Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T11:10:26-05:00
@Trinkets: I thought I was the only one who goes to the Saturday matinee movie. I hate going in the afternoon/evening. Too many loud mouths and crying kids to ruin the movie watching experience.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T11:11:08-05:00
Hello BaKhan! Haven't seen you posting for a few days. Hope everything is going smoothly with you. If not, can the solution be found in fire or alcohol?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T11:14:17-05:00
not whatever that was in X-men Origins:Wolverine.
We shall not speak of that movie, it does not exist. (Actually, I didn't think it was half bad. Mostly because I thought Liev was looking REAL good in that movie)
Found another reason for me NOT to have Mon-Wed vacations....coding and rates don't get changed for people that need it...still have a guy getting a salary, when he was put into an hourly position. His rates in the one system we pull rates for don't match the coding he was set up with(driver rates with a push coding, nothing get's pulled in). And 10 people that SHOULD have been terminated BEFORE the payroll was processed last time(the system lets us pay them still, so doesn't matter when we terminate, just easier to do before so we don't forget), are still active. I need a drink, and I've only been working for 1.5hours this week. -.-
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-16T11:41:51-05:00
@Geist, as well as can be expected I guess. My dog's cancer has returned, and barring some miracle, I think this is his last week with us. I know that I'm lucky to have had the extra time that I did, but its still pretty hard watching him struggling with stairs and not eating. I'm hoping that they can give me something for his nausea so that at least he can eat. Its tough at the end. I have my stress test on thursday but I couldn't care less about that right now. As I said, I'm doing the best I can right now.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T11:48:11-05:00
@GM: Maybe you need another job. No company should dictate what days you take a vacation.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T11:50:27-05:00
BaKhan, I am truly sorry. Watching a sick pet is hard. I should know. I had to put one of my cats to sleep and it still brings me to tears when I think about it. (I try never to think about it)
I am sure he knows that you care for him very much and when it's his time to cross over the rainbow bridge, it will be much easier for him with you there.
@Geist: It's more me dictating it because the other payroll coordinator doesn't pay attention. 90% of her day is spent on her phone, texting people. I'm on here only when I'm waiting for something to either A) Finish uploading; B) Managers/Admin to get back to me; C) Something to finish loading; other than that, I'm working constantly on getting any changes/paperwork processed to complete my day.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-16T12:31:28-05:00
Thanks Geist. I've lost pets before, I've had cats and dogs my whole life, and its never easy having to say goodbye. This guy though, I don't know, its just harder even. Its like he would do anything for me. Even now, as sick as he is, he's still trying to make me happy. I need to be strong enough to return that favour. I've been trying to spoil him rotten, he has a lot of roast beef yesterday, and gravy! Depending on what they have to say tomorrow, I've got the day of his life planned out, with lots of the people that he loves, laser pointers/cameras, and cheese burgers! If he has to leave, I want him to leave happy!
@BaKhan: Give him a hug from me. He was such a good sport at Halloween. And his fascination with laser pointers was awesome.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-16T13:18:47-05:00
I'm probably going to see Deadpool late Thursday night. Students get a $5 movie with small popcorn and pop inclusive, which is good because I don't have extra money for that stuff, so I'll take their pity popcorn.
As for now: so far, so normal, just a little more tired than usual. But I haven't had any exams yet.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-16T15:18:49-05:00
@GM, I will for sure! He's loved laser pointers, flashlights, the flash on cameras ever since he was little, just crazy over them!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T15:26:42-05:00
Awww. I wish I had gotten to meet the little doggie. He sounds like a blast to be around. Did you put pictures of him in the litter box BaKhan?
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-16T15:35:23-05:00
@Geist, not yet, but I will. Also those halloween pics if my lovely wife ever decideds to send them to me.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-16T15:38:05-05:00
I've got to get a new password for the litter box. I have a few non blurry Halloween pics that I can post.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-16T21:29:21-05:00
So sorry, BaKhan. It's always the hardest thing I have ever done , putting our little furry family members to sleep.
I think it's getting smokey in here. Or someone is chopping onions.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-16T21:37:05-05:00
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-17T01:53:26-05:00
Sorry I wasn't in here much, but I probably won't be on here regularly until friday or something.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T08:39:24-05:00
@Trinkets, Chuck? To cheer you up? That show had the saddest ending ever! I was heartbroken for days after! Great show though.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T08:39:39-05:00
Good morning kittens!
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T09:02:22-05:00
Good morning, BaKhan.
There's a point in season 5 where I cry like a little girl until the season is over. I'm not going to say what it is in case someone hasn't seen all of Chuck yet.
But I stay away from season 5 for that reason. I went with mid season 3. Where Morgan finds out everything. I also like to watch the Jeffster episodes.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T09:04:00-05:00
Because I was late to the Chuck party, I didn't know that there's a TON of people who hated the ending. I really liked it. I totally ball my head off, but I liked it.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T09:21:00-05:00
@Trinkets, I'm with you buddy! I cried so much that last season! To the point that I thought I was being rediculous! lol! A crap show would never have been able to suck me in like that. I loved that show so much, I was also late to that party. I think it may even have been you that recommended it to me. The Jeffster episodes were definitely pretty epic! I wouldn't say I hated the ending, just that it robbed all the joy from my heart and crushed it completely for days. Was that too dramatic? ;) Honestly at the point the show was at, I don't know what other option they could have taken... anything else would have been too, I don't know, tv?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T09:23:52-05:00
All this talk about Chuck (a show I have never heard of) makes me curious to watch it
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-17T09:53:08-05:00
I actually never really got obsessed with Chuck. Watched most of it with my dad and brother, but then they kept watching it without me when I left, so I haven't seen patches of episodes throughout the seasons. Also, don't even know how far I was, but I'm pretty sure it was into the 5th season, but I never saw the end.
One thing I will say about Chuck, though, is they know their villains. Timothy Dalton is one of the best villains ever! I mean, they must love Hot Fuzz as much as I do!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T09:54:17-05:00
@Geist, its on Netflix, but be warned, it will break your heart, still worth watching though... ;) Probably one of the best tv shows I've seen. Check it out, I know that after the first episode, I was hooked. Yes, its that good!
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T09:56:21-05:00
Geist, go......watch..........LOVE!!!
I usually don't care about shows that have the whole " will they/won't they" going on. This is the first and only time I cared about that. You will probably really enjoy season 2, the beefcake episodes.
And BaKhan, " just that it robbed all the joy from my heart and crushed it completely for days. Was that too dramatic?"
Not from how I felt it isnt.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T09:58:07-05:00
I just can't believe it was on NBC and I had never realized it was that good.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T09:59:38-05:00
Timothy Dalton was epic as Alexis Volkoff.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T10:00:45-05:00
Tony Hale as Emmett was one of my favorite supporting characters.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T10:02:01-05:00
@Trinkets: Well, if that's what you want I won't stop you.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T10:15:09-05:00
@Trinkets, I remember seeing comercials for it, just not being interested at that time. I'm typically quite skeptical and stand offish from "regular" tv shows, sitcoms, etc. This show trancends all of that, at least for me. Trully well written, star studded cast, I mean who didn't have a cameo during that show (Scott Bakula, Linda Hamilton, etc.) and endearing. I've never felt that invested in a tv show before, ever.
Chuck was a major rollercoaster of emotions. It was awesome. Sucks that they ended it. =/
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T10:24:08-05:00
@GM, good morning, hope your day is a good one today! *fingers crossed for you*!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T10:34:58-05:00
A show that makes grown men cry.
SIGN ME UP!
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T10:42:37-05:00
Geist, I never said I was "grown up", I'm just old ;-)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T10:45:04-05:00
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 26 minutes ago
@Trinkets, I remember seeing comercials for it, just not being interested at that time. I'm typically quite skeptical and stand offish from "regular" tv shows, sitcoms, etc. This show trancends all of that, at least for me. Trully well written, star studded cast, I mean who didn't have a cameo during that show (Scott Bakula, Linda Hamilton, etc.) and endearing. I've never felt that invested in a tv show before, ever.
There has never been, nor will ever be, a more true statement written, uttered, spoken, thought, or forgotten in all the history of all things, than what BaKhan has written below and I copied above.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T10:47:43-05:00
Good morning GM.
It does suck that it ended. But it did end before they did something to ruin it. There are too many shows that eventually jump the shark or overstay their welcome. Not enough Chuck is better than too much Chuck.
@BaKhan: So far...it isn't too bad. I have one of the 5 approvals I've been waiting for since about 2pm yesterday...and my boss isn't in until sometime later today. Just need to get through today, then I can work on catching up on everything I need to do for next week.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T10:57:09-05:00
@Geist, actually the older I get the easier I find it to express my emotions. I'm less worried about what other people think of me, or how I may appear to others. When I was a kid, it was pretty much forbidden to show weakness of any kind, crying was not allowed. As I age, I find that true strength comes from our emotions, and that little else matters. I am not ashamed to admit I cry, or that I try to use reason before fists. I haven't forgotten where I've come from, just grown since then (hopefully for the better).
I tear up in most movies when a sad point comes up...don't full out cry, but my eyes do start to water. I used to care what people thought of me(probably still do to a degree deep down), but that was back in high school. Now, I couldn't care less what people think of me. I know what, and who, I am, and don't need others to try and tell me how to live/act.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T11:06:25-05:00
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 23 minutes ago
Geist, I never said I was "grown up", I'm just old ;-)
You and me both.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T11:10:29-05:00
@Geist, I suspect that follows for most of the KC... ;) I way too immature to be "grown up". Hell, my favorite thing to do is play with my "toy soldiers"... ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T11:29:46-05:00
the older I get the easier I find it to express my emotions. I'm less worried about what other people think of me
Exactly. I will go to a comic convention dressed up as a favorite character regardless if people think I'm too old to be doing this anymore. At my age, it's all about enjoying whatever time I have left on this earth.
*digs out Inkheart books and start reading*
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T11:42:54-05:00
Still can't watch Lassie.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T11:43:31-05:00
It just says city, and country, so not really that much privacy lost. Would need to hunt through EVERYONE in the city asking them if they are certain people.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T12:03:02-05:00
I see the DMV area isn't listed. I thought Senators like to play games.
Well, that's interesting. According to some information my manager forwarded me today(regarding Fraud Risk), I should be setting off 4/9 of the Red Flag indicators.
I come in early/work late, am overly protective of my work, "seem disgruntled or resentful", and (almost) never take holidays or only take a few days at a time.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T12:37:14-05:00
@GM: How in the world does that make you a fraud risk? Coming in early and working late would make you a dedicated worker IMO. And over worked one since you don't take time off. (How are you expecting to meet a nice lady if you are always at work?)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T12:40:36-05:00
@Geist: I have no clue how I'm to meet a nice lady. Mostly for the following reasons:
A) I don't go to the "usual" spots to meet people(bars/clubs)
B) I tend to actually sit at home online playing MMO games with friends
C) When I do meet one, they are either married, engaged, dating someone, or smoke/do drugs(personal preference comes in at this point...tried dating a girl that smoked, couldn't handle it).
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T12:59:02-05:00
A) The "usual" spot isn't a bar or club. It's simply going out and doing things. I am signed up with 35 different meetups that ranges from card playing to traveling. It helps with meeting new people and making friends.
B) While you can make friends online (just see our little community) you probably won't find a mate this way.
C) Not every nice girl does drugs or smokes. As for their "spoken for" status, ask their partners how they met. I bet you anything it wasn't sitting at home playing video games or hardly ever taking vacations.
Trust me. I tried the "all-work-and-no-play" thing when I was working 2 jobs 6 days a week. The only thing that gets you is older.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T13:00:15-05:00
@GM, start playing music, it worked for me... ;) But seriously, pursue a hobby, or volunteer some place that involves meeting some people and see what happens! I think thats the best, most organic way of meeting people (especially nice ladies). Bars/clubs are the worst place to try and meet someone, unless you're just looking to hook up, which would sort of preclude them from being "nice". Ultimately though, it will happen in its own time, a fluke of circumstance, a chance meeting, etc., you just need to be ready when it does happen, and put in the effort to make sure it does. You are an awesome guy, and would be a great "catch", you've got a good head on your shoulders and a good heart. If I knew anyone in your age range, and/or "nice" I wouldn't hesitate to set you up!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T13:13:44-05:00
What BaKhan said. Go out more GM. Trust me, you'll bump into a nice girl sooner rather than later if you take up a hobby that involves different people. I've met some amazing folks just going out and finding like minded people through the meetup website or just volunteering at a festival and stuff. Never did find amazing people going home and being by myself.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T13:51:45-05:00
If you don't already, go to church. See if there are any ladies the age your looking for. Then stalk the hell out of them. :-P
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T13:54:45-05:00
@BaKhan/Geist: Yeah, I know I need to get out more. It makes it all the more difficult when I don't drive(that is something on my *GET THIS S*** DONE THIS YEAR!* list). Taking a cab is too pricey(hell, I'm told when I work past 7pm to take a cab home...don't have the money to do that, then wait a month-ish for reimbursement - it's roughly $50-60, if not more, to get home from work)
@Trinkets: Don't know how long I would last going to a church....not something I've ever believed in, or agreed with. People, can't call them friends, since they were always trying to force their religion down my throat, have always been after me, saying my life would be better...but I don't need some book, written thousands of years ago, telling me how to live like a decent human being.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T14:22:14-05:00
I don't need some book, written thousands of years ago, telling me how to live like a decent human being.
Exactly. I can understand why humans would worship gods in the past but with science being so advanced, you would think religion would lose it's hold over people.
That does suck. So, does it also work that if you are sick on the fourth day, the first three are considered sick days and you get those vacation days back, or they stay as vacation days?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T14:23:34-05:00
I have a "Get S*&@ Done" list that I really need to get accomplished. Getting a vehicle is somewhere in the top 5.
Powers of Tesla 2016-02-17T14:35:07-05:00
Hello everyone.
Lord Zombitten 2016-02-17T14:36:22-05:00
@GM: yes, but you need doctor's notes and everything. But I rarely get that bad. I'll generally work myself into the ground, take a day, and then I'm back to work because I recover quickly.
Powers of Tesla 2016-02-17T14:37:21-05:00
Is anyone else suddenly getting a message that Apple wants to run an add-on to your computer?
Sounds like me, LZ. I tend to do the same, then when I'm back to full strength people tell me I need to take more vacations...as if I can and come back to stuff done properly.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T14:38:51-05:00
@LZ, sorry to hear that you're sick! I hear hot sauce is good for that... ;)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T14:40:38-05:00
@PoT, did you get it in an email, or did it pop up on your computer? I'm not a home, so I can't check there, but nothing in my email. Does it look legit?
Powers of Tesla 2016-02-17T14:41:34-05:00
It pops up at the bottom of my screen every time I refresh.
Powers of Tesla 2016-02-17T14:43:49-05:00
But only when I'm on here with you guys.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T14:45:26-05:00
@PoT, thats weird! I've never seen that on mine... I would probably pass on allowing that. It only happens when you're on ks?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-17T14:50:26-05:00
I don't. But then I'm on a computer, so... that would exclude apple.
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As Dr. Nick Riviera said, "Hi, everybody!"
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2016-02-17T14:52:15-05:00
Why don't you click it, then let us know what happened :-P
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T14:53:59-05:00
Howdy PoT! You didn't answer my last question to you. :-P
@PoT:I don't get that. The only apple near me is in my mouth(literally holding it with my teeth as I type)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T15:01:55-05:00
Yeah yeah all you pc'ers... I'd put my macbook pro up against any pc any day, just saying... ;) I'd like to see any pc run the software my macbook does at all, let alone as effortlessly!
I would love to see your MacBook turn into a tablet. :P
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T15:05:27-05:00
I'd love to see an actual use for a tablet... ;P
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-17T15:08:17-05:00
BaKhan, I'd like to see your macbook run any of the games on my Toshiba Satellite. I say that because I know from experience it won't. It can't. Heck, my laptop was custom built for faster processing and graphics and still has trouble with 2 of them. Granted those are incredibly large, open-world games.
Good to see people here commenting so much again, but not so good when I can't be a part of it! Last week was kind of dull around here, but now it's that every few minutes kind of deal and I won't be able to be on here regularly until the weekend.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T15:12:52-05:00
@Zem, computer gaming isn't something that I've done in years and years. Literally zero intrest anymore. I'd like to see your wiz bang pc try and run any of my music recording/rendering software, at all! ;) Here's a tip, it can't, let alone any of the interfaces. I don't doubt its great for your games, get back to me in 20 or so years and see how many of those you're still into... ;) (this is all tongue and cheek as I'm not that into computers of any kind really, just don't have an option with what I want it to do)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-02-17T15:13:31-05:00
@BaKhan: The Macbook can't run The Sims so that is a big "NOPE" for me on that subject.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T15:16:42-05:00
Oh no, not you too Geist! Sigh, I guess I don't have any friends anymore...
The only thing I like the apple products for actually, is music related stuff(still using an iPod Touch 64 GB for my music....same device for the past 5/6 years now). For gaming I find PC to be better. But that's also just me.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-02-17T15:20:32-05:00
Hey, nearly 20 years later and I still love playing my N64! Because... I've been playing since the day I was born. Ok, so maybe more like 15, maybe even up to 17 years of being a proud member of the N64 Masterrace.
Also, unless it's apple software, it could readily run any of that software, and I think I even had an option when ordering this to have a suite of programs like that pre-downloaded. If it is Apple, though, it's well known in the computer world that Apple is the rich kid that doesn't get along well with others. Apple products work perfectly fine and even much better in some cases, but they do NOT cooperate with any other systems, which can make them a pain.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-02-17T15:28:47-05:00
@Zem, I won't argue with you about the computer games, because I know so little about them, I'm sure your opinion is correct. However, when it comes to music recording/rendering software pc can't even compete, not even close. PC = garbage in the music industry, trust me. I don't know of a single recording studio that would drop to that level, and it is a significant drop. I tried for years to get any kind of decent results out of a pc (as that was what we had), first day with a mac and beautiful recordings were made. Just saying. You can have the games, I need the music!
Lord Zombitten 2016-02-17T15:35:02-05:00
I can back BaKhan on this. I tried recording with a FocusRite Sapphire on a PC. The masters were great, but as soon as it was exported to a playable format, it sounded like it was being played through a wall.
@Trinkets: I thought I was the only one who goes to the Saturday matinee movie. I hate going in the afternoon/evening. Too many loud mouths and crying kids to ruin the movie watching experience.
Hello BaKhan! Haven't seen you posting for a few days. Hope everything is going smoothly with you. If not, can the solution be found in fire or alcohol?
not whatever that was in X-men Origins:Wolverine.
We shall not speak of that movie, it does not exist. (Actually, I didn't think it was half bad. Mostly because I thought Liev was looking REAL good in that movie)
Zem, do you know how big a NYC rat is? It's probably as big as Leo.
I get to see Deadpool this evening! It's only $5 on Tuesdays
Lucky you LZ. I'm going to see if I can catch it this weekend. Maybe look at the Reverant as well.
@Creeper: I will say one thing for NYC. They grow rats that are a decedent of the ones found in The Princess Bride.
Found another reason for me NOT to have Mon-Wed vacations....coding and rates don't get changed for people that need it...still have a guy getting a salary, when he was put into an hourly position. His rates in the one system we pull rates for don't match the coding he was set up with(driver rates with a push coding, nothing get's pulled in). And 10 people that SHOULD have been terminated BEFORE the payroll was processed last time(the system lets us pay them still, so doesn't matter when we terminate, just easier to do before so we don't forget), are still active. I need a drink, and I've only been working for 1.5hours this week. -.-
@Geist, as well as can be expected I guess. My dog's cancer has returned, and barring some miracle, I think this is his last week with us. I know that I'm lucky to have had the extra time that I did, but its still pretty hard watching him struggling with stairs and not eating. I'm hoping that they can give me something for his nausea so that at least he can eat. Its tough at the end. I have my stress test on thursday but I couldn't care less about that right now. As I said, I'm doing the best I can right now.
@GM: Maybe you need another job. No company should dictate what days you take a vacation.
BaKhan, I am truly sorry. Watching a sick pet is hard. I should know. I had to put one of my cats to sleep and it still brings me to tears when I think about it. (I try never to think about it)
I am sure he knows that you care for him very much and when it's his time to cross over the rainbow bridge, it will be much easier for him with you there.
@Geist: It's more me dictating it because the other payroll coordinator doesn't pay attention. 90% of her day is spent on her phone, texting people. I'm on here only when I'm waiting for something to either A) Finish uploading; B) Managers/Admin to get back to me; C) Something to finish loading; other than that, I'm working constantly on getting any changes/paperwork processed to complete my day.
Thanks Geist. I've lost pets before, I've had cats and dogs my whole life, and its never easy having to say goodbye. This guy though, I don't know, its just harder even. Its like he would do anything for me. Even now, as sick as he is, he's still trying to make me happy. I need to be strong enough to return that favour. I've been trying to spoil him rotten, he has a lot of roast beef yesterday, and gravy! Depending on what they have to say tomorrow, I've got the day of his life planned out, with lots of the people that he loves, laser pointers/cameras, and cheese burgers! If he has to leave, I want him to leave happy!
@BaKhan: Give him a hug from me. He was such a good sport at Halloween. And his fascination with laser pointers was awesome.
I'm probably going to see Deadpool late Thursday night. Students get a $5 movie with small popcorn and pop inclusive, which is good because I don't have extra money for that stuff, so I'll take their pity popcorn.
As for now: so far, so normal, just a little more tired than usual. But I haven't had any exams yet.
@GM, I will for sure! He's loved laser pointers, flashlights, the flash on cameras ever since he was little, just crazy over them!
Awww. I wish I had gotten to meet the little doggie. He sounds like a blast to be around. Did you put pictures of him in the litter box BaKhan?
@Geist, not yet, but I will. Also those halloween pics if my lovely wife ever decideds to send them to me.
I've got to get a new password for the litter box. I have a few non blurry Halloween pics that I can post.
So sorry, BaKhan. It's always the hardest thing I have ever done , putting our little furry family members to sleep.
I think it's getting smokey in here. Or someone is chopping onions.
I'm way too sad now. Time to fix that.
Step #1) watch this .https://youtu.be/w26BiK6Baxo
Step #2) drink this http://imgur.com/Om9Xnvp
Step #3) watch some episodes of Chuck.
Sorry I wasn't in here much, but I probably won't be on here regularly until friday or something.
@Trinkets, Chuck? To cheer you up? That show had the saddest ending ever! I was heartbroken for days after! Great show though.
Good morning kittens!
Good morning, BaKhan.
There's a point in season 5 where I cry like a little girl until the season is over. I'm not going to say what it is in case someone hasn't seen all of Chuck yet.
But I stay away from season 5 for that reason. I went with mid season 3. Where Morgan finds out everything. I also like to watch the Jeffster episodes.
Because I was late to the Chuck party, I didn't know that there's a TON of people who hated the ending. I really liked it. I totally ball my head off, but I liked it.
@Trinkets, I'm with you buddy! I cried so much that last season! To the point that I thought I was being rediculous! lol! A crap show would never have been able to suck me in like that. I loved that show so much, I was also late to that party. I think it may even have been you that recommended it to me. The Jeffster episodes were definitely pretty epic! I wouldn't say I hated the ending, just that it robbed all the joy from my heart and crushed it completely for days. Was that too dramatic? ;) Honestly at the point the show was at, I don't know what other option they could have taken... anything else would have been too, I don't know, tv?
All this talk about Chuck (a show I have never heard of) makes me curious to watch it
I actually never really got obsessed with Chuck. Watched most of it with my dad and brother, but then they kept watching it without me when I left, so I haven't seen patches of episodes throughout the seasons. Also, don't even know how far I was, but I'm pretty sure it was into the 5th season, but I never saw the end.
One thing I will say about Chuck, though, is they know their villains. Timothy Dalton is one of the best villains ever! I mean, they must love Hot Fuzz as much as I do!
@Geist, its on Netflix, but be warned, it will break your heart, still worth watching though... ;) Probably one of the best tv shows I've seen. Check it out, I know that after the first episode, I was hooked. Yes, its that good!
Geist, go......watch..........LOVE!!!
I usually don't care about shows that have the whole " will they/won't they" going on. This is the first and only time I cared about that. You will probably really enjoy season 2, the beefcake episodes.
And BaKhan, " just that it robbed all the joy from my heart and crushed it completely for days. Was that too dramatic?"
Not from how I felt it isnt.
I just can't believe it was on NBC and I had never realized it was that good.
Timothy Dalton was epic as Alexis Volkoff.
Tony Hale as Emmett was one of my favorite supporting characters.
and screw Jill.
Morning kittens.
@Trinkets: Well, if that's what you want I won't stop you.
@Trinkets, I remember seeing comercials for it, just not being interested at that time. I'm typically quite skeptical and stand offish from "regular" tv shows, sitcoms, etc. This show trancends all of that, at least for me. Trully well written, star studded cast, I mean who didn't have a cameo during that show (Scott Bakula, Linda Hamilton, etc.) and endearing. I've never felt that invested in a tv show before, ever.
Chuck was a major rollercoaster of emotions. It was awesome. Sucks that they ended it. =/
@GM, good morning, hope your day is a good one today! *fingers crossed for you*!
A show that makes grown men cry.
SIGN ME UP!
Geist, I never said I was "grown up", I'm just old ;-)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 26 minutes ago
@Trinkets, I remember seeing comercials for it, just not being interested at that time. I'm typically quite skeptical and stand offish from "regular" tv shows, sitcoms, etc. This show trancends all of that, at least for me. Trully well written, star studded cast, I mean who didn't have a cameo during that show (Scott Bakula, Linda Hamilton, etc.) and endearing. I've never felt that invested in a tv show before, ever.
There has never been, nor will ever be, a more true statement written, uttered, spoken, thought, or forgotten in all the history of all things, than what BaKhan has written below and I copied above.
Good morning GM.
It does suck that it ended. But it did end before they did something to ruin it. There are too many shows that eventually jump the shark or overstay their welcome. Not enough Chuck is better than too much Chuck.
Rivers and roads.......
@BaKhan: So far...it isn't too bad. I have one of the 5 approvals I've been waiting for since about 2pm yesterday...and my boss isn't in until sometime later today. Just need to get through today, then I can work on catching up on everything I need to do for next week.
@Geist, actually the older I get the easier I find it to express my emotions. I'm less worried about what other people think of me, or how I may appear to others. When I was a kid, it was pretty much forbidden to show weakness of any kind, crying was not allowed. As I age, I find that true strength comes from our emotions, and that little else matters. I am not ashamed to admit I cry, or that I try to use reason before fists. I haven't forgotten where I've come from, just grown since then (hopefully for the better).
I tear up in most movies when a sad point comes up...don't full out cry, but my eyes do start to water. I used to care what people thought of me(probably still do to a degree deep down), but that was back in high school. Now, I couldn't care less what people think of me. I know what, and who, I am, and don't need others to try and tell me how to live/act.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 23 minutes ago
Geist, I never said I was "grown up", I'm just old ;-)
You and me both.
@Geist, I suspect that follows for most of the KC... ;) I way too immature to be "grown up". Hell, my favorite thing to do is play with my "toy soldiers"... ;)
the older I get the easier I find it to express my emotions. I'm less worried about what other people think of me
Exactly. I will go to a comic convention dressed up as a favorite character regardless if people think I'm too old to be doing this anymore. At my age, it's all about enjoying whatever time I have left on this earth.
*digs out Inkheart books and start reading*
Still can't watch Lassie.
Who/what did you cosplay as, Geist?
Anyone else notice the new tab at the top? A quick view shows locations where most backers are from o.o
Poison Ivy although the outfit wasn't the best. I love playing dress up. One of the reasons why I like Halloween so much.
Glad you mentioned it GM. I wouldn't have noticed it. On my phone, I only see the "Com" from Comments tab unless I slide it over.
Poison Ivy, awesomeness!!
Holy lost of privacy Batman! I didn't notice that at all. Meh, if you want to hang out in my neighborhood, be my guest.
It just says city, and country, so not really that much privacy lost. Would need to hunt through EVERYONE in the city asking them if they are certain people.
I see the DMV area isn't listed. I thought Senators like to play games.
Also, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are the two best Batman villains ever.
Well, that's interesting. According to some information my manager forwarded me today(regarding Fraud Risk), I should be setting off 4/9 of the Red Flag indicators.
I come in early/work late, am overly protective of my work, "seem disgruntled or resentful", and (almost) never take holidays or only take a few days at a time.
@GM: How in the world does that make you a fraud risk? Coming in early and working late would make you a dedicated worker IMO. And over worked one since you don't take time off. (How are you expecting to meet a nice lady if you are always at work?)
Maybe GM is more of a bad girl type of guy?
@Geist: I have no clue how I'm to meet a nice lady. Mostly for the following reasons:
A) I don't go to the "usual" spots to meet people(bars/clubs)
B) I tend to actually sit at home online playing MMO games with friends
C) When I do meet one, they are either married, engaged, dating someone, or smoke/do drugs(personal preference comes in at this point...tried dating a girl that smoked, couldn't handle it).
A) The "usual" spot isn't a bar or club. It's simply going out and doing things. I am signed up with 35 different meetups that ranges from card playing to traveling. It helps with meeting new people and making friends.
B) While you can make friends online (just see our little community) you probably won't find a mate this way.
C) Not every nice girl does drugs or smokes. As for their "spoken for" status, ask their partners how they met. I bet you anything it wasn't sitting at home playing video games or hardly ever taking vacations.
Trust me. I tried the "all-work-and-no-play" thing when I was working 2 jobs 6 days a week. The only thing that gets you is older.
@GM, start playing music, it worked for me... ;) But seriously, pursue a hobby, or volunteer some place that involves meeting some people and see what happens! I think thats the best, most organic way of meeting people (especially nice ladies). Bars/clubs are the worst place to try and meet someone, unless you're just looking to hook up, which would sort of preclude them from being "nice". Ultimately though, it will happen in its own time, a fluke of circumstance, a chance meeting, etc., you just need to be ready when it does happen, and put in the effort to make sure it does. You are an awesome guy, and would be a great "catch", you've got a good head on your shoulders and a good heart. If I knew anyone in your age range, and/or "nice" I wouldn't hesitate to set you up!
What BaKhan said. Go out more GM. Trust me, you'll bump into a nice girl sooner rather than later if you take up a hobby that involves different people. I've met some amazing folks just going out and finding like minded people through the meetup website or just volunteering at a festival and stuff. Never did find amazing people going home and being by myself.
If you don't already, go to church. See if there are any ladies the age your looking for. Then stalk the hell out of them. :-P
Then stalk the hell out of them. :-P
lol
@BaKhan/Geist: Yeah, I know I need to get out more. It makes it all the more difficult when I don't drive(that is something on my *GET THIS S*** DONE THIS YEAR!* list). Taking a cab is too pricey(hell, I'm told when I work past 7pm to take a cab home...don't have the money to do that, then wait a month-ish for reimbursement - it's roughly $50-60, if not more, to get home from work)
@Trinkets: Don't know how long I would last going to a church....not something I've ever believed in, or agreed with. People, can't call them friends, since they were always trying to force their religion down my throat, have always been after me, saying my life would be better...but I don't need some book, written thousands of years ago, telling me how to live like a decent human being.
Ugh! Being sick sucks!
I hate wasting vacation days on illness
@LZ: No sick days?
Sick days don't kick in until after the third day
I don't need some book, written thousands of years ago, telling me how to live like a decent human being.
Exactly. I can understand why humans would worship gods in the past but with science being so advanced, you would think religion would lose it's hold over people.
That does suck. So, does it also work that if you are sick on the fourth day, the first three are considered sick days and you get those vacation days back, or they stay as vacation days?
I have a "Get S*&@ Done" list that I really need to get accomplished. Getting a vehicle is somewhere in the top 5.
Hello everyone.
@GM: yes, but you need doctor's notes and everything. But I rarely get that bad. I'll generally work myself into the ground, take a day, and then I'm back to work because I recover quickly.
Is anyone else suddenly getting a message that Apple wants to run an add-on to your computer?
Sounds like me, LZ. I tend to do the same, then when I'm back to full strength people tell me I need to take more vacations...as if I can and come back to stuff done properly.
@LZ, sorry to hear that you're sick! I hear hot sauce is good for that... ;)
@PoT, did you get it in an email, or did it pop up on your computer? I'm not a home, so I can't check there, but nothing in my email. Does it look legit?
It pops up at the bottom of my screen every time I refresh.
But only when I'm on here with you guys.
@PoT, thats weird! I've never seen that on mine... I would probably pass on allowing that. It only happens when you're on ks?
I don't. But then I'm on a computer, so... that would exclude apple.
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As Dr. Nick Riviera said, "Hi, everybody!"
Why don't you click it, then let us know what happened :-P
Howdy PoT! You didn't answer my last question to you. :-P
@PoT:I don't get that. The only apple near me is in my mouth(literally holding it with my teeth as I type)
Yeah yeah all you pc'ers... I'd put my macbook pro up against any pc any day, just saying... ;) I'd like to see any pc run the software my macbook does at all, let alone as effortlessly!
I would love to see your MacBook turn into a tablet. :P
I'd love to see an actual use for a tablet... ;P
BaKhan, I'd like to see your macbook run any of the games on my Toshiba Satellite. I say that because I know from experience it won't. It can't. Heck, my laptop was custom built for faster processing and graphics and still has trouble with 2 of them. Granted those are incredibly large, open-world games.
Good to see people here commenting so much again, but not so good when I can't be a part of it! Last week was kind of dull around here, but now it's that every few minutes kind of deal and I won't be able to be on here regularly until the weekend.
@Zem, computer gaming isn't something that I've done in years and years. Literally zero intrest anymore. I'd like to see your wiz bang pc try and run any of my music recording/rendering software, at all! ;) Here's a tip, it can't, let alone any of the interfaces. I don't doubt its great for your games, get back to me in 20 or so years and see how many of those you're still into... ;) (this is all tongue and cheek as I'm not that into computers of any kind really, just don't have an option with what I want it to do)
@BaKhan: The Macbook can't run The Sims so that is a big "NOPE" for me on that subject.
Oh no, not you too Geist! Sigh, I guess I don't have any friends anymore...
The only thing I like the apple products for actually, is music related stuff(still using an iPod Touch 64 GB for my music....same device for the past 5/6 years now). For gaming I find PC to be better. But that's also just me.
Hey, nearly 20 years later and I still love playing my N64! Because... I've been playing since the day I was born. Ok, so maybe more like 15, maybe even up to 17 years of being a proud member of the N64 Masterrace.
Also, unless it's apple software, it could readily run any of that software, and I think I even had an option when ordering this to have a suite of programs like that pre-downloaded. If it is Apple, though, it's well known in the computer world that Apple is the rich kid that doesn't get along well with others. Apple products work perfectly fine and even much better in some cases, but they do NOT cooperate with any other systems, which can make them a pain.
@Zem, I won't argue with you about the computer games, because I know so little about them, I'm sure your opinion is correct. However, when it comes to music recording/rendering software pc can't even compete, not even close. PC = garbage in the music industry, trust me. I don't know of a single recording studio that would drop to that level, and it is a significant drop. I tried for years to get any kind of decent results out of a pc (as that was what we had), first day with a mac and beautiful recordings were made. Just saying. You can have the games, I need the music!
I can back BaKhan on this. I tried recording with a FocusRite Sapphire on a PC. The masters were great, but as soon as it was exported to a playable format, it sounded like it was being played through a wall.