What's bugging you? (2016)

[1992casey]

Trader Joe's isn't close to Waukesha. The two Milwaukee area locations are at Bay Shore and in Brookfield (2 blocks out of Wauwatosa). And it isn't a one-stop shopping destination. There are major items that they don't carry.

 

But the stores are small, which is nice. They tend to be crowded, but checkout lines are managed very well. I love the fact that the checkers empty the cart for you. Besides the convenience, that eliminates the possibility of someone ahead of you taking forever to empty the cart. Yesterday at Pick 'n Save, I was behind a woman who didn't empty her cart at all, even though the belt was completely clear, until the cashier was ready for her.

 

I was bummed when the Sentry near my dad's house closed a few years ago. I preferred it to the Pick 'n Save across the street for the same reasons that Patrick mentioned. After that, I started driving a mile to get to Sendik's, which is a nicer all-around store. It's more crowded than a Sentry, but like Trader Joe's, the checkout lines are managed well. Unlike Trader Joe's, it carries just about everything that a Sentry would.

[LouisEly]

We have no desire to shop at stores like Woodman's, Sam's Club, Meijer, etc.

Yeah, but Woodman's has 30-packs of Special Export and Special Export Light. Right up there with Rolling Rock as the best lawnmower beers (er, "adjunct lagers" for the beer snobs out there) out there.

 

Not sure where it is brewed now - one website says LA - but the can says Milwaukee, WI. Owned by Pabst. I know it's not brewed in LaCrosse anymore. Ex Light is almost a regular beer - 110 calories, 8+ grams of carbs. Compare to 95 calories and 3.2 carbs for Busch Light. Tastes like a regular beer too, with a bit of corn sweetness.

 

I remember when Special Export and Rolling Rock were premium beers... those were the days. Had Special Export at my college graduation party; my guests were raving about it.

[pitchleague]

I've been wanting to get my dad some Special Export for Father's Day--he loved the stuff back in the day. But I can't find it in Arizona or Vegas. I've tried to get Total Wine and a few other places to order some but they wouldn't do it due to their suppliers.

[MrTPlush]

I don't like the new lay out for the Journal Sentinel.

 

Do they not do the various blogs anymore or can I just not find them?

 

Heard Haudricourt say they are gone.

[1992casey]

Removing them going forward is one thing. But if they're gone entirely, that's a whole lot of information that's simply evaporated.

[docduany]

I was wondering about the blogs. That stinks, I really liked them. The quick hit stuff was great. It appears that it isn't a pay site at the moment. Does that seem correct to others? If it is the case I'm guessing after a short while they will turn it back to a pay site after they have you hooked on the new product.

[hawing]

Ugh, jsonline now looks like USA Today - which is to be expected given their new corporate overlords, but I remember when USA Today was new and I didn't like its look even then.

 

I don't see a subscriber-login thing so far (in the small sample of poking around I just did), so maybe there is a brief honeymoon period.

[paul253]

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this and it's not directed at anyone in particular, but the term "lottery ticket" to describe a lower level minor leaguer with some upside that we would/should/could trade for. It seems like I can't go more than two posts without seeing this phrase. EVERYBODY is saying it! And it's a relatively new thing. It's like all of a sudden this is the trendy new phrase. Maybe it's because I automatically hate anything that is trendy but I can't help but get annoyed every time I see this phrase now.

[jerichoholicninja]

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this and it's not directed at anyone in particular, but the term "lottery ticket" to describe a lower level minor leaguer with some upside that we would/should/could trade for. It seems like I can't go more than two posts without seeing this phrase. EVERYBODY is saying it! And it's a relatively new thing. It's like all of a sudden this is the trendy new phrase. Maybe it's because I automatically hate anything that is trendy but I can't help but get annoyed every time I see this phrase now.

 

Seconded. It's the new nugget.

[1992casey]

I'll add to this by saying that I'm not fond the relatively recent metaphor that refers to players as "pieces." It's somewhat dehumanizing. Women can probably relate to this more than the majority here as they've been referred to pieces of you-know-what forever.

[Jimbo]

Ugh, jsonline now looks like USA Today - which is to be expected given their new corporate overlords, but I remember when USA Today was new and I didn't like its look even then.

 

I don't see a subscriber-login thing so far (in the small sample of poking around I just did), so maybe there is a brief honeymoon period.

 

It appears the comments section is now linked to facebook. I would prefer to post in anonymity. One thing I noticed if I click on the 3:00 tab, the site shuffles like turning the pages of a paper.

[TURBO]

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this and it's not directed at anyone in particular, but the term "lottery ticket" to describe a lower level minor leaguer with some upside that we would/should/could trade for. It seems like I can't go more than two posts without seeing this phrase. EVERYBODY is saying it! And it's a relatively new thing. It's like all of a sudden this is the trendy new phrase. Maybe it's because I automatically hate anything that is trendy but I can't help but get annoyed every time I see this phrase now.

 

Agreed, but what really irritates me is the use of the term "flip." It seems every poster thinks it is so easy to pick up and "flip" guys, that every other team has a chance at picking up. Not only that, but "flipping" guys isn't quite as easy or frequent as most people seem to think. Just start to keep track how often picking up guys to "flip" comes up in posts. It is beyond aggravating to me. I may be the only one who feels this way, so I'll stop, but since you brought up "lottery ticket" as your pet peeve, thought I'd jump in and make mention of mine.

[rwa12]

Nope, I'm with you Rickey. You are not alone.

[GAME05]

I don't remember names, but I do recall Kansas City before they got good tried a few years of signing veterans with the thought of trading them later on. All they ended up with was a bunch of injured and unproductive players on bad contracts.

[FVBrewerFan]

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this and it's not directed at anyone in particular, but the term "lottery ticket" to describe a lower level minor leaguer with some upside that we would/should/could trade for.

 

Seems like the term caught fire ever since the Lind trade. I know I've used it, seems to perfectly define a talented rookie ball level player. That's why I use it at least. And no offense taken, I can see how it can be annoying.

 

My BF.net annoyance- TOR starter and #5 starter. Here's how see these defined in BF.net:

 

TOR Starter: We must have a Kershaw or Strasburg in order to compete.

#5 Starter: Anyone who is not a TOR starter, and/or doesn't have a 98 MPH fastball.

 

Seemingly, there is never any nuance or in between.

[jerichoholicninja]

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this and it's not directed at anyone in particular, but the term "lottery ticket" to describe a lower level minor leaguer with some upside that we would/should/could trade for.

 

Seems like the term caught fire ever since the Lind trade. I know I've used it, seems to perfectly define a talented rookie ball level player. That's why I use it at least. And no offense taken, I can see how it can be annoying.

 

My BF.net annoyance- TOR starter and #5 starter. Here's how see these defined in BF.net:

 

TOR Starter: We must have a Kershaw or Strasburg in order to compete.

#5 Starter: Anyone who is not a TOR starter, and/or doesn't have a 98 MPH fastball.

 

Seemingly, there is never any nuance or in between.

 

I've definitely gotten the feeling from reading a lot here that many posters have no interest in pitching prospects unless they have ace potential.

[LouisEly]

I'm tired of hearing about Southwest being a low-fare carrier. Two months ago I looked at flying to LA out of MKE - only a few days in advance. Cheapest fare on Southwest - $1000. Flew Delta for $540. Looking at going to SEA for the weekend series; again, cheapest fare on Southwest - $1000 (MKE or Midway). Delta - $650 (American non-stop out of ORD - $530).

 

Yes, they can have some low fares - if you can plan 5 months in advance and fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or maybe Saturday.

[jerichoholicninja]

My in-laws are rather boring to point it bluntly. It's always uncomfortable when I'm left alone with them because it's usually silence between us until someone starts awkward small talk. My father-in-law generally will try to talk about baseball with me even though he really doesn't know much about it. Today he was asking me if the Brewers got any players that can help in the trades they made. I said probably but not for a couple years. He then asked if the Brewers had gotten any good players from the Timber Rattlers since they became affiliated. I said I think a couple on the team played there but they should have some good ones coming through soon. I assumed he knew how the minor leagues worked until he asked me if the Brewers had any other teams than the Timber Rattlers. I then sort of tried to explain how the minor leagues worked to him but I don't think he got it. I guess that's better than when his brother and sister try to talk to me about baseball and they just complain about how all the Brewers ever do is trade away their best players for crap to save money.

[FVBrewerFan]

I assumed he knew how the minor leagues worked until he asked me if the Brewers had any other teams than the Timber Rattlers. I then sort of tried to explain how the minor leagues worked to him but I don't think he got it. I guess that's better than when his brother and sister try to talk to me about baseball and they just complain about how all the Brewers ever do is trade away their best players for crap to save money.

 

Yea, I don't like to talk much about the system to family/friends. Friend of mine was glowing about Ghelfi, how he's going to be a great player for the Brewers in a couple years, etc. I get that all the time about various "non-prospects." I don't bother explaining or correcting anymore. I just say "Yea, he's a good player."

 

Really the only time I'll take the bait is if someone wants to be argumentative about it, act like a "know-it-all" when they are so wrong. Kind of like most of sports talk radio when it comes to the Brewers, now that I think about it.

[1992casey]

I just don't fuss with the details. After a prospects-for-veteran trade, someone mentioned that the Brewers traded draft picks. My gut wanted me to say that draft picks can't be traded. But in the broader sense, the prospects were draft picks at one point, so it worked.

 

jerichoholicninja, I'd suggest talking about the baby. Everyone has an interest in him.

[DHonks]

I'm tired of hearing about Southwest being a low-fare carrier. Two months ago I looked at flying to LA out of MKE - only a few days in advance. Cheapest fare on Southwest - $1000. Flew Delta for $540. Looking at going to SEA for the weekend series; again, cheapest fare on Southwest - $1000 (MKE or Midway). Delta - $650 (American non-stop out of ORD - $530).

 

Yes, they can have some low fares - if you can plan 5 months in advance and fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or maybe Saturday.

 

I mention this all the time in my Econ class. I discuss how SW wins consistently based on reputation and marketing. They were once a low fare carrier, but not in at least 6-8 years. Bags fly free sounds nice, but airlines have already trained us not to check bags (except I bring golf clubs at times, but I have the Delta credit card so my bags fly free). Southwest was facing competition from a serious rival in AirTran, but instead of competing they opted to buy them.

 

Of course I criticize the entire airline industry as being a series of monopolies and oligopolies. One can't evaluate the industry as a whole to determine competition, but rather individual routes. Many routes have little-to-no competition. When Southwest shares a route, they're almost always more expensive

[AKCheesehead]

Drugs.

 

One of my former students who graduated last spring OD'd last night. Nice, smart girl with all the potential one could ask for, gone. It's so heartbreaking to see this scenario perpetuate.

[DHonks]

AK, I hear ya. I lost my older brother 2 years ago.

 

In my first 8 years of teaching we had no deaths of current students or recent alums. Then last year a student committed suicide. Last summer we had a student die on a trip to Israel. A few weeks later, 4 recent graduates were driving home late at night from taking a tour of California baseball teams when they had a serious accident. A truck veered off the road, hitting an abandoned vehicle resulting in a massive pile-up. The students (I taught/knew 3 of them last year....all great kids...and the 4th was a true leader, role model, and hero at the school) were in a Honda Civic. They hit the brakes and successfully stopped. Several cars back, another Semi was unable to stop, and their civic was rear-ended and smashed into a flatbed. They were stuck in the car for several hours before being airlifted home to Phoenix. 1 died instantly, the other 3 are recovering before college. Injuries include broken backs, shattered legs/hips/arms, detached muscles, stitches galore. The day of the student's funeral, another '16 grad was getting ready to go and wound up suffering a fatal asthma attack. With all the kids that are foolishly drinking, doing drugs, and acting recklessly in high school, these were all good kids. If They'd asked me, I would have recommended driving home at 2-3 AM just like they did in order to limit the LA traffic. We did that drive in the middle of the night in college several times. So sad

[1992casey]

The insane law in California that allows motorcycles to drive between cars. Who, in their right mind, thinks this is a good idea? I know its been that way for a long time there, but just got back from a vacation in southern California and was reminded of it while driving on the freeways there. And it's not like they carefully make their way between cars when there is a traffic jam, they are going 50 mph or more with no helmets in between spaces where they can barely fit. On top of that, most people in cars are texting...one small drift to the left or right by a car and it's a fatal accident (on our last day, on the way to LAX, there was a 25 minute traffic delay caused by an accident that involved a motorcycle). I just don't get the lack of common sense in regards to this.

In Chicago yesterday, I encountered a couple of motorcyclists who split lanes. Traffic was really slow. At times, I was driving in first gear, which is really unusual when you're moving at a steady speed.

 

At any rate, I was taken aback, but I wasn't freaked out. The lane-splitters were within 10[space][/space]mph of the speed of the other vehicles. I believe traffic was moving at about 15–20[space][/space]mph at the time, and they were likely going 25-30. It may have helped that they passed on my left rather than on my right. It also may have helped that I saw one of them in my rear-view mirror beforehand. The driver was struggling to keep his vehicle upright.

 

Still, as we determined, the practice is illegal in 49 states. Soon thereafter, a law enforcement vehicle was working his way around the traffic jam and eventually was driving in the distress lane. I wonder if he was going after the lane-splitters.

[madbad2000]

As a motorcycle rider who rode in California, I can agree that high speed lane splitters are reckless. That is not why the practice is really designed. Sitting in a traffic jam is terrible on a motorcycle and not just because of the waste of time. Especially if you are in a warm/desert environment. It becomes dangerous. In that scenario, lane splitting should not be an issue. It is also quite useful to allow motorcycles to head to the front of a pack of cars at things like stop lights. I also feel that California wants more people to ride motorcycles because it reduces single drivers in cars, lowers traffic, lowers emissions, etc. Allowing that ability to split, especially traffic jams, is a huge incentive to ride.

 

While the practice is illegal in nearly all states, I have found many are lax on enforcing it due to the advantages that it offers. When I lived in Hawaii it was very common to see motorcycles and scooters heading to the front of the queue at a light and nearly everyone was ok with it. Having a small vehicle pinned between two larger cars is not a great situation. One of my fellow Soldiers nearly got pinned between two as a car coming up to the light wasn't paying attention (texting) didn't realize that a motorcycle was stopped in front of them. Thankfully he was in gear and was able to dump the clutch and shoot out of the way.