OT - NO POLITICS Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer

[BMC]

Mixing up posts here, but as my manager at Argonaut Wine & Liquor in Denver said when facing a similar circumstance, "I just want to get it behind me."

Chris is a joker and a great manager.

I doubt you'll get down to Colfax Avenue but if you do, check it. It's the largest liquor emporium in Denver.


I have never once watched that show. If I worked in an office, I certainly wouldn't want to be reminded of doing so.

I am a Steve Carell fan, however.

Wonderful!!! Someone else who is not a fan of The Office. We are rare beings.

 

[Johnny Upton]

Wonderful!!! Someone else who is not a fan of The Office. We are rare beings.

I’ve never seen an episode and don’t intend to. It drives people nuts!

 

[BMC]

I’ve never seen an episode and don’t intend to. It drives people nuts!

I'll let you in on a secret: I've never watched Seinfeld either.

 

[GordonHowe]

Wonderful!!! Someone else who is not a fan of The Office. We are rare beings.

I'll let you in on a secret: I've never watched Seinfeld either.

Siberia for you.

Nah.

Vanilla and chocolate.

That's why they make 'em.

 

[caz16]

The last day of July, it has been way too hot and humid, even for most people who enjoy summer. It is already 21C (70F) at 5:00 am, feels like 29C (84F). We had torrential rain again last night, our grass is still very green and usually July has it like straw. It is like a sauna outside, yuck. 69 days until game one.

 

[Ladyfan]

The last day of July, it has been way too hot and humid, even for most people who enjoy summer. It is already 21C (70F) at 5:00 am, feels like 29C (84F). We had torrential rain again last night, our grass is still very green and usually July has it like straw. It is like a sauna outside, yuck. 69 days until game one.

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I will take Winter any day.

Getting a new AC (ductless) to replace the one that was cooked. Hopefully within a week. Now I am officially broke.

We are going up to Maine a week from Sat. I hope for some good wind and sailing....and maybe a thunder storm

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[GlenFeatherstone]

We have had NBC 10 in the parking lot of our store since 430 doing reports about Boar’s Head and our delis company wide.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

Oh hell yeah. My favorite! I could go on all day about this place.

It was MUCH better 25 years ago, as they’ve changed a couple of their best slides. It’s still tops for me. Crowds are typically pretty tame. It’s a very small layout so you won’t be walking all over the place, easy to find space to put your things, and the slides are the perfect thrill level for kids.

We did it last year, my kids were 8/8/11, and I probably could’ve just sat down in the lounger and let them run around all day on their own. It’s small enough that i wasn’t worried.

The biggest drawback is staffing. Last year at least. The two best sides on the far side (a toilet bowl and a two man quarter pipe, idk the names) often alternate open/close for a half hour or so. On the day we went there was no warning when they were shutting one down either. So we waited 5-10 minutes just for them to say too bad so sad we are opening the other slide now.

Food is overpriced and average. We bring a soft cooler with sandwiches and our own drinks. And a tote bag of towels and snacks.

If you go, buy in advance i think it saves a few bucks. There are a few shaded areas to the right of the park in front of the toilet bowl that look private, but we set up shop there every time.

Kids area is pretty good too, even our thriller seekers ran around over there for a bit to get soaked before jumping onto the sides.

Great to hear! I love the northern new england parks, so much more low-key

I grew up about 20 minutes from Riverside/Six Flags NE. This was the late 1990s/early 2000s so it had a major upgrade but still had some character (RIP Cyclone). We went pretty much weekly. Would hit one big ride when they first opened then stay the rest of the day in the water park.

I was looking at it now, what a sole-less corporate wasteland. Sad.

 

[TD Charlie]

Great to hear! I love the northern new england parks, so much more low-key

I grew up about 20 minutes from Riverside/Six Flags NE. This was the late 1990s/early 2000s so it had a major upgrade but still had some character (RIP Cyclone). We went pretty much weekly. Would hit one big ride when they first opened then stay the rest of the day in the water park.

I was looking at it now, what a sole-less corporate wasteland. Sad.

I was just talking about riverside last night. No lie. Chelsea was laughing at me “you and your riverside park stories”

She only knows it as six flags!

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

I was just talking about riverside last night. No lie. Chelsea was laughing at me “you and your riverside park stories”

She only knows it as six flags!

School bus demolition derby!

Plus the first drop on the cyclone was killer, six flags tamed it, then knocked it down.

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[Troublesome 85]

This keeps changing daily. Im on the west side i think ill be cool

I hope

 

[LouJersey]

I have never waited tables, thank God, nor worked n the food service industry hospitality or, again restaurants.

However, I have extensive experience in retail.

It remains my contention that before entering the workplace, everyone should be required to work at least three months in retail, hospitality, food service, etc.

Perhaps then, they would understand what it's like to work in these jobs and demonstrate a bit more empathy, consideration, and appreciation for such folks.

No Karen, the world does not revolve around you.

I like how when someone has an issue with something, right or wrong, they are a Karen.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

I like how when someone has an issue with something, right or wrong, they are a Karen.

It's not having an issue that makes someone a Karen, its how they go about raising the issue with an employee

 

[Ladyfan]

I like how when someone has an issue with something, right or wrong, they are a Karen.

I HATE use of someone's name to be mean. My best friend in HS was Karen.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Dont have alot of money but donating $25 today. This whole thing pisses me off. A college sent him to Ukraine to cover the war and it looks like they arent doing shit to bring him home. Where is the VA? Hes a veteran. So frustrating. Happy that in 2 days it went from 5k to 12k

 

[LouJersey]

It's not having an issue that makes someone a Karen, its how they go about raising the issue with an employee

I've seen people complain about things that should be complained about and the employees still calling them a Karen after they left. Must be a generational thing. I know any type of negative criticism can send some into the fetal position in the corner.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

The last day of July, it has been way too hot and humid, even for most people who enjoy summer. It is already 21C (70F) at 5:00 am, feels like 29C (84F). We had torrential rain again last night, our grass is still very green and usually July has it like straw. It is like a sauna outside, yuck. 69 days until game one.

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Yes , I often don’t sleep well in the heat . I’ve been cycling a lot here in Nova Scotia and enjoying it but I’ll gladly put away the bike for some cold winter weather. I’m lost without hockey to watch .

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

I am OK with the heat if it gets below 65 at night so I can cool the house down naturally. If it doesn't, F summer. Hate living with the windows closed 5/6 of the year now

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I’ve never seen an episode and don’t intend to. It drives people nuts!

Love the Office. (Not the last couple of seasons, though)

Love Pam.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I was just talking about riverside last night. No lie. Chelsea was laughing at me “you and your riverside park stories”

She only knows it as six flags!

I live about a mile from Lake Compounce, which is basically across the street from ESPN in Bristol.

"Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States."

Two of my uncles worked there, both of my brothers worked there, both of my children worked there.

Riverside Park was a treat to go to simply because it was different. And the roller coaster wasn't as scary as the one at Compounce.

 

[TD Charlie]

School bus demolition derby!

Plus the first drop on the cyclone was killer, six flags tamed it, then knocked it down.

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And the black widow loop out in front of it. Loud and proud. Six Flags is cool and all, but like we’ve all discussed here before it’s just not the same charm

Whalom Park anyone ?

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

currently 78/humid/ potential heavy rain later

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

currently 78/humid/ potential heavy rain later

Everywhere?

 

[Troublesome 85]

currently 78/humid/ potential heavy rain later

If this is Florida u mean its 100/humid/storms

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

If this is Florida u mean its 100/humid/storms

stalled front here and it was predicted today would be the height of the weather, not the isolated drizzle/light rain.... seems Saratoga has had that come through there at the present time....