Not so much an annoyance than a challenge; going into a sneezing fit while peeing. Abrupt and uncontrollable abdominal contractions have a profound affect on aim, but I nailed it (fist pump).

missing wouldn't have been a big deal. That's why the trees have roots.

At home, no.  In a romantic restaurant with his wife, about to walk into a business meeting or on a plane, 30 minutes into a four-hour flight, maybe yes.

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.

I want to know if the seat was up or down.  That drastically affects the aim required.  I personally never put the seat up.  She needs it down, I need it down to make fudgies and I am a good shot.  Splatter factor is sometimes an issue.  Hell, HB could be hung like a garden hose and he drops it in the bucket.  It may not even be all that impressive.  Before I can return the fist bump, I need more details.

Hang on a sec… you weren’t in the shower, we’re you?   That doesn’t count.

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When your wife gets a phone call and asks if you have a tire iron and you say yes,  [BLEEP], I’m off all next week.  I’m already 7 16oz beers in.  Now I’m loading up a tire iron, floor Jack and flashlights to help her cousin with a flat.  She’s older cousin but pretty damn hot.  Whatever.  I’ll do what I have to.  Just stop by the gas station on the way home to replenish my beer. 

Technically, her cousin called to as if I had a “4-way”. Perhaps there is fun in my future, pretty sure she meant tire iron though.

Either way, I’m going having fun with this. I’m up for the spontaneous task.  But will be giving them [BLEEP]. Now I know next time to just say “no I don’t have that too-hickey”

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Well, [BLEEP]! That was far less an issue I thought it was going to be. They were 30 minutes away not an hour and five like they suggested. I brought a floor Jack, flashlights and one of them portable jumper/inflator things and the tire iron. I really thought I was the one that was going to be changing the tire. Turns out the guy with them was a mechanic. He breaks the lugs, then throws the Jack under the truck, gives it a few pumps and then puts the the tire iron on it and does the ole right hand give it a spin while left holds it in place. I even said “I was coming with jokes but I see this guys has does this before”. Turns out he’s a mechanic. There and back in about as long as I thought it would take to get there. We’re now promised to be bought drinks next time they go to where they were since we declined money. Nice gesture and all, but when your gf /wife has a face tattoo, I’m going to assume that I’d still be buying my own drinks. Also wondering why this hot cousin-in-law is hanging out with them. Surely, she’s on drugs.

Anywho.. I am glad we were able to help.

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Well, [BLEEP]!  That was far less an issue I thought it was going to be.  They were 30 minutes away not an hour and five like they suggested.  I brought a floor Jack, flashlights and one of them portable jumper/inflator things and the tire iron.  I really thought I was the one that was going to be changing the tire.  Turns out the guy with them was a mechanic.  He breaks the lugs, then throws the Jack under the truck, gives it a few pumps and then puts the the tire iron on it and does the ole right hand give it a spin while left holds it in place.  I even said “I was coming with jokes but I see this guys has does this before”.  Turns out he’s a mechanic. There and back in about as long as I thought it would take to get there.  We’re now promised to be bought drinks next time they go to where they were since we declined money.  Nice gesture and all, but when your gf /wife has a face tattoo, I’m going to assume that I’d still be buying my own drinks.  Also wondering why this hot cousin-in-law is hanging out with them.  Surely, she’s on drugs. 

Anywho.. I am glad we were able to help.

I carry an X-bar iron for that very purpose. One time got a little to up close and personal with my work, though, and spun that arm right into a kneecap. You only make that mistake once if you know what's good for you.

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People who ask me to drive, then complain about the way I drive.

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People who ask me to drive, then complain about the way I drive.

My husband rarely asks me to drive. It turns out Duval County driving all those years doesn't translate well to Small Town, NC driving for a guy who has never lived anywhere else. If we're in Fayetteville though he's all about letting me drive. 

His driving reminds me of the old couple going out for a Sunday afternoon drive. Going nowhere in particular and no timeframe to stick to. My Army veteran self can hardly take it because 30 years later I'm still 15 minutes early to everything and "hurry up and wait" is still a thing. Lol.

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Grrrrrr. Went out to lunch and the truck won't start.

Guess I'm getting a new battery for Christmas.

Ho-ho-ho.

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Has anyone noticed, the most popular way to title a Youtube video is to add the words "...Instantly Regrets It." I guess people are drawn to any video that promises to show immediate consequences for someone that does something bad or stupid.

"Mugger Takes on Judo Black Belt and Instantly Regrets It."
"Carjacker Tries to Hijack Armed Citizen and Instantly Regrets It."

People must eat up that "instant regret." We want people to get what they deserve, immediately. And even better if we get it on video.

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“Clicks on instant regret video and instantly regrets it.”

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Has anyone noticed, the most popular way to title a Youtube video is to add the words "...Instantly Regrets It."  I guess people are drawn to any video that promises to show immediate consequences for someone that does something bad or stupid.

"Mugger Takes on Judo Black Belt and Instantly Regrets It." 
"Carjacker Tries to Hijack Armed Citizen and Instantly Regrets It." 

People must eat up that "instant regret."  We want people to get what they deserve, immediately.  And even better if we get it on video.

I follow a few YouTube channels and some of the people that run them always apologize at the beginning of the video for the dumb titles and dramatic thumbnail pictures, but say that it helps so much with viewership. I specifically won't watch some if they look over the top dumb.

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Has anyone noticed, the most popular way to title a Youtube video is to add the words "...Instantly Regrets It."  I guess people are drawn to any video that promises to show immediate consequences for someone that does something bad or stupid.

"Mugger Takes on Judo Black Belt and Instantly Regrets It." 
"Carjacker Tries to Hijack Armed Citizen and Instantly Regrets It." 

People must eat up that "instant regret."  We want people to get what they deserve, immediately.  And even better if we get it on video.

"Man chooses to be a Jaguars fan and Instantly Regrets It"

Yeah, that tracks.

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Has anyone noticed, the most popular way to title a Youtube video is to add the words "...Instantly Regrets It."  I guess people are drawn to any video that promises to show immediate consequences for someone that does something bad or stupid.

"Mugger Takes on Judo Black Belt and Instantly Regrets It." 
"Carjacker Tries to Hijack Armed Citizen and Instantly Regrets It." 

People must eat up that "instant regret."  We want people to get what they deserve, immediately.  And even better if we get it on video.

I follow a few YouTube channels and some of the people that run them always apologize at the beginning of the video for the dumb titles and dramatic thumbnail pictures, but say that it helps so much with viewership.  I specifically won't watch some if they look over the top dumb.

I immediately block any of the clickbaity reaction vids, "you won't guess what [person] said about [thing]" or "shocked face" thumbnail vids.

If your content is worth viewing, you'll get viewers. No need to stoop to the bottom levels to get cheap clicks.

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It's going to be 77° here in central NC today. It's the end of December. It's supposed to be cold.

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It's going to be 77° here in central NC today. It's the end of December. It's supposed to be cold.

Same here in TX.  We should have highs in the mid-50s.  We've already had a couple of days this week in the 80s this week.  Hell, it was 86 on Christmas.

On the flip side, it's supposed to be in the 30s over the weekend with wind-chills in the teens.

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It's going to be 77° here in central NC today. It's the end of December. It's supposed to be cold.

Same here in TX.  We should have highs in the mid-50s.  We've already had a couple of days this week in the 80s this week.  Hell, it was 86 on Christmas.

On the flip side, it's supposed to be in the 30s over the weekend with wind-chills in the teens.

Yeah it'll cool down here Monday to 47° and be back to the mid 60s by the weekend. Between now and Monday is mid 70s. I hate it. Lol

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This may or may not piggyback off of my latest post in “the ode to” thread.

My SIL on my wife’s side is broke and cool. I buy a 200 camera for her to help some of her issues she’s been having. This wasn’t a Christmas gift. It was a you’re so cool and deserve it gift. All she needs to do is wire it and download an app to set up. I live an hour and a half away from her. She has her dad and BIL and her shack job that all live near her that can wire it. It replaces her “jar” light and has flood lights and a cam. My wife is [BLEEP] me out that I won’t go up there to do it. I’m really trying to figure out how I’m the bad guy when I never had to spend the money in the first place. Just get one of the to wire and install it and follow the app. But I’m the Jack [BLEEP] apparently.

Weird times when strangers you meet seem nicer and kinder than your “kin”.

Am I wrong here?

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It's going to be 77° here in central NC today. It's the end of December. It's supposed to be cold.

Is that actually annoying you?

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It's going to be 77° here in central NC today. It's the end of December. It's supposed to be cold.

Is that actually annoying you?

Yeah, this thread seems the wrong place for that "complaint".

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.

Is that actually annoying you?

Yeah, this thread seems the wrong place for that "complaint".

'Yesssss, this is an Inconvenient Complaint!'

'Would you like to buy some carbon credits from me? Daddy needs fuel for his private jet.'

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Is that actually annoying you?

Yeah, this thread seems the wrong place for that "complaint".

It's a trivial annoyance. This is the Trivial Annoyances thread. Where else do I complain about 77 degree temps at the end of December? 

And yes, it is annoying Marty. I like my winters nice and cold. 

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