Really Non LEGO Stuff

As I get older and more set in the way I think things should be, or the way things were, I find myself annoyed and frustrated at a lot of changes to websites and apps. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get a wrench set from Walmart shipped to my home. It's the $6 set that every store should have, and the app and the website says 4 stores in my area have but I went to all four on my hunting rounds and none of them have this item : Hyper Tough 6-Piece Combination Wrench Set, Metric - Walmart.com If anyone has any suggestions on what I'm missing I would appreciate it. Whenever I use the website and add the item to my shopping cart, it says for home delivery …

As requested and cause I've seen some random Posts about it: here is a new thread to discuss nutrition, exercise, active lifestyle interests and the like. New year is approaching and as always many will say I'm gonna get in shape..... It'll last a month. So the timing of this thread I think and hope can provide some inspiration. I have a passion for lifting weights, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and finding new ways to stay fit. I am more then happy to answer any questions regarding eating choices and weightlifting either on this thread or via pm. I know how I feel and how my body reacts to certain foods and such and I've always found that interesting. I know…

Sooo, this new Masters of the Universe, I heard it's pretty messed up.

I thought this would be a fun topic to start. Mods, if you feel differently then please feel free to delete it. We have all heard or been a part of the same story. You spent a bunch of money on some "toys", with the intention of reselling them in the future for more than what you paid for them. Meanwhile, your spouse was ready to have you committed to the looney bin, until you bought them this with some of your profits. I'll start... We have had a pool since we bought our home twelve years ago. Wisconsin winters can be a bit harsh, and this past winter Mother Nature decided that it was time for our old pool to go. She had her way with it, and reduced it to a pile of scr…

It is finally that time again.... 11 more days to go !!!

So...anyone else an Olympics junkie like me? There's quite a few sports that I enjoy watching. Just wondering if anyone else is going to be watching this stuff for the next two weeks like I will be. Some of my favorites sports are Volleyball (beach and indoor, male and female), Road Bike Race, Marathon, Diving, Swimming, Rowing, and Rugby. What about everyone else? I'm psyched that "my girl", Kerri Walsh-Jennings is playing tonight.

Because of the countless people he has helped on BP (including myself) I thought it would be good to wish Ed a very happy Birthday. via BP app.

I thought this was a joke at first "leads to drug abuse". But if you live in NYC and if their going to Ban it better stock up. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/kidffiti-queens-pol-toy-stop-selling-mock-graffiti-stencil-toy-article-1.1916521

Negative news is unfortunately the overwhelming majority but occasionally there are some feel good stories worth sharing.

Has anyone else tried super Mario run? I like it after the same thing in every game for all these years it's a refreshing twist on a classic

For you current investors out there, I thought this might be an interesting discussion. The price of Gold has hit two year record bottoms due to inflation fears (curse the Federal Reserve). What are your thoughts? Would you buy or would you wait? Or would you just invest in Legos? http://www.thestreet.com/story/11956078/1/gold-plummets-as-inflation-fears-ebb.html

Anyone else into Pub trivia? I host a pub trivia night, and occasionally play Geeks Who Drink. Anyway, Geekbowl IX was in Albuquerque this weekend (Feb. 7), and I put together a team to attend. 140 teams total, and a fantastic event it was! Dan Band played a live round and the intermissions, and the competition was fierce. Amazingly, my team finished THIRD overall, losing only to a prior World Champions from Philly and Denver. Anyway, carry on. Just thought I'd share. Oh, obligatory Lego content: I write many of the questions for the weekly quiz. Here's one from a few weeks ago. "What Danish Company is the worlds largest manufacturer of tires by number pr…

It has finally started. Lets go! Asian teams have been atrocious so far

So, here's an odd story. On my neighborhood's Facebook page, on Friday, someone posted a picture of a FedEx Ground truck. They asked if anyone knew what was going on, as it had been sitting there for a few days, appearing to not have moved. Of course, neighborhood drama and discussion ensued, with questions of "why doesn't someone call the Sheriff?" "Why doesn't someone call FedEx?" "Why doesn't someone call the media?" It took a good day before someone actually DID anything other than suggest that someone do something. Someone went and checked it out, and it was unlocked, and loaded with local packages for delivery. That person locked the truck up. The…

http://www.wsj.com/articles/wal-mart-to-close-269-stores-globally-1452868122?mod=e2fb

I thought I'd start a thread for this. This latest season has gotten off to a good start. Richonne should be an interesting story.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harrison-ford-injured-plane-crash-n318301 I don't usually post this kind of stuff but I make exceptions for Han and Indy. Hopefully he gets through this ok.

If anyone would like to join our BP fantasy football league, we have 3 open spots at this time. Please contact me for more info.

I know that the forum is more about having fun than about serious stuff (other than business) but I wanted to bring this to everybodys attention: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203 For most here this might be far far away but for me it's my neighbourcountry. I've been to Paris several times (the city not people with stupid names) and thinking of how out of nowhere these attacks have been it's just shocking and frightening. There is not better reason than luck that I haven't been there. I'm sure after 9/11 U.S.Americans are (over)sensitive to that matter as well and having had the Boston attacks (and others) that's a topic that might…

A friend of mine is thinking about offering his exceptional cognitive abilities (= member of Mensa = higher IQ than 98 % of the population) on a "pay-per-advice" basis to anyone having a problem/question he or she just cannot make a decision or is clueless about. 1) What would you ask someone like him/her? 2) What would you be willing to pay for a single advice? 3) Do "services" like this already exist (not counting fortunetellers or suicide hotlines) thx

It's that time of year again! Link to last year's topic http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/7719-nfl-playoffs/?hl=nfl Hopefully my Seahawks can start the dynasty and win back to back. Only major threat in NFC I see is Dallas in NFC Championship if they both get there. Hoping for a Pats- Seahawks or Steelers-Seahawks! Go Hawks!

Tomorrow we're having over some Japanese people to our company. I would like to say 3 things Hello - Konichi-wa? Welcome - ? That is all I can say in japanese - ? Phonetic writing would be appreciated

Add another minifigure to Chris Pratt's career! This guy is on an epic roll... http://deadline.com/2015/01/chris-pratt-indiana-jones-guardians-of-the-galaxy-disney-1201360637/

So as of January 29th I will no longer be employed after 15 years of faithful service at a big biotech company. First time unemployed and frankly I'm scared. Mortgage , kids , insurance are at the forefront of my concerns, but also my Lego collection. Any advice?