Two Dots...Just Two Dots...LOL

Rich kicks things off with a furnace contactor that cost $254 for a part that runs $12 to $43, then confesses he slept through most of a big radio contest and printed his way through the weekend instead: monitor stands, risers, a laptop stand, a retractable box cutter, and a Christmas list of boomerangs, kites, and snowball launchers. Bryan's radiator job means pulling the whole front end off the car, and then he gets to the heavy part: his grandson Rooster, the urgent care visit that missed it, the ER that found pyloric stenosis, and why you advocate for yourself and your kids for the rest of your life. Rich's podiatrist says almost nothing and sells him a $35 pair of insoles, and Bryan explains the six-on, six-off work rotation. Ron shows up late and walks us through a contract driver who placarded a trailer for flammables that weren't on it, a $7,500-a-day hauling rate, and a manual-versus-automatic argument that wanders through J.B. Hunt orientation, floating gears, and a nephew's automatic-only CDL restriction. Along the way: a law firm called Do We Cheat Them and How, a printed hand with a collapsible middle finger, TPU TV bricks and Monopoly money, a Jeep on 37s that's about to get an aluminum oil cooler, Augie the crayon-eating golden retriever, Bella the house hippo, lightning over the roof and a grounded ham shack, and a 3.6 percent cost-of-living bump that buys more cigarettes. Website of the week is Get Free Snacks, Ron's tip of the day is turn around, don't drown, and Bryan drops off the call before the bears get fed.Links MentionedGet Free Snacks – the website of the week: free full-size snacks from top brands, you just review what shows upWikipedia – the page on the Communist Control Act of 1954Lowe's – where the $12 furnace contactor livesH-E-B – where the cigarettes used to be, before they stopped carrying themWalmart – the Arkansas delivery where the gear-floating ride-along happenedJ.B. Hunt – the orientation road test and the "you will not float my gears" speechYouTube – where the Jeep tune-up research is going to happenGemini – the cyberpunk picture frame renderingMessenger – how Ron got tracked down for the recordingZoom – the leaked meeting recording in the DSA storyBMW – nice cars, never going to buy oneToyota – the car that would make somebody a happy manFacebook – where the 3D printed hand with the collapsible middle finger turned up, and one of the places to share the showInstagram – one of the places to share the showX – one of the places to share the showBluesky – one of the places to share the showMastodon – one of the places to share the showSupport the ShowNo sponsors here — you are the sponsor. Support us with your Time, Talent, or Treasure:Time – share the show with someone who'd enjoy itTalent – send us album/episode/chapter art (2000x2000px)Treasure – hit "Support This Show" in your podcast app for one-time or recurring support via PayPalGet In TouchEmail Bryan: circlecast@gmail.com Email Rich: rchelson@gmail.comGot a question for the Duuude? Send it to either email above and we'll make sure he sees it (eventually). If you are struggling with life please reach out to The Suicide Life Line - Dial 988The world needs you here.