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cooby classic Jan 23 2016 09:11 PM

Woke up this morning to a friend request from a very nice looking young man from maybe SE PA....Is it any of you? I don't know where else he could have come across me. Although if I look at his friends, there are some friends that are friends with some of my friends. (I think that's so cool when that happens)

Benjamin Grimm Jan 23 2016 09:36 PM Re: facebook 2016

cooby wrote: a very nice looking young man from maybe SE PA....Is it any of you? I don't think that was me, but I definitely fit that description!

cooby classic Jan 23 2016 09:55 PM Re: facebook 2016

I know I know...but I think we are already friends :D Maybe a friend of my son in law? But you would think he'd be a friend of my daughter

themetfairy Jan 23 2016 10:28 PM Re: facebook 2016

Check out his friends list to see who your mutual friends are. That should give you a clue.

themetfairy Jan 23 2016 11:15 PM Re: facebook 2016

Meanwhile, this status update could have been written by me (even though it wasn't) - Excuse me while I interrupt my ever present positivity. Fuck this fucking snow. Fuck shoveling this bullshit. And to those of you who like this shit, Fuck you too.

Ceetar Jan 26 2016 04:30 PM Re: facebook 2016

a former roommate comments on a Common Core meme, but this particularly comment that inadvertently explains why Common Core makes sense while bitching about it amuses me.

Edgy MD Jan 26 2016 05:01 PM Re: facebook 2016

I think "common core" is a punchline (like "new math" was years before) and nobody knows what it really means. Even teachers are sharing "check out this common core insanity!!!" memes, and when asked if they've been given this curriculum on their own, they say they haven't seen it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 26 2016 05:18 PM Re: facebook 2016

Seems like the CC backlash has made for an aligning of completely disparate interests: Tea Party antigovernment ignoramuses, upper-class privileged white folk worried about competition or change, and hard-core union teachers. Not saying it's right or wrong, but Lunchpail's school is very much behind standardized testing, and most of their kids are doing great, especially in math. I cannot vouch for repeating the math education I got, that's for sure.

Ceetar Jan 26 2016 05:28 PM Re: facebook 2016

Edgy MD wrote: I think "common core" is a punchline (like "new math" was years before) and nobody knows what it really means. Even teachers are sharing "check out this common core insanity!!!" memes, and when asked if they've been given this curriculum on their own, they say they haven't seen it. I've been paying more attention lately, though I surely have a few years before Ceetarette is taking math classes. I'm mentally preparing myself for having to deal with other parents. Seems like the CC backlash has made for an aligning of completely disparate interests: Tea Party antigovernment ignoramuses, upper-class privileged white folk worried about competition or change, and hard-core union teachers. Not saying it's right or wrong, but Lunchpail's school is very much behind standardized testing, and most of their kids are doing great, especially in math. I cannot vouch for repeating the math education I got, that's for sure. The thing is, Common Core math isn't really 'standardized testing', it's math education that's meant to really discuss the mathematical concepts rather than the rote memorization way most everyone else learned. And I'm not sure we're at the point of real results yet, because while it might be a little more involved at lower levels, where it's really supposed to pay off is later on with more complex math because the foundation should be much stronger. I think education in general could use a pretty serious overhaul (and a huge boost in funding) but Common Core seems to be one of the areas they got right, at least in methodology. Testing it is perhaps a different issue, I'm not positive of a better/best way to objectively evaluate student progress though.

d'Kong76 Feb 02 2016 07:12 PM Re: facebook 2016

Someone just honked at me to vacate my parking spot more quickly so I guess we'll both be sitting here until we're dead!

themetfairy Feb 02 2016 08:34 PM Re: facebook 2016

d'Kong76 wrote: Someone just honked at me to vacate my parking spot more quickly so I guess we'll both be sitting here until we're dead! I love that one

d'Kong76 Feb 20 2016 03:09 AM Re: facebook 2016

Nixon: I deleted 18 minutes of tape recordings and had to resign as President. Hillary: I deleted 30,000 emails and I want to be your next President.

Lefty Specialist Feb 22 2016 12:54 AM Re: facebook 2016

Nixon: I deleted 18 minutes of tape recordings and had to resign as President. Hillary: I deleted 30,000 emails and I want to be your next President. That's nothing. Bush 'lost' 22 million e-mails.

d'Kong76 Feb 22 2016 01:42 AM Re: facebook 2016

Didn't see that on fb, hope they find them.

themetfairy Feb 24 2016 06:21 PM Re: facebook 2016

By a friend of mine who is a psychiatrist - In my medical office, the staff are now spending fully half their time arguing with insurance companies that demand "prior authorizations" before agreeing to pay for prescription medications that patients have depended on for years. Essentially, no matter what I prescribe, the insurer responds, "Yeah, we no longer cover that." In many cases I have to fill out faxed paperwork with inane, inapplicable, or insulting questions before the insurer will agree to pay, such as, "Will this patient be properly monitored while taking this medication?" Um, no, we're just going to ignore her! The whole process is demeaning, and it takes time away from responding to legitimate medical concerns when patients call in. And it causes anxiety among patients when they go to pick up their prescriptions, only to be told, "Your insurer denied payment; the retail price is $760 for a one month supply." In many cases patients go a week or more without vital medication waiting for a bunch of clerks in an insurance office a thousand miles away to make a decision. An FDA-approved medication prescribed by a licensed physician should be covered by insurance, no questions asked. By maintaining an unreasonably restrictive list of "approved" medications, insurers are practicing medicine without a license, and should all be subject to criminal charges.

Ceetar Feb 24 2016 06:24 PM Re: facebook 2016

themetfairy wrote: By a friend of mine who is a psychiatrist - In my medical office, the staff are now spending fully half their time arguing with insurance companies that demand "prior authorizations" before agreeing to pay for prescription medications that patients have depended on for years. Essentially, no matter what I prescribe, the insurer responds, "Yeah, we no longer cover that." In many cases I have to fill out faxed paperwork with inane, inapplicable, or insulting questions before the insurer will agree to pay, such as, "Will this patient be properly monitored while taking this medication?" Um, no, we're just going to ignore her! The whole process is demeaning, and it takes time away from responding to legitimate medical concerns when patients call in. And it causes anxiety among patients when they go to pick up their prescriptions, only to be told, "Your insurer denied payment; the retail price is $760 for a one month supply." In many cases patients go a week or more without vital medication waiting for a bunch of clerks in an insurance office a thousand miles away to make a decision. An FDA-approved medication prescribed by a licensed physician should be covered by insurance, no questions asked. By maintaining an unreasonably restrictive list of "approved" medications, insurers are practicing medicine without a license, and should all be subject to criminal charges. sounds about right. Kudos to them for actually trying to deal with it instead of leaving it to the patient as is often the case.

Rockin' Doc Feb 25 2016 01:09 AM Re: facebook 2016

themetfairy wrote: By a friend of mine who is a psychiatrist - In my medical office, the staff are now spending fully half their time arguing with insurance companies that demand "prior authorizations" before agreeing to pay for prescription medications that patients have depended on for years. Essentially, no matter what I prescribe, the insurer responds, "Yeah, we no longer cover that." In many cases I have to fill out faxed paperwork with inane, inapplicable, or insulting questions before the insurer will agree to pay, such as, "Will this patient be properly monitored while taking this medication?" Um, no, we're just going to ignore her! The whole process is demeaning, and it takes time away from responding to legitimate medical concerns when patients call in. And it causes anxiety among patients when they go to pick up their prescriptions, only to be told, "Your insurer denied payment; the retail price is $760 for a one month supply." In many cases patients go a week or more without vital medication waiting for a bunch of clerks in an insurance office a thousand miles away to make a decision. An FDA-approved medication prescribed by a licensed physician should be covered by insurance, no questions asked. By maintaining an unreasonably restrictive list of "approved" medications, insurers are practicing medicine without a license, and should all be subject to criminal charges. I feel your friends pain. I find that the majority of the time, when I prescribe a medication, I will receive either a call from the patient regarding non-coverage of the prescribed medication or a fax from the pharmacy stating that I must obtain "prior authorizations" from the insurance company in order from them to cover the medication (to any extent). Often times, the insurance company will tell you what they will cover (generally whatever the cheapest option available is) and refuse to cover any other option until the patient tries the medication recommended under the formulary. If the patient therapeutically "fails" on the recommended medication from the insurance formulary, then they will allow you to prescribe what you feel is actually best for the patient.

d'Kong76 Feb 26 2016 04:36 PM Re: facebook 2016

Folgers got it all wrong. The best part of waking up is going back to sleep after you pee.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 01 2016 03:59 PM Re: facebook 2016

This morning I read that one of my Jr. High FB friend's teenage daughter was deboarding a bus in Richmond yesterday when that gunfight broke out. How long do you suppose until we're all a few degrees of separation from a public shoot 'em up?

Ceetar Apr 01 2016 04:05 PM Re: facebook 2016

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: This morning I read that one of my Jr. High FB friend's teenage daughter was deboarding a bus in Richmond yesterday when that gunfight broke out. How long do you suppose until we're all a few degrees of separation from a public shoot 'em up? My brother was at/near the one (one of the ones? I can't keep track) at FSU fall of 2014.

metsmarathon Apr 08 2016 01:06 PM Re: facebook 2016

trump supporter on my feed with whom I've had clashes and should probably just unfriend wrote: borders, language, and culture define a nation. uh, what are three characteristics of the USofA that are constantly and continually in flux, alex? now, fine, in the traditional sense, borders language and culture do define a nation. but then the usa is not a nation in that sense. to the extent that the united states could be considered a nation in the traditional sense, it has never been a nation. perhaps many of its states could be considered akin to nations, either individually or in groups, but never as a whole. the language has constantly evolved and changed, to the point where it is completely distinct from that which birthed it, and is also significantly regionally distinct. we're currently at a point where its borders are historically stable, in that they haven't changed in 70 years. but prior to that, well, to claim that its borders were unchanging would be ludicrous. and our culture has always, always been in flux, and has always been that of a melting pot or better yet a salad bowl. and our culture is quite clearly regional, and not strictly confined to our own borders. there are certain elements of our culture that lean us in the direction of nationalism, sure, but those tend to run directly counter to the idea of American nationalism - specifically our historical attitude of inclusion, opportunity, and freedom, and our place as a refuge for the persecuted and unwanted. the US is a country, and is defined most predominantly by our constitution, and by our history, and the threads which connect from here to then. there need not be a uniform culture or mandated language or closed border, as such things run counter to our supposed national identity. but, yeah, fuck it. I don't really need to discuss this on facebook. it's not worth it. more specifically, he's not worth it.

cooby classic Apr 17 2016 10:35 PM Re: facebook 2016

AAAAAIIIIIEEEE! Stop the fucking pursed lips and daily selfies!!! You look STUPID!!!!!!

Ashie62 Apr 17 2016 11:00 PM Re: facebook 2016

Facebook is tired.

Edgy MD Apr 17 2016 11:35 PM Re: facebook 2016

cooby wrote: AAAAAIIIIIEEEE! Stop the fucking pursed lips and daily selfies!!! You look STUPID!!!!!! Sniff ...

cooby classic Apr 17 2016 11:50 PM Re: facebook 2016

Except you, Edgy. Always classy.

Mets Willets Point Apr 18 2016 01:34 AM Re: facebook 2016

This is one thing about Facebook that I always hear about but never see - selfies with duck lips.

cooby classic Apr 18 2016 11:29 AM Re: facebook 2016

You lucky lucky man

themetfairy Apr 18 2016 01:44 PM Re: facebook 2016

For some warped reason Facebook has added a side bar on the right that lets you translate your page into a different language. I clicked German by accident yesterday, and needed the help of Google Translate to get back to English. Why would they do such a thing? If you want to change the language of your page it's very simple to go into the settings and do it, so I can't imagine that anyone was clamoring for this.

Edgy MD Apr 19 2016 07:15 PM Re: facebook 2016

Allan Dykstra just invited me to play Candy Crush Saga.

cooby classic Apr 19 2016 07:31 PM Re: facebook 2016

Len prolly cheats. Be glad it's not him

RealityChuck Apr 19 2016 08:30 PM Re: facebook 2016

I just got a friend request from someone who died two years ago.

Ceetar Apr 19 2016 08:36 PM Re: facebook 2016

RealityChuck wrote: I just got a friend request from someone who died two years ago. this appears to be a new tactic. (not the dead part) friending people using names of people that have already friended them to make you think they deleted and rebooted their facebook or something and then pounce.

d'Kong76 Apr 22 2016 04:13 PM Re: facebook 2016

JCL: This is weird, I got a notification that Willets wants to join the MBTN fb page with 'Approve' and 'Ignore' options and everything!

Ceetar Apr 22 2016 04:19 PM Re: facebook 2016

d'Kong76 wrote: JCL: This is weird, I got a notification that Willets wants to join the MBTN fb page with 'Approve' and 'Ignore' options and everything! spammer likely. Facebook has seen a rash of impersonators friending/joining stuff.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 22 2016 04:21 PM Re: facebook 2016

That whole page is weird. I didn't set it up initially, I actually think it may have been on FB before I was, but seems like any member can approve new members. I just okayed WP's membership. The page was dead for 5 years until some guys I dont even know started posting on it a few weeks ago. All good, afaic!

d'Kong76 Apr 22 2016 04:35 PM Re: facebook 2016

Free and timely pufblicity!

Mets Willets Point Apr 22 2016 07:54 PM Re: facebook 2016

Yeah, I just saw it pop up in my feed so I asked to join.

Chad Ochoseis May 06 2016 03:35 PM Re: facebook 2016

I pressed 2.

Edgy MD May 06 2016 03:49 PM Re: facebook 2016

I press 9, for the Rickenbacher H&O, all alone on the beach for the passionate scenes. [youtube:2qh951qn]aztfVs1epYY[/youtube:2qh951qn]

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 09 2016 02:34 PM Re: facebook 2016

Chad Ochoseis wrote: I pressed 2. They only gave me 4 choices. Thanks A LOT, Obama.

Chad Ochoseis May 09 2016 02:39 PM Re: facebook 2016

Me, too. I thought that was weird.

themetfairy May 16 2016 08:40 PM Re: facebook 2016

quinoa kale burgers with cashew basil cream I know that the author was showing off, but this post and accompanying picture just made me sad.

cooby classic May 16 2016 08:58 PM Re: facebook 2016

Sounds like my next door neighbor's son. He'll post a picture of some god awful meal based on marrow broth, and then say "Healthy Eating!" as though it was the best stuff on earth. yik.

Zvon May 16 2016 09:50 PM Re: facebook 2016

Does anyone else get a folder of images and icons and stuff when downloading an image from facebook? I d/l a photo from a friends fb photo album to make a card from, and BOOM somehow I have a folder with fb icons and avatars included with the photo. Lots of images, mostly small thumbnail type. And the photo I saved doesn't end up in that new folder. Both the photo and new folder of crap show up in the folder where I originally saved the photo. This has happened twice w/2 different people and it's very annoying. Oh, happened on twitter too, IIRC. So 3 times.

Ceetar May 16 2016 10:15 PM Re: facebook 2016

Zvon wrote: Does anyone else get a folder of images and icons and stuff when downloading an image from facebook? I d/l a photo from a friends fb photo album to make a card from, and BOOM somehow I have a folder with fb icons and avatars included with the photo. Lots of images, mostly small thumbnail type. And the photo I saved doesn't end up in that new folder. Both the photo and new folder of crap show up in the folder where I originally saved the photo. This has happened twice w/2 different people and it's very annoying. Oh, happened on twitter too, IIRC. So 3 times. on your phone?

Zvon May 16 2016 10:24 PM Re: facebook 2016

No. PC only as far as I know. Looking at one folder now. It's named: "Facebook_Files" A lot of seemingly random avatars in there. But they aren't because all are somehow connected to someone I know on fb. Kind of reminds me of a temp cache folder but that type of thing shouldn't be following me around on my drive. That should go to browser or windows, not to my Mets folder.

Ceetar May 17 2016 12:24 AM Re: facebook 2016

No. PC only as far as I know. Looking at one folder now. It's named: "Facebook_Files" A lot of seemingly random avatars in there. But they aren't because all are somehow connected to someone I know on fb. Kind of reminds me of a temp cache folder but that type of thing shouldn't be following me around on my drive. That should go to browser or windows, not to my Mets folder. it's like you're saving large swaths of the website itself.

Zvon May 17 2016 12:43 AM Re: facebook 2016

No. PC only as far as I know. Looking at one folder now. It's named: "Facebook_Files" A lot of seemingly random avatars in there. But they aren't because all are somehow connected to someone I know on fb. Kind of reminds me of a temp cache folder but that type of thing shouldn't be following me around on my drive. That should go to browser or windows, not to my Mets folder. it's like you're saving large swaths of the website itself. ...which I'd rather not be doing. This doesn't happen to anyone else?

Edgy MD May 17 2016 01:22 AM Re: facebook 2016

It's like a horror movie. The folder you think you deleted keeps turning up somewhere else. AAAAAHHHHH! It's a post-modern Vincent Price film.

Zvon May 20 2016 08:04 PM Re: facebook 2016

When I first went to twitter there were no images, just words. I saw that and knew that place wasn't for me. My whole shtick is images. But now they allow that, and I have a Mets image library that rivals no other, so I'm digging it there these days. But hasn't it become just another facebook that moves incredibly fast while sharing less? Is the only difference the character limit? I guess it's the symbol stuff like @, #, and what they do that make it singular. I hope they add more fb like stuff. A "Dislike" would be enough, really.

themetfairy May 30 2016 08:24 PM Re: facebook 2016

This is possibly my favorite Facebook status update ever! Staying awake during brain surgery? No problem! Here's my story of my meningioma tumor! Thank Gd and all of you for your good wishes and prayers! Lemons “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That popular phrase resonates with me. It reminds me to be positive, enjoy life’s sweetness and triumph over challenges. On April 18, 2016, a challenge like no other found me. That was the day I learned that I had a large brain tumor. This is story of victory. It's about a brain tumor, and the amazing people who helped kick it out of my life! It's about modern medicine and the fun of staying awake during brain surgery! --- First, I have a nasty battle cry to shout to my brain tumor. I won’t let you define me. You cannot defeat me. You grew in the wrong head. For me, and for those I love, you cannot scare me. I will conquer you. --- Let’s start in the beginning. How did I find out that this tumor was in my brain? Some typical symptoms are: recurrent headaches, hearing or vision loss, or poor coordination. I had none of these. But I did pass out while running on my treadmill, on an ordinary Thursday night, at home. I have no memory of 30 minutes of my life that night. Later, doctors told me that I had a seizure, which is another brain tumor symptom. About three days after that surprise seizure, my primary care doctor examined me and suggested that I get an MRI. The MRI revealed the unwelcome visitor. A large lemon-sized meningioma tumor was taking up residence in the left frontal region of my brain. I was startled, but not fearful. I’m an optimist and I tried to shift into the “let’s fix it” mode. Without skipping a beat, and with the support of my awesome family, it was time to go to the Emergency Room and hatch a treatment plan with the neurology experts. --- Countless tests, a stretcher in a crowded hospital corridor, crowds, waiting and more waiting. Please avoid Emergency Rooms, if you can. After zooming in on this tumor, Dr. Andrews, my ninja warrior neurosurgeon, concluded that the tumor was benign. Grateful, I was about to break into the happy dance, until Dr. Andrews told me that the tumor was very near my language processing abilities, near the Broca's area of my brain. He wanted me to be awake during the brain surgery, talking, while they removed the tumor. This would prevent damage to my speaking abilities. Staying awake during brain surgery is not exactly on my bucket list. It sounds scary, almost horrifying, but I sized up the perks rather quickly. I am a rather chatty person and I do love to socialize, especially with talented surgical teams! Also, I’m a Toastmaster and I was looking for a good inspiring topic for speech number ten. I felt fortunate to work with this “A” team to remove the tumor. Sign me up! Prior to surgery, an additional MRI was done to pinpoint the exact boundaries of the tumor, like a MapQuest of the mind. April 27, 2016 was a holiday I called Craniotomy Wednesday! --- I have a clean and simple description of my five-hour surgery that happened on Craniotomy Wednesday. Do not try this at home. Good anesthesia. A five-star package is recommended if you plan to get a “wake up call” during brain surgery. Opening night for the skull: Good news. I was allowed to be asleep while my surgeon prepared my scalp and skull. They had some great tools, probably not from the Home Depot but similar, to crack the coconut. There was a drill for the skull and a craniotome to cut out a rectangular piece of my skull. This is called a bone flap, about the size of the palm of your hand. Rise and shine, your brains are showing: After setting the bone flap aside temporarily, it was time to expose my brains. They used surgical scissors to cut a thick membrane over my brain called the dura. Next the doctors dialed down the anesthesia. It was time to wake up and strike up some cocktail conversations. There I was, awake, aware and very calm. My head was clamped in a three-pin Mayfield skull clamp, so I couldn’t exactly run away, if I was scared. But I wasn’t scared at all. While they removed the tumor, we had comfortable pleasant conversations. We talked about great topics: travel, great cities to visit, museums, rose gardens! My favorite line from my surgeon was: The tumor is out, 100% removed! Good-bye tumor: It was time to go back to sleep so they could close up shop. Maybe I was too chatty because the residents looked exhausted from my yapping. They seemed happy to put me back under. A brand new set of titanium screws secured the bone flap back on my skull. What a great souvenir! --- After the successful surgery, all the rewards in my life felt magnified. I had only GOOD side effects and I will always be grateful. First, I am lucky they found and removed this tumor using the latest medical advances and great technology. Second, I feel a sense of renewed compassion for people who are not as fortunate as I am. Sadly, we all know someone fighting tumors, cancer and other serious diseases. Nearly 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor, and 37% are malignant. In 2016, about 78,000 more brain tumors will be diagnosed. The patient perspective is very real for me and has fueled my desire to want to help others. Finally, my heart and spirits are elevated. The care and kindness from my family, friends and community fully empowered me to jump over this hurdle in life. To all of you who have been there for me, you are my Love, my Strength and my Purpose. To Hal, my fun-loving husband, who joked that I should “get my head examined” quite often over the last 26 years, I guess you were right all along. --- I leave you with my favorite quote: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Life is imperfect. Lemons come out of nowhere and whack us. Hard. Without warning. But we can win with determination, great medical advances and lots of love. Now go take a sip of that refreshing sweet lemonade and schedule your next checkup.

themetfairy Jun 12 2016 12:28 AM Re: facebook 2016

For the first time EVER, IN 14 YEARS, we can park 2 CARS in our 2 car garage!!!! I'd take a picture but I can't see through the tears!!

d'Kong76 Jun 13 2016 04:56 PM Re: facebook 2016

Our fb friend will be a SUNY senior next year majoring in criminal justice. She is an honor student, has repeatedly won division athletic honors, and has already passed the NYPD exams. She is aspiring to become a NYS Trooper and I'm proud that she calls me Uncle Kevin... I stand behind you in line at the store with a smile on my face...and a gun under my shirt and you are none the wiser, yet you are safer for having me next to you. I won't shoot you. My gun won't pull it's own trigger. It is securely holstered with the trigger covered. It can't just go off. However, rest assured that if a lunatic walks into the grocery store and pulls out a rifle, I will draw my pistol and protect myself and my family and therefore protect you and your family. I may get shot before I can pull the trigger...but, I won't die in a helpless blubbering heap on the floor begging for my life or my child's life. No, if I die it will be in a pile of spent shell casings. I won't be that victim. I choose not to be. As for you, I don't ask you to carry a gun. If you are not comfortable, then please don't. But I would like to keep my right to choose to not be a helpless victim. There is evil in the world and if evil has a gun, I want one too...

d'Kong76 Jun 16 2016 06:19 PM Re: facebook 2016

So I'm scrolling down my fb 'Home' page and about ten things are listed and then it stops dead and there's this: You'll have more stories in News Feed if you add more friends. (Find Friends Button) Hmpfff!

Ceetar Jun 16 2016 06:37 PM Re: facebook 2016

d'Kong76 wrote: So I'm scrolling down my fb 'Home' page and about ten things are listed and then it stops dead and there's this: You'll have more stories in News Feed if you add more friends. (Find Friends Button) Hmpfff! I have more friends on Untappd than on Facebook.

d'Kong76 Jun 16 2016 06:46 PM Re: facebook 2016

The homepage or newsfeed thing on fb is usually limitless, you can scroll for an hour if one so desires. Cheapass attempt to get someone to click on add friends for whatever benefit that is to fb. It's back to normal now.

cooby Jul 06 2016 01:22 PM Re: facebook 2016

Anybody know who Aaron Stuart is?

metsmarathon Jul 28 2016 03:06 AM Re: facebook 2016

so... how does one eat a peach?

Edgy MD Jul 28 2016 01:16 PM Re: facebook 2016

You ever get one of those "Today is Sarah McGuffigan Levitt's birthday. Wish her a happy birthday." message? And then you think, that's nice, she appears regularly in my feed, and ... who the hell is she again?"

Ceetar Jul 28 2016 03:00 PM Re: facebook 2016

Edgy MD wrote: You ever get one of those "Today is Sarah McGuffigan Levitt's birthday. Wish her a happy birthday." message? And then you think, that's nice, she appears regularly in my feed, and ... who the hell is she again?" Fairly frequently. I don't friend a lot of people (I've got more friends on Untappd) but there are a bunch of casual acquaintances from various online places that I know people by non-real names. Also there are at least 2-3 women from high school that have changed their name but didn't do the 'maiden name as middle name' thing that I barely remember if at all. aside to that, one of the girls in my Italian classes in High School got married and changed her last name..to mine and it wigs me out a bit. (extremely common name and all, but still)

d'Kong76 Jul 28 2016 04:10 PM Re: facebook 2016

I'm fb friends with at least three old girlfriends from longer ago than I care to acknowledge. All three of them ended our relationships, one broke my heart. I can't decide if it's weird we've reconnected online or if it's just a sign of the times and it was a long long time ago and nothing really matters but the present.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2016 08:18 PM Re: facebook 2016

Childhood Friend Who Now Edits for St. Martin's Press out of the Flatiron Building wrote: My life was made all that more complete this week when I was assigned the following title pubbing on our Spring 2017 list: Revenge of the Nerd: Still Booger After All These Years by Curtis Armstrong. Thank you, God 

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2016 08:55 PM Re: facebook 2016

CHAPTER 4: WE HAVE BUSH!

d'Kong76 Aug 18 2016 04:43 PM Re: facebook 2016

Just one of those trending blurbs on fb that Eve Plumb (by far my most favorite Brady) sold her Malibu Beach house for nearly 4 million bucks. She bought it in 1969 when she was 11 for a mere $55,000. Nice work, Jan!!

cooby Aug 18 2016 06:19 PM Re: facebook 2016

My favorite Brady also. She bought a house at age 11?

Edgy MD Aug 18 2016 09:07 PM Re: facebook 2016

And unless you're 11 ... what a dump! That's a bungalow on stilts. Certainly supports the adage about location.

d'Kong76 Aug 19 2016 01:25 AM Re: facebook 2016

Would like to see the inside, it has a fireplace by the size of that chimney. Wonder who the neighbors are and the size of the lot. I don't really care much about Holly- wood news and stuff but this was Jan Brady's beach house for 45 years. Jan! Peter's doing hair restoration commercials, Jan's a real estate mogul.

Edgy MD Sep 18 2016 02:11 PM Re: facebook 2016

The rising tide of open or indifferently veiled racism and proud ignorance out there is killing me. Just killing me. Beyond members of my own extended family getting caught up in it, people post crazy and hateful shit on my job's Facebook page, and I can't engage, because even though I've hid my employer on my settings, everybody at work would be all, "Jeez, Edge, you're feeding trollskis." But I can't get over the idea that not pushing back against these horrible thoughts and pronouncements just allows it normalize and metastasize.

metirish Oct 03 2016 02:19 PM Re: facebook 2016

FB and in person friend The armed service will now pay for sex change surgery if the soldier is transgender. What the F?!?!? his friend - That's Obama

themetfairy Nov 02 2016 02:34 AM Re: facebook 2016

The KKK just endorsed Donald J. Trump. This says it all...

Nymr83 Nov 02 2016 03:19 AM Re: facebook 2016

Edgy MD wrote: The rising tide of open or indifferently veiled racism and proud ignorance out there is killing me. Just killing me. Beyond members of my own extended family getting caught up in it, people post crazy and hateful shit on my job's Facebook page, and I can't engage, because even though I've hid my employer on my settings, everybody at work would be all, "Jeez, Edge, you're feeding trollskis." But I can't get over the idea that not pushing back against these horrible thoughts and pronouncements just allows it normalize and metastasize. I understand why you wouldn't want to respond - but if this is on your job's page perhaps your organization should have whoever is the moderator DELETE things? Trolls love responses - Trolls hate getting deleted and might go Troll elsewhere.

d'Kong76 Nov 07 2016 02:39 PM Re: facebook 2016

Signage at a Packie in Cambridge, Ma... VOTE! We cannot guarantee stock for Nov 8th, please plan ahead.

themetfairy Nov 09 2016 04:54 PM Re: facebook 2016

One of the most confusing feelings as a sports fan walking out of a major loss is, "if only I had done more." While completely nonsensical, I feel helpless and at fault when my teams fail, as though somehow as a screaming fan I could have changed the game. Well. If only I had done more. Please contact me in 2018 for midterm electioneering. I will make time for political action. I will make time for protest. I had better, or I don't know what I'm going to say to myself.

Edgy MD Nov 10 2016 12:41 AM Re: facebook 2016

Libertarian Tattoo Artist wrote: On a brighter note, hopefully 4 years of the orange terrible will mean 4 years of really good punk rock.

MFS62 Nov 10 2016 01:33 AM Re: facebook 2016

I have been receiving friend requests and I think they're from CPF-ers. But they only say "X mutual friend(s)" I wish I knew more about the person before I friend them. Or, maybe I could request to be a friend of the CPF facebook site. But who runs THAT? How would you recognize me? 'tis a puzzlement. Later

d'Kong76 Nov 10 2016 01:43 AM Re: facebook 2016

The CPF fb page is wide open, just join or like it or whatever. The admins run it, it's not anything other than another spot...

MFS62 Nov 10 2016 01:50 AM Re: facebook 2016

Thanks. Later

Edgy MD Nov 10 2016 02:56 AM Re: facebook 2016

https://www.facebook.com/The-Crane-Pool ... 2/?fref=ts

d'Kong76 Nov 10 2016 03:15 AM Re: facebook 2016

Hard to out-cool Klugman in a Mets' cap... just saying.

d'Kong76 Nov 10 2016 06:40 PM Re: facebook 2016

What is that dropped down US thing at the end of fb posts that people use? I googled, didn't lead me to a quick answer...

MFS62 Nov 12 2016 01:27 AM Re: facebook 2016

Edgy MD wrote: https://www.facebook.com/The-Crane-Pool-Forum-83123367182/?fref=ts Thanks. So I went there, posted something, hit "post" several times, and they didn't get saved. What happened? Oh, now I see. the are in the visitor posts. What has to happen for the CPF/fb page to show up as one of my friends on my fb page? Later

d'Kong76 Nov 12 2016 01:50 AM Re: facebook 2016

Phew! Finally found it. MFS52 You aged ten years, fb sucks!

d'Kong76 Nov 12 2016 03:43 AM Re: facebook 2016

Guess the dropped down US thing is super secret...

Edgy MD Nov 12 2016 11:56 PM Re: facebook 2016

I'm not sure of what you speak.

cooby Nov 13 2016 05:32 PM Re: facebook 2016

I can't wait to find out what this is :)

Ceetar Nov 14 2016 04:46 PM Re: facebook 2016

d'Kong76 wrote: Guess the dropped down US thing is super secret... do you mean a subscript?

Fman99 Nov 21 2016 05:49 PM Re: facebook 2016

My funny friend from Watertown wrote: Made my driveway great again.

themetfairy Nov 26 2016 02:37 PM Re: facebook 2016

Cheers to the end of a tyrant. May not change much but it feel so good to know he is dead!

cooby Nov 26 2016 03:42 PM Re: facebook 2016

Geez metfairy I was about to go check to see what happened to Trump...

themetfairy Nov 26 2016 04:43 PM Re: facebook 2016

The post was from my friend whom I met while running the half marathon in Havana last year. Well, by the time we met we were walking more than running. It was a very hot and humid day....

d'Kong76 Dec 04 2016 11:03 PM Re: facebook 2016

What the hell is fb marketplace and how do I get it to stop giving me notifications on my phone? I'm sure I didn't sign up for it and don't get it on my tablet or regular computers.

themetfairy Dec 06 2016 02:33 AM Re: facebook 2016

Gonna bottle the smell of this hotel room and market it as Eau de Porn Theatre/Crime Scene.

d'Kong76 Dec 06 2016 03:08 PM Re: facebook 2016

That made me laugh too...

d'Kong76 Dec 29 2016 04:11 PM Re: facebook 2016

Lazy Q: Do you have to let Facebook Messenger on your phone integrate with your regular cellular-provider messenger service? The last couple of days my AT&T messages also go to fb msg app and then there's an annoying chat head on my home screen and it's really fargin' annoying. Plus, why would I want my private texts from my phone shared with Facebook?

themetfairy Dec 29 2016 05:46 PM Re: facebook 2016

You don't have to. I don't.

Ceetar Dec 29 2016 05:57 PM Re: facebook 2016

d'Kong76 wrote: Lazy Q: Do you have to let Facebook Messenger on your phone integrate with your regular cellular-provider messenger service? The last couple of days my AT&T messages also go to fb msg app and then there's an annoying chat head on my home screen and it's really fargin' annoying. Plus, why would I want my private texts from my phone shared with Facebook? nah. I didn't install Messenger for a while because I feel like it's silly to have a second app plus why do I need a another chat app just text or tweet at me, I think that covers roughly everyone I'm friends with that would message me.

cooby Dec 29 2016 06:28 PM Re: facebook 2016

I sooooo don't miss facebook

themetfairy Dec 29 2016 06:33 PM Re: facebook 2016

But I miss having you there.

d'Kong76 Dec 29 2016 07:13 PM Re: facebook 2016

themetfairy wrote: You don't have to. I don't. Ceetar wrote: nah. I didn't install Messenger for a while because I feel like it's silly to have a second app plus why do I need a another chat app just text or tweet at me I installed it* quite some time ago to get fb messaging and it worked fine... not like I get a ton of fb messages so I never thought about it. A couple of days ago it started getting my phone messaging too and I was lazily hoping someone knew why and could help me turn it off. I just deleted it from the phone. Yet just another example of fb does what it wants when it wants and a billion people don't care. * not because I wanted it but because the dogs at facebook couldn't leave well enough alone and let you get messages in the fb app.