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impulse418 
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 Posted: 13 December 2017 at 8:42am |
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I have a ice pick and Dremel Tallen
 But in a seriousness, that blows my friend. I hope you the best.
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tallen702
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Posted: 12 December 2017 at 12:52pm |
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Currently on what is either my 3rd sinus infection in 1 month or is just a single infection that won't go away. Scheduled to see an otolaryngologist on Thursday where they'll probably scope me and see if I have any polyps in my sinus cavities preventing proper drainage, or order a CAT scan or MRI. Either/or, I'm glad that they'll figure something out since I've dealt with this for decades and am quite frankly tired of it. Here's hoping it's doctor ordered sinus surgery of some type so that insurance covers it.
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impulse418
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Posted: 10 December 2017 at 5:28pm |
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The trigger on the 2.0 is killer. I'll probably end up with a 2.0 down the road :)
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Ceesman762
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Posted: 10 December 2017 at 10:45am |
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Nice. I just got the S&W M&P 45 M2.0. I love this pistol, very very comfortable to shoot, accurate, palms easily for quick sight picture and target acquisition. I will be signing my Glock 17 over to my Wife when she gets her license. The M&P 45 is easily one of my 3 "go to " pistols.
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Innocence proves nothing
FUAC!!!!! |
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impulse418
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Posted: 10 December 2017 at 7:54am |
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Picked up a Glock 34 yesterday. Apparently though the whole " Just shoot what you have" mentality lasted a whole week
This is my first Glock, I'm pretty stoked! |
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 09 December 2017 at 11:54pm |
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Hey yo. It's my birthday. Also, I'm drunk. Life goes on. Y'all do Y'all, and rock on.
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Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Eville
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Posted: 05 December 2017 at 11:19pm |
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Great news!
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 05 December 2017 at 10:52pm |
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Okay, so, nonweightlifting life updates!
I pulled by my house to check the mail, see a letter marked "open immediately" from my flood insurance provider, and figure it's just more paperwork to fill in. I reach in and pull out... 3 checks for a sum of money I'm genuinely uncomfortable mentioning. The insurance settlement came in, and I had no idea the checks were even in the mail! Like, we're talking life-changing money. So I'm at a bit of a crossroads. Okay, probably the largest crossroads of my life thus far. I can rebuild my house (which I'm leaning towards), or I can sell what I've got, pay off the mortgage, and get the hell out of Dodge (read: Houston). I don't have a lot of roots here, but I do have a good job and good friends. Man, this whole past three months (it's only been three months.........) has been an absolutely wild ride. I'm not even sure I really comprehend all that's happened to me in that time.
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Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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tallen702
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Posted: 05 December 2017 at 11:56am |
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Aramark and Sodexho are soul-sucking. Aramark specifically isn't a great choice right now because they've had financial stagnation recently and decided (like Sodexho did 10 years ago) that the solution is to fire everyone, and then re-hire them at a lower pay rate. Opportunity for growth with Aramark right now is low as well. Sodexho isn't much better, but they've recently had change at the top management level, so things might be getting better soon. Compass would be the only one I'd consider of the "big 3." What kind of position are you looking for? Sales? Marketing? Account management? |
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impulse418
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Posted: 05 December 2017 at 9:53am |
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Oh trust me, I know. It's been a mess. They have attempted to modernize but completely shot themselves in the foot. They tried a hybrid approach of the classical 2 week delivery cycle, and 48 hour delivery for pre-orders. But screwed up both of them. I've thought about saying screw it and selling my soul to work for Aramark. Go get me those high cost meal plans that college freshmen are forced to buy.
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tallen702
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Posted: 05 December 2017 at 6:39am |
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Doesn't surprise me that the home service is taking a huge hit right now. Most of the reliable demographic has been dying off (literally) and those who are still independent enough to not need true nursing care, but don't want to have to keep up a domicile are moving to 55+ communities that offer dining services through companies like Compass Group or Sodexho or as self-ops. That said, the little old lady who lives down at the end of our street uses your service on a monthly basis at the very least. |
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impulse418
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Posted: 04 December 2017 at 3:04pm |
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Consumer brands is pretty strong, but home service is hemorrhaging.
Not sure, the news article was brief. They might part it out. |
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tallen702
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Posted: 04 December 2017 at 9:58am |
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260 Million EBITDA and they're thinking of selling? Don't know what y'all's liabilities are given that you're private, but DAYUM, that's a lot of earnings!
Saw that the valuation estimates are 2.5BN? That's a lot of money to pony up. Is anyone actually talking to them about buying? Or are they just putting it out there that they're willing to sell in hopes someone will come knocking? Edited by tallen702 - 04 December 2017 at 10:06am |
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impulse418
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Posted: 03 December 2017 at 9:45pm |
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Found out my company will be getting sold shortly. Having to move due to homeowner selling the house. So I'm pretty weary of signing a lease, seeing as I don't know if I'll have a job in the near future.
But I did shoot my first USPSA match on Saturday. Did horribly but had a blast. |
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 03 December 2017 at 5:31pm |
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Update: I missed my last attempt at bench for 205#, which is infuriating because I'm JUST there. I can feel it! I did get my 405# deadlift, though, and I feel like I still had some gas in the tank! Now the road to 5 plate deads begins!
Gotta get that bench up, though... Also, I podiumed! Well, by virtue of being one of the 3 lifters in my weight class, but whatever! I've been training for only 2 months. I'll take a gimme medal! |
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Posted: 02 December 2017 at 6:55pm |
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Kinda nice to see this place still sort of alive. Been away from the site and paintball for a while now.
Got pretty badly injured in a motorcycle accident (driver “didn’t see me” and turned into me) a little over 5 years ago. Over a year of recovery 5 surgeries three of which I went in with high possibility of waking up without my left leg. As one Cana imagine being out of work for over a year was financially straining and I burned through every $$ of savings and maxed my credit keeping a roof over my head. Couple years ago I decided to play a bit again and been playing pump mostly a couple times a year. Last year was a crazy one for me. My long time girl friend and I had a baby boy that we sadly lost at birth (due to a genetic disorder). We got engaged, planned and got married, and the we planned and got pregnant again. We bought a new house one year ago today and had our beautiful baby girl shortly there after. More recently I have decided to play a bit more paintball too encourage further improvement of my legs strengthening (left legs still very weak and very limited mobility). Next week I starting a new job for the first time stepping off the shop floor as a diesel mechanic and trying my hand at being a Forman of a larg truck dealership (again hoping to be a bit easier on my battered body). I still ride motorcycles. I still ride off-road and now my wife joins sometimes on an ATV (not since our daughter born obviously). With the exception of the injury and loss of our son. Life’s been pretty good to us and I was able to dig our selves mostly out of debt working many hours and for a great company I’m sad to be leaving. Picked myself up a new Crossover XVR to try as with my limited mobility I think a semi maybe best for me. And though I love my Automags the crossover was much cheaper and reminds me of the EMags I coveted for many years when I started in this great sport in the 90s and early 2000s. |
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Azodin KPII Sheridan PGP2K Tippmann Crossover XVR Tippmann ProCarbine Tippmann SL68-II Tippmann TiPX |
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 28 November 2017 at 8:59pm |
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For sure. There's a risk to everything, but hey.
Edit: Seems my folks are getting a new travel trailer. We're gonna plop it into the driveway and make that my new home for a bit. I'm actually excited. It's more space than I've had at my uncle's. Though I'm absolutely appreciative of his help. Also, firm reminder that you folk are wonderful and y'all shouldn't forget that. Edited by DeTrevni - 29 November 2017 at 9:16pm |
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Posted: 28 November 2017 at 4:38pm |
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Take care of your joints...
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 27 November 2017 at 10:55pm |
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Well, let's see. Update time. I'm still at my uncle's, but progress is being made. I can't remember if I mentioned that I got my insurance checks in for my vehicles, but that happened, and it's been largely manageable since then. Kind of a waiting game now.
As for my hobby life, I'm a Powerlifter now! So I wasn't as active in fitness as I wanted to be, and when Hurricane Harvey cleaned out my house, I lost all my gym stuff. Since I'm staying with my uncle, I couldn't really get a home gym up and running again, so I decided I'd join a gym. Found local place that does Powerlifting, and since it didn't cut into my budget TOO bad, I said "why not!?" I HAD to do something other than idle. Been at it for about 2 months now, and holy wow have I improved. I've been loving it. When I had my home set-up, I was doing Starting Strength off and on. It helped, for sure, but I was pretty unguided and lacked real motivation. The best I could squeeze out was 155# on the bench (damn my googly arms), 245# squat, and a 305# deadlift. Fast forward two months of real, guided training, and my projected lifts are 200# bench (curse still further my googly arms), 315# squat, and 415# dead! These are numbers I'm proud of, and in such little time! I know they're projected numbers, but we have a meet this weekend, so we're deloading and did 80-85-90% reps so coach could get a good read on where we are. I hit the 90's pretty easy, so coach and I are confident I'll be able to hit those projected numbers, all of which are (needless to say) PR's! We're only doing benches and deads this meet, but I'll definitely report in! Wish me luck! |
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Posted: 26 November 2017 at 4:19am |
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