My daily rant.

[Johnny b]

I work for the post office, so yeah, I end up doing more work than the lazy people every single time. I just don't try to dwell on it, since I start getting mad. But your situation is different. My situation has been going on since 2006 and it will never end.

Panhandlers. That is my daily rant. I’m sick of them, and it’s gotten to the point in my neighboring town, Brattleboro, VT, that one doesn’t pass a single intersection or parking lot without having to avoid people with cardboard signs, begging for your money. Back in the day I’d occasionally open my wallet for people who seemed down on their luck. I’ve stopped. Lately, it’s very easy to see their methods. It’s totally orchestrated. They literally get access to their preferred spots in timed intervals. There are bums staged in the bushes waiting for their turn on the clock. Most are clearly addicts, and the others are an assortment of 20-35 year old “crusties” who don’t want to get a job and prefer to beg their way across the land in some sort of self-centered adventure. Some have dogs, which pisses me off even more. The dogs don’t deserve that kind of life. What a bunch of wasted lives.
And don’t get me wrong, I definitely realize that life can throw the most terrible curveballs, but so many don’t even try. For those legitimately experiencing hardship there are resources. For those who need a job, local businesses and manufacturing are having a very hard time hiring enough people, the unemployment numbers are near zero, and people are getting large sign-on bonuses just for getting a job. There are resources, and there are opportunities. Those who just make the choice to be a bum or an addict will get neither my money nor my sympathy.

My sentiments exactly!!! GET A JOB!!!

In the attic yesterday and a wasp starting buzzing around me so I started down the stairs to get some spray and the effer decided to follow me down the stairs, buzzin' around my head. Well I made it half down the stairs before slipping on steps and falling the rest if the way. Landed hard on my heel (bruised it) and scraped my arm on the way down. I swear that little b!tch pushed me! Hurts like he'll, but I'll survive.

Made a gif for your all's enjoyment!
The arm pic is from this morning.

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Good gosh! Glad your ok..but OUCH! If I was still working I could of killed that wasp and the entire nest for $350.00.

 

[gotnitro]

Panhandlers. That is my daily rant. I’m sick of them, and it’s gotten to the point in my neighboring town, Brattleboro, VT, that one doesn’t pass a single intersection or parking lot without having to avoid people with cardboard signs, begging for your money. Back in the day I’d occasionally open my wallet for people who seemed down on their luck. I’ve stopped. Lately, it’s very easy to see their methods. It’s totally orchestrated. They literally get access to their preferred spots in timed intervals. There are bums staged in the bushes waiting for their turn on the clock. Most are clearly addicts, and the others are an assortment of 20-35 year old “crusties” who don’t want to get a job and prefer to beg their way across the land in some sort of self-centered adventure. Some have dogs, which pisses me off even more. The dogs don’t deserve that kind of life. What a bunch of wasted lives.
And don’t get me wrong, I definitely realize that life can throw the most terrible curveballs, but so many don’t even try. For those legitimately experiencing hardship there are resources. For those who need a job, local businesses and manufacturing are having a very hard time hiring enough people, the unemployment numbers are near zero, and people are getting large sign-on bonuses just for getting a job. There are resources, and there are opportunities. Those who just make the choice to be a bum or an addict will get neither my money nor my sympathy.

Yeah, those RAT F's! I say they build rehab centers that are MANDATORY or jail, which ever poison they prefer. I'm sick of that sh!t too! You live in the US of A, FFS! You can't find work? You can't find help? (although none of them want help)..

Need to start making the rules and laws much stronger! Might make a difference. Either way these people will be in MANDATORY rehab OR jail. If they come out of rehab and "restart" straight to JAIL! 5 years. Crack, fentanyl, opioid DEALERS all come with a mandatory LIFE in jail or DEATH! Yep, in Nitro's USA, those people wouldn't exist. We goin FULL Philippian laws in Nitro's America. I believe they pull eyelids off and fingernails out for drug dealers. Gummy dealers are accepted in Nitro's house tho.

 

[Snacktime]

I told a homeless I don't carry cash anymore and he said he takes Venmo.

 

[Jerold]

Is the ladder ok?

Jk. that looks painful.

Dude, your so messed up. You beat me to it.

@Smilinbri Hope you're feeling better.

 

[speeding_Infraction]

I told a homeless I don't carry cash anymore and he said he takes Venmo.

Now that is effing funny.

"Can you take a cheque??"

 

[Jerold]

Panhandlers. That is my daily rant. I’m sick of them, and it’s gotten to the point in my neighboring town, Brattleboro, VT, that one doesn’t pass a single intersection or parking lot without having to avoid people with cardboard signs, begging for your money. Back in the day I’d occasionally open my wallet for people who seemed down on their luck. I’ve stopped. Lately, it’s very easy to see their methods. It’s totally orchestrated. They literally get access to their preferred spots in timed intervals. There are bums staged in the bushes waiting for their turn on the clock. Most are clearly addicts, and the others are an assortment of 20-35 year old “crusties” who don’t want to get a job and prefer to beg their way across the land in some sort of self-centered adventure. Some have dogs, which pisses me off even more. The dogs don’t deserve that kind of life. What a bunch of wasted lives.
And don’t get me wrong, I definitely realize that life can throw the most terrible curveballs, but so many don’t even try. For those legitimately experiencing hardship there are resources. For those who need a job, local businesses and manufacturing are having a very hard time hiring enough people, the unemployment numbers are near zero, and people are getting large sign-on bonuses just for getting a job. There are resources, and there are opportunities. Those who just make the choice to be a bum or an addict will get neither my money nor my sympathy.

You know it's bad when the snowy states have them. I'm with you buddy.

I have in the past bought food for people, but I've seen too much and never give the money. The Home Depot guys will work for you. The guy on the corner with a cardboard sign will have some excuse about his back or a war wounded vet (BS). Don't let them fool you most of the time it's an example of poor life choices.

 

[Johnny b]

And another ahole solicitor! Sent him on his stupid way! Put this makeshift sign up until I can get to Lowe's and buy a dozen signs.

 

[Cypher]

22 of april....0°C

22 of april....0°C

"Spring , are you there? "

 

[Doom!]

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"Spring , are you there? "

Supposed to be 90 degrees here today, swing on by for a quick defrost.

 

[Cypher]

Supposed to be 90 degrees here today, swing on by for a quick defrost.

I actually had to scrape the windows on my car.... Got home after work to 10°C tho, not bad

 

[Cypher]

Yes, I contacted the courier here, and they said if it doesn't show up any news in the app the next 7 days, they will refund me. And the person I bought from will get his money for the item he sold. Just sucks for me, cause it was the new mmx8s.. I got it for a fairly good deal, it was never used, just opened. (185$). But new from store I have to pay 295$ for it here

Update. Got refunded my money, since the package got lost in transit. 6 hours later...your package has arrived to sort center.... I'm like.....nice free mmx8s.

Took them a month tho....so I think of it as a bandaid for my troubles.

 

[RC-Dude]

That bin does not look like it's overflowing....

 

[Warby]

I'm sitting on a bus quietly, listening, thinking. I've realised that quite often it's the person that has a lot to say, that shouldn't say much at all.

TL;DR. Some people talk a load of shite.

 

[Jerold]

I'm sitting on a bus quietly, listening, thinking. I've realised that quite often it's the person that has a lot to say, that shouldn't say much at all.

TL;DR. Some people talk a load of shite.

Very true. Similar to, people with bumper stickers have something to say. It tells me to get as far away from the as possible.

 

[Boggs3010]

I want to gripe and share something a bit personal. The government and applications for SSDI. My case just finished up this past Monday. After 40 months of waiting and denials go to their Dr's and denial and it was long in between appeals they sent me back to see another Dr and Xrays. 5 months later they decide it should go before a judge. Months later I win and in a rare circumstance with full back pay. ( 34 months -6 months from 40) Most cases far less back pay. To me the back pay shows I had a strong case from day 1. My point is this financial hard ship really hurt and 3.5 years is far to long. And the stress it causes and the impact of life and choices. Myself and the wife celebrated yesterday with a very nice dinner. No coupons or drive-thru
Now the wait for back pay and monthly payments. Thanks for " listening "

Needs to be fixed and under 18 months imo.

 

[Dan B.]

And another ahole solicitor! Sent him on his stupid way! Put this makeshift sign up until I can get to Lowe's and buy a dozen signs.

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Dude, if it were me I’d contact the HOA and tell them I’m withholding dues until they sort that crap out. There’s a reason people live in private communities and pay HOA’s and that is definitely one of them. I’d be straight pissed.
Did Paula make it home safe and sound?

I want to gripe and share something a bit personal. The government and applications for SSDI. My case just finished up this past Monday. After 40 months of waiting and denials go to their Dr's and denial and it was long in between appeals they sent me back to see another Dr and Xrays. 5 months later they decide it should go before a judge. Months later I win and in a rare circumstance with full back pay. ( 34 months -6 months from 40) Most cases far less back pay. To me the back shows I had a strong case from day 1. My point is this financial hard ship really hurt and 3.5 years is far too long. And the stress it causes and the impact of life and choices. Myself and the wife celebrated yesterday with a very nice dinner. No coupons or drive-thru
Now the wait for back pay and monthly payments. Thanks for " listening "

Well, sorry it took so long but I’m so glad you had a positive outcome! Now that you’ll be getting a fat check are you moving up into 1/5 scale rigs?

Update. Got refunded my money, since the package got lost in transit. 6 hours later...your package has arrived to sort center.... I'm like.....nice free mmx8s.

Took them a month tho....so I think of it as a bandaid for my troubles.

Exactly the same thing happened to me, and when the package showed up at my local distribution center (UPS) I got an automatic tracking notification and went down to pick it up. Sorry, Charlie! They said since they already paid a claim on it to the shipper it was no dice. She wouldn’t tell me what they would then do with the package, but they sure didn’t give it to me.

 

[Boggs3010]

Well, sorry it took so long but I’m so glad you had a positive outcome! Now that you’ll be getting a fat check are you moving up into 1/5 scale rigs?

I still can't afford those. Too big to handle.
It will be some great back pay. Kept telling myself while waiting each month were saving money via the government.

 

[Jerold]

I want to gripe and share something a bit personal. The government and applications for SSDI. My case just finished up this past Monday. After 40 months of waiting and denials go to their Dr's and denial and it was long in between appeals they sent me back to see another Dr and Xrays. 5 months later they decide it should go before a judge. Months later I win and in a rare circumstance with full back pay. ( 34 months -6 months from 40) Most cases far less back pay. To me the back pay shows I had a strong case from day 1. My point is this financial hard ship really hurt and 3.5 years is far to long. And the stress it causes and the impact of life and choices. Myself and the wife celebrated yesterday with a very nice dinner. No coupons or drive-thru
Now the wait for back pay and monthly payments. Thanks for " listening "

Needs to be fixed and under 18 months imo.

As much as the any Government agency says they will help, it still run by people that don't give a crap about anyone but themselves. Glad it worked out and you're getting what is owed. That sounds like quite and ordeal.

 

[ScaleJunkie]

Panhandlers. That is my daily rant. I’m sick of them, and it’s gotten to the point in my neighboring town, Brattleboro, VT, that one doesn’t pass a single intersection or parking lot without having to avoid people with cardboard signs, begging for your money. Back in the day I’d occasionally open my wallet for people who seemed down on their luck. I’ve stopped. Lately, it’s very easy to see their methods. It’s totally orchestrated. They literally get access to their preferred spots in timed intervals. There are bums staged in the bushes waiting for their turn on the clock. Most are clearly addicts, and the others are an assortment of 20-35 year old “crusties” who don’t want to get a job and prefer to beg their way across the land in some sort of self-centered adventure. Some have dogs, which pisses me off even more. The dogs don’t deserve that kind of life. What a bunch of wasted lives.
And don’t get me wrong, I definitely realize that life can throw the most terrible curveballs, but so many don’t even try. For those legitimately experiencing hardship there are resources. For those who need a job, local businesses and manufacturing are having a very hard time hiring enough people, the unemployment numbers are near zero, and people are getting large sign-on bonuses just for getting a job. There are resources, and there are opportunities. Those who just make the choice to be a bum or an addict will get neither my money nor my sympathy.

Yeah, those RAT F's! I say they build rehab centers that are MANDATORY or jail, which ever poison they prefer. I'm sick of that sh!t too! You live in the US of A, FFS! You can't find work? You can't find help? (although none of them want help)..

Need to start making the rules and laws much stronger! Might make a difference. Either way these people will be in MANDATORY rehab OR jail. If they come out of rehab and "restart" straight to JAIL! 5 years. Crack, fentanyl, opioid DEALERS all come with a mandatory LIFE in jail or DEATH! Yep, in Nitro's USA, those people wouldn't exist. We goin FULL Philippian laws in Nitro's America. I believe they pull eyelids off and fingernails out for drug dealers. Gummy dealers are accepted in Nitro's house tho.

All the rules and laws in the world won't do any good if the DA won't prosecute. There are plenty of laws on the books, but we live in upside downland right now.

 

[Johnny b]

Dude, if it were me I’d contact the HOA and tell them I’m withholding dues until they sort that crap out. There’s a reason people live in private communities and pay HOA’s and that is definitely one of them. I’d be straight pissed.
Did Paula make it home safe and sound?

Hoa won't do anything except collect dues. Its managed by sentry mgmt. who are all over the country and off site. Have a cop living across the street from me. Going to see what he says. I won't be paying any dues next year until they resolve this. I'm going to have some signage put in my yard that will undoubtedly get Hoa's attention and then ill blast them and yes, Paula's home. thanks.