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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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA I feel your pain...

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 1, 2008 10:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes! I get to go another day without being expected to make one

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Now watch me forget

(No, I’ll remember)

by Gomez on Dec 1, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's 9:45

Everybody failed

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 9:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

God that game pissed me off

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

.

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 1, 2008 11:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

What is the primary reason you will have this computer?

If it is for video games get a PC. Otherwise stick with Mac.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Dec 1, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 1, 2008 1:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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).

by marc w on Dec 1, 2008 1:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Technically a good idea

Just get a Mac and install XP or Vista. No decision making necessary

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 11:31 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

How laughable is this week's DLC for Rock Band?

Naked Brothers Band and iCarly? Wow Harmonix . . . just . . . wow.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely ridiculous

I thought it was a joke at first, to be completely honest

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Uhhh

I don’t know if the primary consumer market for that music would even be allowed to play the game.

by Fin on Dec 1, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 12:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

They're way ahead of ya on that one

Linky

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Teej on Dec 1, 2008 11:41 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Dec 1, 2008 11:43 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by marc w on Dec 1, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Buy a Santa Fe

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Teej on Dec 1, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 12:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was agreeing with you

Blame the sudafed if it came across otherwise

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Between your sudafed and my exhaustion

we could have one hell of an odd conversation.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pancakes

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

purple

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You, sir, make a compelling argument

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's over there in the cabinet.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

non-sequitur reply

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You read my mind

http://tourettesguy.prescriptionabuser.com/

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YOU HAVE BALLS

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 1:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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?)

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it in person at the Auto Show early this month

SEX

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Spring, I believe

Bad time of year right now to launch a RWD sports car

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by seattlebruin on Dec 1, 2008 1:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Coupe or Sedan?

Sedan

Coupe

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Coupe looks like the next Tiberon.

I’m pretty sure I misspelled that.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tiburon

And you’re right

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tiburon

But it looks better

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by seattlebruin on Dec 2, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

But it does look like it could bear the name.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 10:32 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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…

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish they'd gone with a different color

But it was still hotness

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fairly similar, I believe

Cant remember, though I know it won’t be quite as fancy in the coupe

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 1:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They were good enough for Honda to partner with

Nice rigs though. I always liked the way they looked

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I blame the Sudafed for this error, because I actually knew that

I hate being sick

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by royalcurve on Dec 1, 2008 12:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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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by JY on Dec 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Sec 108 on Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

SALE! SALE! SALE!

Every new Hyundai sold today comes with a FREE flu bug!!!!

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Fin on Dec 1, 2008 12:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kevin_ess on Dec 1, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

that one looks the best so far

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Nick S on Dec 1, 2008 1:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I want to see this so bad.

It’s going to be Eastwood’s final movie(acting that is).

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fuck replying

I’m sick and get a free pass

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Phildopip on Dec 1, 2008 1:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Cormac McCarthy is an amazing writer.

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 1:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Charlize Theron is hot

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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”.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 1:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 1:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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.)

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kevin_ess on Dec 1, 2008 1:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Phildopip on Dec 1, 2008 1:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Sec 108 on Dec 1, 2008 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Correct, it does

And go to hell for being able to get Fios

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go to hell

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Phildopip on Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have any major issues with Comcast really

but I likes me a fast, fast internet and FiOS sounds a lot faster.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

AT&T

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 2:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

It's obscenely fast.

Even their cheapest package is a pretty damn good deal.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you.

Fuck you. Fuck you in the ass.

by Phildopip on Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

PISSSSSSSSSSS

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YOU

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

KINDLY

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn I don't feel like working right now.

But I have to because I’m swamped. I’d rather be sitting somewhere with a cold beer, or at least getting some shopping done for x-mas and birthdays.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 2:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm sick, and want to leave. Thankfully, I'm off at 3 today

And then I’m scheduled for 12 hours tomorrow. I may call sick, especially if a doctor recommends that

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't matter for me

I’m paid by the sale, not by the hour. Though sometimes it is fun to calculate what I made per hour by breaking down what I made total and how many hours it took to do. Three times I have made more than $100 per hour, which is awesome

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Overtime?

Fuck that noise. I give them 40 hours a week out of my life, and nothing more if at all possible.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 2:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, I'm not too bitter.

I really could use the extra money and if this project goes well (and I finish it by the end of the month) I may be looking at a substantial pay raise.

I make it a point to keep my hours at 40 a week tops, but I’m willing to make an exception this month.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 2:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I should say I give them about 50 hours,

once you add in commute time, etc.

But you’re right. I don’t mind it for a special project, but normally I’m 40 and out.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't

Overtime sucks.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Boy have I got some great stories from my last employer.

I worked overtime weeks about a dozen times, but since we were paid in two-week intervals the store owner faked the time cards to make it look like I had done two 40 weeks instead of a 50 and a 30.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is true

I’ve just gone the opposite route and as a contractor sought out companies where they don’t allow contractors to work overtime for budgetary reasons.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So how do they do salaried overtime at your place, Graham?

I’m going to go out on a limb and surmise that it’s more generous than what I get, which is basically extra leave.

by marc w on Dec 1, 2008 3:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

my brother-in-law needs to change firms then

but then he’s recently become management so maybe it works differently at that level.

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by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

From my experience, you should often change jobs

because they’ll keep offering you higher salaries to lure you away.

by Matthew on Dec 1, 2008 4:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There is a ceiling though

and after a few job moves, “higher” starts to equate to two or three percent a year or thereabouts – decent, I suppose, but not reason enough to constantly move jobs unless you really hate where you are currently.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

From my experience, all jobs suck^

^ (this is tongue in cheek because I have a SSS here)

by Matthew on Dec 1, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

All jobs do, in fact, suck, though

just by the nature of their existence. Working sucks, therefore jobs suck.

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by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 4:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed,,,,,,,,

But it is true, I constantly get offers to leave for higher pay, but I turn them down because I like the seniority I have here, it’s worth getting paid a little less (to a point).

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And actually, studies indicate that the more you get paid to do a job,

the more you dislike it. So in conclusion, we should all quit our jobs and start a commune.

by Matthew on Dec 1, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This comment scares the hell out of me, Thingray.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually it's her grandparents cattle ranch,

but she gets a large parcel of it at some point, and she has plans for a commune with all of our friends.

I say we build a bowling alley.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 10:16 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish we had that.

It’s the only thing that’ making me cringe a little bit about me getting promoted to Supervisor in the next month or two, it’s a salary position with no overtime.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Legally there's no such thing as a "non-overtime" job,

but I know what you mean. They make it so you never get paid overtime, and if you fight it you’d be out of work.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No there are overtime exempt jobs.

I’ve had two of them.

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 1, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much any full-time salaried position at a company is OT-exempt

unless stipulated or negotiated otherwise, which almost never happens unless you’re Graham.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You can negotiate FOR overtime,

but you can’t negotiate away your right to it.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't put that the right way.

Many employers tell you that you’re “salaried”, and so you’re not eligible for overtime. This is generally not true. Certain positions are overtime exempt via WAC 296-128 (510-540) like executives, outside salespeople, etc. but just because you are salaried does not mean you are exempt.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you really wanted to,

you could check the WAC or RCW 49.46.130 and see if it is legal for them to make you exempt. Most people don’t want to rock the boat though.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh, if anybody would want to rock the boat on that, it'd be our other Supervisor Richard.

That dude works harder than anybody else in that Casino, and has put in more hours keeping our department up and running than anybody in the last 5+ years and he hasn’t gotten paid for any of the overtime. Oh and he’s making less than like 3 other Supervisor’s that don’t do shit. It’s a goddamn crime.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seems to be how companies work.

If I’m not here shit falls apart, but I don’t get paid like it.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 3:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I stand in awe of that guy sometimes. The department, and as a result the Casino, would literally not be running if it weren't for him.

We’ve had state agents come in and say “What you’ve accomplished here with what little you have to work with should just not be possible.” and yet he does it. He’s a goddamn beast.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You're probably right.

Used to be if you worked hard and gave good effort for a company, you could move up the ranks and pay scale. Now it doesn’w work that way,

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

And he’s a fantastic guy to work under. The type of Supervisor that you’d quit your job in protest over if the company ever fucked him over in a serious way.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's awesome.

Hurray for him.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've been so fortunate in this career to have worked directly under some great people.

My first manager when I started doing this was cut from the same cloth.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Cut from the same cloth reminds me

Of one of the best Birthday cards I ever saw.

It read on the outside, “When they made you they broke the mold.”

Then on the inside, “And then they fired the mold maker and his assistants.”

by Sec 108 on Dec 1, 2008 4:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Would the position entail working a lot of overtime?

IF so, maybe you can use that as a lever to get a bigger salary than they’re offering?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably not any more than I'm working now, just mostly tech stuff.

And I don’t even know what they’re offering, I haven’t actually been offered the job yet. I’ve just been told that when they decide to make another Supervisor department, that it has already been decided that I’m getting it, but it probably won’t happen for at least 1-2 months.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, if the OT is not a significant number of hours it's probably not worth the fight.

But if they routinely expect you to do 10 or more OT hours in a pay period I’d start making noise about increasing base salary to help compensate.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 1, 2008 3:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My next job will undertime.

I have not seen a 40 hour work week in at least 5 years.

by Sec 108 on Dec 1, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll probably have some weeks where I'm doing that and more, but on an average I'd guess(and am hoping) probably not.

Any OT I’d normally work would be all tech work and fixing stuff like I said. But we’ve done ALOT of preventive work the last year or so to keep major situations from happening like they used too, so hopefully it shouldn’t be as much as it was this year.

by Goose on Dec 1, 2008 3:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aaand, I'm out of here

Off to find an Urgent Care clinic to give me medicine.

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by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Swap Tree rocks!

Holy crap, I just unloaded Rainbow Six 3 for Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Anyone have a bad experience with this service?

by Frosty Raptor on Dec 1, 2008 4:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hate writing college admission essays

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good luck with that

It’s pretty tough to transfer in unless you do the evening degree program.

by Gomez on Dec 1, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

University of Lynnwood for me.

And by that I mean the CWU branch campus at EdCC. Yaaaay…

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My kind of guy.

That’s where I went to college, and also where I grew up.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 1, 2008 11:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah they didn't seem to excitedwhen I talked to them

It’s weird- I have good grades at a school way more prestigious than theirs. I’d expect I’d be a shoo-in, but the admissions counselor essentially said “Yeah, we like community college kids better”

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not

but in terms of applicants:applicants admitted UPS takes the cake, admitting like 1 in 8 applicants

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I noticed that

He laughed at parts of my transcript

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They took fewer than half of my sister's credits from TESC.

They have a ridiculously high opinion of themselves there.

by acblue on Dec 1, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

See that's BS

I’m halfway through my junior year so it’s sort of late to transfer, but I really don’t want to go more than an extra year

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You probably wouldn't be that bad off.

They made it quite apparent that they had a fairly low opinion of TESC, which is funny because everyone I know that has been to both has said they found TESC to be a better and more difficult school.

by acblue on Dec 1, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They didn't seem to have a particularly high opinion of UPS

He laughed at a couple course titles and said “We don’t offer anything even resembling that, you probably won’t get credit for those”

I was frankly insulted by the discussion with the admissions counselor, we’ll see what happens after I talk to the department

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Horshesheeeeeiiiit! That sucks, but I've known one guy that beat that system.

He went to the mat for his kid, finally enlisting his local congresswoman to help him out, I think he may have even contacted the state attorney general’s office but it’s been a long time, some of the details escape me. They all receive public money, and the people making the decisions can be pretty effing arbitrary about it. Getting a call from a congressperson freaks them out, generally.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, that was wayyyyy too politics.

My face just turned red, literally. I should have facebooked that.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to talk with the Geography department though

and hopefully they’ll sound slightly more optimistic

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I figure

No worries, I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve in terms of letters of recommendation and things like that

I should be able to pull something out.

If not, my dream of taking a year off will come to fruition and I can tell my parents I tried

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Or I'll get to be an Idaho Vandal

woot

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

When I started at WSU in '00 the campus was at roughly 65-70percent capacity.

A year later and a small recession, the school was running at 120 percent capacity. Suddenly teachers had standards and shit. Kind of pissed me off, the quality of instructors plummeted, they were hiring anybody that could dust off a teaching credential.

by dpseadv on Dec 1, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd really not go to Pullman/Moscow

For some reason the University of Wyoming appeals to me. Does anybody know anything about it? Is it better or worse than U of Idaho?

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know nothing about the school

but I love Wyoming and think their sports teams have cool uniforms.

by acblue on Dec 1, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good point, it is a WAC school

as long as it’s a public institution with Division 1A or whatever the fuck they’re calling it now athletics it should be fine I imagine

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Montana is a good school

something to consider.

The thing with Montana is Wyoming’s highway system is more manageable. Driving from Missoula to Billings just for fun is ridiculous

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

er Missoula to Wibaux

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 10:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually increasingly liking this idea

U Dub is fucking expensive for out of state- and I’m wondering if the education I get there is really going to be a ton better than what I’d get somewhere else

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 10:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Geography

I’m thinking a school like Idaho/Montana/Wyoming that focuses on energy and resource management will probably turn me out just as smart as the deal at the UDub

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 1, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You should try canvassing employers who would be interested in your degree program

and, as you previously mentioned, talking directly with those departments. Much more important than the university as a whole.

by Matthew on Dec 1, 2008 10:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Woo time to watch The Neverending Story

I wish I had a Luck Dragon

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 9:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Neverending Story...

I loved that movie growing up.

It also provided the inspiration for one of the few Family Guy non-sequiturs that were actually funny.

by BrianL on Dec 1, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeaaaaaaaah!

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 9:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Goddamn reply fail

I only ever do that at the bottom. Good thing I still feel like trash so I get a personal free pass

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 1, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, clean up your Firefox display

Real men consolidate everything into a single toolbar, like this:

Gives tons of extra display space, and looks much leaner. Use the awesomebar to access all of your bookmarks and the like

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:03 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mine has nothing on it

I use Launchy to get everything I need. I have a couple of things showing on the desktop at the moment, but I’m trying to decide what my next look will be.
I’ve already tried this one, and it was sick
And I plan on trying this one soon, though without the RSS on the top
I am going to try this out at some point as well

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What's the name of the system monitor you're using on your sidebar?

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 1:01 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Plain Old Computer Status 1.1 by GadgetDev Bog

And it appears that we steal our backgrounds from the same place.

by Robert on Dec 2, 2008 1:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not stealing, they are free

I have hundreds from there. I subscribed to the RSS, and basically add one per day at the minimum

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 1:16 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

<3 Launchy. Seriously, use it

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 1:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And good choice of wallpaper

I have that one too. My wallpaper folder is almost 500MB. Loaded with stuff from Interfacelift (where that one is from originally, I believe), as well as Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) and several other Hi-Res space pictures from NASA, JPL, ESA, and JAE

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 1:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then don't

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a helpful person, aren't I?

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's not an option...

I wish it was…

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 12:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm debating it on my end

Although technically I’m not scheduled to be in tomorrow, I would rather work Tuesday than have to get up after bowling on Wednesday and work bell to bell Thursday

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Going in the morning

Didn’t make it in time tonight. Traffic was rotten, and I had to stop and get my kid. I’m going to stop on my way to work tomorrow.

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:18 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you have a sinus infection,

it’s best for everyone if you get it checked out (and maybe get some meds)..

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 12:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's why I'm going to the doc in the morning

And why I may not work tomorrow. If it is definitely a sinus infection then I’ll stay home and rest since I need that anyway, as evidenced by me passing out on the couch at a bit past 10 tonight, which is very early for me. And on that note, off to bed for good this time. Later

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 12:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Before I head off to bed....

Everyone remember, it’s Gomez turn to do the OTFPOTD tomorrow.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 12:33 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

And with that,

this boy is off to bed. Night y’all!

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 12:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to find and post that again.

Really, it has more uses than I thought. I should go clean that sucker up a little bit.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 2, 2008 9:03 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhh, the Carmen Sandeigo show.

According to Wikipedia it aired from 1991-1996 which would explain why I’ve never seen it. I was busy listening to Skinny Puppy and drinking rum and cokes with other batcavers in 1991.

by royalcurve on Dec 2, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I had a mohawk in 1991.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well played

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To recap:

In 1991, Seattlebruin was three years old and seven years old, listening to Skinny Puppy, drinking rum & cokes, and had a mohawk.

Anything else?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 2, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Beats a partridge in a pear tree.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms. *edit: well, shit. This isn't going well.

by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I should have hooked it up with the mohawk back then too

I atoned though by letting my 4 year old get one when he asked

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You're a damned liar.

Those aren’t your trees.

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by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 10:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct.

They are the neighbor’s trees

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Where in the hell is Gomez and his OFFTOP?

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by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 9:31 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Late.

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by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 9:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not as late as Gomez though

amirite

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 9:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm never going to make one

hahahahaha

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:01 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know

This is bad form for him.

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:03 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bad form indeed.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well played Pan.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 10:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

then you'll never get the LL gang tattoo

which is a shame cuz it’s a nice one and it looks great underneath your eye.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Dec 2, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The teardrop is for Willie Bloomquist.

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by kevin_ess on Dec 2, 2008 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was just going to say the the LL gang tattoo

would get in the way of all my teardrops I’ve got carved on my face, on account of all the foo’s I ended

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds fair.

But what is his punishment for shirking his responsibilities?

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 2, 2008 10:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because that's not what we do here

We’d rather endlessly complain but never do anything about it. He threw a fit yesterday (not really, but whatever) because he couldn’t make it, and then he called dibs on today’s. This gives us a chance to berate him endlessly for screwing this up

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well FUCK HIM

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Dec 2, 2008 10:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You're only enabling him

and showing that throwing a fit will work

Furcal

by JI on Dec 2, 2008 10:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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