The Eternal Thread - Why me?

[Northern Dominus]

Jebus who are these cheap bastards. They couldn't even spring for a Southwest or Jet Blue ticket?!

It's either waiting at a bus station or waiting in an airport waiting room/security. You can't win.

Uh, the last time I flew I didn't feel like I was going to be stabbed by the creepy guy one seat behind me or catch some horrible variation of octopus flu from the diseased woman across the isle...

[Individuality-ness]

It's either waiting at a bus station or waiting in an airport waiting room/security. You can't win.

Uh, the last time I flew I didn't feel like I was going to be stabbed by the creepy guy one seat behind me or catch some horrible variation of octopus flu from the diseased woman across the isle...

Sitting at the airport for four hours straight waiting for everyone else to check in to see whether you had room to sit and fly home because for some reason, even though you bought tickets for the 21st of July they have you down for the 24th of July does kill your perception a little though. Just saying.

[Koshka]

It's either waiting at a bus station or waiting in an airport waiting room/security. You can't win.

Pretty much... The trip would be shorter time wise by plane, but the wait time and hassle would be higher by plane... Either way I lose...

[Northern Dominus]

Uh, the last time I flew I didn't feel like I was going to be stabbed by the creepy guy one seat behind me or catch some horrible variation of octopus flu from the diseased woman across the isle...

Sitting at the airport for four hours straight waiting for everyone else to check in to see whether you had room to sit and fly home because for some reason, even though you bought tickets for the 21st of July they have you down for the 24th of July does kill your perception a little though. Just saying.

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

[Individuality-ness]

Sitting at the airport for four hours straight waiting for everyone else to check in to see whether you had room to sit and fly home because for some reason, even though you bought tickets for the 21st of July they have you down for the 24th of July does kill your perception a little though. Just saying.

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

True, you do, but you also have to go through airport security, and that's not exactly that fun either. TSA rules about liquids, making sure that you put your laptop in a separate tray, and checking your pockets to ensure that you don't have coins that could set off the metal detector... I don't even want to know what if you get selected for the full body scan.

But yes, first world problems. I like riding the Amtrack, it's comfortable. Plus free Wi-fi.

[Dyakovo]

Sitting at the airport for four hours straight waiting for everyone else to check in to see whether you had room to sit and fly home because for some reason, even though you bought tickets for the 21st of July they have you down for the 24th of July does kill your perception a little though. Just saying.

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

The original plan was for me to go by train... Not sure why it changed... Couldn't really complain since they're paying.

[The Corparation]

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

The original plan was for me to go by train... Not sure why it changed... Couldn't really complain since they're paying.

You should hitchike.

[Northern Dominus]

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

True, you do, but you also have to go through airport security, and that's not exactly that fun either. TSA rules about liquids, making sure that you put your laptop in a separate tray, and checking your pockets to ensure that you don't have coins that could set off the metal detector... I don't even want to know what if you get selected for the full body scan.

But yes, first world problems. I like riding the Amtrack, it's comfortable. Plus free Wi-fi.

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

True, but in the end you get there just the same, and not stabbed or infected with octopus flu.
And I agree, being stuck because some ticket-monkey punched the wrong number sucks, but complaining up the chain usually helps expedite things. And in any event it is a first world problem after all. Some people have to walk the distances we drive or fly just to work...

I use Amtrak pretty frequently as well. A little more expensive than bus tickets but generally it's a pleasant and efficient way of traveling, especially when you get out of the city.

The original plan was for me to go by train... Not sure why it changed... Couldn't really complain since they're paying.

I'm surprised they didn't give you a rental voucher or offer to pay for your personal vehicle millage instead...

[Individuality-ness]

True, you do, but you also have to go through airport security, and that's not exactly that fun either. TSA rules about liquids, making sure that you put your laptop in a separate tray, and checking your pockets to ensure that you don't have coins that could set off the metal detector... I don't even want to know what if you get selected for the full body scan.

But yes, first world problems. I like riding the Amtrack, it's comfortable. Plus free Wi-fi.

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

All in the name of preventing terrorism, all in the name of preventing terrorism, that's their excuse. So everyone's suspect, and probable cause doesn't really exist either.

[Dyakovo]

True, you do, but you also have to go through airport security, and that's not exactly that fun either. TSA rules about liquids, making sure that you put your laptop in a separate tray, and checking your pockets to ensure that you don't have coins that could set off the metal detector... I don't even want to know what if you get selected for the full body scan.

But yes, first world problems. I like riding the Amtrack, it's comfortable. Plus free Wi-fi.

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

The original plan was for me to go by train... Not sure why it changed... Couldn't really complain since they're paying.

I'm surprised they didn't give you a rental voucher or offer to pay for your personal vehicle millage instead...

Well, come Thursday, they will be providing me with a $100,000+ vehicle, so... Of course they've gotta provide me with transportation to go get the vehicle, plus they're putting me up in a hotel until then, along with providing two meals a day....
In other words, I can't really complain about them being a bit cheap on the initial transport...

[Northern Dominus]

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

All in the name of preventing terrorism, all in the name of preventing terrorism, that's their excuse. So everyone's suspect, and probable cause doesn't really exist either.

Oh, right. Forgot about that part, protecting us from all the brown people with scarvesI MEAN terrorists of course.

It's not like alabaster bastards can't get their hands on big-ass guns legally and do damage that way...

[Northern Dominus]

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

I'm surprised they didn't give you a rental voucher or offer to pay for your personal vehicle millage instead...

Well, come Thursday, they will be providing me with a $100,000+ vehicle, so... Of course they've gotta provide me with transportation to go get the vehicle, plus they're putting me up in a hotel until then, along with providing two meals a day....
In other words, I can't really complain about them being a bit cheap on the initial transport...

...you've gotta be a linesman of some kind.

[Individuality-ness]

All in the name of preventing terrorism, all in the name of preventing terrorism, that's their excuse. So everyone's suspect, and probable cause doesn't really exist either.

Oh, right. Forgot about that part, protecting us from all the brown people with scarvesI MEAN terrorists of course.

It's not like alabaster bastards can't get their hands on big-ass guns legally and do damage that way...

Racial profiling. Fun. *rolls eyes*

[Northern Dominus]

Oh, right. Forgot about that part, protecting us from all the brown people with scarvesI MEAN terrorists of course.

It's not like alabaster bastards can't get their hands on big-ass guns legally and do damage that way...

Racial profiling. Fun. *rolls eyes*

Isn't it though? Hell it's legal these days...

[Saruhan]

Hello everyone

[The Corparation]

Yeah, the "freedom searches" aren't exactly fun, plus the TSA really doesn't care about the fourth amendment.

If only someone would come out with underwear and shirts that use heavy metallic ink to press shapes into them in the form of guns and knives, excessively of course, gotta keep those TSA monkeys on their toes after all.

I'm surprised they didn't give you a rental voucher or offer to pay for your personal vehicle millage instead...

Well, come Thursday, they will be providing me with a $100,000+ vehicle, so... Of course they've gotta provide me with transportation to go get the vehicle, plus they're putting me up in a hotel until then, along with providing two meals a day....
In other words, I can't really complain about them being a bit cheap on the initial transport...

What kind of vehicle?

[Birkinghamia]

Hello everyone

Hey! How's your day going?

[Dyakovo]

Well, come Thursday, they will be providing me with a $100,000+ vehicle, so... Of course they've gotta provide me with transportation to go get the vehicle, plus they're putting me up in a hotel until then, along with providing two meals a day....
In other words, I can't really complain about them being a bit cheap on the initial transport...

...you've gotta be a linesman of some kind.

Truck driver actually...

[Dyakovo]

Well, come Thursday, they will be providing me with a $100,000+ vehicle, so... Of course they've gotta provide me with transportation to go get the vehicle, plus they're putting me up in a hotel until then, along with providing two meals a day....
In other words, I can't really complain about them being a bit cheap on the initial transport...

What kind of vehicle?

2010-2012 road tractor...

[Individuality-ness]

Racial profiling. Fun. *rolls eyes*

Isn't it though? Hell it's legal these days...

Legal it may be, but still unfair.

[Saruhan]

Hello everyone

Hey! How's your day going?

Good, yours?

[Big Jim P]

...you've gotta be a linesman of some kind.

Truck driver actually...

How nice is a $100,000 dollar truck? I have seen some very nice rigs on the road, but never knew just how much they were worth/cost.

[Dyakovo]

Truck driver actually...

How nice is a $100,000 dollar truck? I have seen some very nice rigs on the road, but never knew just how much they were worth/cost.

Pretty nice... There's a good chance of me getting a Peterbuilt or a Kenworth, they run closer to $200k new, the other option (its not my choice) is a high-end Freightliner.

[Northern Dominus]

Isn't it though? Hell it's legal these days...

Legal it may be, but still unfair.

Which is why if for some reason I ever become a police officer I will be sure to pull over every caucasian driver in predominatnely latino or black neighborhoods.

You know, fair's fair after all. If them funny color'd people ain't supposed to be in the nicer parts of town, then surely the bland and boring shouldn't be in their neighborhoods either

...you've gotta be a linesman of some kind.

Truck driver actually...

Oh...

Do yourself a favor; let me know what your routes are. That way when I finally have had enough of the truckers pretending they're the last cowboys and taking out my frustration on them by strapping a couple of GAU-19/As to the roof of my Volvo and shredding every single 18 wheeler in the country on a rampage of destruction I can spare you the firey death.

[Birkinghamia]

Hey! How's your day going?

Good, yours?

Good. A bit boring though, and sad, because my brother is leaving for college today.