The "What's on your mind?" thread

[civiclx]

What's on my mind? I was thinking I might need to order the complete series of The Wire. I've never seen a single episode but I'd be interested in checking it out. You know motorcycles are on my mind. I was just reading the replies to a thread I created yesterday. I was kind of looking for reassurance on getting a new bike. Near $20K is a lot to spend on a bike that doesn't get ridden.

Tonight will be my Friday night. Could have had the extra night off since this would be my New Year's holiday. Working it though so I'll get 8 hours of paid holiday leave and then my normal 8-hour shift which will include night differential and Sunday premium. January is also a three paycheck month for us so I'm happy about that. I don't think I'll be able to quite save $3,000 in January but I'll come close. I do have my $445 registration to pay and I want to knock more of my credit card balance down. I'm at about $1,500 right now so not too high. Don't think I'm paying interest yet.

Anyway, sorry to bore you. I'm lying. I'm not sorry actually

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[mcrowell415]

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[Lemmy Lugosi]

I’m still losing weight, but not as quickly, so I think that’s good. But still no reason for the weight loss; seeing a doctor in a few days.

[fighthefutureofhd]

I lost weight by basically doing nothing. I just ate less more often. I didn't change what I ate either. It might be health related, ya know.

Originally Posted by civiclx

How do you know? Did you count them all?

He tagged them for migratory purposes. They don't call him Blanche for nothing.

[Hitman Horton]

Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

I’m still losing weight, but not as quickly, so I think that’s good. But still no reason for the weight loss; seeing a doctor in a few days.

That's the right thing to do. Hopefully, you'll find out what's going on.

[mcrowell415]

Hope your ok Lemmy.

Meanwhile what is going on?

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[Fors*]

Originally Posted by mcrowell415

Hope your ok Lemmy.

Meanwhile what is going on?

Currently Active Users: 49181 (1324 members and 47857 guests)

I have a feeling it might be bots.....

[y2jman]

well i decided to go ahead used 25 door dash gift card for lunch didn't know what to get so did taco bell, at least it was free despite tip was 3 bucks didn't have to pay nothing visa card.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

That’s a lot of guests.

That's a lot of money potential.

[ctujackbauer]

Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

I’m still losing weight, but not as quickly, so I think that’s good. But still no reason for the weight loss; seeing a doctor in a few days.

Hopefully it's nothing, Lemmy.

I had the opposite problem these past 3 months, I gained a bit of weight. I'm not sure if it's psychological but I kind of went crazy with all of the deals and didn't cook at home as much.

I may even dumbphone my smartphone by uninstalling the fast food/fast casual food apps. (That's an extreme measure, if I did it. Kind of like avoiding the cookie aisle at the grocery store.)

For now I'm just going back to cooking at home much more often. And I'm getting back into a groove by going with oatmeal and berries in the morning, with meat + veggies at dinner.

New Year's is for the dreamers like me....

[mcrowell415]

Originally Posted by Fors*

I have a feeling it might be bots.....

Ok so can someone explain what exactly bots would be doing? Its one of the many things in life I still have yet to figure out.

[Cardboard_killer]

Originally Posted by mcrowell415

Ok so can someone explain what exactly bots would be doing? Its one of the many things in life I still have yet to figure out.

That's because they don't want you to find out!

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by mcrowell415

Ok so can someone explain what exactly bots would be doing? Its one of the many things in life I still have yet to figure out.

Originally Posted by Cardboard_killer

That's because they don't want you to find out!

I am not a computer guy...but isn't it similar to robo calls with a phone or a spam dump with your email, just a lot more of it? Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in here......

[sfmarine]

So my Costco & Sam’s Club memberships ended this month. I’m trying to decide which one I should go with as they both have deals right now.

Costco- $65 for the year + $45 gift card
Sam’s - $25 for the year

Pros & Cons

-Sam’s is closer for me and I actually have two in the area (less than an hour)

-The closest Costco is 1hr40mins so I won’t get out there as much. I also have to pay a bridge toll in NJ. There’s also a Trader Joe’s in the area so I tend to hit both. The Costco in PA is a 2 hour drive

Sam’s is better tech wise. Great website with real time inventory plus they have scan and go which can save you time or you can opt for curbside pickup.

Costco wins in the food court area and they have some killer sundaes. I also prefer their pizza. Sam’s pizza is too generic but still completely fine if you’re in a pinch. Costco wins in the fresh category. They have excellent meals ready to go which take minimal prep time. I particularly enjoy the meatloaf, stuffed bell peppers, chili, shrimp salad, kebabs, chicken salad, chicken noodle soup, ribs, and wings.

-none of my Costco locations sell sushi, but Sam’s does. Yes, I like sushi.
-Costco tend to carry premium brands such as Apple, LG & Samsung

[civiclx]

I can't remember where I first heard Cold War Kids' First but I really like the song. It's the last song that I played on my iPhone so whenever I get into my car, it starts playing through the speakers. I don't really know what the song is about but I like it a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_mmnFtiB48

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Fors*

I am not a computer guy...but isn't it similar to robo calls with a phone or a spam dump with your email, just a lot more of it? Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in here......

Iceman is de man.
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* This is it, last day of the year; it ends with a bang.
Don't look behind, don't expect ahead, just live full steam in the moment, completely free and independent. Best is yet to come ...

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[stvn1974]

I just heard from an Australian that 2025 sucks so far.