CambriaArea51
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Well the snow has stopped. The wind has picked up a bit. Next week warmer temps = train room.
Running Bear's January 2024 Coffee Shop
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migalyto
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I wonder if my wife would reprimand it as well for having "selective hearing".
KriegslokBR52
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From your writing, you're seem to be familiar with the Northeast Corridor area. This is one of the best hobby shops in Philadelphia area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDrcvtF3Gpizq1mV8
These guys used to work in Mitchels hobby shop before it closed. One of the guys names is Mike, good guy and friendly. They most likely have the supplies you need.
KriegslokBR52
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Nothing to reprimand about. Met this older gentleman who was very proud to have developed this valuable skill after few decades with his wife
Boris
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He's on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. I grew up in Chester, and lived in Boothwyn. Problem is I haven't been down that way in years. Good to know, though. I left the area in 1978, and never looked back. From the map program, the whole area's changed. Thanks.
NorthBrit
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We must have the dumbest Alexa. The number of times she replies "I do not understand."
Bruette
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The "idiot" could be smarter than you realize. She may have as many as 200+ stops in that van. It looks like she could have saved 20-30 steps by taking the short cut. Times that by 200 = 4000-6000 steps. The average person takes 2000-2500 steps per mile. The average person walks a mile in 15-20 minutes in good conditions. She could have saved herself more than an hour, even two.Why do I bother shoveling for these idiots?View attachment 179894
Combine that with the pressure Amazon puts on them to deliver everything on time. That could be the difference in having late packages or not. Amazon will charge her with an infraction for each late package. Too many infractions and she will be terminated.
She looks like a good worker to me.
ctclibby
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Louis: I agree. I always take the shortest path as long as climbing is not involved. One time I picked up the wife at the local hospital and walked across the supposed flower bed ( rocks and bushes ) with the maint guy standing there. He asked me why I did not use the sidewalk. My usual 'had 2P' did not even phase him, so I went on to say 'Why should I walk an additional 80' to 100' just to get in the place'. Went back the other day and they now have a narrow brick path shortcut. Geesh.
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NorthBrit
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She could have parked near the cleared path. Easier walking and quicker. Drier boots that did not have to have snow cleared from them before getting back in the van. (Just my 2 centsworth).
Bruette
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Hughie, take heart, CJ Stroud and your Houston Texans will be back next year. They have a bright future!
They played a great first half despite being overmatched by a much more experienced team. Not to mention the extreme crowd noise in M&T Bank stadium. The young players will learn from this experience.
ctclibby
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Good Morning All!
28F @ 81% Supposed to get to 39F later today with above 40F tomorra until Saturday. We currently have about 16" of white on the ground. Boy, what a mess this is gonna be. Will hit the store and stock up on little stuff ( beer, milk, cheese ...etc ) as I do not want to motor boat around.
Besides all the puttering around I have been doing, the helix design is pretty much nailed down. Thanks to all the suggestions/links! Had the big arc's for the base cut out, and need to get the base tangents done then up on stilts it goes and I can start the grade/loops. Sometimes I over think stuff ... I guess.
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28F @ 81% Supposed to get to 39F later today with above 40F tomorra until Saturday. We currently have about 16" of white on the ground. Boy, what a mess this is gonna be. Will hit the store and stock up on little stuff ( beer, milk, cheese ...etc ) as I do not want to motor boat around.
Besides all the puttering around I have been doing, the helix design is pretty much nailed down. Thanks to all the suggestions/links! Had the big arc's for the base cut out, and need to get the base tangents done then up on stilts it goes and I can start the grade/loops. Sometimes I over think stuff ... I guess.
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Bruette
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Could it be your accent? Alexa is American. Or maybe like Winston Churchill said, "Americans and British are one people separated by a common language" Although it is a form of AI, it could very well just be stupid!
It was the best playoff game I have gotten to see, I loved it!
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.Although it is a form of AI, it could very well just be stupid!
Bruette
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Her most important consideration is time, Amazon is unforgiving of late packages and overtime! Most are young and won't be slowed much by the snow and very few if any will bother to clear the snow before getting into the van.
I do Amazon deliveries, but I am an independent contractor using my own vehicle. I would pull in the driveway. Amazon frowns on their employees using driveways. Most accidents happen backing up. With most Amazon drivers being young they lack the experience to avoid accidents. Having an accident backing up will almost certainly result in termination.
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troyphoto
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Well, howdy there internet peeps and those with an Alexa
It's Troy again...
Speaking as someone who raised a flesh and blood Alexa, I'm sure your Amazon home device is just in it's TEEN phase. That's exactly what I heard from ours for those 6-8 years... along with eye rolls and head shakes.
Had a fun time rolling dice and role playing yesterday. It was enough to want to build my own group and start GMing again. But, I know I'm fighting burn out, so that part will have to wait.
Here's the first two rolls I made with brand new (green) and Never RPG'd (purple) dice.
And things went downhill after that, but the party survived
Here's my little goblin dude I'm playing. I'll put some paint on him in the next few weeks.
It's Troy again...
Speaking as someone who raised a flesh and blood Alexa, I'm sure your Amazon home device is just in it's TEEN phase. That's exactly what I heard from ours for those 6-8 years... along with eye rolls and head shakes.
Had a fun time rolling dice and role playing yesterday. It was enough to want to build my own group and start GMing again. But, I know I'm fighting burn out, so that part will have to wait.
Here's the first two rolls I made with brand new (green) and Never RPG'd (purple) dice.
And things went downhill after that, but the party survived
Here's my little goblin dude I'm playing. I'll put some paint on him in the next few weeks.
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
I put a laminated note on my fence right where they'd put the package (in prime location for porch pirates) to bring all packages inside. It's even in my delivery instructions with Amazon to do so.
Then, when I get the delivery complete email I make sure to click the "It was Great!
" followed by the "with care" and "above and beyond" options.I'm not sure if those figure into any employee statistics, but I want them to keep making the 20 extra steps from gate to porch. So I'll do what I can to help the drivers and not lose package to the porch pirates
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