@thismyusername Same with mine. Meh said to check with the post office. Fedex said talk to USPS, but nobody seems to be answering the phones at my PO and lines are crazy. Not worth an hour of pay to track down a $4 LED. I'll sleep on tonight's set and maybe try for round 2 if there's still some left in the morning.
@thismyusername Darn it, they're still available, but I only have one car! What would I do with 2 let alone 3 if the other one actually arrives? If I strap them to the seat, roof and dash of the car, will people start to think I'm Mad Max or something? Decisions, decisions.
@mrkenneth it is for cutting the seatbelt, not the seat. It is for should you be in a situation where you are trapped in the vehicle and the seatbelt won't release. I got this when it came up a few weeks ago, and have it in my center console.
@mrkenneth actually they are helpful..if in a wreck and you are locked in seat belt..you can use to cut seatbelt so you can get out. Spouse had a tire blow out and flipped suv he was driving so he was locked in seatbelt upside down and couldn't get out..first aide responders had to cut seat belt to get spouse out - course if the tools not in vehicle closed center console, it might be slung around the car too so you couldn't reach it.
Well jesus fuck, Tuesday already. Welp, again we find ourselves at the corner of impulsivity and temptation as we near that janky ass pawn shop on the wrong end of town. As we turn the corner toward that dark alley...we hear whispers...."there's been an awakening...". Suddenly two cloaked figures emerge from the shadows dual wielding Life gear emergency tools. You can't help be be impressed as their choreography isn't terrible. As you look closer....we discover one is our faithless adversary Twofer Tuesday and the other....Hayden fucking Christensen. Yea...that guy, whiny punk ass bitch that all bit destroyed an iconic badass's reputation. Twofer emerges victorious and banishes him to the inner circles of star wars hell with Jar jar banks and that footage of Greedy shooting first. Buy these...support Twofer's quest to banish awful star wars lore. Also...fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck...since my lack of cursing was disturbing.
Welcome to the forum! Oh, also. Marching in somewhere on a high horse and talking down to people before getting to know the vibe of the place? Fucking classless. Jesus wouldn't do that, I don't think.
@djslack High horse negative. Why don't you and your classless friend "F" Muhammad or Buddah. Leave Jesus Christ out of your comments. Merry Christmas.
@angiemact No one mentioned doing anything to religious figures, but that Mohammed one would sure raise a few eyebrows in today's sensitive world. I can't work out how to reciprocate your well wishes without also violating your request, so happy holidays to you.
Also...perhaps you should consider checking your comments before you cast stones against your enemies. Your belligerent following of Christianity really casts you into a negative light. "F" Buddah or "F" Muhammad...are you fucking kidding?! That's extremely intolerant and classless. Millions of people around the world follow different faiths. Instead of casting your own version of classless hatred, perhaps you should adopt a better understanding of how the world actually works.
Lady...it's the fucking internet, get over it. I am not attacking or casting negative light on any groups of people, that's classless.Words don't mean anything until you place a definition on them.
If your intentions are to start some sort of religious argument, understand now that I have no intention of arguing. Happy Holidays...because the holiday season is not the sole property of Christianity.
@studerc of course you would misconstrue what I was saying but there is no denying that The Name of Jesus was disrespected. I guess you and your counterparts are the only people allowed to have an opinion. Jesus is the only reason for Christmas. It is not intolerance it is the truth. The truth is hard to understand at times. I was F bombing anyone. Simply asking why the name of Muhammed or Buddah was not used why the name of Jesus. I can have an opinion as well as you. But it seems a Christian's opinion is not tolerated. These days a Christian is fair game but one day every knee will bow... Not being snarky , mean or belligerent...Have a wonderful CHRISTmas!
@angiemacy I was about to retort with a very well drawn out argument citing your inaccuracies.
However, I said I wasn't going to argue, so I won't.
Instead, I will simply wish you Happy Holidays as I go to celebrate the birth of Sol Invictus/Mithras on December 25th. The Pagan holiday borrowed by Christianity to help better transition the Pagan masses as they were "encouraged" to adopt Christianity.
@studerc Speaking of which, I am going to violate my own fucking rules by posting without a purchase. Merry Xmas to all, and I hope your Solstice celebrations were appropriate.
@studerc how fucking dare you use the f word. You also forgot to capitalize Jesus. He gets super offended at that, I'm sure. Credit to all for the restraint. I'm finding it difficult to not type up a history lesson, myself.
@studerc Am I the only one that's a little disappointed this whole conversation didn't actually take a much worse turn? I love the new member hazing ritual...
@angiemacy It is common in English, at least in American English, to use the various names of God and Jesus as expletives. I'm not at all sure why the Holy Spirit gets short shrift on this, but the fact remains that "Jesus H Christ!" is a fairly common expletive and it is frequently shortened to "Jesus!" (for example, "Jesus! Won't you shut the fuck up already?!")
I have NEVER heard anyone use "Mohammed" or "Buddah" as an expletive in English. It simply doesn't happen. Because I do not understand Arabic (other than the generic "Aka Baka Daka Laka!" from that stupid movie from a while back with the American puppets blowing shit up in some Arabic country), I cannot speak to this. However, my girlfriend's daughter is fluent in Arabic and I'll ask her about this over Christmas dinner; perhaps Arabic speaking people do indeed use Mohammed's name as an expletive. I will also endeavor to ask other friends with Buddhist parents about the use of Buddah as an expletive.
Anyway, that answers your question as to why @studerc used the name Jesus as he did: it is perfectly normal to do so.
Note also, that the reason why we celebrate Christmas when we do is because the early Christian church needed a way to woo "pagans" and others to Christianity with a competing holiday right around the Winter Solstice. Anyone who reads the bible knows that Jesus Christ was actually born during the Summer months of the northern hemisphere. Also, the whole idea of the Christmas tree is a pagan one (or perhaps druid, I've not studied any of this in detail for decades).
Regardless, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
@cinoclav I'm glad it didn't - the for the most part, when a new user gets ripped into, they don't return. I know that some of it is weeding out people that probably wouldn't stick around here anyway - but I'd prefer they get a chance to get their feet wet and see if this would be a good spot for them, before running screaming, far, far away.
@thumperchick... restraint...so much restraint. Gotta remind myself next week to say Buddha fuck or Muhammad fuck. I would hate to only target one mass of people in my classlessness. I feel that we have all learned alot today about intolerance...you know, intolerance of language, intolerance of meh forum norms and expectations, and intolerance of religious doctrine and belief systems.
Pretty sure we all know the true reason for the season is Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph...the mystical Christmas Trinity. Santa...the all knowing omnipresence who sees you when you are sleeping, knows when you're awake, AND knows if youve been bad or good. Frosty, the biggest zombie of all time. Mother fucker dies every spring and you can bet that he will be back next winter...not three days but consistent as fuck. Finally Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer. Whom refused to be cast into segregation for his differences. He who rose to the occassion even when all those other fuckers wouldnt let him play with them. "Oh whats that...im the ONLY ONE who can save Christmas? Yea...Im busy assholes." Alas, his red nose glowing bright helps to travel in even the worst of weather or TYRANNY OF MAN.
@djslack Ba dum...tisssssss. I got a chuckle from it this morning. My blind frustration guided me down a dark path and I was unable to formally mention the humor.
Bought one last time. I'll just say, it's really pretty big. The light stick portion is longer than it needs to be. It just barely fits in my center console. But it's there if I ever need it. Or, ya know, need a short lightsabre.
I bought my husband one of these last time. He is a defensive driver trainer (among other things) and this item has made the rounds during his class. Now, if he would only take it out of the package and put it where he could use it in an emergency...
That aside, it's a nice little tool. No idea whether it actually cuts seat belts or breaks glass (working on getting materials to test), but I like the fact that it's magnetic and flashes. We live around a lot of dark, twisty, hilly roads and if the flashers didn't work, any warning to other vehicles is a plus.
So If I strap this to my drone from yesterday... I have to register it for the whole 10 second air time? Can you even find number/letters that small for the hull??? ;)
I'll all in, except I have to measure my glovebox. ok. It fits. There was no sense on my buying it if I couldn't find it when the time comes. Also buying one for my nephew's 16yr old birthday. He wanted a new car---maybe he can build one with this.
Life+Gear fits my definition of 'things that are cheap but good'. Their products may not be as awesome as some, but for the price, they are very, very good.
Specs
Condition: New
Warranty: 1 Year Lifegear
Estimated Delivery: 12/30 - 1/2
Shipping: $5 or free with VMP
What’s in the Box?
2x Life+Gear Auto Light Multi-Tool
2x AA battery
Pictures
This is canon, you can check wookiepedia
Retail boxes
Back of boxes
Hand for scale
Break some windows
Flashlights
Price Comparison
$23.98 List, $16.10 (for 2) at Amazon
Find a relevant price comparison? Please share it in a comment in this thread
Warranty
90 days
Power
I ordered these last time, they are still awol... must be taking the scenic route.
@thismyusername Same with mine. Meh said to check with the post office. Fedex said talk to USPS, but nobody seems to be answering the phones at my PO and lines are crazy. Not worth an hour of pay to track down a $4 LED. I'll sleep on tonight's set and maybe try for round 2 if there's still some left in the morning.
KuoH
@kuoh yea they will wander up sometime I suspect... I might have ordered more... if they were 8 for $2 :)
@thismyusername Hmm I got mine ages ago. Presents for anyone in my family who has a car LOL
@thismyusername Darn it, they're still available, but I only have one car! What would I do with 2 let alone 3 if the other one actually arrives? If I strap them to the seat, roof and dash of the car, will people start to think I'm Mad Max or something? Decisions, decisions.
KuoH
The force be with meh
@AttyVette and also with you
@AttyVette Meh the force be with you!
Light daggers. You should patent
@duodec These are not the light sabers you're looking for.
Mehve along. Mehve along.
I just bought these darn things!
Why would you want to cut your seat with these?
@mrkenneth To cut your Seat belt, when your car is at the bottom of a pond with you still in it.....
@mrkenneth it is for cutting the seatbelt, not the seat. It is for should you be in a situation where you are trapped in the vehicle and the seatbelt won't release. I got this when it came up a few weeks ago, and have it in my center console.
@Froggy @Stallion The front of the package clearly labels it a "seat cutter".
@mrkenneth actually they are helpful..if in a wreck and you are locked in seat belt..you can use to cut seatbelt so you can get out. Spouse had a tire blow out and flipped suv he was driving so he was locked in seatbelt upside down and couldn't get out..first aide responders had to cut seat belt to get spouse out - course if the tools not in vehicle closed center console, it might be slung around the car too so you couldn't reach it.
@Froggy where do you keep the crowbar to open the center console if it gets stuck when you are at the bottom of a pond and your seat belt is stuck?
@AttyVette staple a steel plate to your head and then stick this on whenever you are in the car... easy peasy!
Another meh bright idea
Irk keeps flashing.…
@OldCatLady - Irk or Yoda??? hmmmm . . .
these are pretty good.
i would be in at 8 for $2.
It is obvious that this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the force, VRRRRMMMMM!!!! but by our skills with a lightsaber.
I hate to break it to you, sales will spike as she belts out "I'm a cutter" to the light in the back seats.
Well jesus fuck, Tuesday already. Welp, again we find ourselves at the corner of impulsivity and temptation as we near that janky ass pawn shop on the wrong end of town. As we turn the corner toward that dark alley...we hear whispers...."there's been an awakening...". Suddenly two cloaked figures emerge from the shadows dual wielding Life gear emergency tools. You can't help be be impressed as their choreography isn't terrible. As you look closer....we discover one is our faithless adversary Twofer Tuesday and the other....Hayden fucking Christensen. Yea...that guy, whiny punk ass bitch that all bit destroyed an iconic badass's reputation. Twofer emerges victorious and banishes him to the inner circles of star wars hell with Jar jar banks and that footage of Greedy shooting first. Buy these...support Twofer's quest to banish awful star wars lore. Also...fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck...since my lack of cursing was disturbing.
@studerc Leave Jesus out of your remarks and your "F" word to yourself. Classless.
@angiemacy lol that's funny. @studerc has class just about every day!
Welcome to the forum! Oh, also. Marching in somewhere on a high horse and talking down to people before getting to know the vibe of the place? Fucking classless. Jesus wouldn't do that, I don't think.
@studerc leave hayden christ out of your remarks
@djslack High horse negative. Why don't you and your classless friend "F" Muhammad or Buddah. Leave Jesus Christ out of your comments. Merry Christmas.
@angiemact No one mentioned doing anything to religious figures, but that Mohammed one would sure raise a few eyebrows in today's sensitive world. I can't work out how to reciprocate your well wishes without also violating your request, so happy holidays to you.
@angiemact
Also...perhaps you should consider checking your comments before you cast stones against your enemies. Your belligerent following of Christianity really casts you into a negative light. "F" Buddah or "F" Muhammad...are you fucking kidding?! That's extremely intolerant and classless. Millions of people around the world follow different faiths. Instead of casting your own version of classless hatred, perhaps you should adopt a better understanding of how the world actually works.
Lady...it's the fucking internet, get over it. I am not attacking or casting negative light on any groups of people, that's classless.Words don't mean anything until you place a definition on them.
If your intentions are to start some sort of religious argument, understand now that I have no intention of arguing. Happy Holidays...because the holiday season is not the sole property of Christianity.
BUDDAH
@studerc of course you would misconstrue what I was saying but there is no denying that The Name of Jesus was disrespected. I guess you and your counterparts are the only people allowed to have an opinion.
Jesus is the only reason for Christmas. It is not intolerance it is the truth. The truth is hard to understand at times.
I was F bombing anyone. Simply asking why the name of Muhammed or Buddah was not used why the name of Jesus.
I can have an opinion as well as you.
But it seems a Christian's opinion is not tolerated. These days a Christian is fair game but one day every knee will bow...
Not being snarky , mean or belligerent...Have a wonderful CHRISTmas!
@angiemacy I was about to retort with a very well drawn out argument citing your inaccuracies.
However, I said I wasn't going to argue, so I won't.
Instead, I will simply wish you Happy Holidays as I go to celebrate the birth of Sol Invictus/Mithras on December 25th. The Pagan holiday borrowed by Christianity to help better transition the Pagan masses as they were "encouraged" to adopt Christianity.
@angiemact Happy Holidays!
@studerc Happy Saturnalia!
KuoH
@studerc Merry Dies Natalis Solis Invicti ! ...Some say Christ was born in September but the Bible does not specify the actual date of His birth
@accelerator Merry Dies Natalis Solis Invicti!
@studerc Speaking of which, I am going to violate my own fucking rules by posting without a purchase. Merry Xmas to all, and I hope your Solstice celebrations were appropriate.
@studerc how fucking dare you use the f word. You also forgot to capitalize Jesus. He gets super offended at that, I'm sure.
Credit to all for the restraint. I'm finding it difficult to not type up a history lesson, myself.
@studerc Am I the only one that's a little disappointed this whole conversation didn't actually take a much worse turn? I love the new member hazing ritual...
@angiemacy It is common in English, at least in American English, to use the various names of God and Jesus as expletives. I'm not at all sure why the Holy Spirit gets short shrift on this, but the fact remains that "Jesus H Christ!" is a fairly common expletive and it is frequently shortened to "Jesus!" (for example, "Jesus! Won't you shut the fuck up already?!")
I have NEVER heard anyone use "Mohammed" or "Buddah" as an expletive in English. It simply doesn't happen. Because I do not understand Arabic (other than the generic "Aka Baka Daka Laka!" from that stupid movie from a while back with the American puppets blowing shit up in some Arabic country), I cannot speak to this. However, my girlfriend's daughter is fluent in Arabic and I'll ask her about this over Christmas dinner; perhaps Arabic speaking people do indeed use Mohammed's name as an expletive. I will also endeavor to ask other friends with Buddhist parents about the use of Buddah as an expletive.
Anyway, that answers your question as to why @studerc used the name Jesus as he did: it is perfectly normal to do so.
Note also, that the reason why we celebrate Christmas when we do is because the early Christian church needed a way to woo "pagans" and others to Christianity with a competing holiday right around the Winter Solstice. Anyone who reads the bible knows that Jesus Christ was actually born during the Summer months of the northern hemisphere. Also, the whole idea of the Christmas tree is a pagan one (or perhaps druid, I've not studied any of this in detail for decades).
Regardless, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
@cinoclav I'm glad it didn't - the for the most part, when a new user gets ripped into, they don't return. I know that some of it is weeding out people that probably wouldn't stick around here anyway - but I'd prefer they get a chance to get their feet wet and see if this would be a good spot for them, before running screaming, far, far away.
@thumperchick... restraint...so much restraint. Gotta remind myself next week to say Buddha fuck or Muhammad fuck. I would hate to only target one mass of people in my classlessness. I feel that we have all learned alot today about intolerance...you know, intolerance of language, intolerance of meh forum norms and expectations, and intolerance of religious doctrine and belief systems.
Pretty sure we all know the true reason for the season is Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph...the mystical Christmas Trinity. Santa...the all knowing omnipresence who sees you when you are sleeping, knows when you're awake, AND knows if youve been bad or good. Frosty, the biggest zombie of all time. Mother fucker dies every spring and you can bet that he will be back next winter...not three days but consistent as fuck. Finally Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer. Whom refused to be cast into segregation for his differences. He who rose to the occassion even when all those other fuckers wouldnt let him play with them. "Oh whats that...im the ONLY ONE who can save Christmas? Yea...Im busy assholes." Alas, his red nose glowing bright helps to travel in even the worst of weather or TYRANNY OF MAN.
Drops mic.
@studerc And to think that I almost left it alone this morning as my original comment, that you have class almost every day.
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE HE'S A TEACHER, Y'ALL!
@djslack Ba dum...tisssssss. I got a chuckle from it this morning. My blind frustration guided me down a dark path and I was unable to formally mention the humor.
Thought these were $4 for 2 last time.
@novjuli
@thismyusername No, they were $4 each.
KuoH
@kuoh oh yea.. looked at the order page wrong.. its 2 @ $4... so... @novjuli... doesn't look like it....
Bought one last time. I'll just say, it's really pretty big. The light stick portion is longer than it needs to be. It just barely fits in my center console. But it's there if I ever need it. Or, ya know, need a short lightsabre.
@DJP519 not a lightsabre per se, but a lightbutterknife.
I bought my husband one of these last time. He is a defensive driver trainer (among other things) and this item has made the rounds during his class. Now, if he would only take it out of the package and put it where he could use it in an emergency...
That aside, it's a nice little tool. No idea whether it actually cuts seat belts or breaks glass (working on getting materials to test), but I like the fact that it's magnetic and flashes. We live around a lot of dark, twisty, hilly roads and if the flashers didn't work, any warning to other vehicles is a plus.
I like the ghostly picture of Yodirk flickering in the background.
"Bothers me, it does. More than it should, perhaps."
In for 4.... entertained-whole-earth
Allllrighty then
So If I strap this to my drone from yesterday... I have to register it for the whole 10 second air time? Can you even find number/letters that small for the hull??? ;)
capable-stale-yeti
I'll all in, except I have to measure my glovebox. ok. It fits. There was no sense on my buying it if I couldn't find it when the time comes. Also buying one for my nephew's 16yr old birthday. He wanted a new car---maybe he can build one with this.
o gosh. what have I done?
I came here for quadcopters.
@lxlx Monday. Come back Monday.
Life+Gear fits my definition of 'things that are cheap but good'. Their products may not be as awesome as some, but for the price, they are very, very good.
boring-sleek-quiver
and before you jump to the same conclusion I initially did:
(I am so trying not to go back and add my two cents to the person who bitched about jesus... maybe I'll be able to stay away...)
@baqui63 I was unable to resist: https://meh.com/forum/topics/2-for-tuesday-life-gear-auto-emergency-tool-led-flashlights#567a20d032190f780a98662b
In for 3 twofers. Preparing for Belsnickel's 2016 appearance.