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jsb

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I had the weirdest experience at the gym today. I go to a bare-bones place and have for about 5 years. It is on it's 3rd owner/name since I joined. The first place had regular hours, etc. The second owner turned it into a 24 hour place. So, basically, since it is bare-boned and 24 hours, I very rarely see any of the workers in there. In all honesty, I recognize some of them.

So the third owner/name is making quite a few changes. I had to go pick up my new card today. I get there and the person at the desk knows my name--first and last. Now it wouldn't have surprised me if she recognized me, but I'm shocked that she had ANY idea who I was.

The good news is that I figured that my rate would be going up---I was locked into a crazy low rate from 5 years ago. It's going up, but not by much. The other good news is that I am at least at the gym enough so that they know who I am.
 

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Where should I go to buy dress shoes without dropping a bunch of $?

Look for coupons for Kohls or JCPenney. The last black pair I got hubby were around $50--I think they were Dockers brand. Not high end, but are comfortable but don't look like old man shoes. He also has Clarks which I get at Younkers usually. JCP has a $10 off a purchase coupon right now, Clarks are excluded but other brands would hopefully be included.
 

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OK DSLR auto-mode snobs, bring it....effers.

I have a DSLR and auto-mode that friggin thing like a BOSS!

So when the oldest was on the way we decided to get a new camera, were trying to decide between a DSLR or a good P&S. I thought that maybe we might someday get into playing with a DSLR's full capability, but ultimately decided to get a P&S.

Days after we got it, I saw an offer for a base level Sony Alpha thru Sony's credit card. Get an Alpha for $218, and if you spent $500 on the card in the first 3 months, got a $100 credit. Spend $1000 on the card in the first 6 months, get another $100 credit. We use our cards for nearly everything, pay it off every month. So I called the wife and asked if she minded if I bought another camera. After her nearly coming unglued, I explained the deal (essentially, in our situation, a DLSR camera for $18 with no other cost) and we did it. In 2 months, I had both $100 credits and cancelled the card.

We use it in auto mode, but we also don't claim to be professional photographers. It does take better pictures in auto mode than the P&S. We tend to use it around the house, but on vacations, we take the P&S.

So suck it, haters.
For this reason, I can understand upgrading to a DSLR. Just as long as the person go around strutting like they're a photographer now. It pisses me off how many people do that once they get a camera.
 

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When you're a contract killer, taxes are a *****. I'd suggest itemizing everything next time. That shovel? Work expense. Bags of quick-crete? Work expense. Even the car that you drive the family to church in. If you transported a body in it at any time....work expense.

I hope that helps.
It's actually quite amazing what can be written off as a work expense. My dad has his own business, office is out of the home. The family cat and dog, cat and dog food and animal medical expenses? All written off because the cat and dog protect the office from mice and other critters that live in the cornfield next to the house.
 

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For this reason, I can understand upgrading to a DSLR. Just as long as the person go around strutting like they're a photographer now. It pisses me off how many people do that once they get a camera.


Oh, I can understand that...generally strutting around in any form pisses me off.

On my e-mail, I actually thought about going back and adding the jimlad just so you didn't think I was serious with the smartmouth stuff.
 

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Oh, I can understand that...generally strutting around in any form pisses me off.

On my e-mail, I actually thought about going back and adding the jimlad just so you didn't think I was serious with the smartmouth stuff.
I don't take anyone here seriously.
 

Die4Cy

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It's actually quite amazing what can be written off as a work expense. My dad has his own business, office is out of the home. The family cat and dog, cat and dog food and animal medical expenses? All written off because the cat and dog protect the office from mice and other critters that live in the cornfield next to the house.

It's one thing to claim it, it's another thing to make it through an audit claiming it.
 

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Axl Rose's corn rows from last decade was one of the wierdest attempts at hair restoration I have ever seen.
 

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I'm craving ice cream. Clearly my mind doesn't care how cold it is outside.
 

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The granddaughter of Nana in the movie Titanic was a hottie.

Suzy Amis is the gal James Cameron rudely dumped his wife for during the filming of that movie. Now, she looks like I imagine most vegans look when they get into their 50's.
 

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Pop quiz: Soundoff is looking for the best sports moustaches. This one is my favorite. Can you tell me who he is?

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