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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, Big Cat's computer doesn't lie, as a Bears fan, I am thinking about thinking about the playoffs, then I remember they were 3-2 at this point last year (then 4-2 after the London Jaguars win)

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · 3d

That's a rough one. When my girlfriend transformed into wolves she didn't turn back for a full week and I had to replace my 2% milk kefir with whole milk kefir

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · 16d

Who can forget the legendary fake NASCAR driver almost cut completely from Days of Thunder, Aldo Bennedetti, whose car sponsor, headache powders, had no connotation to any other powders possibly consumed by Don Simpson

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · 19d

All but Ben Maddox can proceed, for anyone but Ben Maddux can choose to be a lover or not. For Ben Maddux, your way is here, for you will never, ever be a lover. #Visalia

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · 19d

This framed cow picture gave off a familiar vibe

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Sep 11

I respect the Dutch for selling this blackout juice in train stations, and bigger respect for the people who gave this blackout juice an award #Grolsh

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Sep 6

At the Sprouts in Bakersfield and the guy in front of me has a single peach perched upon a Modelo 24oz can. That's it. Respect.

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you're ever in a pickle, just use the mantra, "What would Michael Winslow do?" Then hopefully not get arrested for attempting to make rifle noises.

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 28

@virtualstatman.bsky.social tomorrow, I hope you are in the Champions Club to tell me if my Benetton F1 shirt is authentic and the year. I have it down to a two year period and I think it's real.

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 22

You know it's a hot day in in Central Valley California when the oil creeks are flowing in McKittrick

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 22

I purposely pick obtuse opening words to try to get this message every time I #Wordle on @nytimes.com

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 22

My life would have been a lot different if I won the auction on OJ Simpson's Heisman letterman jacket and polo shirt. I don't know if better, but certainly different

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 21

"WHY ARE YOUR GUMS BLEEDING?! DOES THIS HURT AS I CONTINUOIUSLY POKE AROUND YOUR MOUTH WITH A SHARP METAL POINT?!"

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 21

The color combo that I came sooooo close to getting, but went with Nori Green over Caramel. Are you getting a lot of questions / comments when you stop? Are you rocking the top down without the poorly designed wind deflector?

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 12

This Cumberland Gap sign gives off big "Welcome... to Jurassic Park" energy

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 8

Why I saved this on Friday, February 20, 2015 and it's still in my Google Photos must mean this is relevant and needs to be preserved

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 8

Always salute the bridge when you make the pilgrimage

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 7

I haven't posted a guinea pig in a while, but need to do so to fatten up the algorithm. This is Isla.

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Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you invested $50,000 in Intel $INTC in June 1997, you would have $44,130 worth of stocks today and received $40,425 of dividends for $84,555 total pre-tax value

$50,000 from June 1997 has the same, CPI calculated, buying power of $100,612 today

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Jul 29

I'm in my 40s, I have a BS, an MS, and a professional job, and just realized I've been using hyphens for all en dash related applications.
Hyphen - (standard keyboard)
en dash – (Alt+0150)
em dash — (Alt+0151)

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Amazon algorithm is too good. Of course I want this fat seal plush!

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Jun 12

The guy next to me on a flight to Bakersfield is doom scrolling robot lawn mower videos and seems thrilled about them. Bless his heart!

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Jun 11

Designing a new Formula 1 track

Chil Pollins @chilpollins.bsky.social · Jun 10

Everything about this signage that's supposed to be for the "George R. Brown Convention Center" makes me irrationally angry