[aguywalksintoabar]

I didn't like the archaic laptop I was given by my employer so I might have dropped it accidentally to get a newer one

[Darth One]

Hope that works out for you with all the supply chain issues. My department went through a scheduled PC “refresh” this February and some people still haven’t gotten their new laptops…

[3.0L]

Originally Posted by TSII

I hate f***ing airport parking garages! Never fails, some lazy a-hole scratches or dents the side of your car. So yeah, I confess I'd like to end someone.

Originally Posted by Esteban

Don't you wish they were still parked next to you when you found your car damaged. Sweet revenge.

Friends of my folks had just purchased a brand new 1961 black Mercury Comet. They stopped at the grocery store while the husband went in to pick up a few things while wife waited in the car. A dude parks next to her, opens his door and dings their new car. She called him on it and he said what's the big deal, your car will get dinged eventually.

After that idiot went into the store, she got out of her car and keyed both sides of his car.

Moral of story: Don't f**k with old Okies.

[aguywalksintoabar]

Originally Posted by Darth One

Hope that works out for you with all the supply chain issues. My department went through a scheduled PC "refresh" this February and some people still haven't gotten their new laptops…

It worked as they had a fresh batch of them. Got me an adjustable stand too. Tbh they were sat there as many people were happy with their bricks. Sentimental value of sorts. My colleague said hers had been with her to Winterpeg in Canada and travelled with it to Europe too so she was attached to it.

[aguywalksintoabar]

Working from home.. I haven't worn any pants when in meetings. In fact I have too much upper wear now. Lot's of shirts.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

I didn't like the archaic laptop I was given by my employer so I might have dropped it accidentally to get a newer one

We keep a pile of well-used and tired notebooks around. Anyone who breaks their computer is obviously careless, and gets a junker as a replacement until they can show that they can take care of a newer machine.

Many years ago, I had a colleague in the PC shop who kept a collection of the grungiest working keyboards/mice that he could scavenge during computer upgrades. If someone spilled coffee into their keyboard, the one that they received in exchange was not an upgrade.

Many years ago, I dropped my work IBM Thinkpad X61 down a flight of concrete stairs while using it to program a network switch stack in a basement. They replaced it with a brand new monster-sized T-series, which was too big to use as a portable. I actually bought a used X61 on eBay out of my own pocket and transferred the SSD over from the smashed one. The T-series has been sitting in the carrying case for years, and still has an old version of Windows 7 that hasn't been updated in years. Lowest mileage computer at work, since I probably didn't even run it for 5 hours total.....

[aguywalksintoabar]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

We keep a pile of well-used and tired notebooks around. Anyone who breaks their computer is obviously careless, and gets a junker as a replacement until they can show that they can take care of a newer machine.

Many years ago, I had a colleague in the PC shop who kept a collection of the grungiest working keyboards/mice that he could scavenge during computer upgrades. If someone spilled coffee into their keyboard, the one that they received in exchange was not an upgrade.

Many years ago, I dropped my work IBM Thinkpad X61 down a flight of concrete stairs while using it to program a network switch stack in a basement. They replaced it with a brand new monster-sized T-series, which was too big to use as a portable. I actually bought a used X61 on eBay out of my own pocket and transferred the SSD over from the smashed one. The T-series has been sitting in the carrying case for years, and still has an old version of Windows 7 that hasn't been updated in years. Lowest mileage computer at work, since I probably didn't even run it for 5 hours total.....

Oh boy. I had a colleague who left this year and he was forever spilling coffee on the keyboard and himself. I even checked with HR and they said he was medically cleared. Nothing saying he had motor problems. The floor was coffee stained in that office. Every morning without fail he forgot it was hot. :

[Darth One]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

Friends of my folks had just purchased a brand new 1961 black Mercury Comet. They stopped at the grocery store while the husband went in to pick up a few things while wife waited in the car. A dude parks next to her, opens his door and dings their new car. She called him on it and he said what's the big deal, your car will get dinged eventually.

After that idiot went into the store, she got out of her car and keyed both sides of his car.

Moral of story: Don't f**k with old Okies.

Ha, a friend of mine got into a full-on fist fight with someone who did the same thing to him. The asshole also called his car a rice rocket, so there was extra incentive to kick his ass. Even though the car really was a rice rocket

Originally Posted by vreihen16

We keep a pile of well-used and tired notebooks around. Anyone who breaks their computer is obviously careless, and gets a junker as a replacement until they can show that they can take care of a newer machine.

Haha, do ALL IT departments do this? My IT guy likes me, so i actually don’t get the junker despite his repeated threats to do this to me. In fairness, i deserve it - i once cracked a screen within an hour of getting the new laptop

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

Working from home.. I haven't worn any pants when in meetings. In fact I have too much upper wear now. Lot's of shirts.

I go to work every day.

Where are my pants, you say?????

[aguywalksintoabar]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I go to work every day.

Where are my pants, you say?????

What can I say.. they look suspicious..

[cmyx6go]

I confess, I’m still not sure if aguywalksintoabar is a banned member reincarnated or really a newbie. Day 1 I was certain he was reincarnated but couldn’t figure who he was.

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I confess, I'm still not sure if aguywalksintoabar is a banned member reincarnated or really a newbie. Day 1 I was certain he was reincarnated but couldn't figure who he was.

My exact thoughts. He responded to something when his profile first came up and the response was too well known for someone who had just joined.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

My exact thoughts. He responded to something when his profile first came up and the response was too well known for someone who had just joined.

I posted this now because I’m leaning towards him being a newbie who is not shy and familiar with forums. This was not meant to out a reincarnated banned member. I keep in touch with our dearly departed and it’s none of them.

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I confess, I’m still not sure if aguywalksintoabar is a banned member reincarnated or really a newbie. Day 1 I was certain he was reincarnated but couldn’t figure who he was.

He/she could be a dynamic character

[aguywalksintoabar]

I confess to being a long time lurker who never joined due to a controlling employer. The firm had a strict policy on zero social media and it was in my contract. Reputation was everything to them and they weren't even a government department but had ways of finding out. When I left the law firm I created an account on here because fuck you. I moved from LA to Utah and started my own firm with some of the partners who had had enough as well.

My username refers to bar. As in law.

Being a lurker you get to see some personalities and it might come across a bit creepy as it's like you know a bit about them but they don't know you.. when someone stops posting even if you have never met you miss their forum presence as their posts might have brightened up your day.. it's not easy to keep up though as at one point I had so many cases I didn't even get to lurk for a year.. I came back and there were so many new profiles. Even I found myself hoping that some of those new members might be old timers in disguise. Watching from the side lines seen people come and go.

My friends tell me I am a calming guy to be around. I can relate to a lot of people in life and around here. Twice divorced. The first one was mentally ill. Second one I blame my job.. the hours meant I was not around.. third time lucky you never know.

I think it's a nice community here. If you'll have me I'd like to stay a part of it. I will try ease off resurrecting old threads I never got to join because that hasn't done me any favors.. and may be make new ones of my own. There it is. That's me. Group hug?!

[Esteban]

As far as I'm concerned, welcome, you're part of the group.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

I think it's a nice community here. If you'll have me I'd like to stay a part of it. I will try ease off resurrecting old threads I never got to join because that hasn't done me any favors.. and may be make new ones of my own. There it is. That's me. Group hug?!

You can stay. We could always use another sick, twisted individual. You fit right in. There's nothing wrong with resurrecting old threads, just be careful. I thought it was really weird when you asked Lups how her marriage was going. That had me sure you were reincarnated. I'm still waiting for her to reappear and respond. That will be popcorn worthy.

[aguywalksintoabar]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

You can stay. We could always use another sick, twisted individual. You fit right in. There's nothing wrong with resurrecting old threads, just be careful. I thought it was really weird when you asked Lups how her marriage was going. That had me sure you were reincarnated. I'm still waiting for her to reappear and respond. That will be popcorn worthy.

If you met my family you'd understand.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

I think it's a nice community here. If you'll have me I'd like to stay a part of it. I will try ease off resurrecting old threads I never got to join because that hasn't done me any favors.. and may be make new ones of my own. There it is. That's me. Group hug?!

Yep, that's why I'm still here even though I got rid of heart and wallet breaking 135i a while ago.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

If you met my family you'd understand.

You can stay…..


…..as long as you're not a criminal defense attorney getting bad guys out of jail.

[aguywalksintoabar]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You can stay…..


…..as long as you're not a criminal defense attorney getting bad guys out of jail.

Employment and labor lawyer
I'll let you catch the bad guys

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by aguywalksintoabar

Employment and labor lawyer
I'll let you catch the bad guys

Deal!!! Your area of law has passed Bimmerpost muster.