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by robbiestoupe
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:17 pm
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Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
Replies: 9008
Views: 599619

5AF Parenting Thread

mac5155 my 2nd grader had similar issues with his teacher. For some reason it seemed like she was picking on him alone and he was getting in trouble for things other kids were doing also. Or other kids were being rewarded for good behavior while my son was not even though he was also going what the...
by robbiestoupe
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:58 pm
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Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
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5AF Parenting Thread

In the 3rd and 4th grade basketball league I’m coaching in, the worst offender has been a referee. He was arguing with the guy who runs our league about the rules before a game. Referee shoved the rules at the guy, who shows him in the rule book where the ref was wrong. Ref pushes coach. Other than ...
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:30 pm
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Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
Replies: 9008
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5AF Parenting Thread

Just missed her Franchise. We saw the carnival of the animals earlier today.
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:04 am
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Topic: Job and General Employment Thread
Replies: 20180
Views: 1289524

Job and General Employment Thread

Could West Mifflin be in a more inconvenient location? It somehow takes the same amount of time to get there from Latrobe as it does to get to downtown. I'm looking at a position there in the Nuclear Propulsion Lab but the idea of commuting that stretch of Rt. 30 a few days a week...woof. Is that a...
by robbiestoupe
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:56 pm
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Topic: Blackjack's Thread of Illness and Ailments
Replies: 3095
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Blackjack's Thread of Illness and Ailments

I got readers for the first time at 47. Not ready for progressives but it is a pain not having them with me 100% of the time. Thinking of buying some off-the-shelfers as a backup
by robbiestoupe
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:54 pm
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Topic: Job and General Employment Thread
Replies: 20180
Views: 1289524

Job and General Employment Thread

My wife was offered a legit position without an interview. I told her to tell them to pound salt but she was desperate enough to keep them interested. It wasn’t a scam but they were definitely a clown shoe organization.
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:20 pm
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Topic: Home Improvement Thread
Replies: 7413
Views: 537937

Home Improvement Thread

Just realized that my drain pipe exiting the kitchen sink area is higher than the exit of my garbage disposal. Had a couple instances where the pipe just popped open and spilled drain water everywhere. Now I know why. Time to call the plumber.
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:25 am
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Topic: Job and General Employment Thread
Replies: 20180
Views: 1289524

Job and General Employment Thread

I did survive, so the job search becomes much lower stakes.
Congrats. Sounds like the job search became a priority, though
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:20 am
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Topic: You know what really grinds my gears...
Replies: 19285
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You know what really grinds my gears...

Like skullman said, rich kids with their new fangled toilets
by robbiestoupe
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:30 pm
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Topic: 5AF Parenting Thread
Replies: 9008
Views: 599619

5AF Parenting Thread

Another night of winter soccer, another 10-1 loss, accompanied by a crying 11 year old on the ride home. I’m just disgusted with this season, and would prefer just not showing up to anymore games. But that’s not us, so we’ll continue to suffer. There’s a team in our basketball league like this. I f...
by robbiestoupe
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:27 pm
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Topic: Weather Thread
Replies: 11459
Views: 792036

Weather Thread

This snow would have been useful LAST WEEKEND when we were winter camping. Instead we get 60 degrees
by robbiestoupe
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:24 pm
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Topic: Tax Season
Replies: 858
Views: 69103

Tax Season

I have 650 bucks burning a hole in the IRS’s pocket but I need my wife’s W-2 for the one day she worked in 2023 before I can file. Her new company is not being very cooperative in sharing that info One day she worked or was paid? Big difference. Is it? Guess I won’t know until she gets her damn W2
by robbiestoupe
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:51 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
Replies: 7115
Views: 454536

Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

I hit Aldi first and whatever I can’t get there it’s big bird. I splurge on meats at a butcher and occasionally Sam’s club, but I didn’t even figure those two into the $200
by robbiestoupe
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:44 pm
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Topic: Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread
Replies: 7115
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Investing, Stock Market and Retirement Planning Thread

I habitually spend $200 a week on groceries. Ain’t no frivolous way to get that down. Thanks Biden
by robbiestoupe
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:43 pm
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Topic: Tax Season
Replies: 858
Views: 69103

Tax Season

I have 650 bucks burning a hole in the IRS’s pocket but I need my wife’s W-2 for the one day she worked in 2023 before I can file. Her new company is not being very cooperative in sharing that info
by robbiestoupe
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:36 pm
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Topic: Outdoor Activities
Replies: 587
Views: 67864

Outdoor Activities

Just got back from our winter camping trip. Yeah
by robbiestoupe
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:56 pm
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Topic: 2023-2024 Pitt Super Panthers Sports Thread
Replies: 797
Views: 55733

2023-2024 Pitt Super Panthers Sports Thread

Sounds like my son’s basketball team
by robbiestoupe
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:44 pm
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Topic: Dodint's Thread of Pirates 23-24 Offseason Optimism
Replies: 616
Views: 46235

Dodint's Thread of Pirates 23-24 Offseason Optimism

I’m just commenting on the general optimism after their ending last year. It isn’t warranted
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:15 pm
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Topic: Dodint's Thread of Pirates 23-24 Offseason Optimism
Replies: 616
Views: 46235

Dodint's Thread of Pirates 23-24 Offseason Optimism

I feel like that last stretch of mediocre play was smoke and mirrors. Reminded me of a year during their 21 straight losing seasons where they finished 30-30 and everybody was ready to hand them the World Series the next year. Prove me wrong, but I just don’t see one player, as good he may be, overc...
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:04 pm
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Topic: NFL
Replies: 42973
Views: 2293010

NFL

lol Jerry Porter. So cute, Seachicken fans
by robbiestoupe
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:01 pm
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Topic: Job and General Employment Thread
Replies: 20180
Views: 1289524

Job and General Employment Thread

Jeans, shorts, tshirts, hoodies, baseball hats, whatever. Just don’t dress like a slob.
by robbiestoupe
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:44 pm
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Topic: NFL
Replies: 42973
Views: 2293010

NFL

There no “wow” to that story. It’s not even news.
by robbiestoupe
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:34 pm
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Topic: Randomness Dos
Replies: 63342
Views: 4568182

Randomness Dos

I always feel like hospital fundraisers are like, what? do you know how much healthcare costs in this country? and you want me to "donate" more money???? Replace hospitals with elementary schools. I get 79 emails a day where 99% of the content is fundraising and 1% is some important info that I nee...
by robbiestoupe
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:59 pm
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Topic: Job and General Employment Thread
Replies: 20180
Views: 1289524

Job and General Employment Thread

I’m a mechanical engineer. I design and make things that move. I like to test those things, help with the manufacture of those things, etc. Being in an office/factory is kind of important. I’d be ok with 1-2 days at home but only if nobody else is there. When my wife or kids are there, they love to ...
by robbiestoupe
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:00 pm
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Topic: Steelers 2024 Offseason Thread
Replies: 921
Views: 15762

Steelers 2024 Offseason Thread

That music was top notch