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Post by 9 on Jun 9, 2007 20:21:32 GMT -5
I like the second idea better. But keep the T key for yourself. And I'll take the 9 key.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jun 9, 2007 21:10:05 GMT -5
Actually, the envelope was taped under the chair early in the morning, before any of us came into the room, and essentially picked our own seats. I basically picked the same table as I sat at the day before, but in no way would anyone have known where I was sitting in advance.
I am now mulling over getting a Blackberry with my annual free phone, which I am eligible to grab later this month. Simply cause, by a draw, it does indeed seem "Meant for me."
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Post by elliejay21 on Jun 10, 2007 0:39:25 GMT -5
Just to clarify... I was not surprised by the drunk kids on the train, just extremely cranky and annoyed. I was also rather horrified by the fact that the hookers in Hunt's Point wear less revealing, higher quality clothing than these JAPs from Rockville Centre...
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Post by Jackass on Jun 10, 2007 8:16:24 GMT -5
Tom, when I lost my Blackjack earlier this year, I chose the Blackberry 8800 as a replacement and am glad I did.
The data package was less expensive than the Blackjack, so I opted for the Telenav upgrade. Having a GPS navigator with me is the best thing ever. I have literally used this device all over the USA and it has made my traveling so much easier.
Nobody can answer my questions at Telenav about being able to use it in Europe, but I will test it out later this summer. I'll also give it a whirl in Shanghai and Ningbo, China this August.
Having the ability to surf the web virtually anywhere is a bonus. But seriously, this phone gets a signal at my house in the Catskills and none of my pevious phones can make that claim.
Kudo to the folks at RIM, and huzzah to the Blackberry!!
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Post by IronHorse4 on Jun 10, 2007 10:03:46 GMT -5
Why would you change at 59th and wait forever for the A when you can just stay on the D to 34th and walk the block over to Penn Station?
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Post by yankeesgal on Jun 10, 2007 10:17:16 GMT -5
Every train I got on this weekend sucked. On Friday, it took me three hours and four trains to get from Astoria to Union Sq. where I got my tickets from Shane and then get up to the stadium. Yesterday, it took forty minutes on the N just to get from Astoria to 59th & Lex. At 59th & Lex, a very slow, local 4 train awaited. The trip back to Astoria after the game was just as fun.
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Post by crazilyz on Jun 10, 2007 11:30:49 GMT -5
Stupid cunts who can't mind their own business on the subway but listen to your conversation... fucking white yuppie scum needs to stay in long island and not in Harlem (oops! I meant "Hamilton Heights) Lots of shit to say but don't know shit. I was on the LIRR one time and some dumb bitch from Jericho got on at Jamaica (she made it known that she was from Jericho) who had an extremely nasal voice (think Janice from Friends) who just would not shut the fuck up. Just graduated college, had a teaching job in the Bronx but has issues with the kids she teaches...yada, yada, yada. I was three rows behind her and heard everything she said, much to the obvious displeasure of the guys she decided to plop her narrow ass next to...I missed the part where that car gave a shit about her life.
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Post by cactusjames on Jun 10, 2007 12:31:39 GMT -5
OH...........MY.........GOD
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Post by elliejay21 on Jun 10, 2007 14:08:30 GMT -5
It's easier to switch when you are travelling with someone who does not feel good and is not used to public transportation.
Besides, we got to hang with John & Jen, who opted to switch to make the last bus to Hoboken.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jun 10, 2007 17:52:33 GMT -5
Changing trains at 59th, rather than staying on the D a whole 3 minutes longer and then walking one block, is inexcusable, especially that time of night. One of the dumber things i have heard anyone doing recently.
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Post by elliejay21 on Jun 10, 2007 18:13:20 GMT -5
People who have a track record of being unable to arrive home in a timely manner with all of the belongings they bought onto the train, should NOT judge the train riding habits of others.
Losing a VCR on the subway is one of the dumbest things I have heard anyone doing, well, ever.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jun 10, 2007 18:29:21 GMT -5
I have never been drunk enough to get off the D train at 59th street to transfer. Thats just asinine. Even a drunk is not that retarded.
And I lost a used VCR. If it was new, I'd still have it.
Dont take out your frustrations on me.
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Post by dabadguy on Jun 10, 2007 18:45:07 GMT -5
How do you lose a VCR?? Someone just walked away with it and no one said anything?? I'm sure there's more to this story.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jun 10, 2007 18:52:55 GMT -5
I'll do a blog on it. Cant believe you missed it the first time around.
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Post by baldvinny on Jun 15, 2007 8:19:05 GMT -5
wtf is up with construction being allowed to start at the ungodly hour of 7am?
there are 3 houses within a block of mine that are doing construction/rennovations. this morning there were jackhammers and saws going off at 7:07 (not to mention the garbage trucks rolling thru shortly after)
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Post by BigAl115 on Jun 15, 2007 8:34:04 GMT -5
Know what frosts my ass ...when you order a drink from the deli and the pack the cup with Ice even when you say not too much ice. So so you pretty much get 8oz of liquid in a 32oz cup ....pretty fun when you have a hangover... next time im going to walk back in and chuck it at the girl....
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Post by Chris on Jun 15, 2007 11:50:45 GMT -5
Mother fuckers who pull up to the pumps at the gas station with their radios blaring...and leave the radio blaring while they pump gas.
Hey asshole, what makes you think we ALL want to hear that shit. The most common offenders are, unfortunately rap music fans. Yesterday I was subject to some asshole filling up his pick up truck while blasting some NEW AC/DC?!?!?! NEW fucking AC/DC? Are you kidding me? Hey jackass, if you're gonna bombard us all with your stupid fucking music, AT LEAST mix in a little Bon Scott or Back In Black. Fucking tool! People are inconsiderate.
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Post by Chris on Jun 18, 2007 16:08:27 GMT -5
People are just inconsiderate as a whole.
- People who don't pull up to the gas pump at the end of the pump island, thereby blocking the rest of the pumps for other people - so an island of three pumps can only be used by one car/person.
- People who litter. I was at the beach, at a public restroom, and I saw a pile of paper-towels on the floor. What made that person either purposely throw it there or not pick it up if indeed they dropped it? What is that?
- People who call you and their response to you saying, "Hello" is "Hello?" Then you respond again, "Hello" and they respond, "Hello?" This is particularly prevalent in wrong number calls. State your fucking business asshole, so we can get on with it. You called me - I have no social obligation to initiate the conversation - tell me what YOU called ME for and we can determine from there whether or not the call needs to continue.
- People who, in the course of business, say "No Problem" when you express appreciation for their help. No Problem? You're damn right it's NO PROBLEM - it's your job. The appropriate response is "YOU'RE WELCOME", or if you're into the whole poetic thing, "MY PLEASURE." "No problem" indicates to me that you are implying that you did me a favor, but because you are such a kind and giving soul, you didn't feel that my request put you out too much. If I ask my buddy to borrow 10 bucks and he says, no problem, I'm good with that. If I just paid you 500 bucks to put new tires on my car, and I say thanks, don't give me that "No problem" crap.
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Post by Chris on Jun 20, 2007 10:56:44 GMT -5
People who let their dog walk around without a leash - especially big dogs. Then when the mutt comes running at you and you start to panic a little bit, the owner says, "It's ok...he/she's friendly."
Great asshole. Can you assure me that this will not be the one time your dog decides to go Cujo? You're assurances would mean a lot more to me if your dog was on a leash like its supposed to be.
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Post by Domi on Jun 20, 2007 11:14:15 GMT -5
People that are afraid of dogs make me angry.
Also, having no hot water last night or this morning just plain sucks.
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Post by kingdzbws on Jun 20, 2007 11:32:02 GMT -5
Along Cho's lines;
People who call and their first words are "Who's this?" - I usually answer, "It's the guy that owns this phone jerky! - who the fuck are you?"
Also reminds me of a story; I was at a wedding for a friend in Norfolk Va. After the ceremony, myself and some others retire to my hotel room to um...refuel for the after-party, so-to-speak. Our group then headed to the elevator to return to the festivities. -- Cut to the chase -- 5 of us are stuck in a small antiquated elevator with the mother of the groom, and another person. Needless to say, I was ready to run some laps, and was about to freak out. 45 minutes later, the Norfolk Fire Department shows up to extract us. Half of the wedding party is outside of the elevator whooping it up. I yell out to a fireman, that we appear to be stuck between floors, and he yells back "WHO'S THIS??"
"THIS IS THE FUCKING GUY STUCK IN THE FUCKING ELEVATOR FOR ALMOST AN HOUR, OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR."
Who's this? I was dumbstruck. Who did he think we were? Who's this? I was losing it. Not 'Is everyone ok?' not "We'll get you out." but WHO'S THIS?? Man, I was livid!
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Post by cactusjames on Jun 20, 2007 11:35:36 GMT -5
Seriousy Cho, all dogs aren't mental. And I'm not saying there aren't asshole owners, but for the most part, people who are afriad their dog will go "Cujo" already have them on a leash. I know my dog, I trained her, I know she likes top sniff people out, but if people are going to be apprehensive assuming the dog is mental, he or she is goung to be more curious. But if owners know their dog isn't the most trustworthy, they don't let the animal roam around.
But I will agree some dogs are assholes since their owner is. Can't really blame the dog. That's why I get mad when a dog gets put down for biting a 5 year old in the face, how about a parent teach the kids not to fuck with an animal that diosn't know them. And it isn't enough the owner/trainer get sued, the animal which was only going on it's natural instincts gets put down too.
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Post by MSBNYY on Jun 20, 2007 11:52:49 GMT -5
It doesn't really matter if you know the dog is friendly. You still need to have that dog on a leash. Any owner who doesn't do that is an asshole.
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Post by Chris on Jun 20, 2007 12:19:56 GMT -5
People who are afraid of dogs make you angry? I own a dog and have always owned a dog, and my dog is as nice as can be...and I walk him around the city streets ON A LEASH exclusively. It's called courtesy. The only time my dog is outside off the leash is when I take him to areas that are specially designated for dogs to roam free - Dog Beach in Huntington Beach or various dog parks.
I'm not necessarily afraid of dogs, but I'm rightfully cautious. True story - when my daughter was an toddler I was holding her outside my house, I had locked my keys in the car and was waiting for my wife (at the time) to come home. While waiting I saw my neighbors' pit bull running at me full speed with a look of determination...I quickly snatched up my daughter, with my steel toe work boots on I awaited the dogs arrival like a kid playing kickball in the school yard and I hauled off and did my best Pele impression right in this mutt's ribcage. I broke it's ribs and it's back - it had to be put to sleep...and my only comments/condolences to it's distraught owner was, "Serves you right, asshole" despite his assurances that the animal was "just playing." Very True story.
Furthermore, the last thing I want is some hyper pooch running up to me and piddling all over my shoes.
People who let their dogs walk free in stark violation of almost any city ordinance are inconsiderate. They are like people who let their kids misbehave and wreak havoc in public places- they are forcing their own views/feelings about pet ownership and parenting on society. The public at large is not as enthralled with your mutt as you are, we don't think your kids' fucking noisy food fight at Denny's or his bouncing up and down on his seat in an airplane is as "cute" as you do. Keep your dog on a leash and tell your kids to use their "inside voices" in public places.
King - that is a GREAT elevator story. Who's this??? "Hey Fire Marshall Bill....let's dispense with the pleasantries and get me outta this fucking deathtrap."
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Post by Chris on Jun 20, 2007 12:20:45 GMT -5
"Can't really blame the dog." - I'm not blaming the dog James. I'm blaming the owner for not keeping their dog on a leash.
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Post by Chris on Jun 20, 2007 12:38:16 GMT -5
Just found this website - some pretty entertaining stuff in here. "POP a squat" and read through some of it: Mother Tongue Annoyances - www.mtannoyances.com/
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Post by violenta79 on Jun 21, 2007 8:13:06 GMT -5
What the fuck kind of way is this to start your day?? Everything was going great until i got back to my car from dropping my daughter off at school. I smelled shit... bad... i was like wtf is that. I checked my shoes and didn't see nothing. I thought for sure it was coming from outside... but as i drove away i still smelled it. I looked down only to find shit on my shirt and pants. My daughter must have stepped in it walking up to school and when i picked her up to say goodbye got it on myself. FUCK!
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jun 21, 2007 8:16:41 GMT -5
I'm sure you are going to be the belle of the ball today. You must be turning some heads.
I was grumpy this morn cause someone in a wheelchair was in the exact wrong place on the subway train, parked right in the middle, against the door, so when the door opened there was NO WAY to get around them into the car. You had to go to the next car. The train was not so crowded that they needed to stay right there, wheelchair or no.
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Post by baldvinny on Jun 21, 2007 8:46:42 GMT -5
i just started reading some off the stuff on this page, and for the record, the VCR tom lost on the train was MY VCR!
we went to joe tee's birthday party for a drink (just ONE drink, remember T?)
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Post by Chris on Jun 21, 2007 11:24:01 GMT -5
Andy - what about your poor daughter? She's at school with crap on her shoes RIGHT NOW!!!!! Send her some clean ones!
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