What are your new years resolutions?
To travel through time at a rate of 1 s/s.
I made a New Year's resolution many years ago to make no more New Year's resolutions. I've kept that one.
To go to bed before 10 PM tonight.
Quote from: NE2 on December 31, 2018, 08:26:17 PM
To travel through time at a rate of 1 s/s.
Hey that's mine! And to breath.
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
You may have Alzheimer's, but hey, at least you don't have Alzheimer's.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 31, 2018, 10:08:13 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Failed.
The New Years resolution is supposed to be something you try to do
after the new year begins. It hasn't happened yet in his time zone (or in mine or yours).
Quote from: 1 on December 31, 2018, 10:09:21 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 31, 2018, 10:08:13 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Failed.
The New Years resolution is supposed to be something you try to do after the new year begins. It hasn't happened yet in his time zone (or in mine or yours).
Needed to repeat one more time.
Quote from: 1995hoo on December 31, 2018, 09:59:44 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
You may have Alzheimer's, but hey, at least you don't have Alzheimer's.
Rectum? Dang near killed "˜um!
Quote from: 1 on December 31, 2018, 10:09:21 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 31, 2018, 10:08:13 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Failed.
The New Years resolution is supposed to be something you try to do after the new year begins. It hasn't happened yet in his time zone (or in mine or yours).
He isn't trying yet, either, so all is good!
Quote from: oscar on December 31, 2018, 08:28:16 PM
I made a New Year's resolution many years ago to make no more New Year's resolutions. I've kept that one.
Yep! NYR's are overrated: pointless conversation pieces and not much else. If you want something bad enough, you'll do it regardless of what the calendar says, and if you lack the willpower, it isn't going to suddenly happen just because you're calling it a "resolution".
Quote from: 1 on December 31, 2018, 10:57:51 PM
Quote from: webny99 on December 31, 2018, 10:52:53 PM
Yep! NYR's are overrated
Because you're a Sabres fan?
No, actually because new year's resolutions are so overrated I didnt want to waste my time typing the whole useless phrase. Now I've done it anyways... :-D
Quote from: webny99 on December 31, 2018, 10:52:53 PM
Quote from: 1 on December 31, 2018, 10:09:21 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 31, 2018, 10:08:13 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Failed.
The New Years resolution is supposed to be something you try to do after the new year begins. It hasn't happened yet in his time zone (or in mine or yours).
He isn't trying yet, either, so all is good!
My God you people are good at killing a joke.
Quote from: abefroman329 on January 01, 2019, 07:14:15 AM
Quote from: webny99 on December 31, 2018, 10:52:53 PM
Quote from: 1 on December 31, 2018, 10:09:21 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 31, 2018, 10:08:13 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
Failed.
The New Years resolution is supposed to be something you try to do after the new year begins. It hasn't happened yet in his time zone (or in mine or yours).
He isn't trying yet, either, so all is good!
My God you people are good at killing a joke.
These modern youngens ain't got no good sense these days Abe. :-D
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 10:13:44 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on December 31, 2018, 09:59:44 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
To stop my tendency to repeat myself.
You may have Alzheimer's, but hey, at least you don't have Alzheimer's.
Rectum? Dang near killed "˜um!
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^^ 300 DPI
In all seriousness, mine is to stop being afraid of making big decisions.
mine is to pass my driving test (you can see me age)
To eat.
Quote from: Ben114 on January 01, 2019, 01:12:28 PM
mine is to pass my driving test (you can see me age)
Impossible, you are a couple years too young (at least for me). Unless the driving age in PA is 16 (as opposed to 18 in Spain).
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on January 01, 2019, 01:29:04 PM
To eat.
Quote from: Ben114 on January 01, 2019, 01:12:28 PM
mine is to pass my driving test (you can see me age)
Impossible, you are a couple years too young (at least for me). Unless the driving age in PA is 16 (as opposed to 18 in Spain).
As far as I know all US states are 16, 15 under certain restrictions usually related to farm work.
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on January 01, 2019, 01:30:16 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on January 01, 2019, 01:29:04 PM
To eat.
Quote from: Ben114 on January 01, 2019, 01:12:28 PM
mine is to pass my driving test (you can see me age)
Impossible, you are a couple years too young (at least for me). Unless the driving age in PA is 16 (as opposed to 18 in Spain).
As far as I know all US states are 16, 15 under certain restrictions usually related to farm work.
NJ is 17.
Not exactly to scale.
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To only get on the internet on my cell phone if it is for (a) educational purposes or (b) to play music–not for mindless surfing.
I've already failed.
I don't make them, because I've learned that the flipping of the calendar is not really a big deal.
But if I did, I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections of mainstream media news outlets' stories, especially liberal outlets like the NYT and WaPo. The fact that those commenters really believe what they are typing is scary. It's like a liberal echo chamber for the liberal-leaning stories.
Quote from: kphoger on January 01, 2019, 04:23:17 PM
To only get on the internet on my cell phone if it is for (a) educational purposes or (b) to play music–not for mindless surfing.
I've already failed.
We have some vague designs towards not spending as much time on devices now that the baby is aware of devices. Probably need to read more books.
Quote from: abefroman329 on January 01, 2019, 04:34:03 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 01, 2019, 04:23:17 PM
To only get on the internet on my cell phone if it is for (a) educational purposes or (b) to play music–not for mindless surfing.
I've already failed.
We have some vague designs towards not spending as much time on devices now that the baby is aware of devices. Probably need to read more books.
Speaking of kids, I have a couple of ones related to my own.
I have resolved to start taking at least my two older sons on annual camping trips (our youngest isn't really old enough for hikes and whatnot). This first one will probably be in April. One advantage to home-schooling is that we can rearrange the boys' school schedule to our advantage when it comes to trips. For example, it's a lot easier to snag a campsite on a Wednesday night than a Friday or Saturday night.
I have also resolved to get them outdoors more in general, and specifically to get my oldest son to the point where he can ride his bicycle around the neighborhood unsupervised.
Quote from: kphoger on January 01, 2019, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on January 01, 2019, 04:34:03 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 01, 2019, 04:23:17 PM
To only get on the internet on my cell phone if it is for (a) educational purposes or (b) to play music–not for mindless surfing.
I've already failed.
We have some vague designs towards not spending as much time on devices now that the baby is aware of devices. Probably need to read more books.
Speaking of kids, I have a couple of ones related to my own.
I have resolved to start taking at least my two older sons on annual camping trips (our youngest isn't really old enough for hikes and whatnot). This first one will probably be in April. One advantage to home-schooling is that we can rearrange the boys' school schedule to our advantage when it comes to trips. For example, it's a lot easier to snag a campsite on a Wednesday night than a Friday or Saturday night.
I have also resolved to get them outdoors more in general, and specifically to get my oldest son to the point where he can ride his bicycle around the neighborhood unsupervised.
I'm not especially outdoorsy, but that's mainly because my parents weren't and didn't know how to learn to be outdoorsy. I need to change that.
Quote from: hbelkins on January 01, 2019, 04:29:37 PM
I don't make them, because I've learned that the flipping of the calendar is not really a big deal.
But if I did, I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections of mainstream media news outlets' stories, especially liberal outlets like the NYT and WaPo. The fact that those commenters really believe what they are typing is scary. It's like a liberal echo chamber for the liberal-leaning stories.
NYT and WaPo are not liberal outlets; they're neutral. Actual liberal outlets include Vox and HuffPost.
Quote from: 1 on January 01, 2019, 10:23:20 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 01, 2019, 04:29:37 PM
I don't make them, because I've learned that the flipping of the calendar is not really a big deal.
But if I did, I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections of mainstream media news outlets' stories, especially liberal outlets like the NYT and WaPo. The fact that those commenters really believe what they are typing is scary. It's like a liberal echo chamber for the liberal-leaning stories.
NYT and WaPo are not liberal outlets; they're neutral. Actual liberal outlets include Vox and HuffPost.
The Washington Post is Neutral? They jab at Trump in articles not even relevant to politics or the President.
Quote from: hbelkins on January 01, 2019, 04:29:37 PM
I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections [...]
Pretty good idea to follow that
for anything and everything, unless it's an area in which you have no idea what you're doing (examples: repairing something unfamiliar or new to a hobby/pastime).
Never understood the point of New Year's Resolutions; if I want to stop doing something, you just start doing the right thing...now, as in NOW.
Quote from: jeffandnicole on January 01, 2019, 10:33:20 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 01, 2019, 10:23:20 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 01, 2019, 04:29:37 PM
I don't make them, because I've learned that the flipping of the calendar is not really a big deal.
But if I did, I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections of mainstream media news outlets' stories, especially liberal outlets like the NYT and WaPo. The fact that those commenters really believe what they are typing is scary. It's like a liberal echo chamber for the liberal-leaning stories.
NYT and WaPo are not liberal outlets; they're neutral. Actual liberal outlets include Vox and HuffPost.
The Washington Post is Neutral? They jab at Trump in articles not even relevant to politics or the President.
The most liberal newspaper I know is not really a newspaper, but it't Now this news. It's crazy.
I need to spend more time on my projects. I have 2-3 articles in various stages of completion for Jefferson Highway, plus a possible road-related book ...maybe a second one, eventually.
I just need to learn to be more focused.
Quote from: jeffandnicole on January 01, 2019, 10:33:20 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 01, 2019, 10:23:20 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 01, 2019, 04:29:37 PM
I don't make them, because I've learned that the flipping of the calendar is not really a big deal.
But if I did, I think mine this year would be not to read the comments sections of mainstream media news outlets' stories, especially liberal outlets like the NYT and WaPo. The fact that those commenters really believe what they are typing is scary. It's like a liberal echo chamber for the liberal-leaning stories.
NYT and WaPo are not liberal outlets; they're neutral. Actual liberal outlets include Vox and HuffPost.
The Washington Post is Neutral? They jab at Trump in articles not even relevant to politics or the President.
They probably claim neutrality, but in this era, you can just state the facts and still come across as biased to people who's preconceptions are on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Let's bump this for 2020! How did everyone do from 2019?
Quote from: Ben114 on January 01, 2019, 01:12:28 PM
mine is to pass my driving test (you can see me age)
Me one year ago did not understand how it went in MA, where you have to get your permit, wait six months (with a clean record), and then pass the road test.
I had gotten my permit back in October (that was the test I was referring to), and now have two and a half months with a clean record, hopefully going to pass my road test in the spring.
Pretty good. I feel