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OTFPOTD 12/22/08 - Dashing Through The Snow edition

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Am I the only idiot in the PNW that's at work today?  I'm certainly the only idiot on my floor of my building, at least so far.  I don't know what it's like up in Seattle, but Portland's got about 7 in of snow, and a layer of ice on top of that.  Despite all that, the bus ride in was pretty straightforward, once the bus showed up.

Anybody do anything fun in the snow?  We tried to make a snowperson, but the snow yesterday was too powdery and dry so it just ended up being a snowlump.  Not quite what we had in mind.

Apart from that, I got nothin'.  Coach promised us a birthday FanPost yesterday, but nothin', so happy belated birthday, Coach.

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I'm at work

Amazingly about half of my office is also here.

by Graham on Dec 22, 2008 8:16 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

That is impressive

I just sent out an email to all my coworkers saying that I was here (I’m Production Support Guy this week) and they pretty much all replied with “what are you, insane?” But, I’m a contractor, so if I don’t work I don’t get paid. Which WOULD make me insane.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 8:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I took my wife to work because as a part-timer she does not get PTO.

They are just going to hang out and watch movies since the boss didn’t show up.

I am at work and I am not sure why. Nothing will get sold today, but whatever. I was tired of sitting at home.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's half the reason I came in today as well

I get stir crazy when there’s this much snow. There are currently four of us here, out of a normal staff of 20+ in my department. Not a lot is getting done today.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My single initial email this morning

that was mostly sent to prove I was here for timesheet purposes resulted in 14 OOO replies.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:09 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome.

I am hoping the liquor store is open when I get home. I powered through the whiskey I bought on Friday already.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME THEY CLOSED MY F'ING BUILDING!!!!!!

So I’m sitting at home in front of the fire, sipping on home-brewed Starbucks Christmas blend, eating the shortbread I made a few days ago, and looking out side at the 16 inches of snow we have — and laughing at the reports that “the snow has stopped right now” when, really, it’s still snowing down here.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 8:21 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I did do fun things in the snow yesterday.

The kids and I spent from 9am to noon building and then sliding down enormous piles of snow that we constructed around our hill-less yard. Thank God there’s a three-foot retaining wall around our house. It made things a little easier.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 8:43 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can't even leave my driveway.

No way I’m making it to the office today.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 8:57 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

so... my 4.5 year old Dell laptop has gone down the drain, meaning I need to buy a new one.

I’ve been thinking about a Mac for quite sometime, although they are a good bit expensive.

The facts:
Off the rack laptops at a place like Fry’s can be had for like 600 bucks.
I refuse to take on a Vista system. I’d rather eat angry bees.
No desktops allowed.

Discuss

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:06 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

What's your budget?

Have you looked at Apple’s refurb store? Refurbished Apples can be had for a lot less than new ones, and they have the same warranty protection.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:09 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Big fan of Lenovos eh?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, let me put it this way

I got my R50p Thinkpad about five years ago and I’m still using it. They just hold up better over time than other brands.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 9:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And it should be noted here

that Microsoft has extended the sales life of XP until May 30.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:28 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What kind of computer owner are you?

If you’re the kind of guy that gets a new computer and spends a couple days tearing it apart and adding your own bits and pieces, or otherwise trying to enhance performance to an infinite degree, in hopes of squeezing that one little bit more performance out of what you get, you’re better off with a Windows machine. If you want a machine that is ready to go out of the box, is easy to get running, and doesn’t require a lot of “under the hood” work to keep running at top capacity, you may want to look seriously at Macs.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Or if you really want a Windows XP environment

and you don’t want to tinker with it personally, it’s worth paying someone to do it for you.

This is another reason I like recommending Thinkpads to people. Going from Vista to XP is really easy with their built-in support.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 9:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not that I want XP, I just refuse to use Vista.

I have no problem doing that stuff myself. I’m 22 with an Engineering degree: I’d be angry with myself if I wasn’t able to.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:39 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone want to volunteer to downgrade my system?

I got a laptop which I use infrequently (because I much prefer my desktop when I’m at home.) It has Vista installed on it, and I kind of hate it. I even run XP with all the bells and whistles turned off so that it looks more like the classic windows.

I’m terrified that if I wipe out the Vista OS, the DVD drive won’t run… or the video card will refuse to work… or I’ll be fucked in some other way before I can install XP.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

not me but I will give you a valuable piece of advice

BACK YOUR DATA UP BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING. I cannot stress this enough. Either burn it to a DVD if there’s not that much, or use an online service (Mozy or Carbonite), which takes a bit of time to do but YOUR DATA WILL BE SAFE.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 2:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I don’t really keep any important data on the thing.

Mostly I set it up on my toilet and pop in weepy drama films while I soak in a hot tub.

Or drag it over to friend’s houses where I sit in the antisocial corner and read LL threads.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 2:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I charge $75 to do an XP install on a laptop

(part of a little IT support business I run with a few friends)

Before doing any sort of formatting I make an image of your laptop’s hard drive so I can revert back if it doesn’t work (and if I can’t make it work I don’t charge for the service). After that I’ll track down your laptop’s XP drivers, wipe the hard drive, install Windows XP, install the drivers, install AVG anti virus and update to the latest definitions, install the VLC media suite*, put it through a couple of tests, then get it back to you.

*VLC is an open-source media application that I use on all of my computers

Although, I’m sure there’s someone here who can do it and has more free time than I do right now and will do it for free. I really do hate to charge money for this kind of stuff but I just don’t have as much time as I used to.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 3:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, that seems like a pretty sweet service for $75

don’t feel bad for charging.

Maybe I’ll take you up on that… but there’s no hurry. And I wouldn’t really want/need the VLC package.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you have a XP license, I can do it for you for free.

I can also make Vista run competently if you want.

by Robert on Dec 22, 2008 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I should note

that I want something Media friendly and not simply a document factory

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Media-friendly = Mac

This should be plenty. And if you want to run Windows, really, you still can…

YMMV but if you find the right person to deal with, you can get a used MB Pro on CL for under your $1500 budget…

The big difference between the regular MacBook and the Pros are that the video memory in the Pros is separate. While shared video memory on the Mac isn’t usually a problem, if you’re doing hardcore video work then you probably would benefit from the separate memory.

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why all the Vista hate?

I have found it to be quite a decent OS, once the initial problems were worked out. I really think the knocks on Vista are overblown.

I previously posted as "Man From Nantucket"

by mem on Dec 22, 2008 9:30 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think my problem with Vista is that there's no middle ground

it either works flawlessly or it doesn’t work at all – there’s no “well, it works for X but not for Y, so all I have to do is Z and off we go”, at least not with the people I’ve talked to about it.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ah yes, the marketing department wins again

“We have to put Vista on this machine or it won’t sell!”
“but it’s not powerful enough to support all the cool features!”
“Stop with the geek talk and put Vista on there, dammit”

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I have this problem...

thankfully, I am finally getting around to buying some more memory for it this week. If the snow ever clears

by seattlebruin on Dec 22, 2008 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bahahahaha! Classic, had to watch it twice

Can’t decide which part is the best, maybe where he’s running to the mac store like his hair is on fire. The handle/boat anchor line is pretty good

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah. I'm still heavily leaning Mac.

Question is… do i get a new previous edition (like plastic macbooks) or spring for aluminum?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How important is appearance to you?

I mean, the aluminum ones are nice, but I would shop for performance first – new Macs always carry that I’m-a-new-Mac pricetag, whereas if you get a refurb one from a year ago you’ll get pretty similar performance and save a ton of money.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

a solid point.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Apple's OS, but I've been using a PC since I was a kid

I like to right-click. I like Office coming pre-installed in my computer, so I don’t have to spend a couple hundred buying it myself. I like having all of my icons on the left side of the desktop. These are petty issues, but I can’t get away from them.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You can use any mouse with OS X you know

we still use our Logitech mouse we used with our Windows machine, and it works fine – I like right-clicking too. You can also move all your icons to the left if you want.

There are definitely cultural adjustments to using a Mac if you’re a lifelong Windows user (different keyboard shortcuts, etc), but nothing that should stop you.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

I know I could have gotten used to the Mac one-button mouse, but that was my one dragging-my-heels part of switching over – but any modern USB mouse will work just fine.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the multitouch is such a nice thing as well

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In addendum to other replies,

the multitouch on the trackpad of the macbooks allows for right click, it’s a two checkbox setting, and you just tap with two fingers to get right click from there on out. It’ the first thing I change on any macbook I get.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The next thing you should change

I don’t remember the exact wording since I’m not in front of my Mac, but there’s a check box in the system settings that will allow you to tab around to every item on the screen, and to use “enter” as a click on a “send” button or the like – Macs ship only allowing tabbing to certain fields. Once I figured that out I was a much happier Macster.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You would probably love Linux then

I previously posted as "Man From Nantucket"

by mem on Dec 22, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My issue with Vista was simple.

It did not communicate with our server, our printers or any of my databases or estimating software housed on the server at my work. Therefore, it was useless.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is your best deal

Mac Book Pro for 1300 with No shipping cost and no Tax

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/families/new_promodp7691239familymacbookpropromo17.asp

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh. Shiny...

That’s a smokin’ deal!

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I bought a desktop machine with Vista in May.

I think I’m installing XP tomorrow.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 22, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I wasn't working.

Not a good week for Alaska. I won’t be able to fly home to California now, so I gotta save my PTO to have a Christmas trip in two weeks or so.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 22, 2008 9:18 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are operating limited flights out of Seattle today.

?

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Be nice to them.

They’re probably putting up with a lot of shit right now, and they can’t do anything about it. Though I sympathize.

the other angels fan

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

That will most definitely make them help you

because you’re certainly the only one in that particular situation.

In all honesty, though, I would go the complete opposite direction – bring them cookies, or something. Those poor airport workers bear the brunt of a lot of people’s shit right now.

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

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

I feel terrible for them.

If I could do anything that would actually help, I’d be over at the terminal right now.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 22, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think what would help would be all the flights actually operating.

My flight and two earlier flights for Wednesday were quite open. Now there is nothing remaining. I’m sure they’ve already rebooked quite a few people.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a flight. I was going to fly standby Wednesday.

It was pretty open at night. Now every open seat through midday Christmas Eve has been filled by everyone who had their flights cancelled.

Still, if you have already bought a ticket, you should get on your flight. I was just going to check the loads for you to see if your flights have been overbooked. Quite a few have been. If you even told me where you’re going, I can look it up.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 22, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

December 24 2008
Alaska Airlines 2299, operated by HORIZON AIR


It was pretty open at night. Now every open seat through midday Christmas Eve has been filled by everyone who had their flights cancelled

And that’s what I was referencing earlier.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 10:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good news. They haven't overbooked it.

76/76. You shouldn’t have a problem, as long as the plane actually gets out.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 22, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the info.

Wednesday isn’t supposed to be in freezing temps at all, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They ran out of de-icer.

I live under the flight path and it has been eerily quiet the past two days.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In all honesty, I am a total angel to the ticket agents. This is just what goes through my head.

I sympathize. I ask the best course of action. I am patient, oddly enough.
And then they give me the only remaining seat.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm betting that I can get out of the driveway

but it will be tough. I’m tempted to make my way to the Tukwila Best Buy, but that may be a fool’s errand. I also want to get into my school, as some parents had brought in cookies for a party my class never got to have, and today’s the last day available to do so until the new year. Decisions, decisions.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 9:40 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

You are a brave person. I wish you luck.

If you go, go slow.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So a few more people have trickled into my office

two of which brought their dogs because there’s no heat/power at their homes. It’s odd having dogs running around.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 9:48 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Vancouver, WA got POUNDED.

We have over a foot on the ground. It snowed about 7 inches, then put down about a 1/4" of ice, then snowed about 6 more inches on top of that. It’s insane here.

by Phildopip on Dec 22, 2008 10:19 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

We have that same sandwich but a little less snow

I think we only have about 10 in total at our house.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We've got at least a foot plus an inch or two of ice in Everett.

So I’m watching pimp santa on TV.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So my neighbor's Pit Bull got out and killed another neighbor's dog.

She never trained the thing. Just left it in the back yard all the time and ignored it. She also never neutered him which I begged her to do a year ago.

She spirited him away to Kent because she does not want him to be put down. She asked me not to tell anyone.

I am furious because this dog tore portions of our fence apart trying to get to my dog. How dare she ask this of me?

I told her if she did not want me to tell anyone then she should not have told me in the first place. Seriously, is there a worse breed than Pit Bull? Also, why are Pit Bull owners always such shitty pet owners?

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:31 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kill the dog.

It’ll just end up killing something else if you let it live.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love animals, but I tend to agree with this.

Sounds like a very, very aggresive dog.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The common rebuttal to this argument

is that there are plenty of responsible pet owners who raise healthy happy pitbulls.

It doesn’t matter.

You can’t argue with statistics, and the vast majority of dog-caused injuries and deaths come from a very small number of breeds of dogs including Rotts and Pitbulls.

Breed bans are coming.

In the meantime, consider dumping huge boxes of cayenne pepper along your fence. And keep a supersoaker filled with amonia. Or, if you own a gun, be prepared to kill the dog if you ever have a good reason. And I would report the incident to the police, or animal control… or whomever… so that someone will be keeping a record of this dangerous dog. If there’s a three strikes policy on dogs, you want to make sure this dog has two strikes already.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate them so much

Dogs should be pure bundles of love and happiness, not monsters.

by Graham on Dec 22, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly not totally true.

That breed needs to be mellowed out the same way the Doberman breed has been mellowed.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend with a well trained pit bull.

It’s a wonderful dog.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They do exist, but they are the exception not the rule.

Also, I would wager that your friend does not have a pure bred one.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That might be the case.

I think it might be a mix of some kind.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Your friend is probably a good owner too.

Which is rarely the case with these dogs. So often their owners seem to be very ghetto.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes he is.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And lastly...

if you ever accidentally stepped on that dog’s foot, how sure are you that it wouldn’t bite you… and how sure are you that if it did bite you, it would let go?

The scariest thing to me about a well-behaved pitbull, is that you get lulled into thinking everything is fine.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've stepped on him before, and I don't worry about him,

but I do see your point.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The only amusing thing about this whole thread.

Average Joe is more afraid of sharks, crocodiles, and lightening. And more likely to die by doggy.
Aren’t terriers (which includes poodles?) the breed most likely to attack? Maybe pits have some terrier in there, I have no idea what went into that breed.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pit Bull Terrier, yeah...

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Right on, good clue.

Not much of a dog person, except a couple breeds of working dogs.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

There was a time when pit bulls were perfect family dogs; that time is not now. They have been bred for the worst possible traits and even the most well-trained pit bull is a gamble.

by acblue on Dec 22, 2008 12:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

First, be thankful your dog wasn't hurt, obviously

Second, call animal control or a local pet rescue place. That dog needs to be taken out of genpop, so to speak. And that woman needs to never own a pet again.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It was really unfair of her to ask this of you

Just imagine if the dog ends up injuring a child.

I previously posted as "Man From Nantucket"

by mem on Dec 22, 2008 10:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The dog it killed was on a leash held by an 8 year old girl.

Thankfully my neighbor saw the whole thing and grabbed the girl and got her home.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus.

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by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it'll be in your hands anyways.

I’m sure the kid’s parent and the neighbor will be more than willing to make the call, as they should.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Animal Control was already called,

but they said they could not come out because of road conditions. I am apparently the only one who knows that she is hiding the dog in Kent.

I am going to tell the family that lost their dog though because that dog is a hazard no matter where it is.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Where in Kent is it?

I don’t want it anywhere near me.

by Mariner John on Dec 22, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure.

Some apartment complex in the valley I think.

by Sec 108 on Dec 23, 2008 6:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pitbulls aren't bad if they're trained

but the “type of people” that get pitbulls normally aren’t into training their dog.

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A trained killer is still a killer

Keep your well-trained pitbull away from my 7 year old. ;-)

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have one

but my friend does and its a sweetie. I get my Bernese puppy in April

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's okay

I don’t have a 7 year old.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TWO ICE CREAMS TODAY BITCHES

That is all.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:33 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

NOW YOU TELL ME

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by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If I had to eat yellow snow to get to today's awesomeness,

I would gladly grab a spoon.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A few things:

1. You’re looking at the world’s newest ACHDS (Mac Support Certification)
2. I barely spent any time studying, and still got 91%.
3. My company paid for the test and book.
4. I went in to report my test score, and it turns out I had a sizeable bonus check waiting for me. This after talks of noone getting bonuses at all.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:40 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well then. Want to use your certification to get me a deal on a macbook?

my dell has died.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hah, I wish it gave me that.

Get someone in school or a teacher to buy it for you, they get like 10% off.

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by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I get educational discount

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's better than the 8% I get through my company.

Be happy, they’re worth every penny.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

congrats!

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks very much, good sir.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Step 1 - Get some cream, sugar, vanilla.

Step 2 – Grab some snow from outside, and 2 bowls that will nest.
Step 3 – Mix all your stuff together, and keep mixing as you keep putting fresh snow in the bottom bowl.

Ice Cream!

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by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That requires effort.

And I’m already working on a stew (kind of).

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 11:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ice cream stew?

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 11:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!!

No, beef. But I’m not quite sure how to make it. I’m defrosting the stew meat now and trying to decide.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 11:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Our stew meat was already defrosted...

Mmmm. Crock Pot stew for dinner tonight!

Don’t worry, we bleached away Ess’s foot fungus…

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Beer.

Bay leaves.

Rosemary.

Red onion AND sweet onion.

Mustard powder.

Paprika.

Oregano.

Mini-potatoes.

Pearl onions sauteed in butter & garlic and a little beef broth.

Organic baby carrots.

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

To clarify re: beer

Stout, if you have it.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good.

I don’t think I have stout or pearl onions though.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 1:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Understood.

Lager I have.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

Just started looking in the cupboard and realized I don’t have the ingredients I wanted to use. Going to have to get creative.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is the way a true man cooks!

Beef, mustard, beer, some old white rice, a shriveled clove of garlic and a questionable half onion wrapped up in tinfoil in the fridge. Add some salt and a little butter… and a couple of greenish colored twiggy things that are left over in your spice section from a previous relationship.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And if you're like me...

…it’s never done until there’s a bit of red wine mixed in. Yes, even with the beer. Actually, add it to the pearl onion saute, too :-)

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 1:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pee-Wee Herman?

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 22, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I mostly want hot soup and tea

but that’s because the AC at my office is apparently on. Don’t know why it’s so goddamn cold in here.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 11:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's exactly my lunch plan now that you mention it

if ever there was a day made for a hot bowl of pho it’s today.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 11:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it was a delicious plan

but the cookie place was closed so I couldn’t get cookies for dessert.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We tried once.

It was okay but not as good.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not easy to make right

The one time I tried I basically ended up with vegetable beef soup, which wasn’t at all what I wanted.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is that herbs and spices make it.

So if you’re not growing fresh basil, bean sprouts and lemongrass, it’s likely not to work well.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 12:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We bought fresh ingredients

But I am convinced the soup needs to cook for many hours before it is ready. I make a ton of soups and most of them are better the second day.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

I’m glad to be home. I ran out of mashed potatoes, but the last bit of pot roast and gravy over Franz’ Buttermilk bread is making for a GRRREAT lunch!

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is pretty amazing.

I had a blind friend who used to kick my ass at Tekken just by listening to the game.

by Sec 108 on Dec 22, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's when you start making all sorts of noise to throw him off.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well that's mean

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Winning is the most important thing, after all.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This was in a magazine I read on my way back from LV earlier this month.

That news story isn’t the half of it.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=when-blindness-is-in-the-mind

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

Link

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by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

Looks like Facebook is down.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:38 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Clear your cache for your web browser.

And repair your connection. (This cleans out your dns cache)

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Weird.

I can access everything but FB.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you have gchat, I can walk you through. Or email.

So we’re not LLLJing. fauxsnax to the gmail. Send me what the error is that is showing up and I’ll help you out.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks though.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 10:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I get so used to people asking questions,

half the time I forget to ask them if they rebooted. Glad to hear it’s working.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on a crappy laptop from Jeanut's work.

It’s a struggle.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Snow is awesome.....

But 8" of snow topped with 1/2" of ice topped with another 6" of snow not so much. I’ve seen nothing like this in my quarter century of living here.

I was jealous of ya’ll up north last week getting all the ‘fun’. But now I’m on a day 3 of being housebound with at least a couple more to come. Mehhh. At least the power isn’t out (knock on wood).
I’m thinking I should invest in an old POS 4×4.

"If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game."
-Rickey

by Big Jared on Dec 22, 2008 11:28 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Looking for more electronics advice.

So for the past few months I’ve been mulling over a purchase of a new videogame system. Like everyone else, I was a pretty hardcore console gamer when I was younger, but have become much more casual since I’ve entered grownupland. I’ve always been a PS guy and currently still play around with NHL 09 on PS2. Anyway, I’m leaning to PS3 as I’ve always been a Sony supporter and prob make use of the Blueray player at some point. I know I’ve read comments around here of PS3s gathering dust. Poor library? I’d be all over MGS4 and GTA4 and would possibly be interested in some casual online gaming. I don’t like the headset gameplanning, just the feel of an old school pre-source counterstrike (the only online gaming I’ve ever really gotten into). All things being equal I’d go PS3 over the 360, but of course the prices are drastically different. I’m hoping for a price drop in the coming months. Any advice on the pros and cons of each system?

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 11:28 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

This one's all you, Brian.

I got a XBox solely for Rock Band 2, so I’m not one to say anything.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:32 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And I'm not trying to be jerk right there.

There’s just been some good technical points debated back and forth but in different posts. The info is great, I’ve actually quoted some of the t.v. stuff to help somebody make up their mind.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 11:50 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Always LCD, no Vizio. Stay towards the top top brands if possible.

That’s all you need to know.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The quality and customer service are just not there.

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by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Quality is fine

customer serivice I’m not sure about – Buts its a TV made with LG parts

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I had heard.

I was under the impression that a Vizio was mostly an LG television with a different brand name stamped on the front.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They source many parts from LG,

but are not manufactured by them. It’s the difference between Saab and GM. I would have still taken the Saabs over the GMs because they were still making them on Saab lines and the workmanship was better (this is no longer the case), but the part base has been the same for a while now.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My Vizio has been great for 2 yrs

and I have other friends and family that have them with zero issues. So maybe you ended up with a bad one?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

See below, I have a friend that does tech for them.

They’re a long ways away from having a 20% DOA rate on plasmas like they used to have, but they’re still at 6% or so according to the numbers he gets from his boss, and that’s hideous. They’re lucky they sell through Costco that works with them to get bad tvs back to manu easily.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

6% for electronics doesn't seem that bad.

But maybe I’m just used to Console failures

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If they had a support base so they could fix all their crappy tvs,

I would have much less of a problem with them.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 11:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're suffering from what I like to call Jupiter Saxophone syndrome.

Jupiter used to make terrible saxophones. Then they hired some guys from Selmer and they started to make pretty good saxophones. Unfortunately no one buys them because they still have Jupiter’s mid-90s reputation stuck in their heads.

Early Vizio products sucked. Current Vizio products are no where near as bad as you seem to think they are.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They've used that as an excuse to not expand their tech base, and their wait times for repairs has suffered.

I have a friend who’s certified to work on their stuff, and he’s booked 3 months in advance, and doesn’t get paid for almost a quarter of his services until about 3-4 months out. They just aren’t interested in supporting the tvs they sell.

If you get the Costco warranty, I can see breaking even. But if you look at their prices, they’ve come almost into line with other low end manus that offer better tvs, so what’s the point? Might as well get a hitachi.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dick.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey! I'm just a very thenthitive boy.

The way stuff reads off the page never sounds quite like I want it to. Usually it winds up sounding like an A-hole making declarative statements. I’m waaaay too paranoid sometimes.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 12:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

When I finally get around to buying a new television, I’m going to feel like a jerk being the 100th person to ask questions on the off-topic thread.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 11:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pops was buying himself a new set, and asked me for advice.

Talk about the blind leading the blind. So I spent ~an hour searching LL for info. I sounded really smart.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 11:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't expect a PS3 price drop any time soon.

Sony seems to have their head up their ass when it comes to being competitive as far as pricing goes.

Having never liked the Metal Gear Solid series (I think Hideo Kojima is just behind Peter Molyneaux in terms of being a self-righteous prick), the big draw of the PS3 wasn’t the games library but rather Blu Ray support. I never fell into the hype surrounding Little Big Planet and found titles like Uncharted and Resistance to be somewhat meh. Unfortunately, now that stand-alone blu-ray players are getting cheaper and cheaper, it’s getting harder to justify a PS3 purchase.

To be perfectly honest, the only game I’m playing on my PS3 these days is MLB ’08 The Show.

My 360 gets used far more often than my PS3. Larger game library, better online features, and of course the flipping awesome Netflix streaming service.

My advice: Pick up this Amazon deal for a Pro 360 bundle as well as cheaper standalone Blu Ray player.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 11:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A few follow ups

What are the differences in the online experience? Like I said, I’m not sure how much multiplayer I’d do, but I’d probably like to give it atleast a shot. I think PS3 has a built in wireless reciever, does the Xbox have an optional USB adaptor of some sort? Xbox also charges for the service correct? What games do you suggest from the 360 library? It always seems like its very heavy of FPSs, which I’ve never been a huge fan of on consoles. I loved them on PC but the gameplay has always fellen short with a controller. Has the experience improved since the early 2000s? How big of a harddrive is necessary for each system? What actually goes on there besides game saves? Finally, how is the Xbox reliability? Is the whole red-ring overhyped or is it a significant concern? I appreciate any comments on this.

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 12:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The short answer is that Microsoft does the online experience better than Sony in just about every way imaginable.

And really, Live is useful for way more than Multiplayer. There’s all sorts of excellent titles that you can get via the Live Arcade program such as Braid, Duke Nukem 3D, DooM, Street Fighter II (eventually). Live also allows you to hook into your existing Netflix account to stream movies and TV shows right to your 360.

There is an optional wireless adapter you can purchase, but I’ve never been that fond of using wireless LAN on any sort of console.

The Live Gold fee is about $40 for 13 months, or roughly $3.08 a month.

Games I would suggest:

*Mass Effect
*Left 4 Dead
*Oblivion
*The Orange Box
*Forza 2
*Braid
*Rez HD
*Eternal Sonata
*Mirror’s Edge

The whole “Microsoft’s console only has FPS” thing died out years ago, and that was coming mostly from Sony fanboys who couldn’t deal with the original Xbox console having Halo serve as a system seller.

The Live experience is vastly improved since the first generation Xbox. It serves as more than just a multiplayer hub these days.

The hard drive is used to store system saves, movies, game demos, and Xbox Live arcade games.
 
Reliability of the console tends to be something that’s blown out of proportions. My Elite has been flawless since the day I bought it and I only had to send my 2005 Pro console in for work because I had trapped it in a place with no ventilation. Microsoft also has a very generous support policy in place, 3 year RROD warranty. If your Sony console goes belly-up you’re fucked.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 12:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome, thanks for the advice.

Anyone out there like the PS3 better and care to defend?

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love my 360

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and me

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

is seattlesundevil

Hessbian?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If i went PS3

that was the multiplayer I was thinking about to see if I dig the online experience or not

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Just goes to show how useful Live is.

I hate multiplayer but I still find Live to be incredibly useful.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

my memorex Blu ray player was 169 and does great

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just ran the firmware update on mine last night

which seemed to speed it up some. So other then load times I got no complaints

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a gamer, and I was thinking about picking up a PS3 for the blu-ray...

But when I saw the LG blu-ray player was compatible for Netflix streaming, I decided I’m going to make that my next “major” tech purchase…

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait -- one question though...

Is there a way to get wifi to this blu-ray device??? Ain’t no way I’m gonna drop some cat-5 cable from my room upstairs to the family room downstairs…

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by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Without reading the rest of the thread, I'm going to say

if you want more of a single-player experience, get the PS3, despite the costs. The games are better, period, and they have every good Xbox title except Halo 3 (which isn’t even that good).

If you want a multi-player experience, get the Xbox for sure. It’s not even close how good Xbox Live is compared to the PS3 multiplayer.

by seattlebruin on Dec 22, 2008 2:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

PS3 is a blu-ray

Therefore it is better

by JI on Dec 22, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

blu ray sucks

I want my HD DVD back

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still not convinced by Blu-Ray

I’m so happy with my plasma 1080p and regular DVD player I can’t imagine caring about whether I get that little extra bit of resolution or not.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

until you watch Dark Knight and Schardt

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

meh

I saw Dark Knight in IMAX; no home setup I’m willing to pay for can rival that. I’m OK with that.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

true but you would be shocked

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure I would be

but again it comes down to what I’m willing to pay for, and I’ve already got a perfectly good DVD player that’s just over a year old. No reason to upgrade.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And I do

but I’m perfectly happy with my DVD player, so even if Blu-Ray is like 3D, I’m probably not going to bother.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess my standards just aren't that demanding

and that’s not a dig at you, I’m just saying, SD suits me fine for what I use it for.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, normally SD dvds look anywhere from "OK" to "stunning considering it's SD"

But DK looked incredibly horrible, like fullscreen streamed internet ass. They really botched that one.

by JI on Dec 22, 2008 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know :(

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BluRay is a much more information dense format.

Therefore it won.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 3:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The HD-DVD is really the only way left to hack an XBox 360.

You can use the HD-DVD firmware to bypass Microsoft’s cheat-detection tools.

And the HD-DVD add-on costs like $20 now.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 22, 2008 4:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody read the new post on USSM that links to a new stat website?

They highlighted Raul Ibanez in the link, nothing like piling on a guy that can’t defend himself. Looks kind of interesting, but I’m still waffling on the best defensive metric to use for my type of baseball fan.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 11:59 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

It would help if Raul could defend anything.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As far as I'm concerned

CHONE is the best projection system, if only because that website makes everything ridiculously easy.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

After spending a bit of time looking at the different metrics it's taught me something about me as a baseball fan.

I look at the game more from the viewpoint of the manager than the GM. Reading about the projections is great, but when I think about the M’s it’s always from the view of who’s on the roster. Analyzing all the players available and thinking about the trade possibilities is a whole different level from where I’m at.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This seems the perfect place to ask this question.

I have a 22 year old cousin who wants a beginners’ guy-type cookbook. I know quite a few of you enjoy food and likely cook. Any ideas of what I could buy for him?

by NOLAmarinergirl on Dec 22, 2008 12:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I started with cookbooks that used the fewest ingredients per recipe.

Starting off with 2 page recipes that call for items that are hard to find is daunting. And the different ways of cooking things can be a challenge, like how many different consistencies are there when you whip something up? And cookbooks that have lots of pasta salad/pasta anything based recipes work great (for beginners that are guys and aren’t already into cooking).

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fenugreek seeds.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 22, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Joy of Cooking

An oldie but a goodie.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Buy him a grill and tell him to throw stuff on it until he likes what comes out.

The best way to learn is through doing.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tell him that real men don't use cookbooks.

Experiment and learn. Don’t be afraid of cooking things that are horrible and must be thrown away. It’s all in the name of empirical research.

by johnbai on Dec 22, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

On the off-chance that he reads the webcomic Achewood

The author of that cartoon released a completely fine cookbook for beginners.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 12:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It is

The entire cookbook is written from the perspectives of the comic’s characters. I’m pleased with my copy.

by katal on Dec 22, 2008 12:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A man a can and a plan

Or some such similar title…

Of course my skills are waaaay beyond that, but it’s a good start…

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My aunt bought that for me two years ago,

it really pissed me off because I’m a serviceable cook and she is a terrible cook.

by acblue on Dec 22, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

My wife did the same. She chops vegetables with paring knives (when a perfectly good chef’s knife is right above that) and it DRIVES ME INSANE!!!!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hi from the hospital!

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 12:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Lame
“… Record daily maximum snowfall set at Seattle-Tacoma WA Airport Sunday. The 3 inches of recorded snowfall broke the previous record of 2.6 inches set in 1967.”

That’s a record? I feel ashamed for my city.

by Matthew on Dec 22, 2008 12:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

???
Record daily maximum snowfall

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Dec 22, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To me that reads record for a 24-hour period.

If you want to say it’s a record for the specific day, you should include something stronger to that effect.

by Matthew on Dec 22, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I shoveled my driveway last night

It snow 6 inches last night. The pile inbetween the cars is 3 ft and I have a solid 2 and half in my yard. Any everyone came to work today. Although I had to rescue one of them

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus I need to proofread

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I blame all that shoveling

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Best part

I didn’t want to shovel behind my car. So I just rallied over 2 ft of snow this morning. Before running into a snow pile my neighbor created with his “shovelings” then went over the curb and out.

PS my neighborhood is a car graveyard.

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My ipod is confused

I’m listening to The Knux right now and it thinks that the album art for that is actually the cover for U2’s “All That You Can’t Leave Behind”. Which is strange. And it also thinks one of my podcasts has the cover of Blondie’s Autoamerican as its art.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 12:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Did you make it to Westlake?

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it's like a birthday present for coach!

I must say, though, the buses down here aren’t frequent right now but they’re still running, and I am actually rather impressed.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My final bus driver Saturday night was a frigging champion (and I told him so).

He got all the way up Jackson, passing 4 stuck Metro buses, and would tell us “If you need to get off, you’re not doing it on a hill. I’ll let you guys off on flat spots.” He skidded and slipped most of the way to my house but he made it. I don’t know how I would have gotten home if he had given up like radio dispatch was telling him to.

by royalcurve on Dec 22, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's impressive.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 1:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I should be clear that the drivers have been incredible.

And I understand that service disruptions are inevitable. It’s just clear that they have no idea what they’re doing and they’ve done an absolutely terrible job of communicating with the general public. Buses that are supposed to be running have just disappeared, entire neighborhoods are completely without service, etc. It’s just been a clusterfuck.

by acblue on Dec 22, 2008 5:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see that Seattle is always prepared for an emergency.

Really! How hard would it be to put an 8-inch lift and some burly tires on one of those Metros and absolutely rule the roadways right now?!? Am I right? Who’s with me?!?

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So I watched Dark Knight on Blu Ray last night

I schardt’d myself

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 1:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The difference of something shot on imax compressed into 1080p

and 35mm compressed into 1080p. Is like the difference of Youtube High Quality and Youtube Low Quality

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i did the same! no schardt'ing though

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 1:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

so in my quest for a laptop...

one of my friends has a coworker who apparently is a compulsive shopper and bought a new laptop. She is potentially going to sell me a 1.5 year old Macbook for less than 200 bucks!

I realize this is an insane deal, and its apparently in good condition. Any potential downside here?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 1:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

as long as its intel - no downside

you could always flip it on craigslist for profit

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

except he needs a new computer

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah I am actually needing one, though I could flip it and use it to purchase a new one.

That may be more trouble than I am looking for , but we’ll see.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well if it didn't meet what he needs

He said he wanted Graphics card which the macbook have the damn integrated graphics card. But unless your hardcore gaming it should be a issue

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So it's always an issue?

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 22, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

I suck

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't*

Dayam. I need to find me one of these deals. This PowerBook G4 is gggrrrrrrreeeat for 85% of what I do. But I do need more horsepower for my photos. I still think I’m going to upgrade my tower instead.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 4:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Other than that I don't think there is a downside, really

that’s an awesome deal.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i may have to flip it.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/sys/967387035.html

if that is for real….

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that macmall deal I posted above is better

Its the same computer

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

g'damn!

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

but if you upgrade the ram on that $200 macbook

you should be golden

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

true... but I use my notebook as my tv and stuff mostly too.

so a 1299 pro is insane.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

true

So buy the $200 macbook flip it for $600 and then by the macmall one. Then if she asks tell her that the macbook died but you found someone sell it to for $200 because they were going to use it for parts.

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

no shipping and tax also

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

good call.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that's the last year model of macbook pro right?

and not the newer version? (I’m not nitpicking, im just curious)

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

oh well

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

meh there basically the same besides the cosmetic look

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that ram deal below also would work for this laptop

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you are a mac savant. now scruff, pull some magic and find me a free macbook pro.

I’ll give you the 200 dollar macbook :)

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll try

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Me first! I called dibs MONTHS ago :-)

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

if it needs a ram upgrade go here

4 GB for 45 bucks and yes I went here to get my ram for my macbook

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other20World20Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK/

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If drinking wine in a hospital room is wrong, I don't want to be right.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 2:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

it is horribly wrong

any GP worth their salt would have hooked you up with a wine IV by now.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 2:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good point.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 2:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the LLLJ stamp should come

with an airing of Kevin Harlan’s “OHHH.. RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES” 3 pt dagger call.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 2:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well. Graham's right. I'll be moving on 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 22, 2008 3:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So people are still driving like idiots.

Going way too fast icy snowy slushy roads….was getting off the ramp at 85th st. heading toward Aurora and this guy in a gold civic comes rushing up behind me…I can see in the mirror he’s irritated by my paltry 20 mph as we head toward the hill…sure enough, a third of the way down he does a 360 degree + spin out and ends up stuck on the side.

Unfortunately I’d already filled my good Samaritan quota for the day and couldn’t stop to help the fellow…

by Omerta on Dec 22, 2008 3:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

And invariably, when those people spin off into a ditch or hit a telephone pole,

each one of them will say “it’s not me, it’s all those other idiots on the road. I KNOW how to drive in the snow.”

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I admit to having that kind of confidence as well.

Didn’t prevent me from getting stuck myself a few days back…

People would do well to remember that taking it slow can go a long way, though.

by Omerta on Dec 22, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

5 things that should be accomplished on a Guys night - GO!

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

digits

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

boobies

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

dispense with liters worth of alcohol

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Puke

Catch the clap
Get arrested
Lose your shirt gambling
Get in a fight

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Dec 22, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

knife fight?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what about giving the clap?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

2 day hangover

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Late.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on day 2 as we speak.

I spent all of yesterday miserable and not eating.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Dec 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think tootthekazoo is probably right there with you...

…after his shenanigans on this very site a few days ago.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, I survived it well actually

Thank god. Had I passed out outside there would have been some issue

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

by tootthekazoo on Dec 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To say the least.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 11:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If it pertains to individual accomplishments

I would say winning at least one round of pool, darts, or cards.

by Omerta on Dec 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Circle jerk. Johnbai, why aren't you returning my calls? You asked me to join in, remember?

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

5 gallon bucket fill?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ewww! Call me.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man up, bro!

Infected genitalia shoudn’t scare you so.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I had been under the impression that John originated it.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 3:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Infected genitalia?

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct. Like an evil genius.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's quite the accomplishment.

Did he go to school for that?

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

John was home schooled. How do you think he became so evil?

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It must run in the family.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't accuse me of nepotism. He's my arch enemy, not my brother.

Whereas he smells like elderberries and sin, I smell like a whoopie cushion full of lavender.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate elderberries.

Sin, notsomuch.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

EVIL

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 10:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

psyche-destroying ballbusting, all night long

there should never be a serious conversation of any length on an evening like that. It should be all insults and inside jokes.

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

by pdb on Dec 22, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like my bachelor party

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh screw you, Sarah McLachlan.

I just saw your ASPCA commercial and now I feel like a douche for not adopting a pet.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 4:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You're in the aaaaaaaaaarms of an angel...

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This goes without saying, really.

…And should be his signature.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck her for

1) Trying to make me feel guilty: you should be trying so sell me on how I can benefit from having a dog, not trying to scare me with stories of dog murder. I couldn’t possibly adopt every dog scheduled for the chair even if I wanted to. Don’t assume everybody automatically loves dogs.

2) Writing an obnoxious sappy song

3) Playing that song over and over and over whenever I watch a movie on cable. Even if I adopt a dog that song won’t stop.

by JI on Dec 22, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate getting teary to fucking commercials. At least give me a touching episode of Oprah.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I got to Puyallup at 5am this morning,

so just sleep and snow play today. The drive was awful, 19 hrs from SF. Portland was beautiful though, although I was very very tired by the time we passed through there.

by JMKaustin on Dec 22, 2008 4:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Say "hi" to my family for me...

We’re not likely to get out of Oly as planned for Weds and Thurs…

:-(

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 22, 2008 5:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aww, that's a shame!

I’m very happy to be up here and enjoying the white Christmas. The awful drive was well worth it.

by JMKaustin on Dec 22, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know it's been mentioned before.

But good God I’m in the middle of my first Ten Fidy. Wow

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 5:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Whuh?

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 5:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's been Matthew who's mentioned it numerous times

so I’ve had it in the back of my mind whenever I’m out beer shopping.

Osker Blues Ten FIDY Imperial Stout

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 5:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Spinal Tap said it best:

“It’s like how much more black could it be? And the answer is none. None more black.”

by DCMariner on Dec 22, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't want to take the actual thread off topic but Whoops a doodle!
It’s not that we’re a particularly strong team, mind you; for now, we’re staring a 75- or 80-win season in the face.

Jeff

Lets make this interesting

If next years team is within 5 games of .500 at the end of play on August 31st I get to be made mod for September 09. If not than J/M/G each get to cockpunch me once at their choice of time and venue.

Robert

Screenshotted, deal

Jeff

http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2008/9/16/615811/9-16-open-game-thread#8788931

by Robert on Dec 22, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh my.

Boy do I feel sorry for you, Robert. If you win the sexy people will simply retract their offer. If you lose, they’ll still cockpunch you.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Each?!

One cockpunch would be quite enough…I hope you have glorious plans for that mod stint.

by Omerta on Dec 22, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That would be awesome

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 22, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll see what I can do

 but I need to figure out how to make driving highways for fun a sport

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 22, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dodging potential roadkill. Or not.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

underground street racing

One Lap of America or Cannonball Run type stuff maybe

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 22, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

same

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 22, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hello Central! I've only got one thing to say here.

Burt Fucking Reynolds. Now all you need is an ambulance, a bunch of people with crazy 70’s porn ’staches, and a pile of CB radios.

Formerly dpseadvr.

by Kermit. on Dec 22, 2008 11:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

acblue said:

Yes.
As well as how to kill a turtle.

Quick! Top five ways to kill a turtle! GO!!!

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

- Acid

- A kiddy bath with no water
- put it in the snow
- Scream at it for 24 straight hours
- Throw it really high in the air

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 22, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

An M-100 up its tailpipe.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

- De-shell and flip

- Give it to the Japanese
- Put it in shark infested waters
- Put it in crocodile infested waters
- Put it in Alice Cooper infested waters

by Omerta on Dec 22, 2008 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sound advice.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But... it's retro!

How can retro be wrong?!?

Honestly, they do look like shit.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I kept a UW 1991 Nat'l Champs coke can forever

and then some shithead came over and drank it. Who drinks something covered in dust and in a closet? Asshole.

by marc w on Dec 22, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And that's why I don't have people drink much at my house...

…because I’d hate to lose my unopened can of Pepsi from the 2001 ASG with Griffey on it. Alas, Griffey’s return to Safeco wasn’t meant to be that year…

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Dec 23, 2008 10:48 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I used to save Glass Coke Bottles.

I don’t know why I got rid of them.

I also just got done collecting all of the 50 state quarters.

by Fin on Dec 22, 2008 11:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It is not retro. It is "post modern" shite.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose you're right.

At first glance, it looked very 1970’s. But what the hell do I know about the ’70’s? I was born in ’80.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

...Yikes.

That’s terrible.

by BrianL on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

M to. Il ike th wy u thnk.

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

by kevin_ess on Dec 22, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the three Pepsi bottles are smiling at us.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm sticking with Coke

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 22, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good choice.

I would prefer Coca Cola over Pepsi anyday. Coke has a much better flavor.

by Fin on Dec 22, 2008 11:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then you need to come to work with me one day...

…and I’ll show you a government agency to deplore.

You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen.

by Sentinel on Dec 22, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs