame suit in 3...2...1...
I got 20 bags of mulch, like five plants, and a propane tank in muh Jeep last week myself, which is basically just a hatchback but more dumb.
:fuckyeah:
:notbad:
Last edited by wap on Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:30 pm, edited 1 time in total.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
User avatar
J-Ho-Fo-Show69
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Posts: 282
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Drives: 328, TJ, Grand Trailhawk
Location: 35° 11' 16.20" N -80° 52' 17.99" W

wap wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:28 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:07 pm

I got 20 bags of mulch, like five plants, and a propane tank in muh Jeep last week myself, which is basically just a hatchback but more dumb.
:fuckyeah;
:notbad:
Should have gotten a trailer for your bike! Don’t be a bitch man!
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:29 pm
wap wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:28 pm

:fuckyeah;
:notbad:
Should have gotten a trailer for your bike! Don’t be a bitch man!
I want one! I put out a lotta watts on the bike but I don’t think I can swing 20 bags of mulch, that’s gotta be 1k pounds (more than the payload of a Tacoma :lolol: ).
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:25 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:08 pm

The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
Those pork rinds we had last weekend sucked! My aunt makes homemade ones that are dank!
Those were trash! But even good ones I don’t love. I’ll take salt and vinnies please (made of potatoes).
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

Heading home from Detroit and got upgraded to first class :notbad:
User avatar
J-Ho-Fo-Show69
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Meat Patty 2nd Class
Posts: 282
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Drives: 328, TJ, Grand Trailhawk
Location: 35° 11' 16.20" N -80° 52' 17.99" W

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:44 pm
J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:29 pm

Should have gotten a trailer for your bike! Don’t be a bitch man!
I want one! I put out a lotta watts on the bike but I don’t think I can swing 20 bags of mulch, that’s gotta be 1k pounds (more than the payload of a Tacoma :lolol: ).
Sounds like your 5th bike is gonna be an E!
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:47 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:44 pm

I want one! I put out a lotta watts on the bike but I don’t think I can swing 20 bags of mulch, that’s gotta be 1k pounds (more than the payload of a Tacoma :lolol: ).
Sounds like your 5th bike is gonna be an E!
Gotta build the fourth bike first!
User avatar
wap
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 45258
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:52 pm
Drives: Blue Meanie
Location: Pepperland

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:29 pm
wap wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:28 pm

:fuckyeah;
:notbad:
Should have gotten a trailer for your bike! Don’t be a bitch man!
Haha :nope:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
User avatar
wap
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 45258
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:52 pm
Drives: Blue Meanie
Location: Pepperland

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:44 pm
J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:29 pm

Should have gotten a trailer for your bike! Don’t be a bitch man!
I want one! I put out a lotta watts on the bike but I don’t think I can swing 20 bags of mulch, that’s gotta be 1k pounds (more than the payload of a Tacoma :lolol: ).
That's all it is?? :jalepenis:
I've hauled more than that in my :gti: many times.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
User avatar
Desertbreh
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 17009
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:31 am
Location: Beyond Thunderdome

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:08 pm
golftdibrad1 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:39 am Oh I forgot I went to go see Bert Kreischer (AKA THE MACHINE) last saturday too, show was HILARIOUS.

he went to a popular knoxville spot and left this review that the place is quite proud of:

Image
The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
I don't get pork rinds
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
User avatar
golftdibrad1
Chief Patty Officer
Chief Patty Officer
Posts: 1951
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:35 am
Drives: on used bald tires

D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:08 pm
golftdibrad1 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:39 am Oh I forgot I went to go see Bert Kreischer (AKA THE MACHINE) last saturday too, show was HILARIOUS.

he went to a popular knoxville spot and left this review that the place is quite proud of:

Image
The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
I love them, esp when im doing keto, great alternative to chips.

You guys hatin aint never had fresh cracklin :doe: its a pork rind with some of the bacon still attached.

Image
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42724
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

Desertbreh wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:14 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:08 pm

The homie failed English class though.

What are the forums thoughts on pork rinds? I’m really not a fan.
I don't get pork rinds
Same. Don’t get them at all
User avatar
D Griff
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 28999
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am
Drives: Bicycles/Two Feet

max225 wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:11 am
Desertbreh wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:14 am

I don't get pork rinds
Same. Don’t get them at all
Not much to get, they're just a worse alternative to chips.

One thing I've always wondered though, most rinds from gas stations and such show having a decent protein content on the nutrition facts but then have a disclaimer that it isn't a meaningful protein source. Anyone know what gives?
User avatar
SAWCE
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 21921
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:26 pm
Drives: Ebombtra
Location: The mountains

D Griff wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:30 am
max225 wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:11 am
Same. Don’t get them at all
Not much to get, they're just a worse alternative to chips.

One thing I've always wondered though, most rinds from gas stations and such show having a decent protein content on the nutrition facts but then have a disclaimer that it isn't a meaningful protein source. Anyone know what gives?
Never eaten pork rinds, but just scoped out a few nutrition labels across brands. Didn’t see that disclaimer, but my only thought is that maybe it’s because the fat content is almost as high as the protein, so you’re getting more fat calories than protein calories :iono:

Animal protein should be animal protein from a bioavailability stand point. I’ll look at the amino acid profile of pork skin and see if maybe being skin vs muscle/other organ means it’s not a complete protein like every other meat product is.

But yeah, my initial thought is that it’s just too high in fat to be a viable protein source, unless you’re in keto diet mode like Brad said.
Post Reply