What Are You Doing Right Now? (non OT version)

Botch

Well, what the heck.
 
My 10-yr-old Macbook can't be upgraded anymore, and one by one websites wouldn't talk to it anymore; first my credit union, then wikipedia, and then this forums several weeks ago.  I could keep up here on my newer desktop.
 
Then yesterday the keyboard on my desktop quit working.  Drove to Bestbuy this morning for a new one, curbside pickup only; gah.  Car started screaming at me on the way home, "Low Tire Pressure!", pulled into Discount Tire, and saw the 1/4" bolt in my relatively new front tire; gah.  They ordered one and hoped it'd be in this afternoon.  I walked the rest of the way home, about a mile; light snow and cold.  
 
Missed the telecon for closing on my Mom's house in Sioux Falls, but I had pre-signed my docs and they didn't need me (sister was there).  Tried to order-for-curbside a new keyboard for the desktop, but bestbuy.com wouldn't talk to my 10-yr-old laptop.  Called them on the phone, and bestrobot couldn't understand any variation of "connect me to the Apple section" that I could think of.  Finally ordered one from Amazoid, here Thursday; gah.
 
Then, tonight, I accidentally clicked on my Egg bookmark (on my laptop), and it opened!  I had to re-log in, but it seems to be working okay now.  No idea WTF is going on.  I'll be updating my laptop when Apple releases an ARM-armed 16" Macbook Pro next year (this 13" Air is too small for my, er, lap).  
 
TL;DR:  today sucked and I'm cold and broke.  

frazzdaddy

That sux @Botch, hope it's better tomorrow. 

JRWhitee

Botch said:

Well, what the heck.
 
My 10-yr-old Macbook can't be upgraded anymore, and one by one websites wouldn't talk to it anymore; first my credit union, then wikipedia, and then this forums several weeks ago.  I could keep up here on my newer desktop.
 
Then yesterday the keyboard on my desktop quit working.  Drove to Bestbuy this morning for a new one, curbside pickup only; gah.  Car started screaming at me on the way home, "Low Tire Pressure!", pulled into Discount Tire, and saw the 1/4" bolt in my relatively new front tire; gah.  They ordered one and hoped it'd be in this afternoon.  I walked the rest of the way home, about a mile; light snow and cold.  
 
Missed the telecon for closing on my Mom's house in Sioux Falls, but I had pre-signed my docs and they didn't need me (sister was there).  Tried to order-for-curbside a new keyboard for the desktop, but bestbuy.com wouldn't talk to my 10-yr-old laptop.  Called them on the phone, and bestrobot couldn't understand any variation of "connect me to the Apple section" that I could think of.  Finally ordered one from Amazoid, here Thursday; gah.
 
Then, tonight, I accidentally clicked on my Egg bookmark (on my laptop), and it opened!  I had to re-log in, but it seems to be working okay now.  No idea WTF is going on.  I'll be updating my laptop when Apple releases an ARM-armed 16" Macbook Pro next year (this 13" Air is too small for my, er, lap).  
 
TL;DR:  today sucked and I'm cold and broke.  

Sorry about your day @Botch I think your Macbook pro has Covid...

GrateEggspectations

@SGH: If you’re looking to get yourself a nice gift, I suggest the following. Let me tell you... It’s worth a look. Came across it on thisiswhyimbroke.com tonight, though I had seen it before. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00PR33Y3U?tag=097-ca-20&ascsubtag=default

lkapigian

Brisket Sausage Time 

SciAggie

lkapigian said:

Brisket Sausage Time 

Oh snap! That will be good. What kind of sausage?

lkapigian

SciAggie said:

lkapigian said:

Brisket Sausage Time 

Oh snap! That will be good. What kind of sausage?

Simple salt , pepper, roasted garlic powder and some Jalapenos from my last Jalapeno ferment...may toss in some Chedder 

sumoconnell

Botch said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:
Main thing I need is a vehicle that can last 200,000 miles with not a lot of upkeep or issues. I love my 4runner because I’ve barely had to make any repairs on it and it still runs great. I’m keeping it till it dies. 

This sez Toyota, also.  I'd still be driving my '92 (230,000 miles) except someone ran a stop sign and totaled it.  My '07 Taco only has 63K on it, and it will be my last truck; as long as the new 4Runner has enough space for you, it'd be a no-brainer for me.  My 2-scent's worth...

I got a 2020 Ram 1500 limited, it’s great. Huge touchscreen, and apple CarPlay (also android auto). Best improvement in infotainment systems. No longer need to update gps maps, or have a subscription.  All new trucks will have it, but screen size was important to me and RAM has the biggest. 

Gulfcoastguy

It looks like a jar of cumin. Mom forgotty at Wally World today.

lousubcap

I am waiting in a queue (at least another hour) to buy a Buffalo Trace produced single barrel of one of their bourbons (I know what I will grab if still available).  I suspect based on recent years of this deal that I will end up shut out as this buy happens once a year.  There are 1550 ahead of me.  At least it is a lousy day and "every day is Saturday" so it's not that painful.  
Edit:  As expected, shut out.  On to next year!

SonVolt

Is Buffalo Trace as good as the hype? 

Lit

SonVolt said:

Is Buffalo Trace as good as the hype? 

I think its good for the price but nothing special. I drink Larceny which I think is as good or better for the price.

lousubcap

I like Buffalo Trace as a daily pour.  I don't think it has any hype around here-just a decent drink at the price point.  I was in the above queue ( a once a year event) to see if I could get one of their other offerings.  My targets were EH Taylor, Eagle Rare or Weller's. Struck out.

GATraveller

sumoconnell said:

Botch said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:
Main thing I need is a vehicle that can last 200,000 miles with not a lot of upkeep or issues. I love my 4runner because I’ve barely had to make any repairs on it and it still runs great. I’m keeping it till it dies. 

This sez Toyota, also.  I'd still be driving my '92 (230,000 miles) except someone ran a stop sign and totaled it.  My '07 Taco only has 63K on it, and it will be my last truck; as long as the new 4Runner has enough space for you, it'd be a no-brainer for me.  My 2-scent's worth...

I got a 2020 Ram 1500 limited, it’s great. Huge touchscreen, and apple CarPlay (also android auto). Best improvement in infotainment systems. No longer need to update gps maps, or have a subscription.  All new trucks will have it, but screen size was important to me and RAM has the biggest. 

I just installed a new head unit in my old FJ so I can run Android Auto. Such a great upgrade. 
Enjoy the new ride! 

frazzdaddy

Been on a Whistle Pig run of late 12 year rye. 

FarmingPhD

Software requirements document discussions, useful but oh so painful.

thetrim

Just heard from my meat guy that he has waygu brisket for $9.95/lb.  I pick up Friday 

TEXASBGE2018

Company Virtual Town Hall. Fun!

SonVolt

lousubcap said:

I like Buffalo Trace as a daily pour.  I don't think it has any hype around here-just a decent drink at the price point.  I was in the above queue ( a once a year event) to see if I could get one of their other offerings.  My targets were EH Taylor, Eagle Rare or Weller's. Struck out.

It's been sold out everywhere around here for months. 

Gulfcoastguy

About to go to ACE and see what Eggcessories catch my eye. Somehow in the hurricane my lower vent door disappeared.

Canugghead

Making dumplings, batch 1 of 2 just came out of steamer, most will be vac sealed and frozen. Pan fry as needed before serving. 


Update: batch #2 steamed

ColtsFan

Knives came 🙂

GrateEggspectations

ColtsFan said:

Knives came 🙂

What’s the steel used on those badboys?

ColtsFan

GrateEggspectations said:

ColtsFan said:

Knives came 🙂

What’s the steel used on those badboys?

VG-MAX...VG-10 spinoff

GrateEggspectations

ColtsFan said:

GrateEggspectations said:

ColtsFan said:

Knives came 🙂

What’s the steel used on those badboys?

VG-MAX...VG-10 spinoff

They’re pretty. Nice handles too.

lousubcap

SonVolt said:

lousubcap said:

I like Buffalo Trace as a daily pour.  I don't think it has any hype around here-just a decent drink at the price point.  I was in the above queue ( a once a year event) to see if I could get one of their other offerings.  My targets were EH Taylor, Eagle Rare or Weller's. Struck out.

It's been sold out everywhere around here for months. 

Dang - that's about the only bourbon I have heard of being scarce outside ground zero and still available here.  I need to grab a few bottles (like TP) before it's gone from around these parts.  

Mattman3969

Assisting in cookie baking 

alaskanassasin

I haven't been able to get a bottle of buffalo trace locally in over a year.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

SciAggie said:

lkapigian said:

Brisket Sausage Time 

Oh snap! That will be good. What kind of sausage?

Pig fat or brisket fat?

Acn

lousubcap said:

I like Buffalo Trace as a daily pour.  I don't think it has any hype around here-just a decent drink at the price point.  I was in the above queue ( a once a year event) to see if I could get one of their other offerings.  My targets were EH Taylor, Eagle Rare or Weller's. Struck out.

My guy usually has Eagle Rare.  I have an EH Taylor downstairs that I got at the distillery.  Never seen Weller in the wild.