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BeH
Sep 12, 2022, 6:36:10 PM9/12/22
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Given dietary constraints I probable shouldn't even be subscribed here,
but CAKE!
Cake is good. Yet evil.
BeH
but CAKE!
Cake is good. Yet evil.
BeH
BeH
Sep 14, 2022, 4:45:56 PM9/14/22
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On 14.09.2022 19.44, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tfoc8p$lrv$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> ago.
I never actually ate *that* much cake... More like a normal amount for
someone who likes cake.
> I can have this cake: www.realfoodwithjessica.com/2015/10/16/paleo-pumpkin-
> coffee-cake/
The recipe looks delicious - very almondy - but like most cakes it has
sugar in it, so probably not for me to eat. Also I have no idea what
"pumpkin pie spice" is and I'm afraid to find out.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tfoc8p$lrv$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> Given dietary constraints I probable shouldn't even be subscribed here,
>> but CAKE!
>>
>> Cake is good. Yet evil.
>>
>
> If only someone warned you about large volume caek consumption 20 years
>> Given dietary constraints I probable shouldn't even be subscribed here,
>> but CAKE!
>>
>> Cake is good. Yet evil.
>>
>
> ago.
I never actually ate *that* much cake... More like a normal amount for
someone who likes cake.
> I can have this cake: www.realfoodwithjessica.com/2015/10/16/paleo-pumpkin-
> coffee-cake/
The recipe looks delicious - very almondy - but like most cakes it has
sugar in it, so probably not for me to eat. Also I have no idea what
"pumpkin pie spice" is and I'm afraid to find out.
BeH
BeH
Sep 14, 2022, 4:50:04 PM9/14/22
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On 14.09.2022 19.44, Merlyne wrote:
> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:XnsAF128BBB...@88.198.57.247:
>>> Given dietary constraints I probable shouldn't even be subscribed
>>> here, but CAKE!
>>>
>>> Cake is good. Yet evil.
>>>
>>
>>> here, but CAKE!
>>>
>>> Cake is good. Yet evil.
>>>
>>
>> If only someone warned you about large volume caek consumption 20
>> years ago.
>>
>> I am testing the server that Snipe recommended to me.
>> years ago.
>>
>>
>
> Success!
>
Huzzahh!
BeH
Sep 15, 2022, 6:22:36 PM9/15/22
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On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tftepr$r31$2...@gioia.aioe.org:
> office.
> Now I have the peripherals plugged into a kvm so I switch between the 2
> computers.
>
> I should get an IT job.
Maybe you should do just that. I understand that they take in a lot of
money. But do you have a bloo screwdriver...? I have heard that's a
requirement.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tftepr$r31$2...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 14.09.2022 19.44, Merlyne wrote:
>>> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote in
>>> news:XnsAF128BBB...@88.198.57.247:
[...]
>> On 14.09.2022 19.44, Merlyne wrote:
>>> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote in
>>> news:XnsAF128BBB...@88.198.57.247:
>>>> I am testing the server that Snipe recommended to me.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Success!
>>>
>> Huzzahh!
>>
>
> I rearranged my desk since I had to unplug my work laptop to go into the
>>>>
>>>
>>> Success!
>>>
>> Huzzahh!
>>
>
> office.
> Now I have the peripherals plugged into a kvm so I switch between the 2
> computers.
>
> I should get an IT job.
Maybe you should do just that. I understand that they take in a lot of
money. But do you have a bloo screwdriver...? I have heard that's a
requirement.
BeH
BeH
Sep 15, 2022, 6:30:25 PM9/15/22
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On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tftehv$o97$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Sounds like you're taking your diet seriously :)
Well, sorta. I made a batch of gingerbread cookies around new years and
then ate them over the next couple of months - which was enough to
~double my blod sugar level. I most likely won't do that again.
> My aunt and her husband are both diabetic and I cringe when I see them
> eating food with a high glycemic index.
Haribo really should make some sugar free gummi bears, though...
> Gluten free recipes usually use almond flour.
> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you make
> it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if store-bought.
IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tftehv$o97$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
Well, sorta. I made a batch of gingerbread cookies around new years and
then ate them over the next couple of months - which was enough to
~double my blod sugar level. I most likely won't do that again.
> My aunt and her husband are both diabetic and I cringe when I see them
> eating food with a high glycemic index.
Haribo really should make some sugar free gummi bears, though...
> Gluten free recipes usually use almond flour.
> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you make
> it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if store-bought.
IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
BeH
Sn!pe
Sep 15, 2022, 8:14:59 PM9/15/22
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all my life since boyhood but alas it walked. Bloo screwdrivers
are like that, it comes of them being so desirable.
--
^Ï^ My pet rock Gordon just is.
~ Slava Ukraini ~
BeH
Sep 16, 2022, 5:50:49 PM9/16/22
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screwdriver back...
It so happens that I have a little bloo screwdriver - I have no idea how
or when it came into my possession[1], but I've had it for a while. It
has a yellow (possibly non-conductive) collar on the shaft.
BeH
BeH
Sep 16, 2022, 5:53:46 PM9/16/22
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On 16.09.2022 19.20, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg08jb$ui5$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> I already make more money than most of the IT techs.
> Engineers - that's where the money's at.
But do you even know how to run a train...?
>
> I also have no bloo screwdriver.
Well, that's that idea out the window then.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg08jb$ui5$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Engineers - that's where the money's at.
But do you even know how to run a train...?
>
> I also have no bloo screwdriver.
Well, that's that idea out the window then.
BeH
BeH
Sep 16, 2022, 6:09:37 PM9/16/22
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On 16.09.2022 19.20, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg0920$13hs$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> I bought 2 pie pumpkins at the farmer's market. I see something pumpkin
> spice in my future.
To each their own I always say. Cloves don't really agree with me and I
do my best to avoid it. Same with gin & tonic. I have a weird digestive
system.
> In related news: pumpkin spice is one of the new words being added to
> the dictionary this year.
>
> www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary
One of them furrin' dictionaries.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg0920$13hs$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
[...]
>> On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
>>> Gluten free recipes usually use almond flour.
>>> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you
>>> make it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if
>>> store-bought.
>>
>> IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
>>
>
> You don't know what you're missing. Anything pumpkin spice is the best!
>>> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you
>>> make it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if
>>> store-bought.
>>
>> IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
>>
>
> I bought 2 pie pumpkins at the farmer's market. I see something pumpkin
> spice in my future.
To each their own I always say. Cloves don't really agree with me and I
do my best to avoid it. Same with gin & tonic. I have a weird digestive
system.
> In related news: pumpkin spice is one of the new words being added to
> the dictionary this year.
>
> www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary
One of them furrin' dictionaries.
BeH
BeH
Sep 18, 2022, 5:45:22 PM9/18/22
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On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg2r99$1om2$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Of course. My brother had a train set when we were kids.
All right then. That should do it.
Probably, but why would you if you don't want an IT job? Also Bezos...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg2r99$1om2$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
All right then. That should do it.
>
>>>
>>> I also have no bloo screwdriver.
>>
>> Well, that's that idea out the window then.
>
> I can get one from Amazon.
>>>
>>> I also have no bloo screwdriver.
>>
>> Well, that's that idea out the window then.
>
Probably, but why would you if you don't want an IT job? Also Bezos...
BeH
BeH
Sep 18, 2022, 6:00:04 PM9/18/22
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On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg2s70$4i3$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
They are not other than both being floral in origin.
> You should get tested for food sensitivities.
Nah - I'll just stay away from cloves an gin (and/or tonic). Or throw up
from time to time.
> Then you can share the process.
> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was cancelled
> due to the lockdowns.
> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
You probably should. It's just a little prick...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg2s70$4i3$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 16.09.2022 19.20, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg0920$13hs$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>> [...]
>>>>> Gluten free recipes usually use almond flour.
>>>>> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you
>>>>> make it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if
>>>>> store-bought.
>>>>
>>>> IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
>>>>
>>>
>>> You don't know what you're missing. Anything pumpkin spice is the
>>> best! I bought 2 pie pumpkins at the farmer's market. I see something
>>> pumpkin spice in my future.
>>
>> To each their own I always say. Cloves don't really agree with me and
>> I do my best to avoid it. Same with gin & tonic. I have a weird
>> digestive system.
>
> I wonder if cloves and sloe are in the same family..
>> On 16.09.2022 19.20, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg0920$13hs$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 15.09.2022 14.19, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>> [...]
>>>>> Gluten free recipes usually use almond flour.
>>>>> Pumpkin spice = cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice (if you
>>>>> make it yourself). Also contains stuff like silicon dioxide if
>>>>> store-bought.
>>>>
>>>> IOW I was right to be afraid to find out.
>>>>
>>>
>>> You don't know what you're missing. Anything pumpkin spice is the
>>> best! I bought 2 pie pumpkins at the farmer's market. I see something
>>> pumpkin spice in my future.
>>
>> To each their own I always say. Cloves don't really agree with me and
>> I do my best to avoid it. Same with gin & tonic. I have a weird
>> digestive system.
>
They are not other than both being floral in origin.
> You should get tested for food sensitivities.
Nah - I'll just stay away from cloves an gin (and/or tonic). Or throw up
from time to time.
> Then you can share the process.
> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was cancelled
> due to the lockdowns.
> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
You probably should. It's just a little prick...
BeH
BeH
Sep 19, 2022, 4:02:13 PM9/19/22
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On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg83hh$2cg$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> FINE! I won't.
As you wish. (It was the thought of giving even more money to Bezos that
convinced you, right? It was a good one.)
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg83hh$2cg$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
As you wish. (It was the thought of giving even more money to Bezos that
convinced you, right? It was a good one.)
BeH
BeH
Sep 19, 2022, 4:08:53 PM9/19/22
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On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> It all start with a little prick...
Is this about Amazon again...?
> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
> chocolate.
{scream}
> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from Amazon.
Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par tout
be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you know.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
Is this about Amazon again...?
> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
> chocolate.
{scream}
> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from Amazon.
Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par tout
be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you know.
BeH
BeH
Sep 21, 2022, 6:47:55 PM9/21/22
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On 21.09.2022 23.49, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgai8k$c2m$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
Is coffee allergy even a thing? Horrible thought.
>>
>>> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from Amazon.
>>
>> Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par tout
>> be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you know.
>>
> *That* place also has a fantastic streaming service.
If you say so - I have no streaming services in my tv. I do have 173
(est.) channel of home shopping in italian from a sattelite.
> The news media can always find employees from every employer who will
> complain about being treated terribly.
> There are people out there complaining about working for me. And I'm
> super nice.
Do you make your employees wear a daiper to save the toilet breaks too...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgai8k$c2m$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>>>>> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was
>>>>> cancelled due to the lockdowns.
>>>>> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
>>>>
>>>> You probably should. It's just a little prick...
>>>>
>>>
>>> It all start with a little prick...
>>
>> Is this about Amazon again...?
>>
>>> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
>>> chocolate.
>>
>> {scream}
>
> {see?}
>> On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>>>>> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was
>>>>> cancelled due to the lockdowns.
>>>>> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
>>>>
>>>> You probably should. It's just a little prick...
>>>>
>>>
>>> It all start with a little prick...
>>
>> Is this about Amazon again...?
>>
>>> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
>>> chocolate.
>>
>> {scream}
>
Is coffee allergy even a thing? Horrible thought.
>>
>>> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from Amazon.
>>
>> Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par tout
>> be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you know.
>>
If you say so - I have no streaming services in my tv. I do have 173
(est.) channel of home shopping in italian from a sattelite.
> The news media can always find employees from every employer who will
> complain about being treated terribly.
> There are people out there complaining about working for me. And I'm
> super nice.
Do you make your employees wear a daiper to save the toilet breaks too...
BeH
BeH
Sep 21, 2022, 6:47:57 PM9/21/22
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On 21.09.2022 23.49, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgahru$75a$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
[...]
> chemistry teacher.
She did? Well, chemistry teachers are cool.
At least he can be reasonably sure she didn't take him for the money...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgahru$75a$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
[...]
>>>>>>> I also have no bloo screwdriver.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well, that's that idea out the window then.
>>>>>
>>>>> I can get one from Amazon.
>>>>
>>>> Probably, but why would you if you don't want an IT job? Also
>>>> Bezos...
>>>>
>>>
>>> FINE! I won't.
>>
>> As you wish. (It was the thought of giving even more money to Bezos
>> that convinced you, right? It was a good one.)
>>
> I think it's hilarious that his wife left him and married a high school
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well, that's that idea out the window then.
>>>>>
>>>>> I can get one from Amazon.
>>>>
>>>> Probably, but why would you if you don't want an IT job? Also
>>>> Bezos...
>>>>
>>>
>>> FINE! I won't.
>>
>> As you wish. (It was the thought of giving even more money to Bezos
>> that convinced you, right? It was a good one.)
>>
> chemistry teacher.
She did? Well, chemistry teachers are cool.
At least he can be reasonably sure she didn't take him for the money...
BeH
BeH
Sep 23, 2022, 6:35:21 PM9/23/22
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On 22.09.2022 21.49, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgg4ap$1kdp$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> inflammation. I can see how someone might have a sensitivity to it.
I guess. Also I've heard some people suffer from increased libido...
In an alternative universe I can see caffeine being a controlled substance.
>>>>> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from
>>>>> Amazon.
>>>>
>>>> Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par
>>>> tout be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you
>>>> know.
>>>>
>>> *That* place also has a fantastic streaming service.
>>
>> If you say so - I have no streaming services in my tv. I do have 173
>> (est.) channel of home shopping in italian from a sattelite.
>
> I have no idea how many channels I get. There are a lot of duplicates. I
> still have the old-fashioned cable box which I don't want to get rid of.
> When I got it way-back-when, I got all the channels (yep, even NASA).
> The new packages don't have HBO. You have to subscribe to it separately
> and it's expensive. I also have a firestick for each of my tvs. I can
> stream from there.
I've got the four public service channels and a local community channel
on air; a dish which is mostly useless without a subscriptions (except
some international news channels); and my pc and ps4 hooked up to the
same tv. I still have to move a bit to turn things on and off...
>>> The news media can always find employees from every employer who will
>>> complain about being treated terribly.
>>> There are people out there complaining about working for me. And I'm
>>> super nice.
>>
>> Do you make your employees wear a daiper to save the toilet breaks
>> too...
>>
> Not yet. Let's face it there are shit managers everywhere. If every
> Amazon were run like that, no one would work there.
From what I can gather pretty much all their warehouses are run
according to corporate policy, so there's that.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgg4ap$1kdp$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 21.09.2022 23.49, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgai8k$c2m$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
>>>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was
>>>>>>> cancelled due to the lockdowns.
>>>>>>> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You probably should. It's just a little prick...
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> It all start with a little prick...
>>>>
>>>> Is this about Amazon again...?
>>>>
>>>>> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
>>>>> chocolate.
>>>>
>>>> {scream}
>>>
>>> {see?}
>>
>> Is coffee allergy even a thing? Horrible thought.
>
> Not sure. I'm not supposed to drink it. Apparently it causes
>> On 21.09.2022 23.49, Merlyne wrote:
>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgai8k$c2m$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>
>>>> On 19.09.2022 21.22, Merlyne wrote:
>>>>> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tg84d3$c7v$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 18.09.2022 16.26, Merlyne wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>> I was supposed to get tested last year but the appointment was
>>>>>>> cancelled due to the lockdowns.
>>>>>>> I should probably rebook but fear getting picked with a needle.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You probably should. It's just a little prick...
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> It all start with a little prick...
>>>>
>>>> Is this about Amazon again...?
>>>>
>>>>> I could find out something awful like I'm allergic to coffee or
>>>>> chocolate.
>>>>
>>>> {scream}
>>>
>>> {see?}
>>
>> Is coffee allergy even a thing? Horrible thought.
>
> inflammation. I can see how someone might have a sensitivity to it.
I guess. Also I've heard some people suffer from increased libido...
In an alternative universe I can see caffeine being a controlled substance.
>>>>> And then I'll be extra sad and order a bloo screwdriver from
>>>>> Amazon.
>>>>
>>>> Are there no actual hardware stores in your are - why must it par
>>>> tout be from *that* place. They treat their employees terribly, you
>>>> know.
>>>>
>>> *That* place also has a fantastic streaming service.
>>
>> If you say so - I have no streaming services in my tv. I do have 173
>> (est.) channel of home shopping in italian from a sattelite.
>
> still have the old-fashioned cable box which I don't want to get rid of.
> When I got it way-back-when, I got all the channels (yep, even NASA).
> The new packages don't have HBO. You have to subscribe to it separately
> and it's expensive. I also have a firestick for each of my tvs. I can
> stream from there.
I've got the four public service channels and a local community channel
on air; a dish which is mostly useless without a subscriptions (except
some international news channels); and my pc and ps4 hooked up to the
same tv. I still have to move a bit to turn things on and off...
>>> The news media can always find employees from every employer who will
>>> complain about being treated terribly.
>>> There are people out there complaining about working for me. And I'm
>>> super nice.
>>
>> Do you make your employees wear a daiper to save the toilet breaks
>> too...
>>
> Amazon were run like that, no one would work there.
From what I can gather pretty much all their warehouses are run
according to corporate policy, so there's that.
BeH
Sn!pe
Sep 23, 2022, 8:55:23 PM9/23/22
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Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>
Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
Pshaw, they just don't make nostalgia like they used to.
> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>
Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
Pshaw, they just don't make nostalgia like they used to.
BeH
Sep 24, 2022, 4:18:35 PM9/24/22
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On 24.09.2022 00.55, Merlyne wrote:
>>> I have no idea how many channels I get. There are a lot of
>>> duplicates. I still have the old-fashioned cable box which I don't
>>> want to get rid of. When I got it way-back-when, I got all the
>>> channels (yep, even NASA). The new packages don't have HBO. You have
>>> to subscribe to it separately and it's expensive. I also have a
>>> firestick for each of my tvs. I can stream from there.
>>
>> I've got the four public service channels and a local community
>> channel on air; a dish which is mostly useless without a subscriptions
>> (except some international news channels); and my pc and ps4 hooked up
>> to the same tv. I still have to move a bit to turn things on and
>> off...
>>
>>
>>> I have no idea how many channels I get. There are a lot of
>>> duplicates. I still have the old-fashioned cable box which I don't
>>> want to get rid of. When I got it way-back-when, I got all the
>>> channels (yep, even NASA). The new packages don't have HBO. You have
>>> to subscribe to it separately and it's expensive. I also have a
>>> firestick for each of my tvs. I can stream from there.
>>
>> I've got the four public service channels and a local community
>> channel on air; a dish which is mostly useless without a subscriptions
>> (except some international news channels); and my pc and ps4 hooked up
>> to the same tv. I still have to move a bit to turn things on and
>> off...
>>
>>
> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
Like in the olden days when we had to stand in front of the radio store
> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
to see anything on tv... with no sound. In black and white. and 625
lines of fuzzy dots.
BeH
BeH
Sep 24, 2022, 4:18:35 PM9/24/22
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On 24.09.2022 03.00, Sn!pe wrote:
> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
>> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>>
>
> Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
> in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
I dispute this on the grounds that timetravel isn't even a thing.
> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
>> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>>
>
> Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
> in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
> Pshaw, they just don't make nostalgia like they used to.
BeH
BeH
Sep 25, 2022, 6:47:24 PM9/25/22
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On 25.09.2022 18.34, Merlyne wrote:
> snip...@gmail.com (Sn!pe) wrote in news:1pyrk3r.1pegkp314iufN%snipeco.2
> @gmail.com:
Could it be that there's just more of it...?
BeH
> snip...@gmail.com (Sn!pe) wrote in news:1pyrk3r.1pegkp314iufN%snipeco.2
> @gmail.com:
>
>> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
>>> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>>>
>>
>> Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
>> in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
>>
>> Pshaw, they just don't make nostalgia like they used to.
>>
>
> I disagree. The older I get, the better nostalgia gets.
>> Merlyne <kam...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Like in the olden days when I was a kid, we had to physically get up and
>>> walk over to the tv to change the channel.
>>>
>>
>> Olden Days? OLDEN DAYS ???2? Anyone might think that you are living
>> in the past. I didn't get where I am today by living in the past.
>>
>> Pshaw, they just don't make nostalgia like they used to.
>>
>
Could it be that there's just more of it...?
BeH
BeH
Sep 25, 2022, 6:47:25 PM9/25/22
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On 25.09.2022 18.34, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgnomq$ukc$5...@gioia.aioe.org:
> You're not *that* old.
As old as B&W televisions? Sure I am. The radio store bit was for
dramatic effect, but we didn't have colour for most of my childhood.
Also not colour television. And one(1) channel to choose from...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgnomq$ukc$5...@gioia.aioe.org:
As old as B&W televisions? Sure I am. The radio store bit was for
dramatic effect, but we didn't have colour for most of my childhood.
Also not colour television. And one(1) channel to choose from...
BeH
BeH
Sep 28, 2022, 2:05:42 PM9/28/22
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On 28.09.2022 12.53, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgqlpr$1pn7$6...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Maybe.
> Most of the bands that I liked as teenager are still touring.
> So there's that.
Your nostalgia is mostly music based, then?
For my part I still relish that time a made a really cutting snide
remark to my boss...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgqlpr$1pn7$6...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Most of the bands that I liked as teenager are still touring.
> So there's that.
Your nostalgia is mostly music based, then?
For my part I still relish that time a made a really cutting snide
remark to my boss...
BeH
BeH
Sep 28, 2022, 2:09:07 PM9/28/22
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On 28.09.2022 12.53, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgqlps$1pn7$7...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Even I'm as old as B&W televisions *eye roll*
Careful with that. You risk your eyes get stuck with the pupils inside
the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
> What I'm inferring from this thread is that your tv viewing choices suck
> both historically and currently.
Pretty much. Partly, I suppose, because I refuse to pay for channels
filled with commercials...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:tgqlps$1pn7$7...@gioia.aioe.org:
Careful with that. You risk your eyes get stuck with the pupils inside
the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
> What I'm inferring from this thread is that your tv viewing choices suck
> both historically and currently.
Pretty much. Partly, I suppose, because I refuse to pay for channels
filled with commercials...
BeH
BeH
Sep 29, 2022, 3:40:40 PM9/29/22
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On 29.09.2022 12.44, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th22dl$dra$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> I accept this premise.
> It's not like I'm romanticizing the idea that we used to be able to buy
> 2 loaves of bread for a dollar or weird things like that.
Back when I was a kid we could buy patries from the day before for 10
ører each at the bakery next door. (That would have been about ha'penny
in english money back then.)
>> For my part I still relish that time a made a really cutting snide
>> remark to my boss...
>>
> Do tell.
Oh I don't remember the specifics, but he was being dick about all his
new initiatives for business development - which never made any money.
And my remark was very snide and cutting indeed...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th22dl$dra$1...@gioia.aioe.org:
> It's not like I'm romanticizing the idea that we used to be able to buy
> 2 loaves of bread for a dollar or weird things like that.
Back when I was a kid we could buy patries from the day before for 10
ører each at the bakery next door. (That would have been about ha'penny
in english money back then.)
>> For my part I still relish that time a made a really cutting snide
>> remark to my boss...
>>
Oh I don't remember the specifics, but he was being dick about all his
new initiatives for business development - which never made any money.
And my remark was very snide and cutting indeed...
BeH
BeH
Sep 29, 2022, 3:40:40 PM9/29/22
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On 29.09.2022 12.44, Merlyne wrote:
>>> Even I'm as old as B&W televisions*eye roll*
>> Careful with that. You risk your eyes get stuck with the pupils inside
>> the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
> Who said that?
>> the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
Said what?
>>> What I'm inferring from this thread is that your tv viewing choices
>>> suck both historically and currently.
>> Pretty much. Partly, I suppose, because I refuse to pay for channels
>> filled with commercials...
>>
> channels. I'm grandfathered in to a package with everything. I don't
> want to switch to something cheaper because I watch a lot of shows on
> HBO and the cable company sells it separately now for like $30 a
> month.So basically buying a cheaper cable package + HBO would be more
> expensive that what I pay now.
In my old apartment there was what was called "full" cable, but the
cable provider swiched out channels willy-nilly and jacked up the price
every year. Also all apartments in the building was compelled to sign
up. Also also all the infrastructure (cables, swich-boxes, whathaveyous)
was rented. It was a very old contract.
But at least I could watch Tour de France back then...
BeH
BeH
Sep 30, 2022, 5:35:38 PM9/30/22
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On 30.09.2022 18.31, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th4sbn$i3t$3...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Worst. Story. Ever.
> Shame on me for getting my hopes up.
Yeah, I know. I'm not a very nice person to talk to...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th4sbn$i3t$3...@gioia.aioe.org:
> Shame on me for getting my hopes up.
Yeah, I know. I'm not a very nice person to talk to...
BeH
BeH
Sep 30, 2022, 5:35:39 PM9/30/22
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On 30.09.2022 18.31, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th4sbn$i3t$4...@gioia.aioe.org:
What that?
> Have you gone blind too?
Not from eye-rolling.
>>>>> What I'm inferring from this thread is that your tv viewing choices
>>>>> suck both historically and currently.
>>>> Pretty much. Partly, I suppose, because I refuse to pay for channels
>>>> filled with commercials...
>>>>
>>> Back in the 90's, when they switched to digital boxes, I ordered all
>>> the channels. I'm grandfathered in to a package with everything. I
>>> don't want to switch to something cheaper because I watch a lot of
>>> shows on HBO and the cable company sells it separately now for like
>>> $30 a month.So basically buying a cheaper cable package + HBO would
>>> be more expensive that what I pay now.
>>
>> In my old apartment there was what was called "full" cable, but the
>> cable provider swiched out channels willy-nilly and jacked up the
>> price every year. Also all apartments in the building was compelled to
>> sign up. Also also all the infrastructure (cables, switch-boxes,
> boxes (the wires are always free). Now they are 100% rented unless you
> are lucky enough to find one for sale on kijiji from someone who is
> switching providers. The advantage of having a rented one is that they
> own it, so if it breaks or you want the newest model, you can trade it
> in.
Rented in our case meant, that if we ever wanted to change cable company
they would (in theory at least) come a take the whole thing away - wall
plugs and all. Also most people had their internet connection through
the same wire.
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:th4sbn$i3t$4...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 29.09.2022 12.44, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>>>>> Even I'm as old as B&W televisions*eye roll*
>>>> Careful with that. You risk your eyes get stuck with the pupils
>>>> inside the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
>>> Who said that?
>>
>> Said what?
>
> That.
>> On 29.09.2022 12.44, Merlyne wrote:
>>
>>>>> Even I'm as old as B&W televisions*eye roll*
>>>> Careful with that. You risk your eyes get stuck with the pupils
>>>> inside the socket - the you will be effectively blind.
>>> Who said that?
>>
>> Said what?
>
What that?
> Have you gone blind too?
Not from eye-rolling.
>>>>> What I'm inferring from this thread is that your tv viewing choices
>>>>> suck both historically and currently.
>>>> Pretty much. Partly, I suppose, because I refuse to pay for channels
>>>> filled with commercials...
>>>>
>>> Back in the 90's, when they switched to digital boxes, I ordered all
>>> the channels. I'm grandfathered in to a package with everything. I
>>> don't want to switch to something cheaper because I watch a lot of
>>> shows on HBO and the cable company sells it separately now for like
>>> $30 a month.So basically buying a cheaper cable package + HBO would
>>> be more expensive that what I pay now.
>>
>> In my old apartment there was what was called "full" cable, but the
>> cable provider swiched out channels willy-nilly and jacked up the
>> price every year. Also all apartments in the building was compelled to
>> whathaveyous) was rented. It was a very old contract.
>> But at least I could watch Tour de France back then...
>>
>
> In the beginning we had the option of either buy or renting the cable
>> But at least I could watch Tour de France back then...
>>
>
> boxes (the wires are always free). Now they are 100% rented unless you
> are lucky enough to find one for sale on kijiji from someone who is
> switching providers. The advantage of having a rented one is that they
> own it, so if it breaks or you want the newest model, you can trade it
> in.
Rented in our case meant, that if we ever wanted to change cable company
they would (in theory at least) come a take the whole thing away - wall
plugs and all. Also most people had their internet connection through
the same wire.
BeH
BeH
Oct 1, 2022, 6:06:27 PM10/1/22
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On 01.10.2022 17.50, Merlyne wrote:
> [posted and mailed]
[eh, no it wasn't]
> I don't believe that for a second.
I do have my moments... but then suddenly sarcasm.
BeH
> [posted and mailed]
[eh, no it wasn't]
I do have my moments... but then suddenly sarcasm.
BeH
BeH
Oct 2, 2022, 8:12:18 PM10/2/22
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On 02.10.2022 13.12, Merlyne wrote:
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:thadl2$mon$8...@gioia.aioe.org:
> I didn't get an error for old...@wits.end. LOL!
> Me too! I am the evil oldest sibling after all.
> Although I usually try to avoid being sarcastic at the person I'm
> talking to useless they started it.
>
> It's also hard to get a sense of what someone is like on usenet. It's
> all rather one dimensional. So you might be making sarcastic commments
> to me all the time and I'm completely missing it.
Probably not, though. My sarcasm is mostly directed at the
power-structure - rich bastards, religion, politicians and such...
BeH
> BeH <old...@wits.end> wrote in news:thadl2$mon$8...@gioia.aioe.org:
>
>> On 01.10.2022 17.50, Merlyne wrote:
>>> [posted and mailed]
> It's weird it posted that. I must have clicked on something.
>> On 01.10.2022 17.50, Merlyne wrote:
>>> [posted and mailed]
> I didn't get an error for old...@wits.end. LOL!
> Although I usually try to avoid being sarcastic at the person I'm
> talking to useless they started it.
>
> It's also hard to get a sense of what someone is like on usenet. It's
> all rather one dimensional. So you might be making sarcastic commments
> to me all the time and I'm completely missing it.
Probably not, though. My sarcasm is mostly directed at the
power-structure - rich bastards, religion, politicians and such...
BeH
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