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Forum: Rantidote 04 June 2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Phantom
Vanishing Thanks for your comments, guys. Yes, Mad Jay, my...

Thanks for your comments, guys. Yes, Mad Jay, my current boss is well aware that I want to get promoted. (I've had several bosses over the years.) I've spent over six years at the company, and three...
Forum: Rantidote 03 June 2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Phantom
Shout Frustrated with current job, need job search suggestions

I've been holding off for years on ranting about my job, but it's reached a tipping point. I do feel bad about ranting, because I recognize that I'm lucky to have a (supposedly) good-paying job with...
Forum: Inboxer Rebellion 17 May 2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,166
Posted By Phantom
That's SCOLLAY Square! And what, no mention...

That's SCOLLAY Square!

And what, no mention of jimmies (sprinkes)? :lol:

Anyway, I can't vouch for all of this, but the majority of it sounds right.
Forum: Questionable Quotes 17 May 2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,885
Posted By Phantom
I visited Dachau and didn't see it, but it's...

I visited Dachau and didn't see it, but it's always possible that I missed something.
Forum: The Bad Gastronomer 15 May 2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,242
Posted By Phantom
Crap. I'm not a fan of most breakfast foods, most...

Crap. I'm not a fan of most breakfast foods, most especially fast food breakfast. I tend to like fast food lunch-type items but they usually aren't served until later. I enjoyed the fruit and walnut...
Forum: Rantidote 30 April 2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,912
Posted By Phantom
I've seen a few streets that have a crosswalk...

I've seen a few streets that have a crosswalk light but not a "no turn on red" sign, so nothing stopping the drivers from turning when others are crossing. I even think there's one in Cambridge that...
Forum: Amusement Bark 10 April 2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 14,579
Posted By Phantom
I think they're supposed to be spoofing a...

I think they're supposed to be spoofing a situation where the parents have to tell the children they're "moving". Still, I haven't found these commercials to be very funny.

You can also count me...
Forum: Amusement Bark 02 April 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By Phantom
There's so much more to Disney than just the...

There's so much more to Disney than just the theme parks. There are cruises and other destinations too. We're very lucky that my MIL bought into the Disney Vacation Club so we have a Disney-themed...
Forum: Weird News 29 March 2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,572
Posted By Phantom
Reminds me a bit of Pooh's house...

Reminds me a bit of Pooh's house (http://boston.curbed.com/archives/2012/06/sign-o-the-times-winnie-the-pooh-loses-cambridge-house.php) at Harvard University.

After doing a Google search, I'm...
Forum: Fun House 14 March 2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,004
Posted By Phantom
I meant to put this in the thread under...

I meant to put this in the thread under 'Commercials You Actually Like'. I liked the surprise and gay-friendly twist.
Forum: Rantidote 14 March 2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,425
Posted By Phantom
Surprised that no one has mentioned...

Surprised that no one has mentioned roundabouts/rotaries in New England. IMHO they are vile - I recall ranting about them in other threads. There's a bunch of roads that come into the rotary and when...
Forum: Book Corner 12 February 2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By Phantom
That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to...

That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to share these with a wider audience.

My winter project has been to find cool-looking material at the fabric store and make something out of it. I...
Forum: Fun House 24 January 2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By Phantom
Axe: "Stop those hot ladies from blending into...

Axe: "Stop those hot ladies from blending into the woodwork! Have 10 ladies magically appear in your apartment!"

The beginning "Regarde bien ce mec" (take a good look at this guy) is a deliberate...
Forum: Book Corner 20 November 2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,747
Posted By Phantom
This deals with some TMI subjects. I read...

This deals with some TMI subjects.

I read the Judy Blume books when I was at an age to understand some of the references but not others. I'm female, since that's relevant to the situations in the...
Forum: Amusement Bark 20 November 2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 138,047
Posted By Phantom
For those who have been spared the horror of...

For those who have been spared the horror of K-Mart's "The Lights" yet have a morbid sense of curiosity. Now picture these coming on as every other commercial:

The Coffee Maker Eye Opener...
Forum: Amusement Bark 20 November 2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 138,047
Posted By Phantom
I like the family too, but I think part of the...

I like the family too, but I think part of the commercial's charm is the Boston accent. Since it's local, I appreciate it more.



Now, this I wish a fiery death. The only amusement I get is...
Forum: Old Wives' Tales 16 November 2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,110
Posted By Phantom
I chose bleach for the upper lip hair and...

I chose bleach for the upper lip hair and unibrow. This way there's no stubble, and I didn't want to take a chance on the canard about how the hair might regrow. I also don't have patience for...
Forum: Medical 19 October 2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,065
Posted By Phantom
Both DH and I were told by our respective...

Both DH and I were told by our respective (different) dentists not to brush my teeth after drinking orange juice for another reason - the toothpaste could spread around the citrus, which serves as an...
Forum: Old Wives' Tales 30 July 2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,629
Posted By Phantom
I'm a Toastmaster too, and it's not only good for...

I'm a Toastmaster too, and it's not only good for improving speaking, it can also help develop leadership skills. I've heard it looks good on a resume too.

Jooooiiiiin us.... :lol:
Forum: The Bad Gastronomer 24 July 2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 697
Views: 79,533
Posted By Phantom
No, that's my fault. :) A few stores have luau...

No, that's my fault. :) A few stores have luau decorations and they seduced me into wanting to have one. I just wanted a reason to have my friends to come and hang out, which is hard due to our...
Forum: The Bad Gastronomer 18 July 2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 697
Views: 79,533
Posted By Phantom
Semi-OT: I'm planning to have a luau for a...

Semi-OT:
I'm planning to have a luau for a small group of friends so we can enjoy my new gazebo. I want to have some nice luau-themed food, but I'm not much for cooking. I'll probably end up getting...
Forum: Critter Country 18 July 2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,965
Posted By Phantom
Tantrum Yes, but the squawking is the worst as I suck...

Yes, but the squawking is the worst as I suck the birds up ;) . That's what they get for not eating the moths like normal birds! The NFBSKing moths are sitting RIGHT ON YOUR PERCH! Do your duty,...
Forum: Critter Country 17 July 2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,965
Posted By Phantom
This thread has given me an inspiration. We ended...

This thread has given me an inspiration. We ended up with a few moths flying around, which I ignored, until they multiplied. We have parrots so they must be feasting on the stray crumbs. I was going...
Forum: Amusement Bark 05 July 2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 24,051
Posted By Phantom
I thought that the OMC song "How Bizarre" was...

I thought that the OMC song "How Bizarre" was saying "Balthazar". Ironically, I found the song so bizarre that I didn't question whether this was right.
Forum: Amusement Bark 03 July 2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 110,457
Posted By Phantom
Tantrum Getting a bit off topic here, but isn't there a...

Getting a bit off topic here, but isn't there a difference between a credit report and a credit score? I know there's a way to get a free credit report each year, but I know of no way to get a credit...
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