OFFTOP 11.11.08 Road Trip Edition
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 6:58 AM PST
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PrintThis week is turnover week for me--giving all my departments to some other lucky soul, and allowing everyone to fawn over me and ask me prying questions about my reasons for leaving. Yet their pure adoration manifests itself in taking me out for delicious meals, so I am just fine with this.
Please allow me to abuse this post for my own purposes. Six days from now, my dad and I set off on a cross-country adventure. Now, while my father is one of my favorite people in the world, I doubt that even the two of us can find enough conversation to fill five days. Anyone have any audio book recommendations? Or something that I can put on the iPod and plug into the stereo (I guess this can be a series of podcasts, also). I'm not a big fan of mindless fiction, and also remember that I will be listening to this with my dad, so nothing blush-worthy please.
Also, food recommendations. I am an obsessive foodie, and I don't want to stop at chain restaurants and fast food joints for five days straight. I've posted a photo of my map, and am hoping for the off chance that people have driven similar routes and might remember where there is good food? Or know what these areas are famous for, and what I might look for? Ideas on car snacks? How to stay awake on ten hour jaunts? Car games?
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Hey now, I don't see you posting OFFTOPS.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:09 AM PST up reply actions
Wouldn't you just get mad he stole your day if he had,
like sb yesterday?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Yes but I think having RJ post one in the near future would be delightful.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:14 AM PST up reply actions
It would just be him threatening to ban people for calling DRB 4chan east.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
He needs to bring out the banhammer.
After the first couple get ousted for boob gifs, the rest will stop.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Rock hard tasty abs.
Washboard-style. Glistening in the sun.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
And with that we've come full circle.
Goodnight everyone!
But it's only 2:30
:(
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
These things are so much easier to fix when you can just hide or delete them.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
I fear the day that 4Chan East takes screenshots so quickly.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
This is why you must purge now.
The banhammer is a cruel but fair weapon.
Patrick was against bloodshed.
The new owner is not nearly as caring.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
Conscience means nothing.
Think of the readership you’ve lost (ex: me) from the morons you still allow over there.
Allowing people to run wild makes your blog worse, by far. Give out a blanket warning in a front page post, give out an admin warning to the worst offenders, and when someone crosses the line, make a public example. Those that still pull shit, ban them too.
After that you can institute a boxing-style penalty. But you have to show that you’re serious before the kids will listen to you.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
And not to make it seem like I'm pimping myself as the ultimate reader,
there are a few friends I have that refuse to touch your blog either, and they’re Rays fans.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
The morons don't run front page material though.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
The friends already get news and views from the local Geoff Bakers,
they want a place to talk.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
If you were to crack down, though,
you might want to start by front-paging a set of clearly defined rules (ex: Rule [X]: Picture sizes need to be limited to 250 pixels in width). At least cover your ass so they don’t accuse you of being a Nazi or something.
Perhaps a friendly reminder is in order
before you bring the banhammer down upon their heads.
I suggest cracking heads for a week, using that as a justification.
The readers you lose will be the ones that are there just to cause problems.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
What is the one thing I absolutely need to stop?
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Probably the enormous/off-topic/weird pictures in the game threads.
They kill SBN 2.0 and make threads absolutely impossible to read.
After that you’ll need to figure out how to control off-topic chatter.
My top suggestion? This is really harsh but it’s the best filter I can think of:
Harping on punctuation/grammar.
Those who really do enjoy the blog will stick around and adhere to that rule. Those who are just around to cause trouble will bail and head elsewhere.
I don't really ever go to DRB
but I agree with BrianL. Be mercilessly pedantic about grammar and punctuation, and you’ll cull the herd quickly.
Also do not be afraid to use the penalty box, and do not make public your reasons for doing so.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
After a certain point you can relax a bit
(mistakes happen when typing quickly, let’s be honest), but for a short while you should be pretty firm about the rules. At the very least your users should use proper capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Yeah, it should be obvious who's making an effort and who isn't
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
Since it looks like you've stopped the crazy gifs already,
(or else I’m always late to the party and miss them nowadays), I’d start by stopping the rosterbation. It’s stupid, and causes fighting between people that wouldn’t normally. Just delete all of them right off the list as they show up.
Second would be to get on about image size and subject lines in general.
I also agree with Brian, although I would put content filtering first.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
And never allow discussions of fantasy teams
for the same reasons faux mentions about rosterbation. “Nobody cares about your fantasy team” is funny, but it’s also true – I play fantasy baseball, and I don’t even talk about my team with others in my league, much less people on here. It doesn’t add anything.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Well I'm dumb.
Even more important than anything else that’s been mentioned:
No politics. Ever. Period.
I think I had left before that started.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Or religion.
Or bigoted comments unless you know the people well enough to understand that it’s a joke or whatever.
Honestly, my main concern the few times I’ve visited DRB is the high number of “fag” comments. You’ll see them here, too, but it’s usually sarcastic or involves some other sort of wit or inside joke.
Mainly, I just see those three things as areas where virtually no good things ever come out of a conversation. Especially on the Internet.
I cracked down on the homosexual slurs in the World Series.
Thankfully they didn’t pop back up without an hour long ban.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 11, 2008 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Well if one of those users is still at it
give them a few days to a week in the box.
Yeah, this was before the World Series.
I’m not going to pretend like I know how to run a blog with your level of readership, so I’ll just say good job. It’s good that you’re trying to clean it up a little, though. It’ll probably save you some headaches down the road.
You've got the groundwork needed for an excellent blog.
Good writing and a number of your readers are pretty bright. All that’s left for you to do is lay out some very, very clear rules and to take care of the people that refuse to contribute positively to the community.
*Very clear, very reasonable rules
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure our overlords would be happy to help you.
Hell most of us would be happy to help.
Pedant Squad Ahoy!
seriously. If you need help anyone here would be happy to.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Pedant Squad Ahoy!
seriously. If you need help anyone here would be happy to.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Brian, get your shift-key.jpg ready!
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Ah my trusty friend...
I haven’t used you in ages.
I quite enjoy being a dick to stupid DRBers.
Mainly because I feel bad for RJ, Tyler, etc.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
Feel free to steal the LL Style Guide
and modify/add to it for your own needs.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
One of the best things created this year.
Well done with that guide.
Very yes
Helped out around here a bit, even. Gave the mods a bit more power to oust somebody without warning, which helped cut the BS up front
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
No, but the comment section might as well be viewed as something that's author approved.
As much as it sucks people look at the comment sections of a blog and use that to evaluate the community as a whole.
I have to agree with this.
Field Gulls was having this problem throughout the off-season and into the season. Eventually it got to the point where the mods decided that a crack-down was necessary. Handed out some stiff penalty boxings and warnings, but after that people finally got the picture.
FG is a much more pleasant environment now that it was only a few months ago.
*Disclaimer: BrianL doesn’t mean to say that if you don’t do this you’re a terrible moderator or your blog sucks he is simply offering advice.
Easy on the disclaimers, man
Just get a good lawyer and let him sort out the issues
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
I see no disclaimer on this.
Maybe you are something? Shouldn’t you put something in there hedging your bets?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I was tempted
but I thought it’d be too obvious to put one there.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
That it is
Non-Game threads move a little more slowly, but slow talk from normal people is better than a bunch of hyperactive crazies posting whatever enters their mind
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly.
John’s analysis threads are significantly more on-topic now. Most importantly, though, people aren’t acting like assholes to eachother.
Sure does
:(
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
The admin part of my brain is amped that the Mariners are going to be bad next year
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
9 month vacation
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
Here's hoping they take the Chinese Democracy approach to rebuilding
and only ever get to where they want to be after almost everyone’s given up and stopped paying attention.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
Does that method include free Dr. Pepper?
Because that’s what the people want
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
I thought that was Brawndo?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
And do horribly enough that no one likes the product once its released?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
And do you think you could stand another 10+ years of writing w/o hope?
It seemed like it was hard enough on you this year.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
There would be hope
There would be hope every year. The rebuilding would just be torturously slow to proceed.
This year was way different.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
You have another ten years in you?
I’ve only done this for 18 months and I have like 4 left in me.
Heart attack?
Are they bringing Sele back?
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
I turn 40 next year
and I’m pretty excited by the prospect. or, more accurately, don’t really care but am throwing one monster party anyway.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
No. You'll always be "hotbabysitter."
That is invaluable.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
must resist joke about being ahead of schedule
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Depends on the timing of my day off
This trip was a result of me already visiting my friend in Bellingham.
Rolling Stone actually liked Chinese Democracy
I can’t figure out if that speaks well of Chinese Democracy or poorly of Rolling Stone.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
The warehouse workers (all 80s metalheads that still have old GNR tshirts)
all hate it with the same passion I hate everything after sparkle and fade from everclear.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Have they heard it or do they just hate it
because it took so long and there’s no original GnR members left except Axl? I’m definitely curious to hear it.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
After I burned it for them,
they listened to it twice in a row, then tossed it. They genuinely hate it.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
West coast life moves much slower.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
You lucky person.
You get to go on a road trip, and I get to go to Mississippi.
Sometimes life just doesn’t seem right.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
One year and one month of purgatory there.
I earned the right not to return.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:15 AM PST up reply actions
So I'm taking my camera along on my trips this time.
Obviously there’s not going to be much to put to picture in Tunica, but I’m looking forward to LV and pictures of nice desert sunrises.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Oi I'm tired.
Must resist urge to curl up under desk and sleep.
It's music rather than audiobooks
but these are fun for a road trip: Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour.
They’re downloads of his satellite radio show. It’s modeled after the style of old-time radio. Each week features a different theme (jail, baseball, birds, women’s names, Thanksgiving, luck, etc) and excellent music, 90% of which you’ve likely never heard before. Not a bad way to pass an hour.
I have downloaded the baseball theme and working on the coffee one.
Seems perfect for my dad and I.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Or not...it will only let me have one.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:02 AM PST up reply actions
Are you downloading them with RapidShare?
RapidShare is cruel. It will only let you download one every hour or two.
Depending on how many you plan to download, i might be worth it to pay the $15 (or however much it is) to subscribe to the service. That way you can download as many as you want quickly and simultaneously.
It's not even eight.
Half the time the Off topic isn’t even up by now.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 7:59 AM PST up reply actions
There are usually a few in here earlier than that.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Remembrance Day
could be why people aren’t here. Days off school, work, whatever.
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Not round here it's not
There’s not an (un)official holiday in the US today, is there?
Very few take the day off here, and all schools will be open.
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Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page
I think it's a federal holiday, yeah
no mail or government services, and such.
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There's nowt as ignorant as folk
or at least, as me.
Never made the connection that Armistice Day = Veterans Day = 11/11.
Now I come to think of it, why don’t we have a national holiday today? Hmm…
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Yup, that's the day
And it’s interesting that England doesn’t have a national holiday since I believe the Armistice Day tradition started in England….hmm.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
There've been campaigns for an extra Bank Hol
but more recently along the lines of a British Day rather than a Vets day.
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Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page
Because if there's one thing that the Brits need
it’s another excuse to get drunk and piss in town fountains as an expression of national pride. hahaha.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Can I celebrate Britishness if I am not, technically, British?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:26 AM PST up reply actions
You go out for St Patrick's day, right?
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And Cinco de Mayo, but that's not even really celebrated in Mexico.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:28 AM PST up reply actions
Neither is St. Pat's celebrated much in Ireland
Dublin finally figured out they could make money on tourists by having a big St. Pat’s do, but the rest of the country doesn’t really celebrate much.
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I'm afraid not.
(Though honestly you’d probably love Doctor Who)
Connect the two
But seeing as that would actually require watching Dr Who, I’d rather take a bath in my own vomit
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a flag called the St. George's Cross.
I still wish there were a vanquished dragon on it somewhere but that’s just me.
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figured as much
just tying the strings together. Cooperation is fun!
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Ah, I see
England’s day was Remembrance Sunday. The Sunday nearest to 11/11 is the holiday. That’s interesting.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Yeah
We had a silence before football games on Sunday morning.
It’s a bit loose to call it a national holiday, though, on a Sunday. There’s little discernable difference aside from a few parades and adjustments to TV schedules.
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Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page
Very odd that you get a minute of silence and we get a day off
considering we already had a holiday functioning as veteran’s day: Memorial Day.
I’m not complaining, except for the fact that I have to work, but….
The silence thing is slightly weird
Arsenal vs ManU in the pub at 12:45pm on Saturday – everyone goes quiet for a minute at the same time as we see them doing on TV
Leicester vs Stevenage at the game at 3:00pm on Saturday – whole stadium goes silent for a minute
Roebuck Gate vs Oakfields on a field in Stevenage at 10:00am on Sunday – minutes silence again
Another two at work today at 11am, but then carry on as normal.
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Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page
Sorry about the Leicester game...
FA Cup runs are awesome. I really meant to go watch AFC Wimbledon last night, but didn’t.
'Go watch'
as in on TV, right?
I saw AFCW in the playoffs last year, they’re a great little outfit right now, probably be in the Conference next season.
We were well beaten on the day, by virtue of a planetary difference in finishing. Still, it was a day out. Concentrate on the league and all that…. grr!
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Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page
Uh, yeah, on TV.
So how’s the league going for you?
Blue Square premier, right?
That's the bunny
To be honest, pretty average since we rehired our cockend of a manager who has this great habit of recruiting amazing footballers and then teaching them how to play like turd.
Only a few wins off top, it’s a tight division, but it’s pretty uninspiring stuff to watch. Quite honestly, I only went to our replay in the round before because I had nothing else on.
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I just got here
For all the faults of my line of work, one great thing is that there is virtually no consequence for being late
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
Theme Time Radio is awesome.
I would also suggest the Sound Opinions podcast, if you are interested in rock and roll (and if your dad has any interest) – the two guys that do it are pretty interesting, they review some pretty good stuff.
As for food, I can be of no help until you get to Portland, but you know Portland. So I got nothin’.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Last time I was driving home to Seattle from N.O.
I stopped by San Diego, so I don’t really know anything along your route haha
Man, that's too bad.
COD4 was awesome, what were they thinking?
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
"Let's make money without effort!"
All they did was graft new textures onto the COD4 engine.
Why do they keep giving every other game to Treyarch?
Just to pump them out faster? It doesn’t make sense, and it hurts the brand’s image.
This is something Infinity Ward could have handled themselves.
They built the engine. If Activision really wanted another WWII shooter built on the COD4 engine that badly, they should have let IW take care of it.
Treyarch has a reputation of raping their own products. Letting them work on a COD game (especially after the critical success that was COD4) is criminal. It hurts the franchise in the long run.
You know, the more you talk down this game
The more unsure I am of buying it. Thankfully, the Xbox I sold to my brother when I upgraded to my Elite has red-ringed. He paid off his pre-order of CoD5 yesterday, came home and found his box to be broken. So, I get to borrow it until it’s fixed. HAHAHAHA
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions
..... no no no no don't listen to BrianL
COD5 yay!
Just sell a couple extra cars today to make up for it
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
Jeez, that sounds easy
Anybody want a car? Seriously though, I’ll be getting it anyway. I bet he’d enjoy it more if he had Live. I work tomorrow until 2pm, and then I don’t have to report back until 2pm on Friday
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
So I can play it a lot
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
I'm still serious that when we're all COD5 newbies we should start some LL games
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
Most definitely
Your internet working ok now? I remember you saying you had an issue with it
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
Still not =(
wireless good, wired not so much. Too bad I play my 360 on the wired…
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
Yep.
I recently hardwired the computer that’s connected to my main TV, and my Xbox 360, and it’s saved me a TON of headaches.
Plus now I can stream HDTV from my den computer (with Media Center) to my living room TV.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
It's so much more reliable.
I always tell people that they will be much happier if they take a day to run network drops throughout the house. Yes it’s a really lousy job, but it’s so much better than dealing with wireless hassles.
It was pretty easy.
I bought a couple of long CAT5 cables from newegg, crawled under my house with my drill and set to work.
All in all, it took me probably 15 minutes to get it fully set up.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Well if you're planning on running drops to each bedroom plus family room etc
it could take a while and be rather unpleasant.
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with my PC hooked to my TV
I have my laptop for basic stuff, but the PC has basically turned into a media server for the Xbox, as well as for my laptop. I don’t have a TV in my room, so I take my laptop in and watch a movie while I’m going to sleep by streaming off of the PC
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Correct.
This is why my wireless router is in my entertainment center. I have a hard line to bothe the Xbox as well as my PC (plugged into the big screen). Much less to futz with
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
(P.S. I'm saying that my wireless is working and my wired is not)
(I would much rather be on the wired, but when my choices are wireless or nothing, there’s no choice)
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
That's weird that the wireless is ok and the wired isn't
I’m not intelligent enough to offer any suggestions on that part, except to posit that it may just be borked
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
Uaually it's the cable heads.
Try plugging it into a laptop and seeing how your connectivity works. If you can get a good IP address and get out onto the rest of the world, it’s your XBox (or possibly your DHCP on your router), if you can’t get any signal from the laptop, it’s either the cable or the router. Try switching up ports on the router, or connecting it directly to your cable modem, and go from there.
If you want some support, you can hit me up on gchat, or post here and I’m sure someone will help you.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I'd just ping the router continuously and see if it's dropping packets.
If the patch cables are fine, the drop itself might need to be repunched.
Does the XBox have the ability to get into network support apps?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I don't think so.
I’d just take the cable that’s running into the xbox and run it into the laptop. Trying to figure out networking issues via the xbox is a pain in the ass.
The Xbox just does a basic "yes/no" for that stuff, for the most part
The laptop method would work much better for him, for sure.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
That's what I figured.
From what I read, he couldn’t get on at all. That’s what prompted my “just see if it works on the LT” stance.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Haven't hooked it to my Xbox, my computer wasn't working and neither were any of my roommates
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
I'd say change the port it's in first, then run a new cable if that doesn't help.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I might be down.
I just generally prefer single-player campaigns. I don’t much care for online gaming. People, in general, are douchebags, and on top of that, I just don’t find much excitement in running around the same maps shooting guys over and over to accumulate Awesome Points.
I probably won't ever play it.
I’ve got Gears 2, Fallout 3 and some other shit (World of Goo!) to keep me busy for a while. Maybe I’ll get it from GameFly and play it for a few hours before sending it back.
YES YES
I am all for this game. I’ve played the demo so much I have it memorized. I could probably do it with my eyes closed
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
Same here
I lost a bit of lust for it, but then the demo…
/drooling
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions
This will be a fun game.
The demo made me ill at first with the jerky movements, but I got used to it.
The demo (while incredibly fun) made me ill as well.
Actually, I haven’t been that sick playing a game since Descent.
Damn, I remember that game
Been a very long time, and that game also made me sick as hell. I don’t have much of a problem with Mirror’s Edge, but I can definitely see why some might. The movement and blur is one thing, but the colors (the BEAUTIFUL colors) can’t make it any better
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
The colors...oh god I missed color in video games.
For too long we’ve been dealing with this “let’s make our games realistic and paint everything in a lovely shade of shit brown” mentality in the industry.
When the demo starts, and does that slow pan with the camera down to Faith...
I said wow
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
I don't care if this game is as short as Portal.
It’s creative and pretty and oh god I want it now.
And I loved the shit out of portal
I played it a hundred times. I miss my copy of Orange Box. I’ve been jonesing for a bit of HL2: Episode 1 and 2 again. HL2 is burned into my brain after so many play throughs
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Mario Galaxy was freaking pretty.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
I loved that game.
C’mon, Wii, do more stuff like this!
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
Can't give you good games.
Must produce shovelware!
Reggie and Shiggy don’t care about you anymore.
I've also got a huge pile of games growing, with a few still to get to
I’m going to bounce between Fable and Fallout all winter, and the shooters will keep me company with online play
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions
Fable's ending is going to make you want to march over to the UK
and stab Peter Molyneaux thousands upon thousands of times.
Yeah, I saw you point that out a few days ago
I will probably slow play the hell out of it, and it feels like one of those games where I may take forever to finish it. I’ve already spent more time working as a Blacksmith than I have anything else
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
I can't wait to see him rip any game apart.
It’s always fun to see him do that, even to games that I love
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
I pre-ordered and got the pub games for free
They are simple and fun
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
I would not recommend it for single player,
Just going on past experience with the series. Even if it has great moments, it’s only going to be like 6 or 7 hours at the most. They live on multiplayer, and the game does not lend itself well to having any kind of a storyline
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
That is unfortunate
Although to be honest I don’t play online near as much as I thought I would. I keep weird hours, so I hardly ever get to play with friends, and the random asshats don’t make it enjoyable. I used to play CoD4 with my Zune streaming in the background, and voices turned off. Only way it is tolerable to me
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
Video games will always be my escape from people who piss me off.
I see no reason to involve more of them in my life.
I do have Live.
I just despise humanity. Specifically a large majority of the Live userbase.
Seriously though, COD5 is just a slapdash user modification that just changes the textures of the game. The mechanics are identical to COD4.
It’s Treyarch and Activision trying to make a quick buck.
Oh, I though you had said you needed to renew it. I misinterpreted
And really, I’m fine with it being a re-skin of CoD4. I loved 4, but grew bored of it. If it’s essentially the same game but in WWII, then I’m down.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Makes sense, totally
Same as with the Madden games, which never have much in the way of improvements. Really, as long as those will continue to sell, then other companies will just re-hash their stuff too. That’s why all the top selling games anymore are sequels. There are very few new IP’s, which does suck some. Yay to Mirror’s Edge, Alan Wake, and other new IP’s to help brighten the gaming landscape
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
And EA is the new company that earns the phrase
“At least they aren’t as bad as EA”
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
I finally, FINALLY decided that I don't need to buy Madden every year.
I always play one season and I’m done. I think I’m just getting bored with sports games. (Except baseball. I’ll play any baseball game for months and months.)
Yeah, I'm the same way
Sports games don’t do a ton for me, but baseball usually has a place on my shelf because it’s easy to knock off a few games
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions
2K sports is dead to me.
I ended up buying both games this year. The Show was the hands-down winner.
The framerates in the last edition was the final straw for me.
I couldn’t believe they allowed such a horribly broken game to go gold.
Pretty amazing.
Seemed like the whole point of 2K6 was to get the graphics down. And they were pretty beautiful despite some weird hiccups. But then somehow, with the graphics system in place, they went and made the graphics considerably worse.
I’m still confused how that happens.
An enormous step back.
They completely broke the engine.
That game almost convinced me to buy a PS3
I’ll probably scoop one up after the holidays, unless I find a crazy deal on one through Amazon or some such. I’ve been tasked with buying my own Christmas gift this year, since the “poor college student/fiancee” will not be able to.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
Sadly this is the only game I'm playing on my PS3.
Seriously that’s it.
That's why I didn't, because I would be the same.
I’m interested in playing both Resistance games, The Show, and MGS4, but that’s really about it. Everything else is already on the Xbox in one way or another
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
Squeenix decided to go multi-plat the week after I bought my PS3.
I could only shake my head and tell myself I had just purchased a glorified Blu-Ray player.
I'm thinking of picking up a Blu Ray drive for my PC
And just running it through the TV.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Kind of what I was thinking
The new machine I just picked up is a good dual core unit. $300 or so would get me a good video card with HDMI, 4 GB of ram, and the Blu Ray drive. Not a bad way to go, the more I think about it. I’m just excited to be able to PC game a little bit again. My 7 year old Dell just wasn’t getting it done anymore
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
I pretty much only play sports games.
That and GTA. I’m still holding out hope that someone will make a good baseball game eventually.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Some games have fantastic, realistic gameplay.
Some games have realistic player development, aging curves, trade proposals and free agent compensation. I want a game that has all of those things.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
And yes, most on Live are horrible
Like I said above, I just stream some music off my Zune or PC, and turn off the voices. This way I can just enjoy the game. I prefer online play because it offers variety over single player
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
I am spending the morning with my 2 girls, ess' son and dpseadv is coming over with his twins for a play date.
I’ll make them all little Mariners hats out of tinfoil or something.
I was imagining a room full of young conspiracy theorists myself
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Damn, I should have thrown mine in the mix, too
You could have been swamped with children.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
Dunno, really
Although he did have a good time over there. You’re good at what you do, that’s for sure
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
You might want to consider driving over to Los Angeles and taking I-5 to Portland.
You don’t want to risk getting snowed-in between Kansas and Idaho. The drive between Denver and Salt Lake City is mountainous and will likely be slow.
I think it would be worth the extra 100-150 miles to avoid the mountains this time of year. And I bet it is faster considering the highways would be easier to drive, snow or no snow. The only benefit going up through Denver and SLC is the scenery.
We thought of this.
We will likely re-evaluate when we check the weather. The thing is that dad must be back in time for Sunday morning—we have a bit of a time crunch.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:16 AM PST up reply actions
You are driving a U-Haul type truck, right?
If you are, I would seriously consider going over to LA because the mountains will inevitably slow you down. And the calculated difference of going through LA is roughly 200 miles (3 extra hours). What kind of time crunch are you in that you are willing to risk shaving 3 hours off your time going up through the mountains rather than getting the guaranteed time of going over to California?
Definitely check the weather, but I would take a hard look at going with the easier drive, weather be damned.
(not trying to pressure you or change the plans you’ve made with your dad)
I'll be darned.
Driving directions to Eugene, OR 97404
2,759 mi – about 1 day 17 hours
Driving directions to Eugene, OR 97404
2,895 mi – about 1 day 19 hours
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions
I didn't realize Eugene was your destination.
Now it’s closer than I thought going through LA.
And seeing how they calculate the times the same (based on the mileage), I would be even more confident LA would be faster, snow or no snow. Driving through mountains are just a pain. And with a bigger, slower vehicle, hitting those curvy inclines will be super slow.
When I lived in San Antonio
I drove from there to Portland and back a couple of times. Going through LA was much faster than trying to drive a straight line from SA to Portland, much like NOLA’s map up there.
Well not in a budget rent-a-truck.
Even if it is only a 10-footer.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
I have put forth the suggestion to my dad.
We’ll see how flexible he is. Maybe he really wants to see things?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:52 AM PST up reply actions
Plus all through west Texas, NM, and AZ
There are bunches of really good Mom and Pop type Mexican restaurants just off of I-10 a bit in the smaller towns. At one place I had enchiladas with scrambled eggs and green chili sauce for breakfast. It was heavenly.
If you alter your route and go through Tucson on I-10
I can point you to a bunch of really good Mexican restaurants.
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I have never eaten pizza in Tucson
there seems no need. I can never make it through all the good Mexican places. And there’s a really good pho place as well, which strikes me as odd.
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I lived in nearby Sierra Vista for a year and spent every weekend at a friend's in Tucson
Enjoyed lots of good eats in town. These guys http://www.magpiespizza.com/ make the best delivery pizza in town.
Updated route goes right through Tucson.
Texarkana, Dallas, Abilene, El Paso, Las Cruces, Tuscon, Phoenix, Riverside, LA, and up the 5.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
Here you go then
For the serious foodie: Cafe Poca Cosa
For the amazing. life-changing, so-good-you’ll-weep red salsa, Casa Molina
For the typical tourist experience (but some unbelievably amazing carne seca), El Charro
For good drive-through burritos if you’re in a hurry, Nico’s Tacos.
For salsa that they make right at your table, to your exact specifications: Guadalajara Grill
And, if you have time, and if she’s still there, go to the woman that stands in front of Bookman’s Used Books at the intersection of Campbell & Grant and buy some of her tortillas. Don’t be put off by the fact she’s standing there with a shopping cart – these tortillas are TO DIE FOR.
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I would never be put off by the shopping cart.
And now I wish I had days to spend in Tuscon.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:40 AM PST up reply actions
If you only have time for one meal
I would go with Poca Cosa. Then, I’d swing by El Charro and pick up some jars of their red salsa to go. Casa Molina’s is better, but they don’t sell it; El Charro’s is still damn good.
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Oh my god, I want Mexican food now.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions
I really wish I could work up the desire to live in Tucson
but I have no desire to live in a kiln for 7 months out of the year just for really good food.
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I fear we might be there too late for dinner.
I hate trying to plan these things.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
These places all do lunch too
unless you’re getting in late and leaving early that is. I have yet to figure out why this is so, but the dropoff in Mexican food quality between Tucson and Phoenix is pretty dramatic; I’m sure there IS good Mexican in Phoenix, I’ve just never found it.
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Getting in late--I think it's a drive from Midland to Tucson.
Unless I can argue for a long stretch to El Paso, in which case we can make Tucson for dinner.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
I just have to sleep in it though.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
I fell in love there once.
With a Mexican girl.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Days to spend in Tucson?
Never make the mistake of wishing for this again. I am from Tucson, I have hated it since age 0.
My wife would like a word with you
she was born and raised there (Tucson High ‘89, UA ’94) and to this day if I want to set her off on a rant I mention that I’d like to move to Tucson to be closer to my sister. Which I don’t really want, but the reaction it provokes is awesome, and involves lots of expletives.
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You should consider posting something here if you choose to drive through LA!
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 AM PST up reply actions
The drive is a little tougher, but the scenery is beautiful.
Salt Lake City is kind of a can’t miss if you’re in that part of the country.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
I guess I should clarify
I have driven from Tennessee to Portland.
I have driven from Portland to Mississippi by way of San Diego.
I have done these drives.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't sure if you'd taken this same route.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Not exactly the same, but close enough.
The one benefit of this route is that I’ve never been through Oklahoma.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
I have taken a few road trips with my Dad and loved it each time.
We never lack for things to talk about, but then we are both very comfortable arguing. Not in the angry way, but in the please explain your point of view way.
That being said, I have never failed with this approach on road trips. Pull into a town and look for the busiest restaurant of a non-chain variety. Without a doubt you will get some good local home style cooking there.
I guess I'm a bit worried because it's almost all interstate, and chains tend to cluster around the offramps.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
Just plan your stops around some of the smaller towns rather than the larger ones.
I have noticed the chains will set up shop in more populated areas.
I'm hoping to road trip (or train trip, because of the gas expense) to the east in January.
I just need to go out and live a little. The problem, I think, is returning. That’s a reason to go train because I could fly back or something.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:20 AM PST reply actions
Train tripping is great
but it takes a serious chunk of time, so if you do train, fly back. I think it takes 3-4 days to get to Chicago from Portland or Seattle.
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It can be a lot of fun
but you have to be both patient and resistant to stir-craziness. My wife and I trained down to LA a few years back, and a 24 hour trip turned into a 39 hour pain in the butt, and they never let you off the train except at designated “smoke breaks”, for about 10 min at a time. So you’re more or less on the train constantly until you get where you’re going.
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The hope is to meet people at random who also happen to be on the train.
If I didn’t do that, I would get pretty stir-crazy pretty quick. That’s what happens when I go home for the night right now… but my room IS basically a 12×12 block, if not smaller.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:30 AM PST up reply actions
Those people will likely be crazies.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:31 AM PST up reply actions
You will be the youngest person(s) on the train by a good 35-40 years in most cases
Most people that travel cross-country on the train these days are retirees and older people that have the time to go by rail. That’s not to say they’re not nice people, it’s just that they’ll have very little interest in hanging out and such. We did our LA trip when we were mid-30’s and most people on the train were in their 60’s.
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I imagine there will be a few people who get on and get off the train over shorter periods than "across thr country."
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions
Probably, yeah
but it hasn’t been my experience that long-distance train travel in the US is similar to train travel in Europe as far as striking up friendships/acquaintances with other riders.
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I cannot refute this, but with good company I think the attempt is worth it.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:47 AM PST up reply actions
I don't mean to sound like I'm talking you out of it
because you’ll have fun if you go with somebody or a couple people. I just wanted to let you know what to expect from your fellow passengers.
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Yeah, that's cool.
I’m planning on going with a guy who rode his bike I think the length of the country south. When we’re both in Seattle we hang out weekly at The Hurricane and riff on basically everything.
I’m mostly looking forward to the chance to go riff, because I haven’t seen him or been in Seattle in weeks.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:59 AM PST up reply actions
It's supposed to be pretty stormy tonight.
I love storms.
It was pretty miserable riding to work this morning
they’re saying anywhere from 4-8 in of rain in the next 36 hours. Whee.
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I was hearing there was a chance of up to 13 inches of rain in the mountains overnight.
I imagine there are already a slew of flood warnings in effect.
I can't wait
A few squalls rolled through my area late last night/this morning (I was up until 4). They were great. I went and stood on my patio at 3:15 and just let one blow through. I was strangely at peace
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
Big Fable II announcement next week.
What could it be? Perhaps an actual ending that doesn’t suck that will be a DLC package?
WELL FUCK YOU PETER MOLYNEAUX
Did you hear about the DLC that was just announced for Dead Space?
Almost enough to make me sell my copy before finishing. Can’t believe it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
As we've discussed
It’s the idiots that keep buying the shit that’s the real problem though. Kind of like that discussion about scooter sales yesterday, you can’t fault the company for doing something that makes them easy money. It sucks, but I blame the idiots that allow it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
I still think it would be better for the industry to either pay off Gamestop/EB or just ignore it.
This whole DLC thing is going to piss off anyone who buys a new copy.
I haven't been into video games for a long time
What’s DLC?
A way for companies to ship games that have things left out
so they can be sold to you after the fact for more money. $3 to get new costumes, etc.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
We should write an open letter to developers and implore them to do this
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
I understand that games are way more expensive to make nowadays,
and they only cost $10 more than they did 10 years ago, but there has to be a better way to go about this. Selling horse armor to idiots is fine by me, but shipping a boxed product that leaves out a chunk of the narrative is infuriating.
If these publishers thought the backlash over DRM and SecuRom was bad
they are going to be in a world of hurt over this.
Reason #141 to be leaving Louisiana
Best Beer Brand
1. Abita " Whether it’s the Amber, Golden, Restoration Ale, Light or the exotic Purple Haze, Abita has become the beer of Louisiana " rich in flavor, body and, now, history. It’s ever-expanding line of beers " soon to include Andygator in a large bottle " is replacing the area’s old means of beer choice. New Orleans once was home to some 30 breweries, mostly producing light-bodied lagers and pilsners. Abita is still growing in production, but its craft-brewing mission is churning out more styles than ever before " now more than 20. Just stop by the brewery’s new luxe tasting room to see what’s on tap.
2. Dixie
3. Budweiser
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:29 AM PST reply actions
Not as scary as this
Best Live Music Show In The Last 12 Months
1. Michael Bublé " The best live music show in New Orleans of the past year came courtesy of a Canadian? Not so hard to believe when you listen to Bublé’s Grammy-winning brand of slick, big-band pop and swing. It’s a perfect fit for a city that produced the swank crooner Harry Connick Jr. The neo-Rat Packer shone like Dean Martin’s Brylcreemed coif at the New Orleans Arena in February, showing his playful humor and laying down swinging classics.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
I will never, ever live in New Orleans
I would like to visit it, but if that’s the best show they’ve had in a year…..eeeeech.
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The thing is that it's not true at all.
They are clearly discounting every local show. People in this town go to see music all the time. There must’ve been some sort of non-local disclaimer on this question.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:36 AM PST up reply actions
I would hope so
because NO’s jazz tradition alone would hopefully produce at least one show that would crush Michael Buble’s head like a grape.
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The street performers alone probably do this.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions
Buskers are awesome.
Some of my favorite music, actually.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 8:39 AM PST up reply actions
Harry Connick Jr. puts on a far better show than Michael Bublé.
Harry Connick Jr. actually plays the piano.
I've only been on the haul from Wichita to Seattle
Plan on eating fast food between Wichita and Denver. Weird comment but avoid the Pizza Hut in Salina, there’s absolutely nothing redeeming about this place and every time I’ve been through there it’s been completely packed.
In fact, I’d just stay on US 65 up to Kansas City and go across Nebraska way- Nebraska >>> Kansas especially since the speed limit is 5 MPH faster
If you’re looking for scenery though I’d go from Denver to Salt Lake by way of Grand Junction and Price, that’s a lot prettier than Wyoming
If you take the route you are taking- watch carefully for deer on I-70 in western Kansas/eastern Colorado, they chill right by the freeway and the last couple times I’ve passed through there I’ve seen multiple dead deer.
You might run into some weather issues on I-80, and make sure for the love of God you buy gas in Laramie- it’s expensive through the roof from Laramie to Rock Springs
I know just about all the restaurants in Boise that are near the freeway, if you’re eating there and you need food help
As far as food though your route isn’t inspiring towards great restaurants- if you’re looking for character your best bet is just going to be to tackle truck stops or take freeway business loops and just drive through town and see what you get but lots of times you’re going to go 60-70 miles without a single restaurant and what you get is what you got
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From personal experience, you have deceided to take the most boring route possible.
Defiantly opt for California. Faster and slightly more scenic.
Northern CA is beautiful on I-5 though
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No, it is not
but Northern CA has the Cascades and a lot of beautiful forest.
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If you take the Pacific Coast highway you'll get that.
Not so much with I5.
The area around Redding is approximately a million times more scenic than anything else on her list.
exactly.
From Redding to the entry to the Willamette Valley is a pretty great stretch of scenery.
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Camp Pendleton bit
the San Diego bit is standard city driving unless you like Mormon temples, of which we have one.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 9:05 AM PST up reply actions
I will also encounter one in Tigard, OR, so I think I will have my fill.
Where is Camp Pendleton?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
Between SD and LA
San Onofre area. For any future travelers among you, try not to drive through Camp Pendleton in late October, as there’s a near-certain chance it will be burning.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
Kind of like last year
does this happen every year, guys?
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
If you can't see the highway because of the fires, you kind of need to shut them down.
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Southern California on the 5 is gorgeous
urban sprawl at it’s best
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
I can't decide whether I like Commerce or City Of Industry better as a name
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The real answer here
is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
Thought about that and decided it doesn't count
because it used to be named something else and then it named it after a TV show. But those are just my rules.
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Is Albuquerque the only city in the lower 48 with three "u"s in its name?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
I think it probably is
but I can honestly say I’ve never really pondered that question. But there’s lots of good food in Albuquerque as well.
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Upper Cupsuptic, Maine
Also Upper Molunkus, Maine.
Heh
I found Dubuque, Iowa while I was looking, too.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
ooh, good for brevity.
I was about to look for Iowa.
Have you seen pictures of Kansas?
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I have been through Kansas.
Dad has not. He’s strangely excited.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
You forgot grass.
Lots of grass.
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Oh, I'd see if I-5 between LA and SF still has that detour (maybe just at night)?
It took 2 hours to get through a stretch that should have taken 10 minutes.
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When I was out doing the ballpark tour last year,
they had all the lanes diverted to some side road for about 10 miles. It took about 2 hours to drive. The sign said it was part of an ongoing project, so I was mainly putting it out there to see what was going on before you take it.
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Defiantly!
I WANT CALIFORNIA GODDAMIT!
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That's one of my favorite campy movies
Totally hilarious
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Let me know how it works.
I’m supposed to be getting my hands on Beta 1 when it releases.
Go for it. I'm considering throwing it on one of my machines, if I can get my hands on it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
I'm building a system out of a bunch of different parts
Power Supply – 800 Watt — Power Supply Quad SLI Ready
Processor – Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Processor Cooling -= Quiet = AVC Silent Intel CPU Fan and Heatsink Quiet & Overclocking Proof
Motherboard -[SLI] Asus P5N-D Nvidia nForce 750i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB EPU Technology
Memory – 2 GB [1 GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair
Video Card – NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB w/DVI + TV Out Video
Hard Drive ( 750 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]
Plus a few parts salvaged from my old system, like the sound card and DVD DL RW drive.
Dammit, this just makes me want to dump a bunch more money in my new one
I’ve already got a couple hundred earmarked for the next month or 2, and that list didn’t help at all
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
It's a diary when I babble about my life and ask for input
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions
What kind of unicorns?
the safe for work type or the ones that are less so
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
the kind a pre-teenage girl would draw on the pages of her diary
not that NOLA’s a pre-teen, but I was running with a theme.
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Right next to the neatly written cursive of "Mrs. NOLA Beltre"
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
Adrain got married and changed his first name to NOLA?
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
*Adrian
that joke works a lot better without typos
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
I also can't draw.
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows would figure in.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
They're always diaries.
Hence my OTDOD.
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1.5 days till Tunica?!
Yeah, that’s all I got.
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Never been, looking forward to checking it out
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I would have too much fun there
All pointing out every child I saw, wondering out loud of s/he’s the Cincinnati Kid.
I plan on annoying people by asking everyone I see
if they can point me to where Les Nessman lives.
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Some band from Cincy should call a song "I Know Where Les Nessman Lives"
and soak up the critics/hipster love.
Hell, I’d buy that 7".
I've already pre-ordered it and it doesn't even exist yet.
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Dude you have to get ham salad while you're in Cincinnati
for your own conspumption
Cincinnati is the ham salad capitol of the world
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I feel I must actually do this
I’ve heard they do good chili too. True?
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Apparently so, but it's really different/weird.
Comes w/spaghetti.
Yes
and you can get it conventionally, but Cincinnati chili is delicious
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It's probably the nicest city in the midwest
Very clean, lots of good stuff, nice scenery, it’s really a good place to be
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lots of good German food too
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15 days until McCall!!!!!!!!!
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I'm trapped here for the rest of eternity!!
Oh :(
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
Trapped in Seattle?
That must be so horrible.
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No, I actually love it here. Just felt I needed to add something
But I will likely end up having to move with the fiancee after she finishes school, though it’ll be down in the PDX area, which isn’t so bad
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
BOTD...
Strange, but apparently tasty, it’s bacon-wrapped tofu:
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Weird. I'm seeing it fine...
Now?
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Much better, I guess.
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I see it now.
TOfu is a fine food, as mostly what it does is absorb the flavors of things around it. So essentially it’s bacon-wrapped bacon. There’s no downside there.
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This is another one I have had.
It is awesome. Especially if you brown the tofu real fast in the bacon grease.
You could brown dirty socks real fast in bacon grease
and they’d probably taste great.
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This is probably true.
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I could see it both times
And the meal still looks suspicious.
Suspicious?
Criminal tofu?
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Ah Eee Ooo
Killer TO FUUUUUUUUU
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
You rule. I didn't even click the link yet
That song was so awesome
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is an awesome song.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 10:40 AM PST reply actions
In a new feature I like to call Oh Jebus....WHY?
I present this without comment.
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It's like they take everyting that matteered to our generation and rape it until all it does is sit in a corner and cry.
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The first one was sort of horrible as well, so I don't mind it as much.
Our media has the effect of taking something good and beating it into the ground to make a buck. That was the 4th or 5th beat on that particular drum. Tommy Boy and Black Sheep were the real good ones of that type.
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I thought Black Sheep was just bizarro-world Tommy Boy
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, but they'll draw them all hip and anime, and call them Smurfz.
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You know, I have never seen the first one.
Apparently it is awesome, but when I saw it was another zombie movie, I was turned off from going to see it.
I disagree somewhat
I actually liked it – it isn’t something I LOVED, or feel compelled to own, but I thought it was pretty good.
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I hated the fact that they butchered the book ending, and the fact that special effects were crap.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
Never read the book so I didn't know that
but the effects were not the best, that’s true.
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Are you kidding?
Any remake of Top Gun should straddle the line between mainstream film and gay porn. It’s really the only way to go after Top Gun.
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Scruffy Lefty might take offense to that.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Val Kilmer never really the same after this
movie. You could say after Batman Forever, but I can’t blame him for being a part of the pre-Christopher Nolan era.
For a second I thought you had embedded a link in the subject line.
Then i figured out what you did.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
He's a cheater
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I thought it would fix the dropoff between the link and "movie" but it didn't.
So I was too lazy to change it back.
It's truly epic, but not in the way the filmmakers intended
it’s a mix of the aforementioned shirtless homoeroticism, faux-macho posturing, and a really bad soundtrack. Have a double feature with that and Showgirls and you have yourself an evening of fun.
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Hey the Harold Faltermeyer stuff was pretty good.
The rest of the soundtrack blew, though.
Yeah, this isn't nearly on that level of crappy
because it was honestly trying to be a Big Summer Blockbuster. Which I guess it succeeded at. But it’s still not good.
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Plus the homoeroticism of Top Gun and the blatant sexuality of Showgirls go together nicely
Yin and Yang, and all that
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
But crappy movie!
To be truthful, I hadn’t seen more than 5 minutes of it until it was on at a show I was at.
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It's has its nostalgic redeeming qualities.
But mainly only when Tom is riding his motorcycle along the airstrip when an F-14 is taking off. And I still can’t get over Goose’s death. sniff sniff
I don't know if I have ever seen a Tom Cruise movie.
No wait, I saw Risky Business. That might be it though.
Jerry Maguire is an awesome movie.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Free On-Demand, in HD
Watched it about a week ago
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
That's less because of Tom Cruise than Cameron Crowe, though.
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Well, I can't blame you.
Tom Cruise was always overrated. He’s lived off his 80’s success for too damn long.
I also hear rumors of an A-Team movie.
This is doomed to failure.
Speaking of remakes
How about Spielberg being attached to a remake of Old Boy, a Korean movie (which is super awesome, by the way). It came out in 2003. And is getting a “western” remake. After only 5 years of release.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Oldboy is FANTASTIC. Spielberg will put Haley Joel Osment in it and ruin it.
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I'll give him the benefit of the doubt,
But I’m not sure I’ll want to watch it. I have seen Oldboy about 10 times, and I LOVE it. I’m not sure about seeing a new version with no Koreans in it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
How about Leonardo DiCaprio starring in the live-action remake of Akira?
I’m not sure what to think of this one, really. I love Akira, and I think it could work live, and DiCaprio could just stand still on screen for 2 hours and get my money (totally not gay, he just rules), but I am generally against remakes of anything, especially cartoons from 20 years ago being made into live movies
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
Some people consider a few people, greenscreen, and lots o' cgi to be live action.
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Special Effects for everything
They’ll probably give it the 300/Sin City treatment
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Sin City needed much more Jessica Alba.
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I'm going to have to agree with Teej on this one.
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They had their shot with The Matrix.
They’re no longer allowed to do Cyberpunk.
I'm surprised you don't call Neo an angstbucket.
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I would, but he's played by Keanu Reeves.
I call every character he plays an asshat instead.
The Wachowski Brothers need a fucking editor.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
They should hook up with Hideo Kojima.
The film they would make would probably span 6 hours.
They could split it into 3 movies, ala Tarantino.
Oh, wait.
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Say what you want about the rest of his movies,
From Dusk Till Dawn was one of the best movies ever.
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Supposedly they're making a sequel to "Kung Fu Hustle" too.
And it’s getting the Hollywood treatment.
Goddammit.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
No shit
This whole subthread depressed the hell out of me
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
So Adam's natural peanut butter is delightful.
I prefer natural almond butter, but this is a suitable substitute.
I used to make the all butter sandwich when I was a kid.
Toast, butter, peanut butter and apple butter.
Never had/seen apple butter.
Any good?
I like almond butter for its nutritious qualities and its not as potent as peanut butter.
You're about to be replaced by
“Willie 4 Starter”
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What's wrong with Willie starting?
You watch; he’s going to be a sparkplug to some NL team, and every M’s fan – yes, all of you stat-head at USS Landing – will curse the day you let him leave.
All he’s ever done is what’s asked of him. Steal a base? Play 5 positions? Have you guys ever considered that his manager probably asked him not to take pitches (you win baseball games by putting the game in motion, asshats)? That they asked him to keep the ball on the ground to take advantage of his speed?
He’s going to find himself in a new situation where he may be asked to hit a few more line drives, and I’m not betting against him. Remember this day, youth lovers.
Hey, thanks man!
And how, pray tell, do you score more runs than the other team?
Wait for home runs? Get unproven sluggers who strike out all the time?
I’d explain productive outs to you, but you don’t seem like you have an open mind.
This won't end well.
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Betting lines
BrianL – 20 to 1
seattlebruin – 3 to 1
Matthew – 2 to 1
Graham – even
Jeff – 6 to 1
NOLA – 3.5 to 1
acblue – 5 to 1
kevin_ess – 20 to 1
pdb – 75 to 1
JI – 12 to 1
Fogel – even
Robert – 3 to 5
Positive Paul – 45 to 1
Faux – 30 to 1
Corco – 75 to 1
Coach – 1.5 to 1
Taylor H – even
Patrick517 – 1 to 4
Field – even
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He's been around longer than a lot of those LLers.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, especially a few of the even money ones
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Fogel had other incarnations around long before Vidro4MVP
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
That would be safe money
I’d also throw a small outlier bet to one of the longshots, because why the hell not. One of those longshots could be like the Rays of joke trolling, and have a breakout season and make me rich
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Very true
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Too smart of half of these.
I’d say esoteric.
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So does one want a smaller number?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
The smaller number is the safe bet
The larger number is a longshot but would be a much larger return.
The smaller the number
The more likely it is that it’s you
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
I think Patrick does
bet 4 to win 1, whereas you are bet 5 to win 3. Bigger gap for him
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Are you trying to sway bets in your favor so you can clean up on the winnings from somebody else?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
At this rate he'll be 15 to 1 by the end of it
and bet everything on somebody else who’s now a longshot
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
He's doing it wrong then unless he plans to bet on himself
he needs to convince us that’s he’s Vidro4MVP to make everyone else longer shots, if we don’t think it’s him, he becomes the longshot and everyone else’s odds get worse
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
That's what I'm saying.
He’ll keep pitching a fit until the odds favor him, and then bet on the other people who have now become longshots
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
I must have been absent that day.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
Well, so much for the LL sportsbook
You’ve been promoted to co-nemesis for pulling the plug on what’s been a pretty entertaining subthread for me.
For my part, I'd rather listen to you
than Richard Marx.
I don’t think that needed to be said, but I feel like saying it anyway.
I'd rather listen to Richard Marx than myself.
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I am actually angry you mentioned
Richard Marx. Now that damn song of his from high school is haunting me.
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
Every day I have a reason to ask myself
Why I return to this place.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
HOLD ON TO THE NIGHT
HOLD ON TO THE MEEEEMORIES
I wish that I could give you something more
and I could be yours
With curry powder.
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The number on the right is how much you bet
the number on the left is how much that bet pays
So 75 to 1 would mean that if you bet $1 and win you get your $1 back plus $75 for winning.
3 to 5 would mean that if you bet $5 and win you get your $5 back plus $3 for winning.
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
Matthew is a solid 2nd choice.
However, Graham more than anyone around here deserves to take such a pointed shot at me.
Maybe Matthew too, but definitely Graham.
I'm pretty sure the two best bets are JI and Jeff
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
My thought as well.
Ooooh the mystery.
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I don't think it's either one
but at 12 to 1 and 6 to 1, respectively, those are the two bets that stick out as decent odds with posters that it could possibly be
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
I think it's Robert
And his odds should be much more different because I feel that it’s unfair to win as much money from this when it’s so obvious that it is him
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Yesss
Now I can reap the benefits of the skewed line
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Eventually I'll just get fed up with you guys and put Robert off at like 175 to 1
and instantly get $10,000 in action from you guys
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
Just give me your account number
I’ll wire the money as soon as the check from Nigeria clears
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Don't you people ever learn?
The Nigerian lottery is a scam. The Kenyan lottery is where it’s at!
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Scheiße!
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
None of these: 1 to 1,000
This signature space for rent.
by PositivePaul on Nov 12, 2008 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Like you'd be a good target
You’ll bump yourself off within a few years anyway
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
Couple of two-bit 'punk' musicians telling ME about baseball.
I can’t think of anything more off-putting than 30+ men playing loud kids music.
Perhaps if you actually craft songs worth listening to, you’ll see the parallels to the kind of baseball I’m talking about. Let the melody drive the song, none of this faux-angryman BS.
I don’t know – maybe something like Richard Marx. Maybe not the best example, but you see what I’m getting at. Of course, for that, you’d need some talent, so nevermind.
Oh shit
Don’t stop
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
What's your stance on KennyG?
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Your balls are grey.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
I'm not much into name calling.
We disagree. You just do it with a poor attitude.
As for my past music endeavors. I have recorded albums, been on tour and been played on the radio. I fulfilled a childhood dream. That may be why I am less angry than you.
Pssst
He’s a joke poster/troll who is widely believed to be another member in good standing
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Good for him
I hope you’re having a bad week, Bavasi.
YAAAAAAAY. Good for him
I’ll have to dig up his number and congratulate him. Hopefully it hasn’t changed. I haven’t talked to him since draft day
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
I cannot really tell what your route is, and from above it looks like you changed it
if you post a link to a bigger pic I can probably give some decent advice since I’ve covered the entirety of the western US via car.
Corco, is that you?
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Don't ban me, I didn't mean it.
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Now they know your address!
You’d better move away from N.O. before somebody comes and finds you
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Yes, this would be terrible
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Where's the goat?
What happened to the goat?!
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
It's ok. Like I said, just leave town before anybody finds you
Maybe flee to Oregon
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not sure how one hangs tp on a house set right on the street.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Uh Oh
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
See, this confused me because it's not my house.
GSM is slightly off.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, it can't be that far off...
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
Same here. After the pavement drops off on my road, they gave up
Hooray for living in a spooky area
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Any reason for Texarkana?
Because you can shave a whole bunch off your trip by going straight across instead.
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Haven't seen my godson in two years.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Fair enough.
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That works well.
A) Any particular reason for Texarkana? Because you could probably shorten and enliven your drive through TX by going further south and hitting some of the actual cities there.
B) From Dallas – Riverside. I hope you like flat and boring because that stretch is devoid of much to see or do.
C) I’d look at shooting over to US 1 at Sacramento and taking that up through Oregon if you have the time. Which you should because there’s very little to do elsewhere on your route.
Texarkana--haven't seen the godson.
As for the rest, well, we have to be in Eugene by Saturday night, so we have a bit of a time constraint.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
Monday as soon as the truck is packed. But again, the Texarkana thing--we're staying the night there.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, that's a bit of a crunch
and the ideal of travel is always a personal thing. I would just enjoy a route like this more
No, my route is cooler by dint of going through NM and Southern CO
rathen than lame ass Kansas
The link goes to the same spot as NOLAs.
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Alt, but slightly more boring
would be to cut out Dallas and NM and go straight north to KC (oh god the BBQ) before turning west to CO Springs
I desperately want to go to Santa Fe and am currently in negotiations for this possibility.
Any ideas on changing the last part of the route so as to not go through the gorge? After all, I will be turning right back around and heading up I-5 from Eugene to Seattle.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, you could axe Twin Falls easy enough
and take shortest path from SLC to Eugene
On this, don't bother stopping at Colorado Springs.
Just go straight through to Denver.
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Been there recently?
I was there last year, and all you see (aside from the scenery that is ubiquitous to CO as a whole) is a bunch of megachurches and suburbs.
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I was there in July last year
It’s absolutely worth stopping for Pike Peak if it’s open
But road trip, not too many stops.
If you some time to spend there, I could see it.
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But I'd make it a day trip out of Denver in that case even.
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Road trips are stupid if you're not going to at least stop for things like Pike Peak
It takes about four hours in total. And they have two drivers, there’s no reason they couldn’t do the entire drive part in 2 days.
I'd tend to agree with you--I just am uncertain about driving conditions in the Rockies in November.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not going to say anything definitive since I wouldn't want to be responsible for mucking your trip up
but it’s I-25 and I-80 through CO and UT so I’d be surprised if they become a problem.
It's too bad you're going now and under a time crunch
because otherwise I’d take 287 after Laramie and go through Grand Teton and Yellowstone and then get on 191 to Bozeman and go through MT where you’d pass the Missouri headwaters.
It's cool in the "hey I've been there sense"
But I can think of a bunch of other things in the area that are alot more memorable.
You're a fan of those guys from the Alaska Airlines commercials too?
I thought I was the only one.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
I think those were Horizon
and they were awesome.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
Same company
Potato, potahto
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
Considering I have no job, I should've just taken my time.
Too late now, though.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Why?
Do you have hotel reservations? I’m sure family would understand if you took a day or two extra to take in some scenery. It’s not every day you drive across the country
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
Considering I have done it twice, they get tired of it.
Dad has a flight. He has to be back for Sunday morning. Gas is expensive.
Sigh.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
I filled up my wife's car for less than $40 yesterday
it felt like Christmas.
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Full tank last night (gas light was on)
$26 last night. Wonderful
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
$1.99 in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
two weekends ago
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I-80 closes pretty often through Wyoming though
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80 doesn't really go through a mt pass.
More of just high country. Really lame but weather shouldnt be anymore of a problem than the rest of the route.
Except 80 brings you to Laramie
which is kick ass for Oregon Trail enthusiasts.
Don't get dysentery
And make sure you and Dad get plenty of rations
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
I hope I can carry enough buffalo
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Only shoot small animals
Don’t be wasteful
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Do you have to ford any rivers?
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I'm having so many flashbacks.
You make a compelling argument.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Devil's Gate is kinda lame, but the rock is cool
though large parts of it are defiled with new graffiti, there’s still some old ones visible and just the idea of climbing on top of it is enchanting to me.
I don't know about from 80 directly, but they're definitely there
around the Laramie area.
Laramie (and all of Wyoming) is awesome.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
My parents are from Laramie - I went to 5th and 6th grades there.
In fact, my dad bought a one room schoolhouse and turned it into a cabin somewhere near Laramie. I’ve been thinking about using it one of these … years. Anyway, agreed. I love Wyoming.
The drive between SLC and Reno is boooooring.
Albeit, you get to see the salt flats and you can always throw a couple dollars on the tables in Wendover and Reno.
I haven't done that particular part of the drive
But everything else from Colorado Springs on, I have.
Is there a way to take a direction map
and either add other directions to it, or to save it as a custom map? I’ve always wanted to mark out a map of all the roadtrips I’ve taken and have found no easy way to do it.
Oh shit
The Demo for Left 4 Dead is now up. All you Xboxers should give it a shot. Should be very fun. 4 player zombie apocalypse SHMUP
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That's if they let you back on.
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I disconnected my LAN before I installed it so I should be good
And if they dont let me back in, I plan on modding the shit out of my 360
I think current school of thought is that it won't be an issue
But I could be wrong. What grounds would they have? You don’t get in trouble for playing a game with a broken street date, and essentially that’s all this is. It’s not modding the console, and you can download updates from xbox.com and load them to your ‘box via thumb drive anyway, so it’s not breaking anything.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
The thumb drive can check as well as the online update can.
I wouldn’t put vindictiveness past MS.
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That's for damn sure
But I think in this case it’s different. This is people cheating to get Microsoft’s pet project a bit early because they’re so excited for it. They can’t look at that as a bad thing
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
How is it? I was very tempted, for sure
But at this point, I’ll hold out. My Elite runs very quiet, so I wasn’t in a hurry to start loading my hard drive
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Good for you.
My copy of GTA 4 got all scratched to shit by my last box, so I’m looking forward to being able to play it again. I’ve got a bunch of unfinished business in Liberty City
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
You can oftentimes order replacement discs from game manufacturers at a reduced cost.
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Never thought about that
But, I’ll just rip to the hard drive in a week and be done with it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Whoo! Looks like Oden might be back for Wednsedays game.
Though he’s one injury away from me calling him Wayne.
54!
Yesssssss
though I can’t say why I’m excited about this
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
the possibility of another injury ignites the morbid curiousity in all of us
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I actually am too
inasmuch as anything about the NBA excites me. More than anything I fear the collective suicide that Portlanders will commit if Oden turns out to be Sam Bowie 2.0. On the other hand, if that happened then I could probably afford that townhouse in NW Portland that I want, so there’s that.
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I have decided that my girlfriend should quit her job and become a stay at home mom for our cat.
That way I would get delicious sandwiches for lunch every day.
J.K.L.
Like I offered a few months ago, you could come sell cars
Good time to break into the industry right now…
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
As though I could ever be a salesperson.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
How about a sales consultant?
Has a better sound to it at least
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Sales nothing.
The most I’ve ever sold is ice cream—and there’s no debate there.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Mmmmmm
Ice Cream…
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
You should try to sell scooters
all it takes is a suspension of ethics, apparently.
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She's too good of a person to do that disservice to people
Scooter salespeople are the new car salespeople
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
Hey now
That’s very, um… Actually yeah that’s about it :/
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
Home with cat = delicious sandwiches?
What’s in these sandwiches?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Got a laugh out of me
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Everybody ditch out for lunch or something?
I’m bored as hell, and I wanna get ill, or something
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Overachiever
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Overachiever
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Wish I could do that too
Going to bed at 4 and getting up at 6:45 to be ready for work makes suffering through a 12 hour day tough. I wish I could sleep at night. It sucks…
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
No kidding
I’ve always had trouble sleeping at night, but lately it’s been horrible. Like, 3 or 4 days a week up past 2, for no reason. Then I get up early for work, come home late, and do it again. It’s maddening
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
I'd prefer that
But, whatever
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Finding out that I've stepped into a long-standing political shitstorm and figuring out how to gracefully extract myself from it.
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Yeah, it's not fun
this is what I get for volunteering to do something.
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Brian, this one's to help get you through the rest of the day
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You can get it on the 360!
It’ll be ported to the PC in the first quarter of 2009!
Very
I can’t wait
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
I just checked Best Buy's website and they say it's not releasing until tomorrow
What the hell? I want my damn Reward Zone points
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
I thought it was today, since it's Tuesday
Everything releases on Tuesday. Amazon has it in stock and ready to ship. Grrr. I don’t want to buy it at Gamestop, dammit
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
Rock Band 2 released on Sunday.
As did Guitar Hero World Tour.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
I know, and Gears 2 came out on Friday
Whatever. When I’m right, I’m right; when I’m wrong, I’m right
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, do it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
You can get the Arcade unit for $199.
Cost of a used hard drive is about $50, so at that point it’s about the cost of a Nintendo Wii. Still remarkably cheaper than the PS3 or the other 360 packages.
It's not so much the broke part as much as it is the time part.
When I start playing games, I don’t stop. It takes my life away. So I want to make sure I have cash to live off of before removing myself from living an ordinary life.
You can also pick up a used hard drive for that Arcade unit on the cheap.
*Disclaimer: While I have a problem with the buying and selling of used games, I don’t have an issue with buying and selling used consoles and console components.
Good disclaimer
But the new Arcade comes with a memory unit, so you’re good from the start. The hard drive is just for extra needs
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
This is true.
If you ever do more stuff with Live you might want to consider the drive, but the memory unit will suffice.
Works very well for basic saving and the like
I’d more advocate stepping up to the Premium/Pro/Whatever model they call it for $299, because of the component cables and 60gb hard drive. Buying a 20gb for 30-40 bucks puts you close enough. Plus, the current bundle throws in 2 games in the premium, but only 1 in the Arcade, XBLA titles notwithstanding
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
512 is included
More than enough for basic game saves, but anything more than that and you’ll need a hard drive
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
But even a Gears of War map pack or something like that takes up a few hundred MBs.
Even at its ridiculously inflated cost, the hard drive still seems like the smart move. Then again, I’m the type of person to overpay for convenience and the luxury of not having to go shop around for more shit.
That's just what I was getting at.
If he’s not doing online play or anything, he should be just fine with the arcade and the MU. If he’s planning on using Live, he may as well spring for the extra $100 just to be safe
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Not to mention that the Arcade doesn't come with any HD cables.
It just seems that if you want to take advantage of the system’s capabilities, you’re going to be spending $300 anyway, so I say just get the standard version.
Glad we're on the same page
That said, though, the Arcade for $199 is a hell of a deal for what it gives the average consumer (parent buying for a child that will not do anything more than play kid games)
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
That will definitely help, for sure
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
As it well should
As the uneducated consumer, saving $50 over the price of the impossible to find Wii will be a no-brainer, especially with all the kid friendly games out now for the 360
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Very nice
I’ve got 2 faceplates sitting on my shelf that are still in their packaging. They came with my Elite, but I’m not sure I want to go away from the all-black look
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
I experimented with a few faceplates.
(My girl bought me Seahawks and Mariners ones). Fun for a while, but I’m back to the old cream color. Nice and simple. I need to look professional when cutting Locust fuckers in half.
Who would fuck a Locust?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
They're perfect for each other
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
I've got the "Hot Rod" and "Carbon Fiber" faces
I’ll probably stick one on eventually. I bought it from a guy who got the package deal that Dell had a month and change ago, so I got the faceplates in addition to the console, which was the bundle that had Marvel and Forza included. All for less than the price of an Elite by itself
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
Geoff says it's okay we missed out on Lincecum!
And here’s why.
Not taking anything away from Lincecum here. But I’m not sure his being in Seattle in 2008 was going to make this year’s M’s play with more heart, avoid clubhouse infighting, miss out on crushing injuries and suddenly become prime-time players instead of paper tigers.
We need to draft players that will improve clubhouse chemistry.
I agree with getting over Lincecum
Geoff’s reasoning to get to that conclusion amuses me, though.
Totally agree.
As a fan we do have to move on.
However, I like how he proceeded to whine about the Habs like he has it worse than us.
Montreal has more Stanley Cups than any city.
My stance on it was always that they would have probably gone the same route with him as with Morrow
I think they would have made him a reliever and only just now started the transition
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
I know, right?
Like, I don’t even debate my thought. It’s fact. I know it, you know it, and I’m sure most others here know it as well.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
At times I wonder if I'm really impressed with what Zoinks is doing in the FO
or if it’s just because the because the bar is set so low I don’t know any better.
Kinda like that old line
I hit myself in the head with a hammer because it feels good when I stop
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Named Tony Blengino (the stats guy) as his assistant GM
Isn’t using a set of retread managers as candidates for the job.
I was pleased when Olkin came on board too
but it’s no use having someone if you don’t use them or use them improperly. To me the jury’s still out on Z for a while.
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True enough
but the mere presence of a stats guy means nothing until his knowledge is put to use. And put to use in more of a way than “should I sign this guy Y/N”
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If Zoidberg wasn't planning on using Blengino's stats insight
he wouldn’t have brought him from Milwaukee, let alone named him assistant GM.
I hope you're right
but I’ve seen so many ineffectual Mariner front offices over the years that I’m not allowing myself to get hopeful about this one just yet.
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This is probably wise.
Nevertheless, I’m definitely allowing myself to get excited. I’m prepared for a shitty team in 2009, but at I see a light.
At the very least
we’re seeing more positive signs from Zoidberg in the last month than we saw during Bavasi’s entire tenure.
Olkin wasn't in the front office every day.
He was pretty much on call, from what I understand. This is one of the two guys Z brought over immediately. And they’re full-timers.
...oh my God this live recording of
Africa is awful.
I just got Foot Fist Way and Cloverfield shipped to me from Netflix.
I don’t want to watch either. I fail.
Cloverfield isn't terrible
It’s not great, I guess, but it’s definitely watchable.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I'm looking more and more forward to Netflix on my Xbox
Any idea if they offer a streaming only option, or do I have to get a package including physical disks?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
I'm confused by the question.
The Xbox-Netflix thing is all streaming. They just won’t have the full Netflix collection available. You’ll still have to get discs for a lot of stuff.
They offer a no-disc service as well, that would include the computer watching and the xbox.
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But, yes, not for everything.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I'm not seeing this on the site
Link?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
It was offered when I signed up.
This was almost a year ago, so they may have changed it? Maybe you have to call? I dunno.
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Eh, I'll get to it
No big hurry. Either way, $8.99 for unlimited streaming and 1 disc at a time isn’t bad
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
Though I miss the old discount I got for working at Best Buy
$5.99 for 2 at a time was SICK
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
I'd heard that
I pretty much will only use that with my Xbox, and super rarely on my laptop (Thinkpad with Vista)
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Soon.
They’re working on it. You’ll need silverlight, though, which makes me sad.
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Silverlight on the macs is still buggy as shit.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Wow. Not bad at all.
When the Xbox thing starts, I’ll probably go down to one or two discs at a time.
Looking at the current options,
it was the same 9$ that the one at a time is now.
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So I'm good for that then
They’re going to be expanding their library because of the Xbox, and they are also going to be offering select streams in HD, which is awesome. I’m going to cancel my cable TV, just keep the basics, and upgrade my ’net speed to better use the system
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions
I meant do I need a full account to get the xbox streaming
Or can I get a streaming-only option from netflix. Answered already though, it seems
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
Let me know what you think of the Foot Fist Way, it's coming up soon on my list.
Just watched Cloverfield last night, not so bad. Had it’s moments. Helluva lot better than remakes of Godzilla, in the same vein but has enough differences to not be a total ripoff.
My friend just called to tell me it's incredibly unfunny.
Of course, he tells me this an hour after it’s shipped to me. Dick. But I’ll give it a shot.
I read someplace that Will Ferrell loved it, and references like crazy in his movies.
Probably no good to me know, I think he peeked with that spoof on NASCAR. That movie slayed me, but he has his share of misfires.
Will Ferrell is why you've heard of it.
He and Adam McKay saw it, loved it, and decided to distribute it.
And just now, I get word that Iron man is on its way for Wed.
Finally.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I had no desire to watch Hulk when it showed on my flight last week
but at the very end I saw that Tony Stark was in it. I didn’t get the headphones in fast enough to hear the scene, but that was kinda cool.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Just watched the Hulk the other night.
I couldn’t figure out from the cameo at the end where it fits, it may be a non-linear timeline deal. I’m definitely looking forward to where this is going.
It'll all go over my head, I'm sure.
I know nothing about comic books. I just heard Ironman was fun to watch, so I watched it.
I know nothing about comics either
but Iron Man is still awesome.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
,
Reply=reply
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
When things suck, people come here.
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And things definitely suck right now
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
Seconded. Damned winter of discontent.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
This definitely has not been my best couple of weeks
Things are generally going well for me, but the last ~month has been basically dogshit
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:39 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty much the same here.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Oh, and LLLJ
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
They sure have
I’m glad I’ve been able to participate more often now. Much more entertaining way to spend a day at work
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure this is what happens when the usual OFFTOP writers write the threads =)
something tells me we need a BrianL and ac thread later this week
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
Alright, you guys heard the man
BrianL has Thursday
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
Perfect
That’s my day off, so I can participate in between matches of Call of Duty and play throughs of Mirror’s Edge and taunt him with that while he’s at work
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
I'm bad people
I’ll post a bunch of gifs of Mirror’s Edge to help brighten your day
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
Should I go eat lunch right now
or should I just eat the Pop Tart in my desk or should I just suck it up and wait til 8:30 to eat
Have you eaten anything at all today?
I’d personally go with the pop tart now and dinner at 8.30.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
You speak with wisdom
No reason to fill up now, because you’ll get hungry right when you’re off to bed and that sucks
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
I am planning to eat a small dinner as well
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know then
The car sale schedule has gotten me to the point where I only eat 1 real meal a day, and snack a bit in between. Very unhealthy, but convenient for time and finances
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
I wish I had cake
I’m hungry and still have to be here until 9. I’m going to sneak off for some delicious teriyaki in another hour or two
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Of course
My place of work takes Veterans day very seriously
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
Understandably
And you’re working until 8:30 tonight? Special reason for this?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
A shit ton of work to be done
hence how I got to work at 6:45 and I’m debating what to eat for lunch at 4 PM
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
That's a rough schedule
I’m used to the lunch in the evening thing, but you actually work while you’re at work. I makes a bunch of phone calls and emails and hurry and wait for something to happen
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
Was it delicious and moist?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
No, they just got started without you
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
So today is Veteran's Day
Which is as good a time as any to honor, remember and thank our countless men and women who have served the United States Armed Forces. So just a brief thank you to all of you who have served (I know there’s a few around here) and a reminder to make the best out of the day. I know I will.
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 4:05 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Thirded
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
Holy piss that;s good stuff
How the hell did I miss that?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
I really hate it when I go to the printer, look at the documents printed out and think to myself
“shit, did I really forget to print that thing?”
I do the opposite all the time.
I think I’ve forgotten to print, then go over to collect my document and there are two waiting for me.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Dear goodness!
I just got an awesome corporate e-mail – apparently the director of Unmanned Systems is sponsoring a bus tour of our production facility in Palmdale on Friday. You get to see the Global Hawk, F-35, N-UCAS and targets production facilities… all for free…
Now do I want to get up early on my day off…
I hate you because you work for a company that makes awesome things
*don’t really hate you at all
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
In case this hasn't been mentioned elsewhere
There’s a open memorial for the tuba man tomorrow
Where: Qwest Field Event Center (enter through entrance off Occidental Ave.)
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Parking: Complimentary in the North Lot of Qwest Field starting at 5:30 pm
I saw that earlier today
I wish I could make it but I’m busy. I’ll hold a moment of silence for him though, for sure
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
That storm is almost here
Getting kinda windy out, and it’s raining. There’s going to be some nasty flooding on the way here
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That's what I did last night, and it was great.
And this time it won’t have to be at 3am because it’s already happening, and I am tired as hell
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
So how do you find a song when you're not sure of the lyrics, you're familiar with the tune, and the last time you heard it was six years ago?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 5:28 PM PST reply actions
Is there some link to midori that I might find helpful?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Midomi, that's right.
I always call it Midori for some reason.
Crappy character from Guitar Hero 3?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Describe it to me, right now
I will help
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
The song was used in an old NFL "Feel the Power" ad, and was at least occasionally used for Edgar Martinez.
I remember in particular a set of horns….
I mostly assume you’re not serious.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I was hoping for more of this:
Doo dooooo dee dooo booo baaaa na na na
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I'm taking a wild guess
but I think you might be thinking of “Can You Feel It” by the Jackson Five.
Has some of the same musical qualities, but the one I'm thinking of is a little more techno-y.
I’ll try plugging this into Pandora and see what it returns.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
I'm powering on my PS3 for the first time in three months.
I have no idea why.
Just like running the engine in the sports car you're stashing in the garage for the winter
Keep the blood flowing
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Duh silly it's LittleBigPlanet
because it’s the best thing ever and you can create anything you want using your controller and that adorable little bag person is adorable and he can interact with things that you’ve made and he’s adorable and you can make anything and it has stickers and costumes and stuff
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
He's so adorable and can do stuff though
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking of watching this blu-ray copy of Independence Day I have.
Now I don’t really feel like it.
WELCOME TA EARF
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Bill Pullman's speech is worth the price of admission.
by JI on Nov 11, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
Came across this vid last night, and my brain started to hurt
Best Tetris player in the history of forever
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And as an aside
Try this physics-based take on Tetris, 99 Bricks
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Greetings, Starfighter
You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada.
Holy crap that kid is amazing!
At first I was convinced that they were Android hands or something
No way a human could do that
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
I'm tempted to just go home right now
I’m really tired and not being productive at all, e.g. I’m just sitting here praying that somehow I hit 6 extra hours on the week so I can get paid for them
Is it mandatory that you're there?
Or will leaving put you behind indefinitely with your work? If not, just go. If you’re doing nothing more than milking the clock I’m sure they’ll understand
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
It's definitely not mandatory
I’m just debating how long it will take me to get some decent work done right now
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
Debate that while you're driving home.
Might help make your decision easier
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Heh the other thing is that I don't really want to go out and make a 35 mile drive while I'm this tired
I might just go for a quick walk and see if that perks me up a bit
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Then just stay at work all night
This way you’re on time tomorrow and can leave early
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
Eat something if you haven't yet
have that pop tart or a granola bar or something.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I did... like two hours ago =(
I had a ton of tea, too
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
The #1 movie for my town is Baby Mama, according to Netflix.
Should I start torching random houses, or just poison the whole water supply?
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
And while I'm in Netflix,
has anyone seen “He Was a Quiet Man”. The premise sounds interesting, and I don’t mind the main actors.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Never even heard of it
Make it one of those pleasant surprise movies that Netflix is good for. Just dump it in the cue and give it a shot
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
I suggest Spirited Away
only because I make that suggestion to everyone looking for a movie.
I own it.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I found Nausicca to not be as good as advertised.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
It was one of Miyazaki's pre-Ghibli works.
His films became much better after he formed that studio.
Maybe it's because of Tina Fey impersonating that lady that was recently in the news
And they bought her movie because they liked her. What timeframe is this rating for?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno. They don't give out their algorithm.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
Food suggestion for NOLA
If you’re driving up through Oregon from CA, you should stop at this ice cream/burger joint in Rice Hill, OR, on I5, I don’t remember the exact name or location but this is what I could find when I googled it: (so I guess it’s called K-R drive in)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/k-r-drive-in-oakland
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spegon/2665052480/
If you’re gonna stop for burgers and ice cream between CA and OR, that’s the place to go. Or at least just stop for the ice cream.
There is a reason why I carry a stress ball around with me at work
I need it, otherwise I get way too fidgety. Like right now.
God I wish I had one of those right now
It would be perfect in this office, too! UAV, bitches!
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
Workplace appropriate, for sure
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
We got bored and pooled our money to buy an RC plane at work once
Big one, with like an 18" wingspan. Got it all put together, and took it out to give it a shot. Right as I got it airborne (coworkers were high and afraid to attempt flight) a gust of wind took hold and launched it out over Hwy 167. Then, it lost the signal and fell down into traffic and was obliterated. It was insane, and a good way to spend our 7 bucks
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
You could try that game I linked, if allowed at work
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
OK, let's play a game of would you rather
It looks like I’m going to have a choice on Thursday. I can either A. work from 9-2 and call it a day (I have Friday off) or B work from 9-6 and get paid for six hours of overtime @ $31/hour. Which would you pick?
B and give me the overtime money
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This is difficult.
On the one hand, I like money. On the other hand, I’m lazy.
Work
and then spend the extra money on beer.
That's like 15 cases of Bud Light
That’s a LOT of beer
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by Corco on Nov 11, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry I use Bud Light as a beer unit of measure
It’s like 7 cases of good beer
That’s a LOT of good beer
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So don't spend the money until you start drinking again
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I'm actually trying to put a down payment in my pocket =)
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
Good man
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
I despise you* for not working at a Nissan dealership so you could get me a good deal on my car =(
I’d even be willing to buy it off you in December to make sure you get the commission and drive it down to California…
*I do not in fact despise you. In fact, you’re pretty cool.
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
I voluntarily chose to pay for my own education at UCLA
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not too sure about that
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So you're saying this Computer Information Systems ATA degree I'm getting from Edmonds Community is a bad investment?
God I wish I had the courage to apply for student loans and go to a good school.
Any education that is well used is a good investment.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Soon as I'm finished with this
I’ll be applying to either Central or the UW.
What I meant is that an AA/AAS
in a field you enjoy and pays well enough to repay the loans and support a better lifestyle than you would have without it is a better investment than an unusable degree from an expensive private/out of state school.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Well at this point
I’m already employed in the IT field and I haven’t had to take out any loans. I’d like to think I’m doing alright.
Whereas I have about $7500 in loans
and am pretty much starting college over at 25 because the education I pursued out of high school was a bad investment.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Which, btw brings me to a point I have been very frustrated with stupid writers
how they talk about how ballplayers who went to certain schools (Vanderbilt, Berkeley, Michigan, Virginia, etc.) are automatically smart because they went to good schools, which A. excluding a lot of outstanding public and smaller private colleges and B. not keeping in mind that education is what you make of it, not where you studied
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
I know some stupid fucking people that went to very prestigious colleges.
I know some really smart people that never graduated from college.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
I really do think it's a crime that high schools
never present vocational studies as a legitimate option to students. College is great for me, but it’s not right for everyone.
I'm one of those people that never went to college.
A few courses here and there, sure, but that’s it.
I know some pretty bright people who went to Central Washington University.
…well their Lynnwood branch anyways.
Elite education is just not an option for a lot of extremely capable people.
Hell, not even elite education; secondary education of any sort is a stretch for many.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, let's not start this again.
Especially from someone not capitalising.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
And thus you deserve it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
It's best to not consider it an investment
Because holy moly it definitely isn’t
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
That's the thing for me.
It’s paying tens of thousands of dollars for something that just gets dramatically less valuable immediately after you buy it. I’m not buying a car until my current one dies on me.
Buy a used car there chap
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Next time you buy a car
Less depreciation
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It's not that difficult unless you have ADD
but than if you have ADD a stick shift is also the greatest thing ever.
But it makes driving easier
If you enjoy doing it you’ll like doing it and if you like doing it it becomes easier to do
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It's more engaging
You have more control over the car
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And in traffic on hills it's flamingly retarded
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
Hills in Seattle are so steep you roll back in an automatic too
So I don’t see why it’s worse
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That doesn't make the clutching and shifting suddenly not exist
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
I can clutch and shift with less backwards motion
then I can take my foot off the brake and move it to the gas in an automatic
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And if I were to hold the brake and the gas at the same time on an auto
I could do it with zero backwards motion. Doesn’t make it easier.
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
and that's not really really bad for your brakes
I’d rather make my car stay in good shape
I just hold the gas when driving an automatic on hills so I idle in place
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I know it's really bad for your brakes
Shifting in traffic is really bad for your knees.
Knees > car.
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
Health insurance covers knees
Liability auto inisurance does not cover car
Free repair of knees>costly repair of car
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and how is it bad for your knees?
Isn’t that exercise?
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No wonder you're not doing a real degree.
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
Happiness > knowing about biostructural engineering
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Money > whatever the fuck you'll be doing with your life.
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
Driving highways for fun > Money
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As it pertains to me I do
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And nobody here was claiming otherwise.
So this subthread needs to just end.
I'm going to enjoy watching his house get repossessed
by Graham MacAree on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
I've learned to only pay cash
I won’t get myself in debt
That said will you give me a few cents when I’m begging on the street?
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that's really really bad for your brakes
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I am the same
I miss having a Manual Transmission, and this whole subthread didn’t help that at al
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not saying it's difficult.
I’m saying there’s no way it makes driving easier.
Robert likes feeling superior to you in some way
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't driven a manual in three years
and I still think I can do it better than he does.
Of this I really have no doubt.
Then again, I have yet to subject myself to Robert’s driving.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
After the photo of the BK mask
I do not plan to be in your car
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
There's a tradeoff
Yes it becomes a bit harder, but it makes you more aware of what you’re doing behind the wheel.
I should have put a disclaimer on that
In my experience it makes me more aware while I’m driving.
The worst for me is switching from manual to auto.
I tend to 2 foot the break pedal for a while. Everybody eats the dashboard.
There have been a few times I've thrown on the brake
thinking it was a clutch. Once my forehead meets the steering wheel I remember I’m driving an auto.
Oh yeah! Center mounted e-brake hadn't thought of that.
Mine have always been down by my left foot. That’s an extra level of excitement right there
It takes a little bit of time to learn
but it does help some people focus more on the road.
The difficulty of driving a stick in Seattle is greatly exaggerated
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My thing is that when I'm in an automatic I roll back on hills anyway
With a stick you can control that a lot easier with the clutch
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It's easier to (and this is bad for the clutch)
pull t he clutch slightly with your left foot to prevent roll and then gas
Driving an automatic you can’t hold yourself with the transmission and just have to make a quick brake to gas transition
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I always have customers ask me what I'm driving
I love the weird looks I get when I tell them I drive a ‘95 Ford Escort with 160k on it and a laundry list of mechanical issues. I get 30mpg, so who cares. All my driving is done while sitting in freeway traffic, and I don’t need anything more than 4 wheels and a seat
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
People get confused as to why I drive around in a 1990 Dodge Colt
when I have a perfectly good 2002 Jeep Liberty sitting next to it
This is my rationale as well
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I plan to drive every car I own into the ground.
I drove my Nissan Hardbody until the oxygen sensors and engine gave out. I plan on driving my Celica until the frame falls apart.
I get to sentimentally attached to sell a car
So I probably never will sell a car ever
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I'm still rather bummed that my hardbody finally died.
That thing was a great little truck.
I love driving old small trucks
My parents used to have an 86 S-10 I absolutely loved to drive, and I secretly enjoy driving my friend’s 90 Toyota truck
Provided they have a stick they’re tons of fun, especially to rally on icy roads
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I'm a better driver with a manual transmission than an automatic.
I don’t know why, but when I’m driving an auto I get lazy and complacent.
I'm exactly the same way
I pay way less attention to the road in an automatic
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Make that three of us
Although I’m in an A/T right now, but I loathe it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
That's a really large part of the reason I got the Colt
I can’t get rid of the Liberty because my parents own it but I needed to have a stick again (along with the gas mileage difference) and for a tiny 18 year old hatchback with less than 100 horsepower it’s a ton of fun to drive
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I would not be frightened by having the same opinion as Matthew on anything
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Never having met you, I don't have an opinion on this
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
It's true, but my opinion is suspect. He was holding a royalcurve pretzel.
Those are some yummy pretzels.
So you're one of thooooose people
you know, the shallow jerks that judge people’s attractiveness by the food they’re holding rather than the quality of their hearts
Jeez.
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
This is true, I'm gonna have to admit I'm one of 'them'.
Just hope the wife doesn’t find out, she might get upset.
Or she'll just start holding pretzels whenever she wants to talk to you
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Ha! My wife hates it when she catches me staring at her while spacing out.
I’ve been doing this a lot lately. I’m blaming sleep deprivation. Toddler twins and all.
Who doesn't?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
Besides, you have a long commute with relatively open roads, no?
Best to have a car that you enjoy being in for that.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
35 miles with wide open five lane highway for about 30 miles of it
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, that deserves a good car
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
Doubly this'd
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
If by pass you mean Chinook Pass then yes
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White is pretty fun too
Snoqualmie is fun after sunset but unremarkable during the day
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One of my favorite driving moments
Was when I had to deliver a customer’s Mazdaspeed 6 to them in Wenatchee. I drove up into Cle Elum, and then cut north and never let off the pedal. 270hp/280 lb/ft All Wheel Drive mated to a 6 spd stick is pure joy, especially on a winding mountain road in the middle of summer. I didn’t use the radio the whole trip. My soundtrack was tire howl and engine roar
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
That would be lots of fun
I enjoy the Blewett Pass drive
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Me too
Right now I’ve got a 4-speed on the Colt, and had to drive a 3 on the tree for work this summer- I miss my parents 5-speed Jeep Wrangler I drove in high school
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My old hardbody was a 4-speed.
I was so freaking excited when I got my 5-speed Celica.
I want to get another column three speed
Those are surprisingly fun to drive
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Says you
They are very fun. It’s a unique driving experience. I had to drive an old GMC pickup with one, and 1st gear barely worked. Entertaining as hell to drive
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
It's more a novelty effect
I had to drive it like twice a week for work this summer and that’s about it, I might get bored of it if I had to drive it everyday
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I drove a Ford SVT Focus with a 6 speed when I was car shopping.
It was awesome.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Though this doesn't count the Ride and Drive events I attended for Mazda
Somewhere on my old computer I have a picture of me in a 4 wheel drift behind the wheel of the current-gen MX-5 on the old Alameda runway down on the bay, and the San Fran skyline is in the background of the shot. One of my faves. I also have a bunch from when I got a track day with the Speed 6 in Phoenix at Firebird International. First time behind the wheel got me to 130 mph on the straight, and then diving into a decreasing radius hairpin.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Whoa, Dude, MX-5 is the preferred nomenclature
But yes
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
I wish Mazda would give up on that
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What's that?
The MX-5 name? That’s been used since the car debuted 20 years ago around the world. Only in the US is it “Miata.” MX-5 everywhere else except in Japan, where it’s called “Roadster.”
By the way, that doesn’t change that it’s possibly the most sublime driving experience I’ve ever had any time I’m behind the wheel
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
Right
but for the last two generations they’ve tried to ditch the Miata name and they keep failing
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Ok, I see where you were going with that
I agree. Just stick to Miata, because nobody is going to change now
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
My uncle used to own a Miata.
My dad loved to drive that thing.
My dad has a Datsun Fairlady, he loves that thing.
I think it’s a ‘68, but don’t quote me on that, I really have no idea the year.
I love vintage Datsuns.
I would love to have a 510 project car.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Also a fine car.
I have a real thing for the 510/Alfetta/2002 compact sedan style, though.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
A friend of mine loved those.
Pretty sporty cars! His first was a 240, then he picked up a ’79 280 that had never been out of the garage. This was in ’92. Beautiful car.
He was stationed in Italy in the late '60's.
He absolutely loves small convertibles. He used to look great behind the wheel, now he’s sporting the grizzled beat up old farmer look. Not so much. He’s had that car for so long, I can’t imagine him without it now.
I had a customer that had owned a Miata since they released back in '89
He had also had the same custom license plate since his first one. As an homage to the Lotus Elan, which heavily influenced the design, and in his eyes the Miata was the Japanese Lotus, his license plate was “ROTUS”
I didn’t want to point out the blatant racism of it, because I’m sure he was aware. Plus, it was funny as hell
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
That's pretty racist and funny
and probably thankfully for him, I bet the only people that ever got it thought it was funny as hell
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I got it right away
But I have a good sense of humor. As soon as he asked if I knew what it meant, it clicked, and I laughed hard. He’s literally had that plate for nearly 20 years now, and is on his 5th Miata (at least, he could have upped to the retractable hardtop for all I know)
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
That's hilarious!
A friend of my dad’s married a wealthy Asian woman couple of years ago. She bought him a Lexus as a wedding gift, complete with custom license plate. 3 guesses what she picked for the plate, and I bet your first guess is the right one.
I'll say REXUS
Just to keep with the pace of the conversation. If I’m wrong, I blame it on being on the tail end of a long day after 3 hours of sleep
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Probably why Rotus made me laugh so hard
It was funny and reminded me of the other thing at the same time.
It actually brightened mine a bit
Glad to let my mind wander and please everybody. Those were the good ol’ days at that Mazda store
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Domestic market names are always better than American market names.
Tiburon? WTF? Coupe is fine.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
In Korea it's actually the Tuscani
Coupe is what they call it in Europe
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Correct
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
Tuscani is pretty hilarious since it's an obvious ripoff of the Ferrari 456GT.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
Cars allow you to drive highways
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Automobiles (of any origin) represent everything that is good about America and the American Dream
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Sorry man
Change your mind and buy a Tiburon instead of the Altima Coupe (I assume that’s still what you’re looking at) and I’ll hook you up real good
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
Not quite enough power
unless the Hyundai site is mistakenly listing the power too low… I like the idea of have 270hp/258 ft.lbs under the hood
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
wait for the Genesis coupe
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Heh
that car might be pretty incredible. Is it coming?
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
Should be first of year, production started last week
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Interesting...
I don’t think I like the styling as much as the Nissan, but it looks pretty good. What’s the power going to be? The pop-up site was kind of vague.
And what are you guys expecting to sell them for?
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
Hopefully this site isn't blocked
Price is not fully determined, but they are saying tops will be +/- $26k and bottom end will come in around $23,000. And don’t forget the warranty
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
It looks fantastic from the front
and PS, I’m retarded, I was in LV when SEMA was going on, wish I had known about this
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, you fail
They (Hyundai) had some beautiful cars on display, plus you missed out on Ecto-1
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
How the hell are they getting 223 ft lbs. at 2,000 RPM?
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Turbo, my friend. And don't forget the 30 mpg number
It’s nuts
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
That's a pretty un-laggy turbo.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
I can't wait to try it out.
Mazda did a good job on their turbo cars by using DISI, and this doesn’t even use that tech. It’s a natural
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
I'm really impressed by that number - I'll definitely go find one to test drive I'm in Seattle
or hell, there’s a Hyundai dealership right by my house in Temecula, too
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
In the interim, see if you can get behind the wheel of a V6 Genesis sedan
Get a feel for the car, and see why Hyundai is blowing people away with the car. It’s incredible, really. Like, the most luxurious car I’ve ever sold
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
I saw my first Genesis on I-5 the other day
I was blown away by how good it looked. The pictures don’t do it justice.
It’s one of very few cars I’d consider breaking my “I’m only buying American” mandate for
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Give it a look
The car is amazing. Ignoring that it doesn’t have a German namebadge on it lets you see what it really is. Hyundai picked a good tagline for it: “Think about it”
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
I wish I could afford one
Not gonna happen for another 10 years though, I’m looking at a 2001 Cavalier to take me to Missouri
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Wheels is wheels
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
I've actually never checked out their interiors
but I think that would be a good place to start. Keep in mind, of course, that I’m looking for something really sporty for my next car – luxury is a pretty serious afterthought
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
The interior is top-notch
And although the Sedan is certainly luxurious, it has serious performance attached. The Coupe will be even more so, because it’s lighter and the V6 is actually more powerful in the Coupe than the Sedan. The coupe will even have a Track Package that gives it a 6 spd manual (even for the V6!), wonderfully bolstered seats, track tuned suspension, and 4 piston Brembo brakes
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
P.S. you sound like the type of car salesman that I enjoy interacting with
you know, the kind that can actually answer my questions about the $20,000 purchase you’re trying to get me to make
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Crazy concept, ain't it?
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I'm part of a dying breed
Sad, but true
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously, I've complained about this a lot before, but it drives me nuts
that a guy can know nothing about the product he’s pitching and then expect me to make a 5 year, $25,000 commitment to it
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta get paid, man
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Heh, I aim to get paid by being good at my job =(
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah, that part
Unfortunately in my line of work, the more you get paid, the better you are. It’s results based analysis at its finest
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Different skill-sets
I hope you possess the salesman side as well, since you seem to be good at the part of your job which most consumers appreciate
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
I'm a believer in treating people well.
It should pay off if more people were decent minded. My dad’s bout about 8 cars and trucks in the last 20 years, he always goes back to the same guy.
It's good that he does that
That’s very rare in this day and age of just jerking around as many salespeople as you can until you come across a great deal. There is very little customer loyalty any more. I’ve met longtime sales guys who have their wife on payroll as a secretary, work 9-5 Mon-Thu, take a three day weekend every week, and sell 25 cars per month on referrals and return customers only. That, unfortunately, will not happen for anybody “new” to the business because loyalty is a dead concept
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
I'd gladly buy again from the I got my Mazda from
but the only thing is that he works at a Ford dealership (and I’m not terribly partial to most Ford cars) and, well, I live 1,200 miles away now
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
That'll never change, though
Very high Turnover. Hell, I spent 3 1/2 years at the Mazda store I was at, which was my first store. Owner screwed everybody by not renewing the lease so he could move his precious Ford store to the lot, and I’ve been at 6 or 7 other places since then. This was September of ’07. Hard to find management worth working for these days
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I hadn't thought of it from that angle
I was thinking of the buyers. Seems like people move around so much more than even my dad’s generation. Both my grandparent’s had the same phone number for over 40 years. My dad’s kind of the same way.
Good point
Not as much of an issue from my side of things, because an individual customer leaving isn’t a huge deal, but again, it rarely matters anymore. Of all the people I’ve sold cars to over the past 4 and a half years, I have only received 4 or 5 referrals total, and I do well with staying in contact, and nobody really seems to dislike me (very high customer service scores). Just the way things are these days
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Where'd you buy your Mazda at?
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
Sno-country Ford
I got it for 17,500 last year with 30k miles on it somehow
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Not bad, not bad
Pro-Tip: Newer used-cars (year or 2 old) with tons of miles on them are usually a good buy, because there is no way the car was treated hard. It has to be all freeway driving, which is very easy on the motor (assuming it was maintained).
For instance, I have on my lot an ’07 Hyundai van with 85,000 miles on it. Runs like a brand new one
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Surprisingly (not really)
But being like me both makes money AND keeps people happy. I’ve done pretty well for myself, yes.
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
I can tell you from frustrated consumer experience
that the guy I bought my Mazda6 from was the guy who treated me the best and was either able to answer all my questions or find out the answer for me
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
You have a Mazda 6?
That’s the first new car I bought. Sold it off earlier this year to cut my bills down. I miss the hell out of it
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
Yup, 06 6s GT
love the car, but it’s a little too much of a family car for me, and honestly, for only having 212/197 under the hood, 25 mpg highway isn’t going to cut it for me
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
I had an '05 6s 5-Door, Black on Black with Leather and BOSE/Moonroof pkg
I loved that car, and if it weren’t for the boon to my wallet I’d beincredibly remorseful about giving it up
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
Heh, I have that exact package but silver with gray leather
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Good choice.
You are a wise individual
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, but I'm content with what I've got at the moment
Nice try though, pulling my heart strings like that, just to get yourself a good deal on the sale
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Every roommate we've had in the past year and a half has driven Mazda, it's been hilarious
and everyone has a different car, too – I’ve got a 6, one guy has a Speed3, one guy has a 3 and the guy who just moved out had a B500
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
The Speed 3 is my current (affordable) lust piece
I’d get a white one, and tint the windows out. So hot
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
I must say, I'm not a huge fan of the white one
too much of a GTI look to me
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
I just love white cars
And the Whitewater Pearl that Mazda uses is beautiful. I’d get either that or the Cosmic Blue Mica color
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
And you touch on one of my most prized skills
My favorite phrase is “I don’t know, but I can find out.” I’m pretty smart, and I know my cars, but I’ll be the first to admit when I have no clue about something. People can tell when you’re bullshitting them, and it always causes an issue later when they find out otherwise
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
Yup, and it's obvious
You ca just see them get happy when you say that. It’s a nice feeling
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, that's a lesson that I think everyone starting a job needs to learn
not just sales. One of the first things I learned was that when someone asks you a question in a meeting/presentation, don’t BS the answer – if you don’t know, admit it, and refer the question to someone who does know, or tell the person you’ll find the answer and get back to them.
Then of course, you always have to make sure you follow through, which is why I have a litany of questions on my whiteboard complete with who I owe answers to
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
Was in the middle of typing this
Rear wheel drive, high power (and 27mpg with the Turbo 4!), and about the same price as the Altima Coupe. Hard to say no on that one. Just saw it before the Auto Show, and was very impressed
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
I was actually about to suggest that
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Actually much pain this morning. And then more pain when people quoted my text messages back to me.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
You didn't have to read your Sent Folder.
I just gave you one.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
So an extra 4 hours of work the day before your day off will put $186 in your pocket?
That’s good money, dude. And then you have the whole weekend off, I assume? If so, take the extra hours. You’re lucky to have the choice in this day and age
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
So hilariously, since I started this subthread, I've hit a major rhythym doing my work
and have gotten more done in the past half an hour than I did in the two hours preceding that, all while chatting on LL
Good work, team!
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
We aim to please
LL: Helping Hurting Helping productivity since whenever you became a member!
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
Remember
helping me is helping national security!
…. or something
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Excellent
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
1 minute left.
This is not Foligno’s finest moment.
We haven't heard from Matthew or Jeff in a while.
Should we be worried?
Earlier in the year he looked like a sparkplug but now I'm ready for Bass Bass Bass
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
I've never seen a -3 with 6 minutes on the ice.
It’s almost impressively bad.
I talked about your pretzels!
Sorry about this morning, getting these guys out the door lately is becoming more and more difficult. Like making cats walk in a straight line.
Seriously
I need to bribe them with some pretzels
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
I was gonna say...
I’ll try that one out. You give mine a shot?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
Today's nostalgic cartoons
Life with Louie and Bobby’s World.
I think you have to be about my age to appreciate these ones.
I've seen Louie Anderson live in Vegas twice
He’s hilarious. And I loved both of those shows, especially Bobby’s World.
ANIMALS. DON’T. WEAR. UNDERPAAAAAAAAANTS
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
This is probably more comments than Bluebird Banter has had in its' history
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
That’s a bunch
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Question for computer-savvy types.
My roommate wiped my hard drive and reinstalled windows and other programs. Now my firefox looks funny. I can’t see all of LL on the screen, and the font seems larger. And blurrier. What could be the issue? He left, so I can’t ask him.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions
May not have re-installed drivers correctly
and or reset your resolution. Try resolution first, and if that fails, look up what kind of video card you have and download/install the drivers
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
Is it only Firefox that looks bad
or is it the entire display no matter what you have open?
Firefox is the worst. My msn looks strange, too.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Check the resoolution, perhaps?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, go to the desktop
right click > Properties > Settings tab.
There’s a box that is marked “screen resolution.” What does it read?
800 x 600
also the screen sometimes moves by itself, or won’t let me scroll down to the ‘post’ button—it jumps back up.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
You don't have your display drivers installed.
Who knows what else you don’t have on there. Do you know how to make a screenshot?
Or that, probably
Especially on a laptop.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Not on this POS--but I remember there is a firefox screen grab add on?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Use your PrtScrn button.
Open up MS Paint and then paste it in there. Save it as a jpeg.
What I need you to do before you take a screen shot is to:
Right click on My Computer > Click the Hardware tab > Click the “Device Manager” button. I need you to screenshot the window that opens up.
Chances are you’re missing more than your display drivers. I need to find out just what you don’t have so I can point you towards a place where you can download those drivers.
I hope you're getting overtime right now
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
I'm "that guy" in my family
In addition to my own 2 laptops and 2 desktop towers, I also have 2 broken laptops from family that I’m tasked with fixing, and I have a desktop being delivered from my other neighbor in the next few days
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
One of the 2 laptops is my dad's
“It just stopped working”
What do you mean by stopped working?
“It won’t do anything”
*sigh I’ll pick it up tomorrow
(Hard drive is TOAST)
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
I can't wait until I'm a crusty old curmudgeon like my dad
It so mind numbingly insane the way he views technology.
“Why can’t they just make a program and keep it simple, all I want to do is type it and print it”.
“That’s a typewriter dad.”
He’s got this 40 minute rant about computers, every time I see him he dusts it off and runs through it.
I can't make it screen shot. There's the insert button and it says prt sc below that but doesn't do anything.
Also my computer won’t mute. And moving the cursor across the screen causes it to jump around.
Should I throw it out the window?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
When you hit print screen, it just makes a copy, like you were copying text
you have to open up MS Paint and paste that image to get your screenshot
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
If I can figure out what drivers you need I can save the machine.
This would be a lot easier if I could see your desktop, though. Damn I wish there was a way I could get UltraVNC to talk to your machine.
Scoot the slider thing all the way to the right
Should help a bunch
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
There's nothing in between--just a big jump. I did it and it helps, but now it's really small.
and still if I use the scroll bar to move down the screen, and then let go, it jumps back up to the top of the screen.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
And what's the make and model of your laptop?
I can link you the page to do your driver installs
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I left that part out
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
First!
Click here Just download everything you see on the page, but start with the display
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
Hang on, is there anything else written on the sticker?
Presario M2000 CTO
Presario M2000
Presario M2000Z CTO
Drat
I didn’t see a difference on Compaq’s site, but good call on checking. And sorry to “encroach” on your turf. I’m bored at work, and this actually falls into the realm of computer stuff I can provide input on
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, I'm going to start building a list of drivers you're probably going to need.
Try not to freak out too much. There’s a lot to download, but it’s relatively painless to install.
Not so bad, then
At least, I don’t think
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Perfect.
One of those will install correctly and the other won’t. Unfortunately I have no idea which since I don’t have your user manual.
Is this why the wireless is working funny, also?
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not 100 percent sure but I think it is.
From a quick Google search, I think the SM Bus Controller is the Intel wireless device.
"The INF file does not contain information for your system's hardware"
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions
this
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-22940-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=433559&os=228&lang=en
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Fantastic, I'd forgotten why I hate Compaqs.
They never put the correct model number in an easy to see location. Okay, before you try any of the other drivers I want you to download and install this one:
I'll let you know in twelve minutes.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
Alright.
If that driver works, you have the M2000Z CTO and therefore need these drivers:
It would like me to restart, but I need to install the other program I downloaded first.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
Go ahead and install the other drivers then restart.
Sorry about listing the wrong drivers earlier. I always get thrown for a loop when working with Compaqs.
So your eyes don't bleed.
That’s about it. You’ll kill your eyes staring at a lousy resolution.
Also the only link I haven't provided is the dialup modem driver.
If you need that I’ll dig out the link, but I can’t remember the last time I saw someone using the built-in modem on their laptop.
What's a modem?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
Graphics driver is what you'll want, second one down
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
As an aside to this
I dug out an old 19 inch Dell CRT and plugged my new PC into it. Cranked the res up for the hell of it, and remembered why I miss using a real monitor instead of my TV (1280×720). 2600xsomething-or-other was sex
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
There's this cute girl at work who for some reason refuses to change the resolution on her 22" Samsung from 1024x768
it’s weird, especially given how I’m used to mine both being set at 1680×1050
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
I'm the same
I hate blown-up pixels, and I crave Hi-Res viewing.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
I want to buy another 22" on BF this year
but it’s kind of a waste when I already have one and a perfectly good 19" which now basically is just where my AIM windows end up
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
If only I had the space for a dedicated workspace
I’d definitely get a nice display for my desktop and use it. But, my TV will get the job done
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
She's going to get a brain tumor from trying to focus on that
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Break it down, sb. Smaller pieces.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Listen to BrianL
he’s probably lot better at explaining this than I am
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
Alright folks,
I just put in a thirteen hour day, basically without eating the whole day. I’m tired as hell and hungry, so thanks for all the moral support and see ya tomorrow!
/LLLJ
Quitter
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
Just fucking with ya, buddy
Enjoy your night. You deserve it
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Thought you'd get a kick out of it
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions
He deserves it.
He’s brought entertainment to LL so much.
Indie.
by .Taylor on Nov 11, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions
I get the joke.
Let’s reserve kudos to those who actually deserve it. Those who actually put their lives on the line for our protection.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Abso-fucking-lutely not
praising those who deserve praise is not politics
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
So happy Veteran's Day, ballgirls.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Here's a question:
I just procured a PC laptop from the record label I co-own, and it has a wireless card. My landlord (who lives above me) has a mac laptop, with an Airport router hooked to her Comcast cable internet. When my laptop scans for open wireless connections, it brings up three in my immediate area. Two of those are WEP protected, but hers shows up, and if I disable WEP on my machine, it won’t let me in. However, no matter what password I use, it says I’m connected, but I still can’t seem to connect to the internet. Can PCs not connect to Mac Airport routers? When I try supplying a guessed password for the other two wireless connections in the neighborhood, it won’t tell me I’m connected like hers does. Does that make sense??
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
For hers or mine?
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Yes.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Firefox and opera.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Just for grins head into the IE settings and make sure it's set to automatically detect your connection settings
then launch it.
Hmm. I'll do that.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
No luck. Dammit.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Fuck. I HAVE to find my router. No fucking idea where it is.
Anyone have a spare router?
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
I have a spare, but no power cable for it.
It’s yours if you want it. Nice little Netgear one, never gave me any problems, but I upgraded after I moved this summer
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm. Mightget back to you about that. Thanks.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Shoot me an email
Power adapters are pretty cheap (certainly less than a new router). Just pick up a universal power adapter and you’re good to go. Not sure where ya live, but I’ll bring it to work tomorrow just in case
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
Time to head home
Catch y’all on the flip side
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Guys it's time for this thread to die- it's been like 4 hours since the work day ended
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And I'm reading the French Laundry cookbook under the covers while glancing at this every few minutes.
What’s so wrong with that?
I read How to Be a Domestic Goddess this morning.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, my kids smeared vaseline all over a set of flannel sheets today
It doesn’t want to come out in the wash. I wash my work clothes (when I’m diving, being on deck your clothes get pretty messed up with petroleum product) with a cup of white vinegar to cut the grease better. Haven’t tried it on the sheets yet, but do you have any better ideas?
Cool, just wanted a second opinion on that.
These guys have techno babble, I’ve got laundry. I’ll get the recipe/cooking advice via email I think.
Nope, none of that. I was actually considering windex for that.
Works great on work clothes, but I don’t know what it will do to the color in this situation. Now that I think about it, I use the vinegar to get the smell out, I’m not sure if it does anything for cutting grease. Imma gonna do it anyway.
This thread didn't die because a few of us were at work until 8:30
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
Our wifi that we leech at work is broken :(
And I had a fucking retarded training seminar to go to today
If JI is the Ichiro of LL, and you're the Felix of LL, what am I?
Indie.
by .Taylor on Nov 11, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
Let's see.
Somewhat offensive, often annoying, butt of a lot of jokes….
John Rocker?
Mo Vaughn?
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I'm not sure why he gets input on what his nickname should be anyway
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I love this subthread.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
No
let’s not encourage him. At least when Coach melts down it’s funny
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
I nominate him "Bunghol."
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Remember how I was here before the SBN transfer?
Indie.
by .Taylor on Nov 12, 2008 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
Not Mariners, but Todd Van Poppel?
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
He was just overhyped and ineffectual
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
A whole bunch of meaningless comments
Doesn’t speak english.
by Robert on Nov 11, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can't believe I didn't make the connection.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
I really should be cooking and not playing on the internet.
There are people I am not providing for.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
Not as easily transportable.
Fancy will be a christmas gift.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
give up the bk sneak attacks and we'll talk.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
He cannot answer you right now.
Maybe he’ll use this free time to find the answer without embarrassing himself this time.
I am a detatched observer.
That knows enough not to mock the Sens.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Hey Jeff. Email me. I have something in the works that might interest you.
A suite at a Mariners game it in it.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Already received that email from Lonnie a little while ago, and responded
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
Good. You possibly in?
Talkiing to JAC as well… We like thinkers.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Way too far in the future to know for sure
I’m in San Diego, after all. But there are more local representatives.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
He's selfish?
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
Yeah, I think we were the only working people in here
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
And getting ready to set the comment record
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Yes I did
rc made you an easy target =)
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
Things that I enjoy hearing at the end of a 13 hour day in which I did not eat a meal
“btw, your promised raise didn’t go through the HR system. I promise I’ll make it up to you in March”
I'd kill a puppy and leave it on my boss's front door
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Any chance I can get this subthread hidden?
I wrote it out of annoyed anger and somewhat fear what it might turn in to. Especially given what Corco just wrote
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
for the record I would never do that
and would be q uite angered if you did it
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Weak Sauce
How does this effect your decision to work extra or not on Thursday?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
It doesn't
but I’m really upset about it, since my promotion got rejected by HR too. My boss also said something along the lines of “they just locked it down, it would have gone through if I had put it in a week earlier,” which really blows because if I have to wait five months, I’m going to lose ~$1800 in salary.
He said he’d make it up at the yearly raise… and while I want to believe him, I have a very high number set in my head for what I think is fair, all things considered
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
Not sure how your company works,
But if they makes you negotiate your salary then work the system. Look up how best to go after it, and stick it to them. The website Lifehacker often provides input on this kind of stuff
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, we don't really get a chance to negotiate
he had already told me the exact amount the raise would have been… so I’m expecting my yearly in March to cover that and fairly cover the standard yearly
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Should be ok though, right?
Like, you didn’t already spend the additional salary you were expecting, right?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Naw, I'm just really upset because I feel like I've worked a lot harder and better than others who have gotten both promotions and raises
and I want what’s fair for me
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
(P.S. I spend a lot of time on LL, but I really do get a lot done at work)
I’m from the “work smarter, not harder” school of thought
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
I'm the same
For all the posting I did here today, I still made 30 phone calls and sent 10-15 emails. Doing what I can to make a living and stay sane in the process
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
That sucks, dude.
Shit always goes that way, too. Just keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll get what’s coming to you.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
I've never worked white collar, outside of an internship in college.
Which doesn’t count here. But does Lifehacker mention commensurate wage rates for the industry? My wife’s boss has been wrangling some serious pay raises for personnel in her department using that for leverage.
Check out the site if you never have before
I love it, they offer lots of good life and tech advice. Just search the site for keywords and have at it
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
I've got to move this down here so I can read the thread, ATTN NOLA
After you’ve installed the drivers and restarted:
Right click on the desktop > Properties > Settings
Slide the bar in “Screen Resolution” all the way to the right.
Arrrghhhh
And you’re sure you installed the video drivers?
I believe so but I can't find it in programs. Where would it be?
Damn I feel helpless.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
It wouldn't appear in programs.
The file you needed to run was sp31101.exe
Okay I'm going to talk you through a backdoor install now.
Right click on My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager
Double click on the icon that says “Video Controller (VGA Compatible)”
Click the “Reinstall Driver” button
Select the “No, not this time” radial button and click Next
Select the “Install from a list or specific location [advanced]” and click Next
Click the Browse button
Navigate to My Computer > C > swsetup > SP31101 > Driver > XP_Inf
Click OK
Click Next
Pray it works.
Don't worry
if it doesn’t find a driver that matches the hardware, it won’t continue. This is safe.
If my problems are anything like yours, NOLA, kick it like a potential mugger. That's what I'm about to do.
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Said icon in step two does not appear to exist.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
I am ready to just throw it out a window.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
Let's synchronize this action.
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Apparently it was fixed and I did not know
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
Well, I'm ready to drop kick. Let me know.
In “honour” of you, I’ll make it a corner kick.
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..................GOD DAMMIT.
1024×768 is the correct resolution for your laptop. I didn’t realize how old it was.
Congratulations, your laptop resolution was fixed at we didn’t even realize it.
......
I actually had this thought a while ago
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
I saw "2004" as the last driver update and then it dawned on me.
This is an old laptop. It doesn’t display in 1280×1024. I am a putz.
At least we know which model it is now.
Nola you might want to burn those drivers onto a CD and keep it in your case.
Lovely.
So in sum, NOLA just needs a new computer.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
I'd suggest that at some point down the line, but this should get you by.
Might I suggest a Lenovo T400?
Seriously though, if your machine had been working fine for you up until now
it’ll last you a while longer. You may want to consider looking at new laptops somewhere down the line.
It's just really slow, which is why we wiped the hard drive.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
It should run a fair amount better now.
Although slap your friend who decided to wipe a laptop without looking into drivers first.
Another reason I love my Thinkpad
After I re-installed a few days ago, something got jacked up during updates somewhere between Vista updates and driver updates, and the Boot directory was gobbled up by something (fuck if I know). Had to redo the whole thing, but having everything on board is a huge help
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Does everything else seem to be working okay?
Sound, touchpad etc
Again, sometimes the scrolling autoleaps up.
Well, it seems to be better. And the mute works.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Laptops are nothing to mess with when it comes to drivers, I've found
Total pain in the ass
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
Yaaaay, I guess
Reading through and catching up, but that sounded like the res I saw when I was looking up the specs earlier this evening. Hope all’s well now
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
I left work at 4 and this thread was dead
I come back at 9.05 and holy jebus it done ’sploded.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I skipped all the car stuff, made it much easier
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
The triumvirate makes everything better
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure it's excellent
but I’m not primarily a driver and to me a car is nothing but functional transportation so I care not about discussions about cars and driving.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
A few of us already disdained cars.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
He's right I would love to give up my car
It’s the smart thing to do but oh wait it’s the only possible way to get to my house in Idaho in the winter
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I left work at 9 and came home to 350 new comments
WTF
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
I just annihilated a half a large pizza from Papa John's
I don’t feel the least bit bad about it
I haven't eaten since my Sam's Club hot dog at 1pm
I’m starving, but don’t want to make anything heavy because I hope to sleep soon.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
How was the boy today?
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I don't know.... I am just so rarely short tempered.
It’s either extreme laziness or extreme easy goingness.
Taking care of kids is a crap ton more difficult than diving
There’s no way I can relate how bone crushingly weary working on the deck of a workboat and making dives can get, but it can be difficult.
That said, taking care of kids takes an entirely different set of skills. I’ve discovered kids require near constant emotional feedback, and being engaged emotionally all day long is absolutely exhausting. At least for me anyway.
You are the quintessential Awesome baby taker care-over.
Y’all, if my words run together tonight, it’s mostly because my space bar seems to be having problems, but also because I’ve had like five (small) glasses of wine. I’m celebrating something very important tonight. Being alone in a quiet house.
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I'm alone, so of course.
Dear Lubriderm,
I love your lotion. Long time fan.
Sincerely,
ASUBoyd
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HAHAHAHA
Is your mistress, Palmela Handerson, coming over?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, my hands were dry. You rang?
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As a white man, my knees get so ashy. I'm sure Brayden could tell you.
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What I'm saying is kudos to you.
There is no way I’d be able to do what you do, and I can’t ever think of a time I’ve ever said that about anything.
Thanks K. That's nice to hear.
I acknowledge that I have a particular skill / talent in this area…. and after doing it for 6 years taking care of the 3 and under set is just second nature. My house is like Menudo – they grow old enough to go to pre K and graduate from me, then I get a whole other set of tinys.
Thank you for taking care of my spawn.
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He's a pimp like his daddy.
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I just saw a Taco Time ad claiming they serve authentic mexican food.
I wasn’t even aware Taco Time counted as food.
I can occasionally stomach Taco Time.
I can’t stand Taco Bell
(Insert SB quip about BrianL being proud of his spicy Latin heritage here)
But this is one of those times
BrianL is proud of his spicy Latin heritage!
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
I guess I know what you're making tomorrow, Dr. Dad.
BTW, beers soon, or fucking what?
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Now you're fucking talking. I'm getting you wasted. We have an extra bed here, just for that.
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Depending on how spicy each individual store's meat is
The hard tacos range from hot hot hot to tastalicous
Seriously. My PC cannot take the damage this fanpost is giving it. We have to do something.
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It's after midnight Eastern Time
We should just put up tomorrows OFFTOP post
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Is that one of those "No you di'n't" three-snap motions?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Nov 11, 2008 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
AWESOME.
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Shit.
I can.
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Yeah.
I just did it. All for you.
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All for you, my precious.
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Fucking love this comment.
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There's probably no way I can respond to this comment without getting boxed.
I shall simply bow my head and accept defeat, for alas, a better man has conquered me.
Woo
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
It might be
last time one of these got this big we started a second one about 700 comments ago
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there really is no such thing as a bad trout
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This is true. Especially if it's caught in a lake in or around Yakima.
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I was thinking a lake in or around Valley County, Idaho
but I’m sure Yakima is delicious too
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My friend, you would be correct in your assumtion.
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There's a subdivision in Hailey?
I’m not sure whether to say “Damn Mexicans” or “Damn rich people”
Either way I’m pissed off
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Damn rich people then
I try to avoid that part of Idaho- McCall has all the scenery and beauty without the rich people from California who build subdivisions over trout lakes
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If I enjoyed stout I might agree with you
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I'm pretty sure I've had a bad one
but with Ratebeer down I cannot verify which. I do remember having some cherry stout that was pretty unbalanced.
Seriously, get the fuck back up Ratebeer
I have a backlog approaching 25 beers that I need to enter.
Are you more impressed or freaked out?
How about after I mention that the site’s only been down for three or four days?
It might've been bad by stout standards
but I doubt it was bad.
I’ve been trying new stout after new stout for the past few months and to a bottle they’ve pretty much all been delicious.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
Well, I could finish it, so I guess it wasn't "bad"
I don’t know, I have trouble not judging against the style.
I'm going to get to that point eventually
but right now I’m kind of blinded by my borderline unconditional love for stouts, imperial stouts, and porters.
I may never drink another wit as long as I live.
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno, let me check RateBeer
by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 11, 2008 10:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That is, coincidentally, exactly what I just upgraded from
To an Athlon 64 3000. Fuckin’ weird…
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure it is.
This machine was somewhat midrange when I built it last December.
My 4 year old POS is tolerating this
occasional delays in the comment posting
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My 1.2 GHz single core 1 GB RAM laptop
is not a child unfortunately
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actually wait that should read *fortunately
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Oopsie
Somebody confiscate that hard drive. It has bad things on it
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
I know, that threw me a bit too
I though I was the youngest parent here. My only trump card over anybody here became threatened for a brief moment
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
CoD5 is great, don't listen to Brian!
My brother bought it today for the old 360 I sold him. But when he got home this afternoon it was throwing error codes at him. The video system has fried, and Microsoft wants $115 to fix it. I sold it to him like 3 weeks ago. HAHAHAHA. As a result, he’s leaving all his games here at my house, so now I have CoD5 and Farcry 2 to enjoy for the next week or so
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of games that disappointed...
Set your expectations for Farcry 2 to low. Very, very, very low.
I applaud them for making the game as open-ended as they did
but my God it’s utterly directionless.
I just plan on lighting things on fire.
Of all the games coming out this season, that was one that I didn’t mind waiting on. My super-stoner brother was all over it though, so I’ll reap the benefits
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
I stopped at Target in Renton tonight to see if they had Mirror's Edge in stock
They had a space for it on the shelf, with a tag and everything, but the worker said that they didn’t have it yet and were hoping to see it tomorrow. I want it NOW
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
Matthew, do you drink bloody marys ever?
Actually – anyone local, do you guys drink them? At home, not in restaurants.
I totally would, if I had the ingredients. No goddamned celery salt - that's all I ask.
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Holy fuck.
Anybody here like MMA? I’m an agent of one of them, but holy shit – channel 57 on Comcast here in Seattle is currently showing the best knockouts. Brutal!
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So I'm totally freaked out, can't remember the last time that happened.
My boy just woke up and when I go in his room he says “I don’t like that man daddy”.
So I say ‘what man?’
He says “THE MAN IN THE CLOSET”.
I about crapped my pants. So now my house is haunted, like I believe in ghosts.
I opened the closet door holding a 5 battery Mag lite, fully expecting somebody to jump me.
We were both awake the other night,
and Ess Jr says (pointing to the door), Daddy, that man is scary. I said, “What man??” He said, “The guy outside the door.” I went out with my… I have a weapon of protection. Nothing. Days later, he’s apparently seeing this guy all over the house. I swear this place is haunted.
Howsabout it? Anyone else have haunting stories?
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My wife and I LOVE horror movies.
This is hard to execute when you have kid(s).
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My children are going to be so fucked up.
Since my first reaction would have been to shrug it off and say “I’m not worried, he only goes after little kids.”
by Matthew on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
And he gets stronger if you scream.
So keep quiet.
…
And get daddy another beer.
I sat here for 10 seconds wondering if I should take the joke to that level
I ultimately decided this post would be enough of an allusion without me having to actually broach it.
In about 20 years whem my generation starts running for political office,
I am curious to find out when the first candidate gets blasted for having made comments like these on public internet blogs/fora/boards
I had a friend who died from taking a joke too far.
I’m still all emotional about it.
Dude, I love you.
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I'm not sure why I rec'd this
but I don’t regret it at all
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:04 PM PST up reply actions
My God my mother has some stories that would scare the shit out of you.
She was captive in a forced labor camp in Cambodia (which is another story that would take me about an hour to tell properly) during the Khmer Rogue reign of the country. Whether they were real or hunger-induced hallucinations…damn she saw some shit that would make anyone wet themselves in fear.
It's nothing short of a miracle that she managed to escape from that camp while guards were on duty
travel hundreds of miles to the Thailand border without dieing due to starvation, disease, or landmines. It must have been an act of some higher power that led her to the same Thai refugee camp where the rest of her family was.
She never lets us pamper her.
It’s kind of maddening.
My brother and I are devising a plan to send her and my dad to Hawaii for their anniversary.
I just need to come up with another $1,000 and we’re there.
Rec'd for sheer horrilelness.
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You have no idea.
You choose what’s worse. Watching her dad get shot right in front of her by Khmer Rogue soldiers, watching as her sisters were raped, or watching her family flee while she was taken to a camp.
Oh, come on Taylor, this is when you talk about that time in the bathouse when everyone screamed...
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Oh Vicki Lawrence.
I watched the Gone With the Wind sketch episode of Carol Burnett the other day…. Classic….
My kid did something similar one time
Spooked the hell out of me.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
I really should have posted this when LL was more alive
I have been waiting two months to see who would click that
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
Hello
It seems like I will be attempting to collect my pretzel in the spring
I've got a pretzel or you,
but it consists of a scorpion leg lock by Jimmy the “Superfly” Snuka.
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Here's some help
I wonder what the SBN comment record is. We’ve got to be close to it
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
Great now it's stuck on 1,982 comments
by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2008 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
Oh thank god I did not see this last night.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Nov 12, 2008 4:42 AM PST up reply actions
OK. Goodnight.
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Lame in joke with myself, I almost posted 'right behind you' and it made me laugh.
I’m tired, I’m an idiot.
Night Royal, my love.
Dpsea… You could never look as dumb as I do here. I think you have no problems.
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So now is everybody gone?
Was 2,000 the cutoff?
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
That's how it seemed. I came home from work to all these new posts
And by time I got caught up, everybody was saying good night, like 2,000 was the magical bedtime number
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
And you're still a dick.
A cool dick, nonetheless. Night night, bastard.
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I'm one of the nicest people you're likely to meet.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah whatever
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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
I am a gentleman and a scholar.
(One of these things is untrue.)
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 11, 2008 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
Not that I know, of course
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
This is very true, and very seriously the last post I'm making.
Godspeed everyone, especially Royalcurve, Acblue, dpseasdv, and everyone else.
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Especially eveyone else, you say?
That may include me, and now I feel good about myself
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2008 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
It absolutely included you.
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Do you have a strong background in math?
I’m only asking because I couldn’t fight my way out of a wet paper sack when it comes to math. And I’m only exaggerating slightly. It’s linear equations, but I have tons of questions which I can usually puzzle through, but then I only have more questions. It’s a little annoying sometimes. Frequently.
Nope, I blow at math.
Which why ,say, someone like Graham has covered 30 times more ground than I in 1/3 as much time.
The other thing that drives me nuts is finding information.
I’ve got all the posted links from here and USSM, plus plenty I’ve bookmarked from various posts and gamethreads. But sorting the information I want from them drives me nuts. Was this ever a problem for you, and if so, did sheer repetition solve it?
Oh, maybe I my comment was about as clear as mud.
I meant sorting info on stat websites. Like Fangraphs, or BP for instance.
Well have BBref, Etat corner, Fangraphs and THT in my bookmarks
but that’s about it.
The thing is that, while I am always learning, I’ve understood the basics very well for a very long time, and at the same there’s no way I can really understand any advanced mathematical metrics without physically seeing it work through trial and error, so there’s no reason for me to have a bunch of stuff bookmarked because I’ll never look at it.
Well said, sorry to pester you with seemingly pointless questions.
There’s just some angles to the game that interest me, and make a nice pet project. I’ve been reading quite a bit of material written by Tango and Bill James lately, and I’ll probably discover they’ve already answered my questions.
My specific questions to you are asked because this shit is often more frustrating than fun for me. You happen to be here right now, and also are one of the people on LL who I happen to pay attention to when you air an opinion on baseball related issues.
The reason I’m peppering you with questions is because I’m wandering if using these stat websites gets easier with continued use, because I don’t pick up some speed in finding the info I’m looking for, I’m about to pack it in. I don’t like quitting a project once I’ve started. So if you told me you had a slow start when you first got into it, then over time it was like tying your shoes, this would be encouraging.
It has been my experience that it gets easier as time goes along.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM PST up reply actions
The thing that made it easy for me
was reading old Bill James player handbooks from the mid 90s, he explains his (admittedly outdated) advanced metrics (like MLEs) very well, and has a crash course in the value of a prospect/aging curves that is a good beginning point , and he is always entertaining, and often hilarious. It’s much softer landing than learning a bunch of equations.
I'm finding this with his last edition of the Historical Abstract.
The way he isolates positions is pretty interesting. Not that I’m about to come up with something new and revolutionary. I’m only saying it’s interesting. And he mixes in plenty of anecdotes to keep my attention. Like you say, good jumping off point. For some people, he might be about as far as I go.
12:19 on a Wednesday morning and I'm reading about the death of Jayne Mansfield.
Honestly, what the fuck.
Wasn't Marilyn Monroe, life was a trainwreck, married a weight lifter, nicknamed 'The Pink Goddess', big in Italy, decapitated in a carwreck.
I think that about covers it. Hope I didn’t spoil the ending.
Succinct. I already know all this, so I'm not sure why I'm reading about it all over again.
Unless I’m going for a marathon no sleepathon
A tip to all you tech geeks out there.
If you have a Asus 750i MB with a Nvidia chipset, and you get a 9800GTX card, do not, I repeat, DO NOT use the drivers that come with the card. For the love of god, do not do it. I have never had such a hard time resolving driver issues as I have had the last 5 hours.
But it was worth it. By god this thing runs like a dream. Wow.
Just buy a 20$ external connector if you're just looking to move stuff over.
It’s such a useful thing.
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
So, looks like Greg Oden is playing tommarrow depending on how his foot feels when he wakes up tommarrow. Supposedly, he was explosive in practice, so it's looking good.
Brandon Roy, on the other hand, has back spasms.
54!
No, though I was angry at my stupid assignment last night. And hyped up on caffiene.
Though I’ve already learned the Balmer peak is a lie.
54!
...
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/11/11/658730/new-holliday-thread#9950652
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
I run it fine on just 8GB of RAM and a Dual-Quad Core setup...
It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray
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