Tradd
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I read this a few months back. Enjoyed it.

Current contract has been extended to Jan 15th. The pay issue is resolved but things like automation have not. They don’t want ANY automation. ...

Guess you could compare them somewhat to the historical Luddites. Look up the union prez. “I will cripple you” if the union didn’t get what he...

These are going to be in short supply due to the port strike. Manufacturers sends them all via ocean. Switching to air. Linked article in the port...

The last strike in 1977 was just for the east/gulf coasts. The west coast has gone out 2-3 times in the last 20 years.

If you use OTC meds, especially generics, look on the package to see where they’re made. I bet it’s India. It would be wise, I think, to have a bit...

Does no one care about the port strike?

They had a ton of rain a few days before Helene. So they were screwed. And people wonder why I live in the Great Lakes region. My area doesn’t...

Tomato sandwiches

Hitler was born in Austria. Don’t forget that.

World Central Kitchen is active in FL so if you want to donate… I just did.

It looks like there could be another storm in the Gulf in the next week or so.

It’s an effing dead heat. The looming possible east coast/gulf dockworkers’ strike Tuesday could definitely influence things. The union president...

Heck, we’re even getting wind from it in the Chixgo area. Power out in Indiana!

There will almost always be collateral damage. And given the demographics, it won’t keep me up nights.

Ziplock freezer bags

Happy, that’s great.

Hah! If you don’t want it, maybe gift it as a give to someone you know who is into Apple stuff. Heck, I’d take it!

I’m early Gen X and I don’t want the old moldy stuff. Hell, I don’t like stuff from the 60s or 70s either.

Orange Man is now supposedly going to visit Springfield.

That was an impressive and creative attack. Hezbollah had told people to stop using mobile phones as they were afraid Israel would implant explosives...

I don’t have a printer anymore. Wasn’t using it so gave it away. I don’t need to print.

Yes, the bomb threats and stuff are just so over the top.

I mistyped.

Rob, you’re way off on this one. This attempt was a guy who apparently was very passionate about Ukraine and thought Orange Man didn’t support...

WTF make them think Baltimore was a good idea for a visit? That's insane.

Savings at $5K now so I’ll be aggressive with debt repayment again.

My iPhone settings block anyone who is not in my contacts. The calls are sent straight to voice mail. I’m sure Android has the same.

I’m hearing Kamala is willing to do another debate but Orange Man isn’t.

I hope they gave him the pot on land. Pot can cause issues with law enforcement.

Trans Union Experian Equifax Freezes are easy to do online.

9/11 Never forget and never, ever forgive.

I wasn’t aware of that either.

Watching the debate. Kamala is highly amused at Orange Man and it’s entertaining to watch her.

Doc has cleared me to dive. Yay!

You can also put a freeze on yourself with ChexSystems. That prevents anyone from opening a bank account in your name. I did that fairly recently.

Yes, I told the recruiter how low I was willing to go. She told me she was surprised the company wanted to offer me so little. So maybe there was...

Yeah, $5Kish is what I’m aiming for.

I don’t have a paper filing system because I don’t keep anything paper that needs to be filed. I don’t have a printer at home anymore. Junk gets...

This was not about your PERMANENT emergency fund, but a smaller one while paying down debt. BIG difference.

Yes, has this thing that first interview should on the phone or a video call. When I tell her this is the way things used to be, she tells me to get...

I was having an interesting discussion elsewhere about the size of TEMPORARY emergency fund while paying off debt. DR has recommended $1K for...

She says she can't afford to. Keeps telling me she's worried about money. Yet, she turns down an interview simply because they want to do it in...

Do you NEED to have all this paper? Are you getting your bills via mail or electronically?

A 62 yo friend has been out of work for about 4 months. She got laid off when her company got bought out by another. She's not had a lot of luck...

So is the Dewey Decimal System still used? I somehow got the impression it wasn’t? I just finished The Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah...

Oh, I know not all BS is equal. The BS I had at the 13.5 year job I was laid off from in 2020 was extremely toxic. Then the next job (the WFH one)...

Just saw that elsewhere. I'd forgotten some of the songs he had done.

IL, I toss most out the cards. I keep a few each year.

I send maybe 150 cards. And get about that many. I’m part of a British author fan group on FB and we’ve been doing a holiday card exchange for about...

I’m 55. I plan on working until 70 or longer as long as my health holds out. People here think I’m nuts but I’m single. I’d be bored at home. Yes, I...

Good luck! My Christmas decorations consist of a 2ft tall tabletop tree and decorations. Some years I get a small poinsettia. That’s it. I will...

Happy, yes, the paying down debt and stuffing savings is uppermost on my mind, given my age (55). It’s just a matter of how much BS.