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Stogie1020 Offline
#451 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 4:32 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Have you considered opening a small meat processing facility?

Hmmmm. Go on.....
danmdevries Offline
#452 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 4:55 PM EST
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4k hours no rebuild? That's damn impressive for any gas engine, especially one that lives its life at 4-6krpm
danmdevries Offline
#453 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 4:55 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Hmmmm. Go on.....


You like small meat?
HockeyDad Offline
#454 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 5:01 PM EST
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Speaker of small meat, where’s TeeDubbya?
DrafterX Offline
#455 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 6:48 PM EST
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I heard he was banned... Mellow
danmdevries Offline
#456 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 7:13 PM EST
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I don't think I'm gonna eat the hot half of this jerky.

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.
Whistlebritches Offline
#457 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 7:18 PM EST
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Posts: 22,128
danmdevries wrote:
I don't think I'm gonna eat the hot half of this jerky.

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.



Sounds perfect to me
Sunoverbeach Offline
#458 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 8:00 PM EST
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+1

I'd love to try it. I'll sign the waiver
8trackdisco Offline
#459 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 8:55 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I did a brief stint in low/mid management.

It was awful. Everyone above you hates you if everyone below you likes you.


Yep, that is pretty much my position. Four of the people like and respect me. One would rather see me go, and two are happy I’m getting out of there but worring about who they will get next.

One VP and one Sr. Director like me. Problem is the VP’s boss is a Numbers Only, Put in any amount of hours to hit goals,…. Cee U In Toledo. If the metrics aren’t met (little care about employees or clients) she doesn’t get her six digit bonus (estimated) and the VP and Director not only don’t get raises, the get heat.

Leaving now gives them some cover for coming up short.
8trackdisco Offline
#460 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 9:07 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
That describes part of the way management was at the law firm I worked at for 9 years. On top of that, I'd get conflicting orders/rules, after the fact, that made no sense.

8-Track, when this job is over, in several years, get a job you will like. It's life altering.


I’ve given my retirement notice effective October 1st. Finally taking the advise of several of you here.
8trackdisco Offline
#461 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 9:12 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
Bad bosses are a PITA, that said, I preferred a competent asshole to an incompetent nice one.

For bosses that assign conflicting/impossible projects, putting everything, especially roadblocks, on a whiteboard that is in full view.


Excellent LEAN thinking. On a recent internal survey, our lowest scoring area was……. Change Communications.

NOT kidding.
rfenst Offline
#462 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 9:25 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
I’ve given my retirement notice effective October 1st. Finally taking the advise of several of you here.


Baruch Hashem! Mazel tov! Congratulations!
Can you tell us what company do you presently work for?
8trackdisco Offline
#463 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 9:34 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Baruch Hashem! Mazel tov! Congratulations!
Can you tell us what company do you presently work for?


Not at this point. Not sure what I can or not share. Typical Corp NDA terms and conditions likely apply.

Will be practicing this layout thing for a few months, then look for something part time somewhere.
bgz Offline
#464 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 10:06 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I don't think I'm gonna eat the hot half of this jerky.

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.


I would eat it. I dump fire sauce on pretty much everything.
MACS Offline
#465 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 11:00 PM EST
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Boat disassembled, beers drank, cigar smoked... g'night ya idjits.
rfenst Offline
#466 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 11:04 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Boat disassembled, beers drank, cigar smoked... g'night ya idjits.

Doesn't your country have an election to wait up for?
MACS Offline
#467 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 11:22 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Doesn't your country have an election to wait up for?


Dem supermajority in this state. No matter what happens, Newsome wins.

Don't matter who votes or how they vote. Who is counting them?
RMAN4443 Offline
#468 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 11:52 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:

But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.



I've never done cocaine......but I know what it smells likeWink
BuckyB93 Offline
#469 Posted: Tue, Sep 14 2021, 11:58 PM EST
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Four six NINE!
BuckyB93 Offline
#470 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:31 AM EST
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Ok, first day on the logistics, stocking, inventory thing at the circus. Still need to learn stuff on the inventory system side but wanted to see what a daily routine is for getting stuff off the trucks and out onto the floor - where the rubber meets the road.

My goal is to do this daily routine for about a month then try to improve on our current process. I'd love to have some impact on improvement, but I first need to know the current state at the grass roots (how the facility runs this part of the area now) before making recommendations for a future state - areas where we can improve and streamline $hit. I'd love to inject some principles of lean manufacturing and value stream mapping into how we do things but that may be too idealistic.

Told the guy in charge of the warehouse, just point me to where you need help... me strong like a bull. Unloaded probably a metric ton each of cat litter, big bags of dog food, cases after cases of canned goods, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies... Franking back is sore. The warehouse guy probably did it intentionally as an initiation. I'm good with that.

First thought is he's pretty well organized. He runs the back end of things pretty smooth and is easy to get along with from top to bottom. From the grunts that unload trucks, to the folks that stock shelves, to the management levels... they all seem to respect him and it seems he's got a good grasp on what needs to be done.

Side note: pallets after pallets of stuff is coming in for Christmas already. WTF?
Sunoverbeach Offline
#471 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 4:55 AM EST
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Bah humbug!!!
8trackdisco Offline
#472 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 6:03 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Ok, first day on the logistics, stocking, inventory thing at the circus. Still need to learn stuff on the inventory system side but wanted to see what a daily routine is for getting stuff off the trucks and out onto the floor - where the rubber meets the road.

My goal is to do this daily routine for about a month then try to improve on our current process. I'd love to have some impact on improvement, but I first need to know the current state at the grass roots (how the facility runs this part of the area now) before making recommendations for a future state - areas where we can improve and streamline $hit. I'd love to inject some principles of lean manufacturing and value stream mapping into how we do things but that may be too idealistic.

Told the guy in charge of the warehouse, just point me to where you need help... me strong like a bull. Unloaded probably a metric ton each of cat litter, big bags of dog food, cases after cases of canned goods, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies... Franking back is sore. The warehouse guy probably did it intentionally as an initiation. I'm good with that.

First thought is he's pretty well organized. He runs the back end of things pretty smooth and is easy to get along with from top to bottom. From the grunts that unload trucks, to the folks that stock shelves, to the management levels... they all seem to respect him and it seems he's got a good grasp on what needs to be done.

Side note: pallets after pallets of stuff is coming in for Christmas already. WTF?


Go LEAN.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#473 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 6:59 AM EST
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Posts: 55,389
danmdevries wrote:
I don't think I'm gonna eat the hot half of this jerky.

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.


Secret Santa it!
Gene363 Offline
#474 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 8:10 AM EST
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Good Wednesday Morning! It's 66° on the way to 86° today.

Roasting coffee and cleaning the 3D printer today. The printer has been running almost 24/7 lately, printing several spools of filament. Last night it turned out a verticle AR grip and something fun/annoying a plastic version of one of those four-note train whistles.
8trackdisco Offline
#475 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 8:51 AM EST
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Looking for a check in from DED.
O Brother, where art though?
Ram27 Offline
#476 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:17 AM EST
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Happy Hump Day greetings danm & y'all.
rfenst Offline
#477 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:24 AM EST
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Good morning. The maid is cleaning my bathroom first so I have to use my daughter's bathroom instead. Toilet seat was too small. Trying to get motivated to go to swim laps before it storms again today and the pool gets shut down due to lightening. I am fine once I get my ass out the door, however. Nothing else on agenda, except perhaps the grocery store.
rfenst Offline
#478 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:37 AM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Happy Hump Day greetings danm & y'all.

Back at you Ram.
rfenst Offline
#479 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:40 AM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
I’m down 3 lbs since Saturday. About 40 to go.

Exercise. Walk, run, ride, swim or whatever else you can do, real slowly for a couple days to get used to it, then get good cardio and the pounds will shed off. I am down to 185 lbs. from 200lbs. in just 3.5 months without absolutely killing my self with a heavy diet. You will do it, Bro!
danmdevries Offline
#480 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:47 AM EST
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HHD Ram n dudes.
MACS Offline
#481 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:49 AM EST
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Top o' the mornin' jackwagons!!

Coffee and poop done (me and the dog!) now it's time for a 3-4 mile walk.

Edit: We both pooped... I had coffee, he did not.
rfenst Offline
#482 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 9:52 AM EST
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I see your handle down there. Help me out a bit. I don't care who wins, just that we start a thread with a new title.
8trackdisco Offline
#483 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 11:57 AM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Good morning. The maid is cleaning my bathroom first so I have to use my daughter's bathroom instead. Toilet seat was too small. Trying to get motivated to go to swim laps before it storms again today and the pool gets shut down due to lightening. I am fine once I get my ass out the door, however. Nothing else on agenda, except perhaps the grocery store.


Get after it, rfenst.
-Dog walked.
-8.9 mile bike ride.

Starting the carbs back off a little at a time. Only half my usual hash browns pile, and only half a bagel with my two eggs and sausage.

Took the day off for no good reason.
Palama Offline
#484 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 12:00 PM EST
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
Secret Santa it!


Or, revive the “Who Wants My Jerky” PIF? Think

http://www.cigarbid.com/...ho-Wants-Some-Jerky--PIF
8trackdisco Offline
#485 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 12:01 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Top o' the mornin' jackwagons!!

Coffee and poop done (me and the dog!) now it's time for a 3-4 mile walk.

Edit: We both pooped... I had coffee, he did not.


You are lucky you clarified Tank did not have coffee, was descending fast in full azzhat mode, ready to strike!

Nice Save.
Stogie1020 Offline
#486 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 12:19 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I don't think I'm gonna eat the hot half of this jerky.

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.


I have taken a couple of facefulls of pepper spray in my life (mostly with my consent). This sounds similar. And the earlier comment about it coming out again when you showered brought back some unpleasant memories.

6 foot long snots. I won't go into more details.

If the jerky is as hot as you described, I bet you could sell it for big bucks...
DrMaddVibe Offline
#487 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 12:44 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Or, revive the “Who Wants My Jerky” PIF? Think

http://www.cigarbid.com/...ho-Wants-Some-Jerky--PIF


ThumpUp
8trackdisco Offline
#488 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:20 PM EST
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Home stretch, snipers.
Ram27 Offline
#489 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:22 PM EST
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Maybe

Four eighty NEIN 🤡
8trackdisco Offline
#490 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:22 PM EST
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Need to shave today. That seems to be the main thing needing to be accomplished today.
MACS Offline
#491 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:24 PM EST
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I got pepper sprayed in MP school... then again in the sheriff's academy. Bastids wouldn't take my word for it that I had already experienced it. d'oh!

It is not pleasant. I would prefer to be tazed. That's 5-8 seconds of intense pain, then it's over. Not hours of intense pain, oh I feel better now, oh sh-t I showered, it's back! pain...
MACS Offline
#492 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:25 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Need to shave today. That seems to be the main thing needing to be accomplished today.


Well, I just finished the shower and shave. Only shaved my face in one direction though. A full shave seemed like to much work. So I went from an almost beard to an almost scruff.
8trackdisco Offline
#493 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:28 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Well, I just finished the shower and shave. Only shaved my face in one direction though. A full shave seemed like to much work. So I went from an almost beard to an almost scruff.


Mine is going to be a head and neck job.
8trackdisco Offline
#494 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:30 PM EST
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Concerned about the lack of Dikc in here.

Prayers sent for DeadEyeDick. Wasn't feeling well, and he isn't posting.

Unlike him to go ghost.
8trackdisco Offline
#495 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:31 PM EST
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Just paid bills. Still have $9.19 left in the checkbook.
8trackdisco Offline
#496 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:33 PM EST
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Walking toward the 500 saltlick.
8trackdisco Offline
#497 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:33 PM EST
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Everything seems safe. Don't see anything.
8trackdisco Offline
#498 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:34 PM EST
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Don't hear any snipers- but they are built to not be seen or heard.
8trackdisco Offline
#499 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:35 PM EST
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Getting close.
8trackdisco Offline
#500 Posted: Wed, Sep 15 2021, 1:35 PM EST
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Click..... Bang?
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