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Title: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 17, 2012, 08:55:19 PM
The other update thread was locked to relieve stress on the server.  I was given the green light to begin a new update thread in its place, so a new update thread it is!

Why am I naming the last two threads as Soap Operas?, because I'll admit, that's what my forum life is - a soap opera, and not to toot my own horn, but probably a lot more creative than the real daytime television soaps.

The last update thread lasted 11 months and over 2600 replies starting with Kenya.

So, I want to begin this Update Thread where the last Update Thread began - in Kenya.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Yelnoc on October 17, 2012, 08:57:31 PM
reserved


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 17, 2012, 09:04:04 PM
So, about Kenya.

I'm praying about something that I think is God's voice.  I still have more praying to do and more soul searching to do before I confirm it is His voice.  This thought is in response to what the middle of the last Update thread was largely about and an answer to Inks' question from early August.

I still may be moving to Kenya in the future, anyway.  I'm thinking my move to Utah is not going to be permanent and that I will be in Kenya by the end of the decade.  God has not given me a timeline, yet, and nor have I officially confirmed this is God speaking.  I'm trying to be very sensitive to His still, small voice.  If I were to place a time on it, I would be down there sometime in 2017-2018.  God could keep 2015, or he could make it 2020, or he could make it annual or bi-annual visits only.  I'm still trying to figure out what's going on.  What I'm figuring right now is that my move to Utah was, of course to work, but also to spread the word about Maisha and all the 450 Orphans in Kenya that are still unsponsored.  I'm really in a state of confusion right now, so I'm praying about it real hard.  I know my God is the Author of Peace, not of confusion, so I know He will show me His Will and will give me the peace to go through with it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 17, 2012, 09:29:56 PM
You hear voices?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 17, 2012, 09:32:16 PM

Noises.  That darn tractor, maybe I'll get some 4 in 1 oil and that ought to do it...

(Putting on my best Kevin Costner front from The Field of Dreams)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 19, 2012, 08:57:44 PM
Another week is in the books.  I am enjoying my Friday evening watching the replay of The Situation Room on CNN from this afternoon.  I was going to go to Walmart, but I'm just too pooped to go anywhere else tonight.

I'm starting to make plans for Christmas.  If I can get Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off, I will be flying back to Oklahoma on December 22 for a Christmas fellowship with my family and friends in Oklahoma.  If I cannot get Christmas Eve or Christmas Day off, my parents will be flying to Utah to spend a few days with me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 22, 2012, 12:29:56 AM
I can't imagine you'd be open on Christmas...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on October 22, 2012, 12:47:56 AM
How's the diet coming along? Any ladies in your life? Move in going well and getting settled in Utah? Do you ever see jamespol and texasindy?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 03:23:42 PM

I seriously doubt we will, but there's always that unfortunate circumstance that could arise.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 03:25:34 PM
How's the diet coming along? Any ladies in your life? Move in going well and getting settled in Utah? Do you ever see jamespol and texasindy?

Diet is coming along slowly but surely.  No ladies, yet.  I'm doing well here in Utah and I have only seen jamespol once and have not seen texasindy, yet.  I'll get together with jamespol after the election, most likely.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on October 22, 2012, 03:34:03 PM
Christ, not again...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 22, 2012, 04:12:07 PM

I seriously doubt we will, but there's always that unfortunate circumstance that could arise.

What's your job title?  It's web design, right, not just general IT?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 04:25:43 PM

I seriously doubt we will, but there's always that unfortunate circumstance that could arise.

What's your job title?  It's web design, right, not just general IT?

Official title is Web Designer, but I do have general IT in my scope of duties, as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on October 22, 2012, 04:27:59 PM
I am glad to be able to post on the first page instead of the 1700th :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 04:34:05 PM
Officially, my weight is sitting at 263 as of this morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 22, 2012, 04:48:58 PM
Officially, my weight is sitting at 263 as of this morning.

as long as it's "official"...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 22, 2012, 07:02:42 PM
Pic, or it isn't official.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 07:34:42 PM
I've made it nearly 50 days, but I'm starting to get homesick...  I am really missing Oklahoma right now.  My mother over the past few days has basically given me an open invitation to come back home after my apartment lease is up at the end of March.  I could feel different in the morning, but I'm tempted to take her up on the offer.  If for nothing more than my grandmother will be 87 in April and as of right now, her sister-in-law, who turned 87 in September has just a day or two to live.  Plus, all my friends and family are in Oklahoma and right now I'm missing a lot of growing up.  I can't leave this apartment for another 5 months, because I don't want to breach the contract, but I am starting to think about coming back home.  Any advice you could give me would be great!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 22, 2012, 07:46:57 PM

I seriously doubt we will, but there's always that unfortunate circumstance that could arise.

What's your job title?  It's web design, right, not just general IT?

Official title is Web Designer, but I do have general IT in my scope of duties, as well.

Well, I doubt they'll have you work Christmas then.  Most people don't need to go on their insurance provider's website on Christmas, even if it were to crash.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 22, 2012, 07:48:14 PM
Officially, my weight is sitting at 263 as of this morning.

as long as it's "official"...

I guess "official" means it's true but "exactly" means it's just a random guess (that just so happens to be wrong by like 15 pounds... we've got Zogby polls with better MoEs than that...).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 22, 2012, 08:06:01 PM
I've made it nearly 50 days, but I'm starting to get homesick...  I am really missing Oklahoma right now.  My mother over the past few days has basically given me an open invitation to come back home after my apartment lease is up at the end of March.  I could feel different in the morning, but I'm tempted to take her up on the offer.  If for nothing more than my grandmother will be 87 in April and as of right now, her sister-in-law, who turned 87 in September has just a day or two to live.  Plus, all my friends and family are in Oklahoma and right now I'm missing a lot of growing up.  I can't leave this apartment for another 5 months, because I don't want to breach the contract, but I am starting to think about coming back home. Any advice you could give me would be great!


Grow a pair and quit sounding like a kid who hate summer camp and wants to come home.  If you can't hack it on your own in Utah, forget Kenya.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 22, 2012, 10:15:26 PM
I've made it nearly 50 days, but I'm starting to get homesick...  I am really missing Oklahoma right now.  My mother over the past few days has basically given me an open invitation to come back home after my apartment lease is up at the end of March.  I could feel different in the morning, but I'm tempted to take her up on the offer.  If for nothing more than my grandmother will be 87 in April and as of right now, her sister-in-law, who turned 87 in September has just a day or two to live.  Plus, all my friends and family are in Oklahoma and right now I'm missing a lot of growing up.  I can't leave this apartment for another 5 months, because I don't want to breach the contract, but I am starting to think about coming back home.  Any advice you could give me would be great!

As in quit your job?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 22, 2012, 10:23:27 PM
I've made it nearly 50 days, but I'm starting to get homesick...  I am really missing Oklahoma right now.  My mother over the past few days has basically given me an open invitation to come back home after my apartment lease is up at the end of March.  I could feel different in the morning, but I'm tempted to take her up on the offer.  If for nothing more than my grandmother will be 87 in April and as of right now, her sister-in-law, who turned 87 in September has just a day or two to live.  Plus, all my friends and family are in Oklahoma and right now I'm missing a lot of growing up.  I can't leave this apartment for another 5 months, because I don't want to breach the contract, but I am starting to think about coming back home. Any advice you could give me would be great!


Grow a pair and quit sounding like a kid who hate summer camp and wants to come home.  If you can't hack it on your own in Utah, forget Kenya.

A lot of people on facebook have said the same thing.  I totally believe it.  I knew my move to Utah was somehow connected to my eventual move to Kenya, but I never thought of it as a test.  It is absolutely true, if I give up and move back to Oklahoma, I can forget about ever moving to Kenya.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on October 22, 2012, 10:27:27 PM
I've made it nearly 50 days, but I'm starting to get homesick...  I am really missing Oklahoma right now.  My mother over the past few days has basically given me an open invitation to come back home after my apartment lease is up at the end of March.  I could feel different in the morning, but I'm tempted to take her up on the offer.  If for nothing more than my grandmother will be 87 in April and as of right now, her sister-in-law, who turned 87 in September has just a day or two to live.  Plus, all my friends and family are in Oklahoma and right now I'm missing a lot of growing up.  I can't leave this apartment for another 5 months, because I don't want to breach the contract, but I am starting to think about coming back home.  Any advice you could give me would be great!

Perhaps you should grow up yourself, and I mean this uninsultingly. Seriously, you are 30 years old, there is no reason you should feel obligated to remain within your parental coop. Get up and get out and get on with it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 23, 2012, 11:56:07 AM
If you seriously are having troubles in Utah for personal reasons.....you should really realize that moving to Kenya would be a complete and utter disaster.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 23, 2012, 01:30:53 PM
If you seriously are having troubles in Utah for personal reasons.....you should really realize that moving to Kenya would be a complete and utter disaster.

Have you ever heard of homesickness?  I feel much better today, BTW.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 23, 2012, 01:43:33 PM
My advise? Just like George said, you need to grow the Inks up. I left CT over a year ago, and moving out of state is something that you need to do sometimes. As for your Grandmother, mine is 87 years old, and fell down a flight of stairs last month. She broke some ribs, fractured a disc in her back, and lost all of her teeth. I went to CT for two days to visit, and came back. I'm 1700 miles from my nearest family member. I miss watching my neices and nephews growing up, but ya know what.. I'm almost 30, and I need to grow up.. that's why I moved to PA, and now here to Texas, because I need to do what I have to go make something of myself.

If you move back now, your giving up. You might not have the chance to move out of state again, and do you really want to live the rest of your life wondering what could have been?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on October 23, 2012, 02:53:30 PM
If you seriously are having troubles in Utah for personal reasons.....you should really realize that moving to Kenya would be a complete and utter disaster.

Have you ever heard of homesickness?  I feel much better today, BTW.

Yes. I have heard of it. I went away to college and left my home and my parents and saw them every few months for a weekend at a time. It was difficult at first, but I got used to it, became independent and forged a life of my own. I became my own person. There were types both my roommate and I thought about transferring home because it was our "comfort" zone - but after the first 4 months, we became accustomed to things, made friends, got into habits and the like.

My advice is to not give up and go home. I stress you should not move to Kenya. If you think Utah is bad, just imagine what it would be like to be living in a third world country half across the world from your family. But get accustomed to Utah. Stop with these 5 month leases. You aren't at camp. You keep looking back at Utah and you aren't cutting the cord. You are 30 years old man. You have to grow up. You have to be your own man. If you move back to Oklahoma, you may as well move in with your parents and just stay there, accept your life and lose all ambition at all. It would be pathetic, but at least you'd be "fat and happy" as they say.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 23, 2012, 08:04:29 PM
I feel much better today.  The thoughts of giving up and going back to Oklahoma are not there today.  The change started last night when I looked around in my apartment, went outside and took a look at the mountains on my east side and said "I'm home".  I am not about to give up now.  In fact, right now, we are starting the process of getting my house in Oklahoma ready to put on the market.  I have no need to move back into that house, anymore as I feel firmly entrenched up here, now.  The only thing that can derail it is if the job goes kaput.  I don't foresee that happening, though.  I have been given no promises, but that's actually good, because the last few places have given me those promises and next thing I know I'm hitting the classified ads out of the Sunday paper.  I have no intention of going back to my old way of life that dominated the first three decades of my life.  Now, I will be 30 1/2 next Monday, October 29 and I really feel I am in Utah for a while.  This is definitely not going to be a permanent place, because I believe it may be preparation for moving to Kenya later on in the decade.  By the time I go, I will be within 3-5 years of 40, so it should be easier to live there without getting too homesick.

I feel so much better today!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 25, 2012, 06:23:48 PM
I was very encouraged this afternoon.  I called my Maisha coordinator and we still have a lot of praying and planning, but the plans are in place for me to move to Kenya sometime between late 2015 and early 2017.  They have plans for a Maisha Academy in 2014 and then a volunteer home in 2015 where the volunteers like myself would live instead of wasting money by living in the city.  Again, we still have a lot of praying and planning to do, but God is getting me ready to move down there by having me live in Utah for an extended period of time.  I imagine I will move back to Oklahoma before I move to Kenya, but probably not for all that long.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 26, 2012, 09:17:11 PM
I haven't talked about them much, but the past 7 1/2 months, my life has felt much more complete since I became the father of two precious children, Mercy and Phelix.  I have been beaming from ear to ear today knowing that I will be going home for a visit in just 4 1/2 months and that I will be moving down there with them in 4 1/2 years or less!  My goal is to be down there by my 35th birthday (April 29, 2017).  The only question is whether I will move from Utah, or if I'll move back to Oklahoma about 12-18 months in advance and then move from Oklahoma.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 27, 2012, 08:59:58 AM
Seriously, why do you always do these time plans?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 27, 2012, 09:33:41 AM
Seriously, why do you always do these time plans?

1) I enjoy time, clocks, and calendars.  2) OCD.   3) I talked with the director of Maisha over the phone Thursday and that was the timeline she mentioned.  The volunteer home is scheduled to be start sometime in 2015, probably our summer time (their winter).  It took 8 months for the first project to be built from the ground up (a medical clinic) to completion, so I figure if it is started in August 2015, it will be completed by April-May 2016.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 27, 2012, 09:36:14 AM
Seriously, why do you always do these time plans?

1) I enjoy time, clocks, and calendars.  2) OCD.   3) I talked with the director of Maisha over the phone Thursday and that was the timeline she mentioned.  The volunteer home is scheduled to be start sometime in 2015, probably our summer time (their winter).  It took 8 months for the first project to be built from the ground up (a medical clinic) to completion, so I figure if it is started in August 2015, it will be completed by April-May 2016.

If you're certain that you want to move to Kenya....why not go immediately? I don't understand the whole "I'm certain that I'll go in 4 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 5 days and 8 hours" thing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 27, 2012, 09:44:30 AM
Seriously, why do you always do these time plans?

1) I enjoy time, clocks, and calendars.  2) OCD.   3) I talked with the director of Maisha over the phone Thursday and that was the timeline she mentioned.  The volunteer home is scheduled to be start sometime in 2015, probably our summer time (their winter).  It took 8 months for the first project to be built from the ground up (a medical clinic) to completion, so I figure if it is started in August 2015, it will be completed by April-May 2016.

If you're certain that you want to move to Kenya....why not go immediately? I don't understand the whole "I'm certain that I'll go in 4 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 5 days and 8 hours" thing.

If I could, I would.  Things are not ready for me, yet.  Maisha has planned to build  a volunteer home for volunteers like me to live in so we don't waste money living in the city.  First, though, they are going to build a Maisha Academy for the children in 2014, then the volunteer home in 2015.  They are working on grants for both projects right now.  For what I will be doing down there, it would be much more cost-efficient to reside in a volunteer home on the Maisha campus rather than living in Downtown Kisumu and have to find a "Tuk-Tuk" (Shuttle) to take me back and forth to Maisha which is 35-40 minutes one way from Downtown.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 28, 2012, 07:15:01 AM
Have you found a bride yet so that you can legally adopt those kids? Or are you going to just continue to refer yourself as the father of them?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on October 28, 2012, 07:22:17 AM
If I could, I would.  Things are not ready for me, yet.  Maisha has planned to build  a volunteer home for volunteers like me to live in so we don't waste money living in the city.  First, though, they are going to build a Maisha Academy for the children in 2014, then the volunteer home in 2015.  They are working on grants for both projects right now.  For what I will be doing down there, it would be much more cost-efficient to reside in a volunteer home on the Maisha campus rather than living in Downtown Kisumu and have to find a "Tuk-Tuk" (Shuttle) to take me back and forth to Maisha which is 35-40 minutes one way from Downtown.

Who the heck is Maisha?  Ths is the first we've heard of her... but now I think I see the attraction..

()


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 28, 2012, 09:56:43 AM
Have you found a bride yet so that you can legally adopt those kids? Or are you going to just continue to refer yourself as the father of them?

I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

If I could, I would.  Things are not ready for me, yet.  Maisha has planned to build  a volunteer home for volunteers like me to live in so we don't waste money living in the city.  First, though, they are going to build a Maisha Academy for the children in 2014, then the volunteer home in 2015.  They are working on grants for both projects right now.  For what I will be doing down there, it would be much more cost-efficient to reside in a volunteer home on the Maisha campus rather than living in Downtown Kisumu and have to find a "Tuk-Tuk" (Shuttle) to take me back and forth to Maisha which is 35-40 minutes one way from Downtown.

Who the heck is Maisha?  Ths is the first we've heard of her... but now I think I see the attraction..

()

Maisha is the name of the orphanage.  The orphanage is in Kisumu, Kenya and the headquarters is in Oklahoma City.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 28, 2012, 09:58:33 AM
I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

Not trying to be too negative....but what basis do you have for considering yourself their father? Other than that you want to be?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 28, 2012, 10:17:29 AM
I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

Not trying to be too negative....but what basis do you have for considering yourself their father? Other than that you want to be?


I provide for them financially and have the love of a father.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 28, 2012, 01:46:08 PM
I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

Not trying to be too negative....but what basis do you have for considering yourself their father? Other than that you want to be?


I provide for them financially and have the love of a father.


You realize, even if you're in Kenya you will never have custody of them, right?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 28, 2012, 02:08:35 PM
Not trying to be ugly, but how can Bushie financially support children given his situation? Not that I'm in a position to support children either...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 28, 2012, 02:13:03 PM
Not trying to be ugly, but how can Bushie financially support children given his situation? Not that I'm in a position to support children either...

I'm not going to give figures, because I don't want to go back on mod review, but I'm doing better in my financial situation recently.  My bank account is at a comfortable level, nothing too much, but nothing too scary, either.

I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

Not trying to be too negative....but what basis do you have for considering yourself their father? Other than that you want to be?


I provide for them financially and have the love of a father.


You realize, even if you're in Kenya you will never have custody of them, right?

Yes, I am aware of that, unless I meet an American bride willing to travel to Kenya or meet a Kenyan bride.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 28, 2012, 02:44:14 PM
Have you paid your parents back all the money you owe them? Are you building an emergency fund in case the world crashes in on you as it does for everybody from time to time? Should be at least 6 months living expenses. I'm working on that one right now. I only have a couple of months saved up right now, but I feel really good about my progress.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 29, 2012, 01:30:37 AM
Not trying to be ugly, but how can Bushie financially support children given his situation? Not that I'm in a position to support children either...

I'm not going to give figures, because I don't want to go back on mod review, but I'm doing better in my financial situation recently.  My bank account is at a comfortable level, nothing too much, but nothing too scary, either.

I have not found a bride, but I am going to continue to refer to myself as their father.

Not trying to be too negative....but what basis do you have for considering yourself their father? Other than that you want to be?


I provide for them financially and have the love of a father.


You realize, even if you're in Kenya you will never have custody of them, right?

Yes, I am aware of that, unless I meet an American bride willing to travel to Kenya or meet a Kenyan bride.

Mod review?  Jeff, you can give out all the personal information about yourself that you wish, and I won't infract you a single point.  You can post your bank statements, the amount you tithe; heck - I'll even let you post your SSN at this point.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 29, 2012, 10:45:52 AM
^ Yeah, you're free to do that.. I don't think anyone cares what personal information people post about themselves.. just dont post others.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on October 30, 2012, 05:01:00 AM
Mod review?  Jeff, you can give out all the personal information about yourself that you wish, and I won't infract you a single point.  You can post your bank statements, the amount you tithe; heck - I'll even let you post your SSN at this point.

Ask Torie, but are you sure that is what you are supposed to do?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: WalterMitty on October 30, 2012, 05:17:43 PM
mercy? 

i thought the gal's name was hope?

do you not know the name of your 'children?'


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 05:23:45 PM
mercy? 

i thought the gal's name was hope?

do you not know the name of your 'children?'

Mercy is her first name, Hope is her middle name.  She goes by both names.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 05:40:31 PM
I am about ready to put my house on the market.  Actually, the gentleman that wants to buy it wants to assume my loan.  I called my mortgage company and I can indeed assume the loan.  They are going to send me an assumption packet to fill out and have this gentleman fill out.  So, to take care of that, I will be flying back to Oklahoma on Friday, November 9, 2012.  My parents will have the packet by the day before so it will be waiting on me.  I will be returning to Salt Lake City on Thursday, November 15, 2012.  If everything goes smoothly, I should be able to hand the keys of the house over to this gentleman before Christmas.  The good news is, once I sign all the paperwork and send everything in, I won't have to sign anything else to officially hand it over as the process will count as my signatures, so I won't have to make another trip home unless I come home for Christmas.  While I am home in November, we'll go ahead and have our Thanksgiving Dinner as a family.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 30, 2012, 07:06:50 PM
Spend a couple hundred bucks and have a brief consultation with a real estate attorney concerning your plans for the house. It's extremely important that you make good decisions with these huge financial decisions. I'm the furthest thing from an expert in this field, but something doesn't quite smell right.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 07:23:57 PM
Spend a couple hundred bucks and have a brief consultation with a real estate attorney concerning your plans for the house. It's extremely important that you make good decisions with these huge financial decisions. I'm the furthest thing from an expert in this field, but something doesn't quite smell right.

We're not looking to make any kind of profit on this house, we just want to get out from under it.  We've talked to a realtor who graduated from my high school a year before I did.  I also talked to my mortgage company.  My parents are pretty good about smelling a rat.  My realtor is on standby just in case we have to go the market route.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on October 30, 2012, 07:30:31 PM
Spend a couple hundred bucks and have a brief consultation with a real estate attorney concerning your plans for the house. It's extremely important that you make good decisions with these huge financial decisions. I'm the furthest thing from an expert in this field, but something doesn't quite smell right.

We're not looking to make any kind of profit on this house, we just want to get out from under it.  We've talked to a realtor who graduated from my high school a year before I did.  I also talked to my mortgage company.  My parents are pretty good about smelling a rat.  My realtor is on standby just in case we have to go the market route.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 08:35:21 PM
Here is a small twist in the story as to why I am able to take a full week off work so soon into the job.  I have been offered and accepted a higher paying position in Salt Lake City with CHG Healthcare.  They are a network that hosts itinerate physicians and it will be my job to dispatch these physicians to hospitals (mostly rural) who need to stay open even while a regular staff doctor takes two weeks off.  Hospitals and clinics have to have a minimum number of doctors on staff at any given time and CHG is a way they can get doctors to fill in without having to hire another physician and play musical roles with the rest of the staff.  It is a call center in the fact that I will be making calls and coordinating with the physicians and the hospitals and connecting them.  The job pays $40,000 with benefits.  With my current job and my current paychecks it would have only added up to a little over $26,000, not the $36K they promised me.  CHG will start on Monday, November 19, 2012.  I put in my two weeks notice on Monday with the termination date on Thursday, November 8, 2012.  So, I will have time to go home for a bit without having to ask my supervisor.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on October 30, 2012, 08:43:43 PM
Interesting. What are the hours of this new job? I imagine it would be somewhat tedious. Hell, just doing phone banking for the Hasner campaign tires me :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 08:46:03 PM
Interesting. What are the hours of this new job? I imagine it would be somewhat tedious. Hell, just doing phone banking for the Hasner campaign tires me :P

Unsure about the hours, just yet, but I imagine they'll be close to "normal" hours.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 30, 2012, 10:32:49 PM
This guy leaves job for scam bit never gets old.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 30, 2012, 10:36:25 PM
This guy leaves job for scam bit never gets old.

Except its not a scam.  I had a phone interview last Wednesday and had a live interview last Friday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 31, 2012, 01:14:15 AM
This guy leaves job for scam bit never gets old.

Except its not a scam.  I had a phone interview last Wednesday and had a live interview last Friday.

The man who compusively updates an Internet forum about his life didn't tell the forum he had TWO interviews for a job?  Something doesn't smell right...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 01:36:14 AM
This guy leaves job for scam bit never gets old.

Except its not a scam.  I had a phone interview last Wednesday and had a live interview last Friday.

The man who compusively updates an Internet forum about his life didn't tell the forum he had TWO interviews for a job?  Something doesn't smell right...

I've been keeping a few more things quiet.  I haven't mentioned every happening in a while.  If I did, this thread would reach 2000 posts in no time and we'd be on to the 5th Edition.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 31, 2012, 01:45:32 AM
How many jobs have you had in the last 2 years?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 01:47:26 AM
What I haven't told you yet, is that most of last week, from Tuesday 12:30 pm through the end of the week, I was on bereavement leave.  My other grandmother who lived in Louisiana passed away.  (Technically, she's my great aunt, but I looked up to her and her husband as a third set of grandparents.)  Her husband passed in 2005 and for the past 5 years she's been living near her daughter in Albuquerque and then recently as she started going down hill, because this daughter is a college professor at the University of New Mexico, so she was extremely busy, she was staying with her youngest son in San Angelo, Texas and that's where hospice was called in.  I told my supervisor that I had a death in the family, but I didn't ask for time off.  She told me to take the rest of the week off on her own accord.  CHG gave me a call Tuesday afternoon and we discussed the position, then I had a phone interview on Wednesday and went in for a live interview on Friday and was given the offer before the close of business on Friday.  So, with this job in hand, I felt comfortable enough to put in my 2 weeks notice this past Monday so I could have a week to take care of some business in Oklahoma.  So, my final day is officially Thursday, November 8, 2012, though my final actual work day is Monday, November 5, 2012 because I already had Election Day and the day after scheduled off.  I will go in on Thursday to turn in my badge and then come home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 01:47:50 AM
How many jobs have you had in the last 2 years?

More than I would like.

From the beginning of 2011, I have had 4 jobs.  This will be #5 (Convergys, Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG).  I don't count Rainbow as a job because I never got paid anything.  In 2012 alone, this will be job #4 (Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 01:53:53 AM
The reason I am leaving Aetna, is as i've already mentioned they jipped me on the pay, and there is also no room for advancement or raises.  People have been there 5 years and have only gotten 1 raise.  The environment was not condusive for growth, either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 31, 2012, 06:56:59 AM
How many jobs have you had in the last 2 years?

More than I would like.

From the beginning of 2011, I have had 4 jobs.  This will be #5 (Convergys, Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG).  I don't count Rainbow as a job because I never got paid anything.  In 2012 alone, this will be job #4 (Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG)

What about Ameriscam? That should count, since you did sell insurance.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 31, 2012, 07:47:37 AM
The reason I am leaving Aetna, is as i've already mentioned they jipped me on the pay, and there is also no room for advancement or raises.  People have been there 5 years and have only gotten 1 raise.  The environment was not condusive for growth, either.

Do you notice a pattern of every single job lying to you?  What even remotely makes you think the new job isn't too......or maybe you're just lying to us?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on October 31, 2012, 08:29:02 AM
Has anybody else had the experience of a job lying about pay, even once? I never have.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 31, 2012, 09:04:47 AM
Has anybody else had the experience of a job lying about pay, even once? I never have.

Nope.....he either didn't bother to look into the details, or, now don't fall over.......he's lying.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 31, 2012, 09:09:14 AM
Has anybody else had the experience of a job lying about pay, even once? I never have.

Nope.....he either didn't bother to look into the details, or, now don't fall over.......he's lying.

Odds he goes back to Oklahoma before his lease is over?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 31, 2012, 09:13:43 AM
Has anybody else had the experience of a job lying about pay, even once? I never have.

Nope.....he either didn't bother to look into the details, or, now don't fall over.......he's lying.

Odds he goes back to Oklahoma and stays before his lease is over?


100%


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 09:55:51 AM
How many jobs have you had in the last 2 years?

More than I would like.

From the beginning of 2011, I have had 4 jobs.  This will be #5 (Convergys, Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG).  I don't count Rainbow as a job because I never got paid anything.  In 2012 alone, this will be job #4 (Dell, Xerox, Aetna, CHG)

What about Ameriscam? That should count, since you did sell insurance.

That was the summer of 2010, which was more than 2 years ago.  The question was asked of the past 2 years, so I went back to the beginning of 2011.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 02:34:22 PM
It is official!!! I will be coming home for 6 days!! I will be flying into Oklahoma City at 1:45 pm CST on Saturday, November 10, 2012 and be flying out at 7:25 am CST on Friday, November 16, 2012. My flight leaves Salt Lake City at 8:30 am and I'll be flying through Denver. I will probably leave for the airport by 5:00 am so I can park my car and get into the terminal by 6:15 am. I've never been beyond the security checkpoint in Salt Lake City International Airport, so I want to make sure I get there early so I know where to go. It is a bigger airport than Will Rogers. On the way back, I'll have a 3 hour 20 minute layover in Phoenix and will arrive back in SLC at 1:50 pm.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 31, 2012, 04:06:34 PM
How do you have the money to do all this travling if Aetna was screwing with your pay?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on October 31, 2012, 04:47:14 PM
How do you have the money to do all this travling if Aetna was screwing with your pay?

*raises hand*


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on October 31, 2012, 05:10:14 PM
How do you have the money to do all this travling if Aetna was screwing with your pay?

I still got paid some money.  I had built up a nice reserve that I was able to tap into, plus Mom helped me with half of the ticket, because she knows I probably will not be able to come home Christmas, so this is our "Holiday Vacation".  November will hurt don't get me wrong, but it won't be as bad as it could be simply because there is a good paying job at the other end.  Which, incidentally, will start on November 26 instead of November 19, which makes more sense.  It wouldn't make sense to work 3 days then immediately have 2 days off for a holiday.  So, they're going to start me after Thanksgiving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on October 31, 2012, 07:17:41 PM
Bets on how long the new company isn't what it's cracked up to be?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on October 31, 2012, 07:43:30 PM
Mid December when it is admitted.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 01, 2012, 12:42:24 PM
Here is the website for this company - CHG Health Care

http://www.chghealthcare.com/


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 01, 2012, 02:25:16 PM
How do you know they're telling you the truth about salary and advancing when a health care GIANT like Aetna lies?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on November 01, 2012, 02:46:04 PM
Bets on how long the new company isn't what it's cracked up to be?
January.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 01, 2012, 02:54:36 PM
How do you know they're telling you the truth about salary and advancing when a health care GIANT like Aetna lies?

Considering I had Aetna's salary in writing on that offer letter I shared a couple months ago, and they still lied, there is no way to really be guaranteed, but I just have to have faith and take the words of the recruiter as truth.  I'm taking them with a grain of salt, so I'm just going on faith.  What else do you do considering Aetna diverted from their written offer?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: CountryRoads on November 01, 2012, 03:44:52 PM
I tried to read the last few pages, but im lost. It seems like you have crappy judgement :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 02, 2012, 02:17:44 AM
Bushie really needs to go on tour with Obama... if he's scored 4 jobs this easily, surely unemployment can't be as high as Romney says it is.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 02, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
You guys are such plebians.  Only true patricians like me would not fall for such repetitive plot lines and think it's compelling drama.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 01:15:05 AM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on November 03, 2012, 01:33:17 AM
So it appears that despite the new setting the writers are just recycling the same old plot lines and plot elements. I'm hoping these are just filler episodes and we have a big twist coming up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 02:10:09 AM
So it appears that despite the new setting the writers are just recycling the same old plot lines and plot elements. I'm hoping these are just filler episodes and we have a big twist coming up.

I'm trying to slowly wean myself off the Update.  So, the writers hopefully won't have as much new fodder to serve up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on November 03, 2012, 02:11:13 AM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

So wait, after you get back from voting, you're going to watch TV all day other than a break for lunch?  Or are there other, hidden, items on the agenda?  I mean, how does "start watching returns" differ from your CNN watching earlier in the day?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 02:14:31 AM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

So wait, after you get back from voting, you're going to watch TV all day other than a break for lunch?  Or are there other, hidden, items on the agenda?  I mean, how does "start watching returns" differ from your CNN watching earlier in the day?


I'll be watching CNN during lunch, and the evening is not really that different from the daytime, other than no returns will be coming in before 4:00 pm MST.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 03, 2012, 03:05:14 AM
So it appears that despite the new setting the writers are just recycling the same old plot lines and plot elements. I'm hoping these are just filler episodes and we have a big twist coming up.

I'm trying to slowly wean myself off the Update.  So, the writers hopefully won't have as much new fodder to serve up.

Or you could quit cold turkey:

PRESS HERE TO ACTIVATE THE DOOMSDAY DEVICE! (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?action=lock;topic=161952.75;sesc=a163a164cb2b066bbc8254aecc70a092)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 03, 2012, 05:26:16 AM
Well that sure makes sense. CNN at 3 AM.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 03, 2012, 02:33:57 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 03:58:22 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 03, 2012, 10:16:16 PM
I tried to read the last few pages, but im lost. It seems like you have crappy judgement :(

OH NO IT'S AN UPDATE VIRGIN

bless, bless


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 03, 2012, 10:18:51 PM
Okie should go and sell whatever absurd pyramid scheme he's currently flogging to the good people of northern Mexico.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
I tried to read the last few pages, but im lost. It seems like you have crappy judgement :(

OH NO IT'S AN UPDATE VIRGIN

bless, bless

If he wants to really read the entire Update Encyclopedia, there are 4 threads, I believe, dating back to 2009 or 2010 that he needs to read!  All of which are 2,000 posts plus.  Good luck, little fella!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 03, 2012, 10:20:19 PM
Okie should go and sell whatever absurd pyramid scheme he's currently flogging to the good people of northern Mexico.

The only problem is I'm not involved in any pyramid schemes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 04:35:07 AM
It is 2:30 am MST and I have been awake for two hours.  Why?  I am trying to adjust my body to going to bed late and getting up early for the next 3 days in advance of Election Day.  Today, I went to bed at 12:00 am MDT and got up at 12:30 MST (1 1/2 hours).  Tonight, I will go to bed around 10:00 pm MST and wake up on Election Eve at 3:00 am MST.  Tomorrow night, I will go to bed by 9:30 pm MST and wake up Tuesday by 2:00 am.  I will then go to bed around 6:00 am Wednesday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 04, 2012, 07:11:40 AM
It is 2:30 am MST and I have been awake for two hours.  Why?  I am trying to adjust my body to going to bed late and getting up early for the next 3 days in advance of Election Day.  Today, I went to bed at 12:00 am MDT and got up at 12:30 MST (1 1/2 hours).  Tonight, I will go to bed around 10:00 pm MST and wake up on Election Eve at 3:00 am MST.  Tomorrow night, I will go to bed by 9:30 pm MST and wake up Tuesday by 2:00 am.  I will then go to bed around 6:00 am Wednesday.

You're insane.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: bore on November 04, 2012, 07:34:56 AM
It is 2:30 am MST and I have been awake for two hours.  Why?  I am trying to adjust my body to going to bed late and getting up early for the next 3 days in advance of Election Day.  Today, I went to bed at 12:00 am MDT and got up at 12:30 MST (1 1/2 hours).  Tonight, I will go to bed around 10:00 pm MST and wake up on Election Eve at 3:00 am MST.  Tomorrow night, I will go to bed by 9:30 pm MST and wake up Tuesday by 2:00 am.  I will then go to bed around 6:00 am Wednesday.

If you want to stay awake on election night, the sensible thing to do would be to sleep for as long as possible on the monday night/tuesday morning, not to not sleep for 3 days before, that'll just mean you can't stay awake because your body needs sleep so much.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: WalterMitty on November 04, 2012, 11:09:21 AM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 12:01:11 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

mind exercising, trying to read the tea leaves at every point during the day! :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 04, 2012, 12:01:58 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

And no time for the Word.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 04, 2012, 12:02:23 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

mind exercising, trying to read the tea leaves at every point during the day! :)

how many calories does that burn?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 12:11:07 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

And no time for the Word.

I'll probably wake up at 1:30 or 2:00 so I can get into God's Word.

To be honest, I'm not worried about calories on Election Day.  I'm going to watch what I eat that day and won't go overboard on calorie-laden food, but I'm not worried about exercising that day.  I'll exercise Monday and Wednesday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 04, 2012, 12:13:19 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(

Be honest.....you were fired, right?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 12:13:41 PM
It is 2:30 am MST and I have been awake for two hours.  Why?  I am trying to adjust my body to going to bed late and getting up early for the next 3 days in advance of Election Day.  Today, I went to bed at 12:00 am MDT and got up at 12:30 MST (1 1/2 hours).  Tonight, I will go to bed around 10:00 pm MST and wake up on Election Eve at 3:00 am MST.  Tomorrow night, I will go to bed by 9:30 pm MST and wake up Tuesday by 2:00 am.  I will then go to bed around 6:00 am Wednesday.

If you want to stay awake on election night, the sensible thing to do would be to sleep for as long as possible on the monday night/tuesday morning, not to not sleep for 3 days before, that'll just mean you can't stay awake because your body needs sleep so much.

I started thinking about that and actually laid down at 3:45 and got up at 9:40, so nearly 6 hours of sleep.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 04, 2012, 12:47:19 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(

Be honest.....you were fired, right?

I'm thinking so..


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on November 04, 2012, 12:50:38 PM
Bushie has been fired from more jobs than I've ever held.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 01:10:42 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(

Be honest.....you were fired, right?

They called it "restructuring".  Whatever.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 04, 2012, 01:18:07 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(

Be honest.....you were fired, right?

They called it "restructuring".  Whatever.

Ah, but you gave 2 weeks notice. Got it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 01:22:38 PM
So you gave 2 weeks notice and they told you to GTFO now?  So no pay for those 2 weeks eh?

Correct. :(

Be honest.....you were fired, right?

They called it "restructuring".  Whatever.

Ah, but you gave 2 weeks notice. Got it.

Yes, I offered a 2 weeks notice, but they rejected it.  The onus is on them.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on November 04, 2012, 01:29:12 PM
I might be missing something, but why on earth are you getting up at 2:30 in the morning on Election Day? ???


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 02:17:54 PM
I might be missing something, but why on earth are you getting up at 2:30 in the morning on Election Day? ???

I want to miss none of the conversation.  The Vermont polls open at 3:00 am MST, and I want to be awake the entire time all the polls in all 50 states are open.   So, to accomodate that, I will probably get up at 1:30 instead of 2:30, so I can start the day off right - in prayer and in a Bible Study with my God.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 04, 2012, 02:21:49 PM
I might be missing something, but why on earth are you getting up at 2:30 in the morning on Election Day? ???

I want to miss none of the conversation.  The Vermont polls open at 3:00 am MST, and I want to be awake the entire time all the polls in all 50 states are open.   So, to accomodate that, I will probably get up at 1:30 instead of 2:30, so I can start the day off right - in prayer and in a Bible Study with my God.

What "conversation"? I mean...do whatever you want, but I don't see what interesting things you're going to learn 1 or 2 hours after polls open.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 02:30:37 PM
I might be missing something, but why on earth are you getting up at 2:30 in the morning on Election Day? ???

I want to miss none of the conversation.  The Vermont polls open at 3:00 am MST, and I want to be awake the entire time all the polls in all 50 states are open.   So, to accomodate that, I will probably get up at 1:30 instead of 2:30, so I can start the day off right - in prayer and in a Bible Study with my God.

What "conversation"? I mean...do whatever you want, but I don't see what interesting things you're going to learn 1 or 2 hours after polls open.

When I say I'm a political junkie, I take it to the extremes...  Days like this only come around once every four years.  This is our "World Cup" or our "Olympics".  The midterms are our "Winter Olympics" and the primaries are the "Olympic trials".  Yes, I am THAT nerdy about politics. :).  Then, Wednesday morning at midnight, I will declare the 2014 Mid-Term Campaign and the 2016 Presidential Campaign open for business.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: WalterMitty on November 04, 2012, 03:26:53 PM
have you told your parents you were fired?



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 04, 2012, 03:35:40 PM
What I haven't told you yet, is that most of last week, from Tuesday 12:30 pm through the end of the week, I was on bereavement leave.  My other grandmother who lived in Louisiana passed away.  (Technically, she's my great aunt, but I looked up to her and her husband as a third set of grandparents.)  Her husband passed in 2005 and for the past 5 years she's been living near her daughter in Albuquerque and then recently as she started going down hill, because this daughter is a college professor at the University of New Mexico, so she was extremely busy, she was staying with her youngest son in San Angelo, Texas and that's where hospice was called in.  I told my supervisor that I had a death in the family, but I didn't ask for time off.  She told me to take the rest of the week off on her own accord.  CHG gave me a call Tuesday afternoon and we discussed the position, then I had a phone interview on Wednesday and went in for a live interview on Friday and was given the offer before the close of business on Friday.  So, with this job in hand, I felt comfortable enough to put in my 2 weeks notice this past Monday so I could have a week to take care of some business in Oklahoma.  So, my final day is officially Thursday, November 8, 2012, though my final actual work day is Monday, November 5, 2012 because I already had Election Day and the day after scheduled off.  I will go in on Thursday to turn in my badge and then come home.

This obviously is untrue....since you said they told you to GTFO....so was being absent the reason for being let go?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on November 04, 2012, 03:38:24 PM
Bushie has been fired from more jobs than I've ever held.

To be fair I was fired from a job once (in the sense that my contract was not renewed for a second year), and I live in a constant abject state of fear that I will be fired other otherwise sent packing from my current job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 05:14:29 PM
What I haven't told you yet, is that most of last week, from Tuesday 12:30 pm through the end of the week, I was on bereavement leave.  My other grandmother who lived in Louisiana passed away.  (Technically, she's my great aunt, but I looked up to her and her husband as a third set of grandparents.)  Her husband passed in 2005 and for the past 5 years she's been living near her daughter in Albuquerque and then recently as she started going down hill, because this daughter is a college professor at the University of New Mexico, so she was extremely busy, she was staying with her youngest son in San Angelo, Texas and that's where hospice was called in.  I told my supervisor that I had a death in the family, but I didn't ask for time off.  She told me to take the rest of the week off on her own accord.  CHG gave me a call Tuesday afternoon and we discussed the position, then I had a phone interview on Wednesday and went in for a live interview on Friday and was given the offer before the close of business on Friday. So, with this job in hand, I felt comfortable enough to put in my 2 weeks notice this past Monday so I could have a week to take care of some business in Oklahoma.  So, my final day is officially Thursday, November 8, 2012, though my final actual work day is Monday, November 5, 2012 because I already had Election Day and the day after scheduled off. I will go in on Thursday to turn in my badge and then come home.

This obviously is untrue....since you said they told you to GTFO....so was being absent the reason for being let go?

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 04, 2012, 06:20:55 PM
What motivates you to lie so often?

Why not just keep your entire life story to yourself if you're uncomfortable telling the truth?



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 04, 2012, 06:44:51 PM

Irrational fear of the backlash from the truth.  I don't stop to think that the backlash from the lie is worse than that from the truth.

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Why not just keep your entire life story to yourself if you're uncomfortable telling the truth?

Which is why I'm trying to wean myself off the Update thread.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 04, 2012, 06:57:51 PM
I would be skeptical too.. of course, there was a legitimate job available that would start between $35k- $40k in El Reno.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 05, 2012, 08:56:08 PM
My plans for tomorrow have changed slightly.  I didn't post it, but CHG fizzled on me last Friday, so immediately I went on the hunt and looked at a position that had previously offered me a position that I turned down in lieu of another higher paying job.  They accepted me back late this afternoon, but I start tomorrow.  I will normally work 8-5, but tomorrow, I still have to get my fingerprints and drug test done, so I will only be working 8-11 and then will be let loose to get those two things done.  I will then come home and watch the returns (should be home by 2:30 MST).  I accepted this job with the condition that I am still able to take my vacation to Oklahoma next week.  They approved and will resume me on my training the next Monday (Nov 19).  This is a temp to hire position with MMC based out of Dallas, Texas at the Xerox plant in Sandy, Utah.  It is a call center, which I really didn't want, but at this point I'll take just about anything.  It will go permanent back into Xerox.  The good news is it is just 1.25 miles from my house, so I can walk there in bad weather.  The same bus route also serves my apartment and my place of work, so that will be really simple, as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 05, 2012, 11:32:07 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

And no time for the Word.

I'll probably wake up at 1:30 or 2:00 so I can get into God's Word.

To be honest, I'm not worried about calories on Election Day.  I'm going to watch what I eat that day and won't go overboard on calorie-laden food, but I'm not worried about exercising that day.  I'll exercise Monday and Wednesday.

Jeff, to be honest, you haven't worried about calories the last 20 years or so.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 05, 2012, 11:35:43 PM

Irrational fear of the backlash from the truth.  I don't stop to think that the backlash from the lie is worse than that from the truth.

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Why not just keep your entire life story to yourself if you're uncomfortable telling the truth?

Which is why I'm trying to wean myself off the Update thread.

Seriously... stop trying to "wean" yourself off.  Go see a doctor.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 05, 2012, 11:37:32 PM
So, my plans for Tuesday are set:  Here goes:

2:30 am - Wake Up
3:00 am - Turn on to CNN
5:00 am - Breakfast
6:45 am - Leave for Precinct
7:00 am - Vote
7:30 am - Continue with CNN
11:00 am - Lunch
3:00 pm - Activate the DVR
4:00 pm - Start watching returns
3:00 am Wednesday - Go to Bed

no exercise of any kind.

And no time for the Word.

I'll probably wake up at 1:30 or 2:00 so I can get into God's Word.

To be honest, I'm not worried about calories on Election Day.  I'm going to watch what I eat that day and won't go overboard on calorie-laden food, but I'm not worried about exercising that day.  I'll exercise Monday and Wednesday.

Jeff, to be honest, you haven't worried about calories the last 20 years or so.

I disagree. For the most part that's true, but just about a year ago - in fact 51 weeks ago, on Monday, November 14, 2011, I began a weight-loss campaign and I successfully lost 20 pounds until my trip to Kenya in March.  I haven't gained any of that 20 pounds.  Granted, I have not lost any, and there's more I could do, and while ~265 is not great, its not as bad as 285 where I was on Saturday, November 12, 2011.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 05, 2012, 11:39:04 PM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 05, 2012, 11:48:28 PM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?

It's not a total lie, because there was still a chance CHG could come back, though it was not looking good.  It officially died out this morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 05, 2012, 11:53:40 PM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?

It's not a total lie, because there was still a chance CHG could come back, though it was not looking good.  It officially died out this morning.

"not looking good" ≠ "ready to go".  That's pretty basic vocabulary.  Even if it wasn't "officially" dead, it certainly wasn't "ready to go".

Or is this another one of those "technicalities"?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 05, 2012, 11:55:27 PM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?

It's not a total lie, because there was still a chance CHG could come back, though it was not looking good.  It officially died out this morning.

"not looking good" ≠ "ready to go".  That's pretty basic vocabulary.  Even if it wasn't "officially" dead, it certainly wasn't "ready to go".

Or is this another one of those "technicalities"?

It was optimism!  You know I'm always an optimist.  It wasn't realistic optimism, but it was optimism.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 05, 2012, 11:57:48 PM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?

It's not a total lie, because there was still a chance CHG could come back, though it was not looking good.  It officially died out this morning.

"not looking good" ≠ "ready to go".  That's pretty basic vocabulary.  Even if it wasn't "officially" dead, it certainly wasn't "ready to go".

Or is this another one of those "technicalities"?

It was optimism!  You know I'm always an optimist.  It wasn't realistic optimism, but it was optimism.

No.  Optimism is "I hope I'll have CHG ready to go on November 26", not "I've got CHG redy to go on November 26".


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 06, 2012, 12:11:27 AM
So if CHG "fizzled" on Friday, then this post, where you admitted your lie ALSO CONTAINED A LIE:

Yeah, that last part of the post wasn't accurate.  Yes, it was a lie.  It would have been accurate had my plans worked. Who knows what the reason was they let me go.  It could have been the bereavement leave the week before, even though my supervisor clearly told me to take off the rest of the week.  Unless she did that with this in mind.  I kind of have a feeling the "restructuring" started in mid-October as opposed to late October.  Who knows.  Whatever reason it was, I'm over it now, just waiting on my final paycheck.  While I've got CHG ready to go on November 26, I've got 3 other items in the pipeline just in case it were to fall through.  Based on my history, I am skeptical when any one offers a job to me, especially with a relatively large amount ($40,000).  I've got three other jobs in the cooker right now that I will follow up on this week.  One of the places, is only 1/2 - 3/4 mile from me, so I can walk there without getting on the main road.

Seriously... why even post this as the "Update" thread?  Why not just call it Bushie's fantasyland?  At least you'd make Al happy... do you lie to your family as much as this forum?

It's not a total lie, because there was still a chance CHG could come back, though it was not looking good.  It officially died out this morning.

"not looking good" ≠ "ready to go".  That's pretty basic vocabulary.  Even if it wasn't "officially" dead, it certainly wasn't "ready to go".

Or is this another one of those "technicalities"?

It was optimism!  You know I'm always an optimist.  It wasn't realistic optimism, but it was optimism.

No.  Optimism is "I hope I'll have CHG ready to go on November 26", not "I've got CHG redy to go on November 26".

We'll have to agree to disagree here.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 06, 2012, 07:45:45 AM
I love Bushie logic.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 07, 2012, 05:53:29 PM
I just completed my first full day of work at Xerox - Sandy, UT.  Yesterday, I worked just 8:00-10:50 as my drug test appointment was 11:30 and my finger print appointment was for 1:00.  I actually got out of the drug test at 11:25 and went straight to get my finger prints and was out of there by 11:45.  I, then, went and voted and was out of there by 12:15.  Today, I worked 8:00-3:20 as we were let out early due to material being covered in full today and the inability to proceed until tomorrow.  I will work the full 8:00-4:30 tomorrow and Friday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 07, 2012, 09:25:44 PM
There is a snow storm coming into town Friday that is supposed to dump 5" in the valleys.  I fly out of Salt Lake City at 8:30 Saturday morning and was supposed to be at the off airport parking by 5:00 am.  With the temperature in the 20s Saturday morning, with snow still coming down pretty heavily, and my inexperience on winter roads, I am going to go to the airport after work Friday afternoon.  Instead of getting to the off airport parking by 5:00 am Saturday, I'll get there by 5:00 pm Friday.  It won't cost me any extra, and I'll just sleep at the airport Friday night.  It will be a LLLOONNGG night at the airport being there for 15 hours before take off.  At least it will be warm with places to eat.  Also, I'll have places to plug in my computer and my phone, so I'll still have entertainment and I can go to bed early Saturday night at my parents'.  As I told the travel agent to change the reservation at the airport parking, I'd rather spend the night at the airport than spend the night in a ditch!  I get off work at 4:30 Friday evening, and the sun doesn't set until 5:15, so I will still have a little daylight to get to the parking.  This could be fun!  I will not be taking a suitcase as my mother has clothes I can wear that I left there, just a carry on is all I'll take, so I will be able to go through security right away Friday evening without having to worry if my bag will make it on the plane.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 07, 2012, 11:21:50 PM
Why do I feel like this shall result in your losing your job?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 08, 2012, 05:21:49 AM
Winter roads aren't hard to drive on... you just drive slow.  How will you ever get used to doing it if you simply take irrational steps to avoid any driving in snow?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on November 08, 2012, 06:45:11 AM
You're going to the airport 15 hours early because of a measly 5" of snow?

How long of a drive is it to the airport anyway?  (under good weather conditions)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 08, 2012, 08:48:56 AM
Why do I feel like this shall result in your losing your job?

Because it's like the movie Groundhog Day.......it happens every time, without fail.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 08, 2012, 10:36:14 AM
I've driven in a foot and a half of snow in a Camero. Why is 5 inches of snow so difficult?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 08, 2012, 04:54:32 PM
At this point after all the "lies", this thread should be considered nothing more than a very eccentric fiction story.  Brilliantly written, but most of it is probably fake.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 08, 2012, 09:03:19 PM
Winter roads aren't hard to drive on... you just drive slow.  How will you ever get used to doing it if you simply take irrational steps to avoid any driving in snow?

I will be learning in the next few weeks, but I want to learn in the daylight rather than the black of night.  I probably could make it, but I might as well go to the airport after work, because with as early as I need to leave the house, it wouldn't make much sense to sleep even at the house as I don't want to oversleep, which I have a tendency to do.  I'd rather just stay awake at the airport, even though I will be there for 15 hours before take off.  I'll be alright.  There will be more snow coming in later this month, and it is just November, so I should be able to learn to drive in it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 09, 2012, 01:12:56 AM
You used a travel agent to change parking? Wtf?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 09, 2012, 03:13:44 AM
For an "optimistic" person, you sure are extremely pessimistic about driving in snow...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on November 09, 2012, 03:45:38 AM
Again, how long of a drive is it to the airport, anyway?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 09, 2012, 08:48:54 AM
Again, how long of a drive is it to the airport, anyway?


23 mins
17.0 mi
per google

They aren't going to check you in, take your bags, or let you through security that early......and getting there 15 hours ahead, aside from being insane, t hey'll probably view as a security risk.....and rightly so.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 09:18:01 AM
I"ll have my boarding pass printed out at lunch as I'm flying Southwest.  I'm also taking no checked baggage, just a carry on and my laptop sachel.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 09, 2012, 12:26:03 PM
What are you going to do if there is 5 inches of snow on the ground when you land back in SLC?  You have a job to get back to.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 09, 2012, 12:31:38 PM
Again, how long of a drive is it to the airport, anyway?


23 mins
17.0 mi
per google

They aren't going to check you in, take your bags, or let you through security that early......and getting there 15 hours ahead, aside from being insane, t hey'll probably view as a security risk.....and rightly so.

Yeah, I had to get to the airport like 8 hours early one time (my ride was taking me from Mt. Pleasant to Detroit and had to be back for class... and that's a wee bit too expensive for a cab ;) ), and it was the most bored I've ever been.  They don't let you in until 6 hours before your flight.  I had a paper to write, so I would go to the McDonald's to get wifi (there's this one corner in the Detroit airport McDonald's that picks up the hotel's free wifi, otherwise you have to pay), but they had no outlet, so I'd have to go between the terminal and McDonald's to charge my computer and go on the Internet.  And even doing that, I finished the paper in like 4 hours and had nothing to do for the rest of the time.  Anybody who chooses to do that voluntarily is just crazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 09, 2012, 12:36:01 PM
Even one of Bushie's FB friends asked if it was 5" or 5', because no one would do that with just 5".......in SLC 5" is a dusting.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 09, 2012, 12:36:29 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 08:49:51 PM
I made it past security just fine.  There is about 6" already on the ground, but the roads were just wet.  I've had my dinner, now playing with my tablet for a while.  The forecast for arrival in SLC is sunny with highs near 51 next Friday, Nov 16.  I probably could have handled it at 4:00 tomorrow morning, but I always err on the side of extreme caution.  I know this is unconventional, but since when have I done things conventionally.

As for tonight, I've got my tablet, laptop, phone, Bible, and even the Home Alone DVDs with me for the overnight hours.  Plus, I'm able to watch CNN here at the airport which is better than nothing. I'll be just fine! :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 10:48:00 PM
3 hours into the evening and I'm doing swell.  I had dinner at Popeye's just up from the gate about 2 1/2 hours ago.  I've got me a drink and just playing on the computer.  I've got 11 hours 45 minutes until departure which is still scheduled on-time.  The night is already 20% of the way complete!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 09, 2012, 10:56:24 PM
Real healthy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 11:11:23 PM

Hey, at the airport your choices are limited, you take what you can get when they offer it, otherwise you starve!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 11:13:31 PM
I really feel weird about going to Oklahoma City for just a 6-day visit.  I only lived there for the first 364 months of my life!  (I will be 367 months old on Nov 29)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on November 09, 2012, 11:20:01 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 09, 2012, 11:24:29 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 11:32:24 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 09, 2012, 11:39:52 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.

Er, Bushie.  You have the time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 09, 2012, 11:57:37 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.

Er, Bushie.  You have the time.

Time, I have.  Energy, I do not.  Right now, though, being 10:00 pm, the only thing open is McDonald's.  That, too, is a long walk for a bunch of grease.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 12:01:35 AM
There is a code word for the past few posts: Excuses.  I fully admit that, too.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 10, 2012, 12:27:12 AM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.

Er, Bushie.  You have the time.

Time, I have.  Energy, I do not.  Right now, though, being 10:00 pm, the only thing open is McDonald's.  That, too, is a long walk for a bunch of grease.

Oh grow up. If you're not going to try, then don't bother letting us know about it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 12:46:09 AM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.

Er, Bushie.  You have the time.

Time, I have.  Energy, I do not.  Right now, though, being 10:00 pm, the only thing open is McDonald's.  That, too, is a long walk for a bunch of grease.

Oh grow up. If you're not going to try, then don't bother letting us know about it.

Like I said in a previous post, I am making excuses.  I don't really care, either, right now.  The only thing I can think about is going home for 6 days!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 10, 2012, 12:50:41 AM
Yes, you got it in your last post, you really don't care. You've never cared.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 01:37:29 AM
Yes, you got it in your last post, you really don't care. You've never cared.

That is not accurate.  You seem to be dismissing the fact that I did lose 20 pounds starting a year ago and have not gained anything back.  Of course, nothing I ever say or do will meet the forum's approval.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on November 10, 2012, 02:14:02 AM
This airport adventure is very amusing! Please continue.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 02:40:42 AM
This airport adventure is very amusing! Please continue.

The airport adventure is going along quite swimmingly.  I am approaching the halfway mark of the night at 1:00 am MST.  Currently, I have been at the airport for about 7 hours 20 minutes.  I arrived at 5:20 pm and it is now 12:40 am.  I got to my gate by 5:45 pm.  The 1:00 am halfway mark is not exact, it is approximate.  I have 7 hours 20 minutes until I board, at roughly 8:00 am before the flight takes off at 8:30.  I will be in Denver in 9 hours 25 minutes at 10:05 am.  I will be in Oklahoma City in 12 hours 5 minutes at 1:45 pm CST.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 04:18:57 AM
It is 2:15 am MST and I am under 6 hours until I board.  The night is moving along a lot faster than I thought.  I really am enjoying myself in the relative peace and quiet, playing on the computer, talking to Jamespol over messenger.  I'm tired, but I've managed to maintain alertness.  I will start investigating breakfast about 5:00 am before switching gears to waiting for boarding.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 10, 2012, 07:55:29 AM
So, the real question is.. does Utah NOT have plow trucks?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 08:49:54 AM
I made it through the night just fine.  I just had my breakfast a bit ago and now I'm waiting to board which should be about 70 minutes from now.  So far, the flight is on time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 10, 2012, 09:47:13 AM
What are you going to do if there is 5 inches of snow on the ground when you land back in SLC?  You have a job to get back to.
Sure about that, Grumps?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 05:27:59 PM
I have made it to Oklahoma City.  My flight was a half hour late getting into OKC, but all is well.  I am just relaxing tonight and will likely turn in early.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 10, 2012, 07:47:56 PM
What do you deem relaxing, Bushie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 10, 2012, 07:50:12 PM

Sitting back, playing on my tablet, watching college football.  My parents were both doing the same thing on their tablets.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 10, 2012, 07:56:07 PM
Lord help the person who had to sit next to you on the plane.  15 hours of airport and fast food stank.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 10, 2012, 08:15:11 PM

Sitting back, playing on my tablet, watching college football.  My parents were both doing the same thing on their tablets.

Why not on the television?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 10, 2012, 08:20:25 PM
So.. you're back with your family and you are all on tablets?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 10, 2012, 11:24:54 PM

Hey, at the airport your choices are limited, you take what you can get when they offer it, otherwise you starve!

I'll bet you my left kidney that there's somewhere in that airport you can get a conventional sandwich or a wrap or a somewhat healthy salad.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 10, 2012, 11:27:31 PM
Bushie makes The Onion a reality: http://www.theonion.com/articles/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early,29662/

Brilliant. :D

Bushie, I've been to airports, and they sell healthy foods. Salads. Sandwiches. Grilled stuff. Ogalla smoothies.

The restaurants in the wing of the SLC Airport I'm at has Wendy's, Popeye's, and a Seattle Coffee Shop.  In order to get to other restaurants, I would have to walk clear to another concourse or terminal.

Yes, because the walking across to another concourse is going to cause your (5th?) heart attack, not the Popeye's...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 10, 2012, 11:31:06 PM
Yes, you got it in your last post, you really don't care. You've never cared.

That is not accurate.  You seem to be dismissing the fact that I did lose 20 pounds starting a year ago and have not gained anything back.  Of course, nothing I ever say or do will meet the forum's approval.

You've never actually said how you lost the weight (to my knowledge).  People can lose weight without caring (through getting sick, for example).  So the "fact" that you lost 20 pounds doesn't actually translate into you caring.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 11, 2012, 10:30:47 AM
To be honest I wouldn't likely go walking great distances for healthy food, either. I recall a time where I was in Phoenix and I just had a pizza from Pizza Hut because it was in the concourse. Later, when walking around the airport, I saw a sandwich place and was upset I didn't go there.

Am I the only one who walks around airports when waiting? Perhaps that's a habit you should acquire, Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 10:59:34 AM
Yes, you got it in your last post, you really don't care. You've never cared.

That is not accurate.  You seem to be dismissing the fact that I did lose 20 pounds starting a year ago and have not gained anything back.  Of course, nothing I ever say or do will meet the forum's approval.

You've never actually said how you lost the weight (to my knowledge).  People can lose weight without caring (through getting sick, for example).  So the "fact" that you lost 20 pounds doesn't actually translate into you caring.

I lost the 20 lbs by cutting out regular soda, switching to no calorie soda (something I am still doing, for the most part).  I also lost by eliminating a lot of fast food.  I still went to get a hamburger, but only once every 10 days or so instead of daily.  When I did go out, I left off the fries and cheese.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 11:01:31 AM
So.. you're back with your family and you are all on tablets?

We were chatting verbally, as well, talking about Alabama's defeat.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 11, 2012, 11:13:07 AM
Losing weight is a primary concern.....limiting calories is the primary way of achieving this goal, etc etc., but this isn't the only thing that's relevant.

Living a healthy lifestyle, all in all, is more important in the long-term than being able to claim 20 lbs. less than your record weight. And living a healthy lifestyle includes things like physical activity, limiting the amount of junk food (fast food) you consume....and you have to really want these things. You have to want to be healthy.

Doesn't mean you shouldn't have the occassional hamburger and a beer, but it's rather telling that you can't walk across an airport building because you're out of "energy"....when you have 15 hours to make the long journey back and forth.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 03:45:46 PM
Losing weight is a primary concern.....limiting calories is the primary way of achieving this goal, etc etc., but this isn't the only thing that's relevant.

Living a healthy lifestyle, all in all, is more important in the long-term than being able to claim 20 lbs. less than your record weight. And living a healthy lifestyle includes things like physical activity, limiting the amount of junk food (fast food) you consume....and you have to really want these things. You have to want to be healthy.

Doesn't mean you shouldn't have the occassional hamburger and a beer, but it's rather telling that you can't walk across an airport building because you're out of "energy"....when you have 15 hours to make the long journey back and forth.

I probably would have walked, but I would have had to lug my carry on and laptop sachel around, plus tear down my computer and put it in.  The bags werent heavy, but they would not stay on my shoulder because of my heavy coat.  It was enough of a hassle to go to the bathroom.  Yes, thats another excuse, but its all I've got!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 11, 2012, 04:22:37 PM
What are you going to do if there is 5 inches of snow on the ground when you land back in SLC?  You have a job to get back to.
Sure about that, Grumps?

Actually, I'm not, which is probably why he avoided answering.....Just started the job, put in 2 days or so......off to OkieLand.........loses job.

Does that plot sound reasonable, my friend? 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 06:18:47 PM
What are you going to do if there is 5 inches of snow on the ground when you land back in SLC?  You have a job to get back to.
Sure about that, Grumps?

Actually, I'm not, which is probably why he avoided answering.....Just started the job, put in 2 days or so......off to OkieLand.........loses job.

Does that plot sound reasonable, my friend? 

Going to Oklahoma was in my contract.  I told my recruiter that I wouldn't take the job unless I could still go to Oklahoma.  My recruiter contacted my boss and my boss agreed to let me come to Oklahoma and then get started back with training on Nov 19.  I will not take off again at least the rest of the year.  This is my Christmas trip home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 11, 2012, 07:22:02 PM
But Jeff, you've said the same thing over and over again. You've told a new job that you are going away, or have something written into an agreement, or "contract".. You claim to get things in writing, and yet things still fall apart. If I got the job, I would have just stayed in Utah, and not go home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 11, 2012, 07:47:37 PM
This job won't be there when he gets back.  That is all.  If a giant company like Aetna "lies", this one will too.......of course it's not a lie, it's a delusion


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 11, 2012, 08:19:16 PM
This job won't be there when he gets back.  That is all.  If a giant company like Aetna "lies", this one will too.......of course it's not a lie, it's a delusion

Yeah, I'd like to see this "contract" where he was promised this time off.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 11, 2012, 08:36:44 PM
Those won't even have been your shortest job, Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 09:00:48 PM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it.  Its not like I haven't been down this road before.  There was no way I would have missed coming home because my tickets were unrefundable.  The next place I go will be to Kenya and that likely not until June or July.  I may come home around Memorial Day when I only have to take one day off.  If I didnt come now, I likely would have not seen my family over the holidays.  We are having our Thanksgiving Dinner as a family this Tuesday.  I will be okay even if I do lose the job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 11, 2012, 09:28:13 PM
Something's wrong if you take losing a job so flippantly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 11, 2012, 09:48:32 PM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it.  

Why is it risky, you said your contract said it was ok.......or was that a lie too?



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 09:53:04 PM
Something's wrong if you take losing a job so flippantly.

No, I just know family is more important.  I dont believe I will be let go, but if I do its not the end of the world.  I've lost several jobs, but I've survived all of them.  I will survive this one, too, if it comes to that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 11, 2012, 09:54:32 PM
If you're going to lie everytime you tell us something, lock the thread and stop posting


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 10:01:32 PM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it. 

Why is it risky, you said your contract said it was ok.......or was that a lie too?


It is in my contract, so everything will be fine, but if its not its not the end of the world.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 10:05:52 PM
If you're going to lie everytime you tell us something, lock the thread and stop posting

Who says I am lying?  I said what was in the contract, but I also acknowledged the risk involved in taking a vacation during week 2 on the job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 11, 2012, 10:14:36 PM
If you're going to lie everytime you tell us something, lock the thread and stop posting

Who says I am lying?  I said what was in the contract, but I also acknowledged the risk involved in taking a vacation during week 2 on the job.

Day two, you mean. But where would there be a risk if you had it in a contract? Are they supposed to go whenever you come back and say "ah, we're firing you, even though we said we wouldn't!"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 11, 2012, 10:24:39 PM
If you're going to lie everytime you tell us something, lock the thread and stop posting

Who says I am lying?  I said what was in the contract, but I also acknowledged the risk involved in taking a vacation during week 2 on the job.

Day two, you mean. But where would there be a risk if you had it in a contract? Are they supposed to go whenever you come back and say "ah, we're firing you, even though we said we wouldn't!"

Week 2, I started last Tuesday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 12:51:24 AM
If you're going to lie everytime you tell us something, lock the thread and stop posting

Who says I am lying?  I said what was in the contract, but I also acknowledged the risk involved in taking a vacation during week 2 on the job.

Day two, you mean. But where would there be a risk if you had it in a contract? Are they supposed to go whenever you come back and say "ah, we're firing you, even though we said we wouldn't!"

Based on the bad breaks I've had in the past, I am to the point where I say there is always a risk, no matter what you do.  You could be the best employee in the history of the company, never missing a day, or even an hour, period, never making a mistake in the work you are hired to do, and still find yourself looking in the classified ads with a highlighter and a phone.  I'm not as trusting as I once was, yet, I trust them enough to hold my position for me until I get back on November 19.  In return, I am promising them not to miss another day at least until March, barring MAJOR circumstances.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 12, 2012, 12:53:31 AM
And how many days have you worked?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 01:14:33 AM

4


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 12, 2012, 02:43:09 AM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it.  Its not like I haven't been down this road before.  There was no way I would have missed coming home because my tickets were unrefundable.  The next place I go will be to Kenya and that likely not until June or July.  I may come home around Memorial Day when I only have to take one day off.  If I didnt come now, I likely would have not seen my family over the holidays.  We are having our Thanksgiving Dinner as a family this Tuesday.  I will be okay even if I do lose the job.

How is it risky if it's in your contract?  If they fire you, you could sue for breach of contract and recover damages for the wages of at least the rest of your contract term.  If you have a contractual guarantee for this vacation time, you literally have a 0% risk of not seeing that money, either through continued employment or court judgment.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on November 12, 2012, 03:06:29 AM
I don't know why you guys are always getting on Bushie's case. Just chill out, let him his life and tell his stories.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 12, 2012, 02:22:31 PM

4 days is not 2 weeks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 02:32:35 PM

I'm taking a vacation during week 2.  I've already worked 4 days which is close enough to a full week.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 12, 2012, 03:23:14 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 12, 2012, 03:23:54 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 12, 2012, 03:31:27 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.

Gramps, don't exaggerate... Bushie's never substantially lied about anything.  You just try to catch him on technicalities.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 06:08:58 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.

Gramps, don't exaggerate... Bushie's never substantially lied about anything.  You just try to catch him on technicalities.

I cant tell if this is attempting to defend me or sarcasm...  I'll make myself feel better and say the former.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 12, 2012, 06:51:16 PM
^Wow


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 12, 2012, 07:05:33 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.

Gramps, don't exaggerate... Bushie's never substantially lied about anything.  You just try to catch him on technicalities.

I cant tell if this is attempting to defend me or sarcasm...  I'll make myself feel better and say the former.

It's pretty much Bushie's entire posting history, encapsulated in one statement...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 08:03:54 PM
Good Monday Evening!  I have had a tremendous day!  Got the house cleaned out this morning, took a nap this afternoon, had Spaghetti for dinner and now I'm about ready to head to my cousins for a little bit to visit with them.  Tomorrow, is the Brown Family Thanksgiving Dinner 2012.  Mom and I will head over to Grandma's about noon and play Skip-Bo.  A family friend will join us about 2:00 or 2:30, then Dad will join us about 4:45 and we'll eat about 5:15 tomorrow evening.  Wednesday, Mom and I will make our annual trip to Mardel's in search of Christmas music.  We normally like to go the first Saturday in November, but since I wasn't here, we have to do it now.  Wednesday evening, we will be eating dinner together as a family at On the Border and then Thursday is a day mostly to relax and pack.  We'll be leaving the house at Mom and Dad's to begin my journey back to Midvale, Utah.  My vacation is rapidly approaching the half way mark. :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 12, 2012, 08:07:21 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.

Gramps, don't exaggerate... Bushie's never substantially lied about anything.  You just try to catch him on technicalities.

I cant tell if this is attempting to defend me or sarcasm...  I'll make myself feel better and say the former.

If you honestly think that I think you've never substantially lied about anything, then you either

1) think I'm an idiot;
2) have a very seriously skewed version of what constitutes either reality or a lie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 08:14:07 PM
I'm done for good with Bushie's threads.....pointing out his embellishments and never-ending lies is tiring.  Have fun, boys.

Gramps, don't exaggerate... Bushie's never substantially lied about anything.  You just try to catch him on technicalities.

I cant tell if this is attempting to defend me or sarcasm...  I'll make myself feel better and say the former.

If you honestly think that I think you've never substantially lied about anything, then you either

1) think I'm an idiot;
2) have a very seriously skewed version of what constitutes either reality or a lie.

I figured it was the latter, but I was telling myself it was the former, though I knew better.  Yes, I have lied quite a few times on the forum, but I do not lie about everything.  Most of what I say is truth, though, sadly, not all of it is.

The past few posters have totally missed the subtle (probably poor) attempt at sarcasm myself.  I'm trying to inject a little humor, but the humor sailed way above everyone's heads.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 12, 2012, 08:21:16 PM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it.  Its not like I haven't been down this road before.  There was no way I would have missed coming home because my tickets were unrefundable.  The next place I go will be to Kenya and that likely not until June or July.  I may come home around Memorial Day when I only have to take one day off.  If I didnt come now, I likely would have not seen my family over the holidays.  We are having our Thanksgiving Dinner as a family this Tuesday.  I will be okay even if I do lose the job.

How is it risky if it's in your contract?  If they fire you, you could sue for breach of contract and recover damages for the wages of at least the rest of your contract term.  If you have a contractual guarantee for this vacation time, you literally have a 0% risk of not seeing that money, either through continued employment or court judgment.

Its not risky in my situation, but I'm just saying it is, because most of the time it is very risky in normal circumstances to take off for a week just a week into the job.  I could hold quite a few companies accountable for breach of contract, but I choose not to, because I do not sue.  I have better things to do than to sue companies.  Plus, I would rather be wronged and be able to show the love of Christ than to get what's coming to me and miss an opportunity to nurture someone's soul or plant a seed.  My ultimate mission on this earth is not to hold down a job, although that is very vital to my mission, but the mission itself is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the masses.  Holding down a job is a very vital aspect to that mission, and I will admit, I have failed in that respect.  I have failed in so many areas, but God still picks me up, dusts me off, and holds my hand as I walk with Him.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 12, 2012, 09:26:30 PM
Just a thought... did you ever think "maybe God is actually trying to teach me a lesson"?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 12, 2012, 10:10:46 PM
I know its risky, and if I lose my job because of it, so be it.  Its not like I haven't been down this road before.  There was no way I would have missed coming home because my tickets were unrefundable.  The next place I go will be to Kenya and that likely not until June or July.  I may come home around Memorial Day when I only have to take one day off.  If I didnt come now, I likely would have not seen my family over the holidays.  We are having our Thanksgiving Dinner as a family this Tuesday.  I will be okay even if I do lose the job.

How is it risky if it's in your contract?  If they fire you, you could sue for breach of contract and recover damages for the wages of at least the rest of your contract term.  If you have a contractual guarantee for this vacation time, you literally have a 0% risk of not seeing that money, either through continued employment or court judgment.

Its not risky in my situation, but I'm just saying it is, because most of the time it is very risky in normal circumstances to take off for a week just a week into the job.  I could hold quite a few companies accountable for breach of contract, but I choose not to, because I do not sue.  I have better things to do than to sue companies.  Plus, I would rather be wronged and be able to show the love of Christ than to get what's coming to me and miss an opportunity to nurture someone's soul or plant a seed.  My ultimate mission on this earth is not to hold down a job, although that is very vital to my mission, but the mission itself is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the masses.  Holding down a job is a very vital aspect to that mission, and I will admit, I have failed in that respect.  I have failed in so many areas, but God still picks me up, dusts me off, and holds my hand as I walk with Him.

I won't even get into your thought on lawsuits, because that will cause my brain to just end itself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 13, 2012, 12:14:07 AM
Just a thought... did you ever think "maybe God is actually trying to teach me a lesson"?

Oh, I think that everyday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 13, 2012, 12:28:22 AM
Just a thought... did you ever think "maybe God is actually trying to teach me a lesson"?

Oh, I think that everyday.

And what lessons have you learned?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 13, 2012, 12:53:30 AM
Just a thought... did you ever think "maybe God is actually trying to teach me a lesson"?

Oh, I think that everyday.

And what lessons have you learned?

1) Patience - This is the biggy.
2) Thankfulness for what I do have and quit dwelling on things I do not have.
3) Total reliance on Him (Rely on Him for the strength to do my work each and every day.)
4) Taking things one day at a time (this is a hard lesson for me to learn).
5) Plan things out, but with the reality that God can and sometimes will change your plans.  James 5:14.

There are more, but those are the top five lessons I'm "studying" right now from my God.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 13, 2012, 11:46:26 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 – I am thankful for being able to open my heart to my mother.  I finally told her tonight in depth of my plans for Kenya.  I told her about the Maisha Medical Clinic that was recently completed.  I told her about the Maisha Academy that will be starting in 2014 and the volunteer home in 2015.  I was able to tell her of my plans and how God has been speaking to me the past year about where He wants my life to head.  I told her that after the volunteer home is built that I will be spending a month down there to test it out living down there and working.  I told her how I would support myself and I told her how Utah fits into that plan.  I also reassured her that it will be anywhere between summer 2016 and summer 2018, depending on how long it takes them to build the volunteer home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 13, 2012, 11:48:06 PM
I thought you already "came out" about Kenya?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 13, 2012, 11:48:29 PM
And how did she react?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 14, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
I thought you already "came out" about Kenya?

I did, for the most part, like she knew I wanted to move to Kenya, but didn't know how I was going to support myself (valid question), or how I came to that decision.  I told her this evening why and how I've come to that conclusion.

And, Simfan, she took the news quite well.  I think she was pleased and was comforted by the fact that I now have a way to, or am very close to finalizing a way to support myself down there without becoming another mouth to feed.  She was also comforted by the fact that I'm not planning to move anytime soon.  The infrastructure is not yet in place for me to move down there and neither is this support.  The Academy has to be built first and then the Volunteer Home.  The Volunteer Home is not slated to begin for another 2 1/2 - 3 years, so it probably won't be finished until late 2016 at the earliest.  I imagine I won't test it out until summer 2017 and probably won't move there until summer 2018.  That's later than I had thought originally, but its with the latest information straight from the Maisha Director herself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 14, 2012, 07:27:52 AM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 14, 2012, 07:36:38 AM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I imagine the Lord will provide?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 14, 2012, 10:21:09 AM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 14, 2012, 11:35:30 AM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 14, 2012, 01:49:17 PM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.

It would be a job that would pay.  It won't pay very much, but in Kenya, you don't need a lot of money to survive (compared to US Dollars).  If someone makes 30,000 Kenyan Schillings a year that is the equivalent of $350.  Besides, when it all is boiled down, even here in the United States and other Western Nations, one's employer is the provider of shelter, food, clothing, and the basic necessities of life as well as the luxuries.  You work for Company A and Company A agrees to pay you x dollars to buy whatever you need and that includes shelter, food, clothing.  Its no different in third world countries.  Your employer provides the basics.  The only difference is that Maisha would provide the actual shelter instead of the money to get the shelter.  Moreover, in America, in Kenya, and everywhere you go it is God who provides all these necessities.  He gives you the health and wakes you up of a morning to go to a job and perform your duties to satisfactory or above levels.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 14, 2012, 01:57:09 PM
Moreover, in America, in Kenya, and everywhere you go it is God who provides all these necessities.  He gives you the health and wakes you up of a morning to go to a job and perform your duties to satisfactory or above levels.

No, he doesn't. I wake me up in the morning. I drive myself to my job, and I do my job that pays my bills, and provides for me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 14, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.

Isn't that the same thing though? He works, he gets compensation.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 14, 2012, 02:45:10 PM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.

Isn't that the same thing though? He works, he gets compensation.

I see it more as an allowence.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 14, 2012, 03:42:14 PM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.

Isn't that the same thing though? He works, he gets compensation.

I see it more as an allowence.

I agree with Bushie this time actually. It's not any different than if a woman becomes a nun and is "cared for" by the convent, for example.

(Not to say I believe the whole Kenya thing will work for him, I don't.)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 14, 2012, 04:51:00 PM
She's happy it's not occurring anytime soon i.e. she's hoping it is a phase and will blow over.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 14, 2012, 06:08:00 PM
How do you plan on supporting yourself?

I will be working for Maisha, and while it is mostly volunteer, they will provide the basics such shelter and food.

That is someone else supporting you, not supporting yourself.

Isn't that the same thing though? He works, he gets compensation.

I see it more as an allowence.

I agree with Bushie this time actually. It's not any different than if a woman becomes a nun and is "cared for" by the convent, for example.

(Not to say I believe the whole Kenya thing will work for him, I don't.)

I gotta say I agree with him as well.  If he's volunteering to get the housing and food, he's providing for himself.  If he goes to a shelter to get housing and food, then they'd be providing for him.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 14, 2012, 06:46:03 PM
How can you provide for your future by volunteering? You can't fly back to your family without making money... you can't provide for a future family without it. It's great to want to help, but without some real funds in the bank, it could be tough.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 14, 2012, 07:01:04 PM
Just a thought... did you ever think "maybe God is actually trying to teach me a lesson"?

Oh, I think that everyday.

And what lessons have you learned?

1) Patience - This is the biggy.
2) Thankfulness for what I do have and quit dwelling on things I do not have.
3) Total reliance on Him (Rely on Him for the strength to do my work each and every day.)
4) Taking things one day at a time (this is a hard lesson for me to learn).
5) Plan things out, but with the reality that God can and sometimes will change your plans.  James 5:14.

There are more, but those are the top five lessons I'm "studying" right now from my God.


...and yet again... the single reason why you end up falling on your face.

Ever think... that God is trying to teach you self-reliance? but you just refuse to listen?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 14, 2012, 09:34:56 PM
How can you provide for your future by volunteering? You can't fly back to your family without making money... you can't provide for a future family without it. It's great to want to help, but without some real funds in the bank, it could be tough.

I'm not looking for it to be easy.  I'm looking for it to be doable.  Nothing in life that's worth anything comes without a price.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 14, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
How can you provide for your future by volunteering? You can't fly back to your family without making money... you can't provide for a future family without it. It's great to want to help, but without some real funds in the bank, it could be tough.

I'm not looking for it to be easy.  I'm looking for it to be doable.  Nothing in life that's worth anything comes without a price.

Well it will certainly be hard if you aren't making any real money. You won't be able to afford to travel unless you keep hitting up your parents for money!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 14, 2012, 10:05:06 PM
How can you provide for your future by volunteering? You can't fly back to your family without making money... you can't provide for a future family without it. It's great to want to help, but without some real funds in the bank, it could be tough.

I'm not looking for it to be easy.  I'm looking for it to be doable.  Nothing in life that's worth anything comes without a price.

Well it will certainly be hard if you aren't making any real money. You won't be able to afford to travel unless you keep hitting up your parents for money!

Like I said previously, we still have a lot of work to do.  Nothing has been nailed down and rightfully so, since I won't be there for at least another 4-6 years.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 15, 2012, 04:02:20 PM
24 hours until I'm in Salt Lake City!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 15, 2012, 11:27:42 PM
I am about ready to hit the sack for the final time on this vacation in Oklahoma.  It will be a short night as I have to be up by 4:00 am CST to leave by 5:00 am.  My flight leaves at 7:25 am, so that gives right at 2 hours to check in and go through security and chill for a bit before boarding.  Again, I've got a 3 hour 20 minute layover in Phoenix and should land in Salt Lake City around 1:50 pm MST (that's when my plane is scheduled to land).  If all goes well, I should be to my apartment by 3:30-4:00 pm.  The weather in Salt Lake City is supposed to be low 50s and Mostly Cloudy at landing.  There is still a possibility I will be able to come home for Christmas once again.  I am not going to ask for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off, but I'm going to ask if I have them off automatically.  I will ask about Thanksgiving and New Year's at the same so it doesn't look suspicious.  If I have to work, I'm not going to ask off and will stay in Utah and work, but if I do have sufficient time off (minimum 4 consecutive days) automatically, Mom and Grandma are going to split the ticket for me to come home.  I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize my job.  I just got finished with a 6 day vacation, so the only way I'm coming home is if I have time off automatically built into the calendar.  If not, I will be working and making money.  I will ask probably Monday or Tuesday so if I can come home, we can go ahead and book the tickets before December 1 before the prices go up and the seats are full.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 16, 2012, 12:26:37 AM
You're at a call center for Xerox doing what exactly?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 16, 2012, 07:09:28 AM
You're at a call center for Xerox doing what exactly?

Tech Support for the US Forest Service.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 16, 2012, 07:14:39 AM
I made it through security at Will Rogers World Airport.  It is 6:20 am CST and I am 40 minutes from boarding.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 16, 2012, 07:22:19 AM
What sort of work will you do in Kenya?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 16, 2012, 02:25:58 PM

Tech Support with what?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 16, 2012, 03:15:17 PM
More call centers? Is that the only jobs available these days?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on November 16, 2012, 03:17:24 PM
More call centers? Is that the only jobs available these days?

I think that or restaurant work has been the only job available for decades, no?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 16, 2012, 03:24:24 PM
More call centers? Is that the only jobs available these days?

I think that or restaurant work has been the only job available for decades, no?

Sad but true, opebo. Even if you have a professional degree these days.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 16, 2012, 04:08:09 PM
There are tons of comission based sales jobs out there too if that is your inclination. Medical sales, in particular, is a huge industry.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 16, 2012, 06:11:10 PM

IT


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 16, 2012, 08:09:00 PM
I'm thinking of a way to become more active, lose a little bit of weight, and ease strain on my back, knees, hip, etc.  I'm thinking about taking up Yoga.  Any thoughts or suggestions?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 16, 2012, 09:34:01 PM
There are tons of comission based sales jobs out there too if that is your inclination. Medical sales, in particular, is a huge industry.

We've already tried that, you know.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 17, 2012, 12:15:43 AM
There are tons of comission based sales jobs out there too if that is your inclination. Medical sales, in particular, is a huge industry.

We've already tried that, you know.
I don't think Bushie has ever had a legit sales job. Not saying that'd be his thing. It's certainly not mine. Now that I think about it, maybe he'd be good at fund raising. He's apparantly convinced people to support him in going to Africa and such. Perhaps he could be successful at soliciting donations for charity.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 01:29:38 AM
There are tons of comission based sales jobs out there too if that is your inclination. Medical sales, in particular, is a huge industry.

We've already tried that, you know.
I don't think Bushie has ever had a legit sales job. Not saying that'd be his thing. It's certainly not mine. Now that I think about it, maybe he'd be good at fund raising. He's apparantly convinced people to support him in going to Africa and such. Perhaps he could be successful at soliciting donations for charity.


I don't do sales.  My family is not sales inclined.  We would have a hard time selling a five dollar bill for a nickel.  I tried selling term life insurance through Primerica about 7 years ago, but never got anywhere with it.  I sold two policies on my own, but one of them backed out leaving me to pay the company back.  I left Primerica officially in October 2006 after I had gone back to school to finish my degree.  I worked that along side other jobs.  I stay away from commission only pay structure as if there is no guaranteed base, I would starve.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 17, 2012, 09:41:23 AM
Ameriscam


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 12:16:51 PM

The criteria that memphis set forth was legitimate sales jobs.  So, that's why I didn't even bring up Ameriscam.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 17, 2012, 01:20:27 PM
Dang it, Jeff. You should sell propane and propane accessories like me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 01:37:25 PM
Dang it, Jeff. You should sell propane and propane accessories like me.

Having some experience in the Energy industry, its something worth thinking about.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 17, 2012, 04:45:13 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 04:51:40 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 17, 2012, 04:58:53 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.

Why are you doing IT help on products that Xerox doesn't manufacture?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 06:19:53 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.

Why are you doing IT help on products that Xerox doesn't manufacture?

Um, I don't get to choose what products Xerox asks me to work on.  I choose to either be employed, or if I don't like it, I can leave.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 17, 2012, 06:49:27 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.

Why are you doing IT help on products that Xerox doesn't manufacture?

Um, I don't get to choose what products Xerox asks me to work on.  I choose to either be employed, or if I don't like it, I can leave.

But that all doesn't make sense. That's like calling a Ford dealership mechanic to help troubleshoot a blender.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 17, 2012, 06:50:50 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.

Why are you doing IT help on products that Xerox doesn't manufacture?

I think a lot of companies that used to make "stuff" got into managing call centers for other companies as ancillary or separate business units or divisions.  I think it is a way to streamline and leverage expertise in operations- or a.k.a. a way to have a vendor be the one to pay people peanuts and deal with headaches they don't feel like handling.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 06:50:58 PM

You're just a general IT guy for the Forest Service?  Or you help them with Xerox products.  What do you do on an average day?  I highly doubt that whatever it is, it's really important enough to warrant keeping the branch open on Christmas.

After training, I will be taking calls answering technical-related questions.  The questions will be such as, my computer won't start or I have no internet connection or I need to install a printer, etc.  Its the same thing I was doing at Dell.  The Forest Service is still using outdated equipment, so I will be troubleshooting Windows XP.  I should be on the phones by next Monday, November 26.

They keep the centers open on holidays just in case someone calls with a question.  Normally, the calls are  pretty few and far between and they usually let people go early and from what I've heard, the holiday staffing is on a volunteer basis, unless not enough people are signed up.  Xerox has a contract with the US Forest Service and if they don't keep the center open at all times, they can get fined or possibly lose the contract.  Xerox would prefer to close the center on major holidays, as they have families they want to spend time with as well, but business is business.

Why are you doing IT help on products that Xerox doesn't manufacture?

Um, I don't get to choose what products Xerox asks me to work on.  I choose to either be employed, or if I don't like it, I can leave.

But that all doesn't make sense. That's like calling a Ford dealership mechanic to help troubleshoot a blender.

I'm not in the upper-tier of management who calls the shots, so I can't say why they chose this path.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 17, 2012, 07:04:33 PM
Xerox provides operations services too, you know, as another business. Haven't you seen those commercials with some motorcyclist in a wind tunnel being asked to translate papers or the Michelin Man throwing tyres at the road-monster and being asked to review documents. It's what's Patrick is saying, yeah.

Rather sad, actually. Going from making things to... employing Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 07:06:37 PM
Xerox provides operations services too, you know, as another business. Haven't you seen those commercials with some motorcyclist in a wind tunnel being asked to translate papers or the Michelin Man throwing tyres at the road-monster and being asked to review documents. It's what's Patrick is saying, yeah.

Rather sad, actually. Going from making things to... employing Bushie.

Not once, but twice!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 17, 2012, 07:44:47 PM
Didn't you have a problem with Xerox before you moved?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 07:49:03 PM
Didn't you have a problem with Xerox before you moved?

The problem I had was the pay was extremely poor and much less than what they told me.  However, I just got paid yesterday via direct deposit for the first week of work and they did pay what they told me they would.  I'm not worried about the past, as long as I'm getting paid now what they promised me, I'm fine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 17, 2012, 09:35:41 PM
One of the good things about my job right now is apparently, the first 7 days of each month are the busiest and thus require some overtime.  Hopefully, I can get a little overtime in early December.

Oh, and if I am given a choice whether to work Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, I would choose to work as it will be easy money that day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 17, 2012, 11:04:19 PM
Xerox provides operations services too, you know, as another business. Haven't you seen those commercials with some motorcyclist in a wind tunnel being asked to translate papers or the Michelin Man throwing tyres at the road-monster and being asked to review documents. It's what's Patrick is saying, yeah.

Rather sad, actually. Going from making things to... employing Bushie.

Gotcha.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 18, 2012, 09:05:37 PM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 18, 2012, 09:37:04 PM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 18, 2012, 09:51:32 PM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 18, 2012, 11:39:56 PM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.

Whole Foods near Salt Lake city (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=whole+foods+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&ll=40.714476,-111.846313&spn=0.278965,0.617294&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=8.328413,19.753418&oq=whole+foods,+salt+lake+city&hq=whole+foods&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=11)

Or, just in general:

Grocery stores near Salt Lake City (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=grocery+stores+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&sll=40.714476,-111.846313&sspn=0.278965,0.617294&oq=grocery+store+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hq=grocery+stores&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=12)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 19, 2012, 12:03:59 AM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.

Whole Foods near Salt Lake city (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=whole+foods+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&ll=40.714476,-111.846313&spn=0.278965,0.617294&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=8.328413,19.753418&oq=whole+foods,+salt+lake+city&hq=whole+foods&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=11)

Or, just in general:

Grocery stores near Salt Lake City (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=grocery+stores+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&sll=40.714476,-111.846313&sspn=0.278965,0.617294&oq=grocery+store+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hq=grocery+stores&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=12)

I'm wanting turkey on Thanksgiving, and I don't know how to nor want to prepare a turkey just for myself, so I'll go to Golden Corral.  Thanksgiving Day is not a day to eat ordinary, everyday food.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 19, 2012, 12:05:43 AM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.

Whole Foods near Salt Lake city (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=whole+foods+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&ll=40.714476,-111.846313&spn=0.278965,0.617294&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=8.328413,19.753418&oq=whole+foods,+salt+lake+city&hq=whole+foods&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=11)

Or, just in general:

Grocery stores near Salt Lake City (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=grocery+stores+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&sll=40.714476,-111.846313&sspn=0.278965,0.617294&oq=grocery+store+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hq=grocery+stores&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=12)

I'm wanting turkey on Thanksgiving, and I don't know how to nor want to prepare a turkey just for myself, so I'll go to Golden Corral.  Thanksgiving Day is not a day to eat ordinary, everyday food.

What part(s) of the turkey do you eat?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 19, 2012, 12:14:54 AM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.

Whole Foods near Salt Lake city (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=whole+foods+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&ll=40.714476,-111.846313&spn=0.278965,0.617294&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=8.328413,19.753418&oq=whole+foods,+salt+lake+city&hq=whole+foods&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=11)

Or, just in general:

Grocery stores near Salt Lake City (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=grocery+stores+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&sll=40.714476,-111.846313&sspn=0.278965,0.617294&oq=grocery+store+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hq=grocery+stores&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=12)

I'm wanting turkey on Thanksgiving, and I don't know how to nor want to prepare a turkey just for myself, so I'll go to Golden Corral.  Thanksgiving Day is not a day to eat ordinary, everyday food.

What part(s) of the turkey do you eat?

Generally the white meat. (I don't know the body part).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 19, 2012, 12:31:52 AM
I am really looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow.  This should be a short week because of Thanksgiving, but in a way, I hope I am able to work on Thursday and Friday.  I could definitely use the money and since I have already had Thanksgiving Dinner with my family, I would have no qualms with working on Thursday.  I did get my first paycheck direct deposited last Friday for the 3 1/2 days I worked before I left for Oklahoma.  I was surprised the direct deposit took hold that fast.  Usually, I have to wait a pay period or two before direct deposit takes hold.  What's more is the paycheck was more than I was expecting, $50 higher.

You should volunteer to work Thursday.  It'll keep you from having dinner at Golden Corral, which is probably one of the worst things you could do for Thanksgiving.

I don't know if I will still be in training by then.  If I am, there is a good chance I won't be able to work.  If I'm in full production mode, I would definitely volunteer both Thursday and Friday.  Eating at Golden Corral would be better than ordering a pizza or getting a hamburger.  At least I could get vegetables at GC.  No sane person counts the lettuce on a hamburger as a vegetable serving, not even me.

Whole Foods near Salt Lake city (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=whole+foods+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&ll=40.714476,-111.846313&spn=0.278965,0.617294&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=8.328413,19.753418&oq=whole+foods,+salt+lake+city&hq=whole+foods&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=11)

Or, just in general:

Grocery stores near Salt Lake City (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=grocery+stores+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hl=en&sll=40.714476,-111.846313&sspn=0.278965,0.617294&oq=grocery+store+near+Salt+Lake+City,+UT&hq=grocery+stores&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=12)

I'm wanting turkey on Thanksgiving, and I don't know how to nor want to prepare a turkey just for myself, so I'll go to Golden Corral.  Thanksgiving Day is not a day to eat ordinary, everyday food.

What part(s) of the turkey do you eat?

Generally the white meat. (I don't know the body part).

The breast.  So you don't even need a whole turkey.  Any grocery store will sell turkey breasts.  A little bit of butter and some seasoning, and you'll be all set.  Here's a nice, easy recipe for you... and when you don't eat it all, you can cut some up for sandwiches, and turn the rest into soup... you'll have soup for a while, so on those nights that you're feeling lazy, you can microwave up some dinner, and it won't be terribly unhealthy.

http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/chickenturkeymore/r/turkeybreast.htm


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 19, 2012, 12:43:05 AM
How is it that someone has gotten to 30 and is so completely helpless!

Cooking is not hard...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 19, 2012, 12:54:36 AM
Jeff, to show I'm sincere in trying to help you, I'll make you a deal.  Anything that you buy and cook yourself (so if you make mashed potatoes, you have to buy actual potatoes, not that instant stuff), I will personally pay for.  I'll even throw in canned cranberry sauce, since that can't be easy to make (although I'd advocate for the alternative: cranberry relish, which is phenomenal).  I'm serious - anything that you buy for Thanksgiving and cook yourself, I'll send you a check to pay for.  If you want lobster, go out and get lobster.  I'll pay for it.  But you have to cook it yourself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 19, 2012, 01:34:42 AM
Perhaps Bushie should apply for Meals on Wheels.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 19, 2012, 11:38:16 AM
I'm cooking a dinner today/tonight for tomorrow. It's really simple. But for once, I'm gonna side with Bushie. If I wasnt going to just sit around and get my drunk on, I wouldn't care about a diet for Thanksgiving.

Now, I wouldn't go to the GC. Mainly because I'm creepers'd out by buffets. I don't want random people coming up and touching and picking at all the food. Now, I know that people at a restaurant will be touching my food, but at least I can't see it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 19, 2012, 12:51:42 PM
I'm cooking a dinner today/tonight for tomorrow. It's really simple. But for once, I'm gonna side with Bushie. If I wasnt going to just sit around and get my drunk on, I wouldn't care about a diet for Thanksgiving.

Now, I wouldn't go to the GC. Mainly because I'm creepers'd out by buffets. I don't want random people coming up and touching and picking at all the food. Now, I know that people at a restaurant will be touching my food, but at least I can't see it.

But this isn't just for Thanksgiving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 19, 2012, 12:58:42 PM
Jeff, to show I'm sincere in trying to help you, I'll make you a deal.  Anything that you buy and cook yourself (so if you make mashed potatoes, you have to buy actual potatoes, not that instant stuff), I will personally pay for.  I'll even throw in canned cranberry sauce, since that can't be easy to make (although I'd advocate for the alternative: cranberry relish, which is phenomenal).  I'm serious - anything that you buy for Thanksgiving and cook yourself, I'll send you a check to pay for.  If you want lobster, go out and get lobster.  I'll pay for it.  But you have to cook it yourself.

Don't waste your money...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 19, 2012, 03:02:38 PM
I'm cooking a dinner today/tonight for tomorrow. It's really simple. But for once, I'm gonna side with Bushie. If I wasnt going to just sit around and get my drunk on, I wouldn't care about a diet for Thanksgiving.

Now, I wouldn't go to the GC. Mainly because I'm creepers'd out by buffets. I don't want random people coming up and touching and picking at all the food. Now, I know that people at a restaurant will be touching my food, but at least I can't see it.

But this isn't just for Thanksgiving.

Yeah.. true. Now I'm wishing I was going to be home for Thanksgiving. I miss Ma Dukez turkey dinner. Eh, one year I'll make it home for the Holidays.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 19, 2012, 09:33:20 PM
It was a great day at work!  I found out some holiday information.  I will be off this Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.  I will also have December 22-26 off, so guess what... I am coming home for Christmas!!!! I've already booked the flights with cancellation insurance.  I will be leaving Salt Lake City at 6:00 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012 and arriving in Oklahoma City at 10:41 am with a short layover in Denver.  I will be leaving to come back home on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 11:15 am and arriving in Salt Lake City at 7:32 pm with 2 layovers in Denver and Phoenix.  I will only be home for 2 days, and it will be my final trip home until the late Spring or Summer, but I will be home for the holidays!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 19, 2012, 11:32:22 PM
And will you be taking me up on my Thanksgiving dinner offer?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 19, 2012, 11:55:42 PM
And will you be taking me up on my Thanksgiving dinner offer?

I do appreciate the offer, but I will decline.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 20, 2012, 12:07:33 AM
Bushie, have you joined a church in Utah? People are usually willing to extend an invitation on Thanksgiving if you make it known that you have nowhere to go. Cause the thought of you eating Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral by yourself is so damn depressing. No offense.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 20, 2012, 12:13:40 AM
Bushie, have you joined a church in Utah? People are usually willing to extend an invitation on Thanksgiving if you make it known that you have nowhere to go. Cause the thought of you eating Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral by yourself is so damn depressing. No offense.

Yes, I have joined the First Southern Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.  I didnt ask anybody as I hate inviting myself.  I've already had my Thanksgiving Dinner for 2012.  It is depressing, but I'll be going home for Christmas so the Holidays won't be a total loss.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 20, 2012, 12:48:46 PM
Bushie, have you joined a church in Utah? People are usually willing to extend an invitation on Thanksgiving if you make it known that you have nowhere to go. Cause the thought of you eating Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral by yourself is so damn depressing. No offense.

Yes, I have joined the First Southern Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.  I didnt ask anybody as I hate inviting myself.  I've already had my Thanksgiving Dinner for 2012.  It is depressing, but I'll be going home for Christmas so the Holidays won't be a total loss.

No one invited you, or at the very least asked you what your plans were for Thanksgiving?  What sort of depressing antisocial church do you go to?!?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 20, 2012, 02:37:33 PM
Bushie, have you joined a church in Utah? People are usually willing to extend an invitation on Thanksgiving if you make it known that you have nowhere to go. Cause the thought of you eating Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral by yourself is so damn depressing. No offense.

Yes, I have joined the First Southern Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.  I didnt ask anybody as I hate inviting myself.  I've already had my Thanksgiving Dinner for 2012.  It is depressing, but I'll be going home for Christmas so the Holidays won't be a total loss.

No one invited you, or at the very least asked you what your plans were for Thanksgiving?  What sort of depressing antisocial church do you go to?!?

I know, that's so weird. I had 3 people at a bar that I go to asking what my plans were, and saying I was welcome to come over if I didn't have any plans. Who said bars are bad things?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 20, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
I haven't been there long enough for people to get to know me.  I first went there in middle September, but then missed the next 3 Sundays due to moving from the hotel to the apartment and my mother coming in.  I went the 2nd and 3rd Sunday's in October, then missed the next three weeks due to not feeling well, oversleeping, and vacation.  Out of the past two months, I have only been there a total of 4 Sundays.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 20, 2012, 09:21:17 PM
How Bushie, all this faith and so little church-going. How come I've been to church every week since getting here but aren't so dependent on the purported messages of God?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 21, 2012, 12:36:15 PM
It shouldn't matter how long you've been there.  At least a pastor would invite you if you told him you had just moved and were alone.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 04:45:53 PM
It shouldn't matter how long you've been there.  At least a pastor would invite you if you told him you had just moved and were alone.

Its alright.  I didn't bring up the subject.  True, somebody in the church should have invited me, but I don't hold any grudges.  In Salt Lake City, finding a Southern Baptist church is a really long and tedious process mostly since the state is 70% Mormon.  Salt Lake County, I believe is 60-65% LDS.  Its not like I can just hop on over to another church that matches my beliefs the closest.  If this were Oklahoma, then I could very easily, but Utah is a lot different than Oklahoma.  I've only found one Southern Baptist church in the entire Salt Lake City Metro.  There are probably more, but the places I've been I have not seen them.  The closest denomination to my beliefs other than Southern Baptist are Nazarene, but I haven't seen any Nazarene churches anywhere in Ogden or Salt Lake.  So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.  Staying home on Sunday morning is not an option in my book unless I am sick, out of town, or have company who don't go to church.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 06:21:02 PM
It shouldn't matter how long you've been there.  At least a pastor would invite you if you told him you had just moved and were alone.

Its alright.  I didn't bring up the subject.  True, somebody in the church should have invited me, but I don't hold any grudges.  In Salt Lake City, finding a Southern Baptist church is a really long and tedious process mostly since the state is 70% Mormon.  Salt Lake County, I believe is 60-65% LDS.  Its not like I can just hop on over to another church that matches my beliefs the closest.  If this were Oklahoma, then I could very easily, but Utah is a lot different than Oklahoma.  I've only found one Southern Baptist church in the entire Salt Lake City Metro.  There are probably more, but the places I've been I have not seen them.  The closest denomination to my beliefs other than Southern Baptist are Nazarene, but I haven't seen any Nazarene churches anywhere in Ogden or Salt Lake.  So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.  Staying home on Sunday morning is not an option in my book unless I am sick, out of town, or have company who don't go to church.

If doing this (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Southern+baptist+church+near+salt+lake+city,+ut&hl=en&sll=44.777936,-86.264648&sspn=8.359916,19.753418&hq=Southern+baptist+church&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=9) is a "long and tedious process" for you, it's no wonder you never cook.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 06:23:16 PM
And in case you're in a spicy mood: here you go (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=nazarene+church+near+salt+lake+city,+ut&hl=en&sll=40.746224,-111.922289&sspn=0.034854,0.077162&hq=nazarene+church&hnear=Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah&t=m&z=14).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 21, 2012, 06:25:25 PM
It shouldn't matter how long you've been there.  At least a pastor would invite you if you told him you had just moved and were alone.

Or someone, even one person, would ask what his plans were for Thanksgiving.  He wouldn't need to insist on anything!  He would just need to be going to a church that actually talks to newcomers!

Bushie, why are you picking a church just based on denomination?  If this church isn't being welcoming—and, if you've been there four times, and they haven't tried to get to know you, they're not—you should find somewhere else.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 06:28:01 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 21, 2012, 06:32:49 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 06:37:51 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 21, 2012, 06:41:10 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

But there are other options.  And you haven't tried them!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 06:45:57 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

But there are other options.  And you haven't tried them!

True, but I'm not going to switch churches because of one perceived indiscretion.  Would I have liked to be invited?  Sure, who wouldn't, but i'm not going to give up on them just because of that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 21, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

But there are other options.  And you haven't tried them!

True, but I'm not going to switch churches because of one perceived indiscretion.  Would I have liked to be invited?  Sure, who wouldn't, but i'm not going to give up on them just because of that.

But it's not just about that.  Has anyone there spoken to you?  Gotten to know you?  At all?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 07:05:48 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

But there are other options.  And you haven't tried them!

True, but I'm not going to switch churches because of one perceived indiscretion.  Would I have liked to be invited?  Sure, who wouldn't, but i'm not going to give up on them just because of that.

But it's not just about that.  Has anyone there spoken to you?  Gotten to know you?  At all?

Just about everybody has spoken to me and gotten to know me.  I have been invited to Wednesday Night Bible Studies, as well as Men's Prayer Breakfast on the 3rd Sunday of each month before Sunday School.

I haven't been to either of those activities, yet, but I have also been invited to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas on Saturday, December 1 and attend a Christmas Banquet on Thursday evening, December 6.  I do plan to go to both events.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 21, 2012, 07:33:01 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 07:40:54 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?

I don't know about Australia, but in America, donuts are considered a breakfast food.  It is full of sugar and calories and is a diet killer.  That's why for most people it is considered a special occasion to have donuts.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on November 21, 2012, 07:43:58 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 07:49:34 PM

lol


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 07:51:22 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 07:52:37 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?

I'm going to defend Bushie on this one.  Donuts in the morning isn't that unheard of.  It's more typical if you're at a meeting or something similar where they serve coffee and donuts than it would be in the home, but it's not that extreme.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 21, 2012, 07:54:12 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?

I'm going to defend Bushie on this one.  Donuts in the morning isn't that unheard of.  It's more typical if you're at a meeting or something similar where they serve coffee and donuts than it would be in the home, but it's not that extreme.

Fair point, just for us, donuts would NEVER be considered a breakfast food. It's far too full on. Something with coffee for a morning meeting... maybe. But that's different... 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 07:56:31 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 21, 2012, 08:08:26 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

You know how cheap turkey is?  Not exactly that labor intensive either. Enough of the learned helplessness bull$hit.   Happy Thanksgiving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on November 21, 2012, 08:09:25 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?

Along those lines, one of the oddest experiences I had while in Glasgow was when I asked for a donut at breakfast-time and the cashier said "we're out, but we do have candy" :S  Candy is not an acceptable substitute for a donut, particularly when it's absolutely not a candy time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 21, 2012, 08:17:32 PM
Ah, well, you know. Scotland. At least he didn't offer to deep fry it in batter for you.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

I'm not saying you shoulde leave the church, just that finding another one isn't as hard as you're saying.

And spaghetti really isn't making you own meal unless you're making your own sauce (and/or meatballs).  Boiling pasta and adding sauce is not hard.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 08:24:49 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

You know how cheap turkey is?  Not exactly that labor intensive either. Enough of the learned helplessness bull$hit.   Happy Thanksgiving.

Turkey would've been free.  As would anything else he made himself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 08:28:14 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

I'm not saying you shoulde leave the church, just that finding another one isn't as hard as you're saying.

And spaghetti really isn't making you own meal unless you're making your own sauce (and/or meatballs).  Boiling pasta and adding sauce is not hard.

Spaghetti is not hard, especially since I use Ragu sauce mixed in with ground beef.  I don't like big meatballs in my spaghetti sauce, so I just brown hamburger meat and pour the Ragu onto the meat and let it simmer while I boil the noodles.   It is better, though, than the stuff I bought last night and MUCH better than going out to eat.  It is a step in the right direction.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 21, 2012, 08:30:28 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

I'm not saying you shoulde leave the church, just that finding another one isn't as hard as you're saying.

And spaghetti really isn't making you own meal unless you're making your own sauce (and/or meatballs).  Boiling pasta and adding sauce is not hard.

Spaghetti is not hard, especially since I use Ragu sauce mixed in with ground beef.  I don't like big meatballs in my spaghetti sauce, so I just brown hamburger meat and pour the Ragu onto the meat and let it simmer while I boil the noodles.   It is better, though, than the stuff I bought last night and MUCH better than going out to eat.  It is a step in the right direction.

Yes, it's better than packaged burritos, but I just wante to make sure you realize that it's not really cooking.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on November 21, 2012, 08:31:53 PM
Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

I did go to Walmart last night and got $50 worth of groceries.  I'll still be going to Golden Corral tomorrow night, but I'll be able to eat at home this weekend and most of next week.  I got enough to fix for dinner each night for a week and enough for lunches all next week.  Thankfully, the Hostess items have been removed from the shelves, otherwise I would have been very tempted to get the small powdered donuts for breakfast this weekend.  I will admit that I didn't get the healthiest food at Walmart, but I can at least save money.

Donuts? for breakfast?

When else would one eat donuts?

Afternoon snack? My mind boggles... why would you put something so sugar and calorie heavy first thing in the morning. Cereal? Fruit? Eggs?
Powdered donuts are not healthy breakfast fare.. but breakfast is supposed to be carb heavy and big.  Your body needs a boost of carbohydrates in the morning for good brain function.  You go lighter on carbs at lunch and dinner and heavier on protein.

I'd say a good breakfast might be two eggs, a piece of ham, two pieces of toast with butter and jam, and a glass or orange juice.

Or if you're in a hurry... donuts and coffee (again... there are many types of donuts, with some suited more for breakfast.. like a blueberry glazed cake donut).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on November 21, 2012, 08:39:50 PM
So, its either stick with this church and forgive this "trespass" or I stay home and do nothing.

Like I said, there are a few more churches than just one, but not many.  My options are pretty limited.

So, no, you didn't say that there were a few more churches.  You said there probably were but that you hadn't found them.  You DO have options.

And what kinds of things did you buy from Walmart for your meals?  Will you be actually cooking recipes?

I do have options, but again, I'm not going to drop this church just because they didn't invite me over for a meal.

I didn't buy anything that requires a recipe, but mostly things to heat up in the oven such as frozen pizza or frozen burritos.  I know that's not healthy, but I've already got down on my next Walmart list to get stuff for spaghetti.

I'm not saying you shoulde leave the church, just that finding another one isn't as hard as you're saying.

And spaghetti really isn't making you own meal unless you're making your own sauce (and/or meatballs).  Boiling pasta and adding sauce is not hard.

Spaghetti is not hard, especially since I use Ragu sauce mixed in with ground beef.  I don't like big meatballs in my spaghetti sauce, so I just brown hamburger meat and pour the Ragu onto the meat and let it simmer while I boil the noodles.   It is better, though, than the stuff I bought last night and MUCH better than going out to eat.  It is a step in the right direction.
shred some carrot and finely dice some onions and celery and get some minced garlic (in a jar, refrigerated).  You could also used some diced bell pepper if you like that kinda thing.



Sautee this mixture in a heavy pan with some olive oil until it starts to caramelize a bit (just turning slightly brown).  Then add sliced fresh mushrooms and roughly chopped onion and any other veggies you like (zuchinni, eggplant, etc) Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste until you get the right consistency...
then season heavily with
Pepper
Basil
Oregano
Garlic powder
Onion powder

Add a couple teaspoons of white sugar

Add salt, a half teaspoon at a time, until it tastes right.

At this point you can add ground beef to make a meat sauce... or you could serve this plain over the pasta with some grated parmesan cheese on top.

Making your own red sauce is not hard.  Just remember... the oregano, garlic, onion, and basil are the most important flavors outside of the tomatoes.  Adding sugar is very important as it balances the tartness of the tomatoes.

Oh, and it never hurts to add a splash of red wine while you're sauteing the veggies in the beginning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 21, 2012, 08:50:32 PM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 22, 2012, 04:08:49 AM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.

Why after the 1st of the year, out of interest? Does it take that amount of time to get used to the foreign concept?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 22, 2012, 12:31:44 PM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.

Why after the 1st of the year, out of interest? Does it take that amount of time to get used to the foreign concept?

I'm going to start in December, but I guess you didn't read that.  I'm going to wait until January to get started full force so I can get the holidays behind me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 22, 2012, 02:40:46 PM
I couldn't wait until 1:30 or 2:00 to eat.  I went to Golden Corral about 11:15 and got home around 12:00.  I'm about to take a nap as the tryptophan (sp?) kicks in.  This afternoon, I'll watch the Redskins vs. Cowboys and then I think I'll watch a Big 12 Matchup in College Football - TCU vs. Texas this evening.  Since there is no NBA Basketball on today, I'll have to stick with football.  I may watch a Christmas Movie tonight after the 10:00 News.  I do have to work tomorrow, but it will be a pitifully easy day.  We'll probably take 3 calls the entire day as the US Forest Service is closed until 8:00 am in each time zone on Monday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 22, 2012, 02:45:44 PM
BOO HISS


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 22, 2012, 03:09:15 PM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.

Why after the 1st of the year, out of interest? Does it take that amount of time to get used to the foreign concept?

I'm going to start in December, but I guess you didn't read that.  I'm going to wait until January to get started full force so I can get the holidays behind me.

Still doesn't explain why you postpone such "inconvenient" things.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 22, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
Its been a pretty good Thanksgiving 2012.  I do have to go work tomorrow, but it will be a very easy day as the entire Forest Service is off until Monday.  Since it will be an easy day and it is a Friday, I will stay up and watch a Christmas Movie after the 10:00 news tonight.  Normally, I would go to bed around 11:00, but tonight, I will allow myself to stay up until 1:00 am and still get 6 hours of sleep waking up at 7:00.  I'll make sure to get my shower and read my Bible readings for Friday morning before I start the movie that way in the morning, all I have to do is shave, brush my teeth, take my medicine and leave for work by 7:35.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 22, 2012, 11:35:07 PM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.

Why after the 1st of the year, out of interest? Does it take that amount of time to get used to the foreign concept?

I'm going to start in December, but I guess you didn't read that.  I'm going to wait until January to get started full force so I can get the holidays behind me.

What about "the holidays" is it that makes it so that you have to hve prepackaged burritos instead of making your own food?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 22, 2012, 11:38:48 PM
Its been a pretty good Thanksgiving 2012.  I do have to go work tomorrow, but it will be a very easy day as the entire Forest Service is off until Monday.  Since it will be an easy day and it is a Friday, I will stay up and watch a Christmas Movie after the 10:00 news tonight.  Normally, I would go to bed around 11:00, but tonight, I will allow myself to stay up until 1:00 am and still get 6 hours of sleep waking up at 7:00.  I'll make sure to get my shower and read my Bible readings for Friday morning before I start the movie that way in the morning, all I have to do is shave, brush my teeth, take my medicine and leave for work by 7:35.

So if the only thing that you do is support the Forest Service, what are you going to do all day?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 22, 2012, 11:59:06 PM
Its been a pretty good Thanksgiving 2012.  I do have to go work tomorrow, but it will be a very easy day as the entire Forest Service is off until Monday.  Since it will be an easy day and it is a Friday, I will stay up and watch a Christmas Movie after the 10:00 news tonight.  Normally, I would go to bed around 11:00, but tonight, I will allow myself to stay up until 1:00 am and still get 6 hours of sleep waking up at 7:00.  I'll make sure to get my shower and read my Bible readings for Friday morning before I start the movie that way in the morning, all I have to do is shave, brush my teeth, take my medicine and leave for work by 7:35.

So if the only thing that you do is support the Forest Service, what are you going to do all day?

Sit there in case some one calls from home. I highly doubt I will stay all day.  They'll likely do what they did Wednesday and send half of us home early.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 01:41:45 AM
What happened 71 years ago?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 23, 2012, 09:00:03 AM

Jeff was born?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 09:27:57 AM

December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 09:28:52 AM

But today's 23 November?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on November 23, 2012, 10:01:41 AM

It's Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 23, 2012, 10:02:28 AM

One needs to prepare for such important events.


Title: Airlines are making life even worse for passengers.
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 10:36:40 AM
I find the spaghetti thing too elitist even for me. Let that sink in for a moment.



Let that simmer.



Is box spaghetti too simple for you, master chefs? Do you expect us all to crank out our own handmade rigatoni?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 23, 2012, 11:49:02 AM
I couldn't wait until 1:30 or 2:00 to eat.  I went to Golden Corral about 11:15 and got home around 12:00. 

What did you eat the rest of the day.......don't lie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 06:51:40 PM
I couldn't wait until 1:30 or 2:00 to eat. I went to Golden Corral about 11:15 and got home around 12:00.

What did you eat the rest of the day.......don't lie.

Sat around, took a nap from 1:00-4:00, and got a small McDonald's cheeseburger for supper about 6:30 and went to bed around 10:30.  Now, to figure out what's on the menu tonight...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 07:28:23 PM
Readings by oakvale:

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075671-what-s-on-the-menu-tonight

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075659-bushok

One by me:

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075666-bushie-1


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 07:57:20 PM
Well, today was a little busier than I thought.  It looked more like a typical Friday instead of the day after a holiday.  It allowed me to stay until 4:30, though, which is nice.  I was able to get 30 hours in this week, so while it won't be much, it is something.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 08:00:15 PM
Readings by oakvale:

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075671-what-s-on-the-menu-tonight

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075659-bushok

One by me:

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1075666-bushie-1

All three of those are very good!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 23, 2012, 09:11:55 PM
The fail is so dense in this thread that not even light can escape. What are we mere mortals to do?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 09:36:16 PM
The fail is so dense in this thread that not even light can escape. What are we mere mortals to do?

Give up for there is no hope...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 09:43:42 PM
The fail is so dense in this thread that not even light can escape. What are we mere mortals to do?

Give up for there is no hope...

Is that your diet motto?  You had Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's.  And what is your reason for waiting until January 1 to start eating "healthy"?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 23, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
Not a bad recipe, Snowguy.  I will definitely be trying a few recipes in December and especially after the first of the year.

Why after the 1st of the year, out of interest? Does it take that amount of time to get used to the foreign concept?

I'm going to start in December, but I guess you didn't read that.  I'm going to wait until January to get started full force so I can get the holidays behind me.

But you might be dead by then. Start now or you might never get the chance to start at all.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 23, 2012, 09:48:34 PM

hahahahahahahaha!

sorry, I know it's cruel, but that's just far too funny...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 09:54:52 PM
The fail is so dense in this thread that not even light can escape. What are we mere mortals to do?

Give up for there is no hope...

Is that your diet motto?  You had Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's.  And what is your reason for waiting until January 1 to start eating "healthy"?

Haha, nice try there, Inks.  I had a "regular" Thanksgiving lunch at Golden Corral at 11:00, but then I got hungry later in the evening and so upon impulse, I went to Mickey's.  If you will reread my post from earlier, I am going to get started with some light cooking in December when I go to Walmart the next time (hence, the spaghetti), but as far as full-fledged experimentation and cooking, I will wait until January so i can get Christmas behind me.  Again, I will be doing some light cooking the next 5 1/2 weeks, but I'm not going to go all out until January 2.  During the next month, I will be digging up some recipes online and will be asking my mother and grandmother for some of their recipes.  I do plan to do quite a bit of experimentation in January.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 09:57:18 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 23, 2012, 09:58:06 PM
I got hungry later in the evening and so upon impulse, I went to Mickey's. 

...

...

...this is your idea of a diet?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 09:59:01 PM
I got hungry later in the evening and so upon impulse, I went to Mickey's.

...

...

...this is your idea of a diet?

I'm not on a diet right now.  Even if I was, its wrong to diet on a HOLIDAY!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 10:01:35 PM
The fail is so dense in this thread that not even light can escape. What are we mere mortals to do?

Give up for there is no hope...

Is that your diet motto?  You had Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's.  And what is your reason for waiting until January 1 to start eating "healthy"?

Haha, nice try there, Inks.  I had a "regular" Thanksgiving lunch at Golden Corral at 11:00, but then I got hungry later in the evening and so upon impulse, I went to Mickey's.  If you will reread my post from earlier, I am going to get started with some light cooking in December when I go to Walmart the next time (hence, the spaghetti), but as far as full-fledged experimentation and cooking, I will wait until January so i can get Christmas behind me.  Again, I will be doing some light cooking the next 5 1/2 weeks, but I'm not going to go all out until January 2.  During the next month, I will be digging up some recipes online and will be asking my mother and grandmother for some of their recipes.  I do plan to do quite a bit of experimentation in January.

What do you mean "nice try"?  You did have Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's.  The fact that you went out to 2 unhealthy places in one holiday makes it even worse.

And what is it about the month of December that means you can't make something more complex than boxed spaghetti with canned sauce with (I'll give you credit for this) browned meat?  I mean - you could make some easy things like enchiladas, your own burritos, chicken casserole.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 23, 2012, 10:03:10 PM
I got hungry later in the evening and so upon impulse, I went to Mickey's.

...

...

...this is your idea of a diet?

I'm not on a diet right now.  Even if I was, its wrong to diet on a HOLIDAY!!

Yes, nothing says 'celebration' like 'random impulse binge at cheap junk food chain despite having eaten vast quantities of food already.'

If you ever here a strange near-silent sound a bit like a sobbing scream... then it's your arteries begging to be rescued.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Alcon on November 23, 2012, 10:06:43 PM
jesus, so not complicated.

calories out > calories in = weight loss
calories in > calories out = more fat

the longer you bullsh**t yourself about waiting, the more "calories in" will exceed "calories out."  plus, every time you bullsh**t and wait, it turns out to have not been justified.  how can I tell?  because you're fatter than you'd have been if you'd just started immediately.  so, stop bullsh**tting and just start doing it.  I don't care about your reasons or anecdotes.  This is simple math and you are failing over and over.

First and only time I'll post in this thread, if I get the response I expect.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 10:11:45 PM


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 10:29:46 PM
jesus, so not complicated.

calories out > calories in = weight loss
calories in > calories out = more fat

the longer you bullsh**t yourself about waiting, the more "calories in" will exceed "calories out."  plus, every time you bullsh**t and wait, it turns out to have not been justified.  how can I tell?  because you're fatter than you'd have been if you'd just started immediately.  so, stop bullsh**tting and just start doing it.  I don't care about your reasons or anecdotes.  This is simple math and you are failing over and over.

First and only time I'll post in this thread, if I get the response I expect.

I guess everyone forgets that I did lose 25 pounds starting about a year ago and that in the past 8 months, I've only gained 5 pounds of that back.  I will be getting back to it starting with my next trip to Walmart which will occur on December 1.  In the mean time, I will be eating less with what I've already got, so as not to waste money.  I will be having things like the aforementioned spaghetti, soft tacos, macaroni and cheese, etc.  The reason I don't do a whole lot in December is because of the multiple Christmas parties scattered about the entire month.  This December, I will have at least 3 Christmas Parties plus a New Year's Eve Party that I know of, including Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve.  It seems as if every week, I will have something going on.  Its because of all the parties that I am not just going to sit here and do nothing.  I'm going to do what I can with the light cooking as well as walking about 15 minutes of my 30-minute lunch each day at work and parking at the back of the Walmart parking lot (or whichever store I may grace).  I will also be eliminating the regular sodas and switching exclusively to Diet Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero, and a lot more water.  I'm going to be doing little things over the next month to negate the Christmas parties.  Starting January 1, I will be looking for a yoga class around Salt Lake City.  I'm really interested in trying yoga, and I've heard while its not a major weight-loss exercise program, per se, it creates a mindset that is more conducive to losing weight.  In fact, while we are speaking, I am looking up yoga classes that I could join for relatively cheap at the first of January.  At the very least, I will be trying to find a low cost gym membership so I can use their treadmills.

I'm not going to be sitting here doing nothing in December.  I am going to get busy, I just will be stepping it up even more on January 2.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 23, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
Starting January 1, I will be looking for a yoga class around Salt Lake City.  I'm really interested in trying yoga, and I've heard while its not a major weight-loss exercise program, per se, it creates a mindset that is more conducive to losing weight.  In fact, while we are speaking, I am looking up yoga classes that I could join for relatively cheap at the first of January.  At the very least, I will be trying to find a low cost gym membership so I can use their treadmills.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 11:05:31 PM
jesus, so not complicated.

calories out > calories in = weight loss
calories in > calories out = more fat

the longer you bullsh**t yourself about waiting, the more "calories in" will exceed "calories out."  plus, every time you bullsh**t and wait, it turns out to have not been justified.  how can I tell?  because you're fatter than you'd have been if you'd just started immediately.  so, stop bullsh**tting and just start doing it.  I don't care about your reasons or anecdotes.  This is simple math and you are failing over and over.

First and only time I'll post in this thread, if I get the response I expect.

I guess everyone forgets that I did lose 25 pounds starting about a year ago and that in the past 8 months, I've only gained 5 pounds of that back.  I will be getting back to it starting with my next trip to Walmart which will occur on December 1.  In the mean time, I will be eating less with what I've already got, so as not to waste money.  I will be having things like the aforementioned spaghetti, soft tacos, macaroni and cheese, etc.  The reason I don't do a whole lot in December is because of the multiple Christmas parties scattered about the entire month.  This December, I will have at least 3 Christmas Parties plus a New Year's Eve Party that I know of, including Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve.  It seems as if every week, I will have something going on.  Its because of all the parties that I am not just going to sit here and do nothing.  I'm going to do what I can with the light cooking as well as walking about 15 minutes of my 30-minute lunch each day at work and parking at the back of the Walmart parking lot (or whichever store I may grace).  I will also be eliminating the regular sodas and switching exclusively to Diet Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero, and a lot more water.  I'm going to be doing little things over the next month to negate the Christmas parties.  Starting January 1, I will be looking for a yoga class around Salt Lake City.  I'm really interested in trying yoga, and I've heard while its not a major weight-loss exercise program, per se, it creates a mindset that is more conducive to losing weight.  In fact, while we are speaking, I am looking up yoga classes that I could join for relatively cheap at the first of January.  At the very least, I will be trying to find a low cost gym membership so I can use their treadmills.

I'm not going to be sitting here doing nothing in December.  I am going to get busy, I just will be stepping it up even more on January 2.

We do remember that you're lighter by 20 pounds than a year ago, but you're still severely overweight.

And 3 Christmas parties and a NYE party is your excuse for not eating healthy?  Jeff, I took 15 credits, including a grad level class, managed a student organization with weekly meetings and weekly executive board meetings, wrote a research paper, studied for, and took the LSAT, worked on a current events forum committee, wrote columns for the newspaper all during the same semester, drove home every weekend to work, and I still had time to make my own food (although generally not while I was home, since my mother tended to cook then).  Now, this isn't to say that I didn't go out, but I cooked a large portion of my meals while at school.  And it wasn't time consuming.  I could make big batches of spaghetti (homemade sauce and homemade meatballs) that would last me the week.  60-90 minutes one day and you're good for a while.  Or homemade pizza - I made a wicked artichoke and asparagus pizza.  The only time I would eat pre-packaged meals was Mondays when I only had a 50 minute break for dinner, and I would come home, microwave a pot pie, and run back to class; and this was only if I didn't have food leftover (although since I worked on weekends, I typically tried to finish off my food before I headed home Thursday nights).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Alcon on November 23, 2012, 11:07:47 PM
jesus, so not complicated.

calories out > calories in = weight loss
calories in > calories out = more fat

the longer you bullsh**t yourself about waiting, the more "calories in" will exceed "calories out."  plus, every time you bullsh**t and wait, it turns out to have not been justified.  how can I tell?  because you're fatter than you'd have been if you'd just started immediately.  so, stop bullsh**tting and just start doing it.  I don't care about your reasons or anecdotes.  This is simple math and you are failing over and over.

First and only time I'll post in this thread, if I get the response I expect.

I guess everyone forgets that I did lose 25 pounds starting about a year ago and that in the past 8 months, I've only gained 5 pounds of that back.  I will be getting back to it starting with my next trip to Walmart which will occur on December 1.  In the mean time, I will be eating less with what I've already got, so as not to waste money.  I will be having things like the aforementioned spaghetti, soft tacos, macaroni and cheese, etc.  The reason I don't do a whole lot in December is because of the multiple Christmas parties scattered about the entire month.  This December, I will have at least 3 Christmas Parties plus a New Year's Eve Party that I know of, including Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve.  It seems as if every week, I will have something going on.  Its because of all the parties that I am not just going to sit here and do nothing.  I'm going to do what I can with the light cooking as well as walking about 15 minutes of my 30-minute lunch each day at work and parking at the back of the Walmart parking lot (or whichever store I may grace).  I will also be eliminating the regular sodas and switching exclusively to Diet Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero, and a lot more water.  I'm going to be doing little things over the next month to negate the Christmas parties.  Starting January 1, I will be looking for a yoga class around Salt Lake City.  I'm really interested in trying yoga, and I've heard while its not a major weight-loss exercise program, per se, it creates a mindset that is more conducive to losing weight.  In fact, while we are speaking, I am looking up yoga classes that I could join for relatively cheap at the first of January.  At the very least, I will be trying to find a low cost gym membership so I can use their treadmills.

I'm not going to be sitting here doing nothing in December.  I am going to get busy, I just will be stepping it up even more on January 2.


I've eliminated the parts that are just unnecessary bullsh**tting

Calories out > Calories in.

Calories out > Calories in.

Calories out > Calories in.

Make Calories out as greater than Calories in as possible without: 1) Hurting yourself, 2) Ruining your life.

Are you doing that?

If not, stop typing paragraphs I'm not going to read and start now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 11:12:22 PM
jesus, so not complicated.

calories out > calories in = weight loss
calories in > calories out = more fat

the longer you bullsh**t yourself about waiting, the more "calories in" will exceed "calories out."  plus, every time you bullsh**t and wait, it turns out to have not been justified.  how can I tell?  because you're fatter than you'd have been if you'd just started immediately.  so, stop bullsh**tting and just start doing it.  I don't care about your reasons or anecdotes.  This is simple math and you are failing over and over.

First and only time I'll post in this thread, if I get the response I expect.

I guess everyone forgets that I did lose 25 pounds starting about a year ago and that in the past 8 months, I've only gained 5 pounds of that back.  I will be getting back to it starting with my next trip to Walmart which will occur on December 1.  In the mean time, I will be eating less with what I've already got, so as not to waste money.  I will be having things like the aforementioned spaghetti, soft tacos, macaroni and cheese, etc.  The reason I don't do a whole lot in December is because of the multiple Christmas parties scattered about the entire month.  This December, I will have at least 3 Christmas Parties plus a New Year's Eve Party that I know of, including Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve.  It seems as if every week, I will have something going on.  Its because of all the parties that I am not just going to sit here and do nothing.  I'm going to do what I can with the light cooking as well as walking about 15 minutes of my 30-minute lunch each day at work and parking at the back of the Walmart parking lot (or whichever store I may grace).  I will also be eliminating the regular sodas and switching exclusively to Diet Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero, and a lot more water.  I'm going to be doing little things over the next month to negate the Christmas parties.  Starting January 1, I will be looking for a yoga class around Salt Lake City.  I'm really interested in trying yoga, and I've heard while its not a major weight-loss exercise program, per se, it creates a mindset that is more conducive to losing weight.  In fact, while we are speaking, I am looking up yoga classes that I could join for relatively cheap at the first of January.  At the very least, I will be trying to find a low cost gym membership so I can use their treadmills.

I'm not going to be sitting here doing nothing in December.  I am going to get busy, I just will be stepping it up even more on January 2.

We do remember that you're lighter by 20 pounds than a year ago, but you're still severely overweight.

And 3 Christmas parties and a NYE party is your excuse for not eating healthy?  Jeff, I took 15 credits, including a grad level class, managed a student organization with weekly meetings and weekly executive board meetings, wrote a research paper, studied for, and took the LSAT, worked on a current events forum committee, wrote columns for the newspaper all during the same semester, drove home every weekend to work, and I still had time to make my own food (although generally not while I was home, since my mother tended to cook then).  Now, this isn't to say that I didn't go out, but I cooked a large portion of my meals while at school.  And it wasn't time consuming.  I could make big batches of spaghetti (homemade sauce and homemade meatballs) that would last me the week.  60-90 minutes one day and you're good for a while.  Or homemade pizza - I made a wicked artichoke and asparagus pizza.  The only time I would eat pre-packaged meals was Mondays when I only had a 50 minute break for dinner, and I would come home, microwave a pot pie, and run back to class; and this was only if I didn't have food leftover (although since I worked on weekends, I typically tried to finish off my food before I headed home Thursday nights).

When did I say I wasn't going to eat right in December?  You must have misread the last paragraph I wrote.  I am going to eat properly in December to counteract and negate the parties as much as possible.  I'm just not going to go all out until January.  At no time did I say I was going to sit on my bottom and do nothing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 11:19:25 PM
Well then my apologies for misreading what you said.

Here's a guide on how many calories you need to maintain weight (meaning to lose, you need to eat less than the magic number).  I'm guessing you fall somewhere between the first and second one:

You exercise: Almost never
Multiply your current weight by: 12

You exercise: Lightly, one to three days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 13.5

You exercise: Moderately, three to five days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 15.5

You exercise: Vigorously, six to seven days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 17

You exercise: Vigorously, daily, and you have a physical job
Multiply your current weight by: 19


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 11:22:02 PM
Well then my apologies for misreading what you said.

Here's a guide on how many calories you need to maintain weight (meaning to lose, you need to eat less than the magic number).  I'm guessing you fall somewhere between the first and second one:

You exercise: Almost never
Multiply your current weight by: 12

You exercise: Lightly, one to three days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 13.5

You exercise: Moderately, three to five days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 15.5

You exercise: Vigorously, six to seven days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 17

You exercise: Vigorously, daily, and you have a physical job
Multiply your current weight by: 19

Apology accepted.  Right now, yes, I do fall close to category 1, but come January, I plan to move it to at least category 3.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 23, 2012, 11:29:05 PM
Well, remember, that number is what you need to maintain weight.  So even if you begin exercising, you don't need to increase your caloric intake.  For example, if you're at 265, and you drop your calories to 2000 per day, you'll be down to 200 after about 4 months.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 11:35:47 PM
Well, remember, that number is what you need to maintain weight.  So even if you begin exercising, you don't need to increase your caloric intake.  For example, if you're at 265, and you drop your calories to 2000 per day, you'll be down to 200 after about 4 months.

That would be ideal and very doable.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 23, 2012, 11:44:22 PM
Doable for someone with even basic self-discipline ...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 23, 2012, 11:50:51 PM
Doable for someone with even basic self-discipline ...

I can manage.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on November 23, 2012, 11:53:19 PM

Go on then... don't set dates, just freaking do it. It really is THAT SIMPLE.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 24, 2012, 04:37:27 AM
And once again, calories are important....but you need a lifestyle change. Parking at the back of the parking lot to get exercise is some of the biggest bulls**t I've ever read


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 24, 2012, 05:09:34 AM
So give yourself some incentives.  If you don't reach 200 pounds by [DATE], you have to / can't do [X].


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on November 24, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Or homemade pizza - I made a wicked artichoke and asparagus pizza.

However awful you may be, Mr Inks, at least you have great taste.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 24, 2012, 10:30:40 AM
So give yourself some incentives.  If you don't reach 200 pounds by [DATE], you have to / can't do [X].
I believe we already played this game with mod review. Losing weight is obviously outside of his capacity. Getting all puritanical about self-control doesn't help. The man needs amphetamines.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on November 24, 2012, 10:42:22 AM
Doable for someone with even basic self-discipline ...

Pity Bushie won't be able to do it, then.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 10:56:51 AM
I've decided to make today day 1.  I will check in with the forum every day with my current weight and with what I ate that day.  There is no sense in waiting until even December to get started.  I don't want a reward/punishment on the other end, other than that which comes by feeling better or feeling worse.  I know you guys are here for me and will post what I need to hear.  I will have my starting weight within 30 minutes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 24, 2012, 11:04:48 AM
Doable for someone with even basic self-discipline ...

Pity Bushie won't be able to do it, then.
No sense blaming Bushie. The stats on recovering from obesity are abysmal. It's so rare for a fat to acheive a healthy weight that the few who acheive it get to be on the covers of magazines. Obesity is a brain disorder in which the hunger drive is much greater than what is healthy. We're dealing with a psychiatric issue. And a devastating one at that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 11:08:04 AM
My starting weight is 270.2.  Higher than I thought, and all the more reason to get started today.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 24, 2012, 11:11:31 AM
One thing I would personally suggest. Don't weigh yourself daily. There's a good deal of fluctuation in a matter of hours depending on when your last meal was....how much water you've had to drink....etc.

Generally speaking, a healthy rate of calorie reduction is to consume between 500 and 1,000 fewer calories than you require for weight maintenance. If you're extremely obese, then it's probably good to aim for the 1,000.

If done consistently, this will equal about a 2 pound loss per week. And perhaps weighing yourself once weekly, like every Sunday after you get out of bed, for example, is likely a better indicator of your success (or lack thereof).

Good luck.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 11:23:45 AM
One thing I would personally suggest. Don't weigh yourself daily. There's a good deal of fluctuation in a matter of hours depending on when your last meal was....how much water you've had to drink....etc.

Generally speaking, a healthy rate of calorie reduction is to consume between 500 and 1,000 fewer calories than you require for weight maintenance. If you're extremely obese, then it's probably good to aim for the 1,000.

If done consistently, this will equal about a 2 pound loss per week. And perhaps weighing yourself once weekly, like every Sunday after you get out of bed, for example, is likely a better indicator of your success (or lack thereof).

Good luck.

Thanks for the tips.  I'll keep them in mind as I go along in this journey.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 24, 2012, 11:36:59 AM
Bushie, you should also go for walks for about an hour a day.  It's not hard and will be good exercise.  If you have an iPod, music also makes it go by faster.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 12:02:13 PM
Bushie, you should also go for walks for about an hour a day.  It's not hard and will be good exercise.  If you have an iPod, music also makes it go by faster.

I'll keep that in mind.  I don't have an iPod, but I can still go for walks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 24, 2012, 12:06:39 PM
Bushie, you should also go for walks for about an hour a day.  It's not hard and will be good exercise.  If you have an iPod, music also makes it go by faster.

I'll keep that in mind.  I don't have an iPod, but I can still go for walks.

"Keeping it in mind" won't help if you don't actually do some physical activity.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 12:23:56 PM
Bushie, you should also go for walks for about an hour a day.  It's not hard and will be good exercise.  If you have an iPod, music also makes it go by faster.

I'll keep that in mind.  I don't have an iPod, but I can still go for walks.

"Keeping it in mind" won't help if you don't actually do some physical activity.

Agreed.  With that in mind, I'll be going for a small walk later this afternoon after it gets a bit warmer outside.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 01:00:53 PM
I think what I'm going to do as far as exercise goes is walk around my apartment complex for about 45 minutes every other day.  This means one week I'll walk 4 times, the next week 3 times, after that 4 times, and so on.  I want to start gradually.  After the Bedlam football game this afternoon (Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma), and after I finish with my laundry, I will get out and walk for about 45 minutes.  I'll walk again Monday after I get home from work, and so on.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 24, 2012, 01:12:15 PM
One alternative, of course, is to drop the pretence entirely. You are, officially at least, an adult. You can set your own priorities, if you want to. So long as you're aware of whatever any consequences might be and are prepared to live with them, your life is yours to lead. This absurdist halfway house does you no good, if it's even a slight reflection of your actual reality.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 24, 2012, 02:03:55 PM
Why does everybody assume the losing weight and keeping it off is something that is within Bushie's capabilities? If it were, he would have done so long ago.  Perhaps he should will himself into the NBA while he's at it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 02:13:43 PM
We shall see if it is within my capabilities, won't we, memphis?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 24, 2012, 02:18:05 PM
We shall see if it is within my capabilities, won't we, memphis?
We have been seeing it for several years already. You can't will yourself out of a psychiatric condition. At best, you could move to an urban neighborhood where walking is more convenient than driving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 24, 2012, 03:05:30 PM
I think what I'm going to do as far as exercise goes is walk around my apartment complex for about 45 minutes 1 hour every other day.

Don't make me repeat myself again.

At best, you could move to an urban neighborhood where walking is more convenient than driving.

Has something bad being less convenient ever stopped Bushie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 03:51:59 PM
I know I have several doubters on here, based on my history, but I'm looking forward to what this new diet will do for me.

King, I will eventually work up to 1 hour every day, but I've got to start somewhere and walking 45 minutes every other day will be a lot better than sitting on my bottom all day every day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 24, 2012, 05:02:18 PM
If you can make it 45 minutes, 60 minutes is easy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on November 24, 2012, 05:56:35 PM
Bushie, you should try my Insanity workout

No way you can handle that, so in all seriousness, go for the walks for 45 mins to an hour a day, and keep at it.  Perhaps mix in some working out with dumbbells or jogging through a portion of the walk (starting off slow)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 24, 2012, 06:14:31 PM
One thing I would personally suggest. Don't weigh yourself daily. There's a good deal of fluctuation in a matter of hours depending on when your last meal was....how much water you've had to drink....etc.

I always disagreed with that advice - I found that weighing myself daily and charting it helped, because you can see a pattern through the fluctuations.  Only weighing yourself weekly can lead to you not seeing the whole picture, which can lead to you failing to lose weight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 24, 2012, 06:25:43 PM
No way you can handle that, so in all seriousness, go for the walks for 45 mins to an hour a day, and keep at it.  Perhaps mix in some working out with dumbbells or jogging through a portion of the walk (starting off slow)

Considering his activity level is pretty much at 0, I think walking alone is enough of an upgrade.  Adding dumbbells and jogging give him more reason to put it off and quit.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
I haven't gone walking, yet, as I took a nap from 2:30-5:30 this afternoon and I still have two loads of laundry left to wash.  I still plan to get out there tonight for at least 30 minutes just to get started.  Right now, while my laundry is washing, I did just fix a small homemade pizza.  Its only 440 calories and is in the oven right now.  I thought about fixing a second small pizza, but I thought better of it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 24, 2012, 08:48:17 PM
I think Ive been over this before but I'll try again. Because of a variety of factors, I put on a lot of weight steadily over the last years and it really piled up.  Since the new year I took off about 125 lbs and going.  I know first hand hat it can be hard getting started. My suggestions are 1. buy a digital food scale. 2. weigh your portions. 3. keep a spreadsheet with how many  calories you ate and how much exercise you have done for the day. 4. share that spreadsheet and make goals/competition with a loved one. Have someone keep you accountable- this forum doesnt seem to work. 5. Find an exercise or activity that you can do and will stick to. For me it was a recumbent exercise bike- I could do it in all weather, could watch netflix/read forum, listen to music etc etc and it was easy on knees, feet and back.  I steadily got more active and added weights and other activities to mix it up as I went along.

With your obsessive type posting style, Id think you would be really good at keeping that excel spreadsheet. You have to want it though. It will make your life much easier and quality of life better being fit. It is hard lugging around all that extra baggage on your skeleton. I obviously had some of the same motivation struggles that you are going through or else why would I have gotten so out of shape. Feel free to pm me if you ever have any questions. 



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 24, 2012, 08:49:30 PM
I haven't gone walking, yet, as I took a nap from 2:30-5:30 this afternoon and I still have two loads of laundry left to wash.  I still plan to get out there tonight for at least 30 minutes just to get started.  Right now, while my laundry is washing, I did just fix a small homemade pizza.  Its only 440 calories and is in the oven right now.  I thought about fixing a second small pizza, but I thought better of it.

You know what you could have done while the laundry was washing?

Walk.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 08:53:11 PM
I just put the last load into the wash, so I'm going to go walking for about 30 minutes.  Its cold outside, high 30s, right now, but I do have a coat.  I'll see you in a little while.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 09:43:06 PM
I just got back from walking nearly 2.5 miles (40 minutes).  I walked to work and back.  Work is 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I am exhausted and completely out of breath.  I will be sore by morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 24, 2012, 10:01:38 PM
Good! Don't forget to stretch.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 10:03:07 PM

Will do!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 24, 2012, 11:00:33 PM
Well then my apologies for misreading what you said.

Here's a guide on how many calories you need to maintain weight (meaning to lose, you need to eat less than the magic number).  I'm guessing you fall somewhere between the first and second one:

You exercise: Almost never
Multiply your current weight by: 12

You exercise: Lightly, one to three days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 13.5

You exercise: Moderately, three to five days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 15.5

You exercise: Vigorously, six to seven days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 17

You exercise: Vigorously, daily, and you have a physical job
Multiply your current weight by: 19

I had a grand total of a little shy of 2,500 calories today.  My current weight is 270 as of this morning.  Using your formula for almost never exercising, I should stay under 3,200 calories - (270 * 12).  I went well south of that goal, plus I walked 2.5 miles or 40 minutes worth.  There should be no reason I come down some tomorrow morning.  One thing I have to remember is that I will probably lose a bunch right up front and then level off later on and maybe even have a day or two with a net gain in weight.  I think that leveling off is what caused me to quit last February.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 24, 2012, 11:10:26 PM
Here's a guide on how many calories you need to maintain weight (meaning to lose, you need to eat less than the magic number).  I'm guessing you fall somewhere between the first and second one:

You exercise: Almost never
Multiply your current weight by: 12

You exercise: Lightly, one to three days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 13.5

You exercise: Moderately, three to five days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 15.5

You exercise: Vigorously, six to seven days a week
Multiply your current weight by: 17

You exercise: Vigorously, daily, and you have a physical job
Multiply your current weight by: 19

Just how loose a guide is this? It's telling me that I need to consume <1500 calories per day to maintain my current weight if I maintain my current exercise regime.

I mean, it's not exact, but when I was wrestling, our coach said multiply by 17, which matches up with this.  Which exercise category did you fall under?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 25, 2012, 12:08:16 AM
I just got back from walking nearly 2.5 miles (40 minutes).  I walked to work and back.  Work is 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I am exhausted and completely out of breath.  I will be sore by morning.

Congrats.  I guarantee you after any soreness heals you'll be able to do that same walk with much less effort. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on November 25, 2012, 12:08:28 AM
Good for you! :)

When I was out in Utah, I was more motivated to walk and get outdoors - the air is much cleaner, and there's always pretty scenery to look at.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 25, 2012, 12:17:55 AM
Almost never. I have a desk job and a car, I don't have a weight set or a gym membership, and I rarely walk anywhere between late October and mid-April.

Well then if you only weigh 125 pounds, yeah, you only need about 1,500 calories a day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 01:07:19 AM
I just got back from walking nearly 2.5 miles (40 minutes).  I walked to work and back.  Work is 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I am exhausted and completely out of breath.  I will be sore by morning.

Congrats.  I guarantee you after any soreness heals you'll be able to do that same walk with much less effort. 

I plan to get out there again Monday evening before MNF and walk about 40 minutes.

I'm not as sore right now except in my ankles.  I feel good, though, about walking and consuming only about 2,700 calories when its all said and done.  I did have a couple bowls of Crispix cereal this evening as a little snack, but I still came out roughly 500 calories shy of my target.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 25, 2012, 08:37:46 AM
***JEFF READ THIS***

Jeffy, when you go to walmart next, look for the Healthy Choice meals in the frozen food area. They are usually under 3 bucks each, and almost all of them are under 400 calories.. most of the ones I get are about 300 calories. They are cheap, filling, and surprisingly tasty. I usually buy about 2 or 3 of them when I go shopping, just so when I don't feel like cooking something for dinner, I have a good alternate to eating out. They all come with veggies too.

Are they they best meals? No... not as healthy as making your own meal, but it's better than burritos and frozen pizzas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on November 25, 2012, 09:09:48 AM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 25, 2012, 09:52:26 AM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 10:53:07 AM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 25, 2012, 11:02:07 AM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on November 25, 2012, 11:05:27 AM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

Yeah, Bushie, I don't know what formula Inks is using but there's no way that you can be eating 3,200 calories a day and lose weight.

Try to aim for around 2,000 a day. At your weight that's a fairly reasonable goal which'll allow you to keep your weight down while still feeling satiated.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Хahar 🤔 on November 25, 2012, 12:12:04 PM
Finding healthy food in Salt Lake City really should not be remotely difficult.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 03:21:12 PM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

It says for Maintenance, I need in the ballpark of 2,975 calories.  For Fat Loss, in the vicinity of 2,400 calories and extreme fat loss just over 2,100.  This is with 3 days/week exercise which is what I plan on doing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 03:29:46 PM
Interesting note, if I add an extra day per week to my exercise from 3 days to 4 days, it buys me an extra 80-100 calories a day.

Right now, I am sitting at 1,100 calories today.  I may get out and walk about 15 minutes a little later on.  Nothing much, but something to keep me active.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on November 25, 2012, 05:23:32 PM
Interesting note, if I add an extra day per week to my exercise from 3 days to 4 days, it buys me an extra 80-100 calories a day.


With that kind of outlook, Bushie, you won't get anywhere.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 07:20:47 PM
Interesting note, if I add an extra day per week to my exercise from 3 days to 4 days, it buys me an extra 80-100 calories a day.


With that kind of outlook, Bushie, you won't get anywhere.

Hey, i'm just regurgitating what the link that Franzl provided told me.  For an extra day of exercise, I can have an extra 75-100 calories a day and be fine.  There's not a whole lot you can get for under 100 calories, so its not a big increase.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Alcon on November 25, 2012, 07:28:26 PM
the fact that you choose to unnecessarily increase your daily calorie in count, instead of increase your calorie out count, shows that you don't sincerely care about this.  It shows that you prioritize getting away with increasing your calories out over the equivalent reduction in calories.

Don't write me a three-paragraph emotive response to this, because I won't read that noise.  If you can't show that this prioritizes calories out over calories in, it's bullsh**t.  Stop deluding yourself, and stop wasting everyone's time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 07:31:49 PM
the fact that you choose to unnecessarily increase your daily calorie in count, instead of increase your calorie out count, shows that you don't sincerely care about this.  It shows that you prioritize getting away with increasing your calories out over the equivalent reduction in calories.

Don't write me a three-paragraph emotive response to this, because I won't read that noise.  If you can't show that this prioritizes calories out over calories in, it's bullsh**t.  Stop deluding yourself, and stop wasting everyone's time.

I'm just telling what the link shows.  It doesn't mean I'm going to milk the extra calories for all they are worth.  I guess you've also missed the post that I have started exercising.  I guess the 2.5 miles yesterday doesn't even show up?  What do I have to do? Exercise and starve?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Alcon on November 25, 2012, 07:49:18 PM
the fact that you choose to unnecessarily increase your daily calorie in count, instead of increase your calorie out count, shows that you don't sincerely care about this.  It shows that you prioritize getting away with increasing your calories out over the equivalent reduction in calories.

Don't write me a three-paragraph emotive response to this, because I won't read that noise.  If you can't show that this prioritizes calories out over calories in, it's bullsh**t.  Stop deluding yourself, and stop wasting everyone's time.

I'm just telling what the link shows.  It doesn't mean I'm going to milk the extra calories for all they are worth.  I guess you've also missed the post that I have started exercising.  I guess the 2.5 miles yesterday doesn't even show up?  What do I have to do? Exercise and starve?

Again, your anecdote-laden three-paragraph explanations are of no use to me.  You accomplish things by setting standards and then following through on them.  When I see you writing something like this...

"For an extra day of exercise, I can have an extra 75-100 calories a day and be fine."

...it's a red flag you're not doing that.  If you are exercising and reducing your calories as much as you can without doing greater damage to your quality of life, great.  If not, start.  The rest is noise, and I think you abuse that noise to rationalize and to get attention, and I'm not indulging it.  I'm interested in the standard-setting and the follow-through and little else.

Also, bro, I never told you to "exercise and starve."  Check yourself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 07:56:23 PM
the fact that you choose to unnecessarily increase your daily calorie in count, instead of increase your calorie out count, shows that you don't sincerely care about this.  It shows that you prioritize getting away with increasing your calories out over the equivalent reduction in calories.

Don't write me a three-paragraph emotive response to this, because I won't read that noise.  If you can't show that this prioritizes calories out over calories in, it's bullsh**t.  Stop deluding yourself, and stop wasting everyone's time.

I'm just telling what the link shows.  It doesn't mean I'm going to milk the extra calories for all they are worth.  I guess you've also missed the post that I have started exercising.  I guess the 2.5 miles yesterday doesn't even show up?  What do I have to do? Exercise and starve?

Again, your anecdote-laden three-paragraph explanations are of no use to me.  You accomplish things by setting standards and then following through on them.  When I see you writing something like this...

"For an extra day of exercise, I can have an extra 75-100 calories a day and be fine."

...it's a red flag you're not doing that.  If you are exercising and reducing your calories as much as you can without doing greater damage to your quality of life, great.  If not, start.  The rest is noise, and I think you abuse that noise to rationalize and to get attention, and I'm not indulging it.  I'm interested in the standard-setting and the follow-through and little else.

Also, bro, I never told you to "exercise and starve."  Check yourself.

If you want to check the link that Franzl provided for yourself, you will see exactly what I'm talking about.  I'm not going to use the extra 75-100 calories, but I'm not making it up.

Yesterday, I had 2,700 calories using Inks' model.  Today, so far, I've had 1,100 calories and about ready to have dinner.

I know you didn't say "exercise and starve", I just got frustrated that nobody was bothering to check the link that Franzl provided and was lambasting me for just saying what it shows.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 08:23:24 PM
After dinner, I am at 2,000 calories on the day.  With it getting later in the day, I doubt I'll have anything else tonight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 25, 2012, 09:17:28 PM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

Yeah, becasue 270 is really heavy.  3,200 sounds about right to maintain that high of a weight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 09:32:58 PM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

Yeah, becasue 270 is really heavy.  3,200 sounds about right to maintain that high of a weight.

Is 3,200 calories weight maintenance or is it weight loss?  The reason I ask is I fell 500 calories shy of that yesterday and still only lost 3/4 pound.  Right now, I am sitting at only 1,980 for today, and its already 7:30 pm.  I'm thinking about getting something light, maybe Malt-o-Meal hot cereal for a snack, but I still won't get anywhere near 3,200.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 25, 2012, 09:44:43 PM
Bushie, we generally naturally underestimate how many calories we are taking in.  Honestly, if you are serious about losing weight shoot for about 2000 calories.  If you choose the rights foods, you will be full and get all of your nutritional needs. You are also probably eating around 2600-2700 in actuality.

Also re: doing activity 3 times a week.  For a man in your position that is crap. Do you think our hunter gatherer ancestors, or er Adam and Eve, sat on their a$$ 4 days a week? No, they were out walking constantly trying to get food.  This is how we are built genetically.  If you are serious about this make it a daily thing as part of your lifestyle.  Walk everywhere and be active.  It is only recently that we as a species, and mainly only those in the west,  are generally sedentary for extended periods of time throughout the day. We were stalking deer, plowing fields or even working at a factory until recently.   Going out daily and getting an hour or so of exercise a day won't kill you. Eating ding dongs and watching football all day without any activity will.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 25, 2012, 09:48:38 PM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

Yeah, becasue 270 is really heavy.  3,200 sounds about right to maintain that high of a weight.

Is 3,200 calories weight maintenance or is it weight loss?  The reason I ask is I fell 500 calories shy of that yesterday and still only lost 3/4 pound.  Right now, I am sitting at only 1,980 for today, and its already 7:30 pm.  I'm thinking about getting something light, maybe Malt-o-Meal hot cereal for a snack, but I still won't get anywhere near 3,200.

Maintenance.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 10:15:29 PM
Bushie, I'm not as up to date as some so I don't know your weight, but 2,700 calories is an awful lot for anyone. That's that kind of diet you'd be eating if you were lifting weights and trying to bulk up.

Remember, exercise doesn't give you a license to eat whatever you want - it's important, but unless you're Michael Phelps you're not going to be burning enough calories through exercise to offset a poor diet.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm)

I don't know his height, but let's say he's 175 cm just for the sake of argument....then he should be consuming 2611 calories for weight maintenance. (Assuming little to no exercise, which is certainly true in his case.)

Bushie should be aiming for 2000 calories or so.

Using Inks formula, I should shoot for 3,200 calories.  I am 5'8" weighing 270.  Take 270 * 12 and you get 3,240 using the first category.

Today, I weigh 269.6 which is a loss of 0.6 lbs. Water weight to be sure.

What does the calculator on the website I linked to give you? Not saying it's necessarily correct, but you might want to check different sources. The 3,200 really sounds too high to me.

Yeah, becasue 270 is really heavy.  3,200 sounds about right to maintain that high of a weight.

Is 3,200 calories weight maintenance or is it weight loss?  The reason I ask is I fell 500 calories shy of that yesterday and still only lost 3/4 pound.  Right now, I am sitting at only 1,980 for today, and its already 7:30 pm.  I'm thinking about getting something light, maybe Malt-o-Meal hot cereal for a snack, but I still won't get anywhere near 3,200.

Maintenance.

That's what I thought.  I'm going to focus on staying right around 2,500 calories a day and walking 3-5 times a week.

Patrick, while I do eventually want to get to an hour a day every day, I am not going to start that much immediately.  I'm going to work up to it.

You may have noticed, but I burn out extremely easy.  What profit would it be if I started full throttle right off the bat and burn out a week, two weeks, a month down the road?  Rather, the proper course of action, is to pace myself initially and work myself up to 60-75 minutes a day.  Plus, 3 days a week at 45 minutes each is a whole lot better than doing absolutely nothing for 7 days a week.  The burn out fear is also why I'm not going to drop to 2,000 calories immediately.  First off, the link that Franzl provided tells me to stay between 2,300-2,500 and that anything below 2,150 is borderline dangerous for my weight, especially on the days I walk.  So, I'm going to start off at 2,500 and as my weight drops, I'll lower the calorie intake.  If I aim for 2,000 calories immediately, I will have stronger cravings for junk food and it is too easy for me to give in to the cravings.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 25, 2012, 11:23:29 PM
You will find out what works and doesn't work for you.  And the thing is, it is all up to you. You arent in the Marine Corps with some DI screaming at you to run.  You succeed and fail on your own.

Let me give you a brief insight into what worked for me:

I receive motivation from results and tend toward the extreme on either side of things.  I was tired of feeling and looking like hell and eager to get back to a semblance of my athletic past.  So I started out doing a lot and restricting calories to around 1900.  In retrospect I overdid it but seeing consistent 5lbs off every week kept me into it.  The more weight I lost the easier it got to walk, exercise, live.

A key for long term health is that you should identify what trips you up, where you want to get to and why.  My roadblocks were that I was/am an alcoholic.  I drank too much, got lazy, ate too much, got depressed etc etc.  I plateaued for some months because I tried to be fit and a not very functioning drunk at the same time.   I sought out some therapy/help and got my life in order again. Excess- Food and drink had helped me deal with unresolved personal issues.

And it really does help to examine why we keep making the same mistakes over and again.  From what you post it seems you could use serious introspection and some hard truth telling to yourself on this topic. I'm still neurotic as hell with plenty of faults but I am more self aware of them and the traps I set for myself. Basically; and forgive me for the presumptuousness: your career and weight loss issues are linked.  I'd like you to accomplish your goals so I think you should find out why you are continually sabotaging and/or deluding yourself.  Stop playing dumb on here and sort it out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 25, 2012, 11:35:06 PM
Good post, Patrick, thank you.  I will definitely be figuring out what works best for me and what triggers cause me to do such things.  I am not in the Marine Corps, so I'm not under any real time crunch here, other than my life clock which is going to tick down and eventually expire whether I lose weight or not.  So, if my first attempt doesn't succeed, I can come back for a second attempt and a third attempt and so on until I find out exactly what works for me.  You and I have something in common, we are driven by results.  When I started losing weight a year ago, I was dropping like 3-4 lbs a week.  I gave up when I leveled off a couple of months later.  Then, I went to Kenya, and never got back to it.  I've made a few half hearted attempts since then, but nothing that really stuck.  I'm hoping and praying and determined that this attempt will be different.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 25, 2012, 11:41:24 PM
Well then as our friend Nix alluded to just above, why even describe it as an attempt.  As the great philosopher once said.  Do or do not, there is no try.  Set a goal, then accomplish that goal. Nice and simple.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4yd2W50No


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 25, 2012, 11:51:24 PM
2,500 sounds alright, actually. It's certainly low enough for gradual wait loss at the moment.

(I'm not sure that link knows everything, it's numbers just seem plausible. And work for me.)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 12:03:44 AM
I finished the day in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range, so I should be okay by morning.  I'm well shy of the 3,200 maintenance calories and I'm closer to my 2,500 goal.  We'll see if I can drop just a bit by morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 26, 2012, 12:44:18 AM
I finished the day in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range, so I should be okay by morning.  I'm well shy of the 3,200 maintenance calories and I'm closer to my 2,500 goal.  We'll see if I can drop just a bit by morning.

It's a slow process. You have to consume 3,500 calories less than maintenance to lose just 1 pound.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 07:11:04 PM
I am very low on my calorie intake for the day.  I'm sitting at a grand total of 500 calories.  I had no breakfast, and just had a Lunchable for lunch.  I'm about ready to find something for dinner after the 5:00 pm newscast.  I probably should find a few more calories.

Edit:  I'm closer to 400 calories than 500.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 26, 2012, 07:17:18 PM
Lunchable? How old are you, seven? But you needn't starve yourself. Eat a lot of celery, it's good for you and has a lot of water in it- very filling.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
Lunchable? How old are you, seven? But you needn't starve yourself. Eat a lot of celery, it's good for you and has a lot of water in it- very filling.

It's all about convenience and cheap.  I finally did get some supper, so I'm sitting at about 1,700 calories on the day.  Its still low, but I'm not starving right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 26, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
I am very low on my calorie intake for the day.  I'm sitting at a grand total of 500 calories.  I had no breakfast, and just had a Lunchable for lunch.  I'm about ready to find something for dinner after the 5:00 pm newscast.  I probably should find a few more calories.

Edit:  I'm closer to 400 calories than 500.

If you're going to skip a meal, don't make it breakfast - that's what jump starts your metabolism.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 26, 2012, 09:03:12 PM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60.

Exactly.  If your calories are all from high sodium crap like lunchables (which I have never had... not even one), you're going to end up with other problems.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 09:04:50 PM
I am very low on my calorie intake for the day.  I'm sitting at a grand total of 500 calories.  I had no breakfast, and just had a Lunchable for lunch.  I'm about ready to find something for dinner after the 5:00 pm newscast.  I probably should find a few more calories.

Edit:  I'm closer to 400 calories than 500.

If you're going to skip a meal, don't make it breakfast - that's what jump starts your metabolism.

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, yet it is the meal I most often skip.  I guess it wouldn't hurt me to get up a half hour earlier to fix a little something.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 09:36:07 PM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60.

Exactly.  If your calories are all from high sodium crap like lunchables (which I have never had... not even one), you're going to end up with other problems.

That's not actually true. Eating breakfast doesn't change your metabolism, but it does have other beneficial effects. (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119) You'll have more energy and you're less likely to gorge yourself on on junk food later in the day.

My problem is I tend to eat breakfast at the wrong end of the day.  I enjoy it for the first meal of the day, and I also enjoy breakfast for dinner.  That's one habit I will have to significantly reduce if I want to be successful at losing weight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 26, 2012, 09:40:31 PM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60.

Nix, an important thing to note is that there are short term and long term goals. You know who eats a lot of apples and yogurt and assorted health food, fat chicks.  The denial of comfort food altogether eventually leads people to gorge themselves on cake and completely stop altogether. You are not going to break 30 years of poor eating habits quickly.  By tracking his calorie count and exercising, he will run a deficit and he will lose weight. By losing weight and getting active his blood pressure will go down and his energy level will increase.  It will eventually get to where he will lose his taste for some of the artery clogging foods.  I really think you have to build up to certain things; you just don't flip a switch and start liking healthy food over Arby's overnight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 09:52:22 PM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60.

Nix, an important thing to note is that there are short term and long term goals. You know who eats a lot of apples and yogurt and assorted health food, fat chicks.  The denial of comfort food altogether eventually leads people to gorge themselves on cake and completely stop altogether. You are not going to break 30 years of poor eating habits quickly.  By tracking his calorie count and exercising, he will run a deficit and he will lose weight. By losing weight and getting active his blood pressure will go down and his energy level will increase.  It will eventually get to where he will lose his taste for some of the artery clogging foods.  I really think you have to build up to certain things; you just don't flip a switch and start liking healthy food over Arby's overnight.

As they say, old habits die hard.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 26, 2012, 09:54:50 PM
Well machine gun them, then.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 09:59:05 PM

Wouldn't that be nice!!  If I could flip a master switch and all the old habits be dead, I would have done that years ago.  However, such as they may, I am having to go to the Old West Shootouts with each one of them.  I've encountered several wounds and had to take a leave of absence for 9 months, but I'm back with guns loaded!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 26, 2012, 10:00:19 PM
Jeff, again when you go to Walmart check out the Healthy Choice meals. They are cheap, filling, and really easy to make. I have about 4 in my freezer here, and about 3 in my freezer in work in case I don't want to go out for lunch, and at home for if I don't get a chance to cook an actual dinner.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 26, 2012, 10:05:47 PM
Jeff, again when you go to Walmart check out the Healthy Choice meals. They are cheap, filling, and really easy to make. I have about 4 in my freezer here, and about 3 in my freezer in work in case I don't want to go out for lunch, and at home for if I don't get a chance to cook an actual dinner.

I will definitely be looking into Healthy Choice meals.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on November 26, 2012, 10:13:42 PM
Jeff, again when you go to Walmart check out the Healthy Choice meals. They are cheap, filling, and really easy to make. I have about 4 in my freezer here, and about 3 in my freezer in work in case I don't want to go out for lunch, and at home for if I don't get a chance to cook an actual dinner.

I will definitely be looking into Healthy Choice meals.

Agree with Andrew.  Yes, they tend to be very high in salt but they are generally low in calories, taste good and are quick and easy. There are a range of different brands lean cuisine, weight watchers etc (hint: don't bother with 'lean' pockets) just start checking the labels on back and buy some when they are on sale.

Back to the quick thing, I know this forum is loaded with college kids and youngs but I dont know where some of you get the time to make all these gourmet meals.  I cook most every night but I save the labor intensive crap to the weekends. Id rather squeeze in a workout than stir some sauce for hours.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 27, 2012, 02:29:59 AM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60.

Exactly.  If your calories are all from high sodium crap like lunchables (which I have never had... not even one), you're going to end up with other problems.

That's not actually true. Eating breakfast doesn't change your metabolism, but it does have other beneficial effects. (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119) You'll have more energy and you're less likely to gorge yourself on on junk food later in the day.

Actually, it is true (assuming you're getting recommended amounts of sleep and don't eat very late at night).  Lack of eating on a regular basis causes the body to produce less enzymes that metabolize fat.  If you eat at 5:00, and don't eat again until 12:00, that's going 19 hours without eating, which is a fairly long time.  Obviously, if you eat dinner at a late time, and lunch earlier, this won't apply.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 27, 2012, 08:48:16 AM
I'm really amazed at how people can actually enjoy all the junk food. Isn't a nice fresh salad more enjoyable to eat than a Lunchable or a cheeseburger?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 27, 2012, 08:55:06 AM
Establishing healthful habits is more important than closely tracking your daily calorie intake. Don't eat a "lunchable." Have an apple and some yogurt tomorrow instead. Keep doing whatever is easiest and cheapest and you'll be dead before you're 60 40.

Fixed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on November 27, 2012, 10:43:42 AM
Regarding the breakfast thing... if time really is the issue here, go get yourself some of those flavoured instant oatmeal thingies.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 27, 2012, 01:21:05 PM
Oatmeal is one of my fav things for breakfast. I just get the original, and add my own mixed fruit to it. Maybe one day it's apple, the next is strawberry.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on November 27, 2012, 01:24:47 PM
Oatmeal is one of my fav things for breakfast. I just get the original, and add my own mixed fruit to it. Maybe one day it's apple, the next is strawberry.

That'd be even better, of course, but this is Bushie. Baby steps, Andrew, baby steps.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on November 27, 2012, 04:42:47 PM
The idea that people find it difficult not to eat 3000 calories per day is really, really baffling to me. Maybe I'm under-estimating how many calories I do actually consume, but I think I would find it challenging (and expensive!) to eat that much daily. Do they eat ten extra donuts for snacks randomly throughout the day or something?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 27, 2012, 04:48:02 PM
The idea that people find it difficult not to eat 3000 calories per day is really, really baffling to me. Maybe I'm under-estimating how many calories I do actually consume, but I think I would find it challenging (and expensive!) to eat that much daily. Do they eat ten extra donuts for snacks randomly throughout the day or something?

You weigh 5 pounds, Lief, of course it's foreign to you what fats do daily.  :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 27, 2012, 04:49:45 PM
I had sweet potato casserole today at my favorite deli that changed names and it was SOOOO good. My god. I bet it was 3000 calories itself!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on November 27, 2012, 05:17:20 PM
This is going to sound excruciatingly lame and self-help but if you want to lose weight it's not so much changing habits as changing who you are. Don't become someone who passes up junk food for a salad, become someone who doesn't even consider the junk food as an option.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Boris on November 27, 2012, 06:47:18 PM
The idea that people find it difficult not to eat 3000 calories per day is really, really baffling to me. Maybe I'm under-estimating how many calories I do actually consume, but I think I would find it challenging (and expensive!) to eat that much daily. Do they eat ten extra donuts for snacks randomly throughout the day or something?

I'm with you on this. I'm currently at ~1000 calories for the day, with a target goal of ~3500-4000. That leaves 2500-3000 calories left for dinner and subsequent snacks. It's impossible to hit without binge drinking, but Bushie doesn't even do that!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Đ tweed on November 27, 2012, 06:50:30 PM
I eat 3-4k calories per day without counting what is often a 1.5-2k calorie hit worth of beer.  I have hardly been exercising yet thanks to a blessed metabolism I am barely overweight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on November 27, 2012, 06:51:43 PM
I can definitely put away the calories when I'm drinking bourbon or PBR. Otherwise, yeah, I could never eat 4000 calories in a day, especially during exams when stress causes me to hardly eat anything.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on November 27, 2012, 07:02:45 PM
I try to stay under 1800 calories a day. There was a time where I was trying to stay under 1400-1500 but I would go to bed starving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 27, 2012, 07:10:25 PM
I've got a bit more calories in me today, around 1,200 currently through breakfast and lunch.  I'm still contemplating what to have for dinner.  As of this morning, I am down to 268 which puts me down 2 1/2 pounds total since Saturday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Đ tweed on November 27, 2012, 07:10:28 PM
I find it hard to get alone without a 1500-2000 calorie 'shot' of food around 5-6pm.  I also have a bad habit of waking up in the middle of the night and eating + re-upping on sleeping pills... no paragon of health, here.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on November 27, 2012, 07:45:56 PM
What meal do you eat that is 1500-2000 calories?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Đ tweed on November 27, 2012, 07:53:40 PM
What meal do you eat that is 1500-2000 calories?

yesterday I had two tacos and two slices of meatball pizza.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 28, 2012, 12:23:40 AM
The idea that people find it difficult not to eat 3000 calories per day is really, really baffling to me. Maybe I'm under-estimating how many calories I do actually consume, but I think I would find it challenging (and expensive!) to eat that much daily. Do they eat ten extra donuts for snacks randomly throughout the day or something?
Yes, it is extremely challenging to eat an amount different than what your brain is telling you to eat. Most people can do it for a short period of time, but after a while will go back to what they are used to. Which is why just about everybody who loses weight unrelated to severe illness or age will gain it back. Until we treat the brain, fighting obesity will not be effective.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 28, 2012, 07:57:45 AM
I usually find it hard to even have 2000 calories a day. I'm the weirdest fat person you'd ever meet. I don't get hungry often, I don't eat chocolate..hell I don't like sweets, an I dont get junk food.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 28, 2012, 08:07:32 AM
I usually find it hard to even have 2000 calories a day. I'm the weirdest fat person you'd ever meet. I don't get hungry often, I don't eat chocolate..hell I don't like sweets, an I dont get junk food.

So why are you fat? Liquor? :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: afleitch on November 28, 2012, 08:31:17 AM
They key for men is exercise exercise exercise. Don't consume what you can't burn off. I eat about 5 or 6 good meals a day because I go to the gym. When I took a few weeks off from the gym (as you should do now and then) my hunger faded and I didn't eat as much. If you're a big eater because you're big, but not 'healthy big' then exercise and not just aerobically either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 28, 2012, 08:38:44 AM
I usually find it hard to even have 2000 calories a day. I'm the weirdest fat person you'd ever meet. I don't get hungry often, I don't eat chocolate..hell I don't like sweets, an I dont get junk food.

So why are you fat? Liquor? :)

Yeah... :( lol


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 28, 2012, 08:27:45 PM
Good news to report.  As of this morning, I have lost 3 pounds since last Saturday.  Its nothing to write home about, but it is an accomplishment.  I'm just keeping my calories under my goal of 2,500 and its working out fine for me.  I'm not losing weight rapidly, which is probably a good thing as it gives my body time to catch up, but I am losing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 29, 2012, 05:22:05 PM
As of this morning, I have now lost 5 pounds.  Again, I'm limiting my calories to 2,500 a day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 29, 2012, 07:56:10 PM
As of this morning, I have now lost 5 pounds.  Again, I'm limiting my calories to 2,500 a day.

Given that calorie intake, it should be 1 pound or so (which is alright for 1 week). Don't expect to maintain the pound a day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 29, 2012, 09:52:25 PM
As of this morning, I have now lost 5 pounds.  Again, I'm limiting my calories to 2,500 a day.

Given that calorie intake, it should be 1 pound or so (which is alright for 1 week). Don't expect to maintain the pound a day.

Considering weight maintenance for me is in excess of 3,000 calories, 2,500 calories is not much.  I don't expect to maintain the 3/4 - 1 pound a day for a long time.  I know there will be times where I lose less, lose more, hold steady, or even gain just a bit, despite my best efforts to lose the day before.  I just can't let the steady weight days or the small gains to deter me from my ultimate goal, which is to be down to 250 by my 31st birthday 5 months from today.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 29, 2012, 11:30:36 PM
According to McDonalds' website, a daily diet of a Sausage and Egg McMuffin with a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait for breakfast and a Big Mac with Medium Fries combo for lunch and dinner, with a diet coke to drink for all three meals, adds up to only 2450 calories for the day

So yeah, Bushie, if you're struggling to fall below 3000... I... I don't know what to say.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 29, 2012, 11:35:11 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on November 29, 2012, 11:41:07 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.

Well, perhaps you should get a Sausage and Egg McMuffin with a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait for breakfast and a Big Mac with Medium Fries combo for lunch and dinner, with a water or Coke Zero to drink for all three meals.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on November 30, 2012, 12:38:55 AM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.

Well, perhaps you should get a Sausage and Egg McMuffin with a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait for breakfast and a Big Mac with Medium Fries combo for lunch and dinner, with a water or Coke Zero to drink for all three meals.

No, no, no. Artificial sweeteners are the last thing Bushie should be ingesting.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: rejectamenta on November 30, 2012, 03:58:11 AM
I'm with you on this. I'm currently at ~1000 calories for the day, with a target goal of ~3500-4000. That leaves 2500-3000 calories left for dinner and subsequent snacks. It's impossible to hit without binge drinking, but Bushie doesn't even do that!

I had this problem until I just started drinking 16 ounces of milk with everything. Peanut butter is a miracle, too.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on November 30, 2012, 04:11:12 AM
Wait, did I miss something here?  Does Bushie actually eat 3 meals a day at McDonald's?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 30, 2012, 04:18:58 AM
Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.

http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.beverages.160.dasani-water.html

That is all.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on November 30, 2012, 04:22:09 AM
Wait, did I miss something here?  Does Bushie actually eat 3 meals a day at McDonald's?


No, I think he goes to Golden Corral and Pizza Hut alternatively. Or to be very healthy, I think frozen burritos at home have been mentioned.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 30, 2012, 07:54:16 AM
I still don't understand what is so difficult about drinking water. I almost never drink soda. I currently have a 12 pack of diet ginger ale in my fridge. I think I've had 3 in the past month and a half, and it's just usually when I'm not feeling well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 30, 2012, 02:25:49 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on November 30, 2012, 02:27:29 PM
death wish


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on November 30, 2012, 02:28:18 PM

Yep, suicide by food.  Note to memphis  - I wish it was the Blubb saying this stuff to throw us off.  :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 30, 2012, 03:00:37 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on November 30, 2012, 03:05:40 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 30, 2012, 04:01:50 PM
Ok, so be honest. How often do you get a double whatever? Hamburgers are super easy to cook. You can buy them already shaped at the grocery. Cook on stovetop at medium heat until done. Flip once. Ultimate bachelor food I like to throw in some chopped onions in the pan, but you don't have to do that. And it's much better than fast food burgers, which always have a strange fluffy consistency. You can get frozen fries also, which bake in about 15 minutes.  Much less grease than fast food. You'll save a few dollars too.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 30, 2012, 04:57:12 PM
Ok, so be honest. How often do you get a double whatever? Hamburgers are super easy to cook. You can buy them already shaped at the grocery. Cook on stovetop at medium heat until done. Flip once. Ultimate bachelor food I like to throw in some chopped onions in the pan, but you don't have to do that. And it's much better than fast food burgers, which always have a strange fluffy consistency. You can get frozen fries also, which bake in about 15 minutes.  Much less grease than fast food. You'll save a few dollars too.

I do that with my George Forman. I put veggies in my ground beef and cook it in it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 30, 2012, 07:08:18 PM
Ok, so be honest. How often do you get a double whatever? Hamburgers are super easy to cook. You can buy them already shaped at the grocery. Cook on stovetop at medium heat until done. Flip once. Ultimate bachelor food I like to throw in some chopped onions in the pan, but you don't have to do that. And it's much better than fast food burgers, which always have a strange fluffy consistency. You can get frozen fries also, which bake in about 15 minutes.  Much less grease than fast food. You'll save a few dollars too.

I do that with my George Forman. I put veggies in my ground beef and cook it in it.

I didn't have room in my car to bring my George Foreman in September.  I'm seriously thinking about buying another one.  They're not that expensive are they?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on November 30, 2012, 08:17:22 PM
Just get a cheap frying pan at WalMart. Less than $5.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 30, 2012, 08:34:39 PM
Just get a cheap frying pan at WalMart. Less than $5.

I already have a skillet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on November 30, 2012, 09:55:28 PM

You can cook it in the skillet.. just keep an eye on it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on November 30, 2012, 11:18:54 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.

Out of curiosity, what do you eat for breakfast and lunch on a normal workday?  Because I normally just have cereal (not the super sugary kind) for breakfast, then make a sandwich and eat that and an apple for lunch (sometimes substitute grapes or something in place of the apple).  I have no idea how many calories that is, but can't be that huge an amount.  Dinner's the only meal that I cook (or go out to a restaurant for, on the occasions when I do that).

Are you consuming a lot of calories already with breakfast and lunch, or is it mostly dinner + snacks?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on November 30, 2012, 11:19:39 PM
Try eating cornflakes. They're delicious. I even put a sprinkle, just a sprinkle, of sugar on mine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on November 30, 2012, 11:25:25 PM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.

Out of curiosity, what do you eat for breakfast and lunch on a normal workday?  Because I normally just have cereal (not the super sugary kind) for breakfast, then make a sandwich and eat that and an apple for lunch (sometimes substitute grapes or something in place of the apple).  I have no idea how many calories that is, but can't be that huge an amount.  Dinner's the only meal that I cook (or go out to a restaurant for, on the occasions when I do that).

Are you consuming a lot of calories already with breakfast and lunch, or is it mostly dinner + snacks?


On a work day, I generally don't eat breakfast and only an extremely light lunch like a couple ham sandwiches.  My main calorie heap is at dinner and the very light snacks I have in the day time or at bed time.  I generally will eat at home during the week and go to a sit down restaurant Friday night and occasionally Saturday morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 01, 2012, 12:22:36 AM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.

Out of curiosity, what do you eat for breakfast and lunch on a normal workday?  Because I normally just have cereal (not the super sugary kind) for breakfast, then make a sandwich and eat that and an apple for lunch (sometimes substitute grapes or something in place of the apple).  I have no idea how many calories that is, but can't be that huge an amount.  Dinner's the only meal that I cook (or go out to a restaurant for, on the occasions when I do that).

Are you consuming a lot of calories already with breakfast and lunch, or is it mostly dinner + snacks?


On a work day, I generally don't eat breakfast and only an extremely light lunch like a couple ham sandwiches.  My main calorie heap is at dinner and the very light snacks I have in the day time or at bed time.  I generally will eat at home during the week and go to a sit down restaurant Friday night and occasionally Saturday morning.

Do you purposely try to f*** up your metabolism?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 01:15:04 AM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.

Out of curiosity, what do you eat for breakfast and lunch on a normal workday?  Because I normally just have cereal (not the super sugary kind) for breakfast, then make a sandwich and eat that and an apple for lunch (sometimes substitute grapes or something in place of the apple).  I have no idea how many calories that is, but can't be that huge an amount.  Dinner's the only meal that I cook (or go out to a restaurant for, on the occasions when I do that).

Are you consuming a lot of calories already with breakfast and lunch, or is it mostly dinner + snacks?


On a work day, I generally don't eat breakfast and only an extremely light lunch like a couple ham sandwiches.  My main calorie heap is at dinner and the very light snacks I have in the day time or at bed time.  I generally will eat at home during the week and go to a sit down restaurant Friday night and occasionally Saturday morning.

Do you purposely try to f*** up your metabolism?

Not purposely.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 01, 2012, 01:19:54 AM

wut


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 01, 2012, 01:20:44 AM
Ahem... You looked at the wrong menu items.  I always get 2 bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits for breakfast and a Double Quarter w/ cheese.  Since they took away my Diet Dr Pepper, I have to get a Coke.  I havent developed a taste for Diet Coke.
This is VanderBlubb hacking his account, right? I was really feeling sorry for Bushie until I read this.

Come on guys, I was trying to be funny.  Of course I don't eat at Mickeys all 3 meals.  I was just mmentioning what I usually get when I do go.  Learn to take a joke.

Out of curiosity, what do you eat for breakfast and lunch on a normal workday?  Because I normally just have cereal (not the super sugary kind) for breakfast, then make a sandwich and eat that and an apple for lunch (sometimes substitute grapes or something in place of the apple).  I have no idea how many calories that is, but can't be that huge an amount.  Dinner's the only meal that I cook (or go out to a restaurant for, on the occasions when I do that).

Are you consuming a lot of calories already with breakfast and lunch, or is it mostly dinner + snacks?


On a work day, I generally don't eat breakfast and only an extremely light lunch like a couple ham sandwiches.  My main calorie heap is at dinner and the very light snacks I have in the day time or at bed time.  I generally will eat at home during the week and go to a sit down restaurant Friday night and occasionally Saturday morning.

Do you purposely try to f*** up your metabolism?

Not purposely.

The bolded part says otherwise...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 01, 2012, 01:29:40 AM
How many ham sandwiches constitutes a big lunch?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 01:37:22 AM
How many ham sandwiches constitutes a big lunch?

Considering two sandwiches don't even come close to filling me up and I'm left hungry after just 30 minutes, I don't consider sandwiches in general except hamburgers, sub sandwiches, or hoagies to be a big lunch.  A big lunch is only slightly smaller than a big dinner since lunch food and dinner food are interchangeable.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 01, 2012, 01:42:18 AM
How many ham sandwiches do you eat for lunch per day? Also please describe these sandwiches in greater detail.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 02:03:41 AM
How many ham sandwiches do you eat for lunch per day? Also please describe these sandwiches in greater detail.

I only eat 2 sandwiches, mainly for time and money's sake, and they only consist of bread, mustard, Oscar Meyer or Deli ham, and a slice of cheese.  Occasionally, I will substitute turkey for ham.  I don't get too fancy with my sandwiches.  I may include a few pickles if I'm eating them at home, but if I'm taking them to work, I will not include pickles because I don't want the pickle juice making the bread soggy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SPC on December 01, 2012, 04:08:34 AM
Have you ever looked into Atkins or Paleo? My freshman 15 has so far been negative thanks to not eating bread, pasta, rice, or sweets.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 01, 2012, 05:30:50 AM
Your eating patterns are a disaster...

Firstly, the purpose of a meal is not to fill you up... it's to satisfy. Now.. most importantly how much water do you drink?

Most people's hunger-pangs, have more to do with a lack of water, than lack of food.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 01, 2012, 05:47:44 AM
Have you ever looked into Atkins or Paleo? My freshman 15 has so far been negative thanks to not eating bread, pasta, rice, or sweets.

Atkins can be dangerous if you don't do it right... I don't think Jeff could actually do Atkins right.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: rejectamenta on December 01, 2012, 08:38:24 AM
Two sandwiches isn't unreasonable. It depends on the type of bread you use, but generally a bagged white/wheat/potato/etc. bread is 80 calories per slice, so you're at 320 for 4. One 2oz serving of ham or turkey is about 60, so now you're at 440. Cheese is much more calorie dense, and a lot of people will unintentionally go overboard with it, but one slice per sandwich is only a single serving of about 95-110. So now you're at.. 540 or thereabouts, maybe 570+ if you're using a more artisan style bread. Pickles and mustard are negligible. Consider them free vitamins. That's very easy to work into an 1800 calorie diet, let alone a 2500 calorie diet.

That's assuming your serving sizes for the meal are actually in order. They probably are, but to be sure of this stuff, consider purchasing a food scale. They're pretty cheap at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=food+scale) and eliminate all doubt about what you're actually consuming.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 12:18:15 PM
Two sandwiches isn't unreasonable. It depends on the type of bread you use, but generally a bagged white/wheat/potato/etc. bread is 80 calories per slice, so you're at 320 for 4. One 2oz serving of ham or turkey is about 60, so now you're at 440. Cheese is much more calorie dense, and a lot of people will unintentionally go overboard with it, but one slice per sandwich is only a single serving of about 95-110. So now you're at.. 540 or thereabouts, maybe 570+ if you're using a more artisan style bread. Pickles and mustard are negligible. Consider them free vitamins. That's very easy to work into an 1800 calorie diet, let alone a 2500 calorie diet.

That's assuming your serving sizes for the meal are actually in order. They probably are, but to be sure of this stuff, consider purchasing a food scale. They're pretty cheap at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=food+scale) and eliminate all doubt about what you're actually consuming.

I typically just have regular store bought bread.  I used to eat the Wonder bread brand, but since Hostess closed its doors, I'm finding myself going to Walmart's Great Value Bread.

Polnut,

I will admit, I don't drink near as much water as I should.  Once in a while, I will have a glass, but I don't come anywhere near the 6-8 recommended glasses a day.

I know the purpose of a meal is not to fill me up, but sandwiches barely even satisfy, but I still stop at two. sandwiches every time I have them.

SPC and Inks,

The only diet I will even get anywhere close to touching is Weight Watchers, but even then I prefer to do things on my own terms.  I've lost 6 pounds in the past 7 days, so I'm not doing too terrible.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 12:43:41 PM
Eat whole wheat.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on December 01, 2012, 12:45:33 PM
Have you ever looked into Atkins or Paleo? My freshman 15 has so far been negative thanks to not eating bread, pasta, rice, or sweets.

Atkins can be dangerous if you don't do it right... I don't think Jeff could actually do Atkins right.
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Maybe not Atkins, but taking a look at some low carb thing - more of the lean meats & vegetables variety than the unlimited bacon & cream variety - might actually work. Strict rules to follow could be a good idea for Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Torie on December 01, 2012, 01:01:44 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 01:11:21 PM
Changing the subject, but,

As the temperatures warm up this Spring and Summer, I am starting to plan out adventures around the Western United States. I plan to make a trip to Lake Powell on the Utah/Arizona state line at Page, AZ, I will make a trip to California both near Los Angeles and San Francisco, and I even make a trip to my brother's birth place in San Diego, I will have friends from high school who are moving from Florida to Spokane, Washington for military relocation, so I may make a trip into Washington State to either Spokane, maybe even Seattle. I may venture east into the Black Hills of Western South Dakota. Not all of these will happen in the Spring/Summer of 2013, and some will have to wait until 2014. I've got several places to go in the next 2-3 years!

I won't do anything until at least April 1, as the Winter is too unpredictable and too volatile around here.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 01:15:53 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 01:27:50 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.

Im losing weight and thats all that matters right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 01:29:31 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.

Im losing weight and thats all that matters right now.

No, your weight is naturally fluctuating.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on December 01, 2012, 03:24:37 PM
The ham sandwiches Bushie described did sound very small. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 03:52:23 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.

Im losing weight and thats all that matters right now.

No, your weight is naturally fluctuating.

Oh come on.  6 pounds is not naturally fluctuating.  This forum is acting like 2,500 calories is gigantic.  DID ANYBODY NOT READ THAT MY WEIGHT MAINTENANCE IS 3,000+ AND 2,000 IS DANGEROUS???  This forum has no right to condemn me for every food choice I make.

We are NOT talking about this ANYMORE!!!  I changed the subject, but nobody is following my lead.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: CLARENCE 2015! on December 01, 2012, 03:57:31 PM
Bush- what matters more then weight is your happiness. If eating a carload of ham makes you happy- let it be... I know it makes me happy. Your happiness and enjoyment of life matter far more to your health then counting calories...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 03:58:31 PM
Bush- what matters more then weight is your happiness. If eating a carload of ham makes you happy- let it be... I know it makes me happy. Your happiness and enjoyment of life matter far more to your health then counting calories...

The rest of the forum doesn't believe that, or at least haven't mentioned it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: CLARENCE 2015! on December 01, 2012, 04:13:17 PM
Bush- what matters more then weight is your happiness. If eating a carload of ham makes you happy- let it be... I know it makes me happy. Your happiness and enjoyment of life matter far more to your health then counting calories...

The rest of the forum doesn't believe that, or at least haven't mentioned it.
They also do not enjoy the photographs I send them- except for a few who do admit to liking a full-bodied woman


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 04:20:20 PM
Bush- what matters more then weight is your happiness. If eating a carload of ham makes you happy- let it be... I know it makes me happy. Your happiness and enjoyment of life matter far more to your health then counting calories...

The rest of the forum doesn't believe that, or at least haven't mentioned it.
They also do not enjoy the photographs I send them- except for a few who do admit to liking a full-bodied woman

It's alright, though, because there is a better chance than not that I will never see any of my forum friends in person.  I've only seen Jamespol once since I've been here and that was 3 days after I got here on September 7, and I still have yet to see TexasIndy.  So, while I do value the advice of the forum, it is a matter of doing what is best for me in all aspects of my life, physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.  I am losing weight, but by no means is that going to consume me.  If I want to go out to eat, I will go out to eat and not feel guilty about it.  I'll just hop back on the diet when I'm at home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 01, 2012, 05:26:30 PM
Just a heads up. I was in San Fran this summer. Walking around is pretty strenuous there because of the hills. And driving is very tricky due to density and lack of parking.  And hotels are crazy expensive.  Just a word of caution. The national parks in the Western states are fantastic though!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 01, 2012, 05:34:46 PM
Just a heads up. I was in San Fran this summer. Walking around is pretty strenuous there because of the hills. And driving is very tricky due to density and lack of parking.  And hotels are crazy expensive.  Just a word of caution. The national parks in the Western states are fantastic though!!!

The parks are great....but not if you only sit in your car.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
Just a heads up. I was in San Fran this summer. Walking around is pretty strenuous there because of the hills. And driving is very tricky due to density and lack of parking.  And hotels are crazy expensive.  Just a word of caution. The national parks in the Western states are fantastic though!!!

I'll probably start out by going to Las Vegas then down to Los Angeles and San Diego.  Then, I'll venture up toward Seattle and Portland.

I know SF will be very interesting, but I do plan on going there, if not in 2013, then maybe in 2014.  I do want to see the coastline whether that's in San Fran, LA, or San Diego.

I figure I will have 6 good months a year to do some sight seeing and traveling, April-September.  April could still be a little tricky especially early on with lingering snow chances in Salt Lake, but according to Jamespol, it warms up rapidly in April, so by mid month, I should be fine.

My 31st Birthday is on a Monday this year, so I may take a weekend drive somewhere to celebrate my birthday.  I won't be able to go home to Oklahoma for my birthday since I hope to be going home in June for a few days as my sister-in-law and niece may be coming down there in June.  My brother will be out to sea in June.  The thing is I can get to most places on the West Coast in a long day's drive.  Its about 750 miles to San Fran, 730 to San Diego, and 850 to Seattle.  I'm only 413 miles from Las Vegas, so I may go there for my birthday.  (No, I will not gamble).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 01, 2012, 05:52:57 PM
Bush- what matters more then weight is your happiness. If eating a carload of ham makes you happy- let it be... I know it makes me happy. Your happiness and enjoyment of life matter far more to your health then counting calories...

Life as a morbidly obese person would be hell on Earth for me. I can't imagine being able to enjoy bad tasting fast food would be more important to someone than being able to walk a mile without getting a heart attack.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 01, 2012, 06:14:03 PM
Just a heads up. I was in San Fran this summer. Walking around is pretty strenuous there because of the hills. And driving is very tricky due to density and lack of parking.  And hotels are crazy expensive.  Just a word of caution. The national parks in the Western states are fantastic though!!!

The parks are great....but not if you only sit in your car.
I would prefer to get out and hike, but the scenery, even from the car, is spectacular. The National Park Service does a phenomenal job at making things accessible for people of all fitness levels. I will never forget taking the Beartooth Highway into Yellowstone and seeing the snow fall in July. Even a youtube clip of it is insane! 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 06:18:15 PM
Just a heads up. I was in San Fran this summer. Walking around is pretty strenuous there because of the hills. And driving is very tricky due to density and lack of parking.  And hotels are crazy expensive.  Just a word of caution. The national parks in the Western states are fantastic though!!!

The parks are great....but not if you only sit in your car.
I would prefer to get out and hike, but the scenery, even from the car, is spectacular. The National Park Service does a phenomenal job at making things accessible for people of all fitness levels. I will never forget taking the Beartooth Highway into Yellowstone and seeing the snow fall in July. Even a youtube clip of it is insane! 

Yellowstone and Yosemite are on my places to go, as well, and I do not plan on sitting in the car.  I plan on parking somewhere and either walk, or take a tram, or something so I can feel the air be outside in God's creation.  That's part of the reason I'm trying to lose a little bit now, so when I do walk, I won't be huffing and puffing after 1/4 mile.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Torie on December 01, 2012, 06:24:08 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.

Not that I am not all in favor of casual sex, but I am not sure what casual sex has to do with the pursuing of intimate relationships to which I referred.  Casual sex even if Jeff were buffed city is not in accordance with his faith in any event - a faith which despite backsliding here and there he takes seriously.  It's apples and oranges.

By the way being buffed and 30 without much money is a much more effective calling card for sex than being buffed and 61 and with money. Time is a harsh mistress. Get it while you can is my motto. Money is not the universal solvent for all those little hurdles one faces in life. Who knew?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
I told Jeff how to lose weight  with a minimum of fuss. He ignored me. My pet theory is that at some level Jeff wants to be a fat - either to be a "victim," avoid the entanglements of sex and/or a serious relationship, etc. I do not find Jeff's protestations to the contrary to be persuasive.

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Torie, you make it sound like can just casually have sex. We're not all wealthy retired men, you know. And don't play the old card- you're two years younger than my dad.

No, I think Bushie is just lazy.

Not that I am not all in favor of casual sex, but I am not sure what casual sex has to do with the pursuing of intimate relationships to which I referred.  Casual sex even if Jeff were buffed city is not in accordance with his faith in any event - a faith which despite backsliding here and there he takes seriously.  It's apples and oranges.

By the way being buffed and 30 without much money is a much more effective calling card for sex than being buffed and 61 and with money. Time is a harsh mistress. Get it while you can is my motto. Money is not the universal solvent for all those little hurdles one faces in life. Who knew?

I am losing weight not for the sexual attractiveness, but for just being able to live and be able to walk in those national parks and on the streets of San Francisco without too much worry.  True, I would like to get married and have sexual relations with her someday, but even love is not a top priority for me right now, even though I am nearly 31.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 01, 2012, 06:44:14 PM


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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 06:44:41 PM
WHO IS "HER"!?!?!?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: All Along The Watchtower on December 01, 2012, 06:49:59 PM
All I can say is...

...no, I can't say. There are no words.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 07:33:04 PM
Torie's right. You need to hone it to a point. gotten to the point where I decide "well, I want to have sex tonight," I can go out and get it done. What you need to do, bushie, is decide you want to lose weight. Why because you will die. Why don't I believe you? Because you've lied to us before. It doesn't affect me anymore, doesn't affect us- only you bushie can do it. Multiple sandwiches is not a light lunch. Wonder bread is not healthy. Go out, run,

have you had a walk since you last told us??

Sim, what part of changing the conversation do you not understand?  I'm not going to answer these questions, because the conversation has changed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 07:38:44 PM
Torie's right. You need to hone it to a point. gotten to the point where I decide "well, I want to have sex tonight," I can go out and get it done. What you need to do, bushie, is decide you want to lose weight. Why because you will die. Why don't I believe you? Because you've lied to us before. It doesn't affect me anymore, doesn't affect us- only you bushie can do it. Multiple sandwiches is not a light lunch. Wonder bread is not healthy. Go out, run,

have you had a walk since you last told us??

Sim, what part of changing the conversation do you not understand?  I'm not going to answer these questions, because the conversation has changed.

No Bushie, it has not. We are talking about your weight. I assume you haven't walked, are eating cakes. We are not talking about you going to see male hookers in the tenderloin before passing out and rolling down a hill in San Francisco and hitting a trolley.

I don't want to talk about my weight, though.  This is my thread, so I have the right to change the conversation.  No, I have not walked.  Period. End of Story.  Move on.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 07:40:47 PM
We can all agree you gained twelve pounds then, right. Good. Okay.

BE IT RESOLVED:

BUSHIE HAS GAINED TWELVE POUNDS!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 07:42:39 PM
We can all agree you gained twelve pounds then, right. Good. Okay.

BE IT RESOLVED:

BUSHIE HAS GAINED TWELVE POUNDS!!

I have lost 6 pounds.  Good grief.  Is it true that NOTHING I say or do will please the forum?

THE CONVERSATION HAS MOVED ON!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 01, 2012, 07:45:10 PM
You can't win the text war, twelve pounds-gainer!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 07:47:04 PM
You can't win the text war, twelve pounds-gainer!

[size=125pt]Oh yeah?[/size]

Crap.  Fail....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 01, 2012, 09:20:48 PM
Walking around San Francisco kicked my Inks last summer.  It's like being on one of those stair stepper machines.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 09:48:16 PM
Walking around San Francisco kicked my Inks last summer.  It's like being on one of those stair stepper machines.

I would consider it a challenge!  Of course, I won't take the challenge until I make sure I can handle the challenge!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 01, 2012, 10:56:01 PM
One thing that hasn't been discussed and really is more important than weight is body fat.  Weight can fluctuate, and if you are primarily just dropping water weight, it really doesn't mean much.  Its body fat that you really should be concerned with rather than just the pounds.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 01, 2012, 11:24:01 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 11:27:24 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 01, 2012, 11:31:46 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

I've gone from 270-264.  I know what I saw on the scale this morning, and it really doesn't matter if anyone here believes me or not.

I'll probably resurface just a bit by morning, probably back to 4 or 5 pounds because I fell off the wagon today, but I will be hopping back on it tomorrow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 01, 2012, 11:36:49 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

Might be taking the Clarence Darrow routine a bit far, Inks.

Someone stretched the truth or lied on the internet. The HORROR....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 01, 2012, 11:45:07 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

Might be taking the Clarence Darrow routine a bit far, Inks.

Someone stretched the truth or lied on the internet. The HORROR....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWdD206eSv0


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 01, 2012, 11:49:34 PM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

Might be taking the Clarence Darrow routine a bit far, Inks.

Someone stretched the truth or lied on the internet. The HORROR....

I'll defend Inks here.  He has the right to believe what he wants to believe.  I can do nothing about what he believes, especially given my history.  All I can do is state what has happened and its up to him whether to believe it or not.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 02, 2012, 12:47:05 AM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

I've gone from 270-264.  I know what I saw on the scale this morning, and it really doesn't matter if anyone here believes me or not.

I'll probably resurface just a bit by morning, probably back to 4 or 5 pounds because I fell off the wagon today, but I will be hopping back on it tomorrow.

Was the 270 also measured in the morning?  Weight an fluctuate several pounds during the same day and you are typically at your lowest in the morning, that is generally because you tend to lose more water weight when you sleep but losing water weight doesn't actually mean you lost any weight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 12:53:40 AM
Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

I've gone from 270-264.  I know what I saw on the scale this morning, and it really doesn't matter if anyone here believes me or not.

I'll probably resurface just a bit by morning, probably back to 4 or 5 pounds because I fell off the wagon today, but I will be hopping back on it tomorrow.

Was the 270 also measured in the morning?  Weight an fluctuate several pounds during the same day and you are typically at your lowest in the morning, that is generally because you tend to lose more water weight when you sleep but losing water weight doesn't actually mean you lost any weight.

Yes, it is all measured in the morning before I get dressed.  I also occasionally weigh myself before bed time to see what the morning may look like.  I don't record the evening measurements.  My typical procedure in the mornings is go to the bathroom, weigh, then shower and get dressed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 02, 2012, 08:27:56 AM
LIES LIES LIES YEAH!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 12:26:48 PM
Just as I thought, I did gain 2 pounds this morning thanks to overdoing it yesterday.  I allowed myself to eat foods I enjoy, and that was my mistake.  Back to it, today.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 02, 2012, 01:07:13 PM
Just as I thought, I did gain 2 pounds this morning thanks to overdoing it yesterday.  I allowed myself to eat foods I enjoy, and that was my mistake.  Back to it, today.

Unless you consumed 7,000 calories more than maintenence, you haven't actually gained 2 pounds.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 02, 2012, 01:17:45 PM
Just as I thought, I did gain 2 pounds this morning thanks to overdoing it yesterday.  I allowed myself to eat foods I enjoy, and that was my mistake.  Back to it, today.

Unless you consumed 7,000 calories more than maintenence, you haven't actually gained 2 pounds.

Water weight?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 02, 2012, 01:34:43 PM
Just as I thought, I did gain 2 pounds this morning thanks to overdoing it yesterday.  I allowed myself to eat foods I enjoy, and that was my mistake.  Back to it, today.

Unless you consumed 7,000 calories more than maintenence, you haven't actually gained 2 pounds.

Water weight?

Yes. He "gained" 2 pounds now just as he "lost" 6 pounds in 1 week (in other words, virtually impossible)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 02, 2012, 02:35:39 PM
Just as I thought, I did gain 2 pounds this morning thanks to overdoing it yesterday.  I allowed myself to eat foods I enjoy, and that was my mistake.  Back to it, today.

Unless you consumed 7,000 calories more than maintenence, you haven't actually gained 2 pounds.

Water weight?

Likely, probably also explains a good portion of the six pound loss.  Many people don't really understand natural fluctuations in weight


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 04:50:14 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 02, 2012, 04:52:58 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: politicus on December 02, 2012, 04:54:14 PM
How do you play that?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 02, 2012, 04:57:23 PM
Bushie, if you were reading this thread at all this was already explained to you- ad nauseum almost.

To lose an actual lb of fat you need to burn off about 3500 calories in excess of weight maintenance caloric levels. The way you were doing it you might have been running a deficit of 500 or so on food side. If you didnt increase your activity, you were on pace for a 1lb a week actual weight loss. 7x500

My first month I lost a lb a day of actual weight but I was exercising 3 hours a day and eating 1800 calories. Running 3500 calorie deficits a day. This isnt typically recommended but neither is better super fat.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 04:58:29 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.

Most days this past week, I stuck with the 2,400-2,600 vicinity (hence, the weight loss).  Yesterday, I know I probably came closer to 4,000 if not a little more.  I had a big breakfast and a big dinner yesterday.  My weight maintenance is 3,240 according to Inks formula, and I probably exceeded that by at least 750, if not 1,000 yesterday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 02, 2012, 04:58:35 PM
Loses weight ==> legitimate.
Gains weight ==> ehh, who knows?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 04:59:57 PM

Oops.  Sorry, I'm not feeling good right now. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 02, 2012, 05:01:14 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.

Most days this past week, I stuck with the 2,400-2,600 vicinity (hence, the weight loss).  Yesterday, I know I probably came closer to 4,000 if not a little more.  I had a big breakfast and a big dinner yesterday.  My weight maintenance is 3,240 according to Inks formula, and I probably exceeded that by at least 750, if not 1,000 yesterday.

Then it's impossible that you gained 2 pounds of fat overnight. Just as it's impossible you lost 6 pounds of fat...

These are just basic nuttitional facts.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 05:03:49 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.

Most days this past week, I stuck with the 2,400-2,600 vicinity (hence, the weight loss).  Yesterday, I know I probably came closer to 4,000 if not a little more.  I had a big breakfast and a big dinner yesterday.  My weight maintenance is 3,240 according to Inks formula, and I probably exceeded that by at least 750, if not 1,000 yesterday.

Then it's impossible that you gained 2 pounds of fat overnight. Just as it's impossible you lost 6 pounds of fat...

These are just basic nuttitional facts.


Whatever it is, I just know the scales show 4 pounds less than what they did 8 days ago.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 02, 2012, 05:04:46 PM

Make sh**t up as you go along, like Bushie does with us.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 02, 2012, 05:05:32 PM
Stop being lazy and do this work yourself: You can add up your activity on a site like this:

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

Shockingly you can also use the computer to google things to find how many calories are in what you eat. They even have it printed on the side of what you buy these days.  You can then use a thing called addition to add it all up...
There are hundreds or thousands of sites with this on there.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 02, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.

Most days this past week, I stuck with the 2,400-2,600 vicinity (hence, the weight loss).  Yesterday, I know I probably came closer to 4,000 if not a little more.  I had a big breakfast and a big dinner yesterday.  My weight maintenance is 3,240 according to Inks formula, and I probably exceeded that by at least 750, if not 1,000 yesterday.

Then it's impossible that you gained 2 pounds of fat overnight. Just as it's impossible you lost 6 pounds of fat...

These are just basic nuttitional facts.


Whatever it is, I just know the scales show 4 pounds less than what they did 8 days ago.

Bushie...this isn't that difficult to understand. The scale isn't showing you legitimate fat loss.

3,500 calories = 1 pound.

In other words, if you have a 500 calorie deficit per day for 1 week...you lose ONE (1) pound of fat. Why? 7*500 = 3500 !

Likewise, having a 1000 calorie surplus does NOT correspond to an actual 2 pound gain.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on December 02, 2012, 05:45:52 PM
The reason I don't think the 6 pounds is water weight, is I've been down this road before.  When I started losing the 25 pounds 13 months ago, I went down pretty rapidly, and I believe I had lost 6-7 pounds in the first week.  Some of it could be water weight, but I think a good portion of it is legitimate weight loss.  The 2 pound weight gain this morning could be either water weight or legitimate weight game.

Calories matter. The 3,500 per pound are not just an estimate.

Most days this past week, I stuck with the 2,400-2,600 vicinity (hence, the weight loss).  Yesterday, I know I probably came closer to 4,000 if not a little more.  I had a big breakfast and a big dinner yesterday.  My weight maintenance is 3,240 according to Inks formula, and I probably exceeded that by at least 750, if not 1,000 yesterday.

Then it's impossible that you gained 2 pounds of fat overnight. Just as it's impossible you lost 6 pounds of fat...

These are just basic nuttitional facts.


Whatever it is, I just know the scales show 4 pounds less than what they did 8 days ago.

That might be true, but from a health perspective it doesn't mean anything if your body fat level didn't change.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 02, 2012, 09:39:35 PM
I ended today right around 2,300-2,400 calories, so we'll see how tomorrow morning turns out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 02, 2012, 11:08:47 PM
More importantly... STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF!

Just do the right thing, increase activity, reduce caloric intake, increase your water intake... and use a tape measure instead. Weight is something that can fluctuate wildly in a day... but every 3/4 days, as soon as you get up, measure your chest, arms (at bicep level), waist (at the navel) and thighs (about half way up). If you're doing the right thing, you should start to see the numbers changing positively in about 2 weeks. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 12:14:31 AM
Final total for the day.  I ended in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range.  I had a bowl of Malt-O-Meal for a late evening snack (worth roughly 200 calories).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 03, 2012, 12:16:25 AM
Final total for the day.  I ended in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range.  I had a bowl of Malt-O-Meal for a late evening snack (worth roughly 200 calories).

How are you getting your calories that precise?  Are you really measuring everything out?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 12:19:28 AM
Final total for the day.  I ended in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range.  I had a bowl of Malt-O-Meal for a late evening snack (worth roughly 200 calories).

How are you getting your calories that precise?  Are you really measuring everything out?

Yes, and going online to Nutrition counters.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Insula Dei on December 03, 2012, 02:56:03 PM
Final total for the day.  I ended in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range.  I had a bowl of Malt-O-Meal for a late evening snack (worth roughly 200 calories).

How are you getting your calories that precise?  Are you really measuring everything out?

To be fair, this seems like exactly the sort of thing Bushie's designed to be good at.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 03:17:02 PM
Final total for the day.  I ended in the 2,500-2,600 calorie range.  I had a bowl of Malt-O-Meal for a late evening snack (worth roughly 200 calories).

How are you getting your calories that precise?  Are you really measuring everything out?

To be fair, this seems like exactly the sort of thing Bushie's designed to be good at.

Numbers and statistics have always been a couple of my strengths.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 04:12:40 PM
Today, Monday, December 3, 2012, begins my fourth month away from home.  I left Oklahoma at 4:00 am CST on Monday, September 3, 2012.  This has been a really good experience.  I've only had that one bout of homesickness that was on the first page or two of this thread back in mid to late October.  I've got a good job now.  It is a call center, but it is making me money and it is only 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I'm getting to the point that I can call Utah home.  I will be making one more trip home for a brief Christmas vacation December 22-25, but my next trip to Oklahoma probably won't be until at least late May or June.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 03, 2012, 05:53:00 PM
You're almost a man now!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 03, 2012, 06:35:28 PM
With your job so close, you should walk or bike to work.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 03, 2012, 06:46:53 PM
With your job so close, you should walk or bike to work.

I think I know what the answer to this will be.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 03, 2012, 06:51:43 PM
With your job so close, you should walk or bike to work.

I think I know what the answer to this will be.

One word... snow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 10:30:23 PM
At least with my job so close, I won't have to blow money on a hotel!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 03, 2012, 11:35:44 PM
At least with my job so close, I won't have to blow money on a hotel!

You never had to in the fi-- oh forget it.

Yes, that's great news, Bushie.  Truly the Lord has blessed you with a fine employment situation this time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 03, 2012, 11:40:41 PM
At least with my job so close, I won't have to blow money on a hotel!

You never had to in the fi-- oh forget it.


Nice!

Quote

Yes, that's great news, Bushie.  Truly the Lord has blessed you with a fine employment situation this time.

It doesn't pay the greatest, but when you are able to go 12 days between fill ups and that just from a half tank, it sure saves on money.  If I can fill up 3 times a month as opposed to 5-6 times with each tank being ~$25, that is anywhere between $50-$75 a month that I save, which can definitely add up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on December 04, 2012, 12:08:27 AM
With your job so close, you should walk or bike to work.

Indeed.  1.25 miles is nothing.  Ideally, Bushie should either be walking or biking to and from work every day that the weather doesn't preclude it.  Or at the very least, if it's on a bus route, walk one way and take the bus back the other way or vice versa.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 04, 2012, 11:37:43 AM
Today, Monday, December 3, 2012, begins my fourth month away from home.  I left Oklahoma at 4:00 am CST on Monday, September 3, 2012.  This has been a really good experience.  I've only had that one bout of homesickness that was on the first page or two of this thread back in mid to late October.  I've got a good job now.  It is a call center, but it is making me money and it is only 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I'm getting to the point that I can call Utah home.  I will be making one more trip home for a brief Christmas vacation December 22-25, but my next trip to Oklahoma probably won't be until at least late May or June.

What about your other home, Kenya?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 04, 2012, 06:51:11 PM
Today, Monday, December 3, 2012, begins my fourth month away from home.  I left Oklahoma at 4:00 am CST on Monday, September 3, 2012.  This has been a really good experience.  I've only had that one bout of homesickness that was on the first page or two of this thread back in mid to late October.  I've got a good job now.  It is a call center, but it is making me money and it is only 1.25 miles from my apartment.  I'm getting to the point that I can call Utah home.  I will be making one more trip home for a brief Christmas vacation December 22-25, but my next trip to Oklahoma probably won't be until at least late May or June.

What about your other home, Kenya?

I'll likely be to my Kenyan home for a visit in March or possibly June/July.  As far as moving there, that looks like 2017.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 04, 2012, 07:41:04 PM
That's a lot of time to be taking off less than a year into a job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 04, 2012, 08:38:52 PM
That's a lot of time to be taking off less than a year into a job.

I agree it is, and I probably wouldn't spring for Kenya in 2013, but since that generous donor paid $2400 last May so I could go again, I feel obligated to take them up on the offer and go.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 04, 2012, 08:44:43 PM
That's a lot of time to be taking off less than a year into a job.

I agree it is, and I probably wouldn't spring for Kenya in 2013, but since that generous donor paid $2400 last May so I could go again, I feel obligated to take them up on the offer and go.

You should feel obligated to the people who hired you over other needy people, and not take all this time of right away.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 04, 2012, 10:00:17 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 04, 2012, 11:19:06 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.

It became clearer today?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 04, 2012, 11:25:51 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.

It became clearer today?

Not just today necessarily, its been a process of communication with my coordinator who is going home to Kenya (she was born there) next week for Kenyan Independence and Christmas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 05, 2012, 01:10:16 AM
That's a lot of time to be taking off less than a year into a job.

I agree it is, and I probably wouldn't spring for Kenya in 2013, but since that generous donor paid $2400 last May so I could go again, I feel obligated to take them up on the offer and go.

Even if you lose your job (again)?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 05, 2012, 01:34:23 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 05, 2012, 07:19:54 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 06, 2012, 12:11:12 AM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.
So you essentially want to work in their call center?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 06, 2012, 12:43:21 AM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.
So you essentially want to work in their call center?

They have no call center.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 06, 2012, 01:01:30 AM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.
So you essentially want to work in their call center?

They have no call center.
Right, but you want to do call center sort of things. Seems like it's a telephone sort of job. Seems like you could do any of it via skype from anywhere in the world.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 06, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.
So you essentially want to work in their call center?

They have no call center.
Right, but you want to do call center sort of things. Seems like it's a telephone sort of job. Seems like you could do any of it via skype from anywhere in the world.

Ahem, memphis, get the f[inks] with it....his kids are in Kenya.  That is all. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on December 06, 2012, 09:06:19 AM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.

Poor, poor orphans :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 06, 2012, 06:50:09 PM
My career in Kenya is becoming a bit clearer.  I now have an idea of how I will work and support myself without becoming another mouth to feed.  I will work directly with the Maisha International Orphanage and live in their volunteer home that will be built in 2015.  I will be financially supported mainly through stipends from Maisha and grants through various sources.  Like I said, it will be at least 4 years before I leave, probably closer to 4 1/2 - 5 years.  I want to be down there by January 1, 2018.
What will you be doing in Kenya specifically? I very much admire your good intentions, but I don't understand how you hope to be of service. Do you know anything about international development?

I will be in the Administration of the Orphanage.  I will be coordinating sponsorships for the children from American and European homes, I will be coordinating mission trips with American churches who come down for a week or however long, and I will be coordinating those who choose to come alone.  Currently, on the ground at Maisha there are only 3 men overseeing 450 orphans and 150 widows.  One of the men is going to University, so he's only part time. As you can see 2 1/2 men overseeing 600 people plus ministering to those in the slums is quite a daunting task.
So you essentially want to work in their call center?

They have no call center.
Right, but you want to do call center sort of things. Seems like it's a telephone sort of job. Seems like you could do any of it via skype from anywhere in the world.

No, its face to face administration.  Think 50 years ago in America, but with computers.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 07, 2012, 08:45:55 PM
So, I just made my Walmart run.  A week later than I had planned, but I had to go tonight as we've got literally 4 chances of snow in the next 8 days.

I did get stuff for Spaghetti, Tacos, and Hamburgers.  I will fix a hamburger tonight.  I won't get the hamburger meat needed for the Spaghetti or Tacos until the day I plan to eat them, which I haven't decided yet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 08, 2012, 12:45:31 AM
So, I just made my Walmart run.  A week later than I had planned, but I had to go tonight as we've got literally 4 chances of snow in the next 8 days.

lol


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 08, 2012, 01:19:27 AM
He makes it sound like he's going to be snowed in or something...

Courtesy of the NWS:

Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 01:25:11 AM
He makes it sound like he's going to be snowed in or something...

Courtesy of the NWS:

Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

None of the 4 systems will be very heavy and probably only an inch or two will fall with each system.  This first system may have the heaviest snowfall at 3-5" including lake effect.  But, it happened to coincide with a regular trip to Walmart.  I just threw in the 4 snow systems for dramatic effect. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 08, 2012, 01:26:43 AM
If Bushie's a bad winter driver, I prefer his abundance of caution to people who keep driving the same way they do in August. Similarly, I've made my peace with my mother's super slow old lady driving. Beats crashing into somebody trying to keep up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 01:31:35 AM
Here is Weather Underground's forecast for Midvale, Utah.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 30F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%.
Saturday

Overcast with a chance of snow and rain, then snow and rain in the afternoon. High of 39F with a windchill as low as 21F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%.
Saturday Night

Overcast with snow in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Low of 23F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60%.
Sunday

Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. High of 28F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Low of 19F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight. Chance of snow 20%.
Monday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30% .
Monday Night

Overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 21F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 20%.
Tuesday

Partly cloudy. High of 41F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night

Overcast. Low of 25F with a windchill as low as 16F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday

Clear in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 43F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night

Overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 27F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 60% with accumulations up to 1 in. possible.
Thursday

Overcast with a chance of snow. High of 36F with a windchill as low as 21F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%.
Thursday Night

Overcast. Low of 18F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday

Mostly cloudy. High of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Low of 16F with a windchill as low as 9F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday

Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 41F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 27F with a windchill as low as 19F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. High of 41F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20%.
Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Low of 25F with a windchill as low as 18F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday

Partly cloudy. High of 41F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Low of 23F with a windchill as low as 14F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Our local ABC affiliate has been saying 1-3" with tomorrow's storm with lake effect snow Saturday night that could dump up to another 3-5" mainly in central Salt Lake County west to eastern Tooele County.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 08, 2012, 01:32:59 AM
He makes it sound like he's going to be snowed in or something...

Courtesy of the NWS:

Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

None of the 4 systems will be very heavy and probably only an inch or two will fall with each system.  This first system may have the heaviest snowfall at 3-5" including lake effect.  But, it happened to coincide with a regular trip to Walmart.  I just threw in the 4 snow systems for dramatic effect. :)

That's not an inch or two with each system.  That's at most an inch total.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 01:36:47 AM
He makes it sound like he's going to be snowed in or something...

Courtesy of the NWS:

Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

None of the 4 systems will be very heavy and probably only an inch or two will fall with each system.  This first system may have the heaviest snowfall at 3-5" including lake effect.  But, it happened to coincide with a regular trip to Walmart.  I just threw in the 4 snow systems for dramatic effect. :)

That's not an inch or two with each system.  That's at most an inch total.

I'm going with our local meteorologists and they all say 1-3" with this first one plus 3-5" lake effect (though some make it only an inch additional for lake effect).  They are also saying 1-2" on Monday, as well.  Nothing has been said for Thursday or Saturday because its still a bit early for accumulations.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 08, 2012, 01:45:26 AM
That forecast has to be for further north than you... you won't get that much snow from lake effect snow with wind pattern out there.  You're too far south (if you are in Midvale / Sandy).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 01:52:19 AM
That forecast has to be for further north than you... you won't get that much snow from lake effect snow with wind pattern out there.  You're too far south (if you are in Midvale / Sandy).

We got 22.7" in Sandy with the November storm.  No, we're not too far south.  In fact, the lake effect can extend as far south as Orem and Provo and as far east as Park City.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 08, 2012, 01:54:14 AM
That forecast has to be for further north than you... you won't get that much snow from lake effect snow with wind pattern out there.  You're too far south (if you are in Midvale / Sandy).

We got 22.7" in Sandy with the November storm.  No, we're not too far south.  In fact, the lake effect can extend as far south as Orem and Provo and as far east as Park City.

Yes, CAN, but not with this system... the wind direction is not right for it.  At most, you'll get an inch.  After the system is through, I'd love to hear how much you actually got.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 01:58:14 AM
That forecast has to be for further north than you... you won't get that much snow from lake effect snow with wind pattern out there.  You're too far south (if you are in Midvale / Sandy).

We got 22.7" in Sandy with the November storm.  No, we're not too far south.  In fact, the lake effect can extend as far south as Orem and Provo and as far east as Park City.

Yes, CAN, but not with this system... the wind direction is not right for it.  At most, you'll get an inch.  After the system is through, I'd love to hear how much you actually got.

Alright, will do.  The direction of the storm and the overall flow is coming directly from the North-Northwest from Alaska and the Yukon Territory which puts Murray, Midvale, and Sandy all in a direct path of the Great Salt Lake.

Whatever we get, though, will be paltry by Salt Lake City standards.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 08, 2012, 02:00:11 AM
So the guy who stays in a hotel near work if there's 1" of snow on the ground is in SLC now? Hmmmm....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 08, 2012, 02:12:57 AM
Have you been up to Snow Basin yet?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 08, 2012, 02:29:00 AM
This sums up these update threads:

I just threw in [Fill in the blank] for dramatic effect. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 02:33:06 AM

I havent been to any of the ski resorts, yet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 08, 2012, 09:32:29 AM

Resident liar Bushie at his best!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:41:43 AM

In this case, it was true.

Anyway, its just about to start snowing.  The snow is spreading down slope of the Wasatch and should be approaching the I-15 corridor and then points west.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 08, 2012, 11:56:16 AM
I would love to ski in Utah.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:58:46 AM

I wouldnt mind learning!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 02:00:06 PM
The snow has started to fall in the Midvale/Sandy area.  It took a while for it to make its way down the mountain and cross I-15, but now we have light snow falling.  Temperatures are still at 35 in Midvale, 38 in Salt Lake City, but we are supposed to drop to the low 20s across the Valley by morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 04:19:43 PM
The snow is now falling moderately heavy and the temperature has dropped to 31.  We started at 40 at 9:00 this morning (5 hours ago).  The rooftops and the grass are turning white.  It is so beautiful.  At this rate, it won't take long for an inch or two to fall.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 05:26:32 PM
The temperature has dropped to 28 with a WCI of 16 and a light NE breeze of 17 mph.  We've got an easy inch on the ground now with moderate and heavy snow.  We'll probably get another inch before the lake effect machine cranks up later this evening.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 08, 2012, 05:33:43 PM
Hey Roker.  Go out and get some exercise.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 09:37:02 PM
A light snow shower is currently falling right now.  SLC Airport has had around 2.5 inches this afternoon.  Midvale has had about 1.5 inches.  The lake effect band is starting to set up bringing another 3-5" mainly to the central and western Salt Lake Valley and the eastern Tooele Valley.  We will be  just on the edge of it, so we might get 2" of lake effect.  Temperatures are down to 25 in Midvale with a WCI in the middle teens.

The snow on Monday is expected to drop about an inch, and now Weather Underground is saying the system Thursday night into Friday is supposed to drop 2-3", which is higher than what was previously forecast.  Its too early to talk about next Sunday's snow accumulations.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:31:11 PM
Latest totals are 2" in West Jordan (1/4 mile due west of my apartment) with light snow continuing to fall..  I can expect another inch to inch and a half by noon tomorrow.  We'll have tomorrow afternoon dry before more snow comes in on Monday that could deliver another 1-2".  We'll warm up back into the low 40's Tuesday and Wednesday before we get another storm in here Thursday night and Friday that could bring another 1-3".  We'll take Saturday off before yet another storm comes in next Sunday.  These totals are all according to our local meteorologists.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 08, 2012, 11:37:51 PM
Hey Roker.  Go out and get some exercise.

If you think this is bad, check out his facebook feed. It goes a little something like this:

"Thirty minutes ago we had two snowflakes on the ground, now we have an easy three!"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:42:37 PM
Hey Roker.  Go out and get some exercise.

If you think this is bad, check out his facebook feed. It goes a little something like this:

"Thirty minutes ago we had two snowflakes on the ground, now we have an easy three!"

Yeah, I know, I'm still a kid when it comes to snow.  I get excited about snow.  I don't go out and play in the snow, although I do want to learn how to ski, but I do get giddy when it comes to snow.  That's one of the reasons I jumped at the chance to move to Salt Lake City.  We get a measley 8-10" a year in Oklahoma and quite a bit of ice.  In Salt Lake, our average is 61" of snow a year and there's relatively little ice.  I'm not as fond of sleet or freezing rain, but I am a kid at heart when it comes to snow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:46:54 PM
According to our local Fox affiliate on their 9:00 news, the roads are getting extremely slick and there have been numerous car wrecks in Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties.  With snow forecast to continue to fall overnight, I will be staying home from church.  I live 16 miles from church, and temps are supposed to be around 20 degrees and the snow will just be ending by 9:00 am when I would leave.  I want to make sure I'm fully intact to go to work on Monday, so I will be staying home from church tomorrow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 08, 2012, 11:55:20 PM
I just went outside and measured and we have 3" on the ground and its still coming down nice and steady.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 12:53:37 AM
4 inches and still coming down moderately!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 09, 2012, 12:55:36 AM
Now Bushie, make that the inches you lose on your waist!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 01:12:37 AM
It is snow storms like these that make me thankful I live only 1.25 miles from work. It will make it so much easier to get to work Monday that I only have to drive what is usually a 3-4 minute drive on normal conditions. I have 13 days of work remaining in 2012 and I want to make all 13 count and I am not about to let a little snow storm get in my way. I like this job too much!

Simfan, if the roads are still slick Monday morning, I'll be walking to work.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 01:28:42 AM
5" and counting!!  1 more inch and we'll have a half a foot!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 09, 2012, 02:08:42 AM
Made any preparation for Christmas yet?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 02:24:08 AM
Made any preparation for Christmas yet?

I'm headed home to Oklahoma City on December 22 and headed back to Salt Lake City on December 25.  Because of that, we will have our family Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve.  We won't have a gift unwrapping ceremony this year as we've already given each other our Christmas gifts.  We might have a very tiny ceremony, but nothing like years past.  Plus, I'm not taking a suitcase with me as US Airways charges bag fees.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 02:37:48 AM
Looks like unless any more snow falls this morning, we'll end up at about 5-5 1/2" of snow.  It seems that our local meteorologists generally underestimate the snow accumulation forecast.  They said 5-6" with the storm in November and SLC Airport got 15" and Sandy got 22.7".  They said 3" including lake effect for this storm, we got 5-6".


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 02:51:23 AM
The winds shifted more than I thought they would.  I stand corrected.  (To be fair, the NWS made the same error that I did.)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 03:01:42 AM
The winds shifted more than I thought they would.  I stand corrected.  (To be fair, the NWS made the same error that I did.)

No harm in your thought, as the NWS/NOAA is a very reliable source for weather and climate.  It just happened a little differently than even I thought.  I thought we'd stop at 3, maybe 4, inches.  I didn't imagine we'd get nearly a half foot.

Of course, all the weather forecasts are are educated guesses by men and women.  Nobody knows for sure what God (or Mother Nature if you don't believe in God) is going to bring weather wise.  So many forecasts are completely false, by the NWS, TWC, WU, Accu, and local experts, because God had some other idea in mind.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 03:06:00 AM
The winds shifted more than I thought they would.  I stand corrected.  (To be fair, the NWS made the same error that I did.)

No harm in your thought, as the NWS/NOAA is a very reliable source for weather and climate.  It just happened a little differently than even I thought.  I thought we'd stop at 3, maybe 4, inches.  I didn't imagine we'd get nearly a half foot.

Of course, all the weather forecasts are are educated guesses by men and women.  Nobody knows for sure what God (or Mother Nature if you don't believe in God) is going to bring weather wise.  So many forecasts are completely false, by the NWS, TWC, WU, Accu, and local experts, because God had some other idea in mind.

That's not why forecasts fail...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 03:10:12 AM
The winds shifted more than I thought they would.  I stand corrected.  (To be fair, the NWS made the same error that I did.)

No harm in your thought, as the NWS/NOAA is a very reliable source for weather and climate.  It just happened a little differently than even I thought.  I thought we'd stop at 3, maybe 4, inches.  I didn't imagine we'd get nearly a half foot.

Of course, all the weather forecasts are are educated guesses by men and women.  Nobody knows for sure what God (or Mother Nature if you don't believe in God) is going to bring weather wise.  So many forecasts are completely false, by the NWS, TWC, WU, Accu, and local experts, because God had some other idea in mind.

That's not why forecasts fail...

Ultimately, it is.  I believe that God controls every single dimension and aspect of this universe and of this world and He alone controls the weather.  There may be climate change, but ultimately, God is always the One in charge calling the shots, always has been, always will be.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Meeker on December 09, 2012, 03:12:55 AM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 03:21:53 AM
I don't know, to be perfectly honest.  I don't know what His purpose was for Hurricane Sandy, Katrina, or any other natural disaster.  All I know is He is God and I am not.  Sometimes, no, often my definition of good does not match up with His definition of good.  His way is perfect, no matter how devastating the situation seems.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 03:50:30 AM
The winds shifted more than I thought they would.  I stand corrected.  (To be fair, the NWS made the same error that I did.)

No harm in your thought, as the NWS/NOAA is a very reliable source for weather and climate.  It just happened a little differently than even I thought.  I thought we'd stop at 3, maybe 4, inches.  I didn't imagine we'd get nearly a half foot.

Of course, all the weather forecasts are are educated guesses by men and women.  Nobody knows for sure what God (or Mother Nature if you don't believe in God) is going to bring weather wise.  So many forecasts are completely false, by the NWS, TWC, WU, Accu, and local experts, because God had some other idea in mind.

That's not why forecasts fail...

Ultimately, it is.  I believe that God controls every single dimension and aspect of this universe and of this world and He alone controls the weather.  There may be climate change, but ultimately, God is always the One in charge calling the shots, always has been, always will be.

OK, but that's not why forecasts are wrong.  If you attempt to estimate the speed of a travelling car, the failure of that estimation lies with the person estimating the speed, not the one driving the car.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 09, 2012, 04:09:10 AM
I appreciate all of these weather updates on the forum, Bushie. I have a nephew and niece out there, so now I know to be expecting snow pictures in the next few days! :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 09, 2012, 08:33:13 AM
Ugh, you're no fun anymore. Go meet a girl


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 07:31:27 PM
I finally cooked dinner tonight!  I fried up some hamburger patties and had homemade hamburgers.  It may not have been the healthiest, but it sure was better than going out to McDonald's or Burger King.  The dishes have been cleaned up and now I can settle into a Sunday evening!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: justfollowingtheelections on December 09, 2012, 07:38:44 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 07:51:34 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself.  Why?  I wholeheartedly support Obamacare and I voted for President Obama which are two big no-no's amongst my facebook friends.  Any time I post anything even remotely saying some good thing about my President, I get lit up like a Christmas Tree!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 09, 2012, 08:46:33 PM
I finally cooked dinner tonight!  I fried up some hamburger patties and had homemade hamburgers.  It may not have been the healthiest, but it sure was better than going out to McDonald's or Burger King.  The dishes have been cleaned up and now I can settle into a Sunday evening!

...That's cooking dinner? Wow, okay
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself. 

BAM! lulz


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 09, 2012, 09:00:20 PM
I finally cooked dinner tonight!  I fried up some hamburger patties and had homemade hamburgers.  It may not have been the healthiest, but it sure was better than going out to McDonald's or Burger King. 

Is it actually healthier than McDonald's? I guess you're not eating fries and a giant carbonated syrup drink with it, so that's good.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 09:22:38 PM
Why am I being attacked for doing something different?  Am I not allowed to even touch a single hamburger ever again?

Yes, it is cooking.  It is getting the skillet out, spraying it with PAM, shaping ground beef into patties and throwing them in the skillet.  It involves standing over the stove until they are done.  So, yes, IT IS COOKING!!!!!!!!  At the very least, its better than blowing money at a fast food joint.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 09:42:36 PM
Did you use organic, locally-sourced ground beef?

Walmart brand ground beef


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 09, 2012, 09:56:48 PM

I like Chinese food too. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 10:00:40 PM

LOL!!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 10:11:03 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself. 

BAM! lulz


Its funny that compared to this forum, I am a Bible-thumpin' conservative.  Compared to my facebook friends, I am a flamin' liberal.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 10:14:31 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: politicus on December 09, 2012, 10:14:44 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself.  

BAM! lulz


Its funny that compared to this forum, I am a Bible-thumpin' conservative.  Compared to my facebook friends, I am a flamin' liberal.
You are that rare species: a Bible-thumpin' Liberal.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 10:28:48 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.

I'll agree its not cooking a huge meal, and whether it is actually healthier or not is immaterial to this one main thing, and this is a biggie in its own right, it SAVES MONEY!! It saves me about on average $7-$9 for a fast food meal that is a lot worse than what I had.  Tomorrow after work, I plan to go to the grocery store and get another pound of ground beef and fix the spaghetti.  I may get two pounds of meat so I can fix tacos either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  If I can spend about $5 for 2 pounds of meat (hypothetically, mind you) that would end up saving me another $10.  Keep doing that and I'll suddenly get more comfortable in my finances!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 10:29:14 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself.  

BAM! lulz


Its funny that compared to this forum, I am a Bible-thumpin' conservative.  Compared to my facebook friends, I am a flamin' liberal.
You are that rare species: a Bible-thumpin' Liberal.

Haha, I kinda like that!

EDIT:  This is sig worthy. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 10:43:39 PM
Why did God send Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast?

God doesn't like librulz, you should know that

If God doesn't like librulz, I'm not in good shape myself.  

BAM! lulz


Its funny that compared to this forum, I am a Bible-thumpin' conservative.  Compared to my facebook friends, I am a flamin' liberal.
You are that rare species: a Bible-thumpin' Liberal.

Meh... he's comparative to a lot of souithern Democrats.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 10:46:30 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.

I'll agree its not cooking a huge meal, and whether it is actually healthier or not is immaterial to this one main thing, and this is a biggie in its own right, it SAVES MONEY!! It saves me about on average $7-$9 for a fast food meal that is a lot worse than what I had.  Tomorrow after work, I plan to go to the grocery store and get another pound of ground beef and fix the spaghetti.  I may get two pounds of meat so I can fix tacos either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  If I can spend about $5 for 2 pounds of meat (hypothetically, mind you) that would end up saving me another $10.  Keep doing that and I'll suddenly get more comfortable in my finances!

You saved $7-$9 on a cheeseburger?  Goodness, how much do you spend when you eat fast food.  A half pound of hamburger meat would be what... $2, plus maybe $0.25 for the buns.  So your cost of this meal was roughly $2.25... so you're telling me that you spend $9.25-11.25 when you eat fast food?  That's like 2-3 value meals or 9-11 dollar menu items.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 10:52:21 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.

I'll agree its not cooking a huge meal, and whether it is actually healthier or not is immaterial to this one main thing, and this is a biggie in its own right, it SAVES MONEY!! It saves me about on average $7-$9 for a fast food meal that is a lot worse than what I had.  Tomorrow after work, I plan to go to the grocery store and get another pound of ground beef and fix the spaghetti.  I may get two pounds of meat so I can fix tacos either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  If I can spend about $5 for 2 pounds of meat (hypothetically, mind you) that would end up saving me another $10.  Keep doing that and I'll suddenly get more comfortable in my finances!

You saved $7-$9 on a cheeseburger?  Goodness, how much do you spend when you eat fast food.  A half pound of hamburger meat would be what... $2, plus maybe $0.25 for the buns.  So your cost of this meal was roughly $2.25... so you're telling me that you spend $9.25-11.25 when you eat fast food?  That's like 2-3 value meals or 9-11 dollar menu items.

I spend on average about $8-$9 per meal, depending on where I go.  So, take $9 and subtract the $2.25 for the meal and that's $7 give or take.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 09, 2012, 10:58:19 PM
Bushie I hope you're putting some sort of vegetable on these burgers or eating them on the side or something...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 09, 2012, 11:25:21 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.

I'll agree its not cooking a huge meal, and whether it is actually healthier or not is immaterial to this one main thing, and this is a biggie in its own right, it SAVES MONEY!! It saves me about on average $7-$9 for a fast food meal that is a lot worse than what I had.  Tomorrow after work, I plan to go to the grocery store and get another pound of ground beef and fix the spaghetti.  I may get two pounds of meat so I can fix tacos either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  If I can spend about $5 for 2 pounds of meat (hypothetically, mind you) that would end up saving me another $10.  Keep doing that and I'll suddenly get more comfortable in my finances!

You saved $7-$9 on a cheeseburger?  Goodness, how much do you spend when you eat fast food.  A half pound of hamburger meat would be what... $2, plus maybe $0.25 for the buns.  So your cost of this meal was roughly $2.25... so you're telling me that you spend $9.25-11.25 when you eat fast food?  That's like 2-3 value meals or 9-11 dollar menu items.

I spend on average about $8-$9 per meal, depending on where I go.  So, take $9 and subtract the $2.25 for the meal and that's $7 give or take.

What did you buy for $9?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 11:29:51 PM
Yes, it's cooking in its absolute bare form... I guess it's slightly better than "cooking" toast.  But real cooking involves more than shaping something and flipping it over in a pan.

I'll agree its not cooking a huge meal, and whether it is actually healthier or not is immaterial to this one main thing, and this is a biggie in its own right, it SAVES MONEY!! It saves me about on average $7-$9 for a fast food meal that is a lot worse than what I had.  Tomorrow after work, I plan to go to the grocery store and get another pound of ground beef and fix the spaghetti.  I may get two pounds of meat so I can fix tacos either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  If I can spend about $5 for 2 pounds of meat (hypothetically, mind you) that would end up saving me another $10.  Keep doing that and I'll suddenly get more comfortable in my finances!

You saved $7-$9 on a cheeseburger?  Goodness, how much do you spend when you eat fast food.  A half pound of hamburger meat would be what... $2, plus maybe $0.25 for the buns.  So your cost of this meal was roughly $2.25... so you're telling me that you spend $9.25-11.25 when you eat fast food?  That's like 2-3 value meals or 9-11 dollar menu items.

I spend on average about $8-$9 per meal, depending on where I go.  So, take $9 and subtract the $2.25 for the meal and that's $7 give or take.

What did you buy for $9?

Usually going to Wendy's and grabbing a 1/2 pound double cheeseburger with mustard, pickles, and lettuce, medium fries, and a large coke.  Nothing which is good.  McDonald's was actually my cheapest place with my meal usually costing $6.68 with tax plus pounds of grease.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 09, 2012, 11:31:55 PM
Bushie I hope you're putting some sort of vegetable on these burgers or eating them on the side or something...

No, they were the main course.  I just had a slice of cheese on each one, no lettuce or pickles or any other vegetables.

Since I don't like tomatoes or onions, that leaves just lettuce and pickles as the normal hamburger toppings.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 10, 2012, 01:00:43 AM
Frozen vegetables aren't difficult to find and prepare, and they taste a lot better than hamburgers. Might be worth a thought...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 10, 2012, 02:33:23 AM
Bushie I hope you're putting some sort of vegetable on these burgers or eating them on the side or something...

No, they were the main course.  I just had a slice of cheese on each one, no lettuce or pickles or any other vegetables.

Since I don't like tomatoes or onions, that leaves just lettuce and pickles as the normal hamburger toppings.

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like half your plate is missing bro


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 10, 2012, 02:42:40 AM
does the government actually expect me to drink milk with every meal?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 10, 2012, 02:48:20 AM
Well, any sort of dairy. Cheese or yoghurt or whatever. Though that does seem like a lot of dairy. I know I don't eat anywhere near that amount.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Meeker on December 10, 2012, 02:53:42 AM
There would be hell to pay from certain Members of Congress if the government started telling people they don't need to consume as much dairy as they have been.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 10, 2012, 03:00:14 AM
Here, Jeff, you should create a profile here: https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 10, 2012, 03:00:40 AM
Why am I being attacked for doing something different?  Am I not allowed to even touch a single hamburger ever again?

Yes, it is cooking.  It is getting the skillet out, spraying it with PAM, shaping ground beef into patties and throwing them in the skillet.  It involves standing over the stove until they are done.  So, yes, IT IS COOKING!!!!!!!!  At the very least, its better than blowing money at a fast food joint.

1. You're not being "attacked".

2. It's not cooking.

3. It's better than McDonalds, but most things are.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 10, 2012, 03:28:51 AM
Step in the right direction. Good job! I'm a major cheapskate, so I applaud the saving money thing too. You may want to try a higher quality of beef, which will be leaner only slightly more expensive. If you use whole wheat buns, you'll get fiber which makes you feel full, makes it easier to poop, and substantially lowers your risk of colon cancer. It's bit of an acquired taste, so go with it a few times. Ditch the cheese. It's just extra fat. I like to put fresh spinach leaves on hamburgers instead of lettuce. More flavor and more vitamins.
New recipe for you. Only slightly more difficult than hamburgers. Put some uncooked chicken parts on a baking sheet along with cut up pieces of potato and carrots. Pour a small amount of bbq sauce on top. A little bit goes a long way. Bake at 350 for about half an hour. Boom. Cheap, tasty meal. Leftovers microwave very well. I would also boil some broccoli (just for a minute) seperately just to get a veggie in, but I'm willing to see you take baby steps.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 10, 2012, 03:33:50 AM
Step in the right direction. Good job! I'm a major cheapskate, so I applaud the saving money thing too. You may want to try a higher quality of beef, which will be leaner only slightly more expensive. If you use whole wheat buns, you'll get fiber which makes you feel full, makes it easier to poop, and substantially lowers your risk of colon cancer. It's bit of an acquired taste, so go with it a few times. Ditch the cheese. It's just extra fat. I like to put fresh spinach leaves on hamburgers instead of lettuce. More flavor and more vitamins.
New recipe for you. Only slightly more difficult than hamburgers. Put some uncooked chicken parts on a baking sheet along with cut up pieces of potato and carrots. Pour a small amount of bbq sauce on top. A little bit goes a long way. Bake at 350 for about half an hour. Boom. Cheap, tasty meal. Leftover microwave very well. I would also boil some broccoli (just for a minute) seperately just to get a veggie in, but I'm willing to see you take baby steps.

Wouldn't the carrots and potatoes be vegetables? (Although some classify "starches" as non-vegetables, but that's a minor debate).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 10, 2012, 03:40:57 AM
Step in the right direction. Good job! I'm a major cheapskate, so I applaud the saving money thing too. You may want to try a higher quality of beef, which will be leaner only slightly more expensive. If you use whole wheat buns, you'll get fiber which makes you feel full, makes it easier to poop, and substantially lowers your risk of colon cancer. It's bit of an acquired taste, so go with it a few times. Ditch the cheese. It's just extra fat. I like to put fresh spinach leaves on hamburgers instead of lettuce. More flavor and more vitamins.
New recipe for you. Only slightly more difficult than hamburgers. Put some uncooked chicken parts on a baking sheet along with cut up pieces of potato and carrots. Pour a small amount of bbq sauce on top. A little bit goes a long way. Bake at 350 for about half an hour. Boom. Cheap, tasty meal. Leftover microwave very well. I would also boil some broccoli (just for a minute) seperately just to get a veggie in, but I'm willing to see you take baby steps.

Wouldn't the carrots and potatoes be vegetables? (Although some classify "starches" as non-vegetables, but that's a minor debate).
Well, there's no scientific definition of what counts as veggie. I don't "count" corn, peas, potatoes and such. I like to have spinach, broccoli, asperagus, or brussel sprouts with any decent meal that I make for myself. Although, to be honest, I'm just a likely to have ramen noodles or a bowl of cereal for dinner.  Too lazy to cook everyday :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 10, 2012, 04:08:26 AM
Well, there's no scientific definition of what counts as veggie.

Well, that's not true, but now we're getting off topic. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 10, 2012, 09:28:30 AM
Did you use organic, locally-sourced ground beef?

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 10, 2012, 09:59:51 AM

You saved $7-$9 on a cheeseburger?  Goodness, how much do you spend when you eat fast food.  A half pound of hamburger meat would be what... $2, plus maybe $0.25 for the buns.  So your cost of this meal was roughly $2.25... so you're telling me that you spend $9.25-11.25 when you eat fast food?  That's like 2-3 value meals or 9-11 dollar menu items.

NASO


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Frodo on December 10, 2012, 11:21:42 PM
I just read a few pages, and unless I'm missing something I do not understand why so many here consider this enrapturing.  :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 10, 2012, 11:22:57 PM
The same reason The Sims is one of the most popular games of all time, I suspect.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 10, 2012, 11:23:54 PM
I just read a few pages, and unless I'm missing something I do not understand why so many here consider this enrapturing.  :P

You missed the earlier seasons. Those were the real classics. Summer of 2010 was too amazing for words.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 10, 2012, 11:25:18 PM
I just read a few pages, and unless I'm missing something I do not understand why so many here consider this enrapturing.  :P

Don't you get it?  This is Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, the Bold and the Beautiful, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light all mixed together with a little Fear Factor sprinkled in!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Torie on December 10, 2012, 11:28:46 PM
You're a "liberal" now Jeff?  I think a more apt description might be "confused."  I would suggest just "growing up," but then I have a Peter Pan syndrome myself, so that would be "projecting," and that would be just so wrong, so I won't!  :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 10, 2012, 11:34:08 PM
You're a "liberal" now Jeff?  I think a more apt description might be "confused."  I would suggest just "growing up," but then I have a Peter Pan syndrome myself, so that would be "projecting," and that would be just so wrong, so I won't!  :)

Compared to my facebook friends, I am extremely liberal.  Compared to this forum, I'm a Bible-thumpin' Conservative.  So, our friend and fellow poster politicus, I am a "Bible-thumpin' Liberal".  I sigged it and made it my profile name.

You are that rare species: a Bible-thumpin' Liberal.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Frodo on December 10, 2012, 11:40:07 PM
I just read a few pages, and unless I'm missing something I do not understand why so many here consider this enrapturing.  :P

Don't you get it?  This is Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, the Bold and the Beautiful, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light all mixed together with a little Fear Factor sprinkled in!

Not in my eyes. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on December 11, 2012, 12:01:00 AM
The same reason The Sims is one of the most popular games of all time, I suspect.

Nah, I love The Sims, but I can't micromanage Bushie's life.  Autonomy is on full :'(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 11, 2012, 12:26:21 AM
I just read a few pages, and unless I'm missing something I do not understand why so many here consider this enrapturing.  :P

This latest novel really isn't that good.  You have to already be a fan of the series to enjoy it.  I strongly suggest you start from the beginning to see its appeal.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 11, 2012, 12:37:09 AM
The same reason The Sims is one of the most popular games of all time, I suspect.
This is almost it, except that Bushie frequently does not do as he is told. There is also the odd duality of a strong desire to help and to ridicule all rolled up into one. It's essentially an interactive exploitative reality show. With the right polishing, it could be the next big thing in broadcast entertainment. He could very easily be rich and famous. Except that this would defeat the looking for a job subplot, which is an integral part of the show. I suppose bigger plotholes have been ignored. And Bushie is generally EXTREMELY good natured about the ridicule side except for rare occassions which blow up into serious trouble. We all have our quirks in my life. I prefer to keep mine to myself, as I know I would not handle the criticism as well.
And as others have pointed out, this season has been awful. May be time to call it quits soon. I would hate for the Update to turn into the Simpsons.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 11, 2012, 12:40:21 AM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 11, 2012, 12:43:30 AM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.

That screenplay I wanted to write would've ended before the Dell job, and completely ignore the Kenya and moving to Utah arcs. That's kind of where it jumped the shark and just became the writers reusing plotlines. Granted it's still amusing to see Bushie get caught in his lies or ignoring obvious advice he needs to follow, that never gets old. I just hope the writers come up with an original curveball of some type.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 11, 2012, 12:49:57 AM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.
Don't the days of everybody's life conclude in the same way? Or is it like Titanic or Lincoln where knowing the ending is not so much a spoiler. And I very much enjoyed the Kenya arc. Moving to Utah has been a disaster though. He needs to be among his own kind. I want to hear more about his church in Utah. Church and God have been the key component of this story from the beginning. Now they have been extremely marginalized and the quality is reflective.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 11, 2012, 03:02:03 AM
I guess Kenya would be a good endpoint.

Whatever it is, I see this story has a great allegory about the perils of trying to pull yourself up by your own bootstrap.  Going back to the musical thread, it has the potential to be the American Les Mis, only with one main character.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 11, 2012, 03:07:12 AM
So what happened to the weight updates?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 11, 2012, 05:55:50 AM

I generally interpret no report to mean: "I gained"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on December 11, 2012, 06:20:10 AM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.

I predict Scarface-esque ending.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 11, 2012, 07:51:02 AM
If Matt Damon gained another 85lbs or so.. the stache is almost creepy enough for the role.

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OOORRRR Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 11, 2012, 08:14:38 AM
How can you guys forget Milton?

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 11, 2012, 08:16:26 AM

Yeah, he's by far the best Bushie doppleganger.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 11, 2012, 08:24:06 AM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.

That screenplay I wanted to write would've ended before the Dell job, and completely ignore the Kenya and moving to Utah arcs. That's kind of where it jumped the shark and just became the writers reusing plotlines. Granted it's still amusing to see Bushie get caught in his lies or ignoring obvious advice he needs to follow, that never gets old. I just hope the writers come up with an original curveball of some type.

I miss Bushie's love life.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 11, 2012, 08:26:18 AM
Yeah, proposing to a woman while on a date to IHOP would be more entertaining than this stuff.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 11, 2012, 07:37:36 PM
There definitely should still be a Bushie movie some day, but we haven't yet reached the thrilling ending of this story yet.

I predict Scarface-esque ending.

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I like it. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: justfollowingtheelections on December 11, 2012, 08:01:06 PM
I'm sorry BushOklahoma but I have to ask:  is this an act?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 11, 2012, 08:10:40 PM
I'm sorry BushOklahoma but I have to ask:  is this an act?

Act IV, Scene DCCXXVII (727)

No, it is not an act


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 11, 2012, 09:22:29 PM
Please tell us about church in Utah? Do you attend services or activities? Anybody there catch your eye enough that you might bust out a game of Wahoo?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 11, 2012, 09:26:45 PM
It sure is warm out there today - temperature got up in the 40s today and the snow is mostly gone from Saturday. Not too worry, though, because after two more warm days tomorrow and Thursday, we have chances of snow Thursday night and Friday although most of that moisture will go to Central and Southern Utah, but we could still get a couple inches here in the Northern Valleys. Sunday-Monday we could get another 4-5", then next Wednesday morning another 40% of snow, and again next Thursday and Thursday night, another 1-2" possible. Chances are growing for a White Christmas!

Memphis - I do attend services every Sunday morning that I can.  I go every week unless I'm sick or if I'm snowed in like I was this past Sunday.  I have to save myself for work on Monday.  I've only gone to one non-Sunday activity which was the Christmas Banquet last Thursday.  Some of them may be up for games every now and then, but I don't know about Wahoo.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 12, 2012, 12:08:32 AM

No, I've held steady, actually.  I'm at 268 as of this morning, which us only up 1-2 pounds.  I'm still persevering, though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 12, 2012, 12:26:26 AM

No, I've held steady, actually.  I'm at 268 as of this morning, which us only up 1-2 pounds.  I'm still persevering, though.

So what made you gain 8 pounds in a couple weeks?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 12, 2012, 12:29:28 AM
Did you find any difficulty in finding a church service you liked? I know when my relatives moved out there, they had some problems finding a right place with a good children's program.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 12, 2012, 12:54:27 AM
My advice for any major decision.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjy8HqrcYys


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 12, 2012, 01:07:45 AM

No, I've held steady, actually.  I'm at 268 as of this morning, which us only up 1-2 pounds.  I'm still persevering, though.

So what made you gain 8 pounds in a couple weeks?

No, I was at 264-266 a couple weeks ago, so I've only risen 2-4 pounds, I can't remember what I was.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 12, 2012, 11:23:51 AM
If Matt Damon gained another 85lbs or so.. the stache is almost creepy enough for the role.

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OOORRRR Philip Seymour Hoffman

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The best doppelganger is, of course, this:
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 12, 2012, 08:58:13 PM
I just reserved my off airport parking for my trip to Oklahoma City next weekend (Dec 21-25).  My flight leaves at 6:00 am MST Saturday, December 21, 2012, but I am going to directly after work Friday evening not for weather concerns, but for the fun of it.  I enjoyed the 15 hour airport marathon in November, so I'm sure I will enjoy this marathon, which will put me at the airport by 5:30 pm Friday and boarding at 5:30 am Saturday, so a grand total of 12 hours in this marathon, not including the time in transit to the airport and not including the time spent on the plane prior to departure.

Christmas Day will be an interesting day for me.  I leave the Oklahoma City Airport at 11:15 am CST, arrive in Denver at roughly 12:45 pm.  Take off from Denver at 2:45, arrive in Phoenix at 4:35 pm, then finally leave for Salt Lake City at 5:45 and arrive in SLC at 7:32 pm!  So, I will have 2 layovers in Denver and Phoenix just trying to get from OKC to SLC.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 12, 2012, 11:38:08 PM
Why do you reserve airport parking? Can't you just drive into the garage and park? And do you know nobody well enough to get a ride to the airport? No buses running that way? Have you done the math on getting a cab? Parking at airport is expensive :-(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 12, 2012, 11:40:42 PM

No, I've held steady, actually.  I'm at 268 as of this morning, which us only up 1-2 pounds.  I'm still persevering, though.

So what made you gain 8 pounds in a couple weeks?

No, I was at 264-266 a couple weeks ago, so I've only risen 2-4 pounds, I can't remember what I was.

But you lost 6.  266 - 6 = 260 + 8 = 268.  You gained a net of 2, but you gained 8 from the point that you had lost 6.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 12, 2012, 11:41:48 PM

No, I've held steady, actually.  I'm at 268 as of this morning, which us only up 1-2 pounds.  I'm still persevering, though.

So what made you gain 8 pounds in a couple weeks?

No, I was at 264-266 a couple weeks ago, so I've only risen 2-4 pounds, I can't remember what I was.

But you lost 6.  266 - 6 = 260 + 8 = 268.  You gained a net of 2, but you gained 8 from the point that you had lost 6.

I started at 270 or 272.

EDIT:  I started at 270:

Jeff, did you really lose 6 pounds?  Because the last time the forum convinced you to diet, you magically started losing weight really easily, but then we found out that you lied about the weight loss.

Yes, I have lost 6 pounds.  This is no lie.

That's what you told us before...

I've gone from 270-264.  I know what I saw on the scale this morning, and it really doesn't matter if anyone here believes me or not.

I'll probably resurface just a bit by morning, probably back to 4 or 5 pounds because I fell off the wagon today, but I will be hopping back on it tomorrow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 12, 2012, 11:48:21 PM
You used to be 265... when did you go up to 270?  (It's sad that I know this).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 12:03:27 AM
You used to be 265... when did you go up to 270?  (It's sad that I know this).

I ballooned just a bit before I started.

I guess it was probably October or November when I got up to 270.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 12:09:54 AM
Why do you reserve airport parking? Can't you just drive into the garage and park? And do you know nobody well enough to get a ride to the airport? No buses running that way? Have you done the math on getting a cab? Parking at airport is expensive :-(

I reserve airport parking so my car can be under security surveillance while I'm gone.  I could just go to the garage and park, that would still have the security, but is more expensive than reserving an off airport parking.  It is $8.25 per day at the off airport parking and around $9-$10 at the airport itself.  Plus, the off airport has a shuttle service from my car door to the front door of the airport and back.

I don't know anybody well enough to take me to the airport and pick me up, especially since they would have to pick me up on Christmas Night.  Public Transportation doesn't run that early on a Saturday nor does it run that late on Christmas Day.  I've checked on the taxi service and it is $85 one way.  I'm only paying half that to stay at the airport parking.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 13, 2012, 09:23:27 AM
I reserve airport parking so my car can be under security surveillance while I'm gone. 

SMH.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on December 13, 2012, 01:43:09 PM
I just park mine in the regular lot, since I don't like wasting money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 13, 2012, 01:46:23 PM

Do you honestly expect Bushie to leave something as mundane as a parked car up to chance?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 13, 2012, 01:48:10 PM
In Bushie's defence, this is what I've always done when I go to an airport.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 13, 2012, 01:49:03 PM

Do you honestly expect Bushie to leave something as mundane as a parked car up to chance?

Which car do you think is closer to Bushies?

1)

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or

2)

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 13, 2012, 01:51:57 PM
#2 is a luxury car in Oklahoma. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 13, 2012, 01:56:35 PM
#2 is a luxury car in Oklahoma. 

So 2 is 1?  Ok.  Security it is, then.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 13, 2012, 03:23:15 PM
#2 is a luxury car in Oklahoma. 
I can't speak for Oklahoma, but around here, lots of people have nice cars. To a rather absurd extent. Not the flashy sports car, but the Lexus/Jaguar type comfy car. People spend an hour or two every day in their vehicle and it's the primary status symbol that other people see. Lots of people overextend themselves. Contrast that to a big city where parking is a pain, and one may not drive much anyway. Or was your point merely that people in Oklahoma are poor? Because that is hilarious...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 13, 2012, 04:55:26 PM
Bushie, why did you stop your diet and walking?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 07:45:09 PM
My car is a 2006 Nissan Sentra, so a little better than picture 2.

Patrick,

If you want to know the truth, I got lazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 13, 2012, 07:59:34 PM
Wait you've already quit your diet....?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 13, 2012, 08:05:36 PM

Well, there is always tomorrow until there isnt.  A problem is that you tend to pack on even more as you age and your metabolism slows.   There are millions of Americans in worse shape than Bushie but with his related health issues he should take this more serious.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 08:15:05 PM

I haven't quit, but I let myself get discouraged after a couple bad days.  I'm going to   let myself eat what I want this weekend and then go on a brief one-week diet next week before I take a break for Christmas and New Years.  I want to be able to enjoy myself the rest of the year and not be tied down to a diet, so I will start my long term diet on January 1.  I want to carry that diet through at least my 31st birthday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 13, 2012, 08:26:23 PM

I haven't quit, but I let myself get discouraged after a couple bad days.  I'm going to   let myself eat what I want this weekend and then go on a brief one-week diet next week before I take a break for Christmas and New Years.  I want to be able to enjoy myself the rest of the year and not be tied down to a diet, so I will start my long term diet on January 1.  I want to carry that diet through at least my 31st birthday.

Oh boy...

That's one reason you shouldn't weigh yourself every day. And it should also show that you weren't really losing a pound a day to begin with. You don't just wave your magic wand and get skinny.

Also consider that the more you "enjoy yourself" for the reat of the year, the more you'll have to lose whenever you get around to it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 13, 2012, 08:32:14 PM
I'm not sure Bushie understands how diets work. It's not something you do for a period of time and then stop and go back to your old habits. You change your diet, and your diet stays changed for the rest of your life.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 13, 2012, 08:34:42 PM
I'm not sure Bushie understands how diets work. It's not something you do for a period of time and then stop and go back to your old habits. You change your diet, and your diet stays changed for the rest of your life.

It's especially problematic if more weight is gained during these "breaks" then is lossed during the diets.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 13, 2012, 08:36:17 PM
I'm not sure Bushie understands how diets work. It's not something you do for a period of time and then stop and go back to your old habits. You change your diet, and your diet stays changed for the rest of your life.

It's especially problematic if more weight is gained during these "breaks" then is lossed during the diets.

Or gained during the diets than is gained during the break. Which is what has actually happened.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 11:27:15 PM
I may be doing more snow updates this week.  The latest storm track has a small to medium snow storm moving in late tomorrow night and Saturday.  We may get a break Saturday evening before another clipper type storm moves in Sunday.  We'll get a break on Monday, but a storm is poised to move in Tuesday and Wednesday that will draw up plenty of moisture from the Pacific as well as a lot of cold air from Canada and could be a "doozy" of a storm.  That is the word used by our local Fox affiliate meteorologist on the 9:00 news.  Stay tuned!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 13, 2012, 11:50:23 PM
Its Thursday night, so that means I can stay up a little later tonight since tomorrow is Friday! I normally go to bed between 10:30-11:00, so I'll probably go to bed between 11:30-12:00. We are starting to slow down as the Forest Service Employees start burning their leave. The US Forest Service will be closed the last two weeks of the year, so we will have very few calls the rest of the year. We will pay for it, though, on January 2 when everybody comes back! I will be putting in some overtime in January!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 14, 2012, 05:43:58 PM
Some good news.  As of this morning, I am back to 5 pounds lost.  I came in at 265 today.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 14, 2012, 06:10:39 PM
Some good news.  As of this morning, I am back to 5 pounds lost.  I came in at 265 today.

()


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: politicus on December 14, 2012, 06:33:15 PM
Some good news.  As of this morning, I am back to 5 pounds lost.  I came in at 265 today.

()


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 14, 2012, 07:25:10 PM
We are about to get walloped with two snow storms this week.  The 'appetizer' this weekend with 1-4" and the 'main course' this Tuesday and Wednesday with over a half foot likely on the Valley Floor.  This is according to our local ABC affiliate!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 14, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
Walking to work then?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 14, 2012, 07:55:47 PM

Quite Possibly


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 15, 2012, 12:29:52 PM
The forecast was 1-3" of snow by Sunday night.  I just measured at 10:20 am Saturday and we already have 3" on the ground.  Our weathermen have underestimated 3 snow storms in a row.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 15, 2012, 04:30:45 PM
Forecast continues to get blown apart - I've got 5" outside my door with moderate snow still falling!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 15, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
The forecast REALLY missed the mark!  1-3 inches was the forecast by midnight Monday morning.  So far, we have had 1 foot of snow.  We are "supposed" to get 2-3" tomorrow, mix with rain on Monday, and another 5-8" Tuesday-Wednesday.  They have underestimated all 4 storms we have had this year.  Based on their recent track record, I'm guessing another foot of snow over the next 4 days.  We are supposed to get a break Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening before another storm comes in Saturday after I fly out to Oklahoma!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 16, 2012, 05:41:02 AM
[facehoof]
Sample sizes, Bushie, sample sizes...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Dave from Michigan on December 16, 2012, 05:43:02 AM
I wish we would get snow but we usually don't get very much before Christmas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 02:01:41 PM
According to the latest satellite and radar images, we should be getting back into the snow by 2:00 or 2:30 and it could last most of the evening.  Right now, we have mostly cloudy skies with a few peaks of sun every now and then.  Temperatures is 36 in Midvale right now, so we are getting a little melting taking place.  I just went out to get some lunch mainly to test the roads and the roads are mostly dry and at full speed.  I probably could have gone to church today, but I didn't think about it until I went out at 11:00 to get some lunch.  I should be able to easily go to work tomorrow, unless we get socked in again, but they are only expecting 2-3" tonight, so nothing too extravagant.  We might get more melting tomorrow as temperatures are supposed to warm to near 40 and we get some rain mixing in.  Rain always melts snow as it is a warmer substance than snow.  It will cool down pretty drastically tomorrow night and turn back to all snow and get heavy for Tuesday.  High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday staying in the 20s to near 30 and some models have our lows dropping to the single digits or low teens by Wednesday and Thursday morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Dave from Michigan on December 16, 2012, 05:59:31 PM
we will take some of your snow here in Michigan, I would love to have a white Christmas. Of course it needs to get significantly colder here first. It was 53 degrees today.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 07:28:28 PM
It didn't do much here today, but it looks like we're not to get used to it.  We've got another major storm coming in tomorrow starting off as rain and then switching to snow as the cold front comes through.  The snow should last from Monday evening to Wednesday morning.  We could get a little as 4", and as much as 18".  The mountains could get 3 feet.  Temps again in the 20s Tuesday-Wednesday with lows in the teens.  We get a break the rest of the week with a new storm coming in just time for Christmas.  It looks like there is a storm that's supposed to begin Sunday evening, the night before Christmas Eve.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 16, 2012, 07:49:43 PM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 16, 2012, 08:13:25 PM
How many days work will you miss due to snow?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 08:43:29 PM
With any luck, none.  I'm most concerned about Tuesday.  I can walk to work, but I'm not sure if I should with the bitterly cold conditions and heavy snow coupled with my heart.  It seems to me that would be ripe conditions for a heart attack.  That would be an extremely long 1.25 miles.  I may, and probable am, over-exaggerating the conditions, but that would be the worst case scenario.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 08:56:19 PM
I'm in the work night leading up to Week 7 which begins tomorrow.  This is my final full work week of 2012 (as I believe its the last full work week for everybody!).  This should be a very slow week as the US Forest Service is closed for Christmas and New Year's.  I believe they closed up shop at the close of business on Friday.  We'll still have calls, but they will be very few and far between and they will be people working from home.  Since this is a very slow week, I may not work all day every day.  They will likely implement VTO (Voluntary Time Off) the rest of the year.  Also, my schedule could change this week.  Up until now, I've been working 8:00-4:30.  It could change to 6:00-2:30.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 16, 2012, 08:58:06 PM
Are you going to lose this job?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 09:05:18 PM

Not if I can help it!  I'm done playing games.  I am almost 31 years old, I am not getting any younger.  I need to settle down.  I want to hold onto Xerox until 1) I move to Kenya in 2017 or 2) I retire if Kenya doesn't work out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 16, 2012, 09:36:10 PM
With any luck, none.  I'm most concerned about Tuesday.  I can walk to work, but I'm not sure if I should with the bitterly cold conditions and heavy snow coupled with my heart.  It seems to me that would be ripe conditions for a heart attack.  That would be an extremely long 1.25 miles.  I may, and probable am, over-exaggerating the conditions, but that would be the worst case scenario.

Or you know, you could just not be pathetic and just drive it. Would take 5-10 minutes at most in the worst snow conditions, and it would be on the lower side of that. Besies, you're in Utah, you'd be on the only person who doesn't now how to drive in snow so you should be fine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 09:38:26 PM
With any luck, none.  I'm most concerned about Tuesday.  I can walk to work, but I'm not sure if I should with the bitterly cold conditions and heavy snow coupled with my heart.  It seems to me that would be ripe conditions for a heart attack.  That would be an extremely long 1.25 miles.  I may, and probable am, over-exaggerating the conditions, but that would be the worst case scenario.

Or you know, you could just not be pathetic and just drive it. Would take 5-10 minutes at most in the worst snow conditions, and it would be on the lower side of that. Besies, you're in Utah, you'd be on the only person who doesn't now how to drive in snow so you should be fine.

I'll make it somehow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 16, 2012, 09:41:11 PM
Bushie a 31-year-old man should not be afraid that he'll have a heart attack if he walks to work in the snow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 16, 2012, 09:48:34 PM
Bushie, I crashed my car a couple of times in snowy road conditions when I lived up North here.  Even in a worst case scenario, it is highly unlikely you will be driving fast enough to be injured in a wreck during your short commute to work.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on December 16, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
A 31 year old man should not have a problem walking 1.25 miles to work... snow or not.

Sure, a 60 year old overweight diabetic out shoveling 24" of heavy, wet snow for hours might cause a heart attack.

Walking 1.25 miles will do you good, get you some fresh air, and allow you to see the community at the pace communities are meant to be seen at... walking pace.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 16, 2012, 09:57:07 PM
I'm not really worried about it, its just the trickiest day of the week, but I'll be fine whether I walk or drive.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Dave from Michigan on December 17, 2012, 12:09:27 AM
as long as your going under like 35 your not really going to get hurt if you crash. Can you take roads that are at or under this speed limit to work.  You can't be afraid of the snow. Last winter I was in a accident doing under 10 mph both of us slid on some ice it was a slow motion accident. I watched his car come at me for several seconds knowing he was going to hit me, it was weird. I also almost slid up a curb and into a stop sign barely stoping before I hit it. I also got my car stuck in the snow in a major intersection for 10 minutes. The intersection was 200 ft from my workplace. Another year I almost hit the mailbox of my work trying to floor it into the parking lot because the lot wasn't plowed and I didn't want to get stuck. Last year I hit some ice and spun around a few times in the middle of a 5 lane road lucky for me no one was on the road right by me. There were people a hundred feet or so in front of me but I stopped before I hit them, barely. Just get out there and drive. Is there a big parking lot you can practice driving in to get use to the snow? I would try that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 12:14:13 AM
Both roads I drive on have a speed limit of 35 and there is just one hill in both directions.  I should be fine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 17, 2012, 12:15:47 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 17, 2012, 12:17:33 AM
as long as your going under like 35 your not really going to get hurt if you crash. Can you take roads that are at or under this speed limit to work.  You can't be afraid of the snow. Last winter I was in a accident doing under 10 mph both of us slid on some ice it was a slow motion accident. I watched his car come at me for several seconds knowing he was going to hit me, it was weird. I also almost slid up a curb and into a stop sign barely stoping before I hit it. I also got my car stuck in the snow in a major intersection for 10 minutes. The intersection was 200 ft from my workplace. Another year I almost hit the mailbox of my work trying to floor it into the parking lot because the lot wasn't plowed and I didn't want to get stuck. Last year I hit some ice and spun around a few times in the middle of a 5 lane road lucky for me no one was on the road right by me. There were people a hundred feet or so in front of me but I stopped before I hit them, barely. Just get out there and drive. Is there a big parking lot you can practice driving in to get use to the snow? I would try that.
Is it common to have so many winter weather fueled accidents? Cause you guys have snow/ice for several months, right? Do you use chains/snow tires? Are these things helpful?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 12:17:40 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 17, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.
When I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last week, they had these rubber things that stretch over your shoes with metal studs on the bottom to help walk in slippery conditions. I thought it was a pretty clever product. Too bad they were trying to sell them in Memphis.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 12:24:56 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.
When I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last week, they had these rubber things that stretch over your shoes with metal studs on the bottom to help walk in slippery conditions. I thought it was a pretty clever product. Too bad they were trying to sell them in Memphis.

There's a Bed Bath and Beyond just about 3-4 miles from me, so after Christmas, I may go down and see if they sell them here.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 17, 2012, 12:41:42 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.
When I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last week, they had these rubber things that stretch over your shoes with metal studs on the bottom to help walk in slippery conditions. I thought it was a pretty clever product. Too bad they were trying to sell them in Memphis.

There's a Bed Bath and Beyond just about 3-4 miles from me, so after Christmas, I may go down and see if they sell them here.
It's cheaper on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Sharper-Image-Traction-Slip-Ons-Stretch-On/dp/B005H2RZDG


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 12:56:16 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.
When I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last week, they had these rubber things that stretch over your shoes with metal studs on the bottom to help walk in slippery conditions. I thought it was a pretty clever product. Too bad they were trying to sell them in Memphis.

There's a Bed Bath and Beyond just about 3-4 miles from me, so after Christmas, I may go down and see if they sell them here.
It's cheaper on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Sharper-Image-Traction-Slip-Ons-Stretch-On/dp/B005H2RZDG

I tend not to buy much online as I don't like being hit with the use tax come tax time.  I know its not much, but I'd rather get my tax out of the way when I purchase the product then to pay for it again later.

I may be an oldie, but I still prefer brick-and-mortar buying vs. click-and-mortar or totally online.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 17, 2012, 01:03:29 AM
This series has tanked about as much as Homeland Season 2.
^^^^^^^^
Without faith, update is dead. We need a revival. As for Bushie walking to work, the greatest threat is not his heart, it's slipping and falling. Especially if conditions are icy. Make sure you have sturdy footwear.

I don't have any snow boots, yet, and my tennis shoes are in desperate need of being replaced, so the only pair I have is my dress shoes which is not too safe on snow and ice.
When I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last week, they had these rubber things that stretch over your shoes with metal studs on the bottom to help walk in slippery conditions. I thought it was a pretty clever product. Too bad they were trying to sell them in Memphis.

There's a Bed Bath and Beyond just about 3-4 miles from me, so after Christmas, I may go down and see if they sell them here.
It's cheaper on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Sharper-Image-Traction-Slip-Ons-Stretch-On/dp/B005H2RZDG

I tend not to buy much online as I don't like being hit with the use tax come tax time.  I know its not much, but I'd rather get my tax out of the way when I purchase the product then to pay for it again later.

I may be an oldie, but I still prefer brick-and-mortar buying vs. click-and-mortar or totally online.

I, uh, huh, what...oh,  never mind.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 17, 2012, 01:11:20 AM
Bushie, let me synthesize the top few comments: A 30-year old man should neither fear walking one-and-a-quarter miles due to heart problems, nor should he fear driving that distance due to snow.

Bushie, is gas a major expense for you? Because a 10-minute drive is hardly a major endeavour.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 17, 2012, 01:27:24 AM
I may, and probable am, over-exaggerating the conditions, but that would be the worst case scenario.

To quote Clark Griswald... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxGkcC1VrhU&feature=youtu.be&t=1m43s (profanity)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 02:03:50 AM
Bushie, let me synthesize the top few comments: A 30-year old man should neither fear walking one-and-a-quarter miles due to heart problems, nor should he fear driving that distance due to snow.

Bushie, is gas a major expense for you? Because a 10-minute drive is hardly a major endeavour.

You must be missing a key phrase I've mentioned over and over - I'm not worried about it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 17, 2012, 02:04:53 AM
Then why talk about it so much?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 02:08:39 AM

I've got to keep the thread going somehow. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Хahar 🤔 on December 17, 2012, 02:23:02 AM

endeavor


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 17, 2012, 02:50:18 AM
Bushie, how do you like being around so many kids when you're out in public? I'm sure it must be very different from Oklahoma!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 07:11:53 PM
Bushie, how do you like being around so many kids when you're out in public? I'm sure it must be very different from Oklahoma!

There are kids in both places, so I'm not sure what you're referring to.

We've got rain outside currently that is in the process of changing to snow.  Salt Lake City is expecting 2-5", but the southern Salt Lake Valley and the Utah Valley (Midvale down to Provo) are expecting 5-10".  Considering they have underestimated the last 4 storms, I'm betting on the higher end of 5-10".  Either way, they are expecting the morning commute to be extremely treacherous.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 17, 2012, 07:19:45 PM

programa.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 17, 2012, 07:29:59 PM
Bushie, how do you like being around so many kids when you're out in public? I'm sure it must be very different from Oklahoma!

There are kids in both places, so I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Well, due to the high Mormon population, kids are certainly more abundant out and about than they are in Oklahoma. Have you not noticed that?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 07:43:01 PM
Bushie, how do you like being around so many kids when you're out in public? I'm sure it must be very different from Oklahoma!

There are kids in both places, so I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Well, due to the high Mormon population, kids are certainly more abundant out and about than they are in Oklahoma. Have you not noticed that?

Yes, I have.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 09:54:08 PM
Tomorrow is Tuesday, December 18, 2012. As most of you know, I have a very involved method of changing my calendars for the new year. With my Christmas Vacation coming up in 4 days, I will be beginning my Calendar Changing Procedures from 2012 to 2013 tomorrow night! For me, its not a matter of taking one down and hanging one up. I have a ritual I go through with each and every calendar, wall calendars and desk calendars alike. This procedure will conclude at 10:30 pm MST on Sunday, December 30, 2012.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 17, 2012, 09:56:34 PM
Tomorrow is Tuesday, December 18, 2012. As most of you know, I have a very involved method of changing my calendars for the new year. With my Christmas Vacation coming up in 4 days, I will be beginning my Calendar Changing Procedures from 2012 to 2013 tomorrow night! For me, its not a matter of taking one down and hanging one up. I have a ritual I go through with each and every calendar, wall calendars and desk calendars alike. This procedure will conclude at 10:30 pm MST on Sunday, December 30, 2012.

The best possible word to describe that particularly ... interesting process.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 10:02:54 PM
This time of year is when my OCD really shines its brightest.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 17, 2012, 11:34:04 PM
We're just now starting to get the switch from rain to snow.  We still have light rain, but we also have some very light snow starting to mix in.  The storm track has shifted a tad north.  At the 5:00 News they were thinking the heaviest accumulations were to be in Central Utah between Provo and I-70.  Now, the cold front has stalled farther north than what they thought and now the heaviest accumulations expected in the Southern Salt Lake Valley into the Utah Valley between Murray and about Payson.  (Look on the map along I-15).  So, the storm total forecast is now 5-10" for my area!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 18, 2012, 12:20:51 AM
Tomorrow is Tuesday, December 18, 2012. As most of you know, I have a very involved method of changing my calendars for the new year. With my Christmas Vacation coming up in 4 days, I will be beginning my Calendar Changing Procedures from 2012 to 2013 tomorrow night! For me, its not a matter of taking one down and hanging one up. I have a ritual I go through with each and every calendar, wall calendars and desk calendars alike. This procedure will conclude at 10:30 pm MST on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
Please elaborate. What does your ritual entail? Animal sacrifices?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 18, 2012, 09:32:40 AM
Well, I don't have to worry about driving.  The roads are bone dry.  All the snow stayed south of us.  :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 18, 2012, 10:43:07 AM
BushKE, you still use physical calendars in a world where they're all digital?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 18, 2012, 10:44:59 AM
Well, I don't have to worry about driving.  The roads are bone dry.  All the snow stayed south of us.  :(

I can't figure out the frown smiley.  WTF you hate driving in snow and you'll take 2 days off work to get to the airport 2 days ahead of time if it does snow?  Are you a masochist?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 18, 2012, 10:46:50 AM
I think he did wanted to see snow. You know, the "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" type deal?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 18, 2012, 10:50:49 AM
I think he did wanted to see snow. You know, the "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" type deal?

He's effing paralyzed everytime it snows......I guarantee work will be missed due to snow.....guarantee.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 18, 2012, 10:53:48 AM
But it's the holidays! Who wants to work then anyway?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 18, 2012, 11:25:54 AM
This is one of those things where I can not tell which is worse:

-Bushie's fear he could have a heart attack in walking 1.25 miles or
-Bushie's refusal to drive to 1.25 miles because of SNOW!!!11!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 18, 2012, 12:04:51 PM
Quote from: Merry Christmas 2012 link=topic=161952.msg3558253#msg3558253
I'm most concerned ...not sure ...bitterly cold... conditions for a heart attack.  That would be an extremely long 1.25 miles... worst case scenario.

Also, Bushie, what time do you expect to be in the airport by?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on December 18, 2012, 12:08:01 PM
1. Buy a hat.

2. Stop moaning.

3. If you're scared of snow and/or cold weather, then perhaps you shouldn't have moved to Utah.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 18, 2012, 06:58:37 PM
Welp, my work schedule is changing.  Starting tomorrow, I will be working 6:00-14:30 instead of 8:00-16:30.  This is in preparation for the New Year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 18, 2012, 08:23:11 PM
Welp, my work schedule is changing.  Starting tomorrow, I will be working 6:00-14:30 instead of 8:00-16:30.  This is in preparation for the New Year.

You won't be there to work it.....you're going to OK.....and probably that trip will cost you your job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 18, 2012, 08:52:45 PM
I doubt it.  This is our slow time, plus I'm only taking off one extra day out of the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day voluntary work days that being Wednesday, December 26.  Other than New Years Day, I'll be there every day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 18, 2012, 09:25:48 PM
It looks like Valentine's Day 2013 merchandise is already coming out. I'm really not surprised, though. We are less than 2 months from Valentine's Day. In the commercial industry, Christmas ends on or about December 15 not December 25. They'll gear up for the returns and exchanges on December 26, but they'll go straight into Valentine's Day and even grills, tractors, and fertilizer. Also, since Easter is in March this year, look for Easter merchandise to come very soon.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 18, 2012, 09:31:17 PM
Shoot. You're right. Easter is in March again- that means no steak on my birthday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 18, 2012, 09:31:23 PM
Also, on my phone and my tablet is showing 148 hours until Christmas Day 2012 in the Mountain Time Zone.  In 148 hours (actually 147 for my phone since I'll be in Oklahoma), it will automatically reset to 8,759 hours until Christmas Day 2013.  So, immediately when Santa leaves his presents, my phone and my tablet will be preparing for Christmas 2013!!  Like owner, like device!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 19, 2012, 07:00:56 AM
Are you going to start the countdown to Valentine's Day on December 26, 2012 at exactly 0:01?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 19, 2012, 07:29:43 AM
Are you going to start the countdown to Valentine's Day on December 26, 2012 at exactly 0:01?

Valentine's Day, Kenya, Easter, and ultimately Christmas 2013.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 19, 2012, 07:30:54 AM
Are you going to start the countdown to Valentine's Day on December 26, 2012 at exactly 0:01?

Valentine's Day, Kenya, Easter, and ultimately Christmas 2013.

Well I do hope we receive regular updates on the time remaining until those very important events.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 19, 2012, 08:21:14 AM
It looks like Valentine's Day 2013 merchandise is already coming out. I'm really not surprised, though. We are less than 2 months from Valentine's Day. In the commercial industry, Christmas ends on or about December 15 not December 25. They'll gear up for the returns and exchanges on December 26, but they'll go straight into Valentine's Day and even grills, tractors, and fertilizer. Also, since Easter is in March this year, look for Easter merchandise to come very soon.

OK... you go out to the mall on December 24 and tell me they're not still busy beyond belief with last-minute shoppers.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 19, 2012, 08:22:11 AM
So, immediately when Santa leaves his presents, my phone and my tablet will be preparing for Christmas 2013!!

Should we tell him?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on December 19, 2012, 12:42:28 PM
So, immediately when Santa leaves his presents, my phone and my tablet will be preparing for Christmas 2013!!

Should we tell him?
I doubt he can take it with his state of mind.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 19, 2012, 12:44:30 PM
So, immediately when Santa leaves his presents, my phone and my tablet will be preparing for Christmas 2013!!

Should we tell him?
I doubt he can take it with his state of mind.

He wouldn't  believe it anyway.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 19, 2012, 03:49:58 PM
So, immediately when Santa leaves his presents, my phone and my tablet will be preparing for Christmas 2013!!

Should we tell him?
I doubt he can take it with his state of mind.

He wouldn't  believe it anyway.

You mean to tell me that Santa's not real?  Wha...  No... Get ou... Oh what's the use... "You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why.  Santa Clause is not coming to town..."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on December 19, 2012, 05:07:56 PM
It looks like Valentine's Day 2013 merchandise is already coming out. I'm really not surprised, though. We are less than 2 months from Valentine's Day. In the commercial industry, Christmas ends on or about December 15 not December 25. They'll gear up for the returns and exchanges on December 26, but they'll go straight into Valentine's Day and even grills, tractors, and fertilizer. Also, since Easter is in March this year, look for Easter merchandise to come very soon.

OK... you go out to the mall on December 24 and tell me they're not still busy beyond belief with last-minute shoppers.

IIRC, the biggest shopping day of the year tends to be Dec. 23 (though it depends on what day of the week Christmas lands on).

In any case, I don't think that's what Bushie meant.  He wasn't talking about Christmas presents.  He was (I think) talking about the holiday themed merchandise.  That is, Christmas decorations and the like.  While the shopping for presents might peak on Dec. 23, I presume that the sales for the decorations and such would peak considerably earlier than that, though I have no idea how much earlier.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 19, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
It looks like Valentine's Day 2013 merchandise is already coming out. I'm really not surprised, though. We are less than 2 months from Valentine's Day. In the commercial industry, Christmas ends on or about December 15 not December 25. They'll gear up for the returns and exchanges on December 26, but they'll go straight into Valentine's Day and even grills, tractors, and fertilizer. Also, since Easter is in March this year, look for Easter merchandise to come very soon.

OK... you go out to the mall on December 24 and tell me they're not still busy beyond belief with last-minute shoppers.

IIRC, the biggest shopping day of the year tends to be Dec. 23 (though it depends on what day of the week Christmas lands on).

In any case, I don't think that's what Bushie meant.  He wasn't talking about Christmas presents.  He was (I think) talking about the holiday themed merchandise.  That is, Christmas decorations and the like.  While the shopping for presents might peak on Dec. 23, I presume that the sales for the decorations and such would peak considerably earlier than that, though I have no idea how much earlier.


Indeed.  I'm not talking about Christmas gifts, but more Christmas-themed merchandise.  It does make sense, because most people who will put up a Christmas Tree don't put it up on December 22/23/24 just to take it down a week later.  Most are in late November and early December.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 19, 2012, 05:40:02 PM
Well, he left work after three hours today because his stomach was bothering him. So that's another day basically lost.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 19, 2012, 05:41:51 PM
Well, he left work after three hours today because his stomach was bothering him. So that's another day basically lost.

With all the junk he stuffs into it...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 19, 2012, 06:07:38 PM
Well, he left work after three hours today because his stomach was bothering him. So that's another day basically lost.

With all the junk he stuffs into it...

But it's only 3500 calories worth!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 19, 2012, 08:40:13 PM
As far as the airport goes Friday night, the weather will be just fine.  It's supposed to be in the 30s and dry Friday evening.  The only reason I'm going Friday evening instead of Saturday morning is so I don't miss my alarm.  My flight takes off at 6:00, which means I need to be at the airport by 4:00 especially with it being the weekend before Christmas, the airports will be packed.  I need to be to the Airport parking by 3:30, so I would need to leave by 3:00.  This would make me wake up by 2:00.  That's dangerous territory for missing an alarm.  I'll go to the airport Friday evening so I don't miss the alarm!  I'm debating on waiting until after the bowl game Friday night to go to the airport.  The game will be over by 9:00, so I could still get to the airport by 10:00.  Security should still be open at 10:00 especially for midnight flights.  That would make it just a bit cheaper to park.  I would only be paying for 4 - 24 hour nights instead of 5.  Or, I may just leave things untampered and go to the airport at 5:00.  I'll get off at 2:30 Friday, so I'll come home for at least a couple hours before going to the airport.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on December 19, 2012, 08:53:26 PM
As far as the airport goes Friday night, the weather will be just fine.  It's supposed to be in the 30s and dry Friday evening.  The only reason I'm going Friday evening instead of Saturday morning is so I don't miss my alarm.  My flight takes off at 6:00, which means I need to be at the airport by 4:00 especially with it being the weekend before Christmas, the airports will be packed.  I need to be to the Airport parking by 3:30, so I would need to leave by 3:00.  This would make me wake up by 2:00.  That's dangerous territory for missing an alarm.  I'll go to the airport Friday evening so I don't miss the alarm!  I'm debating on waiting until after the bowl game Friday night to go to the airport.  The game will be over by 9:00, so I could still get to the airport by 10:00.  Security should still be open at 10:00 especially for midnight flights.  That would make it just a bit cheaper to park.  I would only be paying for 4 - 24 hour nights instead of 5.  Or, I may just leave things untampered and go to the airport at 5:00.  I'll get off at 2:30 Friday, so I'll come home for at least a couple hours before going to the airport.
?? you and airplane times, you would got there at 17 for something at 6 the next day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 19, 2012, 08:56:49 PM
As far as the airport goes Friday night, the weather will be just fine.  It's supposed to be in the 30s and dry Friday evening.  The only reason I'm going Friday evening instead of Saturday morning is so I don't miss my alarm.  My flight takes off at 6:00, which means I need to be at the airport by 4:00 especially with it being the weekend before Christmas, the airports will be packed.  I need to be to the Airport parking by 3:30, so I would need to leave by 3:00.  This would make me wake up by 2:00.  That's dangerous territory for missing an alarm.  I'll go to the airport Friday evening so I don't miss the alarm!  I'm debating on waiting until after the bowl game Friday night to go to the airport.  The game will be over by 9:00, so I could still get to the airport by 10:00.  Security should still be open at 10:00 especially for midnight flights.  That would make it just a bit cheaper to park.  I would only be paying for 4 - 24 hour nights instead of 5.  Or, I may just leave things untampered and go to the airport at 5:00.  I'll get off at 2:30 Friday, so I'll come home for at least a couple hours before going to the airport.
?? you and airplane times, you would got there at 17 for something at 6 the next day.

Pretty much. :)  I tend to like airports for some strange reason and I tend to like long layovers.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 19, 2012, 09:37:11 PM
Christ.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 19, 2012, 10:18:00 PM

My first thoughts were 'Jesus'... so that works well..


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 19, 2012, 11:50:55 PM
Like long layovers? Jesus Tapdancing Christ!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 20, 2012, 09:16:53 AM
As far as the airport goes Friday night, the weather will be just fine.  It's supposed to be in the 30s and dry Friday evening.  The only reason I'm going Friday evening instead of Saturday morning is so I don't miss my alarm.  My flight takes off at 6:00, which means I need to be at the airport by 4:00 especially with it being the weekend before Christmas, the airports will be packed.  I need to be to the Airport parking by 3:30, so I would need to leave by 3:00.  This would make me wake up by 2:00.  That's dangerous territory for missing an alarm.  I'll go to the airport Friday evening so I don't miss the alarm!  I'm debating on waiting until after the bowl game Friday night to go to the airport.  The game will be over by 9:00, so I could still get to the airport by 10:00.  Security should still be open at 10:00 especially for midnight flights.  That would make it just a bit cheaper to park.  I would only be paying for 4 - 24 hour nights instead of 5.  Or, I may just leave things untampered and go to the airport at 5:00.  I'll get off at 2:30 Friday, so I'll come home for at least a couple hours before going to the airport.
?? you and airplane times, you would got there at 17 for something at 6 the next day.

Pretty much. :)  I tend to like airports for some strange reason and I tend to like long layovers.
This is worse than the Christmas fixation, the obesity, and the strange calendar rituals. What is there to like about airports? Is it the long lines, screaming children, repetitive security reminders, or low quality food at high prices? It's actually very impressive that something as truly amazing as traveling hundreds of miles per hour in a machine that flies many thousands of feet in the air has been made so unpleasant by all the hassle surrounding it. If I hadn't experienced it myself, I wouldn't it think it possible.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 20, 2012, 09:20:02 AM
Going to the airport 12 hours before your flight is pure insanity.  That is all.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on December 20, 2012, 09:25:50 AM
Going to the airport 12 hours before your flight is pure insanity.  That is all.
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 20, 2012, 09:32:30 AM
Going to the airport 12 hours before your flight is pure insanity.  That is all.
13

Do you know how much fast food he'll eat in 13 hours?  Ugh.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 20, 2012, 09:44:40 AM
Going to the airport 12 hours before your flight is pure insanity.  That is all.
13

Do you know how much fast food he'll eat in 13 hours?  Ugh.

Well if it's that or walking all the way across the terminal building to get better food... You can't really expect him to attempt the walk with his lack if energy after a hard day at work.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on December 20, 2012, 12:57:40 PM
Then he should stay at home.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
My Christmas Weekend will begin in 50 minutes!!  They are expecting VERY low call volume tomorrow, so they are treating tomorrow as a volunteer-only day.  Since I have not felt good yesterday and today, I did not volunteer to work tomorrow.  This means, I have a 6 day weekend coming up!!  I will be going back to work at 6:00 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 03:54:01 PM
Since I have been having quite a few stomach cramps the past three days, I am going to be proactive and go to the Urgent Care right after work today and try to get something to make me feel better and enjoy my Christmas Weekend.  There's probably nothing serious and it will probably have to just run its course, but I want to make absolutely sure there is nothing going on.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 20, 2012, 03:58:37 PM
Have you been eating heavy food? Two days ago I ate some habanero chicken wings and I'll be damned if my stomach didn't churn and churn until the next morning!   


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 20, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Since I have been having quite a few stomach cramps the past three days, I am going to be proactive and go to the Urgent Care right after work today and try to get something to make me feel better and enjoy my Christmas Weekend.  There's probably nothing serious and it will probably have to just run its course, but I want to make absolutely sure there is nothing going on.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 04:53:36 PM
I'm sitting here at the Urgent Care waiting to see what kind of trouble I can get into.  I am next in line so shouldn't be long.  Good thing I have the next 6 days off. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 04:54:55 PM
Duke, I will admit, I did have some Little Caesar's Pizza Tuesday Night.  That normally doesn't cause me 2-3 days of cramps, but who knows.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 20, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Have you tried drinking ginger ale? It helps with an upset stomach.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 04:55:46 PM
Have you tried drinking ginger ale? It helps with an upset stomach.

I haven't tried that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 05:22:28 PM
Out of the Urgent Care.  I have an extended version of the stomach virus.  I wasn't given any medication and was told to just take it easy.  I did find out something interesting, though.  As he was feeling around my stomach, I experienced a little bit of pain especially on the right side.  He said it feels normal to him right now, but that I need to monitor it as I could have developing appendicitis.  He says if I start feeling sharp, shooting pains in that region to immediately get it checked out further.  The pain today was just a dull pain, but he said to really keep an eye on it.  He says its nothing to be alarmed by right now, but just need to monitor it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 20, 2012, 05:37:17 PM
Ginger ale will cure your symptoms!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 05:48:45 PM
If I weren't leaving in 29 hours, I'd go to Walmart and get some.  I like Ginger Ale.  I may get some Sprite this evening, though.  Sprite generally helps my stomach, as well.

I'm not leaving for the Airport until 9:00 tomorrow evening instead of 4:30.  I want to watch the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl featuring some national powerhouses - Ball State and Central Florida.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 20, 2012, 09:07:41 PM
According to the Mayans, the world is supposed to end at 4:11 am MST tomorrow (the last minute of Autumn).  Since I don't have to go to work tomorrow and am not leaving for the Airport until 9:00 pm, I am thinking about staying awake until 4:30 am to make sure I'm still here....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 20, 2012, 11:10:05 PM
Sprite is not Ginger Ale.  It has no ginger in it.  Ginger helps stomach ailments.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 20, 2012, 11:11:08 PM
Sprite is not Ginger Ale.  It has no ginger in it.  Ginger helps stomach ailments.

Ginger ale doesn't have ginger in it, either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on December 21, 2012, 12:04:26 AM
Sprite is not Ginger Ale.  It has no ginger in it.  Ginger helps stomach ailments.

Ginger ale doesn't have ginger in it, either.

Not the kind I buy.  Then again, probably the kind Bushie does so point taken.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 12:08:39 AM
Sprite is not Ginger Ale.  It has no ginger in it.  Ginger helps stomach ailments.

Ginger ale doesn't have ginger in it, either.

http://www.blenheimgingerale.com

This stuff does. South Carolina's finest!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 12:37:42 AM
Sprite is not Ginger Ale.  It has no ginger in it.  Ginger helps stomach ailments.

Ginger ale doesn't have ginger in it, either.

Not the kind I buy.  Then again, probably the kind Bushie does so point taken.

I buy Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Club Soda.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 02:25:57 AM
I'm headed to bed.  If the end of the world does occur in 3 hours 45 minutes, then its been fun fellow Atlasians!  If not, you're stuck with me for the foreseeable future, and thus stuck with the Update thread!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 10:26:51 AM
Well, the world continues.  That means you are stuck with me and the Update thread. :P.  I'll be leaving for the Airport in 12 1/2 hours at 9:00 pm MST.  Flight leaves in 21 1/2 hours at 6:00 am.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 12:24:06 PM
I am less than 24 hours from landing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on December 21, 2012, 12:46:49 PM
Well, the world continues.  That means you are stuck with me and the Update thread. :P.  I'll be leaving for the Airport in 12 1/2 hours at 9:00 pm MST.  Flight leaves in 21 1/2 hours at 6:00 am.
Define stuck as could leave at anytime.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 12:49:10 PM
You can leave anytime, but the Update thread is not leaving anytime soon.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 12:58:08 PM
<------ hopes that BushKE will find a lady over Christmas. Or his car makes a return. The season in Utah is about as eventful as when the Jersey Shore cast went to Italy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 21, 2012, 01:27:34 PM
Bushie, how many hours in advance will mom and dad take you to the airport to go home?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
Bushie, how many hours in advance will mom and dad take you to the airport to go home?

The typical 2.  My flight leaves Tuesday at 11:15 and I want to be there by 9:15.  We'll leave their house at 8:45.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 21, 2012, 01:43:11 PM
Bushie, how many hours in advance will mom and dad take you to the airport to go home?

The typical 2.  My flight leaves Tuesday at 11:15 and I want to be there by 9:15.  We'll leave their house at 8:45.

So on one of the busiest travel days you'll get their 2 hours early, but on this day, you're going for 9 hours?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 01:50:21 PM
Bushie, how many hours in advance will mom and dad take you to the airport to go home?

The typical 2.  My flight leaves Tuesday at 11:15 and I want to be there by 9:15.  We'll leave their house at 8:45.

So on one of the busiest travel days you'll get their 2 hours early, but on this day, you're going for 9 hours?

I highly doubt Tuesday is going to be busy as it is Christmas Day itself.  Wednesday would be a different story.  I fully expect tonight to be very busy as it is the weekend before Christmas and there are flights that leave at midnight for various places, which tells me I can still get to the airport by 10:00 and be able to get through security before it closes for the night.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 07:09:17 PM
Just got up from a nap, which I hope will prove to be beneficial as I won't get much sleep at the Airport. I am leaving for Salt Lake City International Airport in just under 4 hours at 9:00 pm right after the 2013 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St Petersburg concludes. The game begins at 5:30 and the pregame is on right now. I'll be headed to the Park N Jet to drop off my car first at 9:30 and then will go to the Airport from there and should be there by 9:45 or 10:00. I'll go on through security and camp out until my flight leaves at 6:00 am. I will be in Oklahoma in just over 16 hours!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 07:11:03 PM
Hold on. Your flight is at 6am and you're leaving for the airport at 9pm the night before? What'll you do there if there's no free wifi?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 21, 2012, 07:28:31 PM
There's a place called great wraps at the airport. Please eat there.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 07:40:16 PM
Hold on. Your flight is at 6am and you're leaving for the airport at 9pm the night before? What'll you do there if there's no free wifi?

They had free wifi when I was there last month, so it should be the same now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 07:49:32 PM
There's a place called great wraps at the airport. Please eat there.

If its open I'll consider it.  Considering I'll be there in the overnight hours from 10:00  pm to 5:30 am, not much will be open.  By the time things open at 4:30-5:00 for breakfast, I will be focused on getting ready to board.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
I'd rip through some breakfast if I was sitting in an airport all night. I'd probably stuff my face continuously until I boarded. Or I'd just get hammered.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 07:57:08 PM
I'd rip through some breakfast if I was sitting in an airport all night. I'd probably stuff my face continuously until I boarded. Or I'd just get hammered.

Good thing is I will only be 3 hours 41 minutes in route.  I take off at 6:00 am MST (7:00 am CST) and will land in Oklahoma City at 10:41 am CST, so I can get lunch in Oklahoma City.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 08:19:19 PM
Oh man. What's the first place you want to eat when you first get home?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 08:25:24 PM
Oh man. What's the first place you want to eat when you first get home?

To be honest, I want a nice, juicy, Braums Hamburger (Braum's is the leading local hamburger and ice cream restaurant.)  It is headquartered on a farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma and is never frozen and delivered by truck.  Thus, its only in Oklahoma, Southern Kansas and Northern Texas.  I am on vacation and it is Christmas, so I'm not even thinking about a diet, and don't ANYONE criticize me for that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 21, 2012, 08:26:41 PM
  I am on vacation and it is Christmas, so I'm not even thinking about a diet, and don't ANYONE criticize me for that.

We won't because you don't think about it at any other time, why change now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 08:30:50 PM
Me either Bushie. A girl friend of mine made me a bunch of cookies yesterday, my mom is making baklava tomorrow and, well, I can't hold back this time of year. I'll come to hate myself for it come January.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 08:36:06 PM
Me either Bushie. A girl friend of mine made me a bunch of cookies yesterday, my mom is making baklava tomorrow and, well, I can't hold back this time of year. I'll come to hate myself for it come January.

Exactly, Christmas is not a time for a diet.  That is being unfair to yourself.  I will be enjoying myself the next 10 days and will get started on my diet again on January 1.  In my opinion, diets should be illegal the last two weeks of December.  Enjoying yourself over Christmas is more important than taking care of your diet during that time of year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 09:29:42 PM
This is going to sound excruciatingly lame and self-help but if you want to lose weight it's not so much changing habits as changing who you are. Don't become someone who passes up junk food for a salad, become someone who doesn't even consider the junk food as an option.

I am on vacation and it is Christmas, so I'm not even thinking about a diet.

()

I cannot and will not be bound to a diet on CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is not a time to torture yourself on a diet.  Its a time to ENJOY yourself and EAT WHAT YOU WANT!!!  More people agree with me than with your post.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 09:34:39 PM
Well I agree but I'm not a good influence. I'm also not overweight so it's not a huge concern to splurge a bit during Christmas. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 21, 2012, 09:37:30 PM
Whether more people agree with me or you is entirely irrelevant. My point (really, Oakvale's point) is that if you're thinking of a diet as "torture" then you've already lost.

Plus he's not serious the other 51 weeks either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 10:02:44 PM
Whether more people agree with me or you is entirely irrelevant. My point (really, Oakvale's point) is that if you're thinking of a diet as "torture" then you've already lost.

"Torture" may have been too strong of a word.  But, you can't be watching what you eat on Christmas, unless you have a medical condition that requires you to eat certain foods.  Obesity doesn't count, because while the possibility exists, I highly doubt I will drop dead after overdoing it on Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, all the trimmings.

Plus, I have mentioned this before, but have been brutally attacked for it, but I need to be more concerned about the health of my spiritual life than the health of my physical life.  A shocking statistic that people may not (or choose not) to be aware of: Even those who watch what they eat with minute precision still die.  Dieting and wholesale lifestyle changes may only delay the inevitable.  This is part of the reason I am not extremely concerned about it.  This body is going to die at some point no matter what I do to it.  When it dies, I'm headed home!  My former music minister said this "I would rather die young and happy than to die old and miserable."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 10:08:09 PM
On a more pleasant note.  I will be leaving for the Airport in 50 minutes...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 21, 2012, 10:26:14 PM
I ease off at Christmas, but I don't use it as an excuse to gorge myself. You keep treating it as a diet, as opposed to changing your diet.

This is why you'll never get it through your head... it's not supposed to be temporary and based on convenience.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 21, 2012, 10:56:32 PM
Well, folks, I am out of here in another 5 minutes!  I'll talk to you guys again at Salt Lake City International Airport!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 21, 2012, 10:57:40 PM
Oh hell yeah!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 12:22:16 AM
So, I am officially a doofus.  I get to the Airport only to find out that I cannot go through security until 4:00 am.   The policy is different between airlines.  Southwest let me go through security in November the prior evening.  US Airways doesn't allow previous day check-ins.  So, I am on the front side of security until 0400.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 22, 2012, 12:41:48 AM
lolololol

Sorry BushKE.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 22, 2012, 12:49:54 AM
Bushie, you just brought back a great memory.

Growing up in southern Kansas, going to Braums was a very special treat. We would usually go there after Sunday evening church - my favorite ice cream there was the caramel cookie dough. I usually went to the one in Parsons - I wonder if it still open? I'll have to check.

I'll actually be in Southern Kansas during the Holidays, so that might be a stop I make as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 12:51:06 AM
Thankfully, Jamespol is coming to take me to breakfast at Denny's so I'm not bored out of my mindfor5 hours.  He'll bring me back by 3:30.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 12:54:37 AM
Bushie, you just brought back a great memory.

Growing up in southern Kansas, going to Braums was a very special treat. We would usually go there after Sunday evening church - my favorite ice cream there was the caramel cookie dough. I usually went to the one in Parsons - I wonder if it still open? I'll have to check.

I'll actually be in Southern Kansas during the Holidays, so that might be a stop I make as well.

I remember Sunday evening trips to Braums!  I was never very adventurous (still not) so I would geta large vanilla malt.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 22, 2012, 01:04:12 AM
Oh, Bushie, there was something I have been meaning to ask you...

What is your opinion of fry sauce? I don't know about you, but as a fellow Midwesterner, I hadn't heard of it until I went out there last summer, and everyone out there just raves about it! Personally, I don't care for it too much.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 01:05:55 AM
Oh, Bushie, there was something I have been meaning to ask you...

What is your opinion of fry sauce? I don't know about you, but as a fellow Midwesterner, I hadn't heard of it until I went out there last summer, and everyone out there just raves about it! Personally, I don't care for it too much.

Never heard of it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on December 22, 2012, 01:44:08 AM
Oh, Bushie, there was something I have been meaning to ask you...

What is your opinion of fry sauce? I don't know about you, but as a fellow Midwesterner, I hadn't heard of it until I went out there last summer, and everyone out there just raves about it! Personally, I don't care for it too much.

Never heard of it.
A lot of fast food places offer it, most notably In-And-Out (If you haven't been there, I'd recommend it. Dunno if they have it down in Oklahoma).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 22, 2012, 01:45:26 AM
Is Denny's as good as Waffle House or ihop? I went to ihops for the first time last week and I'll be damned if their hash browns aren't just wonderful with hot sauce.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 22, 2012, 02:13:04 AM
Thankfully, Jamespol is coming to take me to breakfast at Denny's so I'm not bored out of my mindfor5 hours.  He'll bring me back by 3:30.

()


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 22, 2012, 03:41:15 AM
You couldn't get a ride to the airport, but you got somebody to take you to breakfast at 3:30 in the morning??? What a world! I now want to try Braum's. I had never heard of it, but I like trying places recommended by locals. I was very unimpressed by In N Out burger though. Standard crappy fast food burger with extra lettuce.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 22, 2012, 04:00:55 AM
Thankfully, Jamespol is coming to take me to breakfast at Denny's so I'm not bored out of my mindfor5 hours.  He'll bring me back by 3:30.

()

So you really are a black?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 22, 2012, 04:10:03 AM
Thankfully, Jamespol is coming to take me to breakfast at Denny's so I'm not bored out of my mindfor5 hours.  He'll bring me back by 3:30.

()

So you really are a black?
His family immigrated recently. They're not "real" blacks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 04:25:25 AM
Is Denny's as good as Waffle House or ihop? I went to ihops for the first time last week and I'll be damned if their hash browns aren't just wonderful with hot sauce.

Dennys is really good.  I think its better than either Waffle House or IHOP.  I got breakfast while James got a veggie burger with a bowl of jalapenos.  It sure was interesting eating my breakfast while smelling jalapenos at the same time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 05:31:50 AM
Security opened at 3:00 instead of 4:00.  So, I am at my gate.  2 hours from boarding.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 22, 2012, 05:35:59 AM
You would never have been concerned about your weight if you didn't know that there's something very wrong with your physical health. Respecting your body is linked to your spiritual well-being.

The Lord will provide, Nix.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 06:34:55 AM
1 hour away from boarding.  3 hours from landing in Denver and 5 hours from Oklahoma City.  This was a much shorter night than November.  It was even shorter thanks to Jamespol offering to drive 40 minutes one way just so I didnt have to spend all night alone.  I bought his dinner as a gesture.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 22, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Jesus Christ, that's the least you could do for him!

A veggie burger and jalapeņos seems like a fine meal. If Denny's has bowls of hot peppers as side items then it sounds like the place for me!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 22, 2012, 02:45:33 PM
So, I am officially a doofus.  I get to the Airport only to find out that I cannot go through security until 4:00 am.   The policy is different between airlines.  Southwest let me go through security in November the prior evening.  US Airways doesn't allow previous day check-ins.  So, I am on the front side of security until 0400.

Next time act like a normal human and get there 2 hours ahead......LOL@going with jamespol.  Bad idea.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 22, 2012, 05:16:45 PM
So, I am officially a doofus.  I get to the Airport only to find out that I cannot go through security until 4:00 am.   The policy is different between airlines.  Southwest let me go through security in November the prior evening.  US Airways doesn't allow previous day check-ins.  So, I am on the front side of security until 0400.

Next time act like a normal human and get there 2 hours ahead......LOL@going with jamespol.  Bad idea.

James is actually a really good guy.  I enjoyed visiting with him at midnight this morning.  It provided a break from being on the front side of security for 5 solid hours.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 23, 2012, 05:03:32 PM
Its been a great day so far.  I went to two wonderful church services this morning and have a third one in two hours.  After church we'll open presents.  Tomorrow is our Christmas Dinner.  They are expecting sleet and freezing rain early Tuesday before it changes to all snow in Oklahoma City so Dad is putting me in a hotel tomorrow night so I can take a shuttle to the Airport Tuesday.  They live 25-30 miles from the Airport.  It wasn't my idea, but Dad is taking precautions.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 23, 2012, 05:06:22 PM
lol


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 23, 2012, 05:18:21 PM
Its been a great day so far.  I went to two wonderful church services this morning and have a third one in two hours.  After church we'll open presents.  Tomorrow is our Christmas Dinner.  They are expecting sleet and freezing rain early Tuesday before it changes to all snow in Oklahoma City so Dad is putting me in a hotel tomorrow night so I can take a shuttle to the Airport Tuesday.  They live 25-30 miles from the Airport.  It wasn't my idea, but Dad is taking precautions.

You're a lost cause.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 23, 2012, 05:32:26 PM
Its been a great day so far.  I went to two wonderful church services this morning and have a third one in two hours.  After church we'll open presents.  Tomorrow is our Christmas Dinner.  They are expecting sleet and freezing rain early Tuesday before it changes to all snow in Oklahoma City so Dad is putting me in a hotel tomorrow night so I can take a shuttle to the Airport Tuesday.  They live 25-30 miles from the Airport.  It wasn't my idea, but Dad is taking precautions.

You're a lost cause.

Tell me something I don't know! :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 23, 2012, 05:37:08 PM
Where do you get the $$$ for so many frivolous hotel adventures?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on December 23, 2012, 06:10:58 PM
Where do you get the $$$ for so many frivolous hotel adventures?
47% of it comes from you, Duke.  ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 23, 2012, 06:36:04 PM
Where do you get the $$$ for so many frivolous hotel adventures?
47% of it comes from you, Duke.  ;)

>:(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 23, 2012, 07:52:48 PM


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 23, 2012, 08:58:25 PM

I will be perfectly honest, when Dad said I'm sleeping in a hotel, I lol'd myself...  It was not my idea.  I couldnt say anything because he's driving.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 23, 2012, 09:04:59 PM

I will be perfectly honest, when Dad said I'm sleeping in a hotel, I lol'd myself...  It was not my idea.  I couldnt say anything because he's driving.

You come by it honestly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 23, 2012, 11:09:34 PM
I'll come by it honestly even further.  None of the weather-related hotel stays have been my decision.  Dad is so scared to death that I'll end up in a ditch or in a wreck that he urges me so strongly to stay in the hotel that I almost have to accept.  Both of the overnight Airport stays were my decision.  He urged the first one, but it was still my decision.  Either he or Grandma have paid for all the hotel stays.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 24, 2012, 12:57:55 AM
Your dad sounds as paranoid as my mom. God, when I go home to visit for holidays or whatever, if I go to the grocery store she freaks out like I'm going to die on the way or something. I hate it. You have to live a little.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 01:04:04 AM
He's not that bad, but is so calmly paranoid (accurate description) about my safety in winter roads.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 24, 2012, 03:01:46 AM

I will be perfectly honest, when Dad said I'm sleeping in a hotel, I lol'd myself...  It was not my idea.  I couldnt say anything because he's driving.

Now we know where he gets it from...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 05:12:41 PM
He is the best father in the world, just very protective of his baby boy!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 24, 2012, 05:48:43 PM
He is the best father in the world, just very protective of his baby boy!

His 30-something year old baby boy who lives in another state?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 07:08:43 PM
He is the best father in the world, just very protective of his baby boy!

His 30-something year old baby boy who lives in another state?

Yes, I am his youngest son. He is very happy for me knowing I am happily employed in Utah.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on December 24, 2012, 07:13:47 PM
Thankfully I am at the age now where I can override most of my mother's stupid decisions and irrational actions.

Oh, and Merry Christmas, BushKE!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 07:14:10 PM
I have made it to the hotel.  I brought some Christmas Dinner to the hotel with me in a disposable cake pan so I don't have to pay for dinner.  I will watch the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl tonight at 7:00.  (Oddly enough, I am staying at a Sheraton hotel).  I will probably hit the sack around 1:15 am and get up and get to the Airport by 9:00 am.  I've already got my boarding passes so I can go straight to security.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 08:42:53 PM
My first flight is to Denver tomorrow.  They are getting pounded by the same storm Oklahoma City is.  I'm thinking I will get home tomorrow, but I'm not 100% positive.  The bad news is if my flight is cancelled, I am staying at the Oklahoma City Airport until I do leave, even if that is Wednesday...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 24, 2012, 09:13:11 PM
Wait, Bushie has siblings? I'd love to find out what they're like.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 24, 2012, 09:21:16 PM
Wait, Bushie has siblings? I'd love to find out what they're like.

I have one older brother who is a 19-year veteran of the US Navy.  He will be retiring from the Navy in June 2014.  He is married and has a daughter who is turning 13 this Thursday.  He is aboard ship for the next 18 months so his wife and daughter are staying with his mother-in-law in Merrill, NY which is near Plattsburg and about 15 miles from the Canadian border.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 12:50:31 AM
Update on my plans for Christmas Morning:  I will hit the sack at 1:15 am CST and wake up by 7:45.  It will only take me 20 minutes to get ready, so I should be to the front desk waiting on my shuttle by 8:15.  I'll get to the Airport by 8:30.  As of right now, my flight to Denver is still on time.  I don't think I'll be delayed by much, if at all.  I have a 2 hour 45 minute layover in Denver before I head to Phoenix, so I have a big buffer there in case I am delayed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 01:10:23 AM
My cell phone and tablet have a Christmas Countdown on them.  Since I am in Oklahoma, my cell phone is on Central time, but my tablet is on Mountain time.  My tablet shows 0 hours until Christmas Day.  My cell phone now shows 8,759 hours until Christmas Day.  My tablet will join it at 8,759 at the top of the next hour.  The devices will both be preparing for Christmas 2013 in 45 minutes!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 25, 2012, 01:25:16 AM
Imagine if Bushie was a Hollywood director.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 01:30:31 AM

The movie would be all about Christmas, American Flags, Christmas, Kenya, Christmas, Easter, Christmas, politics, Christmas....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 25, 2012, 01:31:03 AM
No I'm thinking more about how much of a nightmare you'd be for the cast.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 01:32:43 AM
No I'm thinking more about how much of a nightmare you'd be for the cast.

You wanna make a movie under my direction?  May God have mercy on your sanity!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 25, 2012, 01:58:24 AM
Are we planning for Christmas 2013?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 02:04:26 AM
Are we planning for Christmas 2013?

My electronic devices sure are.  Personally, I will wait until at least Mother's Day before I begin making preliminary plans.

After New Years, I am going into full Easter mode.  Easter is March 31.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 25, 2012, 02:06:32 AM
What are you planning for now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 25, 2012, 02:49:14 AM
Wait, Bushie has siblings? I'd love to find out what they're like.

I have one older brother who is a 19-year veteran of the US Navy.  He will be retiring from the Navy in June 2014.  He is married and has a daughter who is turning 13 this Thursday.  He is aboard ship for the next 18 months so his wife and daughter are staying with his mother-in-law in Merrill, NY which is near Plattsburg and about 15 miles from the Canadian border.

And is he more normal than you?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 08:59:41 AM
Wait, Bushie has siblings? I'd love to find out what they're like.

I have one older brother who is a 19-year veteran of the US Navy.  He will be retiring from the Navy in June 2014.  He is married and has a daughter who is turning 13 this Thursday.  He is aboard ship for the next 18 months so his wife and daughter are staying with his mother-in-law in Merrill, NY which is near Plattsburg and about 15 miles from the Canadian border.

And is he more normal than you?

Yes, but I hope you're not implying that my non-normalcy is somehow bad...

Anyway, I am awake on this slippery Christmas morning.  I will be headed to Will Rogers World Airport in about 15-20 minutes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 25, 2012, 09:29:49 AM
Yes, but I hope you're not implying that my non-normalcy is somehow bad...

You've lost how many jobs?  I mean, it's good that you're employed now, but don't you ever wonder where you'd have been?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 25, 2012, 10:22:42 AM
Yes, but I hope you're not implying that my non-normalcy is somehow bad...

"Non-normalcy" is not bad. Your particular brand of it, however, …


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 11:10:18 AM
Yes, but I hope you're not implying that my non-normalcy is somehow bad...

You've lost how many jobs?  I mean, it's good that you're employed now, but don't you ever wonder where you'd have been?

Yes, but I don't dwell on what could have been.  I dwell on what I need to do moving forward.  I don't live life looking in the rear-view mirror.  I try to keep my eyes on the road.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 03:48:34 PM
I made it to Denver about 45 minutes to an hour late.  I had to walk forever to get to my Phoenix gate.  The bird is here, so I will be on time to Phoenix.  Probably shouldnt have to worry about snow in Phoenix.  If there was snow in Phoenix I would have bigger problems on my hands!  The flight will be boarding in about 25 minutes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 25, 2012, 11:11:59 PM
The journey is complete.  I am home in my apartment.  I landed in Salt Lake City about 7:35 and got to my apartment around 8:30.  The last flight from Phoenix felt like I was a goldfish being sloshed around in a goldfish bowl as its being walked by a toddler.  The turbulence was so bad they had to suspend beverage service.  Thankfully, I had dinner in Phoenix and took my drink with me on the plane.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 26, 2012, 12:46:23 AM
They were going to have beverage service? Which airline was this? Were you not in coach?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 26, 2012, 12:53:25 AM
They were going to have beverage service? Which airline was this? Were you not in coach?

I was on US Airways in the back of coach.  Most airlines from what I've found do offer at least something to drink complimentary and I've traveled quite a few different Airlines this past year - Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways.  Southwest even throws in free pretzels and/or peanuts.  I haven't flown American in 4 1/2 years since I worked in Atlanta for the summer of 2008, so I don't know their beverage/snack policy, but I know the ones I mentioned do.  Of course, its been since March that I flew Delta, so they may have even changed policy over the Summer and Autumn months.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 26, 2012, 03:11:16 PM
Yes, but I hope you're not implying that my non-normalcy is somehow bad...

You've lost how many jobs?  I mean, it's good that you're employed now, but don't you ever wonder where you'd have been?

Yes, but I don't dwell on what could have been.  I dwell on what I need to do moving forward.  I don't live life looking in the rear-view mirror.  I try to keep my eyes on the road.

OK, but what lessons have you learned from the past?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on December 26, 2012, 03:39:49 PM
They were going to have beverage service? Which airline was this? Were you not in coach?

Pretty sure he means the selling of Sprites and whatnot that goes on in the horrible US airlines between takeoff and landing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 26, 2012, 06:08:41 PM
They were going to have beverage service? Which airline was this? Were you not in coach?

Pretty sure he means the selling of Sprites and whatnot that goes on in the horrible US airlines between takeoff and landing.

Yes, they were soft drinks, mainly.  They did offer alcoholic beverages for a fee.  I stuck with the soft drinks, because I knew I had to drive home!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 26, 2012, 06:26:07 PM
As far as I know, domestic airlines have never given alcohol for free. I remember the old days of reheated meals and free checked bags, but cocktails were always extra. It was quite a surprise to me when I flew Lufthansas in Europe and got free alcohol.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 26, 2012, 07:53:47 PM
A storm update:  Christmas Eve delivered roughly 5" of snow to Salt Lake City.  There was a break Tuesday, but more fell today with about 2-3".  The roads are bone dry with just an occasional black ice spot.  However, the bulk of the storm is coming in overnight tonight with another 6-8" by 7:00 am Thursday.  The good news is that this is a colder storm so its ALL snow and no mix.  I should be fine getting to work in the morning, but I will be monitoring it closely.  The snow is starting to come down now.  The majority of the storm will be out of here by 7:00-8:00 am Thursday with just another inch or two the rest of the day and even that will be out by late Thursday night or early Friday morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 26, 2012, 07:57:22 PM
How about work?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 26, 2012, 07:58:31 PM

Ill get there somehow, someway!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 26, 2012, 10:00:40 PM
Going to church on Sunday?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 26, 2012, 10:07:44 PM

Most likely, yes, because after the storm moves out tomorrow night, we should be dry, sunny, and cold the remainder of the year.  There's another small system coming in Sunday evening with snow showers, but at most an inch out of that one.  The next storm of any consequence looks like it will arrive the first weekend of 2013.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 27, 2012, 05:28:07 AM

Most likely, yes, because after the storm moves out tomorrow night, we should be dry, sunny, and cold the remainder of the year.  There's another small system coming in Sunday evening with snow showers, but at most an inch out of that one.  The next storm of any consequence looks like it will arrive the first weekend of 2013.

How could you possibly know the weather 11 days in advance?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 27, 2012, 06:51:02 AM
As far as I know, domestic airlines have never given alcohol for free. I remember the old days of reheated meals and free checked bags, but cocktails were always extra. It was quite a surprise to me when I flew Lufthansas in Europe and got free alcohol.

They used to on transatlantic flights. A few still do, actually. I got a free beer on American.

That said, I do try to avoid US based airlines whenever possible.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 12:45:02 PM
Inks,

Nobody knows the weather 10-11 days out really, but this information is based on our local meteorologists.  I'm beginning to doubt it, though, because Weather.com which has a 10-day forecast that goes through Saturday, January 5, 2013, shows dry and cold.  Then again, they rarely ever show snow for us.  Weather Underground goes through Sunday, January 6, and it also shows dry and cold.  We'll see how it pans out.  10 days out is a long time in the weather world, so anything can and probably will change, but it gives me an idea of what is to come.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 02:16:39 PM
We've got a foot of snow on the ground outside with the last few flakes falling.  I was able to drive to work this morning just fine.  It normally takes me 3 minutes to get to work and it took me 7 minutes, so not bad at all.  There was a little snow on the roads, but it was a small film of snow instead of a full snow pack.  I just took it slow and easy and got there in one piece.  It was so slow at work today that I was let off work at 10:00.  It will probably be a short day tomorrow and Monday, as well.  Wednesday-Thursday, January 2-3, 2013, I will be working 2 to 2 1/2 hours overtime each evening.  Wednesday is mandatory 2 hours OT and Thursday is voluntary.  I will not work overtime next Friday and likely not the next Monday, but January 8-10, I will probably work an hour OT each night.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 27, 2012, 02:30:53 PM
Dude why are you calling voluntary time-off when they're telling  you to leave early?  And why aren't you working every overtime minute possible?  $$$, you see.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 02:36:45 PM
Dude why are you calling voluntary time-off when they're telling  you to leave early?  And why aren't you working every overtime minute possible?  $$$, you see.

They call it VTO.  They needed volunteers to go home, and I went home.  I'll be working quite a bit of overtime in January, but I refuse to cut into my weekend!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 27, 2012, 02:39:24 PM
Dude why are you calling voluntary time-off when they're telling  you to leave early?  And why aren't you working every overtime minute possible?  $$$, you see.

They call it VTO.  They needed volunteers to go home, and I went home.  I'll be working quite a bit of overtime in January, but I refuse to cut into my weekend!

What, you're social life is so crucial you'll pass up on much needed money for bills?  ::)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 02:43:30 PM
Dude why are you calling voluntary time-off when they're telling  you to leave early?  And why aren't you working every overtime minute possible?  $$$, you see.

They call it VTO.  They needed volunteers to go home, and I went home.  I'll be working quite a bit of overtime in January, but I refuse to cut into my weekend!

What, you're social life is so crucial you'll pass up on much needed money for bills?  ::)

I will have 3-4 days each week to work overtime, which in a 2 week pay period that is the equivalent of an extra day's pay.

I am not going to over work myself, because I do get tired somewhat easily and I can burn out.  I need the money, yes, but I also need time to relax.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 27, 2012, 03:08:59 PM
Some very blunt foreshadowing here. We're due for some permanent involuntary time off very soon.http://


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 07:44:43 PM
None of that on the docket, memphis.  It could happen, but I actually helped my job by leaving early, because they don't have to pay the extra man hours in pitifully slow call volume.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 27, 2012, 09:27:00 PM
One thing I noticed today at work and is a good thing is that I was called on today to help train the last batch of new employees before our January rush hits.  I was honored.  It was only for a half hour from 9:30-10:00 as I was sent home due to low call volume, but it was a little bit!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 02:01:38 AM
Inks,

Nobody knows the weather 10-11 days out really, but this information is based on our local meteorologists.  I'm beginning to doubt it, though, because Weather.com which has a 10-day forecast that goes through Saturday, January 5, 2013, shows dry and cold.  Then again, they rarely ever show snow for us.  Weather Underground goes through Sunday, January 6, and it also shows dry and cold.  We'll see how it pans out.  10 days out is a long time in the weather world, so anything can and probably will change, but it gives me an idea of what is to come.

No, a 10-day winter forecast does not give you any idea of what is to come.  Other than maybe a general pattern of either a ridge or a trough, you have no idea what the weather will be that far in advance during the winter.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 10:58:22 AM
Well, there goes another day!  I got to work this morning at 6:00 am and took a grand total of ZERO calls before they told me to go home at 8:15.  This is a rare instance where I am actually protecting my job by leaving work early.  I am helping them out by not charging them the man hours.  I need the money, but I need the job more.  I only heard one person out of 20 agents take a single call, and that wasn't until after 8:00 am and she went home right behind me.  This week was very puny in terms of work hours, as I got a grand total of 6.33 hours on this check (I clocked out officially at 8:20 am).  Monday will likely be a bit busier so I should be able to stay longer, possibly until around Noon, but it will still be pretty slow.  I've already committed to working 2 1/2 hours overtime both Wednesday and Thursday and possibly a half hour Friday for a total of 5 hours committed, 5 1/2 hours possible of overtime.  That will help out a little.  It won't make up for all of it, but I will be working overtime the rest of January to make up for it little by little.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 28, 2012, 11:01:02 AM
If you worked a 40 hour minimum wage Wal-Mart job, you'd make more money than with these crazy hours. And if you count the back-and-forth to Oklahoma, you'd have a lot more of your money left over...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 28, 2012, 11:10:59 AM
The end is nigh.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 28, 2012, 11:16:40 AM
Some very blunt foreshadowing here. We're due for some permanent involuntary time off very soon.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 11:23:21 AM

The end of the year?  Yes, it is nigh!

The end of this job?  Not anytime soon. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 11:29:30 AM
It has been snowing for roughly the last 60 hours!  I made it to work and back twice the past two days.  They thought 4-8" of snow.  We have 15-17" outside right now.  My car slid just a bit coming into the apartment complex, but no cars were coming and I just let off the gas, let off the brake, and let off the steering wheel and let the car come to a complete stop, before I corrected it.  It behaved the rest of the way in.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 01:59:19 PM
The snow has finally stopped and the sun is starting to break through the clouds.  Its still chilly, in the high 20s, but at least the clouds are starting to break.  Its supposed to be Partly Cloudy for the next 30-33 hours before it clouds up for a small clipper system on Sunday that may drop an inch or two at best.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 28, 2012, 02:16:07 PM
I hope you're looking for a new job. Six hours worth of work on a check is pathetic.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 28, 2012, 02:17:56 PM
I hope you're looking for a new job. Six hours worth of work on a check is pathetic.

As Franzl noted, WalMart would pay far more.....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
I hope you're looking for a new job. Six hours worth of work on a check is pathetic.

Yes, it is pathetic, I'll agree wholeheartedly on that, but this pay period ends next Friday, and I'll have at least 40 hours, possibly 45-46 hours on the check (including New Year's Day Holiday Pay).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 02:44:50 PM
I bought a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard for my laptop Wednesday afternoon.  So, my laptop is further away from my eyes, its still only about 2 feet from my face, but I have had to raise the zoom on the screen from 100% to 125% and I still cannot see it clearly.  My eyes were just checked last May.  Anybody have this trouble?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 28, 2012, 02:51:35 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 03:03:17 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 28, 2012, 03:24:41 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 03:54:31 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.

It is low for here, as well, and I could probably make more, but I don't exactly feel like starting over and over again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 05:23:45 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.

It is low for here, as well, and I could probably make more, but I don't exactly feel like starting over and over again.

Weren't you just talking about the fact that you don't regret quitting like 7 jobs right in a row?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 05:28:06 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.

It is low for here, as well, and I could probably make more, but I don't exactly feel like starting over and over again.

Weren't you just talking about the fact that you don't regret quitting like 7 jobs right in a row?

Regretting something and not wanting to repeat the same mistakes are two different things.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 05:28:32 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.

It is low for here, as well, and I could probably make more, but I don't exactly feel like starting over and over again.

Weren't you just talking about the fact that you don't regret quitting like 7 jobs right in a row?

Regretting something and not wanting to repeat the same mistakes are two different things.

OK, but you HAVE repeated that mistake.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 05:32:25 PM
Bushie, how much do you actually make an hour/month pre-tax? It still seems you're being below market value for your job? I know I'm lucky enough that my company pays over market value (at least in the Milwaukee area) so we basically get around $18.31 an hour and get $3,000 a month pre-tax. Then again we also are expected to know and learn a LOT about insurance policies.

Before taxes, I make $12 an hour and $2,016 a month before taxes based on a 21 day month.

IDK about Utah but that is definitly low for here. I think the average is about $15 an hour for most of the calls centers in the Milwaukee area.

It is low for here, as well, and I could probably make more, but I don't exactly feel like starting over and over again.

Weren't you just talking about the fact that you don't regret quitting like 7 jobs right in a row?

Regretting something and not wanting to repeat the same mistakes are two different things.

OK, but you HAVE repeated that mistake.

Yes, I have, but again I can't change what's already happened and there's no point in regretting it.  I don't look in the rear view mirror wishing and wanting.  I choose to keep my eyes on the road mindful of what is in the rearview mirror.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 05:37:41 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 05:44:49 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.

I don't bet money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 05:45:41 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.

I don't bet money.

If you have this job on July 1st, I will send you $20.  And I truly hope you do keep the job.  You can't keep hopping from job to job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on December 28, 2012, 05:47:14 PM
Inks, this is cruel.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 28, 2012, 05:49:04 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.

I don't bet money.

If you have this job on July 1st, I will send you $20.  And I truly hope you do keep the job.  You can't keep hopping from job to job.

I don't plan to leave this job anytime soon.  It may not pay a whole lot now, but I've got too much good going on with this job that I don't plan to leave.  Plus, you can't beat 1.25 miles and a 3-4 minute commute.  The only way you would beat that is working from home and that's too tempting to slack off.  I could be on permanent with Xerox as early as February.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 28, 2012, 06:03:11 PM

It's the best I can do to offer a positive incentive (since negative incentives clearly didn't work before).  If I could send him more, I would, because I genuinely want to see him do well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on December 28, 2012, 06:27:18 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.

July 1st? If he's still there on Feb. 1st, I'll be surprised.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on December 28, 2012, 06:36:58 PM
Alright, Jeff, I'll bet you $20 that you don't have this job by July 1st.

July 1st? If he's still there on Feb. 1st, I'll be surprised.

Alright Tweed and I need to sort this out.  Bushie, doesnt bet but that doesnt mean that we can't set some point spreads in the update thread.  Over/unders on weight, parlays about Kenya and jobs.  The possibilities are endless. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 28, 2012, 07:37:02 PM
Bushie should be on Intrade.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on December 29, 2012, 04:27:34 AM

It's the best I can do to offer a positive incentive (since negative incentives clearly didn't work before).  If I could send him more, I would, because I genuinely want to see him do well.

I'll send him $20 as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 29, 2012, 05:03:01 AM

It's the best I can do to offer a positive incentive (since negative incentives clearly didn't work before).  If I could send him more, I would, because I genuinely want to see him do well.

I'll send him $20 as well.

You and Inks want to pay a 30 year old for keeping his job?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 07:07:05 AM
I was so tired I went to bed extremely early last night.  I was out by 5:30!  I slept for a full 11 hours, but that still only made it 4:30.  The good news is that is my normal wake up time during the work week, so its not exceptionally early, but its early for a Saturday.  I wasn't sick or anything last night, I was just so tired.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Brittain33 on December 29, 2012, 09:12:46 AM
I bought a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard for my laptop Wednesday afternoon.  So, my laptop is further away from my eyes, its still only about 2 feet from my face, but I have had to raise the zoom on the screen from 100% to 125% and I still cannot see it clearly.  My eyes were just checked last May.  Anybody have this trouble?

You're the right age to have developed the need for reading glasses. I was 32. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor if you can because it is only going to get worse. Do not buy reading glasses at the drug store--you can't guess the right strength and the wrong glasses can cause you harm.

Eyeglass stores may offer free or cheap vision tests that can determine your prescription, then if it's something simple like +1/+1 you can buy cheap glasses at Walmart.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 10:04:10 AM
I bought a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard for my laptop Wednesday afternoon.  So, my laptop is further away from my eyes, its still only about 2 feet from my face, but I have had to raise the zoom on the screen from 100% to 125% and I still cannot see it clearly.  My eyes were just checked last May.  Anybody have this trouble?

You're the right age to have developed the need for reading glasses. I was 32. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor if you can because it is only going to get worse. Do not buy reading glasses at the drug store--you can't guess the right strength and the wrong glasses can cause you harm.

Eyeglass stores may offer free or cheap vision tests that can determine your prescription, then if it's something simple like +1/+1 you can buy cheap glasses at Walmart.

I've got regular glasses that I wear all the time, should I look into separate reading glasses as well?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 29, 2012, 10:16:45 AM
I bought a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard for my laptop Wednesday afternoon.  So, my laptop is further away from my eyes, its still only about 2 feet from my face, but I have had to raise the zoom on the screen from 100% to 125% and I still cannot see it clearly.  My eyes were just checked last May.  Anybody have this trouble?

You're the right age to have developed the need for reading glasses. I was 32. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor if you can because it is only going to get worse. Do not buy reading glasses at the drug store--you can't guess the right strength and the wrong glasses can cause you harm.

Eyeglass stores may offer free or cheap vision tests that can determine your prescription, then if it's something simple like +1/+1 you can buy cheap glasses at Walmart.

I've got regular glasses that I wear all the time, should I look into separate reading glasses as well?
In a perfect world a doctor would make that determination. Go to Walgreens, and try to read a magazine up close. If you have trouble, try moving it further away from your face. If it's easier to read a little further away, you need reading glasses. You can get them at Walgreens very cheaply, but you must be very careful to get the correct strength. Again, this would ideally all be done by an optometrist, but doctors are expensive.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 11:56:38 AM
I bought a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard for my laptop Wednesday afternoon.  So, my laptop is further away from my eyes, its still only about 2 feet from my face, but I have had to raise the zoom on the screen from 100% to 125% and I still cannot see it clearly.  My eyes were just checked last May.  Anybody have this trouble?

You're the right age to have developed the need for reading glasses. I was 32. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor if you can because it is only going to get worse. Do not buy reading glasses at the drug store--you can't guess the right strength and the wrong glasses can cause you harm.

Eyeglass stores may offer free or cheap vision tests that can determine your prescription, then if it's something simple like +1/+1 you can buy cheap glasses at Walmart.

I've got regular glasses that I wear all the time, should I look into separate reading glasses as well?
In a perfect world a doctor would make that determination. Go to Walgreens, and try to read a magazine up close. If you have trouble, try moving it further away from your face. If it's easier to read a little further away, you need reading glasses. You can get them at Walgreens very cheaply, but you must be very careful to get the correct strength. Again, this would ideally all be done by an optometrist, but doctors are expensive.

I may try the Walgreens test you mentioned.  I am hesitant to buy any glasses from them and would rather wait until I get benefits and go to the eye doctor for professional testing and diagnosis, but I'll try the magazine test to determine whether I need to go in the first place.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 29, 2012, 01:59:05 PM
It doesn't need to be at Walgreens or a magazine. Do you having nothing printed at your home? A book?  A newspaper? A frozen burrito wrapper? Walgreens is just convenient because you can try on glasses at the same time and see if they are helpful.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 02:43:50 PM
It doesn't need to be at Walgreens or a magazine. Do you having nothing printed at your home? A book?  A newspaper? A frozen burrito wrapper? Walgreens is just convenient because you can try on glasses at the same time and see if they are helpful.

I've definitely got printed materials such as my Bible and Hymnals.  Oddly enough, I don't have a regular book in the house (though, I think there's one in the trunk).  I'll try  that test later on.  I'm seeing the screen better now than I was when I first discovered it.  It could be 1 of 3 things - 1) My eyes are getting used to the 125% Zoom - 2) I took my Tourette's medicine which affects my eyes - 3) I'm not quite as tired or sleepy as I was then.  I'll still try that test, though, to see what I figure out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 29, 2012, 04:05:00 PM
How's the weight loss coming?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 04:19:37 PM

I haven't weighed in 2-3 days, but its coming alright.  I've already eaten today, so I won't weigh until tomorrow morning.  I haven't eaten as much since I got home from Oklahoma.  I doubt I've lost anything, but I'm not gorging myself on anything, so I doubt I've gained anything, either.  I plan to go to the grocery store tomorrow after church and get some groceries for the next week or two.  I just got paid Friday so it will be easier to go shopping.  I plan to really get started on Tuesday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 29, 2012, 04:38:02 PM
That's not true. You're not losing weight. Because it's torture this season. You said it yourself. How could you be losing weight?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 04:42:47 PM
That's not true. You're not losing weight. Because it's torture this season. You said it yourself. How could you be losing weight?

I didn't say I had lost any weight.  If you re-read that, I said "I doubt I've lost anything."  I know I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything, either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 29, 2012, 04:44:16 PM
I know I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything, either.

Then your weight has to be exactly what it was before....or one of those statements is false. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I know I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything, either.

Then your weight has to be exactly what it was before....or one of those statements is false. :)

I just weighed to get a gauge on where I am, and I appear to have lost a half pound compared to where I was mid week.  That's adjusting for lunch and clothing.  I normally weigh first thing in the morning before I get dressed and before I eat.  I really don't know where I'm at because I don't know how accurate my adjustment is.  I'll weigh first thing tomorrow morning before I get ready for church.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 29, 2012, 05:15:00 PM
I know I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything, either.

Then your weight has to be exactly what it was before....or one of those statements is false. :)
That's adjusting for lunch and clothing.

Shieeeeee! Abeg he says he "adjusting", subtracting fifteen pounds-o! Ei! As if he was wearing heavy heavy cloth, like big chief! Ei!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 05:16:32 PM
I know I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything, either.

Then your weight has to be exactly what it was before....or one of those statements is false. :)
That's adjusting for lunch and clothing.

Shieeeeee! Abeg he says he "adjusting", subtracting fifteen pounds-o! Ei! As if he was wearing heavy heavy cloth, like big chief! Ei!

Nah, I was only taking off 4 pounds for clothing and food combined.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 29, 2012, 05:19:50 PM
Four pounds be too much o!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 06:24:02 PM


That's actually pretty accurate of how much my clothes and food add to my weight.  It varies between 3 and 5 pounds depending on what I've had to eat.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 29, 2012, 08:27:34 PM
I wouldn't worry much about four pounds. Weight fluctuates all the time. Think of it as a margin of error. Going to church in the mornin?  You like the church? Any pretty ladies there?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 29, 2012, 08:30:35 PM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 08:46:15 PM
I wouldn't worry much about four pounds. Weight fluctuates all the time. Think of it as a margin of error. Going to church in the mornin?  You like the church? Any pretty ladies there?

As they call it in the South, I'm going to Sunday-meetin'!  I do like the church, although I haven't found any ladies my type there.  Most of the ladies are either young girls or married Latina women.  I'm not very hopeful on the lady front there, but I'm not really looking for a lady right now, to be honest.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 29, 2012, 08:53:59 PM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 09:18:35 PM
Tonight will be my final normal sleep of 2012. I'll go to bed at 12:00 am and get up about 8:00 am. Tomorrow night will be a half-night's sleep. I will go to bed at 10:30 pm and wake up at 2:00 am Monday. I want to watch the birth of 2013 at 3:00 am. I'll go to work as normal at 6:00 am and then I will stay up until 2:00 am Tuesday. So, once I wake up at 8:00 am tomorrow, I will be up for the next 42 hours with only 3 1/2 to 4 hours sleep.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 29, 2012, 10:27:15 PM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.
Church has the respectable girls. If you're new in town, where else you gonna look, craiglist? Note to Bushie, please do NOT actually look for girls on cgaigslist.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 29, 2012, 10:42:42 PM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.
Church has the respectable girls. If you're new in town, where else you gonna look, craiglist? Note to Bushie, please do NOT actually look for girls on cgaigslist.

Oh, heavens no!  I don't do craigslist!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 30, 2012, 01:15:53 AM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.

But I can tell you, from limited experience, they don't put-...
Depends what you're looking for of course. If you want an easy lay, by all means, go to the local club. If you're looking to settle down with somebody who's worth seeing again, church is an excellent place to start. Especially for a guy who is already going there anyway. Networking is king. Same as it ever was.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 01:27:54 AM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.

But I can tell you, from limited experience, they don't put-...
Depends what you're looking for of course. If you want an easy lay, by all means, go to the local club. If you're looking to settle down with somebody who's worth seeing again, church is an excellent place to start. Especially for a guy who is already going there anyway. Networking is king. Same as it ever was.

My main reason for wanting a lady other than for her, is so I can legally adopt my kids.  I want someone who shares the same passion for missions and for Africa that I do and is willing to adopt the kids with me as well as possibly a child or two of our own.  I know that sounds kind of bad, kinda like I'm using her for a specific purpose, but that is not the motive.  She will help me adopt the kids and allow us to become a family.  Then, I might think about bringing the kids to America if the wife doesn't want to move to Africa.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 30, 2012, 08:59:06 AM
Memphis, looking for girls in church is a terrible and sacrilegious idea.


Church sounds like the perfect place for a religious to find girls.

But I can tell you, from limited experience, they don't put-...
Depends what you're looking for of course. If you want an easy lay, by all means, go to the local club. If you're looking to settle down with somebody who's worth seeing again, church is an excellent place to start. Especially for a guy who is already going there anyway. Networking is king. Same as it ever was.

My main reason for wanting a lady other than for her, is so I can legally adopt my kids.  I want someone who shares the same passion for missions and for Africa that I do and is willing to adopt the kids with me as well as possibly a child or two of our own.  I know that sounds kind of bad, kinda like I'm using her for a specific purpose, but that is not the motive.  She will help me adopt the kids and allow us to become a family.  Then, I might think about bringing the kids to America if the wife doesn't want to move to Africa.

They're not your kids in any way shape or form, except in your mind.

You will never adopt them, so best get the though out of your head.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 30, 2012, 09:54:23 AM
I don't know how a person can take a brief field trip to Africa and then decide that two children there are suddenly "his." And seeing the kids on the Sally Struthers commercials makes me just as sad as anybody else, but even if I were to join the club, it wouldn't mean that the child belonged to me. It's a completely different sort of relationship. Going to Africa is outside of my list of experiences, so perhaps it is not fair for me to judge, but WTF? Seriously.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 30, 2012, 11:02:39 AM
In all fairness to Bushie (can't believe I'm saying that), the "VTO" that he refers to is a common call center thing and not something that one is looked down upon for doing. If they don't need as many people as are staffed and say you can leave, then what are you to blame for? And quite common when call centers are overstaffed before an upcoming rush. Of course working only SIX HOURS a paycheck is downright absurd. The VTO is as the V says, "voluntary", you can opt to stay, quite frankly not taking calls for two hours is all the more reason to stay for me, you're still getting paid. I rarely have taken VTO even when offered in the past (with my new position I probably won't be offered it anymore, they'll always have work for me to do.) At least go to a temp agency or something, sheesh.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 02:56:44 PM
In all fairness to Bushie (can't believe I'm saying that), the "VTO" that he refers to is a common call center thing and not something that one is looked down upon for doing. If they don't need as many people as are staffed and say you can leave, then what are you to blame for? And quite common when call centers are overstaffed before an upcoming rush. Of course working only SIX HOURS a paycheck is downright absurd. The VTO is as the V says, "voluntary", you can opt to stay, quite frankly not taking calls for two hours is all the more reason to stay for me, you're still getting paid. I rarely have taken VTO even when offered in the past (with my new position I probably won't be offered it anymore, they'll always have work for me to do.) At least go to a temp agency or something, sheesh.

I'll probably still ask for the VTO tomorrow if and when its offered, if nothing more than so I can rest up for the 10 1/2 hours I'll be putting in both Wednesday and Thursday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 30, 2012, 02:59:28 PM
In all fairness to Bushie (can't believe I'm saying that), the "VTO" that he refers to is a common call center thing and not something that one is looked down upon for doing. If they don't need as many people as are staffed and say you can leave, then what are you to blame for? And quite common when call centers are overstaffed before an upcoming rush. Of course working only SIX HOURS a paycheck is downright absurd. The VTO is as the V says, "voluntary", you can opt to stay, quite frankly not taking calls for two hours is all the more reason to stay for me, you're still getting paid. I rarely have taken VTO even when offered in the past (with my new position I probably won't be offered it anymore, they'll always have work for me to do.) At least go to a temp agency or something, sheesh.

I'll probably still ask for the VTO tomorrow if and when its offered, if nothing more than so I can rest up for the 10 1/2 hours I'll be putting in both Wednesday and Thursday.

Sorry dude, you're a young person with nothing else to do BUT work.......to be candid, you're a lazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 03:10:57 PM
In all fairness to Bushie (can't believe I'm saying that), the "VTO" that he refers to is a common call center thing and not something that one is looked down upon for doing. If they don't need as many people as are staffed and say you can leave, then what are you to blame for? And quite common when call centers are overstaffed before an upcoming rush. Of course working only SIX HOURS a paycheck is downright absurd. The VTO is as the V says, "voluntary", you can opt to stay, quite frankly not taking calls for two hours is all the more reason to stay for me, you're still getting paid. I rarely have taken VTO even when offered in the past (with my new position I probably won't be offered it anymore, they'll always have work for me to do.) At least go to a temp agency or something, sheesh.

I'll probably still ask for the VTO tomorrow if and when its offered, if nothing more than so I can rest up for the 10 1/2 hours I'll be putting in both Wednesday and Thursday.

Sorry dude, you're a young person with nothing else to do BUT work.......to be candid, you're a lazy.

I won't deny that last part.  I'm still debating what to do about tomorrow, whether I should take VTO or not.  It won't hurt me if I do.  I doubt I can get overtime Wednesday and Thursday even with the 5 extra hours I will work as even though I will have 40 hours on my paycheck, I will not have worked 40 hours due to Tuesday being a Holiday.  I'm still debating.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 30, 2012, 03:16:01 PM
We'll often ask people to go home early, and after 4 hours, we can send them home if we don't need them.  In my 7 years, I have asked to go home early once (I had a big paper due the next day).

Jeff, you're lazy.  How can you expect to adopt 2 kids if you don't have the discipline to stay at work a whole day?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 30, 2012, 03:17:02 PM

Jeff, you're lazy.  How can you expect to adopt 2 kids if you don't have the discipline to stay at work a whole day?

How does he expect to even pay ALL of his own bills?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on December 30, 2012, 03:20:35 PM
Guys, young people can't pay their own bills whether they're lazy or not - you can't blame Bushie for his plight, its just the reality of the economy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 03:21:34 PM

Jeff, you're lazy.  How can you expect to adopt 2 kids if you don't have the discipline to stay at work a whole day?

How does he expect to even pay ALL of his own bills?

Obama


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 03:22:45 PM
Guys, what part of I will be working 5 hours Overtime Wednesday and Thursday do you not understand?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 30, 2012, 03:25:13 PM
Guys, what part of I will be working 5 hours Overtime Wednesday and Thursday do you not understand?

What part of at 30 years old you're working less hours than most in their mid-50s and 60s?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on December 30, 2012, 03:30:30 PM
Forty hours per week is a travesty anyway.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 03:39:05 PM
Guys, what part of I will be working 5 hours Overtime Wednesday and Thursday do you not understand?

What part of at 30 years old you're working less hours than most in their mid-50s and 60s?

Its a slow holiday.  I haven't completely decided about tomorrow, and probably won't until I get there in the morning.  After tomorrow, there likely will not be any VTO offered again until Thanksgiving.  Plus, I'll be working a lot of overtime in January to make up for the time I've missed.  I plan to put in at least 43-45 hours a week starting January 7 until at least sometime in February.  They don't frown on VTO, but they also don't frown on OT, either.  Pretty much their policy, if you want overtime, you've got it, you just have to work the hours you commit to.  Wednesday is the only day that is mandatory 2 hours overtime for everybody who comes in before 7:00 am.  Thursday will likely just be like a busy Monday, but overtime is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged.  They hardly ever turn down overtime requests, except on Holidays or Thanksgiving Weekend or the last 2 weeks of December.  I plan to make good use of that overtime offer the next few weeks, possibly longer.  I'm also not going to overdo it because I do burn out and get very tired faster than most people.  I also have a tendency to faint when I get going too hard for too long.  That's been happening since High School when I was at a normal weight.  This is why I refuse to work a second job because I need my rest.  I may only be 30, but medically I need my rest, otherwise bad things can happen.  I can work overtime at the same job, I just can't work a ton of it and I can't work a second job.  I can do 45 hours a week, but 50 is pushing it, and  55+ hours is dangerous territory for me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 30, 2012, 04:16:19 PM
Guys, what part of I will be working 5 hours Overtime Wednesday and Thursday do you not understand?

What does that have to do with you would be working 5 hours overtime, but you could've had more money had you not taken the VTO?  You voluntarily gave up money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 05:32:41 PM
Guys, what part of I will be working 5 hours Overtime Wednesday and Thursday do you not understand?

What does that have to do with you would be working 5 hours overtime, but you could've had more money had you not taken the VTO?  You voluntarily gave up money.

He doesn't see it that way, he's thinking he's working a regular week when he could have made regular pay plus 10 hours of OT which probably means hell be earnin less money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 30, 2012, 05:37:21 PM
The term 'zero marginal product worker' comes to mind.

Mmm I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, what's the chance they're just diverting calls from Bushie at this point? MasterJedi or BRTD, is this something is that done in call centres?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 05:40:55 PM
The term 'zero marginal product worker' comes to mind.

Mmm I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, what's the chance they're just diverting calls from Bushie at this point? MasterJedi or BRTD, is this something is that done in call centres?

It can be done, but when my coworkers don't get any calls (just 1 call spread over 20 agents between 6:00 and 8:15 am Friday), and they take VTO just as readily, if not even more so than I do, then its probably not that they're diverting calls from me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 05:41:36 PM
The term 'zero marginal product worker' comes to mind.

Mmm I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, what's the chance they're just diverting calls from Bushie at this point? MasterJedi or BRTD, is this something is that done in call centres?

Would depend on how his is run. In mine they can take you out of a queue to lower ones only but you can also tell which ones you are actually in.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 05:43:31 PM
The term 'zero marginal product worker' comes to mind.

Mmm I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, what's the chance they're just diverting calls from Bushie at this point? MasterJedi or BRTD, is this something is that done in call centres?

It can be done, but when my coworkers don't get any calls (just 1 call spread over 20 agents between 6:00 and 8:15 am Friday), and they take VTO just as readily, if not even more so than I do, then its probably not that they're diverting calls from me.

Damn you're lazy. 1 call in 2.25 hours? I've been averaging about 80 calls a day the last few months.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 30, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
Well then it means the whole office is fated to be chopped pretty soon. Or maybe it's the whole Christmas thing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Well then it means the whole office is fated to be chopped pretty soon. Or maybe it's the whole Christmas thing.

The US Forest Service was closed the last two weeks of the year.  We've gotten a few calls, but not many.  As slow as it was Thursday and Friday it will be that busy on Wednesday.  Not only are they requiring everyone who comes in at 7 or earlier to put in 2 hours overtime, but everyone who has Wednesday's off are required to come in from 7:00-11:00 am including graveyard shift workers.  Everybody will be there from 7:00-11:00 am Wednesday and woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on December 30, 2012, 05:57:59 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 06:02:57 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.

What is the difference between fat chance and slim chance?

I am not calling in sick that day. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 06:10:23 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.

What is the difference between fat chance and slim chance?

I am not calling in sick that day. :)

What if it snows?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 06:13:21 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.

What is the difference between fat chance and slim chance?

I am not calling in sick that day. :)

What if it snows?

If it snows, I'll get to work somehow.  Thankfully, there is no chance of snow this week.  Its just supposed to be cold and hazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on December 30, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.

What is the difference between fat chance and slim chance?

I am not calling in sick that day. :)

What if it snows?

If it snows, I'll get to work somehow.  Thankfully, there is no chance of snow this week.  Its just supposed to be cold and hazy.

There is always a chance of snow. A popular saying in Wisconsin is "if you don't like the weather wait 5 min" which is really applicable.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 06:23:30 PM
woe to that soul who dares to call in sick.  They might as well be looking for another job.

Odds that Bushie calls in sick: 1.1:1.

What is the difference between fat chance and slim chance?

I am not calling in sick that day. :)

What if it snows?

If it snows, I'll get to work somehow.  Thankfully, there is no chance of snow this week.  Its just supposed to be cold and hazy.

There is always a chance of snow. A popular saying in Wisconsin is "if you don't like the weather wait 5 min" which is really applicable.

That's the saying in most of the country, except in Oklahoma, we don't give it 5 minutes.  More like 5 seconds.

The weather forecast shows just cold and hazy conditions all week.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 30, 2012, 07:19:25 PM

July 1st? If he's still there on Feb. 1st, I'll be surprised.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 07:27:47 PM

O ye of little faith...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on December 30, 2012, 07:57:45 PM
How hard is it to get let go from a gov't contracting job? Before my dad had his complete breakdown that I discussed on tweed's psychiatric disability thread, he was working for the state of TN at a prison and was also pretty damn worthless. He could not be fired because he showed up for work on time and didn't do anything super crazy. They tried giving him no work to do whatsoever for many months, as that was the most "hostile" thing they could do to try to get rid of him. But he lasted a few more years. And now gets a defined pension for life. I need to get a gov't job!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 30, 2012, 08:12:53 PM
How hard is it to get let go from a gov't contracting job? Before my dad had his complete breakdown that I discussed on tweed's psychiatric disability thread, he was working for the state of TN at a prison and was also pretty damn worthless. He could not be fired because he showed up for work on time and didn't do anything super crazy. They tried giving him no work to do whatsoever for many months, as that was the most "hostile" thing they could do to try to get rid of him. But he lasted a few more years. And now gets a defined pension for life. I need to get a gov't job!!!

Well, considering I'll be using my security clearance that I had at Dell...  It's not impossible, but its not real easy.  I prefer not to "test" it!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 30, 2012, 09:11:43 PM
Bushie if you're going to work OT it makes even less sense to take days off. That'll take you below 40 hours, and thus you lose 1.5x hours of pay for every hour you take off, not just one hour. I take days off all the time with my work's loophole-ridden attendance policies, but never when I'm working OT. That's why I called in last Friday (on the supposed Mayan apocalypse day) to use up my last remaining free off day (since they reset at the end of the year) instead of Saturday which would've given me a normal weekend and then Christmas off. Saturday is the first day of our work week, so it would've cost me in OT (I could backfill the pay since I still have PTO hours, but it wouldn't count toward OT.) As it is my week went Friday off, Saturday work, Sunday off, Monday work, Tuesday off, work four days. Weird, but it worked in terms of what I got paid. If I took Saturday off it wouldn't have been as good.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 06:43:27 AM
I have decided I will still volunteer for VTO.  I have a few things here at the apartment I want to do before the New Year.  I hope to be back home before Noon.  Even if I do have to work all day, though, I'll still be home by 2:45, so I'll ask for VTO, but I won't be disappointed if I don't get it.  I should get it, though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on December 31, 2012, 10:54:36 AM
How hard is it to get let go from a gov't contracting job? Before my dad had his complete breakdown that I discussed on tweed's psychiatric disability thread, he was working for the state of TN at a prison and was also pretty damn worthless. He could not be fired because he showed up for work on time and didn't do anything super crazy. They tried giving him no work to do whatsoever for many months, as that was the most "hostile" thing they could do to try to get rid of him. But he lasted a few more years. And now gets a defined pension for life. I need to get a gov't job!!!

That's right memphis - the only hope for the working class is 1) the government job, and 2) the unionized job for a public utility (as in the power company or water company).  If a person is working for the 'private sector' he might as well throw in the towel (and by that I do mean american-style).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 31, 2012, 10:55:39 AM
How hard is it to get let go from a gov't contracting job? Before my dad had his complete breakdown that I discussed on tweed's psychiatric disability thread, he was working for the state of TN at a prison and was also pretty damn worthless. He could not be fired because he showed up for work on time and didn't do anything super crazy. They tried giving him no work to do whatsoever for many months, as that was the most "hostile" thing they could do to try to get rid of him. But he lasted a few more years. And now gets a defined pension for life. I need to get a gov't job!!!

That's right memphis - the only hope for the working class is 1) the government job, and 2) the unionized job for a public utility (as in the power company or water company).  If a person is working for the 'private sector' he might as well throw in the towel (and by that I do mean american-style).

He lost both of those types of jobs.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 12:19:21 PM
I managed to get in 4 hours.  It was a lot busier than I thought it would be, but still I was able to take off half a day.  So, I refuse to go to work any more the rest of the year!  I'm off tomorrow, then it will be time to get down to business Wednesday.  I've got 2 11-hour days coming up Wednesday and Thursday (10 1/2 + 1/2 lunch).  Incidentally, 3 people went home before me on VTO this morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 31, 2012, 01:29:34 PM
Jesus christ, he's treating working the same way he treats his diets!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 01:58:00 PM

1-800-289-9633 - (1-800-BUZZ-OFF)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on December 31, 2012, 02:02:08 PM
Jesus christ, he's treating working the same way he treats his diets!

He's lost more jobs than weight......


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 04:46:10 PM
I'm off tomorrow, then it will be time to get down to business Wednesday. I've got 2 11-hour days coming up Wednesday and Thursday (10 1/2 + 1/2 lunch).

Sounds intense! Remember your calisthenics. Take it easy on yourself and to pack a few 'energy snacks' for endurance:

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Don't tempt me. >:(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 31, 2012, 04:47:40 PM
Looks disgusting.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 04:50:55 PM

I've got a weakness for Bacon Cheeseburgers.  The Ultimate in artery-clogging goodies!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on December 31, 2012, 05:01:57 PM

I've got a weakness for Bacon Cheeseburgers.  The Ultimate in artery-clogging goodies!

Even ignoring that slight problem, I really wouldn't want to eat that...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 31, 2012, 05:04:51 PM

I've gotta agree with Bushie on this one. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 31, 2012, 05:12:30 PM
Bushie, have you joined a church in Utah? People are usually willing to extend an invitation on Thanksgiving if you make it known that you have nowhere to go. Cause the thought of you eating Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral by yourself is so damn depressing. No offense.

Yes, I have joined the First Southern Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.  I didnt ask anybody as I hate inviting myself.  I've already had my Thanksgiving Dinner for 2012.  It is depressing, but I'll be going home for Christmas so the Holidays won't be a total loss.

No one invited you, or at the very least asked you what your plans were for Thanksgiving?  What sort of depressing antisocial church do you go to?!?

I just realised that the thought of someone asking me about my
Thanksgiving plans, or any plans, at my church would be extremely bizarre. What, are they suppose to come up to you and just ask "what are you doing for Thanksgiving?"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 31, 2012, 05:13:30 PM
Are those... cheesy mushrooms?

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 31, 2012, 05:21:19 PM
I've decided to make today day 1.  I will check in with the forum every day with my current weight and with what I ate that day.  There is no sense in waiting until even December to get started.  I don't want a reward/punishment on the other end, other than that which comes by feeling better or feeling worse.  I know you guys are here for me and will post what I need to hear.  I will have my starting weight within 30 minutes.

...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 31, 2012, 05:43:57 PM
Someone posted this on Facebook, and it instantly reminded me of Bushie:

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 06:06:58 PM
Someone posted this on Facebook, and it instantly reminded me of Bushie:

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Haha!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on December 31, 2012, 07:51:46 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on December 31, 2012, 08:02:41 PM
Bushie, you need to start going to shows and hardcore dancing. It's such a workout.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on December 31, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
Bushie, you need to start going to shows and hardcore dancing. It's such a workout.

NO.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on December 31, 2012, 08:47:16 PM


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 10:44:43 AM
2013 is a little less than 9 hours old in Utah, so its time to get the Update started for 2013.  2012 was the best year of my life.  There were many ups and downs last year, but a whole lot of life changes.  I'm looking forward to what God will do in my life in 2013.  I'm looking forward to relaxing today and then start my work schedule for 2013 tomorrow morning.

As far as my weight goes, I weighed this morning before I got dressed and I am sitting at 267.6.  That's a little better than I thought it would be.  I thought I would be closer to 270.

I'm looking forward to a great year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 01, 2013, 01:49:27 PM
Bushie, why do you not want to do something that is both:

1-fun and
2-good exercise and beneficial in losing weight?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 01, 2013, 02:10:28 PM
Hamburgers are great. Just not the sloppy flat ones on uber refined buns that you get from most fast food places. If this is what your burgers look like, you're doing it wrong.
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 04:32:54 PM
It is 2:30 pm which means the first work night of 2013 is underway.  I'm actually looking forward to going to work tomorrow.  It will be a long day, but it will be a good day and probably a fast day.  I'm going in tomorrow with a renewed sense of purpose in 2013!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 07:21:06 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 07:36:50 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).

I will be weighing every day and tracking it.  I'm the type of person that HAS to know every day otherwise I get very antsy and am very liable to quit.

____

I have to clock in 12 1/2 hours from now at 6:00 am. I want to be at work by 5:20 so I can get things ready and make sure I'm ready to go at 6:00 am. This means I want to be awake by 4:00. I will definitely need my sleep tonight as I will be embarking on two 11-hour days. I've done it before, but not since last Spring. So, with that said, I'm going to go to bed no later than 8:00 pm tonight - 2 1/2 hours from now. I really am looking forward to the next three days. 11 hour days tomorrow and Thursday and a normal 8 1/2 hour day on Friday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 01, 2013, 07:37:59 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).

I will be weighing every day and tracking it.  I'm the type of person that HAS to know every day otherwise I get very antsy and am very liable to quit.

____

I have to clock in 12 1/2 hours from now at 6:00 am. I want to be at work by 5:20 so I can get things ready and make sure I'm ready to go at 6:00 am. This means I want to be awake by 4:00. I will definitely need my sleep tonight as I will be embarking on two 11-hour days. I've done it before, but not since last Spring. So, with that said, I'm going to go to bed no later than 8:00 pm tonight - 2 1/2 hours from now. I really am looking forward to the next three days. 11 hour days tomorrow and Thursday and a normal 8 1/2 hour day on Friday.

Jesus, dude man the fyck up......you're not going to die working real-life hours


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 07:44:22 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 07:49:30 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).

I will be weighing every day and tracking it.  I'm the type of person that HAS to know every day otherwise I get very antsy and am very liable to quit.

____

I have to clock in 12 1/2 hours from now at 6:00 am. I want to be at work by 5:20 so I can get things ready and make sure I'm ready to go at 6:00 am. This means I want to be awake by 4:00. I will definitely need my sleep tonight as I will be embarking on two 11-hour days. I've done it before, but not since last Spring. So, with that said, I'm going to go to bed no later than 8:00 pm tonight - 2 1/2 hours from now. I really am looking forward to the next three days. 11 hour days tomorrow and Thursday and a normal 8 1/2 hour day on Friday.

Jesus, dude man the fyck up......you're not going to die working real-life hours

How am I being childish?  I'm just saying what I'm going to do.  You must have missed the part where I've said "I've done it before".  Give me a break.  Stop criticizing me at every turn.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 01, 2013, 07:51:09 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

How so? Where do you work?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 07:51:28 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

Normally, I wouldn't get there until 5:45, but they are giving me my permanent desk tomorrow, as well, and I want to get that and get my computer set up before I clock in at 6:00.  Our systems are not the fastest in the west.  We run Windows XP on old Dell computers, which is what the Forest Service runs, as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 07:52:38 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).

I will be weighing every day and tracking it.  I'm the type of person that HAS to know every day otherwise I get very antsy and am very liable to quit.

____

I have to clock in 12 1/2 hours from now at 6:00 am. I want to be at work by 5:20 so I can get things ready and make sure I'm ready to go at 6:00 am. This means I want to be awake by 4:00. I will definitely need my sleep tonight as I will be embarking on two 11-hour days. I've done it before, but not since last Spring. So, with that said, I'm going to go to bed no later than 8:00 pm tonight - 2 1/2 hours from now. I really am looking forward to the next three days. 11 hour days tomorrow and Thursday and a normal 8 1/2 hour day on Friday.

Jesus, dude man the fyck up......you're not going to die working real-life hours

How am I being childish?  I'm just saying what I'm going to do.  You must have missed the part where I've said "I've done it before".  Give me a break.  Stop criticizing me at every turn.

You're acting like you have to prepare for an 11-hour day.  11-hour days are not hard.  I've worked 22 days straight, with at least 4 of those being over 12-hour days and I survived.  You're talking about getting to work 40 minutes early, and " I will definitely need my sleep tonight".  You're making it sound overly dramatic.  How do you have to get up 2 hours early for work?  I wake up an hour before I work, and it takes 20 minutes to drive there plus 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the office, so what's taking up this 2 hours of time?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 07:54:44 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

How so? Where do you work?

She's overly obsessive, orders way too much product in order to not run out (and I mean WAY too much), posts on Facebook about how hard she works, when she really doesn't work that hard, and tends to complain a lot.  She also gets there insanely early and none of us understand why.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 07:55:33 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

Normally, I wouldn't get there until 5:45, but they are giving me my permanent desk tomorrow, as well, and I want to get that and get my computer set up before I clock in at 6:00.  Our systems are not the fastest in the west.  We run Windows XP on old Dell computers, which is what the Forest Service runs, as well.

How long have you been there?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 01, 2013, 07:55:53 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 07:56:38 PM
You are aware that weighing yourself day by day won't do you any good? Right?

Start measuring yourself once a week and maybe weigh yourself once a fortnight. Yet again, your capacity for self-sabotage is easily visible.

He of all people needs to do it daily.  Once he slips out of that routine, he'll never get back into it.  He needs to weigh himself and write it down but not obsess over it... it's a conundrum considering he can't do something without obsessing over it, yet he won't do something unless it's part of a consistent pattern (and based on his past, I don't think weekly is enough to be good for a pattern).

I will be weighing every day and tracking it.  I'm the type of person that HAS to know every day otherwise I get very antsy and am very liable to quit.

____

I have to clock in 12 1/2 hours from now at 6:00 am. I want to be at work by 5:20 so I can get things ready and make sure I'm ready to go at 6:00 am. This means I want to be awake by 4:00. I will definitely need my sleep tonight as I will be embarking on two 11-hour days. I've done it before, but not since last Spring. So, with that said, I'm going to go to bed no later than 8:00 pm tonight - 2 1/2 hours from now. I really am looking forward to the next three days. 11 hour days tomorrow and Thursday and a normal 8 1/2 hour day on Friday.

Jesus, dude man the fyck up......you're not going to die working real-life hours

How am I being childish?  I'm just saying what I'm going to do.  You must have missed the part where I've said "I've done it before".  Give me a break.  Stop criticizing me at every turn.

You're acting like you have to prepare for an 11-hour day.  11-hour days are not hard.  I've worked 22 days straight, with at least 4 of those being over 12-hour days and I survived.  You're talking about getting to work 40 minutes early, and " I will definitely need my sleep tonight".  You're making it sound overly dramatic.  How do you have to get up 2 hours early for work?  I wake up an hour before I work, and it takes 20 minutes to drive there plus 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the office, so what's taking up this 2 hours of time?

Um... Shower, Bible Study, Morning News.  If you do the math from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am, that's only 8 hours sleep.  I'm not talking about a dramatic increase in sleep tonight.  I normally get 7 1/2 hours on a work night anyway, so its just an extra half hour.  Waking up at 4:00 am still only gives me 75 minutes before I want to leave.  Thursday morning, I probably won't get up or get to work quite as early.  I might sleep until 4:30 and get to work by 5:40.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 07:58:22 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.

They know we have slow systems and it takes time to get all our systems up and running.  Plus, getting a brand new desk might take some time, as well.  40 minutes early is not extremely early by any stretch of the imagination.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 01, 2013, 08:07:08 PM

Bushie how about something like this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUdIbQpJZIw


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:12:53 PM
Personally, Gramps, I am ready to get back to 8 hour plus work days.  The holidays were fun and all, but now its time to get down to serious business.  No, 11 hour days are not extraordinarily long.  Remember, I work 6-5 at Dell in OKC for 4 months from the beginning October 2011 to beginning February 2012.  I also worked 8-7 shortly after I got hired on permanent.  I have no doubt I will be able to handle it.  8 hours sleep is not an enormous amount of sleep and is really only a half hour to an hour more than what I get on most work nights anyway.  I'm not dreading the 11 hour days, at all, in fact I'm looking forward to them.  It will be extremely busy both days (Wednesday busier than Thursday) so the time will go by really fast.  Next week, I'll work some overtime, as well.  Monday is supposed to be another busy day, so I'll probably work 6-4 Monday-Thursday and work the normal 6:00-2:30 on Friday.  That would give me 6 hours overtime, the equivalent of 9 normal hours.  That is an extra $100 on my paycheck.  If I can do that both weeks, that's an extra $200.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 08:13:22 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.

They know we have slow systems and it takes time to get all our systems up and running.  Plus, getting a brand new desk might take some time, as well.  40 minutes early is not extremely early by any stretch of the imagination.

So you don't normally come in earlier than 15 minutes early?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:15:55 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.

They know we have slow systems and it takes time to get all our systems up and running.  Plus, getting a brand new desk might take some time, as well.  40 minutes early is not extremely early by any stretch of the imagination.

So you don't normally come in earlier than 15 minutes early?

15-20 minutes early 4 days a week.  Its the slowest when I shut the computer down over night, and I do that every Friday night.  So, Monday mornings I would normally go in 30 minutes early, and the next 4 days maybe 20 minutes early.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 08:17:30 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.

They know we have slow systems and it takes time to get all our systems up and running.  Plus, getting a brand new desk might take some time, as well.  40 minutes early is not extremely early by any stretch of the imagination.

So you don't normally come in earlier than 15 minutes early?

15-20 minutes early 4 days a week.  Its the slowest when I shut the computer down over night, and I do that every Friday night.  So, Monday mornings I would normally go in 30 minutes early, and the next 4 days maybe 20 minutes early.

So, it changed from 15 minutes to 15-20 minutes to 30 minutes on Mondays and 20 minutes on every other day.  So the 15 minutes was a lie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:18:25 PM
Employers don't like when you come in that early. You make yourself a liability if anything happens and you could also try and claim you were working and deserve pay. So they're not going to be happy when you show up tomorrow.

They know we have slow systems and it takes time to get all our systems up and running.  Plus, getting a brand new desk might take some time, as well.  40 minutes early is not extremely early by any stretch of the imagination.

So you don't normally come in earlier than 15 minutes early?

15-20 minutes early 4 days a week.  Its the slowest when I shut the computer down over night, and I do that every Friday night.  So, Monday mornings I would normally go in 30 minutes early, and the next 4 days maybe 20 minutes early.

So, it changed from 15 minutes to 15-20 minutes to 30 minutes on Mondays and 20 minutes on every other day.  So the 15 minutes was a lie?

No, because occasionally I get there 10 minutes early.  It averages out to 15 minutes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 08:20:31 PM
It really takes your computer 30 minutes to start up after shut down over the weekend?  How on earth could you use it to provide tech support if it's that slow?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 01, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

How so? Where do you work?

She's overly obsessive, orders way too much product in order to not run out (and I mean WAY too much), posts on Facebook about how hard she works, when she really doesn't work that hard, and tends to complain a lot.  She also gets there insanely early and none of us understand why.

Sounds like Bushie. What is your field?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:22:31 PM
It really takes your computer 30 minutes to start up after shut down over the weekend?  How on earth could you use it to provide tech support if it's that slow?

Part of that 30 is spent going to the restroom and getting a Diet Dr. Pepper first thing to lubricate my throat.  So, maybe 20 minutes is spent getting the computer ready on Monday's, and about 5-8 minutes is spent the rest of the week.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 01, 2013, 08:24:44 PM
It really takes your computer 30 minutes to start up after shut down over the weekend?  How on earth could you use it to provide tech support if it's that slow?

Part of that 30 is spent going to the restroom and getting a Diet Dr. Pepper first thing to lubricate my throat.  So, maybe 20 minutes is spent getting the computer ready on Monday's, and about 5-8 minutes is spent the rest of the week.

You might want to re-think your terminology there....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 08:27:02 PM
It really takes your computer 30 minutes to start up after shut down over the weekend?  How on earth could you use it to provide tech support if it's that slow?

Part of that 30 is spent going to the restroom and getting a Diet Dr. Pepper first thing to lubricate my throat.  So, maybe 20 minutes is spent getting the computer ready on Monday's, and about 5-8 minutes is spent the rest of the week.

It takes you 10 minutes to pee and get a pop?  Pee at home and bring a drink from home... it'd save money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 01, 2013, 08:27:15 PM
I know only one other person who gets to work 40 minutes early, and she drives us all nuts...

How so? Where do you work?

She's overly obsessive, orders way too much product in order to not run out (and I mean WAY too much), posts on Facebook about how hard she works, when she really doesn't work that hard, and tends to complain a lot.  She also gets there insanely early and none of us understand why.

Sounds like Bushie. What is your field?

Food service management.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 01, 2013, 08:27:56 PM
Imagine sticking bushie in this... lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIIRJO6BF00


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 01, 2013, 08:29:02 PM
It really takes your computer 30 minutes to start up after shut down over the weekend?  How on earth could you use it to provide tech support if it's that slow?

He's from Oklahoma so you never know!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:29:37 PM
Hey, I've got a routine and it works.  There is a saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!".  My routine isn't broken, so there's no need to fix it!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 01, 2013, 08:32:35 PM
Imagine sticking bushie in this... lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIIRJO6BF00

Lmao  I tried to put Bushie in Sander Van Doorn's set.  

Still pissed I missed it, was in Manhattan the last day of it, the women.....   I think Bushie would have died


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 01, 2013, 08:33:03 PM
Also, my dear friend, aren't you trying to lose weight? Why the hell would you have a soda/"pop" in the morning? Come on. And don't you dare give me the "It's a Diet Dr. Pepper" nonsense.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:38:07 PM
Also, my dear friend, aren't you trying to lose weight? Why the hell would you have a soda/"pop" in the morning? Come on. And don't you dare give me the "It's a Diet Dr. Pepper" nonsense.

Diet Dr. Pepper has no calories, so its not costing me anything in terms of calories.  Diet soda was a big catalyst to my big weight loss in November 2011.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 01, 2013, 08:41:00 PM
Ah, bless him, he thinks diet soda is health food.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 08:42:38 PM

Its not health food, but it is better than regular, calorie-laden pop.  Plus, just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean I should totally shun pop.  I refuse to drink only water.  I need to increase my water intake, but I refuse to switch totally to water.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 01, 2013, 08:45:46 PM
Seltzer is god, bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 01, 2013, 09:13:25 PM
I'm modifying my sleep time tonight.  Instead of going to bed at 8:00 pm, I'll go to bed at 10:00 pm and wake up at 4:30 am.  I want to wait until the House votes and passes this ugly bill.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 01, 2013, 09:43:15 PM
The doors at my workplace aren't even unlocked (which is done automatically of course) until 30 minutes before opening. So if someone showed up 40 minutes early, they wouldn't even be able to get their badge to open the door. And of course they would be considered rather suspicious as well.

And if someone at my work started showing up 40 minutes early unless they had a valid excuse (carpool starts earlier, something like that), everyone would think they were insane.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 02, 2013, 12:08:59 AM
How about something like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3BsasVVke0


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 12:58:23 AM
Hey, I've got a routine and it works.  There is a saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!".  My routine isn't broken, so there's no need to fix it!

400 pages of threads begs to differ with your premise.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 01:00:23 AM

Its not health food, but it is better than regular, calorie-laden pop.  Plus, just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean I should totally shun pop.  I refuse to drink only water.  I need to increase my water intake, but I refuse to switch totally to water.

Jeff, I was one of the worst with pop, but I've been pop-free since June.  I had switched to lemonade, but then with exams, I didn't go out and get more - I just stayed in and studied, and I've been drinking water for the past month+ (plus, the medication I'm on makes me thirsty, so I've been drinking a lot of water).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on January 02, 2013, 04:06:58 AM

Its not health food, but it is better than regular, calorie-laden pop.  Plus, just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean I should totally shun pop.  I refuse to drink only water.  I need to increase my water intake, but I refuse to switch totally to water.

Ah, it seems you think that the only kind of beverages out there are soda and water. That isn't true in the slightest.
There are all sorts of things that would be better, from kefir to iced tea to juice.

Diet soda isn't good for you in the slightest -- you do know they use Splenda to fatten pigs, right?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 02, 2013, 09:47:00 AM
Personally, Gramps, I am ready to get back to 8 hour plus work days.  The holidays were fun and all, but now its time to get down to serious business.  No, 11 hour days are not extraordinarily long.  Remember, I work 6-5 at Dell in OKC for 4 months from the beginning October 2011 to beginning February 2012.  I also worked 8-7 shortly after I got hired on permanent.  I have no doubt I will be able to handle it.  8 hours sleep is not an enormous amount of sleep and is really only a half hour to an hour more than what I get on most work nights anyway.  I'm not dreading the 11 hour days, at all, in fact I'm looking forward to them.  It will be extremely busy both days (Wednesday busier than Thursday) so the time will go by really fast.  Next week, I'll work some overtime, as well.  Monday is supposed to be another busy day, so I'll probably work 6-4 Monday-Thursday and work the normal 6:00-2:30 on Friday.  That would give me 6 hours overtime, the equivalent of 9 normal hours.  That is an extra $100 on my paycheck.  If I can do that both weeks, that's an extra $200.

Ok ok, perhaps I was harsh, sorry, but as Inks mentioned your postings make this schedule seem dramatic when it's not....do you see that?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 02, 2013, 12:03:23 PM
FYI, before I took this job, I worked two jobs. I worked 5 months, 8-10 M-F, Saturdays 12-6, and Sundays 7-1. After that, for two months, I worked M-F 8-11, Saturday off, and Sunday 3-11. Don't make something that some people have to do for a long term living seem so dramatic.  Also, refusing to switch to all water is so lulzworthy! The only time I don't drink water is when I have my coffee or orange juice in the morning, or when I go out for a meal. When I do, I get a un-sweetend iced tea. Just get rid of all soda, it's not that difficult.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 04:25:18 PM
Overtime got canceled today as we were extremely slow.  IBM required us to have 55 agents staffed from 7:00-11:00 am, but we were steady with 25-35 in available and 5-15 on calls.  There were times when we got down to 2 or 3 on calls.  My supervisor came to me today at 1:45 telling me my overtime has been canceled for today and told me to go on home.  This is what they call IVTO - Involuntary Time Off.  This time I wasn't given a choice.  So, instead of gaining 2 1/2 hours on my check, I ended up losing 45 minutes.  They are normally extremely busy the day after New Year's Day, but we're thinking its because there were so many fires this past summer that nobody could use their vacation and were cramming in their vacations.  Tomorrow could go either way.  It could be extremely slow or it could be extremely busy.  Right now, I'm still scheduled to work until 5:00 tomorrow, but we'll see what happens as tomorrow rolls along.  We've got a sneaking suspicion that Monday could be a nightmare, but then again, nobody knows.  I only took about 8 calls all day today.  I didn't request to leave, my supervisor told me to leave early.  He did that to other agents, as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on January 02, 2013, 04:26:49 PM
Bushie, if you're going to throw your life away to bacon cheeseburgers, at least eat ones that taste good.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 02, 2013, 04:33:43 PM
Damn you, King...just damn.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 04:39:27 PM
Overtime got canceled today as we were extremely slow.  IBM required us to have 55 agents staffed from 7:00-11:00 am, but we were steady with 25-35 in available and 5-15 on calls.  There were times when we got down to 2 or 3 on calls.  My supervisor came to me today at 1:45 telling me my overtime has been canceled for today and told me to go on home.  This is what they call IVTO - Involuntary Time Off.  This time I wasn't given a choice.  So, instead of gaining 2 1/2 hours on my check, I ended up losing 45 minutes.  They are normally extremely busy the day after New Year's Day, but we're thinking its because there were so many fires this past summer that nobody could use their vacation and were cramming in their vacations.  Tomorrow could go either way.  It could be extremely slow or it could be extremely busy.  Right now, I'm still scheduled to work until 5:00 tomorrow, but we'll see what happens as tomorrow rolls along.  We've got a sneaking suspicion that Monday could be a nightmare, but then again, nobody knows.  I only took about 8 calls all day today.  I didn't request to leave, my supervisor told me to leave early.  He did that to other agents, as well.

Now don't you wish you hadn't gone home early before?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on January 02, 2013, 04:41:47 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 02, 2013, 04:45:11 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 05:14:56 PM
Overtime got canceled today as we were extremely slow.  IBM required us to have 55 agents staffed from 7:00-11:00 am, but we were steady with 25-35 in available and 5-15 on calls.  There were times when we got down to 2 or 3 on calls.  My supervisor came to me today at 1:45 telling me my overtime has been canceled for today and told me to go on home.  This is what they call IVTO - Involuntary Time Off.  This time I wasn't given a choice.  So, instead of gaining 2 1/2 hours on my check, I ended up losing 45 minutes.  They are normally extremely busy the day after New Year's Day, but we're thinking its because there were so many fires this past summer that nobody could use their vacation and were cramming in their vacations.  Tomorrow could go either way.  It could be extremely slow or it could be extremely busy.  Right now, I'm still scheduled to work until 5:00 tomorrow, but we'll see what happens as tomorrow rolls along.  We've got a sneaking suspicion that Monday could be a nightmare, but then again, nobody knows.  I only took about 8 calls all day today.  I didn't request to leave, my supervisor told me to leave early.  He did that to other agents, as well.

Now don't you wish you hadn't gone home early before?

Indeed, I do wish I hadn't gone home early.  Although, I don't feel bad because every person I talked to said today would be extremely busy with no chance of a slow day based on years past.  Everybody was taken by surprise at how slow it was.  They probably would have sent us home earlier, but they were still unsure if it would stay slow or pick up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 05:32:06 PM
Overtime got canceled today as we were extremely slow.  IBM required us to have 55 agents staffed from 7:00-11:00 am, but we were steady with 25-35 in available and 5-15 on calls.  There were times when we got down to 2 or 3 on calls.  My supervisor came to me today at 1:45 telling me my overtime has been canceled for today and told me to go on home.  This is what they call IVTO - Involuntary Time Off.  This time I wasn't given a choice.  So, instead of gaining 2 1/2 hours on my check, I ended up losing 45 minutes.  They are normally extremely busy the day after New Year's Day, but we're thinking its because there were so many fires this past summer that nobody could use their vacation and were cramming in their vacations.  Tomorrow could go either way.  It could be extremely slow or it could be extremely busy.  Right now, I'm still scheduled to work until 5:00 tomorrow, but we'll see what happens as tomorrow rolls along.  We've got a sneaking suspicion that Monday could be a nightmare, but then again, nobody knows.  I only took about 8 calls all day today.  I didn't request to leave, my supervisor told me to leave early.  He did that to other agents, as well.

Now don't you wish you hadn't gone home early before?

Indeed, I do wish I hadn't gone home early.  Although, I don't feel bad because every person I talked to said today would be extremely busy with no chance of a slow day based on years past.  Everybody was taken by surprise at how slow it was.  They probably would have sent us home earlier, but they were still unsure if it would stay slow or pick up.

Well, now you know better.  Plus, even if you would've stayed and had overtime, you'd have had even more money!  Remember how you always talked about how you want to donate to the Atlas but don't have money?  If you didn't take TVOs, you wouldn't have that problem. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 05:40:03 PM
Overtime got canceled today as we were extremely slow.  IBM required us to have 55 agents staffed from 7:00-11:00 am, but we were steady with 25-35 in available and 5-15 on calls.  There were times when we got down to 2 or 3 on calls.  My supervisor came to me today at 1:45 telling me my overtime has been canceled for today and told me to go on home.  This is what they call IVTO - Involuntary Time Off.  This time I wasn't given a choice.  So, instead of gaining 2 1/2 hours on my check, I ended up losing 45 minutes.  They are normally extremely busy the day after New Year's Day, but we're thinking its because there were so many fires this past summer that nobody could use their vacation and were cramming in their vacations.  Tomorrow could go either way.  It could be extremely slow or it could be extremely busy.  Right now, I'm still scheduled to work until 5:00 tomorrow, but we'll see what happens as tomorrow rolls along.  We've got a sneaking suspicion that Monday could be a nightmare, but then again, nobody knows.  I only took about 8 calls all day today.  I didn't request to leave, my supervisor told me to leave early.  He did that to other agents, as well.

Now don't you wish you hadn't gone home early before?

Indeed, I do wish I hadn't gone home early.  Although, I don't feel bad because every person I talked to said today would be extremely busy with no chance of a slow day based on years past.  Everybody was taken by surprise at how slow it was.  They probably would have sent us home earlier, but they were still unsure if it would stay slow or pick up.

Well, now you know better.  Plus, even if you would've stayed and had overtime, you'd have had even more money!  Remember how you always talked about how you want to donate to the Atlas but don't have money?  If you didn't take TVOs, you wouldn't have that problem. ;)

I'll remember that next Christmas when it will be a very real possibility again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 02, 2013, 05:44:13 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 05:45:38 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

If you add in a hotel room I'll join you for all 3. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 06:17:32 PM
I just received a MAJOR BOMBSHELL in my Facebook Messages...

My ex-fiancee' has a daughter.  Her dad (my ex-fiancee's first ex-husband) has a brother-in-law that is MY COUSIN!!!!  My brother, who is an expert when it comes to genealogy pointed this out.  So, my ex-fiancee's daughter is MY COUSIN, albeit a little distant, but still we're related.  That means, my ex-fiancee' and I happen to be indirectly related.  You talk about a small world!  Its a good thing she and I never got married. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on January 02, 2013, 06:38:57 PM
I just received a MAJOR BOMBSHELL in my Facebook Messages...

My ex-fiancee' has a daughter.  Her dad (my ex-fiancee's first ex-husband) has a brother-in-law that is MY COUSIN!!!!  My brother, who is an expert when it comes to genealogy pointed this out.  So, my ex-fiancee's daughter is MY COUSIN, albeit a little distant, but still we're related.  That means, my ex-fiancee' and I happen to be indirectly related.  You talk about a small world!  Its a good thing she and I never got married. :)
I am confused (or maybe just slow). If the daughter's dad has a brother-in-law that is your cousin, doesn't that just make your ex fiancee your 2nd (?) cousin, or is the father married to another woman is who is a cousin of your cousin?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 06:50:36 PM
I just received a MAJOR BOMBSHELL in my Facebook Messages...

My ex-fiancee' has a daughter.  Her dad (my ex-fiancee's first ex-husband) has a brother-in-law that is MY COUSIN!!!!  My brother, who is an expert when it comes to genealogy pointed this out.  So, my ex-fiancee's daughter is MY COUSIN, albeit a little distant, but still we're related.  That means, my ex-fiancee' and I happen to be indirectly related.  You talk about a small world!  Its a good thing she and I never got married. :)
I am confused (or maybe just slow). If the daughter's dad has a brother-in-law that is your cousin, doesn't that just make your ex fiancee your 2nd (?) cousin, or is the father married to another woman is who is a cousin of your cousin?

I've got a message into my brother to explain it to me, but the brother-in-law is married to the dad's sister.  So, from what I can figure out, I am related to my ex-fiancee'.  I'm not sure the level of relationship.  So, you could say, that unknowingly, my ex-fiancee' and me committed incest, since she took my virginity...  We had no idea at the time, though!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 02, 2013, 07:10:01 PM
It's official...

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 02, 2013, 07:22:11 PM
I just received a MAJOR BOMBSHELL in my Facebook Messages...

My ex-fiancee' has a daughter.  Her dad (my ex-fiancee's first ex-husband) has a brother-in-law that is MY COUSIN!!!!  My brother, who is an expert when it comes to genealogy pointed this out.  So, my ex-fiancee's daughter is MY COUSIN, albeit a little distant, but still we're related.  That means, my ex-fiancee' and I happen to be indirectly related.  You talk about a small world!  Its a good thing she and I never got married. :)
I am confused (or maybe just slow). If the daughter's dad has a brother-in-law that is your cousin, doesn't that just make your ex fiancee your 2nd (?) cousin, or is the father married to another woman is who is a cousin of your cousin?

I've got a message into my brother to explain it to me, but the brother-in-law is married to the dad's sister.  So, from what I can figure out, I am related to my ex-fiancee'.  I'm not sure the level of relationship.  So, you could say, that unknowingly, my ex-fiancee' and me committed incest, since she took my virginity...  We had no idea at the time, though!

You sir, are a sinner.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 02, 2013, 07:33:53 PM
I hope Bushie enjoys the eternity of hellfire he has brought upon himself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 07:58:11 PM
I need to go on a diet too now that the holidays are over. Let's start one together, BushKE!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 07:59:56 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 08:01:32 PM
Holy f**k.... finally this story has gone somewhere besides talking of overtime and the weather!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 02, 2013, 08:17:51 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 08:32:35 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 08:34:19 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 08:36:36 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 08:38:12 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 02, 2013, 08:41:25 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.

Listen man, you committed incest. The least you can do is have some scotch with Andrew and I. Don't get soft on me now!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 08:42:35 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.

Listen man, you committed incest. The least you can do is have some scotch with Andrew and I. Don't get soft on me now!

Fine then.  I'll have some Dr. Pepper on the rocks!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 02, 2013, 08:50:59 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.

Listen man, you committed incest. The least you can do is have some scotch with Andrew and I. Don't get soft on me now!

Fine then.  I'll have some Dr. Pepper on the rocks!

Come on, the dark side is pretty good. You can't make Andrew and I drink all that scotch by ourselves.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 08:57:21 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.

Listen man, you committed incest. The least you can do is have some scotch with Andrew and I. Don't get soft on me now!

Fine then.  I'll have some Dr. Pepper on the rocks!

Come on, the dark side is pretty good. You can't make Andrew and I drink all that scotch by ourselves.

Alright, fine, you get some rum, I'll be on over!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 08:59:15 PM
Think I should turn up the heat a bit?  It is currently 11 degrees with a wind chill of -4.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 02, 2013, 09:25:00 PM
Finally, a decent plot twist from the writers of this season.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 02, 2013, 10:17:37 PM
I believe that my ex-fiancee's daughter is my third cousin once removed.  Her dad's brother-in-law is a grandson of a couple that is my grandfather's first cousin.  That would make the uncle's parent and my mother second cousins and the uncle and myself third cousins.  Since the daughter is a generation removed that adds in the once removed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
Nothing makes a snoozer of a story more interesting than incest.  Way to go, Bushie!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 03, 2013, 08:57:31 AM
I believe that my ex-fiancee's daughter is my third cousin once removed.  Her dad's brother-in-law is a grandson of a couple that is my grandfather's first cousin.  That would make the uncle's parent and my mother second cousins and the uncle and myself third cousins.  Since the daughter is a generation removed that adds in the once removed.

I don't understand.  From the way you describe the relationship, it doesn't sound like there's any blood relationship here at all, neither to your ex-fiancee, nor to her husband.  So no incest, and no issues if you'd gotten married.

You're saying that there's some guy (let's call him Bob) who is the grandson of "a couple that is my grandfather's first cousin".  That makes Bob your third cousin.  So you're blood relatives with Bob, albeit distantly.  You're saying that Bob married a woman whose brother married your ex-fiancee?  I'm sorry, but that means that you're not blood related to either your ex-fiancee or her husband, or their kid.  The only relationship is via marriage.  And if you'd married your ex-fiancee rather than Bob's brother in law, then there wouldn't even be that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 03, 2013, 09:08:12 AM
Thanks to Morden, the whole thing was too complicated for me to determine if there was a blood relation. I guess the answer is no, so yes, no incest. This is no worst than sleeping with your stepsister/stepbrother.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 09:13:52 AM
Goddamn buzzkill you are, Mr. Morden. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 03, 2013, 12:36:09 PM
I'm still calling it incest for the purposes of spicing up this season. We can't take anymore of this monotonous discussion of weather and work schedules.

I remember during season 2 every day was a bombshell.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 03, 2013, 12:50:08 PM
I've been referring to it as Wincest. Something good had to happen, and he obviously isn't taking the proper steps to find himself a significant other. That's what Andrew and I did, and we spiced our administration up. Of course, we are really in love though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 12:56:06 PM
Of course, we are really in love though.

Hmmmmm.  Marokai wants to talk to you about Dukey ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 03, 2013, 01:03:35 PM
Of course, we are really in love though.

Hmmmmm.  Marokai wants to talk to you about Dukey ;)

He can't have him. I've already asked for his hand, and he said yes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 01:23:33 PM
Of course, we are really in love though.

Hmmmmm.  Marokai wants to talk to you about Dukey ;)

He can't have him. I've already asked for his hand, and he said yes.

You might have his hand, but Marokai Hokey Pokey has some other part of him ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 03, 2013, 01:28:37 PM
He would never do that to me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 01:38:07 PM
Its slow today, but I'm still at work.  Overtime has been canceled for this evening, but I'll be leaving work at the normal 2:30.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on January 03, 2013, 01:40:47 PM
hate to break it for you, but have you seen DRJ's sig


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 03, 2013, 02:04:18 PM
hate to break it for you, but have you seen DRJ's sig

Have you seen our tweets, e-mails, and other forms of conversation back and forth? No, you haven't. We don't need to express our affection in signatures. Our love is true.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 03, 2013, 02:34:07 PM
Its slow today, but I'm still at work.  Overtime has been canceled for this evening, but I'll be leaving work at the normal 2:30.

Now don't you wish you stayed at work last week?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Say "No" to "VTO"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 03, 2013, 02:39:58 PM

Look at Dr. J's signature.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 03:12:16 PM

We need to start bipartisan compromise.  We can't get Bushie to eat healthy, so eating better tasting unhealthy food seems like the next best solution.  At least that way he can enjoy the slow death.

I'd like to start the slow death diet with that burger, my friend.  :P

I second that, but add in a good beer, and a cigar.

And a glass of whiskey or scotch.

I like where you are going with this.

I always like where you go with things

I'm not sure about whiskey or scotch, but I might take a little white wine.

Nonsense BushKE. White wine is for little southern sorority girls who want to get white girl wasted before going out to the bars.

We are men, and as men, we will drink whiskey and scotch either up or on the rocks.

Alright, no white wine, then I'll take some amber ale.

Listen man, you committed incest. The least you can do is have some scotch with Andrew and I. Don't get soft on me now!

Fine then.  I'll have some Dr. Pepper on the rocks!

Come on, the dark side is pretty good. You can't make Andrew and I drink all that scotch by ourselves.

I'm always down for Scotch...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 03:13:02 PM
Think I should turn up the heat a bit?  It is currently 11 degrees with a wind chill of -4.

No, if anything, at that point you could turn it down...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 03:14:58 PM
Its slow today, but I'm still at work.  Overtime has been canceled for this evening, but I'll be leaving work at the normal 2:30.

For 2 days in a row... see!

As for the incest... can you draw us a chart of the relationship?  I can never get these stupid second cousin-twice-removed crap things figured out.  Too freaking complicated.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 03, 2013, 04:35:10 PM
I would allow Inks to drink with us if he promised not to give us any death points for posts made after our excursions.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 03, 2013, 06:16:59 PM
I hope Bushie enjoys the eternity of hellfire he has brought upon himself.
If heaven and hell are binary and Bushie is now firmly in the latter category, he may as well live it up before facing the inevitable. Blow and hookers for everybody!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 03, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
Why would one need to "turn up" or down heat. Don't you guys have automatic thermostats? Extremely standard equipment where I live.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 03, 2013, 06:36:46 PM
As for the incest... can you draw us a chart of the relationship?  I can never get these stupid second cousin-twice-removed crap things figured out.  Too freaking complicated.

A chart is too complicated.  Here's a quick rundown of the relevant relationships (with made up names):

Bushie & Bob = third cousins (that is, they have one set of great grandparents in common…..and thus 1/128th of their DNA is the same)
Bob & Alice = married
Alice & Charles = sister/brother
Charles & Susan = married
Bushie & Susan = formerly engaged

Thus Bushie is "related" to his former fiancee Susan if you use a somewhat preposterous definition of being related.  You have to go through two marriages to get the relation.  By that definition, and by the loose relations involved here, going back three generations to include third cousins, each of us is probably related to hundreds of thousands of people alive today.

The only person in the above list who's a blood relative of Bushie is Bob (again, a name I invented since I don't know the real name), and a distant blood relative at that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 07:52:51 PM
True, you have to go through a couple marriages to get to the relationship, but its still funny to think about.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 03, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Kinda funny how Bushie seemed amused and excited by the fact that he may have committed incest. I guess that sort of thing is not a big deal in Oklahoma though. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 03, 2013, 08:00:36 PM
Why would one need to "turn up" or down heat. Don't you guys have automatic thermostats? Extremely standard equipment where I live.

He means he say set the heat at 60 degrees and the furnance will regulate that temp all the time he has the heat on and set at that temp. But he feels it's too cold so he's wondering if he should turn it up to 65. It's pretty common termonology outside the south.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 08:06:17 PM
Why would one need to "turn up" or down heat. Don't you guys have automatic thermostats? Extremely standard equipment where I live.

He means he say set the heat at 60 degrees and the furnance will regulate that temp all the time he has the heat on and set at that temp. But he feels it's too cold so he's wondering if he should turn it up to 65. It's pretty common termonology outside the south.

Actually, I have the heater set to 73.  It is a little cool in this room, so I may bump it up to 74-75.  I don't pay the utilities in this apartment, so I don't have to worry too much about excess energy.  I'm not going to abuse it, naturally, but I don't have to watch it like a hawk.

Oh, and remember, I'm from Oklahoma and while that's not exactly the "South", its close enough especially when it comes to climate.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 08:40:44 PM
I would allow Inks to drink with us if he promised not to give us any death points for posts made after our excursions.

I strongly disapprove of posting under the influence. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Why would one need to "turn up" or down heat. Don't you guys have automatic thermostats? Extremely standard equipment where I live.

He means he say set the heat at 60 degrees and the furnance will regulate that temp all the time he has the heat on and set at that temp. But he feels it's too cold so he's wondering if he should turn it up to 65. It's pretty common termonology outside the south.

Actually, I have the heater set to 73.  It is a little cool in this room, so I may bump it up to 74-75.  I don't pay the utilities in this apartment, so I don't have to worry too much about excess energy.  I'm not going to abuse it, naturally, but I don't have to watch it like a hawk.

Oh, and remember, I'm from Oklahoma and while that's not exactly the "South", its close enough especially when it comes to climate.

I'm uncomfortable higher than 67 (only when it's a heater, obviously not in the summer), mainly due to difficulty breathing.  I'm most comfortable around 62.  I can't imagine 73, let alone 75.  Your energy bill has to be HUGE.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 08:44:45 PM
As for the incest... can you draw us a chart of the relationship?  I can never get these stupid second cousin-twice-removed crap things figured out.  Too freaking complicated.

A chart is too complicated.  Here's a quick rundown of the relevant relationships (with made up names):

Bushie & Bob = third cousins (that is, they have one set of great grandparents in common…..and thus 1/128th of their DNA is the same)
Bob & Alice = married
Alice & Charles = sister/brother
Charles & Susan = married
Bushie & Susan = formerly engaged

Thus Bushie is "related" to his former fiancee Susan if you use a somewhat preposterous definition of being related.  You have to go through two marriages to get the relation.  By that definition, and by the loose relations involved here, going back three generations to include third cousins, each of us is probably related to hundreds of thousands of people alive today.

The only person in the above list who's a blood relative of Bushie is Bob (again, a name I invented since I don't know the real name), and a distant blood relative at that.


Nope... you lost me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 08:50:38 PM
Kinda funny how Bushie seemed amused and excited by the fact that he may have committed incest. I guess that sort of thing is not a big deal in Oklahoma though. 

I'm amused, because there's nothing I can do about it now!  I told my ex-fiancee' last night that I'm sure glad this didn't come out during or just after our engagement (which was the middle of the last decade).  That could have been VERY embarrassing!  I've asked for forgiveness from the Lord if I've done anything amiss, but I'm not distraught by it.  The thing is we had no idea at the time nor for 6 years after the engagement ended.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 03, 2013, 08:54:27 PM
I got it... and this if this is right, in no way are they anywhere remotely related.  That's not incest...

()


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 03, 2013, 09:03:01 PM
What a failed plot twist...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 03, 2013, 09:12:29 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 03, 2013, 09:20:27 PM
I'm just going to act like that whole incest scare didn't happen from here on.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on January 03, 2013, 09:26:27 PM
There's too much Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in this thread and not enough Hamlet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 03, 2013, 09:26:33 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

It depends, if you have a larger house or a ah less than ideal HVAC system certain parts of the house will get cooler or warmer than others. If you have drafts, you may also need to turn up further on windy days.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 03, 2013, 09:28:09 PM
There's too much Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in this thread and not enough Hamlet.

Hopefully it ends the same way.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 09:31:07 PM
There's too much Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in this thread and not enough Hamlet.

Hopefully it ends the same way.

Its not going to end anytime soon.  I'm already thinking about the title for Season 5 when Season 4 reaches 2,000 posts...

Oh, and its just not any cold out there.  Current temperature at 19:30 MST - 8 degrees, WCI -2.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 03, 2013, 09:37:45 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

The temp is relative, sometimes you can feel colder then you normally would at a certain temperate just because. If you're sick or just wearing more or less cold you might want to set the temp at a different setting to accomodate for it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 09:57:39 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

The temp is relative, sometimes you can feel colder then you normally would at a certain temperate just because. If you're sick or just wearing more or less cold you might want to set the temp at a different setting to accomodate for it.

Exactly, If I'm cold, I don't care about my bill, I'll turn the heat up.  Subsequently in the summer, if I'm hot, I'll turn the a/c down regardless of the bill.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 03, 2013, 10:03:28 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

The temp is relative, sometimes you can feel colder then you normally would at a certain temperate just because. If you're sick or just wearing more or less cold you might want to set the temp at a different setting to accomodate for it.

Exactly, If I'm cold, I don't care about my bill, I'll turn the heat up.  Subsequently in the summer, if I'm hot, I'll turn the a/c down regardless of the bill.

That's just as stupid, why waste more money then you need to? The temp doesn't need to be over 65 for anyone to be comfortable. Anything more and the bill starts to spike quite a bit. Though I thought you said you didn't pay for utilities, but now you do? If you don't pay for it though, screw it crank the thing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 10:07:30 PM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

The temp is relative, sometimes you can feel colder then you normally would at a certain temperate just because. If you're sick or just wearing more or less cold you might want to set the temp at a different setting to accomodate for it.

Exactly, If I'm cold, I don't care about my bill, I'll turn the heat up.  Subsequently in the summer, if I'm hot, I'll turn the a/c down regardless of the bill.

That's just as stupid, why waste more money then you need to? The temp doesn't need to be over 65 for anyone to be comfortable. Anything more and the bill starts to spike quite a bit. Though I thought you said you didn't pay for utilities, but now you do? If you don't pay for it though, screw it crank the thing.

I don't pay for it now, but I did in the house in OKC.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 03, 2013, 10:12:09 PM
It's currently 55 in my apartment, and I'm happy with that. I usually kept my house at 65 before I moved.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 10:39:10 PM
I just cranked the heat up to 75.  My body is just cold right now.  I'm not sure if its because its 9 degrees outside or I'm just fatigued.  Its probably the former or a combination of the two.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 03, 2013, 10:59:21 PM
Eww. 75 is disgusting! I guess if you're sick, you may need it a little warmer to compensate, but other than that I still say the temperature outside doesn't matter one iota. If you're inside, you're inside. As for drafts, why not do something about them rather than raising the thermostat? I duct tape all my window shut during the winter. I also just happened to have put on some weather stripping to the back door because a lot of heat was getting out in the small gap between the door and the floor. I'm the least handy person ever. This stuff is easy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 03, 2013, 11:02:40 PM
Really wish the whole incest thing didn't die out so quickly, this temperature conversation is boring as hell.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 03, 2013, 11:04:08 PM
Eww. 75 is disgusting! I guess if you're sick, you may need it a little warmer to compensate, but other than that I still say the temperature outside doesn't matter one iota. If you're inside, you're inside. As for drafts, why not do something about them rather than raising the thermostat? I duct tape all my window shut during the winter. I also just happened to have put on some weather stripping to the back door because a lot of heat was getting out in the small gap between the door and the floor. I'm the least handy person ever. This stuff is easy.

The problem is, my apartment is brand new, I'm the first resident in the apartment and there are absolutely no drafts in either outside door.  Plus, I'm next to the building's laundry room so its even warmer than usual.  I haven't had to have my heat on a whole lot this fall/winter, yet, but the past few days I have been.  The thing about my heater is its perfectly quiet.  You only know its working because the temperature in the room gets warmer.  The coils under the floor heat up and allow the heat to rise in the room, pushing the cold air to the ceiling.  My heater makes absolutely no noise, whatsoever.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 03, 2013, 11:15:54 PM
Really wish the whole incest thing didn't die out so quickly, this temperature conversation is boring as hell.

Really wish it was an actually incest scenario instead of whatever the hell it actually turned out to be.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 03, 2013, 11:46:14 PM
Eww. 75 is disgusting! I guess if you're sick, you may need it a little warmer to compensate, but other than that I still say the temperature outside doesn't matter one iota. If you're inside, you're inside. As for drafts, why not do something about them rather than raising the thermostat? I duct tape all my window shut during the winter. I also just happened to have put on some weather stripping to the back door because a lot of heat was getting out in the small gap between the door and the floor. I'm the least handy person ever. This stuff is easy.

The problem is, my apartment is brand new, I'm the first resident in the apartment and there are absolutely no drafts in either outside door.  Plus, I'm next to the building's laundry room so its even warmer than usual.  I haven't had to have my heat on a whole lot this fall/winter, yet, but the past few days I have been.  The thing about my heater is its perfectly quiet.  You only know its working because the temperature in the room gets warmer.  The coils under the floor heat up and allow the heat to rise in the room, pushing the cold air to the ceiling.  My heater makes absolutely no noise, whatsoever.
Nothing you said is a problem. A new apartment sounds lovely. And a quiet heater is great. Why would you want a demon furnace? A few years back BRTD mentioned that the heat in his old dumpy building couldn't keep up with the Minnesota cold. That is a problem. I also am not following you on the "pushing the cold air to the ceiling thing." Hot air always rises. But if your utilities are included, by all means, make yourself as cozy as you like. No need to scrimp on somebody else's dime.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 04, 2013, 12:24:32 AM
Eww. 75 is disgusting! I guess if you're sick, you may need it a little warmer to compensate, but other than that I still say the temperature outside doesn't matter one iota. If you're inside, you're inside. As for drafts, why not do something about them rather than raising the thermostat? I duct tape all my window shut during the winter. I also just happened to have put on some weather stripping to the back door because a lot of heat was getting out in the small gap between the door and the floor. I'm the least handy person ever. This stuff is easy.

The problem is, my apartment is brand new, I'm the first resident in the apartment and there are absolutely no drafts in either outside door.  Plus, I'm next to the building's laundry room so its even warmer than usual.  I haven't had to have my heat on a whole lot this fall/winter, yet, but the past few days I have been.  The thing about my heater is its perfectly quiet.  You only know its working because the temperature in the room gets warmer.  The coils under the floor heat up and allow the heat to rise in the room, pushing the cold air to the ceiling.  My heater makes absolutely no noise, whatsoever.
Nothing you said is a problem. A new apartment sounds lovely. And a quiet heater is great. Why would you want a demon furnace? A few years back BRTD mentioned that the heat in his old dumpy building couldn't keep up with the Minnesota cold. That is a problem.

Well a fixed one. I have no problem with the heat right now, and it's 15F outside.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 04, 2013, 12:49:49 AM
I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I like my apartment on 70.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 04, 2013, 02:10:17 AM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

It depends, if you have a larger house or a ah less than ideal HVAC system certain parts of the house will get cooler or warmer than others. If you have drafts, you may also need to turn up further on windy days.

Yeah, if for some reason the thermostat wasn't representative of the whole house, you'd have to, but I doubt that's the case with Bushie's reasoning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 04, 2013, 05:10:18 AM
I still don't understand why a thermostat would need to be set to a hgher temp just because it's colder outside. We all have an ideal temp, perhaps influenced by a desire to keep heating costs low, but a temp we are shooting for nonetheless. Why does the outside temp matter at all? I don't make my house any cooler on a 95 degree day than I do on an 85 defree day.the machine may have to work harder but I don't have to do anything.

The temp is relative, sometimes you can feel colder then you normally would at a certain temperate just because. If you're sick or just wearing more or less cold you might want to set the temp at a different setting to accomodate for it.

Exactly, If I'm cold, I don't care about my bill, I'll turn the heat up.  Subsequently in the summer, if I'm hot, I'll turn the a/c down regardless of the bill.

You've already adequately demonstrated that you can't handle money.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 04, 2013, 12:44:50 PM
I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I like my apartment on 70.

70 degrees is a treat. I only leave mine that high when I have a party or special guests. Normally my thermostat is at 62 degrees, and it's lower when I'm sleeping or out of the house.

Damn Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.  70 here, but I'm an old, you see :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 04, 2013, 02:44:10 PM
I got The Update Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD for Christmas. Classic. So much better than this boring crap.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 04, 2013, 04:06:41 PM
I got The Update Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD for Christmas. Classic. So much better than this boring crap.

Seasons 1 and 2 are almost as great of a gift as the Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job Chrimbus Special DVD!

Remember the pregnancy scare? The sip of wine that caused him to sleep it off for 14 hours? Ameriscam? The vacuums? His diet that wasn't real? The cat scratching him that led to an emotional breakdown? The Kenyan children adoption argument? The multiple engagements? His first time?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 04, 2013, 04:21:40 PM
One of my favs was when he kept talked about the Rainbow Play Systems, and was lying to everyone on facebook about how his company is going to build playgrounds, even though he told us it was vacuums. Oh man, that was amazing!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 04, 2013, 05:35:46 PM
I enjoyed his hurt feelings when his grandmother's birthday overshadowed his own.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 04, 2013, 05:36:57 PM
I enjoyed his hurt feelings when his grandmother's birthday overshadowed his own.

I so forgot that!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 04, 2013, 06:42:03 PM
Wow guys, thanks for reminding me of all the great episodes from the past! Though it really does drive home how much these latest seasons have decline in quality.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 04, 2013, 07:28:29 PM
I heard in a few episodes we'll find out if Bushie is really a terrorist or not!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 04, 2013, 10:13:40 PM
I slipped up on my New Year's diet this evening (so what's new, right?)  I went to Iggy's Sports Grill in West Jordan, Utah for dinner and just had a hamburger with no fries.  Not too bad on its own.  However, I satisfied one of my cravings.  Mind you, it is 9 degrees outside with a WCI below zero.  I indulged in a ROOT BEER FLOAT!!  I was going to go to Walmart on my way home from dinner and get some groceries, but for some reason, I was shivering up a storm on my way out to the car from the restaurant.  I can't figure out why. :P  I decided I'd better come home and thaw out and attempt the Walmart run in the morning!  This is one of the rare instances that the ice cream was warmer than the air outside!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 04, 2013, 10:21:17 PM
I enjoyed his hurt feelings when his grandmother's birthday overshadowed his own.

I so forgot that!
I've got a good head for trivia and stories. Which is why I was a history major. But even I can't keep up with all the jobs (and I use the term very loosely) he's had. OK Gas company. On company. Kirby vacuums. Rainbow vacuums. Ameriscam. Sprint. Dell. Xerox. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few. Whatever happened to the reverand [sic] subplot? Was he ever preaching the gospel. Or <shudders> giving people advice about their personal situations. So many loose ends. A modest home with a mortgage in OK. Expenses greatly in excess of income. I've had the same steady job for six years now and I live damn frugally just to get by and squirrel away a small bit away each month in case of an unexpected expense, which, of course, hits me every month or two. Gonna need new tires soon. That's gonna be an Inks, but that's why I try so hard to save money whenever possible! No regular meals out, local hotel stays, church membership/tithing, or children, adoptive or otherwise for this very steadily employed cowboy. And I would LOVE to hear more about the calendar rituals. I'm not completely up on the details of those. I do wish the best for Bushie, and I slightly regret that this post is so ugly and judgmental. But I have a very nosey side with a tendancy to know when I'm being served a load of bull. But I can suspend disbelief as well as the next guy. I like a good novel and a good tv show. I'm fairly willing to overlook plot holes so long as the word fiction is printed on the label. Or maybe the jokes on us for not getting what has been so obvious all along. Somewhere out there, there is an art benefactor who would pony up big bucks for this post-postmodern anti-masterpiece. In 100 years, this might just be required reading for all school children. The lessons are quite nicely layered and instructive. It's hard to say what the literary world will latch on to. Shakespeare wasn't considered high art in his day either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 05, 2013, 03:41:35 PM
Its been a pretty good day so far.  I woke up this morning around 8:45 and went to Walmart at 9:30 to get some groceries.  I got home about 10:45 and have been doing laundry and some cleaning ever
since.

I did start a diet on Tuesday and have been weighing myself every day.  I'm not losing real fast, and what I have lost is water weight, but I'm not gorging myself on food.  I cheated last night and went to Iggy's Sports Grill over in West Jordan.  That didn't cause me to gain any weight as I hadn't had anything really up until that point.  I started the diet at 267.0 and am down to 266.4.  Clearly water weight, but I'm not looking to lose real fast.  That 267, though, did intrigue me because the last time I weighed just after Christmas, I was up at 270.  I'm curious as to how those 3 points went off.  It's probably water weight, because I don't recall doing anything to cause me to lose 3 pounds.  I do have a goal of being down to 260 by the end of January.  I'm not going to set big goals right now, I just want to lose a little bit so I can start feeling better and then I'll go for the big goals after I get down just a bit.  While I'm not setting a big goal right now, I do have a small goal (more like a step) of 250 by the time I go to Kenya in March (if I'm able to go, that is).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 05, 2013, 03:57:51 PM
BREAKING NEWS:  The Mission Trip to Kenya in March 2013 has been postponed due to the Kenyan Presidential Election that is scheduled to happen in March.  The team coordinator, who is a native of Kisumu, was not comfortable taking 15 Americans to the country with an unstable political climate.  As you might know the National Elections were postponed from late last year.  She is too wary of the political unrest and possibly retaliation on foreigners, especially Americans.  The group that is in Oklahoma is going to meet next Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 4:00 pm CST to discuss a future date.  No word if that will be in the summer or the fall and too early to tell if this will impact the March 2014 trip.  That's actually a relief to me so I can stay at work for a while longer before taking off for another week to go to Kenya.  My supervisor already knows about my vested interest in Kenya, but having just taken off a week in November and a week in December, I really didn't want to take off another week in March.  Personally, I hope the trip is postponed until at least June, and even more preferable beyond that, maybe August.  If I do go later this year, that will likely hinder or shorten my trip back to Oklahoma this next Thanksgiving and Christmas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 05, 2013, 06:04:36 PM
It's time you met a nice lady, Bushie. I remember when breaking news stories involved Tiffanye postponing returning the ring or Susan revealing she had a boyfriend in the past. Or that as of X time, you were no longer a virgin.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 05, 2013, 06:21:43 PM
It's time you met a nice lady, Bushie. I remember when breaking news stories involved Tiffanye postponing returning the ring or Susan revealing she had a boyfriend in the past. Or that as of X time, you were no longer a virgin.

I'm not really interested in women right now.  If one comes along, I'm certainly not going to shy away from it, but I'm not going to go out and seek one.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 05, 2013, 07:28:14 PM
It's time you met a nice lady, Bushie. I remember when breaking news stories involved Tiffanye postponing returning the ring or Susan revealing she had a boyfriend in the past. Or that as of X time, you were no longer a virgin.

I'm not really interested in women right now.  If one comes along, I'm certainly not going to shy away from it, but I'm not going to go out and seek one.

Well go and find a nice fella, Jeff! We don't judge here and you know this!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 05, 2013, 07:48:19 PM
I think a coming out of the closet story would be great! There's hasn't been any sincerity in the update since.......ever, I guess. It would make him feel more like a real person. Character development is so critical.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 05, 2013, 07:50:43 PM
It's time you met a nice lady, Bushie. I remember when breaking news stories involved Tiffanye postponing returning the ring or Susan revealing she had a boyfriend in the past. Or that as of X time, you were no longer a virgin.

I'm not really interested in women right now.  If one comes along, I'm certainly not going to shy away from it, but I'm not going to go out and seek one.

Well go and find a nice fella, Jeff! We don't judge here and you know this!

Hey he's already in enough trouble for the incest thing. Don't encourage him to be even more sinful.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 05, 2013, 07:57:58 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 05, 2013, 08:05:36 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 05, 2013, 08:40:34 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.
And it's really ok as long as you understand that it just like the polling from before the election. There is a "margin of error" so to speak because of regular fluctuations. Don't get too encouraged by PPP because Rasmussen is coming up next. You need a long term regression. Imagine this thing that I stole from wikipedia only with a negative slope.
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 05, 2013, 08:57:40 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.

I'm not challenging Inks advice, but I speak as someone who lost 40lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. All I can say is day to day weighing is a nightmare for someone so easily distracted. I threw out my scales and only measured myself every fortnight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 05, 2013, 09:05:48 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.

I'm not challenging Inks advice, but I speak as someone who lost 40lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. All I can say is day to day weighing is a nightmare for someone so easily distracted. I threw out my scales and only measured myself every fortnight.

That may have worked for you, but what works for one person may not work for the next person.  My thing is if I don't weigh everyday, then I am more likely to be overly optimistic about how I've done that day and think myself to have done better than I actually have.  That will lead to sabotage of my own campaign.  The net result is I am more likely to GAIN weight as opposed to lose weight.  You've probably noticed, but I am different than a lot of people.  What works for the average person probably will not work for me and what affects the average person will likely affect me a lot differently.  A couple of examples, caffeine is more of a depressant for me instead of a stimulant (ok, that's not too uncommon, but still) and  I can't lay down with a headache without it getting much worse.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 05, 2013, 09:39:27 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.

I'm not challenging Inks advice, but I speak as someone who lost 40lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. All I can say is day to day weighing is a nightmare for someone so easily distracted. I threw out my scales and only measured myself every fortnight.

It really depends on your personality.  If you're like me, and can realize weight fluctuates everyday (or becomes motivated when your weight gains in one day), day weighing is good.  Day weighing is what made me lose weight through wrestling.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: ilikeverin on January 05, 2013, 10:49:23 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.

I'm not challenging Inks advice, but I speak as someone who lost 40lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. All I can say is day to day weighing is a nightmare for someone so easily distracted. I threw out my scales and only measured myself every fortnight.

This would be impossible for Bushie, who needs something to schedule and track obsessively.  Frequent updates eliminate uncertainty, which he's terrified of.  It doesn't help him any, of course, and you're probably right, but personality disorders are like that :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 05, 2013, 11:33:26 PM
"Weighing myself everyday" yet again igoring what EVERY expert on weight loss will tell you ... stop, let me repeat for effect, STOP weighing yourself so frequently. It's a guaranteed way to screw yourself over. If you don't have the self-discipline to say I'm going to keep on track and only weigh myself once a week ... then you've got NO chance of succeeding long-term.

Have you not read Inks advice?  Is your advice somehow more credible than Inks?  One style does NOT fit all.  I will weigh myself everyday mainly because I HAVE to know how I am doing EVERY single day.  I go crazy otherwise and am even more prone to misjudge how I'm doing.

I'm not challenging Inks advice, but I speak as someone who lost 40lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. All I can say is day to day weighing is a nightmare for someone so easily distracted. I threw out my scales and only measured myself every fortnight.

This would be impossible for Bushie, who needs something to schedule and track obsessively.  Frequent updates eliminate uncertainty, which he's terrified of.  It doesn't help him any, of course, and you're probably right, but personality disorders are like that :P

I know... but that is more likely to lead to failure, because while Inks might understand that weight fluctuates, sometimes (and more likely to be) more wildly while you're trying to lose weight, I don't think Bushie has demonstrated the ability to have the degree of reason required.

Best wishes to him...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 06, 2013, 09:49:31 AM
You could just stop eating crap.. that helps.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 10:48:49 AM
Sunday!  Sunday is my favorite day of the week.  Why?  It is the day I am able to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords corporately with a body of believers.  Going to church on Sunday is the best way to prepare for Monday-Saturday.  Sunday trumps the other 6 days hands down.  It more often than not gives me renewed strength and courage to face Monday.  Sunday is the first day of the week, and there is no better place to start the week than in God's house.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 11:04:18 AM
Bushie have you ever seen someone preach at church wearing a hoodie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 06, 2013, 11:36:19 AM
Wait, when was Kenya March 2013 even mentioned?  You'd lose your job taking that much time off this early.  Were you going to quit before you went to Kenya?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 06, 2013, 12:31:30 PM
Wait, when was Kenya March 2013 even mentioned?  You'd lose your job taking that much time off this early.  Were you going to quit before you went to Kenya?


For real! Stop taking all this time off. The first vacation I took was in October, over a year after I started with this company.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 06, 2013, 08:16:41 PM
I've never understood how he manages to get so much time off.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 06, 2013, 08:18:23 PM
I've never understood how he manages to get so much time off.

He loses the job, that's how,  you see.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 06, 2013, 08:19:39 PM
Me either.. I hate taking time off. Even though I get all this PTO time, I'm always fearful I will lose my job because of it. Of course, I don't have my mom to depend on for my expenses if I lose my job, so maybe I have a different view of it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 08:27:53 PM
I haven't actually been approved for that time off.  Now that it will be delayed until the Summer time at the earliest, it will be slightly easier.  If I don't get approved for that time off.  Its simple, I'll stay at work and take my trip in March 2014.  I really don't want to wait 2 years to see the kids, but if that is what is required, it is what will have to happen.  I had not committed to this Kenya trip, its just something that I would like to go to.  Like I said, I've got the leave request into my supervisor and its totally his decision.  If he lets me go, great, if not, that's fine I'll just go in March 2014.  I'm not going to purposefully jeopardize my job, so I'm leaving it totally in my supervisor's court.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 06, 2013, 08:41:52 PM
Me either.. I hate taking time off. Even though I get all this PTO time, I'm always fearful I will lose my job because of it. Of course, I don't have my mom to depend on for my expenses if I lose my job, so maybe I have a different view of it.

Thank God I don't live in the states and fear the sword of Damocles...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 06, 2013, 08:43:16 PM
  I really don't want to wait 2 years to see the kids,

::)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 06, 2013, 08:49:40 PM

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 08:56:31 PM

Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 09:28:33 PM
My job is pretty good about having a clear attendance policy. You always know if you're going to get in trouble or get close to firing. I call in "sick" all the time and have never even been on a warning.

Also Bushie, something else I thought of today because I saw it: Have you ever been to a church that had an attractive female preaching?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 09:37:20 PM
My job is pretty good about having a clear attendance policy. You always know if you're going to get in trouble or get close to firing. I call in "sick" all the time and have never even been on a warning.

Also Bushie, something else I thought of today because I saw it: Have you ever been to a church that had an attractive female preaching?

I don't agree with female preachers.  Its not a big turn off for me, and I have no problem with them actually preaching, but I would not become a member of their church.  I was unnerved at my high school baccalaureate ceremony, because the service was led by a female pastor.  I told my pastor about that and he just shrugged his shoulders and said "if they're not against us, they're for us".  I have a good friend from college (a female) who is a pastor of 2 Methodist churches in Northeast Oklahoma and a Chaplain in the US Navy.  I would never attend her church as a member, but I might go and just visit.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 09:42:21 PM
That's really too bad, since that's a huge plus. Not only did we have an attractive female preaching, she dressed like a girl at some Uptown coffee shop instead of doing something formal. Before the service she was even talking about how she had just recently bought the knee-high boots she was wearing because she was trying to procrastinate writing her sermon by shopping.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 09:46:42 PM
I'm old school and I wish everyone in my church would go back to wearing suits (men) and dresses (women).  I know its the changing culture, but I miss the days where all the men and boys would wear suits and the women and girls would wear dresses.  It was so fun dressing up every Sunday.  I've slacked off myself, but largely that's trying not to overdress from the crowd and stand out for the wrong reasons.  Its not a big deal, but i prefer formal dress at church.

Heck, I'm one of those weird people that like wearing suits more than I like wearing jeans.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 06, 2013, 09:55:26 PM
People don't dress up for church anymore? Since when? Whenever I go to greek church everyone is dressed to impress, especially those greek girls...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 09:59:50 PM
People don't dress up for church anymore? Since when? Whenever I go to greek church everyone is dressed to impress, especially those greek girls...

Those people are probably not hipsters.

Also Bushie is an odd person to be working at a call center with that above post.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 06, 2013, 10:03:53 PM
People don't dress up for church anymore? Since when? Whenever I go to greek church everyone is dressed to impress, especially those greek girls...

Those people are probably not hipsters.

I don't go to church to be a hipster. I go to be miserable, sit in an uncomfortable pew and listen to people speak about jesus in greek. Sometimes it's a great message and other times it just reminds me of why I am hellbound.

Oh, and sometimes, I will window shop all the greek girls to see if I can find one to cook and clean up after me, as all good greek girls do.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 10:05:58 PM
People don't dress up for church anymore? Since when? Whenever I go to greek church everyone is dressed to impress, especially those greek girls...

Those people are probably not hipsters.

Also Bushie is an odd person to be working at a call center with that above post.

There is one main problem with suits - they're too Inks expensive...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 06, 2013, 10:09:07 PM
Brooks Brothers is having a heck of a sale this time of year. I bought 3 shirts for less than $100 today!

Besides, you only need 1-2 suits and just load up on different shirts and ties. Problem solved.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 06, 2013, 10:09:26 PM
Plus, I have had "all suit" jobs in the past.  I was also selling vacuums or phony insurance in those suits.  Plus, if I'm running late to work, its nice to just throw on jeans, shirt, and shoes and call it good.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 06, 2013, 11:21:09 PM
Yeah, never trust anybody in a suit. Bankers. Lawyers. Politicians. Salesmen. Clergy. The suit is a huge red flag that something is slimy. Door to door vacuum salesman? Jesus! Speaking of clergy, what is your issue with female pastors? Do you find the female form too distracting? Or do you find the male voice more pleasing? What difference does it make, so long as the job is done?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 06, 2013, 11:26:53 PM

Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

The law, moral right, their grandmother... OH, did you ask them to call you that?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 11:31:34 PM
Yeah, never trust anybody in a suit. Bankers. Lawyers. Politicians. Salesmen. Clergy. The suit is a huge red flag that something is slimy. Door to door vacuum salesman? Jesus! Speaking of clergy, what is your issue with female pastors? Do you find the female form too distracting? Or do you find the male voice more pleasing? What difference does it make, so long as the job is done?

Agreed entirely. Of course clergy who DON'T wear suits are fine. Especially if they are a cute girl wearing knee-high boots and a hipster scarf.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 06, 2013, 11:43:31 PM
Simfan would so hate this dude at my work who works tons of OT so he can save up money to make an investment to start his own clothing line. He's going to start first designing T-shirts, and then move on to hoodies.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 07, 2013, 12:07:10 AM
SimFan must have a lot of money to blow if he's giving away a free suit. Or more likely he's making the statement for the prestige, knowing the offer will never go through. Which is very silly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 07, 2013, 03:05:03 AM
SimFan must have a lot of money to blow if he's giving away a free suit. Or more likely he's making the statement for the prestige, knowing the offer will never go through. Which is very silly.

No, but I know Bushie doesn't. He's not going to go for the $2,000 Golden Fleece suit. If he would go, he'd opt for something from the Red Fleece line or something.
I don't ever wear suits. I don't even own one, but just from window shopping, I'm rather unimpressed with Brooks Brothers. Joseph A Bank always seem to have a far better look. Brooks, like Eddie Bauer, always seems to be deliberatly trying to be 10 years out of style. Just for looksies, I also like a local Memphis shop called James Davis, but nobody on here is going to know what the Inks that is anyway.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 07, 2013, 07:39:43 AM
So... Bushie commits incest, has fake children, AND is sexist? Man, although the children part is recycled from last season, this season is really starting to pick up!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 07, 2013, 02:47:21 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 07, 2013, 02:56:45 PM
SimFan must have a lot of money to blow if he's giving away a free suit. Or more likely he's making the statement for the prestige, knowing the offer will never go through. Which is very silly.

No, but I know Bushie doesn't. He's not going to go for the $2,000 Golden Fleece suit. If he would go, he'd opt for something from the Red Fleece line or something.
I don't even own one, but just from window shopping, I'm rather unimpressed with Brooks Brothers. Joseph A Bank always seem to have a far better look.

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I once went shopping for a dinner jacket at Paul Stuart. I asked him if he had anything under $1,000.  He told me to go look at Brooks, or "Joseph A. Bank, really". I nearly slapped him.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on January 07, 2013, 03:04:26 PM
...if I'm running late to work, its nice to just throw on jeans, shirt, and shoes and call it good.

How can you wear jeans?  Even I find them uncomfortable, and you weigh 300 pounds.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 05:05:18 PM
...if I'm running late to work, its nice to just throw on jeans, shirt, and shoes and call it good.

How can you wear jeans?  Even I find them uncomfortable, and you weigh 300 pounds.

Ahem... 265 pounds...  I have to tuck my shirt in in order for the jeans not to start hurting me.

Anyway, I'm home from a busier day at work.  The day was a fair amount busier, enough to make VTO not a possibility.  So, I managed to make it all the way until 2:30.  I did find out this morning that to accommodate my new desk assignment, I will be working 5:00-13:30 beginning tomorrow.  The person that shares the desk with me comes in at 14:00.  So, I will be getting up at roughly 3:30 am.  I would get up at 3:00, but I'm going to try to do a lot of my morning routine the night before such as my shower, so 3:30 or even 3:45/4:00 should be plenty.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 05:06:02 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.

Maisha is the name of the Orphanage where these children are fed and educated.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 07, 2013, 05:37:15 PM
I don't get it.. I'm a husky gentleman, and I find jeans comfortable. Of course, I only get to wear them after work and on weekends.. but still.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 07, 2013, 05:52:24 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.

Maisha is the name of the Orphanage where these children are fed and educated.

I believe that you believe that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 05:57:30 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.

Maisha is the name of the Orphanage where these children are fed and educated.

I believe that you believe that.

Um... I was there.  I saw it first hand.  Its not a matter whether I believe it or not, it is fact.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 07, 2013, 07:15:12 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.

Maisha is the name of the Orphanage where these children are fed and educated.

I believe that you believe that.

Um... I was there.  I saw it first hand.  Its not a matter whether I believe it or not, it is fact.

Um... not the name of the orphanage.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 07:45:05 PM
Hey, they are my kids and no one can say different.  Maisha considers me their father.

I don't know what entity "Maisha" is, but it's not the Kenyan Government or any subsidiary of it.  Unless of course you want to do some time in a Kenyan hoosegow.

Maisha is the name of the Orphanage where these children are fed and educated.

I believe that you believe that.

Um... I was there.  I saw it first hand.  Its not a matter whether I believe it or not, it is fact.

Um... not the name of the orphanage.

Maisha International Orphanage

http://www.maishainternational.org/


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 07, 2013, 08:04:37 PM
holy sh**t


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 07, 2013, 08:05:58 PM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 08:09:07 PM

I figured that...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 07, 2013, 08:16:01 PM
Alternative offer: I'll pay 1/2 the cost of a suit. That way, if one is too much, you can at least still have one.


Simfan, kindly stop acting like a big shot.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 07, 2013, 08:27:25 PM

I think the thread needs a flag and that picture is perfect.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 07, 2013, 08:34:06 PM

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 08:34:35 PM

The picture is wrong.  The point was not even in the same picture as my head.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 07, 2013, 08:35:34 PM
Now all we need is a coat of arms and an anthem.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 09:47:41 PM
It is only 7:45, but I'm already ready for bed.  I just took a shower and am waiting for my hair to dry.  I will set two alarms in the morning.  The first alarm will go off in 7 hours 15 minutes at 3:00, the second alarm will go off at 4:05 am.  I want to be up no later than 4:00.  I'm still trying to grasp that at 9:15 am my day will be half over!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 07, 2013, 09:48:38 PM
Do you not want to take up my offer?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 07, 2013, 09:54:56 PM
Do you not want to take up my offer?

I'm thinking about it.  I'm in no position to buy a suit right now, though.  First off, I want to lose some weight first so a suit will look better and second, my mother wants to buy me a suit when I do lose weight.  You would be in line for the third suit.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 07, 2013, 09:59:01 PM
Do you not want to take up my offer?

Stop.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 07, 2013, 10:03:30 PM

Yeah, seriously. Stop trying to look like a big shot. If your serious about it, take it to a PM.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 07, 2013, 11:08:24 PM
...if I'm running late to work, its nice to just throw on jeans, shirt, and shoes and call it good.

How can you wear jeans?  Even I find them uncomfortable, and you weigh 300 pounds.

Ahem... 265 pounds...  I have to tuck my shirt in in order for the jeans not to start hurting me.

Anyway, I'm home from a busier day at work.  The day was a fair amount busier, enough to make VTO not a possibility.  So, I managed to make it all the way until 2:30.  I did find out this morning that to accommodate my new desk assignment, I will be working 5:00-13:30 beginning tomorrow.  The person that shares the desk with me comes in at 14:00.  So, I will be getting up at roughly 3:30 am.  I would get up at 3:00, but I'm going to try to do a lot of my morning routine the night before such as my shower, so 3:30 or even 3:45/4:00 should be plenty.

VTO shouldn't be a possibility because you should always say no.  How do you expect to raise a family if you're not making any money?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 08, 2013, 07:59:58 AM
Ah, so NCY or whoever it was can offer to buy Bushie Thanksgiving dinner but I can't buy him a suit?

First off, I want to lose some weight first so a suit will look better

No need to reject me in such an indirect manner.

He should have been talking about it via PM as well.  Others have made offers of help, or given advise via PM


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on January 08, 2013, 11:10:32 AM
I don't get it.. I'm a husky gentleman, and I find jeans comfortable. Of course, I only get to wear them after work and on weekends.. but still.

They're not usually structured in as roomy a way as full-fit trousers.  I suppose you might be a small-waisted fat, while some slims may have very wide, womanly hips.  I wear a 38 inch waist while not being really all that fat (5'11", about 190 lbs.) - just big hips I guess, and a strong preference for VERY roomy pants.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 08, 2013, 11:19:31 AM
I never wear jeans, one because they squeeze my crotch, and two because they're so boring. I prefer my pants to be colored, like reds, greens, blues, yellows, pinks, etc. If BushKE would buy into my fashion advice, he could buy multcolored pants and just wear a navy jacket and look so spiffy all the time!



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 08, 2013, 11:48:44 AM
The thought of Bushie chafing in jeans has completely ruined my mood for lunch........OMG


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 08, 2013, 12:55:47 PM
The thought of Bushie chafing in jeans has completely ruined my mood for lunch........OMG

10 points is not enough for this post... ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 08, 2013, 01:12:14 PM
The thought of Bushie chafing in jeans has completely ruined my mood for lunch........OMG

10 points is not enough for this post... ;)

I hear ya.....banishment is the only punishment. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 08, 2013, 04:02:39 PM
I'll see SimFan's suit and pony up half the cost of a (moderately priced) gym membership, provided that he would go for at least half an hour at least three times per week with no exceptions. I think that would do a lot more good for him than new clothes for the moment. And I believe Inks offered to help with the cost of groceries a while back. Forget a job. He's doing just fine on the kindness of strangers :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 04:07:28 PM
The VTO carrot was dangled in front of my face and I ignored it.  I managed to stay away from VTO and lasted my entire shift.  Now, I have the full 16 hours this week.  I work all day tomorrow and then by 8:00 am Thursday (3 hours into the shift), I will have already passed last pay period's total hours (26.70).  BTW, half of my coworkers bit on that carrot and went home early.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 04:23:13 PM
I'm starting a new initiative tonight, something a little different, and something I hope will prove productive and fruitful.  I am going to watch NBC's The Biggest Loser and see what tips I can pick up on eating healthy, losing weight, and becoming more physically fit.  I've got Sunday and Monday night's episodes on DVR and I'm watching Sunday night's episode now.  Of course, I'm watching for the entertainment value partly, but I'm also watching for the educational purposes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 08, 2013, 04:33:56 PM
I never wear jeans, one because they squeeze my crotch, and two because they're so boring. I prefer my pants to be colored, like reds, greens, blues, yellows, pinks, etc. If BushKE would buy into my fashion advice, he could buy multcolored pants and just wear a navy jacket and look so spiffy all the time!



That's for me to do!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 08, 2013, 05:12:03 PM
Well-

-maybe-

-perhaps-

-good luck Bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 05:23:07 PM
While watching The Biggest Loser this season, I will be doing some exercises in the living room.  I'll probably start with some arm curls, then some leg curls.  I've got a heavier object that can act like a dumbbell.  Changes are afoote!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 08, 2013, 05:59:30 PM
lol


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 08, 2013, 06:31:55 PM
While watching The Biggest Loser this season, I will be doing some exercises in the living room.  I'll probably start with some arm curls, then some leg curls.  I've got a heavier object that can act like a dumbbell.  Changes are afoote!!

If you want to make a difference, do cardio, not curls


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 08, 2013, 06:45:52 PM
Right. Walk, then when you can physically handle it, run. I need to start doing both again now that we are talking about exercise.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 08, 2013, 06:49:03 PM
The thought of Bushie chafing in jeans has completely ruined my mood for lunch........OMG

Mood for anything frankly...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 08, 2013, 07:05:34 PM
Bushie, turn off the tv. There's nothing magical it can teach you. You'd be better off doing anything with your time. And I say that as a total hypocrit who wants to lose weight but wastes far too much time in front of a screen. Do as I say, not as I do. Please.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 07:37:07 PM
I'll be incorporating some cardio while I watch the Biggest Loser.  I will look dumb doing it, but nobody's in the apartment with me.  I'll be marching in place while watching the show.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 08:25:43 PM
What do you guys think about beans as a main staple?  Beans are low fat, so my body eats the reserves.  They are high in fiber.  They have protein for muscle strength and complex carbs for energy.  I know that can't be my ONLY food, but what if I were to make that one of my big staples?  One of my friends just told me he's been eating a high-fiber diet with beans as the main staple since September and added in a lot of cardio in November.

I've been doing some cardio (marching in place) while watching the Biggest Loser from last night.  I really feel this show will be more beneficial than I think because it is inspiring me to get off my lazy hiney and work out!

Oh, and today at work, I've started drinking more water.  I drank 40 oz. of water today and only 20 oz of soda while at work.  I know 40 oz (5 glasses) is not the 6-8 glasses of water I should be at, but its roughly about 4 1/2 glasses (36 oz) more than I would have in an average day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 08, 2013, 08:32:35 PM
Was the soda at least diet?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 08:33:50 PM

Yes


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 08, 2013, 09:07:36 PM
I'll be incorporating some cardio while I watch the Biggest Loser.  I will look dumb doing it, but nobody's in the apartment with me.  I'll be marching in place while watching the show.

Good!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 08, 2013, 09:26:04 PM
One passage of Scripture that brought this sudden change on me today was actually a verse mentioned in passing on Sunday.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
New International Version (NIV)
19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Who am I to desecrate God's temple or God's property?

God has convicted me over the past few days especially when this forum, though most are non-believers, have been saying this very same thing...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 08, 2013, 09:55:54 PM
I very strongly prefer lentils to beans. Especially the delicate little red ones, but those can be hard to find. May have to go to whole foods to get them. The green ones next to the rice at WalMart (just labelled "lentils") are pretty good too. Saute some fresh onion and garlic and throw them in to add flavor. Beans are a big pain in the Inks. You have to soak them forever and then cook them for hours and hours after that. I do like black beans a lot though. Excellent with a bit of sour cream.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 08, 2013, 10:01:45 PM
One passage of Scripture that brought this sudden change on me today was actually a verse mentioned in passing on Sunday.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
New International Version (NIV)
19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Who am I to desecrate God's temple or God's property?

God has convicted me over the past few days especially when this forum, though most are non-believers, have been saying this very same thing...

I think that's more accurate than you realise.

Plus... it's common sense... if you need to think God is telling you to do something, despite all of us 'non-believers' telling you the same thing... go ahead.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 08, 2013, 10:10:44 PM
I wonder how many calories posting bible quotes burns? Time for you to stop deluding yourself and blowing smoke and take action. Just my 2 bits, best of luck going forward.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 08, 2013, 11:08:31 PM
I very strongly prefer lentils to beans. Especially the delicate little red ones, but those can be hard to find. May have to go to whole foods to get them. The green ones next to the rice at WalMart (just labelled "lentils") are pretty good too. Saute some fresh onion and garlic and throw them in to add flavor. Beans are a big pain in the Inks. You have to soak them forever and then cook them for hours and hours after that. I do like black beans a lot though. Excellent with a bit of sour cream.

You can just get beans in cans. Sure it's a little more expensive, but 75 cents or whatever for a can of beans (which is like two or three meals if you have it with rice) is still very frugal.

Beans and rice is one of my go to foods, especially if you throw in some sauteed onion/garlic/peppers or a fried egg on top or an avocado or a liberal dousing of hot sauce, or some combination.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 09, 2013, 01:06:41 AM
While watching The Biggest Loser this season, I will be doing some exercises in the living room.  I'll probably start with some arm curls, then some leg curls.  I've got a heavier object that can act like a dumbbell.  Changes are afoote!!

If you want to make a difference, do cardio, not curls

Bushie, since I just started it up again you should do Insanity.  j/k


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on January 09, 2013, 01:55:38 AM
People will snicker at the thought of a fat guy marching in place in front of a TV show about fat people losing weight... because, well, it is funny... but at the same time it's still great that you're doing it.

I used to jog in place sometimes in the winter when I was in high school and intersperse that with situps and push ups.  Of course you probably can do neither right now.. but you could intersperse some arm and/or leg curls in with your "marching".  It'll get the heart rate going a bit more temporarily, and it'll build arm strength so you can do pushups!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on January 09, 2013, 07:31:04 AM
I very strongly prefer lentils to beans. Especially the delicate little red ones, but those can be hard to find. May have to go to whole foods to get them. The green ones next to the rice at WalMart (just labelled "lentils") are pretty good too. Saute some fresh onion and garlic and throw them in to add flavor. Beans are a big pain in the Inks. You have to soak them forever and then cook them for hours and hours after that. I do like black beans a lot though. Excellent with a bit of sour cream.

You can just get beans in cans. Sure it's a little more expensive, but 75 cents or whatever for a can of beans (which is like two or three meals if you have it with rice) is still very frugal.

Beans and rice is one of my go to foods, especially if you throw in some sauteed onion/garlic/peppers or a fried egg on top or an avocado or a liberal dousing of hot sauce, or some combination.

How do you guys deal with the flatulence?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 09, 2013, 09:20:23 AM
^ What he said.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 09, 2013, 11:14:58 AM
Beans and especially lentils don't give me gas. Dairy is the real culprit in that department. Canned beans don't taste right. The texture holds up a lot better than canned veggies, which are an abomination if ever there were one, but they're still a little off although they're ok in things.  Canned kidney beans work great for chili, for instance. And a can of refried beans can be a part of a dip or go in a tortilla along with other goodies. But I'll still rep the lentil till the day I die. I can enjoy a big bowl of lentils as a meal. They're a comfort food. Def would not say the same thing about beans.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 09, 2013, 02:45:30 PM
Oh, and today at work, I've started drinking more water.  I drank 40 oz. of water today and only 20 oz of soda while at work.  I know 40 oz (5 glasses) is not the 6-8 glasses of water I should be at, but its roughly about 4 1/2 glasses (36 oz) more than I would have in an average day.

Read this on diet soda....keep up the water. (http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/diet-soda-may-be-making-you-fat-2504019.html)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 09, 2013, 03:42:49 PM
Oh, and today at work, I've started drinking more water.  I drank 40 oz. of water today and only 20 oz of soda while at work.  I know 40 oz (5 glasses) is not the 6-8 glasses of water I should be at, but its roughly about 4 1/2 glasses (36 oz) more than I would have in an average day.

Read this on diet soda....keep up the water. (http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/diet-soda-may-be-making-you-fat-2504019.html)

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But how does something with no calories cause weight gain? Turns out that even if our taste buds can't tell the difference between real and fake sugar, our brains can. Another study, also presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting on Sunday, found that after three months of eating food laced with aspartame (which is also found in many diet soft drinks), mice had higher blood sugar levels than rodents who ate regular food. According to Fowler, who worked on all three studies and is now a researcher at UT Health Science Center at San Diego, the aspartame could trigger the appetite but do nothing to satisfy it. That could interfere with your body's ability to tell when you're full-and could lead you to eat more in general.

It happens in humans, too. A 2008 study found that women who drank water sweetened with sugar and water sweetened with Splenda couldn't taste a difference, but functional MRI scans showed that their brains' reward center responded to real sugar "more completely" than it did to the artificial sweetener.

"Your senses tell you there's something sweet that you're tasting, but your brain tells you, 'actually, it's not as much of a reward as I expected,'" Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego and one of the authors of the study, told the Huffington Post. So you chase that no-calorie soda with something more caloric, like a salty snack. The sweet taste could also trigger your body to produce insulin, which blocks your ability to burn fat.

There's nothing within the diet soda that is actually fattening. The reason we see correlation of weight maintainance/gain with diet soda is this- that people choose to eat fattening foods when drinking it- i.e. the "Coke Zero and Big Mac diet". Aspartame isn't the cause. Sucralose isn't the cause. Silly dieting choices are. Diet soda isn't health food, but it isn't what's making Bushie fat.

But again, I'd recommend more seltzer.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 09, 2013, 04:53:41 PM
I find that drinking water makes me feel more full, versus any kind of soda. That's why I've stopped drinking it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 09, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
Good Wednesday Afternoon.  The day went well.  My friend, who I helped with his car battery on December 29 is taking me out to eat at 4:00.  We're going to Sizzler's Steak House.  I went there with Mom back in early October, so it will be nice to go back.  I'm looking forward to nice, juicy steak!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 09, 2013, 05:31:53 PM
Man-date. Nice.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 09, 2013, 05:37:01 PM
Steak? Good choice. If you're eating unhealthy food, best it be good unhealthy food, at least. And I've found it's very hard to mess up steak.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 09, 2013, 05:38:19 PM

Not exactly, he's just paying me back from spending 2-3 hours helping him with his car battery and taking him to get a new battery.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 09, 2013, 06:35:31 PM
Dinner at 4? Y'all eat real early in Utah!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 09, 2013, 06:39:56 PM
Dinner at 4? Y'all eat real early in Utah!

Damn! They really do party hard out thurr


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 09, 2013, 08:09:37 PM
Dinner at 4? Y'all eat real early in Utah!

Damn! They really do party hard out thurr

Ha, its the time he chose based on our work schedules.  We are both early morning workers.

Anyway, dinner was great.  We spent two hours eating and chatting.  That guy can pack away the food!  He ate for over 90 minutes straight!!  I ate too much myself, but I only ate for maybe 30 minutes.  I'll likely gain a bit by morning, but I can't really complain about free food!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 09, 2013, 08:41:44 PM
Dinner at 4? Y'all eat real early in Utah!

Damn! They really do party hard out thurr

Ha, its the time he chose based on our work schedules.  We are both early morning workers.

Anyway, dinner was great.  We spent two hours eating and chatting.  That guy can pack away the food!  He ate for over 90 minutes straight!!  I ate too much myself, but I only ate for maybe 30 minutes.  I'll likely gain a bit by morning, but I can't really complain about free food!

90 minutes? What all did you guys eat for 90 minutes straight?!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 09, 2013, 09:00:25 PM
Dinner at 4? Y'all eat real early in Utah!

Damn! They really do party hard out thurr

Ha, its the time he chose based on our work schedules.  We are both early morning workers.

Anyway, dinner was great.  We spent two hours eating and chatting.  That guy can pack away the food!  He ate for over 90 minutes straight!!  I ate too much myself, but I only ate for maybe 30 minutes.  I'll likely gain a bit by morning, but I can't really complain about free food!

90 minutes? What all did you guys eat for 90 minutes straight?!

He had two full plates from the salad bar, a 6 oz. ranch cut steak, a big bowl of cole slaw, a roll, 2 slices of cheese toast, plus dessert.  On top of that he is a VERY slow eater.  Plus, we were talking all during the meal so that slowed us down...

I just had one medium sized plate from the salad bar, a 6 oz. ranch cut steak, a baked potato, 1 roll, 1 slice of cheese toast, and 2 small bowls of vanilla ice cream.  I'm a fast eater, though.  Always have been.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 10, 2013, 12:53:28 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 10, 2013, 12:58:34 AM
I always load up at the salad bar when I'm out to eat, as well as on the rolls. That way I can buy a cheaper item from the menu as I won't be as hungry. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 10, 2013, 01:29:57 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

One would have thought that there would have been an inverse correlation. Or do liberals prefer to eat a lot of plated salad?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on January 10, 2013, 01:47:22 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

One would have thought that there would have been an inverse correlation. Or do liberals prefer to eat a lot of plated salad?
Liberals don't eat salad anymore, Simfan.. what do you think this is... the 1980s?  Salads are out.  Asian fusion is in.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 10, 2013, 02:46:21 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

Is Michigan considered a red state?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 10, 2013, 02:52:11 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

Is Michigan considered a red state?

Only if you go by Leip's colors.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 10, 2013, 03:00:52 AM
I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

Is Michigan considered a red state?

Only if you go by Leip's colors.

Well I've seen a pretty good amount of salad bars at restaurants in Michigan.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 10, 2013, 03:45:51 AM
Maybe it's a rural or "middle America" thing? I don't know. But having lived in three liberal, urban cities in my life, finding self-serve salad bars in restaurants has been a rarity. I find that they're much more common when I'm visiting other places.

I bet there's a very high correlation between the number of salad bars at regular restaurants (i.e. those that don't focus solely on salads) per capita and the percentage voting Republican. Salad bars in restaurants is a very red state phenomenon.

One would have thought that there would have been an inverse correlation. Or do liberals prefer to eat a lot of plated salad?

Liberals prefer to pay people to make their salads for them, I think. Example (http://choptsalad.com/)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 10, 2013, 06:57:14 AM
Can't think of anywhere that has a salad bar here. Well, the Indian buffet I frequent has a little bit of salad that I skip every time. I'm always much more focused on the Palak Paneer. When I was a kid, my mom would frequently take me to Shoney's and they had a large salad bar with access included with any dinner. Trouble was all the ingrediants had a way of running together and making a mess. But it was a nice way for a kid to keep himself occupied during the insufferable 15 minute wait before the food arrives. Most of the Shoneys have closed but the one we used to go to is still there, though that neighborhood has not aged well. Not terrible, just gritty. I may have to go back one day just for the nostalgia. I even got a teddy bear from there once. Bet it hasn't changed a bit.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 10, 2013, 07:34:10 AM
I refuse to eat from a salad bar or buffet anymore. People pick at stuff, and their germs and funk get all over it. Ugh, that's just to gross for me. I know those things are possible when someone in the kitchen prepares anything for me, but at least I cant see it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 10, 2013, 09:09:31 AM
I refuse to eat from a salad bar or buffet anymore. People pick at stuff, and their germs and funk get all over it. Ugh, that's just to gross for me. I know those things are possible when someone in the kitchen prepares anything for me, but at least I cant see it.

^^^this.  Gross.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 10, 2013, 09:19:43 AM
Hmm. Only time I've seen a salad bar in the city is in the tourist restaurants.

But I would have thought liberals like to make their own salad,  parlaying for parsley washed with water filtered from a mandala from Mandalay and so forth.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 10, 2013, 11:00:48 AM
Ruby Tuesdays had a salad bar IIRC. Everything on it was grimy and picked over.

Was the ice cream located on the salad bar like a cheap chinese buffet!? :D


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 10, 2013, 11:45:34 AM
I refuse to eat from a salad bar or buffet anymore. People pick at stuff, and their germs and funk get all over it. Ugh, that's just to gross for me. I know those things are possible when someone in the kitchen prepares anything for me, but at least I cant see it.

^^^this.  Gross.

Both of you would cave at India Palace. Guarantee it! Saag Paneer is My Precious!!!
I also forgot about Danver's, which has a salad bar. Didn't realize they were only a local Memphis chain until I wiki-ed them just now and came out empty handed. Long story short, fast food place has salad bar so that you can put whatever you want on your sandwich. Or you can just get the salad bar as your meal. They also have soups and a very limited selection of plate lunches. Very, very much an old person kind of place, which makes the salad bar that much more disgusting. Old people cough a lot. Not where I ever would choose to eat, but they have the salad bar that I had overlooked.
http://www.mydanvers.com/


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 10, 2013, 12:40:59 PM
Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 10, 2013, 02:02:55 PM
Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.

Stay away from Chinese buffets, especially the ones with crab legs and ice cream on the bar! The only buffet I like is the sunday jazz brunch buffet with all you can eat oysters on the halfshell for $39 at one of the hotels here in town.

And for steak: http://hallschophouse.com


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 10, 2013, 02:12:08 PM
Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.

Stay away from Chinese buffets, especially the ones with crab legs and ice cream on the bar! The only buffet I like is the sunday jazz brunch buffet with all you can eat oysters on the halfshell for $39 at one of the hotels here in town.

And for steak: http://hallschophouse.com

Oh c'mon Dukey, you and the country club crowd love your elegant buffets :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 10, 2013, 02:15:25 PM
Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.

Stay away from Chinese buffets, especially the ones with crab legs and ice cream on the bar! The only buffet I like is the sunday jazz brunch buffet with all you can eat oysters on the halfshell for $39 at one of the hotels here in town.

And for steak: http://hallschophouse.com

Oh c'mon Dukey, you and the country club crowd love your elegant buffets :P

That's what I was referring to above. The hotel is on the resort where my family has their home. :P

I LOVE well done buffets. But not these silly salad bar type places. Yuck.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 10, 2013, 02:26:37 PM
Link to the hotel buffet? Hotel buffets are the best. When I was in Beijing, they had an AMAZING spread. Blew the local Chinese Buffet out of the water. Noodles, dumplings- all for breakfast! They even made you waffles! In China! Give a minute and I'll pull up some pictures.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 10, 2013, 02:27:31 PM
http://www.kiawahresort.com/dining/jasmine-porch/sunday-brunch/

Good stuff. I haven't been in forever though. And it's oyster season...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 10, 2013, 02:41:38 PM
http://www.kiawahresort.com/dining/jasmine-porch/sunday-brunch/

Good stuff. I haven't been in forever though. And it's oyster season...

Kiawah Island? I've heard of them. Oysters, you say? I had a few last week. Damn, they were good, although I went too hard on the horseradish...

Well, here are some shots from the hotel buffet:

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 10, 2013, 02:42:47 PM
They show nude oriental men on the tv there, Simi?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 10, 2013, 03:49:40 PM
Day is done and unfortunately, so is the week.  They are expecting such low call volume tomorrow that they gave half the staff the day off.  They asked for volunteers at first (I didn't volunteer), but couldn't get any volunteers so they started drawing names out of a hat and I was one of the unlucky ones whose name was drawn.  So, I've got an unwanted 3-day weekend.  They are expecting it to be much busier on Monday as it is the first Monday after the first paycheck of the year.  'Paycheck Mondays' as we call them are generally busier than the average day, but since its the first paycheck of the year, we'll get even more calls.  I've offered to work 2 hours overtime on Monday, but my supervisor doubts we'll need overtime, but I have offered just in case.

To be perfectly honest, I'm starting to get concerned.  They say we're supposed to get busier toward the end of January, but they've been wrong before.  In fact, everybody is getting a little nervous.

On this 3-day weekend, I'm seriously thinking about deploying my resources, again.  I'm not quitting unless they quit on me, but I'm thinking about getting a stand by ready to go just in case.  I can't keep losing a day or more every week.  I managed to get in 32 hours this week, which is more than I got all last pay period, but still its not the 40 that I wanted or needed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 10, 2013, 03:57:34 PM
And that's why, you always leave a note.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 10, 2013, 04:28:38 PM
On the topic of "fancy" buffets, I feel compelled to comment. The New Orleans Harrah's Casino Christmas buffet was disgusting! In one of the best culinary towns in America. It was like eating in an old folks home. Lesson learned.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 10, 2013, 04:34:50 PM
On the topic of "fancy" buffets, I feel compelled to comment. The New Orleans Harrah's Casino Christmas buffet was disgusting! In one of the best culinary towns in America. It was like eating in an old folks home. Lesson learned.

You should have went to Besh's Steahouse at Harrah's :)  My daughter is a chef at one of his other restaurants.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 10, 2013, 04:53:42 PM
I think that the best brunch I ever had was probably about 4 years ago, I went with my ex to Tavern on The Green in NY, and they had an amazing spread. I miss going there.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 10, 2013, 05:06:05 PM
I had a friend whose Bar Mitzvah fell on Christmas Day many years ago. Rather than paying for a reception at the synagogue, his parents took all the guests out for Xmas brunch buffet at the Peabody, which is the grand old hotel in downtown Memphis. Very well played!!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 10, 2013, 05:30:34 PM
I had a friend whose Bar Mitzvah fell on Christmas Day many years ago. Rather than paying for a reception at the synagogue, his parents took all the guests out for Xmas brunch buffet at the Peabody, which is the grand old hotel in downtown Memphis. Very well played!!!!

If I ever do find myself in Memphis and am of the means, in addition to calling on you for a drink, I will make a point of staying in that hotel. It sure looks spectacular. Grand Old Hotels are the only type I stay in.

I did meet the Mayor of Chattanooga once, however.

Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.

Stay away from Chinese buffets, especially the ones with crab legs and ice cream on the bar!

Haha, the one near us has a soft serve machine. I find that cool. I'm not really that big on ice cream, but I will always go for a nice little soft serve cone.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 10, 2013, 05:37:23 PM
Something more ethnic I could probably try, or something more expensive.. somewhere that I know some slob isn't going to take a bite of something, or pick it up and put it back. The only place I tend to go is at a chinese/japanese place, because I can keep going up when the sushi and sushmi are made and get it fresh, and cheap.

Stay away from Chinese buffets, especially the ones with crab legs and ice cream on the bar! The only buffet I like is the sunday jazz brunch buffet with all you can eat oysters on the halfshell for $39 at one of the hotels here in town.

And for steak: http://hallschophouse.com

BTW, I love when you take charge <3


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 10, 2013, 09:11:38 PM
I'm not going to worry about my job situation right now, because while it is slow and there is some angst among the agents, we have been given absolutely no indication of any possible layoffs.  We haven't been given job security promises, either.  They are still talking like it will be busier the second half of January as there is a January 31 deadline/changeover for Forest Service employees on one of their systems that people use quite often.  There is another deadline/changeover coming later in the Spring.  I think we'll get busier once we get far enough removed from the Christmas Vacation hangovers.  The fires last summer are what is causing this slowness by and large as it forced Forest Service Employees to delay their vacations.  The next logical time was the end of the year and I think President Obama and the US Department of Agriculture gave FS employees extra time to use their 2012 leave.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 10, 2013, 09:30:46 PM
Maybe it's a rural or "middle America" thing? I don't know. But having lived in three liberal, urban cities in my life, finding self-serve salad bars in restaurants has been a rarity. I find that they're much more common when I'm visiting other places.

Perhaps a rich state / poor state thing, seeing as how poor states are more likely to be Republican?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 10, 2013, 09:38:11 PM
Simfan, are you familiar with Canada's old railway hotels? Especially the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Frontenac? Wow!!! I paid $15 just for the hour long guided tour of the Banff Springs. And worth every penny. I'm not sufficiently well to do to stay at a place quite that swanky, but my experience has been that old hotels usually have smaller rooms than I prefer. And old plumbing isn't ideal either. This was certainly my experience at the Francis Marion, which is a very decent old hotel in the very decent old town of Charleston, SC.
Banff Springs
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 07:55:24 AM
We need to get back on track with the life of Bushie. Lots of snow coming down under there.. I wonder how he is managing. Perhaps he didn't survive he half foot of snow.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 10:49:10 AM
I have survived.  We've got about a foot of snow sitting out there with heavy snow still falling.  It should keep falling all day today, and into tomorrow morning before lake effect bands set up.  Our NBC affiliate says we may not get out of it completely until Sunday morning.

I'm thankful right now they drew my name out of the hat to stay home today.  I would have tried to go, but it would have been a big challenge and I likely would have been a nervous wreck in just the 1.25 miles to get to work.  The roads should be clear by Monday.  Until then, I'm going nowhere this weekend.  Church on Sunday is looking a little suspect, as well, but I won't make that determination until tomorrow night.

The Airport has received 7.1", but they're usually one of the lowest amounts.  S Midvale/N Sandy has probably a foot out there with, again, more falling and more on the way.  They're trying to plow right now, but are fighting a losing effort for right now...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 11, 2013, 11:12:11 AM
1.25 miles means you can never miss a day due to weather.  K? Thx.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 11, 2013, 11:15:43 AM
When we had that late 2010 blizzard that was something like 22 inches and was the first time in 19 years the buses were pulled, I still drove to work, was sent home about two hours later, drove back home, and then walked close to 1.25 miles because the only place I could find to park was a ramp on the edge of downtown and as noted, no buses. Bushie needs to quit being a wuss.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 11:41:02 AM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 11, 2013, 12:15:30 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 12:31:08 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on January 11, 2013, 12:52:28 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.
If you live 1.25 miles from work, you can walk, the bus is faster certainly, but still.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 12:55:59 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

You have survived 21 days of winter.. you still have over 2 months until Spring.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 12:57:08 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

You have survived 21 days of winter.. you still have over 2 months until Spring.

Winter in Utah doesn't start on December 21.  It starts in October and ends sometime in March or April.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 11, 2013, 02:20:15 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

I see you're already planning on giving up the $40 bonus.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 02:40:26 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

You have survived 21 days of winter.. you still have over 2 months until Spring.

Winter in Utah doesn't start on December 21.  It starts in October and ends sometime in March or April.

No.. it starts December 21st. October is fall.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 11, 2013, 02:42:56 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

You have survived 21 days of winter.. you still have over 2 months until Spring.

Winter in Utah doesn't start on December 21.  It starts in October and ends sometime in March or April.

No.. it starts December 21st. October is fall.

Yeah.  Cold and snow ≠ winter.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 02:44:07 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

I know why you're off.  I just want you to resist temptation on other days when you're not.  :P

It makes sense what you're saying, but my point was its not happening right now.

Anyway, I've got a possible Plan B in the works as far as my employment goes.  Its a little farther away in Salt Lake City, but it pays slightly more. 12.55 as opposed to 12.00.  No more details beyond that are known.  It is still a very new possibility.  I don't necessarily want to leave where I'm at, but if they keep cutting my hours then I'm not gaining anything, and in fact losing pace.  Plus, if the call volume does stay slow there is an increasing possibility of lay offs which may force me to find something else, anyway.  As far as the weather goes, that's not a real big concern for two reasons. 1) I've survived half the winter already and more importantly 2) I can ride the bus wherever I need to go.

You have survived 21 days of winter.. you still have over 2 months until Spring.

Winter in Utah doesn't start on December 21.  It starts in October and ends sometime in March or April.

No.. it starts December 21st. October is fall.

Okay, okay, I'm halfway through the snow season.

Inks,

I'm just trying to protect myself and do whatever I need to do to make sure I'm employed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 11, 2013, 02:59:08 PM
Be 100% honest for once, did they let you go already?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 03:01:42 PM
Because it gets pretty chilly up in New England... but we start winter ya know.. with the rest of the country.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 03:17:50 PM
Be 100% honest for once, did they let you go already?

100% honestly?  No.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 03:27:25 PM
I will find out Monday afternoon if I have an interview for that position.  Its a little farther of a drive, but still not too bad.  I would probably know within 48 hours of the interview whether I have the position and would likely start as early as Monday, January 21 or 28, 2013.  I just took a brief phone interview with them and she is forwarding me on to the hiring supervisor, in which I will likely have an in person interview  It is a 6-month contract to hire which means I would be on permanent by the end of July or August.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 11, 2013, 03:28:18 PM
I will find out Monday afternoon if I have an interview for that position.  Its a little farther of a drive, but still not too bad.  I would probably know within 48 hours of the interview whether I have the position and would likely start as early as Monday, January 21 or 28, 2013.  I just took a brief phone interview with them and she is forwarding me on to the hiring supervisor, in which I will likely have an in person interview  It is a 6-month contract to hire which means I would be on permanent by the end of July or August.

Call center?  Did the current place give you notice you're being let go?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 03:32:08 PM
I will find out Monday afternoon if I have an interview for that position.  Its a little farther of a drive, but still not too bad.  I would probably know within 48 hours of the interview whether I have the position and would likely start as early as Monday, January 21 or 28, 2013.  I just took a brief phone interview with them and she is forwarding me on to the hiring supervisor, in which I will likely have an in person interview  It is a 6-month contract to hire which means I would be on permanent by the end of July or August.

Call center?  Did the current place give you notice you're being let go?

Call Center? Affirmative - No notice has been given about any kind of letting go.  I am just trying to make sure I get 40 hours a week...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 11, 2013, 03:36:35 PM
Gramps and BRTD, when in that post did I say I would miss because of weather?  I can't find it.  But, as always, you twist my words around.  What I did say is I would attempt to go to work, but would be a nervous wreck all the way there.  That is NOT the same thing as missing work.  The only reason I am off today is because of the call volume.

What do you mean by "all the way there"? It's 1.25 miles.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 03:48:53 PM
I just turned that other position down.  I want to give Xerox a chance to turn around and start giving 40 hours.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 11, 2013, 04:22:38 PM
I just turned that other position down.  I want to give Xerox a chance to turn around and start giving 40 hours.

u don't make any sense bro


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 11, 2013, 04:41:02 PM
I just turned that other position down.  I want to give Xerox a chance to turn around and start giving 40 hours.

Umm, wtf?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 11, 2013, 04:42:35 PM
Over or under on being unemployed by the end of the month?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 04:47:47 PM
I dont understand it.. are the only positions available call centers? I probably could have had you in that position we had in El Reno, too. There has to be something out there..


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 05:17:23 PM
I just turned that other position down.  I want to give Xerox a chance to turn around and start giving 40 hours.

Umm, wtf?

I don't want to give up that easy.  The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox.  I would have loved to work for them if it weren't for that.  I don't want to burn bridges too quickly.

Now, having said that, I am going to give Xerox another week and if I don't get a full 40 hours, I will start looking around.

I'm going to look, but I'm not going to rule out call centers this time.  I have become so proficient at call centers that I am an easy and fast learner and really the only thing I need to learn is their ticketing system and other specialized tools.  I know how to troubleshoot as I've been doing that for the last 2 1/2 years.  I would prefer to get out of the call center and I'll look outside first, but I won't hesitate to pick up another call center if need be.  I just need something that will give me a full 40 hours with little to no risk of falling below that.

MasterJedi, I could very easily be out of Xerox by the end of the month if they don't give me the 40 hours I need.  I will not leave until I have signed on the bottom line somewhere else, whether that's late January, February, July, or anytime.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 11, 2013, 05:46:39 PM
You should just work 2 jobs so that you're actually making 40 hours worth of pay.  It's really not that hard to do.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 11, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Methinks Bushie didn't get that new job.

All he had to do was ask his supervisor what was going on and take the new job if he wasn't given an answer. So turns down a new job to "wait and see" on your current job that isn't even working you?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 11, 2013, 06:02:23 PM
Methinks Bushie didn't get that new job.

That's what I was thinking... nobody thinks, "I should find a new job" and interviews and thinks, "I didn't really want to leave my old job."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 06:16:24 PM
The reason I'm having this wishy-washy feelings is I'm really not sure what to make of my current situation.  It could stay slow, or it could just as easily return to normal, and it could just as easily get real busy and require overtime.  The thing that gives me "time", is they hired two classes after I was hired.  I think it will pick up, personally, as we continue to get further removed from the Holidays.  I have a sneaking suspicion that it will even pick up this week.  My only concern is that since the end of September, they have brought in 4 classes of 7-10 people per class.  I was the 2nd class to get hired.  My class started at 7, but was widdled down to 5 before Thanksgiving.  My class brought the agent count to 18-20 during peak hours.  Now we have 40-45 agents during peak hours, plus two other sites helping us take our calls in Boulder, Colorado and El Paso, Texas.  I fear they "over-hired".  It would make sense to me that the newest class would be the first to get let go if it comes to that, but the uncertainty still remains.  I turned down the job because 1) it didn't look like the right fit after conversations and 2) I'm not desperate right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 07:58:26 PM
Jeff... you're not proficient at call centers. You keep getting fired from them. That is what most are going to do. They will get you for 6 months, fire you, and just rehire someone else just as fast. Come on, you see this all the time!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 11, 2013, 08:29:51 PM
I am not buying his story. It sounds too much like his past lies - i.e. bizarre decisions and then strange arguments to support them. "I would ask for my ring back, but I am sure she will call me tonight as she said she would!" type deal. Or the weight loss episodes.

I hope I am wrong, but I am nearly certain he was let go, otherwise he'd be a fool to turn down employment because he wanted to "wait and see what xerox is going to do."

Why even interview then? Smells way too fishy for me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 08:34:17 PM
I think I'm just going to let things ride for another week.  I'm pretty confident things will pick up enough for 40 hour weeks to be needed.  Overtime may be a ways away, but if I can at least get 40 hours in a week, I'll be a happy camper.  I really don't want to start over yet again.  I'm getting too old to be doing that.  I may gived them 2 weeks.  If I can't get 80 hours over the next 2 weeks, I'll start looking again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 11, 2013, 08:37:11 PM
I get that, but you and I both know the call centers are hardly a form of stable employment given how often you have been fired from them in the past. I want to see you succeed as much as anyone. However, I do not understand the obsession with call centers. Is that the only job available anywhere? I just have a feeling they will never workout.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 11, 2013, 09:02:38 PM
I know you dont want to burn bridges, but you know they will fire you in a heartbeat and not care, right? They are not going to invest in you, so why be faithful to them?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 11, 2013, 09:17:10 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 09:24:24 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.

I'm still there, and I don't have a contract, but I want to be courteous and offer a 2 weeks notice if and when I do leave.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 09:35:32 PM
Give me leave to modify one of my statements earlier.  I said I am going to give Xerox another week or two before I give up on them.  That is true except for one application that is in the cooker before I came to this decision.  It is in an entirely different field.  It is working with Delta Air Lines as a Gate Operator, checking passengers in, directing them to their appropriate gate, and boarding passengers.  This possibility may require me to relocate again, but we'll see.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 11, 2013, 09:45:45 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.

I'm still there, and I don't have a contract, but I want to be courteous and offer a 2 weeks notice if and when I do leave.
I don't understand how they "wouldn't let [you] give a 2 weeks notice." Did you try, only to have them say go ahead and get the fudge out now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 11, 2013, 09:46:13 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.

I'm still there, and I don't have a contract, but I want to be courteous and offer a 2 weeks notice if and when I do leave.

So if you keep getting less than 40 hours (or working once every two weeks) you are going to continue to turn down offers for other jobs with 40 hours if you can't give the 2 weeks notice??

Bushie, I am all for giving two weeks notice, I think its the appropriate thing to do, but if you have a take it r leave it opportunity and your job now is currently not working out, you have to take it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 11, 2013, 09:48:50 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.

I'm still there, and I don't have a contract, but I want to be courteous and offer a 2 weeks notice if and when I do leave.
I don't understand how they "wouldn't let [you] give a 2 weeks notice." Did you try, only to have them say go ahead and get the fudge out now?

I think he is talking about the new position.  Sounds like they had an immediate opening and needed to fill the position right away, so when Bushie said he wanted to give two weeks, they simply moved to the next person that could start right away.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 09:57:55 PM
The main reason I turned it down is they wouldn't let me give a 2 week notice at Xerox. 
You have a contract? I find that hard to believe. Or did they just tell you to go ahead and get the fudge out? That seems a more likely scenario.

I'm still there, and I don't have a contract, but I want to be courteous and offer a 2 weeks notice if and when I do leave.
I don't understand how they "wouldn't let [you] give a 2 weeks notice." Did you try, only to have them say go ahead and get the fudge out now?

I think he is talking about the new position.  Sounds like they had an immediate opening and needed to fill the position right away, so when Bushie said he wanted to give two weeks, they simply moved to the next person that could start right away.

This ^


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 11, 2013, 10:33:53 PM
Give me leave to modify one of my statements earlier.  I said I am going to give Xerox another week or two before I give up on them.  That is true except for one application that is in the cooker before I came to this decision.  It is in an entirely different field.  It is working with Delta Air Lines as a Gate Operator, checking passengers in, directing them to their appropriate gate, and boarding passengers.  This possibility may require me to relocate again, but we'll see.

How exciting! Where's the job!

(make sure I never fly Delta through there)

Ah, I'm just kidding. Maybe you should become a steward!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 10:35:34 PM
Give me leave to modify one of my statements earlier.  I said I am going to give Xerox another week or two before I give up on them.  That is true except for one application that is in the cooker before I came to this decision.  It is in an entirely different field.  It is working with Delta Air Lines as a Gate Operator, checking passengers in, directing them to their appropriate gate, and boarding passengers.  This possibility may require me to relocate again, but we'll see.

How exciting! Where's the job!

(make sure I never fly Delta through there)

Ah, I'm just kidding. Maybe you should become a steward!

Its actually at New York-LaGuardia


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 11, 2013, 10:38:34 PM
Give me leave to modify one of my statements earlier.  I said I am going to give Xerox another week or two before I give up on them.  That is true except for one application that is in the cooker before I came to this decision.  It is in an entirely different field.  It is working with Delta Air Lines as a Gate Operator, checking passengers in, directing them to their appropriate gate, and boarding passengers.  This possibility may require me to relocate again, but we'll see.

How exciting! Where's the job!

(make sure I never fly Delta through there)

Ah, I'm just kidding. Maybe you should become a steward!
I believe they have a fitness requirement. Airplanes having tight spaces and all. Perhaps, a cruiseship would be better. You're never far from a buffet :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 11, 2013, 10:40:16 PM
Bushie in New York City would be epic though!!! New Yorkers are so forthcoming in their opinions. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 10:40:29 PM
I will be taking a 15-20 minute assessment a little later tonight and then wait for the recruiter to get in touch with me.

I wanted to be a flight operator, but I couldn't find any open positions that didn't require bilingual in another language.


Title: Re: BUSHIE IN NEW YORK!?
Post by: Smash255 on January 11, 2013, 10:49:57 PM
Give me leave to modify one of my statements earlier.  I said I am going to give Xerox another week or two before I give up on them.  That is true except for one application that is in the cooker before I came to this decision.  It is in an entirely different field.  It is working with Delta Air Lines as a Gate Operator, checking passengers in, directing them to their appropriate gate, and boarding passengers.  This possibility may require me to relocate again, but we'll see.

How exciting! Where's the job!

(make sure I never fly Delta through there)

Ah, I'm just kidding. Maybe you should become a steward!

Its actually at New York-LaGuardia

Wait wait wait. Bushie's coming to NYC? Damn. So that's not an option. :P Well, if you do come, I'll welcome you with open arms!
LOL it would be interesting to have him so close


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 10:52:57 PM
I just took the assessment which was more of a psychological survey.  I will now wait to hear from them!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 11, 2013, 10:58:40 PM
A psych survey of Bushie? Boy are they in for a treat!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 11, 2013, 11:14:31 PM
Bushie in New York City would be epic though!!! New Yorkers are so forthcoming in their opinions. 

Would he make it full week?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 11, 2013, 11:17:34 PM
I'm sorry, but moving to New York is the last thing you need.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 11, 2013, 11:41:08 PM
Bushie, what would this pay??  You do realize NYC or anything commutable?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 11, 2013, 11:47:32 PM
Bushie, what would this pay??  You do realize NYC or anything commutable?

It wouldn't pay a whole lot.  I think it said $11.04.  There are other airports around the country.  The pay is the only thing I'm concerned about.  I'll find out more when I talk to the recruiter.  I hope I read it wrong...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 01:34:25 AM
$11 in NYC? This would top all your bad decisions. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 01:39:26 AM
$11 in NYC? This would top all your bad decisions. :P

That's what I'm thinking.  I'll talk to the recruiter and if it is indeed $11.04, then I will politely say "thanks, but no thanks."  What ever job I get will have to pay more than $12.00 an hour.  As much as it would be nice to work at an Airport, I will not take a pay cut doing so, especially taking a dollar pay cut magnified by moving to the one of the biggest cities in the world and one of the biggest airports in the country.

I am well aware that $11.00 an hour in New York City when I'm struggling with $12.00 in Salt Lake City is akin to economic suicide.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 12, 2013, 02:38:25 AM
Bushie, what would this pay??  You do realize NYC or anything commutable?

It wouldn't pay a whole lot.  I think it said $11.04.  There are other airports around the country.  The pay is the only thing I'm concerned about.  I'll find out more when I talk to the recruiter.  I hope I read it wrong...

Does traffic concern you at all?  Where would you live??


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 12, 2013, 02:44:56 AM
I am not buying his story. It sounds too much like his past lies - i.e. bizarre decisions and then strange arguments to support them. "I would ask for my ring back, but I am sure she will call me tonight as she said she would!" type deal. Or the weight loss episodes.

I hope I am wrong, but I am nearly certain he was let go, otherwise he'd be a fool to turn down employment because he wanted to "wait and see what xerox is going to do."

Why even interview then? Smells way too fishy for me.

Exactly... something's not adding up here.  Something is missing from the story he's telling us.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 12, 2013, 05:56:19 AM
If Bushie does move to NYC, this may require a pretty major Atlas meet-up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 12, 2013, 05:58:04 AM
What can someone afford with $11/h in New York City? A cardboard box?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 12, 2013, 06:09:05 AM
FYI, 11 bucks in Queens is like making 6 bucks an hour. You couldn't afford it, and you couldn't deal with the people. They would eat you alive.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 12, 2013, 06:21:07 AM
If Bushie does move to NYC, this may require a pretty major Atlas meet-up.

Meeting Bushie in person would be a dream come true! I'd print out one of the old Update threads and have him sign it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 12, 2013, 06:25:30 AM
FYI, 11 bucks in Queens is like making 6 bucks an hour. You couldn't afford it, and you couldn't deal with the people. They would eat you alive.

He could afford it if, rather than rent his own apartment, every NYC area Atlasian agreed to host Bushie on an intermittent basis....say one week at a time, and then alternate to the next person on the list.  It would be Update's own spinoff reality show.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 12, 2013, 07:40:38 AM
That would be interesting. If I only lived in that area.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 12, 2013, 09:57:28 AM
As much as it would be nice to work at an Airport....
Everybody is different, but you think it would be nice to work at LaGuardia airport? Have you been to a major airport like O'hare, Hartsfield, etc? "Nice" is the exact opposite of how I would describe them. LaGuardia is not quite as bad but
My personal most hated airport is JFK. Huge. Busy. Loud. Full of smelly foreigners who don't get the personal space thing and rude pushy New Yorkers. Forget Dante's 9th circle of hell. Send the treacherous to JFK.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 12:17:22 PM
As much as it would be nice to work at an Airport....
Everybody is different, but you think it would be nice to work at LaGuardia airport? Have you been to a major airport like O'hare, Hartsfield, etc? "Nice" is the exact opposite of how I would describe them. LaGuardia is not quite as bad but
My personal most hated airport is JFK. Huge. Busy. Loud. Full of smelly foreigners who don't get the personal space thing and rude pushy New Yorkers. Forget Dante's 9th circle of hell. Send the treacherous to JFK.

I've been in O'Hare, Hartsfield-Jackson, DFW, Logan, and Sky-Harbor (if you count PHX as a major airport).  I know how mixed up they can be.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 12:20:09 PM
LGA isn't horrible. Of course, I don't mind New Yorkers so maybe it's just me. But he could afford to live even in Jackson Heights on $11 an hour. Given he's from Oklahoma, I doubt he'll be happy living in an ethnic neighborhood in queens.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 12:22:44 PM
LGA isn't horrible. Of course, I don't mind New Yorkers so maybe it's just me. But he could afford to live even in Jackson Heights on $11 an hour. Given he's from Oklahoma, I doubt he'll be happy living in an ethnic neighborhood in queens.

I would prefer to work at Salt Lake City Airport.  Its a big enough Airport, and I wouldn't have to up and move.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 12, 2013, 12:24:56 PM
I certainly think that airport work is a much better idea for you than another call center.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 12:32:59 PM
I certainly think that airport work is a much better idea for you than another call center.

I definitely agree, but I also don't want to take a pay cut in doing so.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 12:42:57 PM
It could be a more stable job though. Think about that. Right now you're making $12/hour but you aren't even working full weeks and will probably me laid off once again any day now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 12, 2013, 12:43:48 PM
At least it could very well be a union position


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 12, 2013, 01:29:34 PM
As fun as this sounds, it's pretty ludicrous to move cross-country for a job that pays $11 an hour, don't you think?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 12, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Surely there is an airport in Salt Lake City? Or Oklahoma?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 12, 2013, 04:24:12 PM
As fun as this sounds, it's pretty ludicrous to move cross-country for a job that pays $11 an hour, don't you think?
^^^^^^^
Just the move will cost at least $500. And that'd be with no flights or help moving. Just gas in the car and a few nights hotel along the way. But he does seem to tolerate airports better than most people.  Maybe being "special" could come in handy for a change. And suspending financial disbelief is key to enjoying the update.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 04:50:15 PM
As fun as this sounds, it's pretty ludicrous to move cross-country for a job that pays $11 an hour, don't you think?

Exactly why I won't do it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 12, 2013, 06:24:57 PM
Would you do it for $12?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 06:34:48 PM

Considering its New York, it would have to be a whole lot more than that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 12, 2013, 06:58:48 PM
Good choice.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 07:04:51 PM
Plus, I like the slower paced lifestyle of the Interior West.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 12, 2013, 07:32:40 PM
New York does have a crap ton of public housing. It's not quite as ghetto/stigmatized as in the rest of the country, probably because so many people use it. Some of it isn't even scary looking. Maybe you should look into. Bushie in the projects would be hilarious!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 12, 2013, 07:38:27 PM
What the hell is going on? I smell a cataclysmic cock-up...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Oakvale on January 12, 2013, 07:41:02 PM
Bushie's moving to New York? This could be movie of the series.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 07:46:07 PM
Bushie's moving to New York? This could be movie of the series.

Extremely doubtful, unless Delta Air Lines offers way north of $11.  I would probably require at least $17-$18 to make that big of a move especially just 4 1/2 or 5 months after I moved from Oklahoma to Utah.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 08:08:32 PM
It's so hard to get into the manhattan projects. The wait list is absurd.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on January 12, 2013, 09:17:33 PM
Bushie moving NYC would be hilarious simply because of the obligatory plot point where he sleeps on the subway because it might snow the next day and he doesn't want to walk down the snowy steps of the station and injure himself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 12, 2013, 09:38:46 PM
It's so hard to get into the manhattan projects. The wait list is absurd.
How are the ones in the other boroughs? The ones in Brooklyn near my black hatter family looked pretty rough 15 years ago, but I hear Brooklyn is uber gentrified now. Co-op city in the bronx looks pretty darn nice (especially for a project) on wikipedia. But looks can be deceiving. New Yorkers, what's the word?
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 09:44:02 PM
Brooklyn is the new Manhattan. Essentially all of the young people are moving there because Manhattan is so expensive. There are a lot of great new places and restaurants opening there, so it's a really nice area.

I don't know anything about projects in other areas though. I imagine like most things in the city, they aren't easy to get in to either.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 12, 2013, 10:25:39 PM
Brooklyn is the new Manhattan. Essentially all of the young people are moving there because Manhattan is so expensive. There are a lot of great new places and restaurants opening there, so it's a really nice area. 
So where are the very bad neighborhoods in NYC today? Most of the Bronx, I'd presume, is still awful, though I know nice enclaves like riverdale exist. Hard to picture northeast Brooklyn as not scary, but again, my info is very out of date.  Have the scaries all fled to Newark and East Orange or what?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 12, 2013, 10:33:47 PM
East Harlem, Washington heights, the Bronx, etc are still sketchy. But places like Greenwich village have a lot of crime too, mostly theft and property crime. Midtown is the same way. I don't know Brooklyn crime wise. I had a friend who lived there this summer and didn't have any trouble though. NYC is a pretty safe place generally for a big city.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 10:55:59 PM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 12, 2013, 10:59:50 PM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

Which is what exactly?  Not working??


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 12, 2013, 11:07:57 PM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

Which is what exactly?  Not working??

Working at Xerox right now until I find something better and more stable.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 12, 2013, 11:59:02 PM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

Which is what exactly?  Not working??

Working at Xerox right now until I find something better and more stable.

You did, you turned it down.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 13, 2013, 12:56:41 AM
Bushie's moving to New York? This could be movie of the series.

Extremely doubtful, unless Delta Air Lines offers way north of $11.  I would probably require at least $17-$18 to make that big of a move especially just 4 1/2 or 5 months after I moved from Oklahoma to Utah.

This is no less ridiculous.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 13, 2013, 01:03:45 AM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

I don't think someone like you should be presented with an alternative... stay away from temptation.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 01:15:51 AM
Bushie's moving to New York? This could be movie of the series.

Extremely doubtful, unless Delta Air Lines offers way north of $11.  I would probably require at least $17-$18 to make that big of a move especially just 4 1/2 or 5 months after I moved from Oklahoma to Utah.

This is no less ridiculous.

How so?  New York City is not a cheap place to live.  $17 may even be on the lower end of comfortable living in NYC, no?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 13, 2013, 01:20:17 AM
$17/hour in NYC is equivalent to about $10.68/hour in Salt Lake City.

Sheesh, I'd have to make well over $50k/year to get the equivalent of my current income in NYC. And apparentely Minneapolis and Salt Lake City are almost equivalent, with SLC being very marginally more expensive.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 01:23:39 AM
$17/hour in NYC is equivalent to about $10.68/hour in Salt Lake City.

Exactly my point.  That is the lowest I would ever think about accepting in New York City or Los Angeles or one of the other major cities.  I would really like to have at least $20/hour to go to the Northeast.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 13, 2013, 01:28:11 AM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap. In fact it's cheaper than SLC.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 13, 2013, 01:32:14 AM
Brooklyn is the new Manhattan. Essentially all of the young people are moving there because Manhattan is so expensive. There are a lot of great new places and restaurants opening there, so it's a really nice area.

I don't know anything about projects in other areas though. I imagine like most things in the city, they aren't easy to get in to either.

Many and most of the housing projects in NYC you aspire to get out of. There are waitlist for these things because  some of the newer ones haven't gone to crap yet and a deluge of hipster hayseeds want to pretend to be a New Yorker for a while and drive up rents for poor, working people.

NY is much safer now and Ill roll through neighborhoods I wouldnt have dreamt of venturing into 15-20 years ago. However, there are still some very rough neighborhoods. East New York,Brownsville, Flatbush, Queensbridge, South Jamaica, a few of the Rockaway ones and vast swaths of the Bronx. In Manhattan a couple of the projects down in Lower East side are rough and crime riddle projects around Washington heights, Harlem up north.

Basically look at the NYC murder map put out by NYtimes a few years back and worst areas are always around the projects.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 01:57:52 AM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap. In fact it's cheaper than SLC.

I'm not real crazy about Chicago, especially with high number of homicides in the city.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 13, 2013, 01:59:59 AM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap. In fact it's cheaper than SLC.

I'm not real crazy about Chicago, especially with high number of homicides in the city.

You're white and not a drug dealer, so that shouldn't be a worry.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 13, 2013, 02:01:15 AM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

Which is what exactly?  Not working??

Working at Xerox right now until I find something better and more stable.

Why are you telling yourself you still work there?  When was the st day you worked?  How many hours did you work last week?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 02:03:35 AM
If they would offer $11.04 an hour for the same job at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a western Delta hub, I would jump on it without question.  For now, though, I think I am better off doing what I'm doing now.  I still want to talk to the recruiter, though.

Which is what exactly?  Not working??

Working at Xerox right now until I find something better and more stable.

Why are you telling yourself you still work there?  When was the st day you worked?  How many hours did you work last week?

I last worked on Thursday.  I got 32 hours last week.  I'm confident I'll get 40 hours this week as they are expecting it to be a little busier this week.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 13, 2013, 02:07:32 AM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 02:13:14 AM
I am going to give Xerox the rest of January to produce 40 hour weeks (through February 1).  If I have not worked 120 hours between now and 13:30 2/1/2013, I will start looking again.  As I mentioned earlier, we are getting further removed from the Holidays, so things should pick up.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 13, 2013, 09:19:19 AM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap. In fact it's cheaper than SLC.

I'm not real crazy about Chicago, especially with high number of homicides in the city.

Houston is pretty cheap duece.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 11:59:31 AM
I just took a drive into the east benches of the Salt Lake Valley into a town called Cottonwood Heights.  It was striking to me that I only had to drive 4 to 5 miles east of my apartments to get into the benches.  In fact, the Walmart I shop at generally is in the bottom end of the bench.  That was very surprising to me.  My apartment sits near the low point between the Wasatch and the Oquirrh Mountains to my west.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 13, 2013, 12:10:50 PM
Cheeze


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 13, 2013, 02:10:39 PM
I have an impression bench here does mean what it usually does.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on January 13, 2013, 02:17:43 PM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap.

Is it really?  How much for this and that?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 02:34:43 PM
I have an impression bench here does mean what it usually does.

Benches here are basically higher than the valleys but not quite the mountain tops.  The Salt Lake Valley runs between 4,000-5,000 ft above sea level.  Benches are generally 5,000-7,000 feet and the Mountains are 7,000 feet and up.  Zioneer would be able to explain more as he's lived here more than I have.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 13, 2013, 04:39:10 PM
If you want a really big city, then you should go to Chicago, which is really f**king cheap.

Is it really?  How much for this and that?
I'm sure it depends on where in Chicago. Not like housing is gonna be as cheap on the Gold Coast as on the SouthSide.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 05:02:16 PM
It is 3:00 pm MST and I'm slowly transitioning into a Sunday evening.  I've got the dishwasher running while I watch the Texans/Patriots game.  After the game, I think I will go ahead and get my evening shower and then fix my dinner before the Thunder game comes on at 7:00.  I'll be in bed right after the Thunder game ends at 9:30.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 13, 2013, 06:34:52 PM
Texans or Pats? The only team I will remotely want to pull for if the Texans lose is the 49ers, and that's only because of my boyyyyy Kaep. I'm still in shock the f**king Falcons managed to beat the Hawks in the way they did.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 06:40:28 PM
I want the Texans, expecting the Pats.

I want Ray Lewis to get another ring on his way out kinda like the Bus (Jerome Bettis) several years ago.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 13, 2013, 06:43:40 PM
I want the Texans, expecting the Pats.

I want Ray Lewis to get another ring on his way out kinda like the Bus (Jerome Bettis) several years ago.

I guess that would be a good story. I could pull for the Ravens if all else fails. If it ends up being a NE v. Falcons SB, I will just drink all night and not bother watching that game. But surely Kaep will crush Matty Ice.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 07:27:40 PM
Welp, New York is off the table officially.  I just got a rejection email from Delta.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 13, 2013, 08:11:21 PM
Welp, New York is off the table officially.  I just got a rejection email from Delta.

Your New York-based fans are very sad to hear that, old friend. :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 08:33:40 PM
However, I've got something else that I just threw in the cooker.  I'm not going to spill any beans just yet, but I've got a possibility lurking.  The only thing I will say about it for now is that it will require extensive traveling over the Western United States.  Stay tuned.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 13, 2013, 08:52:23 PM
You're becoming a door-to-door Mormon missionary! Wonderful news, Bushie, congratulations!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 13, 2013, 08:58:37 PM
This is wonderful news! I love when you put things in your cooker!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on January 13, 2013, 09:32:27 PM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.
We get it, BRTD...  you are a midget among dwarfs.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Ban my account ffs! on January 13, 2013, 09:36:04 PM
However, I've got something else that I just threw in the cooker.  I'm not going to spill any beans just yet, but I've got a possibility lurking.  The only thing I will say about it for now is that it will require extensive traveling over the Western United States.  Stay tuned.
Please don't throw things in your cooker and then travel the western United States.  There are very long stretches with no convenience stores and you don't wanna spill the beans out in the middle of nowhere.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 13, 2013, 09:54:05 PM
However, I've got something else that I just threw in the cooker.  I'm not going to spill any beans just yet, but I've got a possibility lurking.  The only thing I will say about it for now is that it will require extensive traveling over the Western United States.  Stay tuned.
Please don't throw things in your cooker and then travel the western United States.  There are very long stretches with no convenience stores and you don't wanna spill the beans out in the middle of nowhere.

Point taken. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 13, 2013, 10:31:54 PM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.
We get it, BRTD...  you are a midget among dwarfs.
He's an overworked one at that. Not that he's alone in this category, but I strongly dislike America's new expectation of Dickensian working hours. Some of us would like to have some time to enjoy the money that we earn at work. My job recently disallowed overtime. I was mad at first, but having time to do things for myself has been rewarding as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 14, 2013, 01:26:12 AM
I'm not sure what Snowguy meant, but I just replying to Bushie's "No I'm not lazy, I'll get 40 hours next week I swear!" type attitude. It wouldn't be too bad if he was actually working part time, or was at least scheduled only for that long, but he is voluntarily being lazy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 14, 2013, 05:45:09 AM
This is wonderful news! I love when you put things in your cooker!

I like when he serves things up fresh!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 14, 2013, 07:56:13 AM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.
We get it, BRTD...  you are a midget among dwarfs.
He's an overworked one at that. Not that he's alone in this category, but I strongly dislike America's new expectation of Dickensian working hours. Some of us would like to have some time to enjoy the money that we earn at work. My job recently disallowed overtime. I was mad at first, but having time to do things for myself has been rewarding as well.

I agree. Most days I'm in my office by 7:30, and try to bail out by 5. With having a work phone, I'm always on call...but still I'm glad I don't work later than I have to. I spent 2 years working two jobs, working almost 12-14 hours a day.. I'm done with that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 14, 2013, 12:25:44 PM
However, I've got something else that I just threw in the cooker.  I'm not going to spill any beans just yet, but I've got a possibility lurking.  The only thing I will say about it for now is that it will require extensive traveling over the Western United States.  Stay tuned.

The theme for this new season (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zTefUMhbI)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 14, 2013, 01:30:39 PM
I saw this on facebook. Reminded me of the update.
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 14, 2013, 06:20:05 PM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.
We get it, BRTD...  you are a midget among dwarfs.
He's an overworked one at that. Not that he's alone in this category, but I strongly dislike America's new expectation of Dickensian working hours. Some of us would like to have some time to enjoy the money that we earn at work. My job recently disallowed overtime. I was mad at first, but having time to do things for myself has been rewarding as well.

I agree. Most days I'm in my office by 7:30, and try to bail out by 5. With having a work phone, I'm always on call...but still I'm glad I don't work later than I have to. I spent 2 years working two jobs, working almost 12-14 hours a day.. I'm done with that.

F*%! that... I'm a strict 9-5 person... there are certainly no expectations of running yourself ragged.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 14, 2013, 06:45:21 PM
Lolz. I got 45 hours this week and this was actually my least worked week since Christmas.
We get it, BRTD...  you are a midget among dwarfs.
He's an overworked one at that. Not that he's alone in this category, but I strongly dislike America's new expectation of Dickensian working hours. Some of us would like to have some time to enjoy the money that we earn at work. My job recently disallowed overtime. I was mad at first, but having time to do things for myself has been rewarding as well.

I agree. Most days I'm in my office by 7:30, and try to bail out by 5. With having a work phone, I'm always on call...but still I'm glad I don't work later than I have to. I spent 2 years working two jobs, working almost 12-14 hours a day.. I'm done with that.

F*%! that... I'm a strict 9-5 person... there are certainly no expectations of running yourself ragged.

I wish I could do that, but in reality I've got too much work to get done in a 9-5 setting. But it's my own choice to do that, to make sure I get everything set and nothing gets lost.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 14, 2013, 07:54:15 PM
Uh oh, there's troube in paradise......share, Jeff


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 14, 2013, 08:10:44 PM
Soo...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 14, 2013, 08:41:37 PM
Uh oh, there's troube in paradise......share, Jeff

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 14, 2013, 08:45:35 PM
This season has taken a predictable twist.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 14, 2013, 08:48:13 PM
An once again, forum advise gets ignored, and trouble arrives in paradise.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 14, 2013, 09:13:29 PM
Uh oh, there's troube in paradise......share, Jeff

Alright, here's the deal.  There is trouble in paradise, but its not an immediate threat.  I got news today that they are going to cut about half the staff.  They just hired way too many agents.  However, they are not going to do it immediately.  Out of fairness to their employees, they are going to give them time to find new work.  The cuts will not happen until March 1, which gives us 6 weeks to find another place to work.  So, after I got off work today, I have been on the prowl and went to two places.  The first one is a no-go right off the bat.  The second one sounds plausible and very interesting.  I've got a second interview with them next Tuesday at 3:00 pm.  This one would pay crappy in training (first 4 weeks) like $10/hour, but after training, I will get $14.00 an hour with a bunch of room up the ladder.  The good news is they said they would guarantee me at least 1 to 2 years before anything negative happens.  I'll explain more about this position in another post.  In fact, I JUST got home from my adventures, which started right after work.  I've got time to find myself a new line of work without having to rush.  The possibility does exist that the cut may get delayed or get cut itself, meaning the cut likely will happen, but the chance exists it may not happen.

So, things are not as dire as what they could be as I still have a job for at least 6 1/2 weeks and have that time to look and the fact there is already another one on the docket already.  This is not including the possible travel job that I mentioned yesterday or the day before.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 14, 2013, 09:29:41 PM
Jeff, this isn't an easy question (it sounds simple on surface) but what do you want to do with your life? As a thought exercise if you won the lottery; what would you do? 

Trust me I spent many years at jobs I didn't like and even actively loathed. It is a terrible way to live, It is really only now that I have just made some choices to set myself up into what I want to do. This jumping from job to job isn't healthy for you- mentally or physically.  It is not f#cking funny either.  Your life shouldnt be a series of adventures in futility and zany antics for us. I appreciate you driving forward through these troubles but the fact is that you create these problems for yourself.  Freaking aim before you fire man. 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 14, 2013, 09:40:54 PM
Stop going to call centers. You don't mix well with them. Learn the lesson and find something different. You're better than this, man. You know this.. we all do.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 14, 2013, 09:54:06 PM
How many call centers has this been anyway?

At least he'll be able to get unemployment this time...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 14, 2013, 10:28:25 PM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 14, 2013, 10:42:59 PM
And Charlie Brown runs up to Lucy holding the football yet again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 14, 2013, 10:54:27 PM
Bushie, please stop beating yourself up like this. You plan out Christmas decorations months in advance and just jump on the first snake oil salesman job that comes around.  I know there must be fear of not meeting bills here, but you really have to stop and make some rational decisions. What you are doing to yourself is sadistic and sick. You must stop this vicious circle.  Me wishing you best of luck and pray is bull$hit- I wish that you stop this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 14, 2013, 11:01:45 PM
Sales?!?!? you have to have figured out you're not cut out for that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 14, 2013, 11:02:48 PM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.

1. If your parents are supporting you, you should be ashamed that you took a VTO... you took advantage of your parents by doing so.  Even if it was just once.
2. Didn't we all tell you it would be a waste of time and money to change your residence to Oklahoma?  You're again taking advantage of your parents by making them subsidize your stupid decision like getting a driver's license in Utah.  Now you'll have to switch that back.  Sure, it may not seem like much at the time, but all these little expenses add up.
3. Why are you giving up on your current job already?
4. Do you really believe this guy when he says you'll have 1 year with them if you commit?  I'll bet you $100 that if you get that job, you don't hold it for a whole year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 14, 2013, 11:05:23 PM
Sales?!?!? you have to have figured out you're not cut out for that.

Commission only sales I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole as I'd starve to death!.  If it has a guaranteed base (a safety net), I'm fine.

Right now, I'm just trying to find anything to avoid having to suffer the humiliation of a 31-year old man moving in with his parents.  Its embarrassing enough to have my parents help me out, let alone possibly having to move back in with them.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on January 14, 2013, 11:08:25 PM
Bushie's next job:

"I'm settling down great in California! I've found a job as a salesman in a nice town called Compton. On my first day of work, I got to rest in a shady alley, and people came up to me to buy little bags of flour. I don't know why they couldn't get it cheap at the grocery store, but it makes a lot of money, and the boss told me I get a cut of all profits! Hopefully I'll be able to celebrate next week with a meal with some new friends at Golden Corral."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 14, 2013, 11:12:53 PM
Sales?!?!? you have to have figured out you're not cut out for that.

Commission only sales I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole as I'd starve to death!.  If it has a guaranteed base (a safety net), I'm fine.

Right now, I'm just trying to find anything to avoid having to suffer the humiliation of a 31-year old man moving in with his parents.  Its embarrassing enough to have my parents help me out, let alone possibly having to move back in with them.

OK - go get a job at McDonald's and work night while you work your other job.  Problem solved.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 14, 2013, 11:40:14 PM
At least something is happening in this tragedy now. Only 2 days after Bushie turns down another job to "wait and see what they will do," he gets canned. Of course, this is one of the reoccurring themes in this series. I applaud the writers for at least changing the topic off weather and Sizzler's steakhouse.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 14, 2013, 11:44:05 PM
At least something is happening in this tragedy now. Only 2 days after Bushie turns down another job to "wait and see what they will do," he gets canned. Of course, this is one of the reoccurring themes in this series. I applaud the writers for at least changing the topic off weather and Sizzler's steakhouse.

Wait, he got fired?  Where?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 14, 2013, 11:57:44 PM
At least something is happening in this tragedy now. Only 2 days after Bushie turns down another job to "wait and see what they will do," he gets canned. Of course, this is one of the reoccurring themes in this series. I applaud the writers for at least changing the topic off weather and Sizzler's steakhouse.

The thing is I'm not gone, yet.  I still have 6 1/2 weeks before I become a free agent.

Inks, to be honest, I don't believe this guy that there is a year guarantee.  I even have a tough time believing the $14.  That's why I want to get both in writing.  That's also why I am not going to put all my eggs in that basket.  I've got something else I'm going to check out tomorrow after work.

I have two places to go tomorrow, one being the Indian doctor in Utah so I can at least get my Indian health services transferred up here.

I do feel bad for taking off so much VTO, but there's nothing I can do about that now.

Going back to Oklahoma into my parents house is the absolute worst case scenario and last resort.  Moving to Oklahoma is my second-to-the-worst case scenario because I have the ability to pull my house off the market.  The cheapest scenario and the best case scenario and my desire is staying in Utah in this apartment and extending this lease.  I am very confident I'll have a job before February 8 when I need to make arrangements on where I go from here.  I will find something.  I am willing to give sales a shot if there is a manageable base salary attached.  Also, the possibility does exist, albeit very small, that the cut will be canceled.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 12:07:52 AM
I really would consider looking for an airport type job there like you were looking at with Delta in NY. I have no clue why you keep going after these tech support/sales jobs that chew you up and spit you out, but you keep doing it and I guess that's all part of the show. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 12:11:22 AM
Jeff, what good is getting something in writing if you yourself said that you would never take someone to court, even for a breach of contract?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2013, 12:15:34 AM
Wish my parents were well off enough to let my life be a series of zany antics.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 15, 2013, 12:30:33 AM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.


Bushie,

I work in Mortgage Sales.  Different field, but still sales based.  Its difficult, and know what you are getting into and the set up before you do.

There are generally three breakdowns of how a base + commission job works.  There can be different variations within each one, but its important to know the basics of each.


1.  Base + Commission.  The easiest and most straight forward, also the least risky.  It is how it sounds, you get a base salary and a commission on top of that.

2.  Base/Draw Combo + Commission.  You do get paid a salary, but it is as a draw.  Any commissions you receive first go to pay any draw balance if any exists.  Or you get a portion of the commission and the rest goes to pay down any draw balance.  If you have no draw balance, you get the full commission.  With this set up, you do have a guarentted minimum that you will get and you won't have to pay back any draw balance.  However, if your balance gets too high you will likely get s** canned.

3.  Draw vs Commission.  Same as above, you get paid a salary as a draw.  If you have no draw balance, you get any full commissions.  If you have a draw balance, once you get a sale, you will either have to first pay back a draw balance before you get any commission, or get a small portion of the commission, with the rest paying down a draw balance.  One MAJOR drawback is unlike #2, you CAN be liable to pay back any draws.

Be VERY careful in understanding the base/draw and commission structure.  Many places might advertise a base when its technically a draw.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 15, 2013, 12:31:54 AM
At least something is happening in this tragedy now. Only 2 days after Bushie turns down another job to "wait and see what they will do," he gets canned. Of course, this is one of the reoccurring themes in this series. I applaud the writers for at least changing the topic off weather and Sizzler's steakhouse.

The thing is I'm not gone, yet.  I still have 6 1/2 weeks before I become a free agent.

Inks, to be honest, I don't believe this guy that there is a year guarantee.  I even have a tough time believing the $14.  That's why I want to get both in writing.  That's also why I am not going to put all my eggs in that basket.  I've got something else I'm going to check out tomorrow after work.

I have two places to go tomorrow, one being the Indian doctor in Utah so I can at least get my Indian health services transferred up here.

I do feel bad for taking off so much VTO, but there's nothing I can do about that now.

Going back to Oklahoma into my parents house is the absolute worst case scenario and last resort.  Moving to Oklahoma is my second-to-the-worst case scenario because I have the ability to pull my house off the market.  The cheapest scenario and the best case scenario and my desire is staying in Utah in this apartment and extending this lease.  I am very confident I'll have a job before February 8 when I need to make arrangements on where I go from here.  I will find something.  I am willing to give sales a shot if there is a manageable base salary attached.  Also, the possibility does exist, albeit very small, that the cut will be canceled.

You were warned... but the thing is... if you don't make a target of sales... won't you get canned anyway?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2013, 12:40:47 AM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.


Bushie,

I work in Mortgage Sales.  Different field, but still sales based.  Its difficult, and know what you are getting into and the set up before you do.

There are generally three breakdowns of how a base + commission job works.  There can be different variations within each one, but its important to know the basics of each.


1.  Base + Commission.  The easiest and most straight forward, also the least risky.  It is how it sounds, you get a base salary and a commission on top of that.

2.  Base/Draw Combo + Commission.  You do get paid a salary, but it is as a draw.  Any commissions you receive first go to pay any draw balance if any exists.  Or you get a portion of the commission and the rest goes to pay down any draw balance.  If you have no draw balance, you get the full commission.  With this set up, you do have a guarentted minimum that you will get and you won't have to pay back any draw balance.  However, if your balance gets too high you will likely get s** canned.

3.  Draw vs Commission.  Same as above, you get paid a salary as a draw.  If you have no draw balance, you get any full commissions.  If you have a draw balance, once you get a sale, you will either have to first pay back a draw balance before you get any commission, or get a small portion of the commission, with the rest paying down a draw balance.  One MAJOR drawback is unlike #2, you CAN be liable to pay back any draws.

Be VERY careful in understanding the base/draw and commission structure.  Many places might advertise a base when its technically a draw.
These schemes are for actual jobs, not scams.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 15, 2013, 12:50:33 AM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.


Bushie,

I work in Mortgage Sales.  Different field, but still sales based.  Its difficult, and know what you are getting into and the set up before you do.

There are generally three breakdowns of how a base + commission job works.  There can be different variations within each one, but its important to know the basics of each.


1.  Base + Commission.  The easiest and most straight forward, also the least risky.  It is how it sounds, you get a base salary and a commission on top of that.

2.  Base/Draw Combo + Commission.  You do get paid a salary, but it is as a draw.  Any commissions you receive first go to pay any draw balance if any exists.  Or you get a portion of the commission and the rest goes to pay down any draw balance.  If you have no draw balance, you get the full commission.  With this set up, you do have a guarentted minimum that you will get and you won't have to pay back any draw balance.  However, if your balance gets too high you will likely get s** canned.

3.  Draw vs Commission.  Same as above, you get paid a salary as a draw.  If you have no draw balance, you get any full commissions.  If you have a draw balance, once you get a sale, you will either have to first pay back a draw balance before you get any commission, or get a small portion of the commission, with the rest paying down a draw balance.  One MAJOR drawback is unlike #2, you CAN be liable to pay back any draws.

Be VERY careful in understanding the base/draw and commission structure.  Many places might advertise a base when its technically a draw.
These schemes are for actual jobs, not scams.

LOL, true, although I wouldn't be surprised if the structure of the scam is like #3, and six months from now Bushie is posting about he is being sued for his $10,000 draw balance.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 01:37:45 AM
I talked this new possible position over with my parents and they say if I am offered the position, go for it.

Other developments are as follows.  My apartment lease runs out on March 31 and I have to give them 45 days notice of my decision.  If I have not found a job by February 8, then I am going to start making arrangements to go back to Oklahoma in March.  I really don't want to do that, and I don't think it will come to that, but that is a possibility.  If I did go back to Oklahoma, I would try to find a vo-tech and get retrained in another field so I can get out of the call center trap.  Dad wants me to find anything up here that is not a call center that pays more than what I am getting now.  Dad believes my skills I learned in college are not doing a single thing for me, which I agree.  My degree has pretty much been reduced to a piece of paper.  We're still hashing out what to do.  I want to stay in Utah, I need to stay in Utah, but with my house in Oklahoma on the market, we're still paying the mortgage and the utilities, plus my rent and other bills in Utah.  The rent, mortgage, and utilities alone add up to around $1500 a month not including other bills.  Getting $12 an hour doesn't cut it and especially when I'm not getting 40 hour weeks.  I'm ashamed to say it, but my parents have been helping me out since I don't make enough right now to support myself 100%.  So I have to listen to their advice until such time as I do make enough to support myself 100%.

So, with that said, what this job is that I went to this evening is it is not a call center, but not a traditional one, rather it is base + commission sales.  You see those infomercials on late night television for products like Rosetta Stone, the non stick skillet that's been advertised, or the sham-wow products.  I will be taking phone calls for those products.  He rattled off 8 different products that we support and more coming in all the time.  The training salary is $10/hr for the first 4-5 weeks.  After that, the salary goes up to $14.00/hr with the potential to go higher.  Full benefits start after 90 days of employment and 401(k) starts after 6 months.  The training hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 8:30-17:00 and after that the hours will be primarily graveyard anywhere between 2000 and 0600 both weekend days and 3 days during the week.  I'll get 40 hours each week.  I'll make sure I get the pay in writing as well as this other statement that he made which is "most call centers give you a month or two and kick you to the curb.  We don't do that.  We will give you AT LEAST a 1 year commitment if you give the same commitment back to us."  I have a second interview with them next Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 15:00.


Bushie,

I work in Mortgage Sales.  Different field, but still sales based.  Its difficult, and know what you are getting into and the set up before you do.

There are generally three breakdowns of how a base + commission job works.  There can be different variations within each one, but its important to know the basics of each.


1.  Base + Commission.  The easiest and most straight forward, also the least risky.  It is how it sounds, you get a base salary and a commission on top of that.

2.  Base/Draw Combo + Commission.  You do get paid a salary, but it is as a draw.  Any commissions you receive first go to pay any draw balance if any exists.  Or you get a portion of the commission and the rest goes to pay down any draw balance.  If you have no draw balance, you get the full commission.  With this set up, you do have a guarentted minimum that you will get and you won't have to pay back any draw balance.  However, if your balance gets too high you will likely get s** canned.

3.  Draw vs Commission.  Same as above, you get paid a salary as a draw.  If you have no draw balance, you get any full commissions.  If you have a draw balance, once you get a sale, you will either have to first pay back a draw balance before you get any commission, or get a small portion of the commission, with the rest paying down a draw balance.  One MAJOR drawback is unlike #2, you CAN be liable to pay back any draws.

Be VERY careful in understanding the base/draw and commission structure.  Many places might advertise a base when its technically a draw.
These schemes are for actual jobs, not scams.

LOL, true, although I wouldn't be surprised if the structure of the scam is like #3, and six months from now Bushie is posting about he is being sued for his $10,000 draw balance.

I'm well aware of the three types of base + commish sales pay.  I didn't hear any talk of a draw or anything that sounded like a draw Monday evening.  He broke down the pay structure and from the outside it looks just like Scenario 1 - base salary + commission.  He said with commission, I can reach $17-$20 an hour.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 15, 2013, 02:34:56 AM
Oh nice, the Indian health coverage story-line is coming back into play.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 02:47:50 AM
Things may seem as if they're gloomy over here, but I have a lot of confidence right now.  It was not a shock today to hear that my job was going to get cut.  What was the shocker is that they are not going to start cutting until March 1.  That settled my heart back down.  This isn't my first rodeo.  I have been down this road too many times before and I'm becoming an old pro at it.  I'm excited going forward into Tuesday and beyond.  I honestly believe it won't be long before I have a job to replace the one I have now.  I'm confident I won't really even lose any money.  In fact, this may turn out to be beneficial for me as I stand a much better chance of pulling 40 hour weeks.  I'll be alright.  If I do have to move back to Oklahoma, I'm going to hold my head up and do it with class.  There are worse states I could move to.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 15, 2013, 03:04:36 AM
Things may seem as if they're gloomy over here, but I have a lot of confidence right now.  It was not a shock today to hear that my job was going to get cut.  What was the shocker is that they are not going to start cutting until March 1.  That settled my heart back down.  This isn't my first rodeo.  I have been down this road too many times before and I'm becoming an old pro at it.  I'm excited going forward into Tuesday and beyond.  I honestly believe it won't be long before I have a job to replace the one I have now.  I'm confident I won't really even lose any money.  In fact, this may turn out to be beneficial for me as I stand a much better chance of pulling 40 hour weeks.  I'll be alright.  If I do have to move back to Oklahoma, I'm going to hold my head up and do it with class.  There are worse states I could move to.

You're becoming an old pro at what? Getting fired? That's not really a good thing. Your resume must look like a f[Ink]ing nightmare at this point.

Also, I'm not sure that there are worse states that you could move to. Oklahoma is pretty awful.

By the way, what was the first job that you looked into today? Why was it an automatic non-starter in your view?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 15, 2013, 05:18:30 AM
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 15, 2013, 05:29:18 AM
Why have you never looked at something like this?

http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT (http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 07:57:37 AM
There is all this talk about your eggs, and your basket... and yet after months you've still yet to tell us anything more specific on this basket. Is it wicker? Plastic? Come on, the people deserve to know.

Also, there has to be more than call center and sales positions. How many jobs in these two fields have you had since you let ONG? They aren't working.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on January 15, 2013, 08:32:01 AM
Also, I'm not sure that there are worse states that you could move to. Oklahoma is pretty awful.

Florida?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 09:45:12 AM
If he ended up in NYC, I'd up my subscription again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 15, 2013, 10:21:38 AM
I'm cancelling my subscription.  Have fun!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 10:56:34 AM
God, I know where this is going. He will end up back in OK looking for a call center job once again. He won't live with his parents though. They will continue to pay for his house. I still can't imagine how they are affording all of this. BushKE never struck me as being a particularly wealthy guy or coming from money. But we don't know a lot about his family. I think he revealed his mom worked at HR Block in a flashback a few seasons ago.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 15, 2013, 11:04:44 AM
Why have you never looked at something like this?

http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT (http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT)

A job where you have to stand up for 8 hours?! Come on Franzl.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 11:59:26 AM
God, I know where this is going. He will end up back in OK looking for a call center job once again. He won't live with his parents though. They will continue to pay for his house. I still can't imagine how they are affording all of this. BushKE never struck me as being a particularly wealthy guy or coming from money. But we don't know a lot about his family. I think he revealed his mom worked at HR Block in a flashback a few seasons ago.

I agree, honey bear. I don't think they are wealthy. If he went back to OK and lived with his parents, he should just do a total reset. Stop with the call centers, stop with sales.. just try and find a secure job, and take it from there...and when you are ready, find your own place again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 15, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
Why have you never looked at something like this?

http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT (http://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=McDonalds&l=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT)

A job where you have to stand up for 8 hours?! Come on Franzl.

At least he'd be unlikely to get fired. On the other hand, it wouldn't be a great idea for his weight loss efforts.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 03:08:26 PM
I'm still at work, about to get off in 30 minutes.  Things are still very fluid and have a tendency to change.  They're still planning on beginning the layoffs on March 1, but the news today is that there is debate as to where the draw the line on cuts.  Right now, as of yesterday, my class which came in November 6 is on the line and they don't know if the cuts will reach my class or stop with the class that came in December 3.  Right now, nobody knows if my class will be cut or not.  We're pretty sure the September 24 class (the class preceding mine) is safe.  We're also pretty sure the December 3 (the class succeeding mine) is in jeopardy.  What happens, though, with my class, is the big question mark in the room.  I'm going to act as if my class will be cut, because I don't want to get to March 1 and become a free agent with nothing to fall back on.  On the other hand, I don't want to start over unnecessarily.  I'm already well established at Xerox and was on track to become permanent anytime between February and May where I might get a raise.  The calls the past two days indicate the pace is starting to pick up.  We're still slow, but the open slots for VTO are not as numerous.  Most days there have been 7-8 slots open for VTO.  Yesterday, there was no VTO.  Today, there were only 4 slots for VTO and nothing forced.  Things seem to be picking up which makes me think the March 1 cuts may be canceled altogether, because the last thing the company wants to do is cut half the staff on March 1 and then find themselves in a pickle and missing SLA and have to turn right around and hire more staff before April 1.  That's one reason why my class may or may not be safe.  They may not make that decision for a while until they can forecast March, April, and May traffic.  So, I'll talk to my parents, but there is a possibility I may be staying at Xerox long past March 1.  If I can, that would be the most ideal scenario.  I was going to go seek out another sales opportunity this afternoon, but I may go on home instead.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 04:20:27 PM
Perhaps not surfing the Atlas forum while on the job would increase your chances of retaining this job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2013, 04:28:23 PM
Bushie, have you applied for food stamps? Sounds like you should qualify. It's a free $100 or so per month. You owe it to your parents to return every dime to them that you can. That includes living with them and working as much as possible, unless they explicitly request otherwise. OK is a good place for you anyway. You need a location where people, on average, are not overly ambitious. Americans who move to New York (other than rich kids looking to party) do so because they want to be CEO of the world. Trust me, that's not you.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 15, 2013, 04:34:58 PM
I'm still at work, about to get off in 30 minutes.  Things are still very fluid and have a tendency to change.  They're still planning on beginning the layoffs on March 1, but the news today is that there is debate as to where the draw the line on cuts.  Right now, as of yesterday, my class which came in November 6 is on the line and they don't know if the cuts will reach my class or stop with the class that came in December 3.  Right now, nobody knows if my class will be cut or not.  We're pretty sure the September 24 class (the class preceding mine) is safe.  We're also pretty sure the December 3 (the class succeeding mine) is in jeopardy.  What happens, though, with my class, is the big question mark in the room.  I'm going to act as if my class will be cut, because I don't want to get to March 1 and become a free agent with nothing to fall back on.  On the other hand, I don't want to start over unnecessarily.  I'm already well established at Xerox and was on track to become permanent anytime between February and May where I might get a raise.  The calls the past two days indicate the pace is starting to pick up.  We're still slow, but the open slots for VTO are not as numerous.  Most days there have been 7-8 slots open for VTO.  Yesterday, there was no VTO.  Today, there were only 4 slots for VTO and nothing forced.  Things seem to be picking up which makes me think the March 1 cuts may be canceled altogether, because the last thing the company wants to do is cut half the staff on March 1 and then find themselves in a pickle and missing SLA and have to turn right around and hire more staff before April 1.  That's one reason why my class may or may not be safe.  They may not make that decision for a while until they can forecast March, April, and May traffic.  So, I'll talk to my parents, but there is a possibility I may be staying at Xerox long past March 1.  If I can, that would be the most ideal scenario.  I was going to go seek out another sales opportunity this afternoon, but I may go on home instead.

Giving up on the job hunt already? Yeah, this is going to end well...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 05:19:53 PM
I'm still at work, about to get off in 30 minutes.  Things are still very fluid and have a tendency to change.  They're still planning on beginning the layoffs on March 1, but the news today is that there is debate as to where the draw the line on cuts.  Right now, as of yesterday, my class which came in November 6 is on the line and they don't know if the cuts will reach my class or stop with the class that came in December 3.  Right now, nobody knows if my class will be cut or not.  We're pretty sure the September 24 class (the class preceding mine) is safe.  We're also pretty sure the December 3 (the class succeeding mine) is in jeopardy.  What happens, though, with my class, is the big question mark in the room.  I'm going to act as if my class will be cut, because I don't want to get to March 1 and become a free agent with nothing to fall back on.  On the other hand, I don't want to start over unnecessarily.  I'm already well established at Xerox and was on track to become permanent anytime between February and May where I might get a raise.  The calls the past two days indicate the pace is starting to pick up.  We're still slow, but the open slots for VTO are not as numerous.  Most days there have been 7-8 slots open for VTO.  Yesterday, there was no VTO.  Today, there were only 4 slots for VTO and nothing forced.  Things seem to be picking up which makes me think the March 1 cuts may be canceled altogether, because the last thing the company wants to do is cut half the staff on March 1 and then find themselves in a pickle and missing SLA and have to turn right around and hire more staff before April 1.  That's one reason why my class may or may not be safe.  They may not make that decision for a while until they can forecast March, April, and May traffic.  So, I'll talk to my parents, but there is a possibility I may be staying at Xerox long past March 1.  If I can, that would be the most ideal scenario.  I was going to go seek out another sales opportunity this afternoon, but I may go on home instead.

Giving up on the job hunt already? Yeah, this is going to end well...

I'm not giving up on the job hunt at all.  I'm still looking out here and have my antenna up.

I just talked to my parents again and I am going to look as hard as I can for anything out here through February 15.  I may still extend this apartment lease for another 3 months (April, May, June) even if I don't find a job.  They are not giving up on me in Utah right away.  There are contingency plans in place in case I do have to move back home, but right now, I've got 2 things in the cooker, plus the possibility that Xerox may be extended.  I am still very confident that I will be here in Utah for the long term, but I've got a safety net just in case.  I am going to keep looking for a job each afternoon and evening after work, and if one comes along that is a better opportunity than Xerox, I am going to jump on that, because the last thing I can afford is to reach March 1 and still get cut without a job to go to on March 4.  I'm really hoping for this job in Draper that I sought out last night, because that would give me $14 an hour after training with the potential to make $17-$18 an hour with commission.  The best thing I can do right now is not panic.  There is no reason to panic as I still have six weeks until the potential cut happens.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 05:27:42 PM
Bushie Takes Brooklyn - COMING THIS SUMMER


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 15, 2013, 05:30:59 PM
No need to panic, sure. But an opportunity to give yourself a swift kick to the head and realise your constant mistakes, and what leads to them.

1. listening to your parents, who aren't necessarily as cluey as you think
2. Going into a job that you're totally unsuitable for

Maybe ask yourself... not God, not your parents, risk allowing your actual thoughts and feelings to come out... what am I actually good at? what do I enjoy doing? If those two are in conflict, always choose what you're good at. Especially in your situation.

How the hell will you be able to keep up your apartment for three months without work?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 05:39:25 PM
No need to panic, sure. But an opportunity to give yourself a swift kick to the head and realise your constant mistakes, and what leads to them.

1. listening to your parents, who aren't necessarily as cluey as you think
2. Going into a job that you're totally unsuitable for

Maybe ask yourself... not God, not your parents, risk allowing your actual thoughts and feelings to come out... what am I actually good at? what do I enjoy doing? If those two are in conflict, always choose what you're good at. Especially in your situation.

How the hell will you be able to keep up your apartment for three months without work?

Obviously that statement I made about keeping the apartment without a job is a little misleading.  That's assuming I can get rid of my house in Oklahoma by then so I'm not dealing with $850 in mortgage + utilities and $600 in rent.  That's hard enough to do as it is.  I wouldn't be able to keep my apartment up for three months without a job.  That's why I'm searching now for a job before March 1 gets here so I am not without a job.  My desire is to stay here in Utah and that is my parents desire for me, as well.  That statement about keeping the apartment is just a scenario and nothing more than a scenario.  It is not a plan by any stretch of the imagination.  It could turn into a plan, but its doubtful it will come to that, because I plan to have another job within the next 4 weeks.  I have to let my apartment know by February 15 if I plan to extend beyond the March 31 lease expiration.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 05:43:54 PM
I love how Bushie uses these sexual innuendoes like "I have a plan in my cooker" and "I have my antenna up, obviously referring to his penis and impregnating a lady. I also imagine him walking around with an antenna on his head and I start to laugh to myself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 15, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
I love how Bushie uses these sexual innuendoes like "I have a plan in my cooker" and "I have my antenna up, obviously referring to his penis and impregnating a lady. I also imagine him walking around with an antenna on his head and I start to laugh to myself.

Ah, so this is what you and Andrew do in your "video chats" eh?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 05:49:48 PM
I love how Bushie uses these sexual innuendoes like "I have a plan in my cooker" and "I have my antenna up, obviously referring to his penis and impregnating a lady. I also imagine him walking around with an antenna on his head and I start to laugh to myself.

Ah, so this is what you and Andrew do in your "video chats" eh?

Jealous?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 06:06:05 PM
No need to panic, sure. But an opportunity to give yourself a swift kick to the head and realise your constant mistakes, and what leads to them.

1. listening to your parents, who aren't necessarily as cluey as you think
2. Going into a job that you're totally unsuitable for

Maybe ask yourself... not God, not your parents, risk allowing your actual thoughts and feelings to come out... what am I actually good at? what do I enjoy doing? If those two are in conflict, always choose what you're good at. Especially in your situation.

How the hell will you be able to keep up your apartment for three months without work?

Obviously that statement I made about keeping the apartment without a job is a little misleading.  That's assuming I can get rid of my house in Oklahoma by then so I'm not dealing with $850 in mortgage + utilities and $600 in rent.  That's hard enough to do as it is.  I wouldn't be able to keep my apartment up for three months without a job.  That's why I'm searching now for a job before March 1 gets here so I am not without a job.  My desire is to stay here in Utah and that is my parents desire for me, as well.  That statement about keeping the apartment is just a scenario and nothing more than a scenario.  It is not a plan by any stretch of the imagination.  It could turn into a plan, but its doubtful it will come to that, because I plan to have another job within the next 4 weeks.  I have to let my apartment know by February 15 if I plan to extend beyond the March 31 lease expiration.

Jeff, were you still at work when you posted this?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 15, 2013, 06:06:51 PM
I love how Bushie uses these sexual innuendoes like "I have a plan in my cooker" and "I have my antenna up, obviously referring to his penis and impregnating a lady. I also imagine him walking around with an antenna on his head and I start to laugh to myself.

Ah, so this is what you and Andrew do in your "video chats" eh?

Jealous?

No! I mean.... Just...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 06:26:38 PM
What Andrew and I do on our Facetime chats are our business only. Please stay out of our private lives, Polnut. If you want in on it, just say so. Don't be so coy. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 06:32:03 PM
No need to panic, sure. But an opportunity to give yourself a swift kick to the head and realise your constant mistakes, and what leads to them.

1. listening to your parents, who aren't necessarily as cluey as you think
2. Going into a job that you're totally unsuitable for

Maybe ask yourself... not God, not your parents, risk allowing your actual thoughts and feelings to come out... what am I actually good at? what do I enjoy doing? If those two are in conflict, always choose what you're good at. Especially in your situation.

How the hell will you be able to keep up your apartment for three months without work?

Obviously that statement I made about keeping the apartment without a job is a little misleading.  That's assuming I can get rid of my house in Oklahoma by then so I'm not dealing with $850 in mortgage + utilities and $600 in rent.  That's hard enough to do as it is.  I wouldn't be able to keep my apartment up for three months without a job.  That's why I'm searching now for a job before March 1 gets here so I am not without a job.  My desire is to stay here in Utah and that is my parents desire for me, as well.  That statement about keeping the apartment is just a scenario and nothing more than a scenario.  It is not a plan by any stretch of the imagination.  It could turn into a plan, but its doubtful it will come to that, because I plan to have another job within the next 4 weeks.  I have to let my apartment know by February 15 if I plan to extend beyond the March 31 lease expiration.

Jeff, were you still at work when you posted this?

No, I get off work at 13:30, so I was home long before I posted this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 07:16:13 PM
And this was posted from your work computer, correct?

I'm still at work, about to get off in 30 minutes.  Things are still very fluid and have a tendency to change.  They're still planning on beginning the layoffs on March 1, but the news today is that there is debate as to where the draw the line on cuts.  Right now, as of yesterday, my class which came in November 6 is on the line and they don't know if the cuts will reach my class or stop with the class that came in December 3.  Right now, nobody knows if my class will be cut or not.  We're pretty sure the September 24 class (the class preceding mine) is safe.  We're also pretty sure the December 3 (the class succeeding mine) is in jeopardy.  What happens, though, with my class, is the big question mark in the room.  I'm going to act as if my class will be cut, because I don't want to get to March 1 and become a free agent with nothing to fall back on.  On the other hand, I don't want to start over unnecessarily.  I'm already well established at Xerox and was on track to become permanent anytime between February and May where I might get a raise.  The calls the past two days indicate the pace is starting to pick up.  We're still slow, but the open slots for VTO are not as numerous.  Most days there have been 7-8 slots open for VTO.  Yesterday, there was no VTO.  Today, there were only 4 slots for VTO and nothing forced.  Things seem to be picking up which makes me think the March 1 cuts may be canceled altogether, because the last thing the company wants to do is cut half the staff on March 1 and then find themselves in a pickle and missing SLA and have to turn right around and hire more staff before April 1.  That's one reason why my class may or may not be safe.  They may not make that decision for a while until they can forecast March, April, and May traffic.  So, I'll talk to my parents, but there is a possibility I may be staying at Xerox long past March 1.  If I can, that would be the most ideal scenario.  I was going to go seek out another sales opportunity this afternoon, but I may go on home instead.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 07:19:30 PM
Correct

EDIT:  It was posted from work, but on my home/work laptop.  I occasionally take my personal laptop to work and use it as my work computer.  In case you are curious about the IP address postings of both posts, that is what happened.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 07:21:16 PM

Jeff.... you know I can see your IP address, right?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 07:24:51 PM

Yes, I Just realized that, that's why I edited my last comment.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 07:27:34 PM

Your IP address would still change...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 07:29:10 PM
WHOMP WHOMP!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 07:34:13 PM

Alright, alright, you caught me red handed.  I took off an hour early at 12:30 today for involuntary VTO as one of those 4 slots that were offered.  Since my shift ends at 1:30, I am usually the first to get let go during the day.  So, I was home at the 13:08 mark.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2013, 07:51:53 PM
Anytime a job offers "potential" pay, an "opportunity" or is at a call center, Just Say No. Everytime.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 07:54:11 PM
I like that this show has picked up again. Bushie is losing his job, getting caught red handed in lies, sticking his antenna up...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 08:09:12 PM
Alright, folks, the job search is OVER!!!!!!  I just got a call from my boss about 10 minutes ago and I have been selected to cross train on another account.  What that means is my job at Xerox is SAFE!!!!!!!!  March 1 is just another day now.  I will be in training for the next 3 weeks from 8:00-4:30 beginning tomorrow.  What this will also do is eliminate VTO and get me back to a full 40 hours each week!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 08:10:51 PM

Alright, alright, you caught me red handed.  I took off an hour early at 12:30 today for involuntary VTO as one of those 4 slots that were offered.  Since my shift ends at 1:30, I am usually the first to get let go during the day.  So, I was home at the 13:08 mark.

I don't believe that someone who was at risk of having no income would voluntarily take a cut in his paycheck.  I don't think I caught you red handed taking a VTO.  I think I caught you red handed being unemployed.  Sorry, Jeff... I just don't buy that you actually still have a job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 08:13:52 PM

Alright, alright, you caught me red handed.  I took off an hour early at 12:30 today for involuntary VTO as one of those 4 slots that were offered.  Since my shift ends at 1:30, I am usually the first to get let go during the day.  So, I was home at the 13:08 mark.

I don't believe that someone who was at risk of having no income would voluntarily take a cut in his paycheck.  I don't think I caught you red handed taking a VTO.  I think I caught you red handed being unemployed.  Sorry, Jeff... I just don't buy that you actually still have a job.

It may seem that way, but after the call from my boss just 12 minutes ago, I not only have a job, but I have the same job and a secure job.  He said a few other people are also going to cross train and a few have been already cut of varying seniority.  Doubt all you want, but I will be going in at 8:00 am tomorrow morning!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 08:15:02 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:03:19 PM
So why did you randomly lie about being at work, even without being asked about it?
And do your parents know you took a VTO today?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:06:55 PM
So why did you randomly lie about being at work, even without being asked about it?
And do your parents know you took a VTO today?

Impulse decision.

I don't hide VTO from my parents.  I feel I owe it to them if I take VTO to tell them I took VTO.

But now, with me being a part of two accounts, that will eliminate the chance or the need for VTO.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:13:25 PM
So why did you randomly lie about being at work, even without being asked about it?
And do your parents know you took a VTO today?

Impulse decision.

I don't hide VTO from my parents.  I feel I owe it to them if I take VTO to tell them I took VTO.

But now, with me being a part of two accounts, that will eliminate the chance or the need for VTO.

So you're an impulsive liar... and why aren't you seeking psychiatric help yet?  Seriously... you have something(s) wrong with you... you need help.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 09:14:54 PM
I things have been so slow though, why would you even consider staying? I'd be out of there so damn fast.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 15, 2013, 09:17:59 PM
Alright, alright, you caught me red handed.  I took off an hour early at 12:30 today for involuntary VTO as one of those 4 slots that were offered.

"involuntary voluntary time off"?  How is something involuntary voluntary?  Is that like being "anti-pro-heterosexual (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=148047.msg3176906#msg3176906)"?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 09:20:13 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:21:20 PM
I things have been so slow though, why would you even consider staying? I'd be out of there so damn fast.

Well, this second account is known to be a bit busier.  That phone call from my boss could just as easily been a job ender.  I was very fortunate it turned out to be a job saver.

Not only am I staying, but there is talk of a possible raise in the next few months.

Inks, I recognize there is something just not right, but I don't have the money to seek professional help.  So, right now, I'm having to work on it by myself which is not the best method, but the only method I have at this point in time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:22:31 PM
Alright, alright, you caught me red handed.  I took off an hour early at 12:30 today for involuntary VTO as one of those 4 slots that were offered.

"involuntary voluntary time off"?  How is something involuntary voluntary?  Is that like being "anti-pro-heterosexual (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=148047.msg3176906#msg3176906)"?


The proper term would be ITO, involunatry time off.  I mislabeled it as VTO.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:23:42 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:30:43 PM
I things have been so slow though, why would you even consider staying? I'd be out of there so damn fast.

Well, this second account is known to be a bit busier.  That phone call from my boss could just as easily been a job ender.  I was very fortunate it turned out to be a job saver.

Not only am I staying, but there is talk of a possible raise in the next few months.

Inks, I recognize there is something just not right, but I don't have the money to seek professional help.  So, right now, I'm having to work on it by myself which is not the best method, but the only method I have at this point in time.

You don't have money because you keep taking freaking time off!  Talk to a pastor... they're free.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 09:31:19 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Yeah, let's go back down that road again. "Your" kids. Kenya.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 09:31:40 PM
I things have been so slow though, why would you even consider staying? I'd be out of there so damn fast.

Well, this second account is known to be a bit busier.  That phone call from my boss could just as easily been a job ender.  I was very fortunate it turned out to be a job saver.

Not only am I staying, but there is talk of a possible raise in the next few months.

Inks, I recognize there is something just not right, but I don't have the money to seek professional help.  So, right now, I'm having to work on it by myself which is not the best method, but the only method I have at this point in time.

Honestly though, Jeff. Keep looking for something. This plot has come up so many times. Things are unsure, promises are made, and promises are broke... get out of the call center game all together.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:35:20 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Yes... a pathological liar with no self-discipline who is dependent on his parents for money yet still takes time off willy-nilly is exactly the type of person who should adopt children.  I'm sorry, Jeff, but that would be borderline child abuse.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:38:06 PM
I things have been so slow though, why would you even consider staying? I'd be out of there so damn fast.

Well, this second account is known to be a bit busier.  That phone call from my boss could just as easily been a job ender.  I was very fortunate it turned out to be a job saver.

Not only am I staying, but there is talk of a possible raise in the next few months.

Inks, I recognize there is something just not right, but I don't have the money to seek professional help.  So, right now, I'm having to work on it by myself which is not the best method, but the only method I have at this point in time.

You don't have money because you keep taking freaking time off!  Talk to a pastor... they're free.

Even if I had not taken the time off, I've got too many bills vying for my attention and my paycheck.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:39:30 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Yes... a pathological liar with no self-discipline who is dependent on his parents for money yet still takes time off willy-nilly is exactly the type of person who should adopt children.  I'm sorry, Jeff, but that would be borderline child abuse.

If you expect to ruin my evening by thinking how much of a failure I am, forget it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on January 15, 2013, 09:41:17 PM
Maybe you could try earning a bit of money by selling sweets to children: you certainly look the part.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:47:20 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Yes... a pathological liar with no self-discipline who is dependent on his parents for money yet still takes time off willy-nilly is exactly the type of person who should adopt children.  I'm sorry, Jeff, but that would be borderline child abuse.

If you expect to ruin my evening by thinking how much of a failure I am, forget it.

No, I expect you to act like an adult.  Jeff, you want to adopt these children - wake up - that'd be a disaster.  For you, and more importantly, for them.

How much money have you given up for VTOs so far?  And like I said, pastors are free to talk to, and you glossed over that.

You're not a failure, Jeff... you need help.  And you need to realize your problems have the potential to hurt others... if you're telling these kids you're going to adopt them and get denied because you have severe psychological or psychiatric problems, that doesn't just affect you; that affects them.  The only way you're a failure is in failing to seek the help that you need.  Quit making excuses.  Yes, the bills will always be there... you have "free" Indian healthcare... have you even looked into whether or not it covers mental health?

Quit coming up with excuses and do something before you destroy yourself and other people.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 09:48:45 PM
Ok, I'm starting to get it...I think: Inks is the supreme asshole in the story that beats up on BushOK so we all like the latter more.

I never said that.  Inks is a great moderator and a great friend, I am just not letting anything ruin my evening.  I feel like I have new life right now thanks to my boss personally taking time out of his evening to invite me to be cross trained on another account to preserve my job.  It almost feels as if I have been hired at a new job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on January 15, 2013, 09:49:16 PM
Lying again!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 09:50:34 PM
Ok, I'm starting to get it...I think: Inks is the supreme asshole in the story that beats up on BushOK so we all like the latter more.

I never said that. 

Ok. I did though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 09:51:15 PM

You don't think I'm a great mod? :'(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 09:52:19 PM
Change the game, Bushie. Don't let the game change you.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 09:57:29 PM
Change the game, Bushie. Don't let the game change you.

I love you


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:00:07 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Yes... a pathological liar with no self-discipline who is dependent on his parents for money yet still takes time off willy-nilly is exactly the type of person who should adopt children.  I'm sorry, Jeff, but that would be borderline child abuse.

If you expect to ruin my evening by thinking how much of a failure I am, forget it.

No, I expect you to act like an adult.  Jeff, you want to adopt these children - wake up - that'd be a disaster.  For you, and more importantly, for them.

How much money have you given up for VTOs so far?  And like I said, pastors are free to talk to, and you glossed over that.

You're not a failure, Jeff... you need help.  And you need to realize your problems have the potential to hurt others... if you're telling these kids you're going to adopt them and get denied because you have severe psychological or psychiatric problems, that doesn't just affect you; that affects them.  The only way you're a failure is in failing to seek the help that you need.  Quit making excuses.  Yes, the bills will always be there... you have "free" Indian healthcare... have you even looked into whether or not it covers mental health?

Quit coming up with excuses and do something before you destroy yourself and other people.

Okay, time to be honest and very candid,

One thing I have not promised the kids that I would adopt them, especially given Kenyan law.  I respect the rule of law.

I have talked to my pastors, mainly in Oklahoma, several times.  I'm working through a lot of different issues in my life right now.  One is the lying, another is my porn addiction, a third is my bad habit of throwing around profanity when I am angry.  I don't get angry and I don't cuss in public, but I get angry privately and I do cuss in public.  If there is a mental problem, it would lie more in the bi-polar spectrum than in the pathological liar spectrum.  I am working with my pastor to figure things out.  I'm a work in progress, I will freely admit that all day long.  My God is not finished with me, yet, though.  God is still chipping away at the extra wood.  My lying comes out as a result of my anger at a certain situation.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 10:01:18 PM

I love you and I love our loving relationship. I hope we can adopt African children one day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 15, 2013, 10:03:04 PM
And have you looked into what your health care covers?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 10:03:37 PM
I love when Bushie talks about his porn addiction. He mentioned it in another thread. I hope we learn more about it now!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 10:04:12 PM

I love you and I love our loving relationship. I hope we can adopt African children one day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mUNSzXHRhY


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:05:34 PM
And have you looked into what your health care covers?

I haven't yet.  I want to see the doctor first to get things set up in Utah.  I was going to go tomorrow after work, but now that I'll be working 8:00-16:30 through presumably Tuesday, February 5, 2013, I'll have to put that on hold until I get back to my 5:00-13:30 shift.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 15, 2013, 10:09:06 PM
FYI, Jeff.. if you ever need to talk, you can PM me. It'll stay between us.. no worries about others barging in on the conversation. I'm always available


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:10:02 PM
I love when Bushie talks about his porn addiction. He mentioned it in another thread. I hope we learn more about it now!

I don't plan to expand on that as there is something called Terms of Service here.  Plus, we do have a female in our midst, and I do want to respect her and be modest.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 10:11:18 PM
We have a girl here? Who? And how does one know if they have a porn addiction?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 10:13:37 PM
BushOK cites Kenyan Law. First time this has been done since Specter's vote during the Clinton Impeachment trial.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:14:09 PM
Changing the subject just a bit, as of this morning I am at 265.0 lbs.  I've finally been able to start coming down again.  Its not much, and not where I want to be, and probably just water weight, but it does feel good.  I took a look at my stomach this morning, and I was probably imagining things, but I didn't look quite as big.  I know that's looking through rosy glasses as 2 pounds doesn't change anything in the belly, especially when you're talking the north side of 250.

Of course, as you can probably see on facebook, I celebrated my new assignment with an Oreo blizzard from Dairy Queen, so I can probably count on a half pound gain by morning.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:15:37 PM
We have a girl here? Who? And how does one know if they have a porn addiction?

She doesn't visit the Update thread, probably to her benefit, but she does post elsewhere.

I think anyway??  It would be really embarrassing if I was wrong...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 15, 2013, 10:16:04 PM
A large blizzard no less!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:16:28 PM

In 18 degree weather!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 15, 2013, 10:20:14 PM
Changing the subject just a bit, as of this morning I am at 265.0 lbs.  I've finally been able to start coming down again.  Its not much, and not where I want to be, and probably just water weight, but it does feel good.  I took a look at my stomach this morning, and I was probably imagining things, but I didn't look quite as big.  I know that's looking through rosy glasses as 2 pounds doesn't change anything in the belly, especially when you're talking the north side of 250.

Of course, as you can probably see on facebook, I celebrated my new assignment with an Oreo blizzard from Dairy Queen, so I can probably count on a half pound gain by morning.

I love this guy. I really, really do. Great guy, even better troll.

Starts the post talking about his weight loss. Ends it by mentioning how he celebrated whatever happened at work with a totally unhealthy sundae.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 15, 2013, 10:27:24 PM
Why would talking about a porn addiction be out of bounds if a woman was posting here?  I mean yeah if you were mentioning in detail what you are watching it would be uncomfortable but likely for many people here- male or female. This is like a Victorian notion of woman.

Also the ridiculous taboo against "cussing" is waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy down the scale of your problems and issues. Yet somehow earns the bronze behind lying and yanking your crank on some things you have to change.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2013, 10:32:02 PM
I believe all the "girls" here have penises, no?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 15, 2013, 10:32:36 PM
I love when Bushie talks about his porn addiction. He mentioned it in another thread. I hope we learn more about it now!

I don't plan to expand on that as there is something called Terms of Service here.  Plus, we do have a female in our midst, and I do want to respect her and be modest.

If politicus were to be offended, I'm sure she'd let you know.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 10:54:37 PM
I believe all the "girls" here have penises, no?

BeccaM?  Or is she not active right now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 15, 2013, 11:01:44 PM

I love you and I love our loving relationship. I hope we can adopt African children one day.

You should adopt Bushie's kids before he can get to them.  ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 15, 2013, 11:05:25 PM
I believe all the "girls" here have penises, no?

Politicus and BeccaM don't....unless you're one of the BeccaM truthers, who don't believe she's really a woman.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Boris on January 15, 2013, 11:20:53 PM
BeccaM is one of the more perplexing cases around here. Who the hell posts pictures of a porn star as depicting themselves, gets called out for it, and continues on as a seemingly normal, above-average poster?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 15, 2013, 11:30:47 PM
In this thread, Bushie doesnt know how to spell his son's name


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 11:35:55 PM
In this thread, Bushie doesnt know how to spell his son's name

He spells it both ways.  His birth name is spelled Felix, but he also spells it Phelix.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 15, 2013, 11:38:32 PM
In this thread, Bushie doesnt know how to spell his son's name

He spells it both ways.  His birth name is spelled Felix, but he also spells it Phelix.

Whatever you say Geoff.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 11:39:38 PM
In this thread, Bushie doesnt know how to spell his son's name

He spells it both ways.  His birth name is spelled Felix, but he also spells it Phelix.

Whatever you say Geoff.

lol.  I personally would have preferred to be born with the Geoff spelling...

I've got a friend who spells her name "Genipher".


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 15, 2013, 11:40:17 PM
Spell it Felix.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 11:41:44 PM

That's what I will use from now on as that is what he signed his Christmas Card to me with.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Frodo on January 15, 2013, 11:49:41 PM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 15, 2013, 11:57:03 PM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 15, 2013, 11:59:44 PM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.

When I am their ONLY source of financial support.  Maisha Orphanage calls me their father.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 16, 2013, 12:19:49 AM
We need to really strike at the root of this "porn addiction" thing? How often do you watch it, Bushie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 16, 2013, 06:33:35 AM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.

When I am their ONLY source of financial support.  Maisha Orphanage calls me their father.

This is just another thing you need help on. I sponsor a child, I don't think I'm his fricking father. I know you need a life, and you're reaching for something... but leave them alone. Your money is the most important thing you can give them.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 16, 2013, 07:10:19 AM
We need to really strike at the root of this "porn addiction" thing? How often do you watch it, Bushie?

It's possible that Bushie thinks Sports Illustrated's suimsuit edition qualifies as porn.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 16, 2013, 07:17:08 AM
We need to really strike at the root of this "porn addiction" thing? How often do you watch it, Bushie?

It's possible that Bushie thinks Sports Illustrated's suimsuit edition qualifies as porn.

He might consider 1:15-1:20 of this video to be porn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuMWdDfkIZQ


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 16, 2013, 07:52:32 AM
This got interesting since I went to bed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 09:31:39 AM
Not as interesting as they could be. BushOK is avoiding the porn topic that we all want to know more about.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 16, 2013, 09:36:25 AM
I'm ready to begin this new training class.  I feel like I've just been hired at a new job.  I will be in training for the next three weeks and off the phone for the next two.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: CountryRoads on January 16, 2013, 10:39:28 AM
This is the first time I've looked at this thread since October. The lord willing, it'll also be the last.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 16, 2013, 11:50:48 AM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married?  

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.

When I am their ONLY source of financial support.  Maisha Orphanage calls me their father.
A charity will call you the Queen of Romania if that's what it takes to keep the money flowing. Get a grip. I also don't know why everybody is so excited to hear about his "porn addiction." He likes to masturbate in front of his computer while he watches filmed sex acts. Who doesn't? Sadly, he's been socialized to feel guilty about that, but not about taking advantage of his parents. My people are Jews. It would very much be the other way around for a member of this tribe.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 16, 2013, 01:13:00 PM
The people deserve to know.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 16, 2013, 03:32:16 PM
How many times per day do you "glorify God in your body" to pornography, Bushie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 04:09:09 PM
What are you in to? Wild stuff? Kosher? I mean, these are questions we want to know. Porn addictions are much more than just "sitting in front of a computer watching sexual acts."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 16, 2013, 04:32:33 PM
What are you in to? Wild stuff? Kosher? I mean, these are questions we want to know. Porn addictions are much more than just "sitting in front of a computer watching sexual acts."

Some do it on facetime with their lover.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 16, 2013, 07:05:02 PM
Good Wednesday Evening!  It was a great day at work just being thankful to have a job!   5-6 people got let go on Tuesday.  I will be supporting two accounts and will be guaranteed to get 40 hours a week with both accounts combined.  It sure does feel good to know that my job is safe and secure and also to know that in just 3 weeks on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, they will begin the process of getting me on permanent with Xerox.  I have a lot more hope tonight than I have had in over a month.  Both accounts will keep me busy and might even add some overtime to my paychecks!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 16, 2013, 07:37:00 PM
We've been down this road.. perhaps you shouldn't be jumping at the phrase "my job is safe" at this point...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 07:41:45 PM
It's mere foreshadowing. We know march 1 will bring disaster.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 16, 2013, 08:20:24 PM
Six people just got let go and you feel safe? Okay...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 08:40:46 PM
Wait. Didn't they say no one would get laid off till March 1?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 16, 2013, 08:54:17 PM
Wait. Didn't they say no one would get laid off till March 1?

That's what I heard, but apparently, some agents performance were so bad that they became free agents right away.  The cuts were all based on performance.  What's more, is the cuts did not just affect the newer classes, but was not based on tenure, so a couple of the longer tenure agents also got axed.  That call I received from my boss last night could have been a job-ender just as easily as a job-saver.  I slept really easy last night knowing it was a job saver.  I need to rephrase what I said a few minutes ago.  I feel "safer".  I don't feel 100% safe as in this day in age there is almost no such thing as job security and even less in a call center.  That's just the nature of the beast.  This second account I am training for today, takes nearly back to back calls all day long.  Instead of taking 15 calls a day like I do for the first account, a typical agent takes upwards of 60+ calls a day for the second account.  I will be primary on the first account and secondary on the second account.  Plus, the first account (US Forest Service) is expecting to ramp back up again when fire season approaches so I will be primarily on that account for the majority of the Spring, Summer, and into the Fall.  They will likely hire again before the fire season begins.

Also, what's a relief, is that was the only round of cuts.  March 1 means nothing now, except a Friday.  All of the agents that survived will be cross trained on another account.  That makes me feel safer.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 08:56:50 PM
Considering you heard that and it was false, I'd still be scared to death.

Anyway, do your best. Just don't watch porn at work!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 16, 2013, 09:02:01 PM
Considering you heard that and it was false, I'd still be scared to death.

Anyway, do your best. Just don't watch porn at work!

The thing is, while it is still a possibility, I can't worry about that, because the moment I start worrying about it, my quality will start suffering, and I will be out the door.  Its a vicious cycle.  And, no, I'll keep the porn for the house!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 09:32:57 PM
Or you can put it on your phone or iPad...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 16, 2013, 09:40:51 PM
Or you can put it on your phone or iPad...

Then, if I let someone use my phone... O_o


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 09:41:38 PM
Don't ever let anyone use your phone. I have so much stuff on mine no one else needs to see!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 16, 2013, 09:54:42 PM
Don't ever let anyone use your phone. I have so much stuff on mine no one else needs to see!

yes. some of our love was not meant to be shared with eeveryone
 


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 16, 2013, 10:18:28 PM
Why do you guys want to hear about internet porn so much? That's one of the least interesting things ever. Might as well ask Bushie to post more about brushing his teeth.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: King on January 16, 2013, 10:30:32 PM
Why do you guys want to hear about internet porn so much? That's one of the least interesting things ever. Might as well ask Bushie to post more about brushing his teeth.

Bushie already updates us rigorously on the rest of his mundane life.  Why not the porn part?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 16, 2013, 11:09:47 PM
I want to know what his porn addiction consists of. Perhaps we could help him. It would be far more interesting than some of the things the writers are using as time fillers this season.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 17, 2013, 09:03:47 AM
Perhaps he has some good recommendations.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 17, 2013, 09:06:58 AM
Perhaps he has some good recommendations.

I hope he has better taste than Clarence.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 17, 2013, 09:25:07 AM
Perhaps he has some good recommendations.

I hope he has better taste than Clarence.

Me too, my friend... me too.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 17, 2013, 01:53:56 PM
Do we know yet if our boy was part of some Internet girlfriend "hoax?" Sorry if I'm jumping ahead in the episodes but I think we should get on top of this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on January 17, 2013, 02:29:54 PM

Things should settle back down pretty quickly.  March 1 is just another day on the calendar now.

Wrong. Napoli vs. Juventus.

More important than that, though, March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.  (14:00 3/1/2013 in Utah).

Bad move on the writers' part. The last few episodes have been good, but I honestly have to question the choice to re-use a plot point from last season. We need new material!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 17, 2013, 02:36:12 PM
At least he doesn't seem to be pushing the narrative that he will adopt them, citing Kenyan law as he did in a previous post. For a while there, he was convinced god would allow him to adopt these kids regardless of what Kenyan law said.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 17, 2013, 03:57:48 PM
Perhaps he has some good recommendations.
I prefer not to know what specfic pornsites my friends like. Not because I don't like porn. I do. And a wide compilation rec could be ok. But so much porn is specifically microtargeted toward particular interests. And I don't want to know the exact details of what individuals like. I can see from the online buffet that there are a great many people with a great many specific preferences. I'm totally ok with knowing that people are gay or straight, but knowing that somebody especially likes Ginger MILFs in high heels is just too much info.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 17, 2013, 04:12:36 PM
I like to know exactly what they watched, and try and figure out what part they pause at the most. It's a gift.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 17, 2013, 05:15:51 PM
I basically just want to know if this is really a porn "addiction" or if his prudish, moralizing religion is just making him feel bad for wanking it once a day or so.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 17, 2013, 05:19:26 PM
Do we know yet if our boy was part of some Internet girlfriend "hoax?" Sorry if I'm jumping ahead in the episodes but I think we should get on top of this.

And you criticize me for what I said?  At least my advice was helpful, although critical... You're just mocking the guy.

Stay classy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 17, 2013, 06:14:48 PM
Do we know yet if our boy was part of some Internet girlfriend "hoax?" Sorry if I'm jumping ahead in the episodes but I think we should get on top of this.

And you criticize me for what I said?  At least my advice was helpful, although critical... You're just mocking the guy.

Stay classy.

I'm joking with him. Jeff and I get along very well. You, on the other hand, are just being douchey but pretending you're giving him tough love.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 17, 2013, 07:33:28 PM
How do you know my motives?  I've sent him plenty of advice over the years, with every intention of trying to help him.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 17, 2013, 07:43:57 PM
Last time I checked my name is not Monte Te'o.

No more will be said about the porn addiction at this time.

Anyway, the day is over and it went well.  It was another easy day of training.  This account doesn't look to be too difficult even though it is dealing with a very sensitive subject for many customers, Social Security Benefits.  They get calls one right after the other so there is no risk of VTO.  I got an email today stating the cuts are over and that everyone can relax and carry on.  6 people got canned altogether.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 17, 2013, 07:52:02 PM
I basically just want to know if this is really a porn "addiction" or if his prudish, moralizing religion is just making him feel bad for wanking it once a day or so.
How would you define an addiction? When does it differ from a hobby, plenty of which are very expensive and time consuming. It's a hazy thing. Does it have to impact your life negatively beyond cost and time? If so, to what degree? Addiction is often in the eye of the beholder because it's a judgement value.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 17, 2013, 08:06:44 PM
How do you know my motives?  I've sent him plenty of advice over the years, with every intention of trying to help him.

Inks, you provide great advice.  I get a little defensive at times until I can comprehend what you're actually trying to say and your motives behind what you said.  and sometimes that takes a little dialogue.

Phil, you are indeed a good friend.  I get along with you surprisingly well for an Eagles fan. :P  Ahh well, we all have our faults!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 17, 2013, 08:28:40 PM
Jeff, you're a great American...and a hell of a bowler!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 17, 2013, 08:43:29 PM
Jeff, you're a great American...and a hell of a bowler!

Thank you, ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Northeast Rep Snowball on January 17, 2013, 09:32:01 PM
For Some reason when I hear writers, I think of an elaborate conspiracy where there is a company that writes these, a panel of writers etc. but one disgruntled writer/ intern with a good sense of humor came here and wrote this to troll us.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 17, 2013, 09:40:49 PM
Let's change the subject a bit.  One of my facebook friends challenged me to get "The Biggest Loser" game for the Wii and do it with her.  I'm seriously thinking about taking her up on the offer.  What do you think?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 18, 2013, 02:30:31 AM
You should try Insanity workout. I just started it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 18, 2013, 08:48:53 AM
You should try just working out


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 18, 2013, 02:08:10 PM
I basically just want to know if this is really a porn "addiction" or if his prudish, moralizing religion is just making him feel bad for wanking it once a day or so.
How would you define an addiction? When does it differ from a hobby, plenty of which are very expensive and time consuming. It's a hazy thing. Does it have to impact your life negatively beyond cost and time? If so, to what degree? Addiction is often in the eye of the beholder because it's a judgement value.

I suppose if it consumed his life to the point that his compulsion to masturbate negatively impacted his job performance, his relationships with friends and family, etc. But generally when people have a porn "addiction" it's just moralizing religiouses making them feel bad for what is a perfectly natural thing to do.

There are some physical/mental adverse sexual effects from excessive pornography use, but as Bushie isn't currently having sex with anyone, those are irrelevant here.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 18, 2013, 03:02:33 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 18, 2013, 03:20:40 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.
Do you dislike porn, Inks? I find it hard to believe any healthy guy in his 20s would. Perhaps you just haven't found your particular niche interest yet. There's a cornicopia to choose from. No need to starve yourself out of self-hatred. Embrace it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Brittain33 on January 18, 2013, 03:40:25 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.
Do you dislike porn, Inks? I find it hard to believe any healthy guy in his 20s would. Perhaps you just haven't found your particular niche interest yet. There's a cornicopia to choose from. No need to starve yourself out of self-hatred. Embrace it.

Inks is right. Whether or not it's ok to discuss porn, Bushie said he was done with the topic and people should leave it alone.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 18, 2013, 03:55:16 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.
Do you dislike porn, Inks? I find it hard to believe any healthy guy in his 20s would. Perhaps you just haven't found your particular niche interest yet. There's a cornicopia to choose from. No need to starve yourself out of self-hatred. Embrace it.

Inks is right. Whether or not it's ok to discuss porn, Bushie said he was done with the topic and people should leave it alone.

No; his wishes have nothing to do with it... that was the agreement he made when the thread was reopened.  Short of a death threat, people can say whatever they want about him, but the discussion right now is inappropriate for the site.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 18, 2013, 04:22:24 PM
You should try Insanity workout. I just started it.

Really? Do you want to kill him?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 18, 2013, 05:09:08 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.
Do you dislike porn, Inks? I find it hard to believe any healthy guy in his 20s would. Perhaps you just haven't found your particular niche interest yet. There's a cornicopia to choose from. No need to starve yourself out of self-hatred. Embrace it.

Inks is right. Whether or not it's ok to discuss porn, Bushie said he was done with the topic and people should leave it alone.

No; his wishes have nothing to do with it... that was the agreement he made when the thread was reopened.  Short of a death threat, people can say whatever they want about him, but the discussion right now is inappropriate for the site.
Just to confirm, we have carte blanche on personal attacks on this thread, so long as there is no explicit threat of violence?  I was unaware that a moderator can suspend ToS selectively on one thread.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 18, 2013, 05:20:19 PM
"Short of a death threat*..."

*This does not apply to moderators that are posting multiple threats on other boards. Just to be clear, folks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 18, 2013, 05:27:50 PM
OK, enough about the porn - it's getting too inappropriate.
Do you dislike porn, Inks? I find it hard to believe any healthy guy in his 20s would. Perhaps you just haven't found your particular niche interest yet. There's a cornicopia to choose from. No need to starve yourself out of self-hatred. Embrace it.

Inks is right. Whether or not it's ok to discuss porn, Bushie said he was done with the topic and people should leave it alone.

No; his wishes have nothing to do with it... that was the agreement he made when the thread was reopened.  Short of a death threat, people can say whatever they want about him, but the discussion right now is inappropriate for the site.
Just to confirm, we have carte blanche on personal attacks on this thread, so long as there is no explicit threat of violence?  I was unaware that a moderator can suspend ToS selectively on one thread.

Within reason.  Typically when a thread gets overly attacky, it just gets locked... we stopped doing that, and Jeff was adamant that he could handle whatever people said, or he would lock it himself.  Now, attacks against other posters will be infracted as usual, but the range allowed against Jeff is more broad.  It's not so much suspending the ToS as it is the type of situation where you're in the bad part of Detroit, and you run the red light, and the cop does too... it's just way too messy to deal with.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 18, 2013, 05:49:39 PM
It's just way too messy to deal with? Are you resigning your duties? That's not how admin systems work. On a related note, if that is really how the police in Detroit operates, they are partially responsible for that town's epic fall. The really bad neighborhoods are where you want to go after people for things. It is the worst possible place for leniency.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 18, 2013, 05:53:37 PM
Inks has always been...uniquely difficult...but he's been taking it to a new extreme recently. I'm seriously wondering if there's something wrong.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 18, 2013, 05:54:27 PM
Phil, this policy has been in place for over a year...

And Memphis, if we actually fully enforced the ToS in this thread, half the forum would be on mute or banned by now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 18, 2013, 06:29:02 PM
Having established that this thread is a red light district of sorts, why then is mentioning porn disallowed?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 18, 2013, 06:39:40 PM
Having established that this thread is a red light district of sorts, why then is mentioning porn disallowed?

Because it's getting too sexual.  Which affects people other than just someone who is personally attacked.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:13 PM
I would appreciate it if the porn talk ceased and I don't want to have this thread locked for something I did not do.  If I want to lock it, I have that priviledge.  I can take whatever is dished out, which is why I don't get overly hostile on severe personal attacks, because i'm well aware of what I agreed to when reopening the thread.  Plus, the forum has really given me a thicker skin.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 18, 2013, 07:31:49 PM
OK. No more porn talk :(


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 18, 2013, 09:40:17 PM
Week 11 is in the books.  I've got 2 more days of classroom training, Monday and Tuesday and then I will be on the phones training from Wednesday, January 23 - Tuesday, February 5.  I won't be taking another Forest Service call again until Wednesday, February 6, 2013 which is the beginning of Month 4.  I am ready for the weekend, though.  I've already had my dinner this evening about an hour ago.  I'm about ready to watch the Thunder vs. Mavericks on ESPN as soon as the Bulls vs. Celtics are finished.  Tomorrow will be a big day of laundry and college hoops.  Sunday will be the 57th Presidential Inauguration of President Obama for the second term followed by the NFL Conference Championships in the afternoon and evening.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 18, 2013, 09:46:00 PM
Sunday will be the 57th Presidential Inauguration of President Obama for the second term

No.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 18, 2013, 10:28:51 PM
Sunday will be the 57th Presidential Inauguration of President Obama for the second term

No.

Yes, he will be sworn in officially on Sunday and then the Inauguration Ceremony will be held on Monday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 18, 2013, 10:30:27 PM
You should try Insanity workout. I just started it.

He would die during the Fit Test.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 18, 2013, 10:32:15 PM
Sunday will be the 57th Presidential Inauguration of President Obama for the second term

No.

Yes, he will be sworn in officially on Sunday and then the Inauguration Ceremony will be held on Monday.

Exactly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 18, 2013, 10:37:14 PM
Sunday will be the 57th Presidential Inauguration of President Obama for the second term

No.

Yes, he will be sworn in officially on Sunday and then the Inauguration Ceremony will be held on Monday.

Exactly.

Its more of a two-day event this year, than just one day.  CNN will have live coverage both days.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 18, 2013, 10:37:28 PM
I've never liked the inaugurations. I'm not much on pagentry. I wish they would just swear him in and call it a day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 18, 2013, 10:40:50 PM
I've never liked the inaugurations. I'm not much on pagentry. I wish they would just swear him in and call it a day.

I've always liked the inaugurations.  The first one I remember watching was in the 4th Grade when President Clinton was sworn in for his first term.  We watched it as a class.  I've watched every inauguration since then and try to DVR when possible.  Back in 2000, when President Bush was sworn in, I remember recording it on a blank VHS cassette.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 19, 2013, 12:54:24 AM
I have never watched an inauguration in my life - I watched maybe about 20 minutes of Obama's in 2008, but it was just the early coverage of it. This one will be no different.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 01:10:42 PM
I think I have figured out the key to my eyesight. When I'm tired and sleepy, my vision gets steadily worse until I go to bed. By the time I go to bed, my vision is pretty lousy, actually as everything is blurry. When I'm awake, my eyesight is quite a bit better. I still have a little blurry vision, but its mostly pretty sharp.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 19, 2013, 01:30:02 PM
I think I have figured out the key to my eyesight. When I'm tired and sleepy, my vision gets steadily worse until I go to bed. By the time I go to bed, my vision is pretty lousy, actually as everything is blurry. When I'm awake, my eyesight is quite a bit better. I still have a little blurry vision, but its mostly pretty sharp.
Have you been to an optometrist? That doesn't seem right.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 01:38:13 PM
I'm starting to get concerned about my vision.  I'm still 99 days from my 31st birthday.  At this rate, I will at least have bi-focals before my mid 30s.  What's strange, though, is all this has started happening in the last 6 months because I had my vision checked last May and nothing showed up on the scans.  I got new glasses at the time, because my vision had changed ever so slightly since I last had it checked in 2007.  I'm not entirely sure what's going on.  One thought is that even though I've been tested 3 or 4 times for diabetes in the last 4-5 years all with negative results, maybe I am diabetic and that is affecting my eyes.  Another thought, is I got the wrong prescription.  I'm really perplexed by this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 01:46:08 PM
I think I have figured out the key to my eyesight. When I'm tired and sleepy, my vision gets steadily worse until I go to bed. By the time I go to bed, my vision is pretty lousy, actually as everything is blurry. When I'm awake, my eyesight is quite a bit better. I still have a little blurry vision, but its mostly pretty sharp.
Have you been to an optometrist? That doesn't seem right.

I can't.  I have no vision insurance and I can't afford a hefty price tag.  I likely won't get insurance until June or so and I highly doubt the Indians cover vision.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 19, 2013, 02:01:43 PM
Computers will burn your eyeballs out.......stay away for longer and longer periods after work...from what I'm reading, you're not.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 19, 2013, 02:02:07 PM
My last eye exam included a pair of glasses and was $99.  I'm fortunate to say that's a fairly easy pill for me to swallow, but if you can volunteer for VTO, you can get your eyes checked out. It's one of the few arenas of healthcare where costs are reasonable. Probably beccause there are far fewer insurance claims.  What could possibly be more important than your vision? If you've had multiple checks for diabetes, I'd take the doctors at their word. The odds of multiple false negatives as astronomical.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 02:24:40 PM
My last eye exam included a pair of glasses and was $99.  I'm fortunate to say that's a fairly easy pill for me to swallow, but if you can volunteer for VTO, you can get your eyes checked out. It's one of the few arenas of healthcare where costs are reasonable. Probably beccause there are far fewer insurance claims.  What could possibly be more important than your vision? If you've had multiple checks for diabetes, I'd take the doctors at their word. The odds of multiple false negatives as astronomical.

I think mine was $125 for an exam and glasses, but that was with insurance from Dell.   I'll have to check into it.  Its bothersome and it is kind of concerning, but its not super bad right now.  I think as long as I get enough sleep, I'll be alright for a while.  I'll be able to handle it until at least June or July.  I trust the eye doctor when he said there was nothing wrong or starting to go wrong.  There were no macular degeneration, no glaucoma, nothing impeding my eyesight.  I do need to have my eyes dilated, which is one thing I have never had done, because I want to be able to drive home and I don't want a headache right after the exam and I want to be able to see clearly immediately after the exam and not have sun spots in my eyes for a few hours.  One of these days, I'll have to break down and get them dilated, but not right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 19, 2013, 04:24:46 PM
I think I have figured out the key to my eyesight. When I'm tired and sleepy, my vision gets steadily worse until I go to bed. By the time I go to bed, my vision is pretty lousy, actually as everything is blurry. When I'm awake, my eyesight is quite a bit better. I still have a little blurry vision, but its mostly pretty sharp.
Have you been to an optometrist? That doesn't seem right.

I can't.  I have no vision insurance and I can't afford a hefty price tag.  I likely won't get insurance until June or so and I highly doubt the Indians cover vision.

Those two statements do not match up.  Have you even checked if your Indian insurance covers it?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 04:26:42 PM
I think I have figured out the key to my eyesight. When I'm tired and sleepy, my vision gets steadily worse until I go to bed. By the time I go to bed, my vision is pretty lousy, actually as everything is blurry. When I'm awake, my eyesight is quite a bit better. I still have a little blurry vision, but its mostly pretty sharp.
Have you been to an optometrist? That doesn't seem right.

I can't.  I have no vision insurance and I can't afford a hefty price tag.  I likely won't get insurance until June or so and I highly doubt the Indians cover vision.

Those two statements do not match up.  Have you even checked if your Indian insurance covers it?

I haven't checked it, really, but I don't believe they do from a pass through.  When I say I don't have vision insurance, I'm talking about traditional insurance bought either through an employer or as a stand-alone.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 19, 2013, 06:14:54 PM
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I suspect the percentage of people without vision insurance is north of 50%. There's not much point to it. Regular health insurance will typically cover a severe eye problem. A basic eye exam is only about $50. You don't need vision insurance to get your eyes checked out. You need to go to work for a few hours.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Napoleon on January 19, 2013, 07:30:48 PM
Having established that this thread is a red light district of sorts, why then is mentioning porn disallowed?

Because it's getting too sexual.  Which affects people other than just someone who is personally attacked.

Bushie loses weight; tries meeting girls.
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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 19, 2013, 10:07:00 PM
I just spent the evening away from my apartment.  I went to have a delicious Mexican dinner then went to Walmart.  While I was out I chased down the Biggest Loser Wii game and the Wii Fit mat to go along with it.  I can't wait to get started!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 19, 2013, 11:21:02 PM
Having established that this thread is a red light district of sorts, why then is mentioning porn disallowed?

Because it's getting too sexual.  Which affects people other than just someone who is personally attacked.

Bushie loses weight; tries meeting girls.
()

GAIL SWALLOWS!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 20, 2013, 12:18:07 AM
While I was out I chased down the Biggest Loser Wii game and the Wii Fit mat to go along with it.  I can't wait to get started!
You're already burning calories! Excellent. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 01:54:12 AM
I have officially begun my "Biggest Loser" challenge.  I just finished 30 minutes of light core exercises.  I have started a 4 week challenge to get started and then I can move on from there.  I plan to work out for about 30 minutes a night.  My starting weight, though, is lower than what my scale shows in my kitchen.  The kitchen scales show 266 while the Wii Balance Board shows 246.  My first weigh in is next Friday, January 25!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 20, 2013, 09:39:22 AM
A 20 lb difference? WTF?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 20, 2013, 10:31:37 AM

Wonder which one he'll choose to believe.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 12:05:28 PM

Naturally, I'm going to believe the kitchen scales as they've been consistent over the years.  This was the first weigh in on the Wii.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 20, 2013, 01:16:42 PM
Ok Bushie, Obama did his 2 minute private inauguration. Can you carry on with your Sunday now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
Ok Bushie, Obama did his 2 minute private inauguration. Can you carry on with your Sunday now?

Yes, I am watching Sunday NFL Countdown right now and will watch the FOX Pregame at Noon.


Title: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:02:08 PM
I never thought I'd see the day but BushOK stated in a Facebook status update that he stayed up too late playing Monopoloy so he couldn't make it to church this morning.

Gambling and missing church? Where did our boy go wrong? :(


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: Franzl on January 20, 2013, 03:06:29 PM
I never thought I'd see the day but BushOK stated in a Facebook status update that he stayed up too late playing Monopoloy so he couldn't make it to church this morning.

Gambling and missing church? Where did our boy go wrong? :(

If he were Catholic, I would recommend going to confession immediately. That not being an option....how can he save his soul?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on January 20, 2013, 03:09:23 PM
The bigger question is why one would play Monopoly.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 20, 2013, 03:10:49 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning? Is this a Third World country? Just go at a later time.

And Snowstalker, one would expect such a comment from you. Monopoly is the game of American capitalism, so of course a true blue proud patriotic American like Bushie would play it.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 03:11:50 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:11:51 PM
This could really bring BushOK down. And, like Nixon, it would be thanks to his own recording device.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Tetro Kornbluth on January 20, 2013, 03:14:17 PM
People are incredible. That is all.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 20, 2013, 03:14:27 PM

I think you may be right. I mean, the extramarital sex....the impulsive lying....and you know, various scams are one thing.

But missing church without an even somewhat sensible excuse.... I think this could really be it.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 20, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
This is a travesty. I thought about going to church today. I was awake and could have gone, which is more than I could say for BushOK! Hopefully Jesus will forgive him.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:21:56 PM
This is why I almost always go to Saturday evening mass: I never know when a crazy game of computer Monopoly can go until 3 AM Sunday morning!


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 20, 2013, 03:22:32 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 03:24:37 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Not the point. The point is that Bushie won't ever be attending mass at any time.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:25:09 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 20, 2013, 03:25:54 PM

An appalled reader.  ::)


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 03:28:50 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Considering I am not going to church until six today, meaning that I will probably be at least slightly buzzed when I do so, you are not "the" convenient church.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 20, 2013, 03:28:50 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Yes, as an Evangelical, he's holding himself to a higher standard than us. And yet here he falls short. It really is a scandal.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 03:33:32 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Yes, as an Evangelical, he's holding himself to a higher standard than us. And yet here he falls short. It really is a scandal.

Huh? As an evangelical, I don't hold myself to a higher standard than you, or vice-versa.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:35:40 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Considering I am not going to church until six today, meaning that I will probably be at least slightly buzzed when I do so, you are not "the" convenient church.

Shut up. Seriously, shut up. You have eighteen other threads to go on whining about the Catholc Church. Don't take it here, too.


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 20, 2013, 03:43:09 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Considering I am not going to church until six today, meaning that I will probably be at least slightly buzzed when I do so, you are not "the" convenient church.

Shut up. Seriously, shut up. You have eighteen other threads to go on whining about the Catholc Church. Don't take it here, too.

Yeah, BRTD the king of douchy posts and threads wants J.J. banned.....ha.  ::)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Napoleon on January 20, 2013, 03:43:15 PM
This is why I almost always go to Saturday evening mass: I never know when a crazy game of computer Monopoly can go until 3 AM Sunday morning!

Bushie isn't playing computer Monopoly, Phil.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 03:45:26 PM
Well, his status said "computer Monopoloy" but can we take his word after this betrayal of trust?


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 03:51:03 PM
What type of church only has mass in the morning?

Probably not one that Bushie would go to even if he didn't stay up late, since he's not Catholic and doesn't attend mass.

Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

Correct. We are the convenient church. But let's not stray from the subject. BushOK can't dodge this one.

Considering I am not going to church until six today, meaning that I will probably be at least slightly buzzed when I do so, you are not "the" convenient church.

Shut up. Seriously, shut up. You have eighteen other threads to go on whining about the Catholc Church. Don't take it here, too.

Yeah, BRTD the king of douchy posts and threads wants J.J. banned.....ha.  ::)

I never said I wanted J. J. banned (remember I don't believe in banning people because it is not what Jesus Christ would've done), I'm just saying that it makes no sense to ban someone like jamespol who has made a massive positive contribution to Atlas and not ban people like J. J. who have made none.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 04:02:42 PM
Yep, I'm a ragin' heathen!  I just spent the last 80 minutes playing Monopoly, as well!

Incidentally, before Monopoly, I was working out with The Biggest Loser Wii game, but before that, I spent about 90 minutes playing Poker! (On the computer, of course)!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 04:06:24 PM
You think this is a joke, friend? When was the last time you missed church?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 20, 2013, 04:07:58 PM
Poker? You're gambling now?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 04:08:11 PM
Bushie, have you ever gone to church buzzed?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 04:11:39 PM
You think this is a joke, friend? When was the last time you missed church?

I was sick last Sunday, so actually I've missed two Sundays in a row.


It was software entitled Hoyle Card Games.  It wasn't online poker.


I've only been buzzed once in my life which was right after drinking that half an airplane cup of white wine on an 24-hour empty stomach and no sleep for 30 hours.  Oddly enough, that was coming into Chicago on my way back from Kenya.  So, I actually went through customs feeling a little tipsy!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 20, 2013, 04:13:20 PM
Half of an airplane cup of wine got him buzzed. Jesus H. Christ.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 20, 2013, 04:14:15 PM
Bushie is spiraling into a morass of sin...


Title: Re: SHOCKING BUSHIE SCANDAL BREAKS ON FACEBOOK
Post by: bore on January 20, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Guys, calm down, it's not a sin if someone called Jeff from Oklahoma does it.


Tons of Catholic Churches have mass at six on Sunday, or late the day before me.

If you were a catholic, and wanted to, in Edinburgh you could on foot go to about 15 different masses all on the weekend, with the latest being at 8 o clock (At a Jesuit place where my gran's cousin was a priest for about 20 years).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 04:16:34 PM
Bushie, you should try some of this next time you try alcohol. This stuff is AWESOME!

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 20, 2013, 04:19:55 PM
You think this is a joke, friend? When was the last time you missed church?

I was sick last Sunday, so actually I've missed two Sundays in a row.


You forgot to count the snow days.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 20, 2013, 04:51:27 PM
We get it BRTD, you go to a cool church.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 20, 2013, 04:57:30 PM
I can only hope the Lord will be merciful.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 20, 2013, 05:03:13 PM
BushOK gives new meaning to the term "cheap drunk."

Imagine how much I would save if I could get buzzed off a half an airplane cup of wine?!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 05:04:15 PM
BushOK gives new meaning to the term "cheap drunk."

Imagine how much I would save if I could get buzzed off a half an airplane cup of wine?!

LOL yeah. That would be pretty awesome actually.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 20, 2013, 05:59:59 PM
Don't Baptists meet on Sunday nights too? And is there a one visit per week quota that needs to be filled? Is going every week mandatory?  Can you just watch it on tv or do you have to physically go?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 20, 2013, 06:06:11 PM
Who the hell would want to watch those nuts on tv preach?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 20, 2013, 06:43:50 PM
You think this is a joke, friend? When was the last time you missed church?

I was sick last Sunday, so actually I've missed two Sundays in a row.


It was software entitled Hoyle Card Games.  It wasn't online poker.


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I haven't played or enjoyed  online poker since Full Tilt was shut down.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 07:01:54 PM
Half of an airplane cup of wine got him buzzed. Jesus H. Christ.

When its my very first real taste of alcohol (other than a sip on an amber ale in 2010), and I had been without food for literally 24 hours and been without sleep for nearly 30 hours.  Then again, almost anything would probably get me tipsy under those circumstances.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 20, 2013, 07:03:24 PM
I have officially begun my "Biggest Loser" challenge.  I just finished 30 minutes of light core exercises.  I have started a 4 week challenge to get started and then I can move on from there.  I plan to work out for about 30 minutes a night.  My starting weight, though, is lower than what my scale shows in my kitchen.  The kitchen scales show 266 while the Wii Balance Board shows 246.  My first weigh in is next Friday, January 25!

Is your Wii balance board on carpet?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 20, 2013, 07:04:55 PM
Half of an airplane cup of wine got him buzzed. Jesus H. Christ.

When its my very first real taste of alcohol (other than a sip on an amber ale in 2010), and I had been without food for literally 24 hours and been without sleep for nearly 30 hours.  Then again, almost anything would probably get me tipsy under those circumstances.

You're how old and you haven't had more than a few sips of alcohol in your life? No wonder everything seems to go wrong. Get it together!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 07:05:31 PM
Don't Baptists meet on Sunday nights too? And is there a one visit per week quota that needs to be filled? Is going every week mandatory?  Can you just watch it on tv or do you have to physically go?

My church has a Chinese service on Sunday nights, partnering with the local Disciples of Christ Christian Church.  I may go to Bible Study Wednesday night after work and then I'll go next Sunday.  I'm about ready to join the praise band in February, so I will go next Sunday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 07:05:57 PM
I have officially begun my "Biggest Loser" challenge.  I just finished 30 minutes of light core exercises.  I have started a 4 week challenge to get started and then I can move on from there.  I plan to work out for about 30 minutes a night.  My starting weight, though, is lower than what my scale shows in my kitchen.  The kitchen scales show 266 while the Wii Balance Board shows 246.  My first weigh in is next Friday, January 25!

Is your Wii balance board on carpet?

Yes


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 20, 2013, 07:07:48 PM
I have officially begun my "Biggest Loser" challenge.  I just finished 30 minutes of light core exercises.  I have started a 4 week challenge to get started and then I can move on from there.  I plan to work out for about 30 minutes a night.  My starting weight, though, is lower than what my scale shows in my kitchen.  The kitchen scales show 266 while the Wii Balance Board shows 246.  My first weigh in is next Friday, January 25!

Is your Wii balance board on carpet?

Yes

Then that's probably why.  The carpet is absorbing some of your weight instead of the scale absorbing it all, leading to a lighter weight being shown.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 07:08:33 PM
Who the hell would want to watch those nuts on tv preach?

Hey, every Saturday night, I record Dr. Charles Stanley from the First Baptist Church of Atlanta on DVR and record the Billy Graham Classic Crusades from his career.  My Grandmother pointed me to a guy named David Jeremiah that comes on TBN at 7:30 am MST Sundays.  I may listen to him next Sunday while I'm getting ready for church.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 07:09:35 PM
I have officially begun my "Biggest Loser" challenge.  I just finished 30 minutes of light core exercises.  I have started a 4 week challenge to get started and then I can move on from there.  I plan to work out for about 30 minutes a night.  My starting weight, though, is lower than what my scale shows in my kitchen.  The kitchen scales show 266 while the Wii Balance Board shows 246.  My first weigh in is next Friday, January 25!

Is your Wii balance board on carpet?

Yes

Then that's probably why.  The carpet is absorbing some of your weight instead of the scale absorbing it all, leading to a lighter weight being shown.

That's my guess.  Which is why I'm relying on the kitchen scales (which are on a tile floor) for the more accurate readings.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 20, 2013, 08:11:57 PM
Who the hell would want to watch those nuts on tv preach?
I don't see it as any crazier than going in person unless you're going to church to see/meet people. I remember jmfcst used to post youtube videos from his church. Same idea. No need to fuss with prettying oneself up.  Just kick back, knock church off the to do list, and get on with the day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 20, 2013, 08:43:28 PM
I still go to church around here most Sundays.. it is a nice way to meet new people


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 08:57:00 PM
I am about 2 hours from starting the 2nd workout of the Biggest Loser game.  I'll be starting it just a bit after 9:00.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 09:03:19 PM
Who the hell would want to watch those nuts on tv preach?
I don't see it as any crazier than going in person unless you're going to church to see/meet people. I remember jmfcst used to post youtube videos from his church. Same idea. No need to fuss with prettying oneself up.  Just kick back, knock church off the to do list, and get on with the day.

One thing about Christianity.  If there were no God and this were all a lie, it would be the biggest waste of time and the biggest hoax in the history of the universe.  The fact that there is a God and the free gift of Salvation exists through Jesus Christ's death on the cross makes it the biggest productive time investment in the history of the universe.  I'm not trying to proselytize here, just giving the reality of the situation and why we do what we do.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 20, 2013, 09:08:23 PM
Half of an airplane cup of wine got him buzzed. Jesus H. Christ.

When its my very first real taste of alcohol (other than a sip on an amber ale in 2010), and I had been without food for literally 24 hours and been without sleep for nearly 30 hours.  Then again, almost anything would probably get me tipsy under those circumstances.

You're how old and you haven't had more than a few sips of alcohol in your life? No wonder everything seems to go wrong. Get it together!

I'm almost 31, but my parents taught me that alcohol is bad, which is not entirely accurate with the Bible.  The Bible just says do not get drunk, not to drink.  I don't desire alcohol with any regularity, but if I had somebody around me that could drive, I would have a little wine.  I will never taste alcohol of any kind if I have to drive.  I will always resort to a soda.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 20, 2013, 09:22:07 PM
Don't Baptists meet on Sunday nights too? And is there a one visit per week quota that needs to be filled? Is going every week mandatory?  Can you just watch it on tv or do you have to physically go?

My church has a Chinese service on Sunday nights, partnering with the local Disciples of Christ Christian Church.

Your church partners with a Disciples of Christ? That's weird.

For those unaware, DoC is a sort of evangelical but still very liberal denomination. I think they're currently ran by a woman and the one near me (which is also were I vote FYI) put up signs on their lawn to vote no on both the gay marriage and voter ID amendments (they were taken down before Election Day obviously.) Interestingly the most famous person ever ordained as a Disciples pastor is probably Jim Jones.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 20, 2013, 09:27:00 PM
What about all the other religions?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 12:23:25 AM
Work out is over for the night and so is the shower.  I did some more light core cardio exercises.  I can already tell improvement in the exercises themselves.  Now, to relax for another hour while my hair dries before I go to bed to get ready for Week 12.  I will watch the Biggest Loser show from 7-9 tomorrow night and then will do night 3 of the work out on the Biggest Loser game.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 21, 2013, 12:30:34 AM
I wonder how the Biggest Loser workout compares to Insanity.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 21, 2013, 12:32:30 AM
I am hearing people talk about this Insanity workout off line as of late. I'm beginning to feel shooting myself might be in order. I don't know anything about it, but it sounds as frightening as cannibalism in the nude. Both of which combined are probably less daunting than this "workout".

For example, I am almost certain this "workout" involves stabbing yourself.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 12:32:48 AM
I think this could be one of the best investments of my life.

I'm going to the grocery store after work tomorrow and going to get some fresh groceries.  I'm going to replace the sodas with Gatorade, so I can replenish the electrolytes I lose while working out.  I will drink more water at work than soda.  As far as food, I'm going to get some fresh produce, vegetables and fruit; whole grain breads and starches; hamburger meat (I bought a George Foreman Saturday); and maybe one or two snack foods that I want.  I'm going to try to cut down on the sodas to the point that I only have them when I go out to eat.

The financial investment was small.  It was $79 for the Balance Board and $15 for the Game for a total of $101 with tax.  I figure that is a small price to pay for improving my health.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 21, 2013, 12:35:37 AM
I think this could be one of the best investments of my life.

I'm going to the grocery store after work tomorrow and going to get some fresh groceries.  I'm going to replace the sodas with Gatorade, so I can replenish the electrolytes I lose while working out.  I will drink more water at work than soda.  As far as food, I'm going to get some fresh produce, vegetables and fruit; whole grain breads and starches; hamburger meat (I bought a George Foreman Saturday); and maybe one or two snack foods that I want.  I'm going to try to cut down on the sodas to the point that I only have them when I go out to eat.

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 21, 2013, 12:36:37 AM
I am hearing people talk about this Insanity workout off line as of late. I'm beginning to feel shooting myself might be in order. I don't know anything about it, but it sounds as frightening as cannibalism in the nude. Both of which combined are probably less daunting than this "workout".

For example, I am almost certain this "workout" involves stabbing yourself.

That comparison might not be too far off when you are doing it, it is hard as s***, but it really is a good feeling after you complete it without dying.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 21, 2013, 12:37:21 AM
Bushie needs to do the Insanity Workout ASAP.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 21, 2013, 12:38:29 AM
I am hearing people talk about this Insanity workout off line as of late. I'm beginning to feel shooting myself might be in order. I don't know anything about it, but it sounds as frightening as cannibalism in the nude. Both of which combined are probably less daunting than this "workout".

For example, I am almost certain this "workout" involves stabbing yourself.

That comparison might not be too far off when you are doing it, it is hard as s***, but it really is a good feeling after you complete it without dying.

Yes because two fractures, three open wounds, and a shattered hip gives one a "good feeling". ::)

I wouldn't wish the Insanity Workout on my worst enemy.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 12:40:00 AM

You wanna pay the medical bills that would result?

I think I'll stick with the Biggest Loser!  Less likely to change my address to the local hospital...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 21, 2013, 12:41:10 AM
It's good to see you making such an all-around effort, Bushie. While we may have different motives, I have also made it a goal this year to start eating healthier and exercising, as well as kick a couple other bad habits I have.

I'm currently on Insanity, but I don't know how much longer it will last. It's killing me. I'm sure I'll be able to do it all eventually, but I'm in such poor shape right now that I think I would die trying.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 12:50:38 AM
I have a few things that are motivating me right now:

1) I'm almost 31 and I don't want to be dead by 40.
2) My Christian witness would be enhanced by taking care of this body which belongs to Jesus Christ
3) I'm almost 31 and I'm still single.  I want to make myself a little more attractive physically for a lady to want to come along.
4) I'm almost 31, and I'm sick and tired of feeling 51.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 01:11:10 AM
One thing that is really going to help me out in this adventure is I have a friend from Oklahoma who is going to do this with me.  She hasn't quite started, yet, but she will get started tomorrow or Tuesday.  We'll be able to keep each other accountable and encouraged as we work out together!  She is planning to move to Spokane, Washington later in 2013 or early 2014 and I'll be able to visit her next Summer.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 21, 2013, 07:49:46 AM

It's got what plants crave... it's got electrolytes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 21, 2013, 04:50:48 PM
Simfan, are you familiar with Canada's old railway hotels? Especially the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Frontenac? Wow!!! I paid $15 just for the hour long guided tour of the Banff Springs. And worth every penny. I'm not sufficiently well to do to stay at a place quite that swanky, but my experience has been that old hotels usually have smaller rooms than I prefer. And old plumbing isn't ideal either. This was certainly my experience at the Francis Marion, which is a very decent old hotel in the very decent old town of Charleston, SC.
Banff Springs
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Chateau Frontenac
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Very much so! In the sixth grade I wrote a story about the Banff Springs, actually.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 06:36:48 PM
I'm already noticing some fruit from the work out.  I weighed in this morning at my lowest level in a full year - 264.6.  That is a loss of 2.4 lbs.  Its water weight, sure, but it is still nice to see.  More than the weight, though, I felt better today knowing that I am doing something productive for once.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 08:57:54 PM
I just got another major endorsement of my new lifestyle change - good ole' Mom! I told her I invested $100 (I will not use the word "spent") and what I'm doing and she is fully on board! It was a no-brainer that she would be on board, but still it is nice to have my mother's support!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 21, 2013, 09:07:12 PM
I wonder how the Biggest Loser workout compares to Insanity.

Dude we get it. You've done Insanity.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 09:47:34 PM
Unfortunately, I was not able to go grocery shopping today as I am dealing with criminal activity that occurred at my house in Oklahoma today. I'll be trying to get it sold faster tomorrow night as a result, so I probably won't be able to go to the grocery store until maybe late tomorrow evening or Wednesday. I have started the water drinking today, though. I didn't drink as much as I wanted to, but I'm just getting started!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 21, 2013, 09:53:44 PM
I have started the water drinking today, though. I didn't drink as much as I wanted to, but I'm just getting started!

I think... I think... I need to sig this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
I have started the water drinking today, though. I didn't drink as much as I wanted to, but I'm just getting started!

I think... I think... I need to sig this.

Go ahead!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 21, 2013, 09:58:45 PM
Unfortunately, I was not able to go grocery shopping today as I am dealing with criminal activity that occurred at my house in Oklahoma today.
What happened? ???


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 21, 2013, 10:12:05 PM
Uh oh, another plot twist. What was the ''criminal activity'', Bushie?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 10:13:14 PM
Unfortunately, I was not able to go grocery shopping today as I am dealing with criminal activity that occurred at my house in Oklahoma today.
What happened? ???

Air Conditioner Unit got stolen.  It was chained down, the gate was locked and all precautions were taken that we could.  When my parents came to the house they found the gate intact with lock still locked, the chain-link fence still solid, the house still in good shape, so the thieves must have jumped over the fence cleanly and had to have helped, because that was a heavy unit and to clear the fence and the gate without damaging either.  We're working to file a police report and I have to call the officer tomorrow morning to give my consent to file the police report since I am the homeowner.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Smash255 on January 21, 2013, 10:35:48 PM
I wonder how the Biggest Loser workout compares to Insanity.

Dude we get it. You've done Insanity.

Just having fun with Bushie


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 21, 2013, 10:45:38 PM
Unfortunately, I was not able to go grocery shopping today as I am dealing with criminal activity that occurred at my house in Oklahoma today.
What happened? ???

Air Conditioner Unit got stolen.  It was chained down, the gate was locked and all precautions were taken that we could.  When my parents came to the house they found the gate intact with lock still locked, the chain-link fence still solid, the house still in good shape, so the thieves must have jumped over the fence cleanly and had to have helped, because that was a heavy unit and to clear the fence and the gate without damaging either.  We're working to file a police report and I have to call the officer tomorrow morning to give my consent to file the police report since I am the homeowner.

Well, at least they were considerate thieves.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 21, 2013, 10:53:21 PM
Unfortunately, I was not able to go grocery shopping today as I am dealing with criminal activity that occurred at my house in Oklahoma today.
What happened? ???

Air Conditioner Unit got stolen.  It was chained down, the gate was locked and all precautions were taken that we could.  When my parents came to the house they found the gate intact with lock still locked, the chain-link fence still solid, the house still in good shape, so the thieves must have jumped over the fence cleanly and had to have helped, because that was a heavy unit and to clear the fence and the gate without damaging either.  We're working to file a police report and I have to call the officer tomorrow morning to give my consent to file the police report since I am the homeowner.

Well, at least they were considerate thieves.

Haha, and clever...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 12:22:37 AM
Workout and shower are over for the night. It was a good workout, stepping it up a bit from Light Core Cardio to Light Full Body including Wood Chops, Lunge Wood Chops, Tap Punches, Lunge Punches, Lunge Punches with knee lift, and some yoga positions such as downward facing dog, and downward facing dog with leg lift. I know I looked stupid in those poses, but I was alone and I didn't care. My workout schedule gives me tomorrow night off before stepping it up even more Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Friday is my "weigh-in". I will still do a little something tomorrow night maybe just marching, a little jogging, wood chops, lunges, wood chops with twisting lunge, side steps, and other light workout. After I talk to my realtor tomorrow after work, I will try to go to Walmart and get the groceries.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 22, 2013, 07:50:19 AM
Was it really a good idea for you to buy a home in Oklahoma in the first place?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 22, 2013, 01:00:30 PM
In Bushie's defense, a lot of people get screwed over in real estate. They borrow enormous sums of money because renting is stigmatized and "home ownership" is heralded as the be all end all adult status. Never mind the huge costs of closing the deal, the property taxes, the insurance, and the never ending responsibility and maintenance costs. In deciding whether to rent or to own, one, ideally, would consider factors beyond the advertised price, like how long one intends to remain at a property, whether or not one prefers to do the maintenance himself, and whether or not one can afford to be locked in to a property should a job or family change require a move. Especially should the housing market decline as it did a few years back. Plus, a prospective buyer must consider the opportunity cost of tying up capital either in a large down payment or private mortgage insurance, which protects the bank in case you default. Instead, most people quickly look down their noses at renters and buy the most expensive house a lender will let them. Which, in turn, drives up prices for everybody. Don't get me wrong. I like the idea of buying a house very much. I like comparing styles of houses and complaining about those I do not like. But it just doesn't make a lot of sense for many people, including me, to be buying right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 07:30:29 PM
Its been a great day at work.  My arm is quite sore from working out the past three nights, so I've got to work it out.  It feels like I got a nasty shot in the arm, though I havent had a shot in quite a long time.  I cant lift it above my chest without it hurting.  Oh well, the best way to get rid of it is not to baby it, but to continue working out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 22, 2013, 08:04:16 PM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Keystone Phil on January 22, 2013, 08:06:44 PM
No, no, Duke. See, Bushie realizes that. That's exactly why he posted it the way he did. Now everyone will rush in, tell him not to push it and he'll respond that he has up-ed his routine! It's brilliant. Let me get the popcorn.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 08:17:16 PM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 22, 2013, 08:29:44 PM
No, no, Duke. See, Bushie realizes that. That's exactly why he posted it the way he did. Now everyone will rush in, tell him not to push it and he'll respond that he has up-ed his routine! It's brilliant. Let me get the popcorn.

Uh oh. It has started! You were right!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 22, 2013, 09:17:05 PM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.

Or you can stop being such a p#ssy and go work out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 09:19:40 PM
I'm still going to do some cardio that doesn't involve the arms tonight. I'm not going to sit on the couch and vegetate. Oh no, I'm going to at least do some side steps and maybe some lunges and knee lifts tonight. There is no way I'm going to let a sore arm make me completely lose a night. In my opinion, if I completely sit this night out, I will cancel out at least one day of training.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: All Along The Watchtower on January 22, 2013, 09:20:55 PM
In my opinion, if I completely sit this night out, I will cancel out at least one day of training.

"At least one day?" That's being generous.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 09:21:45 PM
In my opinion, if I completely sit this night out, I will cancel out at least one day of training.

"At least one day?" That's being generous.

Which is why I said "at least".  It's liable to cancel out all or most of the past 3 days and basically start me back at square one.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 22, 2013, 10:12:09 PM
You gotta push through it, unless you have reason to believe it is serious and cause injury. If so, then consult a doctor.

It's probably just your body letting you know that it is not used to serious physical activity.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 10:16:59 PM
You gotta push through it, unless you have reason to believe it is serious. If so, then consult a doctor.

It's probably just your body letting you know that it is not used to serious physical activity.

That's exactly it, I really believe its my body reacting to my workout.  Which is why, while it hurts, I don't mind it, because I knew there would be muscle/bone soreness and pain when I first started.  I'm not going to over exert my arms tonight, but my triceps aren't the only thing that needs to be exercised.  I've got hamstrings, a torso, and a whole host of other things that need to be worked out.  I will be getting started on night 4 in 45 minutes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: MasterJedi on January 22, 2013, 11:46:05 PM
You gotta push through it, unless you have reason to believe it is serious and cause injury. If so, then consult a doctor.

It's probably just your body letting you know that it is not used to serious physical activity.

Except for Bushie he's probably so overweight and unfit that could cause a heart attack. Doing something like 2 days on, 1 day off and then intensifying the workout after he doesn't feel any discomfort would probably be for the best. Now that actually means he's actually doing that.

You are correct though that for a normal person pushing through isn't that big of a deal. Like what I'll be doing soon once the outpatient surgery I had heals and now that I'm not sick anymore either. Like Bushie I'm almost at what my highest weight has been again, but unlike him it's about 100 lbs lighter :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 22, 2013, 11:53:34 PM
You gotta push through it, unless you have reason to believe it is serious and cause injury. If so, then consult a doctor.

It's probably just your body letting you know that it is not used to serious physical activity.

Except for Bushie he's probably so overweight and unfit that could cause a heart attack. Doing something like 2 days on, 1 day off and then intensifying the workout after he doesn't feel any discomfort would probably be for the best. Now that actually means he's actually doing that.

You are correct though that for a normal person pushing through isn't that big of a deal. Like what I'll be doing soon once the outpatient surgery I had heals and now that I'm not sick anymore either. Like Bushie I'm almost at what my highest weight has been again, but unlike him it's about 100 lbs lighter :P

However, I refuse to let a night "go to waste".  I will probably do 2-3 days of rigorous physical exercise, but that 1 day "off", I still will be doing something, even if it just something like side steps or marching or even lunges while I'm watching TV.  Every night that goes by that I don't do anything probably cancels 2-3 days of work.  I just need to do something to get the heart rate up for just a bit on the "off" days.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 23, 2013, 12:18:54 AM
I just put in 16 minutes of light cardio mainly focusing on the legs and hamstrings, but with some light tricep work, as well.  On to work out #5 tomorrow night.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 23, 2013, 08:00:10 AM
I just put in 16 minutes of light cardio mainly focusing on the legs and hamstrings, but with some light tricep work, as well.  On to work out #5 tomorrow night.

16 minutes....16 minutes? You do realize you didnt do a thing, right? That isnt nearly enough time to get your heart rate up enough to start losing weight. When I go lifting, I do at least 30 minutes of cardio to get ready to stretch and work out.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 23, 2013, 09:10:49 AM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.

Or you can stop being such a p#ssy and go work out.

FTW!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 23, 2013, 09:28:23 AM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.

Or you can stop being such a p#ssy and go work out.

FTW!

One step at a time. He's still learning how to drink water.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 23, 2013, 09:46:07 AM
I just put in 16 minutes of light cardio mainly focusing on the legs and hamstrings, but with some light tricep work, as well.  On to work out #5 tomorrow night.

16 minutes....16 minutes? You do realize you didnt do a thing, right? That isnt nearly enough time to get your heart rate up enough to start losing weight. When I go lifting, I do at least 30 minutes of cardio to get ready to stretch and work out.

Yeah, that is true. If BushOK is only doing 15 minute exercises a day, he really is not accomplishing much of anything. You need 30 minutes of cardio minimum to start losing weight, and even then you're not doing much. Of course, someone BushOK's size who usual does no exercise may benefit from starting light. I have no idea.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 23, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.

Or you can stop being such a p#ssy and go work out.

FTW!

One step at a time. He's still learning how to drink water.

That one baffles me....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 23, 2013, 09:52:33 AM
Actually, if you're sore, don't push it. You risk injury. Your body has to rest eventually. At last, that is the way I do things when lifting.

That's a good idea.  I'll just do a light routine tonight.

Or you can stop being such a p#ssy and go work out.

FTW!

One step at a time. He's still learning how to drink water.



That one baffles me....

I drink water all day. The only things (other than booze or coffee) that I drink, is if I go out somewhere to eat, I'll get an unsweetend ice tea. I can't stand soda.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 23, 2013, 10:11:09 AM
I love sweet tea though. That's my biggest weakness. And diet coke. I am such a bad influence.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 23, 2013, 10:36:09 AM
I love sweet tea though. That's my biggest weakness. And diet coke. I am such a bad influence.

You're also over 100 pound less than him.  It's cool.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 23, 2013, 11:21:07 AM
I love sweet tea though. That's my biggest weakness. And diet coke. I am such a bad influence.

You're also over 100 pound less than him.  It's cool.

I believe I weigh more than Bushie though. But I'm taller and have have muscle weight.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 23, 2013, 06:50:48 PM
I just put in 16 minutes of light cardio mainly focusing on the legs and hamstrings, but with some light tricep work, as well.  On to work out #5 tomorrow night.

16 minutes....16 minutes? You do realize you didnt do a thing, right? That isnt nearly enough time to get your heart rate up enough to start losing weight. When I go lifting, I do at least 30 minutes of cardio to get ready to stretch and work out.

Yeah, that is true. If BushOK is only doing 15 minute exercises a day, he really is not accomplishing much of anything. You need 30 minutes of cardio minimum to start losing weight, and even then you're not doing much. Of course, someone BushOK's size who usual does no exercise may benefit from starting light. I have no idea.

I only did 16 minutes last night.  The first three nights, I did 40 minutes a night including warm up and cool down.  16 minutes is also better than 0 which is what I've done for the thousands of nights before last Saturday.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 23, 2013, 07:34:29 PM
It looks like my trip to Kenya has been rescheduled for June 20-30.  I have time to schedule the leave.  It will have been six months since my Christmas vacation, and I don't plan to take any time off until then, so I should be fine.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 23, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
It looks like my trip to Kenya has been rescheduled for June 20-30.  I have time to schedule the leave.  It will have been six months since my Christmas vacation, and I don't plan to take any time off until then, so I should be fine.

You'll be fired for taking off for 10 days this soon.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 23, 2013, 10:52:43 PM
It looks like my trip to Kenya has been rescheduled for June 20-30.  I have time to schedule the leave.  It will have been six months since my Christmas vacation, and I don't plan to take any time off until then, so I should be fine.

You'll be fired for taking off for 10 days this soon.

No Gramps, he added a dash in the middle of "2030"... at least that's what I'm hoping. ;)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 23, 2013, 10:57:25 PM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 24, 2013, 09:04:35 AM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 24, 2013, 09:06:43 AM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".

Well, to be fair, it's absurd that you apparently have to fear losing your job for taking a 10 day vacation in the States.

But that's the way it is, and it seems like he's going to need a new job every year if he insists on taking all this time off.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 24, 2013, 09:12:30 AM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".

Well, to be fair, it's absurd that you apparently have to fear losing your job for taking a 10 day vacation in the States.

But that's the way it is, and it seems like he's going to need a new job every year if he insists on taking all this time off.

Wait, the enlightened German world allows that long of a break within 6 months of getting a job?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 24, 2013, 09:16:32 AM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".

Well, to be fair, it's absurd that you apparently have to fear losing your job for taking a 10 day vacation in the States.

But that's the way it is, and it seems like he's going to need a new job every year if he insists on taking all this time off.

Wait, the enlightened German world allows that long of a break within 6 months of getting a job?

Not entirely sure, I think the vacation entitlement begins after 6 months. Which is 4 weeks a year, so I think Bushie would actually be entitled to half that after working for half a year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 24, 2013, 09:18:13 AM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".

Well, to be fair, it's absurd that you apparently have to fear losing your job for taking a 10 day vacation in the States.

But that's the way it is, and it seems like he's going to need a new job every year if he insists on taking all this time off.

Wait, the enlightened German world allows that long of a break within 6 months of getting a job?

Not entirely sure, I think the vacation entitlement begins after 6 months. Which is 4 weeks a year, so I think Bushie would actually be entitled to half that after working for half a year.

Lazies!  :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 24, 2013, 10:26:54 AM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 24, 2013, 10:27:45 AM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

IIRC he quit a job by taking unauthorized time off.......he'll do it again.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 24, 2013, 10:31:20 AM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

IIRC he quit a job by taking unauthorized time off.......he'll do it again.

Well that's just stupidity...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 24, 2013, 04:21:37 PM
At least we're going back to the plot arc where he starts referring to himself as an African and that he's about to "go home to Africa."

He won't have a job waiting here, so he might as well go "home".

Well, to be fair, it's absurd that you apparently have to fear losing your job for taking a 10 day vacation in the States.

But that's the way it is, and it seems like he's going to need a new job every year if he insists on taking all this time off.

I agree... here, there chase people to make sure they take their leave and don't store it up. Largely because it becomes a large liability for companies if people don't.



Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 06:55:29 PM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

With days like today, I highly doubt I'll be at a different company by the end of June.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 24, 2013, 07:13:54 PM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

With days like today, I highly doubt I'll be at a different company by the end of June.

Do tell...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 24, 2013, 07:39:10 PM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

With days like today, I highly doubt I'll be at a different company by the end of June.

Do tell...

Indeed, DISH GURL!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 08:12:12 PM
Eh, it doesnt matter. He'll be at a different company by that point.

With days like today, I highly doubt I'll be at a different company by the end of June.

Do tell...

Today was my first day taking calls for the Social Security Administration and I was monitored for one call in the afternoon.  100% on the quality monitor.  It won't count for this first week (through next Tuesday), but it gives me a good feeling that having only been on the phone for a few hours, I've already become comfortable and know what to do to get 100% quality monitors.  Plus, a week or so ago, I received word that they will start moving in the direction to get me on permanent on February 6.  It may take some time beyond that, but they do plan on moving in that direction on February 6.  They can't do it until then, because my 90 days won't be up until the end of the day on February 5.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 24, 2013, 08:20:11 PM
Haven't we learned in earlier seasons that your job is as risk even when they praised your work?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 08:23:36 PM
Haven't we learned in earlier seasons that your job is as risk even when they praised your work?

Yes, I am proceeding with caution, but I feel pretty good about the next few months, at least.  My job right now is just to take it one day, one call at a time.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 24, 2013, 08:34:30 PM
I just fear that, regardless of your performance, up and leaving for 10 days a few months after you start working will not look good and you will be fired because of it, even if they say it is OK when you ask for the time off.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 24, 2013, 08:40:37 PM
Isn't Bushie working for the government now? As long as President Obama is in charge I think his job will be safe.

Once Christie is elected he'll definitely be on the street though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 24, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
I think he is working on a government account. I am not sure if that means he is a government employee.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 09:51:46 PM
I think he is working on a government account. I am not sure if that means he is a government employee.

I am working on a government account (technically two), and I will be regaining my security clearance, but I am not considered a government employee (at least not to my knowledge).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 24, 2013, 09:59:31 PM
I think he is working on a government account. I am not sure if that means he is a government employee.

I am working on a government account (technically two), and I will be regaining my security clearance, but I am not considered a government employee (at least not to my knowledge).

you would not be a government employee


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
I think he is working on a government account. I am not sure if that means he is a government employee.

I am working on a government account (technically two), and I will be regaining my security clearance, but I am not considered a government employee (at least not to my knowledge).

you would not be a government employee

Correct


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 24, 2013, 11:41:24 PM
Then you have no job security! The Republicans will surely throw you out! Run for the hills!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 24, 2013, 11:48:02 PM
To be absolutely truthful, there is no such thing as job security anywhere in any industry and definitely not in this day and age.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 12:52:32 AM
I did get a much welcome offer this morning.  One of my coworkers has offered to go with me shopping for groceries and give me tips on how to select healthy foods and also how to cook them.  This guy is in very good health and only cooks healthy food when he is the one in charge of the meal.  His wife likes to splurge on a little junk food every now and then, but when he is in charge he likes to cook only healthy food.  I may take him up on the offer before long!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 25, 2013, 12:57:01 AM
I did get a much welcome offer this morning.  One of my coworkers has offered to go with me shopping for groceries and give me tips on how to select healthy foods and also how to cook them.  This guy is in very good health and only cooks healthy food when he is the one in charge of the meal.  His wife likes to splurge on a little junk food every now and then, but when he is in charge he likes to cook only healthy food.  I may take him up on the offer before long!
Do you shop at Whole Foods? I'm almost certain there is one in Central City. We went to another place up in Layton...the name can't come to memory. I want to say Fresh Market...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
I did get a much welcome offer this morning.  One of my coworkers has offered to go with me shopping for groceries and give me tips on how to select healthy foods and also how to cook them.  This guy is in very good health and only cooks healthy food when he is the one in charge of the meal.  His wife likes to splurge on a little junk food every now and then, but when he is in charge he likes to cook only healthy food.  I may take him up on the offer before long!
Do you shop at Whole Foods? I'm almost certain there is one in Central City. We went to another place up in Layton...the name can't come to memory. I want to say Fresh Market...

I haven't shopped there.  I've always just gone to Walmart or occasionally Smith's.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 01:11:23 AM
I love The Fresh Market! I wish they had one around here. Whole Foods is great if you can afford it, but Trader Joes is better if you are on a budget and are looking for healthier items. I've never gone grocery shopping at Wal Mart, so I can't comment on what that's like.

Shopping healthy really isn't that hard though.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 25, 2013, 01:35:32 AM
I love the Fresh Market too! But I don't shop there much because I'm a cheapskate. I do have to go there to buy alfalfa sprouts because Kroger doesn't carry them. But you can buy ok food at WalMart without breaking the bank. Just stick to fresh foods as much as possible. Anything that resists spoiling is usually bad news. Stick to produce, lean protein, and whole grains. Don't go overboard on potatoes and rice, and avoid flour and sugar as much as possible.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 25, 2013, 01:39:53 AM
I love The Fresh Market! I wish they had one around here. Whole Foods is great if you can afford it, but Trader Joes is better if you are on a budget and are looking for healthier items. I've never gone grocery shopping at Wal Mart, so I can't comment on what that's like.

Shopping healthy really isn't that hard though.
Trader Joes is where we go here in Kansas City - a nice place.

As Memphis said, though, while the places mentioned are more ideal, Walmart also offers surprisingly good and fresh food. Perhaps you should consider planning your meals out in advance.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 01:46:55 AM
I mean, as long as BushOK stays away from processed foods, sugars, simple carbs, and eats a lot of vegetables, lean meats, whole grain, complex carbs and the like, he will be fine. I recommend going no carb for 2 weeks and then eating just complex carbs,  but I understand that could be difficult for him to do.

But just use your head. Fast food is bad. Fried foods are bad. Heavy carb meals are bad. Sugar is bad. I don't even recommend fruit, as I hardly ever eat it due to how much sugar is in them, but a banana here and there is good for you. If BushOK feels more comfortable having his friend help him initially, great, but it isn't that hard to do on your own.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 25, 2013, 01:59:23 AM
Well it's good that this friend is in Utah and not Oklahoma. I imagine their idea of healthy eating is ordering a hamburger with no french fries. And if particularly motivated, leaving off the cheese!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 25, 2013, 03:32:34 AM
Why does he only hang out with men these days? Bushie needs a new woman in his life!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 25, 2013, 03:59:24 AM
Why does he only hang out with men these days? Bushie needs a new woman in his life!!!

Bushie "coming out" would certainly improve this season dramatically.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 25, 2013, 07:50:37 AM
To be absolutely truthful, there is no such thing as job security anywhere in any industry and definitely not in this day and age.

Eh, I wouldn't say that. If you're doing your job correctly, there are industries that offer job security.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 11:18:45 AM
A woman would be the saving grace of this show. He'll never come out. I'm sure that, like alcohol, he was taught that being gay is an evil choice that only sinners choose to do to piss off their parents.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 25, 2013, 11:37:39 AM
A woman would be the saving grace of this show. He'll never come out. I'm sure that, like alcohol, he was taught that being gay is an evil choice that only sinners choose to do to piss off their parents.

It's sad that some people are ashamed and scared to show the world that they love someone.. or even to reach out to that one special person. I'm glad we've lived without any regrets.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 11:42:56 AM
Yes. I fear BushOK will never know the love we know in our lives, and that, my dear, is a crying shame. I hope he finds his prince charming one day.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 07:46:48 PM
Good Friday Evening! It was a really good day to end Week 12.  I've got a few things to do either tonight or tomorrow.  I've got to make a Walmart run and get my oil changed.  I do have to make time tonight to work out and weigh in and complete Week 1 of The Biggest Loser Challenge.  So, I will probably do that after the Utah Jazz/LA Lakers game at 11:00 pm.  I'm in no hurry for bed time tonight, so it may be 1:00 am before I hit the sack, because I've got all day tomorrow to run my errands.  This coming week, Week 13, will be interesting.  I'll work the normal 40 hours, but I may get in some overtime Thursday night, January 31 - Friday morning, February 1 10:00 pm-2:00 am.  That would be some sweet overtime!  I can make my decision as late as Thursday Midday.  Stay tuned on that.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 08:41:33 PM
When will you go grocery shopping?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 08:44:19 PM

Tomorrow morning after I get my oil changed.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 08:46:01 PM
This is Reply 1900.  I will be locking this thread when it gets over 2,000.  I already have plans and a name figured out for Season V!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 25, 2013, 09:20:42 PM
Will season 5 rebound from the shortcomings of season 4?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 25, 2013, 09:27:13 PM
We shall see!  Stay tuned. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on January 26, 2013, 12:32:39 AM
This season was basically a disaster.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 26, 2013, 12:48:09 AM
BushOK NEEDS to find himself a hot, fresh lady, the type that can whip him into shape both literally and figuratively, the type that can take him shopping for healthy food, show him how to cook and take care of himself, and to give him a sip of wine, just enough for him to sleep it off for 14 hours the next morning.

I don't know about the rest of the audience, but frankly, the plot arc this season has been a disaster. The weather. The job he will inevitably lose. The A/C theft that was simply forgotten about. The teasers about the trip to Wal Mart that will likely be the first thing to begin next season. We need action. We need sex. We need something to fire us up - an unplanned pregnancy, an arrest, a night where BushOK just gets absolutely trashed, something to peak our interest again. I certainly hope he has something cooking in his over for next season. I am not sure how much longer I can hold on hoping for another Susan/Tiffanye (with an E, mind you), to come along.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 26, 2013, 01:17:58 AM
Tonight's workout is over. It was just a "challenge" today and the weekly weigh-in. According to the Wii Balance Board, I lost 3 pounds this week! The kitchen scales show 2 pounds! This next week (January 26 - February 1), I've got a scheduled work out on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday, leaving me to do my own workout Sunday and Thursday followed by a challenge and weigh-in on Friday. I'll take Tuesday night off and do a very light workout.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 26, 2013, 01:36:40 AM
what is a "challenge"?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 26, 2013, 01:53:14 AM

On the Biggest Loser TV show, a "challenge" is a physical activity game.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 26, 2013, 03:46:55 AM
Good Friday Evening! It was a really good day to end Week 12.  I've got a few things to do either tonight or tomorrow.  I've got to make a Walmart run and get my oil changed.  I do have to make time tonight to work out and weigh in and complete Week 1 of The Biggest Loser Challenge.  So, I will probably do that after the Utah Jazz/LA Lakers game at 11:00 pm.  I'm in no hurry for bed time tonight, so it may be 1:00 am before I hit the sack, because I've got all day tomorrow to run my errands.  This coming week, Week 13, will be interesting.  I'll work the normal 40 hours, but I may get in some overtime Thursday night, January 31 - Friday morning, February 1 10:00 pm-2:00 am.  That would be some sweet overtime!  I can make my decision as late as Thursday Midday.  Stay tuned on that.

What decision is there to make?  When someone offers you overtime, the only acceptable answer is yes, unless you're having a heart attack or your appendix has burst (not that you have appendicitis - you can work through that; to say "no" to overtime, one must be on the verge of imminent death).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 26, 2013, 12:23:29 PM
Good Friday Evening! It was a really good day to end Week 12.  I've got a few things to do either tonight or tomorrow.  I've got to make a Walmart run and get my oil changed.  I do have to make time tonight to work out and weigh in and complete Week 1 of The Biggest Loser Challenge.  So, I will probably do that after the Utah Jazz/LA Lakers game at 11:00 pm.  I'm in no hurry for bed time tonight, so it may be 1:00 am before I hit the sack, because I've got all day tomorrow to run my errands.  This coming week, Week 13, will be interesting.  I'll work the normal 40 hours, but I may get in some overtime Thursday night, January 31 - Friday morning, February 1 10:00 pm-2:00 am.  That would be some sweet overtime!  I can make my decision as late as Thursday Midday.  Stay tuned on that.

What decision is there to make?  When someone offers you overtime, the only acceptable answer is yes, unless you're having a heart attack or your appendix has burst (not that you have appendicitis - you can work through that; to say "no" to overtime, one must be on the verge of imminent death).

I will most likely take the OT, especially to help out with some of the VTO I took earlier in the month.  There should be more overtime next week after work (Feb 4-8), so I will definitely jump on what I can.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 26, 2013, 08:05:02 PM
Its been a pretty good day.  I went grocery shopping this morning and got some fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables and lean meats, etc.  I'm looking forward to fixing those this week.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: opebo on January 27, 2013, 01:11:08 PM
BushOK NEEDS to find himself a hot, fresh lady, the type that can whip him into shape both literally and figuratively

Matchmaker matchmaker make me a match: (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=168498.0)

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Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 27, 2013, 01:47:57 PM
opebo wins the thread.  Time for Season 5


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Torie on January 27, 2013, 08:21:04 PM
Its been a pretty good day.  I went grocery shopping this morning and got some fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables and lean meats, etc.  I'm looking forward to fixing those this week.

Thanks for the grocery shopping update. I do that a lot myself!  What was in the etcetera pile?  Potato chips? Cheetos (damn those are good, and I get a pang when I walk by them, and I have to grab one of my hands that is reaching out for them with the other to stop myself). But I have been Cheetos free for about 6 months. Oh, the willpower!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 27, 2013, 08:21:39 PM
opebo wins the thread.  Time for Season 5

Yes, I agree!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 27, 2013, 08:39:47 PM
Its been a pretty good day.  I went grocery shopping this morning and got some fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables and lean meats, etc.  I'm looking forward to fixing those this week.

Thanks for the grocery shopping update. I do that a lot myself!  What was in the etcetera pile?  Potato chips? Cheetos (damn those are good, and I get a pang when I walk by them, and I have not grab one of my hands that is reaching out for them with the other to stop myself). But I have been Cheetos free for about 6 months. Oh, the willpower!

The etcetera pile includes 1% milk, a bottle of Strawberry-Banana V8 Fusion, Honey Nut Cheerios, Fig Newtons, and some cheat snacks.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 27, 2013, 08:44:45 PM
"some cheat snacks" such as?

Such a shame- I thought things were looking up!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 27, 2013, 08:46:51 PM
I am a bit disappointed with that list too. Honey Cut Cheerios are full of sugar. V8 fusion is OK. Fig Newtons are still full of sugar. Try getting nuts like almonds or pistachios or snacks. I don't know what else you got though. Maybe it would impress me. :P


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 27, 2013, 08:49:56 PM

bro... (http://www.sebaldo.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Shaking-head2.gif)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 27, 2013, 08:51:34 PM
Guys, we may not all enjoy it but every man must eat his Honey nut cheerios now and again....


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 27, 2013, 08:58:47 PM
Guys, we may not all enjoy it but every man must eat his Honey nut cheerios now and again....

The cheat snacks part is more disconcerting.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 27, 2013, 09:04:37 PM
The cheat snacks are microwavable popcorn.  Not the best, but not the worst.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: rejectamenta on January 27, 2013, 09:14:21 PM
Cereals are like 130 cals max for a 3/4 cup serving, who cares. The Fig Newtons are probably the only thing I'd caution against in that lot.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 27, 2013, 09:27:49 PM
Cereals are like 130 cals max for a 3/4 cup serving, who cares. The Fig Newtons are probably the only thing I'd caution against in that lot.

Plus, Honey Nut Cheerios, like regular Cheerios, are good for cholesterol, so while it has sugar, it has other benefits as well.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 27, 2013, 09:29:44 PM
The cheat snacks are microwavable popcorn.  Not the best, but not the worst.

Is that it? If I so I can generally approve of this grocery list.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 27, 2013, 09:34:01 PM
Cereals are like 130 cals max for a 3/4 cup serving, who cares. The Fig Newtons are probably the only thing I'd caution against in that lot.

Plus, Honey Nut Cheerios, like regular Cheerios, are good for cholesterol, so while it has sugar, it has other benefits as well.

Look, dawg, no one needs Honey Nut Cheerios. Regular Cheerios are just as good, if not better.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 27, 2013, 09:40:46 PM
Cereals are like 130 cals max for a 3/4 cup serving, who cares. The Fig Newtons are probably the only thing I'd caution against in that lot.

Plus, Honey Nut Cheerios, like regular Cheerios, are good for cholesterol, so while it has sugar, it has other benefits as well.

Look, dawg, no one needs Honey Nut Cheerios. Regular Cheerios are just as good, if not better.

This is patently false.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 27, 2013, 09:50:16 PM
Guys, we may not all enjoy it but every man must eat his Honey nut cheerios now and again....

The cheat snacks part is more disconcerting.

No one got my reference or it just isnt funny :(  ...
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/01/did-kevin-garnett-say-carmelo-anthony-wife-la-la-vazquez-tastes-cheerios/


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 27, 2013, 09:52:59 PM
Guys, we may not all enjoy it but every man must eat his Honey nut cheerios now and again....

The cheat snacks part is more disconcerting.

No one got my reference or it just isnt funny :(  ...
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/01/did-kevin-garnett-say-carmelo-anthony-wife-la-la-vazquez-tastes-cheerios/

Yeah, as with a lot of things that sailed over my head...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 27, 2013, 10:04:36 PM
Yeah when he said "cheat snacks" I was picturing like donuts or cheetohs or something. Popcorn is okay I guess.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: patrick1 on January 27, 2013, 10:07:48 PM
Yeah when he said "cheat snacks" I was picturing like donuts or cheetohs or something. Popcorn is okay I guess.

It all depends on how much and what type.  Some brands have very deceptive serving sizes and loaded with cals.  If you aren't mindful you could be having the equivalent to a Big Mac.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 28, 2013, 03:17:10 AM

Oh God yes.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 28, 2013, 10:42:22 AM
My cheat snack is cocaine. In all honesty, I can't think of anything food wise that would be a cheat snack... maybe chex mix on rare occasions.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 28, 2013, 12:15:57 PM
LOL I just started wondering what Bushie would do if he got high. Granted he probably shouldn't, it wouldn't help with the diet.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 28, 2013, 12:42:27 PM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.

When I am their ONLY source of financial support.  Maisha Orphanage calls me their father.


How old are they?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 28, 2013, 07:03:35 PM
March 1 is the eve of my son's 9th birthday.  Felix will be 9 years old on March 2.

You have children?  When did you get married? 

Bushie thinks sending Kenyan children $30 a month makes him their father.

When I am their ONLY source of financial support.  Maisha Orphanage calls me their father.


How old are they?


11 and 8 (both have birthdays in March).


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 28, 2013, 07:45:47 PM
Did we ever establish how these kids feel about a white man showing up and suddenly calling himself their father because he gives them $30 a month? This whole plot arc fascinates me.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 28, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
I was at a baby shower on Saturday. Maybe I should offer that couple $30/month once the baby is born, and then ask them if they consider me a second father to their kid.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on January 28, 2013, 07:50:01 PM
Cereals are like 130 cals max for a 3/4 cup serving, who cares. The Fig Newtons are probably the only thing I'd caution against in that lot.

Plus, Honey Nut Cheerios, like regular Cheerios, are good for cholesterol, so while it has sugar, it has other benefits as well.

Look, dawg, no one needs Honey Nut Cheerios. Regular Cheerios are just as good, if not better.

This is patently false.

You apparently don't eat Cheerios. You could eat like five bowls of those in a row.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 28, 2013, 10:22:47 PM
40 minutes until the Biggest Loser TV Show is over for the night. 40 minutes until the Biggest Loser Wii Game Work Out begins! I've kind of slacked off a bit the past couple nights, time to get back on it!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 28, 2013, 10:36:02 PM
Bushie, whatever happened to your stated desire to follow Kenyan sports, weather, and news?  Are you still doing that?  Do you still consider yourself "Kenyan" in the same way that you said you did last year?

Did we ever establish how these kids feel about a white man showing up and suddenly calling himself their father because he gives them $30 a month? This whole plot arc fascinates me.

They seem cool with him calling himself "father", but AFAIK, he hasn't told them that he would actually like to legally adopt them:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=143929.800

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I haven't told them that I plan to legally adopt them because I don't want to get their hopes up and make promises I can't keep.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 28, 2013, 11:43:52 PM
Bushie, whatever happened to your stated desire to follow Kenyan sports, weather, and news?  Are you still doing that?  Do you still consider yourself "Kenyan" in the same way that you said you did last year?

Did we ever establish how these kids feel about a white man showing up and suddenly calling himself their father because he gives them $30 a month? This whole plot arc fascinates me.

They seem cool with him calling himself "father", but AFAIK, he hasn't told them that he would actually like to legally adopt them:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=143929.800

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I haven't told them that I plan to legally adopt them because I don't want to get their hopes up and make promises I can't keep.


I still very much consider myself an "American-African" and a "Kenyan".  I still would like to follow the Kenyan sports, but I haven't done so in the past 10 months.  Maybe with World Cup qualifiers coming up, I'll be able to.

I am very tender to the needs of my children, and one of their needs is to have someone love them like a father, but also not to be let down like have been so often in their young lives.  That's why I have not told them, and don't plan to, that I would like to legally adopt them, because until I get a bride, either American or African, it ain't happening!  These kids yearn for someone to love them like a father.  I'm in the best position to provide that.  That's why I call them my kids, because just looking in their eyes, they are desperate for someone to love them with the love of a parent and give them a chance in life.  No, its not the same as if they had come out of my own bowels, but they are no less my kids.  I want to be their rock, their provider, and their protector as much as I can.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 28, 2013, 11:48:26 PM
I have a 5th goal to add to my list for why I am doing this Biggest Loser workout. My children. Enough said.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 28, 2013, 11:54:57 PM
You have to empathize with BushOK here. The poor man wants a lady and a family so he can feel worthwhile. One that will look up to him as the provider and their rock. He wants it so bad that he has taken to calling these sponsor kids his own, and wants them so desperately that he still thinks he will uproot himself one day and move to the Kenyan jungle, despite having trouble living on his own in America.

This is a fascinating story, much more interesting than the weather or discussing his jobs. I can only hope season 5 will center around BushOK's transformation into an American-African, much like Wiklus transformed from a human to an alien in Peter Jackson's District 9, starting with watching the World Cup qualifiers and then progressing to his inevitable shedding of his white skin for the dark chocolate layer that lies beneath. I am full of hope that season 5 will turn things around.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 12:22:50 AM
I was at a baby shower on Saturday. Maybe I should offer that couple $30/month once the baby is born, and then ask them if they consider me a second father to their kid.

Its a entirely different story.  The baby at the baby shower you will attend probably has someone to provide for them, love them, give them a home, feed them, clothe them.  These two kids in Africa have none of that, except me.  Same goes with the sponsor parents of the rest of the children.  Some of them have their grandmother.  Most do not.  The grandmother cannot provide for herself and her grandchildren and thus relies on the ministry of Maisha and all the sponsors in America to feed their grandchildren, educate them.

Maisha gets permission from the grandparents not only to feed them, educate them, love them, and so on and so forth, but also asks permission for the sponsor to call her grandchildren their sons and daughters.  The grandmothers' gladly accept, because they know it will mean that their grandkids will be fed, educated, clothed, sheltered, in some cases given shoes to wear, but more importantly than that is the notion that someone loves her grandchild enough to call them their children.  Many sponsors already have an American family of their own and to take another one or two children on is overwhelming and the grandmother is very, very appreciative and thankful.

I am struggling financially now, but first and foremost, I will never let my kids go hungry.  I will starve and be put out on the streets before I stop giving my children the necessities.  I plan to take a month and see if I can tolerate Kenyan life in Spring or Summer 2016 (See Season 3).  Then, if that goes well, I plan on moving down there in Spring 2017..  I will not be struggling financially when I move.   I will pay down my bills as far as I can so I can go to Africa with as little debt as I can.  I am working on a plan to pay those bills down.  I don't plan to buy another house until I move to Africa.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 29, 2013, 01:04:56 AM
I can only hope season 5 will center around BushOK's transformation into an American-African, much like Wiklus transformed from a human to an alien in Peter Jackson's District 9, starting with watching the World Cup qualifiers and then progressing to his inevitable shedding of his white skin for the dark chocolate layer that lies beneath.

This is a terrifying prospect, much like the movie was.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 29, 2013, 01:08:23 AM
Bushie, whatever happened to your stated desire to follow Kenyan sports, weather, and news?  Are you still doing that?  Do you still consider yourself "Kenyan" in the same way that you said you did last year?

Did we ever establish how these kids feel about a white man showing up and suddenly calling himself their father because he gives them $30 a month? This whole plot arc fascinates me.

They seem cool with him calling himself "father", but AFAIK, he hasn't told them that he would actually like to legally adopt them:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=143929.800

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I haven't told them that I plan to legally adopt them because I don't want to get their hopes up and make promises I can't keep.


I still very much consider myself an "American-African" and a "Kenyan".

How so?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 29, 2013, 01:09:03 AM
Bushie, have you followed the 2013 Presidential election in Kenya much? My brother will be heading over there in a couple weeks for mission work, and I'm helping him with a couple small projects, one being doing webcasts on American History. Also ended up doing some research on their upcoming elections, and was wondering if you had thoughts on them. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 29, 2013, 01:18:04 AM
Inks, being an African does not necessarily entail being black, which is why I is dislike the politically correct imprecision of "African American". In a more logical world, an "African-American" would be a recent African in to America, which would neatly cover both myself and Bushie if he were to sincerely see himself as Kenyan. I would be (and is) black, but Bushie would obviously not. Yet we have this unhelpful squishyness that leads to linguistic confusion.

It's odd, how this is driven by whites and not the referent peoples themselves. Blacks were fine being called negroes. "Native Americans" prefer Indian (which goes the other way in terms of imprecision). We should just do this more sensibly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on January 29, 2013, 01:20:40 AM
Inks, being an African does not necessarily entail being black, which is why I is dislike the politically correct imprecision of "African American". In a more logical world, an "African-American" would be a recent African in to America, which would neatly cover both myself and Bushie if he were to sincerely see himself as Kenyan. I would be (and is) black, but Bushie would obviously not. Yet we have this unhelpful squishyness that leads to linguistic confusion.

It's odd, how this is driven by whites and not the referent peoples themselves. Blacks were fine being called negroes. "Native Americans" prefer Indian (which goes the other way in terms of imprecision). We should just do this more sensibly.

OK, and I spent 5 days in Italy.  That doesn't make me American-Italian.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Simfan34 on January 29, 2013, 01:25:11 AM
What does that mean? Bushie's quite free to give him self any national label he wants and he's free to use any supra-national label that corresponds with it. That doesn't make his claims valid, not by any means, but no one is going to stop him. No one would stop you, either. But to use the term "African-American" in its current context would be quite silly.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on January 29, 2013, 01:30:46 AM
Poor thing, he desperately needs a life and a family... so he's trying to steal someone else's...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 29, 2013, 01:37:51 AM
Odds on someone starting a "Who is more African?  Bushie or Simfan?" poll within the next 48 hours?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 29, 2013, 01:51:06 AM
I just think BushOK is too quickly discounting their grandparents. Sure, they may be poor and cannot provide adequately for them, but that does not mean they are not family and they are not loved by someone. I just think it is short sighted  that he assumes they have no one merely because he is sending them money a month.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on January 29, 2013, 08:46:54 AM
Odds on someone starting a "Who is more African?  Bushie or Simfan?" poll within the next 48 hours?


Neh, cause Bushie wins that hands down.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: AndrewTX on January 29, 2013, 08:54:45 AM
It's a shame that Bushie hasn't found a nice lady to settle down with. He's managed to get all these jobs in the past 2 years, why couldn't he find a woman? Is it that they are all Mormon? Dish!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 07:23:56 PM
It is hard to believe I have lived in Utah for 5 months!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on January 29, 2013, 08:49:54 PM
It's a shame that Bushie hasn't found a nice lady to settle down with. He's managed to get all these jobs in the past 2 years, why couldn't he find a woman? Is it that they are all Mormon? Dish!
Even in today's economy it's harder to land a woman than a job. I feel pretty confident that romantic unemployment is >8%


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Bacon King on January 29, 2013, 09:22:11 PM
Hey Bushie, haven't read this in fifty pages but I have a few questions. You may have already mentioned this stuff while I haven't been reading so pardon me if you have.

Is it true that the job you moved from Oklahoma to Utah for was only a temporary job that you had no expectation of holding long-term and you still don't know if you will become a permanent employee there?

Furthermore, is it also true that if you don't become permanent at your current job, your most likely alternative source of revenue will be cleaning hotel rooms with Jamespol being your boss?

Thanks,

BK


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 09:32:24 PM
Hey Bushie, haven't read this in fifty pages but I have a few questions. You may have already mentioned this stuff while I haven't been reading so pardon me if you have.

Is it true that the job you moved from Oklahoma to Utah for was only a temporary job that you had no expectation of holding long-term and you still don't know if you will become a permanent employee there?

Furthermore, is it also true that if you don't become permanent at your current job, your most likely alternative source of revenue will be cleaning hotel rooms with Jamespol being your boss?

Thanks,

BK

First Question:  Yes

Second Question:  Never!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 29, 2013, 09:56:19 PM
please do the working for jamespol thing, that could be one of this show's best plot arcs in years!!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:21:09 PM
Here are a few dates that I am currently projecting for Kenya in the next few years.

Return trip to Kenya - Thursday-Sunday, June 20-30, 2013
4-6 week testing period in Kenya - March 2016
Move to Kenya - May 2017.

This gives me 4 years 3 months left in America.  I would like to start transitioning down there right after my 35th birthday.

These dates are by no means set in stone, but this is where I feel God leading me at this time.  These dates have come about after much prayer and much listening.  Things can change, especially this far out, but this is what I am feeling right now.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: fezzyfestoon on January 29, 2013, 10:25:04 PM
Oh, wow, the plot has advanced a LOT since the last time I checked in!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Mr. Morden on January 29, 2013, 10:26:15 PM
So having a Kenyan* president in the USA has excited you so much that right after he leaves office, you're going to move to Kenya itself?



* This is a joke.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:27:04 PM
Oh, wow, the plot has advanced a LOT since the last time I checked in!

I'm starting to make the transition from Season IV to Season V.  There are only 36 more posts left in Season IV.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:27:34 PM
So having a Kenyan* president in the USA has excited you so much that right after he leaves office, you're going to move to Kenya itself?



* This is a joke.


LOL!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 29, 2013, 10:29:55 PM
I give Bushie going to Kenya a 5% chance of actually happening and him living there a .00007% chance.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: fezzyfestoon on January 29, 2013, 10:30:10 PM
Oh, wow, the plot has advanced a LOT since the last time I checked in!
I'm starting to make the transition from Season IV to Season V.  There are only 36 more posts left in Season IV.

I don't know what to say. I can't decide whether I'm surprised or not by how things are going...


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:35:02 PM
I give Bushie going to Kenya a 5% chance of actually happening and him living there a .00007% chance.

We'll see how things transpire over the next 51 months.

What I do know is I've been home from Africa for 10 1/2, almost 11, months and my calling and more importantly, my feelings and enthusiasm toward that call have not diminished at all.  That is all God.  Only He can sustain enthusiasm for such a big and scary adventure for just 6 weeks shy of a year.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:35:52 PM
Oh, wow, the plot has advanced a LOT since the last time I checked in!
I'm starting to make the transition from Season IV to Season V.  There are only 36 more posts left in Season IV.

I don't know what to say. I can't decide whether I'm surprised or not by how things are going...

All you need to do, really, is sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the show. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Bacon King on January 29, 2013, 10:48:20 PM
Hey Bushie, haven't read this in fifty pages but I have a few questions. You may have already mentioned this stuff while I haven't been reading so pardon me if you have.

Is it true that the job you moved from Oklahoma to Utah for was only a temporary job that you had no expectation of holding long-term and you still don't know if you will become a permanent employee there?

Furthermore, is it also true that if you don't become permanent at your current job, your most likely alternative source of revenue will be cleaning hotel rooms with Jamespol being your boss?

Thanks,

BK

First Question:  Yes

Second Question:  Never!

Why on Earth would you move a thousand miles to take a temporary job? What are your plans if they do let you go after the allotted time period?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 29, 2013, 10:55:01 PM
Hey Bushie, haven't read this in fifty pages but I have a few questions. You may have already mentioned this stuff while I haven't been reading so pardon me if you have.

Is it true that the job you moved from Oklahoma to Utah for was only a temporary job that you had no expectation of holding long-term and you still don't know if you will become a permanent employee there?

Furthermore, is it also true that if you don't become permanent at your current job, your most likely alternative source of revenue will be cleaning hotel rooms with Jamespol being your boss?

Thanks,

BK

First Question:  Yes

Second Question:  Never!

Why on Earth would you move a thousand miles to take a temporary job? What are your plans if they do let you go after the allotted time period?

When I initially moved, I was going to work at Aetna.  However, they started downsizing the end of October, leaving me high and dry, so I had to scramble and thankfully I found Xerox and am working as a temporary employee at Xerox.  So, I am not in Utah with the job that initially brought me to Utah.  If I don't get on permanent, then I will probably head back to Oklahoma if I can't find anything in a reasonable amount of time.  I don't foresee that happening, as the developments of the past week seem to suggest that I have a job for quite a while to come and will likely get on permanent in the not too distant future.  They are going to start working on my permanency on February 6, when my 90 days is up.

Sorry, I misunderstood the question.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 30, 2013, 12:37:37 PM
How are you sure you'll have job security in Africa when you are able to finally make your return to your home country? I'm sure the unemployment in Kenya isn't any better than it is in America. And I'm sure the call centers there are even worse, unless, of course, it's like India, where a call center employee is treated like royalty because they get to talk to westerners.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 30, 2013, 12:44:31 PM
Should it ever arise, I have a brother who is a plant manager of a fairly decent-sized plant in Utah - I could mention you to him if you end up needing a job.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: SUSAN CRUSHBONE on January 30, 2013, 12:59:13 PM
Should it ever arise, I have a brother who is a plant manager of a fairly decent-sized plant in Utah - I could mention you to him if you end up needing a job.

Sibling hate, eh?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 30, 2013, 01:03:35 PM
Should it ever arise, I have a brother who is a plant manager of a fairly decent-sized plant in Utah - I could mention you to him if you end up needing a job.

Sibling hate, eh?
No, I'm close with my brother. I'm sure Bushie would be an excellent employee.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Paul Kemp on January 30, 2013, 01:06:17 PM
I'm sure Bushie would be an excellent employee.

Are you?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on January 30, 2013, 01:11:56 PM
Should it ever arise, I have a brother who is a plant manager of a fairly decent-sized plant in Utah - I could mention you to him if you end up needing a job.

Sibling hate, eh?
No, I'm close with my brother. I'm sure Bushie would be an excellent employee.

Would you be interested in my beachfront property in South Dakota?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 30, 2013, 08:11:35 PM
Thank you, Tmth, I will definitely keep that in mind!

I had a great day at work!  I was able to put in a half hour overtime this evening.  The next two days will be very interesting as I will work the normal 8:00-4:30 tomorrow night, but then I'll go back to work from 10:00 pm-2:00 am Friday before going back to work again for my normal 8:00-4:30 shift on Friday.  Friday, February 1, 2013 is double dispersement day for the Social Security Administration for its when the SSI beneifts get deposited as normal on the 1st, but the SSA benefits which normally gets deposited on the 3rd of each month will also be deposited on the 1st because the 3rd is Sunday.  They are offering not only OT, which is time and a half, but $5 an hour over and above the normal time and a half.  That's an extra $20!  My paycheck on February 8 will be a lot fatter than what they have been!  I will be tired come Friday evening because tomorrow and Friday should be extremely busy, but it will be worth it. :)


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 30, 2013, 09:56:34 PM
For the first time in a long time, I finally feel peace at my job and with my job.  Things are continuing to transpire that really makes me believe I'll be there for a quite a while.  They are trying to get me a security clearance for the US Forest Service, I just went to get the federal fingerprinting done today, which is why I was a half hour late clocking out.  I now have two accounts to support with the US Department of Agriculture (Forest Service) and the US Department of the Treasury (Social Security).  They are going to start working on getting me on permanent next Wednesday when my 90 days expire.  It still may take some time from there, but they'll get the ball rolling.  I have overtime opportunities through next Friday, at least, which I've signed up to work tomorrow night/Friday morning.  I know I can't get too comfortable, but I feel good about where things are headed in the next several months.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 31, 2013, 08:19:25 PM
It is 18:15 and I will be headed back to work in about 3 hours 15 minutes.  I will be working from 22:00-02:00 tonight.  I will get $23 an hour tonight for all 4 hours.  Meaning after taxes, I will cash in about $80.  $23 includes the regular $12/hour, plus 1.5 OT = $18/hour + $5/hour incentive = $23.  It will be busy tonight, but i'm looking forward to it.  I'm looking forward to tonight.  After I get home at 02:15, I will watch a little Weather Channel and hit the sack by 02:45 and wake up about 07:15 for 4 1/2 hours sleep.  This is going to be fun!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on January 31, 2013, 08:25:41 PM
Better load up on pizza and booze for the red eye shift!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on January 31, 2013, 11:18:24 PM
I will be leaving for work in 12 minutes at 21:30.  I'll get, of course, 4 hours in tonight which means everything after 11:30 am tomorrow will be time and a half!

I'll check in with you guys again when I get home in 5 hours next month!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on February 01, 2013, 04:16:04 AM
Good Friday Morning and Happy February 2013!!  I had an AWESOME late night/early morning!  It was back to back to back to back to back calls all night long, but they were all quick calls and it felt good being able to answer these customers' questions and finding out they have money to spend!  I was excited every time I saw money being deposited on their account, almost felt like finding money in my account!  This was indeed a Wow, God type 4 hours!  I had SOO much fun at WORK!!! I will definitely be doing this again for the March deposit which will be from 10:00 pm Thursday, February 28 to 2:00 am Friday, March 1, 2013!!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on February 01, 2013, 05:06:43 AM
Are you high?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on February 01, 2013, 11:26:17 AM
Holy crap. He must've followed my advice and loaded up on booze and pizza.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Eraserhead on February 01, 2013, 11:31:34 AM
God is good, Bushie. He planned all of this.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on February 01, 2013, 01:30:06 PM
I love how Jamespol doesn't even try to hide.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on February 01, 2013, 01:36:19 PM
I love how Jamespol doesn't even try to hide.

We really don't know if it's him........


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: memphis on February 01, 2013, 04:06:02 PM
Holy crap. He must've followed my advice and loaded up on booze and pizza.
His over the top euphoria is more in line with stimulants than depressants. Maybe Bushie has taken up meth.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on February 01, 2013, 04:28:40 PM
Holy crap. He must've followed my advice and loaded up on booze and pizza.
His over the top euphoria is more in line with stimulants than depressants. Maybe Bushie has taken up meth.

I don't know. I can get pretty excited about stuff when I'm completely trashed. He is way too excited for pot though. It's probably alcohol. I expect him coworkers all got drunk on the overnight shift and he partook in the festivities.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on February 01, 2013, 04:42:40 PM
Holy crap. He must've followed my advice and loaded up on booze and pizza.
His over the top euphoria is more in line with stimulants than depressants. Maybe Bushie has taken up meth.

I don't know. I can get pretty excited about stuff when I'm completely trashed. He is way too excited for pot though. It's probably alcohol. I expect him coworkers all got drunk on the overnight shift and he partook in the festivities.

This is silliness.......he'll come back and bore  us to end Season 4.....nothing this good happens to bushie.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Torie on February 01, 2013, 05:05:51 PM
Has anyone here yet congratulated Jeff for seemingly now thriving in the work environment?  Or is the general sentiment here not to take any of that at face value?


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on February 01, 2013, 05:09:53 PM
Has anyone here yet congratulated Jeff for seemingly now thriving in the work environment?  Or is the general sentiment here not to take any of that at face value?

The latter. You know: "Fool me once, shame on you. (...)"


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Fmr. Pres. Duke on February 01, 2013, 05:26:28 PM
If he found the bottle, congrats to him. I just hope he knows him limits. Working while buzzed can be a great feeling. Last year, after my first mock deposition, my team went out and pounded drinks for an hour for lunch and then went to class at 1:30. It was the best class I have ever been to!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Franzl on February 01, 2013, 06:33:14 PM
If he found the bottle, congrats to him. I just hope he knows him limits. Working while buzzed can be a great feeling. Last year, after my first mock deposition, my team went out and pounded drinks for an hour for lunch and then went to class at 1:30. It was the best class I have ever been to!

Our university has a beer garden that's open in the summer. I've filled up before an evening class from time to time...and it did indeed improve my lecture experience.


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on February 01, 2013, 07:16:30 PM
I wasn't high, I was just delirious. :)  I was sleep deprived at 2:30 am and only managed 5 hours sleep.  So, I am still extremely tired and may see an early night in my future!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on February 01, 2013, 07:18:13 PM
Has anyone here yet congratulated Jeff for seemingly now thriving in the work environment?  Or is the general sentiment here not to take any of that at face value?

Thanks, Torie!  I feel good about what I've done this week.  I ended up getting 4 1/2 hours Overtime this week.  I will have a nice looking paycheck next Friday!


Title: Re: Days of Bushie's Life (Update Thread v4)
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on February 01, 2013, 07:19:08 PM
Folks, this concludes Season IV of the Update Thread.  The writers want to thank you for your viewership, even though it was a tad boring at times.

Stay tuned for Season V.