I'm sorry if this offends anyone but I think drink holders in
furniture is the tackiest thing I have ever seen, no matter what
material the rim is made out of.
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02/28/2009 18:27 #47910
Drink holders in furnitureI'm sorry if this offends anyone but I think drink holders in
furniture is the tackiest thing I have ever seen, no matter what
material the rim is made out of.
02/28/2009 11:10 #47906
Blocking the drivewayThere are two cars parked in front of the driveway right now- both
don't even have people in them. The one guy that is double parked in
the actual driving lane is blocking traffic.
Oh great and since he came back, he us having a five minute cell phone
conversation, parked in a lane.
This is like six cars in a row. Why even bother with the sign.
james - 02/28/09 15:50
I know some people in the ticketing department and I know people with good relations to that districts police chief. Let me know what days and times this happens and I will forward the information.
I know some people in the ticketing department and I know people with good relations to that districts police chief. Let me know what days and times this happens and I will forward the information.
gardenmama - 02/28/09 15:41
Maybe you could let Parking Enforcement know this is a chronic problem and at what basic times and see if they can send thier folks out for a few weekends in a row to hand out tickets. That might get peoples' attention. Of course, there's always throwing handfuls of nails in the street at the end of the driveway. You would have to clean them up before you could go anywhere but that's what a giant magnet is for.
Maybe you could let Parking Enforcement know this is a chronic problem and at what basic times and see if they can send thier folks out for a few weekends in a row to hand out tickets. That might get peoples' attention. Of course, there's always throwing handfuls of nails in the street at the end of the driveway. You would have to clean them up before you could go anywhere but that's what a giant magnet is for.
drew - 02/28/09 15:12
These are my favorite posts. I feel bad for what you have to go through, but I love reading about it.
These are my favorite posts. I feel bad for what you have to go through, but I love reading about it.
trisha - 02/28/09 14:29
these things suck, don't they? i want so badly not to be a crotchety neighbor, but my neighbors are forever doing things similar to this that just SUCK! therefore, despite so not being fence people, we're putting up a fence this spring. sucking begets sucking, mf'ers!
these things suck, don't they? i want so badly not to be a crotchety neighbor, but my neighbors are forever doing things similar to this that just SUCK! therefore, despite so not being fence people, we're putting up a fence this spring. sucking begets sucking, mf'ers!
zobar - 02/28/09 14:29
The parents at St Joseph's Collegiate Institute of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda are phenomenally inconsiderate as well [which is funny, because the students - hormonal high school boys - are much better behaved than the parents]. Usually what I do is walk out of my front door, go up to their car, compose the shot with my camera so it clearly shows license plate, car, and driver, take a couple pictures, and walk back inside. Only one person ever left.
One person actually pulled into my driveway and sat there. I came out and asked her what her deal was. She sympathized and prattled on about how she used to live across the street from Lindbergh Elementary and people used to do the same thing to her all the time. So I said great, can you leave? She seemed astonished that I wouldn't let her stay. Finally I told her I was going somewhere and needed to get my car out [I wasn't, I didn't, and I had no intention of pretending]. Then she asked if she could use the driveway after I left. I told her no. So she pulled out and blocked my neighbor's driveway instead.
A guy who lives down the street from me - even closer to the school entrance/exit - has a 2x4 that runs the width of his driveway with nails sticking out of it.
Maybe go outside and put the sign directly in front of their driver-side window and read it to them.
- Z
The parents at St Joseph's Collegiate Institute of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda are phenomenally inconsiderate as well [which is funny, because the students - hormonal high school boys - are much better behaved than the parents]. Usually what I do is walk out of my front door, go up to their car, compose the shot with my camera so it clearly shows license plate, car, and driver, take a couple pictures, and walk back inside. Only one person ever left.
One person actually pulled into my driveway and sat there. I came out and asked her what her deal was. She sympathized and prattled on about how she used to live across the street from Lindbergh Elementary and people used to do the same thing to her all the time. So I said great, can you leave? She seemed astonished that I wouldn't let her stay. Finally I told her I was going somewhere and needed to get my car out [I wasn't, I didn't, and I had no intention of pretending]. Then she asked if she could use the driveway after I left. I told her no. So she pulled out and blocked my neighbor's driveway instead.
A guy who lives down the street from me - even closer to the school entrance/exit - has a 2x4 that runs the width of his driveway with nails sticking out of it.
Maybe go outside and put the sign directly in front of their driver-side window and read it to them.
- Z
metalpeter - 02/28/09 13:05
to bad you don't know anyone in ticketing department. I wonder what would happen if you walked down there took a picture that showed both two plates then walked down to Tupper and walked into the police station and asked to speak to someone in the traffic divison if they would write those two car owners a ticket each. Here is the way I look at it. If you can use cameras to give tickets who run red lights or don't pay tolls why should this be any different? I do know that there are some things that people can be ticketed for but you need proof like a picture. For example a dog shits on the lawn or sidewalk and the person doesn't pick it up $50 fine. Not sure if you take a picture or video it how you prove who they are, well if you know who they are you can tell the cops. I'm not saying to do it but it might be a good idea. You did notice I said walk, how could you drive with the drive way blocked. Also if someone walks out of the house with a phone or camera they might not notice and someone who doesn't even live there could do it.
to bad you don't know anyone in ticketing department. I wonder what would happen if you walked down there took a picture that showed both two plates then walked down to Tupper and walked into the police station and asked to speak to someone in the traffic divison if they would write those two car owners a ticket each. Here is the way I look at it. If you can use cameras to give tickets who run red lights or don't pay tolls why should this be any different? I do know that there are some things that people can be ticketed for but you need proof like a picture. For example a dog shits on the lawn or sidewalk and the person doesn't pick it up $50 fine. Not sure if you take a picture or video it how you prove who they are, well if you know who they are you can tell the cops. I'm not saying to do it but it might be a good idea. You did notice I said walk, how could you drive with the drive way blocked. Also if someone walks out of the house with a phone or camera they might not notice and someone who doesn't even live there could do it.
02/27/2009 18:53 #47904
The new sony imacCategory: computers
I loved sony products for years. From the pen like mp3 player I first got back in the late 90s to the mini vaios and phones, to the playstation 3. I would say I actually prefer the brand image of sony to that of apple. It was always sleek and futuristic looking. Sadly, the sony laptops I want are always just in the luxury class priceline or on dynamism 
If you are a gadget freak - don't go to that site or you will go broke. I think I have written about it before.
Then today I got this mailing from sony with all their new stuff in its glossy black chicness. I am really loving the hardware that is the xperia x1 slider phone but I am not willing to go back to windows mobile. I want a flavor of unix phone. Then I flip to the inside and I see the imac. Or at least sony's ripoff knockoff of the imac . I can't believe it. What happend to their design team. Not everything has to look like an apple product, sheesh.
I hope they keep their more unique style, like this sony vaio g series laptop.
If you are a gadget freak - don't go to that site or you will go broke. I think I have written about it before.Then today I got this mailing from sony with all their new stuff in its glossy black chicness. I am really loving the hardware that is the xperia x1 slider phone but I am not willing to go back to windows mobile. I want a flavor of unix phone. Then I flip to the inside and I see the imac. Or at least sony's ripoff knockoff of the imac
. I can't believe it. What happend to their design team. Not everything has to look like an apple product, sheesh.
I hope they keep their more unique style, like this sony vaio g series laptop.
imk2 - 02/27/09 19:26
you're just now seeing those sony imacs? they've been out on the market for quite a while. i've seen them at best buy for at least a year or so now, i swear. i too remember thinking to myself that that vaio sure looks a lot like an imac.
you're just now seeing those sony imacs? they've been out on the market for quite a while. i've seen them at best buy for at least a year or so now, i swear. i too remember thinking to myself that that vaio sure looks a lot like an imac.
02/26/2009 15:06 #47895
Stone cold fashion
02/22/2009 22:02 #47864
My favorite Shoes So FarCategory: shoes
So, I admit I have a slight shoe addiction. I think I have like 10 pairs now. Its not that I love each pair, its just that I have been desperately seeking to replace a really comfortable pair I had before and each pair, while awesome in its own way - from gold sparkle trim, to neon orange letters, to being waterproof - just doesn't live up.
Last week while buying another pair of shoes I found these boots but didn't buy them because they were too expenive. They were like retail $279, then $129 at DSW. Then when I went back they were $99 with an additional 30% off at register and I had a $25 gift certificate and a $10 off coupon. It came to like $34 for a really nice pair of boots.
The fancy leather engraved and wood bottoms look really cool but they are slippery. Especially on ice. I think leather soles get more traction after they are scuffed up a bit.
Okay so maybe the addiction is worse than I thought. I went to the timerland site to see if I could find those shoes and I found these which are all leather and have traction and these which just look comfy.
Last week while buying another pair of shoes I found these boots but didn't buy them because they were too expenive. They were like retail $279, then $129 at DSW. Then when I went back they were $99 with an additional 30% off at register and I had a $25 gift certificate and a $10 off coupon. It came to like $34 for a really nice pair of boots.
The fancy leather engraved and wood bottoms look really cool but they are slippery. Especially on ice. I think leather soles get more traction after they are scuffed up a bit.
Okay so maybe the addiction is worse than I thought. I went to the timerland site to see if I could find those shoes and I found these which are all leather and have traction
and these which just look comfy.mike - 02/24/09 17:12
i'm glad i could be there when you purchased such life changing shoes!
i'm glad i could be there when you purchased such life changing shoes!
mrdeadlier - 02/24/09 09:49
you were wearing those yesterday at work, right? i was going to mention that i liked them but then got distracted talking about php training and stuff :)
you were wearing those yesterday at work, right? i was going to mention that i liked them but then got distracted talking about php training and stuff :)
tinypliny - 02/23/09 21:08
They look great. I especially like the sole design. Though I wonder what purpose they serve. They can't possibly mark on snow or sand. Hmmm.. maybe mud but why would you want to slosh around in mud in such nice shoes?
I used to have a shoe collection back home but impoverished states here call for guarded budgets. And somehow the phrases "shoe collection" and "guarded budgets" don't really go well together.
They look great. I especially like the sole design. Though I wonder what purpose they serve. They can't possibly mark on snow or sand. Hmmm.. maybe mud but why would you want to slosh around in mud in such nice shoes?
I used to have a shoe collection back home but impoverished states here call for guarded budgets. And somehow the phrases "shoe collection" and "guarded budgets" don't really go well together.
brit - 02/23/09 21:03
those are fucking beaut! I can;t wait to spill beer in them ;)
those are fucking beaut! I can;t wait to spill beer in them ;)
heidi - 02/23/09 18:33
Love the new boots! I like link 1 over link 2. I have two pairs of Timberland boots and love them. One pair looks like I stole Santa Claus' boots - they have white fur around the top.
Love the new boots! I like link 1 over link 2. I have two pairs of Timberland boots and love them. One pair looks like I stole Santa Claus' boots - they have white fur around the top.
jason - 02/23/09 16:08
I'm about to admit something I probably shouldn't, but I've been in the market for some boots. More like cowboy boots than hard hat wearer boots. Yeah, cowboy bootish. Should I have admitted that? I think they would be fuggin awesome. And I really like the pair you got.
I'm about to admit something I probably shouldn't, but I've been in the market for some boots. More like cowboy boots than hard hat wearer boots. Yeah, cowboy bootish. Should I have admitted that? I think they would be fuggin awesome. And I really like the pair you got.
paul - 02/23/09 15:55
You should see the scuffy soles after running through salt ;(.
You should see the scuffy soles after running through salt ;(.
Well the way that one is made it looks wierd. But when it is done right they are pretty cool. What I mean is that in the center piece the holders are covered and you can't see them. The only way you know they are there is by flipping that cushion or what ever it is up. Some couchs also have that built in reclying stuff and those if made right are pretty cool to. Sometimes the cup things are on the ends instead of the middle. Sometimes when you buy sectionals they will come with that piece and you can either use it or not. All that being said that looks preety comfy. If you are serious about the cord I wonder if that is so that hot drinks can stay hot?
oh dear god that offends me!
There really was something electronic, because there was a electricity cord coming out of that part. I thought maybe its an ice box?
Under that center cushion is a microwave.