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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Godless Commie
"I am very sorry I have issued a full refund." (The seller seems to be expressing regret for refunding customer's money)
The grammatical error is even more humorous when coming someone who lives in a country where most people do not speak English.

I will reward you with a funny meme that happens to be political. (Because that's all I could find, sadly)


Old Nov 10, 2020 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by z31maniac
When my Pixel 4a was stolen at some point in the delivery chain, but the box was still delivered, Google sent me a replacement.

The "approved" and said the replacement would be sent soon. After 8-9 days, I messaged them again, "We've escalated, we are working on your problem."

It was delivered later that day. 3 days later I received a tracking number.
UPS and FedEx have been having a lot of this sort of trouble, ever since Google and Amazon started building distribution centers in the Plural Zones.

It's cheaper and more efficient not being constrained to just three physical dimensions, but the shipping companies' database systems all seem to be set up with the presumption that time flows at a linear rate, and in one direction only.

Hell, next Thursday I received an Amazon order which I hadn't (willan on-haven't, to pe perfectly technical about it) even placed yet. Guess I gotta give 'em a good rating on timelineness.
Old Nov 10, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
UPS and FedEx have been having a lot of this sort of trouble, ever since Google and Amazon started building distribution centers in the Plural Zones.

It's cheaper and more efficient not being constrained to just three physical dimensions, but the shipping companies' database systems all seem to be set up with the presumption that time flows at a linear rate, and in one direction only.

Hell, next Thursday I received an Amazon order which I hadn't (willan on-haven't, to pe perfectly technical about it) even placed yet. Guess I gotta give 'em a good rating on timelineness.
We ordered from Walmart.com the other day at 9:30am. Ar 11:30am, a store employee delivered the order from a local Walmart in a plastic bag. It was just a regular order...
Old Nov 10, 2020 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 99mx5
Here's another maintenance-free cat.

... is Evil Dead "Cat Spirit" - RUN AWAY!!!
Old Nov 10, 2020 | 10:54 PM
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I know I'm gonna take it in the shorts posting this here, but it's damn funny.



Old Nov 10, 2020 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
Meanwhile, on the ground just outside Kabul:

In the voice of Yakov Smirnoff: In Russia, cat snipe you.
Old Nov 11, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 01:24 PM
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I can't help but chuckle at the thought of SixShooter's crew having to sit through safety videos such as this masterpiece:

Old Nov 11, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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1000w 120v incandescent light bulb.

Old Nov 11, 2020 | 02:08 PM
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 02:35 PM
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^^Hmm, not that I follow them, but I always heard the OSHA requirements for climbing a ladder were to use the rungs for handholds, not the sides. If that is indeed so, he probably should think twice before posting a video of it. Anyone know the specifics for tall, completely vertical ladders (i.e. not step or tilt types)?


Old Nov 11, 2020 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by good2go
^^Hmm, not that I follow them, but I always heard the OSHA requirements for climbing a ladder were to use the rungs for handholds, not the sides.
I'm no OSHA expert, but I imagine there's probably also something in there about not deliberately throwing objects down off of the tower while you're up there.


Old Nov 11, 2020 | 02:57 PM
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^^ To be honest, I didn't watch all the way through, so I missed that part.

Also, as for that pic: Here, hold my beer!



Old Nov 11, 2020 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by good2go
^^Hmm, not that I follow them, but I always heard the OSHA requirements for climbing a ladder were to use the rungs for handholds, not the sides. If that is indeed so, he probably should think twice before posting a video of it. Anyone know the specifics for tall, completely vertical ladders (i.e. not step or tilt types)?

Those climbing rails like what is on that ladder are hazardous in my opinion. Government owned ships have them and I have never used one. People in my line of work now want to use a harness with two clips and move the clip as they are climbing. Again, that is hazardous when you are on a platform moving in multiple planes at once. I climb using both hands and both feet and pay attention to what I am doing. I would like to see a study done on how many people have been injured while using mandated safety systems. I know it will never happen, but still.

And just in case someone feels I am letting down the thread by not posting a picture, here 'ya go.




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Originally Posted by good2go
Also, as for that pic: Here, hold my beer!

Skip to 34:00 for the old news footage of Reebus Caneebus jumping into a hole which leads straight to the center of the earth:




Old Nov 11, 2020 | 04:49 PM
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I think that they don't even need to tie when climbing. OSHA allows for free climbing.
Though the rules could have totally changed.
As someone who does a LOT of climbing for work, I can absolutely confirm that safety devices do cause more incidents. They're just plain cumbersome. But, they certainly save lives when the incidents happen.

Random phone picture.

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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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Standard practice is to use a mini chainfall between two pipe wrenches to bust a fitting loose.



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Originally Posted by Erat
(Spicy air)
Old Nov 12, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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