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Truck started hard this morning. Ordered a new battery to pick up on my way home.

It's nice when you can just take care of the things you need to take care of and nothing stands in your way.

My job is wild this time of year with so many hirings, summer interns, people leaving...

But still never anything like what I used to have to do. Not even close.

And the rest of the year I could nap my way through every day....

If any single predictable action could have been assumed it certainly was that one............


Common thread.

The usual M.O.

Checking out.

Order of the day is: have a full-blown Monday even though it's Tuesday.

That is what this system offers. No one really wants to go to work. Even though my current job aligns with my values of helping provide for my community and surrounding communities, it's still subject to the systems we have built, and everything revolves around the money, even though this isn't supposed to be turning a profit.

Everyone still acts like it is.

Another wasted Saturday. Another day long monsoon blowing through.

The grounds are so completely over saturated.

Had a lot of work I wanted to get done with, but could only really do the indoor stuff.

But, never fear - forecast start Tuesday when we go back to work and sit in an office all fucking day is fantastic, of course.

Mleh. Conclusion was thrilling but not what I hoped for.

Same'ol, same'ol.

There's more work to be done.

As I suspected would happen, that commercial spot got pulled because it's often difficult to allocate budgets for such things when the economy is crap, and people are losing their jobs everywhere.

But let us not stop voting for the people who constantly tank the economy, mmk? Thanks.

Have to say, car shopping in this area right now is annoying as f***.

If I go out of state, I have options galore. If I want to find somewhere local, the options are over priced, and limited.

Still waiting to hear back on casting for that commercial. Casting agent said no decision has been made yet.

Given the time-lines discussed, I have a suspicion this is going to be one of those opportunities that just evaporates.

I have a full time job, but I need full time hours during the day to deal with the constant inefficiencies of all of the institutions that control our lives.

Been doing battle with a bank for over 2 years regarding hundreds of dollars in fees I was forced to pay because of their mistake. I have submitted proof. I have the documents. They simply won't own up to it, and they push it aside as if it doesn't matter.

Today was my last attempt to get them to rectify this without having to involve an attorney. They think I won't do that over this amount, but I absolutely will, and tack on my own fees for how much time and energy this has consumed.

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LordBloodMoon
01:21 May 12 2026

I once got wrongly terminated from a job...I was told I got a suspension, then they sent the termination notice by mail, so that I wouldnt get it in time to appeal. Luckily I had a friend there who heard and called me. I called the union steward and told her what was going on.. So basically it came down to I could come back WITHOUT my back pay, or I could take it further and stay off work and have them drag things out. So basically it was WHO has the money to last it out..smh

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birra
15:43 May 12 2026

Yeah, the people with money and attorneys can get away with a lot of shit in this country.

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BatsInTheBelphry
22:19 May 12 2026

yep..little guy does something and gets the book thrown at them...rich guy does worse stuff..oh its ok you have money we dont want to burden you with a pesky thing like the law...thats for poor folk.

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birra
19:00 May 13 2026

That might be a little too astute, and on the nose for someone who calls themselves BatsInTheBelphry. Just saying.

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Looking for pet friendly accommodations for our road-trip/vacation this year.

What people are asking for is just.... they're out of their fucking minds.

Typical AirBNB these days:

"Have a secluded, rustic get-away in our converted duck blind. Enjoy the luxurious accommodations including a single military surplus cot, a propane powered lantern, and a used firepit where you can cook gourmet meals from what you forage in the nearby woods. Bathroom includes a lake to bathe in, and piss in. And shit in. While enjoying a scenic view of the nearby KOA campground. Small pets, or hunting dogs are welcome. $250/night, $100 per guest cleaning fee."

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CuRsEdToDaRkNeSs
20:35 May 08 2026

Definitely not far off. lol However, you forgot the pet fee for those welcome small pets or hunting dogs... another $50.00 per night and $150.00 per pet cleaning fee.

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birra
15:42 May 11 2026

OMG, absolutely the case.

Finally found a place right downtown where we're going that is dog friendly, and relatively reasonable compared to the other options. It's just ridiculous though.

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LordBloodMoon
01:24 May 12 2026

Not sure the cost or anything but my brother his girlfriend his daughter, their dog and our mom went to one in Utah..crazy cabin look but huge had a game room down stairs with pinball machines and stuff..lol

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birra
15:45 May 12 2026

Sounds like fun! We're just taking a 5-day roadie to the other side of NYS to hang with friends, and go to a few concerts/music fests. They have a toddler so we don't want to impose on their space.

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Interview last night was interesting. Far less structured than he initially led me to believe.

I have empathy for him too. Obviously going through a lot of personal stuff in his life. Right around the same age I did. I get it. I have the been there, done that badge on my sash.

Put in a lot of time on the garden this weekend.

I'm whooped.

Have to clean up now and go be interviewed on a local podcast.

I have so much to actually juggle tonight...

Made it to Friday, and the start of a new month. Going to have to put in some serious time this weekend building out the garden area.

Hoping I can find people who want to join me in that endeavor.