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shuiend 12-17-2013 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by Pinky (Post 1083462)
I have tickets for my son and I to see Dave Chappelle on thursday night here in Jax. Woot.

Just make sure your son knows what pussy juice is. It is a common theme in his stand up right now. I saw him last week and it was a great show.

Pinky 12-17-2013 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1083536)
Someone has the Christmas spirit. I'm very glad your wife is going to be alright. I hope the other person is, too. I wouldn't want someone to lose a wife, mother, father, son, daughter due to an accident, much less right before Christmas. I'm sure the other person didn't want to have the accident either. I understand your frustration, though.


Word. Glad it wasn't worse. Hoping that everyone involved recovers quickly. It sucks, but they're called "accidents" not "on purposes" for a reason. Now, if the dude was tanked, or driving like a jackass, then game on..

Pinky 12-17-2013 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1083550)
Just make sure your son knows what pussy juice is. It is a common theme in his stand up right now. I saw him last week and it was a great show.

Thanks for the heads-up! Stan-O is almost 15; if I remember my teen years correctly, by 15 I had done my share of Independent Study on the subject of HooHahs and their related phenomena. I doubt there will be any major revelations for him in Dave's set.

Good to hear that it was a solid show.. I heard he was heckled somewhere in August and walked off stage and cancelled some dates, which is *so* Dave Chappelle.

dieselmiata 12-17-2013 09:02 AM

There's nothing "accidental" about proceeding left through a stale red light. Call me an asshole all you want, but this guy nearly killed my wife because he either wasn't paying attention, or was in a hurry. I can't think of any other possible reason for doing what he did. Either way I have no sympathy for him.

Pinky 12-17-2013 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by dieselmiata (Post 1083558)
There's nothing "accidental" about proceeding left through a stale red light. Call me an asshole all you want, but this guy nearly killed my wife because he either wasn't paying attention, or was in a hurry. I can't think of any other possible reason for doing what he did. Either way I have no sympathy for him.

I hear you amigo, but there's nothing "deliberate" about it either. Let's face it; for two cars to manage to contact each other, somebody Got It Very Wrong. People get it wrong; it happens. (And I definitely wasn't inferring that you're an asshole at all; I had to be removed from an Emergency Room when I nearly attacked a doctor who was stitching a cut in my then-five year old son's eyebrow, I know how it all goes Red Fog when someone hurts someone you love..). I was just saying that there's no reason to wish harm on the guy. He didn't set out to harm anybody, he just fucked up big time.

Peace my brother. Thank god she wasn't killed; there's a Christmas Gift right there that beats the shit out of any consumer electronics, hands down.

dieselmiata 12-17-2013 09:53 AM

Truth be told, I don't actually wish harm to the guy. Or girl, we don't know. I'm just venting because Christmas is suddenly a lot less fun. Plus I have to maintain my E-thug reputation as a hardcore Navy seal ninja assassin.:party:

It's just infuriating thinking about what could have happened. Nothing sets the tone for your activities like waking up to a phone call from the Police saying "there's been an accident".

Now I have to deal with insurance companies. :jerkit:

I fucking loved that car too.

mgeoffriau 12-17-2013 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 1083498)
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387255821

meh.

nothing to write home about.

though i could be subject to QOS.

Just realized I hadn't tested my work connection.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/3170983128.png

Braineack 12-17-2013 11:01 AM

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I think last time I tested at home I was 50 down/up.

work is a bit faster.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1387296054


my last test here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1387296130

bahurd 12-17-2013 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1083595)
I think last time I tested at home I was 50 down/up.

work is a bit faster.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1387296054


my last test here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1387296130

My tax dollars at work... ;)

Godless Commie 12-17-2013 11:22 AM

I hate cheap aftermarket Toyota coils with a passion.
I had to buy a set in a hurry, and they crapped out already.

Braineack 12-17-2013 11:26 AM

When I first got here it was like 20 up and 5 down or something retarded, so glad to see them spending money on useful things that benefit me personally.

Erat 12-17-2013 11:30 AM

I peg at 100m down then get capped instantly. :(

viperormiata 12-17-2013 12:16 PM

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Anyone else here have really fucking wide feet? I'm currently looking for a shoe that doesn't appear to have been inspired by a 13yr old after sniffing paint and watching Ren & Stimpy.

I need a 4E in the size 12 range to properly support my duck paddles.

I bought a pair of NB BackPack sneakers, but had to return them. 2E is a no-go.

Currently looking at these:Rockport ProWalker M7100 Sport White/Wheat - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387300721
These seems to be the best balance between old people and ADHD inspired styles.

Anyone got any other ideas? My location makes sandles 24/7/365 possible and the only other pair of shoes I own are 7-8yr old ES skate shoes.

I've spent the majority of my foot career just buying 1.5 sizes up and hoping for the best. I properly measured my foot and it turns out I'm around a 11.5/12, but 4E width.

Joe Perez 12-17-2013 12:23 PM

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I'm not sure exactly what 4E translates to (I wear a size 14, but in regular width), however my experience has been that Timberland offers a variety of shoes in hard-to-fit sizes, and they do, in fact, make more than just workboots. Example:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387300988

Timberland - Men's Earthkeepers® 2-Eye Boat Shoe


If there's a retailer in your area that stocks Timberland, I'd see if they can order something like that for you to try on. Alternately, Zappos.com sells the whole Timberland catalog and offers free returns. This is where I buy my size 14 Timberland Titan neck-stompers from.


Examples:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387301221

http://www.zappos.com/sperry-top-sid...riginal-sahara





http://l4.zassets.com/images/106/106...01-12987-p.jpg

http://www.zappos.com/rockport-world...olate-nubuck~1

mgeoffriau 12-17-2013 12:27 PM

New Balance Size 11.5 Width 4E Mens Athletic - Shoebuy - Free Shipping & Return Shipping

viperormiata 12-17-2013 12:36 PM

Thanks for the link, guys. I should have mentioned that I am trying to avoid ANY workout shoe, boat shoe or boot. Trying to keep it in the "sneaker-ish" style while keeping a low profile and a flat sole. I have very strong feet and like to have a shoe that feels as close to barefoot as can be without actually be barefoot or wearing Vibrams.

I have a pair of these to fulfill my ADHD needs:
http://images.shopko.com/get/w/475/h...d=notavailable

Best running shoe I've ever owned.

Edit: Joe, this is my foot.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/...pse742adc8.jpg

mgeoffriau 12-17-2013 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by viperormiata (Post 1083645)
Thanks for the link, guys. I should have mentioned that I am trying to avoid ANY workout shoe, boat shoe or boot.

Leaving what? I mean, what style are you looking for?

viperormiata 12-17-2013 12:51 PM

Sorry, Mark. I mass-edited my previous post.

mgeoffriau 12-17-2013 01:09 PM

Hmm. Have you checked out Lems shoes? The toe box is really, really wide. Might work even though they don't come in widths. I have a pair of these and love them:

Mens Primal 2 Slate

viperormiata 12-17-2013 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by mgeoffriau (Post 1083668)
Hmm. Have you checked out Lems shoes? The toe box is really, really wide. Might work even though they don't come in widths. I have a pair of these and love them:

Mens Primal 2 Slate

I like those a lot. I sent them an email asking for a width chart.

I found these: Drew Hampton | Hampton Shoes
I like the brown leather combo. Not sure about the sizing (wtf is 4w?) and the fact that they are orthopedics. Fuck.


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