OTFPOTD: Back to work edition
Since it looks like nobody else is here (or willing to post an OTFPOTD today), I'll go ahead and take care of it.
Subjects for discussion:
1) Doing more or less x-mas shopping this year?
2) How slammed are you at work after a (hopefully) four-day weekend?
3) How annoyed do you get when other people call in sick to work on a busy day?
That's all I have. I might try some tags, but probably not.
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1. Less, but not because of the economy. Fewer little kids in family = less x-mas shopping.
2. Not too bad, thankfully, considering I got 4 hours of sleep last night and drove from Seattle to Portland at 6AM today.
3. Not at all. Their decisions are not my concern, and my desire to work outweighs someone else’s desire to slack so I’ll take their work no problem.
Oh, and AC/DC rules.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 10:46 AM PST
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I had the chance to go to the concert with some friends,
but between all the $$$ I spent this weekend prior to then, and the fact that I was plain worn out, I had to pass.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 10:49 AM PST
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I've been rocking the new album for a couple of weeks now.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
by kevin_ess on
Dec 1, 2008 10:51 AM PST
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I got a copy of it yesterday and I listened to it on the drive home this morning
it’s pretty good. They played 5 songs off it last night, and while they were fine, they were unremarkable live, especially compared to some of the older Bon Scott-era stuff.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 11:00 AM PST
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When I saw them back in 1990,
they were awesome live. Sounds like they’ve either gotten old, or they had an off night.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:05 AM PST
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Not at all
They were completely awesome – all I meant was that the new songs didn’t leave much of an impression compared to the older stuff. The show itself was amazing – Angus Young has some ridiculous fountain of energy somewhere that I want a piece of, and Brian Johnson hasn’t changed a bit, with the exception of adding a few pounds.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 11:08 AM PST
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I get it.
I haven’t heard enough of the new album to know how I feel about it. The new GNR though, that can go straight in the trash bin.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:10 AM PST
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I'm not sure I'll listen to Black Ice in a year
but it was a decent-to-fun listen on the way home this morning. I have yet to find a song on the new GnR record that I’ll listen to in three days, much less a year from now.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 11:11 AM PST
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The Title Track has a badass gutar riff.
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by thewyrm on
Dec 1, 2008 11:38 AM PST
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Chinese Democracy that is.
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by thewyrm on
Dec 1, 2008 11:38 AM PST
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One riff does not a good album make.
(look at me going all Yoda)
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by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST
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My answers:
1) Less, but not the economy either. I just don’t want the hassle this year of hunting for some “meaningful” little gift for every single person I know.
2) Slammed. I’m in the rental property industry, 1st day of the month, assistant out, four day weekend, etc.
3) It annoys me when it is my assistant and it seems to be an ongoing problem, especially during busy times.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 10:54 AM PST
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get a new assistant.
Sounds like your current one has some issues.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 10:58 AM PST
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I'm starting to think this is the case.
Unfortunately my boss doesn’t want to do anything until after the new year.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 10:59 AM PST
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Also, the excuse is always "my kids are sick", which is getting old.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:21 AM PST
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I hate that excuse. Nothing you can do about it.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST
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I know, I know.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:57 AM PST
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We get that here a ton.
People have some sickly children these days. I never missed school.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 11:58 AM PST
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Why do people wait until I try to post one of these to post theirs?
Seriously, this is like the 3rd time this has happened. I had good tags too. Christ.
by Gomez on
Dec 1, 2008 10:54 AM PST
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I can delete mine and we can start over.
I just noticed there wasn’t anything up, so I thought I’d take care of it. I’m really not picky about it.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 10:56 AM PST
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Naw, we'er here. It's cool
It wasn’t that you did it, but that it was the 3rd time I’ve made a post and it happened.
by Gomez on
Dec 1, 2008 11:57 AM PST
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I was amazed nothing was up yet.
I don’t think I’ve ever made it to the office on a weekday before the post was up.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 12:02 PM PST
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HAHAHA I feel your pain...
This signature space for rent.
by PositivePaul on
Dec 1, 2008 10:57 AM PST
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OK, dibs for tomorrow go to Gomez
by seattlebruin on
Dec 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST
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Yes! I get to go another day without being expected to make one
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST
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somebody needs to go wake up Gomez
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by pdb on
Dec 2, 2008 8:42 AM PST
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Or 9:30, depending on how generous I feel
until then we can OFFTOP here
by seattlebruin on
Dec 2, 2008 8:49 AM PST
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It's 9:45
Everybody failed
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 2, 2008 9:44 AM PST
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Good games last night
you, my friend are quite a good teammate. Unlike the rest of those fuckers we played with…
by seattlebruin on
Dec 2, 2008 9:46 AM PST
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No shit
I was getting pissed. I counted quite a few deaths last night where the Killcam showed the guy that killed me walking right by a couple teammates who seemed to be running around in circles or something. Assholes…
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on
Dec 2, 2008 9:48 AM PST
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My favorites were the ones where I was aware of this as it was occurring, and never bothered to shoot at the guy because I figured "hey there's no way my teammate can miss this one..."
dear God I was wrong.
Best game was the one where we staked our teammates 32 kills and they still almost lost. Well that and how tanks are bullshit.
by seattlebruin on
Dec 2, 2008 9:50 AM PST
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That was the part I left out
I constantly play that way. As you saw, I usually rack up a ton of kills and a ton of deaths but it’s because I rely on those around to catch what I miss. That wasn’t always the case last night. That one game where you and I counted for 47 kills and we barely pulled it out was sickening
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 2, 2008 9:53 AM PST
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We were actually losing 700-680 at one point
before my dogs went on a rampage to close the game
by seattlebruin on
Dec 2, 2008 9:57 AM PST
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God that game pissed me off
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 2, 2008 9:58 AM PST
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Moving along
1) None
2) Not at all because I’m currently unemployed.
3) I don’t care unless it’s someone I rely on, like a supervisor in a collaborative environment.
by Gomez on
Dec 1, 2008 10:55 AM PST
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I'm buying gifts for my fiancee, our boys,
and that’s about it. I’ll probably get the ladies in the family some flowers on my way to the x-mas gatherings too.. Nice and simple this year.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:12 AM PST
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Probably less xmas shopping this year
Many of the friends I’d shop for have graduated (as I have) and moved out of Salem. I’ve got to do something family-wise, but I’m not too concerned about that.
This week at school is the week from hell. I have two presentations to give and finals to get ready for.
I’m a little bit pissed with a coworker right now who didn’t so much call in sick as say “I don’t want to wake up at 9 and be prepared for a meeting because I work late.” Well, I work too, and I take care of my shit. I came back from my break to work on this shit; did I have to do that? Respect my effort.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on
Dec 1, 2008 11:08 AM PST
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Not much of a party.
People are probably busy at work, or recovering from AC/DC.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:16 AM PST
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1) About the same. We have only bought for the kids, except for gifts for both my parents and my wife’s parents, as well as our brothers, for most of the time we’ve been married. My wife & I don’t usually buy for each other on Christmas, but we go pretty far out on birthdays and Mother’s/Father’s Day. For example — on our 10th anniversary this year, well, we sorta bought each other the house (we listed our old house a few days before our anniversary)…
2) Yaaaawwwwn. I have spent most of the morning trying to figure out which brainless static HTML page I was working on.
3) Depends on what else I have to do that day. Normally people interrupt what I’m doing, and if I’m busy with a project deadline, I like to be left alone. So if people around me call in sick, I’m fine with it. Unless, of course, they have that final piece that I need. Then I get furious!
This signature space for rent.
by PositivePaul on
Dec 1, 2008 11:25 AM PST
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Hmm..
1) I’ve got 5 kids, and I am one of 7 so Christmas can be expensive.
2) It wasn’t a long weekend here (NZ) so no complaints. Also, I work in an office, and I still can’t call sitting at a computer all day ‘work’.
3) I don’t really care when someone calls in sick
Also, to go off topic in the OT post…should I get a Mac or a Windows machine for home use? Are there actually any major pros and/or cons to either machine, or is it just personal preference? I appreciate any advice.
by pakipaki on
Dec 1, 2008 11:26 AM PST
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I felt less tired after a day of physical labor.
It’s the mental aspect of office work that wears me out.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 11:39 AM PST
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Mac.
They don’t bloat like PCs do. Plus they just work and don’t get in the way. If you really can’t decide, well, still get a Mac. Because the new ones can run Windows on them easily, too. And, according to some reports — Windows Vista runs better on a Mac.
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by PositivePaul on
Dec 1, 2008 11:46 AM PST
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I feel like I should say PC just because the Mac people never fail to chime in on something like this
I’m about to get a new PC, and they’ve never really bothered me. I’m very used to them, and they cost a ton less.
Paul edits lots of photos, and if that’s your cup of tea, then listen to the man. If you wanna poke around the internet or something, then get something cheap.
My wife’s got an EEEpc, and it’s awesome (except it’s a bit small for my big hands).
Wow, big family! Whereabouts do you live in NZ again?
by marc w on
Dec 1, 2008 11:49 AM PST
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What is the primary reason you will have this computer?
If it is for video games get a PC. Otherwise stick with Mac.
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by thewyrm on
Dec 1, 2008 11:53 AM PST
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Get a PC because Apple's marketing department is the antichrist
by Graham on
Dec 1, 2008 11:54 AM PST
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lol microsoft only has enough money to fix or advertise vista lol
by Robert on
Dec 1, 2008 11:55 AM PST
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Don't get me started on that shit
Apple’s advertising has actually made me more inclined to avoid their products because of the arrogance they push in those commercials
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:18 PM PST
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I use a MAC at work and a PC at home. I much prefer my PC
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on
Dec 1, 2008 12:25 PM PST
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I just love how much more simple the PC is to customize, and there is much more available for it
I definitely like how quick and easy the Macbook is to work with, but for anything more than browsing I prefer my PC
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:32 PM PST
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I understand this...
For tinkerers, PCs are waaaaay superior.
For non-tinkerers, Macs are better.
I got tired of HAVING to tinker, so I switched.
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by PositivePaul on
Dec 1, 2008 1:26 PM PST
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Maybe so, but
I keep thinking the DEGREE to which you have to tinker is overblown by mac partisans.
I think some really, truly terrible users who basically do this… yes, they’d benefit from a lot more tinkering.
But using AVG instead of McAfee, not being stupid about downloading random stuff, etc… that’s like 95% of it.
I’m totally biased; I grew up on DOS, so I used to love tinkering. I don’t love it anymore, but hey, I don’t really need to. (Sometimes you need to; it’s true. But oddly, I’ve had to do so just as much on the EEEpc – which I love).
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Dec 1, 2008 1:35 PM PST
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That's it, too
Operator error is the largest problem with PC’s any more. Blindly downloading things, and clicking “yes” or “ok” or “next” immediately when something shows up on the screen. Viruses and spyware because the user does not even know how to prevent those things from happening.
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:39 PM PST
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I just made the switch
and I have to say that I did waaaaaaaay more tinkering with my PC than I’ve done with my mac. And I’m by no means a “power user” – but it seemed like every six months or so I’d have to update drivers, clean out registry entries, and do all these stupid diagnostic things that the Mac either does automatically or doesn’t need to do.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:40 PM PST
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I find that all computers crash and piss me off regardless of the logo on the back,
so I go with PCs because of price and software availability.
by Teej on
Dec 1, 2008 11:56 AM PST
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Decisions are a pain in the ass so get both a PC and a Mac.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM PST
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Technically a good idea
Just get a Mac and install XP or Vista. No decision making necessary
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:19 PM PST
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I use them both and like them both.
They each suck at certain things. I find the whole “either/or” arguments amusing.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 12:34 PM PST
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Exactly
I would probably have never gotten a Mac because I never had reason to. But, since I was able to get this one I was finally able to see what all the fuss was about. I prefer windows, but really it’s only because I’m so used to it. They both get the job dones just fine
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST
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Mac is easier to get up and running and requires less "under the hood" work over its lifespan
so if that’s a concern, if you don’t like a lot of initial setup/config/tweaking, then Mac is the way to go.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST
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If you're willing to build your own machine, a Windows environment.
If you’re buying a boxed system, Mac.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:02 PM PST
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Alright
1. About the same.
2. It’s dead today, but that is nice. I’m still recovering from my travels back to Spokane.
3. If someone calls in sick it does not really change my day.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
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Dec 1, 2008 11:31 AM PST
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How laughable is this week's DLC for Rock Band?
Naked Brothers Band and iCarly? Wow Harmonix . . . just . . . wow.
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Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST
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Absolutely ridiculous
I thought it was a joke at first, to be completely honest
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:24 PM PST
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If it's that Banana Smoothie song that's awesome
I love that song. I don’t know why. But I do. It’s a ridiculously catchy pop song.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST
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Uhhh
I don’t know if the primary consumer market for that music would even be allowed to play the game.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:41 PM PST
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Kids? You're right, they never play video games.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 12:43 PM PST
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Lol
Well, maybe I should’ve explained that first. First off, whoever must listen to that music must be under the age of 10. So yea, you do have the occasional 10 year old who plays through the fire and flames on youtube, but most likely, kids that play guitar hero would have, or at least pretend, that they have mature music tastes. Not only that, but they have to ask their parents for money and etc. put into their accounts to download the song. And then they will potentially have to sacrifice downloading whatever else for the kiddy music. Ok, in general, it might sell, but I don’t know if they could make a profit considering the amount of work that goes into producing the RB songs.
Ok, maybe I am just annoyed how they are starting to market the guitar hero concept to little kids, like selling pink ally and aj guitars or having hannah montana knock offs to GH and RB.
by Fin on
Dec 1, 2008 12:48 PM PST
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The Naked Brothers' Banana Smoothie is, inexplicably, one of my favorite singles of the year
and I’m well more than 10. I think your second assumption is closer to the truth – the marketing’s getting younger, so that they can get kids hooked on GH or Rock Band earlier.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:51 PM PST
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Yea, it makes sense from a business standpoint.
Its just annoying. I find it funny though whenever I am in GameStop and you see the kids playing the demo guitar hero on expert, even though they have it at home. I swear they need to make an arcade guitar hero, if they haven’t already. It would make such a killing.
by Fin on
Dec 1, 2008 12:58 PM PST
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They're way ahead of ya on that one
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Dec 1, 2008 1:00 PM PST
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Hope everyone had a nice holiday. Mine blew pretty hard.
1. Less. The economy plays a small role, but there are other reasons. My girlfriend’s taking family leave to care for her terminally ill mother, so our cash flow will take a hit for the next month or so. Plus we kinda already bought a bunch of stuff we wanted this year, so we’re at a loss for gift ideas. And we’re moving this month. And there’s no reason to spend money just to spend it. So it’ll be a light Christmas as we pay down some debt and put money away for a vacation or two.
2. Not at all, really. I busted my ass last week so I could take Thursday and Friday off. So the workload is back to normal.
3. It used to be annoying when I was part of a team, but nowadays what I do really isn’t dependent on other people pulling their weight. I sit in a corner by myself and do my thing.
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Dec 1, 2008 11:41 AM PST
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I had my first ever split Thanksgiving.
Morning with my Girlfriends fam, evening with mine. It worked out pretty well. Thank Christ her Mother and Stepfather kick ass.
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Dec 1, 2008 11:43 AM PST
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That does make things easier
I did T-Day fully with my fiancee’s family last year. Fun group of people, although most of her extended family is fun to be around because of how strange they all are. But, this year I did dinner with my family and dessert with hers. Her parents are good people, which keeps things nice when visiting
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:34 PM PST
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We finally gave up on splitting time,
and started a new tradition of going to my sisters house. Her and Jeanuts do the cooking, and our parents and other family can decide if they want to join us.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST
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uhhh
1: About the same? Maybe less? I don’t know.
2: So busy. Worked a lot of the weekend, will be working future weekends…. totally not holiday related. Just slammed.
3: I hate it. In collaborative teams, it just kills you. Sure, you can get around it, and in an office you can rely on a bunch of other people. But it still sucks because in general you/others can’t replicate what the other person does as quickly/efficiently, so you end up spending a lot more time to get the same result. This is the beauty (and danger) of the division of labor.
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Dec 1, 2008 11:52 AM PST
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Amen to that.
I can have other people “assist” me, but they require constant supervision, so it’s just easier to try to do it all myself. Fielding the phone calls and doing customer service is the biggest pain though. I usually don’t have to deal with that stuff, and it means constant interruptions.
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:05 PM PST
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Ok I need to buy a new car in the next 4-6 months
I love my 4Runner, but it is getting up there in miles and years.
I am considering:
The new 4runner, but it is little grocery getter/soccer mommy.
Nissan Pathfinder, the same problem as the 4runner.
Or a Subaru Outback, but they seem like they are getting a little cheap.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on
Dec 1, 2008 12:24 PM PST
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You can always "man up" a pathfinder or 4Runner.
Or you could go with an XTerra or FJ Cruiser…
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 12:32 PM PST
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I will probably man up a 4Runner
the Xterra seems a little gimmicky and the FJ has poor visibility
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on
Dec 1, 2008 1:02 PM PST
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I have a friend who bought and FJ, and that is his only complaint.
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 2:23 PM PST
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Buy a Santa Fe
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST
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I was waiting for that one.
Kind of in the “grocery getter” category though (per his description).
Man do I love midgets.
by Thingray on
Dec 1, 2008 12:40 PM PST
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I know
Had to say it though. He can buy whatever he wants, obviously. Happy to help if he feels inclined to ask.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 12:51 PM PST
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I drove my mom's Santa Fe from Boise to Pullman and back one winter.
I was quite impressed. When it comes to value for your dollar, you could do a lot worse than buying a Hyundai.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:46 PM PST
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As I've said here before,
I love my Hyundai Veracruz. The Santa Fe is very nice too (I have a friend who owns one), but we wanted the larger model.
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:48 PM PST
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Hyundai has never even crossed my mind.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on
Dec 1, 2008 1:03 PM PST
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Think About It
(That’s their current advertising line right now)
They do fall more into the grocery getter group you were talking about though
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Dec 1, 2008 1:08 PM PST
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I'm not sure why that matters so much though
unless you’re planning on driving your SUV into the woods, shooting a caribou, and hauling it back out of the woods every weekend, pretty much ANY SUV-type vehicle is a grocery getter by definition.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:13 PM PST
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It doesn't really, at all
Anything with AWD will be capable in inclement weather, and very few people do the other uses you mentioned.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:17 PM PST
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that's what I mean though
99.99999% of people that buy SUV’s never use it in an off-road capacity; therefore, no matter how manly it is, it’s a grocery/IKEA/Home Depot hauler. Nothing wrong with that, I just think ruling an AWD vehicle out because it’s a “grocery hauler” is a bit harsh.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:19 PM PST
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I was agreeing with you
Blame the sudafed if it came across otherwise
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:28 PM PST
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Between your sudafed and my exhaustion
we could have one hell of an odd conversation.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:30 PM PST
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Pancakes
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST
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You, sir, make a compelling argument
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:40 PM PST
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It's over there in the cabinet.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:40 PM PST
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non-sequitur reply
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:45 PM PST
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The train just left, actually.
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˙ʎllɐnʇɔɐ 'ʇɟǝl ʇsnɾ uıɐɹʇ ǝɥʇ
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Dec 1, 2008 1:48 PM PST
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You read my mind
http://tourettesguy.prescriptionabuser.com/
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Dec 1, 2008 1:54 PM PST
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It's gigantic
Like, almost intimidating. There are just so many buttons. I usually leave it up while at work and randomly click one of them
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Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST
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YOU HAVE BALLS
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I do use my car in rough situations not every weekend.
I just don’t want it to be a 4WD mini van.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:18 PM PST
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I'm starting to narrow down my options for my 2009/2010 car buying
criterion – coupe, fast, (most likely will be manual)
Here’s what I’m down to, in no particular order
Genesis
Altima
G37s
IS Coupe
Lotus Evora (mmm… maybe?)
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Dec 1, 2008 1:14 PM PST
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My thoughts on those, if I may
Genesis- Incredible bang for your buck, and the V6 will be available with a M/T and performance pkg that will match G37s
Altima- Good looking car, but you’re close enough in pricing to the G37s that I’d pay the little extra and get the better car
G37s- Gorgeous car, and definitely worth the money. Genesis will compare very, very closely but for much less money
IS Coupe- Luxurious ride, but Lexus has always been known to be more luxury and less performance. Will feel “soft”
Evora- Beautiful, but will be very hard to come across and dealer markup will likely take you out of the market. Plus, they titled the main press release “The vital accessory for the modern woman is the new, seductive sportscar from Lotus.”
On all the non Hyundai and Nissan models, expect to have a hard time negotiating the price down any, if at all. You will have to pay a premium to drive premium, unfortunately
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Dec 1, 2008 1:27 PM PST
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I think I can do OK on the G37
the coupe will be ridiculous since it’s going to be a first year model. That’s a great tagline on the Evora… is it wrong that I still really want it?
I love the G37… if I can get the Altima around what I was being quoted this year (23k with the CVT and V6), I’d probably pull the trigger on that next year. Otherwise, I think I’m most likely looking at the Genesis or the IS, since the G37 is kind of cliche, even though I love that car.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST
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Don't get me wrong
Anything you choose will do you well. In the case of the Altima, I have trouble getting a “sports coupe” that isn’t even Rear Wheel Drive. I would also recommend heavily against a CVT simply because on a sports car it will greatly dilute the experience, in my opinion.
The G37 sends a chill up my spine whenever I hear it fired up. Nissan/Infiniti know what they’re doing with motors, for sure.
From what I understand, the Evora is the new “it” car for Hollywood, and has already been pre-ordered by many local celebrities, which will drive up its local demand, I would think
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Dec 1, 2008 1:36 PM PST
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It's so sexy though!
and I agree totally on the Altima. The two biggest reasons I didn’t pull the trigger this year (besides the whole $$$ thing) was I was concerned about the car being FWD and I want some time to learn manual before I buy the car. The CVT really isn’t bad though – it’s really, really smooth. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:37 PM PST
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That's my issue with CVT's
They are too smooth, and there is no shifting feel. That is one of the biggest parts of the “experience” of driving a sports car, is the throw into your seat from the shifting.
Just look at it this way: Nissan is the only company to really use CVT on anything, and it isn’t available on any of their performance cars (at least last I checked). The only other times I’ve seen a CVT on something is on Hybrid vehicles, because of the efficiency they provide in that application
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Oh yeah, the last realistic option is a 1-series
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Dec 1, 2008 1:38 PM PST
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Buy a 3 series
They are nearly the same price, and the 1 just looks like a squished up 3. The 3 coupe is one of the most beautiful cars on the road. Plus, BMW does free maintenance for like 4 years, which is nice
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Dec 1, 2008 1:41 PM PST
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Yeah... 3 would probably be better
my huge hesitation with buying BMW is that I don’t think I’d want to have the car after the warranty expired
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Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST
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LEASE LEASE LEASE
Seriously, for any of these cars, just lease
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM PST
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After re-visiting the galleries, I can't believe how good that Genesis coupe looks
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Dec 1, 2008 1:44 PM PST
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I saw it in person at the Auto Show early this month
SEX
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Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM PST
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I think it needs the rear lip spoiler like they have on the orange one in the gallery
but the front looks freaking awesome… when do you guys expect it in showroom again?
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Dec 1, 2008 1:47 PM PST
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Spring, I believe
Bad time of year right now to launch a RWD sports car
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Dec 1, 2008 1:48 PM PST
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I'm not going to lie, I'm excited about this
because I’m pretty sure if I went G37 I wouldn’t be getting all the bells and whistles like I might be able to with the Genesis
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Dec 1, 2008 1:51 PM PST
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That's about it, too
The Genesis will likely MAX at about $30k
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 1:55 PM PST
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Any links to Genesis pics?
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:26 PM PST
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Coupe looks like the next Tiberon.
I’m pretty sure I misspelled that.
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 4:27 PM PST
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Looks better than the Tiberon.
This signature space for rent.
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Dec 2, 2008 10:22 AM PST
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Tiburon
And you’re right
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Dec 2, 2008 10:23 AM PST
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Tiburon
But it looks better
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 2, 2008 10:23 AM PST
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I still think it needs the rear lip spoiler like the one at the NYIAS had for the back to look good
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Dec 2, 2008 10:24 AM PST
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Though I'm still thinking the 2.0 is my #1 possibility right now
assuming that people get around to making parts for it between now and then, like a nice intake and exhaust for starters to get it up around 265.
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Dammit.
I never posted my photos. I didn’t take many photos this year, but, yes I shot a few of the Genesis Coupe…
Not bad, not bad at all…
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Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST
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I wish they'd gone with a different color
But it was still hotness
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by tootthekazoo on
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How similar do you guys expect the sedan and coupe interiors to be in the front?
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Fairly similar, I believe
Cant remember, though I know it won’t be quite as fancy in the coupe
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Dec 1, 2008 4:42 PM PST
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I've always been fond of the older Pathfinders
because they were built on the same chasis and engine as the King Cab Nissan Hardbodies.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:25 PM PST
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They were good enough for Honda to partner with
Nice rigs though. I always liked the way they looked
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Dec 1, 2008 1:29 PM PST
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Honda partnered with your Isuzu, actually
Honda got the Isuzu Trooper and Isuzu Rodeo as the Acura SLX and Honda Passport
Isuzu got the Honda Odyssey and JDM Honda Domani as the Isuzu Oasis and JDM Isuzu I-Mark
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Dec 1, 2008 4:31 PM PST
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I blame the Sudafed for this error, because I actually knew that
I hate being sick
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by tootthekazoo on
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I agree
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In my family
We do a secret santa, so I only buy 3 gifts every Xmas. One for my chosen person and one each for my neice and nephew. Easy.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:25 PM PST
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Shoot.
1) Probably less if I can help it. I have no income at the moment.
2) I actually bailed on going to classes today, but in my defense, my plane was delayed three hours leaving SeaTac and New Jersey Transit doesn’t run from 1:45 am to 4:45 am and by the time I got back to my apartment it was six in the morning. But I’m not behind… that much.
3) I did it this time, but I used to work with some people who would do that about once a week. This was a job where you could get away with such things. Fortunately, they outgrew it, and then both got promoted over me, because life is fair and just.
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My answers before my lunch break ends.
1) Probably the same amount of shopping this year.
2) I am slammed, but I worked Friday so it isn’t too overwhelming.
3) Mostly I prefer sick people to keep their germs at home. What pisses me off is when I take time off and no one bothers to cover my desk for me when I was gone. Usually takes at least a day and a half to uncover my desk after a week vacation.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST
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I hear ya on that one.
Nobody covers my desk while I’m gone. It takes me two weeks to catch up after I take a week off usually.
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:42 PM PST
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My input
1. I will likely shop a little less. I will only be buying for my Mom, my Dad, my fiancee, and my son. The kid will get the most stuff, but I’m tired of buying for everybody I know. My fiancee works 10 hours a week on Oregon minimum wage, so she will not be able to buy me a damn thing, so we already agreed on a $20 limit.
2. Not slammed at all, but that’s the way things are in my line of work. Nothing piles up when I’m not here, and I worked Fri/Sat/Sun so I didn’t miss anything
3. Doesn’t bother me at all, because I don’t have to rely on anybody to supplement my work. However, I can see where the annoyance could be. As a fun bit of coincidence, I am horribly sick and still here at work. I hate being a slave to my paycheck…
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Dec 1, 2008 12:45 PM PST
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SALE! SALE! SALE!
Every new Hyundai sold today comes with a FREE flu bug!!!!
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:50 PM PST
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Honey, why is that salesman licking the door handle of the car we want to test drive?
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Dec 1, 2008 12:52 PM PST
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"You let me handle this honey, I know how to negotiate"
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:53 PM PST
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My hands are completely scorched from all the Purell I've been using this past weekend
I have a raging headache and I’m completely convinced that I have a sinus infection. My chest hurts, and I’ve got PND which is causing me to cough a bunch. Couple that with the cavalcade of bad news this weekend and I’m just plain spent
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Dec 1, 2008 12:58 PM PST
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Perhaps a doctor visit to get some antibiotics might be in order?
Man do I love midgets.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:01 PM PST
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Will do on my way home from work today
Especially since I never completely healed from being sick in mid-September, which led to me getting sick again mid-October (though not as bad), which then led to me getting sick again this time. I was worse in September, but I’m more fatigued from stuff now so this one is wearing me down quickly
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Dec 1, 2008 1:06 PM PST
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Yup..
1) Doing more or less x-mas shopping this year?
Depends. Most likely less, I spent way too much last year, thanks to a check from an insurance for an accident that wasn’t my fault.
2) How slammed are you at work after a (hopefully) four-day weekend?
Well, considering I am working a part time job, I don’t think I will be too slammed, unless we get busy during the holiday.
3) How annoyed do you get when other people call in sick to work on a busy day?
Happened before, when I was working in the kitchen and this one guy had a knack for calling in on Fridays with a new excuse every time. It screwed the rest of us over very much, considering people who had Friday night off wouldn’t want to come in to work.
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Dec 1, 2008 12:55 PM PST
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BOTD...
Grilled bacon-wrapped stuffed sausage dogs.

I suggest adding cream cheese to the bun.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
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that one looks the best so far
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:10 PM PST
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om nom nom nom nom
Those look great. I would attempt to make some tonight for dinner, but since I’m sick I have that nasty taste in my mouth that won’t go away, and I wouldn’t want to spoil such a delicious meal because of that
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Dec 1, 2008 1:11 PM PST
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So in the trailer for Clint Eastwood's new movie
Clint plays a crochety old man/himself. And there’s a scene where a gang or something is threatening one of his neighbors, and Clint comes out on his porch with a shotgun, points it at the gang and growls “Get off my lawn.”
I was in a movie theater when I saw this. I was laughing my ass off. Nobody else laughed at all, and it was a mostly full theater. It was great.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:10 PM PST
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I want to see this so bad.
It’s going to be Eastwood’s final movie(acting that is).
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Dec 1, 2008 3:12 PM PST
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This movie trailer is why I named one of my OT posts "Get Off My Lawn".
Guess nobody hit the link, and probably just thinks I’m just a dick. Sigh.
Most awesome delivery of GOML ever. Period. Will not be topped.
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Dec 1, 2008 9:26 PM PST
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I saw that before and had the exact same reaction
If only he’d done that wearing tall dress socks with sock garters, old-man boxers, and a plain white T-Shirt
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Dec 1, 2008 1:12 PM PST
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Fuck replying
I’m sick and get a free pass
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Dec 1, 2008 1:12 PM PST
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It's like you live in my house.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:20 PM PST
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So I finally saw "No Country For Old Men" last night.
I think it’s the first time that anything has actually has been better than the hype.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:18 PM PST
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Cormac McCarthy is an amazing writer.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:21 PM PST
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Are they making that in to a movie?
They should do the whole Blood Trilogy, but remake “All the Pretty”, because Matt Damon is a girl
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Dec 1, 2008 1:23 PM PST
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Charlize Theron is hot
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST
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She was awesome in "Arrested Development".
For British eyes only…
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Dec 1, 2008 1:33 PM PST
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That's the first movie in a long time that I had to see twice
because I was so blown away by it the first time I needed to see it again just so I could appreciate it more without constantly thinking “WOW THIS IS AMAZING”.
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When it ended, my fiancee looked over at me and said, quite loudly, "what the fuck did you just make me watch?"
I laughed hysterically. I loved the movie, and was planning on watching it again tonight. Unfortunately between taking the fiancee to see this in theaters, as well as Children of Men, she will never let me choose a movie again.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST
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Children of Men was amazing
If you have Comcast cable at home, you should watch Son Of Rambow, which is on ON Demand right now. She’d probably like it, and it’s really funny but also pretty dark.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:32 PM PST
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Children of Men is my current favorite movie
It is beautifully filmed. The scene where Theo goes through the city while the fighting is happening all around is insane, especially considering that it is like a 10 minute single-take
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Dec 1, 2008 1:56 PM PST
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I've tried to watch Children of Men thrice, and have always been interrupted.
(yes, I just used the word “thrice” for some reason)
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Make the time
Seriously. It is amazing, and has some of the best cinematography you’ll ever see in a movie
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Answers!
1) About the same, perhaps a little bit more
2) I’ll be pitching a tent in my cube this month (but yay at least I’m back at work and feeling somewhat well)
3) My last job it frustrated the hell out of me because it meant I’d have to handle more customers. This job I couldn’t care less.
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You know what else was fun this weekend?
Going to the George & Dragon fully expecting Arsenal to get their, uh, arses handed to them by a far stronger Chelsea side. Having to listen to an annoying frat boy at the end of my table shout “WHERE ARE THE ARSENAL FANS NOW? IT’S REALLY QUIET IN HERE” repeatedly at no one in particular for about 5 minutes when Chelsea went 1-0 up.
Then laughing really, really hard at that same guy when Arsenal leveled.
Then, when the whistle blew at 2-1 Arsenal, looking this douche straight in the eye, raising my glass to him, and shouting “IT’S REALLY QUIET OVER THERE” at him and knowing that he had no response.
(Yes, I’m fully aware the first Arsenal goal was at least a yard offsides. No, I do not care.)
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:38 PM PST
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After the Chelsea goal I was bracing for a four- or five-nil result to be honest
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:45 PM PST
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A damn good win, what can I say...
and no, I wasn’t the Chelsea fan at the bar.
Both our teams seem to do best against the top teams, then stumble v. Stoke or Hull.
Or Everton. Damn it.
by marc w on
Dec 1, 2008 1:49 PM PST
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I figure Arsenal will alternate weeks
look good one week, look like crap the next. So next week will be interesting, because Arsenal kinda looked like crap for most of Sunday (at least the first half) but managed to win. Momentum’s too much to ask for, though, so I fully expect Wigan to steal three points next weekend.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:53 PM PST
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Each game I expect a 5-0 loss followed by Gallas ripping off Walcott's head and eating it
That way I’m never disappointed
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Dec 1, 2008 3:28 PM PST
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This is actually a good strategy
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 3:29 PM PST
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I have now determined that the holidays suck.
My wife’s parents recently got divorced, so now we’re splitting our holidays three ways…and all the parents are trying to be as greedy with our time as possible.
by Phildopip on
Dec 1, 2008 1:41 PM PST
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This is when you hunker down with your wife and do Christmas with just the two of you
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST
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Our families would have a collective shitfest.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST
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Would it be worse than being the volleyball in the familial game of "HERE NO HERE NO OVER HERE"?
I only ask because I’ve been in this situation and it’s not fun, and the best way we dealt with it was to do Christmas on our terms. Which were “we’re seeing no one and we’ll come by the day after”. It’s not easy, though.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:44 PM PST
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The problem is our families are three hours away, so we can't just say we'll drop by.
It’s a major event.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM PST
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Ah, that is a problem.
I don’t envy you.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM PST
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I've dealt with this for years. Here's my advice (for what it's worth):
Play up the fact that you are adults now. If traveling, find a neutral location (hotel, etc.) in which to stay. If you’re not staying with one side of the family, no one has the right to feel left out.
YOU CALL THE SHOTS. Allot times that can work for everyone. Example: "We’re at Dad’s from morning until 1PM. Then we go to Mom’s and hang out. Then place X. All parties should be able to understand that while you’re trying to please everyone, it isn’t fair to YOU to be pulled in all directions. You deserve to enjoy the holiday as well.
Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:47 PM PST
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We've done this, but inevitably the parents will push and pull.
We’ll stay for dinner with a family and, oops, dinner is taking longer than expected. Or, you can’t leave, you have to stay for dessert.
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Dec 1, 2008 1:55 PM PST
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But again, that's up to you
“Can’t leave” means “Please stay”. If you’re firm about the times of your other family commitments, there are no surprises – they may not like it, but you’ve got lots of ground to cover. Kevin’s right, you have the right to enjoy your holiday too.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST
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I know it may sound cold,
but when my parents, Dad in particular, whine about us not giving them enough time during the Holidays I openly tell him he just lost another hour.
I love my family, but my time is my time. I know not everyone can make this stand, but since I have never been beholden to my folks for cash since I was 18yo it is easy for me.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 2:10 PM PST
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It sucks that these are the only times I see my brother and his kids.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:12 PM PST
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You sir, are my hero. This whole thread is a about half the foundation of why I hate the holidays.
Last year we didn’t go anyway. My wife felt horribly guilty for a bit, then after it was all over she (we) agreed it was the best holiday ever.
by dpseadv on
Dec 1, 2008 2:12 PM PST
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My wife and I never left the house last Christmas.
Part of it was some medical bs she was dealing with, but it was awesome.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 2:25 PM PST
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How late were you at the Canterbury Saturday night?
The Supersuckers show was pretty awesome – Green River were OK, I was never a huge fan but they were kinda fun. Zeke were Zeke. They’re all gray now, though, and the drummer’s gained about 30 pounds.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:26 PM PST
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I was there for one more shot and one more beer.
Had to get up early and clean the house before Disc Golf so I was a good boy.
I was always meh on Green River too. Glad you had fun rocking out this weekend.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:31 PM PST
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I have almost no voice today
The annoying thing about seeing the Supersuckers is that I know almost all their songs, so I couldn’t help but drunkenly shout along for most of the show; then at AC/DC we just ended up randomly shouting WOOOOOOOO in response to…well, to I don’t know, really.
At all these big arena rock shows, people that never go to shows see a roadie on the stage and go WOOOOOOOO so we all started doing it to those people, so they could feel like rock stars. Or something. And now my voice is thrashed. But it was well worth it.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:34 PM PST
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I always destroy my voice singing along at shows.
But it is much more fun that way.
by Sec 108 on
Dec 1, 2008 2:37 PM PST
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So Fios internet installation comes with a wireless router.
So this means I can use my laptop around the house without plugging it in? I’m clueless when it comes to this stuff.
by dpseadv on
Dec 1, 2008 2:06 PM PST
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If you have a wireless card in your laptop, yes.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST
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Yeah, I forgot that detail
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST
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Correct, it does
And go to hell for being able to get Fios
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST
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This.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST
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Thanks, thats the answer I was hoping for, just didn't want to spend 20 minutes on hold to find out.
They just put the fiber optic line across the street last month. It’s really fast right? I don’t even play internet games. Or download movies. Basically check my email and read up on LL. Geez, all that wasted bandwidth… kind of a shame. Fios sounds really fast. Really really really fast.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST
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Go to hell
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:18 PM PST
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If all you do is email and LL it may not be worth the money
but if you ever download anything from Amazon, eMusic, or other music-acquisition sources, or ever want to send big files back and forth, it’s worth it.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:18 PM PST
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Or if you do the Netflix stream thing...
by BrianL on
Dec 1, 2008 2:19 PM PST
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Goddammit, Comcast sucks so much ass.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:20 PM PST
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But you have a fiber-optic network!
A network! Of More light! So they claim!
by BrianL on
Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST
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Every time I start my streaming Netflix, it determines my video quality,
gets about 2 minutes into the movie, freezes, has to “reasses” my video quality, then comes back on looking worse than before.
Fuck Comcast.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST
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Ah those speed bursts.
When Comcast tells you you can get download speeds up to 12 megs, they mean you can get occasional download speeds up to 12 megs in ten second bursts.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:23 PM PST
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That's my problem
Glad (not really) to know that I’m not the only one. It’s the goddamn powerboost thing. It super speeds the initial download, which tricks the system. Same reason that when I do a speedtest while at home it says I get like 15 Mb down, which is complete shit
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:24 PM PST
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I don't have any major issues with Comcast really
but I likes me a fast, fast internet and FiOS sounds a lot faster.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST
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I just didn't want cable anymore.
Putting all those postseason baseball games on the extended cable package really pissed me off. I try to vote with my money whenever possible, so fuck comcast right in the ass.
by dpseadv on
Dec 1, 2008 2:24 PM PST
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I stopped voting with my money when I realized it did no damn good
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:25 PM PST
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I really don't like comcast either, but just as a warning stay far far away from U-verse if it is an option in your area
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on
Dec 1, 2008 2:27 PM PST
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U-verse? Is that a different company from comcast or verizon?
Or the name of an option package? Never heard of that.
by dpseadv on
Dec 1, 2008 2:28 PM PST
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AT&T
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:29 PM PST
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And I'm pretty sure that they don't even want anybody to know they have multiple levels of speed
Because there is ZERO info for it on their website. They don’t even tell you the connection speed you are signing up for, just that it’s faster than DSL
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Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST
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I hate the Comcast "let's keep everything a secret" business model.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:23 PM PST
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For real, it's terrible
I currently want to upgrade my net speed, and drop much of my cable since I hardly use it. Short of calling and having them talk me through stuff (and I don’t trust any of them to properly explain the packages) there is no other way to do it
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:25 PM PST
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Prepare for a big fight with them when you try to downgrade your cable
“Fight” may be a strong word, but they will spend a good 5 minutes trying to convince you that you NEED 14 Fox Sports channels, and 32 Filipino movie channels, or whatever the fuck.
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by pdb on
Dec 1, 2008 2:27 PM PST
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That's why I want to do it online instead
I dread calling them. Of course, if I can skate a sick deal on my current package, I’ll keep it. I do love having the HD DVR and the HD channels, but that’s all I watch. That’s why I’m planning to downgrade, because the only way to get any HD programming is to climb the packaging ladder, which sucks. I wish cable pricing was a la carte
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:30 PM PST
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I think the Comcast powerboost bull shit causes Netflix to think my connection is better than it is at times
After starting a movie, it will randomly pull out and say that my connection has changed, and that it will need to adjust playback quality. Done that to me about 3 times now
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST
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It's actually cheaper than our comcast deal, I just wanted to rub toot's nose in it.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:19 PM PST
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Fuck you in the pants
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by tootthekazoo on
Dec 1, 2008 2:20 PM PST
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It's obscenely fast.
Even their cheapest package is a pretty damn good deal.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:19 PM PST
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Right now I'm debating whether or not to go with FiosTV or Comcast.
by BrianL on
Dec 1, 2008 2:15 PM PST
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Fuck you.
Fuck you. Fuck you in the ass.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST
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PISSSSSSSSSSS
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Dec 1, 2008 2:26 PM PST
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I ordered it up over the phone, then found out they had a better deal for the same package online.
Kind of pissed me off. I got the deal, but only after threatening to cancel the order. I hate that kind of shit. The deal’s out there, just give me the damn deal.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST
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Does Fios require a contract?
I heard that it does, and that’s it’s only disadvantage when compared to Comcast
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Dec 1, 2008 2:31 PM PST
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Um, yes and no. The usual kind of bait.
Get the wireless router for FREE if you sign up for a year. They offer month to month also, but you don’t get a lot, if anything. We’re going internet only, so I have no idea what comes with the cable and voice packages. Probably DVR’s and huge voicemail storage or something. Hookers, coke. The usual.
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Dec 1, 2008 2:35 PM PST
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I don't normally fall for the free stuff for paying money thing
But I could use some more hookers and coke. Not that it matters, since they’ll never reach all the way to my little corner of Unincorporated King County
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Dec 1, 2008 2:40 PM PST
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FUCK
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Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST
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YOU
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