Several Week Hiatus Well, hiatus isn’t really what I’m taking. I’m actually taking some time away from posting so I can perform some much-needed maintenance on the blog. I will be back in a few weeks.
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Tipping Again
Tipping Again Here is a follow-up on my Tipping post from May 2023. If you haven’t seen this video of a Doordash driver complaining about a $5 tip then you need to see this. But first, I want to preface that her order was $22 and she tipped him $5 which is 22%, and well… Continue reading Tipping Again
People Watching #2
People Watching #2 My second post on people watching and some of the strange behaviors and disgusting habits people have. Beer TimeMy wife and I were at a hotel on travel and we were in line for breakfast and this rather large guy asked if the beer taps were turned on yet. I guess when… Continue reading People Watching #2
Looks Safe To Me
Looks Safe To Me ***Disclaimer*** Not my video What in the hell is this bullshit. I mean, I get saving money on a U-Haul truck, $19.99 is some major beer money, but seriously. And how in the fuck did you get that shit up there on the top? https://www.averagejoeweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a-tower-of-junk-tied-to-the-top-of-a-car.mp4
The Marines – Chosin Reservoir
Historical Video of Marines at the Chosin Reservoir The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Chosin Reservoir Campaign or the Battle of Lake Changjin (November 27-December 13 1950), part of the Chinese Second Offensive, was one of the most important battles in the Korean War. The name “Chosin” is derived from the Japanese… Continue reading The Marines – Chosin Reservoir
Tell It To The Marines
Tell It To The Marines The header image belongs to Heritage Auctions, HA.com. I just love the old WWI-looking helmets, they look so cool and very vintage. Did you know that the saying “Tell It To The Marines“, is not of American origin? The phrase was actually adopted into the American language from the original… Continue reading Tell It To The Marines
My Hen Said Ouch
My Hen Said Ouch We have three backyard hens, two are ISA Brown’s and one is a Barnevelder. The Barnevelder is about a year older than the two Browns. The egg on the left is the normal size and color for our Barnevelder (Stock). The egg in the center is the normal-sized egg and color for… Continue reading My Hen Said Ouch
Virus Clean Up
Virus Clean Up This is my general process for cleaning up a malware-ridden computer. This is just my process and is not always the best way to do this, but it works for me. Containment is always the first step in the game, then it is the investigation, followed by clean-up and education of the… Continue reading Virus Clean Up
You Got Me Once, Not Again Yellow Footprints
You Got Me Once, Not Again It was time to renew our Costco membership and when it became time to take my updated photo, she told me please go stand on the yellow footprints. Oh, hell no, I’m not standing on any damn yellow footprints, I did that some 35 years ago in 1988 and… Continue reading You Got Me Once, Not Again Yellow Footprints
1,2,3,4, I Love The Marine Corps
1,2,3,4, I Love The Marine Corps *** Header Image is an MCRD San Diego, USMC Photo *** The title of this post is referencing the physical training cadence used in the Marine Corps. But I selected it because, well, I do indeed love my Marine Corps. I’m what you would call a salty Marine, having… Continue reading 1,2,3,4, I Love The Marine Corps
