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Ultramaroon · 12-10-2023, 09:45 PM

He was fine. Big 'ol knot.

Sapphireho · 12-11-2023, 01:18 PM

The other day I did an impulse buy at the store. I grabbed a can of Fosters Lager. Haven't had one of those big cans in forever.

So yesterday I drank it watching football. While I'm pouring it in a glass, I learned it is brewed in the USA. Says it right around the top of the can. When did this happen? I guess it isn't "Australian for beer" anymore.

x808drifter · 12-11-2023, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The other day I did an impulse buy at the store. I grabbed a can of Fosters Lager. Haven't had one of those big cans in forever.

So yesterday I drank it watching football. While I'm pouring it in a glass, I learned it is brewed in the USA. Says it right around the top of the can. When did this happen? I guess it isn't "Australian for beer" anymore.

I don't think it was even brewed anymore in Australia by time Crocodile Dundee even came out.

Ultramaroon · 12-11-2023, 03:23 PM

When I visited Perth back in the mid eighties, the locals warned me not to order it in pubs lest I stand out like an idiot. Swan lager was then the acceptable choice.

bcj · 12-11-2023, 03:54 PM

Just another XXXX label bought back in the 80's along with Heineken, Becks and Carlsberg.
All produced in the US to sell to the punters wanting to look cool at the fern bar.

I did like the Carlsberg Elephants back before it sold. That made me sad. New formula didn't agree with me.
It's all about JINRO IS BACK sochu now. Look for the blue toad.

Ultramaroon · 12-18-2023, 11:58 PM

TIL that the GT-R is not a muscle car.

Sapphireho · 12-19-2023, 12:44 AM

Today I learned there is a car called a GT-R.

x808drifter · 12-20-2023, 12:07 PM

TIL Some people consider Arare rice crackers. (technically the are, but a CRX and are F12 are also both cars)

weederr33 · 12-21-2023, 11:50 AM

TIL (yesterday) not to bank on package delivery delays due to holidays. Ordered something expensive and the ETA was 29Dec. Nah, it's getting delivered tomorrow instead while I'm still out of town. O_o

Dadhawk · 12-21-2023, 12:03 PM

Speaking of shipping...

TIL (well ok earlier this week) that FedEx has an odd idea of what weather delays are.

I ordered a Playstation Bundle including a Playstation Portal from a company online that was the last ones that had them. I did not realize the company's shipping location was just 25 miles from my house.

Tracking the package on FedEx, I saw it leave their facility and go to a distribution center 10 miles from their location.

It was then loaded on a delivery truck to be delivered to my house.

30 minutes later I got a "weather delay". The weather here was high 60s and sunny.

When I looked at the path the only possible thing I could see was that there is a large lake that is known for bass fishing between me and the distribution center. Maybe the driver thought the weather was too good to pass up the option for some fishing.

Two hours later, the weather "cleared" and the shipment continued on to my house.

blsfrs · 12-21-2023, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Speaking of shipping...

TIL (well ok earlier this week) that FedEx has an odd idea of what weather delays are.

I ordered a Playstation Bundle including a Playstation Portal from a company online that was the last ones that had them. I did not realize the company's shipping location was just 25 miles from my house.

Tracking the package on FedEx, I saw it leave their facility and go to a distribution center 10 miles from their location.

It was then loaded on a delivery truck to be delivered to my house.

30 minutes later I got a "weather delay". The weather here was high 60s and sunny.

When I looked at the path the only possible thing I could see was that there is a large lake that is known for bass fishing between me and the distribution center. Maybe the driver thought the weather was too good to pass up the option for some fishing.

Two hours later, the weather "cleared" and the shipment continued on to my house.

A equally plausible reason would be that his girl friend lives on the route and he stopped in for "lunch".

weederr33 · 12-21-2023, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Speaking of shipping...

TIL (well ok earlier this week) that FedEx has an odd idea of what weather delays are.

I ordered a Playstation Bundle including a Playstation Portal from a company online that was the last ones that had them. I did not realize the company's shipping location was just 25 miles from my house.

Tracking the package on FedEx, I saw it leave their facility and go to a distribution center 10 miles from their location.

It was then loaded on a delivery truck to be delivered to my house.

30 minutes later I got a "weather delay". The weather here was high 60s and sunny.

When I looked at the path the only possible thing I could see was that there is a large lake that is known for bass fishing between me and the distribution center. Maybe the driver thought the weather was too good to pass up the option for some fishing.

Two hours later, the weather "cleared" and the shipment continued on to my house.

Lmao conversely, FedEx is who is delivering my packaging far too efficiently

NoHaveMSG · 12-21-2023, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Speaking of shipping...

TIL (well ok earlier this week) that FedEx has an odd idea of what weather delays are.

I ordered a Playstation Bundle including a Playstation Portal from a company online that was the last ones that had them. I did not realize the company's shipping location was just 25 miles from my house.

Tracking the package on FedEx, I saw it leave their facility and go to a distribution center 10 miles from their location.

It was then loaded on a delivery truck to be delivered to my house.

30 minutes later I got a "weather delay". The weather here was high 60s and sunny.

When I looked at the path the only possible thing I could see was that there is a large lake that is known for bass fishing between me and the distribution center. Maybe the driver thought the weather was too good to pass up the option for some fishing.

Two hours later, the weather "cleared" and the shipment continued on to my house.

Pretty sure I mentioned the time Fedex freight pulled the same on me and I could see their freight depot from my office. That was a fun call.

JD001 · 12-22-2023, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

When I was a kid we had a nice, flat area between our house and barn, where my younger brother and I often played. One day when we were ten or eleven-ish years old, while he was riding his bike, I picked up a stone and aimlessly threw it as high as I could.

I remember my horror as I watched my little brother ride directly underneath it. I lost my words and hopelessly screamed, "Aaaaaahhh!" Nailed him right smack in the top of his head. I feel terrible about it to this day.

Look on the positive, perhaps it knocked some sense into him or you.. or may be not...

12-10-2023, 09:45 PM	#4495
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	He was fine. Big 'ol knot. __________________ service manuals

12-11-2023, 03:23 PM	#4498
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	When I visited Perth back in the mid eighties, the locals warned me not to order it in pubs lest I stand out like an idiot. Swan lager was then the acceptable choice. __________________ service manuals

12-18-2023, 11:58 PM	#4500
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	TIL that the GT-R is not a muscle car. __________________ service manuals

12-21-2023, 11:50 AM	#4503
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12-21-2023, 12:03 PM	#4504
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,106 Thanks: 39,668 Thanked 25,436 Times in 11,600 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Speaking of shipping... TIL (well ok earlier this week) that FedEx has an odd idea of what weather delays are. I ordered a Playstation Bundle including a Playstation Portal from a company online that was the last ones that had them. I did not realize the company's shipping location was just 25 miles from my house. Tracking the package on FedEx, I saw it leave their facility and go to a distribution center 10 miles from their location. It was then loaded on a delivery truck to be delivered to my house. 30 minutes later I got a "weather delay". The weather here was high 60s and sunny. When I looked at the path the only possible thing I could see was that there is a large lake that is known for bass fishing between me and the distribution center. Maybe the driver thought the weather was too good to pass up the option for some fishing. Two hours later, the weather "cleared" and the shipment continued on to my house. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

12-11-2023, 01:18 PM	#4496
Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,043 Thanks: 5,808 Thanked 19,640 Times in 9,241 Posts Mentioned: 162 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The other day I did an impulse buy at the store. I grabbed a can of Fosters Lager. Haven't had one of those big cans in forever. So yesterday I drank it watching football. While I'm pouring it in a glass, I learned it is brewed in the USA. Says it right around the top of the can. When did this happen? I guess it isn't "Australian for beer" anymore.

12-19-2023, 12:44 AM	#4501
Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,043 Thanks: 5,808 Thanked 19,640 Times in 9,241 Posts Mentioned: 162 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Today I learned there is a car called a GT-R.

12-20-2023, 12:07 PM	#4502
x808drifter LMGTFY Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS, 91 Miata Location: Lava Town, HI Posts: 2,776 Thanks: 5,561 Thanked 3,650 Times in 1,625 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TIL Some people consider Arare rice crackers. (technically the are, but a CRX and are F12 are also both cars)

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