# And a bitchy New Year - January 2012 minirants **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 1, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003 "2012-01-01T02:05:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 19
**Author:** ![flatlined](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb9ed0/32.png) [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/361 "2012-01-24T01:50:07Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Oh, that Tony and his highjinks. Its like the poor man was born with a dark cloud over his head and its never left him. > [@hermette](#): > > On the bright side, at least Tony didn’t get shot? And presumably the cop is overlooking the whole assaulting the drunk driver thing, after GETTING HIS CAR SHOT? > > And no, you’re not responsible for it. Any of it. Not that I would use my friendship with the law enforcement secretaries to get a copy of the report or anything…according to the handwritten report, when the cop got there, there was a verbal altercation happening, and then Tony saw the gun and tried to restrain the drunk. Reading between the lines, I could tell that the cop was PISSED that the guy was drunk and even madder that his car got shot. The drunk has a long list of charges, I’m guessing the cop spent a lot of time looking up any and all charges he could add to the report. Tony’s chest is badly bruised, but of course he refuses to get checked out. > [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > Just don’t be surprised if other insurance companies think that your insurance company might need to chip in. I’m not saying that this will actually happen, but just expect that this might take a while to sort out. Tony not wearing a seatbelt might get scrutinized, too. > > That’s speaking from my experience as the passenger (with husband driving) in the third car in a stopped-for-a-red-light chain reaction rear-ending. Refer any callers to your insurance company, and tell Tony to do likewise about anything car-related. Thanks for that. I didn’t see anything about Tony not wearing a seat belt in the report, but that was just the responding officer’s report. The official one won’t be out for a couple of days. I’m not going to stress about this. I pay for good insurance just for things like this. It will get worked out and its not like I thought that car would last for longer than 6 more months anyhow. If I get a grand out of it, I’ll be happy. Nobody was badly hurt and Tony didn’t go to jail. Its just another chapter to the ongoing saga of Tony’s black cloud. ---
**Author:** ![E-Sabbath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/362 "2012-01-24T10:58:47Z")
> [@flatlined](#): > > The airbag deployed and Tony lost his glasses. This may help with the glasses thing. > **[Affordable Glasses & Sunglasses from $6.95 | Zenni Optical](https://www.zennioptical.com/)** > > Looking for affordable glasses? We have you covered! Shop our range of high-quality prescription and non-RX frame styles from classic to trendy and save! It’ll take a week or three to get to you, but it’s generally a few hundred cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/363 "2012-01-24T12:03:03Z")
So, I ordered an industrial bin before Christmas to throw away all the crap in the yard. The council supplies them so you take your luck when they turn up. It was mild before Christmas. Today, as I got into the car from the shopping centre the temperature was 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). It dropped to 42 C (107.6 F) as I got closer to home. I wanted to fill the bin today as you only get it for a few days- and also after dark all the neighbours sneak out and throw their crap in it. It only takes so much. Four hours later it is full. I am having an ice cold beer and contemplating my move to Siberia. ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/364 "2012-01-24T14:04:42Z")
At least your council supplies industrial bins. Here we get hard rubbish pickup from kerbside once a year, and otherwise it’s fuck you book a skip privately you fucking deadbeats. ---
**Author:** ![FrancisCastle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b4bc9f/32.png) [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/365 "2012-01-24T17:31:28Z")
My January 22nd due date has come and gone. I went to the doctor yesterday so he could do an exam and see how things are progressing down there. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It’s sealed up tight! I have to go back for another exam on Friday. At least he said he won’t let me go past next Monday or Tuesday, but come on! I just want this little baby out!! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/366 "2012-01-24T19:11:29Z")
Okay, daughter, this is the second time you have removed one of your sappy posts because of a comment I made that was relatively harmless and quite pointedly aimed at humor. You’re becoming as judgmental and sanctimonious as your mother, and I don’t appreciate it. If you don’t want people to gently mock your douchey sentimental crap, then don’t post it. If you expect me to censor myself, then you haven’t been paying attention all these years. ---
**Author:** ![Soylent\_Juicy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/367 "2012-01-24T19:36:44Z")
“Vaguebooking”. Damnit people, either say what’s on your mind or STFU. (Did I already rant about that? Because it deserves more rants.) ---
**Author:** ![the\_Lady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bb73d2/32.png) [@the\_Lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_Lady)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/368 "2012-01-24T19:50:00Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > What is this weird virus going around? First my husband got a cough and chest congestion with no real sickness, then a couple of days later I got it, and now I feel like I’m getting a cold (and I still have the chest congestion). I’ve never had a cold virus like this before - has anyone else had it? > > Oh yeah, the mini-rant part is that I feel like I’m getting a cold. I hate colds. :mad: Yes. Expect to be sick for at least two weeks. The nasty cold will only last three or so days, but the chest congestion sticks around. I’m at two weeks and counting. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/369 "2012-01-24T21:25:13Z")
> [@the\_Lady](#): > > Yes. Expect to be sick for at least two weeks. The nasty cold will only last three or so days, but the chest congestion sticks around. I’m at two weeks and counting. So is Jim. That’s a really nasty hack he has now (with his asthma and allergies). My healthier lungs aren’t hacking quite as bad. My mini-rant du jour - why is my temporary hair colour not washing out? I switched to temporary hair dye specifically because I wanted it to wash out - why you don’t go? ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/370 "2012-01-24T21:30:39Z")
Is it black? I heard even a “temporary black” permanently stains the hair. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/371 "2012-01-24T21:38:47Z")
Ah, damn, I used temporary black hair dye at Halloween. Yeah, that’s probably it. Then I used temporary dark brown on top of that - I suppose I’ll be cutting this dye off. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/372 "2012-01-24T21:52:21Z")
Yeah, I tried some temporary black dye when I was phasing out my permanent black dye. 🙂 It did fade, but never really went away. ---
**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/373 "2012-01-24T23:04:07Z")
Hon, you are nine months old. Sleep through the night, every night damn it! This sleep through the night only every third night so is not good. ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/374 "2012-01-24T23:33:52Z")
> [@LavenderBlue](#): > > Hon, you are nine months old. Sleep through the night, every night damn it! This sleep through the night only every third night so is not good. Count your blessings. My daughter slept through the night _once_ before she turned 14 months old. (When she was about six weeks old.) I thought I would die. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/375 "2012-01-24T23:41:28Z")
> [@Sierra\_Indigo](#): > > At least your council supplies industrial bins. Here we get hard rubbish pickup from kerbside once a year, and otherwise it’s fuck you book a skip privately you fucking deadbeats. I found it strange when I moved here in that we have so many Councils. In Brisbane, there was one council and the kerbside pick up every few years (certainly not annually). Here there seem to be a gazillion Councils. We get the industrial bins (maximum three a year) and a fewhouses down it is another Council and they have the kerb side clean ups. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/376 "2012-01-25T02:16:05Z")
> [@the\_Lady](#): > > Yes. Expect to be sick for at least two weeks. The nasty cold will only last three or so days, but the chest congestion sticks around. I’m at two weeks and counting. Hey, me too! I’m still hacking up crap every morning and it’s been at least two weeks since I had the plague. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Lacunae\_Matata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/377 "2012-01-25T02:42:01Z")
Oy, the plague visited our house over Christmas, and has only just left! Whatever you do, don’t start reading Steven King’s “The Stand” soon… (and perhaps consider smearing your door lintle with lamb’s blood or something if you haven’t caught it yet. It’s ugly.) I feel your pain, **Cat Whisperer** : “temporary” black dye is eeevvvvillll! I used it for Halloween once, and finally just cut my hair short to get rid of it - black hair + redhead is not a good permanent look! (But very effective for a vampire getup - no need for whiteface makeup!) My sister had to have her butt-length hair stripped to get rid of the black. Her hairstylist, who was also the organist at our church, nearly cried when he saw her that Sunday morning! New mini rant: I’m quite happy that we are able to provide the 11-year-old with a stylish wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean that the entire thing has to be on constant display! I’m tired of nagging her to clean up her room, wash and put away her clothes, etc., so she has received an ultimatum: pick it up and put it away by tomorrow (realistic deadline,) or everything except a blanket and mattress will come out of her bedroom. Her stepdad or I will choose an outfit for her to wear to school each day. (Speaking of eeevvvilll!) ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/378 "2012-01-25T04:11:39Z")
> [@](#): > > Her stepdad or I will choose an outfit for her to wear to school each day. (Speaking of eeevvvilll!)[URL=“[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=14703026](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=14703026)”] This is indeed the very essence of evil. Alternately, you can come in and confiscate everything that’s not picked up, and not only do The Adults With No Taste pick out her clothes, she has to do chores for every item that she wants out of storage. If she wants that adorable top available, she has to scrub the kitchen floor, for instance. Of course, this is in addition to cleaning up her own room. I suggest buying a pair of “school uniform” outfits. Polo shirt, khaki or navy slacks or skirt. And THAT’S what she gets to wear to school each day. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/379 "2012-01-25T04:49:47Z")
> [@Lacunae\_Matata](#): > > Oy, the plague visited our house over Christmas, and has only just left! Whatever you do, don’t start reading Steven King’s “The Stand” soon… (and perhaps consider smearing your door lintle with lamb’s blood or something if you haven’t caught it yet. It’s ugly.)\ I said to my husband this weekend - “So, you think this is the End Times Plague going around?” 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003/380 "2012-01-25T10:33:28Z")
> [@FrancisCastle](#): > > My January 22nd due date has come and gone. I went to the doctor yesterday so he could do an exam and see how things are progressing down there. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It’s sealed up tight! > > I have to go back for another exam on Friday. At least he said he won’t let me go past next Monday or Tuesday, but come on! I just want this little baby out!! Hey baby, come outside! You’ll get to meet mommy’s boobs! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003.md?page=18) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-a-bitchy-new-year-january-2012-minirants/608003.md?page=20)