fishy

yeah pulling out is the hard part

that's not backing in though thats pulling through!

So I actually selected all three non-“absolutely not” options. Sometimes I just feel like it and sometimes I have a real reason. But most of the time in a parking lot I just go in forwards. 
 
However weirdly enough I always back in at my apartment. 

yeah pulling out is the hard part

yeah pulling out is the hard part

Shut the hell up

yeah pulling out is the hard part

"Additionally, heavy machinery refers to any type of vehicle that weighs more than 5,000 pounds and requires more than one person to operate. Cars, tractors, trucks, buses, forklifts, and other industrial vehicles that require special training or licensing to operate are included." (source)
 
why do you think so many medications n shit are like "do not operate heavy machinery after using" or whatever!!! I hadn't considered that cars would fall under heavy machinery until someone pointed it out to me, but it does make sense 

yeah pulling out is the hard part

yeah pulling out is the hard part

What I don't understand is people who say they can't drive into a carpark forwards. Like that's just driving how can you not do that

It's a sunset moth playing hockey. Thanks.

while we're at it, we should also relocate all american franchises as well (especially NYA) because an alt-right group committed a domestic terrorist attack 

Too much memeing would occur to the point it gets annoying af because ppl like to ruin shit by being cringe

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Didn’t read the post but I agree with the title.

@fishy BOSNIA'S BACK!

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The league moderators and Commissioners reserve the right to interpret the spirit of the rule rather than the word of the rule in order to achieve the best outcome. If loopholes are identified, please bring them to the attention of moderators and/or Commissioners to be addressed.

Section 1: General Rules
 
1.1 Inclusivity
 
The VHL aims to curate a welcoming, inclusive community intended to provide enjoyment for all its members, regardless of:
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Disability
 
Hateful remarks directed towards the listed identities (and others should they apply but are not listed) will be deemed as against the Code of Conduct and will be disciplined as such. Personal views and stances are important, however, it is essential to note that they should not come at a cost of supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion and as such should a conflict arise, the Code of Conduct should be intended to support the betterment of the community.

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no longer! they've been sent off as donations! 

I like it better than GR. It's not as clunky feeling because the app is very sleek. Also your main feed is your TBR and recs instead of updates from people you follow. You can also see stats on your reading so you can check out the types of books you read, track how many pages you've read, and just so many other stats that I really like. I definitely recommend checking out the app. You can also export your GR stuff to SG so you can move over your reading history and TBR. 

I LOVED reading this. I am a history nerd through and through. Couple that with the fact I am a retired history teacher who still reads like there is no tomorrow...I think you get the picture.

My focus has always been European history from 1870 through the end of WW2. I have studied WW2 and the Holocaust for over 45 years. I have a very extensive book collection, that I am constantly adding to! With that being said, here is what I have recently finished reading, or am currently reading:

The Lives of Brian by Brian Johnson, lead singer of AC/DC. Yea, HUGE AC/DC fan here. Loved the book, absolutely loved it! Every time I picked it up I felt like we were out for a beer and he was telling me about his life before AC/DC...just a great read for anyone who enjoys books about, and by, musicians. Highly recommend.

The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I think this is the 5th or 6th time I have read this book. I have been a huge fan of Holmes since I was a young fella and that hasnt changed. A great comfort read for sure.

Victory: 100 Great Military Commanders by Nigel Cawthorne. I enjoy how this book is not chapters, but just 2-page bios. An easy informative read. Actually does get repetitive some, due to him having summary boxes. But still an informative book. I dont agree with all of his selections, but then where is the fun in these kinds of books if all we do is agree?

The Wars of America by Robert Leckie. This is a book I picked up a few years ago and just not got around to reading. It was published quite a few years ago and its size kind of had me turn my back on it (over 1000 pages) so it gathered dust on the shelf. That is until a couple of weeks ago I was sorting thru the piles of books I have and came across it, then the name hit me. I knew the author's name! He was in the HBO series "The Pacific" about the Pacific theater in WW2. Robert Leckie was a main character in the series. That was enough for me to wipe the dust off and dig it. I will admit, it is a little dated, with the way he refers to American Indians, but I am still enjoying it. 

The Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson. This is the third in a series of books about the US involvement in the European theater in WW2 (I am seeing my own theme here) This one deals with the D-Day invasion until the end of the war. I have to say I have enjoyed all of the books. He has a very fluid writing style that does not get bogged down in data. It is informational, without being boring. I am almost finished with this one and am going to be looking for more by this author.

I read way too much (some say) but it is something I have always done. 

If anyone is looking for history related recommendations, especially about both world wars or the Holocaust, please let me know. 

Yea, I like talking about this stuff, hahaha!

Thanks for reading if you hung on this long!