He seems nice. I do wonder, for my own sanity, how many of those 1.6 million followers are bots and or Russian trolls.
That Fox News breakdown is cheering. 8 of 10 Ossoff voters are voting for him, because they like his policies, the cut of his jib, or his charming way of punching Trump repeatedly in the nuts while linking the insane corruption to their struggles to pay for ‘the groceries’. Meanwhile 43% of Mike Collins voters are just voting against Osoff. (I’m assuming these are the lost souls who vote Republican no matter what because Communism/ Demons. The folks who gave us MTG.)
back when I followed sports, a player from the nba was being interviewed and he flashed the sign for asshole. and he wasn't a white man, so there's that.
I can't believe how much Les Schwab Tires has changed in the few years since the family sold it to a hedge fund. Today, I got charged to replace a lug stud that broke while they were putting new tires on my wife's car.
Let me say that again. I was buying 4 new tires, and they charged me $50 to replace a lug stud that broke while they were working on it.
Until 5 years ago, the company's policy was to replace broken lug studs at no cost to the customer. A manager explained the policy to me like this, when I asked how much it was going to cost me to replace one: "It's not worth arguing over who broke it or how it broke or when. It takes two minutes even if it has to be welded on. They cost me a buck fifty. Why lose a customer over it?"
Also, I waited at the counter for at least 5 minutes before someone acknowledged my presence. For you non-Westerners, Les Schwab was famous for workers literally running up to your car to greet you when you pulled in to the lot. They basically got paid to go everywhere other than the actual shop spaces at a jog.
huh. they are still decent up here in the PNW. btw, I used to drive delivery for auto parts. made a delivery there. outside, a woman with an accent was speaking into her cell phone and saying "yes, i'm outside lay Schwab" cracked me up. ETA: oh! I see yer a norwester. I should say they are still decent in my small town of sedro-woolley.
My cousin worked for 30-some years at Schwab's in Sedro-Woolley, Mt. Vernon, and Anacortes. He managed one of them. He made a good living and thought it was a great place to work. I guess that's a strong point in their favor, because I can't imagine any other business employing that nimrod for that long.
Automotive engineer gonna weigh in here too. If your lug studs need replacing every second tire change, someone is seriously abusing your lug studs. If you're breaking lug studs, they're usually getting overtightened past yield. That's what torque wrenches are for, and a proper tire shop will use a torque wrench.
I know there are a fair number of people who don't care for Schwab's; I always thought they were overpriced. However, since I got a wife, I decided I kind of like the idea that if she gets a flat anywhere in the Northwest, they'll send someone to fix it for free.
these fucking wankers ALWAYS have some second or third generation naming convention.
He seems nice. I do wonder, for my own sanity, how many of those 1.6 million followers are bots and or Russian trolls.
That Fox News breakdown is cheering. 8 of 10 Ossoff voters are voting for him, because they like his policies, the cut of his jib, or his charming way of punching Trump repeatedly in the nuts while linking the insane corruption to their struggles to pay for ‘the groceries’. Meanwhile 43% of Mike Collins voters are just voting against Osoff. (I’m assuming these are the lost souls who vote Republican no matter what because Communism/ Demons. The folks who gave us MTG.)
Animals by Pink seems to be a healthy reminder of the good in life.
It appears low T is problem with American men in general.
https://bsky.app/profile/mrsbettybowers.bsky.social/post/3mqxjzuiexc2w
I should try to be more of an asshole, just to get noticed.
The wardrobe is key component. Don't underplay the wardrobe.
Zig,
You WERE the caretaker here.
https://youtu.be/RNZ5qylG3qk?si=5FPhD-pfYAp0NNle
BOOTS
Assholes for real! Just ask 'em and they'll tell ya!
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back when I followed sports, a player from the nba was being interviewed and he flashed the sign for asshole. and he wasn't a white man, so there's that.
and shadow puppet bunny.
The movie is over if you'd like to join us there for OT.
I can't believe how much Les Schwab Tires has changed in the few years since the family sold it to a hedge fund. Today, I got charged to replace a lug stud that broke while they were putting new tires on my wife's car.
Let me say that again. I was buying 4 new tires, and they charged me $50 to replace a lug stud that broke while they were working on it.
Until 5 years ago, the company's policy was to replace broken lug studs at no cost to the customer. A manager explained the policy to me like this, when I asked how much it was going to cost me to replace one: "It's not worth arguing over who broke it or how it broke or when. It takes two minutes even if it has to be welded on. They cost me a buck fifty. Why lose a customer over it?"
Also, I waited at the counter for at least 5 minutes before someone acknowledged my presence. For you non-Westerners, Les Schwab was famous for workers literally running up to your car to greet you when you pulled in to the lot. They basically got paid to go everywhere other than the actual shop spaces at a jog.
huh. they are still decent up here in the PNW. btw, I used to drive delivery for auto parts. made a delivery there. outside, a woman with an accent was speaking into her cell phone and saying "yes, i'm outside lay Schwab" cracked me up. ETA: oh! I see yer a norwester. I should say they are still decent in my small town of sedro-woolley.
My cousin worked for 30-some years at Schwab's in Sedro-Woolley, Mt. Vernon, and Anacortes. He managed one of them. He made a good living and thought it was a great place to work. I guess that's a strong point in their favor, because I can't imagine any other business employing that nimrod for that long.
is it just standard issue that everyone has a nimrod cousin?
Back when businesses were run like businesses, and not to make billionaires even wealthier...
OK, Machinist gonna weigh in here.
Lug studs are wear parts, and SHOULD be replaced every second or so tire change, cause cheap metal.
Also, Les Schwab can go blow goats, and has been for years.
20 years ago, lacking time and an actual garage, I went in for a replacement of brake pads.
They changed the pads, calipers and rotors, cause company policy after a lawsuit.
Automotive engineer gonna weigh in here too. If your lug studs need replacing every second tire change, someone is seriously abusing your lug studs. If you're breaking lug studs, they're usually getting overtightened past yield. That's what torque wrenches are for, and a proper tire shop will use a torque wrench.
Having had a tire fall off the fucking car at freeway speeds, cause cheap studs?
I replace them as a wear part now.
It's not expensive, and solid insurance.
I also replace the lug nuts every other time.
I know there are a fair number of people who don't care for Schwab's; I always thought they were overpriced. However, since I got a wife, I decided I kind of like the idea that if she gets a flat anywhere in the Northwest, they'll send someone to fix it for free.
Sad that.
Enshitification strikes again.
Hedge Fund, you say?
It's where the badgers hang out . . .
Huh
https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-07-16/alaska-state-attorney-arrested-by-ice-held-at-tacoma-detention-center
He pleaded no contest to speeding.
Speeding.
Seriously, if your citizenship status is questionable, you are better off joining ICE.
And you might get a chance to kill someone.
Jesus did . . .
“[V]iolated the terms of his admission to the U.S.”; now lessee, who else does *that* remind you of?
indeed.
holds up water bottle of loving correction.
My two boy cats immediately find other things interesting.
(yeah, they are fixed, but some things still persist with former street kats)
https://youtu.be/utMD5GDkLk8?si=5Z-CrYq0u54O_hke
Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five
Sir David Attenborough on birds of paradise?
yeah, I need this.
Damm good thing Arms adds that last apology...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBDIEuJVtmU
Funny
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LOL 😹
"Fuck those assholes"
The scumbag Tate brothers were arrested in Florida.
https://www.rawstory.com/andrew-tate-2677243802/
Excellent! Now do the perpetrators in the Trump-Epstein Files.
𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘜𝘚 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘜𝘒 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴
𝘈 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴 ‘𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴’ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/andrew-tristan-tate-arrested-rape-trafficking-charges-b3017553.html