Agreed. reports are coming in that Russia and China mutually agreed to support each other over Ukraine and Taiwan.
What Annoyed You Today? (27 Viewers)
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Agreed. reports are coming in that Russia and China mutually agreed to support each other over Ukraine and Taiwan.
Guys, this is a "What annoyed you" thread. No place to start a discussion.
Although I admit that "annoyed" is too much of an understatement describing how I feel about this.
Although I admit that "annoyed" is too much of an understatement describing how I feel about this.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I'm really annoyed about this whole situation - but note that I have refrained from using too many expletives. 
Fine, what annoys me?
That its impossible to have a thread to discuss whats going on in Ukraine thanks to a few people.
Not talking about you Marcel…
That its impossible to have a thread to discuss whats going on in Ukraine thanks to a few people.
Not talking about you Marcel…
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at6
1st Sergeant
Thank you not locking this thread. I'm annoyed that I have yet to catch a Noid.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
This afternoon, I spotted a budding runner of Poison Oak (that I thought I had eradicated) on the side of an Oak tree.
So I grabbed my pruning shears and waded into the brush to cut the stem.
I located the active shoot at the base of the Oak tree and cut it, satisfied in my life mission of eradicating the Poison Oak completely from the property one day and this was just a minor victory in the long term picture.
However, little known to my determined self, I had stepped unto the middle of a red Ant colony and was literally engulfed in a growing layer of angry, biting ants who literally gave zero sh*ts about my war on Poison Oak.
If you have ever seen a movie where they get covered in bugs and start pulling off their clothes while running and swatting and slapping and such, that was me.
Yep. That sh*t's real and those were some very angry ants, too...
So I grabbed my pruning shears and waded into the brush to cut the stem.
I located the active shoot at the base of the Oak tree and cut it, satisfied in my life mission of eradicating the Poison Oak completely from the property one day and this was just a minor victory in the long term picture.
However, little known to my determined self, I had stepped unto the middle of a red Ant colony and was literally engulfed in a growing layer of angry, biting ants who literally gave zero sh*ts about my war on Poison Oak.
If you have ever seen a movie where they get covered in bugs and start pulling off their clothes while running and swatting and slapping and such, that was me.
Yep. That sh*t's real and those were some very angry ants, too...
I hate fire ants. Used to get eaten alive by them in Louisiana.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Thank God these weren't Fire Ants, just the typical Red Ants we have out here that are about 1cm in size and bite and sting like crazy.
I suspect the Poison Oak has hired them as mercenaries and I am not ok with this arrangement...
I suspect the Poison Oak has hired them as mercenaries and I am not ok with this arrangement...
We've realised that a dam doesn't work when it is spilling over. We've made room on the forum to discuss this, trying to keep it within the rules as well as possible.
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Blackout and sitting in the dark the other night, to pass some of the time...tried to see if i could measure the speed of dark....couldn't see anything to measure though....? 
Bucksnort101
1st Lieutenant
Thank goodness you weren't painting a model airplane when the lights went out and didn't know what color paint you were dipping your brush into, we already have a thread on that somewhere.Blackout and sitting in the dark the other night, to pass some of the time...tried to see if i could measure the speed of dark....couldn't see anything to measure though....?
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
How about a Group Build. Build an "El-Cheapo" model. Grab a box random rattle cans and paint it in the dark.
Expert status is based on how much alcohol was consumed prior to painting.
Expert status is based on how much alcohol was consumed prior to painting.
fubar57
General
Went to get my headlights changed over to LEDS. They had to remove my wheels and inner fender linings to get to my lights.
special ed
1st Lieutenant
- 7,094
- May 13, 2018
Who sold you this, then?
the thought of starting to pack up all my completed models for the house move in two weeks !
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Most new cars today have the composite headlamp installed in such a way that the headlight (and turn and marker lamps) have to be accessed by either a small door in the fenderwell or by removing the entire fenderwell itself.
My 2011 Chevy HHR is one that requires the complete removal of the fenderwell to access the back of the composite housing - because of that, I got rid of those crappy "push-in" anchors and replaced them with the reusable "molley" style anchors that release when you remove the center piece.
My 2011 Chevy HHR is one that requires the complete removal of the fenderwell to access the back of the composite housing - because of that, I got rid of those crappy "push-in" anchors and replaced them with the reusable "molley" style anchors that release when you remove the center piece.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I am curious to know how it's done.
T Bolt
Colonel
I still have a scar on my forearm from a deep cut received while changing the headlamp bulb in my wife's Prius. It would have been easier if I had an arm the size of a 6 year old
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i'll post a pic or two when i start
MIflyer
Major
The cable company sent me a new cable modem and wireless router. I got them installed but the wireless connection to the printer no longer works. I looked up printer installation instructions on the internet on the HP website and it said to Click Here to download the installation software; nothing happened. I gave up and tried it again the next day. It said to plug the computer into the printer to install it and after that you could unplug it again. The USB cable will not reach to the computer.
So I found I could buy a USB extension cable at Walmart for $3.88. So I ordered it on-line. A few hours later I got an e-mail saying it was ready and to click here to notify them I am on the way. Clicking Here took me to a webpage where I could install an Ap on my phone, and I said t'hell with that. I drove to the Walmart, parked in a pick-up spot and then noted the sign said to call a given number to pick up your item. They had not given me a phone number to call in the e-mail so I did not bring my cellphone. I went inside and told the lady at the service desk, She told me to go back outside and call the number. I told her I did not have a phone with me. She called someone but no one came to help and I finally gave up and drove home.
This Digital Age stuff ain't working out too good. You need a cable to use a wireless connection and a phone to talk to someone at a store even when you are already there. And of course this remote pickup crap was thunk up because of COVID-19, which currently is about as hard to find as a Rubik's Cube or a Hula Hoop.
So I found I could buy a USB extension cable at Walmart for $3.88. So I ordered it on-line. A few hours later I got an e-mail saying it was ready and to click here to notify them I am on the way. Clicking Here took me to a webpage where I could install an Ap on my phone, and I said t'hell with that. I drove to the Walmart, parked in a pick-up spot and then noted the sign said to call a given number to pick up your item. They had not given me a phone number to call in the e-mail so I did not bring my cellphone. I went inside and told the lady at the service desk, She told me to go back outside and call the number. I told her I did not have a phone with me. She called someone but no one came to help and I finally gave up and drove home.
This Digital Age stuff ain't working out too good. You need a cable to use a wireless connection and a phone to talk to someone at a store even when you are already there. And of course this remote pickup crap was thunk up because of COVID-19, which currently is about as hard to find as a Rubik's Cube or a Hula Hoop.
