Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Slightly above I-10
Biography:Man who knows things.
Interests:Stuff
Occupation:Staying ahead, currently doing so as engineer.
Number of Posts:7125
Registered on:5/12/2016
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re: Door dash and Uber Eats...

Posted by Steadyhands on 12/17/25 at 6:39 am to
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just used Uber Eats to order Chipotle. I drive 8-9 hours all throughout the day in traffic and talk for a living. The last thing I want to do is come home and make a meal. I want to relax and do nothing.


On days when I get like this, I tend to think ahead and just pick something up on the way home.
I think in the last 10 years, I have had food delivered once via the classic pizza delivery. I am not opposed to it and don't think it's dumb, but sometimes I like to get out for a little while. Other times, there is almost always some other need to go out and pick up materials or whatever, so I just make a multi stop trip.
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Iowa. Hands down Iowa.


You haven't lived in South Louisiana, then. I'd take the hills and 4 seasons over this flat swamp any time. Also, they may be idiots out wandering around, but at least they drive like they have a place to get to, unlike here in south LA

re: First time buying a bonnet

Posted by Steadyhands on 12/10/25 at 7:53 am to
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Not wearing a bonnet while you sleep basically means your hair is rubbing against the pillow all night, which creates friction that leads to breakage, frizz, and split ends. Cotton pillowcases also pull moisture and natural oils out of your hair, leaving it drier and rougher by morning. Without a bonnet, your hair is more likely to get tangled and any styling won’t last as long because it gets flattened while you move around in your sleep.


Your double down effort was decent, but how does putting another cloth between your head and a pillow prevent any of that same shite from happening?

re: Is having kids worth it?

Posted by Steadyhands on 12/10/25 at 7:27 am to
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wish I’d started earlier and had 1 more child


I started early, and waited past my window to have one more. Like you, I wanted one more, but I'm almost 40 and no way we want to have another now.

re: Is having kids worth it?

Posted by Steadyhands on 12/10/25 at 7:24 am to
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If you don’t know for sure you want kids, don’t have kids. Kids don’t deserve parents who don’t want them


I agree.

I love my parents but they’re the prime example of people that didn’t need to have kids with one another. Stayed together for us.

Made me and my siblings’ lives a living hell.


Sounds like your parents shouldn't have even been married. If you have a good relationship with your SO that should exist, then you are already not like your parents and shouldn't judge your future based upon your childhood and your parents job of raising children. However, it is something to be mindful of as to how will they be as grandparents and how to interact your kids with them if you decide to have kids. Also, consider your SOs upbringing, how or what have yours/her siblings done. Reach out to those you know who have done well with kids for thoughts and advice.
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ran into a convenience store yesterday to grab a spare USB-C charger and I was in line behind one of those people that had to buy 27 different types of lotto tickets and I swear I almost snapped on the guy.

I think I just have an issue with people who are inconsiderate or completely lack self awareness


I think it is completely rational to be mad in this situation. People lack self awareness and just don't give a frick about anything but themselves. You see it in the situation you described, on the road, etc. Another situation similar to yours is someone taking forever at an ATM machine. I have deposited cash, checks, etc and it never takes more than a minute or so to finish. What the hell are some people doing where they are at the machine for 5 minutes plus?

re: Peptide site you trust?

Posted by Steadyhands on 12/1/25 at 11:15 am to
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was on a war path to HTN & Dibeetus. Now I’m sitting with 100% perfect labs and BF% of 17.


So what peptides are you taking and where are you getting them from?
Would anyone be disappointed if the young woman's family disregarded the law and takes out the judge that allowed this? I'm surprised this isn't happening in these cases.
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Then they should be charging extra for wall seats that may, or may not, contain a window.


Correct - AFTER they pay the f*ck out to the plaintiffs


This is one reason why shite costs a lot. No one should be paid the frick out because they got a wall instead of a window. A very minor difference in cost is all that should be paid and the airline needs to either distinguish specific seats with walls vs windows for future or just call them all wall seats. Sue happy culture is a problem in America, much worse is the result of high payouts for bullshite.
I guess I am lucky in that I haven't heard this. Now that I'm aware of it, I probably will though. Thanks.
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Are you in Louisiana?


Yes.

4 vehicles, 4 drivers. Only one new vehicle.
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spend $1100 just on car insurance. And that’s with a $1000 deductible thru Geico.


How many vehicles is that covering?

We spent about 4200 for a full year coverage on 4 vehicles, all full coverage at 500 deductible through progressive. Sadly, this is up about 600 from the previous year, with zero incidents or accidents.
Hopefully they restrict what can be purchased with ebt.
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You have not lived until you drive a 392 Wrangler.

Accurate. I’m not a big jeep fan but those things are fun AF.


Parents have one. I drove it as a daily for a week while visiting them a while back. I guess you have to be a Jeep person to be impressed by one of those. I've never even driven another jeep besides that model and that's when I was sure I never want to own or borrow a jeep.
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If they cut it off because "frick this guy, I don't like him." Then let's talk.

But I am going to guess there was some legitimate reason and that fact makes the story less click bait. So our unbiased media chose to leave that out.


Legitimate reason: He had a few weeks left on his sentence. They were doing him a favor by making him look at least somewhat respectable for release, so that he can have as good as possible a chance to find a job and become a contributing citizen.

Can't say that I have seen anyone working a real job somewhere with ridiculously long dreads. Add in a recent release from prison and you are not getting a job.
It is partially a cultural thing. Some countries/people do eat dogs and some don't eat pigs, etc. I don't give a shite one way or the other. We eat pigs here and dogs are our pets, as long as they are friendly. Most of us would shoot a bad dog without second thought. We still wouldn't eat it though.
The other difference is that dogs are more domesticated. If you drop dead next to your dog, it's not likely to eat you until it's starving. Drop dead next to a pig and see how long it takes before you become food.
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You know they were not planning ahead and setting it aside.


Was their pay not part of the budget? How were they going to be paid if the government had not been shut down?

re: Christmas time with Mamdani

Posted by Steadyhands on 11/5/25 at 9:19 am to
was considering visiting around Christmas time this year and decided to plan that trip for next year. May not be anything to visit for next year.
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like the medium sized cities. Between 100K and 400K

I think the smallest I could do is about 40K

Once you get into the really small towns you don't have many amenities.


I'm the opposite. I live about 20 minutes NE of Lafayette in unincorporated country. I can't stand having to come into Lafayette for anything. If telework work wasn't shut down, I'd only go into Lafayette a handful of times per year.
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McDonald’s, along with every other fast food chain, would absolutely kill for Chick-fil-A’s speed, efficiency, and quality.

They are unmatched in that.


This is not true. The main reason chick Fila is faster is because they have enough people working to handle the flow of traffic. People are willing to pay more to get their food quickly, so they can get away with higher prices. All other places are more concerned with profit margins than service. This is the same reason Texas roadhouse stays packed. They put service above all else and have good quality. People naturally prefer that and they stay busy because of it.
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Does Popeyes or Church's have the worst service?


If you can answer this question, you probably have some health issues.