• Cyburbia is a friendly big tent, where we share our experiences and thoughts about urban planning practice, the built environment, planning adjacent topics, and anything else that comes to mind. No ads, no spam, and it's free. It's easy to join!

RTDNTOTO 🐻 Random Thoughts Deserving No Thread Of Their Own 19 (2024)

Status
Not open for further replies.
Hawkeye66 said:
Apple Intelligence Ads:

So its good to forget your husbands birthday, and give him a crappy AI generated slideshow?

And its good to be shitty at writing and then have AI write for you?
Click to expand...

I asked Gemini, and it said "yes", so I guess that's settled!
 
SlaveToTheGrind said:
News article about vandalism at a house and the articles state the incident was "videotaped". Really? They used one of these? I guess "kleenex" and "xerox" are still hanging on but with the later, is more generationally appropriate.
Click to expand...
Let us hold onto these old references. Be kind, rewind, man.
 
FB_IMG_1730838294215.jpg
 
The appeal time frame for a rezoning case that our board denied has elapsed. Does anyone know if there is a Hallmark card for that? I like to send one to our attorney who was concerned that it would be appealed.
 
Big Owl said:
The appeal time frame for a rezoning case that our board denied has elapsed. Does anyone know if there is a Hallmark card for that? I like to send one to our attorney who was concerned that it would be appealed.
Click to expand...

homer simpson disappointment GIF
 
What is the purpose of calling out a product on the marketplace as bougie?

For the ladies out there, is a Douney & Bourke bag bougie? A Coach bag bougie? Is a Louis Vuitton bag bougie? Hermes? I am not trying to call out women's accessories here, it is just the one item of conspicuous consumption in the U. S. that I have an awareness of that can be a clear signal.

For men, are there bougie products? Are there bougie fishing poles, or are they just treated as top-o-the-line sporting goods? Bougie golf balls? Bougies razors? Can a pick-up truck be bougie? (I once watched a YouTube video of an artist describing a visit to another artist's home and he called out the bougie coffee table book. Now that kind of conspicuous display that gets called out as bougie I totally understand. Who the heck actually reads an oversized architectural hardcover that is over 99% pictures and leaves it out for others to see? Nothing more bougie than that!)

My sense is that self-identified proles like to call out their friends and family who buy and use certain products, as a tease of "Wow, where'd you get the dough to get that contraption?"

I also sense that the bourgeoisie would never use the term bougie. Because that would be classless self-harm.
 
Faust_Motel said:
I want to give the staff a pep talk today. (local votes weren't great and then there's national results etc.)
Click to expand...

I don't have it in me to pep-talk anybody today. Just don't have it in me. I hope yours goes well, I really do. People need it. And I love people, but I'm going to need a little time myself, this time around.
 
ursus said:
I don't have it in me to pep-talk anybody today. Just don't have it in me. I hope yours goes well, I really do. People need it. And I love people, but I'm going to need a little time myself, this time around.
Click to expand...
I'm still not sure if I do either. But, I have a son in the house will be draft-aged before the next four years are up.

I ranted for a few minutes first thing this morning, hugged my wife, and screwed on a game face I'm not planning on taking off in front of anybody but my therapist for the next four years/as long as my family needs me/I'm around. Then I went and woke up my son.

I'm thinking something similar for the work family- can I create a place where what we do everyday is maybe even a respite from the noise outside? We'll see.
 
Started at home this morning so I could let the plumber in.

Nothing like having your male cockatiel, uh, "enjoying himself" in the background while you are in a zoom meeting. Even though he was in another room, I knew what was going on. (Our female was hanging out with me, nonplussed.)

Jim
 
Which view do you like - looking up or looking down ?
Beacon Rock Trail in Washington State. The trail is a unique engineering marvel, built with suspended boardwalks and ramps that cling to the sheer rock face, zigzagging through 52 switchbacks with sturdy handrails and guardrails for safety.



1731008370718.png
1731008386976.png
 
Old negative I found that belonged to my maternal grandparents. LIkely dated to 1895 or later. With the antlers in the picture and rifles, assuming to be a hunting trip photo. The mystery to me, is the rifle on the left. A lever action takedown model. I have a similar Winchester Model 1894 that was in possession of my grandparents. No way to prove but will always have wishful thinking it is the same.
1731078701400.png
 
They removed the money machine from our 2nd floor lobby . . . I loved it because it was convenient, and I could withdraw cash for our stashes* on Friday paydays right here, 50 yards from my desk, and it part of the Co-Op so it was free.

Now all we have at City Hall is the ATM from Major Regional Bank (with a Stagecoach logo) outside at the building entrance. Can't use that one because it charges. None of the retail stores within walking distance give cash back.

Guess I'm stuck with using our suburban branch on Saturday mornings to get our stashes.

Jim

* The way the wife handle our money: everything is joint, except we each get a stash of cash every payday that we can spend on whatever we want, with no input, direction, or accountability to the other.
 
jumbach said:
They removed the money machine from our 2nd floor lobby . . . I loved it because it was convenient, and I could withdraw cash for our stashes* on Friday paydays right here, 50 yards from my desk, and it part of the Co-Op so it was free.

Now all we have at City Hall is the ATM from Major Regional Bank (with a Stagecoach logo) outside at the building entrance. Can't use that one because it charges. None of the retail stores within walking distance give cash back.

Guess I'm stuck with using our suburban branch on Saturday mornings to get our stashes.

Jim

* The way the wife handle our money: everything is joint, except we each get a stash of cash every payday that we can spend on whatever we want, with no input, direction, or accountability to the other.
Click to expand...
My bank refunds ATM fees.
 
kms said:
My bank refunds ATM fees.
Click to expand...
It would easier to break into Fort Knox, the Pentagon, and Area 51 on the same day than it would be to get a refund from our credit union.

To their credit, though, when there was a weird transaction a few weeks ago, they were right on top of it and shut down the card after confirming it wasn't me.

Jim
 
Last edited:
JNA said:
Presenting the Christmas-Edition Cards Against Humanity
View attachment 63624
shop.myherocards.com

Cards Against Christmas- A party cards game for Christmas Game night-VIP Access - Hero Cards

Cards Against Christmas- A party cards game for Christmas Game night. LIMITED EDITION. Get Christmas Special 30% OFF Today!
shop.myherocards.com shop.myherocards.com
Click to expand...
gamesforcities.com

Games for Cities

GAMES FOR CITIES explores how gaming improves city-making. Through a series of public events, it aims to document, network, and promote the emerging field of City-Gaming. The program is initiated by Play the City and generously supported by Creative Industries Fund NL.
gamesforcities.com gamesforcities.com
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top