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DocSavage

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1500 on: August 25, 2015, 11:53:31 PM »
I have to wonder if DocSavage has ever, you know, watched Netflix or something similar on an iPad or tablet.

I have, which is why I commented on it. 

Half hour shows were fine, but longer shows can be a little bit awkward/tiring.  Just like trying to watch a show on a PC while sitting in a computer chair..
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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1501 on: August 30, 2015, 04:06:22 PM »
People in public spaces that expect everyone around them to alter their behavior to accomodate them.

You know, the couple who just can't wait and are all over each other in the town center, and then snap at anyone staring with "Take a picture, it'll last longer!"

Sure, staring makes you a creep, but you're the one's choosing to make a spectacle of yourselves.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1502 on: September 11, 2015, 09:26:50 AM »
Excessive abbreviation. Yesterday my client Instant messages me (another annoyance BTW) - to says she's "OOO tomorrow" - can't she just say I'm off?

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1503 on: September 11, 2015, 09:37:00 AM »
Excessive abbreviation. Yesterday my client Instant messages me (another annoyance BTW) - to says she's "OOO tomorrow" - can't she just say I'm off?

LOL.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1504 on: September 11, 2015, 01:03:08 PM »
Trying to do anything government related online.  Like renew registration, as I've been trying to do for the last hour.

Seriously, who do they hire for web services?

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1505 on: September 11, 2015, 01:51:41 PM »
Looks like my frusteration was misplaced.  Turns out the DMV isn't the problem, my bank is.  For whatever reason, the security code on the back of the card is invalid, resulting in fraud protection locks when I try using it.  The only remedy is replacing the card.

Which wouldn't be a problem if the CT DMV allowed renewals over the phone or in person, instead of strictly online or mail.  So I guess the DMV does deserve some blame regardless..


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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1506 on: September 11, 2015, 01:56:42 PM »
I knew someone was going to call me on that - I should have known it would be my old buddy STF ;)


I never said I wanted to do away with them, just unnecessary usage. And OOO is the same number of characters as off, so why bother?

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1507 on: September 11, 2015, 01:57:30 PM »
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[size=0px]Looks like my frusteration was misplaced. [/size]


Shades of Andrew Gilkinson  :fr:

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1508 on: September 11, 2015, 06:10:04 PM »

Shades of Andrew Gilkinson  :fr:

Now that's a name I've not heard in a loooong time.... a long time...

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1509 on: September 11, 2015, 06:21:23 PM »
He might have been gone before Doc joined but I still miss him. Remember he used to spell frustrated like that?

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1510 on: September 11, 2015, 06:32:29 PM »
He might have been gone before Doc joined but I still miss him. Remember he used to spell frustrated like that?
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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1511 on: September 12, 2015, 08:55:28 PM »
Yeah, that was before my time on A1.

And "frustrated".  :p

p.s.  Watching The Stand, and the "need to know" card annoys me.  Would the US Government "really" keep people already under quarantine in the dark about what's going on?  Especially the one immune person in their custody, who would almost certainly cooperate to save the human race?


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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1512 on: September 14, 2015, 11:26:45 PM »
The front page of the New Haven Register is all about a whole foods place.

And people wonder why print media is dying!    :fr:

How is that even news?  It's a glorified advertisement, and belongs in the "local" or "foods" section, not the flippin' front page.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1513 on: September 15, 2015, 01:41:27 PM »
I have to wonder if DocSavage has ever, you know, watched Netflix or something similar on an iPad or tablet.

I solved my problem with an hdmi mini cable, to plug it into the tv.  Was happy at first, until I realized my tablet video looks better then my tv does..   :unknw_mini:

But in retrospect, I think my problem was never with the tablet..  It was more a byproduct of being dog tired and trying to watch tv.  EVERYTHING seems bad when you're exausted..

Oddly enough, I find reading relaxes me even when I'm about ready to nod off..  Never too tired for that.
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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1514 on: September 18, 2015, 09:50:48 PM »
"It's not that I'm....  ...but".

You know, like "I'm not racist, but.."  People almost ALWAYS assume you're the thing you're jumping the gun on denying.

A personally favorite example, when a friend I was road tripping was told  "Yeah, our gas is as good as mobile.  We don't put water in it or anything." 

You could just about see his eyes bugging out, doubtless worrying about water in the tank.  :)

Moral of the story, don't deny something no one's accused you of yet, because people are paranoid arseholes. 

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1515 on: September 18, 2015, 09:54:37 PM »
When you ask someone how to pronounce their name, and they tell you "it doesn't matter."

"Um, it probably matters to YOU - I doubt you pronounce your name more than one way, so tell me what that one way is, you low self-esteem ninny."

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1516 on: September 19, 2015, 06:51:43 PM »
I'm with you on that one...if I care enough to ask then please just tell me how to say it.  No need to leave this to guesswork.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1517 on: September 19, 2015, 08:10:32 PM »
Which wouldn't be a problem if the CT DMV allowed renewals over the phone or in person
They do
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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1518 on: September 19, 2015, 08:39:10 PM »
They do

http://m.dmv.com/ct/connecticut/vehicle-registration-renewal

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How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut
Updated on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date either through the mail, or by using the DMV's online service. Registration renewals cannot be done on the phone or in person. If the registration renewal form does not come 60 days before the expiration date, it can be ordered online here.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1519 on: September 20, 2015, 09:34:24 PM »
I hate that to kill flies in mid-flight, you have to crush them. The big ones move slowly enough that swatting them is fairly easy, but just hitting one with an open palm just knocks it around. And then it keeps going. Meanwhile, if I ever hit someone in the face with an open palm as hard as I swing at a fly, I'd probably break their cheekbone. Such bullshit.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1520 on: September 25, 2015, 10:27:06 PM »
Babylon 5.

Near as I can tell, EVERYONE is an asshole.  Plus the acting makes Shatner ham look good.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1521 on: September 26, 2015, 08:01:43 PM »
Putting this under "annoying" because dieting annoys me:  :p

Due to occupation, I'm unable to eat much earlier then 8:30 on a good day, and I need some dinner ideas that don't involve take out, fried garbage, lunch meats, or heavy duty cooking.  Obviously, it can't be rich/heavy foods that turn into fat as I sleep..

Normally, I just whip up a tuna or salad with chicken or something similar..

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1522 on: October 01, 2015, 07:19:25 PM »
When you really have to pee, but your jeans zipper is pinned up underneath the button and you have to fight with it to get it down.

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1523 on: October 01, 2015, 07:31:30 PM »
When you really have to pee, but your jeans zipper is pinned up underneath the button and you have to fight with it to get it down.

This happens with the drawstring on gym pants.    >:(

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Re: More things that annoy me..
« Reply #1524 on: October 11, 2015, 07:17:02 PM »
Can't gripe about this enough:  Talking/texting and driving.

Can usually pick them out right away as they're doing 20 in a 40/50, when they're not running into your lane as if you're invisible.