Random randomness

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:41 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:44 am Me too. I probably watch it once a month.

Cara : I don't know what you don't understand about this. I refuse, okay? You're probably just going to kill another room full of people.

Jack: <silent>

Cara : You are?

Jack : Probably.

Cara : Come on!

The role Henry Rollins was born to play...

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:15 pm

hepcat wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:41 pm
dbt1949 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:44 am Me too. I probably watch it once a month.

Cara : I don't know what you don't understand about this. I refuse, okay? You're probably just going to kill another room full of people.

Jack: <silent>

Cara : You are?

Jack : Probably.

Cara : Come on!

The role Henry Rollins was born to play...

Rollins? Damn, I'm all over it like punk on rock.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:20 pm

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:55 pm

Today would have been my wife's birthday. Happy birthday in Heaven baby.

The world keeps spinning through the out there.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:24 am

Spend some time doing something she would have liked. It might help you feel closer to her.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:50 am

We got my daughter an iPhone when she turned 13 back in March. She got a brand new number, and has only used it to call and text me, Mrs Skinypupy, Grandma, and about a dozen or so friends. Her number has never been given out to register for any account other than at AT&T (our carrier).

Over the past 6 weeks, she has been absolutely bombarded with spam texts and telemarketer calls, usually receiving a dozen or more every day. While most of them aren't porn-ish (although there have been a couple), they're all very ridiculous for a 13-year-old to receive. "Want to make more money? Put this wrap on your car and we'll pay you $400 a week!" "Your XX Credit Union account has been locked. Click here to reset." "Your student loan is in default, call us immediately or get thrown in jail". That sort of thing.

Since her new number hasn't been given out to anyone other than a dozen or so contacts, I can only assume that AT&T is happily selling her number to marketers the instant we signed up for the new account. That kinda pisses me off, tbh.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:58 am

It's far more likely that it's either an old number that was reassigned to her or she's just the victim of the random number bombing that hits us all.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:09 am

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:58 am random number bombing

Your first six digits are assigned in groups. NPA (area code) and NXX (exchange). Then you just loop through the 10k numbers possible.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:22 am

hepcat wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:41 pm
dbt1949 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:44 am Me too. I probably watch it once a month.

Cara : I don't know what you don't understand about this. I refuse, okay? You're probably just going to kill another room full of people.

Jack: <silent>

Cara : You are?

Jack : Probably.

Cara : Come on!

The role Henry Rollins was born to play...

That's definitely my favorite part of the role. He takes everything literally. I love how he responds rhetorical questions.

gilraen · Post by **gilraen** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:25 am

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:58 am It's far more likely that it's either an old number that was reassigned to her or she's just the victim of the random number bombing that hits us all.

I don't know about AT&T but T-Mobile definitely sells our numbers. The account is under my name, and my husband will get spam texts addressed to me by name. A random number bombing wouldn't be able to tie his number to my name.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:39 am

AT&T Do Not Sell Request

T-Mobile Do Not Sell Request

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:46 am

gilraen wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:25 am I don't know about AT&T but T-Mobile definitely sells our numbers. The account is under my name, and my husband will get spam texts addressed to me by name. A random number bombing wouldn't be able to tie his number to my name.

Yea, a couple of the spam texts to her have included my name. I don't know how they'd get that info other than getting it directly from AT&T.

Most of the calls are marked as "SPAM" or "TELEMARKETER", so that's good I guess.

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:39 am AT&T Do Not Sell Request

T-Mobile Do Not Sell Request

Thanks ILB. Probably too late to put that horse back in the barn, but may be worth a shot.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:51 pm

Apparently I'm getting stuff delivered by Amazon directly from Tulsa. Their first attempt was delivered to somebody else. They showed a picture of a brick column with OU on it. Now they're trying it again with two more packages. Supposed to be delivered today but show it still in travel. <sigh>

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:11 pm

Best best best!

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:31 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:25 am From some of the stuff you folks eat Id think you were pregnant.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:37 pm

You could get 20 of the 5.5 oz containers of Stax and a 30lb box of kitty litter delivered from Target for ~$36.

Or just 34 containers of Stax delivered for $35.69 - amazing.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:46 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:37 pm You could get 20 of the 5.5 oz containers of Stax and a 30lb box of kitty litter delivered from Target for ~$36.

Or just 34 containers of Stax delivered for $35.69 - amazing.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:48 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:37 pm You could get 20 of the 5.5 oz containers of Stax and a 30lb box of kitty litter delivered from Target for ~$36.

Or just 34 containers of Stax delivered for $35.69 - amazing.

Yesterday, I may or may not have ordered 8 boxes of scorching hot cheddar cheez-it grooves (and a couple family packs of ritz for the wife) to get free shipping.

Now don't try to relate those purchases to my recent post in the weight tracking thread. Please.

I may order some of those cheez-its for delivery to Daehawk.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:50 pm

Do they have butterscotch flavored spicy nacho cheez-its? Otherwise he won't eat it.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:07 pm

I'm tracking Amazon delivery live. I'm supposed to be next. They got close to my house and drove away without delivering. <sigh>

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:11 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:07 pm I'm tracking Amazon delivery live. I'm supposed to be next. They got close to my house and drove away without delivering. <sigh>

And you're just letting them get away?? The game is afoot, man!

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:38 pm

1 large can Starkist tuna in water
splash of Lea & Perrins Worcester
splash or lemon juice
black pepper
crushed saltines
tablespoon of mayo
dash of onion powder
dash of garlic powder

sample..yes ! ready! Grab some Texas toast bread...WHERES THE BREAD???? Oh damn..no bread in the house. Shitfire. Eat mad half of it anyways then shove the rest in the fridge for tomorrow when you go pick up some damn bread.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:23 am

Happy Birthday Ringo!

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:57 am

Thanks!

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:35 am

I *knew* it!

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:16 pm

My pc calculator was doing everything but its job just now. I was trying to subtract 10 from a number and I watched it do anything but that until I restarted it then it worked on the first go. Whacky.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:51 pm

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:13 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:51 pm

I've been thinking about doing a re-watch of that show. It was so brilliant.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:15 pm

coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:48 pm Yesterday, I may or may not have ordered 8 boxes of scorching hot cheddar cheez-it grooves (and a couple family packs of ritz for the wife) to get free shipping.

And my 8 boxes of grooves arrived today... in 7 separate packages. I can't imagine Walmart made money sending me 7 freaking boxes via fedex (plus 1 usps) on a $36 order with free shipping.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:18 pm

I remember when they sent me three cases of canned soft drinks in one box - along with an 8 1/2 x 11 paperback book I'd ordered. All bouncing around loose. Or the thin, acrylic case that came in a plastic baggie.

The drones on the floor, from what I understand, are given zero free will when it comes to packaging. The algorithm tells them which items go in which boxes (or bags.) They have to know that half of the stuff they're packing won't arrive in one piece, but they don't dare speak. The computer is, after all, never wrong. The computer is your friend.

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:59 pm

i can't believe i've been getting Bronson Pinchot and Pierce Brosnan mixed up all these years. i thought it was so weird that Balki was also James Bond

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:13 pm

hitbyambulance wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:59 pm i can't believe i've been getting Bronson Pinchot and Pierce Brosnan mixed up all these years. i thought it was so weird that Balki was also James Bond

Well of course not. Don't be ridiculous!

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:43 pm

Blackhawk wrote:The algorithm tells them which items go in which boxes (or bags.) They have to know that half of the stuff they're packing won't arrive in one piece, but they don't dare speak. The computer is, after all, never wrong. The computer is your friend.

Destruction of computer property is treason, citizen. Please dispose of yourself in the nearest convenient termination booth or a drone will be dispatched to your location and your next clone charged for the service of retrieving your corpse.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:50 pm

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:13 pm
hitbyambulance wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:59 pm i can't believe i've been getting Bronson Pinchot and Pierce Brosnan mixed up all these years. i thought it was so weird that Balki was also James Bond
Well of course not. Don't be ridiculous!

WTF, I heard the accent as I read that without even thinking about it.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:53 pm

hitbyambulance wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:59 pm i can't believe i've been getting Bronson Pinchot and Pierce Brosnan mixed up all these years. i thought it was so weird that Balki was also James Bond

I once met a researcher who was writing about both Francis Bacon and Francis Bacon.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:06 pm

You mean 2015 Audie Award winner for Solo Narration — Male, Bronson Pinchot?

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:48 pm

Yeah! My packages have arrived. Amazon has a feature that lets you follow the item all the way to your house. So when I saw the delivery vehicle stall just down the mountain a couple of blocks I hopped in my car and found the vehicle and got my packages.
Evidently Amazon has hired "independent" drivers to deliver the stuff.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:49 pm

Easier to engage in workforce and liability shenanigans.

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:56 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:06 pm You mean 2015 Audie Award winner for Solo Narration — Male, Bronson Pinchot?

this came up because apparently Bronson Pinchot is a fantastic audiobook reader: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainm ... audiobook/

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:20 pm

coopasonic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:15 pm
coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:48 pm Yesterday, I may or may not have ordered 8 boxes of scorching hot cheddar cheez-it grooves (and a couple family packs of ritz for the wife) to get free shipping.
And my 8 boxes of grooves arrived today... in 7 separate packages. I can't imagine Walmart made money sending me 7 freaking boxes via fedex (plus 1 usps) on a $36 order with free shipping.

How big were the boxes? Standard Cheez It (not Family Size) can be regularly had for $1.99 around here or $16 for 8 boxes. I don't ever get the huge boxes so I don't know how much they go on sale for. Also IIRC FedEx charge by weight and probably give a huge discount to WalMart. I don't know how USPS work.